JUNE 2, 1961

Full News Archive

• Headline: Chicago Meat Drivers Strike of 1967. Impact: The strike caused a shortage of meat across the nation, leading to a rise in vegetarianism. Little did they know, this would eventually result in the inception of kale smoothies and artisanal avocado toasts in the 21st century. Well played, Chicago meat drivers.. Fact: 1,600 meat drivers went on strike, which is approximately the same number of people who claim they can taste the difference between organic and non-organic kale..
• Headline: Kennedy and de Gaulle Discuss NATO Challenges. Impact: Kennedy's discussions with de Gaulle led to a temporary rift in NATO, which later inspired countless conspiracy theories about secret plots and alien invasions. Because, you know, world leaders chatting must mean they're hiding something.. Fact: De Gaulle once said he wanted Europe to be an independent nuclear power. I guess he thought the U.S. had enough on its plate with its own explosive tendencies..
• Headline: Article 3 -- No Title. Impact: Kilday's resignation paved the way for someone else to take his place, which is just a reminder that in politics, the show must go on, even if the cast changes regularly – like a bad soap opera.. Fact: Resigning for a federal appointment is basically the political equivalent of changing your Netflix subscription plan..
• Headline: ROMEYN RIVENBURG, BUCKNELL OFFICIAL; Special to The New York Tlm.. Impact: Rivenburg's role at Bucknell may have been small, but it sent ripples through the academic world, inspiring a generation of students to consider how to properly spell 'Rivenburg' in their college applications.. Fact: The name 'Romeyn' has been used so infrequently that it has become a rare find in the world of traditional baby names. Good luck to the next generation!.
• Headline: FLAG DAY PROCLAIMED; President Sets June 14 for Observance Across Nation. Impact: Flag Day became a thing, leading to the eventual creation of countless tacky flag-themed merchandise. Because nothing screams patriotism like wearing a flag-patterned fanny pack.. Fact: June 14 is Flag Day, a day for flying your flag high – just as long as it matches your lawn décor, of course..
• Headline: Cortland Lawyer in State Job. Impact: Yesawich’s appointment to a state job likely led to a series of bureaucratic decisions that would ultimately confuse the public for generations to come. Bravo, government!. Fact: State jobs are like that sweater you own: you know it's there, but you rarely take it out of the closet and when you do, it’s usually a bit musty..
• Headline: BRADLEY L. COLEY, A CANCER SURGEON; Former Staff Member at Memorial Is Dead at 68. Impact: Coley’s contributions to cancer surgery paved the way for future medical advancements, reminding us all of the relentless march of time and our own mortality. Thanks, history.. Fact: Coley was a cancer surgeon, which is a fancy way of saying he was in the business of giving hope while simultaneously reminding us that life is a terminal condition..
• Headline: E. Carleton Granbery, 82, Dies; Stockbroker Here for 59 Years. Impact: Granbery’s long tenure in the stock market likely influenced countless financial decisions, leading to the rise and fall of many a questionable investment strategy. The stock market: where dreams go to die.. Fact: E. Carleton Granbery spent 59 years as a stockbroker, which is longer than most people spend trying to figure out how to earn passive income online..