MARCH 4, 1962

Full News Archive

• Headline: Saving Elm Heritage in Nassau County. Impact: If the elms had perished, future generations would have faced a world devoid of shade, leading to an increase in sunburns and potentially a rise in sunscreen sales. You can thank Nassau County for your SPF 50.. Fact: Elms were so popular in the 19th century that they even had their own fan clubs. No, really..
• Headline: U.S. Envoy Resumes Paris Relations Talks. Impact: Gavin's return to Paris sparked a series of diplomatic handshakes that ultimately led to an annual tradition of awkward state dinners where everyone pretends to enjoy the food!. Fact: Paris is known as the City of Love, but I'm sure the U.S. envoy was just there for the croissants..
• Headline: Glenn's Historic Ohio Homecoming Celebration. Impact: Glenn's homecoming led to an explosion of hometown pride, which eventually resulted in every small town in America trying to outdo each other with elaborate welcome-back ceremonies. Now we have parades for everything.. Fact: Gym renaming ceremonies are now a common way to distract people from the fact that the school budget is still a mess..
• Headline: HOME IMPROVEMENT GARDENS; 'MINOR' PERENNIALS ARE VALUABLE Hellebores, Doronicum. Alyssum and Others Fill Vital Roles. Impact: The promotion of 'minor' perennials sparked a gardening renaissance, leading to the widespread belief that anyone can have a green thumb—except for those poor souls who can't keep a cactus alive.. Fact: Alyssum is known for its sweet fragrance. Too bad that doesn't apply to every gardener's attempts at 'spring eating habits.'.
• Headline: REPORT FROM THE NATION: EIGHT AREAS; Refugees Move From Miami to Cleveland; Europeans Study Our T.V.A.; Poetry Contest in California CUBANS RESETTLED T.V.A. AN ATTRACTION WANTED: A POET PRESSURE OPPOSED PARKLAND DEBATE PERIL TO TOURISM? DEMOCRATIC RIVALS DISPUTED FILES. Impact: The contentious debate over Canyonlands National Park sparked environmental movements that changed how we view conservation. Who knew that arguing over parkland could save the planet?. Fact: Every time someone argues about national parks, a tree is saved somewhere. Let's keep arguing!.
• Headline: Plea: 'Put It in English'; A veteran skirmisher with the written word argues that too many supposedly educated people have too little faculty in the everyday use of language. 'Put It In English'. Impact: This plea for clearer communication led to the creation of countless 'how to write' books and a generation of teachers who now dread their students' essays. Thanks a lot, Mr. Skirmisher!. Fact: The phrase 'Put It In English' was later adopted by many frustrated parents helping with homework..
• Headline: NEWS OF THE STAMP WORLD; Call for Glenn Special Extends to Thousands Of Non-Collectors. Impact: The increased interest in Glenn stamps fueled a bizarre subculture of stamp collectors who would later refuse to sell their prized possessions for anything less than a small fortune. Stamps: the original cryptocurrency.. Fact: Stamp collecting has been called the 'World’s Greatest Hobby.' Just don’t tell the people who collect bottle caps..
• Headline: U.S. DOUBTS TESTS WILL HURT PARLEY; Delegates to Geneva Expect Soviet Criticism Tempered With Lures to Summit U.S. DOUBTS TESTS WILL HURT TALKS. Impact: The U.S. doubts about nuclear tests paved the way for decades of diplomatic negotiations, leading to the phrase 'It’s not you, it’s the superbombs' becoming a common excuse in relationships.. Fact: The Geneva talks were so tense that even the chairs had more drama than a reality TV show..
• Headline: KNOX AGAIN WINS IN COURT AT TENNIS; Defender Keeps U.S. Title as Jimmy Bostwick Bows. Impact: Knox's consistent wins at tennis inspired an entire generation of kids to pick up racquets, which led to the rise of tennis elbow as a common ailment among weekend warriors and wannabe athletes.. Fact: Tennis was originally played with bare hands. Imagine how different sportswear would be if that trend had stuck!.
• Headline: STRAVINSKY'S 'PRAYER' AN EXPRESSION OF FAITH. Impact: Stravinsky's 'Prayer' resonated through time, influencing musicians to attempt to create modern-day anthems that all sound suspiciously the same. Thanks, Igor, for setting the bar high!. Fact: Stravinsky was known for his unique style, although many still confuse his work with a cat walking across a piano..