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Tuesday, March 25, 1930
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The Headlines
CAN MAKE DRY LAW WORK 'MEASURABLY,' WICKERSHAM HOLDS; "But," He Said in Testifying Before Senators, "Human Appetite Is Widespread." OPPOSES THE JONES LAW Its Severity Should Be Modified as "Contrary to Sound Policy," He Declares.ABLER DRY FORCE IS SEENFree Hand Urged for Mitchell inReorganizing Bureau to AssureMaximum Results. Sees a More Efficient Force. Says Temptation Is Great. WICKERSHAM HOLDS DRY LAW WORKABLE Says Sea Smuggling Continues. Advocates Free Hand for Mitchell. Thinks Taste for Beer Is Waning.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Béla Bartók (1881)
- Catherine of Siena (1347)
- Norman Borlaug (1914)
- Simone Signoret (1921)
- Joachim Murat (1767)
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
35,136 days ago
(96 years, 96 days)