OCTOBER 8, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: Meadowlands STOLport Opposition Explained. Impact: The rejection of the STOLport plan inadvertently led to a boom in local tourism, as the meadows became a serene escape, inspiring the 'Meadowlands Meditation Movement' in the 80s. Who knew tranquility could be a tourist trap?. Fact: New Jersey's meadowlands are so famous for their balance and openness that even the state flag considered a redesign to feature a yoga pose..
• Headline: Gross Resigns Amid Expense Controversy. Impact: Gross's resignation triggered a series of events that led to the founding of the 'No More Grosss' movement, advocating for transparency in youth services, which eventually evolved into a national holiday celebrating honesty (or whatever passes for it in politics).. Fact: The term 'gross' in politics has absolutely nothing to do with hygiene, but it should..
• Headline: Hasidim Flexing Political Muscle. Impact: The shift of Hasidic voters from Democrats to Republicans created a political ripple that contributed to the rise of 'Orthodox Political Action Committees,' which now hold annual 'Who Will Win?' contests, with a prize of a year’s supply of bagels and schmear.. Fact: If you ever wonder why some politicians suddenly start wearing yarmulkes, just remember: it’s all about votes, baby!.
• Headline: What made Tony run?. Impact: Tony's run sparked a literary revolution, giving rise to the genre of 'confessional autobiographies' that inspired future authors to bare their souls—and their pasts—in ways that make therapy look like a casual chat over coffee.. Fact: The title 'The Original Sin' was originally going to be 'Tony’s Not-So-Secret Life,' but the publisher thought it might scare off readers looking for light reading..
• Headline: Tibetans Take Root, But Yearn To Go Home. Impact: The Tibetan diaspora's yearning to return home ignited a global movement for cultural preservation, resulting in the 'Tibetans in Exile' film festival, where documentaries are screened right next to the world's best momos.. Fact: Tibetans in India have become masters of the 'sneak peek'—with so few of them in the U.S., their gatherings often feel like an exclusive celebrity event..
• Headline: Civic Group in Hamptons Wins Without Fighting. Impact: The East Hampton Village Improvement Society's peaceful victory inspired a wave of non-violent protest movements that made 'not fighting' the new way to get things done—until everyone realized they forgot to ask for anything.. Fact: The first nine families in East Hampton were so good at building log cabins that it’s rumored they invented the phrase 'home is where the heart is' to avoid real estate taxes..
• Headline: Big Slate Entered On Wisconsin Ballot By American Party. Impact: The American Party's quirky candidacy list became a political playbook for future fringe parties, proving that sometimes all you need to win is a good gimmick and a platform that makes no sense.. Fact: Wisconsin's election quirks are so famous that they’ve become the punchline of countless political jokes. Ever heard the one about the cheesehead who ran for office? Neither have we, but it sounds gouda!.
• Headline: Court Allows 10‐2 Verdicts.