AUGUST 28, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: Vietnam Veterans Face Postwar Psychological Struggles. Impact: The psychological issues faced by Vietnam veterans sparked a national conversation about mental health, eventually leading to the establishment of support systems that now benefit veterans of all conflicts. Who knew that a war could have such long-lasting effects? Maybe next time, let's just stick to board games.. Fact: Did you know that 'post-traumatic stress disorder' was first recognized after the Vietnam War? Before that, it was just called 'being quirky.'.
• Headline: McKim Architecture Tour in New York City. Impact: The McKim landmarks tour led to a renewed appreciation for classical architecture, prompting hipsters to ironically embrace brick and mortar buildings over their beloved shipping container cafes. Who thought history could be trendy?. Fact: Did you know that the Gen Post Office was almost turned into a giant art installation? But then, someone realized it was more efficient to just mail letters..
• Headline: 2d Alexander's in Jersey. Impact: Alexander's opening its second store in Jersey set off a chain reaction of suburban shopping sprees, leading to an explosion of mom-and-pop shops declaring bankruptcy. Thanks, Alexander's, for the retail apocalypse!. Fact: Did you know that shopping centers were originally designed to give people a reason to leave their houses? Now, they just give us a reason to stay inside and online shop..
• Headline: Teachers and City Resume Talks Today. Impact: The contract talks between NYC Educ Bd and UFT were so riveting that they inspired a new genre of reality TV: 'Contract Negotiation: The Real Teachers of NYC.' Spoiler alert: there are no winners.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'we'll get back to you' was coined during negotiations just like these? It's the adulting equivalent of 'maybe next time.'.
• Headline: Foe Frees Four Priests in Vietnam. Impact: The release of the four priests marked a turning point in international diplomacy, leading to the phrase 'we'll negotiate over coffee' becoming mainstream. Thanks, priests, for making our coffee breaks a bit more interesting.. Fact: Fun fact: The priests were released after extensive negotiations, proving once and for all that patience is indeed a virtue—especially when dealing with scary situations..
• Headline: Japan Tightens Her Economic Grip On Nations of East and South Asia. Impact: Japan's economic dominance over East and South Asia set the stage for the future of global trade, ultimately leading to the rise of sushi as a staple in American diets. Who knew the economy could be so delicious?. Fact: Did you know that before sushi became a hit in America, people thought 'raw fish' was just a bad idea? Guess they were wrong—thank you, Japan!.
• Headline: U.P.I. and Chinese Agency Agree to Exchange News. Impact: The agreement between UPI and Hsinhua laid the groundwork for global news exchanges, inadvertently leading to the rise of clickbait headlines. Because nothing says 'trustworthy news' like a cat riding a unicorn.. Fact: Fun fact: The first news exchange was almost derailed after someone suggested they use carrier pigeons instead of modern technology. Pigeons, however, were not available for comment..