AUGUST 21, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Columbia University Writing Anthology. Impact: This collection of student writings inadvertently inspired countless aspiring authors, leading to an explosion of terrible novels in the decades to come. Thanks, Columbia!. Fact: Dorothy Brewster's foreword was so inspiring that it reportedly caused a few students to write their memoirs—about their time struggling to write memoirs..
• Headline: Surgery at Sea for Banker’s Daughter. Impact: Miss Kirby's operation at sea led to the invention of maritime medical kits, which eventually resulted in the creation of the 'Pirate Doctor' role in many children's stories.. Fact: If only the ship had a full surgical team on board, perhaps they could have also fixed the ship's outdated Wi-Fi..
• Headline: Lifeboat Sailor's Journey to Norway. Impact: Ellingsen's journey to Norway sparked a massive resurgence in Viking reenactments, proving that modern society will always find a way to glorify its past.. Fact: After his trip, Ellingsen became a part-time tour guide, insisting that all visitors wear horned helmets at all times..
• Headline: Wage Increase at Rochester Mills.. Impact: The 10% wage increase at Rochester Mills triggered a nationwide trend of employees asking for more money, leading to the now-common practice of 'asking for a raise on a whim.'. Fact: This wage increase was seen as revolutionary—until everyone realized it still wouldn't cover the price of coffee..
• Headline: CRITICIZES COMPACT WITH 'RED' FUR UNION; Manager of A.F. of L. Council Says Agreement Applies Only to One-fifth of Craft.. Impact: The criticism of the compact with the 'Red' Fur Union led to an unexpected collaboration between unions and fashion designers, resulting in the infamous 'fur vs. faux fur' debate.. Fact: Because nothing says 'I'm serious about workers' rights' like a heated argument over which animal is the most fashionable..
• Headline: 119 MEN ON EAST SIDE SEIZED IN GAMING RAID; Dice Tables and Racing Charts Confiscated in 72d St. Store -- Prisoners Jailed.. Impact: The gaming raid showed that underground gambling has always thrived, lending credence to the idea that people will always find a way to risk it all, especially when money is involved.. Fact: 119 men were arrested, but rumor has it that they were released after they promised to keep their dice rolls under 20..
• Headline: Vatican City College Students Will Have an Athletic Plant. Impact: The athletic plant at Vatican City College opened the door for future popes to compete in Olympic events, forever changing the way we think about divine intervention in sports.. Fact: Despite the plan, the biggest challenge was figuring out how to make holy water function as a sports drink..
• Headline: ASSAILS LOAN PUBLICITY.; Treadway Says Trimble Is Bidding for Garner's "Favor.". Impact: Treadway's criticism of loan publicity led to a long-lasting distrust in banks, resulting in people hiding their money in bizarre places—like under mattresses and in shoeboxes.. Fact: Bidding for favor is a classic political move; just ask anyone who’s ever baked cookies for a school board meeting..
• Headline: EYERETT SANDERS STARTED ON FARM; Republican National Chairman Was Reared in Log Cabin Near Wabash River. CLOSE FRIEND OF COOLIDGE Leader of Party Campaign Served Four Terms in Congress -- Was Secretary to Ex-President.. Impact: Eyerett Sanders' humble beginnings became a symbol of the American Dream, encouraging countless politicians to fabricate similarly heartwarming backstories.. Fact: His log cabin was so charming that it later became a popular tourist attraction, complete with a gift shop selling miniature log cabins..