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John Newlin passed away. This is the full obituary where you can share condolences and memories. Published in the Terre Haute Tribune Star on 2024-01-03.

Eighty years ago, the sights and sounds of Spence Army Airfield included planes flying overhead as thousands of young men learned to fly to serve their country in WWII. Sixty-two air cadets and instructors were killed during the four years the airfield was operational.

WASHINGTON, April 20, 1943 (UP) - The aircraft carrier Hornet was the "Shangri-La" from which 16 American bombers under Maj. Gen. James H. (Jimmy) Doolittle bombed Japan a year ago and all but one of the planes was wrecked on or off the China Coast after carrying out their mission "with complete success," the first official story of the memorable raid revealed Tuesday night.

“I feel that by furnishing fish to the market I can be of better service to the war effort," said Clarence Marler.

PENDLETON — Dorys Crow Grover celebrated her 101st birthday Friday, Sept. 23, with family and friends at Sun Ridge Retirement Community, Pendleton.