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Sunday, October 18, 1931

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The Headlines

LEAGUE INVOKES THE KELLOGG PACT; ASKS NATIONS' AID; Council Drafts Identical Notes Reminding China and Japan of Peace Obligations. FURTHER ACTION PLANNED Session Today Will Seek Ways for Japanese Evacuation and Safety in China. JAPAN TO WIDEN DEMANDS Tries to Revive Rights Given Up at Washington Parley--Her Delegation Resentful. Some Messages Are Sent. Stimson's Action Forecast. Japanese Show Resentment. Council Considers Peace Plans. Japan May Increase Demands. Council Tells of Its Action.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Minnie the Moocher

Cab Calloway

The must-have

Charlotte Clark Mickey Mouse

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1931

  • Goodnight, Mrs. Calabash

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 DepressionGDP fell 30%; triggered by Black Tuesday (1929-10-29).

Time Elapsed

34,565 days ago

(94 years, 255 days)