MARCH 1, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Free Trade's Limits Examined in 1947. Impact: The realization that free trade isn't a magic bullet led to a series of debates that eventually resulted in countless hours of economists arguing over coffee about tariffs. Somewhere, a barista is rolling their eyes at the same old argument.. Fact: The phrase 'free trade' is often just a polite way of saying 'let's see who can outsmart who in the global market.'.
• Headline: Mrs. Roosevelt Visits Syracuse University. Impact: Mrs. Roosevelt's visit sparked a series of events where students started questioning their life choices and the meaning of existence, all while wondering if they'd ever meet a President's spouse again.. Fact: Rumor has it that Mrs. Roosevelt once made a mean chocolate chip cookie that could make any college student reconsider their diet..
• Headline: U.S. Sells Potatoes to Cattlemen. Impact: The sale of surplus potatoes to cattlemen led to a secret underground potato bartering system among livestock. Eventually, cows began to demand organic feed, leading to a rise in hipster farmers.. Fact: Cattle might be enjoying potatoes, but they certainly don't have the same love for French fries. Go figure!.
• Headline: MRS.U.TOfflPKffiS, FEMINIST LEASER; Former Chairman of Women Voters League, a Founder of Vassar Alumnae, Dies. Impact: The passing of Mrs. Tompkins inspired a generation of women to advocate fiercely for their rights, reminding everyone that activism doesn't die; it just gets a makeover and a new hashtag.. Fact: Had she lived in a different era, Mrs. Tompkins would likely have been the one to start the 'Women Can Do Anything' meme..
• Headline: Catholics Quit Dodgers Knothole Club In Protest Over the Conduct of Durocher. Impact: The exodus from the Dodgers Knothole Club over Durocher's antics led to a secret society of disgruntled baseball fans who only communicated through obscure memes and passive-aggressive tweets.. Fact: Durocher might have felt the heat, but little did he know that this protest would inspire future generations of fans to voice their opinions through social media instead of just leaving clubs..
• Headline: Football Trophy to Notre Dame. Impact: Notre Dame's trophy win would set off a chain reaction of rivalries in college football, ultimately leading to decades of fans yelling at each other in stadiums and on social media, with little resolution in sight.. Fact: The trophy itself probably has more drama than a reality TV show, given the number of arguments it's witnessed over the years..
• Headline: STATE BANKING AFFAIRS. Impact: The increase in capital stock for banking led to a wild ride of investment fads, sparking everything from the Roaring Twenties to the Great Depression—proof that money really can make people do crazy things.. Fact: The banking world is like a high-stakes game of Monopoly; someone always ends up in jail, and the banker usually wins..
• Headline: Italian Driver Killed in Run. Impact: The tragic death of E. Meneghetti in a racing accident sparked a wave of safety regulations in auto racing, ultimately saving countless lives while ensuring that people could still enjoy the thrill of going fast—just with a helmet.. Fact: If only Meneghetti had known that safety gear would eventually become more fashionable than his racing suit, maybe he would have rethought his choices..
• Headline: COLLEAGUES HONOR CHAPLAIN WORKMAN. Impact: Honoring Chaplain Workman led to a trend of recognizing unsung heroes, proving that sometimes, the quietest voices can inspire the loudest applause, albeit from a very niche audience.. Fact: Chaplain Workman probably never imagined his humble work would lead to a movement of people asking, 'What have you done for others today?'.