NOVEMBER 9, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Low-Rent Housing Initiative of 1932. Impact: The construction of low-rent housing led to an unexpected boom in the 'DIY' culture. Fast-forward to the 21st century, and people are now building tiny homes on wheels, believing they are living the minimalist dream. Spoiler alert: they're just living in a glorified shed.. Fact: Did you know that a house that costs less than a Netflix subscription can still come with a side of existential crisis?.
• Headline: 1932 Senate Shakeup: Democratic Gains. Impact: The Democratic majority in Congress sparked a series of events that led to the 'Great Political Blame Game' of the 21st century, where parties blame each other for everything from bad weather to overpriced avocado toast.. Fact: Fun fact: Every time a senator loses a seat, an angel gets its wings... or at least a really good excuse to start a podcast..
• Headline: Urban Tree-Planting Initiative of 1932. Impact: The push for tree-planting in cities eventually led to urban jungles, where squirrels now run the show and humans are just background characters in their chaotic little dramas.. Fact: Did you know that planting a tree can increase your property value? Unless of course, you plant it in your neighbor's yard!.
• Headline: RETRIBUTION.. Impact: The concept of retribution became a central theme in future political dramas, leading to the rise of countless soap operas where characters are always vowing revenge over brunch.. Fact: Did you know that retribution is often just a fancy word for 'I didn’t get dessert, so now I'm plotting your downfall'?.
• Headline: DEMOCRATS IN LINE FOR SENATE POSTS; Important Chairmanships Hinge Upon Control of the Chamber Next Month. WEST AND SOUTH TO FORE Seniority Would Qualify Swanson and Harrison to Succeed Borah and Smoot.. Impact: The struggle for important chairmanships in the Senate led to an ongoing legacy of backroom deals, secret handshakes, and a surprisingly high number of 'accidental' slips of the tongue during speeches.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, seniority often means you get to keep the really comfy chairs? The plush ones are reserved for the 'in-crowd'..
• Headline: FORFEITS VOTE FOR HOOVER; Citizen at Ossining Balks at Use of Voting Machine.. Impact: The man who balked at using a voting machine inadvertently set off a movement of 'voting purists' who believe that paper ballots are the only way to ensure democracy, leading to a future where voting booths resemble medieval scroll shops.. Fact: Did you know that balking at voting machines can lead to a surprisingly intense debate over the virtues of technology vs. tradition? It's like a family reunion without the potato salad..
• Headline: RHODE ISLAND PLANS SYSTEM OF BRIDGES; State Is Spending $14,000,000 on Great Structures to Expedite Heavy Traffic. TOPOGRAPHY A PROBLEM Numerous Bays and Rivers of State Present Unusual Difficulties in Handling Transportation.. Impact: Rhode Island's ambitious bridge-building plans inadvertently inspired the nationwide 'Bridge to Nowhere' trend, where politicians proposed grand structures that often led to nowhere significant. Talk about a literal dead end!. Fact: Did you know that Rhode Island has more bridges per square mile than any other state? It's like a real-life game of 'which way to go?' every time you drive!.
• Headline: CURTIS CONCEDES DEFEAT OF CAUSE; This Is the First Popular Election I Have Ever Lost,' He Says on Way East.. Impact: Curtis conceding defeat marked the beginning of a long tradition of political concessions that were more dramatic than the soap operas of their time, leading to the creation of countless memes in the digital age.. Fact: Did you know that conceding defeat is just politics' way of saying 'I need a break'?.
• Headline: PRESIDENT IS CALM IN ADMITTING DEFEAT; Stanford Students Serenade Him as He is Telegraphing to Roosevelt. SEEMED SAD DURING DAY He Received a Warm Welcome in Palo Alto, Voted and Then Awaited the Returns. BIG CROWDS ALONG WAY At Sacramento President Assails Hearst Press for "Unceasing Untruth" During Campaign.. Impact: Hoover's calm admission of defeat during a serenade by Stanford students led to the idea that losing an election could be a 'celebratory event', paving the way for politicians to throw victory parties even when they lose. Cheers for mediocrity!. Fact: Did you know serenading a defeated president is the political equivalent of sending a 'get well soon' card? It’s sweet, but also kind of awkward..