DECEMBER 14, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bakery Strike Halts Production in 1945. Impact: The closure of these bakeries led to a nationwide flour shortage, prompting an underground black market for pastries. Kids in the future will be trading 'illegal' snickerdoodles like it’s a drug deal.. Fact: Did you know that the average bakery worker can eat their weight in doughnuts during a strike? It’s a little-known fact that keeps the union meetings lively..
• Headline: Forrestal's Critique on Code Disclosure. Impact: This confession led to a flurry of spy novels being written in the '50s, causing a sudden spike in the popularity of trench coats and fedoras. Thanks a lot, Forrestal, for making espionage fashionable!. Fact: Did you know that the real tragedy was that no one thought to write a tell-all book about the spies? Just imagine the sequels!.
• Headline: INDUSTRY IS URGED TO AVOID POLITICS; Krock Suggests 'Dollar-a-Year Men' in Government in Talk to Detroit Leaders. Impact: This advice led to a series of awkward 'Dollar-a-Year' reunions where former government officials tried to explain their lack of political savvy to confused corporate leaders. Spoiler alert: it didn’t go well.. Fact: Did you know that 'Dollar-a-Year Men' is actually a term for people who work in government for a symbolic dollar? Sounds like a great deal for the government—where do I sign up?.
• Headline: Rail Labor Dispute Put Up to Government As Roads Report Negotiations Are Stalled. Impact: This dispute led to the invention of the phrase 'stalled negotiations,' which is now used to describe everything from labor disputes to family dinners. Thanks, railroads!. Fact: Did you know that the term 'negotiation' originally referred to trains getting stuck? Okay, not really, but wouldn’t that be a fun twist?.
• Headline: Green Asks Vete of USES Bill. Impact: The veto request led to a series of 'Green' politicians trying to outdo each other with increasingly ridiculous environmental policies. It’s like a game of who can be the most eco-friendly!. Fact: Did you know that 'Green' is not just a color but also a political strategy? The greener the politician, the more likely they are to hug a tree during a photo op..
• Headline: 36 DACHAU KILLERS TO DIE BY HANGING; Camp Commander and Doctor Among the Sentenced--3 Get 10-Year Jail Term. Impact: This sentence marked a pivotal moment in post-war justice, symbolizing the world's commitment to accountability for war crimes. The ripples of this decision would shape international law for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that the Nuremberg Trials set a precedent for how the world views human rights? It was a dark time, but one that led to lasting changes in global justice..
• Headline: Electrical Workers Vote Strike; 200,000 to Walk Out Next Month; Electrical Workers Vote Strike; 200,000 to Walk Out Next Month. Impact: The massive walkout led to a nationwide blackout, inspiring a generation of students to appreciate the art of candle-making. Who knew strife could spark creativity?. Fact: Did you know that during blackouts, people rediscover board games? It's like a social experiment gone wrong!.