NOVEMBER 22, 1932

Full News Archive

• Headline: Trollops Books Exhibition at Princeton. Impact: The exhibition of 'Trollops Books' at Princeton led to an unexpected surge in the popularity of, let's say, less-than-academic literature. Fast forward a few decades, and you've got a whole generation of students majoring in 'Trollop Studies.'. Fact: Did you know 'trollop' was once a common term for a promiscuous woman? Apparently, scholarly pursuits have always had their, ahem, distractions..
• Headline: Milwaukee Shoe Manufacturer Faces Bomb Threat. Impact: Weyenberg's refusal to pay the extortionists led to a bizarre series of events that turned Milwaukee into the go-to city for shoe-related crime dramas. Who knew footwear could be so thrilling?. Fact: Did you know that the price of shoes has skyrocketed since then? Apparently, the only thing more expensive than a new pair of shoes is the extortion fee to keep your old ones!.
• Headline: HITLER GETS CHANCE TO FORM A CABINET BUT REJECTS TERMS; Nazi Chief and von Hindenburg to Confer Today on List of Chancellorship Curbs. PARTIES DOUBT AN ACCORD President Said to Ban Change in Army, Foreign, Economic and Prussian Policies. SCHACHT AIDS ON FINANCE " Presidial" Government Is Expected to Continue In the Absence of Workable Reichstag Majority. HITLER GETS CHANCE TO FORM A CABINET. Impact: Hitler's rejection of the chancellorship terms created a butterfly effect that directly led to the establishment of a certain 'not-so-great' historical period. Thanks for that, Germany!. Fact: Did you know that if Hitler had accepted those terms, we might have avoided a world war? But hey, hindsight is 20/20, right?.
• Headline: RUM-RUNNERS GO TO JAIL.; Nine Officers of Steamer Are Also Fined at Norfolk.. Impact: The jailing of rum-runners set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the rise of speakeasies and jazz music. If only they had known that incarceration would create such a vibrant underground culture!. Fact: Did you know that some of the best jazz musicians got their start in speakeasies? Who needs a legal drink when you've got a killer sax solo?.
• Headline: TWO FAITHS AGREE TO ACT ON MISSIONS; Methodist Board Ready to Aid Lay Committee on Reforms in Foreign Fields. WOMEN'S SOCIETY CONCURS Baptists Vote to Take Into Con- sideration Proposals Made in Report.. Impact: The agreement between the two faiths to act on missions resulted in the formation of a new mega-church that could rival any secular concert. Because who doesn't love a good mission trip with a side of rock music?. Fact: Did you know that church missions are often just code for 'let’s take a vacation while pretending to save the world?'.
• Headline: BUDGET MAY BE REVISED; Controller Favors New Laws Giving Control of All Salaries to City. WANTS BUREAUS MERGED Conferences With Smith Lead to Belief Proposal Will Reflect His Ideas. ALDERMEN STUDY BUDGET Urged to Slash Their Own Pay -- Economies Asked in Ferry and Sanitation Services. BERRY PLAN 'SOLVES' BUDGET PROBLEM. Impact: The budget revision talks led to a never-ending cycle of bureaucratic inertia, ensuring that no actual progress was ever made. Welcome to the world where change goes to die!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing slower than a government budget revision is watching paint dry—or waiting for a politician to keep their promises!.
• Headline: RELIEF OR REVOLUTION."; Dr. Ryan Tells Catholic Council Congress Must Act at Once.. Impact: Dr. Ryan's call to action at the Catholic Council Congress sparked a movement that eventually led to a whole new way of discussing unemployment. Because nothing says 'we care' like a thrilling debate among the clergy!. Fact: Did you know that calling for 'relief or revolution' is basically code for 'let's all just complain about it some more?'.