DECEMBER 18, 1978

Full News Archive

• Headline: Berle's Controversial Departure Looms. Impact: The loss of Berle's post eventually led to a series of power shifts in state politics, culminating in a heated rivalry that ultimately birthed the infamous statewide pizza debate of 1985. This debate would later inspire a major motion picture, 'Slice of Power'.. Fact: Did you know that losing a job can sometimes lead to a new career in pizza advocacy? Just ask Berle!.
• Headline: Theatrical Excellence: Man and Superman. Impact: The revival of 'Man and Superman' sparked an unexpected trend in theater that led to an overwhelming number of performances featuring existential debates interspersed with musical numbers. Imagine Shakespeare with jazz hands!. Fact: Did you know that this production's title is often confused with a superhero movie? No capes here, just philosophical dilemmas!.
• Headline: Cleveland On Verge of Major Labor Strike. Impact: The rumored strike in Cleveland became the catalyst for a nationwide movement where citizens learned the power of collective bargaining, resulting in the establishment of National Pizza Strike Day, celebrated by ordering takeout.. Fact: Did you know that 'Cleveland' is just a fancy way of saying 'we're about to strike'? It's basically a city-wide warning bell!.
• Headline: U.S. Supporters of Taiwan Meet To Set Campaign on China Policy. Impact: The meeting of U.S. supporters of Taiwan set off a chain reaction in international relations that led to the establishment of secret 'Taiwan-themed' cafes across America, where patrons could sip bubble tea while discussing foreign policy.. Fact: Did you know that discussing foreign policy over tea is the new cool? Forget coffee shops; it's all about the bubble tea!.
• Headline: Band: Sirone, With New Concept. Impact: Sirone's innovative concert concept led to the rise of experimental music genres that included everything from underwater symphonies to interpretive dance concerts, causing many to wonder if music had gone too far.. Fact: Did you know that experimental music is often just a fancy term for 'we forgot to tune our instruments'?.
• Headline: Imitator of the Wrights Takes a Very Short Hop. Impact: Kellett's short hop inspired a generation of aspiring aviators who believed that if you can't fly high, you might as well fly... a little. This led to the invention of the world's shortest flying competition, where participants attempt to gain altitude for a solid five seconds.. Fact: Did you know that the Wright brothers would have been proud of this achievement? Or maybe just confused..
• Headline: Notes on People. Impact: David Douglas Duncan's commentary on fantasy literature led to a widespread societal belief that magic is real, resulting in a spike in wand sales and the emergence of wannabe wizards declaring themselves as 'Sorcerer Supreme' at local coffee shops.. Fact: Did you know that many of these self-proclaimed sorcerers still struggle to perform basic kitchen magic like boiling water?.
• Headline: Thomas Bolles, Rowing Coach And Athletic Head at Harvard. Impact: Thomas Bolles' influence as a rowing coach eventually led to the creation of a new Olympic sport: synchronized rowing, where teams perform dance moves while navigating through water, turning every race into a spectacle.. Fact: Did you know that rowing and dancing at the same time is what we call 'multi-tasking'? Or just a really bad idea?.