APRIL 11, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Reviving L Taft Studio Efforts. Impact: The drive to restore L Taft's studio led to a chain reaction of art studios being revived, ultimately resulting in a global obsession with hipster art studios that charge $5 for a cup of coffee.. Fact: L Taft's studio was once the place to be for aspiring artists. Now, it’s just a distant memory replaced by overpriced avocado toast..
• Headline: Southwestern College Integrates Racial Diversity. Impact: Southwestern College's decision to drop racial bars set off an avalanche of similar actions across the country, leading to a slow but eventual realization that diversity might actually be a good thing. Who knew?. Fact: It took until '64 for some institutions to realize that learning is better when everyone gets a seat at the table. Shocking, right?.
• Headline: KENNEDY WEIGHS STEEL PRICE MOVE; Puts Off Trip and Confers With His Advisers After Wheeling Concern Acts KENNEDY WEIGHS STEEL PRICE MOVE. Impact: Kennedy's decision to weigh in on steel prices created a butterfly effect that led to the modern-day obsession with economic forecasting, where everyone's a financial guru until their stocks tank.. Fact: Kennedy's advisers must have had a blast – nothing says fun like discussing steel prices instead of planning a trip!.
• Headline: Books of The Times. Impact: The review of 'The American Economic Republic' added fuel to the fire of economic debates, ultimately leading to the motto 'if you can’t beat them, confuse them with big words.'. Fact: Book reviews have become so sophisticated that they can make even the dullest topics sound like a page-turner. Or at least, mildly interesting!.
• Headline: Red Cross Fund Head Extends '63 Campaign. Impact: The Red Cross extending its campaign because of a strike set a precedent for using crises as fundraising opportunities, which later inspired a whole genre of disaster-themed telethons.. Fact: Only the Red Cross could turn a strike into a money-making venture. Talk about flipping the script!.
• Headline: Herter Arrives in Tokyo. Impact: C.A. Herter's arrival in Tokyo initiated a series of diplomatic encounters that led to Japan becoming a key player in global trade. Because nothing says 'let’s be friends' like showing up uninvited!. Fact: Tokyo has hosted so many dignitaries that the city probably has a frequent visitor card for politicians. 'Buy 10 trips, get one free!'.
• Headline: Pontiff's Advocacy of Reform Is Reflected in His Encyclicals; Goal Is Progress Without Tampering With Basic Doctrine--1961 Missive Urged Aid for Poor Nations. Impact: The Pope's advocacy for reform without altering doctrine planted the seeds for countless discussions about faith and progress, leading to a never-ending debate over what 'modern' really means.. Fact: The Vatican’s idea of reform is like trying to update a rotary phone. Good luck getting everyone on board with that!.