MARCH 14, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jews Banned from Manual Trades in Germany. Impact: This decree set off a series of exclusions that not only decimated the Jewish community's livelihoods but also paved the way for a culture of discrimination that would echo through the decades, eventually inspiring various civil rights movements to rise up against such blatant injustices—though, you know, too late for many.. Fact: It's a tragic irony that this decree was just one of many that stripped away the basic rights of individuals, leading to a world war that many thought would never happen. Spoiler alert: it did..
• Headline: Dr. Hanna Acquitted by Grand Jury. Impact: Dr. Hanna's freedom likely boosted the confidence of questionable doctors for decades to come. Who knew that one grand jury decision could lead to so many 'get out of jail free' cards in the medical community?. Fact: Dr. Hanna must have had the world’s best lawyer, or perhaps just a really convincing PowerPoint presentation..
• Headline: Richberg's Plan for Code Reductions. Impact: This decision to simplify codes may have saved a few trees, but it also unleashed a bureaucratic nightmare that would haunt future generations—because who doesn’t love a good paperwork shuffle?. Fact: In an alternate universe, Richberg's plan led to a utopia where paperwork was obsolete, but in this universe, we just got the IRS..
• Headline: MAYOR AND LEHMAN CLASH OVER LIMIT ON RELIEF TAXATION; Six-Month Extension of City's Emergency Powers Is Not Enough, La Guardia Says.. Impact: Ah, the classic mayoral squabble—because nothing screams 'leadership' like arguing over taxes during an emergency. This set a precedent for future political bickering that continues to this day.. Fact: If only La Guardia had known that arguing about taxes would become a national pastime, he might've invested in a comedy club instead..
• Headline: STEEL FORCES BACK BASING POINT PRICE; Institute Says Survey Shows 'Overwhelming Majority' Favor It Over F.O.B. Plan.. Impact: This decision to prioritize basing point pricing likely created a ripple effect in the steel industry that influenced pricing strategies globally, because who doesn't love a little monopoly in their market?. Fact: It’s fascinating how a simple preference can lead to steel barons plotting in shadows, likely over a game of Monopoly..
• Headline: AAA Worried by Shortage Of Horses and Mules. Impact: The AAA's panic over horses and mules foreshadowed the rise of the automobile industry. Just think: if they had found a solution, we might all be riding into the sunset on equine chariots instead of sitting in traffic.. Fact: Imagine a world where traffic jams consisted of horse-drawn carriages; we’d still be late, but at least there'd be fewer road rage incidents!.
• Headline: SIMON WILL TRAVEL TO BERLIN MARCH 24; To Stay Until 27th, With Eden Probably Accompanying Him Before Going to Moscow.. Impact: Simon’s jaunt to Berlin could have altered diplomatic relations, potentially steering the course of history away from conflict—but instead, it was just another trip that made the travel industry thrilled to sell more tickets.. Fact: Traveling in the 1930s meant packing lightly and hoping to avoid international incidents—much like today, only with fewer selfies..
• Headline: HARVARD BELL SILENCED.; Clapper Disappears While Yale Men Are at Cambridge.. Impact: The mysterious disappearance of the bell clapper sparked a rivalry between Harvard and Yale that has lasted for generations. Who knew a missing bell could create so much chaos?. Fact: This incident is a stellar example of how academic institutions can get into a tizzy over the silliest things—next up, a debate over coffee cup sizes at the student union..
• Headline: Exhibition and Sale.. Impact: Art exhibitions have a unique way of influencing culture and society, but this one probably just resulted in a few more overpriced pieces hanging in living rooms of the affluent. Truly, art does imitate life.. Fact: Did you know that most art buyers just want to impress their friends? Because nothing says 'I have taste' like a painting no one understands..
• Headline: Navy Maps Drive on Communist Agitators As Capital Buzzes Over Strachey Arrest. Impact: The Navy's pursuit of 'communist agitators' likely set off a series of witch hunts that included anyone who wore a beret or liked the wrong kind of music, further entrenching paranoia in the culture.. Fact: The fear of communism was so rampant that you could get accused of being a spy for just reading a book—thank goodness for the internet, where you can hide your questionable reading choices in plain sight!.