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The Ku Klux Klan in Crawford County, Kansas, part 6
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In the face of the state’s unrelenting attempts to ouster it from the state altogether, the obstinate Klan had no intention of going out of business in Kansas, where membership was high and members’ fees were lucrative.
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By Ken Peak / Special to the Morning Sun
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7/30/22
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The Howat miners voted against returning to work without a contract
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Excerpted stories in Crawford County newspaper archives
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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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7/30/22
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In 2016, 16 people died when a hot air balloon caught fire and exploded
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Today is Saturday, July 30, the 211th day of 2022. There are 154 days left in the year.
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7/30/22
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In 1957, the International Atomic Energy Agency was established
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Today is Friday, July 29, the 210th day of 2022. There are 155 days left in the year.
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7/29/22
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No action was taken to prosecute the death of Ben Purgatorio of Franklin
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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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7/29/22
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All six of Pittsburg's new tornado sirens have been installed
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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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7/28/22
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In 1976, an earthquake devastated northern China, killing at least 242,000
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Today is Thursday, July 28, the 209th day of 2022. There are 156 days left in the year.
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7/28/22
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Working at Salina Grocery Store
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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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7/28/22
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PVC pipe manufacturer Vinylplex is virtually doubling production capacity
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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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7/27/22
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Gary Wayne Kleypas was found guilty of capital murder
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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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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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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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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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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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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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Today is Thursday, July 21, the 202nd day of 2022. There are 163 days left in the year.
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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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By Phil Burgert / [email protected]
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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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