DECEMBER 19, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Young Musicians Recital: Zukofsky and Takahashi. Impact: This recital inspired a generation of musicians, leading to an increase in violin sales, which eventually caused a shortage of wood, leading to a global pencil crisis. Truly, a musical disaster.. Fact: Did you know that music can actually improve your brain function? Too bad most of us hear 'recital' and just think of awkward parents and endless bowing..
• Headline: Jersey Teacher Strikes and Tax Ruling. Impact: This ruling inadvertently sparked a nationwide movement for teachers' rights, which later evolved into the creation of the 'Teacher's Lounge' – a mythical place where educators go for coffee and complain about their students.. Fact: Did you know that in some states, teachers are still expected to perform miracles on a budget smaller than your average coffee shop's? Welcome to education, where funding is as mythical as unicorns..
• Headline: McCoy, 58, Named du Pont Chief; Greenewalt Resigns the Chairmanship-- Copeland Elected M'COY IS NAMED CHIEF OF DU PONT. Impact: McCoy's appointment led to the creation of new, more colorful chemical products, resulting in a decade of vibrant house paint colors that made the 70s look like a paint factory explosion.. Fact: Did you know that du Pont is responsible for more than just chemicals? They also invented the idea of having a fun time at the local hardware store – aka, the paint aisle..
• Headline: HIGH COURT EASES CURBS ON BUGGING; ADDS SAFECUARD; Insists Police Must Obtain Warrant to Act--Doesn't Forbid Eavesdropping BETTING CASE REVERSED Justices Hold Phone Booth User Is Protected Against Unauthorized Snooping Must Request Warrant HIGH COURT EASES CURBS ON BUGGING Both Sides Gain Privacy Right Upheld Early Impression Changed. Impact: This decision led to the rise of 'privacy' as a buzzword, paving the way for countless conspiracy theories about who’s listening in on your phone calls. Spoiler: It’s probably just your ex.. Fact: Did you know that before this ruling, it was perfectly legal for police to listen in on your phone calls? So, if you thought your conversations were private, surprise! You were just living in a sitcom..
• Headline: Bank Rate for Denmark Is Raised to 7 Per Cent. Impact: This increase led to a brief panic that resulted in a national obsession with savings accounts, which in turn caused the Danes to become the most frugal nation on earth, setting trends in budgeting that are still debated today.. Fact: Did you know that Denmark is known for its high taxes? Just think of it as the government's way of saying, 'We love you, but we also love taking your money.'.
• Headline: A St. Laurent Shop Set Here by Lanvin; ST. LAURENT SHOP IS PLANNED HERE. Impact: The opening of this shop led to an explosion in fashion trends, prompting an entire generation to wear clothes they couldn't afford, leading to a rise in credit card debt and a subsequent boom in 'adulting' blogs.. Fact: Did you know that Yves Saint Laurent was the first designer to popularize the tuxedo for women? Because nothing says 'I’m ready for a night out' like borrowing your boyfriend’s outfit..
• Headline: A Tip to the F.B.I. Linked Marcus to Corallo Inquiry; A Tip to the F.B.I. Implicated Marcus F.B.I. Statement. Impact: This investigation sparked a series of events that would inspire countless mob movies, forever solidifying the stereotype of the 'informant' as a sketchy guy with a mustache in a diner.. Fact: Did you know that the FBI actually has a program for mob informants? Because nothing says 'trustworthy' like a guy who’s been in and out of jail more times than you’ve changed socks..