NOVEMBER 28, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tribute to Mrs. Margaret S. Douglas. Impact: Mrs. Douglas's contributions to education paved the way for future generations of educators, who, in turn, inspired a movement that eventually led to the establishment of the world's first 'School for Unqualified Administrators'—a true testament to the power of irony in the educational system. Fact: Did you know that Margaret S. Douglas was a pioneer in a field dominated by men? But hey, at least she didn't have to worry about the glass ceiling—she was too busy smashing it!.
• Headline: Chiang Ching-kuo's Diplomatic Journey to Japan. Impact: Chiang Ching-kuo's visit to Japan inadvertently set off a series of diplomatic faux pas that would lead to the invention of the 'Apology Sandwich'—a diplomatic tool still in use today. Fact: Did you know that Chiang Ching-kuo was often overshadowed by his father? It's like being the understudy to a very demanding lead in a one-man show.
• Headline: December Parley of Arab Leaders. Impact: The December parley led to countless future meetings that were so unproductive they inspired a new genre of comedy known as 'Political Sitcoms,' where nothing ever really changes, and the laughs are just as hollow. Fact: Fun fact: the term 'parley' derives from the Latin word for 'let’s waste some more time.'.
• Headline: Clarence D. Newell, 91, Is Dead; Co-Founder of Ad Agency Here. Impact: Newell's passing sparked a surprising renaissance in advertising ethics, where agencies began to think, 'Maybe we shouldn't sell snake oil, but rather actual products?' A radical thought for the time!. Fact: Did you know that Clarence D. Newell co-founded an agency that once marketed a product claiming to make 'bad hair days' a thing of the past? Spoiler alert: it didn't work.
• Headline: MARINES BATTLE NORTHERN FORCE IN DANANG AREA; 23 Americans Are Killed in Vietnam Clashes--2 More U.S. Planes Downed Two Positions Shelled Airfield Is Bombed Marines in Battle Near Danang; 2 U.S. Planes Downed in North Pentagon Lists War Dead. Impact: The clashes in Vietnam ignited a series of protests that eventually led to the 1960s counterculture movement, where people learned that peace signs were more effective than guns—who knew?. Fact: Did you know that 23 Americans lost their lives in Vietnam that day? Tragedy that still echoes in the chapters of history, reminding us of the cost of conflict.
• Headline: New Subway Routings Give Riders (and Motormen) a Day of Adventure; SUBWAYS SURVIVE DAY OF ADVENTURE. Impact: The subway routings debacle resulted in an entirely new genre of urban legends about lost riders, which ultimately led to the creation of smartphone navigation apps—thank you, chaos!. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Are we there yet?' originated from confused subway riders? It’s a timeless classic that has survived generations!.