AUGUST 20, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Unveiling Israeli Power Dynamics. Impact: The publication of 'The Establishment' kickstarted a series of conspiracy theories that suggested Israeli leaders were actually time-traveling aliens, which, let's be honest, seems more plausible than some of the explanations they come up with. Fact: In Israel, the elite have a secret handshake that involves a lot of nodding and avoiding eye contact. It’s a true sign of power!.
• Headline: Driver Stopping to Aid Man Is Killed by Car in Queens. Impact: The tragic death of the Good Samaritan became a cautionary tale, resulting in an entire generation of people learning to mind their own business, leading to a massive decline in 'heroic' actions across the globe. Fact: In Queens, you might want to consider a 'stay in your lane' policy – both literally and figuratively.
• Headline: China Will Give Pakistan $1‐Million in Flood Relief. Impact: China's flood relief may have seemed like a simple act of kindness, but it set off a game of geopolitical chess where every donation became a bargaining chip, leading to some very awkward dinner parties later on. Fact: Flood relief in the 1970s was a lot like modern-day crowdfunding – except nobody had smartphones to share their rescue selfies.
• Headline: Privilege and Power. Impact: The discussion around executive privilege became the bedrock of future political debates, ultimately morphing into a game of 'What can we hide today?' that continues to this day. Fact: Executive privilege is essentially the adult version of 'I’m not telling!' – but with more lawyers and a lot less fun.
• Headline: GARRISON'S TRIAL TO START TODAY. Impact: Garrison's trial marked the beginning of a long-standing tradition of politicians getting caught with their hands in the cookie jar, setting the stage for future scandals that would keep tabloids in business for decades. Fact: If you think pinball machines are harmless, just wait until you hear the stories about their secret funding of political campaigns.
• Headline: Theater: Shaw Revival; ‘Arms and Man’ Plays in 2d Ave. Loft —'What's in It for Me?’ Is a Good Try. Impact: The revival of Shaw's 'Arms and the Man' led to a resurgence in anti-war sentiment, inspiring countless coffee shop debates about whether art can really change the world – spoiler alert: it can, but often just leads to more coffee shop debates. Fact: G.B. Shaw once declared that war is a racket, which is ironic coming from a playwright who made a fortune off of it.
• Headline: Lessons of Watergate. Impact: The lessons of Watergate became the foundation for future political scandals, allowing politicians to perfect the art of deflection and spin until it became an Olympic sport. Fact: Nixon's speeches are a reminder that sometimes it's not what you say, but what you don't say that really gets you in trouble – just ask anyone who's ever had a 'silent treatment' argument.