SEPTEMBER 15, 1944

Full News Archive

• Headline: NYC Housing Income Limit Lifted. Impact: When NYC decided to lift income limits on public housing, it set off a chain reaction that would eventually lead to landlords charging rent in gold bars and tenants holding bake sales to afford their kitchens. Who knew public housing could turn into a real estate gold rush?. Fact: Did you know that in NYC, some people actually thought 'affordable housing' was a new brand of hipster coffee? Spoiler: it's not..
• Headline: The Life of Ms. Johi J. Flannery. Impact: Ms. Johi J. Flannery's existence was documented, thus ensuring that future historians would spend countless hours deciphering the mystery of her life. Was she a secret agent? An undercover fashionista? Only time will tell.. Fact: Did you know that 'Mrs.' is just a fancy way of saying, 'I have a permanent plus one'?.
• Headline: Bulova Radio Investigation Launched. Impact: The investigation into Bulova's radio stations sparked a nationwide trend of scrutinizing all things 'sound.' This eventually led to the invention of noise-canceling headphones, which allowed people to escape from their own bad taste in music.. Fact: Did you know that radio stations were once considered cutting-edge technology? Now, your toaster has a better social media presence than most of them..
• Headline: 174 INDICTED HERE AS NAZI MEMBERS; First Such Action Taken by U.S. Directed at Party by Reason of Affiliation Itself DIPLOMATS ALSO ACCUSED Concealment of Status When Registering Is Charged -- Many Already Held. Impact: The indictment of Nazi members in the U.S. was the first of many steps in a long, messy process of confronting hate. It set the stage for future generations to realize that ignorance isn't bliss; it's just really, really loud.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing worse than being indicted for being a Nazi is being stuck in a room with someone who still thinks Hitler was a misunderstood artist?.
• Headline: 10 KILLED, 20 HURT AS GALE RIPS CITY; Fatalities Are Caused by Live Wires Blown to Streets by 80-Mile Wind PROPERTY DAMAGE MINOR Rapid Transit Service in All Boroughs Delayed -- 6 Sections of City in Darkness. Impact: The gale that ripped through the city not only caused immediate chaos but led to the invention of storm-proof umbrellas and a newfound appreciation for indoor activities. Who knew a little wind could lead to Netflix binges?. Fact: Did you know that the wind doesn't actually care about your plans? It's just there to mess with you—and it does a fantastic job at it!.
• Headline: Jersey City Police Shake-Up. Impact: The Jersey City police shake-up was the beginning of a long, ongoing saga of police reform that would echo through the ages. Spoiler alert: things still haven't changed much, but at least they tried to look like they were doing something.. Fact: Did you know that in police shake-ups, the only thing that gets shaken more than the officers' confidence is the public's trust?.
• Headline: EDWIN F. ROOT. Impact: Edwin F. Root's legacy is a testament to how many Edwins there are in history—so many that historians often just throw their hands up and declare, 'Let’s focus on someone with a cooler name, like Cleopatra.'. Fact: Did you know that Edwin is one of those names that sounds like it should belong to someone who wears cardigans and enjoys knitting?.
• Headline: JOHN M'MULLIN; Fashion Authority Was Former Paris Editor of Vogue. Impact: John McMullin's influence on fashion was so significant that it led to future generations questioning why they ever thought fanny packs were a good idea. A true game-changer in the world of what to wear!. Fact: Did you know that fashion is just history repeating itself with a twist? So, expect to see bell-bottoms making a comeback any day now!.