Looking Backward
The north
10 years ago
March 8, 2000:Extracurricular activities sustained minor blows during the Watertown Board of Education meeting. Hopes for an inter-district boys ice hockey team remain elusive for the sport's proponents.
25 years ago
March 8, 1985:The city of Watertown may have to replace the concrete upper deck on the ailing Arsenal/Court parking garage, a consultant has found. Further tests are needed to determine whether the deck can be saved, according to the consulting engineer's preliminary report.
50 years ago
March 8, 1960:A new industry, the manufacture of rubber covers for rolls used in the papermaking industry, will be established in Watertown by the Ames-American Co., North Easton, Mass. The plant, to be located in the former Massey Machine Co. building, 787-799 Pearl St., will have a peak employment of 45 men, expected to be reached within 18 months, with an annual payroll of at least $200,000.
75 years ago
March 8, 1935:The caves underneath this city today were described as unsafe for children but comparatively safe for adults who know where they are going by City Judge Crandall F. Phillips, local cave expert.
100 years ago
March 8, 1910:Watertown's proposed city market was considered last night when the committees of the common council met with the committee of the chamber of commerce to talk over location. It was decided to place advertisements, calling for offers from owners of property that is deemed well located for a public market.
125 years ago
March 8, 1885:Brig. Gen. Sackett, senior inspector general of the U.S. Army, died Sunday. The news became public to Watertown this morning and caused a general feeling of regret. Gen. Sackett was a native of Cape Vincent and was the son of the late Dr. G.S. Sackett, of that village.
The world
Today is Monday,March 8, the 67th day of 2010. There are 298 days left in the year.
Today's Highlight in History:On March 8, 1862, during the Civil War, the ironclad CSS Virginia (formerly USS Merrimack) rammed and sank the USS Cumberland and heavily damaged the USS Congress, both frigates, off Newport News, Va.
Thought for Today:"In every person, even in such as appear most reckless, there is an inherent desire to attain balance." — Jakob Wassermann, German author (1873-1934).
