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Monday, August 1, 1938

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The Headlines

BAN IN IOWA SEEN CHALLENGE TO NLRB BY STATE'S POWER; Governor's Barring of Federal Hearing in Maytag Strike Case Threatens Clash BOARD PLANNED TO GO ON Martial Law Officer Ready to Use Necessary Force--Action Today Up to Washington Ready to Use Force Both Sides for Halting Hearings BAN IN IOWA SEEN CHALLENGE TO NLRB C. I. O. Council for Arbitration Found Company Generally Fair Directed to Hold Hearing

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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

32,085 days ago

(87 years, 330 days)