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Spokane’s Wild Past: Adult Books and Sheriff Fights | Spokane News
In 1976, Spokane’s City Council went after the adult entertainment scene after parents complained about X-rated movies at the Y Drive-In, leading to crackdowns on nine stores selling adult magazines, films, and “rubber goods.” Store owners fought back, defending patrons—including a 71-year-old farmer and his 69-year-old wife. Meanwhile, flash back to 1926: Spokane County Sheriff Floyd Brower clashed violently with former sheriff George Reid over whether “reelect” was appropriate on campaign flyers—Reid claimed Brower couldn’t be reelected since he was appointed, not elected. The argument…
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