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This day in history: Would an anti-porn measure make Spokane 'the only holy city in the United States'?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (270+ words) From 1976: The Spokane City Council was contemplating two “emergency ordinances” aimed at pornography. Proponents believed it would discourage purveyors of pornography “from setting up business in Spokane.” But James Chase, council member and future mayor, was not ready to vote…...