SEPTEMBER 26, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: Communists Clash with De Gaullists in Paris. Impact: The chaotic battle between the Paris Reds and de Gaulle supporters inspired a new line of French pastries: the 'Rally Croissant,' which is always half-baked and full of hot air.. Fact: Did you know that political rallies in Paris often resemble a melee of baguettes and berets? It’s a real sport!.
• Headline: Dewey's Atom Plan Debate Heats Up. Impact: Barkley's demand for an 'Atom Plan' led to a secret underground civilization of Democrats who believed they could harness the power of atoms to win elections. Spoiler: they couldn't.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing Republicans managed to privatize was their sense of humor..
• Headline: Used Cars Controversy in Turin. Impact: The controversy over used cars led to the rise of the 'Certified Pre-Owned' label, which is now more trusted than most politicians.. Fact: Did you know that buying a used car is still less traumatic than watching a political debate?.
• Headline: "Red One" In Action; DANGER FORWARD. By H. R. Knickerbocker, Jack Thompson, Jack Belden, Don Whitehead, Iris Carpenter, Cy Peterman, Mark Watson, A. J. Liebling, Col. R. Ernest Dupuy, Drew Middleton and former First Division Officers. Introduction by Hanson W. Baldwin. Illustrated. 429 pp. Atlanta, Ga.: Albert Love Enterprises.. Impact: The publication of "Red One" sparked a series of intense book club debates across America, leading to the realization that reading can be more dangerous than actual warfare.. Fact: Did you know that the book was so intense, it was rumored to come with a safety warning?.
• Headline: Truman Swings Into Texas, Attacking Dewey on Power; Silent on Civil Rights Despite Challenge by Thurmond to Discuss Issue -- Says GOP Favors Utilities Over Public. Impact: Truman's Texas attack on Dewey not only changed the political landscape but also inspired a new Texas BBQ sauce named 'GOP Ribs'—it’s tangy with a hint of regret.. Fact: Did you know that discussing civil rights in the 1950s was about as popular as eating kale at a BBQ?.
• Headline: U. S. AID TO JAPAN ON SHIPPING SEEN; We May Be Forced to Rebuild Her Merchant Fleet, Says Operators' Spokesman. Impact: U.S. aid to Japan on shipping turned into an unexpected gold rush for American shipbuilders, who then convinced everyone that ships could also be eco-friendly—spoiler alert: they can't.. Fact: Did you know that the Japanese merchant fleet was considered the 'Titanic' of its time? Only it didn't sink (but it did need some help)..
• Headline: Salt Harbor Tempest in a Beanpot; Inflation hits New England's traditional (and profitable) church fairs, and the ladies' aid group square off to fight. Impact: The inflation hitting New England's church fairs led to a national crisis over overpriced baked goods, inspiring a new generation of amateur bakers with questionable recipes.. Fact: Did you know that church fairs were once the original farmers' markets? Now they're just overpriced flea markets with bad coffee..
• Headline: BETWEEN STALIN AND THE ATLANTIC; Western Europe's Long-Drawn Crisis: A Diagnosis -- and a Possible Cure. Impact: The Western Europe's crisis diagnosis led to the invention of the therapy couch for politicians, who now schedule 'crisis sessions' instead of addressing real issues.. Fact: Did you know that 'Between Stalin and the Atlantic' was originally a self-help book for confused diplomats?.