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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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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
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
34,565 days ago
(94 years, 255 days)