An unidentified man is preparing to receive or send information via a Telex-type machine in March of 1978. A rotary telephone dial is already in place to establish the circuit for communication. Photograph ordered by City College -Seattle. City College conducted night classes throughout the state at 13 locations, allowing students to keep their day jobs while obtaining education at night.

Telephones;

Oak Terrace Apartments. The Oak Terrace Apartments had celebrated their grand opening on Monday, February 20, 1978. They were located at 42 Thunderbird Parkway S.W. in Lakewood. Construction of the sizable complex, originally named Parkway Trace, had begun in 1972 under Walter J. Kassuba, the nation's largest apartment developer in the 1960's. They were then sold to Michael S. Brownfield in late 1976 and redesigned by Glassie-Merritt Architects. The 2.6 million dollar building with its four stories had 25 one-bedroom and 65 two-bedroom units. Rents ranged from $225 to $425 a month. Al and Ruby Dunlap would be the apartment managers. Color photograph ordered by Brownfield & Associates. (TNT 2-19-78, A-20-article)

Oak Terrace Apartments (Lakewood); Housing developments--Lakewood--1970-1980;

Tacoma Home Show grand opening. Pierce County Commissioner Clay Huntington wields a pair of large shears to snip the ribbon for the opening day of the 1978 Tacoma Home Show. He is assisted by Tacoma mayor, Mike Parker. It was Mayor Parker's first time officiating at the Home Show, a duty that his predecessor, Gordon Johnston, had performed for many years. The Home Show was held at the Tacoma Mall for the sixth straight year. Photograph ordered by the Homebuilders Association of Greater Tacoma.

Greater Tacoma Home Show (Tacoma); Dedications--Tacoma--1970-1980; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980; Parker, Michael; Huntington, Clay;

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. It includes a glass showcase for new cars. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. Photographed in studio on March 17, 1978. The large building features an all-glass showroom for new vehicles. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Architect's model of proposed Honda showroom building for South Tacoma Motor Company. See D168477, image 1 and image 3 for different views of building model. Photograph ordered by South Tacoma Motor Co.

Building models; South Tacoma Motor Co. (Tacoma);

Those at the head table stand for the introduction of Washington's Governor, Dr. Dixy Lee Ray, at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association in March of 1978. Governor Ray was the feature speaker of the event. Among those at the head table were Bud McIvor, president of the Downtown Tacoma Association (standing next to Governor Ray); Bill Philip, head of Puget Sound National Bank (third from left); and the reigning Ms. Downtown Tacoma, Catherine Packer. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association.

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980; McIvor, Bud; Philip, William W.; Packer, Catherine; Beauty contestants--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Governor Dixy Lee Ray speaks at the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association. Dr. Ray was the only woman to serve as governor of Washington and the only woman to chair the U.S. Atomic Energy Commission. She established a record as the youngest girl to climb Mount Rainier at age 12. A Tacoma native, she graduated from Stadium High School and Mills College and obtained a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. Specializing in marine biology, she served on the faculty of the University of Washington for nearly three decades. As a director of the Pacific Science Center in Seattle, she is credited in preserving the center, which had been built for the world's fair in 1962. In Dr. Ray's only term as governor, her administration balanced the budget and brought in full funding of basic education. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. TPL-5914 (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Public speaking--Tacoma;

