MARCH 10, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Basques Execute Spies in Bilbao. Impact: The execution of the spies led to an underground Basque network of espionage that would mysteriously influence the design of future spy gadgets. You thought Q from James Bond was clever? Think again.. Fact: Did you know that being a spy in the Basque region was basically a death sentence? Talk about a career choice with high stakes!.
• Headline: Support for Roosevelt in Arkansas. Impact: Backing Roosevelt in Arkansas was the critical moment that made the state the unofficial headquarters of America’s ‘Trust Me, I’m a Politician’ club. Little did they know they were crafting the blueprint for future political campaigns.. Fact: Spoiler: Arkansas would later find itself in a never-ending debate about whether to trust politicians. Still waiting on that answer..
• Headline: Garland Denies Stock Fraud Claims. Impact: Garland’s denial of fraud set off a chain reaction of stock market shenanigans, leading to the invention of the phrase 'trust me' being used by every shady dealer in history.. Fact: Fun fact: 'stock promoter' is just a fancy way of saying 'professional liar.'.
• Headline: CHILD LABOR BILL DIES IN ASSEMBLY; VOTE IS 102 TO 42; MARGIN A SURPRISE Defeat Made Emphatic by 102-35 Ban on Reconsideration PARTIES SHARPLY DIVIDED 41 Democrats, 61 Republicans Are Recorded Against the Ratification Measure THRONGS HEAR THE DEBATE Lehman Is Disappointed, but Declines to Say Whether He Plans New Drive Adverse Strength Unexpected. Looks to Public Judgment ASSEMBLY BEATS CHILD LABOR PLAN Referendum Plan Discussed Declared Non-Partisan Issue Voices Fear of New 'Slavery" Calls Proposed Power Perilous Not "Hysterical Proposition" Denies Plan Curbs Parents Ives Explains His Vote Brings in High Court Issue BLAME THE REACTIONARIES Child Labor Bill Sponsors Censure Opponents of Amendment The Child Labor Vote. Impact: The death of the Child Labor Bill was the moment when children across America realized that working in factories for pennies was still the best job they could hope for. Thanks, lawmakers!. Fact: Ironically, the assembly’s decision made child labor feel like the hottest job market of the 1920s. Who needs a childhood, right?.
• Headline: O' Brien Sets Pace as Columbia Quintet Conquers Harvard in League Contest; COLUMBIA DEFEATS HARVARD BY 38-25. Impact: Columbia's victory over Harvard sparked a rivalry that would eventually lead to a series of sports traditions, including the ridiculous wearing of team colors in public. Thanks for that, O'Brien!. Fact: Did you know that this game also led to the development of the phrase 'We are literally the best'? Because nothing screams confidence like a college basketball game..
• Headline: FULLER FAMILY BACK AFTER MEETING KING; Manufacturer Who Talked With Queen Mary and Elizabeth at Fair Admires Royalty. Impact: The Fullers' royal meeting inadvertently set the stage for the rise of reality TV. They returned as the Kardashians of their time, forever changing how we view royalty.. Fact: Did you know that meeting royalty was basically the 'Instagramming your vacation' of the early 20th century? #Blessed.
• Headline: COMPROMISE ENDS TUNISIAN STRIKES; Sit-Downers Quit the Phosphate Mines and Work Will Be Recommenced Today. Impact: The compromise ending the Tunisian strikes would later inspire future negotiations, proving that sometimes the best way to get people to work together is to just wave a carrot in front of them.. Fact: Did you know that sit-down strikes are just as effective as sitting in your pajamas all day? Both are great for avoiding work!.
• Headline: Buys Yacht. Club Site. Impact: Auerbach's yacht club acquisition marked the beginning of 'yacht envy,' a phenomenon that would lead to the invention of the phrase 'keeping up with the Joneses'—and their yachts.. Fact: Did you know that buying a yacht is basically a rich person's way of saying, 'I have too much money and nowhere to put it'?.