DECEMBER 21, 1934

Full News Archive

• Headline: Eighteenth Century English Art Exhibition. Impact: This exhibition inspired a generation of art students to channel their inner Gainsborough, leading to a future where every coffee shop has at least one 'masterpiece' mural painted by an aspiring artist who took too many art classes.. Fact: Did you know that Gainsborough's landscapes were so exquisite that they caused viewers to forget they were just looking at a bunch of trees? Talk about 'nature calls'!.
• Headline: French Tariff Barrier Concerns Rise. Impact: This tariff barrier triggered a chain reaction of trade disputes that ultimately led to the invention of the phrase 'trade wars'—which sounds much more dramatic than it actually is.. Fact: Did you know that tariffs are like the annoying bouncers of international trade? They just won't let certain goods party together!.
• Headline: Cuba Appoints Ambassador to the U.S.. Impact: Dr. Patterson's appointment was the first step toward establishing diplomatic relations that would eventually lead to baseball diplomacy and, ironically, the Cuban sandwich becoming a national favorite in the U.S.. Fact: Did you know that before this appointment, Cuba's diplomatic strategy mainly involved sending postcards and hoping for the best?.
• Headline: MORE LAWS URGED TO GUARD WILD LIFE; Speakers at Camp Fire Club Dinner Propose Campaign of Education as Aid. FEDERAL PLAN REVEALED 50,000 Acres Will Be Placed Under Water to Provide Water Fowl Preserve.. Impact: This initiative planted the seeds for modern conservation efforts, eventually leading to more wildlife documentaries than anyone could ever watch without falling asleep.. Fact: Did you know that at Camp Fire Club dinners, the only thing more endangered than wildlife was the patience of anyone who didn’t bring a good dessert?.
• Headline: JURY GETS M. INSULL CASE.; Ex-Utility Official Awaits Verdict on Embezzlement Charge.. Impact: The outcome of this case set a precedent that inspired countless courtroom dramas, leading to a dramatic increase in popcorn sales during movie nights.. Fact: Did you know that M. Insull’s trial had the kind of suspense that could make a soap opera look like a nature documentary?.
• Headline: Front Page 1 -- No Title. Impact: The arrest of Zinovieff and Kameneff sparked a series of political debates that led to more conspiracy theories than a conspiracy theorist convention.. Fact: Did you know that in the world of politics, being arrested is just a unique way to gain more followers on social media?.
• Headline: DISABLED SHIP WINS FIGHT WITH GALE; Collier, Helpless All Bay Off Fire Island, Repairs Rudder -- On Way to Port Here. CUTTER'S EFFORTS BALKED Rescue Boat's 5 and 12-Inch Hawsers Snap -- Peak of Widespread Storms Past. SHIP WINS FIGHT IN GALE OFF COAST. Impact: This ship's struggle against the gale became a metaphor for perseverance, inspiring future generations to take on challenges while muttering, 'If a ship can do it, so can I!'. Fact: Did you know that ships battling storms often have better luck than people trying to get a good Wi-Fi signal during a storm?.
• Headline: La Guardia Again Flies All the Way to the City. Impact: La Guardia's preference for flying to New York instead of Newark established a long-standing rivalry between the two airports that would ultimately lead to the creation of overpriced airport food.. Fact: Did you know that La Guardia believed flying to the 'city' was a status symbol? Imagine the debates on which airport is the 'cooler' one!.
• Headline: NATIONAL BOARD PICKS YEAR'S BEST PICTURES; Lists Ten American-Made Films, Five Foreign, and Ten for Entertaining Quality.. Impact: This list of best pictures sparked countless debates over which movies were snubbed, leading to a ripple effect of film critics who now have the power to ruin movie nights everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that 'entertaining quality' is just code for 'we have no idea why this was popular, but let’s just roll with it'?.