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Tuesday, April 21, 1931
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The Headlines
LONDON MATCHES US IN NICARAGUA POLICY; Henderson Warns British There Not to Expose Themselves Needlessly to Danger. REFERS TO U.S. WARSHIPS Foreign Secretary Says Three of Our Vessels Are There to Give Protection. Minister Praises Stimson. Americans Escape to Safety. LONDON MATCHES US IN NICARAGUA POLICY General Matthews Gratified. WASHINGTON IS PLEASED. State Department Is Gratified at British Nicaraguan Policy.
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Minnie the Moocher
Cab Calloway
The must-have
Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse
You Share a Birthday With
- Elizabeth II (1926)
- Max Weber (1864)
- Charlotte Brontë (1816)
- Anthony Quinn (1915)
- Percy Williams Bridgman (1882)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Electric Guitar, Electron Microscope & Radio Telescope.
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
34,744 days ago
(95 years, 69 days)