MAY 4, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Soviet Dissidents in a Vermont Town. Impact: If only the Russians had used their mind-reading powers to see that minding their business would lead to a Vermont tourism boom, they might have considered launching a cultural exchange program instead of a Cold War.. Fact: Did you know that Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn once received a Nobel Prize? Clearly, the only prize the town of Vermont got was the title of 'Most Likely to Mind Its Own Business.'.
• Headline: Art People: A Celebration of Culture. Impact: Art festivals have been a staple of community engagement since this event. Little did they know that by promoting creativity, they would inadvertently inspire a generation of hipsters who think wearing berets makes them deep.. Fact: Did you know that the US Customs House was originally built to collect duties on imported goods? Now it just collects artists and their existential crises..
• Headline: G.E. Akerson, Ex‐TV Executive. Impact: The legacy of G.E. Akerson as an ex-TV executive reminds us that sometimes those who leave the spotlight help shape the future of television, leading us directly to reality TV. Thanks, George, for that little gem.. Fact: Did you know that the TV industry has changed so much since Akerson's time that now even your cat can become a reality star? Just add a camera and a litter box..
• Headline: About Real Estate New Middle‐Income Housing in the Bronx. Impact: Margaret Thatcher taking charge led to a series of decisions that would echo through British politics for decades, tightening the grip of conservatism like a too-small belt after Thanksgiving dinner.. Fact: Did you know that Thatcher was known as the 'Iron Lady'? It’s ironic since she seemed to have a lot of ‘soft’ policies towards the rich..
• Headline: '76 Triumph Holds Danger as Carter Returns to Iowa. Impact: The establishment of the Special Willowbrook Review Panel may have sparked a nationwide conversation about the treatment of the disabled that continues to influence legislation and reform to this day. Sounds like a win for humanity!. Fact: Did you know that the Willowbrook State School was notorious for its inhumane conditions? Let's just say it was less 'care facility' and more 'where hope goes to die.'.
• Headline: For the Retarded, Despair Is Lingering. Impact: The decision of Aleksandr Istomin to return to the Soviet Union after seeking asylum could be seen as a pivotal moment that reinforced the notion that sometimes, home is where the heart is—even if that home is a repressive regime.. Fact: Did you know that Istomin's choice to return was probably less about love for his homeland and more about a fear of bureaucracy? Because nothing says freedom like a return flight on a government budget..
• Headline: Russian in London Asks Asylum, Then Decides to Return to Soviet. Impact: The NY Jets' draft picks have influenced countless young athletes who dream of becoming the next big thing in sports, but let's be honest: they mostly just end up being the next big thing in sports injuries.. Fact: Did you know that Marty Lyons once played for the Jets? He probably thought he was drafting a future Hall of Famer, but ended up with a collection of broken dreams instead..
• Headline: Jets Move to Help Pass Rush.