Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
July 9, 1914 — LaPorte’s Dr. Simon tells about the wonderful uses of the X-ray in medical and surgical work after his three-month trip in Europe.
July 9, 1964 – Pennsylvania Gov. William Scranton urges the Republican platform committee to condemn the John Birch Society as a leading example of “weird” extremist groups in the United States.
July 9, 1989 – Walking has become the newest fad for Baby Boomers.
July 9, 2004 – Contrary to Thursday’s rumor, LaPorte County’s Merle Bannwart is still alive.