AUGUST 12, 1960

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rev. Kurt Becker Passes Away at 45. Impact: When Rev. Kurt Becker passed away, a butterfly flapped its wings, and suddenly, poetry became the preferred communication method among Jesuits. Fast forward 50 years, and they were writing sonnets instead of sermons, leading to a shortage of good rhymes and an increase in confused parishioners.. Fact: Kurt Becker was more than just an editor; he was a poet! Which means he probably spent more time contemplating metaphors than managing magazine deadlines..
• Headline: Understanding the City Debt Merry-Go-Round. Impact: The City Debt Merry-Go-Round saw a lot of dizzy politicians who forgot where their budgets went. Ultimately, this led to the invention of the 'fidget spinner' as a coping mechanism for city officials trying to distract themselves from their financial mess.. Fact: City officials have a unique talent for spinning debt into something that sounds exciting. Who knew budgets could be so... merry?.
• Headline: The Life of Mrs. John E. Hunt. Impact: Mrs. John E. Hunt's story goes untold, but her name sparked a global movement for women to reclaim their identities. In the future, women ditch 'Mrs.' altogether and just go by their first names, leading to a world where personal introductions sound a lot like a coffee shop.. Fact: Fun fact: 'Mrs. John E. Hunt' is actually code for 'I exist, but only as an appendage to my husband.'.
• Headline: SAMUEL TENENBAUM. Impact: Samuel Tenenbaum's presence on this list triggered an alternate reality where everyone named Sam became a giant influencer in the 21st century. Thanks to him, 'Sam' is now synonymous with viral trends and questionable fashion choices.. Fact: Samuel Tenenbaum? Sounds like someone who would have been a TikTok star if only he had access to a smartphone!.
• Headline: U.S., BRITAIN IN TV DEAL; B.B.C. Joins A.B.C. in Series on Churchill Memoirs. Impact: The U.S. and Britain’s TV deal on Churchill's memoirs caused history buffs to binge-watch documentaries for decades. This paved the way for reality TV, as producers realized they could make anything entertaining, even watching paint dry!. Fact: Because nothing says 'high-quality television' like the British talking about their past leaders while sipping tea. Where's the drama in that?.
• Headline: IMAGE OF 1250 A.D. DUG UP IN ARIAONA; Chicago Museum Unit Finds Figure of Indians' Tribal God in Ceremonial Room ITEM IS CALLED 'UNIQUE' Object Believed to Have Had Major Import in Religion of Pueblo Dwellers. Impact: The discovery of a 1250 A.D. image in Arizona sparked a 'finders keepers' mentality among archaeologists, resulting in countless artifacts going missing. Fast forward to today, and we have a thriving black market for ancient kachina dolls.. Fact: Unearthing sacred images is great and all, but can we talk about how they never come with a user manual for modern worship?.