Looking Back, Oct. 11, 2023

From left, Tyler Munn, Vincent McKinney and Nathan Kaleta, played with the Sound of North Band during the Indiana State School Music Association district marching band contest hosted by Columbus East High School in 1998.

From The Republic archives

Oct. 11

2013

Cummins Inc. announced plans to build a series of new heavy-duty diesel engines in China, designed to expand sales and boost its market share in Europe and Asia, and also received an order from Navistar International to produce an environmentally friendly truck engine.

1998

Asbury United Methodist Women held their 20th annual salad luncheon and mini-bazaar.

1973

The day following the resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew, Bartholomew County Republican leaders listed their choices for his replacement, including Sen. Barry Goldwater, Gov. Nelson Rockefeller, Gov. Ronald Reagan and Indiana’s own William Ruckelshaus.