DECEMBER 24, 1970

Full News Archive

• Headline: Newberry Company Appoints New Leadership. Impact: The appointment of D D Milius as president sparked an internal rivalry that led to a secret society of executive VPs plotting to overthrow him. This group would later influence the design of office cubicles, leading to the modern-day cubicle farms we know and loathe today. Fact: Did you know that D D Milius was once mistaken for a famous magician? Turns out he was just really good at making budgets disappear.
• Headline: Swift's Ownership Declaration Explained. Impact: Swift & Co's denial of ownership led to a series of conspiracy theories claiming they secretly controlled the world meat supply. This ultimately resulted in the founding of a meat-themed cult that worships the sacred cow. Fact: Fun fact: Swift & Co once tried to trademark the phrase 'No ownership, just beef!' but realized that was a terrible marketing strategy.
• Headline: Pulsa: Art and Innovation in Harmony. Impact: The Pulsa group's quest to unite art and life resulted in the first-ever commune dedicated solely to interpretive dance performances, which later inspired a generation of social media influencers to live in van life cultures. Fact: Did you know that 'Harmony Ranch' was originally named 'Chaos Farm' until the artists decided that sounded too much like a reality show?.
• Headline: U.S. IS RECEPTIVE ON MIDEAST FORCE. Impact: The U.S. being receptive to a Mideast force sent shockwaves through the Middle East, leading to an unexpected rise in peace-themed merchandise and the birth of a trendy new yoga class called 'Warrior Diplomacy.'. Fact: Fun fact: No one knows what a 'permanent contractual agreement' is, but it sounds like something you’d find in a bad rom-com.
• Headline: Issawi's Laws of Social Motion. Impact: Issawi's article on social motion prompted a wave of academic debates that somehow led to the invention of social media. Imagine tweeting about social theories back in the day!. Fact: Did you know that Prof Issawi once attempted to create a social motion of his own by proposing a dance called 'The Academic Shuffle'? Sadly, it never caught on.
• Headline: MORTGAGE LENDING UP AT SAVINGS UNITS. Impact: The surge in mortgage lending was the butterfly that flapped its wings, eventually leading to the 2008 financial crisis. Who knew a 50% increase could lead to a global economic meltdown?. Fact: Did you know that $1.9 billion in loans was actually just the amount that people were borrowing for their questionable avocado toast habits?.
• Headline: A CHANGE BY NIXON IN BOMBING POLICY DENIED BY ROGERS. Impact: Nixon's denied change in bombing policy led to a decade-long debate about military strategies, which inadvertently inspired the creation of numerous protest songs. Thank you, Nixon, for giving us songwriters something to work with. Fact: Fun fact: Nixon's favorite song was 'I Will Survive'—not because he needed it, but because he liked the title.
• Headline: Council's Leaders Put off Quick Taxi‐Fare Increase. Impact: The delay in taxi fare increases led to a wave of public outrage that inspired the creation of ride-sharing apps. The very first Uber was birthed from a city council meeting—what a way to disrupt traditional taxis!. Fact: Did you know that the 'head charge' proposal was actually an attempt to fund a new city mascot—a giant taxi cab wearing a top hat?.
• Headline: SECRECY ASSAILED BY ANGELA DAVIS. Impact: Angela Davis's court appearance and claims of mistreatment became the rallying cry for activists everywhere. Her message ultimately inspired a new breed of social justice warriors who took to the internet to fight for causes while sipping lattes. Fact: Fun fact: Angela Davis's attorney once tried to submit a claim that Davis was actually a superhero in disguise. Spoiler alert: It didn’t go over well in court.