NOVEMBER 5, 1943

Full News Archive

• Headline: Post-War Education for Veterans Initiated. Impact: This little education plan for veterans set off a chain reaction where ex-soldiers became citizens who could vote, leading to a steady stream of political debates about democracy that would eventually make reality TV contestants look like philosophers.. Fact: The idea of teaching democracy to veterans was so revolutionary that even the founding fathers would have likely raised an eyebrow and said, 'Wait, you want to let them decide things?'.
• Headline: Miners Await WLB Decision on Strike. Impact: The wait for the WLB's decision created a ripple effect of indecision that led to miners finding new hobbies, like knitting, which in turn introduced a massive new trend in cozy-wear that still haunts fashion today.. Fact: The only thing more idle than the miners during this time was Congress, which was too busy deciding on what color to paint their office walls..
• Headline: Minor Dip in Commodity Prices Noted. Impact: The 0.1% drop in commodity prices was the precursor to modern-day coupon clippers who think they're saving the world with every discount – little did they know they were just making the world more confusing.. Fact: Farmers often joke that their crops were just as unstable as the stock market, and considering the drop in prices, they might’ve been onto something..
• Headline: CONTESTS WAGE-HOUR ACT; Marietta Times Charges Encroachment on Freedom of Press. Impact: The contesting of the Wage-Hour Act sparked a series of debates that ultimately led to the creation of 'Freedom of the Press' t-shirts, because who doesn't want a fashion statement while arguing about labor rights?. Fact: Claiming that labor laws infringe on press freedom is like saying that wearing a seatbelt infringes on your right to fly through the windshield..
• Headline: SCHOOL SITE TO BE PICKED; Board Submits 2 Choices for Vocational High in Brooklyn. Impact: The selection of a school site post-war was the first step in a long, arduous journey that would eventually lead to modern-day debates over school lunch menus. Who knew that picking a spot for vocational education could have such delicious consequences?. Fact: The demolition of old buildings is always celebrated until you realize that the new construction delays just give the local raccoons an extended vacation in your backyard..
• Headline: MRS. MARCUS J. YOUMANS; Concert, Opera Singer, Writer Was a Graduate of Vassar. Impact: Mrs. Marcus J. Youmans's contributions to music sparked a renaissance of sorts, leading to an explosion of Vassar grads trying to out-sing each other at karaoke nights, forever altering the landscape of bad renditions of classic hits.. Fact: Being a graduate of Vassar is basically the musical equivalent of having a golden ticket – except you still have to get through a lot of mediocre talent shows..
• Headline: TRADE BUYING AIDS IN COTTON MARKET; Week of Selling and Decline in Futures Reversed in Late Dealings Here. Impact: The late-dealing in the cotton market was a pivotal moment that caused future traders to stay up late predicting trends, leading to a world where people now have anxiety about fluctuating prices of fabric rather than just enjoying their clothes.. Fact: In the future, people will look back and laugh at how traders were panicking over cotton while wearing polyester suits – the real fabric of the future!.
• Headline: CIO DEFERS BACKING ROOSEVELT FOR '44; Hillman and Murray Say They Would Support Him, However, if Election Were Impending. Impact: CIO's decision to defer backing Roosevelt for '44 caused a ripple effect of political indecision that would eventually lead to the phrase 'Not my president' being coined decades later, proving that some things never change.. Fact: As if elections weren't stressful enough, just wait until you see the campaign promises made on Twitter in the coming years – nothing says 'trust me' like a 280-character limit..