NOVEMBER 19, 1933

Full News Archive

• Headline: Loan Urged for Subway Completion. Impact: This humble loan request for a subway system sparked a series of never-ending debates about public transportation funding, leading to every subsequent city council meeting being dominated by complaints about potholes and bus delays.. Fact: Fun fact: $25.5 million in the 1920s would be approximately equivalent to $400 million today! But hey, who needs public transit when you have Uber?.
• Headline: Missouri Schools Struggle in 1933 Winter. Impact: The impending winter crisis in Missouri schools forced teachers to take side jobs, setting off a chain reaction that eventually led to the 'teacher side hustle' becoming a cultural phenomenon. Who knew that 'teacher by day, barista by night' would become a thing?. Fact: Did you know that teachers have historically been underpaid? Shocking, I know! But back in the day, they were also expected to moonlight as babysitters and life coaches..
• Headline: LONDON AND PARIS IN ARMAMENT RIFT; French Are Said to Be Anxious Over Concessions British Favor for Germany. OUR VIEWS ARE REQUESTED Stand on Simon's Proposals to Be Explained -- Danger to the League Is Seen. LONDON AND PARIS IN ARMAMENT RIFT. Impact: The rift between London and Paris over armament concessions led to numerous diplomatic faux pas that would eventually inspire an entire genre of British humor – because nothing says 'let's avoid war' like a good cup of tea and a snarky comment.. Fact: Did you know that British and French relations have been rocky since the Battle of Agincourt in 1415? It’s like a long-running sitcom that just keeps getting renewed for more seasons..
• Headline: The Gallant Betsy Ann; THE LOG OF THE BETSY ANN. By Frederick Way Jr. Illus- trated With Photographs by Paul Briol. 293 pp. New York: Robert M. McBride & Co. $2.75.. Impact: The publication of 'The Log of the Betsy Ann' inadvertently led to a resurgence in nautical nostalgia, prompting a wave of hipsters to take up sailing and start 'log' blogs, forever changing the face of Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that the Betsy Ann is actually a fictional creation? But it sure sparked more interest in sailing than any reality TV show ever could!.
• Headline: FINLAND TIGHTENS BOOTLEGGING LAW; Government Gets Power to Regulate Movements of Offenders After Jailing. REPEAL IN U.S. WATCHED Helsingfors Parliament Bars Plan for Concentration Camps for Violators.. Impact: Finland tightening its bootlegging laws sent shockwaves through the underground liquor trade, leading to the rise of 'secret' speakeasies and the eventual creation of countless cocktail recipes that still haunt us today.. Fact: Did you know that bootlegging was just the Prohibition-era's way of saying, 'We really love our cocktails, thank you very much!'?.
• Headline: OPTIMISM IS VOICED BY RETAIL LEADERS; Sales Gains in Last Two Weeks Commented Upon in Survey by Association. PATIENCE URGED BY HAHN Mr. Schaap Points to Improved State of Farmer -- Prospects Viewed by Mr. Petree.. Impact: Retail leaders voicing optimism created a false sense of security that led consumers to believe they could spend their way out of a recession. Spoiler: They couldn't, and thus began the cycle of retail therapy.. Fact: Did you know that 'retail therapy' is just a fancy term for 'I have no idea how to deal with my problems, so I buy shoes instead'?.
• Headline: STEEL WAGE RISES SHOWN UNDER CODE IN REPORT TO NRA; $9,000,000 More in Payrolls and 92,000 Men Added Despite Recent Lull. GAIN SEEN IN 'SELF-RULE' Further Recovery in Price and Labor Adjustments Predicted in Extension to May 31. STEEL WAGE RISES SHOWN UNDER NRA. Impact: The increase in steel wages under the NRA was a pivotal moment, setting off a wave of labor rights movements that would ultimately lead to workers demanding more than just a shiny paycheck – they wanted fair treatment too!. Fact: Did you know that the NRA originally stood for the National Recovery Administration, not the gun rights group? Just goes to show how easily acronyms can go off the rails!.
• Headline: Baldwin Praises Harkness.. Impact: Baldwin praising Harkness at St Andrews University inadvertently encouraged a trend of backhanded compliments in academia, where students now regularly receive praise that’s somehow also a critique. Thanks, Baldwin!. Fact: Did you know that academic praise can often feel like a double-edged sword? 'Great job on your paper, too bad it was on the wrong topic!'.
• Headline: HOLDS DELHI TO 98 RUNS.; Marylebone Then Registers 234 -- Play Benefit at Melbourne.. Impact: The cricket match between Marylebone and Delhi became an unexpected catalyst for international sports diplomacy, paving the way for future cricket matches to be used as a means of fostering peace. Who knew a game could solve world issues?. Fact: Did you know that cricket matches have been known to last longer than some relationships? Talk about commitment!.