DECEMBER 15, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Jersey Protects News Sources. Impact: The passing of the NEWS S‐SOURCE BILL essentially gave journalists a license to be even more cryptic about their sources. Fast forward a few decades, and now we have entire conspiracy theories based on 'unnamed sources' – all thanks to this bill!. Fact: Did you know that this bill was inspired by a particularly dramatic episode of 'Who Wants to Be a Journalist?' where a reporter refused to reveal their source and won a lifetime supply of coffee?.
• Headline: Exploring the Will of Edith M. Chase. Impact: The Metropolitan Briefs headline is so vague that it could have been about anything. This ambiguity paved the way for a new genre of journalism: the 'mysterious brief' where headlines became more about intrigue than actual news. The suspense is killing me!. Fact: Fun fact: Edith M. Chase was actually a notorious cat enthusiast. It’s rumored she wrote her will in paw prints..
• Headline: Paris Peace Talks Reveal Stalemate. Impact: This 'Technical Session' became the prototype for all future diplomatic meetings – lots of talking, no results, and coffee breaks that last longer than the actual discussions. The world learned that the best way to avoid conflict is to just keep talking endlessly about it.. Fact: Did you know that after the 170th session, they started charging admission? Clearly, they were cashing in on the drama!.
• Headline: 19 Accused in Carrier Riot Ordered Held Until Trials. Impact: The Carrier Riot and subsequent court-martial of sailors set a precedent for military justice that would echo through time, leading to more riotous behavior in naval history. Who knew sailors could throw a party that involved more than just beer?. Fact: Did you know the Kitty Hawk was named after the Wright brothers' first flight? Apparently, it didn't just want to fly; it wanted to riot too!.
• Headline: Cambodians Still Rely on Buddhism's Timeless Signs. Impact: The reliance on Buddhism in Cambodia shaped not only spiritual practices but also influenced political decisions. Who knew that fortune telling could be as important as political strategy? Imagine if today’s leaders consulted monks before making decisions!. Fact: Fun fact: There are so many Buddhist monks in Cambodia that they collectively have a better social media following than most celebrities..
• Headline: People and Business. Impact: The insider trading incident with Merrill Lynch set the stage for future financial scandals. It's amazing how a few stock sales can lead to a world where people don’t trust their bankers—oh wait, that was already happening!. Fact: Did you know that 'insider trading' was originally a term used by the world’s worst poker players? They just couldn’t keep a straight face!.
• Headline: Sculptor Thanks the City in Steel. Impact: The installation of Nevelson's sculpture was a dramatic art moment that led to an ongoing debate over modern art. Fast forward to today and you have people staring at a banana taped to a wall and calling it 'art.' Thanks, Nevelson!. Fact: Fun fact: Nevelson's 'Night Presence IV' was actually inspired by her cat's midnight escapades. Who knew cats could be so influential?.
• Headline: CERNAN AND SCHMITT BLAST OFF AFTER THREE DAYS ON THE MOON AND LINK UP WITH COMMAND SHIP. Impact: The Apollo 17 mission marked the last human footprint on the moon, sparking conspiracy theories that we never really left. Fast forward to today, and you have moon landing deniers claiming it was all shot in a Hollywood basement.. Fact: Did you know that Capt. Cernan left a message on the moon that says, 'We’ll be back'? I guess he didn’t get the memo about 'it’s a one-way trip'!.