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Tuesday, April 29, 1930
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The Headlines
FEARON FOR REPEAL, QUERIES ROOSEVELT; Republican Aspirant Demands That Governor Give His Views on Dry Law. 1932 MANOEUVRE IS SEEN Speech Here Regarded as an Attempt to Weaken Executive in Presidential Race. FEARON FOR REPEAL, QUERIES ROOSEVELT Move to Embarrass Governor. Recalls Cuvillier Bill's Fate. Sees Utilities' Interference. Charges Public Works Delay.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Hirohito (1901)
- Henri Poincaré (1854)
- Alexander II of Russia (1818)
- Duke Ellington (1899)
- Harold Urey (1893)
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
35,101 days ago
(96 years, 61 days)