JULY 21, 1947

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unleashing Talent for Spiritual Glory. Impact: Father O'Keefe's plea for personal abilities led to an underground movement where people began to use their talents for questionable reasons, such as knitting sweaters for dogs that could also serve as GPS trackers. God had a lot to process.. Fact: Did you know that the glory of God has been redefined by some as 'the number of followers on social media'? #DivineInfluencer.
• Headline: Inauguration of Marine Corps Leadership in NY. Impact: The election of the Marine Corps League NYS commander sparked a nationwide trend of people suddenly feeling the urge to wear uniforms in everyday life, leading to a spike in sales of camouflage pajamas.. Fact: It's not just the Marines who have great fashion sense; even the Army is trying to get in on the action with its latest 'Camo Couture' line!.
• Headline: Tribute to Herbert Austin's Legacy. Impact: Herbert Austin's pioneering work as a Ford agent triggered a chain reaction of bad car puns that still haunt us today. Thanks to him, 'Ford or fight' became a slogan in the automotive world.. Fact: Fun fact: Herbert Austin’s favorite Ford model was actually a 1920s sedan that no one remembers because it was just too boring..
• Headline: QUEENS BUS LINES AND MAYOR ASSURE SERVICE FOR TODAY; Meeting at 2 A.M. Votes Not to Send 750 Strikers Back to Jobs This Morning EXPECT NEW MEN TO GO IN O'Dwyer Has Promised Police Protection -- Token Runs Are Thoroughly Guarded QUEENS BUS TIE-UP DUE TO END TODAY POLICE PROTECTION FOR GREEN LINE BUS IN QUEENS. Impact: The Queens bus strike revealed the depths of human resilience, leading to a series of underground bus routes that were run by determined cat lovers who used their feline friends to navigate the city.. Fact: Did you know that the famed 'Queens Cat Bus' has never actually existed? But wouldn't it be adorable?.
• Headline: Truman Back From River Trip. Impact: Truman's return from the river trip inadvertently started the trend of political leaders taking 'retreats' in nature, ultimately leading to the creation of the 'Presidential Cabin Fever' syndrome.. Fact: Fun fact: Truman’s river trip was actually just a way to avoid discussing the last Congress session. Can't blame him!.
• Headline: INDEPENDENT MAPS DRIVE; Mrs. Edith Welty to Circulate, Petitions Next Saturday. Impact: Mrs. Edith Welty's independent maps drive led to a nationwide obsession with doodling maps on napkins, which ultimately resulted in a new art movement called 'Cafeteria Cartography.'. Fact: Did you know that some of the greatest artists of our time started out drawing maps on napkins? Van Gogh would be proud!.
• Headline: 36,846 Hours Given to Red Cross. Impact: The 36,846 hours given to the Red Cross led to a new movement of 'volunteering for hours' where people just counted down the seconds until they could leave, thus revolutionizing the concept of community service.. Fact: Fun fact: The Red Cross was actually founded by people who were just really into giving blood... and free cookies..
• Headline: Spanish Said to Join Greek Rebels; Recruiting in France Is Reported; SPANISH REPORTED IN BALKAN BRIGADE. Impact: The reported involvement of Spanish forces in Greek rebellions led to a bizarre twist in history where 'tapas' became a popular snack among revolutionaries, fueling the notion that all revolutions require good appetizers.. Fact: Did you know that the original Greek rebels had a strict no-tapas policy? They later changed it after realizing they were missing out on some seriously good snacks..