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Leo McLaughlin

The brand new Hot Springs airport in 1947, when it was still named for Mayor Leo P. McLaughlin.
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Hot Springs Airport Once Held ‘Name of Shame’Lock Icon

Hot Springs Memorial Field was dedicated on Memorial Day in 1947 to honor Arkansans who fought and died in World War II. But originally, cronies on the City Council had named the airport for Mayor Leo P. McLaughlin. read more >

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