APRIL 13, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cairo Journalists Resist Press Censorship. Impact: The Cairo press curb protests inadvertently inspired future generations of journalists to take up the mantle of truth-seeking, leading to the rise of investigative journalism and, eventually, the birth of Twitter. Because nothing says 'freedom of the press' like 280-character rants.. Fact: Did you know that despite the government's attempts to control the narrative, the pen is still mightier than the sword? Especially when the pen is a snarky tweet..
• Headline: Shell Oil's Historic Deep Well Milestone. Impact: Shell Oil's 14,501-foot well became the go-to party trick for engineers, leading to a worldwide obsession with drilling deeper and deeper, ultimately resulting in a lot of people wondering, 'But why?' and 'How do we stop this?'. Fact: Interestingly, this well was also a favorite among conspiracy theorists who believed the deeper you drill, the closer you get to the center of the Earth—where dinosaurs still roam, obviously..
• Headline: CLERK GETS 2 YEARS IN OTTAWA ESPIONAGE. Impact: Mrs. Woikin's espionage sentence led to a spike in spy novels being written, as authors everywhere thought, 'If she can do it, so can I!'—unfortunately, most novels ended up in the bargain bin.. Fact: Did you know that espionage is often romanticized in movies? Real espionage involves a lot more paperwork and waiting in line at the post office..
• Headline: ARMY TO CLOSE HOSPITAL; Patterson Says England General Can't Stay Open After June 30. Impact: The Army's decision to close the hospital sparked a healthcare crisis that reverberated through the decades, ultimately leading to endless debates about military healthcare that still put politicians to sleep today.. Fact: Not surprisingly, the phrase 'military hospital' often evokes the same feelings as 'mystery meat'—you’re not quite sure what you’re getting and you're hoping it doesn’t end badly..
• Headline: BUILDINGS STILL UNCLEAN; Owners in Harlem Summoned to Office of Commissioner. Impact: Harlem landlords being summoned for building code violations started a trend of landlords everywhere thinking, 'You mean we have to actually care about where people live?'—which still hasn’t fully caught on.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'landlord' originally referred to a person who owned land. Now it seems synonymous with someone who ignores leaky faucets..
• Headline: CHIFLEY AND FRASER UNITE ON DEFENSE AIM. Impact: Chifley and Fraser's defense agreement led to a series of Pacific partnerships that confused both locals and tourists alike, creating an international guessing game of 'Who's in charge here?' that continues to this day.. Fact: Fun fact: The Pacific islands are home to more secrets than a gossiping neighbor—everyone knows something, but nobody will spill..
• Headline: MISS HELSER WINS FROM MISS CURTIS; COMPETING IN WOMEN'S NATIONAL INDOOR SWIMMING AND DIVING MEET. Impact: Miss Helser’s victory at the swimming and diving meet encouraged a generation of women to dive headfirst into sports, leading to the rise of female athletes who would later dominate social media with their accomplishments.. Fact: Did you know that competitive swimming has been around since ancient times? Back then, if you won, you got a laurel wreath instead of a gold medal. Talk about a low-budget trophy!.
• Headline: STORE IMPOUNDS NYLONS; Safe in San Francisco Canceled in Interest of Safety. Impact: The cancellation of the nylon sale due to near riots birthed a new era of safety protocols in retail, ultimately leading to the infamous 'no running in the store' rule we know and love today.. Fact: Fun fact: The first nylon stockings were so popular that they caused riots. Who knew legwear could spark such chaos? Next time you complain about a long line, just think of the nylon frenzy!.