JANUARY 10, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Endicott-Johnson Workers Reject Unions in NLRB Poll, Five to One; A.F.L. Gets 1,612 Votes and C.I.O. 1,079 in Total of 15,428 Cast in Heavy Poll --Labor Leaders Threaten Appeal. Impact: The rejection of union representation by Endicott-Johnson workers led to a collective sigh of relief from the management, who promptly decided that 'employee engagement' meant playing more motivational speeches on loop until everyone forgot they were unhappy.. Fact: Did you know that in labor polls, the 'no' votes are just like the people who hit 'skip' on Netflix intros? They know they should care, but they just want the action to start already..
• Headline: VIOLATOR OF PAROLE, LONG SOUGHT, SEIZED; Big Ed Cleary, Hunted 3 Years, Goes Back to Prison. Impact: Big Ed Cleary's three-year game of hide and seek with the law ended abruptly, causing a surge in crime documentaries that forever changed the genre into a 'who can make the most sensationalized series about a parole violator' race.. Fact: Fun fact: Big Ed's favorite hiding spot was under a pile of unpaid parking tickets. Who knew the law was so easy to outrun?.
• Headline: British Are Said to Seek 200 U.S. Merchant Ships. Impact: The British request for 200 U.S. merchant ships created a shipping frenzy that led to an innovative trend in nautical fashion, with sailors donning outrageous outfits to stand out in the competitive shipping industry.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more inflated than shipping prices back then were the egos of the captains who thought they could single-handedly save the British Empire?.
• Headline: BRITISH AIR FORCE IN FRANCE UNIFIED; Action Coincides With Seeming Decline in Sentiment for Debate on Hore-Belisha. Impact: The unification of the British air force in France sparked a series of military collaborations that eventually led to the establishment of joint military drills, which were about as effective as trying to teach a cat to swim.. Fact: Did you know that the Viscount Gort was once mistaken for a fancy dessert? Turns out, not everyone appreciates British nobility as much as they appreciate chocolate mousse..
• Headline: TWO GUARD DEAD MOTHER; Children, 7 and 5, Think She Is Merely III and Asleep. Impact: The tragic deaths of two guards and their mother left a haunting mark on the community, serving as a grim reminder of the fragility of life and the importance of mental health awareness, which still feels like a concept people struggle to grasp.. Fact: This incident perhaps inspired future discussions around family mental health, because nothing says 'we should talk about feelings' like a tragedy that leaves children thinking their parent is just taking a really long nap..