JUNE 19, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chosen Hearings Postponed Until Fall. Impact: This delay set off a chain reaction of procrastination that would eventually lead to the invention of the snooze button. Who knew that a simple adjournment could impact countless mornings?. Fact: Did you know that 'adjourn' is just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's put off adulting for a little longer'?.
• Headline: Moskowitz Jailed: Court's Final Ruling. Impact: This ruling inadvertently inspired future politicians to create the term 'political exile', turning jail sentences into trendy retreats for the politically disgraced.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Year and a day' is actually an old legal term that means 'we're not quite sure how long we want to punish you, but let's make it sound dramatic.'.
• Headline: Labor Unity Call by A.F. of L. Leader. Impact: Green's plea caused future labor leaders to adopt increasingly theatrical methods, from flash mobs to interpretive dance parties, in order to unite workers. Who knew labor unions could be so entertaining?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing workers unite over faster than labor issues is free pizza at meetings?.
• Headline: Strike Hearings Ended. Impact: The abrupt end of these hearings led to a resurgence of 'talking it out' in future labor disputes, which ironically resulted in more shouting matches than actual resolutions.. Fact: Interestingly, the phrase 'let's settle this like adults' usually precedes a very un-adult-like argument..
• Headline: IN HONOR OF BASEBALL'S 'IRON MAN'. Impact: The creation of the Gehrig Memorial Fund marked the beginning of athletes becoming philanthropists, leading to today's multi-million dollar charity games where athletes throw balls for a good cause... and some social media likes.. Fact: Lou Gehrig's nickname, 'The Iron Horse', was so iconic it inspired the creation of a whole new line of horse-themed merchandise. Just kidding, but wouldn’t that be something?.
• Headline: Article 5 -- No Title. Impact: This unnamed article set a precedent for future 'articles' to go untitled, leading to endless confusion and the invention of the 'mysterious article game' where everyone tries to guess what it was about.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, no title is just a clever way to say, 'I had no idea what to write about'?.
• Headline: CHURCH SOCIETIES UNITE IN BRITAIN; Plan to Assert Christianity as Basis for Social and International Order. Impact: This unification led to the establishment of numerous interfaith dialogue groups, which ultimately resulted in the creation of the world's first 'spiritual potluck'—because nothing says unity like sharing lukewarm casserole.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing churches can agree on faster than social order is the need for a good bake sale?.
• Headline: Coatesville Hearth Crew Out. Impact: This strike sparked a nationwide trend of workers using social media to showcase their grievances, leading to the rise of hashtags like #HearthCrewStrikesBack.. Fact: Strikes have become so common that if they were a movie genre, they’d definitely be in the action section, complete with dramatic music..
• Headline: SCRAP RUBBER DRIVE INCREASES ITS TEMPO; Ickes Reports on Response From All Parts of Country. Impact: This campaign inadvertently inspired future recycling efforts, leading to the infamous 'rubber tire fashion trend' of the 1980s. Who knew waste could be so chic?. Fact: Did you know that rubber bands were initially invented as a way to keep people from losing their sanity during rubber drives? Okay, maybe not, but it sounds good, right?.