FEBRUARY 7, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: House Committee Backs George Bill. Impact: This event opened the floodgates for future political drama, leading to the classic 'who has the power?' soap opera that continues to play out on Capitol Hill. Spoiler alert: No one really knows.. Fact: Fun fact: This is the same committee that couldn't decide on pizza toppings for their meetings. Priorities, am I right?.
• Headline: DR. HOWELL, EXPERT IN BLOOD RESEARCH; Emeritus Director of Hygiene School, Johns Hopkins, Dies --Discoverer of Heparin Worked with "Big Four" Ex-Dean of Medical Faculty MICHAEL V. BONOMO. Impact: Dr. Howell's contributions to medicine ripple through time, as his discovery of Heparin has saved countless lives in surgeries and treatments, paving the way for modern blood-thinning therapies and keeping doctors employed.. Fact: Heparin: the one thing that keeps your blood from getting too excited at parties..
• Headline: PIPELINE IN ARABIA AGAIN PUT UP TO U.S.; American Company Has Plans for Routes to Mediterranean --Needs Washington Consent. Impact: This pipeline project, when realized, would lay the groundwork for future energy debates. Who knew a tube of oil could cause more drama than a reality TV show?. Fact: You know what they say: 'Where there’s a pipeline, there’s a way to get into a whole lot of political trouble.'.
• Headline: GEORGE A. METTAM, OIL EXECUTIVE, 55; Manufacturing Official for Standard of New Jersey Dies --With Firm 38 Years In Commerce Chambers Partner of George F. Morse. Impact: Mettam's passing marked a shift in the oil industry, leading to a series of corporate takeovers that would eventually lead to the creation of the world's most complex game of Monopoly.. Fact: Ironically, his death may have expedited a few oil spill clean-up efforts. Guess he took 'leave no trace' a bit too seriously..
• Headline: RAGNAR OSTBERG, 78, SWEDISH ARCHITECT. Impact: Ostberg's architectural legacy continues to influence modern design, proving that good taste and craftsmanship can withstand the test of time - unlike my New Year's resolutions.. Fact: He was known for creating buildings that were so beautiful, they could make a concrete block look like a luxury condo..
• Headline: MAYOR ASKS $80,175 FOR OFFICE EXPENSES. Impact: This request for office expenses opened the floodgates for mayors everywhere to ask for lavish budgets, inadvertently leading to the creation of the state-of-the-art office fridge stocked with organic quinoa salad.. Fact: That’s right, folks. The mayor’s office is basically a glorified coffee shop with a side of bureaucracy..