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Sunday, November 24, 1940
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The Headlines
COMMITTEE OF A.F.L AGREES ON A PLAN TO CRUSH RACKETS; Resolution to Compel Action Against Guilty Officials Is Drafted at Session CANNOT ORDER REMOVAL Council, Under the Proposal to Be Offered, Leaves Power to Affiliated Unions Frey Declines Comment Progress on Other Points A.F.L. DRAFTS PLAN TO CRUSH RACKETS New Levy Is Denounced Printers Fail to Arrive A.F.L. CALLS FOR UNITY Leaders Urge Business and Government to Cooperate
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Only Forever
Unknown Artist
The must-have
Red Ryder BB Gun
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
gobbledygooksnafufubar
Gi
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Bobby Soxer
neatodreamydreamboat
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)
Loaf of Bread
$0.08
Gallon of Gas
$0.18
Average Home
$2,938
New Car
$850
Time Elapsed
31,240 days ago
(85 years, 215 days)