NOVEMBER 11, 1950

Full News Archive

• Headline: Culinary Diversity at U.S. Inn. Impact: If that inn had only served pizza instead of Russian food, perhaps the Cold War would have ended in a delicious culinary compromise! You never know how a heart attack could have altered the course of history—like a butterfly flapping its wings and causing a tornado in Kansas.. Fact: Did you know heart attacks are the only thing more common than bad restaurant reviews? They both can ruin your day!.
• Headline: Community Church New Home Dedication. Impact: The opening of a new community church ultimately led to an avalanche of other churches being built, resulting in a holy arms race for the best bake sales in town. The more the merrier, right? Or just more people arguing over whose potluck is better.. Fact: Fun fact: Churches have been known to serve the best free coffee—just don’t ask about the secret ingredient!.
• Headline: Exhibition of Allied Artists of America. Impact: This art exhibition sparked a renaissance of sorts, leading to an explosion of hipster galleries that forever changed the landscape of modern art. If you think about it, every time someone buys an overpriced canvas, a painter gets their wings.. Fact: Did you know that staring at art can actually make you feel smarter? Or at least convince you that you are!.
• Headline: COTTON STOCK SMALL; U.S. Says 19,000 Bales Remain of 3,778,000 Taken Over in 1948. Impact: The cotton stock report triggered a nationwide panic that led to fashion trends shifting back to polyester blends. Who knew a number could ruin the fabric of society? Literally.. Fact: Did you know that cotton is so soft it could probably give a marshmallow a run for its money? Too bad it doesn’t taste as good..
• Headline: SUNK GERMAN SHIPS RAISED FOR SOVIET; Nazi Fleet Is Being Gradually Salvaged and Rebuilt by Belgian Shipyards. Impact: The raising of German ships might have sparked a hidden Cold War rivalry between shipbuilders, leading to a secret race to create the world's most impractical floating museum. Because who doesn’t love a good shipwreck story?. Fact: Did you know that ships have feelings too? They just can’t express them without getting all rusty!.
• Headline: POLICE OPEN TOY DRIVE; Murphy Urges Public to See That No Child is Neglected. Impact: The NYC Police Department's toy drive might have inspired a national focus on childhood poverty, leading to every department across the country trying to outdo each other with increasingly elaborate toy drives. It’s the thought that counts... or is it the competition?. Fact: Did you know that police officers are often just as good at playing Santa as they are at catching criminals? Just don’t ask them to fit down a chimney!.
• Headline: DR. J. WELDON HOOT, EDUCATOR WAS 47; Director of Graduate Division of Wharton School of Finance for Last 4 Years Is Dead. Impact: The untimely death of Dr. Hoot may have led to an increased focus on educational reform, prompting the creation of programs to ensure no educator ever 'hoots' out of the picture again. A real game changer.. Fact: Did you know that some educators have a sixth sense for detecting when students are about to ask a question? It’s the ultimate superpower!.
• Headline: $7,000,000 PULP MILL IS PLANNED IN CANADA. Impact: The announcement of a new pulp mill might have set off a chain reaction of environmental debates, pushing industry standards to new heights—or depths, depending on your viewpoint. Trees everywhere held their breath.. Fact: Did you know that pulp mills are the unsung heroes of the paper industry? They work hard so you can scribble shopping lists!.
• Headline: CHINESE CONTINUE MARCH INTO KOREA DESPITE AIR BLOWS; Reinforcements Pour Over River Even as B-29's Rip Still Another Key Supply Base FIGHTING ON GROUND LAGS Marines Near Major Reservoir --Fierce Raiding Carried Out by Red Guerrilla Bands. Impact: The Chinese reinforcements crossing into Korea might have inadvertently sparked a new trend in international diplomacy, where nations send reinforcements in the form of snacks instead of soldiers. Because who doesn’t love a good peace offering?. Fact: Did you know that snacks have been known to solve more issues than politicians? Just throw some chips into the conversation and watch the magic happen!.
• Headline: TWO KEY SENATORS DENY G.O.P. SWIG TO ISOLATIONISM; PRINCIPALS IN CLOSE CONGRES RACE. Impact: The denial of the GOP's swing toward isolationism may have influenced political maneuvering for decades, causing a ripple effect of policymakers desperately trying to prove they’re not hermits. Spoiler alert: they still are.. Fact: Did you know that politicians often make great magicians? They can make your trust disappear in an instant!.