JUNE 11, 1930

Full News Archive

• Headline: Warning on Cable Fraud for Businessmen. Impact: The warning about cable frauds made businessmen wary, leading to the invention of email. Yes, if only they knew that emails would become the new frontier for scams too!. Fact: Did you know that in the early 1900s, cable frauds were a lot like Nigerian princes? They were just waiting for someone to fall for their charm!.
• Headline: Fordham Law School Graduates 354 in 1930. Impact: As more law degrees were conferred, the legal profession boomed, leading to more court dramas and television shows. Thanks to Fordham, we can now enjoy a plethora of courtroom shows that have absolutely nothing to do with real life.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'you're fired' is actually the most common phrase used by lawyers? Just kidding, it’s probably 'objection!'.
• Headline: T.S. Gates, Morgan Partner, Made President As Pennsylvania University Creates Post. Impact: The creation of a president at Pennsylvania University led to a surge in higher education governance, which in turn sparked a chain of university presidents who love to give long speeches and promise big changes. Spoiler alert: they rarely deliver.. Fact: Did you know that in academia, the title 'president' is often just short for 'I preside over endless meetings'?.
• Headline: WYNNE SEES DANGER IN TUBERCULOSIS HERE; Says More Than 60,000 Children Have the Disease--Urges Diagnostic Tests.. Impact: The alarming statistics about tuberculosis led to a public health movement that would ultimately increase funding for medical research. So, thanks to those unfortunate stats, we now have vaccines and awareness campaigns. Silver linings, right?. Fact: Did you know that tuberculosis was once so common it was referred to as 'consumption'? Talk about a dramatic name change!.
• Headline: CARDINAL SAYS NEED FOR FAITH IS URGENT; Warns Graduates of Manhattan College to Guard Religion in This Age of Science. PRAISES CATHOLIC SCHOOLS Honorary Law Degrees Conferred on Gov. N.S. Case, Mgr. Jackson and Dr. R.P. Sullivan.. Impact: Cardinal's emphasis on faith during an age of science led to a tug-of-war between religion and science that still continues today. Who knew that arguing about the origins of the universe could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that science and religion sometimes get along better than you'd think? They just have an unspoken agreement to avoid each other at family gatherings..
• Headline: Air Survey Party to Resume Trip.. Impact: The air survey party's expedition paved the way for more aerial mapping, leading to modern GPS technology. Who could have imagined that a bunch of folks flying around would lead to your phone being able to tell you where the nearest taco truck is?. Fact: Did you know that air surveys were once considered a risky business? It’s like trying to find WiFi in a remote area—lots of frustration, but worth it for the tacos..
• Headline: Beebe Dives 800 Feet in Ball; Previous Record Was 325 Feet. Impact: Beebe's record-breaking dive helped spark interest in deep-sea exploration, ultimately leading to the discovery of more bizarre sea creatures that look like they’ve stepped out of a horror movie. Thanks, Beebe!. Fact: Did you know that deep-sea divers often get asked if they’ve seen the Kraken? Spoiler: they haven’t, but they do see lots of weird fish!.
• Headline: ATTACKS QUALITY OF DRUGS; Senator Hatfietd Makes Charge in Agricultural Committee Hearing.. Impact: Senator Hatfield's attack on drug quality ignited a public discourse on pharmaceutical regulations that eventually led to the FDA being more stringent. So really, thank you for making us all more cautious about our pills!. Fact: Did you know that digitalis, when used correctly, can be lifesaving? When used incorrectly? Well, let’s just say it’s a great way to join the ranks of historical tragedies..