OCTOBER 10, 1963

Full News Archive

• Headline: Historic Inauguration of Uganda's Leadership. Impact: Uganda's political landscape began its rollercoaster ride here. Spoiler alert: it's been a wild ride, complete with loop-de-loops and unanticipated drops. Fact: Did you know that the average Ugandan spends 12 years in school? Just long enough to learn about all the political chaos they'll be enduring.
• Headline: Rev. Vincent Paolucci's Impact on St. Charles Borromeo. Impact: Rev. Paolucci became a figure of stability in the church, which oddly led to the creation of a new series of reality shows featuring clergy. Who knew faith could be so entertaining?. Fact: Fun fact: The original reality TV show was just called 'Life.' It was canceled for being too dull.
• Headline: U.S. Protests to Canada Over Fixed Wheat Prices; Aides Assert 'Secret Deals' With Japan and Soviet Union Imperil Trade Ties and Undermine the Free Market U.S. Files Protest to Canada On Fixed-Price Sales of Wheat Denies Change of Policy Answers Diefenbaker. Impact: This protest sparked a series of negotiations that ultimately led to a global wheat market filled with secret handshakes and backroom deals. Who knew wheat could be so scandalous?. Fact: Did you know that wheat is a major ingredient in beer? So really, this protest was just a bunch of people fighting over who gets to drink what.
• Headline: Eisenhower Gives View On Russian Wheat Deal. Impact: Eisenhower's casual approval of the wheat deal led to a series of increasingly bizarre agricultural agreements, eventually resulting in the infamous 'Potato Treaty' of 1975. Fact: Fun fact: Eisenhower was known for his love of golf. Maybe he thought negotiations were just like a round of 18—just aim for the hole!.
• Headline: Negro Heads St. Louis Schools. Impact: Rev. J J Hicks's election was a historic moment that opened the door for many others, eventually leading to more diverse leadership in education. Who knew schools could be so progressive?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more challenging than running a school is running a school while balancing a career in politics? Hats off to the educators!.
• Headline: Pediatrics Academy Elects. Impact: Dr. Douglass's presidency brought about a wave of pediatric advancements that eventually led to the creation of the infamous 'Childhood Vaccine Wars' of the early 2000s. Fact: Fun fact: Pediatricians always recommend a balanced diet. But let’s be real, the only thing kids truly want is cake.
• Headline: HABIB M. KOURI. Impact: Kouri's presence in the news has mysteriously led to a spike in baby name popularity. Kouri, the next big thing, right next to Apple and North. Fact: Did you know that naming your child after a historical figure is all the rage? Just wait until we see a wave of little Kouris running around.
• Headline: Polaris Contract Awarded. Impact: This contract award transformed missile technology, which eventually led to a series of action movies where the fate of the world hangs on a single button press. Thanks, Westinghouse!. Fact: Did you know that in the world of military contracts, $1,035,000 is about the price of a small yacht? Just think of the vacations that could have been!.
• Headline: BAR GROUP OPPOSES U.S. BENCH NOMINEE. Impact: The opposition to this nominee sparked a debate over judicial qualifications that would continue for decades, culminating in the infamous 'Bar Wars' of the 2020s. Fact: Fun fact: The American Bar Association has been around since 1878, proving that lawyers have been arguing about qualifications for over a century!.