JULY 15, 1949

Full News Archive

• Headline: Massive Bus Strike Disrupts NYC Services. Impact: After this bus strike, New Yorkers discovered the joys of walking. Little did they know that this would lead to a boom in sneaker sales and the eventual rise of hipster coffee shops on every corner. Thanks, TWU!. Fact: Did you know that the average New Yorker walks about 13,000 steps a day? Probably because they had to find new ways to get around during this strike!.
• Headline: Alpheus L. Brown's Impactful Contribution. Impact: Alpheus L. Brown's designation resulted in an unending string of 'Who?' moments throughout the annals of history. Future historians will wonder if he was a magician or just really good at being forgettable.. Fact: Did you know that Alpheus was once a popular name? It's now mostly used for pets and obscure historical figures. Sorry, Alpheus!.
• Headline: CAB SETS ROUTE PARLEY; To Consider Applications for Parks Airlines Runs. Impact: The CAB's decision making in routing led to the eventual rise of the midwest’s 'freedom fries' movement, proving once again that the importance of transportation decisions can’t be underestimated... or maybe it can.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more exciting than discussions about airline routes is watching paint dry? They both have a lot of waiting and very little drama!.
• Headline: A Plan to Aid Britain; Making Our Gold Reserve Available in Present Crisis Proposed. Impact: The proposal to aid Britain eventually led to the U.S. becoming the world's bank, and now everyone just expects us to lend them money like we’re some sort of high-interest loan shark. Thanks, Johnson!. Fact: Did you know that ‘loaning gold’ is just a fancy way of saying ‘I’ll lend you my favorite toy, but you better bring it back in one piece’? Spoiler: it rarely comes back in one piece..
• Headline: SAVINGS-LOAN ELECTION; Executive Committee of New York State League Is Chosen. Impact: The election of the Savings-Loan Executive Committee paved the way for more bureaucratic acronyms than anyone could possibly keep track of. Fast forward to today, and we’re drowning in alphabet soup.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing worse than a bureaucratic meeting is watching it on a Zoom call? At least in person you can pretend to be engaged!.
• Headline: MARIA J, STREAN. Impact: Maria J. Strean's listing will be analyzed by historians as a potential sign of the impending 'Strean Renaissance,' where every second person suddenly felt the need to be named Maria.. Fact: Did you know that the name Maria has been a favorite for centuries? It's like the default setting for women in history books..
• Headline: FRED L, STORY. Impact: Fred L. Story’s name will forever be associated with the ongoing struggle of how to make headlines without sounding like a character in a bad sitcom.. Fact: Did you know that having a middle initial can make you sound more important? Just ask anyone who puts 'Jr.' in their name..
• Headline: WQXR SEEKS STAY ORDER; Acts to Bar an Albany Station From Using New Power. Impact: WQXR's battle with the Albany station over power usage may have inadvertently sparked a nationwide debate on who really controls the airwaves. Spoiler alert: it's still the corporations.. Fact: Did you know that radio stations can be as territorial as cats? One wrong move and you might just end up with a hissy fit!.
• Headline: MRS. PAUL J. VALUSH. Impact: Mrs. Paul J. Valush's mention highlights the long-standing tradition of women being recognized only through their husbands. This eventually led to the rise of feminist movements and the quest for proper identity.. Fact: Did you know that until the 20th century, women were often referred to as 'Mrs. Husband's Name'? Talk about a lack of personal branding!.