NOVEMBER 26, 1942

Full News Archive

• Headline: Capt. Fort Honors Admiral's Legacy. Impact: If only Captain Fort had known he was going to be overshadowed by an Admiral, he might have chosen a more inspiring name, like Captain Awesome. This small naming ceremony is now the reason every ship in the fleet is named after a famous person, instead of original and creative ideas!. Fact: Fun fact: Capt. Fort probably spent more time getting a name than some countries spend drafting their constitutions!.
• Headline: Petition for Casals's Freedom in 1942. Impact: Toscanini and Ormandy's efforts to free Casals led to a domino effect where musicians everywhere started demanding their freedom, sparking a movement that eventually results in the invention of the air guitar. Who knew a cellist could change the world one string at a time?. Fact: Did you know that Casals' cellos were more famous than some Hollywood stars? But hey, freedom first, right?.
• Headline: Warrant, Flight Officers Ruled Entitled to Salute. Impact: Recognizing warrant and flight officers as equals to commissioned officers sparked an uprising in the ranks, resulting in every airman suddenly demanding a salute for every little thing—like when they remembered to put on their uniform. It's anarchy up there!. Fact: Did you know that this rule change led to an increase in air traffic accidents? Apparently, saluting while flying is a bit tricky..
• Headline: U.S. FLIERS BLAST JAPANESE IN CHINA; Attacks Begun at Lungling on Friday Continued at Haiphong and at Canton Bases ALL OUR PLANES RETURN Enemy Bomber and a Zero Are Shot Down During Raid on Americans' Field. Impact: The chaos in occupied Hong Kong was the catalyst for the phrase 'What happens in Hong Kong stays in Hong Kong,' leading to decades of tourists ignoring local laws. Who knew lawlessness would become a vacation destination?. Fact: Did you know that armed robbery in Hong Kong is considered a 'local sport'? Just kidding, but it sure feels like it sometimes!.
• Headline: OCCUPIED HONG KONG RULED BY DISORDER; Armed Robbery and Daylight Murder Increasing. Impact: The bombing of French railways not only disrupted travel but also inspired a whole new genre of action films where the protagonist saves the day by 'hijacking' a train. Call it the 'British Rail Express' series – a classic!. Fact: Did you know that the British lost one plane? But don't worry, they made up for it in dramatic flair!.
• Headline: BOMB FRENCH RAILWAYS; British Lose One Plane in Sweep -- Oslo Has a One-Hour Alert. Impact: When the WLB set the principle of pay equality, the flabbergasted reaction from employers spawned the classic saying, 'Equal pay? What is this, a fairy tale?' This sparked debates that still echo in corporate boardrooms today.. Fact: Did you know that the fight for equal pay is still ongoing? Some say it’s the longest running reality show in history!.
• Headline: WLB SETS PRINCIPLE OF EQUALITY IN PAY TO MEN AND WOMEN; Orders Adjustment of Wages or Salary for Comparable Quality of Work BOARD HAS REVIEW RIGHT Price Ceilings Are Not to Be Affected -- Other Rulings Seek to Speed Stabilization WLB ORDERS PARITY IN PAY FOR WOMEN. Impact: Nelson's meeting with the President to discuss production scheduling triggered a series of events that led to the bureaucratic nightmare we now refer to as the 'Chain of Command’—where decisions take longer than the actual production itself.. Fact: Did you know that Nelson and Roosevelt’s meeting probably lasted longer than some sitcoms? Yet, no one laughed..
• Headline: Goebbels Bids Nazis Learn From Defeat.