MARCH 12, 1955

Full News Archive

• Headline: Ely Bernays Passes Away at 96. Impact: If Bernays hadn't kicked the bucket, the world might have had a public relations revolution sooner. Imagine a world where even your toaster had a PR consultant!. Fact: Did you know that Bernays is often referred to as the 'father of public relations'? So, if you ever feel manipulated by an ad, just think of her as the original puppet master..
• Headline: Transformation of Armistice Day. Impact: When Armistice Day was swapped for Veterans Day, it set off a chain reaction that led to every holiday being renamed. Soon, we’ll celebrate ‘National Get Out of Bed Day’ – oh wait, that’s every Monday.. Fact: Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I. Because nothing says 'peace' like a name change!.
• Headline: Literary Concert. Impact: This literary concert probably inspired an entire generation to realize that poetry can be performed – and still put everyone to sleep.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Literary Concert' sounds fancy, but it’s just a gathering of people pretending to enjoy poetry while secretly plotting their escape..
• Headline: BISHOP PROPOSES BAD-BOY HOSTELS; Donegan Says System Would Help Return Delinquents to Law-Abiding Society URGES BAN ON POLITICS Church Parley, Representing 59 Organizations, Also Asks Nonpartisan Approach. Impact: Bishop Donegan’s proposal could have started a trend where troubled youth were sent to 'bad-boy hostels' instead of juvenile detention. Because nothing says rehabilitation like a themed sleepover!. Fact: The concept of rehabilitation is still debated today. Who knows, maybe one day we'll have camp counselors for delinquents instead of corrections officers..
• Headline: DR. RALPH L. JOHNSON I. Impact: Dr. Ralph L. Johnson's legacy might have inspired a line of doctors who would just rather be called 'Ralph' in casual conversation. A real game-changer!. Fact: Ralph is one of those names you rarely hear anymore, which is a shame. It deserves a comeback, like bell-bottoms and mullets!.
• Headline: JERSEY FARE RISE IS URGED ON I.C.C.; Examiner Acts to Equalize Intrastate and Interstate Rates, Ease Hardships INCREASES AVERAGE 20% But Price Would Be Cut if Railroad Does Not Offer River-Crossing Service. Impact: The proposed fare increase might have led to a series of protests and calls for a 'fare-free' utopia, which would eventually lead to everyone walking everywhere... not exactly a win for the environment.. Fact: Did you know that public transportation debates are as old as time? If only they could solve the issue of people talking loudly on their phones!.
• Headline: OR. GL MANZANARES. Impact: Gustavo Manzanares may have just been a regular guy, but his mention in the headlines might have inspired a 10-part Netflix series about his life. Spoiler alert: it’s all about lost socks.. Fact: Gustavo is a name that often gets overshadowed by more famous figures. Maybe he just wanted to be the hero of his own story, and now he’s stuck in a footnote!.
• Headline: Paris Pacts Action Completed by Italy; Italians Complete Ratification Of Paris Accords on Bonn Arms. Impact: Italy’s ratification of the Paris Accords could have been the spark that ignited a new era of European unity, or it could have just made everyone really good at saying 'no' to Communism.. Fact: The Paris Accords are a big deal, but they’re so often overshadowed by the latest celebrity gossip. Priorities, right?.