AUGUST 13, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rogers Opposes UNRRA Funding Proposals. Impact: If only Rogers had supported UNRRA, perhaps we would have had a smoother post-war recovery. Instead, his opposition led to a butterfly flapping its wings in 1947, causing a paper shortage in 2023 as publishers scrambled to fill the gap left by insufficient aid.. Fact: Fun fact: E. N. Rogers' middle name was 'Naysayer'. Just kidding, but he really knew how to throw a wrench into the works!.
• Headline: Construction Halted on Ohio Arms Plants. Impact: The halt of arms plant construction in Ohio sent shockwaves through the state. Who knew that stopping a few factories would eventually lead to Ohio being known for its delicious Buckeye candy instead of munitions?. Fact: Ohio: home of the Buckeye and the only state where you can get a side of guilt with your weapons manufacturing..
• Headline: Mrs. Barandon Wins Wisconsin State Open. Impact: Mrs. Barandon winning the Wisconsin State Open was a pivotal moment that inspired countless aspiring athletes. Little did she know, her success would lead to a surge in tennis racket sales that would fund a ‘Tennis for Everyone’ program in 2023.. Fact: Did you know that tennis originally was played with the palm of the hand? It was just a bunch of people slapping balls around. Talk about a 'handy' sport!.
• Headline: PRINTERS VOTE TO PICKET; Action to Begin After V-J Day Against 2 Jersey Newspapers. Impact: The printers' decision to picket after V-J Day set a precedent for labor movements. In the long run, it taught future generations that waiting for an end to war isn't as important as making sure your job is secure—even if it means picketing for a little extra ink.. Fact: Picketing: the original 'let's take a break' movement, long before coffee breaks were even a thing..
• Headline: RED ARMY ACCUSED OF 'TERROR REIGN'; Indiscipline, Revenge, Rapine, Pillage Charged in Hungary, Czechoslovakia and Austria Wartime Discipline Enforced. Impact: The accusations against the Red Army for their wartime excesses created a narrative that influenced Cold War propaganda. This led to an increase in spy novels and movies, making James Bond a household name and creating a global obsession with espionage.. Fact: Did you know that the Red Army's tactics could have inspired the plot of every single action movie since? 'Revenge, rapine, and pillage' sounds like a great title for a Hollywood blockbuster!.
• Headline: DR. G.S. ARUNDALE OF THEOSOPHISTS, 66; Leader of religious Group Dies in India--Educator and Scout Official There. Impact: Dr. G.S. Arundale's death signaled a shift in the Theosophical Society, leading to the rise of more eccentric spiritual movements. Who knew that the universe would respond by pushing the New Age movement to the forefront?. Fact: Theosophy: because regular philosophy just wasn't mystical enough for some folks..
• Headline: DR. DAVID EDSALL, HARVARD EX-DEAN; Former Head of Medical and Public Health Schools Dies-- Stressed Industrial Study. Impact: Dr. David Edsall's focus on industrial study changed the landscape of public health, eventually leading to the creation of the 'Health and Safety at Work' regulations that we all love to ignore today.. Fact: Edsall was known for his favorite quote: 'An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure'—which, ironically, is what most people think about when they pass the salad bar..
• Headline: MEN OUT ON POINTS FREE FROM DRAFT; Army Says Selective Service Will Induct Them Only on Basis of Volunteers OFFICERS ALSO EXEMPT Those Honorably Released Are Subject Only to Call From the Inactive List. Impact: The announcement that men would be free from the draft based on volunteer status sparked a revolution in military recruitment tactics. Fast forward to today, and it’s all about those catchy slogans and viral TikTok challenges.. Fact: Draft dodging has never been more fashionable! Who needs to serve when you can just go viral instead?.
• Headline: Home-Made Bomb Effective. Impact: The effectiveness of a home-made bomb in St. Paul turned some heads, leading to stricter regulations on DIY projects. As a result, Pinterest became a haven for people who wanted to create without blowing anything up.. Fact: Home-made bombs: the original 'what could possibly go wrong' project before DIY crafts became a Pinterest staple..
• Headline: MORE PAPER ALLOTTED TO BOOKS, MAGAZINES. Impact: When the WPB raised paper quotas, it inadvertently led to a pub quiz question years later: 'What do you call a country that loves books but can't find enough paper?' Spoiler: it's America.. Fact: More paper for books and magazines? Finally, the trees could take a breather from being turned into questionable toilet humor magazines!.