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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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The must-have

View-Master

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

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Hardboiled

clip jointgriftershamusgunsel

Swing Era

alligatorjitterbugkiller dillerin the groove

Catchphrases of 1938

  • War of the Worlds

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)