MARCH 11, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Australia's Trade Pact Minister Resigns. Impact: Sir Henry Gullett's resignation sent shockwaves through the Australian political landscape, resulting in a long line of ministers resigning over trivial disputes. This ultimately led to the establishment of a new sport called 'Ministerial Musical Chairs,' where the only rule was to argue until someone left the room.. Fact: Fun fact: In Australia, resigning from a position is often seen as an Olympic sport, with the best athletes training in the art of vague press conferences..
• Headline: CHARGE MAYOR BARS COURT DEBATE HER:; Women Protest His Silence Their Plea for Sound Truck Permit in Campaign. Impact: The mayor's refusal to allow a public debate on women's issues led to the establishment of secret 'Women’s Underground' meetings where women would gather to discuss everything from politics to the best cake recipes, resulting in the first feminist bake-off competition.. Fact: Isn't it ironic? The mayor thought he could silence women, but all he did was inspire a generation of bakers with a knack for revolutionizing both politics and pastries..
• Headline: M'CORMACK SOLOIST AT NEW ARK CONCERT; Ormandy and Philadelphia Orchestra Take Part in Benefit for Music Scholarships. Impact: J McCormack's solo performance was so moving that it inspired a new genre of music called 'Screaming Ballads,' which took the world by storm. This led to the rise of underground concerts where the audience was encouraged to scream back at the performers.. Fact: Did you know that the first benefit concert for music scholarships was just an excuse for musicians to show off their new fancy outfits while pretending to care about education?.
• Headline: REPUBLICANS OFFER CHILD LABOR CURB THROUGH STATE ACT; They Treat New Moffat Bill, Introduced in Assembly, as a Party Measure GET AID FROM DEMOCRAT Senator Nunan Will Sponsor Substitute for Amendment in the Upper House Lehman Disapproval Predicted REPUBLICANS OFFER CHILD LABOR CURB Moffat Would Strengthen Laws President Expresses Regret. Impact: The Republicans' efforts to curb child labor through state acts sparked a nationwide 'Children's Rights Revolution,' ultimately leading to the invention of children's toys that were so engaging, parents were practically begging their kids to go back to work.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'child labor' sounds much more serious than 'kids helping out,' which is how many parents tried to sell the idea of their children working in factories..
• Headline: Phone Number in Playlet On Radio Irks Subscriber. Impact: When a woman got annoyed by phone calls from a BBC skit, it led to the very first 'Do Not Call' list being created. This eventually turned into the popular 'No Soliciting' signs we see on every suburban lawn today.. Fact: Did you know that the first person to complain about unwanted phone calls was actually just trying to avoid talking to their in-laws? True story!.
• Headline: Manoeuvres in Canal Zone Off. Impact: The cancellation of maneuvers in the Canal Zone due to illness risk resulted in the creation of a new military strategy called 'Avoidance Tactics,' which has since been adopted by every slacker trying to escape a social obligation.. Fact: Isn't it fascinating? The idea of 'maneuvers' in military terms is just a fancy way of saying 'let's play hide and seek but with tanks.'.
• Headline: MINISTER OF FINANCE IN CHILE RESIGNS POST; Gustavo Ross Regarded as the Most Powerful Member of Right Wing Parties. Impact: Gustavo Ross's resignation as Minister of Finance caused a power vacuum that led to a brief but intense period of economic confusion, where the budget was balanced solely by the luck of the draw and coin flips.. Fact: Fun fact: In finance, the term 'powerful member' is often just a euphemism for someone who knows where all the secret money is hidden..