MARCH 27, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: OPA Files Triple Damage Lawsuits. Impact: This treble damage suit probably led to companies hiring a whole new team of lawyers, who then formed a secret society dedicated to finding loopholes. Spoiler alert: they succeeded.. Fact: Fun fact: OPA isn't just an acronym; it’s also what you say when you realize you accidentally overpaid your rent..
• Headline: Civilian Jobs Open in Hawaiian Communications. Impact: Opening jobs in Hawaii led to an influx of people who thought they could surf during their lunch breaks. Spoiler: half of them ended up just sunburned and broke.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more elusive than a good job in Hawaii is a parking spot at Waikiki Beach?.
• Headline: GERMANS TRY NAZIS IN BAVARIAN COURT. Impact: The trials of Nazis in Bavaria could have inspired a future generation of courtroom dramas. If only they had smartphone cameras back then—'Real Trials of Bavaria' might have been a hit!. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Nazi' has nothing to do with being a bad driver; it just seems that way when you read about their history..
• Headline: Lieut. Fell Declared Dead. Impact: Lieut. Fell's death in Belgium reminds us that history is often written in blood. If only we learned to write with less of it, maybe we'd have fewer wars.. Fact: Fun fact: Many soldiers' stories are lost to time, but the bravery of those like Lieut. Fell is a reminder that heroes often pay the ultimate price..
• Headline: OPA 'FREEZES' RATES ON MOVING SERVICES. Impact: Freezing rates on moving services likely led to a dramatic increase in people deciding to just stay put. Because who wants to pay a premium to get their stuff from A to B?. Fact: Did you know that moving is often ranked as one of the most stressful life events? It’s right up there with planning a wedding and trying to find a decent parking spot in the city..
• Headline: Rail Bond Issue Authorized. Impact: Rail bond issues authorized might have led to a booming rail industry—until they realized trains can't run on good intentions alone.. Fact: Fun fact: Railroads were the original social network, connecting people long before Facebook made us all distant friends..
• Headline: News of Food; Dandetion Greens, Good for Salads, Now Are Arriving From Near-By Farms To Improve Chicken Contours On the Making of Chowders FISHERY COUNCIL FISH CHOWDER. Impact: The arrival of dandelion greens might have sparked a short-lived trend in 'farm-to-table' dining, where chefs proudly featured weeds on their menus. Bon appétit?. Fact: Did you know that dandelion greens are not just good for your salad but also for your lawn? It's like killing two birds with one stone—if you like your lawn to be a salad..
• Headline: Harvester Deadlock Continues. Impact: The deadlock in harvester negotiations likely led to farmers becoming more inventive with their machinery, giving birth to the 'DIY Harvester' trend that your neighbor swears by.. Fact: Fun fact: Negotiating with harvesters is almost as fun as negotiating with teenagers. Spoiler: You still end up with a mess either way..