MARCH 13, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Priest Acquitted of Nazi Sermon Charges. Impact: This priest's acquittal led to a series of sermons that inspired future generations to risk it all for freedom of speech, ultimately causing a butterfly effect that resulted in a world where people can now tweet their thoughts without fear of a sermon backlash. Thanks, Father!. Fact: Did you know that the Nazi regime was not particularly fond of dissent? Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Roosevelt's Fishing Adventure Amid Crisis. Impact: Roosevelt's fishing trip resulted in a nationwide epidemic of anglers believing they could solve political crises with a fishing pole. Many a congressman was found by the river, pondering life’s mysteries instead of governance.. Fact: Did you know that fishing is just another term for 'trying to avoid your responsibilities'? Makes sense, right?.
• Headline: $5 Goldfish Feed Bass.. Impact: The overflow of the Black River into the goldfish pool resulted in a new species of fish that were both gold and bass, leading to a fad of 'goldbass' fishing that gripped the nation. Fishermen were never the same again.. Fact: Did you know that goldfish can actually grow quite large if given the space? They might even outgrow your expectations!.
• Headline: M'KINNEY WINS PAY SUIT.; McGoldrick Stand in Transit Case Fails In Court of Appeals.. Impact: McKinney's pay suit victory sparked a nationwide trend of workers demanding back pay, leading to the creation of the 'Pay Up or Shut Up' movement, which is still in effect today.. Fact: Did you know that back pay is like a time machine for your finances? It’s almost as if you were paid for work you did in the past!.
• Headline: At the Brooklyn Museum.. Impact: The group show at the Brooklyn Museum inspired a movement of 'art shows' that eventually led to the creation of modern art galleries in every nook and cranny of the world. Now you can see a banana taped to a wall for just a few bucks!. Fact: Did you know that museums are just fancy warehouses for stuff people thought was important? Who knew?.
• Headline: GERMANY IS EAGER FOR SIMON'S VISIT; Further Postponement Because of Hitler's Health Is Said to Be Unlikely.. Impact: Simon's visit was delayed, leading to an increase in conspiracy theories about Hitler's health, which in turn fueled decades of 'what if' scenarios in history classes everywhere. Thanks, Simon!. Fact: Did you know that Hitler was rumored to have had a variety of health issues? Maybe he just needed a good vacation—like Roosevelt!.
• Headline: MENDIETA BREAKS THE STRIKE IN CUBA; Severest Measures in History of the Republic Spur Many Workers to Return to Jobs.. Impact: Mendieta breaking the strike in Cuba led to a wave of labor movements that eventually caused workers to realize they could actually organize. The ripple effect? A thousand coffee breaks were lost.. Fact: Did you know that breaking a strike can sometimes lead to more strikes? It's like a game of whack-a-mole, but with livelihoods!.
• Headline: LABOR SECRETARY BACKS WAGNER BILL; But Miss Perkins Opposes Making Board Independent of Her Department.. Impact: Perkins opposing the independence of the board resulted in a new era of bureaucratic entanglement that led to the phrase 'too many cooks spoil the broth' being adapted into government policy. Bureaucracy at its finest!. Fact: Did you know that making decisions in government often requires more meetings than actual decisions? Welcome to the circus!.
• Headline: PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCIES.; Management by Them Held Efficient and Economical in Some Cases.. Impact: The efficiency of public housing agencies led to the creation of ‘Housing for All’ campaigns, which ultimately resulted in a new breed of politicians promising affordable housing while mysteriously never delivering it. Surprise!. Fact: Did you know that public housing is often a hot topic, but rarely gets the funding it deserves? It's almost like a bad reality show!.