JULY 26, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navy Boosts Electronics Research in 1945. Impact: Admiral Bowen's decision to intensify electronics research led to a series of unforeseen technological advancements. One could argue that if he hadn’t, we might still be sending messages via carrier pigeon or smoke signals. Well, maybe not that far back, but you get the point.. Fact: Fun fact: The Navy's early electronics research eventually contributed to the development of modern gadgets like the smartphone. So, you can blame Admiral Bowen for all those endless notifications!.
• Headline: Bronx Drug Store Robberies Arrests. Impact: The Bronx men robbing drug stores set off a minor panic in the area, leading to an increase in security and the eventual rise of the pharmacy industry’s 'If you see something, say something' campaign. This led to a surge in nosy neighbors everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that robbing drug stores is considered a bad career move? Yeah, it’s not exactly the 'American Dream' everyone talks about..
• Headline: Sevitzky Conducts Memorable Concerts. Impact: Sevitzky conducting concerts may not seem like a big deal, but every time he waved his baton, a new generation of hipsters decided they were into classical music. This resulted in an unprecedented boom in overpriced vinyl records.. Fact: In a cruel twist of fate, if you went to one of Sevitzky's concerts, you likely left thinking you were cultured, only to find out you still couldn't tell Beethoven from a broken clock..
• Headline: Children's Camp Gets $6,000. Impact: Mayor LaGuardia's generous donation to the Harlem Children's Camp Fund created a ripple effect of charitable donations across New York. Who knew that a little kindness could lead to a city-wide campaign for youth programs? It’s almost like he cared or something.. Fact: LaGuardia was known for his big heart—and his big mustache. Some say the mustache was a secret weapon in his campaign for goodwill..
• Headline: Willys Gets Buzz Bomb Job. Impact: Willys getting the buzz bomb job directly influenced the automotive industry and military contracts, leading to an era where car manufacturers also fancied themselves as aeronautical engineers. Because why not mix joyrides with bomb rides?. Fact: The JB-2 buzz bomb was so named because it sounded like a mosquito on steroids. Who wouldn’t want to dodge that in the sky?.
• Headline: Mead Proposes Rail Labor Transfer From Excess Areas to Lines in Need; Senate Committee Chairman Says a Federal Census Would Reveal Men and Equipment Not Required Where They Are Agencies for Coordination For Using More Ports Here. Impact: Mead's proposal for rail labor transfer emphasizes how government bureaucracy can become a tangled web, influencing transportation policies for decades. Without it, we might have railroads running on nothing but good intentions.. Fact: Federal census? More like a glorified headcount of who’s not using the train. Spoiler alert: It’s usually everyone..
• Headline: Narrow Churchill Majority Foreseen in British Election; NARROW MAJORITY SEEN FOR PREMIER Laborites Still in Running Soldiers Heavily Laborite. Impact: The speculation about Churchill's narrow majority brought unnecessary political drama, leading to a series of elections where everyone pretended like they cared about democracy while secretly just wanting to know who would make the best tea.. Fact: Fun fact: A narrow majority often results in even narrower decisions. It’s like trying to squeeze into skinny jeans after the holidays—good luck with that..
• Headline: Two Will Sift Guaranteed Wage; Entire Pay Set-Up to Be Covered. Impact: The study on guaranteed annual wage set off a chain reaction in labor rights discussions, leading to the eventual birth of the modern welfare state. Who knew that two people sifting through pay structures could change the world? Talk about overachievers!. Fact: Guaranteed wage? More like guaranteed debate fodder for economists for generations to come. 'What if we just paid everyone in pizza?'.