APRIL 30, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Manton Decision Affirmed in Appeals Court. Impact: Had Mr. Manton's decision been overturned, it could have led to a domino effect in judicial independence, resulting in a timeline where judges were replaced by fortune cookies in courtrooms. Imagine the chaos!. Fact: Judges really do have the power to make or break cases, but they still can't break a bad coffee machine..
• Headline: 1940 Fair Attendance Goals Revealed. Impact: If the 1940 Fair had flopped, the economic downturn could have led to a nationwide obsession with knitting and home gardening. Say goodbye to the modern economy and hello to the Great Yarn Crisis!. Fact: 40 million attendees is a lot of people! That's roughly the population of a small country or a particularly ambitious family reunion..
• Headline: ARLINGTON PARK SOLD; Syndicate Pays $1,600,000 for Chicago Race Track. Impact: With Arlington Park sold, the new owners may have transformed horse racing into a reality show competition. Coming soon: 'The Real Jockeys of Chicago!'. Fact: The Jockey Club's dissolution means that no one's clubhouses are going to be serving up cocktails anytime soon. Sad day for the horse racing elite..
• Headline: DEWEY RECOVERS BUT STAYS IN BED; At Physician's Suggestion He Spends Another Quiet Day in Colorado Springs TO RESUME TRIP THURSDAY Luncheon With Landon Friday at Wichita Will Feature Last Half of Campaign Tour. Impact: If Dewey had not stayed in bed, he might have actually won the campaign. A well-rested candidate could have changed the landscape of American politics. Who knew naps were the secret weapon?. Fact: Staying in bed can be a strategic move in politics—just ask any sloth..
• Headline: LABOR ACT DECISION CALLED 'SURRENDER'; NLRB Agent's Memo Says C.I.O. '37 Victories Swayed Roberts's Deciding Vote READ AT HOUSE INQUIRY Witness' Efforts to Spur A.F.L. and C.I.O. Backing for La Follette Fund Shown. Impact: The surrender of the Labor Act decision may have inspired future labor organizations to adopt more confrontational tactics. Because why not escalate things to a reality show level of drama?. Fact: The NLRB's drama sounds more like a soap opera than a labor meeting. ‘As the Labor Turns’ could be a hit!.
• Headline: GOVERNMENT WINS STEEL WAGES CASE IN SUPREME COURT; 8-to-1 Decision Backs Fixing Under Walsh-Healey Act of Federal Job Rate of Pay BLACK WRITES THE OPINION McReynolds Dissents to Rule That Executive Branch, Not Bench, Has Final Say. Impact: The Supreme Court's decision might have set a precedent that made wage disputes a sport. Cue the national Steel Wages Championship, where law meets competitive drama!. Fact: Supreme Court justices love a good dissension. It's like their version of a mic drop..
• Headline: Long-Life Expert Frowns On Water and Exercise. Impact: Had the long-life expert advocated for water and exercise, the fitness industry might have exploded a decade earlier, leading to an overabundance of protein shakes and yoga pants on the market. Thanks for nothing!. Fact: Water and exercise are actually good for you. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: 60,000 in Shoe Mills Get Rises. Impact: The wage rises for shoe mill workers could have led to a nationwide 'Shoe Wars' scenario, where brands fought for the hearts and soles of the consumers. Get ready for the stiletto revolution!. Fact: 60,000 workers getting raises means a lot more stylish shoes and a lot less complaining—at least for a little while..
• Headline: BIMELECH TO START IN KENTUCKY TODAY; Will Race Ten Rivals in Mile Derby Trial and Work Extra 2 Furlongs After Finish DIT REACHES LOUISVILLE Field of 9 Seen for $75,000 Added Classic Saturday-- Bala Ormont Triumphs Smith to Ride Champion Burgoo Miss Sets Pace. Impact: If Bimelech hadn't raced, the Kentucky Derby might have been a totally different event, maybe even replaced by a pancake-eating contest. Imagine the hats!. Fact: Horse racing: where the only thing faster than the horses are the betting odds..