NOVEMBER 14, 1948

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vitriolic Claims of Imminent Attack. Impact: If only the US had sent a fruit basket instead of a stern note, we might have avoided a Cold War. Instead, every world leader since then has had a penchant for drama and dramatic speeches.. Fact: The phrase 'sneak attack' is often used in board games, especially when someone is about to lose..
• Headline: Democrats Take Over Inaugural Committee. Impact: This headline could be seen as the starting point of a long tradition of political parties stealing the spotlight, leading to the current reality TV-style political landscape. Thanks, Democrats!. Fact: In the grand scheme of things, 'stealing the show' is just a fancy way of saying they’ve mastered the art of showmanship over substance..
• Headline: SHIPPING SUBSIDY A CANADIAN ISSUE; Hard-Pressed Owners Have Not Made Request -- Await Action of Commission. Impact: The shipping subsidy debacle is a classic case of 'the squeaky wheel gets the grease,' which eventually led to all sorts of government bailouts and subsidies that we’re still debating today.. Fact: If ship owners had just asked for a hug instead of government aid, they might have received more compassion—and fewer bureaucratic headaches..
• Headline: 1,000 ILL CHILDREN INFLATION VICTIMS; Cuts in One Agency Staff Have Left That Number Unaided, Says Mrs. Sidney Borg. Impact: This unfortunate situation highlights how bureaucracy can lead to real-life consequences, which has become a recurring theme in government operations. Who knew red tape could be so deadly?. Fact: The number of ill children is a stark reminder that sometimes the system seems to work better at creating problems than solving them..
• Headline: Front Page 1 -- No Title. Impact: This seemingly random front page could have inspired countless future journalists to wield their headlines like swords, leading to the sensationalism we see today.. Fact: In journalism, a title is often just a suggestion—much like the idea of truth in reporting..
• Headline: GERMANS CRITICIZE FRENCH INVESTORS; Say They Are Gaining Control of Industry as They Did After End of World War I. Impact: The German criticism of French investors paved the way for decades of economic rivalry in Europe, influencing everything from EU policies to who gets to make the best croissants.. Fact: The French and Germans have been squabbling over industry since the dawn of time, making it the longest-running drama series in Europe!.
• Headline: TAX COURT ALLOWS PERSONAL LOSSES; Trees Destroyed by Hurricane Valued at $30,000 on Appeal From Commissioner. Impact: This tax court ruling could have influenced countless homeowners to take better care of their trees, ultimately sparking the modern-day debate over insurance policies and natural disasters.. Fact: Hurricanes: the only natural disasters that can ruin your home and your bank account at the same time..
• Headline: A China That Is Neither Old Nor New; THE QUEST FOR LOVE OF LAO LEE. By Lau Shaw. Translated by Helena Kuo. 306 pp. New York: Harcourt. Brace & Co. (A Reynal & Hitchcock Book). $3.. Impact: This quest for love in a changing China reflects the struggles of finding identity during tumultuous times—a recurring theme in literature that continues to resonate today.. Fact: The quest for love in literature is often more complicated than in real life, mostly because authors insist on adding plots and subplots..