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Friday, November 11, 1938
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The Headlines
ATATURK DIES AT 58; TURKS WILL ELECT A SUCCESSOR TODAY; National Assembly Expected to Name Gen. Inonu, Former Premier, as President NATION GOES IN MOURNING Peaceful Transition to New Era Seen--Unity Is Stressed Under Ideal of Founder Premier Stays at Bedside TURKISH PRESIDENT DIES AT AGE OF 58 Change in Policy Unlikely Inonu Is Likely Choice
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- Fyodor Dostoevsky (1821)
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- George S. Patton (1885)
- Carlos Fuentes (1928)
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
31,984 days ago
(87 years, 229 days)