JUNE 7, 1987

Full News Archive

• Headline: Baseball's Racial Dynamics and Management. Impact: Al Campanis's remarks kickstarted a series of awkward conversations about diversity in sports. If only he had suggested a hiring spree for intergalactic managers, who knows? Baseball could've been the first league with a Martian coach!. Fact: Did you know that baseball managers are often referred to as 'skippers'? Maybe they just need to 'skip' over the outdated ideas instead!.
• Headline: Exploring Children's Fears with Experts. Impact: The discussion on children's fears sparked a revolution in parenting techniques, eventually leading to the invention of 'Fear-Free Zones' where kids could only talk about their favorite superheroes and snacks.. Fact: Did you know that children’s fears often include monsters under the bed? Ironically, those fears are often overshadowed by the real-life monsters known as adult responsibilities!.
• Headline: BEACHES ARE FULL AND, FOR OUTSIDERS, THEY'RE COSTLY. Impact: As Connecticut beaches filled up, locals began charging hefty fees to outsiders. This trend eventually led to a new profession: 'Beach Bouncers' who ensure only the 'right' people soak up the sun.. Fact: Did you know that the beach is the only place where people willingly pay to sit on sand? Meanwhile, at home, it's free and no one wants to sit there!.
• Headline: SALT WATER IS FOUND IN LLOYD AQUIFER. Impact: The discovery of saltwater intrusion sparked a decade-long debate about water conservation and led to the rise of hipster 'salty water' bars, where patrons could sip on organic saltwater cocktails.. Fact: Did you know that saltwater intrusion is basically nature's way of reminding us that not everything is meant to be enjoyed as a beverage?.
• Headline: AIRPORT OUTLOOK: FLIGHT LIMIT IS KEY. Impact: The airport's expansion plans triggered a frenzy of DIY airport designs at home, with people attempting to create their own runways in backyards. It turns out, lawnmowers don’t make great planes.. Fact: Did you know that airports have more security than Fort Knox? Because, apparently, someone might steal those tiny bags of peanuts!.
• Headline: WOODSBURGH SETS A MORATORIUM ON BUILDING. Impact: The moratorium led to a sudden spike in real estate prices as everyone wanted to build before the ban. Who knew that halting construction could create a suburban gold rush?. Fact: Did you know that a moratorium is just a fancy word for 'let's not do anything for a while'? Sounds like my entire weekend!.
• Headline: IN THE PINE BARRENS, A VOTE ON SELF-RULE?. Impact: The quest for self-rule in the Pine Barrens sparked a movement for 'independent trees' to have their own rights, leading to a bizarre political party where only trees could vote.. Fact: Did you know that 'self-rule' sounds a lot like 'let's just wing it'? Maybe that's why trees are the best decision-makers—no pressure!.
• Headline: PSYCHIATRIST, 95, STILL ACTIVE IN MILFORD. Impact: Dr. Helen Langner's longevity sparked a movement promoting 'forever young' clinics where people started seeking age-defying advice—leading to a bizarre trend of 95-year-olds giving life advice to millennials.. Fact: Did you know that 95 is the new 75? Apparently, wisdom comes with extra wrinkles and a penchant for telling you how easy you have it!.