NOVEMBER 10, 1951

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rise in American Tourism to Europe. Impact: As more Americans flocked to Europe, a butterfly effect was set in motion. This influx of tourists led to an unprecedented rise in European café culture, resulting in the invention of the hipster. Congratulations, America—you created your own worst nightmare.. Fact: Did you know that the original purpose of European vacations was to make Americans appreciate their own country more? Spoiler alert: it didn't work..
• Headline: Washington Football Ban Lifted for Viewers. Impact: The lifting of the football ban in Washington created a chain reaction, leading to the birth of tailgating, which eventually grew into an entire subculture dedicated to grilling meat and consuming vast quantities of beer. Thanks, NCAA!. Fact: You know, before this ban was lifted, people actually thought they could enjoy a football game at home without having to wear pants. The horror!.
• Headline: Coast Maritime Head to Quit. Impact: H.W. Clark's retirement sent shockwaves through the maritime industry, causing a brief moment of panic as everyone wondered who would fill the void. Spoiler: they just kept passing the buck until someone else retired.. Fact: Did you know that in the maritime world, 'retirement' is just code for 'I’m tired of all this water'?.
• Headline: Sprague Says Eisenhower Will Run on G.O.P. Ticket; Sprague Confident of Eisenhower As G.O.P. Candidate Next Year Duff Talked With Dewey Supporters Heartened Statement Doubted This Year. Impact: Sprague’s confidence in Eisenhower running for the GOP ticket set off a domino effect of political maneuvering and backroom deals that eventually led to campaign slogans being born, like 'I Like Ike'—the original influencer marketing.. Fact: Fun fact: Eisenhower's campaign was so successful, it inspired generations of candidates to realize that all you need is a catchy phrase and a good haircut..
• Headline: PLATINUM FOX CAPE GIVEN TO ELIZABETH. Impact: Elizabeth receiving a platinum fox cape marked the beginning of a long-standing tradition of extravagant gifts among the elite, leading to the establishment of 'keeping up with the Joneses'—or in this case, the Windsors.. Fact: Did you know that the only reason Elizabeth wore that cape was to distract everyone from the fact that she was probably freezing in the middle of summer?.
• Headline: Thorpe Has Cancerous Growth Removed From Lip in Hospital at Philadelphia. Impact: Thorpe's surgery for a cancerous growth sparked widespread awareness about health, leading to a minor revolution in medical care and a wave of people suddenly deciding that they should probably see a doctor more than once a decade.. Fact: Fun fact: Thorpe's lip growth was so infamous that it inspired its own line of lip balm—'Not Just for Athletes!'.
• Headline: Akron Football Coach Resigns. Impact: W.G. Houghton’s resignation as Akron football coach ushered in a new era of coaches who realized that 'winning is everything' doesn’t apply when you’re fired for losing. This led to the birth of the phrase, 'next man up.'. Fact: Did you know that resigning as a coach is basically just a fancy way of saying, 'I need a new hobby'?.
• Headline: 4 POWERS INFORM ARABS AND ISRAEL OF DEFENSE SET-UP; State Final Decision to Form Middle East Command-- Emphasize United Stand INVITATION IS NOT GIVEN Plans Will Be Told Today-- Egypt Strives to Line Up Opposition Within U.N. Limited Backing Seen ARABS, ISRAEL TOLD OF DEFENSE PLANS. Impact: The announcement of a defense setup in the Middle East inadvertently triggered decades of complex political alliances and rivalries, leading to a series of events that could only be described as 'not quite what anyone had in mind.'. Fact: Fun fact: the only thing more complicated than Middle Eastern politics is trying to explain it to someone who just asked what the weather is like there..
• Headline: U.S. Charges Transamerica Corp. Has Banking Monopoly in 5 States; But Giannini Holding Company Asserts It Is Innocent Victim of 'Blunderbuss' Attack --Reserve Board Sets Hearing Dec. 10. Impact: The antitrust suit against Transamerica Corp was the catalyst for a string of future lawsuits that would make courtroom dramas a staple in Hollywood, leading to blockbuster movies where lawyers are the heroes. Because who doesn’t love a good courtroom showdown?. Fact: Did you know that 'blunderbuss' is actually a term that originated in the 17th century, but it perfectly sums up how most corporations handle their legal issues today?.