AUGUST 5, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Alien Faces Charges of False Citizenship. Impact: Sachs' misrepresentation as a U.S. citizen sparked a nationwide debate on immigration that led to the eventual creation of several reality shows based on people trying to stay in the country under false pretenses. Who knew that the 21st century would be so entertaining?. Fact: Spoiler alert: the only thing more complicated than immigration laws is trying to understand the plot of 'Inception.'.
• Headline: Education Through Motion Pictures Report. Impact: The mass quitting of union employees at Hudson Plant set off a chain reaction of labor movements that eventually led to the invention of the coffee break, which we now know as the 'time to scroll social media while pretending to work' break.. Fact: If only those union employees had known that quitting their jobs would lead to an entire culture of 'side hustles' relying on Wi-Fi and caffeine..
• Headline: 7,000 in Hudson Plant Quit A. F. of L.; Olds Men Follow, Others Study Move. Impact: The ruling that favored Italian imports over domestic products led to a national obsession with all things Italian, resulting in a pizza craze that eventually made the phrase 'pizza is life' a cultural staple. Thanks a lot, hats.. Fact: W Kemp's objections to hat duties were so intense that they almost sparked a national hat-wearing revolution. Imagine the chaos of everyone wearing berets!.
• Headline: HAT DUTY CALLED UNFAIR.; Ruling Favors Italian Imports Over Domestic Products.. Impact: Bancroft's divorce saga intrigued the public so much that it inspired countless soap operas and reality TV shows, eventually leading to an entire genre of 'divorce dramas' that keep the world entertained while simultaneously questioning true love.. Fact: Bancroft's story proves that in Hollywood, sometimes being divorced is more interesting than being married. Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: BANCROFT ANSWERS SUIT.; Actor In Los Angeles Says He Was Divorced Years Ago.. Impact: The trend of copying furniture used or made by great patriots caused a sudden spike in patriotic-themed home decor, leading to the rise of 'freedom-themed' living rooms filled with eagles and flags that would make any American proud—or slightly nauseous.. Fact: Who knew that owning a chair once sat in by George Washington would become the new 'it' thing? Sorry, IKEA..
• Headline: FURNITURE OF FAMED MEN IN VOGUE; Pieces Used or Made by Great Patriots Are Copied Successfully for Modern Homes. Impact: The introduction of group life insurance for employees sparked a new wave of corporate responsibility, but also led to an unfortunate number of awkward conversations at office parties about who would get the last donut.. Fact: Group life insurance: because who wouldn't want to ensure their coworker's financial stability after they inevitably eat your lunch?.
• Headline: Insurance for 52 Employes.. Impact: The English athletes' unexpected wins in events led to a wave of national pride that was so intense, it inspired a new breed of motivational posters featuring athletes and cats. The world was never the same.. Fact: In the grand scheme of sports, nothing inspires like a good cat meme. Who knew British sports would lead to feline fame?.
• Headline: England's Public Utilities; BRITISH PUBLIC UTILITIES AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT. By Marshall E. Dimock. 349 pp. Chicago: Chicago University Press. $3.25.