MAY 1, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bonanno Son's Contempt Conviction Upheld. Impact: This conviction caused a ripple effect in organized crime families, leading to a dramatic decline in family dinners where 'How to avoid conviction' was the main course. Thanks, legal system!. Fact: Joseph Bonanno was quite the family man—just not the kind you'd invite over for Thanksgiving..
• Headline: FOLK BILL GIVEN BY JACK ELLIOTT; 1,000 Cheer 'Citybilly' in His Town Hall Debut. Impact: Jack Elliott's folk bill caused an unexpected resurgence in 'Citybilly' culture, resulting in an entire sub-genre of music that can only be described as banjos and heartbreak.. Fact: Folk music: Because even sad stories need a catchy tune..
• Headline: Ballet: Ashton Interprets Shakespeare; Royal Troupe Presents 'Midsummer Dream' Mendelssohn's Music Urged for Work. Impact: This ballet performance inspired a generation of interpretive dancers to misunderstand Shakespeare, leading to a series of awkward performances in community theaters everywhere.. Fact: The only thing more confusing than Shakespeare's plots is watching someone interpret them through ballet..
• Headline: MURROW FtJNERAL ATTENDED BY i,200; Leaders in Communications and Government at Rites. Impact: Murrow's funeral united leaders, but it also created a secret society of journalists who vowed to wear hats in his honor. The hat trend never really took off.. Fact: Edward R. Murrow once said, 'Just because you’re a journalist doesn’t mean you can’t wear a stylish fedora.'.
• Headline: JOHNSON DROPS IN ON THE TREASURY; He Praises Its Efficiency -- Discusses Legislation. Impact: Johnson’s casual stroll to the Treasury made him a trendsetter for future presidents who thought walking was an effective form of diplomacy. Spoiler: it wasn't.. Fact: Walking and talking is a presidential power move—especially if you can pretend to be listening to a very important conversation..
• Headline: ALAN M. BURTIS. Impact: Alan M. Burtis's presence in the news triggered a series of 'who's that?' conversations that would lead to countless awkward introductions at parties for decades.. Fact: Alan M. Burtis: the original 'man of mystery' before it was cool..
• Headline: Meridian Cafes to Integrate. Impact: The integration of cafes set a precedent that all restaurants would eventually need to follow, leading to the awkward reality of 'diverse menus'—which often just meant more choices of avocado toast.. Fact: Integrating cafes: Because everyone deserves to enjoy overpriced sandwiches together..