JULY 2, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Newark's Call for Civil Rights Improvements. Impact: If Newark had better conditions back then, perhaps the Jersey Turnpike wouldn't have been the only thing people associated with New Jersey. Who knows? We might all be sipping artisanal coffee in a gentrified Newark today.. Fact: Newark is famous for its role in the jazz scene, so maybe their fight for rights was just a prelude to a hipster jazz revival..
• Headline: Wright Playhouse and Its Cultural Inspirations. Impact: As the Dallas group took inspiration from the classics, they unknowingly set the stage for a future of reboots and endless sequels. Thanks, Greeks and Kabuki, for paving the way for Hollywood's creative bankruptcy!. Fact: The Greeks invented theater, but it was the Dallas group that truly perfected the art of making ancient stories feel fresh... or at least moderately entertaining..
• Headline: 3 Blood Processors Convicted Of Selling Unfit Plasma to Cuba. Impact: Selling unfit plasma to Cuba might have led to a secret trade route for all sorts of bizarre medical supplies. Who knew that a couple of shady blood processors could inspire future black-market entrepreneurs?. Fact: Plasma isn't just for medical use; it can also be used to create some rather dubious cocktails. Next time you're at a bar, ask for the 'Transfusion Special'!.
• Headline: President Elected by City Museum. Impact: The election of a museum president might not seem significant now, but it probably sparked a series of events that led to the creation of modern art exhibits that confuse us to this day. Thanks, W A W Stewart Jr!. Fact: Being president of a museum means you have to make tough decisions like whether to keep that sculpture of a giant banana. Tough gig!.
• Headline: City Tattoo Ban Ruled Illegal; Health Code Called Sufficient. Impact: The end of the tattoo ban allowed for the explosion of body art culture, meaning that today, every third person you meet is probably sporting a regrettable tattoo of a butterfly or their ex’s name.. Fact: Tattoos are one of the oldest forms of body modification, which means people have been permanently regretting their life choices for centuries..
• Headline: Hearings Open on Coast. Impact: Opening hearings on unauthorized travel to Cuba not only highlighted travel restrictions but also made 'Cuban cigars' a buzzword for rebels and hipsters alike. Because who doesn't want to be a rebel with a cause?. Fact: Cuba was the ultimate forbidden fruit for many, transforming travel into a kind of 'vacation with a side of revolution.'.
• Headline: 1,500 at Lynbrook Meeting. Impact: The gathering of 1,500 protestors in Lynbrook could be seen as the catalyst for every future town hall meeting that would feature debates on whether to put pineapple on pizza. Thank you, Lynbrook!. Fact: When 1,500 people gather, it’s either a protest or a really bad concert. Spoiler: this was definitely the former..
• Headline: F.A.A. Investigator Named. Impact: Naming an FAA investigator might seem trivial, but it likely inspired a future generation of aviation experts who would eventually lead to the creation of the TSA and those delightful security lines we all love.. Fact: The FAA is like the referee of air travel; nobody notices them until something goes wrong, and then they become the most popular person in the room..
• Headline: Philadelphians Comply. Impact: The decision for contractors to hire Negro plumbers in Philadelphia marked a pivotal moment in labor rights, potentially influencing everything from the Civil Rights Movement to your local plumbing rates today.. Fact: Plumbing has been around since ancient Rome, but it took until now for some contractors to realize they should be inclusive. Progress!.