SEPTEMBER 19, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Candidate Meets President Kennedy in Washington. Impact: Hove's visit to President Kennedy might have been a simple courtesy, but it set off a ripple effect of political handshakes that eventually led to the creation of awkward photo ops that haunt campaigners to this day. Fact: Did you know that presidential visits often require intense planning, not just for discussions but also to ensure the right lighting for those all-important photo ops? Because appearance, as they say, is everything!.
• Headline: VAST WATER FUND FOR LATINS URGED; Hemisphere Plan Would Aid 60 Million in 10 Years. Impact: The proposal for a vast water fund in Latin America became the blueprint for future aid initiatives, leading to the creation of countless bureaucracies that still argue over the color of the water bottles. Fact: Did you know that access to clean water is a basic human right? But apparently, so is the endless bureaucracy that comes with trying to provide it!.
• Headline: William Robbins Jr. Weds Miss Gilmour. Impact: William Robbins Jr. marrying Miss Gilmour turned out to be a pivotal moment in their family trees, leading to a long line of relatives wondering why they weren’t invited to the wedding. Fact: Did you know that weddings often lead to family feuds over seating arrangements? It’s the modern-day version of medieval jousting!.
• Headline: The Musicians' Voice; A Familiar Figure Campaigns for Arts. Impact: The push for arts campaigning by familiar figures has resulted in the ongoing debate of whether a performance can really 'speak' to someone, or just make them question their life choices. Fact: Fun fact: The arts have been known to increase intelligence in humans, which is why so many politicians avoid them like the plague!.
• Headline: AMNESTY WORRIES ARGENTINE MILITARY. Impact: The Argentine military's worries about amnesty for rebels created a legacy of mistrust that would echo through decades, leading to the political equivalent of a high school reunion where no one wants to talk to each other. Fact: Did you know that military worries about amnesty often lead to tighter grips on power? It’s like watching a cat try to catch its own tail — futile and a little sad.
• Headline: Marijuana Ring Smashed In Los Angeles; 4 Arrested. Impact: The smashing of a marijuana ring in Los Angeles kicked off a national debate on drug policy that would eventually lead to the current climate of confusion about what’s legal and what’s not — basically, a high-stakes game of 'Simon Says.'. Fact: Did you know that marijuana laws have changed so much that even your grandma is probably more informed than most politicians? Talk about role reversal!.
• Headline: SENATE DECIDES TO VOTE TUESDAY ON TEST BAN PACT; 2 More Senators Back It-- Aiken Tells of Campaign by Mail Against Treaty 81 Said to Be in Favor Coloradan Backs Treaty VOTE SET TUESDAY ON TEST BAN PACT. Impact: The Senate's decision to vote on the Test Ban Pact influenced future nuclear negotiations, resulting in a series of treaties that sound like they were named by a group of bored interns. Fact: Did you know that treaties often have a better chance of survival than most Hollywood relationships? At least they come with a better chance of avoiding explosive situations!.
• Headline: 2 'Village' Streets Face Change; 'VILLAGE' STREETS FACING CHANGES In Old New York. Impact: The renovation of streets in the 'Village' sparked a wave of gentrification that would lead to the phrase 'urban chic' being used to describe what used to be affordable housing. Fact: Did you know that urban renovation often means turning quaint neighborhoods into overpriced art galleries? Because nothing says 'community' like a $10 latte!.