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Thursday, August 27, 1936
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The Headlines
GEOGHAN BLAMES VALENTINE FOR DRUKMAN CASE FIASCO; LEHMAN JOINS IN QUESTIONS; PROSECUTOR DEFENDS ACTS Takes Responsibility for Staff but Scores Work of the Police. AGGRESSIVE ON STAND Sharp Clashes With Todd Mark Opening of Hearings on Grand Jury Charges. COUNSEL SEES 'FRAME-UP' Governor Asks About Delay in Seeking Crime Motive -- Gives Defense Wide Latitude. GEOGHAN, ON STAND, BLAMES VALENTINE BEFORE THE OPENING OF THE GEOGHAN HEARING IN ALBANY
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Monopoly (Parker Brothers)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
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
32,789 days ago
(89 years, 304 days)