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Newspaper Nogales International (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979

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About Nogales International (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979

In October 1882, a silver spike was placed to mark what was called the “wedding of the rails,” that connected the U.S. and Mexico at the sister cities of Nogales, Sonora, and Nogales, Arizona, or Ambos Nogales (Alma Ready, Nogales, Arizona, 1880-1980 Centennial Anniversary). Multiple newspapers appeared from 1885 onward, from early titles like the The Oasis to the Nogales Morning Democrat. On May 25, 1925, the International, printed in the former home of the Oasis and the Democrat, was started by Publisher and Editor Craig Pottinger. He described it as “The People’s Paper” in the first issue. The front page announced “A New Newspaper and a New Boy,” as Pottinger’s son “made his debut into this vale of printer’s ink at the exact time The International went to press.” Years later, Pottinger recounted in an interview in the Arizona Republic: “‘That was a pretty hectic night’…’Craig was born just before daylight, but somehow we managed to get the paper out before breakfast.'” Pottinger had extensive experience in the newspaper business, founding the Northern Arizona Leader, running the short-lived Phoenix Evening News, and serving as editor of the Nogales Herald and the Nogales Democrat.

The Nogales International, its new title starting in July 1926, ran different slogans and sidebars, from “Nogales: Where Summer Spends the Winter,” to “Published at Nogales Where Two Great Nations Meet” and “Nogales: In the Cow Country Down Mexico Way.” It was Democratic newspaper, and the first issue declared: “This paper will fearlessly expose the exploitations of the rights of the people, whether that be by politicians or otherwise.” The editorial page advocated for “Paved Streets” and “A Greater Nogales.” Pottinger had a blackboard on the face of his building where he posted breaking news and promoted his platforms.

News ranged from local to international, covering infrastructure, politics, and trade relations with Mexico. The September 16, 1930 issue recognized the 120th anniversary of Mexico’s independence, commenting: “we hope and believe that the cordial relations that have existed between us will never cease, but will bind us closer together as the years pass.” The newspaper also announced upcoming events, such as the Cattlemen’s Convention. The International reported on World War II, advertised war bonds, and included a special column, “Letters from Service Men,” wherein members of the military from Santa Cruz County could publish letters to home.

Pottinger stated in the International‘s 50th anniversary issue that he founded the paper “primarily to give the community scores of Sunday baseball games,” and sports reporting was a regular feature in the paper. In the same article, Pottinger celebrated shop employee Alex Orozco who “handled [their] first press, an old two pager whose rollers were kept warm by kerosene lamps.” In 1971, after forty-six years as owner and editor, Pottinger sold the Nogales International, and the newspaper is still being published today.

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Provided By: Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records; Phoenix, AZ

About this Newspaper

Title

  • Nogales International (Nogales, Ariz.) 1926-1979

Dates of Publication

  • 1926-1979

Created / Published

  • Nogales, Ariz. : C. Pottinger, 1926-1979.

Headings

  • -  Nogales (Ariz.)--Newspapers
  • -  Santa Cruz County (Ariz.)--Newspapers
  • -  Arizona--Santa Cruz County
  • -  Arizona--Nogales
  • -  United States--Arizona--Santa Cruz--Nogales

Genre

  • Newspapers

Notes

  • -  Semiweekly, Apr. 1, 1976-Sept. 29, 1979
  • -  Vol. 2, no. 8 (July 11, 1926)-55th year, no. 35 (Sept. 29, 1979).
  • -  Available on microfilm. Custom Microfilm Systems, Riverside, Calif.
  • -  Archived issues are available in digital format from the Library of Congress Chronicling America online collection.
  • -  Nogales daily international (DLC)sn 96060775 (OCoLC)36034108

Medium

  • volumes : illustrations

Call Number/Physical Location

  • Newspaper

Digital Id

Library of Congress Control Number

  • sn96060774

OCLC Number

  • 5039637

ISSN Number

  • 2692-7276

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Nogales International Nogales, Ariz. -1979. (Nogales, AZ), Jan. 1 1926. https://www.loc.gov/item/sn96060774/.

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(1926, January 1) Nogales International Nogales, Ariz. -1979. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/sn96060774/.

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Nogales International Nogales, Ariz. -1979. (Nogales, AZ) 1 Jan. 1926. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, www.loc.gov/item/sn96060774/.