MARCH 27, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: Roosevelt Sons Support Eisenhower's Nomination. Impact: If Roosevelt had just endorsed Eisenhower from the start, America might have skipped the whole 'Cold War' thing. Instead, we got years of nuclear drills and 'duck and cover' exercises that turned kids into mini bomb shelters.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than U.S. politics is a game of chess played by cats..
• Headline: Missouri Pacific Plan Controversy 1948. Impact: This independent proposal was probably the first instance of corporate directors going rogue. It set the stage for the future where every boardroom would become a reality show.. Fact: Did you know that 'independent directors' have nothing to do with superheroes? They can’t even save a sinking ship, just offer alternate plans!.
• Headline: Eliskases Triumphs Over Denker in Chess. Impact: Eliskases winning over Denker was a pivotal moment in chess history, creating a rift that would lead to future chess players claiming they could beat their friends at home. Spoiler: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that chess is the only game where losing is considered a learning experience? Unlike Monopoly, where you just lose friendships..
• Headline: 130 FRENCH SCHOOLS ON AFFILIATION LIST. Impact: The upswing of educational reforms in Europe would eventually lead to a generation of students who could complain about their tuition fees in multiple languages.. Fact: Did you know that education reform is just a fancy term for making students do more homework? Because who doesn’t love that?.
• Headline: JEREMIAH FINNERTY. Impact: Jeremiah Finnerty's life may not seem significant, but every historian knows that every name on a headline once had a bad haircut and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: Fun fact: Jeremiah Finnerty was probably just a regular guy with a penchant for making life decisions that would be very boring to read about..
• Headline: British Rule in Palestine; Termination of Mandate Seen With Britain Remaining in Control. Impact: The British maintaining control over Palestine while pretending to end their mandate was like breaking up with your partner but still showing up uninvited to their house. Classic move!. Fact: Did you know that the British Empire's strategy was basically 'It’s not you, it’s me'—except they never left?.
• Headline: DEAN EARL SILVERS OF RUTGERS IS DEAD; University's Adviser to Men Since 1944 Was Well Known as Author of Boys' Books. Impact: Dean Earl Silvers' death marked the end of an era at Rutgers, leading to a significant increase in the number of students who would now have to fend for themselves in the world of literature.. Fact: Fun fact: Earl Silvers was known for writing boys' books, which ironically left many boys wondering where the 'how to do laundry' book was..
• Headline: HALSEY R. PHILBRICK. Impact: Halsey R. Philbrick’s legacy seems to be a mystery, which is fitting because sometimes the most impactful people are those we don’t remember. Thanks, Halsey!. Fact: Did you know that Halsey R. Philbrick was likely just as confused about his own legacy as we are? History really is a funny thing!.
• Headline: EX-GI'S TO TALK HOUSING; Applications to Occupy New Project to Be Heard Today. Impact: The conversations about housing for ex-GIs were the start of America's ongoing struggle with veteran support that would lead to more debates than anyone could handle. Thanks, bureaucracy!. Fact: Did you know that housing projects for veterans are basically where dreams go to be delayed? Welcome to the club!.