MARCH 2, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: Equal Air Time Rules Debate. Impact: The equal-time rule led to an endless cycle of politicians scrambling for airtime, ultimately resulting in the invention of reality TV. Who knew that politicians being desperate for attention would pave the way for the Kardashians?. Fact: Did you know that 'equal air time' also applies to the arguments made by your uncle at Thanksgiving dinner? Good luck with that!.
• Headline: Missouri Pacific Emerges from Bankruptcy. Impact: Missouri Pacific's emergence from bankruptcy may have saved thousands of jobs, but it also led to a train of events whereby people began to believe railroads could be a reliable mode of transport—spoiler alert: they weren't!. Fact: Fun fact: The average person spends more time waiting for a train than actually riding one. Thank you, Missouri Pacific!.
• Headline: Nixon's Role in Hiss Inquiry Exposed. Impact: Nixon's involvement in the Hiss inquiry was the catalyst for a series of political scandals that would inspire generations of conspiracy theorists. Who knew that one man's paranoia would lead to a national pastime?. Fact: Did you know that Nixon's presidency was so scandalous that it inspired the phrase 'I am not a crook'? I guess honesty was too much to ask!.
• Headline: LOUISIANA MOVES TO OUST N.A.A.C.P.; Starts Suit, Using a Law Aimed at Klu Klux Klan, to Eject the Group Twelve Are Named Mississippi Bills Passed Bay State House Acts. Impact: Louisiana's legal action against the NAACP was a sign of the times, ultimately contributing to the civil rights movement's momentum. Because nothing says 'progress' like trying to oust a group fighting for equality!. Fact: Fun fact: Laws aimed at the KKK were often used to target any group that dared to challenge the status quo. Southern hospitality at its finest!.
• Headline: Text of Alabama Resolution. Impact: The Alabama Resolution text may have seemed mundane, but it set the stage for future political documents that would confuse generations of historians trying to decipher their meaning.. Fact: Did you know that most political resolutions are just fancy ways of saying 'we're still figuring it out'? A true work of art!.
• Headline: ST. REGIS PAPER CO.. Impact: St. Regis Paper Co.'s annual report might seem boring, but it symbolizes the rise and fall of industries. Spoiler alert: paper's still around, but good luck finding a fax machine!. Fact: Fun fact: The paper industry has been around longer than your average smartphone. Imagine trying to explain that to a millennial!.
• Headline: Ballet: 'Allegro Brillante'; New Balanchine Work at the City Center. Impact: Balanchine's new work 'Allegro Brillante' helped cement ballet as a sophisticated art form, leading to a shocking revelation: people actually enjoy watching other people dance in tights!. Fact: Did you know that ballet dancers often have to endure pain for beauty? Talk about dancing through the fire—literally!.
• Headline: BOEHM QUITS...MAYBE; Head of Vienna Opera Blames Critics, but Will Reconsider. Impact: Boehm's potential resignation from the Vienna Opera might have sparked a trend of dramatic exits in the arts, leading to a world where artists think leaving in a huff is a proper form of expression.. Fact: Fun fact: Resigning over criticism is like throwing a tantrum in a candy store. You might get attention, but you won't get any candy!.
• Headline: Music: Mozart Night; Walter Conducts, Myra Hess Is Piano Soloist. Impact: Mozart Night, featuring Walter and Hess, ultimately contributed to the resurgence of classical music appreciation, fueling a hipster trend of vinyl records and 'cool' concerts in coffee shops.. Fact: Did you know that Mozart was once considered a rock star? Apparently, he had quite the party scene—minus the Instagram selfies!.
• Headline: Jurist a Scofflaw, Admits 17 Tickets As Amnesty Ends; SCOFFLAW JURIST ADMITS 17 TICKETS. Impact: The jurist admitting to 17 traffic tickets revealed the not-so-glamorous side of the judicial system, leading to a public belief that even judges are just people with bad driving skills.. Fact: Fun fact: Ignoring tickets is a universal talent! Who knew judges were just like us in that regard?.