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Friday, April 11, 1930
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The Headlines
PARLEY'S RESULTS PLEASE WASHINGTON; Hoover Interviewer Sees Two Major Achievements--Doubts Cost Increase. SOCIETY DEMANDS INQUIRY Defense Foundation Sees Pact as Lopsided Due to the Efforts of Pacifists. Reticent on Attitude of Congress. PARLEY'S RESULTS PLEASE WASHINGTON Admiral Unaware of Report. Unrequited Sacrifice Seen.
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
- AD 145 (145)
- George Canning (1770)
- Ferdinand Lassalle (1825)
- Anton LaVey (1930)
- John I of Portugal (1357)
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
35,120 days ago
(96 years, 80 days)