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PVC pipe manufacturer Vinylplex is virtually doubling production capacity
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7/27/22
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Gary Wayne Kleypas was found guilty of capital murder
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7/26/22
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In 1947, President Truman signed the National Security Act
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Today is Tuesday, July 26, the 207th day of 2022. There are 158 days left in the year.
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7/26/22
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In 1997, the search for suspected killer Andrew Cunanan ended
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Today is Saturday, July 23, the 204th day of 2022. There are 161 days left in the year.
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7/23/22
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Russell Myers, creator of the ‘Broom Hilda’ comic strip, was in Pittsburg
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7/23/22
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The Ku Klux Klan in Crawford County, Kansas, part 5
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By late 1923 Klan chapters existed in many eastern Kansas communities. To expand its reach across the state, the KKK began advertising in local newspapers for new members.
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By Ken Peak / Special to The Morning Sun
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7/23/22
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Mrs. W. S. Portwood was shot in the hip by a bandit
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7/22/22
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In 1934, bank robber John Dillinger was gunned down by federal agents
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Today is Friday, July 22, the 203rd day of 2022. There are 162 days left in the year.
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7/22/22
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In 1944, American forces landed on Guam during World War II
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7/21/22
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The art of growing miniature trees has become a big thing
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7/21/22
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My generous benefactor
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Today’s column is another excerpt from Dick Shaw’s memoir titled “Tales from the Professor: Life is a Hoot!” It’s available online on Kindle or locally at Books and Burrow in Pittsburg. — J.T.K.
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7/21/22
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In 1993, White House deputy counsel Vincent Foster Jr. was found shot to death
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Today is Wednesday, July 20, the 201st day of 2022. There are 164 days left in the year.
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7/20/22
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County Atty. Grassie warned residents of fraudulent termite exterminators
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7/20/22
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Boomtown! 100 Years Ago
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"Buy Pittsburg Pasta!" said the sign in the front window of the Macaroni Factory at 818 N. Broadway. In the street out front, Wilbur Ferguson was busy setting up his camera equipment.
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By Holly Swigart, Morning Sun Columnist
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7/19/22
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In 1979, the Nicaraguan capital of Managua fell to Sandinista guerrillas
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7/19/22
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Kansas City Southern made demands to station troops in Pittsburg
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7/19/22
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In 2004, Martha Stewart was sentenced to five months in prison
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Today is Saturday, July 16, the 197th day of 2022. There are 168 days left in the year.
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7/16/22
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The Ku Klux Klan in Crawford County, Kansas, part 4
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As mentioned in earlier articles, the KKK stringently fought the liquor traffic. Bootlegging had existed in Crawford County for years.
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By Ken Peak / Special to The Morning Sun
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7/16/22
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In 1997, fashion designer Gianni Versace was shot dead
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Today is Friday, July 15, the 196th day of 2022. There are 169 days left in the year.
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7/15/22
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A deal was closed to transfer ownership of the Hotel Stilwell
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7/15/22
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