JULY 11, 1941

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nehemiah Candee's Judicial Controversy. Impact: Had Nehemiah Candee not been filibustered out of his Philippine post, we might have seen a completely different trajectory for U.S.-Philippine relations. Imagine a world where Candee's questionable ideas became policy! Butterfly effect? More like a butterfly catastrophe.. Fact: Fun fact: Filibustering isn't just for politicians; it can also be a great way to ruin a perfectly good vacation plan!.
• Headline: Consumer Warning on Market Curb. Impact: Miss Elliott’s warning about market curb on consumer goods led to a generation of Americans stockpiling canned beans and toilet paper. Thanks to her, the next time there's a pandemic, we'll be ready with a fortress of beans.. Fact: Did you know that home aids have nothing to do with defense? But hey, a well-stocked pantry sure feels like a fortress when the grocery stores run dry!.
• Headline: Barber Shoots Man in Mistaken Identity. Impact: This shooting incident probably led to the establishment of mandatory barber training in recognizing their clientele. One accidental shooting at a barber shop could have been the start of a new era of haircuts and safety regulations.. Fact: Did you know that barbers used to double as surgeons? Seems like this barber was channeling his inner 'surgeon' a bit too literally!.
• Headline: BRIDGES FOR SOVIET, BUT NOT BRITAIN; He Tells Maritime Convention Russia Is Anti-Fascist, While England Must Prove It. Impact: H.L. Bridges' comments on the Maritime Convention may have set off a chain reaction in international relations, with Britain feeling the need to prove itself. You know, because nothing says 'we're not fascist' like an international convention!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more confusing than a post-war social order is trying to understand why no one ever invites Britain to the anti-fascist party..
• Headline: WHITNEY'S NEW HOME TOLD; Ex-Broker Going to Easthamp- ton, Mass., on Leaving Sing Sing. Impact: Whitney's move from Sing Sing to Easthampton could have inspired a trend of ex-cons redecorating their lives. Who knew that a change of scenery could spark a revolution in home decor?. Fact: Did you know 'Sing Sing' was a prison? Seems like Whitney really took 'getting out of prison' as a cue to up his real estate game!.
• Headline: Goossens Going to Maine Today. Impact: Goossens going to Maine might have unintentionally led to a rise in tourism in the area. Who wouldn't want to visit the state that inspired an artsy vacation?. Fact: Did you know that Maine is famous for its lobsters? Just think, Goossens could have accidentally started the Great Lobster Boom of the '30s!.
• Headline: GAY HAT FASHIONS FOR FALL ON SHOW; Styles for Sophisticates, Chock Full of Colorful Trim, Yet Designed to Stay On. Impact: The introduction of gay hat fashions for fall could have inspired an unexpected wave of fashion-forward thinking. If only those hats could talk, they might tell stories of style revolutions!. Fact: Did you know that hats have been a symbol of sophistication since forever? Because clearly, nothing says 'I have my life together' like a fabulous hat!.
• Headline: NO. 100,000 IN SING SING; The Gates Swing Open to Admit Him and No. 99,999. Impact: The admission of inmate No. 100,000 at Sing Sing could have been a sign of the burgeoning prison population, potentially leading to the prison reform movement. After all, if they get to 200,000, maybe they'll finally get a welcome committee!. Fact: Did you know that Sing Sing is still operational? Talk about a long-term commitment to keeping people in and the world out!.