JULY 6, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ralph DePalma Marries Marian Legett. Impact: Ralph Depalma's marriage to Marian Legett sparked a series of unfortunate events that led to the creation of the world's first race car-themed wedding. Fast forward a century, and now we have NASCAR-themed bridal showers. Thanks, Ralph!. Fact: Did you know that marrying a race car driver is statistically proven to lead to at least one speeding ticket in the first year? Buckle up!.
• Headline: Lindbergh Intermediary Denies Murder Involvement. Impact: The denial of the Lindbergh intermediary's involvement set off a wild goose chase that ultimately led to the invention of amateur detective work. By the 1970s, everyone thought they were a private investigator—thanks a lot, Catskill Mountains.. Fact: The Catskills are known for their hiking trails, but they also doubled as a crime scene—who knew nature could be so dramatic?.
• Headline: Graham's Pirate Treasure Found in 1932. Impact: Graham the British pirate's buried treasure being reported located caused a gold rush of sorts, leading to a spike in pirate-themed parties. To this day, treasure maps are considered a solid birthday gift for kids who can't handle the reality of a savings account.. Fact: The only thing that has been more elusive than Graham's treasure is the plot of every pirate movie made since—seriously, they all blend together..
• Headline: DEMAND CITY REDEEM UNPAID FOOD CHECKS; Grocers Say $500,000 Relief Tickets Are Three to Six Months in Arrears. WILL MAKE PLEA TO TAYLOR His Aide Says Work Is Being Pushed, Urges Patience -- 150 Owners Join in Protest. DEMAND CITY PAY FOOD RELIEF CHECKS. Impact: The demand for the city to redeem unpaid food checks opened a Pandora's box of municipal debt that would haunt the city for decades. It also led to the creation of the 'Forever in Debt' city motto that still lingers in many places today.. Fact: Did you know that grocery stores are technically allowed to turn unpaid checks into 'vintage art pieces'? Just kidding, but wouldn't that be a fun twist?.
• Headline: CINCINNATI'S RAILROAD.. Impact: Cincinnati's railroad situation inspired countless debates over public transportation that eventually led to the invention of the phrase, 'Take the train, it’s faster than walking!'—a groundbreaking revelation for humanity.. Fact: Cincinnati's railroads are so old that they’re considered ‘vintage’—and yet, somehow still manage to run late. Some things never change!.
• Headline: J. Paul Clayton in New Post.. Impact: J. Paul Clayton's career moves instigated a trend of corporate musical chairs that resulted in the rise of LinkedIn profiles boasting of 'dynamic adaptability'—a phrase nobody really understands.. Fact: Fun fact: Resigning from one position to take another is basically corporate karaoke. Everyone pretends you have a great voice until the next round of layoffs!.
• Headline: Holds $6 Dally Allowance Enough for Geneva Delegates. Impact: The House Economy Committee's ruling on daily allowances led to the birth of budget travel tips, making it possible for broke college students to pretend they could survive on $6 a day. Spoiler: they couldn’t.. Fact: Did you know that a daily allowance of $6 might buy you a cup of coffee and a sad muffin in today's economy? Good luck, Geneva delegates!.
• Headline: Austria Eases Exchange Curb.. Impact: Austria easing exchange curbs for tourists resulted in a wave of confused backpackers who thought they could buy anything with loose change. It also led to the myth that Austrians are exceptionally generous—thanks to the tourists’ inflated expectations.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing tourists exchange more than currency in Austria is awkward glances when they attempt to pronounce 'Wiener Schnitzel' correctly..
• Headline: PARADE FOR ROOSEVELT.; Dutchess County Neighbors Celebrate His Nomination.. Impact: The parade for Roosevelt became a launching pad for political rallies, turning them into extravagant events where confetti and campaign slogans flew as high as the hopes of the attendees. Who knew politics could be so festive?. Fact: They say parades are a great way to show support, but in reality, they just give people a chance to shout at passing cars without getting arrested. Who doesn’t love a little freedom of expression?.