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Monday, December 8, 1930
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The Headlines
CONGRESS LEADERS A UNIT IN OPPOSING INCREASE IN TAXES; Democrats and Republicans Hold Treasury Certificates Could Meet Any Deficit. BORAH REITERATES VIEWS He Declares Theory That Public Treasury Can Restore Prosperity Is Vicious.ROBINSON FOR FULL RELIEFSuggestion Is Made That SomeTariff Duties Be Loweredto Increase Revenues. Says Public Must Pay. Robinson Disagrees With Borah. Hold New Taxes Unlikely.
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Happy Days Are Here Again
Milton Ager
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson (1832)
- Mary, Queen of Scots (1542)
- Jean Sibelius (1865)
- Diego Rivera (1886)
- Georges Méliès (1861)
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
34,878 days ago
(95 years, 203 days)