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Monday, October 24, 1938
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The Headlines
WAGES-HOURS LAW IS IN FORCE TODAY; HAILDED BY ANDREWS; He Asks Patience by Labor and Industry in possible Early Difficulties PLEDGES FAIR OPERATION Administrator Sees Rise Now for 750,000 to 25c Pay, Hours Cut for 1,500,000 Action by Industry Committees WAGES-HOURS LAW IS IN FORCE TODAY Exemption of Some Workers Child Labor Aspect of Law Check on Avoidance Sought Limits on Work of Minors
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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
32,002 days ago
(87 years, 247 days)