JULY 21, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: High Point Hosiery Strike of 1932. Impact: The hosiery strike in High Point led to a nationwide obsession with fashion and labor rights. If only those 6,000 workers had known their rebellion would inspire future generations to protest against sweatshops and demand fair wages, perhaps they'd have chosen a different way to make their point—like knitting a giant protest sweater instead.. Fact: Did you know that hosiery is actually a fancy term for socks? So, essentially, 6,000 people were protesting for better sock wages. Fashion truly has its priorities straight..
• Headline: Mrs. Roberts Walker Weds Percy Jackson. Impact: Mrs. Roberts Walker marrying Percy Jackson might have inadvertently sparked a timeline where every Percy Jackson fan suddenly became obsessed with marriage, leading to a spike in themed wedding ceremonies and an increase in fantasy literature sales. Who knew romance could be so... mythical?. Fact: Fun fact: Percy Jackson is a fictional character! But marrying a 'real' lawyer must have felt like winning the lottery—if the lottery were run by Greek gods and mythical creatures..
• Headline: Finland's Financial Revival Post-Prohibition. Impact: Finland's dry repeal was like giving a toddler a cookie after a long tantrum; it led to a collective sigh of relief and a sudden boom in happiness that rippled through Europe. Who knew that getting rid of prohibition could increase joy and financial stability? Maybe the secret to world peace is just a good drink.. Fact: Prohibition made many people thirstier than ever, leading to a rise in creative ways to hide alcohol. So, cheers to Finland for bringing back the booze and reducing the need for clandestine cocktail parties!.
• Headline: BROWN ISSUES ORDER ON SECOND-CLASS MAIL; Transient Rate of Postage on Newspapers Is Made One Cent for Each Two Ounces.. Impact: Brown's new postage rate was the beginning of a long and painful journey towards postal reform. It may have been just a penny, but it set in motion the eventual rise of junk mail—proof that small changes can lead to big annoyances. Thanks, Brown, for our overflowing mailboxes!. Fact: Did you know that postage rates have changed more times than a politician's stance on an issue? At least we weren't charged by the letter back then—imagine the cost of sending a heartfelt love letter!.
• Headline: Plane Service Opens for Parley.. Impact: Opening a plane service for the parley was a bold move that kicked off the jet-setting lifestyle of diplomats. Who knew that flying to meetings could eventually lead to business-class lounges and overpriced airport food? It was the original ‘let's make travel as complicated as possible’ initiative.. Fact: Did you know that the first commercial flight was in 1914? So, really, these meetings were just an excuse for diplomats to enjoy in-flight snacks before anyone else!.
• Headline: Mattern and Griffin Reach Paris.. Impact: Mattern and Griffin reaching Paris was a minor footnote, but it was the catalyst for a chain of events that would see Paris become the go-to city for artists and intellectuals. They unknowingly sparked the notion that 'living in Paris' was a dream worth pursuing, albeit with a side of existential crisis.. Fact: Fun fact: Paris is often called the City of Lights, but it should probably be the City of Overpriced Croissants. You can't spell ‘café’ without ‘fee’!.
• Headline: HOOVER ABOLISHES THE RADIO DIVISION; Duties of Department of Com- merce Branch Are Transferred to Radio Commission. SAVING UNDER ECONOMY ACT Some of 190 Employes Face Dis- missal -- Division Supervised Stations and Ships.. Impact: Hoover abolishing the Radio Division was like yanking the plug on a party—suddenly, everyone had to find a new way to get their news and entertainment. This led to the rise of television, because who doesn't want to watch the news while sitting on their couch in pajamas?. Fact: Did you know that radio was once the primary source of information? Now, it's just a fancy way to play Spotify while stuck in traffic. Thanks for the nostalgia, Hoover!.
• Headline: New Eighth Street Show.. Impact: The new Eighth Street Show was a low-key art exhibition that would eventually inspire the rise of modern art galleries. If only the artists had known their efforts would lead to people staring at blank canvases and calling it 'deep.'. Fact: Did you know that one of the most famous modern artworks is literally just a urinal? So, next time you think your art is too avant-garde, just remember: someone once won a prize for plumbing!.
• Headline: RAILROADS ASK AID OF PUBLIC IN CRISIS; Promise Reforms and End of Waste in Appeal for Equality of Carrier Regulations. CREDIT 'AT LOWEST POINT' Plan United Action Against 'Destructive' Rate Cuts and Other Harmful Rivalry. RAILROADS ASK AID OF PUBLIC IN CRISIS. Impact: The railroads asking for public aid was a desperate cry that started the trend of corporations begging for handouts. This paved the way for a future where businesses would expect bailouts like it’s a pre-game ritual. Who knew that asking for help could become a national pastime?. Fact: Did you know that railroads were once considered the backbone of America? Now they’re just a metaphor for how much we love complaining about delays!.