Looking Back

Week of September 27th Headlines

50 Years Ago: Santa Clara Journal & News (September 27,1967)

United Black Students for Action, Led by Harry Edwards, Issues Open Invitation to Work with Anyone in an Effort to Solve Racial Problems at San Jose State College: College President Robert D. Clark Offers Proposals Aimed at Ending Alleged Racial Discrimination On or Off Campus
Although Not Faced with Militant Students and Riots Like at Other Bay Area Colleges, University of Santa Clara Students Protest Dress Code Crackdowns
Santa Clara Teachers Awarded Salary Hikes: 5-1/2 % Pay Hike Awarded by SCUSD Board
Cowboy Jim Donovan Day Proclaimed by City Council in Honor of Cowboy Jim’s 70th Birthday
Fiesta Days are Here Again: Santa Clara’s Northern California Version of a Tournament of Roses Parade
Movie and TV Star Guy Stockwell Will Preside Over This Year’s Parade of Champions
Grand Success! Mission City Artists Show at Central Library Includes City Purchase Award Winners in the Category: Santa Clara Past & Present

(compiled by Mary Hanel, Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara)