FEBRUARY 27, 1955

Full News Archive

• Headline: Disaster At Sea: The Liner Unveiled. Impact: If only the crew had known that this disaster would inspire countless terrible movies and novels, perhaps they would have invested in better life vests. Instead, we got decades of sea-faring horror stories and a thriving market for nautical-themed merchandise.. Fact: Did you know that Edouard Peisson's 'The Liner' was so riveting that it not only became a bestseller but also led to a rise in marine insurance premiums? Ah, the power of literature..
• Headline: Colbert and Bolger's TV Appearances. Impact: Colbert and Bolger's TV appearances sparked a nationwide obsession with celebrity culture. Who knew that two transients could lead to an era of reality TV where people would willingly air their dirty laundry for ratings?. Fact: Did you know Claudette Colbert was actually allergic to television? Just kidding, but the way she dazzled on screen, it might as well have been magic..
• Headline: W W Scranton Becomes Director. Impact: The election of W.W. Scranton as director marked the beginning of a series of executive changes that would eventually lead to the creation of a new sport: corporate musical chairs. Who knew boardrooms could be so thrilling?. Fact: Did you know that W.W. Scranton was a firm believer in the power of good coffee? Rumor has it, he never made a decision without a strong cup in hand..
• Headline: A Plea for Court Reform Now; Obtaining justice in New York courts may mean a three, four or even five years' wait, says a lawyer, but something can be done about it.. Impact: This lawyer's plea for court reform set in motion a chain of events that would lead to the phrase 'justice delayed is justice denied' becoming a popular excuse for late pizza deliveries. Thanks, legal system!. Fact: Did you know that in New York, the only thing slower than the court system is a snail on a treadmill? But hey, at least the pizza's still hot!.
• Headline: IN MEMORY OF A STAR; Two Kinds of Tribute To Miss Lawrence. Impact: The tributes to Miss Lawrence sparked a trend of posthumous celebrations that would eventually lead to the rise of elaborate funeral planning services. Who said you can't take it with you?. Fact: Did you know that Miss Lawrence once starred in a film where her character was so beloved that her fans demanded she be brought back from the dead? Spoiler alert: she didn't take their advice..
• Headline: BONN BUNDESTAG APPROVES ARMS PACTS BY BIG VOTES; SAAR ACCORD ALSO PASSED; ADENAUER VICTOR. Impact: Adenauer's victory in the Bundestag set the stage for future political maneuverings that made every subsequent election feel like a poorly scripted soap opera. Tune in next week for the dramatic twists!. Fact: Did you know that the Saar Accord was so convoluted that even historians now use it as a cautionary tale for explaining complicated relationships? 'It's not you, it's the Saar’..
• Headline: 2 Baldwin, L. I., Banks to Join Meadow Brook Chain This Week; CHAIN TO ABSORB 2 BALDWIN BANKS. Impact: The merger of Baldwin, L.I. banks marked the dawn of the age of banking conglomerates, which would eventually lead to the rise of the term 'too big to fail'—a phrase that would haunt us like a bad cold.. Fact: Did you know that banks merging is like a bad relationship? They promise to make you better but usually just end up with more paperwork..
• Headline: PLANES TO FERRY ARCTIC EQUIPMENT; Canadian Airlift Organized to Transport Material for Early Warning System. Impact: The Canadian airlift for Arctic equipment was the first step towards establishing a contingency plan that would eventually involve sending a fleet of snowplows to Mars. Because why not?. Fact: Did you know that the DEW line was named because it was originally designed to detect morning dew? Just kidding, but it wouldn't surprise me with the way bureaucracy works!.