AUGUST 24, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: City Officials Misuse Official Cars. Impact: The scandal of city officials using taxpayer-funded cars for joyrides likely led to the creation of the 'Do Not Use for Pleasure' sticker on government vehicles, which we now see on everything from postal trucks to school buses. Thanks, guys!. Fact: Fun fact: This is why we can't have nice things! City officials turning government cars into personal taxis is basically the origin story of the modern-day Uber..
• Headline: Sigmund Guthman: A 1943 Milestone. Impact: This ambiguous headline about 'Guthman, Sigmund' could suggest he unintentionally invented the modern-day hashtag. If only he knew how influential he was in the age of social media!. Fact: You know, Sigmund Guthman probably had high hopes for his name to be remembered, but here we are, still scratching our heads about who he was..
• Headline: HIJNDRED$ AT RITES FOR w.___[. P HPS; Officials, Alumni, Students of Yal/ and Townspeople Pay Him a Final Tribute. Impact: The funeral of W.___[. P HPS likely brought an odd assortment of characters together, leading to the formation of a secret society that still meets today, plotting to bring back the 'good old days' of obscure names.. Fact: Funeral attendance is often a great way to catch up with old friends and discover just how many people are willing to show up for a free meal..
• Headline: ALP RIGHT WING IN CHARGE; Shuns Bipartisan Candidates for Mintz, Saivatore and Palestin. Impact: The right wing of the ALP shunning bipartisan candidates is probably the reason every political party since then has been in a constant state of 'Who can we blame today?' It's a vicious cycle.. Fact: If only the politicians knew that infighting and shunning candidates was going to lead to a never-ending cycle of election drama. Spoiler alert: It did!.
• Headline: MISS DAVIS' HUSBAND HURT; Farnsworth Has Head Injury, Presumably From Fall. Impact: Farnsworth's head injury could have led to a series of unfortunate events, possibly even inspiring the creation of a new safety campaign about the dangers of falling in the privacy of your own home.. Fact: They say falling is part of life, but we're pretty sure falling and hitting your head is just life reminding you to pay attention. Oops!.
• Headline: IFREDERICK P. tlIBBARD OF STATu DEPARTMENT; 'Former U. S. Charge d'Affaires in Liberia Dies Here, 49. Impact: The death of Frederick P. Hibbard may have sparked a series of conspiracy theories on how many of his affairs in Liberia were actually a front for international espionage. Because, why not?. Fact: Ever wonder how many other diplomats had equally bizarre endings? The world of diplomacy is like a never-ending soap opera, just without the catchy theme music..
• Headline: 5-Cent Stamp to Honor France. Impact: The introduction of a 5-cent stamp to honor France probably led to a chain reaction of postal workers debating the merits of stamps over stickers, ultimately resulting in the great stamp collection craze of the 1940s. You’re welcome!. Fact: 5 cents might seem like a steal today, but back then it was practically a fortune! Ah, the good old days of postal inflation..
• Headline: FREDERICK H_ Y_, POUCH; President of American Docks Co.I -- Bank Trustee in Brooklyn 1. Impact: Frederick H. Y. Pouch's role as President of American Docks Co. may have influenced a long line of 'dock' puns in the business world, leading to years of groaning at corporate meetings.. Fact: With a name like Pouch, it’s hard to believe he didn’t end up in the pet industry. They missed an opportunity, folks!.