Washington Governor Dr. Dixy Lee Ray attends the annual meeting of the Downtown Tacoma Association on March 7, 1978, where she was the feature speaker. She indicated that she would ensure the Tacoma Spur met no delay from environmental opposition. Dr. Ray stated that she did not want a repeat of the I-90 situation in Seattle. She praised the business community for the self-improvement Tacoma has already shown. Governor Ray was then in the middle of her sole term as state chief executive. She was the first woman governor of Washington and the first woman, and last chairperson, of the Atomic Energy Commission. Born in Tacoma in 1914 in a working-class family, she worked her way through college to emerge with a doctorate in zoology from Stanford University. She served on the faculty of the University of Washington, specializing in marine biology, and was the director of Seattle's Pacific Science Center before accepting an appointment by President Nixon to the Atomic Energy Commission. She made a successful bid for the governor's chair in November, 1976, defeating Republican John D. Spellman. Following her term in office, she retired to her Fox Island home and co-authored two books on environmentalists with her biographer, Lou Guzzo. Dr. Ray died on January 2, 1994 at the age of 79. Photograph ordered by the Downtown Tacoma Association. ALBUM 10. (Seattle/King Co. HistoryLink.org; TNT 3-8-78, A-5)

Governors; Ray, Dixy Lee, 1914-1994; Meetings--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A Mr. Cooke is shown receiving free jeans for a 1949 rodeo coupon from the "Buckboard," which may have been associated with the Rodeo Cowboys Association. The exchange of goods appears to have been conducted at the Wrangler Wranch. Photograph ordered by Blue Bell, Inc., New York City.

Jeans (Clothing); Periodicals;

Studio portrait of Mayor Michael "Mike" Parker. Mr. Parker had served two terms as a state representative prior to leaving the legislature in 1976 to make a run for the Democratic nomination for the Sixth District Congressional seat being vacated by Floyd Hicks. His close loss to eventual winner Norm Dicks did not deter him from further political aspirations and he announced his intentions to enter Tacoma's mayor race the following year. He won election on November 8, 1977 by defeating State Senator Lorraine Wojahn by about 1800 votes and served one term as Mayor. Mike Parker was only 30 years old when elected, the youngest mayor to serve under Tacoma's current charter form of government. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 5-11-77, A-4-article; TNT 9-11-77, E-10-article; TNT 11-7-77 A-1-article; TNT 11-9-77, A-1-article)

Parker, Michael; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Mayor Michael "Mike" Parker. 30-year-old Mike Parker was elected Mayor of Tacoma in November of 1977 and took the oath of office on January 9, 1978, in Kilworth Chapel on the campus of his alma mater, the University of Puget Sound. He had served two terms in the state legislature and then became the lobbyist and legislative representative for a national drug firm. He and wife Judy resided at 5434 South "I" St. While compaigning, Mayor Parker had sought to have the city declared a free-trade zone by the federal government, allowing local companies to import raw materials and export finished products without paying customs duties. He also proposed more industrial development for the Tideflats and an increase of number of jobs for blue-collar neighborhoods. His most ambitious plan was to redevelop downtown Tacoma with a 1989 World's Fair to coincide with the state's 200th birthday. Mike Parker was the youngest mayor to serve under Tacoma's current charter form of government, beating out Ben Hanson by a few months. Photograph ordered by the City of Tacoma. (TNT 10-14-77, A-6-article; TNT 11-7-77, A-1-article; TNT 11-9-77, A-1-article);

Parker, Michael; Mayors--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Afifi Patrol members pose for a group portrait on February 23, 1978, at the Afifi Shrine Temple, 815 South Vassault St. The Patrol's leaders are pictured kneeling. Photograph ordered by Afifi Temple.

Ancient Arabic Order of Nobles of the Mystic Shrine (Tacoma); Fraternal organizations--Tacoma; Afifi Arab Patrol (Tacoma);

Groundbreaking for Atlas Foundry's $5,000,000 expansion and modernization project occurred on February 23, 1978. Standing with his foot on a shovel is company president Leo H. Long, Sr. Among those attending the ceremony were Milo S. Gates and Chuck Fausel (flanking Mr. Long). Founded in 1899, the company is now known as Atlas Castings & Technology. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels;

