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Wednesday, August 31, 1938
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The Headlines
JAPANESE RESUME WESTWARD DRIVES; But Strong Chinese Defenses Are Obstacles to Their Next Steps Toward Hankow Next Line Is Strong JAPANESE RESUME WESTWARD DRIVES Japanese Face Obstacles Defenses Strongly Built Chinese Victors Get Reward Chinese Fliers Claim Victory
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- Jahangir (1569)
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
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Hardboiled
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Swing Era
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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
32,056 days ago
(87 years, 301 days)