DECEMBER 7, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Louisville Considers Open Housing Ordinance. Impact: The weighing of open housing laws in Louisville led to the eventual rise of neighborhood block parties where people actually got to know their neighbors. And let’s just say, some secrets about the neighbors were best kept behind closed doors.. Fact: Did you know that open housing laws were once considered radical? Now they’re just another Tuesday in the ongoing saga of 'can we all just get along?'.
• Headline: Photographer Wounded in Vietnam. Impact: The injury of photographer H Faas led to a surge in the popularity of war photography and ultimately inspired a new generation of journalists. Little did they know that the next time they would be dodging bullets, it would be for Instagram likes.. Fact: Did you know that getting wounded in a war zone can lead to a prestigious career? Just ask H Faas or any modern-day influencer!.
• Headline: LYING DESCRIBED AT BIRRELL TRIAL; 3 Accountants in Separate Case Defend Their Work Accountants' Defense Action Described. Impact: The trial of the accountants revealed a hidden world of financial manipulation that would one day inspire a TV series where every accountant secretly moonlights as a crime lord. Thanks, Birrell trial, for paving the way for dramatic television!. Fact: Fun fact: Accountants are just like ninjas—silent, calculating, and always lurking in the shadows, but with way less action and more spreadsheets..
• Headline: Union Carbide Fills Post. Impact: T.F.W. Jackson's appointment at Union Carbide marked the beginning of a corporate culture shift, where vice chairmen became the new rock stars of the business world. Next thing you know, they’ll be signing autographs at the annual shareholder meetings.. Fact: Did you know that becoming a vice chairman is just a fancy way of saying you’re one step closer to a corner office with a view? Or at least a better parking spot..
• Headline: HUMPHREY COMING TO SPELLMAN RITES; Funeral Is at 1 P.M. Today --Military Pays Tribute to Cardinal With Taps Humphrey to Attend Spellman Funeral Here Today Nephew is Concelebrant Shorter Service. Impact: Humphrey attending Spellman’s funeral turned into a historic moment for politicians, reminding them that while they may squabble over policies, they still need to know how to wear black respectfully. A lesson that has been largely ignored since.. Fact: Did you know that attending funerals is one of the few times politicians can gather without a press release? They should do it more often; it could be a bonding experience!.
• Headline: War Debate Barred. Impact: The decision to bar a war debate in Woodbridge led to an explosion of underground discussions in basements and coffee shops. Who knew that censorship could give birth to the next generation of activists? The 'War Debate Underground' later inspired a hipster band.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes, the best discussions happen in secret? Just ask any teenager sneaking out to talk about the meaning of life..
• Headline: LOTTERY OUTLETS BEING EXPANDED; Governor and Legislature Expected to Approve List Banks Being Forced Out. Impact: The expansion of lottery outlets created an entire subculture of hopeful dreamers who believed their luck would change with a single ticket. Little did they know, it would only lead to more disappointment and a thriving black market for winning numbers.. Fact: Did you know that playing the lottery is basically just donating to the government with the hope of winning a jackpot? It’s like buying a ticket to a concert where the band never shows up..