JUNE 30, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: NAACP Splits from King’s Freedom Drive. Impact: This split caused a ripple effect that led to multiple civil rights organizations taking separate paths, eventually resulting in a buffet of social movements that often contradicted each other. Who knew division could be so... productive?. Fact: Did you know that the N.A.A.C.P. and Dr. King later reunited for certain causes? Guess they realized that 'teamwork makes the dream work' applies even to civil rights..
• Headline: Stranahan Takes Helm at De Vilbiss. Impact: The ascension of a spark plug president sparked a series of boardroom shenanigans that would eventually lead to a nationwide obsession with car repairs, resulting in a boom of DIY car enthusiasts and a decline in the average IQ of home mechanics.. Fact: Fun fact: If you ever wondered what a spark plug president actually does, it's basically just a glorified title for someone who knows how to keep things running smoothly... like the government, but with fewer explosions..
• Headline: Picassos Pulled from Auction Due to Theft. Impact: The withdrawal of those Picassos caused a chain reaction in the art world, leading to more stringent security measures at galleries. This resulted in a future generation of thieves who were forced to get creative and ultimately inspired the hit show 'Ocean's Eleven'.. Fact: Did you know that stealing art is technically called 'art larceny'? Sounds like a fancy term for a crime that should just come with a monocle and top hat..
• Headline: Negotiator for U.S. Rails Selected. Impact: Selecting a negotiator for U.S. Rails set off a series of negotiations that ultimately made train delays a national pastime. Thanks to this, we now have more time to contemplate life while waiting at the station.. Fact: Fun fact: The more things change, the more they stay the same, especially when it comes to railroads and their ability to be late. Some things are just timeless..
• Headline: Court Appointees Ordered To Report on Designations. Impact: This legal requirement led to an avalanche of paperwork that slowed down the justice system for decades. Imagine a world where lawyers spent more time filing reports than actually practicing law—oh wait, we're living in it!. Fact: Did you know that the average lawyer spends more time organizing paperwork than actually litigating? So much for being a 'courtroom hero'!.
• Headline: MAYOR CONTENDS PROTEST IS 'DYING'; But Welfare Union Disputes 'Return-to-Work' Claims. Impact: The mayor’s dismissal of the protest as 'dying' spurred the welfare union to gain unprecedented traction, turning a small issue into a nationwide debate about welfare that continues to bubble under the surface. Who knew ignoring a problem would just make it louder?. Fact: Did you know that protests are like the weather? You can ignore them, but they’ll just keep coming back until you pay attention. So, better grab your umbrella!.
• Headline: Antitrust Division Is Created by City To Bar Price-Fixing; City Creates an Antitrust Unit To Press Price-Fixing Charges. Impact: The creation of this Antitrust Division led to a never-ending game of cat and mouse between the city and shady suppliers, ultimately resulting in the rise of couponing as a competitive sport. Thanks for making saving money a full-time job, city officials!. Fact: Did you know that if price-fixing were a sport, it would be the only one where fans would cheer for lower prices? Talk about a win-win!.
• Headline: AUTO MAKERS DENY SAFETY COLLUSION. Impact: This denial sparked countless conspiracy theories and debates, leading to a generation of car buyers who trust their vehicles about as much as they trust a politician. Thanks for the paranoia, auto makers!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more fragile than a car's safety standards is the trust between a consumer and an auto manufacturer? Spoiler alert: it's not great..