JULY 23, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lehman Appeals for Wendel Kidnapping Suspect. Impact: If Lehman had just let Parker Sr. go, perhaps the world would have turned into a soap opera where crime and politics never mixed. Instead, we got a riveting series of legal dramas that lasted for decades, leading to the invention of reality TV. So, thanks for that, Lehman.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'kidnapping' comes from the 19th-century practice of stealing children for labor? So essentially, this headline is just another day in the office for humanity..
• Headline: Mrs. Thorne's Thrilling Golf Victory. Impact: Mrs. Thorne's late golf spurt caused a ripple effect: enthusiastic housewives everywhere took up golf, leading to the world's first all-female golf tournament. Unfortunately, it also resulted in the invention of the golf cart, which some say is the ultimate symbol of laziness.. Fact: Did you know that golf was once banned in Scotland? Apparently, they thought it distracted from archery practice. Talk about priorities!.
• Headline: Brundage Praises U.S. Athletes For Exemplary Conduct on Ship; Spirit in Adherence to Rules Stressed by Olympic Committee Head -- Discipline in One Case Brought Results -- Liner Nears Hamburg, With Team in Excellent Condition.. Impact: Brundage praising U.S. athletes may have set off a chain reaction of Olympic glory, leading to the creation of sports sponsorships. Now, athletes have more sponsors than fans, but at least they’re well-fed!. Fact: Did you know that the Olympics used to include events like 'live pigeon shooting'? Imagine trying to explain that to your grandparents!.
• Headline: Ickes Throws Switch on Electrical Farm To Milk Cows, Kill Flies and Shave Farmer. Impact: Ickes' electrified farm was the beginning of modern farming technology, leading to the creation of gadgets that help farmers do everything from plowing to Instagramming their crops. Who knew milking cows would lead to influencer culture?. Fact: Did you know that the first electric milking machine was invented in the early 1900s? That's right, technology has been milking cows before it was cool..
• Headline: MURPHY FORESEES MICHIGAN IN FOLD; Candidate for Governor Tells Farley the Workers Are Strong for Roosevelt. GOV. LECHE ALSO A CALLER Says Huey Long Organization in Louisiana Will 'Go Down the Line' for President.. Impact: Murphy's prediction about Michigan inevitably led to the emergence of political strategists who now spend their lives analyzing polls more than actual policies. Thanks to him, we have an entire industry dedicated to guessing what voters want—good luck with that.. Fact: Did you know that Huey Long was known as the 'Kingfish'? Just goes to show that in politics, you can always find a catchy nickname to distract from actual issues..
• Headline: WOMEN'S WORK AIDED IN WPA ALLOTMENT; Williams Approves $1,768,202 for Sewing Rooms, Canning, Parks and Other Projects.. Impact: The WPA allotment for women's work was a significant push towards gender equality in the workforce. Who knew that sewing rooms would be the door to women taking over the world? Next stop: the Oval Office.. Fact: Did you know that the WPA employed over 8 million people during the Great Depression? Talk about a government job program that actually worked!.
• Headline: AMERICAN WOMAN WOUNDED IN SPAIN; Embassy in Madrid Invites All Nationals to Its Protection -- Food Supply Low.. Impact: This unfortunate incident of the American woman wounded in Spain might have been the catalyst for future international vigilance and embassies becoming overly cautious. Now, embassies are practically fortresses with Wi-Fi.. Fact: Did you know that during the Spanish Civil War, many Americans volunteered to fight for the Republicans, only to find out they had signed up for a political quagmire? Who knew being a hero could be so complicated?.