APRIL 25, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Attorneys Challenge Krebs Citizenship. Impact: The opposition to Krebs' citizenship paved the way for countless future debates on immigration, leading directly to that one time when a celebrity accidentally proposed a bill that everyone thought was a joke. Spoiler: It wasn't.. Fact: Did you know that being a former communist leader doesn't automatically disqualify you from becoming a U.S. citizen? Just ask anyone who's ever watched an episode of 'The Apprentice.'.
• Headline: Union Disputes Dim Progress in NYC. Impact: The ongoing dispute among unions about the arbitration plan caused such a ruckus that it eventually led to the invention of the phrase 'stormy meeting' as a euphemism for 'we're all just yelling at each other.'. Fact: Did you know that unions can argue about anything? If you put two union leaders in a room with a sandwich, one will argue about the bread while the other fights over the lettuce..
• Headline: JOHN C. YETTER; Superintendent of Ink Plant for The Chicago Tribune. Impact: John C. Yetter's role at The Chicago Tribune may not seem significant, but his steady hand on the ink plant ensured that future generations would have plenty of ink to spill over the next scandal.. Fact: Inking the news is a lost art. Today, we just type out our opinions and hit send—because who needs ink stains on your fingers when you have autocorrect?.
• Headline: BROTHER MAURILIUS; Attache at U. of Notre Dame for 50 Years Dies at 69. Impact: Brother Maurilius's dedication to Notre Dame inspired countless students who believed that you could achieve greatness through sheer stubbornness and a faith-based approach to education.. Fact: Did you know that the average lifespan of a religious attache is 69? Coincidentally, that's also when many people start to realize that they might have made a few questionable life choices..
• Headline: OFFERS PLAN TO AID LIVING STANDARDS; H. F. Willkie in AMA Talk Urges Stirring interest of Worker in Job to Attain Goal PROFIT-SHARING IS CITED Scanlon Outlines Use in Steel Plant -- Profit Doubled, Employe Income Raised 50%. Impact: H. F. Willkie's call for profit-sharing helped set the stage for corporate America's love affair with buzzwords, ultimately leading to the phrase 'synergy' being used far too often in board meetings.. Fact: Did you know that profit-sharing is just corporate speak for 'let's give you a tiny piece of the pie while we eat the rest?'.
• Headline: WALLACE OPPOSES FRENCH 'DICTATOR'; His Plea to Preserve Republic as U.S.-Soviet Link Believed Aimed at de Gaulle WALLACE OPPOSES FRENCH 'DICTATOR'. Impact: Wallace's opposition to a French dictator could be seen as the first step in a long line of U.S. politicians trying to weigh in on foreign affairs, leading us to the present day where everyone seems to have an opinion on European cuisine.. Fact: Did you know that calling someone a dictator is the political equivalent of calling someone a 'Karen'? It just escalates the situation without any hope of resolution..
• Headline: TAMMANY RATIFIES SAMPSON'S PLANS; Stand Is Replaced Without a Contest and the Rules Are Extensively Revised. Impact: Tammany's ratification of Sampson's plans was the first step toward countless political shenanigans that have since become the norm in American politics, paving the way for the classic 'who's who' of political backstabbing.. Fact: Did you know that Tammany Hall was basically the original version of a high school clique? Just a bunch of people trying to make sure their friends got elected while excluding the nerds..
• Headline: Paper Mill Workers Get Rise. Impact: The wage rise for paper mill workers inspired the famous saying, 'If you give a mouse a cookie, he'll ask for a raise,' leading to a nationwide obsession with both cookies and labor rights.. Fact: Did you know that if you work in a paper mill, you can literally say you put your blood, sweat, and tears into your work? Just be careful not to actually mix them in the paper pulp..
• Headline: FILM FIRMS WIDEN STRIKE PEACE TALK; New Conciliatory Move Invites AFL Painters to Join Plan for a Settlement. Impact: The widening of strike peace talks in the film industry eventually led to the creation of reality TV, thereby ensuring that future generations could witness the slow, painful unraveling of human dignity.. Fact: Did you know that the film industry has more drama behind the scenes than on-screen? It's like a soap opera, but everyone is wearing sunglasses and sipping overpriced lattes..