JUNE 13, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: Death of Grocery Chain Pioneer Samuel Joseloff. Impact: Joseloff's passing marked the end of an era, but it also sparked the rapid rise of grocery store chains, which would later lead to the proliferation of self-checkout machines that haunt us to this day.. Fact: Did you know that many grocery chains now use more technology than NASA did in the 1960s? Welcome to the future where you still can't find the bread aisle..
• Headline: Israel and Burma Establish Economic Partnership. Impact: This seemingly mundane economic pact paved the way for the global supply chain fiasco we know today—where a shortage of one tiny microchip can bring the world to its knees.. Fact: If only they had known that joint manufacturing would lead to every product on the planet being made in one factory in China, they might have just stuck to exchanging postcards..
• Headline: JIMMY LYONS, 64, DEAD; Ex-Vaudeville Actor Edited Publication of the A.G.V.A.. Impact: Lyons' death marked the end of an era for vaudeville, but it also led to the rise of modern comedy that would eventually culminate in reality TV—truly, a tragic tale.. Fact: Vaudeville: the original reality show, where the only thing scripted was the punchline..
• Headline: Planes Safe, Taipei Says. Impact: This announcement briefly calmed the nerves of many, but it also set in motion a series of events that would lead to more convoluted air travel regulations than anyone ever thought possible.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Planes safe' is the aviation equivalent of 'don't worry, it's just a scratch' when you see your car's bumper hanging off..
• Headline: OFFICERS ON TRIAL FLEE; 4 Guatemalans Seek Asylum in El Salvador Embassy. Impact: The escape of these officers highlighted the deep-seated issues in Guatemala that would continue to resonate throughout Central America, shaping political landscapes for decades to come.. Fact: Asylum seeking: the international game of hide-and-seek that no one wants to play but everyone ends up in..