SEPTEMBER 7, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reed's Paris Visit Sparks Negotiation Talks. Impact: Reed's arrival in Paris triggered a secret society of coffee-loving diplomats who believed the fate of the world hinged on the perfect espresso. The ensuing coffee wars led to a global caffeine crisis that may or may not have caused a spike in productivity...or jitteriness.. Fact: Did you know that politicians are 87% more likely to brew bad coffee than regular people? It’s a well-documented phenomenon..
• Headline: Girls' Championship Title Retained by Whiting. Impact: Miss Whiting's victory inspired a generation of girl sailors who later formed the 'Sailor Girls of the Future' whose mission was to sail around the world, but they mostly just ended up at the local Starbucks.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'girl power' was originally coined in a sailing competition when a girl managed to outmaneuver her dad in an inflatable raft..
• Headline: SUCCESS IS LIKELY AT DANUBIAN PARLEY; Agreement to Grant Agrarian Preferences to the Central European States Foreseen. DEBT CUT PLEA PROBABLE Stresa Meeting Expected to Propose Lowering Interest on Foreign Obligations. WARSAW PLAN PRESENTED Central European Countries Ask End of Trade Barriers -- Italy Backs Favored-Nation Clause.. Impact: This parley led to a series of agreements that inadvertently created the world's first-ever multinational bake-off, resulting in the Great Pastry War of 1932, where croissants and strudels battled for culinary supremacy.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'bake-off' originally referred to a duel between bakers? It’s true! Well, sort of. But wouldn’t that be a show to watch?.
• Headline: Toronto Captures Title.. Impact: Toronto's victory sparked a series of increasingly bizarre championship celebrations, including the first-ever 'Maple Syrup Wrestling Championship' where the winner was decided by who could stick their opponent to the floor longest.. Fact: Did you know that Toronto is home to more than just hockey? They also have a thriving community of people who think they're better than everyone else because they pronounce 'about' like 'aboot'..
• Headline: CHINESE ORGANIZING MANCHUKUO REVOLT; Irregulars Are Massing Near Cities to Start Rising When Japan Recognizes State. REFUGEES FILL PEIPING Lytton Board Urges Parley Between Nanking and Tokyo, but Offers No Plan of Its Own to League.. Impact: The Manchukuo revolt led to a delicate balance of power that influenced global politics for decades. It also inspired a poorly-received musical called 'Manchukuo: The Musical' that tried to explain the complexities of rebellion through jazz hands.. Fact: This revolt is a reminder that history is rarely black and white—unless you're talking about the ink in the history books that often gloss over the messy bits..
• Headline: 948,367 'HOME MAKERS' LISTED IN NEW JERSEY; Census Shows That 12% of Them Work Outside the Home -- 985,636 Families in State.. Impact: The census inadvertently triggered a home renovation craze that led to an explosion of DIY shows, culminating in a national obsession with shiplap and open floor plans that we are still recovering from today.. Fact: Did you know that New Jersey is the only state where 'home maker' is often confused with 'home improvement addict'? They’re practically synonymous..
• Headline: ASBURY PARK HELD LAX IN FINANCING; State Audit Report Charges Illegal and Unbusinesslike Conduct of Affairs. $1,700,000 DEFICIT FEARED Award of Baby-Parade Concession to City Clerk Characterized as Violation of Statute.. Impact: The financial laxity in Asbury Park led to tighter regulations, which in turn inspired the creation of a popular board game called 'Audit: The Game,' where players compete to avoid financial ruin—much like real life but with more colorful pieces.. Fact: Asbury Park's Baby Parade is the only event where parents encourage their kids to cry for attention while simultaneously trying to win a trophy. Talk about mixed messages!.
• Headline: DISMISSAL IS ASKED ON LOTTERY CHARGES; Mann and Hering, Executives of Eagles, to Get Hearing on Motion Next Monday.. Impact: The request for dismissal set a precedent for future lottery scandals, leading to a reality TV show called 'Lottery Losers' where contestants vie for the title of 'Most Outrageous Excuse' for losing their winnings.. Fact: The only thing more unpredictable than a lottery is the excuses people come up with when they lose. Who knew losing could be so creative?.
• Headline: REGIME REPORTS GAINS ON ALL BRAZIL FRONTS; Offensive Started Friday Is Said to Menace Rebels at Cruzeiro and Campinas.. Impact: The government's report of gains led to a series of counter-offensives that resulted in the world's first competitive dance-off between military factions, proving once and for all that sometimes you just need to cha-cha your way to peace.. Fact: Brazil is known for its samba, but in this case, the military may have preferred to break out the maracas instead of guns. Just a thought!.