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Sunday, February 27, 1938
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The Headlines
President Moves to Combat Radio That Carries Foreign Propaganda; Names Group to Study International Broadcasting and Seek Cooperation in the Use of All Pan-American Frequencies MOVES TO COMBAT RADIO PROPAGANDA
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You Share a Birthday With
- Constantine the Great (272)
- John Steinbeck (1902)
- Elizabeth Taylor (1932)
- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807)
- Joanne Woodward (1930)
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
32,240 days ago
(88 years, 120 days)