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Wednesday, January 29, 1930
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The Headlines
WICKERSHAM SAYS ISSUE OF 2.75 BEER IS UP TO CONGRESS; Citing Supreme Court Ruling, He Calls Legal Study by Board "Impracticable." TO TAKE UP DYER QUESTION He Will Put to Commission Feb. 5 Problem of Affect of Modification on Enforcement.MITCHELL ANSWERS BORAHDenies Agents Spy on Senator, orThat His Department Investigated Dry Officer. ISSUE OF 2.75 BEER IS UP TO CONGRESS Text of Wickersham's Letter. Dyer to Press His Questions. Sees Right of Jury Tria1 Hit. Mitchell's Decree Up in House.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Anton Chekhov (1860)
- William McKinley (1843)
- Romain Rolland (1866)
- Abdus Salam (1926)
- Emanuel Swedenborg (1688)
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
35,191 days ago
(96 years, 151 days)