AUGUST 31, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: W.S. Mack Jr. Announces Candidacy. Impact: W.S. Mack Jr. becoming a candidate meant that eventually, in a parallel universe, he would inspire a new generation of politicians who would all be named Mack, leading to a bizarre reality TV show about the 'Mack Dynasty'—featuring questionable haircuts and even more questionable policies.. Fact: Did you know that W.S. Mack Jr. was so charismatic that even his shadow had a fan club?.
• Headline: W. Ferrell's Controversial Suspension. Impact: Ferrell's 10-day suspension sparked a massive underground movement of office workers everywhere, who saw it as a signal to channel their own 'inner Ferrell'—leading to an increase in spontaneous coffee breaks and an epidemic of passive-aggressive post-it notes.. Fact: Fun fact: Ferrell later wrote a bestselling book titled 'How to Get Suspended and Still Keep Your Job.'.
• Headline: Historic Organist Convention in Rochester. Impact: The joint convention of organists set off a chain reaction of musical competitions, resulting in a world where organ battles became the new Olympic sport—complete with fireworks and overly dramatic commentary.. Fact: Did you know that organists are actually the original 'rock stars'? It’s just that their fans are usually much quieter..
• Headline: M' ADOO TAKES LEAD IN CALIFORNIA VOTE; Pulls Ahead of Wardell and Four Trailers in Democratic Senatorial Contest. SHORTRIDGE RUNS SECOND Tubbs, "Dripping Wet," Tops List of 5 Republicans -- Senator Smith First in South Carolina. M'ADOO TAKES LEAD IN CALIFORNIA VOTE. Impact: McAdoo's lead in California politics eventually led to a bizarre election cycle where candidates began to campaign using only interpretive dance, resulting in a shocking rise in both voter turnout and awkward moments.. Fact: Did you know that McAdoo once tried to run a campaign based entirely on puns? His slogan was 'Vote McAdoo, It's a Perfect Fit!'.
• Headline: MISS MQNA RYAN IS ENGAGED TO WED; Daughter of Board of Education President Will Be Bride of James J. Wafers.. Impact: Miss Mqna Ryan's engagement marked the beginning of a long-standing family feud that spiraled into a multi-generational saga involving dramatic betrayals, surprise inheritances, and an unexpected reality show titled 'Keeping Up with the Ryans'.. Fact: Did you know that her fiancé once proposed with a ring made from an old bottle cap? Classy!.
• Headline: News, Comment and Incident on the Stock Exchange and in the Financial Markets.. Impact: The financial market speculations led to a frenzy of fortune tellers setting up shop on Wall Street, each claiming they could predict stocks based on the alignment of the stars—and they were surprisingly accurate... until they weren't.. Fact: Fun fact: The stock market once briefly dipped because everyone was too busy reading horoscopes!.
• Headline: PLAN TO SPUR BUYING OF RAIL EQUIPMENT; Manufacturers Will Charter Company Designed to Get Loans From R.F.C. AID TO EMPLOYMENT SEEN Carriers to Pay 80% in Trust Certificates, 10% in Junior Issue and 10% in Cash.. Impact: The plan to spur rail equipment buying eventually led to a renaissance of train travel, where people began to prefer trains over planes, resulting in a boom in the 'Train Chic' fashion movement—think berets and oversized scarves.. Fact: Did you know that trains are the original form of luxury travel? They just forgot to include WiFi for about a century..
• Headline: ROSEMARY MLGLISH ENGAGED TO MARRY; Daughter of British Officer Killed in War to Be Wed to N. F. Palmer 3d. CEREMONY NEXT JANUARY Bridegroom-Elect, a Resident of This City and Port Chester, to Enter Diplomatic Service.. Impact: Rosemary Mlgish's engagement triggered a string of royal engagements worldwide, leading to a global increase in wedding-themed reality shows—because who doesn’t want to see rich people plan their marriages on TV?. Fact: Did you know that her wedding cake was rumored to weigh more than her fiancé?.
• Headline: CITY IS RELUCTANT TO OUST B.E.F. MEN; Veterans Hammer Away Busily, Hoping That Objectors to Hudson Camp Will Relent. COMPLAINTS BY 3 WOMEN Park Official Inspects Quarters and Sees No Reason for Eviction -- Squatters Near By for a Year.. Impact: The city's reluctance to oust B.E.F. men ignited a movement that encouraged veterans to form their own communes, leading to the first-ever 'Veteran's Cooperative'—which ironically became known for its uncooperative members.. Fact: Did you know that the B.E.F. stands for 'Bureau of Extra Fun'? Just kidding, it doesn't, but it should!.