Stories tagged with "World War II"

Crane's Solarstiks could generate jobs for Hoosiers by indystar

In response to Pierre Atlas’ column concerning the Crane base, one has to wonder why we aren’t taking advantage of the technology available (“In heart of Indiana,... – Nov 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Indy's rush hour broken up by water-main break by John Tuohy

Meridian-Kessler site is hit by two breaks only hours apart The city’s aging underground pipes virtually guarantee more water-main breaks like the one that snarled traffic on... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Communities

It's a field-good day for son of legendary Franklin coach by indystar

Franklin College will install artificial turf at Stewart “Red” Faught Stadium before next season. That gave the school one final chance to honor the legendary coach.... – Nov 14, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Soldier's casket brings somber air to parade by Will Higgins

TERRE HAUTE — It was the largest Veterans Day Parade anyone here could remember — and the quietest. Soldiers from every conflict since World War II marched down Wabash... – Nov 12, 2009 at 1:08 AM in News

Harry H. Young by indystar

ARCADIA — Harry H. Young, 83, Arcadia, died Nov. 11, 2009, at his home. He was born Sept. 26, 1926, in Bonny Blue, Va., the son of Omer D. and Ollie Pearcy Young. He was a... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Roundtables focus on WWII history by Gretchen Becker

Veterans, history buffs gather for monthly meetings to share stories, memories Dr. Robert Palmer flew 175 missions as a bomber pilot during World War II. “I only got shot... – Nov 11, 2009 at 9:06 PM in North Marion County

Boone Co. vets rally around new monument by Mark Ambrogi

The monument honoring Boone County veterans finally made its official debut with a ceremony in Lebanon this morning. The monument got approval by the Lebanon Parks and Recreation... – Nov 11, 2009 at 2:58 PM in Boone County

For loved ones of MIA vets, uncertainty excruciating by Diana Penner

At 9:30 p.m. Sept. 8, 1971, Spec. 5 Michael Lautzenheiser sat down to write a letter to family. “One more week + I’ll be 20! Ugh! I’m aging fast,”... – Nov 11, 2009 at 12:52 AM in News

Taking wing in their honor by indystar

A couple of weeks before Veterans Day, I went down to the World War II Memorial on the Mall to join Bob and Elizabeth Dole and a group of elderly soldiers, sailors, Marines and... – Nov 10, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Commentary

Cutting our losses in Afghanistan by indystar

Between World War I and World War II, Britain fought all across the Islamic world, battling insurgencies in Iraq and Afghanistan, to name just two, and usually losing. This caused... – Nov 09, 2009 at 6:00 PM in Commentary

Emotional Ballard attends veterans event by Robert Annis

Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard was one of more than 100 Hoosier veterans packing Flanner and Buchanan’s Community Life Center for its fourth-annual “Honoring Our Veterans”... – Nov 08, 2009 at 5:21 PM in Communities

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1889, Montana became the 41st state. In 1923, Adolf Hitler launched his first attempt at seizing power in Germany with a failed coup in Munich that came to be... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Lantern Road school to honor veterans by Tania E. Lopez

FISHERS — Lantern Road Elementary School students will honor veterans on Friday during a special program that includes film, songs and a skit. Patriotic songs and a... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Fishers

Wishard to get $6M grant if initiative passes by Erika Smith

The Wishard Foundation said today it has received a $6 million grant to upgrade the Indianapolis hospital, but only if today’s referendum passes. The grant would come from... – Nov 03, 2009 at 8:57 AM in Business

Spooky fun awaits Irvington festival visitors by Bill Mccleery

63rd event ends Saturday: includes parade, run, music and more Expect to hear a few ghost tales on the Eastside this weekend when a tradition dating to the 1920s continues with the... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in East Marion County

Raymond A. Cannon by indystar

NOBLESVILLE — Raymond A. “PeeWee” Cannon, 88, Noblesville, died Oct. 28, 2009, at Riverview Hospital, Noblesville. Mr. Cannon was retired from Firestone... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

Bernard John Murphy by indystar

SHERIDAN — Bernard John Murphy, 83, Sheridan, died Oct. 27, 2009, at Community Hospital North, Indianapolis. Mr. Murphy retired in 1988 after 25 years as a patent agent with... – Oct 27, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Noblesville obituaries

15 of 18 of Carmel exchange students from Germany are girls by Mark Ambrogi

Carmel High School’s annual student exchange program with a German high school has gone smoothly. “We’ve haven’t had any tears yet,” said Carmel High... – Oct 20, 2009 at 2:09 PM in Communities

Today in history by indystar

On this date: In 1867, the U.S. took formal possession of Alaska from Russia. In 1892 , the first long-distance telephone line between New York and Chicago was officially opened... – Oct 18, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Living

Downturn cited for soaring deficit by indystar

It’s highest percentage of economy since WWII; Obama vows to cut deficit once recession ends WASHINGTON — The federal budget deficit has surged to an all-time high of... – Oct 17, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Business