SEPTEMBER 27, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Harvard's Green Squad Shows Promise. Impact: The enthusiasm at Harvard inspired generations of students to believe they could actually achieve something, leading to the creation of many a hipster coffee shop where they could discuss their existential crises.. Fact: Did you know that 'zest' and 'zip' are actually just fancy words for caffeine and desperation in the world of college sports?.
• Headline: Great Island Four Wins Autumn Plates Match. Impact: This triumph by the Great Island Four inspired the creation of elaborate team names across sports, leading to the eventual rise of teams named after household items, like the 'Toothpaste Titans'.. Fact: Did you know that 11-4 is not only a score in sports but also a common response to anyone asking for your opinion during a boring meeting?.
• Headline: BULLITT TO RETURN HOME VIA FAR EAST; Our Envoy to Moscow Will Start Next Month -- To Visit China and Japan.. Impact: Bullitt's trip to the Far East opened new avenues for diplomatic relations, eventually leading to the phrase 'bull in a china shop' being coined after a particularly awkward negotiation.. Fact: Did you know that vacations for diplomats are basically just incredibly expensive trips where they pretend to work while sipping tea?.
• Headline: PINCHOT AND REED END OLD OPPOSITION; Senator Says He Will Call on Governor Next Week -- Party Peace Seen by Republicans.. Impact: The reconciliation between Pinchot and Reed sparked a movement that made bipartisan friendships a trendy topic at dinner parties, ultimately leading to the creation of awkward political-themed board games.. Fact: Did you know that making up with someone in politics often involves less sincerity and more photo ops than actual friendship?.
• Headline: LIGGETT SUED FOR DIVORCE; Bridge Expert and the Former Olga Potter Were Wed in 1930.. Impact: The divorce of the bridge expert reminded everyone that even the most solid structures can crumble under pressure, leading to the rise of reality TV shows about high-stakes relationships.. Fact: Did you know that when a bridge expert gets divorced, it’s not just a personal failure; it’s a structural integrity crisis?.
• Headline: STOP MOSES' DRIVE FAILS.; Fearon Conference of Legislators Takes No Action.. Impact: The failure to stop Moses' drive resulted in a decade-long saga of complaints about urban planning that would inspire a generation of disgruntled city dwellers to take to Twitter.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more stubborn than a politician is a group of legislators who refuse to take action? Welcome to government!.
• Headline: PRESIDENT NAMES NEW LABOR BOARD ON TEXTILE ISSUES; First Duty Is to Investigate Alleged Discrimination in Rehiring Strikers. TWO INQUIRIES ORDERED Judge Stacy, J.A. Mullenbach and Admiral Wiley Compose Successor to Winant Group. PRESIDENT NAMES NEW TEXTILE BOARD. Impact: Roosevelt’s establishment of a new labor board not only improved worker rights but also inadvertently led to the rise of corporate jargon that makes meetings unbearable.. Fact: Did you know that 'investigating alleged discrimination' is just a fancy way of saying, 'We might actually care about your problems—just not right now'?.
• Headline: MAYOR URGES G.O.P. TO NAME SEABURY; He Sends Windels to Rochester on Eve of Convention and Spurs Drive Led by Macy.. Impact: LaGuardia’s push for Seabury led to a flurry of political maneuvering, which eventually created the playbook for modern-day political campaigns that focus more on spectacle than substance.. Fact: Did you know that sending someone to a convention is just code for 'good luck dealing with our mess'?.