Tag: Historical
FBI Probes Racial Covenants in Washington D.C.’s Wesley Heights
In a move that has sent shockwaves through the nation’s capital, the FBI has launched an investigation into racial covenants in Washington D.C.’s affluent Wesley Heights neighborhood. The probe, ordered by Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy at the request of his antitrust and civil rights divisions, has left home owners in the area reeling as…
Tawes in a Tight Spot: Democrats Tussle in Montgomery County
In a bizarre display of party politics, the Democratic primary in Montgomery County’s 13th Wheaton election district got off to a rocky start last night, November 17, 1961. The Executive Committee of the district Democratic Club asked Governor Theodore McKeldin Tawes to run for re-election, citing his excellent second term service. However, President William F.…
Aluminum Empire’s Shadowy Deals Exposed
In a shocking move that has left the nation’s aluminum industry reeling, four major aluminum organizations have proposed a secret system of import curbs. The plan, expected to kick off in 1963 and run for at least five years, would guarantee foreign aluminum producers their current share of the US market, as well as a…
French Officials Scorn Rusk’s Berlin Blunders
Washington D.C., October 19, 1961 – In a shocking display of diplomatic discord, French officials fired back at Secretary of State Dean Rusk for his recent comments on Berlin negotiations. Rusk’s words, meant to downplay a rift among allies, instead sparked a heated reaction from the French. At a press conference, Rusk had dismissed the…
Nazi Leader Rockwell in Justice Department Crosshairs
The United States Justice Department has set its sights on George Lincoln Rockwell, leader of the American Nazi Party, following a series of alleged subversive activities. According to a letter from Assistant Attorney General J. Walter Yeagley, the department is conducting a thorough investigation into Rockwell’s actions, sparking concerns about the wisdom of prosecuting the…
Washington’s Wilderness Woes: A Trail of Deceit and Discovery
In the scorching summer of 1748, a 16-year-old George Washington embarked on a journey that would test his mettle and shape the course of American history. As an assistant surveyor, he joined a party led by his neighbor, George William Fairfax of Belvoir, in a bid to explore the western wilderness. Key Facts State: Virginia…
US Hits the Jackpot: Soviet Union Under Watchful Eye of Missile Alarm Satellite
The United States has pulled off a technological coup, sending the first missile alarm satellite, Midas III, soaring into a record-breaking 1850-mile-high orbit over the Soviet Union. The feat, achieved on a sweltering summer day in July 1961, has sent shockwaves through the military and intelligence communities. The Air Force expressed its delight with the…
Justice Served: Blind Math Whiz Wins Freedom
In a stunning move, a District Court judge has ruled that a Lorton Reformatory inmate must not be held behind bars solely due to his inability to pay a fine. Nathan H. Alexander, 24, a vagrant, had been sentenced to 90 days in jail and fined $300 in Municipal Court last December. What’s more, under…
Harrison’s Heated Rivalry with Stephens: A Gubernatorial Campaign Turns Ugly
In the sweltering heat of a Richmond summer, the Democratic gubernatorial campaign in Virginia took a dramatic turn for the worse. The first face-to-face meeting between A.E.S. Stephens and Albertis S. Harrison Jr. had raised hopes for a more civil debate, but it was short-lived. The 50-minute discussion, held on June 6, 1961, ended with…
Boxing’s Dark Secret: Senators Seek to Tame the Wild West of the Ring
Washington D.C., May 31, 1961 – In a shocking move, two boxing legends stepped forward to support a federal crackdown on the sport’s notorious underworld. Rocky Marciano, the retired undefeated heavyweight champion, and Gene Fullmer, the National Boxing Association middleweight champion, testified before a Senate subcommittee, pleading for regulation of the boxing industry. Key Facts…
