JANUARY 14, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Costuma Leads New Crime Bureau in NYC. Impact: This little shake-up in crime prevention led to the eventual creation of a superhero squad that, let’s be honest, would probably still be less effective than the average cop on a donut break.. Fact: Fun fact: The first police women were often given the role of social workers. Because nothing says 'crime prevention' like a good chat over tea, right?.
• Headline: Senate Honors J.C. Smuts' Legacy. Impact: This five-minute honor turned Smuts into a legend. Somewhere in an alternate timeline, he’s still giving speeches while the Senate has a permanent recess. Talk about a permanent vacation!. Fact: Did you know that 'Smut' is not just a name? It’s also a term for something less than honorable, which is fitting considering the Senate's record on many things..
• Headline: REPUBLICANS FILE WATER POWER BILL; Propose Survey Board of Five Which Would First Look Into Governor's Plan. TO BE APPOINTED BY HIM Senate Confirmation Waived and $200,000 Provided for Costs--To Report in a Year. Confirmation Is Waived. Proposal Made Before ALBANY MOVES FOR GRAFT INQUIRY HERE. Impact: This bill may have led to the infamous phrase 'government efficiency' being used ironically for decades. Spoiler alert: It didn't help anyone’s water bill.. Fact: Fun fact: Waiving Senate confirmation is like waiving the need for a GPS—it's a great way to get lost without anyone checking in on you..
• Headline: CLEVELAND OUSTS MANAGER; Council Against Hopkins, City's Administrator, by 14 to 11.. Impact: This political drama in Cleveland set a precedent for ousting managers based solely on council whims, paving the way for reality shows like 'The Real City Council of Cleveland.'. Fact: Did you know that city managers are often just scapegoats? They’re like the piñata at a party—everyone wants a hit, but nobody cares about the candy inside..
• Headline: Text of the President's Message to Congress Accompanying the Wickersham Board Report. Impact: Hoover’s message was so impactful it indirectly led to the term 'hoovering' being used for anything involving excessive consumption. Thanks for the inflation, Mr. President!. Fact: Did you know that the Wickersham report was like the early version of a 'Netflix and chill'—nobody actually wanted to deal with the issues raised, but it was a good excuse to gather..
• Headline: TREASURY ALLOTTED $312,284,615 IN 1931; Postoffice Department Bill Reported to the House Carries $835,494,077. FIRST IS $5,000,000 LOWER Postal Appropriation Is $17,478,352More Than Current Year forIncreased Forces.. Impact: This financial allocation sent ripples causing future budget meetings to resemble high-stakes poker games—where everyone pretends they know how to count cards.. Fact: Did you know that the budget is often referred to as 'the numbers game'? Because it’s the one game where nobody wins, but everyone pretends they know the rules..
• Headline: NEW YORKERS WIN DIVORCES AT RENO; Mrs. Rockwell Gets Decree on Charge That Artist Said They Were Unsuited to Each Other. C.M. CONVERSE FILES SUIT He Charges-Cruelty Against Granddaughter of J.A. McCall, Insurance Pioneer. Mrs. V.C. Kayser Little Gets Decree.. Impact: This trend of quick divorces led to the rise of 'destination divorces,' where couples realized that ending it all could be just as fun as the wedding—if not more so!. Fact: Did you know that Reno is often jokingly referred to as the 'divorce capital of the world'? In that case, Vegas must be the 'marriage capital'. Talk about a two-sided coin!.
• Headline: 7-Foot Railroad Ticket Sets Record for Pennsylvania Here. Impact: This oversized ticket became a collector's item, eventually inspiring the creation of a novelty store that specializes in exaggerated memorabilia—because who doesn’t want a giant ticket on their wall?. Fact: Did you know that the average train ticket is about the size of a credit card? Clearly, someone was trying to make a statement with this one—'bigger is better' in the most impractical way possible!.