MAY 23, 1969

Full News Archive

• Headline: Nixon's Court Choices Influenced by Fortas Affair. Impact: If Nixon hadn't been so picky, we might have had a Chief Justice who actually liked the Constitution. Instead, we got Burger — and the rest is history, including fast-food chains named after him.. Fact: Did you know that Nixon's choice of Supreme Court justices is often considered a game of political chess? Spoiler alert: he lost..
• Headline: Rising Living Costs Amid Sales Tax Increase. Impact: The 0.7% increase in living costs led to a series of unfortunate events, including the invention of instant ramen and countless late-night infomercials promising financial freedom.. Fact: Did you know that a 0.7% increase in living costs is basically the universe’s way of reminding you that adulting is hard?.
• Headline: Students Collaborate to Rebuild Police Gatehouse. Impact: Those 15 Stony Brook students unknowingly set off a chain reaction of student activism, leading to future generations demanding avocado toast and safe spaces.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes it takes just 15 students to make a difference? Or at least to annoy the administration?.
• Headline: ASTRONAUTS DIP WITHIN 9.4 MILES OF MOON; SCOUT LANDING SITE, REJOIN MOTHER CRAFT; TEST FOR MODULE. Impact: This close brush with the moon sparked a global obsession with space, leading to a future of nerdy astronomy clubs and way too many sci-fi movies.. Fact: Did you know that astronauts getting close to the moon is basically the space equivalent of a really intense game of hide-and-seek?.
• Headline: HOUSE UNIT FINDS PAY CURB COSTLY; Votes to End Cutback That Lost More Than It Saved. Impact: This decision to lift the payroll ceiling might have cost more than just money; it paved the way for bureaucratic mishaps that still haunt the government to this day.. Fact: Did you know that government spending is like your friend who says they'll only take one slice of pizza but ends up eating half the pie?.
• Headline: Army Rules Argentine City After Student Clashes. Impact: The student clashes and military control in Argentina were just the beginning of a series of events that ultimately led to decades of political turmoil, proving that you can only suppress youth for so long.. Fact: Did you know that sometimes students just want to be heard, even if it means clashing with the authorities? Talk about a rebellious phase!.
• Headline: R. C. Pistell Weds Marquesa de Portago. Impact: This royal wedding was a reminder that love conquers all, except maybe a good publicist. And let's not forget the awkward family dinners that followed.. Fact: Did you know that marrying into nobility can be like playing a game of Monopoly? You might end up with a castle, but you also inherit a lot of drama..
• Headline: Envoy's Chauffeur Slain. Impact: The assassination of the envoy's chauffeur set off a chain reaction of diplomatic tensions, proving that sometimes, the wrong place at the wrong time can lead to a whole new level of international relations mess.. Fact: Did you know that being a chauffeur can be dangerous? They say it's all about the journey, but no one mentions the potential for a bullet..
• Headline: G.O.P. Aware in Campaign Of Fortas's Tie to Wolfson; Republicans A ware in Campaign That Fortas Had Tie to Wolfson. Impact: The GOP's awareness of Fortas's ties to Wolfson sparked conspiracies that would echo through the halls of political intrigue for decades, because nothing says 'trust' like hidden connections.. Fact: Did you know that political campaigns are basically just an elaborate game of 'who knows who'? It's like high school, but with more money and fewer lockers..
• Headline: Huk Terrorists Raid City In Philippines, Killing Five. Impact: The Huk terrorist raid was a pivotal moment that not only highlighted the ongoing violence in the Philippines but also triggered international discussions about terrorism and civil rights that are still relevant today.. Fact: Did you know that violence often breeds more violence? It's like a bad sequel that nobody asked for but somehow keeps getting made..