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Tuesday, January 28, 1930
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The Headlines
ROOSEVELT ASSERTS STATE RIGHTS LOST IN PHONE RATE CASE; Governor, in Message, Urges Legislature to Appeal to Congress. ASKS UTILITY BOARD TO ACT Counsels Steps Within Five Days to Prevent the Higher Rates Becoming Effective. RESOLUTION IS DEBATED Memorial Would Ask Congress to Stop Federal Courts From Usurping Powers of State's. Urges Utility Board to Act. The Governor's Message. State Control of Utility Rates Urged FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Opposed by McGinnies. FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. Text of the Resolution. Decide to Spur Utility Board. Debate in the Senate. Roosevelt Attacked in Assembly. CONGRESS ASKED TO ACT. New York Democrats in House Take Up Phone Rates.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
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Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Jackson Pollock (1912)
- José Martí (1853)
- Colette (1873)
- Henry VII of England (1457)
- Pope Clement IX (1600)
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
35,193 days ago
(96 years, 153 days)