Temperance in Crawford County, Kansas, part 5
Exclusive subscriber content
"Now if Governor Stubbs really means business we say come in. Crawford County will look to him just about like Bunker Hill did to the British."
more
By Ken Peak / Special to The Morning Sun
|
12/10/22
|
KSC President Budd presented a report on the college’s economic impact
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/9/22
|
In 1917, British forces captured Jerusalem from the Ottoman Turks
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Friday, Dec. 9, the 343rd day of 2022. There are 22 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/9/22
|
An open house was planned for the new Rural Water District 7 plant
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/8/22
|
The wonder of Wheeler's on Broadway
Exclusive subscriber content
This week’s story by Ben George tapped directly into memories of cars, airplanes, ships, etc. as well as balsa wood for crafting your own imaginative constructions — Wheeler’s Arts & Hobbycrafts at 604 N. Broadway in Pittsburg.
more
J.T. Knoll / [email protected]
|
12/8/22
|
In 2014, the U.S. and NATO ceremonially ended their combat mission in Afghanistan
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Thursday, Dec. 8, the 342nd day of 2022. There are 23 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/8/22
|
Dynamite found under a culvert on W. 24th Street is believed stolen from a mine
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/7/22
|
In 1941, Japan attacked Pearl Harbor
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Wednesday, Dec. 7, the 341st day of 2022. There are 24 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/7/22
|
The first casualty of the South Broadway hamburger war was registered
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/6/22
|
In 1957, America’s first attempt at putting a satellite into orbit failed
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Tuesday, Dec. 6, the 340th day of 2022. There are 25 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/6/22
|
Several juveniles were questioned about the burglary of Wilma Young's Retail Liquor Store
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/3/22
|
Temperance in Crawford County, Kansas, part 4
Exclusive subscriber content
Kansas of the 1890s would be the wettest in a generation, with the Balkans providing one of the best examples of how statewide liquor prohibition simply would not succeed.
more
By Ken Peak / Special to The Morning Sun
|
12/3/22
|
In 1967, a surgical team performed the first human heart transplant
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Saturday, Dec. 3, the 337th day of 2022. There are 28 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/3/22
|
Coal-Oil Trail was the name selected for the new east-west highway through Pittsburg
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/2/22
|
In 1993, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was killed in Medellin
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Friday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2022. There are 29 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/2/22
|
The body of Marion Asbell was found in a cornfield east of Chetopa
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
12/1/22
|
In 1942, during World War II, nationwide gas rationing went into effect
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Thursday, Dec. 1, the 335th day of 2022. There are 30 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
12/1/22
|
Ben and Gary’s patriotic adventure
Exclusive subscriber content
Ben George sent this story about he and Gary Grant’s response to President Kennedy’s call engage to in a 50-mile hike in 1963. A tale that will undoubtedly tap into the memories of other septuagenarians.
more
By J.T. Knoll, Morning Sun Columnist
|
12/1/22
|
In 2004, ‘Jeopardy!’ fans saw Ken Jennings end his 74-game winning streak
Exclusive subscriber content
Today is Wednesday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2022. There are 31 days left in the year.
more
Associated Press / [email protected]
|
11/30/22
|
Lon Mitchell was arrested for excavating dirt from a public highway
Exclusive subscriber content
Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
more
By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
|
11/30/22
|