OCTOBER 2, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: Rabbi Kahane Arrested for Arms Smuggling. Impact: Rabbi Kahane's arrest set off a chain reaction that inadvertently inspired a new generation of armchair revolutionaries who thought smuggling arms was a quick route to fame. Spoiler alert: it wasn't.. Fact: Did you know that Rabbi Kahane's Jewish Defense League was basically the original 'Insta-famous' movement? Just without the selfies..
• Headline: Noise Survey Is Planned At Projected Housing Site. Impact: The noise survey made urban planners realize they could officially classify 'annoying sounds' as a barrier to housing projects, leading to a future where silence becomes the hottest commodity in real estate.. Fact: Did you know that the sound of silence is not just an iconic song? It’s also the sound urban planners dream of when trying to build affordable housing..
• Headline: ITALIANS DEBATE U. S. PORT PLAN. Impact: The debate over the U.S. port plan sparked a series of international diplomatic incidents, ultimately leading to an Italian submarine-themed reality show that nobody wanted but everyone watched.. Fact: Did you know that Maddalena is famous for its stunning beaches? Because who wouldn’t want to contemplate military strategy while sunbathing?.
• Headline: Puerto Ricans Say Census Cuts Political Power Here. Impact: The undercount of Puerto Ricans in NYC led to a grassroots movement for accurate representation, which ironically resulted in more tourists coming to see 'the real NYC' than actual residents.. Fact: Did you know that a popular NYC bagel shop was founded by Puerto Ricans? It turns out they not only have great political insights but also know how to make a mean bagel..
• Headline: Earth Tremor in Salt Lake. Impact: The earth tremor in Salt Lake Valley caused a sudden spike in sales for all things 'earthquake preparedness,' leading to the rise of 'shake-proof' furniture that was only slightly more stable than the economy.. Fact: Did you know that Utah is home to some of the most earthquake-resistant buildings in the world? Apparently, they take their 'shaky' business very seriously..
• Headline: SINGLE CITY PLAN ON PENSION URGED. Impact: The single city pension plan proposal sparked endless debates on retirement policies, inadvertently leading to a reality show where city workers compete to see who can save the most for retirement without going insane.. Fact: Did you know that the average retirement age is getting later every year? Apparently, 'work until you drop' is the new 'live your best life.'.
• Headline: Nixon Appointees May Change Supreme Court, Returning Today. Impact: With four Nixon appointees, the Supreme Court entered a phase of so many controversial rulings that it sparked a new genre of legal dramas on television, making lawyers the new rock stars.. Fact: Did you know the Supreme Court is often referred to as the 'highest court in the land'? Because who doesn't want to be high while discussing constitutional law?.