NOVEMBER 10, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Atatürk's Health Crisis in 1938. Impact: Had Ataturk not survived, the entire trajectory of modern Turkey could have been altered, leading to a potential alternate history where the country becomes the world's leading manufacturer of baklava instead of a secular republic.. Fact: Ataturk is credited with many reforms, including the adoption of the Latin alphabet in Turkey. Imagine trying to read Turkish in hieroglyphs—talk about a language barrier!.
• Headline: New Leadership in Raleigh's United Church. Impact: This call to Raleigh could have inadvertently led to a chain reaction where all church leaders suddenly become travel agents, transforming Sunday service into a vacation planning session.. Fact: Raleigh, known for its barbecue, might just be the secret to keeping church attendance high—who can resist divine ribs?.
• Headline: Election Dispute in Indiana, 1938. Impact: The Republicans protesting the Terre Haute returns might have inspired an entirely new genre of political performance art, with candidates taking to the streets in elaborate protest costumes.. Fact: Protesting election results is a time-honored tradition, proving that not much has changed in the political realm. Just swap out the costumes for suits and you have modern-day Congress!.
• Headline: HOOVER ASSERTS VOTE MEANS NEW DEAL CURB; He Says Republicans Can Now 'Restore Faith in America'. Impact: Hoover's assertion about the New Deal curbing could have triggered a parallel universe where every political speech included a mandatory magic trick to regain public trust.. Fact: Hoover’s legacy is a rollercoaster of economic ups and downs—mostly downs. If only he had thought to add a magician to his cabinet!.
• Headline: Rochester for Daylight Time. Impact: Rochester's vote for Daylight Time might have led to an alternate reality where every city was in a constant battle over time zones, with residents showing up for dinner at entirely the wrong hour.. Fact: Daylight Saving Time was initially proposed to save energy; however, it just seems to save us from sanity as we all scramble to remember which way to set our clocks..
• Headline: Two Senators Elected To 2 Months' Pay Only. Impact: The two senators elected for just two months could have sparked a trend where all elected officials began running for office like it was a reality show, vying for votes based on their ability to survive in a political hunger games.. Fact: Two months of pay might just be enough time for a senator to practice their wave without becoming too attached to their office—talk about low commitment!.
• Headline: TALK OF POST FOR MURPHY; Vacancy in the Supreme Court Remains to Be Filled. Impact: The speculation around Governor Murphy's Supreme Court appointment could have led to a bizarre reality where all judicial decisions are made by popular vote, turning court cases into the next big reality show.. Fact: Judicial vacancies usually spark endless debates, but wouldn’t it be more entertaining if the candidates had to fight it out in a game of legal charades?.
• Headline: Utica Votes Smaller Council. Impact: Utica's vote for a smaller council might have inadvertently inspired a trend where all cities begin downsizing their governments to the point of only having one official—who also doubles as the town's only dog catcher.. Fact: Smaller councils often lead to smaller decisions, which is a great way to get things done—unless you need a unanimous vote on something ridiculous like whether to ban squirrels from the park..