Everyone knows the news today sucks, with corporatization of news departments, media conglomeration, etc., right? It’s all car chases, crime, celebrities and feelgood stories. For instance, here’s a rundown of an actual news program:
Rose Bowl Game results
President Gives State of Union Message To Congress
US Army Tests New Weapon
Military Crisis Overseas
Men’s Fashion Preview
Sports In The News
Military Action in Asia
Cadets Seek Gold Wings
Easter Candy On The Way
Historic Workshop Preserved
Daredevil Dancers Hit The High Spots
World’s Fair Building Underway
New Hang Glider Gets A Trial
Mexicans Donate To Pay Oil Bill
Shocking 17-Story Death Leap
Nutty Invention
Ailing Boy Sees Race
Most Kissable Lips Judged
Chicago Cubs Name New Manager
New Aviation Record Set
Marines Wage Sham Warfare for Benefit
Movie Star Inspires Hair Style
Motorcycle Race A Thriller
It goes on like this.
Except this is a newsreel from 1938.