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Friday, January 8, 1932

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The Headlines

NOTE IS SENT TO FAR EAST; Warns Japan and China We Will Not Tolerate Vio- lation of Open Door. HOPEFUL OF LEAGUE MOVE Washington Action, Secretary Says, Is Result of Elimination of Chinese Authority. EXPECTS AID FROM OTHERS Washington Accepts Apology for Attack on Consul, but Demands Punishment of Japanese.

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Best-selling Sheet Music

Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?

Jay Gorney

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 1932

  • Happy Days Are Here Again

Tech Check

Parking Meter, Zoom Lens & Folding Wheelchair.

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

34,482 days ago

(94 years, 172 days)