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Tuesday, June 3, 1930
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The Headlines
NAVAL TREATY FOES DEMAND ALL DATA; Condensed Papers Sent to Senate Committee by Stimson Dissatisfy Johnson. GENEVA FILES CALLED FOR Secretary Stimson Is Expected to Refuse to Submit the Additional Documents Sought. Moses Seeks Geneva Papers. NAVAL TREATY FOES DEMAND ALL DATA Mrs. Yarnell Quits Navy League.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- George V (1865)
- Josephine Baker (1906)
- Allen Ginsberg (1926)
- Jefferson Davis (1808)
- Tony Curtis (1925)
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
35,066 days ago
(96 years, 26 days)