JUNE 22, 1968

Full News Archive

• Headline: Tragic Campus Violence in Santo Domingo. Impact: The deaths of these students led to heightened tensions on campuses nationwide, sparking a movement for stricter regulations on student organizations. Fast forward a few decades, and we have the birth of the 'Safe Space' movement, where students now can debate over lattes instead of gunfire.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more dangerous than a student with a gun is a student with a strong opinion? This event was a real wake-up call for everyone involved, assuming they survived..
• Headline: Congressional Budget Cuts Impact Johnson's Plans. Impact: Johnson's procrastination on budget trimming caused a ripple of indecisiveness in Congress that would last for years. It set the precedent for future politicians to delay tough decisions, leading to budget talks that are still ongoing... like a really bad episode of a soap opera that never ends.. Fact: Fun fact: If Congress had a dollar for every time they failed to make a decision, they could easily fund their own drama series on cable..
• Headline: Zaret, Ex-City Aide, Indicted in Bribery; ZARET IS INDICTED IN CITY BRIBE CASE. Impact: Zaret's indictment sent shockwaves through the city's political scene, leading to a wave of anti-corruption reforms that, ironically, did absolutely nothing to deter future bribery. It was as if they thought a new law would magically change human nature.. Fact: Did you know that bribery is just capitalism in its most honest form? For a fee, you can skip the line and get exactly what you want... unless you're too busy getting indicted..
• Headline: College Head Named. Impact: Heussler's appointment marked the start of a series of uninspired college presidencies that would later inspire students to protest against anything and everything. This eventually led to the rise of TikTok influencers pretending to be college students.. Fact: Did you know that college presidents often have the charisma of a soggy sandwich? This guy might just be the exception... or not..
• Headline: Ex-Leader of Gang Testifies on a Plan For Negro Uprising. Impact: The testimonies about a potential uprising ignited fears that led to increased surveillance and police presence in urban areas, setting a precedent for over-policing that continues to plague communities even today. Thanks, G Rose!. Fact: Did you know that sometimes the biggest threats come from inside the house? Just ask any parent when their teenager discovers social media..
• Headline: Effects of Tax Increase. Impact: The effects of tax increases led to a nationwide grumbling that eventually resulted in the creation of the 'everybody hates taxes' club, which still thrives today. Membership includes everyone who has ever seen their paycheck.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing worse than a tax increase is finding out your tax accountant is actually a magician who disappears with your money..
• Headline: Rockefeller's Attacks on Nixon Arouse Irritation and Applause. Impact: Rockefeller's criticism of Nixon was the political equivalent of throwing a rock into a glass house. It set the stage for a public rivalry that would inspire future candidates to engage in petty verbal warfare instead of actually governing.. Fact: Did you know that political attacks are basically the adult version of 'my dad can beat up your dad'? It’s all fun and games until someone actually wins the election..
• Headline: Uniroyal Plans to Build Tire Plant in Oklahoma. Impact: Uniroyal's tire plant plan was a sign of industrial optimism that faded as quickly as it appeared. Years later, the plant closed, leaving behind a legacy of false hopes and a lot of rubber left to rot.. Fact: Did you know that tires are like relationships? They need proper care and maintenance, or they’ll leave you stranded on the side of the road with nowhere to go..
• Headline: The 'Warren Court' Era; The 'Warren Court' Era: Bold, Liberal Decisions. Impact: The 'Warren Court' decisions became the bedrock for modern civil rights law, but also spawned a legion of armchair constitutional scholars who argue on social media about every little ruling as if they were legal experts. Spoiler alert: They're not.. Fact: Did you know that the most liberal court in history couldn't even predict how much people would argue about their decisions on Twitter? Talk about a missed forecast!.