1966 All Memphis
25 years ago — 1993
A fashion revolution is taking place in offices across America. Its rallying cry is “Casual Friday,” and it is giving “dress for success” a new meaning: blue jeans, T-shirts, even — horrors — thonged sandals are replacing pinstripes, oxford cloth, silks and Italian leather. And while this fashion statement may not compare in cosmic significance to, say, the miniskirt, these corporate rebels confess that they feel positively liberated by the trend.
50 years ago — 1968
NEW YORK — Gov. Nelson A. Rockefeller withdrew Thursday from contention for the Republican nomination for president, thus virtually assuring it for Richard M. Nixon. “I have decided today to reiterate unequivocally that I am not a candidate campaigning, directly or indirectly, for the presidency of the United States,” Rockefeller said at a news conference.
75 years ago — 1943
Without any advance notice, the OPA in Washington banned the sale of butter, margarine and all other fats for a week, beginning midnight last night. Radio announcement of the order sent Memphians rushing to delicatessens but supplies were low. When the butter goes back on the market its sale will be under the rationing program.
100 years ago — 1918
NASHVILLE — Three hundred political and educational leaders from across the state gathered at the state Capitol yesterday and formally organized the Law and Order League of Tennessee. Bolton Smith of Memphis was elected secretary. The league’s purpose is redeeming the good name of the state by putting an end forever to mob rule and mob violence.
125 years ago — 1893
KEY WEST, Fla. — The expedition to liberate Cuba, judging from the present movements, will not end in mere talk. It is said that $12,000 has just been carried away from here to purchase munitions of war. Three cans of dynamite have been found in the possession of Cuban revolutionists at their military headquarters. The annexation of Hawaii has added fire to the movement and a cutter lies here at anchor ready to sail.