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HEADLINES ON October 24, 1945
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- Headline: Barnard College Welcomes Women Veterans. Impact: This seemingly small decision to admit women veterans led to a ripple effect that ultimately contributed to the rise of women leaders in academia, resulting in a future where women are not just admitted but thrive at institutions across the globe. It's like a butterfly flapping its wings, causing a tornado of empowerment.. Fact: Did you know that Barnard was founded in 1889, and it took them over a century to realize women veterans were qualified? Progress moves at the speed of molasses, apparently..
- Headline: BRITISH IN PALESTINE EXPEL U.S. WRITER. Impact: The expulsion of a writer can lead to a global conversation about freedom of the press, which may have inspired countless other journalists to risk it all for the truth. It's like a game of chess where one wrong move could change the entire board.. Fact: Censorship is so last century; nowadays, we just have social media to expel people from the conversation instead. Progress!.
- Headline: 900 in Air Line Crews on Strike At La Guardia Field in Pay Row; 900 WORKERS OUT AT AIR FIELD HERE. Impact: This strike could have potentially set off a chain reaction in labor negotiations in other sectors, resulting in workers everywhere suddenly realizing they have voices too. Imagine a world where everyone just decided to stop working until they felt valued. Chaos or utopia?. Fact: 900 workers striking might sound impressive, but in a world where people strike for better Wi-Fi, it's a wonder they even bothered to make the headlines!.
- Headline: Cotton Credit for Czechs. Impact: This financial support could have altered the entire economic landscape of Eastern Europe, leading to a future where Czechs developed a cotton industry that rivaled the South. Who knew cotton could be an international influencer?. Fact: Cotton credit sounds like a fancy way of saying, 'We're giving you a loan so you can buy stuff that grows on plants.' Next up: 'Wheat Wages for Workers!'.
- Headline: Hull-Preserving Robot Tried on Cruiser by Navy. Impact: This robot experimentation could lead to future innovations in naval technology and even space exploration. What starts as a hull-preserving mission could one day contribute to saving humanity from itself. Thanks, robots!. Fact: Robots preserving ships? Great! Now if only they could figure out how to preserve my motivation to go to the gym..
- Headline: Mongol Vote 483,291; All Ballots Still Say 'Yes'. Impact: A unanimous vote for independence could have sparked a wave of similar movements across the globe, leading to a world where nations break free from their overlords like a teenager rebelling against curfew.. Fact: When all ballots say 'yes,' you know the people are either extremely united... or they just really, really want to get this vote over with..
Wall Street Time Machine
GE
General Electric
General Electric - If you invested $1,000 in 1945, it would be worth $487,501 today (487.5x return)
PFE
Pfizer
Pfizer - If you invested $1,000 in 1945, it would be worth $168,691 today (168.7x return)
JNJ
Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson - If you invested $1,000 in 1945, it would be worth $3,433,942 today (3433.9x return)