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Tuesday, July 1, 1930
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The Headlines
PRESIDENT PRAISES GOVERNORS FOR AID IN PROMOTING WORK; In Speech by Radio to Conference He Stresses Need forContinued Effort.ROOSEVELT FOR INSURANCEHe Advocates at Salt Lake CityNational Contributory Planfor Unemployed. URGED FOR WHITE HOUSE New Yorker Gets Ovation AfterMention by Mayor--Speakson Taxation at Night. Text of the President's Address. PRESIDENT PRAISES GOVERNORS FOR AID GOVERNORS HAIL ROOSEVELT. His Address First of Visiting Executives' at Salt Lake City. Mayor Emphasizes His Intent. Chides "Our Washington Friends." Insurance System Held Inevitable. New York Law Only One Step. National Secretariat Proposed. Speaks on Taxes in Evening.
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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
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
35,038 days ago
(95 years, 363 days)