MARCH 10, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Duke Ellington's Red, Hot and Blue Concert. Impact: The success of 'Red, Hot And Blue' led to an explosion of jazz music that indirectly caused the rise of dance marathons in the 1930s, which in turn kept people from realizing they were living through a Great Depression until it was too late.. Fact: Duke Ellington once said that music is the universal language, but it’s probably just a way to avoid talking about how bad the weather is..
• Headline: End of the London Ford Strike. Impact: The Ford Strike resolution inadvertently sparked a series of labor movements that led to the establishment of the modern coffee break, which is now the only thing many workers look forward to.. Fact: When you think about it, a labor strike is just a really extended coffee break with more shouting..
• Headline: Exploring Down East Vignettes. Impact: Stiles' 'Down East Vignettes' inspired countless travelogues, which ultimately led to the rise of the influencer culture—because who doesn't want to make their life look better through a filter?. Fact: In many ways, vignettes are just the original Instagram stories, but with fewer selfies..
• Headline: FOOD; Four Ways to Cook Chicken. Impact: The discussion on chicken preparation led to a culinary revolution, resulting in the establishment of national chicken appreciation days, which are ironically celebrated by forgetting to serve chicken.. Fact: Did you know that chicken is the only animal that can cross the road without anyone asking why?.
• Headline: FOUR CITY COLLEGES TO BAR THOUSANDS UNLESS FUNDS RISE; Many June Graduates of High Schools Face Rejection to Make Room for Veterans EXPANSION AID IS SOUGHT $3,000,000 Asked for Faculty, Rooms--Requirements for Entrance May Be Raised Veterans Get Preference FOUR CITY COLLEGES MAY LIMIT ROLLS. Impact: The funding crisis in NYC colleges indirectly led to the invention of online courses, which allows students to attend class in their pajamas while pretending to be serious about their education.. Fact: It's funny how the solution to overcrowded colleges was to just let students stay home—just like we did in high school!.
• Headline: The Red Riddle; What To Do About Russia More Hopeful Signs The Churchill Debate Reaction to the Speech Middle East Tensions Question of Turkey Fate of Manchuria Activities Clouded Problems of Europe Italy's Colonies France Speaks Out For an End to Franco Appeal to Spaniards THE NATION Progress on Disputes Deadlock in Detroit In Other Jobs Action on Rail Threat For World Finance For Stable Currencies Statesmen on Tour Mission for Mr. Hoover 'Brass Trouble' Prices for Houses The Nation's Defenses Sergeant's Anniversary. Impact: The convoluted diplomatic debates in Europe set the stage for decades of political thrillers, leading to the rise of spy novels where the characters are often better dressed than the politicians they're based on.. Fact: This is the kind of political drama that makes you wish you could just binge-watch Netflix instead of reading about it..
• Headline: VOX POPULI IN RE 'TRUCKLINE CAFE'; Views of Readers About Recent Blasting of Critics' Circle. Impact: The outcry in 'Truckline Cafe' about critics' opinions led to the creation of Yelp, where everyone can now be a critic, whether or not they’ve actually seen the show.. Fact: Surprisingly, those who shout the loudest about art often have the least to say—much like some Yelp reviewers..
• Headline: NOTE ON SOFIA HELD RUSSIAN JOCKEYING IN DIPLOMATIC WAR; Washington Is Officially Silent but Move to Offset Protests on Iran and Manchuria Is Seen STEP ADDS TO CONFUSION Timing of Moscow Declaration of Amity and Talk of Mukden Exit Puzzle Capital Picture Further Confused Soviet Charge Discounted. Impact: Washington's silence on the Russian jockeying allowed for speculation that would eventually inspire conspiracy theories, paving the way for a whole genre of documentaries with questionable sources.. Fact: If the government was silent on everything, we might just have a lot less to complain about—imagine that!.
• Headline: GOLDEN FORSYTHIA; Different Varieties of a Popular Shrub Have Special Uses and Assets. Impact: The popularity of forsythia led to its status as the harbinger of spring, causing people to ignore pollen allergies and pretend they love nature until they post about it on social media.. Fact: Forsythia is so popular that it’s basically the floral equivalent of a celebrity—you know, pretty but often misunderstood..
• Headline: CABINET TO TOUR BRITAIN; Seven Members to Push Attlee Plea for More Production. Impact: The cabinet's tour to promote production led to an age of endless promotional tours, paving the way for politicians to become more like rock stars, complete with their own fan clubs and merchandise.. Fact: They say those who can't produce, promote; maybe that explains why politicians are so good at giving speeches instead of actually fixing problems..