MID-SOUTH MEMORIES

25 years ago — 1995

Collierville’s police department has received national accreditation for its operation, the only West Tennessee agency to reach such status. The department was recognized for the accomplishment during Monday night’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen meeting. The honor, awarded by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies Inc., was confirmed last weekend. The commission is based in the Washington area and is the only one to offer such national accreditation to law enforcement agencies.

50 years ago — 1970

City Councilman Robert James will introduce Rep. William E. Brock, R-tenn., Friday night as the Chattanoogan formally launches his primary bid for United States Senate nomination with a rally at Christian Brothers College auditorium. Shelby Republican chairman Harry Wellford and City Councilman Lewis R. Donelson will also have featured roles at the rally. Mr. Wellford will be master of ceremonies and Mr. Donelson will make a short welcoming address.

75 years ago — 1945

Criccieth, Wales – Earl Lloyd George of Dwyfor, 82, the “little Welsh solicitor” who went to London 55 years ago to fight his way to the prime ministry and world leadership, died in his sleep Monday night after a long illness.

100 years ago — 1920

The robber who entered the residence of Robert Talley, 1490 Mclemore, in daylight Monday probably was one of the most unsophisticated of burglars, else he should have known better than to pick a newspaper reporter’s home to enter. The thief got a grand total of $4.70 and a small check. Mr. Talley is a reporter with the Memphis Press. 125 years ago — 1895

Butte, Montana – Farewell to the Wild West. The bill prohibiting gambling in this state requires only the governor’s signature to become law. Since anyone can remember, faro and poker games have run here openly day and night. At least 400 professional gamblers are wild with rage and threaten to make somebody pay.

THE COMMERCIAL APPEAL Downtown Memphis as seen in this March 28, 1973, aerial photograph taken looking toward the south before the Mid-america Mall, Morgan Keegan Tower and Mud Island River Park were built.