Opinion | Naked truth, murderous siblings and a million phones: headlines from four decades ago
A journey back through time to look at significant news and events reported by the South China Morning Post from this week in history
A study on nudity acceptance by the viewing public was carried out by none other than RTHK and news of a test tube baby reaching the age of 14 months sparked intense reactions in scientific circles in the US four decades ago this week. Back home, Hong Kong celebrated the installation of its millionth fixed telephone line.
● Former US beauty queen Lynda Carter and star of the hit American television series Wonder Woman was named “The Most Beautiful Woman in the World” – the award was given by the International Academy of Beauty.
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● A Queen’s Counsel was to be brought from London to Hong Kong to prosecute for the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) in a conspiracy trial which involved 34 serving and retired police officers. This was the first sign the ICAC might be allowed more influence in selecting its prosecution team.
March 6, 1978
● Nudity and sex were more acceptable in cinema than on television, according to a survey by a research team from RTHK. The survey also found that a naked male was less acceptable than a nude female. RTHK surveyed 1,300 people from across the city by inviting them to watch a pornographic film and then fill in a questionnaire.
● Beijing broke into tumultuous cheers and celebrations as Radio Beijing announced the successful conclusion of the weeklong Fifth National People’s Congress, with the approval of a new constitution and a new cabinet.