MARCH 17, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: Red Cross Honors Trailblazing Women. Impact: The recognition of these three women sparked a global movement where suddenly everyone felt obligated to be a hero. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have Instagram influencers claiming they're saving the world one selfie at a time.. Fact: Did you know that the Red Cross was founded in 1863? Apparently, it took them over a century to realize that women could be heroic too..
• Headline: The Curious Savage Debuts in the Bronx. Impact: This play's debut led to an unexpected explosion of interest in quirky comedies, which ultimately paved the way for reality TV. Thanks a lot, Bronx!. Fact: Fun fact: 'The Curious Savage' is about a rich widow who wants to leave her fortune to those who are 'curious.' So basically, it's the precursor to crowdfunding..
• Headline: 'RISK' LAW FACES TEST AT ALBANY; Bill Seeks to Keep Security Statute Untouched--Javits Is Hopeful of a Revision Another Group Opposed. Impact: This legislative battle over the 'RISK' law became the blueprint for future debates where no one really wins, except for the lawyers who get to bill for their time while everyone else plays a game of political chicken.. Fact: Isn't it comforting to know that legislative discussions have been as thrilling as watching paint dry for decades? At least they had snacks..
• Headline: SEMINARY HEARS RABBI; Lieberman Speaks at Founders Day in Cincinnati. Impact: Rabbi Lieberman's speech inspired a wave of religious leaders to suddenly become motivational speakers, leading to the creation of the 'Inspiration Conference'—a place where clichés go to die.. Fact: Founders Day celebrates the founding of the seminary, which is ironic considering all the 'founding' seems to happen at the bottom of a donut hole..
• Headline: Medical Librarian Named. Impact: The appointment of C.C. Colby as a medical librarian marked the beginning of a long line of librarians who would eventually get tired of shushing people and just start handing out medical advice instead.. Fact: You might think librarians are just book nerds, but they are actually the unsung heroes of the medical world. They know where to find everything—except a good reason to keep quiet..
• Headline: TREATMENT OF AGED ASSAILED BY JURIST. Impact: Justice Brenner's condemnation of the treatment of the aged sparked a social media movement decades later, with hashtags like #RespectYourElders trending—instead of just ignoring them at family gatherings.. Fact: It's fascinating how we still struggle with elder care. In ancient Rome, they at least had a system to send the elderly to the countryside to live out their days in peace. Now? We just shuffle them into nursing homes and call it a day..
• Headline: SKIN 'MECHANISM' FOUND; Yale Scientist Finds Method of Coloring Albino Substance. Impact: This groundbreaking discovery led to a cosmetic revolution, where people started realizing that skin color can be manipulated. Fast forward a few decades, and we've got a billion-dollar beauty industry built on this very principle.. Fact: The irony? This discovery came along just as people were starting to embrace their natural skin tones. Way to keep up, science..
• Headline: TITLE TO JOHNSON IN COURT TENNIS; New York Pro Defeats Dunn in U.S. Open After Trailing in First Set, 4-0. Impact: Johnson's comeback at the U.S. Open inspired countless underdog stories in sports, leading to a generation of athletes who thought they could pull off miraculous wins—until they realized they were just regular people.. Fact: Court tennis is like regular tennis but with a lot more rules and a lot less audience. Kind of like watching paint dry, but with a racket..