MAY 3, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mass Sentencing of Mafia Members in Sicily. Impact: The massive sentencing of mafia members led to an unexpected surge in the popularity of Italian restaurants worldwide, as people tried to distance themselves from organized crime by embracing pasta instead.. Fact: They say crime doesn’t pay, but apparently, it does lead to an extremely lengthy trial that could double as a circus attraction..
• Headline: Supreme Court Upholds Rum Confiscations. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision on carrier seizures inadvertently sparked a black market for rum-based vehicles, which would eventually lead to a secret society of rum runners who thought they were clever.. Fact: Just when you thought it was safe to drive your rum-fueled car, the Supreme Court was there to ruin the party..
• Headline: Supreme Court Denies Capone's Appeal. Impact: Capone's conviction not only ended his reign but also inspired future generations of mobsters to find more creative ways to avoid taxes—still a popular pastime to this day.. Fact: Al Capone once said, 'I’d rather be rich than honest.' Little did he know, honesty would be the least of his problems..
• Headline: Musical Play Gets the Pulitzer Award; Mrs. Buck, Pershing Duranty Honored; MUSICAL PLAY WINS A PULITZER AWARD. Impact: Winning the Pulitzer for a musical play led to a worldwide obsession with musicals, paving the way for the inevitable rise of 'Cats' and all that comes with it.. Fact: Of Thee I Sing? More like Of Thee I Sing, Dance, and Possibly Regret Decades Later..
• Headline: 368 WE AT BRIDGE IN WESTCHESTER; Largest Number to Take Part in Tourney in East Join in Open- ing Play for Macy Trophy. REITH IS AMONG LEADERS Nine of Ten Matches in First Round Are Held In Various Clubs of the County.. Impact: The increase in bridge players led to the creation of countless bridge clubs, which would eventually serve as the backdrop for many a dramatic 'who stole my sandwich' showdown.. Fact: Bridge: the only game where you can lose your friends faster than at Monopoly..
• Headline: NEW BRIDGE CODE NEARLY COMPLETED; British Working With Group Here to Revise Contract Rules to Curb Psychic Bids. UNIFORMITY ALSO AN AIM Agreement by Fall Is Likely on Plan to Increase Ponalties for Non- Vulnerable Sets.. Impact: The new bridge code aimed at curbing psychic bids inadvertently led to the establishment of a new psychic bidding school, where students learned to channel their inner card shark.. Fact: Because who doesn't want to predict the future of a card game? It's practically a superpower..
• Headline: MRS. D. L GUSHING WEDS W. T. EfflMET; Daughter of Mrs. James Denni- son Sawyer Is Married at Her Mother's Home. NO BRIDAL ATTENDANTS uuuuuuuu Relatives Only at Ceremony Per- formed by Chief Justice Kernochan of Special Sessions.. Impact: Mrs. D. L. Gushing's wedding set off an avalanche of family drama, inspiring the creation of reality TV shows that would later make us question our taste in entertainment.. Fact: No bridal attendants? Clearly, this was a ceremony that prioritized family drama over unnecessary frills..
• Headline: May Start to Prison Tonight.; CAPONE PLEA DENIED BY SUPREME COURT. Impact: Capone's second sentencing for perjury in his citizenship application solidified the belief that honesty is the best policy—unless you’re a famous mobster, in which case, good luck.. Fact: Turns out, lying on your citizenship application can land you in prison. Who knew?.