SEPTEMBER 14, 1971

Full News Archive

• Headline: Bess Myerson Addresses Queens Consumer Concerns. Impact: Bess Myerson's five-day tour of Queens led to an unprecedented rise in consumer complaints, which eventually resulted in the creation of an entire genre of reality TV focused on people's petty grievances. Thanks, Bess!. Fact: Funny how people love to complain to someone who can do absolutely nothing about it. If only Myerson had a magic wand to fix their problems!.
• Headline: WPIX Loses Critical Interview Tapes. Impact: The WPIX blunder might have led to the creation of a new genre in journalism: 'Oops! We Lost It!' where news outlets compete to see who can misplace the most important interviews.. Fact: Ever wonder how many significant interviews are lost in the ether? Quite a few, apparently. It’s like the Bermuda Triangle for journalism!.
• Headline: Boston Awaits Ruling. Impact: The Boston school ruling opened the floodgates for legal battles over school transfers, giving rise to an entire generation of lawyers who would later argue over the most trivial matters, like whether a homework assignment was 'optional.'. Fact: Did you know that school bureaucracy is so convoluted it could make even the most seasoned lawyer want to weep? Welcome to the world of education!.
• Headline: Nixon Men Accused By Bayh of Failing To Cut Back Crime. Impact: Senator Bayh's accusations of Nixon failing to cut back crime sparked a series of reforms and debates that would eventually lead to the construction of larger prisons, thus creating a booming industry for private prison corporations. Who knew crime could be so profitable?. Fact: It’s fascinating how pointing fingers in politics often leads to the creation of new, less-than-ideal solutions. Thanks, Sen Bayh!.
• Headline: Hockey League Formed In Rivalry With N.H.L.. Impact: The formation of the World Hockey League not only sparked a rivalry with the NHL but also laid the groundwork for a future where every sport has at least three competing leagues, each claiming to be the 'real' deal. Talk about confusion!. Fact: Fun fact: More hockey leagues exist than there are people who actually understand the rules. Good luck to the fans!.
• Headline: Senators Hope to Rescue the Welfare Reform Bill by Bypassing Committee. Impact: Senators bypassing the committee for welfare reform marked the beginning of a slippery slope of legislative gymnastics, creating a world where bills could be passed without any real scrutiny, much like how we all pass on dessert after dinner.. Fact: Bypassing committees: because who needs checks and balances when you can just wing it? Welcome to the fast track of American politics!.
• Headline: Radioman on Helicopter with Col. Henderson Says He Saw 30 Bodies at Mylai. Impact: The revelation about Mylai and the testimony of the radioman brought the horrors of war into public consciousness, influencing generations of anti-war activists and leading to the creation of more impactful documentaries. But hey, who needs that level of honesty in media?. Fact: The Mylai massacre is a grim reminder that sometimes, the truth is more shocking than fiction. But at least it made for some riveting history lessons..
• Headline: British ‘Y’ Admits Women. Impact: The British YMCA finally allowing women marked a seismic shift in gender equality, inspiring countless other organizations to rethink their policies. Who knew it would take over a century to realize that women might enjoy a game of basketball too?. Fact: Isn't it ironic that an organization aimed at uplifting youth took 127 years to accept half of the population? Bravo, YMCA!.