SEPTEMBER 11, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: FCC Hearing on WINS Radio License Sale. Impact: If the FCC hadn’t set this hearing, we might have never known the thrill of hearing static while searching for a decent radio station. Truly, the cosmic implications of WINS's license shift are staggering.. Fact: The real question is: who even listens to the radio anymore? Did someone say 'podcast'?.
• Headline: Five Powers Initiate Peace Talks. Impact: These peace talks may have led to a century of diplomatic discussions, but let's be honest, it’s mostly just a lot of talking and not much walking. The world could have just agreed to play nice over a game of chess instead.. Fact: Fun fact: the last time world leaders got together to talk about peace, they still couldn't figure out how to share the last piece of pizza..
• Headline: Unexpected Sport Highlights in 1945. Impact: This headline could have changed horse racing forever, turning it into the sport of average Joes. Imagine a world where your neighbor could be your horse racing champion. Chaos.. Fact: Did you know that tennis was originally played with the palm of your hand? So, basically, it’s just a glorified version of slapstick..
• Headline: ELLIOTT AND SALICA HELD; Other Army Base Workers Also Must Face Trial Oct. 16. Impact: The conspiracy charges against Elliott and Salica likely sparked a new wave of conspiracy theories, suggesting that maybe every army base is secretly a front for a kickback operation. Who knew?. Fact: Conspiracy theories: the only thing that brings people together more than sharing a pizza..
• Headline: WILL SOON DECIDE ON AUTO RATIONING; WPB and OPA Are Expected to Make Joint Statement on the Problem. Impact: Auto rationing discussions may have led to the rise of the 'carpooling' trend, which in turn inspired countless awkward conversations between strangers. Thanks, WPB and OPA!. Fact: Do you know what’s more exciting than auto rationing? Watching paint dry – at least that way you know the outcome..
• Headline: A.D. EVANS, LEADER IN NORRISTOWN, 59. Impact: A.D. Evans, being a leader, may have inspired future leaders to think, 'Hey, I can do that!' – subsequently leading to a long line of less-than-stellar politicians. Thanks a lot, Evans.. Fact: Fun fact: A.D. Evans was probably just trying to get elected so he could finally get a decent parking spot..
• Headline: HARRY A. SATTLER; Town Clerk in Harrison, N.Y., Was Banker and Ex-Publisher. Impact: Harry A. Sattler's foray into politics might have opened the floodgates for other bank managers to run for office. Because clearly, managing money and managing people are the same skill set.. Fact: Ever notice how being a town clerk sounds like the most thrilling career choice ever? No? Just me?.
• Headline: Named Candidate for Congress. Impact: Katzenbach's nomination could have led to a political dynasty, or at least a really awkward family reunion with everyone discussing his candidacy instead of the weather.. Fact: Fun fact: If only they had a family reunion debate, it would probably be the most entertaining political event of the year..
• Headline: AIDED WASTE-PAPER DRIVE; City Children Collected 803,102 Pounds During Summer. Impact: The waste-paper drive was the beginning of what would eventually become the recycling movement. Who knew kids could be so environmentally conscious before it was cool?. Fact: 803,102 pounds of waste paper collected? That’s just one step closer to kids becoming the next generation of eco-warriors – or hoarders..
• Headline: WOULD EXPERIMENT WITH LIQUOR PRICES; Gentner Would Like to End Controls 'to See What Would Happen,' He Tells Trade. Impact: Gentner’s experiment with liquor prices might have led to the rise of craft cocktails and overpriced drinks at trendy bars. Who wouldn’t want to pay $15 for a drink that tastes like regret?. Fact: If Gentner wanted to see what would happen, he could've just asked his friends over for a happy hour – results might have been less scientific but way more entertaining!.