DECEMBER 24, 1954

Full News Archive

• Headline: In the Cause of Peace: A Historical Moment. Impact: If only more countries had followed this 'cause of peace' thing, we might have avoided a few world wars and saved a ton on therapy bills. Just imagine a world where leaders were actually civil instead of throwing tantrums like toddlers.. Fact: Peace treaties have more paperwork than a corporate merger. Who knew saving the world came with so much red tape?.
• Headline: J. B, VANDAWOR,KER, 89; Founder' of The Indianapolis News Carriers' Band Dies. Impact: J.B. Vandaworker's passing marked the end of an era, leading to a chain reaction where local news became less about community and more about celebrity gossip. Thanks, J.B., for giving us the gift of sensationalism!. Fact: Vandaworker was known for his catchy band slogans. Who knew the news could come with a jingle?.
• Headline: VERNON W. FOSTER. Impact: Vernon W. Foster's legacy may have inspired future generations of Fosters, leading to an entire family tree dedicated to... absolutely nothing of consequence. Way to go, Vernon!. Fact: Foster's name is now synonymous with 'generic,' proving that you can be forgettable and still make the headlines..
• Headline: MONROE' BLOCK. Impact: Monroe Block's life led to the establishment of many more blocks named after people who did something, or at least breathed in their time. The world is a better place for these concrete reminders.. Fact: Monroe Block was not only a block but also a solid reminder that real estate is a timeless endeavor, even if the residents are not..
• Headline: Indian Nurse School to Move. Impact: This move sparked a wave of relocations in nursing schools, making Albuquerque the go-to place for aspiring nurses, and inadvertently creating a nursing shortage in Oklahoma. Way to go, geography!. Fact: Nurses are the backbone of any healthcare system, which is ironic considering they often have to carry patients too..
• Headline: Parents: Santa Clauses Come in Small Sizes, Too; Classrooms Turn Into Workshops as Young Produce Yule Gifts. Impact: The little holiday workshops turned classrooms into sweatshops, paving the way for today's DIY culture where Pinterest boards cause more stress than joy. Thanks, kids!. Fact: Those classroom crafts were the precursors to modern art – or at least, modern confusion about what constitutes art..
• Headline: $50,000 Gift to Harvard Honors a Banker Here. Impact: The $50,000 gift to Harvard may have sparked a series of increasingly ridiculous fundraising campaigns that continue to this day, resulting in alumni being hounded for donations every year.. Fact: Harvard's endowment is so large, it could probably fund its own space program. Next stop: the Ivy League on Mars!.