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Tuesday, January 28, 1941

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The Headlines

CHANGES DISCUSSED; Chiefs of Both Parties Seek Roosevelt's Views on Modifications HULL IN BLUNT WARNING In Closed Senate Hearing, Secretary of State Declares Need for Action Is Urgent CONGRESS LEADERS ASK AID-CHANGES

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#1 on Your Hit Parade

Frenesi

Unknown Artist

The must-have

Red Ryder BB Gun

On This Day

  • Franco-Thai War: Final air battle of the conflict. A Japanese-mediated armistice goes into effect later in the day.

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Slang

Slang of the decade

General

gobbledygooksnafufubar

Gi

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Bobby Soxer

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Catchphrases of 1941

  • A date which will live in infamy

Tech Check

Aerosol Spray Cans, Z3 Computer & Dacron.

Cost of Living (1940)

Loaf of Bread

$0.08

Gallon of Gas

$0.18

Average Home

$2,938

New Car

$850

Time Elapsed

31,174 days ago

(85 years, 149 days)