OCTOBER 16, 1972

Full News Archive

• Headline: Global Diplomacy at the U.N. Assembly. Impact: As foreign ministers gathered, they unknowingly set off a chain reaction that led to the eventual creation of the world's smallest and most ineffective 'talking shop' – the U.N. General Assembly.. Fact: Fun fact: the U.N. has more meetings than a corporate office! At least in corporate offices, someone gets donuts..
• Headline: 7 Run Quietly for 3 Seats On State Court of Appeals. Impact: This election was the start of a long tradition of candidates running quietly, leading to the assumption that the quieter they are, the better they are at ruling on important matters. Spoiler: it didn't work out that way.. Fact: Did you know that the last time a candidate made noise during a campaign, they were promptly drowned out by a symphony orchestra? True story, probably..
• Headline: Union Calls Off a G.M. Strike; Short Walkouts Seen as Tactic. Impact: The tactical short walkouts became a trend, leading to a generation of workers who mastered the art of leaving work just long enough to make a point but not long enough to miss lunch.. Fact: Did you know that the UAW once considered a 'short walkout' as a workout? They called it 'exercise for justice'!.
• Headline: M'GOVERN REGAINS SOME DEFECTORS; STILL FAR BEHIND. Impact: McGovern's attempts to woo defectors sparked a nationwide trend of politicians chasing after elusive votes like they were Pokémon, ultimately leading to the capture of some very strange electoral creatures.. Fact: Fun fact: McGovern's campaign strategy was once described as 'like herding cats, but with more confusion and fewer treats.'.
• Headline: 150,000 at Auschwitz Pay Homage to Polish Martyr. Impact: This solemn gathering to honor Rev. Kolbe served as a poignant reminder of the resilience of humanity in the face of horror, influencing countless future generations to prioritize compassion over cruelty.. Fact: Rev. Kolbe's selflessness is celebrated today, showing that even in the darkest times, acts of bravery and kindness can shine through..
• Headline: Anti‐Democratic Spying Tied to High Republicans. Impact: This political espionage scandal set off a chain reaction of distrust that continues to ripple through American politics, leading to the phrase 'trust no one,' which has been adopted by both parties and conspiracy theorists alike.. Fact: Did you know that the phrase 'Big Brother is watching you' was trademarked by politicians long before Orwell wrote about it? They just didn't know how true it would become..
• Headline: ISRAELIS’ PLANES STRIKE 5 TARGETS IN LEBANON, SYRIA. Impact: This military action initiated a complicated game of geopolitical chess that caused more than one headache for diplomats trying to figure out who was winning the 'who can bomb whom' competition.. Fact: Did you know that airstrikes are often referred to as 'diplomatic conversations' in the world of international relations? Talk about a rough way to settle differences..
• Headline: Italy's Democracy Works In Its Own Special Way. Impact: Italy's unique brand of democracy inspired countless political science students to study the effects of pasta on parliamentary systems, leading to a surge in both culinary and political confusion.. Fact: Fun fact: Italian politicians are known to hold meetings over pizza. Because nothing says 'serious governance' like a slice of pepperoni!.