SEPTEMBER 25, 1935

Full News Archive

• Headline: Women Aid Lottery Drive Campaign Formed. Impact: If Mrs. Harriman hadn't formed this committee, perhaps the lottery industry would have remained a quaint little game instead of evolving into the multi-billion dollar obsession it is today, fueling dreams and delusions worldwide.. Fact: Women organizing a lottery drive? What a shocker! Next, they'll be wanting the right to vote or something outrageous like that..
• Headline: Clee Takes Charge of Essex Republicans. Impact: Clee's ascent might not have changed the world, but it sure did set the stage for a series of local political dramas that would make a soap opera look like a documentary.. Fact: Oh, the drama of local politics! Truly the stuff of legends—or at least, the stuff of long, dull meetings..
• Headline: Goddard's Stratosphere Rocket Breakthrough. Impact: Goddard’s innovation could have been the spark for future space travel, but let’s be real—if we hadn’t had rocket technology, we might just be stuck with pigeons delivering our mail.. Fact: 700 miles an hour? Sounds like a great way to ensure your lunch stays securely in your stomach during flight!.
• Headline: AUSTRIANS GASSED IN SHAM AIR RAID; Vienna Suburbs Turned Into 'Cities of the Dead' During 'Enemy' Planes' Attack.. Impact: This tragic event likely fueled a deeper distrust among nations, leading to military strategies that would echo throughout the decades, culminating in the global tensions we see today. So, thanks a lot, sham air raid.. Fact: It's remarkable how quickly a city can turn into a 'city of the dead' with just a few enemy planes. Who knew air travel could have such grave consequences?.
• Headline: GENEVA DECISION PUT OFF; Report of Committee of Five on Mediation Is Noncommittal.. Impact: Delaying a decision? Shocking! This tiny indecision might have led to a future where procrastination in diplomacy became an art form, practiced by leaders everywhere.. Fact: Ah, the classic 'let's not make a decision now' strategy. It’s worked so well throughout history. Just ask any politician!.
• Headline: AUSTRALIA BACKS BRITAIN.; Senate Defeats Motion to Limit Support in African Dispute.. Impact: This decision might have solidified Australia's place as a loyal Commonwealth partner, but it also set the stage for future international conflicts where loyalty might clash with common sense.. Fact: Australia backing Britain? What a twist! Next, they might start sharing their Vegemite recipes or something equally scandalous..
• Headline: URGES CATHOLIC DEVOTION.; Mulrooney Cites Police Examples -- Gillis Hits Autocracies.. Impact: This push for devotion could have led to a surge in religious fervor that might have influenced countless individuals to take up causes—some noble, some decidedly not.. Fact: Ah, nothing like a little police intervention to inspire heartfelt devotion. Truly the recipe for a peaceful congregation..
• Headline: ELECTRIC GAINS FORESEEN.; Leaders at Radio Show Find a 'Remarkable Year' Ahead.. Impact: The optimism expressed at this radio show probably sparked a wave of innovation, leading to the electric gadgets we can’t live without today. So, thank you, radio leaders, for our addiction to devices!. Fact: A 'remarkable year' ahead? That’s just code for 'we have no idea what’s coming, but let’s pretend we do!'.