OCTOBER 12, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Bus Franchises Approved Amid Protests. Impact: This decision led to the slow and painful realization that public transport would always be a game of 'who can pay less for the same ride.' And here we are, still waiting for that day of reckoning.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more confusing than these bus franchise agreements is trying to figure out the subway map at rush hour!.
• Headline: Text of Coolidge's Appeal for Republican Victory at Polls. Impact: Coolidge's appeal set a precedent for future politicians to rely on vague promises and charming speeches, which ultimately led to a generation of voters who are now experts in the art of selective hearing.. Fact: Did you know Coolidge could charm the pants off a mannequin? Too bad his policies didn’t have the same effect!.
• Headline: Text of Gen. Harbord's Address. Impact: General Harbord’s speeches inspired countless young recruits, eventually leading to a completely unnecessary rise in mustaches among military personnel. It was a bold move, but history remembers the ‘stache.. Fact: Did you know that General Harbord’s speeches were so riveting that they could put a caffeinated squirrel to sleep?.
• Headline: Public Leaving Postal Banks, Assured the Worst Is Past. Impact: The withdrawal from postal banks led to a financial revolution, as people began to trust actual banks more than the post office with their savings. Who knew the mailman had worse investment strategies than your uncle?. Fact: Did you know that leaving postal banks was the first step in a long journey to people finally learning to read fine print?.
• Headline: British Princes End Swedish Visit.. Impact: The British princes deciding to leave Sweden marked the beginning of the long-standing tradition that royals would only visit countries where they wouldn't have to pay for their own drinks.. Fact: Fun fact: The princes left behind a trail of disappointed Swedish fans who were secretly hoping for a royal beer party!.