In 1971, the Democratic Republic of the Congo was renamed the Republic of Zaire
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10/27/22
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Two brothers wanted for killing two Fort Scott policemen were arrested at Columbia, Mo.
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10/27/22
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Eye catching, part 2
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Here’s the part of Terry Bartlow’s story about losing an eye as a young boy and some of the ensuing experiences that resulted. — J.T. Knoll
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10/27/22
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In 2001, President George W. Bush signed the USA Patriot Act
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10/26/22
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The school bond election at Chicopee carried by a large majority
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10/26/22
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In 1971, the UN General Assembly voted to admit mainland China and expel Taiwan
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10/25/22
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Everything is in readiness for the big SMTN festival chorus ‘possum hunt and outdoor picnic
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10/25/22
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In 1934, bank robber Charles ‘Pretty Boy’ Floyd was killed in Ohio
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10/22/22
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Burglars made away with ceremonial swords and collars from the Odd Fellows meeting hall
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10/22/22
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In 1966, 144 people were killed in a coal waste landslide in Aberfan, Wales
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10/21/22
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George Radell was knocked unconscious and gored in the leg by a 500-pound hog
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10/21/22
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In 2001, officials announced anthrax had been found in a Capitol Hill postal facility
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10/20/22
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Blacksmithing tools valued at several dollars were stolen from J.W. Smith’s shop
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10/20/22
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Eye catching, part 1
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Here’s the first in a series of recollections by a frequent contributor, Terry Bartlow, about losing an eye as a young boy and some of the ensuing experiences that resulted. — J.T. Knoll
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10/20/22
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Big Brutus wrench thief repents with cabinet donation
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It was 40 years ago when the Pitt State ROTC students were acquiring the art of repelling with grappling hooks, the challenge being from the roof of Russ Hall.
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10/20/22
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In 1977, the supersonic Concorde made its first landing in New York City
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10/19/22
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Burglars stole 22 boxes of grapes valued at $40 from Nation Fruit company
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10/19/22
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In 1972, Congress passed the Clean Water Act, overriding President Nixon’s veto
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10/18/22
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Four empty KCS train cars were discovered on fire
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10/18/22
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In 2015, President Obama abandoned his pledge to end the Afghanistan War
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10/15/22
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