SEPTEMBER 28, 1979

Full News Archive

• Headline: Affection for Mrs. Eisenhower. Impact: If Mrs. Eisenhower had never received that card, the entire Eisenhower administration might have been void of any warmth or compassion, leading to a cold war of indifference instead of actual Cold War tensions. Who knew flowers could influence history?. Fact: Did you know that sending flowers can sometimes be more impactful than sending troops? Just ask any romantic!.
• Headline: Teenagers Share Religious Renewal with Pope. Impact: This concert could be the moment that sparked a teen-led religious revival that eventually leads to the invention of the 'Holy Selfie'—a new method of worship involving social media and hashtags.. Fact: Fun fact: Teenagers have been trying to impress authority figures since the dawn of time. Good luck with that, kids!.
• Headline: Exploring New Work by Local Artists. Impact: This art show could have been the catalyst for a future art movement that exclusively features leftover takeout containers, revolutionizing the trash-to-treasure genre.. Fact: Did you know that modern art can be anything? Literally, anything! Just ask the guy who sold a blank canvas for thousands..
• Headline: New Central African President Facing Huge Task. Impact: The challenges faced by Dacko might have set off a chain reaction that led to the rise of the 'French Troops as Peacekeepers' meme, forever altering how we view international military presence.. Fact: Did you know that some leaders are more familiar with their military's presence than their own economy? History is sometimes a comedy of errors..
• Headline: Kennedy Issues a Plan To Spur Foreign Trade And Lift the Economy. Impact: Kennedy’s plan to spur foreign trade could have inadvertently led to the rise of the infamous black market for American goods, where people were trading baseball cards for exotic fruits.. Fact: Did you know that the economy is like a roller coaster? Sometimes you scream, sometimes you cry, and sometimes you just want off!.
• Headline: $210 Million Marketplace For South Street Planned. Impact: This marketplace could have been the first step towards gentrifying the entire South Street Seaport area, resulting in a trendy neighborhood full of overpriced artisanal pickles.. Fact: Did you know that marketplaces are just modern-day bazaars? Just with less camels and more hipsters..
• Headline: Restaurants. Impact: The Duck Joint could have inspired an entire generation of duck-themed eateries, leading to a culinary craze that would bring quacking to the forefront of fine dining.. Fact: Did you know that eating duck is actually considered gourmet? So, if you're ever at a fancy restaurant and see duck on the menu, you can pretend you're a food critic!.
• Headline: State Tests Arsenic in Mineral Water. Impact: Finding arsenic in mineral water could have led to a public health campaign that caused everyone to switch to soda, resulting in a nation of bubbly, hyperactive citizens.. Fact: Did you know that arsenic was once considered a fashion statement in some cultures? It just shows that beauty can be toxic!.
• Headline: Bishop Joseph A. Johnson, 65, Of C.M.E. Church in the South. Impact: Bishop Johnson's passing could have ignited a massive movement for social justice in the South, which might have altered the trajectory of civil rights movements for years to come.. Fact: Did you know that bishops have a long history of influencing social change? It's like they have a direct line to the divine—or at least to their congregation!.
• Headline: NURSES FOR ELDERLY FICHT PATIENT MOVE. Impact: The standoff at the nursing home could have inspired a series of movies where the elderly become unlikely heroes, battling bureaucracy with sheer will and a penchant for bingo.. Fact: Did you know that elderly heroes are the new trend? Forget superheroes; it’s all about the grandma with a plan!.