APRIL 8, 1955

Full News Archive

• Headline: Inaugural Journalism Scholarship in Racing. Impact: The establishment of this scholarship led to a surge in racing journalism, which eventually resulted in a reality TV show about horse racing that was so popular it almost made people forget about sports like football and baseball. Almost.. Fact: Fun fact: G Rice's legacy is now overshadowed by a talking horse that became a YouTube sensation. No, seriously..
• Headline: Eisenhower Receives Abbott Memorial Award. Impact: This honor award prompted Eisenhower to start a trend of presidents collecting trophies, leading to a future where presidents compete in Olympic-like events for popularity. Spoiler: it didn’t end well.. Fact: Did you know? Eisenhower also had a knack for golf, but that’s not quite the same as getting an award for being 'presidential.'.
• Headline: Books of The Times. Impact: Welty’s collection led to a sudden increase in interest in Southern literature, which ultimately caused a shortage of hipster baristas who could recite Faulkner while pouring lattes.. Fact: Did you know? 'Bride of the Innisfallen' sounds like a romantic comedy, but it’s actually just a bunch of Southern stories about existential dread..
• Headline: Article 3 -- No Title. Impact: This admission caused a ripple effect of increased security measures at airports and a sudden spike in ex-spouses hiring private investigators. You never know what’s in the attic.. Fact: Fun fact: Smuggling weapons is a great way to ruin a family reunion. Just ask her..
• Headline: KANSAS TO HALT FILM CENSORSHIP; Governor Abolishes Board Effective on June 30-- Johnston Hails Action. Impact: The end of film censorship in Kansas paved the way for a renaissance of creativity, leading to movies so bizarre that even cult classics began questioning their own existence.. Fact: Did you know? Before this change, films were as bland as a cornfield in July. Now they’re at least mildly interesting!.
• Headline: MRS. WAYNE PHILLIPS. Impact: This headline reminds us that sometimes women are just known by their husband's name. This societal trend will ripple through history, leading to a future where women finally reclaim their own identities, only to find they have to share it with a million others on social media.. Fact: Fun fact: If you Google 'Mrs. Wayne Phillips,' you’ll find a lot of confused people wondering who she is. Spoiler: That’s the point..
• Headline: MACMILLAN GETS FOREIGN MINISTRY IN EDEN'S CABINET; MACMILLAN GETS FOREIGN MINISTRY Selwyn Lloyd Replaces Him in Defense Post as Prime Minister Revamps Roster EMPHASIS IS ON YOUTH 9 Other Changes in Lesser Positions Reflect Attitude With Election in View. Impact: Macmillan’s promotion led to a series of cabinet reshuffles that set off a chain reaction of political gamesmanship, ultimately resulting in politicians competing for the title of 'Most Youthful Cabinet Member' instead of actually governing.. Fact: Fun fact: The real emphasis on youth today is just a cover for politicians trying to look good on Instagram..