APRIL 3, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Teheran Forces Defeat Kurdish Fighters. Impact: The rout of the Kurds in Iran led to a series of unfortunate events that eventually resulted in a long-standing tension in the region. This, in turn, inspired countless political analysts to write books that nobody reads, and conspiracy theorists to claim that the earth is flat because of it.. Fact: Did you know that many people still can’t find Iran on a map? Maybe it’s because they’re too busy trying to find the remote for their TV..
• Headline: $100 Daily Wage for Film Actors. Impact: The Screen Actors Guild’s demands for a $100-a-day pay sparked a revolution in Hollywood that led to actors being paid in avocado toast and artisanal coffee. Now, every time you sip a latte, you can thank their struggle.. Fact: Fun fact: Before this demand, actors often had to survive on just their good looks and charm. And look where that got us: reality TV..
• Headline: U.N. Approves U.S. Trusteeship for Pacific Isles. Impact: The U.N. approving U.S. trusteeship of Pacific islands set the stage for decades of geopolitical maneuvering. It’s like playing chess, but with more tropical drinks and fewer checkmates.. Fact: Did you know the U.N. was originally just a bunch of guys who couldn’t agree on what pizza to order? True story..
• Headline: SULLIVAN DOUBTS DEMOCRATIC SPLIT; Says Support of Wallace, Pepper for Re-election of Truman in 1948 Will Be Welcomed. Impact: G. Sullivan’s doubts about a Democratic split paved the way for a political landscape where debates became so entertaining, they could be mistaken for reality TV shows. Spoiler alert: they often are.. Fact: Did you know that political debates used to be about actual policies? Now they're just glorified shouting matches. Progress?.
• Headline: ATTLEE TO ACCEPT SPLIT PARTY VOTE; Recalcitrant Labor Members Will Not Be Disciplined for Conscription Stand. Impact: Attlee’s decision not to discipline Labor members for their conscription stand led to a party dynamic that was as stable as a house of cards in a windstorm. This paved the way for future political chaos that still makes headlines today.. Fact: Did you know that political parties are like high school cliques? They fight, they make up, and at the end of the day, they all just want to be invited to the prom..
• Headline: CARRIER SAILS TODAY; Leyte Leaving Quonset Point to Lead Mediterranean Cruise. Impact: The carrier Leyte's departure for the Mediterranean was the beginning of many naval adventures. It’s like the ultimate cruise, except instead of sunbathing, they were preparing for potential conflict. Who needs a Mai Tai when you have naval maneuvers?. Fact: Did you know that 'cruise control' has a completely different meaning for naval ships? Spoiler: It involves way more than just keeping the drinks flowing..