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Monday, March 3, 1930
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The Headlines
ROOSEVELT DECRIES WANING STATE RULE; Warns of Federal Government Going Beyond Provisions of the Constitution. EXCEPTS VOLSTEAD ACT "Wisely or Unwisely," Rights Were Lost Under 18th Amendment--Must Guard Others. Sees Many Issues Involved. Text of the Address. ROOSEVELT DECRIES STATE RIGHTS CURB Upholds Rights of Minority. Stresses Home Rule. Defines Federal Power. Cites Underlying Principles. Problems of Each State.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Alexander Graham Bell (1847)
- Georg Cantor (1845)
- William Godwin (1756)
- Ragnar Frisch (1895)
- Ion Iliescu (1930)
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
35,158 days ago
(96 years, 118 days)