JULY 15, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Furcolo's Tax Ruling Challenge. Impact: This tax dispute opened a Pandora's box of creative accounting, leading to the birth of endless tax loophole strategies. In the future, accountants might just start wearing capes.. Fact: Did you know that the IRS has more rules than a board game designed by a thousand cats? Welcome to the bureaucratic jungle!.
• Headline: Florence Mayor's Visit to Mrs. Kennedy. Impact: This seemingly innocuous visit set off a chain reaction where every mayor suddenly thought they were an ambassador, leading to a surge in diplomatic selfies.. Fact: Mrs. Kennedy was known for her impeccable style. Meanwhile, mayors across the country were still trying to figure out how to tie their ties..
• Headline: Mississippi Strike: A Call for Peace. Impact: The call for peace became a rallying cry that echoed through time, inspiring future generations to denounce violence—right before they picked up their phones to tweet about it.. Fact: Strikes have a long history, but nothing quite compares to the striking similarities between them and the average family dinner argument..
• Headline: CLOSE WATCH KEPT ON LUCHESE FRIENDS. Impact: This close surveillance led to a heightened sense of paranoia, ultimately inspiring countless spy movies. Thank you, Lucese friends, for Hollywood's endless supply of material.. Fact: Being photographed at a funeral home is not the typical way to make friends. But hey, whatever floats your boat, right?.
• Headline: G.O.P. Puts Off Decision On 1968 Convention Site. Impact: This indecision sparked a nationwide trend of procrastination that persists today, with people still putting off doing their taxes and finally watching that Netflix series.. Fact: The GOP’s decision-making process is like a bad relationship: full of delays, confusion, and ultimately, someone ends up heartbroken. Spoiler alert: it’s usually the voters..
• Headline: Rights Marcher Sentenced In Passing of Bad Checks. Impact: This unfortunate sentence served as a cautionary tale for future activists about the importance of financial literacy—because nothing says 'freedom' like understanding your bank statement.. Fact: Bad checks have been around since time immemorial, proving that some people are destined to make poor choices, regardless of the era..
• Headline: Brazilians Seize Whisky. Impact: This whiskey seizure inadvertently led to a rise in underground distilleries, making 'the drink of choice' for smugglers a beloved staple at backyard barbecues in the years to come.. Fact: Customs inspectors battling smugglers sounds like a plot twist in an action movie, but it’s more like a reality show with a lot of bureaucracy..
• Headline: HARRY N. ATWOOD, EARLY AVIATOR, 83; First Man to Fly Over New York City, in 1911, Dies. Impact: Atwood’s death marked the end of an era, triggering a wave of aviation innovation that eventually led to the creation of the world's most uncomfortable airplane seats.. Fact: Flying over New York City in 1911 was a big deal. Today, it’s a daily occurrence, unless you’re stuck in traffic—or take a bad Uber..
• Headline: Anguillan Leader Arrives; Seeks Talks With Johnson. Impact: This diplomatic visit set the stage for a series of negotiations that would make future leaders think they can just 'wing it'—and we all know how well that goes.. Fact: Seeking talks with the President sounds like a good idea until you realize he’s probably just trying to figure out how to answer his emails..
• Headline: LeRoi Jones Seized in Newark After Being Hunt; Playwright Is Hit by Bottle Later Halted on Charge of Carrying Weapons. Impact: This incident highlighted the intersection of art and activism, leading to a future where playwrights become the unsung heroes of protests, armed with nothing but words—and, apparently, some questionable choices.. Fact: Getting hit by a bottle is not typically part of the playwright experience, but it does make for a great story—if you survive, of course..