MARCH 17, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: April Draft Call Reaches 19,000. Impact: This little draft call of 19,000 was just the warm-up for an era of conscription that would turn college campuses into protest battlegrounds and create a generation that would forever question authority. Who knew a simple number could lead to a cultural revolution?. Fact: Did you know that the only thing longer than the draft call was the list of people who complained about it? Spoiler: It was everyone..
• Headline: Suharto's Historic State Visit to Malaysia. Impact: Suharto's visit to Malaysia was the diplomatic equivalent of a friendly neighborhood barbecue, where everyone pretends to get along while secretly eyeing each other's potato salad recipes. This visit helped set the stage for future regional tensions and alliances that would keep diplomats busy for decades.. Fact: Did you know that Suharto's favorite barbecue dish is 'political maneuvering'? It's a real crowd-pleaser..
• Headline: Three Planes Lost Over Laos Operations. Impact: The downing of three planes in Laos was like the opening act of a tragic theater performance, where the audience knows the ending is going to be grim. These unfortunate events would ripple into public sentiment, escalating opposition to the Vietnam War and leading to protests that would echo through the ages.. Fact: Did you know that the real tragedy is that the planes didn't have a better GPS? They could have avoided all that drama..
• Headline: Land Reform Bill Passed By Assembly in Saigon. Impact: The passing of the land reform bill in Saigon was like planting seeds in a rocky garden. It had the potential to either bloom into a prosperous future or become a tangled mess of conflict. Spoiler alert: history tends to favor the tangled mess.. Fact: Did you know that land reform bills are like New Year’s resolutions? They sound great in theory but often end up gathering dust..
• Headline: G.I.'s Report Killing 28 of Foe In 2 Days of Battle Near Tayninh. Impact: The G.I.'s report of killing 28 foes in battle was a grim reminder that wars are often measured in numbers and lives lost, but it also fueled propaganda on both sides, leading to a cycle of violence that would only escalate. Talk about a vicious circle.. Fact: Did you know that in war, the only winners are the people writing the history books? And they usually don’t include footnotes on the cost of human life..
• Headline: ALBANY TO OPEN ABORTION DEBATE. Impact: The abortion debate in Albany was the spark that ignited a thousand fiery discussions, paving the way for future generations to wrestle with reproductive rights. Who knew a state debate could lead to nationwide movements?. Fact: Did you know that debating abortion on St. Patrick's Day is like mixing whiskey and logic? It rarely ends well..
• Headline: Albany Planning Reductions in Budget. Impact: Albany's budget reductions were just another example of politicians playing financial limbo, trying to see how low they could go without making anyone too upset. This led to a series of budget cuts that would echo in the halls of power for years.. Fact: Did you know that politicians love budget cuts? It’s like a game of 'Hot Potato' where everyone’s trying to pass the blame..
• Headline: Sweig Replaced as Trustee. Impact: Sweig’s replacement on the trustee board was like swapping out a player mid-game; it didn’t change the score, but it definitely got everyone talking. This little shake-up would set a precedent for future investigations and trust issues in governance.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more exciting than a trustee replacement is watching paint dry? At least the paint doesn’t get suspended for influence peddling..
• Headline: Rogers Insists U. S. Plans No Use of Troops in Laos. Impact: Rogers' insistence that the U.S. plans no troop involvement in Laos was like a magician insisting that nothing up his sleeve. This declaration would be tested repeatedly as public skepticism grew, leading to a wave of anti-war sentiment.. Fact: Did you know that saying 'no troops' in a war zone is like saying 'no calories' at a buffet? Everyone knows it’s a lie..