JUNE 19, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: Soviet Air Fleet Boasts Size Advantage. Impact: Increased air travel led to a rise in global tourism, ultimately resulting in the invention of the selfie stick. Thanks, Aeroflot!. Fact: Did you know that while Aeroflot claimed more liners, they didn’t mention their nap time policies? Because nothing says 'safety' like a well-rested pilot..
• Headline: Eisenhower Seeks Additional A.E.C. Funding. Impact: Eisenhower's request for extra funds led to an unprecedented era of budgetary debates, which birthed the phrase 'Can we afford that?' that haunts politicians to this day.. Fact: Fun fact: Eisenhower’s budget requests were so intense, they could probably fund a small moon landing—or at least a really nice golf course..
• Headline: Rev L P McLaughlin Becomes Dean. Impact: The naming of Dean McLaughlin set off a chain reaction of educational titles, leading to the eventual creation of 'Dean of Memes' at universities worldwide.. Fact: Did you know that being a dean is just like being a regular teacher but with more meetings and less fun? Welcome to academia!.
• Headline: OLYMPIC BAR ASSAILED; Legion Threatens to Halt Aid Over Ruling on China. Impact: The American Legion's threats led to a dramatic increase in sports politics, which later inspired countless movies starring underdog athletes fighting against the establishment.. Fact: Did you know that this ruling made the Olympics the original reality TV show? Cue the drama, folks!.
• Headline: WHEAT CURB PLAN BEATEN IN HOUSE; Senate Backed Compromise Rejected, 214-202 -- Goes Back for Adjustments. Impact: The wheat curb plan's defeat led to a surge in farmers’ market sales, which eventually inspired the hipster movement of the 2000s. Thanks, House of Representatives!. Fact: Fun fact: The rejection of this bill was celebrated more than a surprise snow day. Farmers really know how to throw a party..
• Headline: STUDY OF CULTURE IS URGED FOR JEWS. Impact: Dr. Prinz’s call for cultural survival sparked a series of initiatives that eventually led to the creation of Jewish cultural festivals worldwide, where people could eat bagels and argue about everything.. Fact: Did you know that cultural survival is just a fancy way of saying 'let's keep arguing at family dinners?'.
• Headline: MISSOURI PAPER STRIKE; Printers Walk Out at Star -- Shorter Week an Issue. Impact: The Missouri paper strike brought attention to workers’ rights, leading to an increase in union formations that would later inspire countless protest songs—sorry, not sorry, Bob Dylan.. Fact: Did you know that printer strikes are the only time people actually care about the paper industry? Go figure!.
• Headline: SENATE REJECTS STRAUSS, 49-46, AT NIGHT SESSION;; A BITTER BATTLE G. O. P. Stalls Ballot Until 2 Absentees Fly to Capital SENATE REJECTS STRAUSS, 49 TO 46. Impact: Senate rejection of Strauss was a pivotal moment that demonstrated the art of political maneuvering, which later influenced reality TV show formats. Who needs actual voting when you have drama?. Fact: Fun fact: Strauss's rejection was so close, it made high school prom dates look like a sure thing. #Heartbreak.
• Headline: Shoe Chain Is Sold. Impact: The sale of the shoe chain led to an unprecedented boom in footwear fashion, eventually causing a worldwide obsession with shoes that could only be matched by the rise of yoga pants.. Fact: Did you know that selling a shoe chain is just like selling your soul to the fashion gods? Good luck with that!.