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Saturday, June 21, 1930
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The Headlines
JURY FREES COOLEY; WOULD RESTORE JOB; Petition Accompanying Verdict Asks Judges to Reinstate Him as Probation Chief. DEFENDANT NEAR COLLAPSE Says He Lost 38 Pounds During Case--Friends Attempt Demonstration in Court. Friends Start Demonstration. Cooley Silent on Plans. JURY FREES COOLEY; WOULD RESTORE JOB
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
On This Day
One-year conscription comes into force in France.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Jean-Paul Sartre (1905)
- Pope Leo IX (1002)
- Machado de Assis (1839)
- Siméon Denis Poisson (1781)
- Jane Russell (1921)
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
35,048 days ago
(96 years, 8 days)