AUGUST 15, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: Coal Crisis Effects on Advertising. Impact: This riveting update on coal led to a worldwide panic about energy sources, resulting in a series of increasingly ridiculous alternatives—think solar-powered everything, including your toaster. Who knew a coal note could spark a green revolution?. Fact: Coal was once deemed the 'black gold' of industry, but now it's more like that awkward uncle at family gatherings—everyone knows he's there, but no one really wants to talk about him..
• Headline: Coordinated Health Services in WWII. Impact: The coordination of health services in France set off a chain reaction where every country suddenly thought they could handle their own healthcare crises. Spoiler alert: they couldn't, but at least they looked good trying!. Fact: France has long been known for its gourmet cuisine, but we rarely give credit to their ability to coordinate health services—perhaps they should have just opened a Michelin-starred hospital instead..
• Headline: Roger Sullivan's Remarkable Legacy. Impact: Roger Sullivan's name may not ring a bell, but his legacy inspired an entire generation of 'meh' middle managers who believed that if they just put their name out there, they could achieve greatness too. Spoiler: they didn’t.. Fact: Roger Sullivan was probably the most common name in the history of middle management. It’s like the 'John Doe' of the business world..
• Headline: HARRY KLINGEI. Impact: Harry Klinger’s story is a cautionary tale for all those aspiring to be remembered. Turns out, having a unique name is much more effective than just being another face in the crowd of history.. Fact: If you think Klinger is a rare name, just imagine the existential crises of every Harry Klinger out there when someone talks about 'Klinger' and they all look around in confusion..
• Headline: A. J. BARBER Wilkes-Barre Real Estate Man, a Business; Organizer, Dies. Impact: A.J. Barber's passing left a void in the real estate world that was quickly filled by people with even more questionable business practices. Thanks, A.J., for paving the way for the rise of 'influencers' in real estate!. Fact: A.J. Barber was reportedly very successful until the day he was not. This is a common theme in real estate, much like how every 'great' idea is just a slightly different version of the last one..
• Headline: TAX BILL DECISIONS PUT OVER TO AUG. 24 AS HEARINGS END; George Says Testimony Before Senate Group Shows Need for Debt Relief Provisions FOR FIRM AND INDIVIDUAL Prof. Irving Fisher Proposes Levy on Income Spent and Cut in Tax on Income Saved TAX BILL DECISIONS PUT OFF TO AUG. 24. Impact: Postponing tax bill decisions led to an avalanche of procrastination that would influence generations of taxpayers to put off filing until the last minute. Happy tax day, everyone!. Fact: Senator George’s brilliant idea of debt relief was about as popular as a lead balloon. It’s amazing how many people think they can just ignore their taxes until they magically disappear..
• Headline: Topics of The Times. Impact: The agreement on the zinc plan was a ‘let’s all just agree to pretend we know what we’re doing’ moment that reverberated through industries, causing more confusion than actual cooperation.. Fact: The zinc plan was essentially just a bunch of people agreeing to share their leftovers. Next time you think about sharing, just remember: it was probably zinc that brought the industry together!.
• Headline: PUBLISHERS AND WPB AGREE ON ZINC PLAN; Industry Will Get Along on Own Scrap Under New Procedure.