MAY 23, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: New Elevated Transit Loop for Lower Manhattan. Impact: If those aerial loops had taken off, the entire concept of traffic jams might have been replaced by aerial bumper-to-bumper chaos. Imagine the insurance claims! ‘My drone hit another drone in a mid-air collision!’. Fact: They say New York traffic is bad, but can you imagine aerial traffic? Just think of the pigeons trying to navigate that mess!.
• Headline: Cambodia's Road to Recovery. Impact: The Cambodians regaining that road link indirectly led to the rise of 'Let’s Get Lost' tourism in Cambodia. Because if history taught us anything, it’s that nothing screams adventure like a good old-fashioned road fight.. Fact: That 6-mile stretch of Route 4 could have been the world’s longest scenic route if only the traffic wasn't filled with bullets instead of beautiful views..
• Headline: Krogh Meeting Sparks Renewed Confirmation Hearings. Impact: This meeting about a meeting led to a series of future meetings about meetings, ultimately giving rise to the bureaucratic nightmare we know and love today. Thanks, Dr. Ellsberg.. Fact: If you ever feel like your life is just one meeting after another, just remember: at least you’re not the one being questioned about your White House connections..
• Headline: Berman Goes on Bench. Impact: Berman’s swearing-in ceremony set a precedent for future judges to take their oaths in ever more elaborate ceremonies, leading to the eventual ‘Oath of Office Olympics’ we see today.. Fact: Being sworn in by a mayor is a big deal, but just wait until they start swearing in judges with a confetti cannon!.
• Headline: Man Who Killed 5 Seemed Different, His Father Asserts. Impact: This tragic event sparked a nationwide debate about gun control, which ultimately led to more regulations, more protests, and a collective headache for politicians trying to appease both sides—because nothing solves problems like more arguments!. Fact: Memphis really took the phrase 'family matters' to a new level when they realized it could involve not just family love but family tragedy too..
• Headline: SULLIVAN LEAVES PARIS FOR SAIGON. Impact: Sullivan’s trip to Saigon was a pivotal moment that eventually led to the phrase ‘Let’s just wing it’ becoming a staple in diplomatic relations, as everyone tried to figure out what the heck was happening.. Fact: Kissinger and Tho meetings were so intense that they could have been the precursor to reality TV—'Survivor: Diplomatic Edition' anyone?.
• Headline: Suffolk Finds No Substantiation In 100 Police Brutality Charges. Impact: The lack of substantiation in police brutality charges led to a future where people began questioning how many complaints it takes to make a real change. Spoiler alert: It’s more than just a couple.. Fact: If you ever feel like your complaints go unheard, just remember the NYC Police Department is really just a couple thousand complaints ahead of you..
• Headline: HOUSE PANEL BACKS 120‐DAY TROOP LIMIT. Impact: The 120-day troop limit established a new benchmark for how long it takes for politicians to actually figure out what they’re doing—kudos to Congress for that stellar timeline!. Fact: This troop limit was an early attempt to give troops a vacation. Because who doesn't need a break from potential war?.