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Monday, November 24, 1930
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The Headlines
WAY OPENED FOR FRANCE TO ASK HOOVER TO IMPLEMENT KELLOGG ANTI-WAR PACT; GENEVA EXPECTS PARIS TO ACT QUICKLY; WOULD ADD CONSULTATION Washington Seen Ready to Confer With Others in Time of Danger. ACTION VITAL TO DISARMING League Circles Believe Move Is Essential Before the World Parley, Due by 1932. PARIS LONG KEEN FOR STEP Sought to Win Stimson During London Conference--His Approval Now Hinted. See "Some Day" Much Nearer. French Are Wary. World Parley in Offing. French Long Sought Strengthening. Consultation Urged by Briand.
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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
34,892 days ago
(95 years, 217 days)