OCTOBER 22, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: P.A. Hines Pension Appeal 1942. Impact: If Hines had won his pension appeal, the entire pension system might have been completely restructured, leading to a world where everyone receives more money for doing less. Thanks, Hines, for potentially ruining the concept of hard work for generations!. Fact: Did you know that pension appeals are like the universe's way of saying, 'We are totally not prepared for retirement, but good luck!'?.
• Headline: Kollmorgen's War Work Honor Celebrated. Impact: Kollmorgen's war honor turned them into the go-to supplier for cool military gadgets, which eventually led to an overabundance of sci-fi movies featuring 'inspired' technology. Thanks for the laser beams, Admiral Brinser!. Fact: Fun fact: The 'E' in the E award actually stands for 'Exceedingly Proud of Our War Efforts' or 'Eager to Be Invited to Dinners with Admirals.'.
• Headline: SHIPS SUNK BY FOE; All on O'Brien, Many on Meredith Believed to Have Been Rescued ENEMY CRUISER BLASTED U.S. Fliers Also Hit Destroyer West of Guadalcanal and Shoot Down 12 Planes 2 U.S. DESTROYERS LOST IN SOLOMONS. Impact: The sinking of the O'Brien and Meredith might have inspired a new wave of naval warfare strategy—one where ships were just 'not that into' being sunk. The Navy's motto may have shifted to 'Ship Happens.'. Fact: Fun fact: 'O'Brien' and 'Meredith' were actually the names of the two most popular ships in a naval sitcom that never aired because, well, they sank..
• Headline: Mrs. Morrow to Be Honored. Impact: Mrs. Morrow being honored could have initiated a trend of women being recognized for their contributions, leading to future generations of powerful women who might just roll their eyes at the lack of recognition they received in the past.. Fact: Did you know that testimonial luncheons are basically a fancy way of saying, 'We acknowledge you, but we don't want you to get too comfortable with the idea of being appreciated'?.
• Headline: Books of the Times. Impact: Cecil Brown's book may have inspired an entire generation of travelers to take the Suez route—unfortunately leading to more traffic jams in the 21st century and a few awkward selfies with historical landmarks.. Fact: Did you know that 'Suez to Singapore' was almost titled 'A Really Long Boat Ride'? Because who wouldn’t want to read that?.
• Headline: Our Flying Fortresses Hit Two Nazi Bases in France; FORTRESSES STRIKE 2 BASES IN FRANCE NEW AIR BLOWS ARE DEALT TO GERMANS. Impact: The raids by the Flying Fortresses not only damaged Nazi bases but also led to the creation of a new line of bomb-themed merchandise, including plush toys and action figures. Who knew war could be so cute?. Fact: Fun fact: The Flying Fortresses were known to cause more stress to the Germans than their actual bombs—psychological warfare at its finest!.
• Headline: Mrs. Bingham in England. Impact: Mrs. Bingham's arrival in England during wartime could have inadvertently created a wave of social change, as women began to question why they couldn't ship bundles of joy (and supplies) wherever they wanted.. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Bingham quickly became the unofficial ambassador of 'Bundle Shipping' and was often mistaken for a postal worker?.
• Headline: DR. ISAAC WALTER LYTLE '; Philadelphia Ear, Eye Specialist Was Kin of Lord Baltimore. Impact: Dr. Isaac Walter Lytle's connection to Lord Baltimore might just have inspired a series of medical professionals to trace their roots back to royalty, leading to a surge in the number of doctors claiming noble blood.. Fact: Did you know that being related to Lord Baltimore may have given Dr. Lytle a superiority complex? 'Oh, you think you're a doctor? I’m a lord’s descendant!'.