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Friday, January 31, 1936

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The Headlines

TALMADGE 'READY' TO 'STUMP' NATION FOR HIS PRINCIPLES; But He Refuses to Say He Will Be Democratic Candidate or Lead Third Party. LAYS HIS CAMPAIGN PLANS Howell Declares Attempt Will Be Made to Put Georgian's Name Before Voters. JURY GETS FRAUD CHARGES Hopkins Accuses the Governor's Aides of Misusing WPA Funds -- Ickes Also Makes Attack. TALMADGE 'READY' FORNATIONAL DRIVE

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The must-have

Monopoly (Parker Brothers)

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1936

  • Gone with the wind

Tech Check

Voice Recorder, Helicopter (Focke-Wulf) & Sunscreen.

Cost of Living (1930)

Loaf of Bread

$0.09

Gallon of Gas

$0.20

Average Home

$3,900

New Car

$640

Time Elapsed

32,998 days ago

(90 years, 148 days)