FEBRUARY 26, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Aluminum Order Impacts Radio Production. Impact: The aluminum shortage led to the rise of the plastic age. If only they had known that one day, everything from toys to containers would be made from something that sounds like a bad science experiment!. Fact: Fun fact: The radio industry was so affected that people actually resorted to talking to each other. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Life of Thaddeus H. Brown. Impact: Thaddeus H. Brown's legacy is a mystery wrapped in an enigma. I mean, who knew his biggest contribution would be to the footnotes of history?. Fact: Did you know that Thaddeus H. Brown was probably just trying to live that 'normal life' before history decided to forget him completely?.
• Headline: PRESIDENT IS FIRM; Wants No Amendment to Bill Tying His Hands in Help to Britain SEES CONGRESS LEADERS Western Hemisphere Defined -- Not Clear on 'Oceania' -- Two New Export Bans Set Up PRESIDENT BARS CURBS IN AID BILL. Impact: Roosevelt's steadfastness on the aid bill further polarized Congress, leading to a future of political gridlock that we all know and love today. Thanks, FDR!. Fact: Did you know that defining the Western Hemisphere was just Congress's way of avoiding defining anything else? Classic procrastination!.
• Headline: PLAY AREA PLANNED OVER SEWAGE PLANT; Sport Facilities Would Cover Brooklyn Treatment Tanks. Impact: Covering a sewage plant with playgrounds was a brilliant PR move. Kids playing where sewage once flowed? Future urban planners took notes!. Fact: Did you know that many children unknowingly played in the 'poo playgrounds' of yesteryear? Talk about a dirty little secret!.
• Headline: MISS CAROLA ROLLINS. Impact: Carola Rollins may not have changed the world, but her name will live on in the annals of forgotten history, forever a reminder of the unsung heroes of the mundane.. Fact: Fun fact: Many believe that if you say 'Carola Rollins' three times fast, you might just summon the spirit of disinterest!.
• Headline: ELMIRA DANCE ON FRIDAY; College Club Fete to Be Given in Aid of British War Relief. Impact: The Elmira College dance for British War Relief was probably the most fun many had while trying to save the world. Dancing like no one was watching, except everyone was!. Fact: Did you know that war dances were once considered a legitimate strategy? Who needs weapons when you have the cha-cha?.
• Headline: Selma Kramer Heard. Impact: Selma Kramer hasn’t been heard from since, making her the real-life version of a 'missing person' report that historians will ponder for ages. What happened to her?. Fact: Did you know that 'heard' in this context usually means 'someone saw her walk by'? Talk about a dramatic headline!.
• Headline: JOBS RESTORED TO 40 IN FORD GLASS PLANT; Dissension Continues as Court Dismisses Union Petition on Earle. Impact: The reinstatement of jobs at the Ford Glass Plant caused ripples in the economy, proving that even glass can be a game changer. Who knew fragility could be so pivotal?. Fact: Did you know that glassmaking has been around since ancient times? It's nice to know that some things never break... except for, you know, glass..