AUGUST 19, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Johnson Signs Ellis Island Restoration Bill. Impact: If only Johnson had known that restoring Ellis Island would lead to a resurgence of immigrant pride, we might have seen a reality show called 'America's Next Top Immigrant' instead of 'American Idol.'. Fact: Did you know that Ellis Island processed over 12 million immigrants? That's a lot of paperwork—no wonder the INS has such a bad reputation!.
• Headline: Dr. Harold R. Wainerdi's Medical Legacy. Impact: Dr. Wainerdi’s research probably led to a breakthrough in treating rheumatism, which gave rise to the 'Couch Potato' lifestyle we know and love today.. Fact: Fun fact: Rheumatism is so popular that it’s practically a rite of passage in the world of ailments. Who wouldn’t want to join the club?.
• Headline: Volpe Signs Massachusetts Ban On Racial Imbalance in Schools; New Statute Goes Into Effect Immediately -- It Is Believed to Be First in the Nation. Impact: With this legislation, Volpe might have inadvertently sparked a nationwide trend of schools frantically repainting their walls to avoid racial imbalance—'The Great Paint Wars of 1965' could have been a thing.. Fact: This law was so groundbreaking that it made headlines. Because, you know, treating everyone equally is just a wild concept in America!.
• Headline: G.O.P. IS DEFEATED IN POVERTY FIGHT; Senate Bars Cut in Funds and Move Against Shriver. Impact: The GOP's defeat in this poverty fight could have led to the creation of a whole new poverty-fighting superhero—'Captain Budget Cuts,' who ironically only fights poverty with scissors.. Fact: Did you know that the GOP has a long history of fighting poverty? Just kidding, they mostly fight with their wallets..
• Headline: U.S. Steel and 2 Others Fined For Fixing Prices of Steel Parts; STEEL CONCERNS FINED ON PRICING. Impact: This price-fixing scandal might have led to the establishment of a secret society of steel manufacturers known as 'The Iron Curtain,' meeting in basements and plotting price hikes over cold drinks.. Fact: Did you know that price-fixing is like playing Monopoly, but with real money and a lot more lawyers? Who knew adulting could be so much fun!.
• Headline: Research Bomber Tested. Impact: The testing of the XB-70A bomber could have led to the development of a line of 'Flying Cars'—because who doesn’t want to be stuck in air traffic?. Fact: Did you know this bomber was so advanced it made the Jetsons look like amateurs? Flying cars are still a future dream, though!.
• Headline: Endurance Is Key to Medical Tests on Gemini 5; Data May Tell Whether Man Can Tolerate Flights as Long as Those to Moon. Impact: The Gemini 5 mission’s success might have led to a future where space tourism is the norm—imagine your next vacation being a trip to the moon, all thanks to a little endurance!. Fact: Did you know that humans are built to tolerate extreme conditions? Just look at the average commuter during rush hour!.
• Headline: Robert Kennedy Gives View. Impact: Robert Kennedy criticizing Negro rights leaders might have inadvertently led to the rise of a new generation of activists, who, unlike their predecessors, use social media to spread the word—#LeadershipMatters.. Fact: Did you know that being critical is a time-honored tradition in politics? It's like a sport, but without any actual exercise involved..