SEPTEMBER 16, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lemke Celebrates Maine Election Outcome. Impact: Lemke's enthusiasm for Maine's results may have inadvertently sparked a series of political coffee klatches that eventually led to the rise of passionate political debates at brunches across America. Who knew eggs Benedict could lead to existential crises over democracy?. Fact: Did you know Lemke was more excited about Maine's results than most people are about winning a free toaster?.
• Headline: BASTID Meets SCHACHT in Berlin. Impact: Schacht's return to Paris was like a slow-motion car crash in history; it led to a series of awkward currency encounters that ultimately inspired countless spy novels. Nothing says 'espionage' like a bad currency exchange.. Fact: Did you know that Schacht was once called the 'Wizard of Finance'? Spoiler alert: his magic trick was making money disappear..
• Headline: Several Hurt in Lyon Clash. Impact: The clash in Lyon was so intense that it inspired future generations to invent the phrase 'fighting like cats and dogs,' except in this case, it was more like 'fighting like nationalists and leftists.'. Fact: Fun fact: Lyon is known for its gastronomy; maybe they should have settled their differences over a nice coq au vin instead..
• Headline: SUFFOLK. Impact: The mysterious headline 'SUFFOLK' left historians scratching their heads for decades, leading to conspiracy theories about secret societies and their obsession with English counties. Some believe it was just a typo.. Fact: Did you know Suffolk is home to a famous sheep festival? Now that's a headline we would have liked to see!.
• Headline: BOTH PARTIES CALL MAINE VOTE OMEN; Washington Republicans See Roosevelt Doom, Democrats Hold Victory Assured. ICKES CITES CLOSE RACE But Townsend Asserts the 'Rout Has Begun' -- President 'Good Guesser,' He Says.. Impact: The predictions about the Maine vote acting as an omen were so dramatic that they led to a generation of political astrologists who now claim to read the stars for election results. Sometimes, all it takes is a little panic to spark a career change.. Fact: Did you know that political omens are like fortune cookies? You never really know what you're going to get, but you're pretty sure it's not good..
• Headline: Text of Secretary Hull's Address on Our Foreign Relations. Impact: Secretary Hull's address on foreign relations became the basis for future diplomatic manuals, which ironically are still used today, despite the fact that no one really reads manuals.. Fact: Did you know Hull had a knack for making even the most boring topics sound like a thrilling novel? Too bad no one was taking notes..
• Headline: Bridges Has Long Lead. Impact: Bridges' long lead in returns inspired countless campaign slogans about 'crossing bridges,' leading to some truly cringeworthy political ads in the decades to come. Who knew infrastructure could be so… inspiring?. Fact: Did you know that when Bridges won, it was a bigger deal than when your friend finally beats you at Monopoly?.
• Headline: Garner Lunches With President. Impact: Garner's lunch with President Roosevelt was so pivotal that it led to the establishment of 'Presidential Lunches,' a practice that continues today, resulting in a multi-billion dollar industry of catering and awkward small talk.. Fact: Did you know that the most important part of a presidential lunch is deciding who gets the last piece of pie? It's a delicate balance of power..