OCTOBER 8, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: House Committee Adjusts Military Dependency Payments. Impact: If the House had just agreed to the Senate's $80, the concept of 'inflation' might have been delayed by at least a decade. Instead, now we have a dollar that’s worth less than a pack of gum. Thanks a lot, Congress!. Fact: Did you know that $75 in 1940 is about $1,300 today? Talk about a budget cut that really cuts deep!.
• Headline: Argentina's Diplomatic Change in 1943. Impact: In a twist of fate, Dr. F.A. Espil's abrupt recall led to a series of awkward diplomatic dinners where new ambassador A.C. Escobar had to awkwardly explain why his predecessor never finished his dessert.. Fact: Ambassadors are basically just glorified pen pals with fancy titles and a penchant for awkward networking. How exciting!.
• Headline: Connecticut Woman, 101, Dies I. Impact: Mrs. Jennie M. Walker’s passing marked the end of a century of wisdom, but also an era of 'old lady secrets' that would forever remain locked in her favorite knitting pattern.. Fact: Being 101 years old means you’ve probably seen more fashion trends than a runway model. Talk about a living encyclopedia!.
• Headline: Judiciary System Criticized; State Bench, It Is Argued, Should Be Divorced From Politics. Impact: If the judiciary had been divorced from politics, we might have avoided the 'politicization of justice' that eventually led to courtroom dramas being more popular than daytime soap operas.. Fact: Judges: The only people who can wear robes in public and still be considered respectable. How liberating!.
• Headline: SERVICE-STATION CURB IS REVOKED BY ICKES; Voluntary Method Is Re-established on Operating Hours. Impact: Ickes revoking the service-station curb set off a chain reaction that ultimately led to the invention of the drive-thru—because who doesn’t want to eat while pretending to drive?. Fact: Drive-thrus: A great way to eat your feelings without having to get out of your pajamas. Progress, right?.
• Headline: Ration Book 4 to Require A Copy of Ration Book 3. Impact: Ration Book 4 requiring a copy of Book 3 created a bureaucratic nightmare that eventually resulted in the invention of modern-day paperwork—because who doesn’t love a good paper trail?. Fact: Ration books are just vintage coupons with a side of chaos. Who knew saving money could be so complicated?.
• Headline: HANLEY HAILS PARTY FOR ALBANY ECONOMY; At Olean Candidate Challenges U.S. Government to Do Likewise. Impact: Senator Hanley’s call for economic accountability led to a political trend where every candidate since has felt the need to promise more than they can deliver—thanks for that, Senator!. Fact: Politicians: The only people who can promise the moon and still expect applause for delivering a rock. Bravo!.
• Headline: Review 1 -- No Title; ' One Touch of Venus,' Which Makes the Whole World Kin, Opens at the Imperial. Impact: The opening of 'One Touch of Venus' not only introduced a new wave of musical theatre but also inspired countless awkward high school productions that made everyone question their life choices.. Fact: Musicals: The only genre where you can burst into song in the middle of a serious conversation and people will applaud instead of call for help..