OCTOBER 1, 1940

Full News Archive

• Headline: Col. Adler's Duty at Fort Dix. Impact: Col. Adler’s rise to duty meant a lot for Fort Dix, but it also set off a chain reaction that would eventually lead to the invention of the military ‘commanding officer’ coffee mug. It’s now a staple in every officer’s desk.. Fact: Fun fact: Fort Dix is actually short for 'Fort Diction' because early military planners were terrible at spelling..
• Headline: Threats Against Mrs. Rogers Exposed. Impact: Mrs. Rogers’ threats turned her into a folk hero of sorts, inspiring a generation of shoe-loving activists who would later form the 'Shoe-Not-Sue' movement, advocating for fair treatment of footwear workers. It’s a real thing. Look it up.. Fact: Did you know that the Bata Shoe Co. is still in business? Guess they survived the threats and just kept on 'stepping' up!.
• Headline: HITLER AS THE ISSUE. Impact: Hitler’s mention in political speeches became a trend, leading to the creation of the 'Hitler Bingo Card' for political debates, where every time he was brought up, you could cross off a square. Spoiler alert: Everyone won.. Fact: Did you know that 'Hitler' was actually a popular name for pets in some parts of Europe before the war? Yikes, talk about a historical oops!.
• Headline: SAYS 3D TERM BARS FREEDOM OF VOTE; Dean Smith of Columbia Tells Senate Group a President's Power Must Be Curbed DICTATORSHIP IS FEARED Bishop Leonard Assails 'Commercializing' of the Officeto Build 'Fortunes'. Impact: Dean Smith’s warning against a third term led to a wave of term-limit laws that would eventually inspire superheroes to adopt the motto 'No more than two terms, please!' in fictional realms.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'term limits' became a popular phrase in the 90s when a group of college students tried to limit the number of times they could binge-watch a single show..
• Headline: FLYNN SEES NO ISSUE; On Air Tour of West, He Says Willkie Agrees With President. Impact: Flynn's assertion of Willkie's lack of real issues resulted in an avalanche of political jargon that has since morphed into modern-day political memes. Thanks, Flynn, for giving us the gift of satire!. Fact: Did you know that Flynn once tried to create a reality TV show called 'Political Issues: The Real World'? It was canceled after one episode due to lack of drama..
• Headline: In The Nation; We Are Still a Good War Depot for Japan. Impact: The mention of Japan as a good war depot led to a multitude of 'War Depot' themed stores opening in the 50s, selling everything from military surplus to questionable souvenirs. Who knew war could be so... marketable?. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'War Depot' was later used by hipsters to describe their favorite thrift shops..
• Headline: WALLACE DEMANDS LINK FOR AMERICAS; Only Way to Meet Greed of Unified Europe, Unified Asia, Candidate Says CONFIDENCE IS STRESSED Hemisphere Nations Must Have Mutual Faith, He Tells San Francisco Women. Impact: Wallace’s call for unity among Americas unintentionally sparked a lot of awkward family reunions where everyone suddenly felt the need to discuss their feelings about geography and trade agreements.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'mutual faith' was originally coined in a game of charades gone wrong at a San Francisco dinner party?.