JULY 2, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: Plane Crash Detective Leads Inquiry Panel. Impact: This plane crash detective would eventually lead to the rise of countless conspiracy theories about aviation. If not for Andrews, we might have never questioned why the chicken really crossed the road.. Fact: Did you know that during the 1950s, people thought planes were just giant metal birds? Oh, how far we've come..
• Headline: DeMille Welcomes Second Great-Grandchild. Impact: DeMille's great-grandchild could have accidentally inspired a whole new generation of overly dramatic directors. Imagine the melodrama of family reunions!. Fact: They say it takes a village to raise a child, but in Hollywood, it takes a family tree to produce one blockbuster..
• Headline: Harriman Criticizes U.S. Foreign Policy. Impact: Harriman's accusations could have sparked a butterfly effect that led to endless debates on U.S. foreign policy, resulting in Twitter wars decades later. Thanks, Harriman!. Fact: In the world of politics, nothing says 'I love you' like a good ol' public accusation..
• Headline: 50% of the Juvenile Delinquents In City Said to Be Rehabilitated; 50% ARE RESTORED FROM CHILD CRIME Delinquency Rising Neglect at Home Blamed. Impact: The claim that 50% of juvenile delinquents were rehabilitated could have led to a surge in youth outreach programs, or at least convinced parents to start hiding the candy.. Fact: Who knew that 'rehabilitation' was just code for 'let's hope they grow out of it'?.
• Headline: Pilot Scratched in Jet Crash. Impact: The pilot’s survival in this crash could have led to a new trend of pilots attempting ridiculous stunts just to make headlines. Thank goodness for gravity!. Fact: Pilots are like cats; they always land on their feet... unless they don't, in which case, it’s a headline..