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Sunday, November 13, 1938

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The Headlines

Munich Mob Smashes Windows In an Outbreak Against Catholics; Marches on Building After Hearing Faulhaber Denounced by Bavarian Minister--Jews Can't Reopen Shops but Must Pay Help Palace of Cardinal Is Stoned in Munich; 14 Windows Are Smashed by a Nazi Mob Bricks and Clubs Weapons Warning by Austrian Leader Pope Calls for Prayers

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The must-have

View-Master

Slang

Slang of the decade

General

damefellaswelllousy

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

31,981 days ago

(87 years, 226 days)