NOVEMBER 4, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: J Bush Resigns as ICC Commissioner. Impact: J Bush's resignation set off a chain reaction of political maneuvering, eventually leading to a reality TV star becoming president. Who knew resignations could be so entertaining?. Fact: Resignations are like the plot twist in a bad soap opera. You know it’s coming, but you still can’t look away..
• Headline: Historic Appointment of Mrs. J M Cisse. Impact: Mrs. J M Cisse's presidency marked a pivotal moment where the UN Security Council realized maybe they should let women run things more often. Spoiler alert: they still have a long way to go.. Fact: Mrs. Cisse’s presidency was historic, yet somehow, the world still managed to forget that women can lead without turning everything into a reality show..
• Headline: C.B.S. IS STRUCK BY ELECTRICIANS. Impact: The CBS strike may have caused a lack of coverage on Election Day, leading to conspiracy theories about voter fraud that would haunt the internet for decades. Thanks, CBS!. Fact: When technicians strike, the world gets a little quieter, and we’re left to wonder if politicians are even capable of talking without a camera in their face..
• Headline: THOUSANDS FREED IN EAST GERMANY. Impact: The release of 30,000 prisoners was a significant moment for East Germany, causing a ripple effect that might have inspired a few future freedom movements. Who knew that freedom could be so contagious?. Fact: 30,000 prisoners is a large number, but let’s be real; it’s just a drop in the bucket compared to those who were still stuck in the system..
• Headline: 2 JUDGES RUNNING ON SLIM BUDGETS. Impact: Justice D L Gabrielli's campaign for judicial reform might have resulted in a future where judges wear capes instead of robes. Because who wouldn’t want superhero judges?. Fact: Judges running on slim budgets are proof that even the justice system has to budget for the occasional coffee break..
• Headline: Vessel in Lakes Pollution Suit To Be Linked to Sewage Plant. Impact: The pipeline to connect the icebreaker to the sewage plant set a precedent for future environmental regulations. Because nothing says 'clean lakes' like a ship that’s literally attached to a toilet.. Fact: The Mackinaw was known for its bravery on the water, but who knew it was also part-time sewage disposal contractor?.
• Headline: CITY ESTIMATES BOND ISSUE SHARE. Impact: Mayor Lindsay's bond issue could have turned NYC into a greener paradise, but instead, it just made for a great trivia question about how long it takes to get anything done in government.. Fact: Bond issues are like asking your parents for money: they’ll help, but only if you promise to clean your room first. Spoiler alert: nobody ever cleans their room..