MARCH 24, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Theatre Code Agreement Progress in 1938. Impact: If only the actors had known that their little agreement would eventually lead to the formation of Hollywood, where sequels are now considered a sacred art form. Thanks, Equity!. Fact: Actors Equity is now a household name, but back then, it was more like a secret club where everyone whispered about fair practices while wearing capes..
• Headline: Montrose's Memorable Violin Recital. Impact: Montrose's violin recital likely inspired future generations to think that playing music in public is a good way to get attention, leading to countless street performers and viral TikTok stars.. Fact: Violin recitals: because why settle for just playing for your family when you can make a room full of strangers endure it too?.
• Headline: Britain Rejects Mexican Oil Claims. Impact: The shunning of stolen Mexican oil in Britain may have led to the rise of alternative energy sources, proving that sometimes a little controversy can spark a revolution—who knew theft had such an impact?. Fact: In Britain, calling something 'stolen' is basically an invitation for a national debate. Next time, maybe just say 'unofficially acquired.'.
• Headline: To Join Chicago Exchange. Impact: C. F. Avery's membership to the Chicago Exchange might have unknowingly set off a chain reaction of financial decisions and stock market shenanigans that led to the Great Depression. Thanks, C.F.!. Fact: Joining the Chicago Exchange is basically like joining a cult, but instead of chanting, everyone just stares at numbers on screens..
• Headline: BRAZIL UNDERTAKES DISTRIBUTION STUDY; Concentration of Immigrants by Nationality Barred. Impact: Brazil's distribution study might have led to the eventual establishment of diverse cultures across America, where every nationality is 'barred' from concentration—unless it's a food truck festival.. Fact: Immigrants and nationality studies: because who doesn’t want to categorize people based on where they came from?.
• Headline: DAISY CHAIN IS PICKED; Vassar Sophomores Named to Carry Links on Senior Class Day. Impact: The Vassar sophomores carrying daisy chains might have planted the seeds for future flower children of the 1960s, proving that even the simplest traditions can bloom into full-blown movements.. Fact: Daisy chains: the original hipster accessory. Because who needs a smartphone when you can weave flowers together?.
• Headline: $1,316,000 More Gold Engaged in England; Total Bought Since March 15 Is $20,800,000. Impact: The surge of gold purchases in England could be seen as the precursor to today's obsession with cryptocurrency—because who doesn't love a shiny, expensive thing that they can't eat?. Fact: Gold: the original form of wealth, because if you can't wear it, what's the point?.
• Headline: CORSICAN AIRPORT RUSHED BY FRANCE; Base for Seaplanes, Linking Marseilles to Africa, Will Be Ready in May PARIS FIRM ON THREATS Paul-Boncour Tells Senators Mediterranean Issues Should Eclipse Party Politics Will Oppose Aggression Arms and Men Linked. Impact: The rush to build a Corsican airport may have inadvertently accelerated the age of air travel, paving the way for budget airlines that would give us the gift of cramped seats and questionable snacks.. Fact: Seaplane airports: where everyone pretended they were rich enough to afford a ticket, while secretly watching the skies for a discount..
• Headline: WAR PROFITS RIDER SOUGHT IN TAX BILL; Finance Subcommittee Puts Its Endorsement on Drastic Connally Measure Drastic Taxation Proposed Treasury Plans Tax Conference WAR PROFITS RIDER SOUGHT IN TAX BILL. Impact: The hunt for a war profits rider in the tax bill might have sparked a long-standing tradition of politicians trying to squeeze money from every corner, leading to the tax codes we all love to loathe.. Fact: Taxation is just the government's way of saying, 'Thanks for your contribution to society, now give us more money.'.