AUGUST 16, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Government Tax Case Refiled in Philadelphia. Impact: The refiling of this lien set off a chain reaction leading to the world's longest line at the IRS. Thousands of hapless souls learned that 'tax season' is the modern-day equivalent of a medieval torture device.. Fact: Did you know that Wodehouse is famous for his humorous writing? One can only imagine the comedic take he would have had on the IRS's relentless pursuit of taxes..
• Headline: WIDENED CWA PLAN URGED BY A.F. OF L.; Executive Council Decides on Appeal to Roosevelt in Fight for Higher Wages. DROUGHT EFFECTS FEARED Green Sees Higher Living Costs as Result -- Opposes Power to Industry Under NRA.. Impact: If the A.F. of L. had succeeded, we might have seen a world where workers received fair wages, leading to a consumer boom. Or at least a world where everyone could afford more than ramen noodles.. Fact: Did you know that Roosevelt was known for his New Deal? Ironically, it seems like the 'New Deal' was just another way of saying 'let's try not to starve this year.'.
• Headline: Thomas -- Hardy.. Impact: This marriage likely set off a wave of literary discussions about the nature of love—prompting future couples to argue over whether they were more of a 'Tess' or a 'Jude' type.. Fact: Did you know Thomas Hardy was known for his tragic characters? One can only hope this marriage was less tragic—unless they were aiming for a bestseller..
• Headline: Miss Dorothy darman Wed.. Impact: This seemingly innocuous wedding likely led to an entire generation of Darman descendants, each wrestling with the pressure of living up to the legacy of their forebear's last name.. Fact: And what a name! 'Darman' sounds like a superhero or a villain—talk about setting expectations for future generations!.
• Headline: Moreland Report Demanded.. Impact: This demand for a report probably set off a bureaucratic chain reaction that led to more paperwork than anyone could handle. It’s the classic tale of 'let's investigate this' leading to 'oh no, what have we done?'. Fact: Did you know that 'Moreland' sounds like a place where people go to ponder life’s mysteries? Spoiler: they just end up filing more reports..
• Headline: SAYS MRS. ROOSEVELT WAS IN BOAT ON ROCKS; Plattsburg Paper Reports That Craft on Chazy Lake Ran Out of Fuel.. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's unfortunate boating incident may have sparked a nationwide campaign for better fuel management—because if you're going to be stuck, you might as well do it in style, right?. Fact: Interestingly, this incident shows that even a first lady can have a bad day on the water. Just goes to show, no one is above running out of gas—unless you’re driving a presidential limousine, of course..