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Wednesday, February 12, 1930
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The Headlines
CARLISLE GIVES AID TO POWER PROJECT; At Albany Hearing on Bill He Offers Cooperation of the Niagara-Hudson Group. STRESSES AIM TO CUT COST Accord in Principle by Hart for Economic Body Expected to Speed Measure to Governor. Hart Seeks Parity for Plans. CARLISLE GIVES AID TO POWER PROJECT Governor for "Lowest Rate" Clause Speech by Carlisle. Must Sell Most to Industries.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Abraham Lincoln (1809)
- Charles Darwin (1809)
- Francis II, Holy Roman Emperor (1768)
- Anna Pavlova (1881)
- Julian Schwinger (1918)
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
35,178 days ago
(96 years, 138 days)