New Horizons, Independent Living Center celebrated the 18th anniversary of the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA into law, which grants civil rights protection to people with disabilities.
July 28, 2004
The Prescott City Council approved financial help for local arts groups when it allocated about $27,000 of city bed tax money to 10 different arts projects in the community.
July 28, 1999
Ruby Schmieder's natural frugalness is helping the Elk's Theater. She donated $30,000 to the historic theater for its restoration and continued operation.
July 28, 1984
The hierarchy of Standard Oil of Indiana told Cypress-Bagdad Copper Co. officials this week the mine will remain closed indefinitely and that several hundred workers will remain laid-off.
July 28, 1959
"The Board of Directors of the Prescott Chamber of Commerce today went on record favoring construction of the controversial Lynx Creek Dan with one reservation. That reservation was that the construction did not take water away from legitimate users."
July 28, 1934
"Declaring that an independent audit of state departments would be the most effective means of reducing state expenses, V. C. Wiggins today announced his candidacy for re-election to the office of state representative for district number 3 of Yavapai county, subject to the will of the Republican voters in the primary election on next September 11. This district includes Clarkdale, Cottonwood, Clemenceau, Camp Verde, Humboldt, Mayer and the eastern section of the county generally."
July 28, 1909
"George Conard's first run to Juniper and return in the new autowagon was made Monday and Tuesday, the round trip being accomplished without accident or any trouble with the machinery."
July 28, 1884
"A son of Ex Governor Andrews, of Massachusetts, is out for Cleveland and Hendricks."
