SEPTEMBER 29, 1951

Full News Archive

• Headline: Senate Votes Major Tax Increase. Impact: This tax hike led to countless Americans scrambling to find creative tax loopholes, resulting in an underground economy where people exchanged services for pizza instead of cash. Fast forward a few decades, and that pizza delivery guy is now a millionaire running a tax-free pizza empire.. Fact: If only the Senate had voted on whether pineapple belongs on pizza instead, we could have spared ourselves the agony of these tax debates..
• Headline: Mark Connell Lewis Event Announcement. Impact: Mark Connell Lewis's name might seem insignificant, but it inspired generations of future Marks to take up more interesting hobbies than just being a footnote in history.. Fact: The name 'Connell' peaked in popularity in the 1950s... right around the time people were still trying to figure out what to do with their beehive hairdos..
• Headline: John J. Delaney's Impact on Politics. Impact: John J. Delaney’s existence inspired a long line of 'Johns' who felt pressured to add a middle initial to stand out. This led to a plethora of 'J. D. John' situations in the 21st century.. Fact: The name 'John' has been so overused in history that you could throw a rock and hit at least three Johns in any crowd. Good luck remembering which one is which..
• Headline: SISTER M. GONZAGA. Impact: Sister M. Gonzaga's contributions to education led to a dramatic increase in coffee consumption among teachers, which eventually resulted in the invention of the coffee shop. You're welcome, Starbucks.. Fact: Sisters have been known to wield a ruler like a sword, but their true weapon is the power of knowledge— and maybe a really good cup of coffee..
• Headline: NEW HOSPITAL SOUGHT; Bedford-Stuyvesant Group Visits City Hall to Present Plea. Impact: The push for a new hospital in Bedford-Stuyvesant sparked a nationwide trend of community activism, which led to the rise of hipster coffee shops and artisanal bagel stores. Who knew healthcare could lead to brunch?. Fact: The phrase 'hospital food' still haunts many, but at least it's better than the time they tried serving jello in the 1950s. Progress, right?.
• Headline: FLOYD M. JOHNSON. Impact: Floyd M. Johnson's name may not ring any bells, but it led to a deep dive into the world of obscure names, eventually inspiring a popular podcast about the lives of people you’ve never heard of. Listen in for the real hidden gems!. Fact: Floyd was likely the most popular name in his family— at least until he started explaining his name and everyone else started calling him 'Flo.'.
• Headline: Tone Marries Barbara Payton. Impact: Tone marrying Barbara Payton sparked the world's interest in celebrity relationships, leading to a slew of tabloids that would one day cause generations to obsess over the concept of 'relationship goals.'. Fact: Tone and Barbara’s marriage lasted longer than most reality TV relationships, and that's saying something in the age of 'I love you, but I'm leaving the show.'.
• Headline: ROLLINS OPENS, ALL QUIET; 2 Law Suits Impend, However, Over Ex-President's Ouster. Impact: Rollins’s presidency and the lawsuits that followed turned into a cautionary tale about political drama, eventually stirring up the genre of reality TV. Thanks a lot, Rollins.. Fact: If lawsuits were an Olympic sport, Rollins would have been the Michael Phelps of political drama. Just think of all the gold medals!.
• Headline: Benton Gives Senate 10-Case Brief On McCarthy 'Lies' and 'Deceits'; BENTON GIVES BRIEF OF M'CARTHY 'LIES'. Impact: The derailment of eight freight cars became an early warning sign of the perils of neglecting infrastructure, eventually leading to a national obsession with trains, resulting in countless memes and a surprising number of documentaries.. Fact: Freight trains are like that one friend who never shows up on time— when they do, they bring all their baggage with them. Literally..
• Headline: Eight Freight Cars Off Rails.