Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
Oct. 14, 1914 – A young adventurer who was released from jail this morning stole a pig, hiked away, and was re-arrested.
Oct. 14, 1964 – A reported threat to assassinate President Johnson led sheriff’s deputies to an arsenal of weapons, a field mortar, and Nazi relics.
Oct. 14, 1989 – A tear gas canister exploded in a Dunes Plaza Cinema theater in Michigan City.
Oct. 14, 2004 – The LaPorte Park and Recreation Board votes to allow advertising signs on the outfield fences at Lions Fields 1 and 2.