MARCH 15, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Frank J. Corr Becomes Chicago's Mayor Pro Tem. Impact: Frank J. Corr's unexpected rise to power sent ripples through Chicago politics, leading to a centuries-long debate over whether lawyers should be allowed to govern. Spoiler: It didn't end well.. Fact: Did you know that Chicago has had more mayors than the number of Chicago deep-dish pizzas consumed in a year? Oh wait, that's not true—there's no record of that many pizzas!.
• Headline: Removal of W.C.T.U. Fountain Announced. Impact: The removal of the W.C.T.U. Fountain sparked a chain reaction that led to the decluttering of public spaces, making way for more important things, like more benches for people to sit on and contemplate their life choices.. Fact: Fountains are like the espresso of public art—everyone pretends to love them until maintenance costs and water bills show up!.
• Headline: Our Attache Near Leticia.. Impact: The Leticia controversy turned into a classic 'who's in charge' situation that eventually led to a global game of diplomatic musical chairs. Spoiler: Nobody really sat down.. Fact: Did you know that 'Leticia' is not just a place but also a popular name? So, if you ever meet a Leticia, ask her if she knows about the controversy—she might just be the key to world peace!.
• Headline: Meeting of Premiers Likely.. Impact: MacDonald and Mussolini's meeting was like the first episode of a political sitcom that nobody really wanted to watch, yet somehow kept getting renewed for more seasons of international tension.. Fact: Did you know that Mussolini was known for his dramatic speeches? If only he'd had a podcast—maybe they'd have solved their problems over a coffee instead of a conference..
• Headline: NEW ROLE BY KAUFMAN.; With R.E. Sherwood He Will Write a Film Comedy for Cantor.. Impact: Kaufman's new role in writing a comedy for Cantor was the spark that would eventually lead to the rise of many terrible comedy films. Thanks a lot, Kaufman!. Fact: Did you know that writing comedies in Hollywood is like trying to win a game of chess blindfolded? You might just end up with a lot of pawns and no queens..
• Headline: Cartleru Claudel.. Impact: Cartier's engagement to Claudel initiated a long and storied tradition of celebrity relationships that would eventually lead to reality TV. Thanks for that, Cartier!. Fact: Did you know that engagement rings are often more expensive than people’s cars? Just imagine all that pressure to keep your love life shiny!.
• Headline: FORTY DIE IN PANIC AT MEXICAN MOVIE; Twenty Are Electrocuted by Broken Power Cable -- Others Are Trampled. FIRE PICTURE ON SCREEN Blue Flames and Screams Fill Darkened House as Wire Short-Circuits on Balcony Rail.. Impact: The tragic event at the Mexican movie theater led to stricter safety regulations in theaters worldwide. Who knew that a broken power cable could spark a global revolution in safety standards?. Fact: The average movie-goer today has no idea what it feels like to panic during a film, thanks to modern safety measures. So, remember to thank those 40 souls for your comfy cinema experience!.
• Headline: 50,855 Helped by Travelers' Aid.. Impact: The efforts of Travelers' Aid not only provided immediate relief to thousands but also sparked a movement of volunteers who thought they could solve all of life’s problems by just helping strangers.. Fact: Did you know that helping 50,855 people is about the same number of selfies taken on a single summer day at any tourist attraction? Priorities, people!.
• Headline: NEWS AGENCY NOT BANNED; Search of Jewish Telegraph Office In Berlin Has No Sequel.. Impact: The lack of a ban on the Jewish Telegraph Office in Berlin was a small victory that would be overshadowed by larger events. It's like saying, 'Well, at least I didn't trip over my own shoelaces today.'. Fact: Did you know that the Jewish Telegraph Office was a pioneer in news reporting? If only they had a Twitter account back then, they could have gone viral!.