APRIL 15, 1950

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nassau County's Historic Aerial Mapping. Impact: The aerial survey sparked the rise of drone photography. Fast forward a few decades, and now everyone is documenting their brunch from 30,000 feet. Thanks, Nassau.. Fact: Did you know that the first aerial photographs were taken in 1858? So, this whole 'birds-eye view' thing isn't as fresh as your last avocado toast..
• Headline: Admiral Louis Violette's Legacy. Impact: Admiral Violette's prominence paved the way for future naval officers to have equally dignified names, which explains why we have so many 'Admiral' titles today—all for the sake of pomp.. Fact: Did you know that there are more admirals in the U.S. Navy than there are actual ships? I'm sure the ships appreciate that..
• Headline: MRS. HENRY A. GORDON. Impact: Mrs. Henry A. Gordon's mention in headlines gave rise to the practice of women retaining their own identities, paving the way for 'Mrs. Who Cares' to finally emerge as a thing of the past.. Fact: Did you know that being referred to as 'Mrs.' was once considered a compliment? Now it just sounds like you forgot to update your Facebook status..
• Headline: METAL EXPORTS TO FALL; E.C.A. Sees Europe Buying Less Non-Ferrous Products. Impact: The decline in metal exports led to a global search for alternatives, eventually resulting in the rise of recycling. Thanks to this, we now have hipsters crafting furniture out of old soda cans.. Fact: Did you know that aluminum can be recycled indefinitely without loss of quality? Too bad my patience doesn’t share the same trait..
• Headline: Kaiser-Frazer $30,329,351 Loss Blamed on Canceled Stock Issue; Inadequate Financing Prevented Company Producing New Models in Time to Meet Auto Competition, Stockholders Told. Impact: This financial flop led to a lesson in corporate survival, ultimately resulting in the 'better to be late than bankrupt' strategy that many companies still use today... with varying success.. Fact: Did you know that Kaiser-Frazer was once a promising contender in the auto industry? Turns out you can't just throw money at a car and expect it to run on dreams..
• Headline: BOLOTOWSKY'S ART TOPS LOCAL SHOWS; His Abstract Paintings Soon at Pinacotheca--Sculpture by Elser Also on Display A Picture of Spain Ossaye Paintings Delightful. Impact: Bolotowsky's art took the world by storm, paving the way for future abstract artists to convince everyone that a splatter of paint is worth a million bucks. It's all about perspective, right?. Fact: Did you know that abstract art is often interpreted as a reflection of the artist's mind? So, next time you see a big red circle on a canvas, just know that it’s probably a cry for help..
• Headline: SUMMER STYLES SET ON BLACK AND WHITE; BLACK AND WHITE IS A FAVORITE COLOR COMBINATION FOR SUMMER. Impact: This color trend solidified the black-and-white combo as a timeless classic, leading to countless fashion faux pas in the years to come. Spoiler alert: stripes are still in… but only if you’re in the mood for a zebra look.. Fact: Did you know that black and white outfits have been in style since the dawn of time? If only they could cover the fashion disasters of the past..