Tuesday, August 27, 1940

From the day

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The Headlines

SCALISE DEPICTED AS TOOL OF GANG; Witness Says His Rise to Union Power Was at Hands of Chicago 'Mobsters' Chicago Plotting Described Objections Are Ruled Out SCALISE DEPICTED AS TOOL OF GANG Schwartz Tells His Story Scalise Moves Higher More Power for Scalise The "Dark Horse" Wins

#1 on Your Hit Parade

I'll Never Smile Again

Unknown Artist

The must-have

Red Ryder BB Gun

Slang

Tech Check

Color TV Broadcasts, Jeep & Radar Systems.

Style of 1940

Silhouette: Boxy and austere (Utility)

Material: Rayon and tweed

• Victory rolls
• Utility suits
• Snoods

Cost of Living (1940)