JULY 13, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Voices for Peace in Israel. Impact: If only Begin had listened to Sadat and Peres, we might have had a world where peace reigned instead of the 'Who can outlast the longest' gameshow we have today.. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'parley' comes from the French word 'parler', which means 'to speak'. So really, they were just talking... a lot. Like political Twitter before it existed..
• Headline: Carter Advocates for ERA Deadline Extension. Impact: Carter's plea for the ERA was like trying to convince your cat to take a bath—noble, but ultimately met with resistance and the occasional hiss.. Fact: Did you know that the Equal Rights Amendment was first introduced in 1923? That's right, a century of 'we'll get to it'—the ultimate procrastination!.
• Headline: Accentuate The Positive in Diplomacy. Impact: If Dayan and Kamel had found common ground, perhaps we'd have skipped the decades of conflict and instead focused on joint cooking shows. Can you imagine? 'Cooking with Peace!'. Fact: Anthony Lewis was so optimistic, he probably thought a London meeting could solve world hunger. Spoiler alert: it didn't..
• Headline: . . . And the Dark Path. Impact: Harold Krents' commentary on blackouts shows that sometimes, you can be blind to the problems around you—just like those in power who ignore real issues.. Fact: Krents' perspective challenges the notion that power outages affect everyone equally. He called it the 'dark path'—but really, it was just a dark room!.
• Headline: SEICHARANSKY'S LINK TO REPORTERS CITED. Impact: Shcharansky’s trial and its media coverage turned him into a symbol. Who knew that a few conversations could spark international debates about freedom and human rights?. Fact: A fun fact: Shcharansky later became a notable figure in Israel's government. Talk about a glow-up from espionage charges!.
• Headline: JOAN LITTLE PLEADS GUILTY OF ESCAPING. Impact: Joan Little's escape plea was the beginning of a trend: criminals becoming celebrities. Little did they know, this would lead to reality TV shows about prison escapes.. Fact: Did you know that escaping from prison is often romanticized in movies? But in reality, it's more paperwork and less 'Ocean's Eleven.'.
• Headline: Husbands, Wives and Rivals. Impact: When husbands and wives work for rival companies, it’s like a live-action soap opera. Who knew corporate America could be so... dramatic?. Fact: Fun fact: The term 'rivals' comes from the Latin word 'ripa', meaning 'bank'. So technically, couples in rival companies are just fighting over the same 'bank' of jobs..
• Headline: Times Plea on Curare‐Case Data Is Denied. Impact: The Times' plea for curare-case data denial could be the spark that ignites journalistic independence debates. Because, of course, everyone wants to know who spilled the beans.. Fact: Did you know that curare is a poison that has been used for centuries? Maybe the judge thought it was a case of 'you can't handle the truth!'.
• Headline: Study for Carter Asks Bigger Role For Joint Chiefs. Impact: Carter's push for a bigger role for the Joint Chiefs was like asking a toddler to take the wheel—good intentions but chaotic outcomes.. Fact: Fun fact: The Joint Chiefs of Staff are like the Avengers of the military. But unlike the movies, they can't just assemble whenever they want—there's a lot of red tape!.