JULY 10, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Goldfine's Press Agent Troupe Investigation Showdown. Impact: Goldfine's press theatrics inadvertently led to the rise of reality TV, where people upstaging each other became a national pastime. If only they'd known they were launching a genre destined to make Kardashians famous.. Fact: Did you know that if the press agents of today had been around then, they would probably have gotten a reality show titled 'Keeping Up with the Goldfines'?.
• Headline: Queens Jeweler Arrested for Theft. Impact: This theft triggered an underground diamond trade that would eventually lead to the infamous 'Blood Diamonds' controversy. Who knew a Queens jeweler could single-handedly set the stage for ethical dilemmas in jewelry?. Fact: Did you know that while C Schamis was busy stealing diamonds, people were actually buying cubic zirconia? Talk about a plot twist!.
• Headline: Truman Praises Adams' Leadership Role. Impact: Truman's assertion about Adams running the U.S. sparked a conspiracy theory that lasted decades: What if the President was just a puppet? Spoiler alert: He wasn't, but it made for great late-night talk show material.. Fact: Did you know that if you ask a politician who really runs the government, you might just get a free lunch? They love to dodge questions!.
• Headline: BUSINESS WOMEN ELECT; Pennsylvania Cost Accountant Heads National Group. Impact: The election of business women to leadership positions inadvertently set the stage for future corporate giants to emerge. Little did they know they were paving the way for CEOs who would ruin the economy in style.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder than being a woman in business back then was finding a decent pair of shoulder pads?.
• Headline: WILLIAMS QUITS, ENTERS G.O.P. RACE; Governorship Quest Forces Curran to Choose Between Him and Rockefeller WILLIAMS QUITS, SEEKS G.O.P. RACE. Impact: Williams' departure from the Democratic party sparked a chain reaction of political realignments, leading to a future where politicians would switch parties like they switch suits. But hey, at least it kept things entertaining!. Fact: Did you know that switching parties is the political equivalent of changing your Facebook relationship status? 'It's complicated' is often the best description..
• Headline: FORCED' UNIONISM BARED AT INQUIRY; Chicago Restaurateurs Say They Solved Labor Trouble by Enrolling Employes FORCED' UNIONISM BARED AT INQUIRY. Impact: The revelation of 'forced unionism' led to a bizarre trend where restaurateurs began using unconventional methods to avoid labor disputes, eventually inspiring a fad of 'escape room' team-building exercises. Who knew labor disputes could be solved with puzzles?. Fact: Did you know that 'forced unionism' sounds like the title of a dystopian novel? Someone should definitely write that..
• Headline: PRESIDENT BACKS POLICY ON TRADE IN CANADIAN TALK; Says at Ottawa Grievances Against Washington Are Not Based on Reality NO MAJOR SHIFTS SEEN But Eisenhower Does Not Close the Door to Further Review of Differences PRESIDENT BACKS POLICY ON TRADE. Impact: Eisenhower's backing of trade policy with Canada would lead to NAFTA and the eventual rise of maple syrup as a coveted trade item. Because who doesn’t want their breakfast to be diplomatic?. Fact: Did you know that if you want to smooth over a trade dispute, just send a bunch of pancakes and maple syrup? Works every time!.
• Headline: NEW PLANE TO USE 2 ATOMIC MISSILES; F-108 Designed for Speeds Exceeding 2,000 M.P.H. -- Bomber Details Given. Impact: The development of atomic missile planes paved the way for a future of military tech that would eventually be outpaced by drones. The irony? The F-108 was designed to be faster than a speeding bullet, but now we just send flying robots.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more explosive than an atomic missile is the drama in the military tech development meetings?.
• Headline: DR. EISENHOWER READY FOR TOUR; Senator Attacks and White House Defends Using Army Planes After Vacation. Impact: Dr. Eisenhower's tour with military planes became a case study in how political families use resources, leading to future politicians opting for private jets instead. Because nothing says 'I'm working for the people' like a personal plane.. Fact: Did you know that using military planes for personal travel is like borrowing your friend's Lamborghini for a trip to the grocery store? It's a little over the top!.