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Monday, June 27, 1938

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The Headlines

EXAMINING RULES FOR BANKS EASED TO WIDEN CREDITS; Treasury, Reserve Board, F. D. I. C. and Controller Join in Broad Liberalization STATE SUPERVISORS AGREE Loans Beyond Nine Months Allowed-Banks May Invest in Small Corporations Final Plan a Compromise Change on Depreciation EXAMINING RULES FOR BANKS EASED New Rule on Security Buying Past Loan Experience a Factor Securities Act Is Involved

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The must-have

View-Master

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

32,121 days ago

(88 years, 1 days)