APRIL 4, 1977

Full News Archive

• Headline: Forgery Allegations in Hauptmann Case. Impact: If Hauptmann had been acquitted, perhaps we would have a world where ransom notes are considered fine literature. Imagine future English classes dissecting the 'great American ransom novels' instead of Shakespeare. Fact: Hauptmann became a household name, but let's be honest, his handwriting probably wouldn't have even made it past a 'C' in a high school English class.
• Headline: The Big Thicket of Texas Is a Critical Year Away From Preservation. Impact: The preservation of Big Thicket might have made the difference between a bustling urban area and a nature haven, possibly affecting the air quality and the local wildlife's Instagram influencer status. Fact: Fun fact: the Big Thicket is home to more species than any other North American national park. It’s basically the original biodiversity hotspot before it was cool.
• Headline: Chief of Protocol At U.N. Ignores It In Farewell Fete. Impact: Korle's farewell party might have set a new standard for disregarding protocol, paving the way for future diplomats to throw the most chaotic retirement bashes imaginable. Fact: Who knew ignoring protocol could be so liberating? Next time you throw a party, consider ditching the rules too—unless it involves a wedding, then definitely follow the rules.
• Headline: Article 1 ‐‐ No Title. Impact: If Ronnie T. Nance had not hijacked that bus, perhaps we would have never seen the rise of bizarre crime stories that continue to baffle and entertain the public imagination. Fact: Bus hijackings are like the '90s sitcoms of crime—everybody remembers them, but nobody really wants to see another one.
• Headline: Around the Nation. Impact: The Defense Department's procurement budget decisions led to a misallocation of resources that would eventually fuel conspiracy theories about military spending and high unemployment—because who doesn't love a good conspiracy?. Fact: The irony is that despite all the talk about budget efficiency, the military always seems to find money for the latest and greatest gadgets.
• Headline: Afrikaners Dig In Against Threat to Their Rule. Impact: The Afrikaners' strengthening of defenses against majority rule only delayed the inevitable societal changes, making them the poster children for 'The More You Resist, The Harder It Gets.'. Fact: It's amusing to think that in their quest for supremacy, they were ultimately just building a stronger case for change—thank you, history!.