MAY 1, 1953

Full News Archive

• Headline: A.J. McKelway's Legacy in Naval History. Impact: A.J. McKelway's 13 Pacific engagements were so impressive that they inadvertently inspired every action movie director to up their game. Now we have explosions and heroic deaths that have nothing to do with real wars. Thanks, A.J.! . Fact: It's estimated that for every hero like McKelway, there are at least three action figures made that will never see battle..
• Headline: FOX Completes Historic 'Robe' Film. Impact: The Robe took 10 years to make, which means for a decade, audiences were led to believe that patience was a virtue. Look where that got us—now we wait for movies like it's a new season of our favorite show!. Fact: The budget of $4.6 million is worth about $42 million today. So, if you think your Netflix subscription is expensive now, just wait until you see what this film would cost in today’s market!.
• Headline: WILLIAM COSDEN. Impact: William Cosden's headline may seem underwhelming, but it inspired countless journalists to realize that sometimes, less is more. Or maybe they just ran out of things to say about him.. Fact: Cosden could have been famous for anything from inventing a snack or being the world's best paper clip organizer, but alas, we only have this headline..
• Headline: FLOWMETER NOT NEW; Federal Unit Gives Recognition to Device Revealed in 1950. Impact: The federal acknowledgment of a flowmeter from 1950 proves that sometimes, the government needs a little nudge to recognize past innovations, which may just lead to a resurgence of devices that nobody thought were useful anymore. Great, now we’re all stuck with 70-year-old technology.. Fact: Flowmeters are like the unsung heroes of measurement devices. Nobody knows they exist until they break down, and then it’s a catastrophic disaster..
• Headline: DR,(]iA STANLBY, 74 (IHINA MI$$IOHARY; Educator Who Started Service in 1904 is Dead--Head of Hopeh Relief Group 6 Years. Impact: Charles A. Stanley's death in 1974 marked the end of an era for hope and education in missionary work, leading to a modern world where everyone thinks they can just Google their way through spiritual enlightenment. Thanks, Stanley!. Fact: Starting service in 1904 means he had to deal with a lot of outdated technology that would make today’s smartphones look like toys!.
• Headline: FOOD SCHOOL ANNEX PUT ON BOARD MENU; Century-Old Building Falling Apart -- Parent-Teacher Group Maps Action. Impact: The dilapidated food school annex's inclusion on the board menu may have inspired a revolution in school facilities—leading to the modern trend of gourmet lunch options. Because nothing says 'edible education' like a four-star meal.. Fact: Parent-teacher groups have the power to change school menus, but let's be honest, they still can't change the fact that kids think vegetables are a conspiracy..
• Headline: Front Page 1 -- No Title; VIETMINH ADVANCE NEAR LAOS CAPITAL. Impact: The Viet Minh's advance near Laos led to a flurry of diplomatic discussions and military strategies, creating a domino effect of international relations that still leaves us scratching our heads today. Talk about a plot twist nobody saw coming!. Fact: The term 'Viet Minh' literally means 'League for the Independence of Vietnam,' proving that even rebels need a good PR name to get things rolling..
• Headline: POLICE BRUTALITY TRIALS; Monaghan Says Action Will Not Await End of Civil Cases. Impact: Police brutality trials not waiting for civil cases to conclude is a groundbreaking approach that may have set a precedent for future legal dramas—because who doesn't love a good courtroom showdown?. Fact: In the world of justice, waiting for civil cases to conclude is like waiting for a sequel to a bad movie—nobody wants it, but it keeps coming anyway..
• Headline: Guild Honors Drama Desk. Impact: The Theatre Guild’s honor of drama desks means that all those who ever worked behind the scenes can finally bask in the glory, potentially leading to a new era of respect for set designers who only wanted to avoid the spotlight.. Fact: Drama desks are literally where all the dramatic decisions are made. If only they could talk, they’d have more drama than the actors themselves!.