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Wednesday, April 18, 1934
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The Headlines
4 AIR MAIL LINES IN PERSONAL SUIT ASK FARLEY TO PAY; Col. W.J. Donovan Demands Damages for Cancellation of United's Contracts. LEGAL AUTHORITY DENIED Washington Action, Based on the Due Process Clause, Cites Lack of Hearing. SENATE INQUIRY RESUMED Mark L. Requa, Hoover's Friend, Is Linked in a Letter to Quest for a Contract. 4 AIR MAIL LINES ASK FARLEY TO PAY
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You Share a Birthday With
- David Ricardo (1772)
- Lucrezia Borgia (1480)
- Samuel P. Huntington (1927)
- Ahmed I (1590)
- Gratian (359)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Cat's Eye Road Studs, Telex & Hammond Organ.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Time Elapsed
33,651 days ago
(92 years, 71 days)