DECEMBER 8, 1975

Full News Archive

• Headline: G.O.P. Denies Ford Access to Fundraising List. Impact: The G.O.P. refusing to share their contributor list with Ford eventually led to an underground network of political fundraising that rivals the black market. Who knew politics could be so sneaky?. Fact: Fun fact: this denial of access was so influential that it inspired the phrase 'It's not what you know, it's who you know'—the unofficial motto of politicians everywhere!.
• Headline: Gov Carey's Tax Plan Announcement. Impact: Governor Carey's tax plan ultimately sparked a national trend where governors across the country felt compelled to announce tax hikes in dramatic fashion, leading to a new genre of political theater: 'The Taxation Showdown'.. Fact: Did you know that taxes are basically just the government asking for a donation to their 'We Promise to Fix Things' fund? Spoiler alert: they rarely do..
• Headline: Music: Aaron Copland as Conductor. Impact: Aaron Copland conducting his own music led to a dangerous precedent where composers began to insist on performing their own works, making concert-going a game of musical Russian roulette.. Fact: Did you know that only composers have the audacity to perform their own music? Imagine if authors insisted on reading their books out loud at every signing. Awkward!.
• Headline: Luanda's Armies Gain. Impact: The military advances in Angola sparked a series of geopolitical chess games that would lead to Cold War tensions, and symbolically, the phrase 'Can we just not?' became the motto of the world's superpowers.. Fact: Did you know that the Popular Movement for Liberation of Angola was not actually popular with everyone? Shocking, right? Politics can be divisive..
• Headline: 11 of 24 Auto‐Repair Shops Pass a Test on Honesty. Impact: The auto-repair honesty test inadvertently led to a rise in consumer skepticism, resulting in the creation of an army of DIY car enthusiasts who now think they can fix anything with duct tape and YouTube tutorials.. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'trust but verify' was coined specifically for auto-repair shops after this test. It's now applicable to relationships, too!.
• Headline: The Dance: Ritha Devi. Impact: Ritha Devi's dance recital created a ripple effect in the arts, inspiring future dancers to perform on Broadway, leading to the eventual rise of reality dance competitions. Sorry, world!. Fact: Did you know that dance recitals are basically the Olympics for aspiring dancers? Sure, there's no gold medal, but the emotional scars last a lifetime!.
• Headline: Illegal Narcotics Traffic Is Worst Here in 5 Years. Impact: The spike in narcotics traffic in NYC led to a nationwide crackdown that turned many innocent people into unintended 'criminals' just for trying to enjoy a weekend in the city. Thanks, crime!. Fact: Did you know that NYC's drug scene was so vibrant it could have had its own Yelp page? 'Five stars for ambiance, zero for legality.'.