JULY 4, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: K.A. Campbell Appointed Secretary to Nathan. Impact: K.A. Campbell's appointment was a turning point that eventually led to the creation of a secret society of reporters who spent their days collecting gossip—proving that some things never change in politics.. Fact: Did you know that being appointed as an aide often means you get to hold the coffee cup while the real decisions are made? Welcome to the glamorous life of political aides!.
• Headline: BENDIX EXPANDING LINES; Company Plans to Enter Home Iron and Dryer Fields. Impact: Bendix's expansion into home appliances sent shockwaves through the industry, leading to the invention of the self-cleaning oven, which ironically, no one ever used.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more difficult than expanding into new markets is trying to convince your relatives that you actually need a self-drying iron?.
• Headline: JAMES B. MANSON, 66, OF TATE ART GALLERY. Impact: James B. Manson's passing marked the end of an era, leading to the unintentional creation of a series of conspiracy theories about who really ran the Tate Art Gallery after he left.. Fact: Did you know that the Tate Art Gallery has had more directors than James Bond has had movies? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: Army, Navy Teams Share College Lacrosse Crown. Impact: The sharing of the lacrosse crown between Army and Navy set a precedent for all future sports rivalries, proving that even in competition, the military can’t help but play nice.. Fact: Did you know that lacrosse was once played by Native Americans with the goal of 'not getting shot'? Now it's just a fancy way to get sweaty in uniforms..
• Headline: DETROIT TRACK TO REOPEN; Racing to Be Resumed Saturday With Ample Entries Assured. Impact: The reopening of the Detroit track was a pivotal moment that led to a nationwide obsession with horse racing, which eventually resulted in the creation of the phrase, 'Betting on a sure thing.' Spoiler alert: it's never a sure thing.. Fact: Did you know that horse racing is the only sport where the horses have better names than the athletes? 'Secretariat' vs. 'John Smith'—no contest!.
• Headline: CONCORD AT BERLIN. Impact: The joint control agreement in Berlin was the first step toward a long game of political chess, ultimately leading to the Berlin Wall. So, thanks for that little hiccup, guys!. Fact: Did you know that joint control is just a fancy way of saying, 'Let's both pretend to agree while secretly plotting against each other'? Classic!.
• Headline: ACTS TO INCREASE CIVILIAN CLOTHING; WPB Offers Priorities on Nine Types of Wool Knit Wear for Men, Women, Children ALSO TO AID COTTON ITEMS Extended to Hose, Underwear on Basis of 'Yarn Eligibility' --Other Agency Action Need of Priorities Explained Rules Standardized ACTS TO INCREASE CIVILIAN CLOTHING. Impact: The act to increase civilian clothing was a bold move that led to the modern fashion industry, where 'yarn eligibility' is now a hot topic on the runway. Who knew wool knitwear could be so high-stakes?. Fact: Did you know that clothing priorities are like ordering at a restaurant? Everyone thinks they know what's best, but you end up with 'the special' that nobody wanted!.
• Headline: MAX BRAUN, 52, LED ANTI-NAZIS IN SAAR; Socialist Editor, Hitler Foe in Plebiscite, Dies in London-- Fled With Price on Head. Impact: Max Braun’s death sent ripples through the anti-Nazi movement, inspiring a new wave of activists who believed in the power of words over violence, proving that sometimes fleeing with a price on your head is the best option.. Fact: Did you know that fleeing from a regime is a classic move for writers? Just ask anyone who's ever had a bad review!.