OCTOBER 12, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: KKK Connection in Mississippi Rights Slayings. Impact: This undercover cop's revelation about the KKK set off a chain reaction that eventually led to the FBI being forced to wear the tinfoil hats of their own making, proving that even law enforcement can have a 'whoopsie' moment in the civil rights arena.. Fact: The KKK tried to recruit in the most unexpected places, including local grocery stores. Imagine picking up some milk and getting a pamphlet on racial supremacy instead!.
• Headline: Mets Acquire Gil Hodges in 1968. Impact: Signing Hodges was like the Mets deciding to invest in a time machine to go back and relive their glory days, but all they ended up with was a slightly better chance of finishing in third place.. Fact: Hodges was known for his incredible ability to keep a straight face while managing the Mets' chaos. Some say he was secretly a therapist for the team's emotional breakdowns..
• Headline: Resolution of Kentucky School Strike. Impact: The end of the Kentucky school strike was the moment when children learned that if they screamed loud enough, adults might actually listen. This paved the way for future generations to realize that throwing tantrums can be quite effective in getting what you want.. Fact: The kids involved in the strike were later dubbed 'The Negotiators' because they managed to get pizza parties in lieu of actual demands. Priorities, right?.
• Headline: CITY INVESTIGATES RELIEF SCANDAL; Kickbacks to Caseworkers by Concerns Moving Slum Tenants Are Reported. Impact: The kickback scandal revealed that even in the world of social services, money talks louder than ethical considerations. This led to the invention of the phrase 'It's not what you know, it's who you know' being adopted by future generations of corrupt politicians.. Fact: This scandal was so infamous that it inspired a popular board game called 'Kickback City' – where the player who collects the most bribes wins. It's a real family favorite!.
• Headline: JOBLESS RATE 4.1%, HIGHEST SINCE '65; Increase, the Sharpest in 5 Years, Attributed to Rise in Female Labor Force. Impact: ABC's purchase of Columbia Pictures was like a kid buying a candy store, leading to a bizarre future where TV networks started thinking they could control the film industry, making every movie a sitcom pilot instead.. Fact: ABC later regretted this purchase when they realized they had accidentally acquired the rights to a horror film about a killer toaster. Talk about a ratings nightmare!.
• Headline: A.B.C.-TV Plans to Purchase 30 Recent Columbia Pictures. Impact: Hoffa’s denial of a transfer became a legendary story of how the universe conspired to keep him right where he was, turning him into a mythical figure akin to Bigfoot - you know he’s out there, but good luck finding him!. Fact: Hoffa once tried to escape prison using a poorly drawn map on a napkin. It didn't work, but it did inspire future generations of escape artists to up their game!.
• Headline: Plan to Move Hoffa Denied. Impact: Senators trimming the arms aid fund was like deciding to go on a diet right before a buffet: they still wanted to appear generous while secretly hoping nobody noticed they were just being stingy.. Fact: This cut was so shocking that it inspired a famous quote: 'You can’t have your cake and eat it too, especially when you’re on a budget!'.
• Headline: Senators Trim $10-Million From Latin Arms-Aid Fund; SENATE CHIEFS CUT LATIN ARMS FUND.
• Headline: Johnson Sets Rights Week.