OCTOBER 29, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Landon's Rally Draws Massive Crowds. Impact: Landon's rally created a fanbase so dedicated that, centuries later, they would be the inspiration for a cult of personality around the idea of charismatic politicians. Think of it as America's original superhero franchise, but with more speeches and fewer spandex suits.. Fact: Fun fact: 200,000 people is about the same number of people who claim to have been at the 'original' Woodstock. Apparently, just being in a crowd makes you part of history!.
• Headline: PRINCETON TO GIVE GLEE CLUB SERIES; Other Organizations to Join in Choral Concerts -- Yale First on Eve of Game.. Impact: The Glee Club series resurrected a forgotten tradition of musical gatherings, which eventually evolved into today's karaoke nights—where your friend’s rendition of 'I Will Survive' could result in serious emotional trauma.. Fact: Did you know the Glee Club's original goal was to promote harmony? Ironically, it has led to countless family feuds during holiday sing-alongs instead!.
• Headline: Skidmore Poll Favors Landon. Impact: Landon's wins among students set a precedent for campus politics that would lead to the eventual rise of student government elections, which still result in the most dramatic soap opera of any college experience.. Fact: Did you know that most student government elections have a lower voter turnout than local dog park meetings? Democracy in action, folks!.
• Headline: ROOSEVELT URGES GUARDING OF PEACE; Speaking at Statue of Liberty, He Rededicates Nation to Ideal It Represents. 3,500 ATTEND JUBILEE President Lebrun, Over Radio, Says Freedom Is the Best Assurance of Progress.. Impact: Roosevelt's call for peace at the Statue of Liberty initiated a long-standing tradition of political speeches at monuments, which eventually gave rise to some of the most awkward Instagram posts of modern times.. Fact: Did you know that the Statue of Liberty is technically a giant gift from France? Talk about the ultimate passive-aggressive 'I’m watching you' gesture!.
• Headline: Ohio Court Bars Split In Vote of Its Electors. Impact: The Ohio Court's decision to bar split votes for electors set a precedent for future elections, leading to the creation of the phrase 'winner takes all'—which oddly sounds like a cheesy game show.. Fact: Did you know that split votes are a lot like trying to divide a pizza? No matter how you slice it, someone’s always unhappy!.
• Headline: QUITS BROOKLYN CHAMBER; Dr. J.H. Lathrop Protests Circular on Security Act 'Taxes.'. Impact: Lathrop's resignation from the Brooklyn Chamber sparked a wave of protests against misleading taxes, eventually leading to the modern-day practice of reading the fine print—because who doesn’t love a good surprise fee?. Fact: It’s said that if you read all the fine print in your contracts, you’d spend more time reading than you would enjoying life. Thanks, Dr. Lathrop, for making us all paranoid!.
• Headline: Front Page 3 -- No Title. Impact: The tragic drowning incident led to stricter safety regulations, paving the way for the invention of life jackets—because apparently, floating on your back wasn’t enough for some people.. Fact: Did you know that drowning can happen in just inches of water? So remember, kiddies, even your kiddie pool isn’t as safe as it looks!.