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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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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
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Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- George Frideric Handel (1685)
- Karl Jaspers (1883)
- Kazimir Malevich (1878)
- Pope Paul II (1417)
- Erich Kästner (1899)
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
35,167 days ago
(96 years, 127 days)