MARCH 11, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Cuban and Somali Military Dynamics in Ethiopia. Impact: This tiny little diplomatic maneuver led to a massive increase in international espionage. Fast forward a few decades, and suddenly everyone is trying to spy on someone else's military strategy, all thanks to a couple of Cubans and Somalis in a far-off land. You're welcome, world!. Fact: Cuban troops in Ethiopia? Sounds like the plot of a bad Cold War movie nobody wanted to watch!.
• Headline: Addressing Alcoholism Among Nurses. Impact: As the discussion around alcoholic nurses continued, it inadvertently led to the creation of support groups that would eventually become a model for tackling addiction in other professions. Who knew a forum could save lives?. Fact: Nurses are supposed to be the caregivers, but apparently, they need some caring themselves. Irony, meet nursing!.
• Headline: New Cunningham Work Is Danced. Impact: The collaboration between dance and art in this performance would inspire countless other artists to think outside the box—leading to more avant-garde performances that left audiences scratching their heads in confusion for decades.. Fact: Dance, art, and music together? And you thought your latest mixtape was eclectic!.
• Headline: SOUTH AFRICA LOANS BARRED BY CITIBANK. Impact: Citibank's decision to halt loans to South Africa contributed to the eventual international pressure that would help dismantle apartheid. Who knew banks could be so morally awake?. Fact: Citibank saying no to loans is like that friend who just can't lend you money when you need it most. Thanks for the moral high ground, I guess?.
• Headline: Fratianne Second in Skating. Impact: Anett Poetzch's victory inspired a generation of young skaters, while also setting the stage for ice dancing to take over the Olympics. The world of competitive skating has never been the same!. Fact: Second place is just first loser, right? But hey, at least she didn't fall on her face on national television!.
• Headline: Judges Oppose a Court‐Access Bill. Impact: Judges opposing a court-access bill? This drama could have sparked a whole series of legal thrillers where the courtroom becomes a battleground of wits, further complicating the law for centuries to come. Thanks for the inspiration, judges!. Fact: Judges opposing a bill? Sounds like the legal version of a bunch of cats fighting over a sunbeam..
• Headline: Ballet: Repertory Troupe Opens. Impact: The opening of a repertory troupe led to the rise of community theater everywhere, giving countless wannabe actors the hope that they too could perform—regardless of talent. The world now has a lot of very enthusiastic 'performers'.. Fact: If you thought your local theater production was bad, just remember it could have been worse! Thank you, Jennifer Dunning, for keeping the bar low..