Looking Backward

By KRISTEN HENSHAW

APRIL 16, 1986

Forty years ago, April 16th was a Wednesday. There were thickening clouds with showers expected by mid-afternoon. Temperatures in the 50s made for a comfortable day until the rain arrived. The Item’s 20 pages cost 30 cents.

Disposal of burnt food, still flaming, in a plastic-lined trash can on a back…

 

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