DECEMBER 18, 1939

Full News Archive

• Headline: Catholic Leadership Changes in 1939 Germany. Impact: The retirement of Von Faulhaber led to a series of questionable decisions within the Catholic Church, resulting in a secret underground movement of bishops who could only communicate through jazz music. Who knew the Vatican had such a sweet swing?. Fact: Did you know that before his retirement, Von Faulhaber was known for his extraordinary ability to avoid Nazi scrutiny? It’s almost like he had a sixth sense for dodging political landmines!.
• Headline: Big Purchase of Lumber For British Is Made Here. Impact: This lumber purchase may have inadvertently kickstarted an underground tree-hugging movement in Britain, leading to a rebellion against the paper industry. Who knew a coal mine needed so much wood? Talk about a tree-mendous disaster!. Fact: Did you know that 100 million feet of lumber could build a small city? Or, you know, just keep those British coal mines cozy during a cold winter!.
• Headline: SALE CLAUSE REVISED; Wage Provision Out of Cotton Cloth Contract--Tax In. Impact: The revision of the sales contract led to an economic ripple effect wherein cotton became the new gold. Suddenly, everyone wanted to be a cotton tycoon, resulting in an unexpected rise in fashion week events across the country. Who knew textiles could be so glamorous?. Fact: Cotton was once considered so valuable that it was used as currency in some parts of history. Now it seems like it’s more of a fashion statement than a financial one!.
• Headline: ADHERENCE TO AXIS SUPPORTED IN ROME; Press Stresses Ciano's Stand That Alliance With Reich Remains Unimpaired BUT FREE POLICY IS SEEN Berlin's Independence Cited-- Absence of Attack on the Soviet is Observed No Hostility Toward Soviet Pact With Reich "Alive". Impact: Italy's overt support of the Axis powers led to an unexpected rise in spaghetti-themed propaganda posters. These posters inadvertently inspired a love for pasta that persists to this day, with Italians forever trying to explain that they’re not just about war—they're also about carbs.. Fact: Did you know that the Italian press had a secret culinary column that was never published? They just couldn't find anyone who would take the Axis seriously while discussing marinara sauce..
• Headline: ROOSEVELT HONORS WAR NURSE HEROINE; Mrs. Richard Aldrich Receives Congressional Medal for Work in Puerto Rico HER 1898 HARDSHIPS CITED She, at Hyde Park Ceremony, Recalls 'Soldiers' Gratitude' and 'Belief in Red Cross' Lack of Facilities Recalled Expressions of Gratitude Cited. Impact: Mrs. Aldrich's honor not only recognized her bravery but also set a precedent for future nurses to become the unsung heroes in wartime, eventually leading to the creation of a 'Nurse Appreciation Day'. The irony? It falls on the same day as 'Ignore Your Nurse Day'.. Fact: The Congressional Medal is so prestigious that receiving one means you can officially ignore all your relatives when they ask for favors. That's the real power of heroism!.
• Headline: BODY OF JERSEY BOY, 4, 15 DISCOVERED IN LAKE; Hunt by 800 Ends as Child Is Found Under Boathouse. Impact: The tragic discovery of the child’s body prompted a national conversation about child safety, which led to an overzealous increase in playground safety regulations. Now, kids can’t even fall off a swing without some bureaucrat's approval.. Fact: The lake where the boy was found is now a popular spot for families—though it’s a little eerie to think about how many safety regulations were born out of such a tragedy..
• Headline: Snead First in $10,000 Miami Golf Tournament With Nine-Under-Par 271; WHITE SULPHUR ACE WINS RY 2 STROKES Snead Has Final 64 to Equal Miami Record--McSpaden, 273, Second in Open WILLIAMSON, 276, IS NEXT Hogan Cards a 277 for Fourth --Nelson, Fifth With 278, Takes Vardon Trophy $1,250 to the Runner-Up Pars Last Three Holes Guldahl Closes With 74. Impact: Snead’s golf victory ignited a frenzy of golf enthusiasts who believed they could replicate his success. This led to an explosion of 'Weekend Warrior' golfers who are still trying to break 100 today, armed with nothing but enthusiasm and a questionable swing.. Fact: Golfers often joke that the only thing lower than their score is their self-esteem after a bad day on the course. Snead, however, seems to have skipped that phase entirely!.