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Friday, July 15, 1938

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The Headlines

CONTRACTOR HELD IN RACKET INQUIRY; J. G. Livingston, a Member of Many Clubs, Seized in Dewey Electrical Investigation Hine Firm Also Involved Are Sole Stockholders CONTRACTOR HELD IN RACKET INQUIRY Bail Fixed at $1,000 Each Any Violation Denied

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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

32,102 days ago

(87 years, 347 days)