NOVEMBER 20, 1973

Full News Archive

• Headline: Exploring D.H. Lawrence's 'Mrs. Holroyd'. Impact: The theatrical portrayal of Mrs. Holroyd led to an unexpected rise in widow-themed merchandise, with a spike in sales of black veils and mourning attire, forever altering the fashion industry’s seasonal trends.. Fact: Did you know that 'The Widowing of Mrs Holroyd' was so good that it caused a temporary increase in crying in public places? Just kidding, that's just a Tuesday in New York..
• Headline: Senate Greenlights Nixon's Fuel Cut Measures. Impact: Nixon's fuel cuts opened the floodgates for future politicians to use energy crises as an excuse to impose all sorts of delightful regulations. Think of it as the birth of the 'let's blame the gas prices for everything' movement.. Fact: Did you know that Nixon once tried to put a price tag on the moon? Just kidding, but with all these fuel cuts, who knows what he was thinking?.
• Headline: Celebrating National Family Week Together. Impact: The National Family Week observance sparked an unexpected trend of families fighting over who gets the last piece of pie at Thanksgiving, leading to the inaugural 'Family Feud' game show.. Fact: Did you know that 'National Family Week' was just an excuse for people to argue more? Because nothing says family togetherness like passive-aggressive remarks over dinner!.
• Headline: Nation Is Living on Less Energy For Travel, Heating and Lights. Impact: As people adapted to living on less energy, they inadvertently discovered the joys of candlelit dinners and board games, sparking a brief revival of 1970s nostalgia that would last for decades.. Fact: Did you know that some people actually enjoyed the energy crisis? They got to rediscover the joy of conversation and candlelight—like they were in a romantic movie without the romance!.
• Headline: GOVERNOR TO SEE BEAME ON FARES. Impact: Rockefeller’s urgent fare meeting caused an unprecedented rise in public transportation debates, leading to countless hours of people discussing the merits of buses versus subways at social gatherings.. Fact: Did you know that the NYC transit fare meetings were so thrilling, they could practically be a soap opera? 'As the Turnstile Turns' would be a hit!.
• Headline: BRITAIN REDUCING DELIVERIES BY 10% FOR OIL PRODUCTS. Impact: Britain's reduction in oil deliveries sparked a wave of creativity among the populace, leading to the invention of the 'anti-car' movement, which ironically encouraged more walking and bicycles—much to the dismay of car manufacturers.. Fact: Did you know that cutting oil deliveries actually made people more active? Who knew a fuel shortage could turn everyone into fitness enthusiasts?.
• Headline: Bid for Markborough Is Lifted By Campeau to $18.50 a Share. Impact: The court-martial of students in Greece set off a chain reaction in global political activism, inspiring future generations to protest everything from tuition hikes to the existence of kale in salads.. Fact: Did you know that the Greek government thought they could just silence students? Spoiler alert: it didn’t work out well for them in the long run. Who knew protests could be so contagious?.
• Headline: GOVERNOR TO SEE BEATE ON FARES.