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After 84 years, U. S. sailor killed during Pearl Harbor attack laid to rest in Terre Haute
11+ hour, 51+ min ago (249+ words) An honor guard carries the remains of U. S. Navy Seaman 1st Class Wayne E. Newton, who was laid to rest at Grandview Cemetery in Terre Haute Saturday. Newton was just 22 years old when he was killed while serving aboard the USS California during…...
Tribune-Star Editorial: Fallen WWII vet's return proves value of remembering
17+ hour, 23+ min ago (204+ words) Terre Haute Tribune-Star Events of the past, even the historic, often get compartmentalized in the memories of future generations. An anniversary of the occurrence arrives, passages of historical accounts get recited, moments of silence are observed and modern times move…...
Today in History: May 15, police kill two students during Jackson State protests
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (164+ words) Terre Haute Tribune-Star Today is Friday, May 15, the 135th day of 2026. There are 230 days left in the year. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. Recently, numerous organizations and…...
GALLERY: The return of the remains of World War II veteran, Wayne Newton
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (307+ words) Terre Haute Tribune-Star The remains of Wayne Newton, a Terre Haute native and World War II veteran killed at Pearl Harbor, were returned on Thursday. The remains were escorted by the Patriot Guard, Rolling Thunder and other military veterans to…...
The return of the remains of World War II veteran, Wayne Newton
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (314+ words) Terre Haute Tribune-Star The return of the remains of World War II veteran, Wayne Newton Wayne Newton, U. S. sailor killed at Pearl Harbor, returns home to Terre Haute The remains of Wayne Newton, a Terre Haute native and World War II…...
Wayne Newton, U. S. sailor killed at Pearl Harbor, returns home to Terre Haute
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (285+ words) Terre Haute Tribune-Star The return of the remains of World War II veteran, Wayne Newton Wayne Newton, U. S. sailor killed at Pearl Harbor, returns home to Terre Haute The remains of Terre Haute native Wayne Newton are transported past American Legion…...
CANDLES exhibit explores Auschwitz medical atrocities
3+ week, 5+ day ago (179+ words) Terre Haute Tribune-Star CANDLES Holocaust Museum and Education Center will conduct a grand opening on Saturday for a new exhibit exploring the medical atrocities committed at Auschwitz. The event is from 10 a. m. to 4 p. m. Saturday at CANDLES, 1532 S. Third St. , Terre Haute. The…...
Today in History: April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (369+ words) Today is Wednesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2026. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool's Day. In 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II. (U. S. forces succeeded in capturing the Japanese island on June…...
Historical Treasure: Pioneering African American air traffic controller spent formative years at Hulman Field
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (246+ words) Terre Haute Regional Airport was built on land donated by Terre Haute businessman Tony Hulman, Jr. , and opened on Oct. 3, 1944. Originally known as Hulman Field, the airport has had well-documented visits from many notable figures, from President John F. Kennedy to…...