SEPTEMBER 14, 1958

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring Camus' Theatrical Genius. Impact: If only Caligula had had better PR, we might have avoided the entire concept of 'bad leadership' as a trope in future political dramas. Instead, we got a never-ending cycle of tyrants and terrible stage plays.. Fact: Camus may have thought he was writing about ancient Rome, but little did he know he was just setting the stage for countless bad high school productions..
• Headline: Casualties of the Algerian Resistance. Impact: The deaths of these rebels may not have solved anything, but it definitely ensured that the French-Algerian conflict would be an ongoing headache for future diplomats. Thanks, history!. Fact: In a twist of irony, the only thing more stubborn than a rebel is the bureaucratic process to officially recognize their existence..
• Headline: Bank Ouster Supported. Impact: In a shocking twist, the Indiana Bankers Association's call for action set off a chain reaction that led to the eventual rise of online banking. Who knew bankers could be so influential?. Fact: When bankers get together, it’s like a convention of people who really love spreadsheets and hate fun..
• Headline: The Art of Healing; TO WORK IN THE VINEYARD OF SURGERY: The Reminiscences of J. Collins Warren (1842-1927). Edited by Edward D. Churchill, M. D. Illustrated, 288 pp. Cambridge: Harvard University Press. $8.. Impact: The reminiscences of a surgeon might not seem important, but they actually paved the way for future medical memoirs that would be much more dramatic and far less factual. Thank you, J. Collins Warren!. Fact: Surgeons love to reminisce about their glorious pasts—it's like their version of bragging about how many steps they take in a day, but with more blood..
• Headline: Bomb Rumor Halts Deporting of Cuban; Bomb Hoax Halts U. S. Ouster Of a Cuban Rebel at Idlewild. Impact: This bomb hoax not only saved a life but also inspired a generation of pranksters. Because what’s life without a little chaos, especially when it involves planes?. Fact: It’s always a good idea to check your bags before flying, but sometimes, all you need is a good rumor to save the day..
• Headline: Nimer Investigation Turns Back to Son; Nimer Inquiry Returns to Son, 8; Latest Suspect Clear in Murders. Impact: The ongoing Nimer investigation may have cleared a suspect but only added more layers of conspiracy to the ongoing saga. Who knew murder mysteries could be this complicated?. Fact: Investigations are like onions—lots of layers, and they make you cry if you peel them too much..
• Headline: Truman Asks Firm Stand To Curb Peiping Thrusts; TRUMAN FOR PLAN TO CURB PEIPING. Impact: Truman's firm stand against Peiping was the precursor to countless diplomatic standoffs. It’s like watching a game of chess where the pawns are actually just angry diplomats.. Fact: If Truman had a nickel for every time he asked for a firm stand, he could probably fund a new diplomatic initiative or at least buy a good cup of coffee..
• Headline: ALGERIAN NIGHTS BELONG TO REBELS; They Are Most Active Then in Campaign to Discourage Vote on Constitution. Impact: The rebels’ nighttime campaigns may have discouraged voting, but they also ignited a fiery spirit among citizens who were just trying to have a peaceful referendum. Thanks for the drama, guys!. Fact: If only the rebels had known that a good night's sleep is sometimes better than a campaign of terror. But then again, where's the fun in that?.