MAY 16, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tribute to Judge Edwin S. Brown. Impact: Edwin S. Brown's passing created a ripple that led to an unexpected resurgence in interest for local court dramas, inspiring a series of mediocre courtroom TV shows decades later. Who knew a judge could lead to binge-watching?. Fact: Did you know that Masons have their own secret handshakes? Too bad they didn’t have one for 'how to avoid the headlines when you die.'.
• Headline: Blackout Rules for Transit in 1942. Impact: The establishment of blackout rules for surface transit led to a small but significant increase in the number of people using bicycles, which subsequently caused a rise in spandex sales. Thanks, Army!. Fact: Did you know that blackout rules were more effective at making people stay indoors than any Netflix series ever could?.
• Headline: The Legacy of Alb C. Elser. Impact: Alb C. Elser’s name was so underwhelming that it inspired a future generation of parents to give their kids names like 'Zephyr' and 'Moonbeam' just to avoid being forgettable.. Fact: Did you know 'Alb' is short for 'Albatross'? Just kidding, it’s likely short for nothing interesting at all..
• Headline: HALE AMERICA GOLF HAS 1,475 ENTRIES; 14 Ex-U.S. Open Champions in Record List for Benefit Tournament in Chicago FINAL FIELD ABOUT 120 Local and Sectional Trials Will Be Held -- Qualifying Places to Be Fixed Soon. Impact: The Hale America Golf Tournament's record entry list led to the creation of countless local golf tournaments, including the infamous 'Miniature Golf Championship of the Neighborhood,' which was mostly just kids arguing over who got to use the windmill.. Fact: Did you know that 14 ex-U.S. Open champions can fit into one golf cart? Mostly because they’re all too busy arguing about who had the best swing..
• Headline: Found Dead in Hotel. Impact: George S. Morrow's untimely death in a hotel room sparked a new trend in hotel safety regulations, which ironically made it harder for people to sneak in snacks under the bed.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'found dead in a hotel' is a classic plot twist in every mystery novel? Spoiler alert: they never find the snacks..
• Headline: FIRST LADY PRAISES AIMS OF A.L.P. LEFT; Writes to Connolly Endorsing Recent Statement on War. Impact: The First Lady's endorsement of the A.L.P. left not just political ripples but also caused a sudden spike in people Googling acronyms they didn't understand, which inevitably led to countless conspiracy theories.. Fact: Did you know that the First Lady's endorsement was so powerful it could probably convince a rock to run for office?.
• Headline: Gasoline Rationing Upsets; System as Well as "Chiseling" Comes In for Varied Criticism. Impact: The criticism of gasoline rationing led to a nationwide obsession with carpooling, which ultimately resulted in the rise of ride-sharing apps. So, you can thank those upset drivers for Uber!. Fact: Did you know that 'chiseling' in the context of gasoline rationing had nothing to do with actual chisels? It sounds much cooler though..
• Headline: FURNITURE BRINGS $12,583; Collectors' Items Sold at Three Sessions for $34,653. Impact: The sale of furniture for $12,583 inspired a generation of DIY enthusiasts who thought they could recreate it all on a budget. Spoiler: they couldn’t.. Fact: Did you know that $12,583 could buy you a decent car or a really expensive sofa? Guess which one people actually chose?.
• Headline: C. E. W001)WARt), JURIST, 65, IS DEAD; Senior Federal Court Judge, Northern Illinois District,. Stricken in La Grange APPOINTED BY COOLIDGE Assistant Attorney General of State, 1905-13 -- Drafted Civil Code. for Lowden .. Impact: Charles E. Woodward's death inspired a wave of 'how to be a judge' seminars, which were ironically attended by people who just wanted to wear the robe and bang the gavel.. Fact: Did you know that being a judge is less about the gavel and more about having a really comfortable chair?.
• Headline: JO]i:T C. HOPKINs. Impact: John C. Hopkins' name faded into obscurity, leading to a future where everyone named 'John' suddenly felt the need to add a middle initial just to stand out.. Fact: Did you know that 'Hopkins' is an anagram for 'kiphons'? Just kidding, it’s not. But wouldn’t it be fun if it were?.