JUNE 21, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Leadership Changes in Liquor Association. Impact: This pivotal moment in liquor history led to the creation of the first official cocktail napkin, which eventually inspired modern art movements. Who knew drinks could be so influential?. Fact: Did you know that T F McCarthy's first act as president was to declare a National Hangover Awareness Day? Just kidding, but it might have been a good idea!.
• Headline: Union Official Transition Ceremony. Impact: The transition of this union official sparked a ripple effect that led to the creation of the 'Union Official Lifetime Achievement Awards'—because who doesn't want to celebrate mediocrity?. Fact: Fun fact: this official may have been the first to realize that 'the other side' often just means the coffee break room..
• Headline: Judge Higgins May Resign. Impact: The potential resignation of Judge Higgins sent shockwaves through the legal community, prompting a nationwide search for a suitable replacement who wouldn't accidentally set a courtroom on fire.. Fact: It's said Judge Higgins once ruled in favor of a cat, declaring it the rightful owner of a disputed piece of land. Cats: the original landowners..
• Headline: Cost of 'Dining Out' Here Rising As Result of Price Amendment; COST OF 'DINING OUT' INCREASING IN CITY Unfair Prices to Be Curbed. Impact: This price amendment ultimately led to the establishment of a secret society of diners who only eat at places with 2-for-1 deals. The culinary underground was born!. Fact: Most people think 'dining out' means enjoying a nice meal, but really it just means paying someone else to cook your food and then complaining about the bill..
• Headline: Blumenthal to Call Stock. Impact: This stock call led to a mysterious surge in people claiming to 'invest' in their friend's lemonade stands, paving the way for future generations to make questionable financial decisions.. Fact: Blumenthal’s stock calls were so influential, they inspired a popular board game called 'Monopoly: The Stock Market Edition'—where everyone loses money!.
• Headline: LONG ISLAND AIR SERVICE; Daily Flights Begin July 8 to Montauk and Hamptons. Impact: This announcement initiated a trend of wealthy people flying in to sip overpriced cocktails by the beach, ultimately leading to the invention of the term 'Hamptons Effect'—a fancy way of saying 'I can't afford this.'. Fact: The first flight to Montauk resulted in a record number of sunburns among passengers. Who knew flying could be a skin hazard?.
• Headline: 7 BILLION IS ASKED IN RECORD BUDGET TO RUN ARMY YEAR; House Subcommittee Nearly Doubles Atomic Bomb Fund, Making It $375,000,000 AIR FORCES TO GET BILLION Great Defense Network Is Planned--Measure Sent to Floor, Quick Passage Due. Impact: Asking for a budget this large set a precedent for future government spending requests, eventually leading to the modern-day tradition of asking for billions while still expecting to fund your local library's summer reading program.. Fact: Ironically, for all that money, they still couldn't find a way to prevent the paper cuts from all those budget reports!.
• Headline: Senate for More Mine Inspectors. Impact: The Senate's decision to add more mine inspectors created a butterfly effect that led to more safety regulations, inadvertently inspiring a new career path for people who enjoy wearing hard hats and carrying clipboards.. Fact: Rumor has it that the first mine inspector was actually just a very nosy neighbor with a flashlight and a lot of questions..