SEPTEMBER 7, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Road Fund Legislation of 1943. Impact: The legislation to guard road funds ironically resulted in the creation of a secret society of highway enthusiasts who meet in dimly lit garages to discuss road safety and optimal pothole sizes. They still argue over whether it's a highway or a byway.. Fact: Legislation can be a thrilling topic, said no one ever. But hey, at least roads are safer, right?.
• Headline: NEW SCHOOL ADDS UNITS; Liberal Education for Adults Available Under Set-Up. Impact: The establishment of liberal education for adults sparked a revolution in lifelong learning, ultimately leading to a world where everyone thinks they're an expert on everything thanks to Google. You're welcome, internet!. Fact: Adult education: where you can finally learn how to do your taxes and why you shouldn't have invested in Beanie Babies..
• Headline: NON-PARTISAN PLEA MADE AT MACKINAC; Baldwin Heads Group Demanding World Stand by Republicans in Fight on 'Cabal'. Impact: Baldwin's non-partisan plea inspired a series of bipartisan brunches where politicians would pretend to work together over mimosas. This has since evolved into the modern-day 'bipartisan dinner' where they agree to disagree over fancy hors d'oeuvres.. Fact: Politics and brunch: the only time you'll see politicians and eggs benedict in the same room trying to hash out a deal!.
• Headline: WOODWARD SAYS WAR IS 'SLOW AND PAINFUL'; No Final Victories Won, So Limit Optimism, He Warns. Impact: Rear Admiral Woodward's warning about the slow and painful war led to an entire generation of war movies where the heroes just sit around waiting for something to happen. Thanks for the inspiration, Admiral!. Fact: In military terms, 'slow and painful' is an understatement. I mean, have you tried to get a government contract?.
• Headline: Allies Drive 10-Mile Salient Into Calabrian Mountains; Ten More Italian Towns and 1,000 New Prisoners Taken as Invaders Strengthen Bridgeheads -- Naples Area Bombed. Impact: The Allies' drive into the Calabrian Mountains inadvertently inspired countless video games where players capture towns and collect prisoners, leading to a generation that's oddly obsessed with strategic warfare. Who knew history could be so entertaining?. Fact: They say history repeats itself, but in this case, it just became a popular gaming genre!.
• Headline: COMMODORE LOGAN IS KILLED IN CRASH; Commandant of U.S. Base in Northern Ireland Dies on Way to Conference. Impact: The tragic death of Commodore Logan in a crash led to countless conspiracy theories about whether he was on the brink of revealing top-secret information. Spoiler alert: he wasn't, but it did spark a fascination with government cover-ups!. Fact: Commodore Logan's untimely death is a reminder that sometimes, life really does come at you fast—especially when you're in a plane..
• Headline: Mosquito-Repelling Chemical Made For Army, Navy to Beat Malaria; CHEMICAL IS MADE TO REPEL MOSQUITO. Impact: The chemical developed to repel mosquitoes for the Army and Navy later became a household staple, leading to the endless cycle of summer BBQs interrupted by swatting and scratching. Thanks for the innovation, military!. Fact: It took the military to realize that mosquitoes are basically flying vampires. Who knew?.