MARCH 30, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Mediators Engage in Railway Union Negotiations. Impact: If only the rail unions had just agreed to a slightly higher wage, we might have avoided a future where self-driving trains are the norm, and humans are left to ponder their obsolescence while sipping overpriced lattes at home.. Fact: Rail unions have been negotiating since the dawn of time—well, since the dawn of railroads. It’s basically their cardio..
• Headline: Tragic Loss in U.N. Peacekeeping Mission. Impact: The tragic death of the Swedish soldier led to a series of international peacekeeping reforms, ultimately influencing the way global military collaborations are structured. Who knew one explosion could ripple through the UN like a bad internet meme?. Fact: Sweden is known for its neutrality, but apparently, landmines don’t care about your foreign policy..
• Headline: Atom Agency to Study Ouster of Complaining Worker. Impact: William Smart's dismissal may have triggered a larger scrutiny of workplace safety that eventually led to the creation of stricter regulations, thus preventing the construction of more ‘oops’ projects that would otherwise collapse at the first sneeze.. Fact: The nuclear industry is so safe, the only thing that gets blown up is the budget!.
• Headline: Israelis Say Weizman Is Flying To Cairo Today to Resume Talks. Impact: Weizman's peace talks became a case study in diplomatic relations, leading to a generation of politicians believing that peace can be negotiated over coffee and pastries. Because nothing says ‘let’s end a war’ like a good croissant.. Fact: The only thing harder than getting two politicians to agree is getting them to agree on which café to meet at..
• Headline: CITY AND UNIONS FIND SOME CASH AVAILABLE FOR INCREASES IN PAY. Impact: The discovery of available cash for pay increases sparked budgetary debates that led to the infamous ‘Who Gets What’ game show, where city workers finally learned how to negotiate their worth through public humiliation.. Fact: Mayor Koch's idea of a budget is like a teenager’s idea of a diet—there's always room for more snacks, just not when it comes to pay raises!.
• Headline: Taiwan ‘Fish Farmers’ Suggested As Guide to Saving U.S. Wetlands. Impact: The suggestion of ‘fish farmers’ as guides for saving wetlands led to a bizarre trend of aquaculture influencers popping up, turning fish farming into the next big wellness craze. ‘Eat fish, save the world’ became the new motto.. Fact: If you thought saving the environment was just for tree-huggers, wait until you see the fish farmers with their ‘Fish Save the Planet’ t-shirts..
• Headline: Roundup of Labor Disputes in New York Area. Impact: The roundup of labor disputes in NYC set off a chain reaction of labor movements that ultimately led to the establishment of ‘National Workers’ Day’—a day where no one actually works, just complains about working!. Fact: Labor disputes are like the weather: everyone talks about them, but no one actually does anything until it rains..
• Headline: ‘Soho Theatet-of-Air’ A Old Radio on Stage. Impact: The Soho Theater of the Air revived interest in radio plays, leading to a resurgence in audio storytelling that eventually inspired the modern podcast. And yes, it’s still not cool to say you listen to them in public.. Fact: They say the best theater is in your mind, but I’ve seen some of the worst productions there too—like my own thoughts..