MARCH 26, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bolivar Vallarino: Panama's Pivotal Figure. Impact: If Bolivar Vallarino hadn't existed, Panama might have become a tourist hotspot for time travelers looking for a good taco stand instead of a global trade hub. Who knew one man could influence so many future vacation plans?. Fact: Fun fact: Panama is the only place where you can see the sun rise on the Pacific and set on the Atlantic. So, if you ever feel like being in two places at once, just hop on a plane!.
• Headline: SMATHERS ARGUES FOR NEW TAX PLAN; Hints Johnson Would Favor Combining Surcharge With Reduced Spending Cuts. Impact: Smathers’ tax plan hints led to a cascade of budget cuts and economic policies that would confuse generations to come. Future politicians are still trying to decode what 'surcharge' even means!. Fact: You know, politicians love to discuss new tax plans as much as we love listening to elevator music. It’s all about the thrill of the debate, not the outcome!.
• Headline: POLICE FEAR RISE IN 'LISTENING IN'; Use of Radio to Burglarize Bank Points Up Problem. Impact: The rise of 'listening in' set off a chain reaction that would ultimately lead to the creation of modern surveillance technology, which is now used for everything from spying on neighbors to binge-watching the latest Netflix series.. Fact: Fun fact: The police might be worried about radio equipment, but little did they know it would soon be replaced by smartphones that even your grandma knows how to use!.
• Headline: Allies Kill 243 Vietcong In a Battle Near Saigon; 243 OF FOE KILLED IN FIERCE CLASHES. Impact: The killing of 243 Vietcong may have had tactical implications but also contributed to the growing anti-war sentiment in the U.S. Perhaps more people started to wonder if peace might be a better strategy than just more bullets.. Fact: Tragic events like this often remind us that history is written by the survivors. And in this case, the survivors had a lot to say about the futility of war..
• Headline: Ashe Assails S. Africa; May Boycott Cup Play. Impact: Arthur Ashe’s potential boycott opened the door for future athletes to use their platforms to advocate for social justice, leading to the modern athlete-activist era. Who knew tennis could serve up revolutions?. Fact: Ashe was more than just a tennis player; he was also the first black man to win the singles title at Wimbledon. Talk about serving up some serious history!.
• Headline: SIX PROFESSORS OUSTED IN POLAND; Accused of Aiding Dissident Students-- Bloc Weighs Credit for Czechs. Impact: The ousting of the professors in Poland sparked a wave of academic dissent that would eventually encourage intellectual movements across Eastern Europe, leading to the fall of the Iron Curtain. Who knew dismissing a few professors could start a revolution?. Fact: In Poland, the academic environment was so repressive that even discussing the weather could get you expelled. Now that's a chilly academic atmosphere!.
• Headline: BODIES OF 12 FOUND IN IRISH PLANE CRASH. Impact: The tragic plane crash that took 12 lives served as a grim reminder of the risks associated with air travel, leading to increased safety regulations that would eventually save countless lives. Sometimes, history has to hit rock bottom to rise again.. Fact: Did you know that aviation safety has come a long way since the '60s? Nowadays, we complain about delays instead of worrying about whether the plane will stay in the sky!.