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Monday, December 16, 1940
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The Headlines
ROOSEVELT HINTS OF CRISIS IN SAYING 'IF WORLD SURVIVES'; He Tells Georgians That He Plans to Return for Visit in Spring 'if Things Go Right' TALKS TO HULL BY PHONE And Will Confer With Secretary in Capital Today--Defense Lag Awaits His Action
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Frenesi
Unknown Artist
The must-have
Red Ryder BB Gun
Slang
Slang of the decade
General
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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
31,217 days ago
(85 years, 192 days)