DECEMBER 31, 1955

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tax Relief for Tenement Repairs Signed. Impact: This tax relief for tenement repairs set off a chain reaction where landlords suddenly became enthusiastic about fixing their properties. Next thing you know, a couple of decades later, we had hipster coffee shops in what used to be dilapidated buildings. Thanks, Mayor Wagner! You single-handedly brought about the era of overpriced lattes. Fact: Fun fact: If you squint hard enough, you can see the ghost of a tenant from the 1950s, wondering why the rent is still so high despite all those 'improvements'.
• Headline: Urban League Honors Labor Leaders. Impact: The Urban League's recognition of Kralstein and Faunce for their labor efforts somehow led to the establishment of awkward office award ceremonies. Now, every year, we awkwardly hand out 'Employee of the Month' awards while pretending it means something. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more awkward than receiving an award is realizing it was just for showing up? Congrats to all!.
• Headline: FORMOSA MAY QUIT WORLD SUGAR PACT. Impact: Formosa's potential withdrawal from the sugar pact triggered a worldwide sugar shortage, which ironically led to the invention of the sugar substitute. So, thank you, Formosa, for giving us Sweet 'N Low and all its questionable aftertastes. Fact: Did you know that sugar substitutes were originally created to avoid the pain of a sugarless existence? Just like many diets today!.
• Headline: MRS. GARET GARRETT. Impact: Mrs. Garet Garrett's life may seem small, but every time someone picks up a book, they are indirectly thanking her for paving the way for female authors. Who knew she had such a monumental impact on literary history?. Fact: Did you know that without women like Garet Garrett, we might still be waiting for the first female superhero to show up in literature? No cape required!.
• Headline: CHARLES A. BLEAKLEN. Impact: Charles A. Bleakley's legacy is a reminder that every editor has the power to shape narratives. If only he had known that his legacy would include the proliferation of clickbait headlines! Sorry, Charles!. Fact: Did you know that 'Bleakley' isn't just a last name, but also the perfect descriptor for the state of modern journalism?.
• Headline: AN EXPANDING TRADE BASE. Impact: The editorial on expanding trade bases led to a global economy that is now so interconnected, a sneeze in one country can result in a cold in another. Thanks for the global flu, editorialists!. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing broader than trade bases today is the gap between the rich and the poor. But hey, at least we have more stuff to buy!.
• Headline: Police Test Caps, Belts and Gloves That Reflect Light. Impact: Kennedy's order for reflective police gear not only made cops more visible at night but also led to an entire fashion movement. Who knew safety could be so stylish? Look out, Paris Fashion Week!. Fact: Did you know that those reflective caps are now the go-to accessory for anyone trying to be seen in the dark? Safety first, fashion second!.
• Headline: Foreign Affairs; Moscow's Challenge -- And Our Answer. Impact: Moscow's challenge and the U.S. response set the stage for decades of Cold War tension. Little did they know, this would lead to an entire genre of espionage films—thanks for the entertainment, guys!. Fact: Did you know that the Cold War was essentially a really long game of chess? Too bad no one ever learned how to play!.