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Friday, July 11, 1930
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The Headlines
SENATE, 53-4, ASKS HOOVER FOR SECRET TREATY DATA, BUT ON HIS OWN TERMS; VICTORY FOR PACT'S FRIENDS Papers Desired Only "if Not Incompatible With Public Interest." DEMAND MODIFIED, 38 TO 17. Then Senate Leaders Aid in the Passage of Resolution by McKellar. REPLY IS EXPECTED TODAY With 54 of 62 Members Now in Capital for Pact, New Effort Is Made to Hold Quorum. Sought to Save Resolution. President's Decision Withheld. Johnson Starts Debate. Temporary Envoy to Japan. Copeland Raises Far East Issue.
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You Share a Birthday With
- John Quincy Adams (1767)
- Alexander Prokhorov (1916)
- Robert the Bruce (1274)
- Yul Brynner (1920)
- James McNeill Whistler (1834)
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
35,028 days ago
(95 years, 353 days)