APRIL 2, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Teddy Kollek: Jerusalem's Transformative Mayor. Impact: If Teddy Kollek hadn't penned that book, who knows? Jerusalem might have been overrun by hipsters trying to open artisanal hummus shops instead of becoming a historical hub. Thanks, Kollek!. Fact: Teddy Kollek was not just a politician; he was a cultural icon. Who knew mayors could moonlight as best-selling authors?.
• Headline: Innovative Solutions for Waste Management. Impact: The push for better waste disposal systems led to innovations that eventually birthed the recycling movement, which then inspired a whole generation of college students to start composting their leftovers instead of eating them.. Fact: In the 1980s, 'resource recovery' was just a fancy way of saying, 'We’re too lazy to find a landfill.'.
• Headline: Insights from Crime Writers Conference. Impact: This convention sparked a new era of crime novels, leading to endless sequels and adaptations. If only they could have predicted that every mystery writer would eventually turn to writing about vampires.. Fact: The mystery genre became so popular that even the least suspicious people started writing thrillers. Guess what? They were terrible..
• Headline: PRESIDENT, IN SHIFT, WILL TRY TO END BAN ON ARMS FOR TURKEY. Impact: This policy shift set off a chain reaction of military engagements in the region, ultimately leading to several geopolitical complexities that, spoiler alert, are still unresolved today.. Fact: Ending an arms embargo is like giving a toddler a box of matches—it's not going to end well..
• Headline: Of Commas and Teachers. Impact: Edna Goldsmith’s rallying cry for better grammar education led to a renaissance of writing skills, inspiring people to actually read the fine print in legal documents. Shocking, I know!. Fact: Grammar rules are like traffic laws; everyone knows they exist, but very few people seem to care..
• Headline: CRIME. Impact: The release of 'Act of God' by Charles Templeton might not have changed the world, but it sure did make book clubs much more dramatic, with discussions ranging from divine intervention to literary interpretations.. Fact: Books about crime often spark more crime discussions than actual crime—so, technically, they might just be the world's most legal form of mischief..
• Headline: E.P.A.'78 Figures Say Diesel Rabbit Gets Best Mileage. Impact: This revelation about the diesel Rabbit led to a generation obsessed with fuel efficiency, ultimately resulting in the over-engineered hybrids we see on the roads today—thanks, EPA!. Fact: The Volkswagen Rabbit was so popular that it almost made people forget how to drive anything else—except maybe for the Honda Civic, of course..
• Headline: Whooping‐Crane Flock Is Expected In Nebraska for Its Yearly Visit. Impact: The annual return of the whooping cranes has become a symbol of wildlife conservation, making it a popular event that has prompted countless social media posts and hashtags—because nothing says ‘nature’ like a well-filtered Instagram pic.. Fact: With only 77 whooping cranes left, they're basically the unicorns of the bird world—rare, majestic, and constantly being watched..
• Headline: Chile Questions 2 Men on Washington Assassination. Impact: This inquiry opened a Pandora's box of political intrigue, leading to heightened tensions that shaped Latin American politics for decades—who said history was boring?. Fact: Investigating political assassinations is like opening a box of chocolates; you never know how many are filled with nuts..