SEPTEMBER 29, 1966

Full News Archive

• Headline: Velikovsky's Warning on Cataclysmic Events. Impact: Had Velikovsky not warned about cataclysmic events, we might never have invented the 'Doomsday Prepper' reality show genre. Thanks to him, millions now hoard canned beans and toilet paper, convinced the end is nigh.. Fact: Velikovsky's theories were so controversial that they led to a debate about whether he was a genius or simply a guy with a flair for the dramatic. Spoiler: it was mostly the latter..
• Headline: Vietcong Proposes Peace Coalition in Vietnam. Impact: This peace coalition invitation led to countless coffee shop discussions on whether politicians are actually capable of compromise. Spoiler alert: they aren’t. But hey, it did boost the sales of 'Peace' bumper stickers!. Fact: The Vietcong's invite to Saigon's ex-leaders is like inviting your ex to your wedding, except with more at stake and less chance of awkward small talk..
• Headline: Hess's Lawyer Anticipates Imminent Release. Impact: If Hess had been freed earlier, he might have started a trend of infamous figures getting out of jail and running for office. Imagine a world where you could vote for a war criminal instead of a regular politician!. Fact: Rudolf Hess once parachuted into Scotland during WWII, and if he had landed in a different era, he could have been a reality star instead of a historical footnote..
• Headline: RACIAL VIOLENCE BREAKS OUT AGAIN IN SAN FRANCISCO; Bands of Youthful Negroes Fight Police With Rocks 10 Wounded by Gunfire GUARDSMEN ON STREETS 2,000 Sent Into 2 Districts to Stem Violence Stirred by Slaying of Suspect VIOLENCE ERUPTS IN SAN FRANCISCO. Impact: The racial violence in San Francisco resulted in stricter policing policies, which led to the creation of numerous social movements. Who knew that throwing rocks would lead to a revolution in civil rights activism?. Fact: San Francisco has a long history of protests, which is why it’s now the birthplace of both the hippie movement and tech startups. Just a little bit of irony in the air..
• Headline: SPLIT WITH BONN OPENS ON COSTS; Johnson Failed to Get an Agreement With Erhard. Impact: The split on costs between Johnson and Erhard can be traced back to the age-old question: 'Who's paying for dinner?' Spoiler: the answer is always 'the taxpayer.'. Fact: This political disagreement was so intense it could have inspired a sitcom about two roommates trying to split the rent. At least that would have been entertaining..
• Headline: GOVERNOR ASSAILED ON SCHOOL POLICIES. Impact: Adams' criticism of the governor's school policies set the stage for endless debates on education reform, leading to the modern phenomenon of parents arguing over homework on social media.. Fact: This political squabble was so riveting that it almost made people forget about the actual education system – almost..
• Headline: State Won't Require Used Cars To Carry Antipollution Devices; USED CARS ESCAPE POLLUTION RULING. Impact: By not requiring used cars to carry antipollution devices, the state inadvertently sparked a movement for vintage car enthusiasts who can now claim their gas guzzlers are 'classic' rather than 'polluting.'. Fact: The decision to exempt used cars from pollution devices is why your uncle still drives that rusty old sedan from the '80s, convinced it's a classic instead of just a rolling hazard..
• Headline: SUCCESSION PLAN DELAYED IN SPAIN; Cabinet Is Split on Charter for Post-Franco Regime. Impact: The delay in Spain's succession plan led to years of political wrangling, which could have inspired a reality show called 'Who Wants to Be King?' with more backstabbing than actual royal family dramas.. Fact: Spain’s political landscape was so chaotic that it made Game of Thrones look like a peaceful family reunion..
• Headline: French, in U.N., Bid U.S. Make a New Peace Move; Couve de Murville Says a Political Solution Is Only Kind Possible FRENCH URGE U.S. MAKE NEW MOVE. Impact: This plea for a new peace move by France likely resulted in more diplomatic meetings that achieved little but at least provided free croissants for hungry delegates.. Fact: The French have a knack for diplomacy. It’s almost like they believe that talking could solve things, despite history suggesting otherwise..
• Headline: Javits Implies Kennedy Evades Role at '67 Charter Convention; Replying to Democrat Attack on Governor, He Speaks of 'Sideline Coaching'. Impact: Javits' implication that Kennedy was evading responsibility inspired generations of politicians to master the art of dodging accountability, setting the standard for future debates.. Fact: If sideline coaching were an Olympic sport, politicians would earn gold medals for their ability to deflect blame and avoid hard questions..