JUNE 18, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Jury Selection in Henley Trial Ongoing. Impact: The jury's decision in the Henley trial led to a ripple effect in the American justice system, inspiring a new wave of reality TV shows about courtroom drama. Who knew murder could be so entertaining?. Fact: Jury selection is just like dating: you hope to find the right match, but often end up with someone who just raises more questions..
• Headline: Martin Returns as Yankees' Manager. Impact: Martin's return to the Yankees sparked a renaissance in baseball nostalgia, causing millions to reminisce about the good old days when players actually wore their hats correctly.. Fact: Being a manager is a lot like being a babysitter, except the kids are millionaires and you can’t send them to their rooms..
• Headline: ESSAY Stumbling At the Summit. Impact: Carter's 'stumbling' toward summit meetings not only led to diplomatic tensions but also inspired countless memes about awkward encounters. A true pioneer of political cringe!. Fact: Political summits are basically the adult version of group projects: everyone shows up, but no one really wants to be there..
• Headline: Frank Mason, 86, Former Official Of News Service and Later NBC. Impact: Frank Mason's career at NBC paved the way for countless news anchors, proving that once you make it to the big leagues, you can talk about anything—even the weather—with authority.. Fact: Once upon a time, being a news anchor meant you had to actually know how to read without auto-cue. Shocking, right?.
• Headline: Leverett Saltonstall Is Dead at 86; Revived the Massachusetts G.O.P.. Impact: Leverett Saltonstall's revival of the Massachusetts G.O.P. set off a string of political comebacks, inspiring future politicians to believe that a good haircut can indeed win elections.. Fact: In the political world, a 'revival' isn't just for churches; it’s also how former politicians justify their return after being out of favor..
• Headline: BLACKS IN MARYLAND SET POLITICAL GOALS. Impact: The Maryland Black People's Assembly's political goals set a precedent for community organizing, showing that grassroots movements could actually lead to real change—who would’ve thought?. Fact: Political conventions are just like family reunions, except everyone pretends to like each other and no one talks about the awkward cousin..
• Headline: Col. Charles B. Millican, Ex‐Chief Editor in Army. Impact: Col. Charles B. Millican's role as chief editor in the Army influenced military communications, making it clear that even the Army needs a good editor to avoid embarrassing typos in classified documents.. Fact: In the military, a good editor is as valuable as a tank: both can prevent a lot of damage, but only one gets to wear the cool uniform..