JULY 12, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Remembering Samuel Yates Austin. Impact: Austin's brief mention led to a series of 'who's that?' moments in history, resulting in a chain reaction of people Googling names from the past instead of focusing on their present.. Fact: Saml Y Austin is probably the most obscure person you never knew you needed to know. You're welcome for this trivia..
• Headline: Remembering Dr. Justin Nixon. Impact: Dr. Justin Nixon's passing marked the end of an era for a generation who believed in the intersection of theology and rational thought, leading to the rise of more questionable spiritual leaders who claimed to have all the answers.. Fact: Fun fact: The Colgate-Rochester Divinity School once had a 'Guess the Theologian' contest. Spoiler alert: nobody guessed Nixon..
• Headline: TOUR OF SITES SET FOR 23 DESIGNERS; Foreigners Will Visit 'the Best City Has to Offer' as Guests of Society. Impact: The tour set off a chain reaction of urban tourism that continues to this day, where everyone now believes they are a critic after visiting any city.. Fact: Did you know that the 'best city has to offer' can mean anything from a world-class museum to a particularly good food truck? It's all subjective!.
• Headline: Intelligence Test Is Found Limited in Use for Adoption. Impact: The findings about intelligence tests led to a gradual evolution in the adoption process, making it a lot more about love and less about IQ—thankfully, or else we’d be living in a dystopian 'Gattaca' situation.. Fact: Fun fact: No infant has ever passed an intelligence test while throwing up or crying. Shocking, I know!.
• Headline: Furcolo at Camp Drum. Impact: Governor Furcolo's visit inspired countless political photo ops where leaders pretend to care about their troops while secretly plotting their next vacation.. Fact: Did you know that Camp Drum was once a popular vacation spot for politicians? Just kidding, they never actually stayed long enough to enjoy it..
• Headline: Times Square Shuttle. Impact: The reopening of the Times Square Shuttle made the city feel a little less like a maze and a little more like a glorified amusement park ride—because who doesn’t love a good ride in a crowded subway?. Fact: Did you know that Times Square used to be a place where people went to see movies? Now, it’s mostly just an overpriced selfie spot..
• Headline: GEORGE E. DEMAREST. Impact: George E. Demarest’s name fading into obscurity is a reminder that no matter how important you think you are, there's always someone more forgettable.. Fact: Did you know that George E. Demarest was so forgettable that even his own reflection in a mirror forgot who he was?.
• Headline: MISS EDNA L. SKINNER. Impact: Miss Edna L. Skinner's brief mention in history means she will forever remain a footnote, but perhaps she's the real hero we need—fighting the good fight against mediocrity.. Fact: Fun fact: Edna L. Skinner once wrote a letter to a newspaper about the importance of punctuation. It was riveting—if you’re into that sort of thing..
• Headline: UNION POLICE DRIVE DUE; Teamsters Local to Step Up Its Organizing Plans. Impact: The union police drive incited a wave of organization efforts that led to the modern labor movement, which eventually led to the rise of 'office coffee' unions.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more organized than a union is a group of coffee-drinking office workers complaining about the printer?.