JUNE 23, 1951

Full News Archive

• Headline: Relief Fraud Scheme Exposed in 1951. Impact: The fraudulent ad led to stricter regulations on advertising for relief funds, causing a butterfly effect of increased scrutiny that later made it nearly impossible for anyone to get government assistance without an extensive background check – thanks, S Longhitano!. Fact: In the end, all that fuss over an ad just meant that now we have to prove we’re not secretly millionaires to get a dime from the government. Good job, S Longhitano!.
• Headline: E. Schoeneck: Legacy of Leadership. Impact: Ed Schoeneck's passing marked the end of an era, leading to a flurry of political reshuffling in New York that ultimately paved the way for the rise of a future governor who had a thing for scandal.. Fact: Schoeneck served as Lieutenant Governor during a time when the biggest controversy was deciding the best way to brew coffee. It’s all downhill from there..
• Headline: Surgery Professor Dean Moyer Retires. Impact: Dean Moyer's retirement from surgery sparked a series of events where new, less experienced professors tried to upstage him, leading to a generation of students who thought surgery was just like a video game.. Fact: In academia, retiring is like saying, 'I’m done with this circus,' but really, they're just off to join another one..
• Headline: Harvard Beats Yale in Three Races to Sweep 86th Rowing Regatta on Thames; THE CANTAB VARSITY SCORING AN EASY VICTORY OVER THE ELI EIGHT. Impact: Harvard's victory in rowing regatta sent shockwaves through Yale, igniting a rivalry that would later inspire dozens of terrible movies and cheesy sports montages.. Fact: Harvard and Yale rowing competitions are the only events where you can get a workout just watching people sit down and row. Truly inspiring!.
• Headline: HEADS MEDICAL COLLEGE; Dr. Gordon Takes Post Sept. 1 at Pennsylvania Institution. Impact: Dr. Gordon's appointment as the first full-time paid president of the medical college led to a newfound emphasis on institutional prestige, which eventually resulted in hospitals charging you $20 just to breathe their air.. Fact: Being a medical college president is like being the captain of a ship that only sails in a sea of paperwork and bureaucracy..
• Headline: 10,000-METER RUN ANNEXED BY STONE; Laskau Wins National A.A.U. Walk--Olympic Club Takes Junior Title. Impact: The victory in the 10,000-meter run inspired thousands to take up running, which led to an explosion of overpriced running shoes and the phrase 'runner's high' being misused at dinner parties.. Fact: Winning a national title in running means you get to tell people you run marathons, but let’s be real, most of us run late for work..
• Headline: LIBERIAN ORE CARGO HAILED AT BALTIMORE. Impact: The arrival of the Liberian ore cargo in Baltimore sparked a rush for more natural resources, leading to a series of questionable business deals that would make even the most unscrupulous geologist cringe.. Fact: Baltimore's ore cargo was a big deal, although it still pales in comparison to the excitement of a crab cake festival..
• Headline: PEG'S PRIDE LEADS FOR JUMPER TITLE; Sombrero, Master Key, Naute Mia Top Hunter Divisions in Fairfield's Show. Impact: Peg's Pride's win in the jumper title led to an uptick in equestrian sports enthusiasm, resulting in a new generation of horse lovers who still don’t know how to properly clean a stable.. Fact: Horse shows are the only events where you can dress up like a knight and not get judged for pretending you're in a medieval fantasy – unless you fall off, then it’s all laughs..