OCTOBER 13, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: GIs Celebrate with Ration Dinner. Impact: This gathering of veterans at a ration dinner led to the establishment of a secret society of GIs who, through off-the-record conversations, plotted to create the first ever 'All-You-Can-Eat Ration' buffet, forever altering the landscape of military dining. The butterfly flaps its wings, and suddenly we have buffet chains everywhere!. Fact: Did you know that rationing was just as popular as avocado toast is today? Who knew that starving for a cause could be a trend?.
• Headline: Art Notes Conference Highlights. Impact: This conference on art notes inspired a secret coalition of artists who vowed to create the most avant-garde, incomprehensible artworks, forever changing the definition of 'art' and leading to the modern art movement—hello, banana duct-taped to a wall!. Fact: Did you know that 'art' can sometimes just be a fancy word for 'I don't get it, but I'll pretend I do'?.
• Headline: MARGARET D. WHITNEY OF NEW HAVEN FAMILY. Impact: Margaret D. Whitney's passing marked the end of an era for her family, leading to an unbroken chain of family drama that could rival any soap opera. The Whitney family’s legacy, however, lived on through exaggerated tales of their exploits. Fact: Did you know that family drama is often considered a vital ingredient in the recipe for an interesting life? Who needs reality TV when you've got relatives?.
• Headline: TENANTS PREPARED TO FIGHT RENT RISES; Ex-Assemblyman Lamula Hits Move to Use Pay Increases 'to Pry Lid Off Control' OWNERS TAKE NO ACTION Plea to OPA Is Seen as Cost of Arbitrator's Decision Is Put at $35,000,000 OPA Acts to Aid Service Men. Impact: The tenants prepared to fight rent increases ignited a series of protests that would ultimately lead to the establishment of tenant unions. This was the start of a movement that would see landlords being questioned more often than a toddler at a grocery store. Fact: Fun fact: Rent increases have been a source of debate longer than most of us have been alive. Who knew economics could be so riveting?.
• Headline: Tompkinsville Man Dies at 95. Impact: Morris Cohen’s death at 95 inspired a group of centenarians to start a movement advocating for 'living well and living long', leading to questionable health fads that we now see all over the internet. Fact: Did you know that living to 95 means you've survived through more decades of questionable trends than most people? Kudos to you, Morris!.
• Headline: TRUMANS SEE NEW PLAY; Chief Executive and Family Visit Matinee of 'The Rugged Path'. Impact: President Truman attending a matinee led to a mini-renaissance in the arts, resulting in Broadway productions being viewed as critical political commentary. Some say the theater was never the same after he laughed too hard at a punchline. Fact: Who knew that a presidential outing could lead to the rise of theater critics who have opinions sharper than their dress shoes?.
• Headline: COAL PARLEY ROW NEARS FISTICUFFS; J.L. Lewis, Angered by Former Senator Burke, Is Reported to Have Acted Menacingly. Impact: The near fisticuffs during the coal parley sparked a series of labor disputes that would eventually lead to the establishment of workplace safety regulations. Now, we have rules that prevent yelling matches from escalating into brawls at the water cooler. Fact: Did you know that labor negotiations can sometimes look more like a boxing match than a civilized discussion? Gloves not included!.