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Monday, February 27, 1933
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The Headlines
DEBT COOPERATION AND ECONOMY VITAL, DR. BUTLER ASSERTS; In Letter to Smoot He Appeals for World Leadership in Reducing Trade Barriers. SEES PERIL IN INFLATION Also Warns Higher Taxes and "Reactionary Nationalism" Must Be Avoided. ASKS SWEEPING REFORMS Would Give President Power to Reorganize Government -- Scores Waste In Veterans' Aid. DEBT COOPERATION URGED BY BUTLER
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On This Day
Reichstag fire: Germany's parliament building in Berlin, the Reichstag, is set on fire; Marinus van der Lubbe, a young Dutch Communist claims responsibility.
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You Share a Birthday With
- Constantine the Great (272)
- John Steinbeck (1902)
- Elizabeth Taylor (1932)
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807)
- Joanne Woodward (1930)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
FM Radio, Drive-In Theater & Polyethylene.
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
34,066 days ago
(93 years, 121 days)