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Thursday, March 10, 1932

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The Headlines

VOTE FOR ROOSEVELT HAILED AS INSURING CONVENTION VICTORY; Sweep in New Hampshire Seen by His Backers as "Prelude" to Success in Many States. DELEGATES NOW TOTAL 54 Minnesota Adds 24 to List as Smith Men Bolt and Hold Rump Gathering There. CURLEY ASKS SMITH TO QUIT But Ex-Governor Refuses Flatty to Withdraw in Massachusetts -- Georgia Elated by Trend. ROOSEVELT VOTE HAILED BY BACKERS

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

Time Elapsed

34,420 days ago

(94 years, 110 days)