NOVEMBER 3, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Dewey's Vote Surprises New York Governor. Impact: Dewey's unexpected victory in the polls led to a chain reaction of confidence among politicians, eventually inspiring a series of questionable campaign strategies. Fast forward to today, and we have social media influencers pretending their cat's Instagram is a legitimate political platform.. Fact: Dewey's confidence was so high that he probably thought he could run for president on a platform of 'More Cats, Less Stress'..
• Headline: Destruction of Solomon Islands Missions. Impact: The destruction of missions in the Solomons spurred a bizarre trend of 'missionary chic' in fashion decades later. Who knew that wartime ruins would inspire today's hipster aesthetic?. Fact: Bishop Baddelly's estimates of war damage were probably more accurate than most of today's property appraisals. Just saying..
• Headline: Liquor Supply Assurance for NYC Dealers. Impact: Assuring liquor dealers of a steady supply led to an explosion in cocktail culture, paving the way for the modern mixologist to charge you $15 for a drink that tastes like regret.. Fact: The only thing more certain than liquor supply in 1944 was that someone would still complain about the prices. Some things never change!.
• Headline: REPUBLICANS KEEP WESTCHESTER REIN; But 8-Year Low in Registration Holds the Pluralities Under Record of 84,344 in '40 HANLEY IS AHEAD BY 55,000 Party Picks Up 4 Members on Supervisors -- New Rochelle Renames Church, Democrat. Impact: Republicans in Westchester holding on to power despite low registration sparked a series of ever-more convoluted political strategies, ultimately leading to the invention of campaign slogans that sound like they were generated by a random word generator.. Fact: In 1944, political campaigns were still more civilized than your average comment section today. Progress, right?.
• Headline: NEW QUESTION ON LOVETT; House Committee Asks Ickes to Explain Latest Appointment. Impact: The questioning of Lovett's appointment led to a long tradition of congressional oversight, which now manifests as endless hearings that seem to yield more hot air than actual results.. Fact: Ickes had to explain appointments, while today, politicians are just expected to explain their existence. Progress?.
• Headline: AMERICAN PLANES AID CHINESE LAND FORCES; Attack River Centers in Area of Japanese Attack. Impact: American planes aiding Chinese forces created a bond that would eventually lead to complicated international relations, proving that sometimes, saving the day can lead to more complicated messes later on.. Fact: This military collaboration was so effective that they considered naming a cocktail after it—too bad the 'Flying Fortress' never really caught on..
• Headline: HELD IN 1925 KIDNAPPING; Former Hornell Railroadman Is to Go Before Grand Jury. Impact: The kidnapping case revival led to a series of sensationalized crime stories, ultimately culminating in the true crime podcast explosion. Thanks, 1925!. Fact: Turns out the real mystery was how anyone thought a railroadman could pull off a kidnapping without a solid getaway plan. Plot twist!.
• Headline: Spangler Says Results Foretell New Deal Exit. Impact: Spangler's declaration about the New Deal's exit inadvertently paved the way for future generations to debate economic policies over brunch, leading to the rise of avocado toast as a political statement.. Fact: Spangler's comments could have been the first recorded instance of someone blaming their problems on the previous administration—talk about historical continuity!.
• Headline: Comment by Spangler. Impact: The favorable vote on amendments created a precedent for future ballot measures, leading us to today where we can't tell if we're voting for laws or just signing up for a new streaming service.. Fact: Voting on amendments back then was simpler—now, we need a user manual and a degree in political science just to understand what we're voting on..
• Headline: VOTE IS FAVORABLE ON 5 AMENDMENTS; Only No. 3, Which Is Leading by a Small Margin, Seems in Danger of Defeat.