OCTOBER 14, 1956

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lehman Supports Wagner's Political Aspirations. Impact: Had Lehman not endorsed Wagner, there might have been a completely different mayoral heir, possibly leading to a city where robots rule and humans are mere spectators. Thank you, automation!. Fact: Did you know that political endorsements are basically like high school popularity contests, but with more paperwork and less fun?.
• Headline: Chevrolet Unveils 1957 Truck Models. Impact: The introduction of 88 types of Chevy trucks led to families choosing their vehicles based on how many types they could name, resulting in countless awkward dinner conversations for decades.. Fact: Fun fact: In 1957, the only safety device most families cared about was the promise of a 'this is definitely not a lemon' warranty..
• Headline: Eden Rejects Soft Suez Peace. Impact: Eden’s rejection of peace talks may have inadvertently inspired future leaders to realize that sometimes, a stubborn stance leads to more stubborn stands, paving the way for endless debates and crises.. Fact: Did you know the Suez Canal has been a point of contention longer than most people hold onto their New Year's resolutions?.
• Headline: THE RAW MATERIALS PROBLEM. Impact: The dissatisfaction with world prices could have caused a secret society of economists to form, creating shadow markets that would baffle future generations of students.. Fact: Economics: where people argue over theoretical prices while the rest of us just want to know why our coffee is so expensive..
• Headline: OPEN MEETING OF THE CLAN AT A STATE PARK; Accommodation Problem. Impact: This family reunion may have set off a chain reaction of family gatherings that now involve more drama than a reality TV show, complete with secret feuds and awkward group photos.. Fact: Family reunions: where everyone pretends to be happy while secretly judging each other's life choices since the dawn of time..
• Headline: RIVERHEAD GETS STARCH FACTORY; Long Island Potatoes to Be Converted There at Rate of 4,800 Bags a Day. Impact: The Riverhead starch factory's opening led to an explosion of potato-based products, causing a brief potato craze that had local chefs experimenting with mashed potato ice cream.. Fact: Did you know that starch was once considered so valuable that people would trade it like currency? Talk about a spud-tacular economy!.
• Headline: Case Attacks Stevenson. Impact: Senator Case's attack on Stevenson likely inspired future politicians to realize that if you can't win with ideas, you might as well go for the personal jabs, forever changing the face of political discourse.. Fact: Political attacks: when instead of debating policies, candidates play a game of 'who can be the meanest'—a timeless classic..
• Headline: Builder And Banker. Impact: The biographical work on Jesse H. Jones may have inspired a whole genre of 'inspirational' biographies, leading to a world where everyone thinks they can become a millionaire by simply reading about one.. Fact: Did you know that biographies are just glorified gossip sessions? 'And then he did this, and it was totally impressive!'.
• Headline: NATION TO PUBLISH JOB BOOK ON BLIND. Impact: The publication of a job book for the blind sparked an entire movement towards more inclusive workplace policies, resulting in a future where everyone has access to opportunities, regardless of vision.. Fact: Did you know that the first job book for the blind was probably just a really long list of 'don't do that' warnings? Progress has come a long way!.