MAY 12, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Conference for U.S. Indigenous Employment. Impact: This conference sparked a nationwide interest in Native American rights, which eventually led to the creation of numerous advocacy groups. In an unexpected twist, one of the attendees later became a famous pop singer, using their platform to raise awareness about indigenous issues—who knew a conference could lead to a chart-topping album?. Fact: Did you know that the term 'Indian' is actually a misnomer? Christopher Columbus thought he had landed in India, which is a bit like mistaking your neighbor's dog for a lion!.
• Headline: Seoul's Absence at Diplomatic Talks. Impact: This seemingly innocuous decision to skip out on talks led to a global game of diplomatic musical chairs. Years later, a delegate who did attend would accidentally spill coffee on the wrong person, leading to a decades-long feud over coffee brands!. Fact: Did you know that 'no delegate' is essentially the diplomatic equivalent of ghosting? It's like leaving a party without saying goodbye—super classy!.
• Headline: Pennsylvania's Economic Stagnation in 1968. Impact: This report set off a chain reaction of pessimism that eventually caused local coffee shops to start serving 'depression lattes'—because why not add flavor to the gloom? Those lattes became a hit trend in the '90s!. Fact: Did you know that Pennsylvania's economy is so stable it could be used as a model for how to be consistently... average? Talk about setting the bar low!.
• Headline: How Contemporary Are Movies?; How Contemporary Are Movies?. Impact: R. Adler's critique of modern films spurred a wave of independent filmmakers to create wildly unique content, leading to the rise of hipster cinema. Somewhere, a coffee shop is showing a silent film about a cat that likes to knit.. Fact: Did you know most Hollywood blockbusters are just recycled plots with shinier effects? It's like putting glitter on a potato and calling it a gourmet dish!.
• Headline: It's Time for Some (New) Change in Britain. Impact: The shift to decimal currency caused a minor uproar, but it also inadvertently led to the invention of the 'decimal dance'—a trend that swept through British dance halls, confusing everyone involved.. Fact: Did you know that currency changes can lead to chaos? Just ask anyone who’s ever tried to explain how to use a vending machine after a switch—good luck finding your 5 new pence!.
• Headline: Airlines Unable to Halt Crime Flourishing at Kennedy Airport; Airlines and Law Enforcement Agencies Found Unable to Cope With Flourishing Crime at Kennedy. Impact: The rise of organized crime at airports led to the creation of airport security as we know it today. If only they had known that the true crime was the price of airport food!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing harder to track than luggage at an airport is the origin of those mystery meat sandwiches? They might as well be a crime against humanity!.
• Headline: Beneath the Froth; BRENDAN BEHAN: Man and Showman. By Rae Jeffs. Illustrated. 256 pp. Cleveland and New York: The World Publishing Company. $4.95.. Impact: Brendan Behan's rise to fame led to an unexpected surge in pub culture that inspired a generation of writers and drinkers alike. Who knew excessive drinking could be the muse for literary genius?. Fact: Did you know Behan was known for his drinking as much as his writing? It’s like he was the original Hemingway, except with more pub brawls!.
• Headline: Medal Winner Hor{ored. Impact: This local honor for Baker inadvertently turned him into a motivational speaker, leading him to inspire countless individuals to pursue their dreams, including a future Olympic athlete who would eventually forget his own name during a medal ceremony!. Fact: Did you know that being honored by your hometown often leads to endless 'remember when' stories at family gatherings? Good luck trying to escape that spotlight!.
• Headline: STRIKING STUDENTS AT COLUMBIA ASK TO SEE TRUSTEES; Seek Talks as 'First Step' Toward Ending Dispute -Kirk Called 'Intransigent'. Impact: The student activism at Columbia would later inspire movements across the nation, leading to college campuses becoming hotbeds for social change. So, yes, those protests were the original TikTok trends—minus the catchy dances.. Fact: Did you know that student protests often result in more administrative meetings than actual change? It’s like a never-ending episode of 'The Office'—but with more pizza!.
• Headline: Giant Cargo Jets for Food Still Distant. Impact: The failure to make food transport profitable led to the rise of local farms and farmer's markets, creating an entire movement dedicated to organic produce. Ironically, this also led to an increase in hipster beards.. Fact: Did you know that giant cargo jets for food are like the unicorns of the agricultural world? Everyone talks about them, but no one has actually seen one in action!.