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Tuesday, January 11, 1938
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The Headlines
LEHMAN'S 1938-39 BUDGET CUTS EXPENSES $15,000,000, BUT SPECIAL TAXES STAND; TOTAL $385,824,459
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You Share a Birthday With
- William James (1842)
- Alexander Hamilton (1755)
- Theodosius I (347)
- Albert Hofmann (1906)
- Jean Chrétien (1934)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
Tech Check
Ballpoint Pen, Xerography & Nylon Bristle Toothbrush.
Cost of Living (1930)
Loaf of Bread
$0.09
Gallon of Gas
$0.20
Average Home
$3,900
New Car
$640
Time Elapsed
32,288 days ago
(88 years, 168 days)