Zoot suit riots

75 years ago, 1943: Dark-eyed Cholitas packing razors in the top of their black mesh stockings took up street fighting in Los Angeles where their male zoot-suit counterparts were forced to stop. Garbed entirely in black, they vowed to carry the battle against servicemen and police "until one side or the other is wiped out."50 years ago, 1968: A handful of Viet Cong firing from suburban rice paddies rocketed rush hour crowds in Saigon in their bloodiest barrage, sending thousands of civilians into screaming panic and killing or wounding a record 135 Vietnamese. It was the 11th consecutive day of terror shelling aimed at breaking the capitol's will to fight.25 years ago, 1993: The city's wave action pool will open later than expected this year because of a repainting project. Originally scheduled to open June 10, Surfs Up Aquatic Center is now expected to open in late June. The 13-year-old pool needed to be sandblasted.10 years ago, 2008: Sandusky police Chief Kim Nuesse and her attorney sent a 13-page letter to city manager Matt Kline to respond to the 12 disciplinary charges lodged against her. According to the letter, many of the charges against Nuesse are confusing and do not actually allege misconduct.