JUNE 13, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: New York City Bans Sulfa Sales. Impact: The curbing of sulfa drug sales inadvertently led to the rise of home remedies. Fast forward 50 years, and suddenly everyone's an amateur apothecary mixing questionable herbal teas to cure the common cold.. Fact: Fun fact: sulfa drugs, while effective, were known to cause some pretty wild side effects. But hey, who needs medical supervision when you can just wing it?.
• Headline: Miss Gibson Retires as Curator Emeritus. Impact: Miss Gibson's retirement set off a chain reaction of museum staff becoming influencers. Now, art curators are far more likely to be found on TikTok than in front of a canvas, changing how we perceive art forever.. Fact: Did you know that after retiring, Miss Gibson likely spent her days judging the world from her couch, critiquing modern art like the rest of us? The true curator's fate..
• Headline: 15% PAY RISE LIMIT URGED ON CONGRESS; Truman Says When Controls Are Lifted Members Should Receive at Least $15,000. Impact: Truman's call for a pay rise limit sent Congress into a tizzy, leading to a series of budget cuts that would eventually inspire a new generation of memes about politicians living lavishly while the rest of us scrimp and save.. Fact: Fun fact: Congress members were already receiving salaries that most of us can only dream of. But sure, let’s limit those raises—right after they finish their five-course meals..
• Headline: Committee Provisions for the Creation and Operation of the New World Court; CHAPTER I Organization of the Court. Impact: The creation of the New World Court sparked endless debates about international law that led to some of the most convoluted legal jargon ever. Fast forward, and lawyers are still charging by the hour to explain what 'amicus curiae' means.. Fact: Did you know that the exclusion of Spain was akin to the adult version of being picked last for dodgeball? Welcome to the world stage, Spain!.
• Headline: Murphy Picked in Westchester. Impact: Murphy's endorsement led to a series of political machinations that would eventually inspire the creation of the phrase, 'It's not what you know, but who you know,' which is still being used in job interviews today.. Fact: Fun fact: Murphy's political career was like a game of musical chairs—someone always gets left standing when the music stops!.
• Headline: NAMES VETERANS AIDES; Dewey Appoints Brig. Gen. A.T. Brown to Head State Body. Impact: Brig. Gen. A.T. Brown's appointment to head the Veterans Affairs Div led to a newfound appreciation for bureaucratic titles, inspiring future generations to aspire to 'Chief of Snack Operations' in their workplaces.. Fact: Did you know that the title 'Brigadier General' sounds way more impressive than it actually is? It’s basically the military version of being the 'Assistant to the Regional Manager.'.
• Headline: GEN. HERSHEY DENOUNCED; A Draft Board Protests Plan to Let Conscientious Objectors Go. Impact: The NJ draft board's denunciation of conscientious objector releases opened up a massive can of worms, leading to decades of debates about personal beliefs versus government mandates, which still gives politicians nightmares today.. Fact: Fun fact: the debate about conscientious objectors is still relevant today, though now it's more about who gets out of doing the dishes than serving in the military..
• Headline: TIMES UNIT WINS 2D E; Telephoto Equipment Subsidiary Is Praised by Patterson. Impact: The success of the telephoto equipment subsidiary led to an explosion in media coverage, paving the way for reality TV where everyone could be 'captured' at their most embarrassing moments. Thanks, military tech!. Fact: Did you know that the telephoto lens was initially intended for serious journalism? Now it just captures every Kardashian who trips on their own stilettos..
• Headline: Proskauer Extols Our Delegates For Progress at San Francisco. Impact: Proskauer's praise for US delegates turned into a centuries-long tradition of back-patting among politicians, leading to the development of the 'political handshake'—a ritual still performed today despite its questionable sincerity.. Fact: Did you know that political praise often comes with a side of backroom deals? It’s like an episode of 'Survivor,' but with suits and ties instead of tribal councils..