FEBRUARY 15, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Debate Over Judges' Age Limits. Impact: If judges had actually been limited by age, we might have seen the rise of a new generation of judges who would have ruled differently on various landmark cases. Imagine a world where TikTok influencers were making legal precedents!. Fact: Did you know that many judges are actually older than the average age of their constituents? Maybe they just want to keep the job until they can afford to retire to a beach somewhere..
• Headline: Courtroom Drama Unfolds in 1939 Trial. Impact: The denial of the mistrial potentially altered the future of courtroom drama forever. If Stryker had gotten his way, we might be watching courtroom reality shows instead of legal thrillers!. Fact: Fun fact: courtroom dramas have been known to inspire actual lawyers to pursue their careers. Imagine the chaos if this trial had led to the creation of a legal reality TV franchise!.
• Headline: TRACT IN NEWARK CALLED 'GOLD MINE'; Witness Says Buyer Who Sold Site to City Said He Could Justify High Price BOARD MINUTES READ They Show $190,000 Purchase Was Rescinded in 1936 After Low Offer Was Bared. Impact: The 'gold mine' could have changed city planning forever; if the price had been justified, we might have seen a city built on questionable land deals. Who doesn’t love a good scandal?. Fact: In real estate, it's all about location, location, location. But in this case, it seems to be about 'justification, justification, justification.'.
• Headline: Dog Quarantine Ordered In 6 New Jersey Counties. Impact: The rabies quarantine might have led to an unexpected boom in the pet vaccination industry. Who knew that a few rabid dogs could cause such a ripple effect in public health?. Fact: Did you know that rabies is almost 100% fatal once symptoms appear? Good thing we had a quarantine, or we might have seen a furry apocalypse in New Jersey!.
• Headline: Estates Appraised. Impact: The appraisal of estates could have paved the way for more transparent estate planning. If only they knew how to Google 'how to avoid family feuds over inheritance!'. Fact: Did you know that estate appraisals can sometimes lead to family drama that rivals reality TV? Who needs a script when you have relatives?.
• Headline: AUTO SHOW TO BE OCT. 15; Pressure From Dealers and Makers Advances Date. Impact: By moving the auto show date up, they inadvertently set off an annual frenzy of car enthusiasts that would one day lead to a world where cars are worshipped like deities. You're welcome, capitalism!. Fact: Did you know that auto shows are the only place where people will line up for hours just to sit in a car they'll never afford? Ah, the American dream!.
• Headline: URGE WPA RESTORE 6,000 TO ART ROLLS; Petitioners Ask Harrington Also to Retain Others on Present Project Lists. Impact: The push to restore WPA projects could have catalyzed a new wave of public art appreciation. Imagine if the street art movement had kicked off in the 1930s instead of the 1980s!. Fact: WPA projects were crucial in creating America's cultural landscape. Who knew that making art could also save the economy? Talk about multitasking!.