Front of Photo: OLYMPIA, WASH., Oct. 26, Non-Indian commercial fisherman and supporters gathered on the State Capitol steps Friday to protest State-ordered cutbacks on non-Indian salmon fishing. The fishermen, who feat bankruptcy and foreclosures of fishing vessel mortgages, met with Gov. Dan Evans. Evans said he would ask President Ford to declare Washington commercial fishing a depressed industry to qualify for federal aid.
Back of Photo: Fishing & Fish -- Salmon -- Commercial
One of the credited leaders of the Citizens Committee for School Support, Betty Drost, celebrates the passing of a $24.5 million special levy for Tacoma Public Schools with 81 percent of the vote.
Back of Photo: --Plywood Firm Honored-- Charles L. Morey, president of the American Plywood Association, poses today after he accepted a President's "E" award for his firm. The award was presented by Secretary of Commerce John T. Connor, right, for the firm's export accomplishments. At left is former Secretary of Commerce Luther Hodges.
Back of Photo: Photo Rcv'd 05/12/1968, 05/28/1968 - Article date Mystery Photo' Identification Yet Incomplete From left to right: Top row: 1-Mrs. Milford Jacobs; 4-Mrs. May Achinson. Third row: 1-Mrs. Minnie Wright; 2-Mrs. Henry F. Wegener; 3-Mrs. C. C. Mellinger; 4-Mrs. Fanny Ball; 5-Gladys Harding (now Mrs. Charles B. Roe); 6-Evelyn Chantler or Mrs. John B, Stevens (?). Second row: 2-Mrs. O. R. McKinney; 3-Mrs. J. W. Brokaw; 4-Mrs. Oluf Olson or Mrs. James McCormack (?). Front row: 2-Miss Lucy Lamson; 4-Mrs. E. L. Hiberly; 5-Mrs. Overton G. Ellis; 6-Mrs. H. E. York.
Back of Photo: Park Police/ Photo by Dean J. Koepfler Park Police Officer Pat Murphy, feels that Tacoma's parks, such as Point Defiance Park won't be as safe if police are disbanded, sighting increased gang and drug activity in other city parks. 01/24/1991
Back of Photo: 07/27/1950 Story- Balloon Ascension in South Tacoma - 50 years ago balloon ascension in South Tacoma were a Sunday afternoon attraction. In the picture shown above the balloon is about to take off with the balloonist and is being held by the spectators to get the last ounce of gas. The picture was taken between Warner and Birmingham Streets near 52nd. Pioneers in the district will remember the stunt was not too successful as the gas often burned up the balloon.
Back of Photo: Fireworks stands fizzle Puyallup Indian fireworks stands that boomed with business on the reservation last week lie fizzled out after the July Fourth celebration. photo by Bruce Kellman
Back of Photo: A Sad But Hopeful Look.....Pastor Lynn Farnum (Trinity Presbyterian Church), no stranger to the life on Tacoma's Hilltop and the plight of its children, gives a thoughtful glance down a stretch of streets on the Hill today as she joined a concerned group of local pastors and church leaders who briefly toured the area following a press conference they called to express concern and call attention to the Children's Initiative which they support. In the background (right arm raised) another spokesperson for the group, Rev. Dave Alger (Ex. Director of Associated Ministries) explains the sights to other members of the group. News/Callahan Geff Hinds Photo
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Back of Photo: All That's Left The three-story Woman's Club House at 426 Broadway, a Tacoma landmark since the turn of the century, has been razed and only the granite foundations still stand. The wrecking of the frame building brought to light murals reminiscent of "The Student Prince" painted on the basement walls.
Back of Photo: Kathy Farnett is restoring the $275,000. mansion of North E Street in Tacoma which will be open for tours by the Historical Society when she's done. Farnett finds that the paint is so old on the house that it sweeps right off. Stallwood/Szymanski Feb. 15, 1991
U.S. District Court Judge Walter T. McGovern signed a temporary injunction citing a federal statute that prohibits liquor sales on tribal lands unless under a tribal liquor code. Judge McGovern stated that because the Puyallup Tribe does not have a liquor code it was illegal to sell liquor there. Some establishments continued to sell alcohol throughout the day. The image is of the Indian Trading Post located on Puyallup Tribal land and owned by Robert Satiacum and Victoria Satiacum.
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