OCTOBER 8, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Loeb Jr. Alimony Battle Begins. Impact: If Loeb Jr. hadn't fought his alimony claim, who knows? Maybe he would have inspired a whole new genre of courtroom dramas, leading to the rise of legal thrillers in Hollywood. Thanks, alimony!. Fact: Did you know? Alimony disputes are the original reality TV shows, just without the fancy editing and dramatic music..
• Headline: Rev. Hubbard's Erupting Volcano Experience. Impact: Rev B R Hubbard's marooning in a volcano could have led to an entirely new religion based on volcanic worship. Just think, the church of molten rock could have been a thing!. Fact: Fun fact: If you think your vacation was rough, try being stranded in a volcano while the ground literally melts around you!.
• Headline: $1,474,606 IS LENT BY R.F.C. FOR RELIEF; North Carolina, Florida, West Virginia and Texas Win Aid to Last Until Nov. 15. FARM CREDIT BANKS READY Crop Producers and Stockmen Will Get Loans Without the Help of Intermediate Agencies.. Impact: The R.F.C.'s lending spree might have inadvertently kickstarted a national trend of borrowing money without really knowing how to pay it back—like a precursor to all those fun subprime mortgage crises!. Fact: Did you know? Lending money is just like giving candy to a kid; it seems like a good idea until they ask for more..
• Headline: Miss Morrow Heads Class at Smith.. Impact: Miss Morrow leading her class could have set off a chain reaction of female empowerment that eventually led to world domination—or at least a lot more women in leadership roles.. Fact: Fun fact: Behind every great woman is a bunch of people who underestimated her. Good luck, world!.
• Headline: MOVIE BOMB PLOTS GO TO GRAND JURY; Bronx Prosecutor Vows to Get Men Who Endangered Lives of 3,000 in Theatre. WARNS OPERATORS' UNIONS They 'Will Be Smashed' if Found to Be to Blame, Says McLaughlin -- Mulrooney a Witness.. Impact: The Bronx bomb plot could have sparked a nationwide panic, leading to the invention of a new genre of action movies: 'Explosive Comedy'. Because who doesn't love a good laugh while dodging explosions?. Fact: Did you know? The only thing more explosive than a bomb plot is the drama that follows it. Grab your popcorn!.
• Headline: ALBERT A. CHITTENDEN.; Civil War Veteran, 90, Was Long Active in Loyal Legion.. Impact: Albert A. Chittenden's long life could have inspired future generations to form a 'Long Live the Civil War Veterans' club, complete with medals and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: Did you know? Civil War veterans had a knack for outliving everyone else—possible proof that stress is not as deadly as previously thought!.
• Headline: Sails to Inspect Santos Coffee.. Impact: M R Pinto inspecting coffee during civil unrest might have led to the world's first coffee crisis—imagine a world without caffeine! The horror!. Fact: Did you know? Coffee is the only reason many adults know what day it is. Without it, chaos would reign!.
• Headline: MRS. HOOVER LAUDS GIRL SCOUT RELIEF; In Speech to Convention She Praises Spread of Fight on Depression Distress. HAILS RISE OF MEMBERS She Views Pageantry at Virginia Beach After Arrival by Boat -- Asks Delegates to Visit Her Today.. Impact: Mrs. Hoover's praise for Girl Scout relief efforts could have ignited a nationwide obsession with cookies, resulting in the Great Cookie Wars of the 21st century. Watch out, Thin Mints!. Fact: Fun fact: The Girl Scouts are the only organization that can make you feel guilty about eating cookies while simultaneously encouraging you to buy more!.