JULY 6, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: Justice Department Investigates Mortgage Firms. Impact: This grand jury inquiry ignited a series of legal battles that led to the creation of a secret society of mortgage brokers who met in dark alleys to discuss anti-trust violations. Spoiler alert: they mostly talked about their favorite coffee blends.. Fact: Did you know that mortgage brokers once considered themselves the 'cowboys of finance'? Too bad they couldn't ride off into the sunset—more like into a courtroom..
• Headline: Talbert's Epic Victory in Tennis Semifinals. Impact: Talbert's victory inspired a nationwide trend where people started counting 'sets' in everyday life. Next thing you know, folks were measuring how many sets of dishes they had before inviting friends over. Chaos ensued.. Fact: Fun fact: 'slowest in 2 years' is just a fancy way of saying 'let's all watch paint dry.'.
• Headline: Tragic End for Sgt. Isaac Price. Impact: Sgt. Isaac Price's tragic end led to the establishment of new police fitness standards, which inadvertently resulted in a nationwide obsession with CrossFit. Thanks, Sgt. Price, for the burpees.. Fact: Sergeant Price’s collapse reminds us that sometimes the real chase is the one for better health..
• Headline: BARS BRIDGE PURCHASES; County Court Stops Pennsylvania's Use of Motor Fund. Impact: This ruling caused Pennsylvania to explore alternative funding methods for bridges, leading to the invention of the 'bridge toll dance,' where drivers had to perform a jig at toll booths. It's still a viral sensation.. Fact: In Pennsylvania, they take their tolls seriously—like, 'I hope you brought enough change for the dance-off' seriously..
• Headline: TWO SAVED AS BOAT BURNS; Washington Newspaper Men Area Picked Up Off Jersey Shore. Impact: The dramatic rescue of the two newspaper men inspired a new genre of journalism: 'survival reporting,' where reporters intentionally put themselves in dangerous situations to get the scoop. Spoiler: it rarely ends well.. Fact: And you thought your job was tough? These guys were literally on fire—talk about heated reporting!.
• Headline: REV. MICHAEL J. COAN; Cleveland Pastor Had Founded Several Churches in Ohio. Impact: Rev. Michael J. Coan's founding of churches led to an explosion of potluck dinners across Ohio, resulting in an unprecedented rise in casserole sales. The casserole industry has never been the same.. Fact: You know it’s serious when your church potluck turns into a competition for the best Jell-O mold..
• Headline: BERTELLI CASE SHIFTED; Superior Court Sends Football Action to Equity Session. Impact: This case shifted the entire football landscape, ultimately leading to the creation of the 'Football Equity Session,' where players negotiate their worth over a game of Monopoly. Who knew football could be so boardroom chic?. Fact: Football and equity? Sounds like a match made in a corporate conference room..
• Headline: AIRLINER LOST OFF BRAZIL; New British Plane Downed in South Atlantic--Crew Rescued. Impact: The downing of the airliner prompted an international treaty on air safety regulations, resulting in a whole new generation of paranoid travelers who think turbulence is a government conspiracy.. Fact: They say flying is the safest way to travel—unless you're on the wrong side of a treaty negotiation..
• Headline: ROCCOLEWIS DE LORENZI; Milwaukee Violinist, 90, Began on Mississippi River Boats. Impact: Roccolewis DeLorenzi's unique musical journey inspired a movement of musicians who decided that riverboats were the ultimate venue. This led to a resurgence of jazz on the water, resulting in some very soggy sheet music.. Fact: Who knew that playing the violin on a riverboat would become the hottest trend since sliced bread? Just don't forget your life jacket!.