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Wednesday, May 25, 1938

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The Headlines

NAZI QUITS CAPITAL; Held Uncompromising--No Date Set for Him to See Hodza Again SUDETENS' FUNERAL TODAY Big Demonstration Planned--Czechs Hear Reich Forces Are Moving in Austria Nazi Leader Quits Prague Big Demonstration Planned New Reich Moves Reported TALKS WITH HODZA HALTED BY HENLEIN Troops' Withdrawal Asked

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Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

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

32,153 days ago

(88 years, 33 days)