AUGUST 27, 1961

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rising Demand for Gourmet Foods. Impact: The rise in gourmet foods set off a chain reaction leading to the establishment of food influencers, Instagram food photography, and the eventual downfall of the common hot dog. Who knew a fancy cheese could alter the course of culinary history?. Fact: Did you know that the first-ever gourmet food was probably just a fancy way to say 'food that doesn't involve a microwave'?.
• Headline: Impact of Big Parleys on Geneva. Impact: The big parleys in Geneva created a ripple effect that led to the rise of diplomatic jargon as a competitive sport. Who would have thought that 'mixed blessing' would become the go-to phrase for politicians avoiding accountability?. Fact: In Geneva, they say a 'mixed blessing' is just an elaborate way of saying, 'We’re still arguing over who gets the last croissant.'.
• Headline: SOME CHAPTERS OF PERSONAL HISTORY; A Brilliant Study of a Mexican Family Probes the Lives of the Unknown Poor THE CHILDREN OF SANCHEZ: Autobiography of a Mexican Family. By Oscar Lewis. 499 pp. New York: Random House. $7.50. Chapters. Impact: Oscar Lewis’s study on the lives of the unknown poor revealed the hidden narratives of marginalized communities, ultimately inspiring a whole genre of social documentaries and giving rise to a new level of 'poverty chic' in the fashion world.. Fact: Did you know that Oscar Lewis's book was so profound that it made people realize that there's more to life than just the Kardashians? Shocking!.
• Headline: 'TAKE HEART, MEN'. Impact: H Hess's encouragement to join the military at an older age sparked a wave of late-life career changes, leading to a dramatic increase in the number of grandfathers in combat boots—truly a sight to behold!. Fact: Did you know the U.S. Marine Corps has no age limit? But I wouldn’t recommend it for your average 70-year-old—unless they’ve been practicing their push-ups with a grandkid on their back..
• Headline: FLORIDA PIKE PLANS; First Step Taken Toward the Building Of 156-Mile Extension in North. Impact: The planning of the Florida Pike extension inadvertently set off a chain reaction leading to the widespread belief that every state needs a 'Pike'—resulting in countless studies on the psychology of toll booths.. Fact: Did you know that driving on a toll road can actually be a form of therapy? Who doesn't love paying to drive through a concrete jungle?.
• Headline: FIRM PARIS STAND ON BIZERTE LIKELY; France Expected to Ignore U.N. Vote -- Other Pressure May Force Her to Shift FIRM PARIS STAND ON BIZERTE LIKELY. Impact: France's firm stand on Bizerte likely inspired a series of international debates where nations would argue over the most trivial things—like whether to serve croissants at diplomatic meetings.. Fact: Did you know that ignoring a U.N. vote has become a popular French pastime, right alongside eating baguettes and pretending to be indifferent?.
• Headline: 232,500 ASSISTED BY JEWISH AGENCY; Joint Distribution Committee Gives Annual Report. Impact: The Joint Distribution Committee's report on assisting 232,500 people likely led to the proliferation of charitable events that are now more about the Instagram photo than the actual cause. Thanks, social media!. Fact: Did you know that charitable giving has now become a competitive sport? It’s like the Olympics, but with less running and more awkward photo ops..