JANUARY 14, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Impact of Emigration on Britain's Workforce. Impact: The emigration of skilled workers led to an intellectual brain drain, causing Britain to rely on less skilled labor, eventually resulting in a national obsession with coffee shops and artisanal toast. You're welcome, hipsters.. Fact: Fun fact: The UK now imports more baristas than it exports. Who knew coffee could be a national trade strategy?.
• Headline: De Salvo's Insanity Defense Exposed. Impact: De Salvo's supposed insanity strategy triggered a series of courtroom dramas over the decades, leading to more people watching true crime documentaries than actually reading history. Thanks, Salvo!. Fact: Did you know that boasting about your crimes in jail is only slightly less effective than sending a postcard to the police?.
• Headline: Tribute to Hubert J. McCusker. Impact: McCusker's passing marked the end of an era for oil executives, leading to a generation of greedy CEOs who thought being 'ex' meant they could escape their karma. Spoiler: they couldn't.. Fact: Did you know that the oil industry has more plot twists than a daytime soap opera? Stay tuned for the next scandal!.
• Headline: PETER DALY DEAD; EX-JUSTICE HERE; Formor Legislator Served on State Supreme Court Sponsored Flushing Meadow Bill Endorsed by Citizen's Union. Impact: Peter Daly's departure from the supreme court sparked a string of questionable legislations and 'what were they thinking?' moments, ultimately leading to the modern political climate we know and love today.. Fact: It's ironic how former justices can leave such a lasting impact on the law... and still not know how to use a computer..
• Headline: P.S.C. IS ACCUSED OF IGNORING DATA ON CON ED RATES; Hirsch Report Is Said to Cite $6-Million Item That Might Have Cut 1964 Increase AMOUNT WON FROM G.E. When Paid Out, It Had Effect on Raising Rates, but No Effect When Paid Back Award and Rate Rise Entry Is Continued P.S.C. IS ACCUSED ON CON ED RATES. Impact: The halt of draft tests led to a generation of young men who could dodge the draft but not their student loans. Just a delightful twist of fate!. Fact: Did you know that avoiding the draft is the original American pastime? Right next to baseball and apple pie!.
• Headline: 2 States Halt Draft Tests Over Shortage of Money. Impact: Baldwin's passing was just another reminder that history keeps moving on, while we still struggle to remember the last time we heard someone say 'Baldwin' without referencing a celebrity.. Fact: Fun fact: If you mention Baldwin at a party, half the guests will think you're talking about Alec—sorry, Alb F, who?.
• Headline: Kiesinger Tells de Gaulle of Wish to Rebuild Ties; Paris Meetings Are Called Friendly but Aides Expect No Spectacular Result.