Jim Kershner

From 1976: Spokane was gearing up for a massive public health drive: a swine flu immunization program.

From 1976: Nordstrom Inc. announced plans to expand into the fourth floor of its downtown Spokane store, expanding its sales area to 65,000 square feet.

From 1976: A second case of Rocky Mountain spotted fever, transmitted by ticks, was reported in Spokane County.

From 1976: Republican presidential candidate Ronald Reagan arrived in Spokane “amid tight security” to deliver a speech at the Washington State Republican Convention in Spokane.

From 1976: Spokane was the site of the Washington State Republican Convention, and challenger Ronald Reagan was the big winner.

From 1976: Environmentalists and fish-and-game conservation advocates celebrated a hard-fought victory on the Snake River during the dedication of the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area.

By Jim Kershner The Spokesman-Review From 1976: Spokane's most famous celebrity, Bing Crosby, celebrated 50 years in show business by giving his first performance in London since World War II.

From 1976: Spokane County commissioners said “no way” to a request for three rock concerts at the Spokane Indians ballpark.

From 1976: Some prisoners at the Washington State Penitentiary at Walla Walla, “had to wear diapers, crawl on the floor and carry baby bottles – others were chained and handcuffed to beds.”

By Jim Kershner The Spokesman-Review From 1976: The chances that Spokane might have a U.S. vice-presidential nominee seemed to