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Monday, March 29, 1937

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The Headlines

Pope, in Tears, Blesses 250,000 Who Cheer in Joy at His Recovery; Adds Word of Gratitude for Prayers as He Gives Benediction to Vast Throng in St. Peter's Square-Sits Throughout Service in Cathedral-German Envoy Absent PONTIFF, IN TEARS, BLESSES 250,000 Sits Throughout Ceremony Wears His Triple Crown No German Diplomat Present Heard on Radio Here

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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 1937

  • Oh, the humanity!

Tech Check

Jet Engine, Walkie-Talkie & Photocopier Concepts.

Cost of Living (1930)

Loaf of Bread

$0.09

Gallon of Gas

$0.20

Average Home

$3,900

New Car

$640

Time Elapsed

32,575 days ago

(89 years, 90 days)