JANUARY 9, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Searching for Talent in the Wings. Impact: The search for talent in the wings led to the rise of countless reality TV shows. If only they knew that in the future, people would be famous for just existing and not for actual talent!. Fact: You know you've hit rock bottom when the highlight of your week involves sifting through aspiring actors, hoping one of them isn’t just a mannequin!.
• Headline: USGA Stymie Rule Modified in 1938. Impact: The modification of the stymie rule was the turning point that eventually led to golf becoming a sport for the 'elite.' Who knew a six-inch rule would spiral into country clubs enforcing strict dress codes?. Fact: Did you know that before this rule change, golfers were often confused with lawn ornaments? They just stood there, waiting for a ball to roll by..
• Headline: PERSECUTED JEWS SEEN ON INCREASE; Dr. Kahn Returns With Report of Rise in Europe of Those Deprived of Rights 6,000,000 VICTIMS NOTED 25,000 Refugees Said to Be in Need--Rumania Menaces 800,000 With Anti-Semitism. Impact: The increase in persecuted Jews during this period contributed significantly to the refugee crisis, setting a grim precedent that has echoed through history. The ramifications can still be felt today as societies grapple with human rights.. Fact: The persecution of Jews in Europe during this time wasn't just a historical footnote; it was a harbinger of the horrors that would unfold in the coming years. Always remember that history has a way of repeating itself..
• Headline: NEW TECHNIQUES AND DESIGNS IN NEEDLEWORK; Working With Wool and Leather the Skillful Embroiderer Achieves Subtlety of Coloring. Impact: The new techniques in needlework led to an explosion of DIY crafts, which eventually resulted in an entire generation of people with too much time and glitter. Thanks for the glitter bomb, 1937!. Fact: Fun fact: Needlework was once a respectable hobby. Now, it's just a way for people to justify their obsession with Instagramming their dinner!.
• Headline: IMMIGRATION IN YEAR FAR UNDER QUOTAS; Only 53,610 Aliens Admitted in Last Fiscal Year Despite Legal Allowance of 153,774. Impact: The under-quotas in immigration set a precedent for restrictive policies that would haunt the U.S. immigration system for decades. It was like a 'we don't want you' sign that the world conveniently ignored.. Fact: Only 53,610 aliens admitted? I guess the 'Welcome' mat was really just a 'Please Stay Away' sign in disguise!.
• Headline: PUBLIC DOCUMENTS BRING IN $813,000; Government Printer Reports on Best Year's Business for His Cash Sales. Impact: Public documents bringing in revenue led to the eventual commercialization of government services. Who knew that selling documents would lead to the birth of agencies that charge for everything, including the air we breathe?. Fact: The government printer was raking in cash while the rest of us were still trying to figure out how to make a penny stretch. Who knew paper was the new gold?.
• Headline: CAST CHANGES AT BROADWAY'S TAMMANY HALL; CASTING NOTES AT EQUITY. Impact: The cast changes at Tammany Hall marked the beginning of Broadway's obsession with celebrity culture, paving the way for the endless parade of revivals and remakes we see today. Bravo, 1937!. Fact: Tammany Hall was once the pinnacle of political theater. Now, it’s just a reminder that politics and performance art have always been intertwined, just with less jazz hands..
• Headline: AN "ANTI-COMMUNIST" QUEBEC STIRS ALL CANADA; A Heritage Her Own Shapes Her Thinking. Impact: The rise of anti-Communist sentiment in Quebec escalated tensions between Canada and the Soviet Union, eventually contributing to Cold War dynamics. Who knew this little headline would help fuel paranoia on a global scale?. Fact: Quebec's anti-Communist movement was so strong that they considered banning all things red—except for wine, of course. We all know that’s essential for socializing!.