DECEMBER 18, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sapiro and Roth's Fraud Case Retrial. Impact: This trial started a trend of repeated court appearances that led to the creation of the phrase 'trial by fire'—mostly because the lawyers were too busy to put out the flames of their reputations.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more persistent than Sapiro's court cases were the squirrels in Central Park? They just keep coming back!.
• Headline: High Court's Ruling on Rail Pensions. Impact: The ruling on rail pensions caused a ripple effect that led to the rise of train-themed board games, as families sought to escape the stress of economic uncertainty. Who knew Monopoly would become a staple in every household?. Fact: Did you know that rail workers once considered forming a union of train conductors and board game designers? It was a short-lived idea, but they had some interesting rules!.
• Headline: TRUST SELLS HOLDINGS.; Voice Brothers Buy Lithographing Concerns' Stock From Atlas.. Impact: This sale caused a minor ripple in the stock market that led to the invention of 'stock trading parties,' where people would celebrate buying and selling stocks with confetti—because nothing says 'financial responsibility' like balloons and cake.. Fact: Did you know that the Voice Brothers were once mistaken for a famous singing duo? They didn’t sing, but they sure knew how to sell stocks!.
• Headline: MEETING AGAIN FAILS TO END BUTLER FIGHT; Golden Expected to Intervene to Avert Strike of Grocery Company Employes.. Impact: The failed meetings created an era of grocery store negotiations that led to the invention of 'grocery store therapy,' where employees would gather to vent about their jobs over avocado toast and organic smoothies.. Fact: Did you know that grocery store employees once tried to negotiate a 'no pineapple on pizza' policy? It didn't go well..
• Headline: Shipping Officials to Testify.. Impact: This testimony led to a massive overhaul of shipping regulations, which in turn inspired a generation of people to create 'Shipping Olympics' where competitors raced to see who could package and send a box fastest. Spoiler: It was always the cats.. Fact: Did you know that shipping officials once considered a career in competitive eating? They thought it would help with handling the 'heavy lifting' of their job!.
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES. Impact: This article sparked a newfound appreciation for literature, leading to a book club boom that would forever change how people pretended to read. Spoiler alert: the wine was always the real star.. Fact: Did you know that the Home Book of Quotations was once used as a doorstop? It just couldn't handle the weight of its own wisdom!.
• Headline: JERSEY PLANNING A $24,000,000 LAKE; Flood Control Project for Passaic Valley Area Is Mapped By State Board.. Impact: This ambitious lake project led to an unexpected rise in local fishing competitions, where folks discovered that fishing was a great excuse to avoid doing actual work. Who knew procrastination could be so productive?. Fact: Did you know that the lake was originally planned to be a giant kiddie pool? Turns out, the state board had a thing for big splashes!.