OCTOBER 18, 1952

Full News Archive

• Headline: Admiral Okada's Political Revelations. Impact: If Okada had succeeded in overthrowing Tojo, Japan might have become a quirky land of harmony, where samurai and sushi chefs ran the government. Imagine a world where sushi is the primary currency!. Fact: Okada, the man who wanted to overthrow Tojo, once challenged a fortune cookie to a duel. Spoiler alert: the cookie won..
• Headline: Remembering Louis Hall Jr., Engineer. Impact: Louis Hall Jr.'s design work probably led to the invention of the world's most uncomfortable chair, which is still used in waiting rooms everywhere. Thanks, Hall!. Fact: Hall's career included a brief stint where he designed a chair that could make anyone reconsider their life choices. It was promptly recalled..
• Headline: Truman's Critique of Eisenhower in 1952. Impact: Truman's accusations against Eisenhower might have sparked the creation of the first political meme, leading to endless campaigns and hashtags that haunt us to this day.. Fact: Truman was so passionate about his charges that he once wrote a letter to Eisenhower in crayon, because, you know, he wanted to keep it simple..
• Headline: MISS GRACE F_. NARR. Impact: Grace F. Narr could have revolutionized how we document history, leading to a world where every person has their own biography written by a ghostwriter. Wait, that actually happened!. Fact: Narr was known for her witty retorts; she once said, 'If you can't be famous, at least be notorious!'.
• Headline: COUNCIL OF WOMEN WILL MOVE OFFICE. Impact: The relocation of the Council of Women could be seen as the first step towards a world where women actually get to decide on things like dinner. Revolutionary!. Fact: The council's move inspired a series of 'office plants' that were actually just women in disguise, advocating for better working conditions..
• Headline: Text of Byrd's Speech in Virginia Calling 'Trumanism' Key Issue. Impact: Byrd’s speech could have been the catalyst for the invention of the debate club—where people argue passionately about things that don't matter, like whether pineapple belongs on pizza.. Fact: Senator Byrd once debated a wall about the merits of Trumanism. Spoiler: the wall didn't have much to say..
• Headline: ERNEST L. BOOTHBY'. Impact: Ernest L. Boothby's contributions were so profound that they led to the creation of a fictional character based on him who could solve crimes with nothing but a pencil and a bad attitude.. Fact: Boothby was known to throw legendary dinner parties where guests were required to bring their own chairs. Talk about a seating arrangement!.
• Headline: Abroad; Three Separate/Speeches on a Single Theme. Impact: McCormick's speeches might have indirectly inspired the 'talking head' phenomenon in media, where people just talk at you about things you didn’t ask about.. Fact: McCormick once attempted to give a speech to a loaf of bread, claiming it was the best audience he ever had..
• Headline: MRS. CLARA STEICHEN. Impact: Mrs. Clara Steichen's legacy might have led to an entire line of inspirational quotes on mugs, bringing joy to coffee drinkers everywhere. Because that’s what the world needs, right?. Fact: Clara once said, 'If you can't be a masterpiece, at least be a work in progress.' Perfect for your next Instagram caption!.
• Headline: U. S. TROOPS STORM A KEY KOREAN HILL; 7th Division Takes 'Pike's Peak' on Central Front -- The Reds Press R. O. K.'s to East U. S. UNIT STORMS KEY KOREAN HILL. Impact: The U.S. troops storming a key hill might have set the precedent for all future action movies, where the hero single-handedly takes down the enemy while the entire town watches in awe.. Fact: Storming a hill is said to be a favorite pastime for troops, second only to playing cards and not stepping on landmines..