FEBRUARY 22, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Lawrence E. Witte: A Public Relations Pioneer. Impact: If Lawrence E. Witte hadn't been busy with public relations, who knows? Perhaps the world would have been spared a tidal wave of PR disasters in the decades to come, like that one time a fast-food chain tried to rebrand itself as a health food option. Oops!. Fact: Did you know that public relations was once considered a shady business? Now it's just a regular business, with the added bonus of questionable ethics!.
• Headline: The Legacy of Charles Greenbacker. Impact: Charles Greenbacker's name is now forever linked to the economy. In a parallel universe, he’s the reason why ‘money doesn’t grow on trees’ became a popular saying. Thanks, Charles!. Fact: Fun fact: Greenbackers were actually a political party in the late 1800s. So if you thought your party was niche, think again!.
• Headline: AGE IS A PROBLEM IN LABOR COUNCIL; Some in A.F.L.-C.I.O. Feel Older Chiefs Should Quit -- Most Are Over 65 AGE IS A PROBLEM IN LABOR COUNCIL. Impact: The aging labor council sparked debates that eventually rippled through generations. Now, every time there's a leadership change in any organization, young people everywhere roll their eyes and mutter, 'Here we go again.'. Fact: A funny thing about age in leadership: it’s like fine wine, only sometimes it turns to vinegar. Just ask any disgruntled intern..
• Headline: POWELL OPPOSING NEW MOTLEY POST; Says Senator Can Be More Effective in Albany Than in Borough Presidency Powell Protests Move to Run Mrs. Motley for Borough Chief. Impact: Powell's opposition to Mrs. Motley in Harlem was so significant that it inadvertently led to the creation of 'Harlem Political Soap Opera,' a reality show that never aired but could have been a hit.. Fact: Nothing screams ‘local politics’ like a good old-fashioned feud. Only in politics can you turn a disagreement into a full-blown drama series!.
• Headline: 2 LABOR FIGURES HIT COMPLACENCY; Kheel and Terpe in San Juan Urge Help for Unskilled.. Impact: Kheel and Terpe's call to action for unskilled laborers led to the rise of skills training programs, which eventually sparked the 'YouTube University' movement. Thanks a lot, guys!. Fact: Unemployment and skilling up go hand in hand, but let's be real: if only a motivational poster could solve it all!.
• Headline: Harriet S. Bowdoin Dies; Former. Newspaper Writer. Impact: Harriet S. Bowdoin's death marked the end of an era for newspaper writing, leading to a future where everyone thinks they can be journalists just because they have a smartphone. Thanks, Harriet!. Fact: Harriet was part of a dying breed—real journalists. Now, everyone with a blog and a cat thinks they’re the next big thing..
• Headline: The Week's Vote In House. Impact: The House's roll-call vote might seem mundane, but it actually set the stage for future debates where everyone pretends to pay attention while mentally planning their lunch.. Fact: House votes are like reality TV for political nerds. Drama, suspense, and the occasional plot twist—just without the confetti..