OCTOBER 20, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rug Industry Faces Foreign Competition Crisis. Impact: The rug industry was never the same after this hearing. Who knew that the fate of 9,000 workers hinged on Japan’s love for cheap textiles? In a parallel universe, the invention of anti-dumping orders led to the creation of luxury flying carpets used by the elite.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing softer than a rag rug is the economic impact of this hearing on those 9,000 workers? They probably wished for an actual carpet to sweep their troubles under..
• Headline: Seabury Rejects Bench Deal Investigation. Impact: The decline of the bench deal inquiry led to a secret society of disgruntled lawyers plotting revenge, which eventually resulted in the invention of lawyer jokes—a ripple effect felt in comedy clubs everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that when lawyers can’t figure out a deal, they just start a fight? It’s like a toddler’s playdate, but with more legal jargon and less snack time..
• Headline: REPUBLICAN FUNDS TOTAL $1,000,000; Leaders Seek to Raise $300,000 More -- Total Is Lowest for Party Since 1912. MILLION DEMOCRATIC GOAL Radio Expenditures of Two Parties Only Half 1928 Figures -- Travel Is the Most Costly Item.. Impact: The fundraising woes of the Republican Party led to a new trend in politics: crowdfunding campaigns, which eventually resulted in politicians offering exclusive merchandise like 'Make America Great Again' fidget spinners.. Fact: Did you know that this was the first time Republicans had to worry about their funds since 1912? It’s almost like they thought money grew on trees, or at least from the pockets of their wealthy donors..
• Headline: Seattle Has Record Registration.. Impact: Seattle's record registration led to an explosion of hipster coffee shops, where every barista is now an expert on voter turnout while simultaneously lamenting the loss of vinyl records.. Fact: Did you know that in Seattle, registering to vote is almost as popular as registering for a yoga class? Because if you’re not doing both, are you even really living?.
• Headline: CAROLINA HIGH COURT DENIES LUKE LEA PLEA; Dismissal of New Trial Move Ends Last Recourse in State to Avoid Prison Term.. Impact: Luke Lea’s prison term denial caused a chain reaction of legal battles that resulted in a reality show called 'Real Inmates of North Carolina'. It’s a ratings bonanza!. Fact: Did you know that every time someone gets denied a plea, a judge gets their gavel polished? It’s a win-win situation for everyone except the poor soul stuck in legal limbo..
• Headline: DEMOCRATS IN OHIO RETAIN CONFIDENCE; Little Change Is Noted in the Roosevelt Trend Since Hoo- ver's Cleveland Speech. BULKLEY RETAINS LEAD Senator Makes Most of Public Record, Especially as Wet, in Fight to Retain Seat. WHITE RUNNING STRONGLY Governor's Chief Handicap Said to Be That He Is an "In" When Swat- ting the "Ins" Is Chief Pastime.. Impact: The Democrats' confidence in Ohio caused a ripple effect that turned every campaign into a soap opera, complete with plot twists, dramatic speeches, and a new reality show called 'The Real Politicians of Ohio'.. Fact: Did you know that Ohio is basically the political version of a swing state? One minute it’s holding hands with the Democrats, the next it’s off with the Republicans for a wild night out..
• Headline: BAKER HOLDS OHIO UNMOVED BY HOOVER; Cleveland Speech "Interested Many," but Did Not Alter Sentiment, He Says. HERE TO PLAN 3 SPEECHES Former Cabinet Officer Will Stump for Roosevelt -- Farley Now Sees Republican Rout Complete.. Impact: Baker’s prediction of a Democratic rout made political analysts worldwide start their careers, leading to an era where everyone suddenly became an 'expert' on what went wrong in Ohio—a true butterfly effect of hot takes.. Fact: Did you know that predicting political outcomes is basically like trying to guess the ending of a soap opera? Spoiler alert: Nobody knows, and it’s always dramatic..