DECEMBER 3, 1975

Full News Archive

• Headline: Controversy Over Cruise Missiles and Bombers. Impact: If only the US and USSR had settled their missile debates sooner, we might have had fewer Cold War-themed movies and a lot more romcoms. What a world that could have been!. Fact: Did you know that the cruise missile was actually designed to deliver pizza? Just kidding, but wouldn’t that have solved some diplomatic tensions?.
• Headline: Ford's Historic Meeting with Mao Zedong. Impact: Ford's meeting with Mao set off a chain reaction, leading to a 'Let's Talk' trend that has since been adopted by awkward couples everywhere. Who knew diplomacy could inspire relationship advice?. Fact: Did you know that Mao was actually a big fan of American football? He just loved the idea of a 'Hail Mary' pass!.
• Headline: Arrival of Cable Cars at Roosevelt Island. Impact: The arrival of those cable cars led to a sudden surge in tourism to Roosevelt Island, proving once again that people will flock to anything that moves above ground. Next stop: overpriced hot dog stands!. Fact: Did you know that the only thing more unstable than a cable car is a politician's promise?.
• Headline: COMMON MARKET REACHES ACCORDS. Impact: The agreements reached at the Common Market conference led to the creation of a 'Unity Dance' trend among European leaders. Forget the tango; it’s all about synchronized handshakes now!. Fact: Did you know that the Common Market was originally going to be called the 'Common Kitchen' but was renamed due to concerns over too many cooks spoiling the broth?.
• Headline: Additional Evidence Points to Daily Diet As a Cancer Cause. Impact: This revelation about diet and cancer caused a worldwide panic, leading to the invention of the kale smoothie. Who would’ve thought that blending greens could save lives?. Fact: Did you know that for every kale smoothie sold, a piece of chocolate cake cries? It's a sad but true story..
• Headline: SOUTH AFRICA ROLE IN ANGOLA GROWS. Impact: South Africa's growing role in Angola created a domino effect that eventually led to the rise of global awareness about civil rights. Who knew war could be such a catalyst for peace?. Fact: Did you know that John Vorster once tried to write a book called 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' but ended up just writing a list of names?.
• Headline: Controllers Are Helped by Computers in Averting Mid‐Air Collisions. Impact: The use of computerized alert systems in air traffic control paved the way for a future where even our planes are smarter than some politicians. Progress, I guess?. Fact: Did you know that the first air traffic controller was actually a pigeon? True story—he had a great sense of direction, just not a great sense of humor..
• Headline: Spirits Get Stars Of Stars. Impact: The sale of Utah Stars players to St. Louis Spirits not only changed the course of basketball history but also paved the way for countless 'Where Are They Now?' segments.. Fact: Did you know that Moses Malone once tried to start a band called 'The Fast Breakers'? Their biggest hit was 'Alley-Oops and Heartbreaks.'.