NOVEMBER 17, 1967

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• Headline: New Foster-Care Aide Appointment Announced. Impact: The new Foster-Care Aide's policies inadvertently inspired a reality show about foster parenting, leading to an explosion of interest in adoption that ultimately changed family dynamics for generations.. Fact: This is the kind of job that makes you question if you should have just stuck to dog-walking for the sake of your sanity..
• Headline: ROCKEFELLER BIDS LINDSAY BAR MOVE TO DRAFT HIM IN '68; Asks Mayor to Keep Aide From 'Embarrassing' Him With Presidential Drive GOVERNOR RESISTS 1968 DRAFT MOVE. Impact: Rockefeller's presidential aspirations led to a long line of candidates who mistook public service for a fast track to fame, culminating in a reality TV show where politicians compete on 'Who Wants to Be Your President?'.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more embarrassing than running for president is running for president with your aide working overtime to keep you from making a fool of yourself..
• Headline: Variable Interest On Liens Proposed; VARYING INTEREST ON LIENS PRESSED. Impact: The proposal for variable interest on liens opened the floodgates for creative financial instruments, leading to a future where people financed their coffee purchases through loans with interest rates that could rival credit card companies.. Fact: Because nothing says 'responsible borrowing' like taking out a loan to buy that $5 coffee, right?.
• Headline: Article 2 -- No Title; BIG BOARD MAKES KEY POLICY MOVES. Impact: The NYSE's policy changes encouraged a wave of innovation in financial products, ultimately leading to the development of 'meme stocks' and a culture where financial decisions are made based on social media trends.. Fact: Who knew that making money could eventually involve scrolling through cat memes? Truly the pinnacle of financial evolution..
• Headline: Indians Order Arrests Over Idaho Dam Plan. Impact: The Ft Hall Indians' resistance to the dam plan inspired environmental activism movements worldwide, leading to a future where eco-warriors hold sit-ins at Starbucks over paper straws.. Fact: Who knew a disagreement over a dam could spawn a global movement that made sipping coffee a political statement? Cheers!.
• Headline: SENATE UNIT ASKS A CONGRESS ROLE IN SENDING TROOPS; Unanimous Resolution Calls on President to Get Prior Commitment Approval U.N. INITIATIVE SOUGHT Panel Also Urges Johnson to Press the Security Council Over Issue of Vietnam Texts of resolutions in Senate are printed on Page 2. SENATE UNIT ASKS A TROOP USE CURB. Impact: The Senate's call for troop commitment approvals led to a series of heated debates that transformed Congress into a reality show-like arena, where the stakes were high and the snacks were low.. Fact: Because nothing screams democracy like yelling about military interventions while dodging popcorn from the gallery..
• Headline: FRENCH ARMY AIDS A REGIME IN AFRICA; Action in Central Republic Focuses Attention On Role of Intervention Force FRENCH ARMY AIDS REGIME IN AFRICA. Impact: The French Army's involvement in African regimes set off a chain reaction of military interventions that eventually led to international relations being managed by meme exchanges and TikTok challenges.. Fact: Ah yes, because nothing stabilizes a country like a paratrooper brigade and a trending dance challenge..