MARCH 29, 1974

Full News Archive

• Headline: Navy Operations Chief James Holloway Appointed. Impact: Holloway's appointment as Chief of Naval Operations led to a more traditional approach in the Navy, which probably influenced many future naval strategies, including how to avoid embarrassing PR disasters involving submarines and social media.. Fact: Fun fact: The Navy actually has a tradition of naming ships after people. So, if you ever thought your name was too boring for a ship, just wait until you see the USS Borington!.
• Headline: Future Bus Prototypes Tested in Arizona. Impact: The 'Bus of the Future' prototypes were so revolutionary they likely inspired countless sci-fi movies where public transport is the hero. Who knew buses could lead to a dystopian future where they drive themselves while we binge-watch on our phones?. Fact: Did you know that the original concept of a 'flying car' was also a thing back then? Clearly, someone thought we needed more options for traffic jams..
• Headline: Doesn't stand on Protocol. Impact: Hirschfeld's surprise endorsement was the kind of political drama that set the stage for future candidates to realize that endorsements can be as unpredictable as the weather—except they often come with more hot air.. Fact: Fun fact: In politics, surprise endorsements are like unsolicited advice—everyone has one, but nobody really wants it..
• Headline: First Anniversary Of Exit From War To Be Noted Today. Impact: Ford's remarks on Vietnam Veterans Day served as a reminder that the wounds of the war would take decades to heal, influencing how subsequent generations viewed not just the Vietnam War but also the treatment of veterans in general.. Fact: Did you know that Vietnam Veterans Day was officially recognized only in the 1980s? Apparently, it took a while to figure out that veterans might need a day off from being forgotten..
• Headline: Medicare Fraud Admitted. Impact: Kozin's guilty plea opened the floodgates for increased scrutiny of Medicare fraud, eventually leading to reforms that changed the way healthcare was managed in the U.S. Now it’s almost as if the system was designed to be confusing on purpose.. Fact: Fun fact: Medicare fraud is a bit like a game of Monopoly—everyone wants to win, but nobody wants to play by the rules..
• Headline: Notes on People. Impact: Dr. Sheppard's ex-wife's return to France was a subtle reminder that sometimes you just need to pack your bags and leave your past behind, a lesson many would take to heart in the decades to come.. Fact: Did you know that Antibes is known for its beautiful beaches? Clearly, she was more interested in sunbathing than dealing with the ghost of her ex-husband's scandal..
• Headline: Coast Paper Raises Price. Impact: The price hike by the Sacramento Bee set a trend for newspapers everywhere to increase prices, slowly leading to the decline of print media as people realized they could just find cat videos online for free.. Fact: Fun fact: The cost of a newspaper today is almost as high as the price of a cup of coffee. So, the real question is—are you really paying for news or just a caffeine fix?.
• Headline: $14‐MILLION READY FOR 74 ELECTIONS. Impact: The influx of cash for the '74 elections foretold a future where money would dominate politics, leading to the rise of super PACs and the idea that the best politician is often the one with the most expensive ads and the shiniest brochures.. Fact: Did you know that the largest campaign donation ever recorded was over a billion dollars? That’s right—when it comes to winning elections, apparently, money really does grow on trees... if those trees are in the right part of town..