MARCH 1, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Labor Act Revision Gains Congressional Support. Impact: The revision of the Labor Act not only paved the way for modern labor rights but also inspired the creation of the world's most intense game show: 'Survivor: Congress Edition,' where politicians fight for amendments instead of immunity.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more confusing than labor laws is trying to explain them to your grandparents during Thanksgiving?.
• Headline: Facsimile Ads Revolutionize Advertising. Impact: The introduction of facsimile ads led to the development of memes, which ultimately caused the internet to implode under the weight of cat pictures and motivational quotes.. Fact: Fun fact: The first facsimile ad was actually just a drawing of a cat wearing a monocle. It was a hit..
• Headline: Donora's Naturalization Drive for 916 Aliens. Impact: Naturalizing 916 aliens in Donora set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the creation of a new reality show called 'America's Got Aliens,' which was promptly canceled after one season.. Fact: Did you know that being an alien in the 1950s was less about extraterrestrial life and more about dodging paperwork?.
• Headline: Bulgaria Jails Tsankoff Aides. Impact: The jailing of Tsankoff’s aides led to a secret society of writers forming underground, eventually influencing the rise of the 'Rebel Poets' who wrote scathing critiques of government while sipping overpriced coffee.. Fact: Did you know that writing from jail has been a time-honored tradition? Just ask any poet—oh wait, they're all in hiding!.
• Headline: FRENCH OUST WRITER FOR AN ITALIAN PAPER; Retaliate for Obstacles Put in Way of Reporting Papal Poll. Impact: French retaliation against writers led to a new era of diplomacy where countries communicated exclusively through passive-aggressive tweets and cryptic Instagram posts.. Fact: Did you know that the Swiss government is known for its neutrality? Except when it comes to bad press—then they get a little... 'choco-late.'.
• Headline: Reflectors for Walkers Asked. Impact: The bill requiring red reflectors for walkers created a new fashion trend that took the world by storm, leading to the invention of the 'reflector chic' look that was all the rage in the late '60s.. Fact: Did you know that before red reflectors, pedestrians were often mistaken for traffic cones? Thank goodness for legislative fashion advice!.
• Headline: Article 1 -- No Title. Impact: The Japanese World's Fair exhibit sparked an international race for the most extravagant display, culminating in a bizarre competition involving life-sized reproductions of famous landmarks made entirely of candy.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more fragile than a pearl and diamond exhibit is the ego of the curator who designed it!.
• Headline: QUEENS BUS STRIKE ENDED; Mayor's Labor Aide Mediates Case Involving 75 Drivers. Impact: The Queens bus strike ended peacefully, which inspired a new trend of peaceful protests that somehow still managed to involve an excessive amount of shouting and hand-painted signs.. Fact: Did you know that bus drivers have a secret handshake? It’s just a series of honks, but it’s very exclusive..
• Headline: DIRECT SHIPPING FAVORED; Kolchin Says Express Rate Cut Will End Other Methods. Impact: The push for direct shipping led to the eventual downfall of the postal service, which has now resorted to delivering mail via drone—because who needs human interaction anyway?. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing faster than direct shipping is the rate at which your online shopping cart gets filled!.