JANUARY 2, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving Mozart Amidst Challenges. Impact: If Mozart had known he’d be revived centuries later, he might have composed a few more upbeat symphonies. Imagine a world where everyone grooves to 'Eine kleine Nachtmusik' in their cars instead of pop music. Traffic jams would be a lot more cultured.. Fact: Mozart composed over 600 works in his short life, which is like writing a new song every 2 weeks since birth. Talk about a work ethic that makes modern musicians look like lazy couch potatoes!.
• Headline: Missouri's 1940 Travel Survey Initiative. Impact: Little did they know, this travel survey would lead to the invention of the GPS. Without it, everyone would still be relying on the stars and questionable advice from someone’s uncle.. Fact: Missouri's motto is 'The Show-Me State.' So, in this travel survey, they’re probably just asking everyone to show them where they’ve been..
• Headline: RED CROSS TO BUY SOME SURPLUS FOOD; It Will Pay Half the Market Price to Feed Refugees Under Export Subsidy Law FUND NOW AT $5,410,983 $25,000 From Chrysler, Same From Baruch--Total Here Jumps to $665,640. Impact: This generous act of buying surplus food would eventually inspire countless food drives and charitable events. Without it, the modern concept of 'bring a can to the party' wouldn’t exist, and we’d all be stuck with boring chips.. Fact: The Red Cross was founded in 1863 and has been saving lives ever since. It turns out, feeding refugees is a timeless trend that never goes out of style..
• Headline: NOTES OF MUSICIANS HERE AND AFIELD; Young Company Formed To Present Operas By Mozart. Impact: The revival of Mozart operas sparked a cultural renaissance, leading to intense debates about whether modern opera singers should wear pants. Spoiler: they should.. Fact: Opera was once considered the pop music of its time. So, next time you’re in the opera house, just remember: these people were once the rockstars of their day..
• Headline: B.M.T. LINES PASS TO CITY OWNERSHIP; $175,000,000 Deal Completed at City Hall Ceremony-- Mayor 'Motorman No. 1'. Impact: This deal set the stage for public transportation as we know it today. If it weren’t for this, we might still be relying on horses to get around. Can you imagine the traffic jams with horse-drawn carriages?. Fact: The title 'Motorman No. 1' sounds like a superhero. Just imagine him saving the day one subway delay at a time!.
• Headline: BIG CANADIAN DEAL AIDS RISE IN WHEAT; 50,000,000-Bushel Sale to the British Government Causes Slight Rally in Chicago YIELD OUTLOOK IS BETTER Winter Crop Estimate Increased --Corn Up on Little Selling --Oats Mixed, Rye Gains. Impact: This wheat deal had far-reaching effects on global grain markets, leading to the eventual creation of the term 'wheat futures.' Now, that’s some future you can sink your teeth into.. Fact: Wheat is the most widely cultivated crop on the planet. So, every slice of bread you eat is essentially a nod to this historic deal. Thanks, Canada!.
• Headline: LAWYERS MODIFY WAR PROFIT STAND; HEADS LAWYERS GUILD. Impact: Little did they know, this modification would lead to a long-standing tradition of lawyers finding loopholes in everything, including war. Talk about a lucrative career choice.. Fact: Lawyers have been modifying their stands since the dawn of time. If only they could modify their prices as easily!.
• Headline: BESIEGE 50 WHO BALK AT SALUTING THE FLAG; Texans Menace Sect Members on Ranch--Rescue by Sheriff. Impact: This event sparked a nationwide debate about patriotism and freedom of expression. Who knew that refusing to salute a flag could lead to dramatic standoffs worthy of a Western movie?. Fact: It’s funny how people can be passionately patriotic while simultaneously threatening others. Maybe we should add 'irony' to the list of American values..