MARCH 10, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nazi Suppression of Jewish Voting Rights. Impact: This announcement set off a domino effect not only for the political climate in Germany but also led to a long-standing tradition of political scapegoating that would inspire future leaders to blame their country's problems on anyone but themselves.. Fact: Did you know that throughout history, politicians have always found it easier to vilify a minority than to address actual issues? It's like their favorite hobby!.
• Headline: Assassination Plot Thwarted in Belgrade. Impact: The failed assassination plot would lead to an increase in security measures and a greater paranoia among political leaders, eventually spawning a genre of spy novels where the real twist is that the heroes are always better at killing than the villains.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more dangerous than a politician is a group of people with a plan? Just ask history!.
• Headline: Bridge Links Proposed For Denmark, Sweden. Impact: The proposed bridge would eventually lead to so many people crossing between Denmark and Sweden that it sparked a culinary clash, giving rise to the infamous 'Swedish Meatball vs. Danish Pastry' debates that still plague family dinners today.. Fact: Did you know that engineering bridges isn't just about connecting land? It's also about connecting snack options across borders!.
• Headline: SOME AUSTRALIANS UPHOLD REICH'S STEP; Feel That Germany Cannot Be Kept Indefinitely in Position of Inferiority.. Impact: This sentiment would eventually bubble up and inspire a series of misplaced national pride movements, leading to some truly awkward conversations about inferiority complexes during international sporting events.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes feeling superior just means you haven't looked at the scoreboard? Just a thought!.
• Headline: LANDON TEST TODAY IN NEW HAMPSHIRE; Avowed Backer of Kansan Is One of 16 Candidates for 7 Delegate-at-Large Places. MOST OF OTHERS FOR KNOX Moses Starting Come-Back in Vote -- Roosevelt Leads in the Democratic Field.. Impact: The chaotic primaries would serve as a precursor to the high-stakes political drama that would eventually resemble a reality TV show, where the only thing at stake was the future of the nation—and maybe a book deal.. Fact: Did you know that political campaigns often resemble a circus? The only difference is the elephants have better PR!.
• Headline: DRIVE FOR LANDON TO EXPAND RAPIDLY; Hamilton Plans to Visit All Parts of Country to Coordinate Kansan's Campaign. SIX-WEEK TRIP IS MAPPED Manager Says He Expects Definite Sentiment in East to Be Translated Into Delegates.. Impact: Landon's rapid expansion campaign would inadvertently lead to the rise of the 'overzealous campaign manager' archetype, inspiring countless books and movies about how to lose gracefully while still making a scene.. Fact: Did you know that every ambitious campaign manager secretly dreams of being the star of their own political tragedy? Spoiler: they usually are..
• Headline: ACCORD WITH REICH IS SEEN AS LOGICAL; Any Other Course in Regard to Rhineland Is Held Likely to Wreck the League. CONDEMNATION POSSIBLE This, However, Is Regarded as Calculated to Accentuate the Trend to 'Power-Politics.'. Impact: The article would inspire future generations of diplomats to have existential crises over treaties, leading to many roundtable discussions that achieved nothing except for a lot of handshakes and awkward silences.. Fact: Did you know that treaties are just fancy ways of saying, 'We promise to be nice, unless we don't feel like it'?.
• Headline: RUTGERS EDITORS NAMED.; Seniors and Juniors Get Places on Staff of Targum.. Impact: The selection of Targum editors would lead to the creation of student publications that would still be read only by their authors and the occasional confused parent trying to understand what their child actually does at college.. Fact: Did you know that being an editor in college is a great way to prepare for life as an adult? Mostly because you learn that nobody reads your work!.
• Headline: Strike Peace Plan Balked; Owners Limit Arbitration; Finish Fight Seen as Union Prepares to Call Out All Members in City Today -- Mayor Piqued by Realty Men's Stand. STRIKE PEACE FAILS; FINISH FIGHT SEEN. Impact: The failure of the strike peace plan would lay the groundwork for future labor movements, where the phrase 'Just give us a break!' would echo through the halls of history, inspiring everything from coffee breaks to union negotiations.. Fact: Did you know that strikes are just fancy ways of saying 'We really, really need a nap'? Seems logical, right?.