JUNE 27, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Boston Lawyer Appointed New Chair. Impact: The appointment of L H Weinstein as chairman led to a series of legal reforms, eventually inspiring a generation of lawyers who would later contribute to the famous 'Lawyer's Guild'—a secret society of attorneys known for their questionable ethics and fantastic parties.. Fact: Did you know that being a lawyer in Boston is like being a barista in Seattle? Everyone has one, and they all think they're destined for greatness..
• Headline: U.S. Aid Accepted by Argentine University. Impact: The Argentine University accepting U.S. aid sparked a cultural exchange that would eventually lead to the world's obsession with avocado toast—because what else would students do with their newfound business acumen?. Fact: Fun fact: The Student Federation's dissent was so loud, it actually disrupted a class on 'How to Effectively Ignore Protests 101.'.
• Headline: Aircraft Combat Fires Near Los Angeles. Impact: The massive fire near Los Angeles inadvertently led to the invention of the fireproof suit, which later became a favorite in Hollywood, giving rise to a new genre of action films featuring 'firefighters in space.'. Fact: Did you know that 1,600 acres is just a warm-up for California's fire season? They really go big or go home!.
• Headline: Random Notes in Washington: Diplomatic Decoration Delayed; Envoy to Soviet Tells of Long Wait for Painters -- 'Teddy' Roosevelt on Uphill Ride. Impact: Ambassador Thompson's struggle for permission to paint the Moscow embassy led to a heated debate on diplomatic decorum, inadvertently paving the way for modern art movements that question, 'Is this even art?'. Fact: Did you know that getting permission for anything in Russia is harder than finding a needle in a haystack? Or a unicorn in a field of horses?.
• Headline: G.O.P. CHIDES FOE; Notes Many Key Democrats Are Wealthy Men. Impact: The G.O.P. chiding Democrats for their wealth marked the beginning of a never-ending cycle of politicians complaining about each other's bank accounts, which eventually resulted in the creation of 'Politician's Monopoly,' a game that nobody wants to play.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing that unites millionaires across the aisle is their ability to buy votes—who knew money could talk?.
• Headline: Coast Cannery Strike Ends. Impact: The end of the cannery strike led to a revival of canned goods, sparking a culinary movement that glorified 'can cuisine,' the pinnacle of which remains the infamous canned spaghetti.. Fact: Did you know that the most popular dish in can cuisine is 'sloppy joe in a can'? It's a real thing, and yes, it tastes as bad as it sounds..
• Headline: Savings Bankers Elect. Impact: N P McGrory's election as president of the savings bankers heralded an era of financial wizardry, leading to the ill-fated 'Bankers' Magic Show' where they made people's money disappear right before their eyes.. Fact: Fun fact: Saving money is like dieting—everyone talks about it, but few actually succeed without a good dose of self-deception..
• Headline: RETIREMENT ADVISER TO RETIRE AT N.Y.U.. Impact: Dr. Myers retiring as a retirement adviser triggered a wave of existential crises among his clients, many of whom began questioning their life choices and started a book club to explore the meaning of 'retirement.'. Fact: Did you know that retirement advisers are just life coaches in disguise? Spoiler alert: They charge more!.
• Headline: Temple in Queens Honored. Impact: The honoring of the temple in Queens led to a newfound respect for houses of worship, culminating in a reality show called 'Temple Makeover,' where congregations compete for the best renovations.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more sacred than the temple is the breakfast that follows? It's where all the real discussions happen..