OCTOBER 7, 1959

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.N. Condemnation of Israel Actions. Impact: The U.N. condemnation of Israel sparked a global game of blame-shifting that continues to this day, leading to an international sport known as 'Diplomatic Tug-of-War'.. Fact: Did you know that expelling Bedouins and burning tents is a great way to win friends and influence people? Just kidding, it's not..
• Headline: West Berlin Forces Remain Amid Unification Talks. Impact: Herter's insistence on remaining in Berlin until unification fueled decades of Cold War tension, proving that sometimes it's best to just check your bags and leave the party instead of sticking around for the awkward small talk.. Fact: Did you know that the Cold War could have been just a series of really long waiting games? 'Who's going to blink first?' might as well have been the motto..
• Headline: QUICK RESUMPTION OF PIER WORK DUE; Dockers Expected to Return Within Hours After an Injunction Is Issued. Impact: The dockers returning to work after an injunction offers a glimpse into the future of labor disputes, foreshadowing an era where unions become masters of the dramatic comeback.. Fact: Did you know that dockworkers have perfected the art of returning to work with style? It's like the reverse of a dramatic exit, complete with a fanfare!.
• Headline: SOVIET IS BLAMED FOR ACTS OF BLOC; Herter Says Moscow Must, as Leader, Be Responsible for China and Others SOVIET IS BLAMED FOR ACTS OF BLOC. Impact: Herter's comments about Soviet responsibility created a narrative that would be repeated through the ages, giving rise to conspiracy theories about invisible puppet masters and their international marionettes.. Fact: Did you know that blaming Moscow for everything became a favorite pastime? It’s like a game of international whack-a-mole!.
• Headline: Satellite Rounding Moon; Data on Far Side Awaited; Vehicle Is Expected to Send Information Today -- Rocket's Closest Approach to Lunar Surface Is 4,375 Miles. Impact: The satellite rounding the moon marked humanity's gradual shift from staring at the night sky to staring at screens, leading to a fascination with all things celestial that ultimately culminated in the rise of sci-fi fandom.. Fact: Did you know that sending a satellite around the moon was the 1950s version of a cosmic selfie? 'Look at me, I’m in orbit!'.
• Headline: Sheep Raisers Back Promotion Supported by Federal Subsidies. Impact: The sheep raisers' promotion proposal laid the groundwork for the modern agricultural subsidies debate, where farmers would forever argue over who gets what slice of the government pie.. Fact: Did you know that sheep promotion is a thing? Because apparently, they needed a PR team to boost their image!.
• Headline: VOTING ROLLS CUT BY 85,152 NAMES; Persons Who Have Moved Must Sign Up Again -- Period Begins Tomorrow. Impact: Cutting 85,152 names from the voting rolls was the start of a long tradition of voter suppression tactics that would evolve into a fine art, ensuring the political elite always have the upper hand.. Fact: Did you know that if you move, you can magically disappear from the voting rolls? It's like a magic trick, but for your civic rights!.