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Saturday, April 30, 1938

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The Headlines

RULE DENIED, 8 TO 6; 5 Southern Democrats Defy President by Ban on Vote by House NOW A RACE AGAINST TIME Discharge Petition Movement Starts, but Plan to Adjourn Proves Major Obstacle Five Democrats Balk RULES COMMITTEE BLOCKS WAGE BILL Cox Denounces the Bill Randolph Forms Differentials THE DAY IN WASHINGTON

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The must-have

View-Master

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

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Hardboiled

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Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1938

  • War of the Worlds

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

32,179 days ago

(88 years, 59 days)