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Wednesday, July 20, 1938

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The Headlines

PARIS WELCOME GAY; Crowds Acclaim George and Queen, Who Ride in Glittering Procession POLICE LINES PUSHED BACK King and Lebrun Affirm the Peaceful Aims of Entente at Brilliant State Dinner Guards Screen Royal Couple Police Lines Driven Back PARIS CROWDS HAIL GEORGE AND QUEEN THE WELCOME ACCORDED TO KING GEORGE AND HIS QUEEN IN PARIS YESTERDAY

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  • The United States Department of Justice files suit in New York City against the motion picture industry charging violations of the Sherman Antitrust Act in regards to the studio system. The case would eventually result in a break-up of the industry in 1948.

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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

32,098 days ago

(87 years, 343 days)