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Yearly Archives: 1977

Dan White Elected Supervisor — BLOG 39

Posted on November 9, 1977 by Bill Fox

Wednesday, November 9, 1977 I know a celebrity! Dan White got elected to the Board of Supervisors tonight. They changed the format for electing Supervisors in San Francisco. Instead of a city-wide election of 11 candidates, they divided the city … Continue reading →

Posted in city politics | Tagged Dan White, district elections, San Francisco Board of Supervisors

Massacre at the Golden Dragon — BLOG 38

Posted on September 4, 1977 by Bill Fox

Sunday, September 4, 1977 Got caught up in a massacre tonight. Looked like something right out of “The Untouchables” or the “The Godfather.” About 0230, five Chinatown gang members walked into The Golden Dragon restaurant on Washington Street and shot … Continue reading →

Posted in At work, Police action | Tagged Golden Dragon restaurant, mass murder, San Francisco Chinatown

Another Foggy August Night — BLOG 37

Posted on August 25, 1977 by Bill Fox

Thursday, August 25, 1977 A night off. It’s late August with typical end-of-summer San Francisco weather– a drizzly fog wetting the streets. A good night to light the fireplace, curl up in the beanbag chair, drink some Jack, look out … Continue reading →

Posted in Fog, Police action | Tagged Gays in the SFPD, powder blue SFPD cars, typical SF fog

Fog is Back — BLOG 35

Posted on May 4, 1977 by Bill Fox

Wednesday, May 4, 1977 Woke up this morning and the fog was in. I love May fog. The fog just seems different in May. Thicker. Like it means business and is going to stay The fog sometimes takes a couple days … Continue reading →

Posted in City Views, Fog | Tagged Buena Vista Park fog, Morning fog, San Francisco fog, talking to the fog, Twin Peaks

Raiders Win the Super Bowl — Blog 34

Posted on January 9, 1977 by Bill Fox

Sunday, January 9, 1977 A day I’ll never forget. I got to see the Oakland Raiders win Super Bowl XI as they beat the Minnesota Vikings 32-14! I sat in the end zone, Tunnel 14, Row 17, Seat 15. It … Continue reading →

Posted in Women | Tagged 1966 Turkey Day Championship, St. Ignatius High School, Super Bowl XI

Super Bowl XI — BLOG 33

Posted on January 8, 1977 by Bill Fox

Saturday, January 8, 1977 Colin O’Connell and I drove down to Pasadena today for tomorrow’s Super Bowl XI at the Rose Bowl. Attending a Super Bowl has been one of my big dreams. Colin was able to get two tickets … Continue reading →

Posted in Sports | Tagged CA, Oakland Raiders, Pasadena, Rose Bowl, Super Bowl XI

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