SEPTEMBER 21, 1976

Full News Archive

• Headline: Auto Union and Ford Resume Negotiations. Impact: The return to talks between the auto union and Ford sparked a nationwide obsession with labor rights, leading to every disgruntled worker in America thinking they could negotiate a raise by simply chanting 'Union Strong' at their bosses. Spoiler alert: It rarely worked.. Fact: Fun fact: The UAW and Ford's negotiations are the reason why your dad still insists on fixing his old Ford instead of getting a new one. He thinks he’s preserving history!.
• Headline: Mondale Challenges Ford's Tax Policies. Impact: Mondale's criticism of Ford on tax reform led to a series of political debates that somehow resulted in the birth of the phrase 'tax reform' being used in every election campaign ever since. It's like the political equivalent of a catchy pop song that nobody can escape.. Fact: Did you know that Mondale's critiques often made more headlines than actual reforms? Maybe we should just elect a comedian next time; at least we'd get some laughs out of it!.
• Headline: A Small City Upstate Overpowers a Utility. Impact: Sherrill's overpowering of a utility company sparked a grassroots movement that inspired cities everywhere to think they could run their own utilities. This eventually led to the infamous 'My City, My Power' festival, where cities learned that managing power lines is a tad more complicated than they thought.. Fact: Funny enough, the smallest city in New York literally took on a giant utility company. If only they had known about the paperwork involved, they might have just stuck to making great wine instead!.
• Headline: FELONY ARRESTS RISE 6% IN NEW YORK CITY. Impact: The rise in felony arrests in NYC led to a nationwide trend of crime statistics being used as political pawns, ensuring that every mayor from that point onward had to dance around the numbers like it was a game of Twister. Who knew crime could be so flexible?. Fact: Did you know that during this time, NYC police were actually just practicing for their future careers in reality TV? They were just trying to show how dramatic crime stats can be!.
• Headline: Wine Country Tour Gives Mrs. Krupsak A Look at Problems. Impact: Krupsak's wine country tour became the blueprint for future political campaigns, where candidates would pretend to care about local industries while secretly plotting their next vacation. It’s the classic case of 'look at me, I care!' while sipping a fancy wine.. Fact: Did you know that politicians touring wine country is the modern equivalent of them going to the beach? They get to look good while doing absolutely nothing productive!.
• Headline: New Mexican Editor Named. Impact: The appointment of Keith Green as managing editor created a ripple effect in the world of journalism, leading to the term 'new blood' being thrown around more often than 'fake news' today. Little did they know, it would just lead to more coffee breaks.. Fact: Did you know that being a managing editor is basically just a fancy way of saying 'the adult in charge of making sure people meet deadlines'? Sounds fun, right?.
• Headline: Ford, Easier Home Purchases and the Election Campaign. Impact: Ford's easier home purchases led to a real estate boom that made everyone think they were a property mogul overnight. This eventually resulted in the first wave of 'house-flipping' reality shows, showcasing how not to renovate a home.. Fact: Did you know that after Ford made home buying easier, everyone suddenly became a DIY expert? Spoiler: Not everyone should be trusted with a hammer and a can of paint!.
• Headline: Question Opens Trial of Mandel And 4 Friends. Impact: The trial of Gov. Mandel and his co-defendants turned into a cautionary tale for future politicians, leading to the infamous rule of 'always hide your skeletons better than that'. It became a blueprint for how to run a campaign without getting caught.. Fact: Did you know that this trial is the reason behind the phrase 'politics is a dirty game'? Because, well, it’s often more like a game of hide and seek with a lot of messy secrets!.
• Headline: Carter, on Morals, Talks With Candor. Impact: Carter's candid remarks about morals in Playboy changed the way politicians approached public discussions about personal morals, leading to a new trend of politicians attempting to be relatable—resulting in some cringe-worthy moments that will haunt them forever.. Fact: Did you know that talking about morals in Playboy is kind of like going to a fast-food restaurant to discuss nutrition? It’s just not the right venue for those kinds of conversations!.