MARCH 18, 1957

Full News Archive

• Headline: Princeton Receives Historic Donation. Impact: With Princeton's lavish gifts in 1957, the future of elite education was forever altered. A butterfly flapped its wings, and suddenly every rich kid wanted a legacy. Fast forward a few decades, and you have hedge fund managers donating millions to build swimming pools with gold-plated diving boards.. Fact: Did you know that in 1957, $1,277,000 could buy you an entire island? Instead, Princeton chose to enhance its already plush campus. Priorities, am I right?.
• Headline: Future of Negro Colleges in Desegregation. Impact: Dr. Mays' prediction about Negro colleges flourishing in the desegregated era created a domino effect. The ripple led to an explosion of diversity in higher education, but not without a few hiccups—like the occasional baffled administration wondering where all these new students were coming from.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'Negro' was widely used during this time period, much like how we used to think flip phones were a good idea. Progress is funny, isn't it?.
• Headline: Unitarian Minister Criticizes 'Subsidy' For Fordham in Lincoln Square Project. Impact: Rev. Dr. Kring's criticism of subsidies for Fordham ignited a debate that raged on for decades, leading to a never-ending cycle of funding arguments, legal battles, and the birth of new conspiracy theories about church-state separation. It's like the original reality show—drama guaranteed!. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'separation of church and state' comes from a letter by Thomas Jefferson. Who knew he’d be the ultimate judge in a never-ending legal soap opera?.
• Headline: COOPER TRIUMPHS WITH A 65 FOR 269; He Beats Burke by 4 Shots at St. Petersburg--Metz Is Victor at Gulfport Metz Overtakes Abbott. Impact: Cooper's triumph in golf, while seemingly inconsequential, sparked a nationwide obsession with golf as a status symbol, proving that even a simple game can lead to overpriced memberships and debates over who deserves to play.. Fact: Did you know that golf is the only sport where you can yell 'fore!' and no one will think you’re being rude? It’s practically a prerequisite for playing!.
• Headline: New O'Neill Drama Is Found by Swede; O'Neill Play, Feared Destroyed, Unearthed by Swedish Producer. Impact: The discovery of O'Neill's lost play sent shockwaves through the theater world, and suddenly everyone thought they could resurrect their old scripts too. We are just one discovery away from a revival of a terrible sitcom from the '90s.. Fact: Did you know that 'More Stately Mansions' was thought to be lost forever? Makes you wonder what other artistic treasures are hiding in grandma's attic, right?.
• Headline: DULLES TO MEET MRS. MEIR TODAY; Israeli Official to Ask What Action the U.S. Will Take Regarding Gaza Strip U.S. Intentions at Issue DULLES TO MEET MRS. MEIR TODAY Gaza Called Peril to Israel. Impact: Dulles' meeting with Mrs. Meir set the stage for decades of U.S.-Israeli relations, complete with diplomatic handshakes and behind-the-scenes drama that could rival any reality TV series. Spoiler alert: the plot thickens.. Fact: Did you know that diplomatic meetings often involve more snacks than actual diplomacy? Who knew hummus could be so political?.
• Headline: NIXON TO KEEP UP HIS HANDSHAKING; But Notes That Diplomats Want to Speed Him on Way With Little Excitement Tour Ends This Week. Impact: Nixon's handshaking campaign was the precursor to the modern-day political photo-op. One day, future politicians would realize that a good handshake could win votes, even if their policies were as popular as a root canal.. Fact: Did you know that shaking hands is actually traced back to ancient Greece? Apparently, even then, people were trying to avoid the awkward 'do I hug or shake?' moment!.