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Monday, December 17, 1934
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The Headlines
BANK INTEREST CUT TO SPUR RECOVERY; Reserve Board and FDIC Lower Maximum From 3% to 2 1/2 for Time and Savings Deposits. AIM TO BRING OUT MONEY Order, Effective Feb. 1, Is Expected to Draw Capital Into the Investing Field. BANK INTEREST CUT TO SPUR RRCOVERY
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You Share a Birthday With
- Humphry Davy (1778)
- Willard Libby (1908)
- Joseph Henry (1797)
- Émilie du Châtelet (1706)
- Simo Häyhä (1905)
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
33,408 days ago
(91 years, 193 days)