APRIL 28, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Flood Devastates Wheeling Area. Impact: As the waters rose in Wheeling, it caused a chain reaction of urban planning nightmares. Cities everywhere rushed to build flood defenses, inadvertently creating the world's most extensive network of awkwardly placed sandbags. To this day, you can find sandbag enthusiasts hosting annual competitions to see who can stack them the highest. Spoiler: it’s not a good look.. Fact: Did you know that floods often give rise to 'floating debris art'? Artists everywhere take the opportunity to showcase their work made from washed-up junk. Truly, what a way to elevate trash to treasure!.
• Headline: Harlan Mother's Testimony on Son's Death. Impact: The testimony from Harlan's mother ignited a wave of public outrage that ultimately led to stricter gun control laws in various states. However, it also kickstarted a bizarre trend of Senate hearings where mothers of victims would bring in baked goods, leading to the infamous 'Cookie Diplomacy Era'.. Fact: Fun fact: many senators are more likely to vote for a bill if cookies are involved. You can't argue with the power of baked goods!.
• Headline: Homer Martin's Historic Vote at GM. Impact: Homer Martin's five votes at the General Motors Directors election set off a series of events leading to the modern phenomenon of corporate backdoor deals. This really paved the way for the infamous 'Boardroom Pizza Parties' where only the most influential could nibble on the slices of power.. Fact: Did you know that five votes can actually change the world? Just ask any pizza-loving politician who suddenly finds themselves with a slice of influence!.
• Headline: Power Hearing Deferred. Impact: Deferring the power hearing meant that energy companies shifted their focus to more creative ways of generating electricity, like using hamster wheels. If only they knew the true potential of furry little creatures!. Fact: Did you know that hamster wheel energy is a thing? You’d be surprised how much power a tiny creature can generate when it’s motivated by a treat!.
• Headline: 3 BOROUGHS AIDED BY WELFARE DRIVE; Manhattan Group Formed to Raise $250,000 for Agencies in Other Parts of City. Impact: The welfare drive sparked a phenomenon of charitable organizations competing against each other for donations, often leading to extravagant fundraisers like 'Dunk a CEO' events. Yes, nothing says charity like watching an executive take a dive!. Fact: Did you know that fundraising events often feature more drama than a soap opera? Welcome to the world of philanthropy, where the stakes are high, and the dunk tanks are full!.
• Headline: INTERIOR DECORATOR LEASES ON EAST SIDE; Don Ruseau, Inc., Takes Store, Basement and Second Floor at 307 East 53d Street. Impact: Don Ruseau, Inc. leasing storefronts on the East Side led to an explosion of interior design shops, which inadvertently trained a generation of people to put throw pillows on everything. So, if your grandmother's living room now looks like a Pinterest board exploded, you can thank this lease!. Fact: Did you know that the average American home has more throw pillows than people? It’s a soft, fluffy conspiracy to take over your couch!.