APRIL 6, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Midtown Offices Leased by Publishers. Impact: The leasing of these offices created a renaissance in publishing, leading to a future filled with self-published memoirs and cookbooks that no one asked for. Thank you, Pioneer Publications, for the literary clutter!. Fact: Fun fact: the 'Midtown' offices were probably just a fancy way to say 'our rent is due and we needed a place to look busy.'.
• Headline: Loew Suit Dismissed in Court Ruling. Impact: This dismissal led to a series of court cases where lawyers became the real stars, paving the way for countless courtroom dramas and making 'Law & Order' a thing. Thanks, Parisian girl, for inspiring future hours of television!. Fact: Did you know that $100,000 in 1930s money is roughly equivalent to the budget of a low-budget indie film today? Funny how history repeats itself, isn’t it?.
• Headline: DANZIG HAILS HESS AS HE CALLS ON CITY TO JOIN NAZI FRONT; Hitler's Deputy Holds Up Saar as Example for Germans to Follow at Polls.. Impact: This event was a crucial moment in the rise of Nazi propaganda tactics, which have since inspired political campaigns worldwide—a not-so-fun legacy of demagoguery.. Fact: It’s ironic that the Saar was held up as an example, considering it was a region that just wanted to be left alone. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it?.
• Headline: CULBERTSONS GAIN 14,460-POINT LEAD; Hold Highest Margin So Far in Match, With 88 of the 150 Rubbers Completed.. Impact: This match led to the unfortunate rise of competitive bridge clubs, where the only thing higher than the scores was the pretentiousness of the players. Thanks a lot, Culbertsons!. Fact: Did you know that bridge is the only card game that can turn an otherwise sane person into a furious shouting match? Truly a testament to human nature!.
• Headline: Mrs. Lifur Triumphs in Upset.. Impact: Mrs. Lifur’s victory inspired a whole generation of women to challenge the status quo, leading to the eventual rise of female empowerment movements—one upset at a time.. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Lifur’s victory was so unexpected that it inspired a whole genre of underdog sports movies? Hollywood loves a good comeback story!.
• Headline: VALUE OF WORK RELIEF.; The City and the Men Employed Are Held to Be Gainers.. Impact: This report planted the seeds for future economic policies, leading to the constant debate on the effectiveness of work relief programs—something that economists are still arguing over today.. Fact: Funny how 'work relief' sounds great on paper, but in practice, it’s often just another way for politicians to say, 'Hey, look, we’re doing something!'.
• Headline: WERRENRATH LOSES SUIT.; Singer Must Increase Trust Fund Set Up for Wife and Children.. Impact: This court ruling created a ripple effect in celebrity contracts, making sure that future singers would think twice before marrying someone who could end up with half their fortune.. Fact: Did you know that Werre nrath's songs are still being listened to today? Kind of ironic considering he lost so much in court—guess money can’t buy you love!.