Clueless headlines - a sort of game

Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share
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One of our local newspapers (one I used to work for, actually) is notorious for not grasping what the real story is, for ass-kissing the powers that be and for avoiding delving into negativity at all costs.

This has led to a sort of game between myself and some friends/former co-workers, where we take great events in history and speculate as to what this paper’s clueless, anti-controversial headline might be.

**“After Delay, Titanic Passengers Arrive in New York”

“California, Here I Come!: Nixon Reflects on Five-Plus Positive Years in Office”**

With all of your similarly warped imaginations, I figured you might be able to have some fun with this.

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FORD HALT PRODUCTION OF “EDSEL” MODEL TO PRESERVE EXCLUSIVENESS

Like that?

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(1945 headline) "Unprecendented new housing construction predicted for Hiroshima, Nagasaki"

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"O.J. Looking Forward to Improving Golf Game"

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Space Shuttle Challenger Malfunctions.

L.A. Protests Rodney King Verdict.

Stock Market Dips (for the big crash in the 30’s)

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Not entirely, Smug. I’d say:

1986: RAPID DECLINE IN FEMALE ASTRONAUTS

…might be a contender. Harsh, I know, but just trying to illustrate the difference.

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I am not a crook.

Bill Gates…circa 2000

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After Delay, Titanic Passengers Arrive in New York
Wasn’t this a REAL headline?? I am pretty sure there was a newspaper that screwed up and posted a headline like this back then. Anyone know which newspaper it was?

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Kennedy’s visit cut short

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Speaking of harsh: How about Spontanious House Cleanings Coincide With Thousands Of Job Openings In Bangladesh to describe flood of '98?

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Hindinburg Throws Its Own Fireworks Display

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President Clinton Promises to Tackle the Sexual Harrassment Issue.

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1917: Shipping excitement draws thousands to Halifax watefront

1967: De Gaulle gives rousing speech

1976: Olympic spending buoys economy

1993: Tory caucus achieves gender parity

1994: Lucien Bouchard shares rapid weight-loss secret

1997: Boating never better on southern Manitoba lake

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"Amelia Earhart gives best effort yet by a woman flying solo around the world"

"Stars Giving Back: Hugh Grant, Charlie Sheen cross ethnic, economic barriers to assist young female entertainment entrepreneurs in Hollywood"

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Wow, these can get harsh.

“GERMAN TOURISTS EXTEND STAY IN PARIS”

“GEORGE BUSH MAKES BIG SPLASH AT DINNER WITH JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER”

“PRESIDENT FORD MAKES CONTACT WITH FOREIGN BODIES”

“TED KACZYNSKI CONTINUES TO ENJOY ISOLATION FROM TECHNOLOGY”

“CRIMINALS IN PRISON DISAPPOINTED THAT O.J. ISN’T TO JOIN THEM. ‘WELL, WE WANTED A TIGHT END, ANYWAY,’ SAYS INMATE”