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Wednesday, May 14, 1930

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The Headlines

TRUST SUIT FILED ON RADIO COMPACTS; Government Tests Validity of Nine Companies' Agreements With Radio Corporation. PATENT LICENSES AT STAKE Action Is Begun by Mitchell at Wilmington--Young Says He Welcomes the Move. Justice Department's Statement. Points to Reorganization Plan. TRUST SUIT FILED ON RADIO COMPACTS Investigation Long Under Way. Suit Welcomed, Says Young. Sees Benefits in Licenses.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Happy Days Are Here Again

Milton Ager

The must-have

Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1930

  • Brother, can you spare a dime?

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

35,086 days ago

(96 years, 46 days)