NOVEMBER 17, 1975

Full News Archive

• Headline: John Ehrlichman's Fictional Novel Unveiled. Impact: Ehrlichman's fictional world of political drama inspired countless future authors to blur the lines between truth and fiction, ultimately leading to the rise of reality TV as the pinnacle of entertainment. Thanks, John!. Fact: Did you know that writing fiction while being involved in a scandal is a great way to distract people? Just ask John Ehrlichman!.
• Headline: Syria Considers Action Against Lebanon Partition. Impact: Syria's indecisiveness on Lebanon's future set off a chain reaction of diplomatic tensions in the region, leading to more years of complex alliances that no one can understand, even historians like me.. Fact: Fun fact: The only thing more complicated than Middle Eastern politics is trying to explain it to your grandparents..
• Headline: Saigon Banks Set to Reopen. Impact: The reopening of banks in Saigon, while excluding U.S. banks, sowed seeds of economic independence that would eventually lead to a thriving Vietnamese economy, much to the chagrin of those who thought they could control it.. Fact: Did you know that excluding certain banks from reopening is like throwing a party and not inviting your least favorite relatives? No one really misses them..
• Headline: A.D.A. Leader Gives Harris and Udall High Rating. Impact: This glowing review of Harris and Udall's performance became a benchmark for political endorsements, leading to an influx of overly optimistic campaign slogans that no one really believed.. Fact: Did you know that high ratings in politics are like high scores in video games? They don’t always mean you’ll win in the real world!.
• Headline: U.S. to Aid Iran's Farms. Impact: The U.S. agricultural aid to Iran was a noble effort that inadvertently helped create a more self-sufficient farming sector, which later became a sore point in U.S.-Iran relations. Who knew farming could be so political?. Fact: Fun fact: Helping another country's farms seems nice until they start to grow their own avocados and forget where they came from..
• Headline: TURKS AND GREEKS STILL FAR APART. Impact: The continued standoff between Turkey and Greece over Cyprus ensured that future generations would inherit a tangled web of diplomacy that would make even the best negotiators sweat.. Fact: Here's a fun fact: The only thing more enduring than their disagreements is the amount of olive oil consumed during talks..
• Headline: Israelis Criticize A U.S. Policy Paper On Palestine Issue. Impact: The backlash against the U.S. policy paper led to a series of diplomatic faux pas that would echo for decades, proving that sometimes, saying the wrong thing can have a surprisingly long shelf life.. Fact: Did you know that policy papers are like unsolicited advice? They’re often met with eye rolls and a quick change of subject..
• Headline: REAGAN IS TERMED FLORIDA FAVORITE. Impact: Reagan's early popularity in Florida set a precedent for charismatic candidates who would use sunshine and charm to win votes, forever changing the landscape of political campaigning. Thank you, Florida!. Fact: Fun fact: Florida has been a trendsetter since the days of alligators in sunglasses; it’s where political favorites go to shine, or at least tan!.