FEBRUARY 18, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Accountant Charged in Extortion Case. Impact: This attempted extortion scheme led to a series of unfortunate events, ultimately resulting in the establishment of strict accountant-client privilege laws. Who knew a shady accountant could lead to better business practices?. Fact: Did you know that accountants are often thought of as boring? But clearly, some are just bored enough to turn to extortion!.
• Headline: Edith V. Lenington's Yacht Wedding. Impact: This luxurious wedding on a yacht set a trend for future celebrity weddings, leading to a societal obsession with ostentation. Thanks a lot, Edith; now every bride thinks she needs a private island.. Fact: Did you know that the average wedding now costs more than the GDP of a small country? All thanks to bridal magazines and yacht weddings!.
• Headline: Roosevelt's Order for French Plane Study. Impact: This incident sparked debates over military transparency that would echo through the decades, culminating in countless congressional hearings—because nothing says 'trust us' like a good old-fashioned cover-up.. Fact: Did you know that politicians are notoriously great at keeping secrets? They probably have a secret club called 'We Swore We Wouldn't Tell.'.
• Headline: A. Donald Grossets Have Child. Impact: The arrival of this child marked the beginning of a legacy of people named Donald who would go on to confuse generations when searching for 'Donald' in history books. Thanks, A. Donald!. Fact: Did you know that every time a new child is born, somewhere someone is thinking, 'Ugh, another one to compete with in the job market!'.
• Headline: MULROONEY IS SILENT; Declines to Discuss Report He Will Take Hotel Labor Post. Impact: This silence led to rampant speculation, causing a new trend in the media: the 'silent rumor.' It became a thing where everyone pretended to know something while knowing absolutely nothing.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes saying nothing is the loudest statement? Just ask any politician..
• Headline: MADRID NOW READY TO LISTEN TO TERMS; Azana Asks Slaughter End-- French Envoy to Discuss Conditions With Franco. Impact: This moment of willingness to negotiate ironically set the stage for a prolonged conflict; because sometimes, the best way to listen is to ignore everything and keep fighting.. Fact: Did you know that negotiating peace can sometimes feel like trying to get a toddler to share their favorite toy? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: McKinstry Consecrated As Delaware Bishop. Impact: The consecration of Bishop McKinstry led to a surge in church attendance, as people flocked to see if divine interventions could really happen. Spoiler alert: they didn't.. Fact: Did you know that bishops are like the CEOs of the church? They wear fancy robes instead of suits and have just as many meetings!.
• Headline: Kellogg Resigns at Lehigh. Impact: Kellogg's resignation sparked a flurry of resumes being sent to Lehigh, leading to a hiring spree that resulted in the school’s official motto: 'We're always looking for a new face!'. Fact: Did you know that resignations often lead to more coffee breaks for the remaining employees? Productivity goes way down, but morale might go up!.
• Headline: LAYTON DOWNS REISELT; Takes Two Matches in 3-Cushion Billiard Tournament. Impact: Layton’s victory in billiards led to a rise in the sport’s popularity, causing countless bar arguments over who the best player is—because nothing brings people together like a good game of pool.. Fact: Did you know that billiards is one of the few sports where the term 'hustler' is seen as a compliment? Talk about a career choice!.