DECEMBER 26, 1945

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Observers for Greek Elections. Impact: The U.S. mission in Greece inadvertently led to a spike in Greek coffee consumption among observers, contributing to the caffeination of future generations and the rise of hipster coffee shops, which would eventually fuel a global obsession with artisanal lattes.. Fact: Did you know that this was the first time anyone thought sending observers would prevent chaos? Spoiler alert: it didn't..
• Headline: Veteran Drivers Urged to Drive Safely. Impact: After veterans were warned to drive cautiously, a wave of caution swept through the nation, resulting in the invention of the 'slowpoke' bumper sticker, which has since become a cultural phenomenon for drivers who take their sweet time.. Fact: Apparently, the only thing harder than surviving a war is navigating suburban traffic..
• Headline: WORK BEGINS SOON ON WARBURG HOME; TO HOUSE JEWISH MUSEUM. Impact: Converting the Warburg home into a Jewish museum kickstarted a trend of repurposing old estates, influencing future generations to turn their basements into art galleries instead of just places to store holiday decorations.. Fact: They say museums are like the world's biggest garage sales, but with fewer questionable items and more ancient artifacts..
• Headline: ERA OF RADIO SIGHT IS SEEN BY SARNOFF; Advent of Radar and Practical Television to Revolutionize Industry, He Says GAINS MADE IN WAR CITED Electric Eye Perfected to Give Long-Range Vision to Man, He Adds. Impact: Sarnoff's predictions about radar and television led to the advent of reality TV, which, in turn, made our collective high school reunions feel like a poorly produced sitcom.. Fact: Fun fact: Before radar, the only way to see far was to squint really hard or get a telescope. Who knew technology would be so lazy?.
• Headline: Wife Slayer Dies at Her Grave. Impact: The tragic end of the 'wife slayer' served as a cautionary tale, reminding future generations that maybe marriage counseling is a better option than a graveyard rendezvous.. Fact: Suicide is a heavy topic, but did you know that one of the best ways to avoid it is to just not murder anyone in the first place?.
• Headline: ROBERT MAZET, 88, HEADED CITY PROBE; Lawyer in This City 65 Years, Dies at 88--Croker Under Fire at Inquiry by Him Deputy Attorney General Fought in Flanders. Impact: Mazet's inquiries into corruption set off a chain reaction of lawyerly scrutiny, ultimately leading to the establishment of the modern-day 'lawyer jokes' that we all love to hate.. Fact: Robert Mazet was known for his fierce legal battles... and for being the guy who made sure everyone else looked like they were just 'playing' lawyer..
• Headline: MRS. PATTON BACK WITH CAPIPAL KIN; MRS. PATTON RETURNS TO THE CAPITAL. Impact: Mrs. Patton's return to the capital became a symbol of resilience, inspiring future politicians to bring their mothers with them to work, leading to what we now call 'mama's boys' in politics.. Fact: Did you know that politicians are often more afraid of their mothers than their constituents? Now that's a power dynamic!.