MAY 22, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lou McKenna: Baseball Leadership in St. Paul. Impact: Had Lou M'Kenna not led that baseball club, the fate of baseball in St. Paul might have spiraled into a realm of non-existence, leading to an alternate universe where cricket is the only sport, and everyone wears bowler hats.. Fact: Baseball: the only sport where you can have a 'perfect game' while still not winning the championship. Talk about setting the bar low!.
• Headline: Threat Against President Results in Sentence. Impact: The sentencing of L Sprenzel for threatening the President set a precedent that led to the formation of more stringent laws around presidential safety, ultimately leading to the invention of the bubble-wrapped Oval Office.. Fact: Threatening the President is a federal crime. Who knew that getting on the wrong side of the Secret Service could be a bad idea?.
• Headline: Naval Cadet Exams Appreciation. Impact: The praise for city schools sparked a nationwide trend of back-to-school shopping that led to a multi-billion dollar industry, proving that nothing says 'I'm excited to learn' quite like a new pencil case.. Fact: The only thing that has a longer shelf life than outdated textbooks is the enthusiasm of parents during the back-to-school season!.
• Headline: CHAILES IOBILLAID. Impact: Charles Robillard's presence in the headlines inspired a series of bizarrely named individuals throughout history, leading to a world where children are named after obscure historical figures rather than celebrities.. Fact: If you think your name is unique, just remember that somewhere, someone is named Chaile Iobillaid, and they probably have a very interesting story to tell!.
• Headline: APPEAL TO PHONE USERS; Bell Companies Ask 5-Minute Limit on Long Distance Calls. Impact: The push for a 5-minute limit on long-distance calls led to the creation of speed-dating and other rapid-fire communication methods where people could connect without ever really connecting.. Fact: Long-distance relationships were more manageable when you were limited to 5-minute chats. Now, they just involve endless scrolling through social media!.
• Headline: Burdines to Redeem Stock. Impact: Burdines redeeming stock led to a flurry of financial literacy movements, which ultimately resulted in everyone trying to figure out how to invest in Bitcoin while still paying off student loans.. Fact: The stock market: where you can lose your entire savings in a matter of minutes but still keep a smile on your face because, hey, at least you didn’t invest in Blockbuster!.
• Headline: Gift of Stock to Clear Way for Back Dividends. Impact: This stock gift led to a confusing chain reaction of corporate gifts, resulting in companies giving away free pens and notepads instead of actual dividends, because who doesn't love office supplies?. Fact: Dividends are like Christmas presents for adults. Sometimes you get the socks, and sometimes you get the new iPhone!.
• Headline: JOHN H. CLARKSON. Impact: The legacy of John H. Clarkson forever altered the course of local governance, paving the way for future leaders to demand more attention and less actual work from their constituents.. Fact: If public service were a game show, John H. Clarkson would probably still be waiting for his turn to spin the wheel of bureaucracy..
• Headline: JOSEPH H. SUNHEIM .; Authority on Building and Loan Associations Dies at 64 Special to 'I'HE NEW'. Impact: The passing of Joseph H. Sunheim marked the end of an era in building and loan associations, leading to a collective moment of confusion in the world of finance that would take years to recover from.. Fact: Building and loan associations: because sometimes, it’s easier to take out a mortgage for a house you can’t afford than to just rent like a normal person..
• Headline: JONATHAN HAND, 77, SOUTH JERSEY LEADER; North Wildwood City $olicitor l Alumnus of Princeton, 1890. Impact: Jonathan Hand's influence in South Jersey led to a string of local politicians who thought a degree from Princeton guaranteed them the ability to run a lemonade stand, let alone a city.. Fact: Being an alumnus of Princeton is like a badge of honor. Just remember, it’s not where you went to school, but rather how much you can talk about it at dinner parties!.