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Tuesday, March 11, 1930
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The Headlines
HOOVER HAILS BOYS AS NATION'S ASSET; He Praises the Scout Movement for Inculcating in Youth the "Patriotism of Peace." ENERGY WISELY DIRECTED President, at Scout Dinner, Pays Tribute to Taft as First Honorary Chief of the Order. Head Says Scouts Aid Hoover. HOOVER HAILS BOYS AS NATION'S ASSET Text of President's Speech. Problem One of Direction. "Portals of Adventure" Opened. Enthusiasm "Treasure of Boyhood."
Read in The New York Times →Best-selling Sheet Music
Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Harold Wilson (1916)
- Torquato Tasso (1544)
- Nicolaas Bloembergen (1920)
- Urbain Le Verrier (1811)
- Frederik IX (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
35,150 days ago
(96 years, 110 days)