JUNE 4, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Bronstein Case Revelation. Impact: The torture of S Bronstein ignited a series of protests that ultimately inspired a whole new genre of activist art—who knew a tortured Zionist could start the 'Protest-Avant-Garde' movement?. Fact: The Jewish Telegraphic Agency still exists today, supplying news that often makes you wonder if the world has learned anything since the 1930s..
• Headline: Perkins Becomes Working Golfer in 1932. Impact: When Perkins went pro, he unknowingly set off a chain reaction that would lead to an explosion of golf-themed reality shows, where viewers would watch rich people play a game they could never afford to play.. Fact: In the world of golf, 'working golfer' really means 'I’m just here to look good while I miss the ball.'.
• Headline: Tragic Death in Parked Car Incident. Impact: This tragic event led to increased scrutiny of parked car safety, eventually culminating in the invention of seat belt laws—because nothing says 'safety first' like protecting people from themselves.. Fact: Accidental deaths often lead to major safety reforms; it's a shame it takes tragedy for common sense to take the wheel..
• Headline: RECORD OF M'GRAW BRILLIANT IN SPORT; His Feat of Leading a Team to Four Pennants in a Row Is Still Unparalleled. DEVELOPED STARS OF OLD Mathewson, Bresnahan, McGinnity Among Them -- Won Renown as Player With Famous Orioles.. Impact: M'Graw's record inadvertently inspired countless sports movies, where underdogs face insurmountable odds and win—because Hollywood loves a good fairy tale, even in sports.. Fact: M'Graw's legacy is so strong that even now, old baseball fans still argue about whether he could outsmart a modern analytics team..
• Headline: BANK RULINGS ISSUED.; State Superintendent Acts on Petltions From New York Area.. Impact: The bank rulings initiated a cautious approach to finance that led to the infamous Great Recession—because who doesn't love a good economic crash now and then?. Fact: Banking regulations can be so boring that even the spreadsheets have spreadsheets, but someone has to keep the money from disappearing!.
• Headline: Will Rogers Urges Sales Tax To Care for the Unemployed. Impact: Rogers' proposal set off a nationwide trend of taxing the populace for the good of the populace, which eventually led to the creation of government jobs where people just 'look busy.'. Fact: Will Rogers was known for his humor, but his ideas about taxation were about as popular as a root canal at a party..
• Headline: M'GOVERN PUNISHED AS BALKY WITNESS; Contractor Who Defied State Inquiries Twice Draws 60 Days in Federal Court. REFUSED DATA ON OUTLAYS Medalie Says He Told "Cock and Bull Story" to Grand Jury on $380,000 Payments. NEW CHANCE DENIED TO HIM Prosecutor's Suggestion for Ten Days' Grace Ignored by Judge -- Appeal to Be Taken.. Impact: M'Govern's defiance against court inquiries led to stricter laws regarding transparency in contracting, paving the way for a world where contractors now have to dodge questions with more finesse.. Fact: Being a balky witness in court might earn you a spot on the judge's most-wanted list, which is a title no one wants on their resume..
• Headline: Federal Officials Pleased.. Impact: When federal officials are pleased, it generally means something bureaucratic is about to happen that will bore the world into submission.. Fact: Federal officials being pleased is like a cat purring—no one really knows why, but it generally means something shady is happening..