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Thursday, January 23, 1930
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The Headlines
CRAIN AND M'ADOO MAP COURT INQUIRY; The Former Sees Also Medalie of Bar Subcommittee That Is Sifting Vitale's Acts. PLANS FACT-FINDING HUNT Will Appear Before Grand Jury Monday--McLaughlin Pushes Drive on Bondsmen. May Call Magistrates. Inquiry to Be Thorough CRAIN AND M'ADOO MAP COURT INQUIRY Not to Investigate Court. Bravate Trial Opens Today.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- David Hilbert (1862)
- Stendhal (1783)
- Édouard Manet (1832)
- Derek Walcott (1930)
- Hideki Yukawa (1907)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Jet Engine Concepts, Scotch Tape & Flashbulbs.
Style of 1930
Silhouette: Bias-cut and clinging
Material: Satin and crepe
- Puff sleeves
- Backless gowns
- Finger waves
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Meanwhile
- The Great Depression — GDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).
Time Elapsed
35,197 days ago
(96 years, 157 days)