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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 …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/6/23
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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 …
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5/6/23
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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 …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/5/23
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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 …
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By Phil Burgert
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5/3/23
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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 …
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By Dustin Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/3/23
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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 …
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/2/23
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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 …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/28/23
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Belgian settlement and culture in Kansas Little Balkans
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The following article is by Dr. William E. Powell, a professor at Pittsburg State University from 1959 to 1996, teaching geography and geology. Dr. Powell has published many articles on various …
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By J.T. Knoll
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4/27/23
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Dickey Manufacturing announces half-dollar raise for all factory workers
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 27, 1923
Anna Case, noted American soprano, in a concert recital last night in Carney hall at the college, won a …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/27/23
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1923: Enthusiasm building for new PSU stadium
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 18, 1923
Enthusiasm is building for the stadium drive as the opening of the campaign nears at the mass meeting on …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/18/23
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First Freedom Tree in Kansas planted at Memorial Auditorium
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 15-17, 1923
With three arrests including a Cherokee County farmer and a suspect already jailed in Gallatin, Mo., …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/15/23
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Intoxicated man found asleep on judge's porch
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives100 Years Ago
April 14, 1923
Sheriff John Turkington yesterday served writ of attachment on the show now playing at the Colonial theater, …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/14/23
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Friday the 13th blamed for two accidents on Fourth Street
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 13, 1923
Traffic on Fourth Street was delayed this afternoon by two minor accidents a few feet apart. S. A. McKee, …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/13/23
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Joplin & Pittsburg Railway Company lose passenger revenue
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archivesApril 12, 1923100 Years Ago
A decrease in passenger revenue to $553,559.36 in 1922 from $672,936.12 in 1921 was experienced by the …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/12/23
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Heated exchange at Frontenac City Council
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
100 Years Ago
April 7, 1923
Following a careful check of petitions asking for a recall election to remove from office four …
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By Phil Burgert
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4/7/23
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The Cold War comes to Pittsburg, Pt. 2
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This column continues the story, by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about the Cold War arriving at 1805 South Broadway, in Pittsburg. — J.T.K.
Driving home from the missile base site for …
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J.T. Knoll
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4/6/23
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Driver mistakes Bee Hive Cafe for garage; crashes through front window
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives. 100 Years Ago; April 6, 1923
The escape of four prisoners held on various charges in the city jail was frustrated at 11:50 o’clock …
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Compiled by Phil Burgert
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4/6/23
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Mulberry superintendent P.T. Brosanhan arrested after pulling a gun on Dr. Allen Sandidge
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/1/23
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70 quarts of home brew, 75 gallons of raisin wine found during two booze raids
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
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Compiled by Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/1/23
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The Cold War comes to Pittsburg, Pt. 1
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What follows is the first of two parts of a story by former Pittsburg resident, Jim Gore, about the Cold War arriving at 1805 South Broadway, in Pittsburg. — J.T.K.
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By J.T. Knoll / news@morningsun.net
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3/30/23
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