USS Mahoning County (LST-914)
The USS Mahoning County (LST-914) was an LST-542-class tank landing ship built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Mahoning County, Ohio, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name.
Originally laid down as LST-914 by the Bethlehem Shipyard annex in Hingham, Massachusetts, adjacent to Fore River Shipyard on 16 February 1944; launched 18 April 1944; and commissioned 18 May 1944 with Lieutenant A. W. Meyer in command.
Read more about USS Mahoning County (LST-914): World War II, Korean War, Post-War Duty
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“A horse, a buggy and several sets of harness, valued in all at about $250, were stolen last night from the stable of Howard Quinlan, near Kingsville. The county police are at work on the case, but so far no trace of either thieves or booty has been found.”
—H.L. (Henry Lewis)