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CARL FREDERICK BURGESS
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
SIKESTON -- Carl Frederick Burgess, 65, of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Sikeston, died Thursday, March 19, 1992, at the John J. Pershing Veterans Medical Center in Poplar Bluff. He was born Feb. 7, 1927 at New Port, Ark., son of Abraham and Harriet Emmer Burgess...
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EMERSON PROPOSES FELLOWSHIP BE TAX EXEMPT
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson Wednesday introduced a bill to renew the tax-exempt status of the Christa McAuliffe Fellowship, named after the teacher who lost her life in the 1986 Space Shuttle Challenger explosion. "Taxing these fellowships doesn't help teachers, it doesn't help students, and it doesn't help education as a whole," Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, said in a statement concerning the bill...
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LUNG ASSOCIATION TO HOLD BIKE TOUR
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
The American Lung Association will sponsor a two-day, 120-mile Clean Air Challenge bike tour along the Mississippi River from St. Louis to Cape Girardeau May 2-3. The event will kick off Clean Air Week, sponsored annually by the American Lung Association...
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THEATRE COMPANY TO BE AT SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
The Imaginary Theatre Company of St. Louis will perform Rudyard Kipling's "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" in local schools next week. The Imaginary Theatre Company is the professional touring ensemble of the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis, and features Tracy Arnold, Catherine Berry, Christian Malmin and Patricia Peirre-Antoine...
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SHAWNEE DISTRICT SCOUT-O-RAMA WILL BE HLED HERE SATURDAY
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
Cub Scout packs and Boy Scout troops from around the area will gather Saturday in Cape Girardeau to demonstrate a variety of scouting skills at the annual Shawnee District Scout-O-Rama. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. at the Central High School gymnasium...
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FASHION SHOW SET AT THE MALL ON MARCH 31
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
Area amateur and professional fashion models, local dance students, and international students from Southeast Missouri State University will participate in a "World of Fashion" show to be held at 2 p.m. March 31 at West Park Mall Center Court. Mall merchants will showcase new spring fashions for Easter, casual sportswear, playwear, and evening wear...
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PARTON WILL PERFORM IN FARMINGTON
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
FARMINGTON -- Country music superstar Dolly Parton will bring her talent and generosity to Farmington this summer to help provide care for young people in trouble. Parton will appear at a benefit show June 6 for Presbyterian Children Services as part of Farmington's Country Days celebration...
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READ ALOUD EFFORT PLANNED AT LIBRARY
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
The Cape Girardeau Public Library will observe National Library Week April 5-11. The Great American Read Aloud/Night of a Thousand Stars program will be conducted at libraries nationwide, including the local library. KFVS-TV anchorwoman Mary-Ann Maloney will read bedtime stories from 7 to 7:30 p.m. at the library. Children from preschool to fourth grade are invited to attend the program...
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COPING SKILLS TAUGHT
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
A coping skills clinic, sponsored by Beginning Experience of Southeast Missouri, begins March 31 for people who are separated, divorced or widowed. The six week series of meetings will be held each Tuesday at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church...
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NEWTON'S LAW: CIVILITY IMPEDES OPPORTUNITY FOR A SENATOR FROM MISSOURI
(Column ~ 03/20/92)
Christopher Bond, U.S. senator from Missouri, missed a chance last week to score some political points at home. With the same gesture, he demonstrated his civility. So, what is he doing in Washington? As stories go that emerge from the nation's capital, many bordering on the absurd, this one ranks with the nuttiest. According to an article published in a Capitol Hill newsletter, Congress Daily, Bond was on the receiving end of a slap by colleague Daniel Patrick Moynihan...
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BE OUR GUEST
(Column ~ 03/20/92)
Neyland G. Clark is superintendent of Cape Girardeau Public Schools. Today, Missouri is confronted with increased pressures for school improvement and the reduction of resources for public schools. The citizens of Missouri insist schools must improve at a time educational research has begun to identify specific characteristics of effective schools. It is important to note that much of the data collected from these studies has been obtained during periods of growth...
