DECEMBER 8, 1937

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cotton Control Policy Firmly Established. Impact: This decision to keep compulsory control on cotton led to a chain reaction in agricultural policies, ultimately resulting in a world where farmers are more concerned about government regulations than actual farming. Future generations will look back and wonder why they can’t just grow tomatoes without a permit.. Fact: Fun fact: If farmers spent as much time on Twitter as they did worrying about regulations, we’d probably have a new crop called ‘tweet-atoes’ by now..
• Headline: Picketing Limited in Boycott Cases. Impact: Limiting picketing in boycott cases may have seemed like a minor legal tweak, but it set off a domino effect leading to the invention of the ‘silent protest’—which eventually evolved into the 'grumpy social media post' we know today.. Fact: Did you know that the word 'picket' originally referred to a wooden stake used for fencing? Modern protestors might as well be hammering wooden stakes into the ground to represent their frustrations..
• Headline: Rebels Escape: Parole Breakdown in 1937. Impact: The breaking of parole by these rebels triggered a series of events that led to increased security measures and a certain level of paranoia among authorities. If only they had known that the rebels just wanted a good cup of coffee on the other side of the border.. Fact: Did you know that breaking parole is often referred to as 'playing hopscotch with the law'? Except the squares are made of prison bars..
• Headline: GRAZIANI IS HONORED; Italian King Names Marshal Marquis of Neghelli. Impact: Honoring Graziani, despite his less-than-stellar reputation, sent a message that you can still get accolades even if history doesn’t paint you as a saint. This precedent paved the way for future leaders to receive honors while their legacies are still under construction.. Fact: Did you know that the title 'Marquis' is just a fancy way of saying ‘I have more titles than you’? It’s like a medieval version of a social media influencer..
• Headline: Gundry, Boy Violinist, Here. Impact: The arrival of young Gundry, the boy violinist, set the stage for a future where talent is recognized at younger ages. Fast forward a few decades, and we have kids who can play the violin before they can tie their shoelaces—thanks, Gundry!. Fact: Did you know that the youngest violinist to perform at Carnegie Hall was only 10 years old? Talk about setting the bar high—next, we’ll have toddlers taking the stage!.
• Headline: TEETH IN U. S. FOUND IN SAD DISREPAIR; Dr.R. F. Sommer Says Dental Need of People Is 'Beyond Comprehension'. Impact: Dr. Sommer’s revelations about the poor dental health of Americans led to a revolution in dental hygiene, creating a society obsessed with flossing. Somewhere, a toothpaste company is thanking him for the uptick in sales.. Fact: Did you know that the average American spends about 38.5 days brushing their teeth over their lifetime? That’s a lot of time to contemplate life choices while staring at the bathroom mirror!.
• Headline: Knaggs Who Broke C. I. O. Steel Picket Line, Is Re-Elected to Office in Monroe, Mich.. Impact: Knaggs' re-election after breaking a picket line indicates that sometimes, breaking the rules is just a stepping stone to political success. In the future, this will inspire the phrase ‘rules are made to be broken—unless you’re running for office.’. Fact: Did you know that some politicians have more broken promises than broken laws? It’s a real achievement in the alternative facts world..
• Headline: FINLAND TO PAY WAR DEBT; Twelve Countries Have Been in Default Since 1933. Impact: Finland's decision to pay its war debts may have seemed like a responsible act, but it inadvertently created a ripple of fiscal accountability that future nations would either embrace or avoid, depending on their comfort level with money.. Fact: Did you know that there are nations today still debating whether to pay off their debts or just start a new country where 'debt' is a myth? It’s like starting fresh after a bad breakup..