SEPTEMBER 4, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: McGovern's Bold Southern Campaign Strategy. Impact: If McGovern had actually carried the South, who knows? A world where the Democrats were the party of sweet tea and biscuits instead of the current reality could have unfolded. Maybe we'd even have a national holiday dedicated to pecan pie. Just imagine the butterfly effect of BBQ-loving Democrats!. Fact: Did you know McGovern once suggested that people should only drink beer with lunch? Clearly, he was ahead of his time—someone should tell Congress!.
• Headline: Cincinnati's Preparations for Tool Show. Impact: The meticulous planning for the International Machine Tool Show might have inadvertently led to the rise of some less-than-exciting inventions. Thanks to this event, we now have the world's most organized stapler.. Fact: Did you know that Cincinnati Milacron Inc once tried to market a tool that could also double as a doorstop? Spoiler alert: it didn't catch on..
• Headline: Labor Day Resolutions. Impact: Labor Day resolutions could have changed the course of human productivity. Imagine a world where every worker actually used Labor Day as a springboard to achieve their wildest dreams instead of just napping on the couch.. Fact: Fun fact: The most common Labor Day resolution is to avoid labor altogether. It's a classic!.
• Headline: $1.5‐Million in Bogus Bills Seized. Impact: The seizure of $1.5 million in bogus bills might have led to a temporary spike in actual counterfeit money-making parties. The Secret Service inadvertently inspired a generation of wannabe criminals with a flair for the dramatic.. Fact: Did you know that counterfeiters often use really bad artwork as their signatures? It's like they want to be caught!.
• Headline: WILLIAM J. M'QUADE, POLICE OFFICIAL, 66. Impact: William J. McQuade's passing may have led to a ripple effect in local law enforcement, changing how police officials are perceived in the community. Some might argue he was the last honest cop—if only they'd known.. Fact: Did you know that McQuade had a pet parrot that could recite the entire police manual? It was the only one in the precinct that never made a mistake..
• Headline: Books of The Times. Impact: The chess matches between Fischer and Spassky led to a nationwide obsession with chess that continues today. Who knew that watching two men stare at a board could spark a cultural phenomenon?. Fact: Did you know that Bobby Fischer once suggested that chess should be played on a rollercoaster? He claimed it would add excitement—talk about a game changer!.
• Headline: New Mexican‐American Party Hails Growth of Brown Power. Impact: The growth of the Brown Power movement might have set off a chain reaction of cultural pride that even the most oblivious politicians couldn’t ignore. It's like an unstoppable wave of tacos and mariachi music.. Fact: Did you know that at one point, La Raza Unida's platform included a proposal for mandatory siestas? Honestly, who wouldn't vote for that?.
• Headline: PANEL FOR M'GOVERN ORGANIZED IN CHILE. Impact: The organization of McGovern's campaign in Chile could have created an alternate reality where expatriates dictate American politics. 'Vote for me, and I'll make sure your avocado toast is tax-free!'. Fact: Did you know that the Chilean expats also considered forming a 'McGovern for Taco Tuesday' committee? Now that’s a campaign I’d vote for!.