JUNE 5, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: Fabre Appointed Olympic Team Chef. Impact: Fabre's culinary prowess not only fueled Olympic athletes but also inspired a generation of chefs who believed that if you can’t win a gold medal, at least you can serve up a killer soufflé.. Fact: Did you know that being an Olympic chef is the only job where you can serve burnt food and still get a standing ovation? No pressure!.
• Headline: Remembering Mrs. Isaac Hasbrouck. Impact: Mrs. Isaac Hasbrouck's very existence led to a series of events that culminated in the founding of the Hasbrouck family dynasty, which is still arguing over who gets the last slice of pie at Thanksgiving.. Fact: Fun fact: The name Hasbrouck literally translates to 'house on the brook.' So, I guess you could say she was literally 'living the dream'!.
• Headline: Obediah Jones: A Historic Figure. Impact: Obediah Jones's life was so uneventful that historians believe it inspired the invention of the term 'blah.' He inadvertently made mediocrity a trend.. Fact: Did you know that there are over 50,000 Obediah Joneses in the world? And yet, not a single one has ever made headlines for anything remotely interesting. Go figure!.
• Headline: PEACE NOVENA ENDED; Noon, Evening Devotions Lead to Feast of Sacred Heart. Impact: Rev A R McGratty's peaceful novena not only contributed to the Feast of the Sacred Heart but also inadvertently prompted the first-ever 'World Peace' meme in the 21st century. Thank you, internet!. Fact: Did you know that novenas are traditionally prayed for nine consecutive days? That’s longer than most reality TV relationships last!.
• Headline: 3 GIRLS WINNERS IN ESSAY CONTEST; Triumph Over 300,000 School Entrants in City's Annual Americanism Competition. Impact: The essay contest winners unknowingly set the stage for a nationwide obsession with competition, leading to a future filled with 'American Idol'-like shows where everyone thinks they can sing their way to fame.. Fact: Did you know that over 300,000 entries means that there were at least 299,997 essays written just to make the winners feel better? Talk about motivational writing!.
• Headline: GIRLS WIN ALL PRIZES IN PAL POSTER TEST. Impact: The girls winning the PAL poster test led to a surge of confidence that prompted them to take on the world, one poster at a time. Watch out, advertising agencies!. Fact: Did you know that winning contests as a kid can statistically increase your chances of becoming an adult who thinks they can draw? So, there’s hope for everyone!.
• Headline: JUDGE CLARENCE SPRAUL. Impact: Judge Clarence Spraul's rulings inspired a series of landmark cases that would lead to a new wave of courtroom dramas, where the courtroom became the new Hollywood.. Fact: Fun fact: Judges often have to wear robes because they’re just as dramatic as the cases they preside over. It’s all about the flair!.