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OLD LORIMIER FENCING EFFORT DESERVES SUPPORT
(Editorial ~ 03/20/92)
An upcoming telethon designed to raise money for installation of a security fence around the city of Cape Girardeau's historic Old Lorimier Cemetery is an excellent example of people taking matters into their own hands in an effort to preserve an important piece of community history...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: Y.E.L.L. PROGRAM GETS AWARD FROM UNITED WAY
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/92)
To the Editor: It took more than six weeks and 165 volunteers to review 1,473 entries submitted in United Way of America's Reach for the Stars International Awards Contest. In the end, 157 United Ways were among the award winners one of them being our Y.E.L.L. For Newspapers event!...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: READER RESPONDS TO MOTORCYCLE LAW COMMENT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/92)
To the Editor: After reading your editorial of March 11 I feel that I need to comment on a part of it. I agree with you that it is a joy to see that traffic fatalities are down. But I must take issue with you on your statements concerning motorcycling and helmets. ...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: APPRECIATION OFFERED FOR STAGING ALUMNI SHOOTOUT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/92)
To the Editor: The success of our organization depends on many, many things. But the most important element in any non-profit organization is having loyal contributors who continually support and promote our programs. This allegiance to us and our programs has made it possible for our organization to grow and prosper over the years. It is difficult to estimate the positive impact being made on the organization...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: CLINTON: CHRISMATIC BUT HE CAN'T KEEP HIS WORD
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/92)
To the Editor: We have had presidents whose charisma enticed our vote, as well as those who seemed so sincere: "Read my lips." We are tired of being suckered. This year we are immune to charisma and meaningless rhetoric. We want true honesty and commitment. Unfortunately, I see friends again being enticed by a charismatic person who has little regard for keeping his word...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: INDIAN ALUMNI SHOOTOUT APPLAUDED BY PARTICIPANT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/92)
To the Editor: Thank you for including me in the first annual Indian Alumni Shootout. I promise that I had more fun than either the team or the audience. The cause is noble and the idea and execution were superb. If you do this again, please keep me in mind. I would like to be the first official volunteer for a repeat! Thanks...
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JACKSON SCHEDULES BLOOD DRIVE MONDAY
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
JACKSON - The American Red Cross will sponsor its annual Jackson Community Spring Blood Drive on Monday from 1:30-6:30 p.m., at the Jackson Elks Lodge, 542 Independence St. (Route D, north of the city park). To be eligible to give blood, you must weigh at least 110 pounds and be at least 17 years old...
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THE PUBLIC MIND: SILENCE CONTRIBUTES TO CONTINUED DISCRIMINATION
(Letter to the Editor ~ 03/20/92)
To the Editor: On Dec. 15, 1991, Americans celebrated the bicentennial of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments of the Constitution of the United States. This document further supported the formation of a nation of the people, by the people, and for the people. ...
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ROSIE HOLMAN
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
WILSON CITY -- Rosie Holman, 85, of Wilson City, died Monday, March 16, 1992, at the home of a daughter, Ruthie Sanders, in Chicago, following an extended illness. She was born May 7, 1906, in Marvell, Ark., daughter of the Rev. A.J. and Mattie Sparks. She married Abraham Holman Feb. 14, 1925. He died Oct. 17, 1973...
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DELMAR WACHTER
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
Delmar Wachter, 53, of St. Clair, formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Tuesday, March 17, 1992, at his home. He was born Jan. 20, 1939, at Dutchtown, son of Hugo and Lydia Wessel Wachter. He and Velma Harrell were married in 1957. Wachter owned and operated Coaches Inn Restaurant at St. Clair. He was a former football coach and teacher at St. Clair High School. He was a member of St. John's Church of Christ and Kiwanis Club at St. Clair...
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JOHN O. DAVIS
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
John O. Davis, 76, of Bonne Terre, formerly of Cape Girardeau, was found dead Wednesday, March 18, 1992, near Wappapello. He was born April 12, 1915, son of Earl and Ella Nichols Davis. Davis was a salesman with Delta Distributing Co. He served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War II, and was a prisoner of war...
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RAYMOND E. LONG
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
Raymond Eugene Long, 68, 429 N. Frederick, died Thursday, March 19, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Sept. 15, 1923, at Marshall, son of Bert and Helen Hoffa Long. He and JoAnn Brune of Cape Girardeau were married June 26, 1971, in Cape Girardeau...
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JAMIMA R. HURT
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
ADVANCE -- Jamima Rebecca Hurt, 69, of Advance, died Wednesday, March 18, 1992, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. She was born Feb. 21, 1923, at Lutesville, daughter of Henry and Mille Reagan Banks. Hurt had worked at Elder Manufacturing Co., and was a charter member of Peoples Church here...
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DRUCILLE KIRCHHOFF
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
Drucille Kirchhoff, 74, of 1562 Grandview, died Thursday, March 19, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born Feb. 12, 1918, in Fruitland, daughter of James Monroe Davenport and Maude Louella Shelton. She married Earl Kirchhoff on March 21, 1939. He survives...
