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Wednesday, April 13, 1938
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The Headlines
CIRCUS MEN STRIKE, BUT SHOW GOES ON; Giant and Midget Substitute for Riggers--Elephants and Other Beasts Get Holiday Order of Acts Changed CIRCUS MEN STRIKE, BUT SHOW GOES ON North Consults La Guardia Perilous Acts Omitted Two Spectators Lend a Hand
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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
32,195 days ago
(88 years, 75 days)