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Saturday, October 8, 1938
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The Headlines
LEHMAN ORDERS HERLANDS TO SUBMIT BRIBE RECORDS; GEOGHAN DEFENDS COURSE; ALL FACTS' SOUGHT Governor Wants Sworn Plea on Superseding of Prosecutor GEOGHAN ATTACKS JUDGE Hints at Interference by Troy and Police-Asserts Dewey Was Consulted Governor Asks Jury Minutes Interference Is Charged LEHMAN ASKS DATE IN GEOGHAN CASE
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You Share a Birthday With
- Marina Tsvetaeva (1892)
- Juan Perón (1895)
- Frank Herbert (1920)
- Otto Heinrich Warburg (1883)
- Zog I (1895)
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
32,017 days ago
(87 years, 262 days)