APRIL 22, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bishop Hobson Advocates for Offensive Against Hitler. Impact: Bishop Hobson's call to arms set off a chain reaction of military strategies that would eventually lead to the creation of the world’s most complicated board game: WWII Risk. Who knew that a bishop could start a global war and a family game night nightmare?. Fact: Did you know that Bishop Hobson's 'Fight for Freedom' slogan was so catchy that it became the anthem for several failed rock bands in the 1960s?.
• Headline: Vinson Bill and Coal Strike Controversy. Impact: The Vinson Bill saga became the perfect example of how not to negotiate in politics. One could argue that every time a coal miner strikes, somewhere a politician loses their chance at a lucrative speaking engagement.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than the Vinson Bill was the average American's understanding of it? They still think it's a new drink at Starbucks..
• Headline: A.P. GROUP TO STUDY REVISION OF CODE; Adaptation of Services to the Changing Needs to Be Taken Up by Committee. Impact: The committee to study the revision of the code became a legendary gathering of bureaucratic procrastinators, setting the standard for every future committee that would ever exist. They probably still meet today to discuss how to meet and discuss their next meeting.. Fact: Did you know that A.P. standing for 'Associated Press' actually stands for 'Always Procrastinating'? It’s a lesser-known fact!.
• Headline: WEIR OPPOSES RISE IN STEEL PRICE NOW; Backs Henderson to Extent of Urging Delay to Let 'Facts' by Mid-July Settle Issue WOULD OPEN COST BOOKS Asks Protection for Smaller Mills -- Favors Absorption of Increases in Taxes. Impact: Weir's push against rising steel prices was the first step towards the modern economic theory of 'Just Wait and See.' Little did they know, this would later inspire countless memes about the inevitability of rising costs.. Fact: Did you know that 'Absorption of Increases in Taxes' was actually a failed slogan for a mattress company? They thought it would help them sell more beds!.
• Headline: AXIS FIGHTS A RIFT ON BALKAN SPOILS; Row of Hungary and Rumania Speeds Territorial Parley -- Hitler Draws New Map AXIS FIGHTS A RIFT ON BALKAN SPOILS. Impact: The feud between Hungary and Rumania over Balkan spoils not only shaped the political landscape of Europe but also inadvertently led to the invention of the phrase 'Not my territory' in international relations.. Fact: Did you know that Hitler's new map was so poorly drawn that it led to numerous geography tests failing across Europe? Geography teachers everywhere were horrified!.
• Headline: DR. JAMES H. BALDWIN. Impact: Dr. James H. Baldwin's life and work may have been overshadowed by the chaos of the time, but his legacy inspired future historians to think twice about their names. Imagine being known forever as 'Dr. Who?'. Fact: Did you know that Dr. Baldwin once tried to start a trend of wearing lab coats to tea parties? It didn’t catch on, but it was a bold move!.
• Headline: Article 2 -- No Title; ROOSEVELT PUSHES SEIZED SHIPS BILL Legislative Conference at the White House Touches on Issue, Barkley Hints HOUSE ACTION PROMISED Talk Is Said to Have Ranged From Taxes to Labor, With Reference to Coal Tie-Up. Impact: Roosevelt's seized ships bill sparked an intense debate that led to legendary political gridlock, proving that sometimes it's better to just take the long way around to avoid making a decision.. Fact: Did you know that the legislative conference had more drama than a daytime soap opera? They even considered changing the name to 'Days of Our Politicians!'.
• Headline: EVERETT VICTOR IN 3 SETS; Beats Papana at Pinehurst in North and South Tennis. Impact: Everett's tennis victory became the stuff of legends, leading to more intense family rivalries on the court and ensuring that every backyard barbecue would be filled with competitive matches and way too much trash talk.. Fact: Did you know that after this match, Everett tried to trademark the phrase 'I came, I saw, I served'? Spoiler alert: it didn’t work out!.
• Headline: Shanghai Bank Auditor Slain. Impact: The assassination of the Shanghai bank auditor sent shockwaves through the financial world, inadvertently leading to the rise of accounting as a profession. Who knew that a murder could boost job security for accountants?. Fact: Did you know that the auditor's death led to a surge in 'How to Avoid Getting Shot While Counting Money' workshops? They really took off!.