In 1975, President Ford declared an end to the ‘Vietnam era’
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Today is Saturday, May 7, the 127th day of 2022. There are 238 days left in the year.
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5/7/22
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Two car-train collisions in two days killed two drivers
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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5/7/22
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Pittsburg PD 50 years ago, part 8
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There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg Police Department (PPD), so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago.
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By Ken Peak / news@morningsun.net
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5/7/22
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In 1941, Josef Stalin assumed the Soviet premiership
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Today is Friday, May 6, the 126th day of 2022. There are 239 days left in the year.
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5/6/22
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In 1942, wartime sugar rationing began in the United States
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5/5/22
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The drum head from the Flying Crow passenger line went for $22K at auction
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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5/5/22
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The Sacred Heart Days (1958-1964)
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This week Ben George describes his new neighborhood, the perks at Sacred Heart Grade School, and playing team basketball. — J.T.K.
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5/5/22
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In 1961, the first group of ‘Freedom Riders’ left Washington, D.C.
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Today is Wednesday, May 4, the 124th day of 2022. There are 241 days left in the year.
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5/4/22
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Construction will begin Monday of the brick road from Pittsburg to the Cherokee County line
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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5/4/22
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An elevated section of the Mexico City metro collapsed, killing 26 people
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5/3/22
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A two-ton truck was virtually destroyed by fire at the City Dump
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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5/3/22
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Remembering a Pittsburg hero
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There is a short section of West 16th Street in Pittsburg that passes by the old National Guard armory that does not bear any numeric designation. Named Bicknell Drive, many long-time Pittsburg residents probably assume it is named for the prominent area family of the same name.
But this is not the case.
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By Dustin R. Strong / dstrong@morningsun.net
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5/3/22
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In 1803, the U.S. purchased the Louisiana Territory from France
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4/30/22
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A search for a cow reported loose on the road ended when it was struck by a car
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/30/22
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Pittsburg PD 50 years ago, part 7
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There seems to be a high level of interest (and memory) when it comes to the old-time Pittsburg PD, so hopefully readers will appreciate a broader view of policing as it existed 50 years ago.
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By Ken Peak / news@morningsun.net
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4/30/22
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In 1997, a worldwide treaty to ban chemical weapons went into effect
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Today is Friday, April 29, the 119th day of 2022. There are 246 days left in the year.
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4/29/22
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Old contract between Kansas miners and operators will not be extended again
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/29/22
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In 1986, the Soviet Union informed the world of the nuclear disaster at Chernobyl
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Today is Thursday, April 28, the 118th day of 2022. There are 247 days left in the year.
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4/28/22
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Ousted miners’ union leaders are in jail at Girard
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By Phil Burgert / news@morningsun.net
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4/28/22
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Vacation in Girard, and leaving the farm for the city
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This week I’m returning to Ben George’s memoir with his recollections of ‘vacations’ in Girard and his family’s move to the Republic of Frontenac — J.T.K.
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4/28/22
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