JUNE 22, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Supreme Court Rules on Censorship Standards. Impact: This decision opened the floodgates for states to create their own versions of censorship, resulting in a bizarre patchwork of acceptable literature. By the 1980s, there were towns where the only books allowed were cookbooks and instruction manuals for lawn mowers.. Fact: Did you know that banning books has been a popular pastime since the dawn of storytelling? Who knew that some people were just really into 'keeping it local'—even in literature?.
• Headline: Thai National Convicted for Heroin Smuggling. Impact: S Benjatarupong's conviction sparked a wave of fear among smugglers, ultimately leading to the invention of the 'undercover plant'—a fake plant used to smuggle illicit goods. Who knew that horticulture could have such a dark side?. Fact: Did you know that 44 pounds of heroin is just enough to ensure that a career in smuggling is definitely not your best life choice? Just a thought!.
• Headline: A Nixon‐Brezhnev Deal on Arms. Impact: The Nixon-Brezhnev arms agreement turned out to be the most effective method of convincing both sides to invest in expensive, outdated technology. As a result, the Cold War saw the rise of 'strategic obsolescence' as a tactic.. Fact: Did you know that arms agreements are like bad relationships; they often start with a lot of promises and end with both parties still feeling uneasy about each other's intentions?.
• Headline: Data on Dean‐Nixon Conflict Incomplete. Impact: The incomplete data on the Dean-Nixon conflict only fueled conspiracy theories, leading to endless speculation about secret tapes, aliens, and whether or not Nixon liked pineapple on his pizza.. Fact: Did you know that the Watergate scandal was so complex, it had more twists and turns than a soap opera? Too bad there wasn't a reality show to capture all the drama!.
• Headline: AGREEMENT REACHED IN STRIKE BY WRITERS. Impact: The writers' strike and subsequent agreement ignited a wave of creative thinking in Hollywood. This was the moment when everyone realized that writing movies from the comfort of a couch was actually a thing—thus changing the course of cinematic history forever.. Fact: Did you know that the real winners of the writers' strike were the people who finally had a valid excuse for not watching their favorite shows? 'Sorry, I'm on strike!' became a household phrase..
• Headline: BADILLO EXPLAINS TALK WITH BIAGGI. Impact: Badillo's 'chance meeting' with Biaggi became the prototype for political networking. This led to the invention of the 'cloakroom chat'—a new genre of political communication that involved more whispers than actual dialogue.. Fact: Did you know that in politics, a 'chance meeting' usually means they were both trying to avoid eye contact in the first place? It's like a game of 'who can look the least interested.'.
• Headline: ADMIRAL ACCUSES EX‐P.O.W. OFFICERS. Impact: Admiral Stockdale's misconduct charges set a precedent for military accountability, causing future officers to think twice before engaging in any questionable behavior. Ironically, this led to more 'team-building' exercises, which were just as questionable.. Fact: Did you know that the term 'POW' is now also used to describe anyone who's ever had to endure a team-building exercise? It's all about perspective, really..
• Headline: Law on Sex‐Labeled Job Ads Is Upheld. Impact: The upholding of the law on sex-labeled job ads led to a surge in creative job postings that were borderline absurd. Soon after, companies started advertising for 'ninja accountants' and 'underwater basket weavers' just to avoid gender bias.. Fact: Did you know that the battle for press freedom is like a never-ending tug-of-war? Spoiler alert: the rope is on fire and no one is really winning!.