SEPTEMBER 4, 1946

Full News Archive

• Headline: New York's Crisis: Meat Shortage of 1946. Impact: The meat shortage incited a wave of vegetarianism that led to the founding of the first-ever tofu festival, which ironically became known for its beefy competition.. Fact: During meat shortages, people once tried to convince their dogs that tofu was actually beef. Spoiler: dogs are not easily fooled..
• Headline: FIGHT DEWEY IN '48; State Democrats, With O'Dwyer Speech Setting Guide, Look Ahead $500,000,000 'HOARD' IS HIT Mrs. Roosevelt, as Keynoter at Convention, Charges Neglect of Veterans. Impact: This fight against Dewey could be seen as the catalyst for the rise of political memes, as future generations would use political gaffes for endless comedic fodder.. Fact: Mrs. Roosevelt had a knack for turning political speeches into Broadway-style performances. Too bad no one had the foresight to give her a Tony Award..
• Headline: PANAMA WON'T TALK UNTIL SHE GETS BASES. Impact: This diplomatic stalemate led to an unexpected surge in the popularity of baseball—people were so desperate for bases that they started playing in the streets.. Fact: Panama's insistence on bases led to a nationwide debate about whether home plate should be a diamond or a circle. Spoiler: it was a diamond..
• Headline: LONGCHAMPS CHAIN IS ACCUSED BY SLA; Nine Lustig Restaurants and Warehouse Charged With Violating Liquor Laws. Impact: The scandal surrounding Longchamps restaurants led to a nationwide investigation into the restaurant industry, giving birth to the 'happy hour' as a way to keep patrons from noticing the lack of liquor.. Fact: Restaurants have been known to invent cocktails with names like 'The Unlawful Libation' just to poke fun at liquor laws. Don't worry, it's all in good spirits!.
• Headline: U.S. ACTS TO BOOST CITY MILK SUPPLY; Agriculture Department Seeks to Stem Winter Shortage by New Marketing Agreement. Impact: This push for milk supply led to an unprecedented rise in dairy-related puns and social media hashtags like #MilkIt, changing the way we interact with our morning cereal forever.. Fact: Milk was once considered a superfood, but only if you drank it while balancing a spoon on your nose. Now that’s cow-medy!.
• Headline: ALP COURT SLATE TO BACK DEMOCRATS. Impact: This court backing was the first step in the long saga of political alliances that would lead to the invention of campaign slogans so convoluted, they could only be understood by cryptographers.. Fact: Political parties have been known to change their names more often than a teenager changes their hairstyle. Who knew democracy was such a fashion statement?.
• Headline: BOTVINNIK GAINS IN CHESS TOURNEY; Russian Master Advances by Half Point--Americans Both Draw Matches. Impact: Botvinnik's chess strategies inspired many future generations to think strategically, leading to the rise of board games everywhere, and ultimately to game nights filled with arguments and broken friendships.. Fact: Chess was once banned in some countries because it was considered a 'dangerous game'—but no one ever got hurt from a bad move. Just egos!.