JANUARY 11, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Holland's Support for Pound Exchange. Impact: If Holland hadn't offered to aid the pound, the UK might have just decided to replace its currency with Monopoly money. Can you imagine trying to buy a cup of tea with a 'Get Out of Jail Free' card?. Fact: Did you know that the British pound has been around so long that it could probably tell you all the gossip from the 18th century?.
• Headline: New Runways Under Construction at Albrook Field. Impact: The construction of those runways at Albrook Field set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the invention of airport lounges. Thank you, concrete!. Fact: Fun fact: The first plane to land on a runway probably didn't have a Starbucks to greet it. How times have changed!.
• Headline: Tragic Sawdust Avalanche Incident. Impact: This tragic event serves as a reminder that sometimes, even sawdust piles have a dark side. Who knew woodworking could be so dangerous?. Fact: Did you know that sawdust is often used in animal bedding? It’s a popular choice, but not everyone is a fan of the lumberjack lifestyle!.
• Headline: 3 SERVICE CONCERNS WIN SEC APPROVAL; Commonwealth and Southern, Gas Advisers and Electric Advisers Get Mutual Status CONDITIONS ARE IMPOSED Capitalization Cut in Case of Two Units--Order Was Effective as of Dec. 31. Impact: The SEC's approval may have inadvertently set the stage for the complex web of financial regulations we have today. Thanks, Commonwealth and Southern, for the wild ride!. Fact: Did you know that SEC stands for 'Slightly Exaggerated Compliance'? Just kidding, it actually stands for Securities and Exchange Commission, but they'd appreciate the humor..
• Headline: VIENNA NEWSPAPER TO QUIT; Czecho-Slovakia Bars German Journals Printed in Paris. Impact: The cessation of the Vienna newspaper due to political pressure could be seen as a precursor to the way media outlets are still silenced today. It’s like a game of political Whac-A-Mole that never ends.. Fact: Did you know that newspapers used to be the primary source of news? Now we just scroll mindlessly through social media instead!.
• Headline: 3 Musicas Plead Guilty; All Promise to Aid Inquiry; New Revelations in Coster Case Expected After Grand Jury Hears Them--Total of McKesson Thefts Put at $11,000,000. Impact: The guilty pleas of the Musica brothers likely set off a wave of legal scrutiny and paranoia in financial circles, making everyone a little jumpier than usual. Thanks for keeping us on our toes!. Fact: Did you know that $11,000,000 in thefts is a small amount compared to today's corporate scandals? Inflation really does make a difference!.