OCTOBER 9, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Japan Seeks Alliance Amid Paris Talks. Impact: If Japan and France had teamed up back then, who knows? We might be sipping tea in a sushi bar while discussing the merits of world domination. Instead, we just got sushi.. Fact: Japan's formal alliances rarely last longer than most celebrity marriages. Just saying..
• Headline: SCOTT Exhibition at Columbia University. Impact: The exhibition ignited a tidal wave of literary enthusiasm, leading to a future where every hipster cafe is filled with people pretending to read classics while scrolling through their phones.. Fact: Columbia's library is where many future bestsellers were born—right next to the dusty tomes that no one ever reads..
• Headline: South America’s Turbulent 1930s. Impact: The unrest led to countless economic discussions and treaties, eventually resulting in the South American penchant for political coups and salsa dancing. Because why not mix chaos with rhythm?. Fact: South America has had more revolts than reality TV shows have seasons. Talk about drama!.
• Headline: PRESIDENT TO MAKE NEXT SPEECH IN OHIO; URGED TO GO ON WEST; Place and Date of Address Are Undecided, but Cleveland Expects Him Oct. 22. MINNESOTAN INVITES HIM Schall Finds Hoover "On His Toes" to Make More Speeches, but Gets No Promises. GARNER RETORTS ON 'PORK' Again Attacking His Iowa Talk, He Says the Difference Lies in What 'Chef' Serves It. PRESIDENT TO MAKE NEXT SPEECH IN OHIO. Impact: Presidential speeches in Ohio have since evolved into an Olympic sport, where candidates juggle promises and dodge questions like seasoned athletes.. Fact: If you ever feel bad about your political knowledge, just remember that the president's speeches often have the same effect as reading a cereal box..
• Headline: SMITH STUMP PLANS WIN AIDES TO TICKET; Van Namee Visits Roosevelt Campaign Headquarters, His First Leader to Do So. TUMULTY ALSO A CALLER Wilson Secretary Limits Hoover to Four States -- Teachers' Non-Partisan Group Backs Governor.. Impact: The decision to stump for Roosevelt united a gaggle of campaign supporters who probably thought wearing matching hats was an effective strategy.. Fact: If campaign headquarters had a dollar for every visitor, they could fund their own political party. Oh wait, they probably did!.
• Headline: DESCENT INTO PERPETUAL NIGHT; Dr. Beebe's Thrilling Account of His Bathysphere Dive of Nearly Half a Mile Into the Ocean Depths, Where Intense Darkness Prevails and Luminous Fishes Swim Past the Observer A DESCENT INTO THE SEA'S PERPETUAL NIGHT Dr. Beebe's Thrilling Account of His Bathysphere Dive of Nearly Half a Mile Into the Depths Where Intense Darkness Prevails INTO THE SEA'S BLACK NIGHT Dr. Beebe's Account of His Bathysphere Dive. Impact: Dr. Beebe's dive into the ocean depths inspired a future generation of explorers, setting the stage for underwater selfies and a fascination with things that glow in the dark.. Fact: Beebe's bathysphere was the original deep-sea selfie stick, minus the filters and hashtags..
• Headline: DAVIS AND MELLON DISCUSS ARMS PLAN; Go Over All Issues to Be Taken Up With British -- Simon Will Be Host Today. REICH AGREES TO PARLEY Accepts Four-Power Proposal in Principle -- France Opposes but Sees It as Inevitable. DAVIS AND MELLON DISCUSS ARMS PLAN. Impact: Discussions about arms plans have spiraled into a complex web of international relations, with countries treating treaties like a bad Tinder date—swiping left at every opportunity.. Fact: If arms talks were a party, they'd always be that awkward one where no one knows what to say, but everyone pretends to enjoy the snacks..
• Headline: GIRL DRIVER FACES CHARGE.; Second Complaint Filed In Fatal Crash Involving Judge.. Impact: The tragic crash involving the judge marked the beginning of a long-standing debate over driver responsibility, leading to a future of endless memes about 'judge not lest ye be judged.'. Fact: Every time a judge gets in a car, a new court case is born. Just kidding! But seriously, it's a tough gig..