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Saturday, November 15, 1930
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The Headlines
WASHINGTON LOSES BLACK TOM CLAIMS; Joint Board Unanimously Rejects $40,000,000 DamagePlea Against Germany.KINGSLAND BLAST INCLUDEDProof of Sabotage in ExplosionsIs Held Wanting--Governments Receive Decision. Kristoff Was Held After Fire. WASHINGTON LOSES BLACK TOM CLAIMS Wozniak Is Held Innocent. Concerning the Black Tom Blast. Incendiarism Held a Possibility. German Guilt Minimized. Nadolny's Evidence Is Questioned. Evidence of Sabotage Plan Cited. Orders Believed Unmodified. BONYNGE SCORES DECISION. He Holds That Germany Was Responsible--His Stand Is Lauded. SKYSCRAPERS DAMAGED. Shrapnel From Black Tom Riddled Ships and Rained on Towns. GERMANY GETS DECISION. She Is Apprised of Her Victory Before Mixed Claims Board.
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Milton Ager
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Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Gerhart Hauptmann (1862)
- William Herschel (1738)
- Erwin Rommel (1891)
- Georgia O'Keeffe (1887)
- Pope Nicholas V (1397)
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
34,901 days ago
(95 years, 226 days)