Editor’s Note: From the June 5 editions of the American Press for 2010, 1995, 1970 and 1945

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10 years ago

HOUSTON — Cheniere Energy Partners plans to add liquefaction services at the Sabine Pass LNG terminal in Cameron Parish, allowing the plant to both receive and export natural gas, a company spokesman said.

“We believe current market fundamentals have created an opportunity for the U.S. to offer natural gas to global markets at competitive prices,” said Charif Souki, Chairman and CEO. “Due to the depth of the markets in south Louisiana, with an abundance of supply and existing pipeline infrastructure, we can provide an additional outlet for U.S. natural gas production while offering a low-cost source of supply for global buyers.”

Lake Area people

Edie Sickell danced with her grandmother, Verna Richard, during Downtown at Sundown at the Lake Charles Civic Center on Friday. The event was moved indoors due to the threat of rain.

Sandy Bennett of the American Red Cross talked to children about the rules of water safety at the Children’s Museum summer program, “Whale Tales.”

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25 years ago

Blank drafted by Twins

Former Barbe High School pitcher David Blank was drafted in the 24th round by the Minnesota Twins in Lake week’s amateur draft, according to Barbe High School head coach Glenn Cecchini.

Blank, a 1992 Barbe graduate, played for Wilham Carey College in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. No other details were available.

Dispatcher helps in baby delivery

It was on Mother’s Day 1995 David and Julie Collins got their first baby, Precious Diana, thanks to the help of Margaret Owens, a dispatcher for the Calcasieu Communications District.

Owens helped David deliver his six-pound, 15-ounce daughter at home through a 911 call shortly after 7 a.m. on Sunday, May 14, Mother’s Day.

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50 years ago

Cup Scout derby race

Pack winners in the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby were Scott Hankins, Den 9, first; Scott Woodall of Den 2, second and Ronnie Smith of Den 1, third.

Den winners from Dens 1 through 5, respectively, were Don Mudler, Scott Woodall, David Alley, Lee Whitehurst, and Craig Dunaway and from Den 9, Scott Hawkins.

Junior League officers

The Junior League of Lake Charles installed officers for the coming year during its annual June Luncheon held in the Lake Charles Country Club. Mrs. Dale Archer is the new president.

Serving with her will be Mrs. James Taussig, vice president; Mrs. David Painter, recording secretary; Mrs. Patrick

Unkel, corresponding secretary, and Mrs. C.A. Miller, Jr. treasurer.

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75 years ago

Liberation of Manila

Sgt. Frank E. Foreman of Iowa, La. is the holder of a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in place of a second Silver Star medal for gallantry in action during the liberation of Manila.

Among the first fighting troops to enter the Philippines capital, infantryman Foreman is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Asa

Foreman. In addition to the Silver Star with Oak Leaf clusters, he wears the newly established medical badge, recently issued by the War Department as a means of recognizing the important role being performed by medical personnel on duty with front-line infantry units, and the Asiatic-Pacific theater ribbon with two battle stars.

Okinawa fighting 
intense

American Marines fought for complete control of the last Japanese-held airfield on Okinawa today in the wake of a surprise amphibious landing which put strong American forces on three sides of the enemy’s Oroku peninsula garrison.

Tough paratroopers and Marine raiders of the sixth division overran half of the big Naha airdrome yesterday as they plunged ahead from the Southern shore of Naha bay, on the island’s west coast.

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Our Past is a daily feature compiled by Mike Jones.