SEPTEMBER 21, 1966

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• Headline: Antitrust Law and Global Inflation Debate. Impact: If antitrust laws truly were inflation's foe, they would have put on a superhero cape and flown into the hearts of consumers everywhere. Alas, the only inflation they really fought was the price of pizza. And let’s face it, everybody needs pizza.. Fact: In the battle against inflation, some people would rather just inflate their egos. It’s a lot less work..
• Headline: NEGRO'S WIDOW SUES OVER COAST KILLING. Impact: The tragic death of L. Deadwyler’s husband led to a significant increase in lawsuits against police, prompting them to invest heavily in training... on how to dodge lawsuits. Irony is a tough teacher.. Fact: Accidental police shootings have led to more lawsuits than there are flavors of ice cream. But at least you can still enjoy a scoop while contemplating the absurdity of the justice system..
• Headline: Article 1 -- No Title. Impact: Osservatore Romano's plea to the UN for peace was like tossing a pebble in a pond; it created ripples that can still be felt today—albeit mostly ignored by world leaders busy with their own agendas. Some things never change.. Fact: The UN has been asking for peace since its inception, but apparently, peace is a really busy concept with a packed schedule..
• Headline: Mass Testing for Disease Called a Good First Step. Impact: Mass testing for diseases was the first step toward a future where people could actually brag about their health stats on social media. 'Just got my results, and I’m disease-free! #Blessed' became a new form of humble brag.. Fact: In the age of automation, the only thing more automated than disease detection might be the excuses people make to avoid going to the doctor!.