JANUARY 14, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Martha Stephenson and Hal Kemp Wed. Impact: Little did they know, this union sparked a decade-long trend of debutantes marrying band leaders, leading to a national shortage of eligible bachelors and an unexpected rise in 'band mate' as a career choice.. Fact: Did you know that if you put 'band leader' on your resume in the 1920s, it was basically a ticket to the high society ball? Not much has changed; just swap 'band leader' for 'influencer.'.
• Headline: Mayer's Failed Bid for Man O'War. Impact: This refusal set off a chain reaction leading to the establishment of 'No Horse Left Behind' charities. They still struggle today to fundraise; turns out horses are not great at social media.. Fact: Fun fact: Man O'War was so famous that even his refusal to be sold could have been a PR campaign. Ever tried to say 'no' to a million dollars? Apparently, it takes a legendary horse..
• Headline: JERSEY ASKS BENNETT TO RECOVER 31 MSS.; Charges Historic Documents Sold Here Were Taken Illegally. Impact: This request initiated an underground movement among historians to create a black market for stolen documents, proving that even paper can be a hot commodity. 'Collect them all' took on a new meaning.. Fact: Fun fact: The Great Document Heist of Jersey might sound like a bad action movie, but it really just involved a couple of guys with bad disguises and a lot of old paper..
• Headline: Re-elected Suffolk Board Head. Impact: The re-election of yet another board head ensured that the cycle of 'doing the same thing over and over' was preserved for generations to come, leading to the creation of the Institute of Bored Meetings.. Fact: Did you know that in Suffolk, 're-elected' is just code for 'we still haven’t found anyone else willing to do this?' It’s like a game of musical chairs, but nobody wants to leave their seat..
• Headline: Oriental Art Brings $22,405. Impact: The sale of this art piece inadvertently triggered a global fascination with Asian art, leading to an influx of faux 'authentic' pieces and a spike in the market for overpriced wall hangings.. Fact: Fun fact: $22,405 in 1920s money was equivalent to about 300,000 'artsy' Instagram posts today. Who knew art could be so... Instagrammable?.
• Headline: American Novelist Here From Home in England. Impact: This novelist’s arrival marked the beginning of the long-standing tradition of writers claiming to be 'from England' to seem more sophisticated, forever blending the accents of creative types worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that every American novelist who visits England comes back with a British accent? It’s like they think the fog of London magically makes their prose better!.
• Headline: Europe; Rome Talks Gained Little, but Were a Good Gesture Welcome Not Staged Gets Assurance. Impact: The lack of substantial progress at these talks led to an ongoing series of meetings that accomplished absolutely nothing and became a template for future diplomatic endeavors, proving that sometimes, just showing up is enough.. Fact: Did you know that 'good gesture' is diplomatic code for 'we sat around and drank coffee without solving anything?' It's basically the international equivalent of a group therapy session..
• Headline: RUPPERT DIES AT 71; ILL SINCE APRIL; Owner of Yankees Is Victim of Phlebitis--Babe Ruth Among Last Visitors Ruth Visitor at Home COL. RUPPERT DIES; ILL SINCE APRIL Calls to His Former Star Among Richest in Country Funeral Services Are Set. Impact: Col. Ruppert's passing marked the end of an era for the Yankees and set off a chain of events that ultimately led to the franchise becoming the greatest baseball team of all time. Who knew a death could be the start of a legacy?. Fact: Col. Ruppert's death left a hole in the heart of baseball, proving that even the richest of owners can’t escape the inevitable. But hey, at least Babe Ruth was there—one final home run..