AUGUST 15, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Roosevelt's Steadfast Leadership in 1937. Impact: Roosevelt's stubbornness set in motion a series of political dramas that would ultimately lead to a new breed of politician—one who doubles down on bad ideas. Thanks, Teddy.. Fact: Did you know that Roosevelt once said, 'Speak softly and carry a big stick'? Apparently, he was also a fan of ignoring critics while driving full speed ahead..
• Headline: Heiress Sues for Spying Charges. Impact: This lawsuit opened the floodgates for all sorts of 'spying' accusations, leading to an era of paranoia where people started suing for being watched while trying to make toast.. Fact: Did you know that spying on your neighbors is often considered rude? Unless you're a San Francisco heiress, in which case it’s just another Wednesday..
• Headline: OHIO RIVER PACKET RUN; Inland Cruise of 1,500 Miles on the Last Old-Time Steamer. Impact: The last old-time steamer's cruise might have single-handedly preserved the romance of river travel, leading to a dramatic uptick in people romanticizing their own misery on social media.. Fact: Did you know that paddle boats have a better sense of direction than most GPS systems? They just don’t get lost as easily, even though they might run aground on occasion..
• Headline: WHERE THE PLAY'S THE THING; Drama Workshop Lures Noted Playwrights To Microphone. Impact: This workshop established the trend of playwrights thinking they were also skilled in podcasting, resulting in a slew of pretentious audio dramas that no one asked for.. Fact: Did you know a drama workshop is a fancy term for 'let's see who can cry the loudest'? Spoiler alert: it's usually the playwright..
• Headline: MADISON SQ. GARDEN IS AIR CONDITIONED; Elaborate System for Comfort of Patrons Has Just Been Completed. Impact: Madison Square Garden’s air conditioning revolutionized audience comfort, leading to the now-standard practice of watching sports in a climate-controlled cave while consuming vast quantities of nachos.. Fact: Did you know that before air conditioning, people used to fan themselves while watching sports? Talk about a workout—now we just exercise our thumbs on our phones..
• Headline: ROSS MAY BE CANDIDATE; Ex-Finance Minister May Seek Chile Presidency. Impact: Ross’s potential candidacy would kick off a long and storied tradition of political scandals in Chile, including at least one incident involving a llama and a missing budget report.. Fact: Did you know that becoming a president in Chile is a bit like playing musical chairs, but with much more drama and significantly fewer chairs?.
• Headline: LARGE PLANT SOLD AT HARTFORD, CONN.; Heublein Interests Get Former S. K. F. Factory and Will Expand Facilities. Impact: The acquisition of the Hartford plant by Heublein paved the way for the expansion of culinary fads, including the now-infamous trend of overpriced craft beer that tastes like regret.. Fact: Did you know that Heublein was known for its cocktails? So basically, they turned the factory into a party, minus the confetti and with more machinery..
• Headline: NEPHEW OF DAWES UPHELD; Atlanta Patrolman Is Suspended for 'Manhandling' Him. Impact: The suspension of the patrolman led to a chain reaction of public outcry, resulting in a slew of new police accountability measures that were discussed but often ignored. Good job, guys.. Fact: Did you know that manhandling is generally frowned upon, unless you're a toddler trying to stuff a cat into a box? Then it's just adorable..
• Headline: SLOOP FROLIC WINS THIRD RACE IN ROW; Bavier's Craft Triumphs on Squadron Run of American Yacht Club Cruise. Impact: The winning streak of Sloop Frolic would inspire countless underdogs to try their luck, leading to the creation of countless sports movies where a scrappy team fights against the odds (and usually loses).. Fact: Did you know that winning races is like winning at life—everyone wants to do it, but only a few have the stamina to keep going? Or the budget for a yacht..