JULY 13, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Gustave Rosenbergs Robbery Shocks NYC. Impact: If Gustave had simply kept his gems under his bed instead of in a swanky NYC apartment, perhaps the fashion industry would have had a much less sparkly decade. Who knew one robbery could have set off a chain reaction of understated fashion choices?. Fact: Did you know that in the world of crime, $30,000 in gems and furs is considered 'just a Tuesday' in NYC?.
• Headline: Canada's Stand Against Soviet Nuclear Proposal. Impact: Canada's rejection of the USSR's plan may have sparked the eternal debate on whether nuclear arms should be banned. This decision likely led to several awkward diplomatic dinners where everyone pretended to enjoy the food while nervously eyeing the dessert table.. Fact: Fun fact: Canada has since perfected the art of saying 'no' without actually using the word. It's a national sport!.
• Headline: July 12 Heatwave Breaks Records. Impact: This heat wave will be remembered for making everyone reconsider their life choices, such as why they ever thought wearing pants was a good idea. The ripples of sweat-soaked regret would last for years, possibly leading to the invention of shorts.. Fact: If only the weather knew it was breaking records; it might have put on a show instead of just melting everyone away..
• Headline: MAYOR REBUFFED ON TRADE CENTER; Proposal for Arbitration of Differences Rejected by Port Authority Chief MAYOR REBUFFED ON TRADE CENTER. Impact: The Mayor's rejection by the Port Authority Chief may have led to countless future negotiations where people learn that 'arbitration' is just a fancy word for 'let's argue some more over coffee'.. Fact: It's always refreshing to see politicians get rebuffed. It's like watching a puppy try to play fetch but ending up chasing its own tail instead..
• Headline: MRS. SOLOMON GERSTEIN. Impact: Mrs. Solomon Gerstein's headline may not seem significant, but it highlights how women have been quietly supporting their husbands throughout history—probably while rolling their eyes at the latest political antics.. Fact: Behind every great man is an even greater woman with a well-placed eye roll and a schedule full of social engagements..
• Headline: ROBERTSON, SMITH APPARENT LOSERS IN VIRGINIA RACE; Byrd Wins by a Slim Margin as Old Guard Is Set Back in Democratic Primary. Impact: Byrd's slim victory may have inspired future politicians to realize that every vote counts, leading to the creation of campaign slogans that are both catchy and utterly meaningless.. Fact: In Virginia, a slim margin can sometimes be interpreted as a 'landslide'—especially if you ask the campaign managers!.
• Headline: FREDERIC TOWNSEND. Impact: Frederic deP Townsend likely had no idea that his name would be forever entangled with a history of forgotten notes and awkward conversations about 'who's who' in the 1960s.. Fact: If you say 'Frederic Townsend' three times fast, you might summon the ghost of political ineptitude!.
• Headline: Precautions Urged. Impact: The precautionary measures taken in Omaha might have led to a newfound appreciation for blackout curtains and the cozy ambiance of candlelight dinners. Who knew darkness could bring romance?. Fact: Power outages are the universe's way of telling you to get out the board games you promised yourself you'd never play again..
• Headline: JOHNSON OFFERS EVENTUAL AMITY TO CHINESE REDS; While Stressing That War in Vietnam May Be Long, He Looks to 'Reconciliation' KEYS TO PEACE LISTED Speech Is Termed the First Major One by President on Policy Toward Peking Text of speech by President appears on Page 2.. Impact: Johnson's speech about potential reconciliation with China may have been the start of many diplomatic games of 'who can out-polite whom', leading to decades of confusing foreign policy.. Fact: Johnson's speeches were so full of hope, they could have been mistaken for Hallmark cards if they weren't about war and politics!.
• Headline: DR. PERRY PROUDFOOT. Impact: Dr. Perry Proudfoot's name may not resonate through history, but it serves as a reminder that sometimes, it's the most obscure individuals who hold the most interesting stories—if only we knew what they were!. Fact: With a name like Proudfoot, one can only assume he was destined for greatness—or at least a really good pair of shoes!.