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Monday, May 26, 1930
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The Headlines
MACDONALD FACING CRUCIAL TEST TODAY ON INDIAN SITUATION; Tories, Liberals and Left Wing Laborites to Press Attack in the Commons. CABINET LIKELY TO SURVIVE Small Majority Is Seen With Ministry Taking Firm Line on Britain's Duties. UNEMPLOYMENT ISSUE UP Labor Victory Is Expected in Debate Wednesday With the Liberals Abstaining. Premier to Defend Cabinet. Liberals' Aid Predicted. MACDONALD FACING CRUCIAL TEST TODAY Tories Look to Win By-Election.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- John Wayne (1907)
- Miles Davis (1926)
- Pope Clement VII (1478)
- Mehmed III (1566)
- János Kádár (1912)
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
35,074 days ago
(96 years, 34 days)