FEBRUARY 23, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Iron Guard Disbandment Explained. Impact: If only Codreanu had taken up knitting instead of politics, the Iron Guard might have become a cozy crafting club, sparing us from a whole lot of drama. But here we are, shaping history with disbandments instead of doilies.. Fact: Codreanu's favorite color was reportedly black, which, coincidentally, is also the color of his political future..
• Headline: Boy Bicycle Crash in Queens. Impact: The injury of young S. Novotky led to the creation of a new cycling safety movement, which resulted in more bike lanes and fewer accidents. In an alternate timeline, he became a cycling superhero, but alas, here we are.. Fact: Queens is the only borough in NYC where you can get hit by a bike, a car, and a pigeon—all in under a minute..
• Headline: Haitian Death Toll Reaches Shocking 12,000. Impact: The tragic clash in Haiti, where 12,000 lost their lives, sparked international outrage and a wave of humanitarian efforts. However, it also inadvertently inspired a new genre of historical novels: 'Dramatic Death Counts in Caribbean Settings.'. Fact: Haiti's history is a rollercoaster of revolutions, so if you’re ever bored, just remember it’s a great place for dramatic storytelling..
• Headline: BOOKS OF THE TIMES; The Exception In Whom We Trust. Impact: Harry Scherman's book sparked a global discussion about trust, leading to the invention of the Trust Fall technique in corporate retreats. Spoiler alert: it didn’t help with workplace morale.. Fact: The Exception In Whom We Trust was almost called 'The Exception to the Rule of Trust' but that felt a bit too on the nose..
• Headline: LAWYERS DENOUNCE AID TO GEN. FRANCO; Guild Convention Votes Referendum on U. S. Policy on 'Aggressor' Nations FOR LONG TIME PWA PLAN Incorporation of Labor Unions Opposed-Pecora Calls for Defense of Democracy Questions for Referendum Oppose Union Incorporation. Impact: The lawyers' outcry against aid to Franco turned into a much larger debate about democracy, eventually leading to a series of awkward Thanksgiving dinners where everyone sidestepped the topic of politics—thanks, lawyers!. Fact: The National Lawyers Guild is actually a secret society of lawyers who meet to discuss how to make legal jargon even more confusing..
• Headline: ROYALTY AT BRITISH FAIR; King, Queen and Queen Mary Make Extensive Purchases. Impact: King and Queen’s shopping spree at the British Fair led to a surge in consumerism, paving the way for the British obsession with sales and discounts—because nothing says royalty like a good bargain.. Fact: Queen Mary once bought 500 pairs of gloves in one go. Talk about a fashion statement!.
• Headline: CHIEFS FAIL TO END PENNSYLVANIA ROW; Parley at Earle Home Leaves Democratic Clash on Governorship 'Wide Open' LAWRENCE FIRM FOR JONES Guffey Friends Scoff at Move--G. K. Bard and A. H. Colgrove Mentioned for Place Relative Strength Estimated Two Names Suggested CHIEFS FAIL TO END PENNSYLVANIA ROW. Impact: The unresolved Pennsylvania row led to decades of political infighting, resulting in an entire generation of voters who learned that 'compromise' is just a word people throw around during elections but never actually mean.. Fact: Political clashes in Pennsylvania have inspired more than a few reality TV shows, but sadly, they haven't caught on—yet..
• Headline: Tablet to Honor A. C. Benninger. Impact: The memorial for A. C. Benninger sparked a trend of commemorative tablets, leading to an explosion of obscure memorials in parks everywhere. Soon, every tree will have a plaque dedicated to the squirrels that lived in it.. Fact: A. C. Benninger was once voted 'Most Likely to Have a Plaque Dedicated to Him' in high school. Who knew it would come true?.
• Headline: DODD SAYS BOYCOTT WOULD CURB JAPAN; Ex-Ambassador to Germany Holds It Would End War in Three Months ASKS CHRISTIANS TO ACT Tells Church League They Must Unite to Preserve Democracy From Fascism Would Stop Aggressors Says People Want Peace. Impact: Dodd's call for a boycott against Japan inadvertently inspired a global movement that eventually led to sushi becoming a trendy dish in the West. Who knew a diplomatic plea could result in culinary delights?. Fact: The phrase 'sushi is the enemy' took on a whole new meaning after Dodd's speech—mostly because people were just too busy enjoying their California rolls..