MARCH 1, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: U.S. Challenges Du Pont's GM Stock Plan. Impact: The du Pont-GM saga led to a slippery slope of corporate mergers and acquisitions, eventually resulting in a world where buying a car is more complicated than a romantic relationship.. Fact: Did you know that the du Pont family’s fortune was originally built on gunpowder? So, if you thought their business dealings were explosive now, just wait until you hear about their past!.
• Headline: Senate Approves $2 Billion Debt Limit Increase. Impact: The Senate's decision to raise the debt limit inadvertently paved the way for a future where debt is just a way of life. Thanks to this, we now have generations who think 'living beyond means' is a personality trait.. Fact: Did you know that raising the debt limit is like putting a band-aid on a sinking ship? At least it might help you feel better until you drown in interest rates!.
• Headline: Army Perfecting Radar Device That a Man Can Carry and Aim; ARMY DEVELOPING PORTABLE RADAR. Impact: This development led to the creation of an elite group of soldiers known as the 'Radar Rangers', who could detect a snack from miles away, thus revolutionizing military rations.. Fact: Fun fact: The idea of portable radar was so advanced that it accidentally led to the development of the first handheld gaming console, because who wouldn’t want to play Tetris in a foxhole?.
• Headline: PARTY BUYS BUILDING; Nassau Democrats Acquire Permanent Headquarters. Impact: The purchase of a permanent headquarters gave rise to the idea that political parties need physical spaces for their existential crises, leading to the trend of political therapy rooms.. Fact: Did you know that owning a political headquarters is like owning a pet? It requires constant attention, a lot of money, and often ends up with you cleaning up someone else's mess!.
• Headline: Advocates of Bonus Giving Up Efforts At Present Session. Impact: The abandonment of bonus efforts led to the rise of the 'Bonus Grinch', a mythical figure who steals bonuses from hard-working employees, forever altering the landscape of workplace morale.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'bonus' comes from the Latin word 'bonus', meaning 'good'. Irony is, it often feels like a bad joke instead!.
• Headline: THOMAS J. SHEEHE. Impact: The mention of Thomas J. Sheehe led to a conspiracy theory that he was actually the secret author of several best-selling novels, causing literary enthusiasts to dig up every piece of paper he ever touched.. Fact: Fun fact: The name 'Sheehe' is so unique that it has never been used in any published work of fiction. So, if you’re looking for an original character name, you’ve just struck gold!.