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Tuesday, June 10, 1930
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The Headlines
22 PLEDGED TO HOLD EXTRA SESSION TILL TREATY IS VOTED ON; "Young Guard," Countering Foes' Round Robin, Is Backed by Borah and Robinson. BLOCKADE EFFORT FADING None Now Accepts Sponsorship for Delay Plan--Hope Rises for Early Ratification. COMMITTEE FIGHT ON DATA Johnson, Leading Attack, Recalls Wilson's Opening Files of Versailles to Senators. Counters Move by Treaty Foes. 22 PLEDGED AGAINST DELAY ON TREATY New Assurance of Ratification. Johnson Cites Wilson's Procedure.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Judy Garland (1922)
- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921)
- Saul Bellow (1915)
- Gustave Courbet (1819)
- E. O. Wilson (1929)
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
35,059 days ago
(96 years, 19 days)