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Sunday, May 17, 1936

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The Headlines

YOUNG REPUBLICANS CHIDE LEGISLATORS ON SECURITY ACTION; But Challenge the Governor's Sincerity and Say He Obeys Roosevelt's Orders. LANDON BOOMERS BLOCKED Delegates Vote, Between the Dances, Against a Poll on Presidential Preference. PLATFORM IS MODERATE Governor of New Hampshire Submits 12 Points for National Convention Adoption. YOUNG REPUBLICANS CHIDE LEGISLATORS

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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

32,891 days ago

(90 years, 41 days)