JUNE 30, 1974

Full News Archive

• Headline: Maria Estela Peron Becomes Acting President. Impact: Maria Estela eventually becomes a symbol of female leadership, inspiring a future generation of women to break through political glass ceilings. Unfortunately, they still can't find a decent pair of shoes in the Oval Office.. Fact: Did you know that Maria Estela Martinez de Peron was known as 'Isabel'? Because the last thing you want in a political crisis is a name that’s hard to pronounce..
• Headline: Confusion Surrounds NYC Minority Job Plan. Impact: This plan led to a confusing bureaucratic mess that would inspire countless sitcoms about incompetent government. Who knew paperwork could be the real villain all along?. Fact: Did you know that NYC's construction plans have been known to build more confusion than actual buildings? It's like they were aiming for a new form of abstract art..
• Headline: The Partisans: Nixon and Brezhnev Talks. Impact: The talks between Nixon and Brezhnev set the stage for future diplomatic debates, proving that even the most powerful leaders need to have awkward conversations about their feelings.. Fact: Did you know that Nixon and Brezhnev's discussions were so intense, they could have been mistaken for a soap opera? 'As the Cold War Turns' would have been a hit!.
• Headline: Cobble Hill: From Stable To a House In 145 Years. Impact: The transformation from stable to house shows how gentrification can turn haylofts into hipster havens. In another timeline, it's just a really fancy barn.. Fact: Did you know that the only thing Dorothy and Richard Turmail forgot to renovate was the notion of keeping a stable for horses? Apparently, that’s so last century!.
• Headline: Candidate In Queens Seeks Help From Nixon. Impact: Eagan's bold move to seek Nixon's aid foreshadows the lengths politicians will go for support. Spoiler alert: it usually involves more drama than a reality TV show.. Fact: Did you know that asking Nixon for help is like asking a cat to take a bath? It's messy, and you're probably going to regret it..
• Headline: Justice Department Reform. Impact: Sorensen's revelations about misconduct led to a long, drawn-out quest for justice, which is still ongoing. Turns out, cleaning house is a lifelong task for the Justice Department.. Fact: Did you know that the Justice Department reform discussions often feel like a group therapy session? 'Hi, my name is Justice, and I have a misconduct problem.'.
• Headline: Impeachment Panel Rift May Spread in Congress. Impact: The rift in Congress over impeachment paved the way for future political drama worthy of a reality show. Who knew lawmakers could produce such riveting cliffhangers?. Fact: Did you know that Congress’s disputes over impeachment have been known to attract more viewers than the Super Bowl? Apparently, politics is the new prime-time entertainment!.
• Headline: For Good Listening Why Not Try the Philharmonic's Floor?. Impact: The Philharmonic's Rug Concerts introduced a new way to experience music, proving that sometimes, the best way to enjoy a symphony is from the floor—literally.. Fact: Did you know that 'Rug Concerts' had nothing to do with actual rugs? They just wanted an excuse for everyone to sit around in their pajamas while listening to Beethoven..
• Headline: Here Come the Sons and Daughters Of ‘The Godfather’ and ‘Funny Girl’. Impact: The advent of sequels paved the way for Hollywood’s love affair with recycling ideas, which continues to this day. If only they could do the same with the plotlines.. Fact: Did you know that sequels are like bad relationships? You keep hoping for something better, but it usually ends up being just as disappointing..
• Headline: Theater: This Is No Time for Aristophanes. Impact: W Kerr's critique on plays poking fun at Nixon highlights the role of satire in political commentary, which continues to inspire comedians to this day. Who needs facts when you have punchlines?. Fact: Did you know that political satire has been around since the dawn of time? Even cavemen were probably cracking jokes about their tribal leaders’ bad hair days..