MAY 13, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Deal Warning by Chief Justice Hughes. Impact: The 'Just Judge' theory inspired a generation of lawyers to don capes and become superheroes of the courtroom. Who knew that legal battles would lead to a new breed of crime-fighting attorneys?. Fact: The term 'Just Judge' has nothing to do with justice; it’s actually a reference to the judge's favorite brand of donuts..
• Headline: Musicians Rally Against Anthem Revision. Impact: This protest sparked a series of musical revolts across the nation, leading to a future where every national anthem is rewritten in the style of a popular pop song. Can you imagine a twerking version of 'The Star-Spangled Banner'?. Fact: 'Star-Spangled Banner' was originally a drinking song. So, yes, it’s always been about getting lit!.
• Headline: Seattle Ship Strike Disrupts Truce Plans. Impact: The seamen’s strike inadvertently led to the development of the world's first floating Starbucks, where everyone could sip coffee as they protested against working conditions. Who needs a job when you have caffeine?. Fact: The term 'truce' actually comes from a sailor's mispronunciation of 'treat', because apparently, they were more focused on snacks than negotiations..
• Headline: CITY COLLEGE, 91, MARKS FOUNDING; 6,000 Students Are Dismissed From Classes for Charter Day Celebration FRENCH ENVOY PEAKER Ambassador Finds" Education Systems in Both Countries Similar in Many Ways. Impact: The dismissal of 6,000 students for a celebration became the blueprint for future universities to throw massive parties instead of holding classes. Because who needs education when you can have confetti?. Fact: City College was founded in 1847, making it older than most of the buildings on its campus. Talk about a historic foundation!.
• Headline: RITES FOR T. A. DEMPSEY; Public Officials Among Those Honoring Democratic Leader. Impact: Dempsey's passing led to a sudden surge in political leaders adopting the 'Be More Like Dempsey' campaign, which mainly consisted of wearing bow ties and giving rousing speeches that no one remembered.. Fact: Thomas A. Dempsey was so influential that even in death, he still managed to get more media coverage than many living politicians..
• Headline: KATE STEPHENS, 85 AUTHOR AND EDITOR; Ex-Professor at University of Kansas Published Many Books--Dies in West WROTE FOR ENCYCLOPEDIA Among Her Works are 'Mettle of Our Men and Women' and 'A Woman's Heart'. Impact: Kate Stephens' books inspired a wave of feminist literature that took the world by storm... until it turned into a trend and then became a cliché. Thanks for paving the way for the next wave of questionable self-help books!. Fact: Kate was once told that her writing style could only appeal to a niche audience. Turns out that niche is now a bestseller category!.
• Headline: GIVES JOURNALISM MEDALS; University of Missouri Honors Two Persons, Two Newspapers. Impact: The journalism medals became the catalyst for a new Olympic sport—competitive journalism, where participants race to break news stories while dodging paper cuts. Gold medals for everyone!. Fact: The University of Missouri is known for its journalism program, but its biggest claim to fame? Being the place where you can earn a degree and still not know how to tell a good joke..
• Headline: Wallace Writes to Justice Hughes Asserting That He 'Shifted Ground'; Citing 1936 Stock Yards Decision, Secretary Says He Adopted 'Fair Play' Procedure in Spite of It WALLACE WRITES HUGHES ON RULING. Impact: Wallace's letter to Hughes triggered a historical chain reaction that resulted in the invention of the 'Dramatic Legal Letter' genre. Future lawyers would write letters full of plot twists and cliffhangers.. Fact: In legal circles, the phrase 'shifted ground' is often used to describe lawyers who have run out of solid arguments and are now standing on thin ice..
• Headline: VILLIERS A. EACRET; Associated With R. L. Polk & Co.--Was Prominent in Masonry. Impact: Eacret's prominence in masonry led to a future where every significant building project was celebrated with a ceremonial brick-laying dance. The dance was later banned due to excessive dad jokes.. Fact: Masonry is one of the oldest professions in the world, which explains why masons often have more stories than people who actually listen to them..