JANUARY 15, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Howard Affirms Support for C.I.O.. Impact: Howard's unwavering support for C.I.O. led to a series of labor strikes that eventually inspired a sitcom about office politics. Spoiler: it was not funny.. Fact: In the world of labor disputes, standing by your buddies is like being in a bad relationship—lots of drama, little actual resolution..
• Headline: James F. M'Elhone: Notable Journalist Dies. Impact: McElhone’s coverage of sensational cases made headlines so salacious that it inadvertently led to the birth of tabloid journalism—because who doesn’t love a little scandal?. Fact: McElhone's death at home means he never had to deal with the chaos of the internet era—where every sneeze makes the front page..
• Headline: Baldwin's Critique of Hague in Bayonne. Impact: Baldwin's fiery speech inspired many a future politician to take the ‘let's argue in a church’ approach, leading to a spike in both church attendance and political drama.. Fact: Nothing says 'I’m serious about politics' like shouting in a church—because who needs civil discourse when you have the Lord on your side?.
• Headline: HELEN STRICKLAND, 60 YEARS ON STAGE; Taken III at Rehearsal, Dies on Opening Night of Her Show, 'Borrowed Time'. Impact: Strickland's tragic demise on opening night inspired countless playwrights to write about the unpredictability of life—often with a touch of irony that would make you weep.. Fact: Opening nights are notoriously unpredictable, but dying just before the curtain goes up? That's a plot twist even Shakespeare would envy..
• Headline: AUGUSTUS S. SMITH. Impact: Smith's name went down in history as a mystery, leading conspiracy theorists to suggest he was an undercover agent for a secret society that sold really vintage hats.. Fact: Augustus S. Smith: the man, the myth, the mystery—kind of like that one sock that always goes missing in the laundry..
• Headline: CARNEGIE WINNERS HAVE SHOWS HERE; Hipolito Hidalgo de Caviedes Displays Paintings at the Reinhardt Galleries. Impact: The art displays led to a cultural renaissance in the area, inspiring hipsters to start painting with their feet—because why not?. Fact: Hipolito Hidalgo de Caviedes? Sounds like a character from a telenovela, but he’s actually just a guy showcasing some paintings..
• Headline: D., L. & W. SEEKS $1,000,000; Asks I. C. C. to Approve Loan From First National Bank. Impact: This monumental request for a loan led to an avalanche of future loan applications that would make any banker weep tears of joy or despair.. Fact: Asking for a million dollars is basically the financial equivalent of yelling 'look at me!' in a crowded room..
• Headline: C. C. DICKINSON DIES; LONG IN CONGRESS; Ex-Representative Who Had Served Missouri 21 Years Is Stricken at 88. Impact: Dickinson's long tenure and sudden passing ignited debates about term limits, leading to reforms that changed the face of American politics forever—or at least until the next scandal.. Fact: Serving 21 years in Congress is like winning the marathon of political endurance—except nobody gets a medal, just a lot of opinions..
• Headline: BRAZIL ACTS TO AID EXPORTERS HERE; Bank Gives Option for 60-Day Exchange Contract or Draft Cashable at Once. Impact: Brazil's financial aid to exporters paved the way for future international trade agreements, resulting in a global economy that still can’t figure out how to stop the coffee shortages.. Fact: When banks get involved, you know things are about to get complicated—kind of like a family reunion with too many opinions and not enough chairs..