MAY 4, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Lighterage on Trade in 1940. Impact: The debate over lighterage ignited a series of trade regulations that would eventually lead to more confusing shipping laws. Who knew that a lighter could cause so much weight on the economy? This confusion set the stage for future bureaucrats to generate endless paperwork, all while sipping coffee and pretending to be busy.. Fact: Did you know that lighterage isn't just a term for transporting goods? It's also a great excuse for procrastinating on your own shipping logistics!.
• Headline: Harris Awarded for Folk Song Symphony. Impact: Harris's win may have inspired a whole generation of folk musicians who, unbeknownst to them, would later contribute to the rise of hipster coffee shops. And thus, the over-saturation of sad acoustic music became a thing. Thanks a lot, Harris.. Fact: Fun fact: Folk music is basically the soundtrack to your dad's mid-life crisis!.
• Headline: C.B. Kelland Takes on New Political Role. Impact: Kelland's acceptance to the party role opened the floodgates for others to jump into politics, leading to an influx of people who thought they could change the world with just a catchy slogan. Spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that 'politics' is derived from the word 'poly', meaning many, and 'ticks', meaning bloodsucking parasites? Coincidence? I think not!.
• Headline: Farley in 'Old Kentucky' Pays Tribute to Foster. Impact: Farley's tribute to Foster may have sparked an arts renaissance that would eventually lead to the creation of those awkward art appreciation classes. Now everyone thinks they can interpret a painting of a blue square.. Fact: Did you know that 'Old Kentucky' is not just about horses and bourbon? It's also where people go to argue about who makes the best fried chicken!.
• Headline: 'INGRES TO PICASSO' PRINT SHOW THEME; 150 Examples of 19th and 20th Century Works on Exhibition at the Harlow Galleries AQUATINT BY DELACROIX 'Un Forgeron' Displayed--Art of Isabey and Fantin-Latour Is Called Noteworthy. Impact: The exhibition 'Ingres to Picasso' inadvertently set off a chain reaction of art movements that led to modern art being misunderstood by millions. Thanks to this show, we now have 'art' that looks like a toddler's finger painting.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'I could do that' was officially born the moment someone laid eyes on a Picasso!.
• Headline: VETERANS HOLD REUNION; 36 Officers of 306th Infantry Renew Old Friendships. Impact: The reunion of the 306th Infantry Officers was a pivotal moment that reignited friendships and rivalries, leading to a series of awkward Thanksgiving dinners for decades to come. Family trees have never been so complicated.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'reunion' is just a fancy way of saying 'let's awkwardly reminisce about the good old days over stale potato salad'?.
• Headline: NAZIS GET BIG AREA; But Government Asserts Norwegians Will Carry On War on Invaders COLONEL ACCUSES ALLIES Troops Left Sector Without Warning, He Says--Narvik Is Reported Under Attack. Impact: The Nazis taking control of Norwegian territory set off alarm bells across Europe, leading to an overzealous production of war propaganda. This, of course, resulted in countless low-budget war films that we still can't escape from today.. Fact: Did you know that Norway has more fjords than you can shake a stick at? Too bad the Nazis were not fans of scenic views!.
• Headline: ANGOTT OUTPOINTS DAY; Takes N.B.A. Lightweight Title in Louisville Fight. Impact: Angott's victory in the boxing ring inspired countless underdogs to take up boxing, leading to a wave of motivational montages in movies. Little did they know, most of them would end up in the comfort of their couches instead.. Fact: Did you know that boxing is the only sport where you can get knocked out and still look cool doing it? Take that, synchronized swimming!.
• Headline: AUCTION BRINGS $8,562; Property From Estate of Lilla Brokaw Dugmore Sold. Impact: The auction of Lilla Brokaw Dugmore's estate revealed the secret world of estate sales, leading to a subculture of treasure hunters who would one day pretend to be experts on items that are actually just junk.. Fact: Fun fact: Estate sales are just glorified garage sales where people con each other into paying way too much for 'vintage' items nobody wants!.