APRIL 19, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Heroic Dog Chips Passes Away. Impact: Chips, the heroic dog, inspired a whole generation of canine soldiers. By 2050, dogs are officially recognized as military personnel, and the phrase 'ruff justice' becomes a common legal term.. Fact: Chips was a mixed breed, proving that all dogs, regardless of their pedigree, can save the day. Take that, purebreds!.
• Headline: Japan Acknowledges War Loss in Brazil. Impact: The news of Japan's surrender, delivered through their agents in Brazil, sparked a global craze for conspiracy theories about hidden messages in international newspapers. People still think The New York Times is secretly coded.. Fact: This was probably the first time someone read a newspaper and thought, 'This is definitely a spy operation.'.
• Headline: VETERANS IGNORE SURPLUS TRUCKS; Only 606 of 2,532 Eligibles Appear in 2 Weeks at Sale in Jersey and Only 120 Buy 500 NEW VEHICLES PUT UP Agency Bought Extras After Midwest Bargain and Sold Them to Gimbel's 2,532 Indicated Desire to Buy Excess Sold to Store. Impact: The lack of interest in surplus trucks by veterans led to a significant shift in military surplus sales, eventually causing the rise of online auctions for everything from tanks to vintage uniforms. You can now buy a tank on eBay—if you have the cash!. Fact: Turns out, even veterans have better things to spend their money on than old trucks. Shocking, I know..
• Headline: DR. RUMELY ACQUITTED; Freed by United States Court of Charges of Contempt of Congress. Impact: Dr. Rumely’s acquittal set a precedent for future political figures refusing to disclose campaign contributions, which helped establish the modern era of political secrecy we enjoy today. Thanks, Rumely!. Fact: Contempt of Congress: the only crime where you can still earn a six-figure salary after getting acquitted. Gotta love politics!.
• Headline: JAPANESE CABINET EXPECTED TO QUIT. Impact: The Japanese cabinet's expected resignation added fuel to the fire for political instability in Japan, which ultimately influenced the rise of various factions and political dramas that play out in soap operas to this day.. Fact: Who knew that a government resignation could lead to more plot twists than a daytime drama?.
• Headline: CUTS WHEAT FROM MENU; Women's Peace Committee Won't Eat It at Convention. Impact: The Women's Peace Committee's decision to cut wheat from their menu inspired an entire movement of food activism that eventually led to gluten-free diets becoming a cultural phenomenon. Thanks for the gluten-free craze, ladies!. Fact: Thanks to this committee, we now have a whole industry dedicated to avoiding gluten. Who knew peace could taste so good?.
• Headline: Andover Debaters Beat Exeter. Impact: Andover's debate win over Exeter sparked a rivalry so fierce it led to a long-standing tradition of academic smackdowns, ultimately resulting in the creation of competitive debating leagues across the country. Because nothing says 'intellectual' like a good face-off.. Fact: Debate: where arguing your point can get you a scholarship—and a lifetime supply of eye rolls!.
• Headline: Werewolf' Head Reported Taken. Impact: The capture of the rumored 'werewolf' head led to a ridiculous series of horror films that confused generations about the reality of werewolves, proving that sometimes, truth is stranger than fiction—or at least more entertaining.. Fact: The only thing scarier than a Nazi werewolf? The fact that they never actually existed. Hollywood, take note!.