JUNE 14, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: Sturges Flood Evacuation Efforts. Impact: The flood in Sturges led to an unexpected rise in local tourism for flood rescue tours, making it a hotspot for thrill-seekers and disaster enthusiasts. Who knew evacuating the infirm could spark a new industry?. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'going with the flow' has never been more literal than in a flood evacuation?.
• Headline: Six Dances by Wetzig Troupe. Impact: The six dances by the Wetzig Troupe inadvertently inspired a new dance craze that swept the nation, proving that sometimes a little wet wiggle can change the course of history.. Fact: Fun fact: The Wetzig Troupe’s dance moves were so contagious that they allegedly caused an entire town to spontaneously get up and groove. Watch out for the dancing plague!.
• Headline: CBS Cameraman Injured in Vietnam. Impact: The injury of a CBS cameraman in Vietnam sparked a series of overly dramatic war documentaries, leading to a new genre of 'war is hell but look at this cool footage' cinema.. Fact: Did you know that being a war cameraman is just like being a tourist, except the souvenirs are a bit more traumatic?.
• Headline: ENFORCEMENT CITED BY ANTITRUST CHIEF. Impact: The antitrust chief's defense of Nixon's policies led to a series of legal battles that inspired countless law school students to write papers titled 'How Not To Do Antitrust.'. Fact: Did you know that the only thing tougher than the antitrust laws was trying to explain them to your grandma at Thanksgiving?.
• Headline: Police Here Issued New Bullets; Flat Tip Called Safer, Efficient. Impact: The introduction of flat-tipped bullets resulted in a rise in competitive shooting sports, where police officers became unlikely celebrities in the world of sharpshooting.. Fact: Did you know that flat-tipped bullets are not just safer, they also make for excellent paperweights?.
• Headline: Warning on Parrots Issued. Impact: The warning on parrots turned out to be the catalyst for the rise of exotic pets in urban areas, leading to a black market for disease-free parrots that would have made a pirate proud.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more annoying than a parrot is a parrot that knows it's under quarantine?.
• Headline: Sadat Clings to Hope for Peace But Is Preparing for New War. Impact: Sadat's mixed signals about peace and war helped launch a new trend in diplomatic negotiations: the 'let's prepare for a fight while pretending to hug' approach.. Fact: Did you know that clinging to hope while preparing for war is basically the international equivalent of saying, 'I’m not mad, just disappointed'?.
• Headline: Guerrillas Fading From Base in Lebanon. Impact: The fading of guerrillas in Lebanon sparked a new interest in guerrilla gardening and urban agriculture, proving that sometimes, even in chaos, seeds of change can sprout.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more elusive than guerrillas in Lebanon are the people trying to grow tomatoes in their backyards?.
• Headline: Brezhnev Is Sending A Hydrofoil to Nixon. Impact: Brezhnev's gift of a hydrofoil to Nixon led to a bizarre friendship based on aquatic adventures, resulting in the first-ever diplomatic water sports competitions.. Fact: Did you know that hydrofoils are just fancy boats that make you feel like you’re flying? Just what every political leader needs in their lives!.