Groundbreaking at Atlas Foundry. Ground was broken on February 23, 1978, at the Atlas Foundry site for expansion and modernization of the longtime Tacoma company. Several new buildings and renovation of equipment, totaling $5,000,000, were included in the five-year plan. The company employed approximately 400 people. Pictured above is company president Leo H. Long, Sr., who is flanked by Milo S. Gates, president of Swineston & Walberg Co. and Charles "Chuck" Fausel, executive vice-president of Lester B. Knight & Associates, Inc. All three are gripping a shiny shovel with a small plaque attached. Photograph ordered by Atlas Foundry. (TNT 2-24-78, C-12-article on expansion)

Atlas Foundry & Machine Co. (Tacoma); Foundries--Tacoma--1970-1980; Steel industry--Tacoma--1970-1980; Ground breaking ceremonies--Tacoma--1970-1980; Shovels; Long, Leo H.; Gates, Milo S.; Fausel, Charles;

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(PEN1) PENSACOLA, Fla,. Feb. 18--TED BUNDY LEAVES COUNTY COURT--Ted Bundy leaves Escambia County Court after making a brief appearance before judge Jack Greenhut. Bundy's council made two motions before the judge, he was the returned to the Pesnacola city Jail. Bundy is an FBI suspect in at least 36 cases of murder or missing women.

Portrait of Judge Arthur W. Verharen. Arthur W. Verharen was named to the Pierce County Superior Court by Governor Dixy Lee Ray in early December, 1977. At age 37, he would be the youngest Pierce County Superior Court judge when he was sworn in on January 3, 1978. Judge Verharen had been a District Court judge prior to his appointment. He replaced Hardyn B. Soule who was selected for a new post on the State Court of Appeals. Photograph ordered by the Pierce County Law Library. (TNT 12-3-77, A-5 -article; TNT 1-3-78, B-13-article)

Verharen, Arthur W.; Judges--Washington;

A deep ditch has already been dug and dirt removed by the large crane in the background as an unidentified worker checks on the exposed water or sewer pipe. A ladder is propped up against one side of the ditch and a sturdy form installed to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT. Studio notes indicate that this is "Line 6, Station 3+00."

Excavation--1970-1980; Hoisting machinery; Ladders;

An unidentified worker smiles jauntily as he stands on top of a large concrete water or sewer pipe at "Line 1, Station 24+50" in late January of 1978. A 4-sided form has been installed in the deep ditch to prevent the walls from caving in. Photograph ordered by Felton Construction Co., Missoula, MT.

Excavation--1970-1980; Pipes (Conduits);

Portrait of Judge Hardyn B. Soule. Hardyn Soule was a 26-year veteran Pierce County Superior Court judge who resided with wife Betty at 3616 North Union Ave. He was appointed by Gov. Dixy Lee Ray in late 1977 to a new post on the State Court of Appeals and took the oath of office on January 4, 1978. Photograph ordered by Administrator for the Courts, Temple of Justice, Olympia. (TNT 1-5-78, A-5 article)

Soule, Hardyn B.; Judges--Washington;

The three men and one woman in D168381, image 5 have changed outfits in this January, 1978, studio portrait. The men are now wearing ruffled shirts and wide lapeled jackets while the woman, still with the rose in her hair, has on a long sleeved gown with deep, rounded neckline. They are believed to be musicians. Photograph ordered by Tom Morgan.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980; Clothing & dress--Tacoma--1970-1980;

Studio portrait of four musicians. The men have identical flowered shirts while the sole woman in the group is wearing an off-the-shoulder gown and a rose in her dark hair. Photograph ordered by Tom Morgan.

Musicians--Tacoma--1970-1980;

A striking worker holds a sign reading, "LOCKED OUT Retail Store Employees Local 367."

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-Ape Cake-
Roland Winbeckler, chief decorator for a bakery in suburban Kent, daubbed frosting on a 6-foot, 4-inch gorilla made of banana cake and butter-cream icing. The ape will go on display at a Tacoma firm's private zoo. The 30-year-old Winbeckler has carved all sorts of animals and people out of cake and hopes someday to do something "outrageous" like a life-size Empire State Building or busy street scene.