OCTOBER 12, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: K B Phillips Takes Leadership Role. Impact: The election of K B Phillips as Chief led to a series of hotel chain mergers that ultimately resulted in the creation of a hospitality empire. In a bizarre twist, this empire eventually became the first to offer 'Sleep with a View' packages, which inspired the modern concept of Instagrammable hotel stays.. Fact: Did you know that K B Phillips once tried to popularize a line of 'bedazzled' hotel room keys? They never took off, but they did spark a short-lived trend in overly flashy keychains..
• Headline: Spain Evaluates Gibraltar Proposal. Impact: The discussions between GB and Spain over Gibraltar ignited a series of territorial disputes that eventually led to the founding of a secret society dedicated to protecting the rock’s native lizards. These lizards are now believed to be the true rulers of Gibraltar.. Fact: Did you know that Gibraltar's lizards are now considered more diplomatic than most politicians? They have yet to break a single treaty!.
• Headline: Premier's Wife Supports Teachers' Strike. Impact: The strike led by the wife of Premier Erlander resulted in a nationwide teachers' movement that inspired a global education revolution. This revolution finally made 'nap time' and 'mandatory snack breaks' a constitutional right for students everywhere.. Fact: Did you know that the Swedish Teacher Strike was so intense that it inspired a popular children's book series? The main character? You guessed it—a rebellious teacher who saves the world one nap at a time!.
• Headline: National Footwear Group Elects Leverenz Chairman. Impact: R H Leverenz's election as chairman of the National Footwear Group caused a ripple effect in the shoe industry, leading to the unprecedented creation of 'sneaker fashion shows' that left traditional runway models in the dust.. Fact: Did you know that before becoming chairman, R H Leverenz once mistakenly wore sandals to a board meeting? The horror!.
• Headline: DEMPSEY, GENGRAS ASK AID FOR AGED; Connecticut Governor and Rival for Wider Benefits. Impact: The push for wider benefits for the aged in Connecticut sparked a nationwide movement, eventually leading to the establishment of a 'Catch-Up Club' for seniors who felt left behind by social programs. They now hold weekly bingo nights that are legendary.. Fact: Did you know that the founder of the 'Catch-Up Club' once won a bingo game with the number '69'? Coincidence? We think not!.
• Headline: CONNOR ACCUSES G.E. OF RENEGING; Charges It Broke Promise to Johnson on Negotiations CONNOR ACCUSES G.E. OF RENEGING. Impact: Connor's accusations against G.E. for reneging on negotiations led to a massive public outcry that somehow resulted in a reality TV show about corporate disputes. It was canceled after one season due to lack of drama—turns out, board meetings aren’t that exciting.. Fact: Did you know that G.E. once considered making their board meetings a live-streamed event? The idea was scrapped after they realized nobody would watch a bunch of executives arguing about spreadsheets..
• Headline: Apollo to Send Back Live TV From Space; APOLLO TO SEND LIVE TV PICTURES. Impact: The Apollo mission's live TV initiative kickstarted a new era of space broadcasts, leading to the first-ever intergalactic reality show: 'Keeping Up with the Astronauts.' It was a hit until they realized there wasn’t much drama in zero gravity.. Fact: Did you know that the first space selfie was taken during the Apollo mission? Astronauts quickly learned that without gravity, hair gel becomes completely irrelevant..
• Headline: NEW STUDY ASKED ON CITY HOSPITALS; State Health Chief Urges That National Experts Be Appointed to Panel. Impact: The call for national experts to study city hospitals led to an unexpected revolution in health care, where hospitals were transformed into trendy cafes where patients could sip artisanal coffee while waiting for their checkups. Who knew healthcare could be so hip?. Fact: Did you know the phrase 'hospital food' is now considered a misnomer? The new trend is 'hospital cuisine,' and it's all about that gourmet life while waiting to be seen by a doctor..