JULY 30, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lee Wins Primary by 112,000 Votes. Impact: Lee's victory by such a large margin led to a series of unending political endorsements that eventually resulted in a national obsession with campaign slogans. Years later, people would unwittingly support candidates based solely on their ability to rhyme.. Fact: Did you know that 'Lee wine' is still a popular choice for politicians trying to drown their sorrows after losing the next election?.
• Headline: Funeral Services for Margaret H. Hooker. Impact: Margaret H. Hooker's funeral sparked a movement towards more extravagant funerals, leading to the rise of 'celebrity' funerals decades later. Imagine what they would think of holographic eulogies!. Fact: Funerals have become so extravagant that you could almost mistake them for a Hollywood premiere—minus the red carpet, of course..
• Headline: SCHOOL BOARD SHIFT TO BROOKLYN URGED; Turner Wants to Buy Former Clubhouse of Elks, Built at Cost of $5,500,000. PARK AV. HOME TOO SMALL Sinking Fund Commission Gets Plea -- Removal by Fall Is Held Possible.. Impact: The proposed shift of the school board to Brooklyn led to a chain reaction of educational reforms that ultimately resulted in students being able to learn about the importance of budgeting—unlike the school board.. Fact: Buying a former Elks clubhouse is much like buying a house; you just hope it doesn't come with bad memories of regrettable decisions..
• Headline: CLIMB GRAND TETON PEAK; Sylvan Barrier Jr. and Party Make Difficult Ascent in West.. Impact: The ascent of Grand Teton Peak inspired a generation of climbers who would go on to scale mountains in search of Instagram likes, proving that even nature's peaks can become mere backdrops for selfies.. Fact: Climbing mountains used to be about conquering nature, but now it’s just about conquering your fear of heights while wearing the latest activewear..
• Headline: LINER KING GEORGE V TO BE READY IN 1940; Is Expected to Be Delivered to Owners in Centenary Year of the Cunard Line.. Impact: The announcement of the SS King George V's delivery date set off a frenzy of shipbuilding and led to a significant uptick in people naming their yachts after royalty, which we now know as the 'royal yacht syndrome.'. Fact: Ship launches are the only occasions where champagne is used as a projectile, and no one cares about the mess afterward..
• Headline: Spanish Rebels Appoint Ambassador to Mexico. Impact: The Spanish rebels appointing an ambassador to Mexico resulted in a long-standing tradition of political refugees that eventually led to the creation of a global network of 'displaced politicians'—who knew it would turn into a reality TV show?. Fact: Ambassadors are just like the rest of us—looking for a good place to crash when things get too heated at home..