NOVEMBER 22, 1967

Full News Archive

• Headline: CBS Challenges FCC Attack Response Rule. Impact: This protest led to a decades-long battle over media regulations, resulting in the bizarre phenomenon of reality TV stars getting scripted rebuttals for their on-screen meltdowns. Thanks, CBS, for giving us the Kardashians!. Fact: Did you know that the original script for 'Survivor' included a clause about polite debates? Guess that went out the window..
• Headline: U.S. Considers UN Peace Settlement Discussions. Impact: This indecisiveness spawned a tradition of diplomatic meetings that are more about coffee breaks than actual peace, contributing to the U.N.'s reputation as the world's most expensive coffee shop.. Fact: Did you know that the U.N. General Assembly has met so many times that they’ve run out of new chairs and just keep rearranging the old ones?.
• Headline: Passenger Traffic Soars in 1967. Impact: This increase in airport usage unwittingly set the stage for the long lines, overpriced lattes, and the birth of the 'let's take our shoes off' phenomenon that plagues travelers to this day. Thanks for that, 30 million!. Fact: Did you know that if you stacked 30 million passengers, they could reach the moon? Just kidding—there’s no way they’d all fit through security..
• Headline: U.S. AGENCY GIVES SHIPOWNING DATA; American Craft Registered Abroad Are in Majority Decline in Tankers 43 ships on Order Other Oil Companies. Impact: This revelation triggered a mad scramble among oil companies, leading to the 'offshore tax haven' craze that continues to baffle accountants and thrill conspiracy theorists. Who knew shipping could be so scandalous?. Fact: Did you know that many ships are registered in places like Panama? Perfect for avoiding taxes and ensuring your yacht stays out of the spotlight!.
• Headline: Mayor's Street Guide; Sid Davidoff A 'Health Nut' Teaches Political Science. Impact: Davidoff's dual role as a health nut and political science teacher ignited a trend of politicians trying to sell themselves as fitness gurus, culminating in the bizarre sight of candidates doing push-ups on campaign trails.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing less effective than a politician's fitness regime is their ability to stick to campaign promises? Talk about a workout!.
• Headline: Leary Contends Midtown Section Is Safe Despite a 'Few' Muggings; LEARY CONTENDS MIDTOWN IS SAFE. Impact: Leary’s insistence on safety amidst muggings set a precedent for politicians everywhere to downplay crime rates, leading to a series of 'safe city' campaigns that had residents checking their pockets more than ever.. Fact: Did you know that 'a few muggings' is often the political equivalent of 'just a scratch' when it comes to public safety? Always reassuring, right?.
• Headline: Independence to Be Overhauled In Bid for Convention Business; Liner Will Be Transformed Into a Seagoing Hotel by American Export. Impact: This conversion led to cruise liners becoming floating petri dishes of entertainment and questionable food choices, paving the way for reality TV competitions like 'The Great Cruise Disaster.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing worse than seasickness is the buffet on a cruise? Bon appétit!.
• Headline: Joy Names New President. Impact: The election of a new president at Joy sparked a series of corporate boardroom dramas that would make a soap opera look dull, proving that even businesses can’t resist a little scandal.. Fact: Did you know that corporate presidents often have more drama than a high school prom? Who knew spreadsheets could be so riveting?.
• Headline: SENATE UNIT SEES WAR POWER PERIL; Report Urges Congress to Reassert Authority Over Commitment of Troops. Impact: This report fueled a long-standing debate that still rages today, leading to the creation of more committees than anyone can count, ensuring that the only thing more convoluted than U.S. foreign policy is the bureaucracy behind it.. Fact: Did you know that the number of Senate committees rivals the number of coffee shops in Washington D.C.? Coincidence? I think not..