NOVEMBER 19, 1936

Full News Archive

• Headline: Labor Court Reform Debated at A.F. of L.. Impact: Berry's call for a new court philosophy led to a chain reaction where judges started wearing funky robes, causing a fashion revolution in the judicial system. Who knew justice could be stylish?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more divided than the Labor High Court was the pizza order at the meeting!.
• Headline: Bootlegging Coal: A 1936 Crisis. Impact: The rise in unemployment among bootleggers ultimately caused the invention of the phrase 'working from home.' Who knew digging your own coal could become a side hustle?. Fact: Did you know that bootleggers were the original underground economy? They literally took 'going green' to a whole new level!.
• Headline: Union Party Advocates for Pensions. Impact: The Union Party's push for pensions sparked a nationwide trend, leading to the invention of the 'Pension Parade'—where retirees would march to collect their checks, causing traffic jams everywhere.. Fact: Fun fact: The petition for pensions didn't mention a single thing about the actual pension funds—classic political move!.
• Headline: Air Travel Is Increased By Strike of Ship Crews. Impact: The increased air travel due to the ship crew strike inadvertently led to an uptick in people claiming they 'love flying'—even if they actually just loved avoiding traffic.. Fact: Fun fact: The strike was so effective that it made flying the new 'it' thing, even though half the travelers were just looking for a way to avoid their relatives..
• Headline: ARCHITECTS' SCHOOL AT N.Y.U. IS HONORED; For Third Time in Five Years It Wins Medal for the Best Record of Accomplishment.. Impact: NYU's architecture school winning awards led to a sudden influx of hipster architects who thought it was cool to design buildings that looked like they were about to fall over.. Fact: Did you know that winning a medal for architecture is basically the scholastic equivalent of winning a 'Best in Show' at a dog competition? Everyone wants to be the best!.
• Headline: ROOSEVELT SAILS ON PEAGE MISSION; HAILED IN CAROLINA; Cruiser Under Full Steam Sets 25-Knot Pace 200 Miles Off Florida Coast. BIG CROWD AT CHARLESTON Messages Signalize Industry Drive to Spur Employment, Cite World Trade Gains. Embarks at Charleston, S.C. PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT SAILS FOR PEACE CONFERENCE IN SOUTH AMERICA ROOSEVELT SAILS ON PEACE MISSION. Impact: Roosevelt's peace mission to South America created a global trend of sending diplomats on cruises, inadvertently sparking the first wave of 'business-cation' trips.. Fact: Fun fact: Roosevelt probably thought he was going on a pleasure cruise, but little did he know he was just a glorified travel agent for world peace!.
• Headline: HEARING ON GOODMAN SET; Civil Service Commission to Take Up His Status Wednesday.. Impact: The hearing about Goodman’s civil service status opened a floodgate of public hearings, leading to a new genre of reality TV: 'Civic Drama: The Real Public Hearings of America.'. Fact: Did you know that public hearings are basically politics' version of a talent show? Everyone's trying to get a shot at the big leagues!.
• Headline: RED CROSS DRIVE GAINS; First Week's Results Better Than in Same Period Last Year.. Impact: The Red Cross drive gaining traction led to the birth of competitive charity events, where people began to outdo each other in altruism, eventually leading to charity marathons and bake sales.. Fact: Fun fact: The Red Cross drive was so successful it paved the way for the phrase 'charity begins at home'—but only if you make it a competition!.
• Headline: Siamese Twin Doing Well. Impact: The Siamese twin's health improvements sparked a surge in medical curiosity, leading to a reality show titled 'Two for the Price of One: Life in Tandem', which somehow won an Emmy.. Fact: Did you know that Siamese twins have been known to get better press coverage than most celebrities? Talk about a two-for-one deal!.