AUGUST 9, 1952

Full News Archive

• Headline: Remembering Frank P. Daly's Legacy. Impact: Frank P. Daly's life was so riveting that it inspired a generation of people to name their pets after him. Fast forward a few decades, and you’ll find a cat named Frank P. Daly running for president in a local election.. Fact: Did you know that Frank P. Daly was not only a person but a trendsetter in the pet-naming world? His name sparked a bizarre fad that still exists today!.
• Headline: Jersey Skeeters Misjudged by Expert. Impact: Dr. Hagmann's mosquito analysis set off a chain of events leading to advances in mosquito repellent technology. Little did he know, his findings would eventually fuel the invention of the world's most useless product: mosquito repellent bracelets.. Fact: Fun fact: mosquitoes can fly up to 1-3 miles in search of a snack, but apparently, Dr. Hagmann thought they were just leisurely strolling through the park..
• Headline: Blakeman Meyer: Country Club Pioneer. Impact: Blakeman Meyer's country club legacy led to the establishment of exclusive golf memberships, which ultimately created a divide between weekend warriors and the elite. Thanks to him, golf became the sport where shouting 'Fore!' is more about social status than actual golf balls.. Fact: Did you know that Blakeman Meyer once tried to organize a country club for squirrels? It was a flop, but it did inspire a niche art movement..
• Headline: SPRING VALLEY IN CLOUDS; Village Cautioned on Approval of 40-Foot-High 'Skyscraper'. Impact: The controversy over Spring Valley's 'skyscraper' was the catalyst for a global movement against unnecessary urban development. Years later, we now have a thriving community of people living in treehouses, all thanks to a 40-foot-high building that never got built.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'skyscraper' was originally coined to describe buildings that were so high, they made you question your life choices? Spring Valley narrowly avoided that existential crisis..
• Headline: 100 CANADIANS FACE VISA FRAUD ACTIONS. Impact: The impending visa fraud actions against 100 Canadians led to the creation of 'Canadian Fraud Awareness Month.' This initiative has since raised awareness about what not to do if you want to keep your maple syrup and hockey gear.. Fact: Did you know that Canadians have a secret society dedicated to avoiding fraud? They meet in basements and only serve poutine to keep it under wraps..
• Headline: LEHMAN HAILS EXHIBIT; Calls Israel Exposition Proof of Nation's Solid Future. Impact: Senator Lehman’s praise of the Israel Exposition turned into a decades-long debate on whether expositions are actually the best way to showcase a nation’s prowess, leading to the invention of the 'virtual exposition'—or as we call it now, scrolling through Instagram.. Fact: Did you know that Senator Lehman was once a contestant in a pie-eating contest? He lost, but it did lead him to believe that eating pie could solve international relations..
• Headline: COL. WILLIAM R. GROVE. Impact: Colonel William R. Grove's legacy became muddled in time, leading to a series of historical mix-ups where people confused him with fictional characters, resulting in a bizarre fan club for Colonel Grove the superhero.. Fact: Did you know that Colonel Grove reportedly had a pet turtle named General Slowpoke? The two were inseparable, but Grove often had to explain why it was a turtle and not a general..
• Headline: COLLEGE IS SETTLING ON OLD REID ESTATE; 100-Year-Old Manhattanville Creates New Home and Moves In, All in One 'Vacation' 2 CHAPEL BELLS AWAITED Library of 90,000 Books Is Also to Come -- Ambassador's Desk Is Proud Possession. Impact: The relocation of the college to the old Reid estate sparked a trend of colleges moving into historic homes, leading to a bizarre reality show called 'College Cribs,' where students showcase their mansion-style dorms.. Fact: Did you know that the library of 90,000 books was actually just a collection of outdated textbooks? Students still managed to find ways to make them useful—like as doorstops..
• Headline: Philadelphia Banks to Merge. Impact: The merger of Philadelphia banks was the first domino in a long line of corporate mergers, eventually leading to the creation of mega-banks that now have more power than some countries. Thanks, Central Penn!. Fact: Did you know that financial mergers were once seen as romantic? Some people still believe that two banks merging is just like a fairy tale—until they check their bank statements..