SEPTEMBER 11, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mine Travel Time Debate Intensifies. Impact: This debate over mine travel time sparked an ongoing saga of labor negotiations that would eventually lead to the modern understanding of work-life balance. Because who doesn't want to spend more time underground for less pay?. Fact: Fun fact: The miners actually proposed a 'no-travel' clause, but their bosses were like, 'Uh, no, we need you to actually get to the mine.'.
• Headline: French Fashion Adapts to American Style. Impact: The adaptation of French fashion to American sensibilities led to a cultural mashup that would eventually result in styles so bewildering that people still wear socks with sandals today. Thanks, Mme. Lyne!. Fact: Did you know that the 'envelope' wrap-around was originally meant for mail? Unfortunately, the postal service was not on board with that idea..
• Headline: GEORGE H. BLIVEN. Impact: George H. Bliven's legacy remains somewhat of a mystery, but historians speculate that his existence may have indirectly inspired countless 'who's that?' questions in future generations.. Fact: Fun fact: George H. Bliven once walked into a bar, and the bartender asked, 'What'll it be?' The rest is history, but it's mostly lost to time..
• Headline: England's Post-War Hopes Given To Group Here by Sir Clive Baillieu. Impact: Sir Clive Baillieu's collaboration push between Britain and the U.S. set the stage for the Anglo-American special relationship, culminating in everything from rock music to terrible reality TV shows down the line.. Fact: Did you know that this speech was so inspiring, it led to the phrase, 'We'll always have Paris'? Just kidding, it actually led to 'We need to fix this mess ASAP.'.
• Headline: More U-Boats Sunk in August Than Allied Vessels in Convoys; LOSS OF U-BOATS IN AUGUST HAILED. Impact: The sinking of U-boats shifted the balance of power in the Atlantic, leading to a collective sigh of relief and the eventual creation of the phrase, 'Nothing good ever came from a U-boat.'. Fact: Did you know that during this time, the U-boats were considered the 'bad boys' of the ocean? They had a reputation that even James Dean would envy..
• Headline: CORPORATE FINANCING BOWS TO BOND DRIVE; Small Issues Placed Privately to Aid Loan Campaign. Impact: The shift in corporate financing to support the bond drive led to a long-standing tradition of companies pretending to care about social causes while still maximizing profits. Bravo!. Fact: Did you know that corporate goodwill is basically the same as a cat bringing you a dead mouse? It's their way of saying, 'Look what I did for you!'.