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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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Slang
Slang of the decade
General
damefellaswelllousy
Hardboiled
clip jointgriftershamusgunsel
Swing Era
alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove
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)