JUNE 8, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Roosevelt's Quest for Young Judges. Impact: Roosevelt's quest for younger judges inadvertently led to the establishment of a new trend in politics: 'Youthful Judging'. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have TikTok influencers running for office. Thanks for that, FDR.. Fact: Did you know that the average age of a judge today is still older than your average meme? Age is just a number, unless you're in a courtroom..
• Headline: MASS PICKETING HELD LAWFUL IN ITSELF; Magistrate Solomon Disputes Finegan on Orderly Protests. Impact: The legality of mass picketing ignited a wave of protests that inspired future generations to take to the streets for a variety of causes. This, of course, led to a boom in the protest sign manufacturing industry—capitalism at its finest!. Fact: It's interesting how protest signs often have a longer lifespan than the issues they address. Talk about a commitment to cardboard!.
• Headline: Linden Inquiry Opens Tomorrow. Impact: The inquiry sparked a series of investigations that turned into a local gossip bonanza. By the end, everyone knew what color socks the mayor wore, but no one could remember why they started investigating in the first place.. Fact: Did you know that inquiries are just government-sponsored soap operas? Tune in next week for ‘As the Inquiry Turns’!.
• Headline: CHURCH UNION OPPOSED; Reformed Synod Votes Down Plan at Asbury Meeting. Impact: This rejection led to a splinter group forming that believed in combining knitting circles and theology. They went on to create a knitting prayer group that became a sensation on social media, proving that faith and craft can coexist—just not in the same church.. Fact: The only thing more complicated than church politics is trying to find the right yarn for your project. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: MAY DIRECT TVA INQUIRY; Francis Biddle Reported Likely Choice for, Counsel. Impact: Biddle's appointment led to a series of bureaucratic labyrinths that had people questioning whether they were actually fixing problems or just creating new ones. The phrase 'let's Biddle it' entered the lexicon as a euphemism for over-complicating everything.. Fact: Francis Biddle was known for his love of long meetings. It's said that he could turn a simple inquiry into an epic saga that would rival ‘War and Peace’ in length..
• Headline: HARTFORD WARRANTS ACCUSE LEGISLATORS; 5 Charged With Accepting Bribes for Votes at 1935 Session. Impact: The bribery scandal led to a nationwide increase in the popularity of the phrase 'money talks'—a concept that somehow still seems to baffle politicians today, even though it’s been around longer than they have.. Fact: Bribery is like a bad reality show; everyone knows it's happening, but no one wants to admit they watch it..
• Headline: 3 Saved as Boat Capsizes. Impact: This near-tragedy inspired a surge in safety regulations for boating, leading to the creation of life jackets that are now so fashionable that they might soon be part of the next summer collection.. Fact: Did you know that the chances of a boat capsizing increase dramatically when there are more than two people on board trying to navigate? Just a little tip for your next fishing trip!.