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Tuesday, July 26, 1938

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The Headlines

Gasoline Tax Diversion Ban Dies; Party Lines Split in Albany Vote; Smith Leads Fight Against Feinberg BillSays It Is Legislative Task--Republicans Urge Vote-Getting Appeal CONVENTION KILLS MOTOR TAX MEASURE Administrative Curb Voted Discuss Debate Limit

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The must-have

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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

32,091 days ago

(87 years, 336 days)