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A typical field hospital in World War 2, these units had to be able to pack up and move quickly to keep pace with advancing, or retreating, forces.
Remember When: The oral history of Richard Parrish
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Richard Parrish led a full life, from serving as a corporal in an Army MASH during World War II, a Pittsburg City Commissioner, a photographer, and owner of Dick’s Electronics. He was well liked … more
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Antitrust settlement nets $31,652 for Crawford County; $4872 for Pittsburg
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 17, 1923 Two Pittsburg residents identified as leaders of the city’s Ku Klux Klan lodge testified today at … more
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Judge Woolley says no liquor paroles in his court
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 16, 1923 The county commissioners in session at Girard yesterday formally disapproved the plan to establish a … more
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A P-47 loaded out for ground a ground attack mission. Relieved of bomber-escort duty by the P-51 Mustang, the Thunderbolt was assigned to a ground-attack role, becoming known as a reliable tank killer on the Western Front in Europe. That reputation, and name, continues with today’s A-10 Thunderbolt II, better known as the “Warthog.”
Remember When: The oral history of Henry Jelochan
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Henry Jelochan learned about Pearl Harbor while still in high school. Hearing it on the radio, he didn’t think it affected him; however, eight months later he volunteered for the Army Air Force … more
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An American 105mm artillery crew in action. Known as the “King of Battle,” historically, artillery causes more casualties than any other weapons system on the battlefield.
Remember When: The oral history of John Harry
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John Harry still had vivid memories of the war more than 40 years later. Perhaps because of his years as an English teacher or his personality, his ease in storytelling made his interview an … more
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Mother’s Day graphic from the Pittsburg Sun in 1923.
1923: Thirty-eight new citizens naturalized; Mothers' Day proclamation
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 13-15, 1923 The board of the Chamber of Commerce at its weekly meeting at Bussey's annex today, went on record … more
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A restored B-25 Mitchell flying over Minnesota. Used more as a low-level attack aircraft than a high-level bomber like its cousins, the B-25 proved to be a sturdy and reliable aircraft capable of a multitude of mission configurations.
Remember When: The oral history of Lebro Grislano
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Lebro Grislano served as a radio operator/machine gunner on B-25 bombers over the Pacific. After the war, he returned home to a career as a high school coach. More than forty years after the war, the … more
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Sheridan Coal Mine Number 7
1923: Sheridan Coal Company placed on unfair list by UMW
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 12, 1923 All mines operated by the Sheridan Coal Co., of Mulberry, have been placed on the unfair list by the … more
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Fire in the closet, part 1
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What follows is the first of three episodes of a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about a mysterious fire in the family home at 1805 South Broadway in Pittsburg. — J.T.K. My … more
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German cavalry troopers firing from horseback. Despite their reputation for armored warfare, the German Army relied very heavily on horses to pull supply carts and cannon. Horse-mounted cavalry units could move faster than infantry and could maneuver in places that tanks could not. They were also extensively used to protect supply lines from partisan attacks.
Remember When: The oral history of Henri Freyburger
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Before the age of 26, Henri Freyburger witnessed more war than most see in a lifetime. Born in the Alsace region of France, Mr. Freyburger was drafted into the German Army after the fall of his … more
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A modern-day M-252 81mm mortar in action in Afghanistan. First developed during World War I, Stokes-style mortar systems have provided infantry battalions with quick-firing, man-portable, light artillery.
Remember When: The oral history of Oscar Fettig
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When three PHS students sat down with Mr. Fettig, they had no idea of what was in store for them. They were so impressed, they sat down for a second interview. Mr. Fettig served as a mortar crewman … more
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Communications are vital to keeping an army informed about enemy movements and dispositions. As a communications NCO, Sergeant Davidson would have overseen encoding, decoding, and relaying sensitive messages between commanders using equipment like this.
The oral history of Denzel Davidson
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Denzel Davidson never encountered the enemy directly. Serving in the Headquarters Battery of the 31st Anti-Aircraft Brigade as a communications chief, he was responsible for sending and receiving … more
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1998: Rivals Frontenac and Colgan split double-header come-from-behind wins
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 6-8, 1923 In an enthusiastic session of talks with music, the Teachers’ College today celebrated its 20th … more
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Cavalry units often served as guides, directing other units forward and providing up-to-date firsthand information on road and bridge conditions, mined areas, manmade and natural obstacles, and enemy activity.
The oral history of Leron Brown
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A life-long resident of Weir, Leron Brown was born in 1917, he was drafted into the Army in 1942. Serving as a cavalry scout, he was captured by the Germans in August of 1944. Brown spent a month in … more
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Today in History: May 6, the Hindenburg crashes
Today in History Today is Saturday, May 6, the 126th day of 2023. There are 239 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German … more
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Marines return fire near Naha, Okinawa. One of the most vicious battle of the Pacific, the US suffered 50,000 casualties, 12,500 being fatalities. The Japanese Army lost more than 77,000 dead. But the Okinawan civilians suffered far worse, with 140,000 lost.
Part II: The Oral History of Lawrence Bowyer
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Bowyer continues by recounting the Battle of Okinawa, one of the most brutal combat operations of the Pacific War. The Imperial Army conscripted military-aged islanders to fight and … more
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Crop duster treated, released after striking power lines near McCune
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago May 3, 1923 Canadian immigration has not yet determined action with respect to Alexander Howat, deposed Kansas district … more
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Marines return fire near Naha, Okinawa. One of the most vicious battle of the Pacific, the US suffered 50,000 casualties, 12,500 being fatalities. The Japanese Army lost more than 77,000 dead. But the Okinawan civilians suffered far worse, with 140,000 lost.
The Oral History of Lawrence Bowyer
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In January of 1989, PHS students Kevin Malle and Jamey Johnson sat down with retired high school teacher Lawrence Bowyer and were struck by the unmistaken bearing of a military man. At the time of … more
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The author as a young Marine Lance-Corporal in Mogadishu, Somalia, January, 1993.
Memorial Day roots in Civil War Decoration Day
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PITTSBURG, Kan. — With May comes the promise of summer. Students and teachers look forward to a long break while many plan for barbeques and family vacations. The unofficial start of summer has … more
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KRPS public radio celebrates a decade on-air
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives 100 Years Ago April 29-May 1, 1923 Pittsburg is to have an airplane landing field in the near future, it was decided at a meeting of … more
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