APRIL 4, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Joseph M'Kenna: A Historical Insight. Impact: Joseph M'Kenna's rise to prominence led to a long line of legal interpretations that inadvertently caused every lawyer to double their coffee intake while pondering the meaning of life. Who knew one man's career could fuel caffeine consumption across centuries?. Fact: Did you know that Joseph M'Kenna probably never imagined his name would one day be associated with endless legal debates and caffeinated lawyers? Talk about an unexpected legacy!.
• Headline: Theatre Workers Protest Gratuity Ban. Impact: This ban on gratuities set off a chain reaction that led to the invention of the 'mysterious donation' button in online ticket sales. Theatre-goers today are still navigating the murky waters of donation etiquette.. Fact: Fun fact: Without this ban, we might have never had the phrase 'under-the-table payments' in the theatre industry. Thanks for keeping it classy, folks!.
• Headline: TO DEDICATE LIBRARY; Manhattan Fete Will Honor Graduation of Cardinal. Impact: This library dedication started the tradition of overly extravagant library openings, including one where a local author showed up dressed as a book. Now, every library has to compete for attention, leading to modern libraries hosting celebrity book signings.. Fact: Fun fact: This library dedication was probably the most exciting thing to happen in Manhattan until someone invented the espresso machine. Priorities, people!.
• Headline: ORATORS TO VIE TODAY; Five at Columbia College to Seek Curtis Medals. Impact: This oratory contest sparked a fierce competition that eventually led to the rise of TED Talks. Now, everyone thinks they have a 'groundbreaking' idea to share, thanks to these early orators.. Fact: Did you know that if these orators had known about TED Talks, they might have just skipped the medals and gone straight for the viral fame? #SpeakingGoals.
• Headline: PASSOVER PRAYER ISSUED; Plea for Care-Torn World to Be Read This Week. Impact: The issuance of this Passover prayer sent ripples through time, culminating in modern interfaith dialogues where everyone still argues over the best matzah recipe. Peace might be harder to bake than it seems.. Fact: Did you know that this prayer has been recited for so long that it might have accumulated a few extra verses about how to properly argue about matzah at family dinners?.
• Headline: CIGARETTE TAX OPPOSED; Tobacco Dealers Call City's Proposal 'Wholly Unsound'. Impact: The opposition to the cigarette tax led to a decades-long battle that eventually resulted in the 'anti-smoking' movement thriving, while simultaneously ensuring that 'smoking lounges' became the trendiest place to be—because nothing says rebellion like a designated smoking area!. Fact: Did you know that tobacco dealers opposing taxes might just be the reason we have so many 'anti-smoking' ads today? Some people just can’t take a hint!.
• Headline: HARRY H. CONKLIN. Impact: Harry H. Conklin's legacy paved the way for countless Conklins to rise to fame, leading to a future where every Conklin thinks they’re destined for greatness. Spoiler alert: most are not.. Fact: Did you know that Harry H. Conklin probably had no idea that his name would turn into a popular sitcom character in a future alternate universe? Talk about a plot twist!.