JUNE 14, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gibson Denies Extortion Charges. Impact: Had Gibson actually extorted the princess, we might have seen a royal scandal that led to a reality TV show about royal mishaps, altering the course of entertainment forever.. Fact: Did you know that extorting a princess is usually a one-way ticket to a fairy tale ending? Just not the kind you want..
• Headline: Procita Triumphs in 3-Cushion Championship. Impact: This nail-biting victory could have subtly influenced the future of competitive sports, leading to the invention of the 'dramatic last-second comeback' trope in movies.. Fact: Fun fact: This match was so close that it nearly sparked an international incident. Thankfully, the world wasn't ready for a diplomatic crisis over billiards..
• Headline: Army Urges Auto Production Cut in 1941. Impact: This production cut ultimately led to the rise of the 'staycation' as people realized they had nothing to drive to, giving birth to the concept of enjoying a vacation at home.. Fact: Did you know that if cars had been produced at full capacity, we might have had more traffic jams than car jams? You're welcome..
• Headline: TAFT SCHOOL GIVES PRIZES; Rev. Dr. G.A. Buttrick Delivers the Commencement Address. Impact: This event fueled generations of graduates to believe that a speech can be an acceptable substitute for actual life skills, leading to the rise of motivational speakers everywhere.. Fact: Commencement speeches are like the long GPS directions of life: full of wisdom but often ignored when you hit the road..
• Headline: NEW YORK WOMEN KEEP GRISCOM CUP; They Win From Philadelphia, 6 to 5, and Boston, 9 to 2, and Retain Golf Trophy. Impact: This victory inspired a series of women's sports leagues, eventually leading to the creation of the phrase 'girl power' which took the world by storm in the 90s.. Fact: It's said that the real trophy was the friendships made along the way. But let's be real, it was probably just the trophy..
• Headline: URGES 50-YEAR PLAN AT PHILLIPS ANDOVER; Lafayette Head Defines Role of Education in Abiding Peace. Impact: This ambitious educational vision may have led to the creation of countless overly optimistic school planners who think they can solve world peace with after-school clubs.. Fact: Education and peace are like peanut butter and jelly—great together, but let’s not kid ourselves, sometimes it just ends up a sticky mess..
• Headline: MAX COHEN. Impact: The mere existence of Max Cohen may have inadvertently inspired future generations to believe that having a common name means they’re destined for greatness.. Fact: Max Cohen could be a motivational speaker, a superhero, or just a guy with a really boring life. The possibilities are endless!.
• Headline: ZOO HEAD SEEKS PENSION; Cheyne-Stout, Once Ousted, Wants to Retire as Disabled. Impact: If granted, this pension request sparked a wave of zoo directors secretly plotting their retirements amongst the lions, tigers, and bears—oh my!. Fact: Being a zoo director is a high-stress job; turns out, working with animals is much easier than working with humans. Who knew?.
• Headline: FRIEDRICH ROSELIUS. Impact: Friedrich Roselius' legacy likely influenced future generations of inventors to believe that their name alone could make them famous.. Fact: Friedrich's name is proof that sometimes, the most influential figures in history are just people with really unique names..
• Headline: COUPLE WED 60 YEARS; James Ridge ways to Mark the I Event With Dinner Today. Impact: This long-lasting union may have set the standard for future couples to endure through thick and thin—though it might have also caused a spike in couples therapy sessions.. Fact: They say the secret to a long marriage is never going to bed angry. But sometimes, you just need to sleep on the couch for a night or two..