OCTOBER 4, 1950

Full News Archive

• Headline: Thomas J. Walsh's Notable Achievements. Impact: Thomas J. Walsh's name floated through history like a forgotten sock in the laundry. It sparked a series of thrift store donations across the nation, leading to the miraculous 'Walsh Effect'—the sudden rise of old men named Thomas in public office.. Fact: Did you know that there are enough historical Thomases to fill a library? Just don't ask them to run for office—it's a family tradition..
• Headline: Rising Costs Cut 750 Jet Fighters. Impact: The decision to cut 750 jet fighters created a ripple that led to the invention of the drone, which subsequently caused all military budgets to be spent on video game consoles instead. Who needs pilots when you have a joystick?. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'cutting costs' was first used in 1949, right before it became the favorite pastime of politicians everywhere!.
• Headline: Nuremberg Judge George Burke Sr. Passes. Impact: George Burke Sr.'s passing marked the end of an era, leading to a significant decline in the seriousness of civil service appointments. Ironically, his legacy paved the way for many a mediocre public servant.. Fact: Burke's role in the Nuremberg Trials helped establish the concept of accountability for war crimes. So, yeah, he was sort of a big deal!.
• Headline: JOSEPH A. HORNE OF YALE & TOWNE; Board Chairman Since 1943, Active in Expansion of the Hardware Company, Dies. Impact: Joseph A. Horne's death inadvertently triggered a nationwide DIY renaissance. People suddenly decided they could 'fix' everything around the house without calling a professional. Spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that the hardware store is where dreams go to die? Especially if you try to make a bookshelf without instructions..
• Headline: JOHN JARVIS, AIDED JARROW-ON-TYNE; Baronet, Who Started Surrey Plan Setting Up Industries in Distressed Area, Dies. Impact: John Jarvis's initiatives to aid Jarrow-on-Tyne led to the establishment of the 'Jarvis Effect'—which inspired countless baronets to take up gardening instead of social reform. Because plants clearly need more charity.. Fact: John Jarvis is often credited with the phrase 'Helping the needy is a noble cause'—though he never expected that it would also apply to his own family during holiday dinners..
• Headline: JOHN J. M'CARTHY. Impact: John J. McCarthy's existence was a subtle reminder that sometimes, people just exist without making any significant impact. This contributed to a general lack of enthusiasm for middle names.. Fact: Fun fact: John J. McCarthy was so common that historians still debate which John J. they were even talking about half the time!.
• Headline: COLLEGE OF PACIFIC TO OBEY COAST CODE. Impact: This decision sparked a revolution in academic compliance that led to colleges everywhere enforcing dress codes for pajamas. Because who needs comfort when you can have rules?. Fact: The College of Pacific's decision to obey the coast code was just the beginning of a long tradition of institutions pretending they care about rules..
• Headline: BRIDGES CHARGES U.S. ABETS PEIPING; GENERAL KEYES HONORED BY AUSTRIANS. Impact: Bridges' claims about U.S. involvement created a ripple of suspicion that made diplomatic relations resemble a soap opera—complete with dramatic exits and surprise plot twists.. Fact: General Keyes receiving an honorary degree in Vienna just proves that the bar for honors is pretty low. I mean, who doesn’t want a diploma for simply showing up?.