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Sunday, February 23, 1930

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The Headlines

PARIS SEES CHANGES IN NAVY STAND LIKELY ON SOCIALIST DEMAND; Chautemps Says He Will Hold Old Policy, but is Expected to Modify Estimate. BLUM'S GROUP HESITATES Its Attitude Will Be Decided Just Before Meeting of Chamber Tuesday. HEATED CONTEST CERTAIN If New Ministry Wins Majority atFirst, It Must Face ContinuedAssaults From the Right. Fears Naval Increases. PARIS SEES CHANGE ON THE NAVY LIKELY Centre Groups Divided. Premier to Go as Member.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Happy Days Are Here Again

Milton Ager

The must-have

Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1930

  • Brother, can you spare a dime?

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 DepressionGDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).

Time Elapsed

35,167 days ago

(96 years, 127 days)