NOVEMBER 9, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Passing of Mrs. Scott W. Lucas. Impact: Mrs. Lucas's passing sparked a series of events that led to the invention of the phrase 'gone but not forgotten,' which has been used in countless eulogies and social media posts ever since. Fact: Death is the only certainty in life, yet it's still so shocking every time it happens. A real plot twist, right?.
• Headline: Cairo Affirms Israel's Right to Existence. Impact: This declaration set off an international game of 'how to exist,' where countries around the world began claiming their own 'right to exist' in increasingly ludicrous ways, from 'I Exist' bumper stickers to existential philosophy classes. Fact: Cairo's stance back then might've been the earliest version of 'Let's just agree to disagree' on a global level.
• Headline: G.O.P. POWER FIGHT LOOMING IN JERSEY; Party Moving to Avert Split in Wake of Big Triumph G.O.P. Power Fight Looms in Jersey. Impact: The power struggle in Jersey resulted in a series of political maneuverings that ultimately led to the creation of the phrase 'politics as usual,' which now applies to every political party ever. Fact: If you find yourself in a G.O.P. power fight, just remember: all’s fair in love and politics. Mostly politics.
• Headline: SENATE REJECTS A DELAY UNTIL '72 OF REDISTRICTING; Defeats Attempt to Weaken One-Man, One-Vote Rule on Congressional Lines SENATE REJECTS DISTRICTS DELAY. Impact: This Senate vote became a pivotal moment that firmly established the phrase 'one-man, one-vote' as one of those political catchphrases everyone nods at but very few understand. Fact: The rejection of this bill was a small victory for junior senators, proving that sometimes the little guys can make a big stink.
• Headline: RESNICK MAY RUN FOR JAVITS'S SEAT. Impact: Resnick's potential run for Javits's seat led to a sudden surge in aspirational politicians thinking, 'Hey, if he can do it, why not me?' resulting in a flood of 'I’m running for office' announcements in coffee shops everywhere. Fact: Running for office is like joining a gym; everyone talks about it, but very few actually follow through.
• Headline: Some Stay as Gesture. Impact: The gesture of staying in Moscow had unforeseen consequences, leading to a bizarre trend of leaders trying to outdo each other with increasingly extravagant gestures, like the famous 'I stayed for the hors d'oeuvres' movement. Fact: In diplomatic circles, the phrase 'gesture politics' often refers to doing something symbolic that means absolutely nothing. Good to know, right?.
• Headline: SIHANOUK RENEWS CRITICISM OF U.S.; After Mrs. Kennedy Goes, He Attacks Vietnam Stand. Impact: Sihanouk's criticism of the U.S. led to a series of diplomatic dance-offs where countries tried to out-criticize each other on social media, culminating in the hashtag #VietnamStandOff. Fact: Criticism from a country can spark endless debates, just like that one friend who always has to give their two cents on every topic at dinner parties.
• Headline: OWEN C. FROST. Impact: Owen C. Frost's very existence was pivotal in demonstrating that a name alone can lead to countless puns and jokes that would echo through history, including 'Frosty the Snowman' references. Fact: Sometimes, just having a memorable name can secure you a place in history, regardless of your actual accomplishments.
• Headline: Vote on the Courts. Impact: The uncontested re-election created a dangerous precedent where politicians started believing that they could just coast through without ever actually engaging with their constituents, leading to a long history of 'who cares, I won't be challenged.'. Fact: Being re-elected without contest is like winning a game of solitaire; sure, you technically won, but it’s not exactly impressive.