JUNE 20, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: German Assets for Resettlement Aid. Impact: This $25 million loan might have helped victims rebuild their lives, but it also led to a series of awkward conversations at family reunions where distant relatives suddenly claim to be part of the 'victim' community.. Fact: In 1947, you could get a loan for almost anything. Just think, a time when your financial woes could be solved by a single letter to the Allies!.
• Headline: Foster Claims U.S.-Soviet Conspiracy. Impact: Foster's conspiracy theories about U.S. plots probably inspired countless basement-dwelling conspiracy theorists and led to the invention of tinfoil hats. Thanks a lot, Foster.. Fact: If only the U.S. had actually plotted anything interesting, maybe we'd have more exciting history books instead of endless discussions about coal prices..
• Headline: Chi Omega Award Honors Mrs. McCormick. Impact: Mrs. McCormick's award likely encouraged a generation of women to achieve greatness, or at least to find a way to get awards for just showing up. The 'Participation Trophy' was born!. Fact: Chi Omega's awards must have been quite the event—where else can you get recognized for your achievements while wearing pearls and a smile?.
• Headline: SPEED UP RELEASE OF ARMY DENTISTS. Impact: Releasing 1,000 dentists into the wild could have led to a dramatic increase in dental hygiene—or a horde of dentists turning into vigilantes fighting plaque. Who knew the dental world could be so thrilling?. Fact: Imagine being a dentist in the army! Because nothing says 'hero' like someone who can fix your cavities while dodging bullets..
• Headline: Strike Shuts Reynolds Plants. Impact: The strike at Reynolds Plants may have sparked a nationwide trend of workers realizing they had rights. Who knew they could just stop working and demand better pay? Revolution in the making!. Fact: Strikes are like the adult version of throwing a tantrum—just a lot more paperwork and fewer toys involved..
• Headline: ART SHOW TO DEPICT 5 CENTURIES OF PARIS. Impact: This art show featuring centuries of Paris likely inspired every hipster in the future to start wearing berets and sipping overpriced coffee while pretending to appreciate abstract art.. Fact: Five centuries of Paris in one show? Talk about an art buffet—just don't ask anyone to explain what they're looking at!.
• Headline: MOTHER OF 2 SENTENCED; 1 to 3 Years Imposed on Driver in Automobile Homicide Case. Impact: The tragic auto homicide case might have led to stricter driving laws, or at least a few more people deciding to use public transport instead—because who doesn't love a good bus ride?. Fact: In a twist of irony, the mother sentenced here likely had a better understanding of the penal system than most politicians!.
• Headline: BROWDER WINDS UP MISSION TO MOSCOW; Signs 5-Year Pact as Agent for Soviet Book Publishers-- Says He Is 'Out of Politics' HE PLANS NO COMEBACK Re-established His Contacts as 'an Old Friend' of Russia --Explains Link With Heller Royalties to Pay His Salary Heller's Visit Explained. Impact: Browder's mission to Moscow and subsequent pact probably fueled a wave of 'I know a guy who knows a guy' stories among publishers and writers, making every meeting feel like a spy movie.. Fact: Browder signing a pact sounds dramatic, but in reality, it was probably just a really awkward handshake and a lot of paperwork..