SEPTEMBER 26, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Australians Advance at Finschhafen. Impact: If those Australian troops hadn't crossed the Bumi River, it’s possible the entire concept of ‘river crossings’ would have been relegated to a footnote in military history, leaving future generals to invent new ways to avoid getting wet.. Fact: Did you know that crossing rivers is still a top-tier strategy in video games? Apparently, some things never change..
• Headline: Innovative Metal Powder Molding Process. Impact: This breakthrough in molding machine parts possibly led to the invention of the vending machine, which has since caused more arguments over snack choices than any family dinner ever could.. Fact: Ironically, while this new process saved man-hours, it also led to a generation of people who have no idea how to fix anything without a YouTube tutorial..
• Headline: Champagne Appetite; THIS MAN RIBBENTROP: HIS LIFE AND TIMES. By Dr. Paul Schwarz. 303 pp. New York: Julian Messner. $3.. Impact: Ribbentrop's life story became a cautionary tale, leading future diplomats to reconsider their choice of friends—especially if they’re named 'Adolf.'. Fact: Ribbentrop was known for his charm and social skills—because nothing says 'diplomacy' like aligning with a dictator!.
• Headline: Renegotiation of War Contracts Poses Serious Problem; Industry and Government at Odd on Seemingly Impossible Task, Which, It Is Held, Could Be Accomplished by Defining Excessive Profits. Impact: The struggle over war contract renegotiations likely inspired countless future negotiations, making it the original template for every 'let's work this out' meeting in corporate America.. Fact: Negotiating contracts is just like trying to find a parking spot: everyone wants to take what they can get, and no one leaves happy..
• Headline: Mrs. Roosevelt to Speak on Radio. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's radio broadcast likely encouraged future political spouses to find their own platforms, inadvertently leading to a world where every celebrity's spouse has something to say about politics.. Fact: Before social media influencers, there were political spouses trying to make their voices heard—with only a radio and their husband's ear to shout into..
• Headline: FEDERATION DRIVE BEGINS NEXT WEEK; Jewish Charities Campaign to Be Launched at Carnegie Hall Meeting Sunday Night. Impact: The Jewish Charities Campaign potentially set off a domino effect in charity fundraising, causing events in lavish venues that led to the rise of free hors d'oeuvres and awkward small talk.. Fact: Carnegie Hall—where every event feels like a gala, even if it’s just a bake sale for a new community center..
• Headline: PRICE RISE GRANTED TO CITY LAUNDRIES; OPA Allows Percentages of 2 to 8% 'on Top of Ceilings' to Keep Industry Going PRICE RISE GRANTED TO CITY LAUNDRIES. Impact: The OPA's decision to allow price rises for laundries may have inadvertently led to the rise of laundromat coffee shops, where you can pay extra to have both clean clothes and a caffeine fix.. Fact: Laundry: the only chore that somehow manages to cost you more money the more you try to save it..
• Headline: Lieut. Shakow Killed in Crash. Impact: The tragic death of Lieutenant Shakow may have led to increased safety regulations in military aviation, sparking a future where pilots have more gadgets than they know how to use.. Fact: Military aviation: where every crash leads to more rules—and ironically, more gadgets that make flying feel like a video game..