JUNE 22, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Indiana Dunes Designated as National Lakeshore. Impact: If the Indiana Dunes hadn't been designated, we might have ended up with a giant factory or a theme park called 'Dune-tastic Land' instead. Imagine the roller coasters and snack stands!. Fact: Did you know that the Indiana Dunes is home to over 1,500 species of plants? That's right, it's like Mother Nature's own version of a botanical buffet!.
• Headline: Border Clashes: Thailand and Cambodia Conflict. Impact: The border clashes led to a series of events that culminated in a minor international incident, which ultimately resulted in the invention of the world's least effective peacekeeping force—mostly just armed volunteers with bad maps.. Fact: Fun fact: Border clashes often lead to more paperwork than actual fighting. Who knew bureaucracies could be so aggressive?.
• Headline: Great Northern's Strategic Shift in Atlantic Acceptance. Impact: Great Northern's decision to sell control set off a chain reaction of corporate takeovers that eventually led to the birth of the modern-day corporate raider, who now prowls the business landscape like a shark in a stock market tank.. Fact: Corporate takeovers are basically adult versions of 'Monopoly,' only with more lawyers and fewer top hats..
• Headline: Question of Day: Whose Ring Has She On?; Barbara Cavanagh, at Mayor's Party, Says Nothing. Impact: The mysterious question of 'Whose Ring Has She On?' sparked a national obsession with celebrity gossip, ultimately resulting in reality TV stars becoming more famous than actual politicians.. Fact: In reality TV land, a ring can mean more than a marriage proposal; it could just be a really expensive fashion statement..
• Headline: 2,000 More Flee Flood In West Kansas Towns. Impact: The flood in West Kansas triggered a series of emergency management protocols that later became the template for how not to handle a natural disaster, leading to countless 'what were they thinking?' moments.. Fact: Floods are nature's way of reminding us that sometimes, even Mother Nature needs a good cry..
• Headline: ROCKEFELLER NAMES RONAN TO RAIL JOB; Aide to Governor to Head New Agency at $45,000. Impact: Naming Ronan to the rail job sparked endless debates over who should really be in charge of public transportation, eventually leading to the creation of a new Olympic sport: 'Dodge the Commute.'. Fact: Public transit workers are the unsung heroes of society, battling the elements and cranky commuters daily. Give them a medal!.
• Headline: DAVE RINGLE, 70, WROTE HIT SONGS; Lyricist of 'Wabash Blues' Dies -- Also a Composer. Impact: The death of Dave Ringle marked the end of an era for classic American music, sending shockwaves through the industry and inspiring countless artists to take up the pen, leading to an avalanche of 'new classics' that nobody actually asked for.. Fact: The 'Wabash Blues' is so iconic that it has been covered more times than your average high school dance playlist..
• Headline: Thant Reports Rebel Demand. Impact: Thant's report on rebel demands showcased the fragility of peace agreements, igniting a debate over the effectiveness of cease-fires that would go on to echo through political discussions for decades.. Fact: Cease-fires are often as stable as a house of cards in a windstorm. Don't get too comfortable!.
• Headline: Park Association Elects Lawyer. Impact: The election of a lawyer to the Park Association set off a wave of litigation that would make even the most seasoned attorneys roll their eyes, leading to a love-hate relationship between nature and the law.. Fact: Lawyers love parks—it's where they go to relax after a hard day of making life complicated for everyone else..