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Friday, December 16, 1938

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The Headlines

FLYNN WILL LEAVE LEHMAN'S CABINET; Declines Reappointment as Secretary of State Because of Ill Health FLYNN WILL LEAVE LEHMAN'S CABINET Assailed by Dewey in Campaign

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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

31,948 days ago

(87 years, 193 days)