APRIL 17, 1944

Full News Archive

• Headline: Greek Political Strife in 1944. Impact: Papandreou's call for unity sparked a series of political alliances that would eventually lead to Greece's complex relationship with the EU. If only he'd known that calling others divisionary would become a global pastime. Fact: Did you know that political leaders often find unity as elusive as a good WiFi signal in the mountains?.
• Headline: Germans Destroy Supplies in Greece Retreat. Impact: The destruction of supplies in Peloponnesus triggered a series of events that led to a global supply chain crisis, proving once again that when you throw a tantrum, everyone else feels it too. Fact: Fun fact: Destroying your own supplies is a classic move in the 'How to Lose Friends and Alienate Allies' handbook.
• Headline: Hand Becomes Harvard Alumni President. Impact: Hand's presidency at Harvard set a precedent that would eventually lead to countless debates over the value of a liberal arts education, leaving many wondering if they should have just learned to code. Fact: Harvard alumni have a special talent for networking, which often translates into just knowing people who know people.
• Headline: Danube Gate Town Blasted By RAF in Aerial Offensive; DANUBE GATE TOWN IS BLASTED BY RAF. Impact: The RAF's blitz on Danube Gate was the beginning of aerial warfare strategies that would influence military tactics for decades. Who knew bombing towns was just an elaborate way to send a message?. Fact: Aerial bombings have a way of bringing people together—mostly in bomb shelters.
• Headline: FOR PRICE POLICIES TO AID PRODUCTION; Brookings' Report Says That Permanent Prosperity Is Dependent on It. Impact: Brookings' report on price policies launched an endless cycle of economic theories and debates that would make even the most patient economist roll their eyes. Spoiler alert: they still haven’t decided!. Fact: In the world of economics, 'permanent prosperity' is the equivalent of a unicorn—everyone talks about it, but no one has ever really seen it.
• Headline: NIJINSKA'S BALLET DANCED AT CENTER; ' Ancient Russia' Performed a Second Time -- Argentinita at the Metropolitan. Impact: Nijinska's ballet performance became a cultural touchstone, influencing the arts and inspiring generations of dancers to leap and spin—mostly to the beat of their own drum. Fact: Ballet dancers are the only athletes expected to look graceful while doing the equivalent of balancing on a tightrope over a pit of alligators.
• Headline: LANDON ENDORSES HULL'S PEACE PLAN; Secretary's World 'Blueprint' of Last Week Is Sound, but 'Not Explicit,' He Says. Impact: Landon's endorsement of Hull's peace plan laid the groundwork for future diplomatic efforts—because who doesn’t love a good blueprint that no one really follows?. Fact: Peace plans are like New Year’s resolutions: everyone talks about them, but few actually stick to them.
• Headline: MISS DONLON NAMED TO INDUSTRIAL POST; Gov. Dewey Appoints Prominent Republican Woman to $8,500 Chairmanship. Impact: Donlon's appointment to an industrial post was a testament to the power of connections—showing that sometimes it's not what you know, but who you know that gets you the chairmanship. Fact: Getting appointed to a prestigious position often involves more strategy than a game of chess—except with less board and more backroom deals.
• Headline: DEWEY NOMINATION ON THE 1ST BALLOT IS SEEN BY BACKERS; Survey Conducted Since the Withdrawal of Willkie Gives Governor 5-Vote Margin. Impact: Dewey's nomination on the first ballot marked the beginning of a political saga that would influence future elections, proving that every vote counts—unless you're counting on your fingers. Fact: Polling is the political version of guessing how many jellybeans are in a jar—everyone has an opinion, but no one is ever really right.