NOVEMBER 23, 1938

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mrs. A.J. Field's Upcoming Wedding. Impact: This wedding set off a chain reaction in the matchmaking industry, leading to an explosion of dating apps in the 21st century. All because someone thought marrying a guy with a name like Pleydell-Bouverie was a great idea. Fact: Did you know that many marriages are just elaborate schemes to confuse future genealogists? Good luck figuring out who’s who!.
• Headline: Old Glory Auction of Light Harness Horses. Impact: The sale of these horses led to a sudden spike in horse ownership among urbanites, who later discovered they had no idea how to care for them. This resulted in a horse adoption crisis in the 1930s. Fact: Fun fact: These horses were probably more reliable than some of the cars people were trying to sell at the same time!.
• Headline: Andrews Declares Wage Cuts Unlawful. Impact: This legal battle over wage cuts spurred a century-long quest for fair wages, culminating in the rise of the modern labor movement. Who knew that 25 cents could cause such a commotion?. Fact: Did you know that in today’s world, some people still think that paying workers less than they need to live is a good business model? Surprise!.
• Headline: Son to William du Ponts Jr.. Impact: The birth of this heir ensured that the du Pont legacy of chemical manufacturing would continue, leading to a world where everything is coated in a layer of dubious plastics. Fact: Did you know that du Pont is not just a name, but also a brand that has a hand in just about every plastic product you own? Thanks, baby du Pont!.
• Headline: HULL BEGINS PARLEYS FOR NEW TRADE PACTS; Starts Informal Discussions With Argentina and Peru. Impact: These discussions eventually led to an entire era of trade agreements, which today are often just lengthy documents that no one reads before signing. Thanks, Hull!. Fact: Did you know that trade agreements have been known to create more confusion than clarity? Especially when they’re written in legalese!.
• Headline: Grange Asks Arms Embargo. Impact: This request led to a series of debates that would echo through history, ultimately resulting in countless international treaties that no one seems to adhere to. Good job, Grange!. Fact: Did you know that asking for an arms embargo is like asking kids to share their toys? Someone's always going to be unhappy about it!.
• Headline: ROCKEFELLER LEFT $26,410,837 ESTATE; Taxes on Former 'Billionaire's' Wealth Cut Beneficiaries' Share to $10,000,000 Taxes Take $16,630,000 Other Estates Much Larger ROCKEFELLER LEFT $26,410,837 ESTATE Nearly All in Securities $125,000 in Fourteen Notes Book Rights Bring $535 List of Gifts Not Public Gift and Income Taxes. Impact: The staggering estate left by Rockefeller has spiraled into a never-ending debate about wealth distribution, tax policies, and how to properly label billionaires in the media. Spoiler: they’re not ‘just like us’!. Fact: Did you know that Rockefeller's money was so significant that it’s said to have single-handedly propped up several economies? Talk about a trust fund baby!.
• Headline: LONDON SEES VISIT AS TOKEN OF AMITY; Finds Character of the Paris Talks Changed to Formality by Excesses in Germany APPEASEMENT' SET BACK Economic Cooperation and the Joint Defense Plan to Be Discussed by Ministers Leaving Wilson Behind. Impact: This visit and its outcomes would eventually set the stage for World War II, proving that sometimes, trying to be nice can really backfire. Thanks, London!. Fact: Did you know that appeasement is often viewed as a strategy that backfires spectacularly? Who knew being polite could lead to global conflict?.
• Headline: FRENCH LABOR BODY DECIDES TO ORDER A NATIONAL STRIKE; Call for 5,000,000 to Quit Work Will Be Reply to Decrees Dropping 5-Day Week POLICE END A SIT-DOWN More Local Strikes Follow--Franc Falls--Daladier Is Victor in Chamber Group Government Employes Act Denain Strikers Ousted A NATIONAL STRIKE IN FRANCE PLANNED Daladier Wins Point Defends Salary Tax. Impact: This massive strike played a pivotal role in shaping labor rights in France, leading to what we now know as the modern workweek. Proving that sometimes, quitting is the best way to get what you want!. Fact: Did you know that strikes are often the only time people truly understand the value of their jobs? Until they realize they have no income, of course!.