JANUARY 24, 1965

Full News Archive

• Headline: Illia's Call Against Subversion in Latin America. Impact: Illia's call for unity against subversion sparked a trend of Latin American leaders using the word 'subversion' so much that it became the most popular term for their excuses not to address real issues.. Fact: Did you know that 'subversion' was just a fancy term for 'we don't like what you're doing?'.
• Headline: Okinawa Farmers Face Japan's Crop Policy. Impact: Rejecting the farmers' request set a precedent for ignoring local grievances, leading to an entire generation of farmers who thought '60% of your crop' was code for 'we don't care about you.'. Fact: Did you know that '60% of your crop' is actually the Japanese government's version of 'we're on a strict diet'?.
• Headline: HAITI SAID TO HELP FOREIGN PROMOTERS. Impact: The claims about Duvalier's concessions encouraged foreign promoters to seek more lucrative deals, eventually leading to a reality TV show where world leaders compete for the best self-dealing strategy.. Fact: Did you know that Haiti’s ‘foreign promoters’ were just early versions of today’s influencers? #SubversionSells.
• Headline: Whites Say Compliance Has Been Achieved With Little Strife; CALM COMPLIANCE HAILED BY WHITES. Impact: The compliance hailed by whites ironically led to a backlash that fueled the civil rights movement, which had a ripple effect on global human rights discussions for decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that 'calm compliance' is code for 'we're pretending everything's fine while secretly sweating bullets'?.
• Headline: Churchill Dies at 90 At Home in London; Family Is at Bedside as Elder Statesman Succumbs to Stroke -- Body to Lie in State in Westminster Hall. Impact: Churchill's death marked the end of an era, causing a dramatic shift in British politics that would eventually lead to a new generation of leaders who were decidedly less... Churchillian.. Fact: Did you know that Churchill once famously said, 'Success is going from failure to failure without losing enthusiasm'? Seems like a solid plan for modern politics!.
• Headline: After the Dance; WEEK IN YANHUITLAN. By Ross Parmenter. Illustrated by the author. 375 pp. Albuquerque: University of New Mexico Press. $5.. Impact: The review of 'Week in Yanhuitlan' inspired a thousand hipster books about obscure places no one cares about, leading to the rise of artisanal coffee shops in areas that never needed them.. Fact: Did you know that the University of New Mexico Press actually has a secret section called 'Books No One Will Read'? This title was almost there!.
• Headline: APPLIANCES BOOM IN WEST GERMANY; Continuing High Prosperity Is Spurring Volume. Impact: The boom in appliances in West Germany led to a collective obsession with gadgets that ultimately resulted in the invention of the toaster that can tweet your toast status.. Fact: Did you know that in Germany, the phrase 'appliance boom' is often followed by the sound of people yelling at their smart fridges?.
• Headline: GRUMMAN PLANS A NEW HYDROFOIL; German Company Will Help Build 75-Foot Craft. Impact: Grumman's hydrofoil plans turned out to be the world's first steps towards high-speed travel, paving the way for a future where you could be late for work even on the water.. Fact: Did you know that hydrofoils were originally designed as a way for people to escape awkward conversations at parties? Because nothing says 'please leave me alone' like high-speed travel!.