JUNE 26, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: R B Creager's Political Ascendance. Impact: Creager's re-election triggered a series of Texan BBQ cook-offs, eventually leading to a national obsession with brisket. Who knew a committee position could change the culinary landscape?. Fact: Texas holds more BBQ competitions than any other state, but we all know those ribs won't win any awards if you're a committee man!.
• Headline: Remembering Mrs. Thomas Rianhard. Impact: Mrs. Thomas Rianhard's name being in the headlines led to the invention of a new type of coffee that was so strong it could keep you awake through all family gatherings—an accidental blessing for introverts everywhere.. Fact: Rianhard was known for her exceptional ability to blend into the wallpaper—quite literally, she was a master of home decor!.
• Headline: Tribute to Gen. L. Stotesbury. Impact: General Stotesbury's passing resulted in a sudden rise in 'lawyer jokes' as people tried to cope with the loss of a dignified lawyer by making fun of their own legal representation.. Fact: Stotesbury was known for his clubbing skills, which may have been the only thing he couldn't argue out of in court..
• Headline: DR. G. A. FEINGOLD, 65, HARTFORD EDUCATOR. Impact: Dr. Feingold’s contributions to education inspired a movement that led to the eventual creation of an award for the worst school lunches, forever changing cafeteria menus across the nation.. Fact: Feingold believed every child deserved a chance to learn—unless they had to eat mystery meat on Mondays!.
• Headline: MRS. LEE J. CATLEDGE. Impact: Mrs. Lee J. Catledge's mention in the news sparked a wave of cat-themed social media accounts that continue to dominate the internet to this day.. Fact: Lee J. Catledge was so famous, she could get away with being late to every event—because who would dare scold the woman with the best cat memes?.
• Headline: MacArthur Gets Belgian Honors. Impact: MacArthur's honors led to the world's first official 'General's Day' celebration, which apparently involved a lot of marching and very few cake slices. But hey, at least it was a unique way to avoid calorie counting!. Fact: MacArthur was known for his love of dramatic speeches. We’re still waiting for the one that doesn’t end with, 'I shall return'—but maybe he just really liked to keep people on their toes..
• Headline: AIRLINES COMMITTEE CALLS TOBIN IN ERROR. Impact: The Airlines Committee calling out Tobin for errors set off a chain reaction that led to the creation of the 'Tobin Rule'—no one can ever be right in the airline industry again, ever.. Fact: In the airline world, calling out a statement is like calling a cat a dog—everyone's confused, and nobody wins..
• Headline: Pastor From England To Be Preacher Here. Impact: The arrival of the British pastor in Manhattan led to a sudden surge in tea consumption, which inadvertently caused a shortage of crumpets. The tragedy continues to echo through the ages.. Fact: Pastors may preach love and kindness, but they will also judge you for how you take your tea. Spoiler: it's not 'with two sugars.'.
• Headline: LOUIS L. GHIRADELLI. Impact: Louis Ghiradelli's headline led to the creation of a chocolate empire that would eventually fuel countless late-night study sessions and romantic dates—because who doesn’t love chocolate?. Fact: Ghiradelli's chocolate was so popular that it almost replaced love in relationships. I mean, can you really blame someone for choosing a brownie over a dinner date?.
• Headline: Airline Foods Buys Molasses Co.. Impact: Airline Foods acquiring a molasses company caused the world's slowest food delivery service to emerge, leading to a new genre of cooking shows where everything must be done at a snail's pace.. Fact: Molasses is often called the 'syrup of the slow.' Perfect for those who can't decide between a quick meal or an afternoon nap!.