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Monday, May 25, 1936

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The Headlines

REPUBLICAN CLUBS DRAFT A PLATFORM; Representatives of 5 Groups Prepare Recommendations for National Convention. CALL NEW DEAL DISHONEST A. Perry Osborn Says It Is Plain That Party Wants Social and Liberal Government. REPUBLICAN CLUBS DRAFT A PLATFORM

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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

32,883 days ago

(90 years, 33 days)