JUNE 3, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: JOSEPH L. BONNET. Impact: Bonnet's emergence in history is a stark reminder that some names are so common they could belong to anyone, yet here we are, giving him a headline.. Fact: Did you know that 'Joseph L. Bonnet' is likely the reason we need last names in the first place?.
• Headline: Speck Described as Not Responsible for Actions; He Was in 'Mental Pressure Cooker' at Time of Killings, a Psychiatrist Testifies. Impact: This case set the precedent for future 'mental health defenses,' leading to an influx of lawyers specializing in 'my client was just having a bad day' cases.. Fact: Did you know that 'mental pressure cooker' is actually a term used in therapy to describe family dinners?.
• Headline: MRS. MAX MEYER, CIVIC LEADER, 89; Supporter of Desegregation in Westchester Is Dead. Impact: Meyer’s dedication to desegregation was a stepping stone that eventually led to the widespread realization that, surprise, we’re all human.. Fact: Did you know that desegregation efforts often resulted in a lot of foot-dragging and excuses, proving that change is rarely timely?.
• Headline: Gus F. Raymond, Ex-Aide Of Western Electric, Dies. Impact: Raymond's passing left a void that was immediately filled by another former aide, proving that in the corporate world, it's all a game of musical chairs.. Fact: Did you know that ex-aides to big companies often become the new 'who's who' of the corporate gossip circuit?.
• Headline: Dr. Lawrence Upjohn, 93, Dies; Director of Drug Manufacturer; President of Pharmaceuticals Company From 1930 Until 1944 Was Founder's Son. Impact: Upjohn's contributions to pharmaceuticals paved the way for the modern drug industry, leading to the delightful situation where we have pills for everything except common sense.. Fact: Did you know that Upjohn was so influential that his name became synonymous with 'the good ol' days of unregulated medicine'?.
• Headline: DR. GROVER C. EMERY, AUTHORITY ON BENDS. Impact: Emery's authority on bends became a pivotal moment in the study of sports injuries, proving that bending is indeed a science, and not just a yoga class.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more complicated than understanding bends is figuring out how to explain them to your insurance company?.