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KAMIE J. KIRN
(Obituary ~ 03/20/92)
NEW HAMBURG -- Kamie Jo Kirn was stillborn Saturday, March 14, 1992, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Survivors include her parents, Jeff and Jeanna Palmer Kirn of New Hamburg; a sister, Julie McCulley of the home; maternal grandparents, James and Betty Palmer of Fruitland; paternal grandparents, Richard and Pat Kirn of Kelso; paternal great-grandparents, Henry and Coena Reinagel of Kelso, and Louis and Louella Kirn of Chaffee...
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HOMELESS SHELTER IS STILL OPEN
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
The director of a Cape Girardeau homeless shelter said Thursday the facility is still operating despite concerns from social workers who have been unable to contact the center for referrals. Bill Bunch, the director of community service for East Missouri Action Agency in Flat River, said workers in the agency's Cape Girardeau office have unsuccessfully tried to contact the New Life Evangelistic Center for months to make homeless referrals...
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RIVER `QUEENS': BOATS PLAN NO STOPS IN CAPE THIS SEASON
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
For the first time since making Cape Girardeau a port of call in 1984, neither the Delta Queen nor the Mississippi Queen are scheduled to make any regular stops at Cape Girardeau this year. But a spokesperson for the Delta Queen Steamboat Co. emphasized that is because of continuing changes in the two steamboats' itineraries, and that the last two remaining overnight-travel steamboats on the inland waterways will return to Cape Girardeau in the future...
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MEETING TOLD OTHERS ENVY STATE TOURISM
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
When it comes to tourism, Missouri is the envy of many states, says Debra Hendricks, public information specialist with the Missouri Division of Tourism. That envy, she said, is due to the growth of the entertainment and music industry at Branson in southwest Missouri. Branson is now considered by many to be a mecca of country music, much like Nashville, Tenn...
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PARENTS PUSH FOR PRINCIPAL; WASHINGTON'S PTA STARTS PETITION DRIVE
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
Members of Washington Elementary School's PTA have already gathered 200 signatures of people who are against a school board proposal not to hire a full-time principal for the school in the fall. The petition drive began Thursday night at a PTA meeting attended by about 200 parents...
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STUDENTS MEET WITH DANFORTH
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
U.S. Sen. Jack Danforth met recently with Missouri high school students during the students' week-long visit to the nation's capital. The students from across the state were in Washington to participate in an International Affairs Seminar sponsored by the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) of Mid-America...
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CITY'S RECREATION DEPARTMENT GEARING UP FOR SOFTBALL LEAGUE
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
The Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is forming its Co-ed Softball League for the 1992 season. Games will be played weeknights from 6:30-9:30 p.m., starting May 18. Teams will be scheduled to play one or two games weekly. The league is open to any teams including businesses, churches and independent teams. Divisions and the number of games will vary depending on the number of teams that sign up, and the league will be limited to the first 20 teams...
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BLUNT TELLS OF WELFARE REFORM PLANS AT PRESS CONFERENCE HERE
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
If he is elected governor, Missouri Secretary of State Roy Blunt said Thursday he would implement reforms in the state welfare system that strengthen families and moves people away from a reliance on public assistance. "We have created programs in the past that have presented all the wrong results," said Blunt at an airport news conference here to release his position paper on welfare reform...
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SPRING ARRIVES; WARMER WEATHER EXPECTED TODAY
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
After a false start earlier this month, spring (according to the calendar) made its arrival in Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois this morning. The first day of spring should be somewhat more spring-like than the past several days, with highs expected to reach in the mid 60s, the National Weather Service said...
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AUDUBON SOCIETY WILL HONOR FOUNDERS AT MEETING
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
Ed Pembleton, a National Audubon representative, will be guest speaker during the Four Seasons Audubon Society meeting to be held at the Cape Girardeau Public Library Wednesday. The local chapter is observing its 10th anniversary this month. "We plan to honor those who founded the Four Seasons chapter," said a spokesman for the club. "We'll also be reviewing issues and accomplishments during the past decade."...
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SC YOUTH BALL REGISTRATION SET
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
SCOTT CITY -- The Scott City Parks & Recreation Department will hold registration for the youth baseball league on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the cafeteria of the Scott City High School. Boys and girls age 6-18 are eligible to play. Tryouts and team assignments will be held April 4 at 1 p.m. at the Scott City ball park...
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FINS, FEATHERS, FUR
(Local News ~ 03/20/92)
Pond management workshops are scheduled next month at Cape Girardeau and Poplar Bluff. "We'll be discussing aquatic vegetation, species of fish which should be placed in a pond and other pond-related topics," said a spokesman of the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDOC) which will sponsor the workshops along with the Soil Conservation Service...
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