JUNE 24, 1955

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rev. G. A. Mitchell, Sr. Tribute. Impact: Rev. G.A. Mitchell Sr. inadvertently inspired a generation of motivational speakers who would later convince people they could achieve anything—if they just believed hard enough. Spoiler alert: they couldn't.. Fact: Fun fact: G.A. Mitchell Sr.'s sermons were so influential that they once led a flock to believe that a donut shop was a legitimate health food option..
• Headline: Chester P. Apgar Sr.'s Legacy. Impact: Chester P. Apgar Sr.'s name will echo through time, reminding future generations that sometimes, even the most mundane people can have ridiculously prominent middle names.. Fact: Did you know Chester's middle name was actually 'P.'? His parents were so indecisive, they just went with a letter!.
• Headline: Exploring Literature in 1955. Impact: The book 'Ship's Company' became a bestseller, leading to an avalanche of subpar nautical-themed novels that still flood our libraries today. Thanks, Coleman!. Fact: You know you're in for a treat when a book's title is more exciting than its content. 'Ship's Company'—a gripping tale of... well, a company on a ship..
• Headline: THRUWAY ENDING A YEAR; Revenue Is Put at $7,050,000 -- Low Fatality Rate Cited. Impact: The low fatality rate on the Thruway led to the construction of countless highways, which ultimately resulted in more people being stuck in traffic thinking about their life choices than ever before.. Fact: Did you know that the Thruway's greatest achievement was convincing people that sitting in a car for hours was a fun family outing? Road trip, anyone?.
• Headline: HOUSE UNIT BEATS CURBS OH TITO AID; But Criticism of Yugoslavia Is Planned -- Limits on India Funds Defeated. Impact: The U.S. House's criticism of Yugoslavia sparked a chain reaction of diplomatic faux pas, leading to an awkward dinner party where no one knew what to talk about—thank you, politics.. Fact: Fun fact: The House's debates were so riveting that even the chairs in the chamber started to doze off. Politics, the perfect cure for insomnia!.
• Headline: U. S. STEEL'S OFFER REJECTED BY UNION; 10-Cent Hourly Pay Increase Termed 'Insult' in Light of Recent Auto Contracts U. S. STEEL'S OFFER REJECTED BY UNION. Impact: The rejection of U.S. Steel's offer ignited a labor movement that would go on to inspire countless sitcoms where workers dream of better pay while stuck in a dull office job.. Fact: Did you know that the union's rejection of that pay increase was so dramatic it could have been adapted into a soap opera? 'As the Steel Turns' has a nice ring to it!.
• Headline: MRS. LOUIS ROTH. Impact: Mrs. Louis Roth's life was so uneventful that historians are still debating whether or not she actually existed, much like the mysterious 'lost' sock from your laundry.. Fact: Did you know that Mrs. Roth's favorite hobby was watching paint dry? Because who doesn't love a good thrill?.
• Headline: HOUSE ACTION SET ON CURB OF NEWS; Group Is Named for Inquiry Into Charges Executive Branch Withholds It. Impact: The investigation into news suppression led to a wave of conspiracy theories that would later fuel countless late-night discussions in basements across America. Thanks for the rabbit hole, politics!. Fact: Did you know that the real reason for news suppression was just a bunch of politicians trying to keep the 'breaking news' from interrupting their lunch breaks?.
• Headline: POWELL REBUFFS PRESIDENT'S PLEA; Rejects Request Not to Attach Anti-Bias Riders to Bills on Reserves, Schools, Health. Impact: Powell's rebuff of the president's plea showed that sometimes, even the most powerful people have to deal with the awkwardness of rejection, much like asking someone out and being turned down.. Fact: Did you know that Eisenhower's reaction to Powell's rejection was so dramatic that it could have been the basis for a Shakespearean tragedy? 'To plead or not to plead'—the ultimate dilemma..