April 30, 1939: Los Angeles Prepares for Opening of Union Station

April 30, 1939: Los Angeles prepares for the opening of Union Station. Images of men playing brass instruments, and news story
The city made a special effort to examine and celebrate its past during the opening of Union Station. Officials mounted a much more elaborate “parade of progress” than I suspect we would see today.

April 30, 1939: Comic panel from "Tarzan" showing primitive pre-humans. Primitive semi-humans called the Lingoo in “Tarzan.”

April 30, 1939: Lynching of a taxi driver in Florida
A mob in Florida lynches a cabdriver.
April 30, 1939: Job interview tipsAbove, job interview tips for women: Save the shoes that expose your toes and heels for other occasions. And if you wear sheer silk hosiery, make sure that your legs are free from unsightly hair.”
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