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Archive for February 2011

February 7, 2011

 

Cornell Bell

Diversifying Tomorrow’s Business World

Diversification has long been a watchword in investing. Creating diversity in the ranks, though, has been a more recent challenge for the corporate world.

February 14, 2011

 

1960 Republican National Convention

Frank Beckwith for President

Records are scant about the namesake of a little park in Indianapolis. At one time, however, Frank R. Beckwith gave Richard Nixon a run for the money.

February 21, 2011

 

The Muncie Post-Democrat, 1923

A Newspaper Man Against The Klan

At a time when the KKK permeated the state legislature, a Muncie newspaperman was waging an editorial battle against the oppressive organization.

February 28, 2011

 

Martinsville Sanitarium

Damage Control for a Painful History

When the Klan announced plans to march through Martinsville in 1967, the mayor successfully banned a parade and residents ignored the Klan’s motorcade.

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