JUNE 19, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: John Roosevelt Withdraws from Mayoral Race. Impact: John Roosevelt's decision not to run set off a chain of events that led to an unexpected increase in the popularity of local coffee shops, as people suddenly had more time to ponder their mayoral preferences over a latte.. Fact: This was the start of a long tradition of people announcing they're not running for office—it's like a reverse power move that says, 'I'm too good for this job.'.
• Headline: Global Urbanization Challenges Discussed. Impact: The global discourse on urbanization problems sparked an influx of hipsters relocating to cities, leading to a boom in artisanal avocado toast shops and an alarming rise in craft beer consumption—because who doesn't love a good problem to solve over brunch?. Fact: Urban problems are like that annoying fly you can't seem to swat; no matter how many times you try to shoo them away, they just keep coming back..
• Headline: Diefenbaker Forms His Cabinet. Impact: Diefenbaker's cabinet selection led to a bizarre series of political alliances that somehow resulted in the invention of the Canadian tuxedo, which has since confused tourists for decades.. Fact: Selecting a cabinet is just like picking a team for dodgeball—everyone's hoping they won't be the last one picked and end up in the corner..
• Headline: Fiberglas Gets Air Force Task. Impact: Owens-Corning's contract with the USAF for fiberglas research led to the eventual development of super light and flexible materials, allowing future generations to finally master the art of flying without actually leaving the ground—hello, hoverboards!. Fact: Fiberglas: because regular glass was just too heavy for all those ambitious flying dreams..
• Headline: Bomb Hurts Alderman's Wife. Impact: The bomb attack on Alderman Anderson's wife prompted city councils to reconsider their security measures, inadvertently leading to an explosion of DIY home security systems—because nothing says 'safe' like a camera in your living room.. Fact: It's always the quiet ones you have to look out for—especially if they’re hiding a bomb..
• Headline: HONDURANS IN PROTEST; Charge Nicaraguan Troops Occupy 4 Border Towns. Impact: Honduran protests against Nicaraguan troops ultimately led to a long-standing rivalry that would inspire several terrible action movies and a few great tacos. You know, priorities.. Fact: Politicians love to complain about foreign troops; it’s like a global game of 'tag, you're it!'.
• Headline: FANFANI SEEKING CABINET IN ITALY; Christian Democratic Leader Will Try for Coalition-- Suffered Defeat in 1954 Gronchi Has Influenza. Impact: The deaths of two Arabs by U.N. patrols sparked a flurry of diplomatic talks, which eventually led to the invention of the 'wrap-it-up' strategy for peace talks—a tactic still in heavy use today.. Fact: In conflict resolution, sometimes all it takes is a knife and a vehicle hitting a mine—just kidding, please don’t try this at home..
• Headline: 2 ARABS ARE KILLED BY U.N. GAZA PATROL. Impact: The poll predicting Nixon vs. Kennedy in '60 created an absurd level of anticipation that made the Super Bowl look like a friendly game of checkers, forever changing how Americans approach elections—thankfully, no one was hurt.. Fact: The only thing more contentious than a Nixon-Kennedy debate is arguing over who really invented the sandwich..
• Headline: NIXON VS. KENNEDY SEEN; College Editors Predict Race for Presidency in '60. Impact: Lodge's push for a meeting on Hungary set off a series of events that made international diplomats realize that discussing oppression was far more palatable than actually doing something about it.. Fact: Indicting oppression is like writing a strongly worded letter—satisfying, but rarely leads to actual changes..
• Headline: LODGE SEEKS TALK ON HUNGARY ISSUE; Would Consult 24 Countries --U.N. Unit Will Indict Soviet Oppression.