MARCH 19, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Collins Radio Co. Wins Major Contract. Impact: This tiny $2.32-million deal changed the course of global communications. Without it, who knows? We might still be sending messages via smoke signals or carrier pigeons. Thanks, Collins Radio, for ensuring the world could complain on social media instead of yelling across the ocean!. Fact: Collins Radio was basically the Wi-Fi of the 1960s. Without them, your favorite conspiracy theories might have taken a lot longer to spread!.
• Headline: Adenauer Party Walkout Strategy Explained. Impact: The grand tradition of political walkouts began here, setting the stage for future politicians to walk away from their responsibilities, leading to countless memes and the ‘Can you believe they walked out?’ headlines we enjoy today.. Fact: This walkout was so dramatic it almost made C-SPAN entertaining. Almost..
• Headline: G.O.P. Concerns Over Test Ban Evasion. Impact: This fear of a 'big hole' in the test ban treaty led to a never-ending game of international chess where both sides are always looking for loopholes. Spoiler alert: they never find them.. Fact: The only thing bigger than this 'hole' was the number of times politicians have used the term 'big hole' in debates since then..
• Headline: Farm Leader Asks For Public Works; FARM CHIEF ASKS FOR PUBLIC WORKS Problems Increase Backs Tax Reduction. Impact: This request sparked a long-standing tradition of farmers asking for public works while simultaneously wondering why their crops aren’t growing as quickly as government spending. The irony is delicious.. Fact: Apparently, asking for public works is the agricultural equivalent of asking for a raise while showing up late to work. Good luck with that!.
• Headline: U.S. AND BRAZIL RESOLVE DISPUTE; Two Nations Reassure Each Other on Red Infiltration and on Foreign Aid U.S. AND BRAZIL RESOLVE DISPUTE. Impact: This diplomatic resolution was pivotal in showing that even nations can have misunderstandings akin to a bad relationship. The reassurance led to a long-lasting bromance that would later inspire a Netflix romcom.. Fact: Red infiltration sounds like a bad horror movie, but thankfully, it just refers to political paranoia rather than an actual zombie invasion..
• Headline: U.S. IMPORTS OF OIL FROM CANADA ARE UP. Impact: This surge in oil imports from Canada led to a love affair with our northern neighbors that continues to this day—one fueled by oil, hockey, and syrup. Who knew a little crude could lead to such sweet relations?. Fact: If only we could import politeness from Canada, the world might be a much nicer place!.
• Headline: HIGH COURT VOIDS COUNTY UNIT VOTE; Rules in Georgia Case That All Statewide Election Votes Must Be Equal Ruling Is Limited HIGH COURT VOIDS COUNTY UNIT VOTE Analogy Rejected System Abandoned. Impact: This ruling was a game changer in election laws, paving the way for more equal representation—though it also set off a series of debates that have made political science majors weep for decades.. Fact: Justice Douglas must have had quite the headache after this ruling. It's like trying to explain quantum mechanics to a toddler..
• Headline: Detroit Affirmed as 1968 Prospective Olympic Site After Coast Pleas Fail; BROWN MAKES BID FOR LOS ANGELES Christopher Offers Strong Case for San Francisco but Detroit Wins Out Los Angeles Gets 4 Votes Plea for San Francisco Brown for Los Angeles. Impact: Choosing Detroit led to a bizarre twist in sports history, where the city became synonymous with grit and determination, and not just because of its love for cars and Motown music. The Olympics got a taste of the Motor City—good luck with that!. Fact: Detroit's Olympic bid was like asking a kid to bring a salad to a pizza party. Everyone just kind of went along with it, hoping for the best..
• Headline: Pressureless Printing Unveiled at Stanford. Impact: This revolutionary printing technology set the stage for future innovations, including the ability to print things without the constant fear of paper jams. Who knew the future would be so… pressure-free?. Fact: Pressureless printing is the perfect metaphor for adulting: we all want to do it, but nobody wants to deal with the pressure!.