MARCH 7, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Women's Organization Meeting at Free Synagogue. Impact: This seemingly mundane synagogue meeting inspired a century of women-led initiatives. If only they knew they were laying the groundwork for future women's rights movements and brunches.. Fact: The Women's Organization of Free Synagogue was probably the first place where the term 'let's discuss our feelings over bagels' was coined..
• Headline: Carbon Monoxide and Road Safety Concerns. Impact: The revelation that car exhaust could dull minds led to the creation of more efficient ventilation systems, which ironically made drivers more alert to their own poor decisions behind the wheel.. Fact: 28% of drivers reporting ‘dull minds’ may have just been contemplating their life choices rather than the carbon monoxide levels..
• Headline: Challenges of State Finance in 1934. Impact: Ed's muddling of state finances led to the creation of every accountant's favorite phrase: 'creative bookkeeping.' Who knew incompetence could inspire an entire profession?. Fact: Muddling state finances is just code for 'We have no idea where the money went, but we’re pretty sure it involves a lot of coffee and late nights.'.
• Headline: Baker Back From Sea Trip.. Impact: Baker's return from the sea trip sparked a trend among vacationers to take longer trips, eventually leading to the concept of 'workcations' – work remotely while pretending to enjoy the beach.. Fact: Baker probably returned with an impressive tan and absolutely no idea how to fix his own sink afterward..
• Headline: 15 GAMBLERS JAILED.; Choose One-Day Term Rather Than to Pay $5 Fines.. Impact: The decision of 15 gamblers to take jail time instead of paying fines led to the establishment of 'pay or play' laws. This has since transformed into the modern era's 'binge or purge' lifestyle.. Fact: Choosing jail over a $5 fine is a bold strategy—one that could only be matched by choosing to walk home instead of paying for an Uber..
• Headline: Baldwin Warns of Peril of British Civil War If Communists or Fascists Become Strong. Impact: Baldwin's warning about the threat of civil war in Britain led to a series of political discussions that somehow transformed into endless debates over tea preferences.. Fact: If only Baldwin had known that a proper cup of tea could prevent civil unrest. Or could it? We may never know..
• Headline: Cuts Air Time From Chicago,. Impact: The record flight from Chicago to Newark made everyone believe they could fly anywhere in record time, leading to the eventual creation of air rage incidents—because nothing says ‘I love flying’ like someone kicking your seat.. Fact: In those days, air travel was so novel that passengers probably still thought it was magic. Spoiler: it’s just turbulence..
• Headline: SMITH CALLS HITLER FOE OF CIVILIZATION; Laws at Which Nazis Sneer Have Guided White Races Thousands of Years, He Writes.. Impact: Smith's denouncement of Hitler as a foe of civilization likely inspired countless future scholars to write letters to the editor—because nothing says 'I care' like an opinion piece.. Fact: Smith's bold stance might have been the first-ever example of 'Twitter activism'—but in essay form, and with 100% less trolling..
• Headline: ' POOR MAN'S COURT' URGED BY LEHMAN; 7 REFORMS ASKED; In Message He Proposes Trial Without Lawyers in Cases Under $100.. Impact: Lehman's proposal for a 'Poor Man's Court' without lawyers redefined the American judicial system, leading to the beloved tradition of courtroom dramas where everyone is both a lawyer and a judge.. Fact: The idea of trial without lawyers is actually just a fancy way of saying 'The judge is tired of hearing lawyer fees.'.
• Headline: NEW CCC ENROLMENTS.; Dates Are Set for April 1, July 1 and Oct. 1.. Impact: The new enrollment dates for CCC programs not only ensured a steady stream of workers but also helped create the world's longest-running game of ‘Will This Ever End?’ in government programs.. Fact: These enrollment dates were likely the only thing keeping people from binge-watching shows instead of participating in actual work..