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Monday, May 16, 1938
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The Headlines
Guard Witnesses for Harlan Trial On Eve of Labor Act Criminal Test; Eight Deputy Marshals Sworn After Reports Of Threats to Miners Called by Government--Kentucky Town Jammed for Event GUARD WITNESSES FOR HARLAN TRIAL First Use With Wagner Act
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You Share a Birthday With
- Henry Fonda (1905)
- Pope Innocent XI (1611)
- Maria Gaetana Agnesi (1718)
- Celâl Bayar (1883)
- William H. Seward (1801)
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
32,162 days ago
(88 years, 42 days)