JULY 15, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nelson Urges Radio Ads for War Support. Impact: This call for using radio to boost morale inadvertently led to the rise of infomercials, where watching someone slice a tomato was marketed as entertainment. Who knew war could lead to the invention of the ‘As Seen on TV’ phenomenon?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'War Is in the Bag' never actually referred to a bag of chips? We’ve been misled!.
• Headline: De Gaulle Advocates for Fourth Republic. Impact: De Gaulle’s insistence on merging the army with politics eventually led to the iconic French military strategy of ‘surrendering gracefully’—a tactic that would later become a staple in international diplomacy.. Fact: Did you know that the 4th Republic was such a hot mess that it made the French Revolution seem like a well-organized picnic?.
• Headline: Review of Century of the Common Man. Impact: The review of 'Century of the Common Man' sparked a literary movement that would eventually lead to the rise of countless self-help books. Because obviously, the common man's century needed a lot more self-help.. Fact: Did you know that reading books is still considered a radical act in some circles? Welcome to the 21st century!.
• Headline: WOMEN TAKE POSTS AT MEN'S COLLEGES; Hamilton Puts Seven on Its Teaching Staff and Colgate Four, the First at Both. Impact: This groundbreaking move not only paved the way for more women in academia but also set the stage for future debates on whether men should be allowed in women's colleges. Spoiler: They weren't too thrilled.. Fact: Did you know that in some places, hiring women was still considered an experiment? Spoiler alert: It worked out quite well..
• Headline: Chungking Ponders Algiers Tie. Impact: The contemplation of recognizing the French National Liberation Committee led to a slippery slope of diplomatic ties that eventually resulted in many countries being best friends with the wrong people. Thanks, Chungking!. Fact: Did you know that pondering is the official sport of politicians? It’s a lot like debating but with more coffee breaks..
• Headline: Plant Gets Army-Navy Pennant. Impact: This small victory for the plant led to a future where every business would chase after awards and accolades like a dog chasing its tail—an endless cycle of seeking validation.. Fact: Did you know that the Army-Navy Pennant is a classic example of workplace morale boosts? Because nothing says ‘job well done’ like a flag!.
• Headline: MAN KILLS HEIRESS, THEN SELF, IN CAPITAL; W.K. Chandler and Miss Sidley of Chicago Had Jealous Quarrel. Impact: This tragic event sent ripples through society, leading to a sudden spike in protective measures for the wealthy and a newfound appreciation for therapy. Jealousy really is a killer.. Fact: Did you know that jealous quarrels have been around since the dawn of time? And yet, we still haven’t figured out how to handle them gracefully..
• Headline: DINNERS PRECEDE BENEFIT; Many Entertain Before Opening of 'For Whom the Bell Tolls'. Impact: These pre-opening dinners set a precedent for a life of pre-show schmoozing that continues to this day—where the food is often better than the show, and we all pretend to care about the art.. Fact: Did you know that ‘For Whom the Bell Tolls’ was originally about the bell tolling for dinner? It’s a lot more relatable that way!.
• Headline: SHOE COMPANY NET PUT AT $3,385,320; International's Earnings for 6 Months Ended May 31 Equal to $1.01 a Share $73,166,418 SALES LISTED Results of Operations Given by Other Concerns, With Comparative Data. Impact: The financial success of the shoe company led to an industry-wide panic where every company scrambled to find the next 'must-have' shoe, forever altering the landscape of fashion and foot pain.. Fact: Did you know that $3.38 million in profits meant they could have also bought a small island? But nope, new shoes it is!.