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LETTER: PUBLIC ACCESS ON CABLE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/09/95)
To the editor: I would like to respond to the Oct. 28 editorial, "Public access on cable TV." First of all, I think you misunderstand what is intended or what will happen as a result of having someone running the local access channel. The problem that has always existed in the past with local access is there has never been someone you could go to who had the authority to say, "Put this program on."...
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PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Action Wednesday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m. City Hall, 401 Independence Applications Approved request of East Missouri Action Agency Facilities Inc. for a special use permit to operate Community Action programs at 1111 Linden. Tabled request for a special use permit for a golf driving range, miniature golf and batting cages in the 800 block of Hawthorne Road...
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UNIVERSITY CHOIR TO GIVE SEASONAL SING
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Southeast's University Choir will present its annual Fall/Christmas Concert Thursday, Nov. 16. The choir, directed by Dr. John B. Egbert, will perform at 8 p.m. in Academic Auditorium. The choir will open with music by Handel and will close with the American choral classic "The Last Words of David" by Randall Thompson...
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SWEET ADELINES TO PRESENT PROGRAM OF HOLIDAY MUSIC
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
"Barbershop, Bells and Brass" will be the theme when the Girardot Rose Chorus of Sweet Adelines, International, presents a program of seasonal music Saturday, Dec. 2. The concert of barbershop arrangements will be presented at 5 p.m. and at 8 p.m. at the Rose Theatre on the Southeast Missouri State University campus...
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`THE WILL ROGERS FOLLIES': SHOW AT SIU SPARKLES WITH ZIEGFIELD PRODUCTIONS
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Kelley Swaim is a chorus member known as Ziegfeld's Favorite in "The Will Rogers Follies." CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas --Through switching her major to theater at Indiana University and jumping aboard an Alaskan cruise ship to do a Cole Porter revue, Stephanie Morgan didn't always have her parents' blessing for a stage career...
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`ECO-ART': NATURAL CREATIVITY
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Leaves, twigs and other natural objects may take on new significance to children and parents participating in the Arts Council of Southeast Missouri's revamped Festivals, Families & the Arts series this year. The program has been titled "Eco-Art" and will celebrate both art and ecology, teaching how to create art by using found objects and recycled materials...
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LESSONS OF QUEBEC
(Editorial ~ 11/09/95)
The narrow defeat of Quebec's independence effort has supporters of U.S. legislation to make English the official language issuing a warning: Language is a powerful tool that can divide or unify a nation. It is time, these supporters say, to make English the official U.S. language or reap the quarrelsome repercussions...
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KINDER'S COMMENTARY: WILD HORSES, GRIFFIN, KENTUCKY
(Column ~ 11/09/95)
"Wild and free, let them be," said Rep. Bill Emerson as the House of Representatives passed his bill to guarantee that a herd of wild Ozark horses will remain that way. Emerson's long campaign to pass this bill, which has made him a hero throughout his southern Missouri territory, is finally crowned with success in the House. The bill heads off action long planned by the Interior Department, which has been trying to boot the horses off the land since 1990. Now it's on to the Senate...
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FEDS CONSIDER H & H BUILDING, MARQUETTE HOTEL SITES
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Either of two blocks on the north side of Broadway would be acceptable for a new federal courthouse, says a government official involved in the site selection. The two sites are the 400 block of Broadway, which includes the Himmelberger-Harrison Building, and the 300 block of Broadway, which includes the vacant Marquette Hotel. Both blocks are just north of the Federal Building, which would continue to house government offices after a courthouse is built...
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SOUTHEAST PRESIDENT TAKES OFFICE TO STUDENTS
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Some students recognized Dr. Bill Atchley; others didn't. Some passed right by Southeast Missouri State University's interim president, who was seated behind a desk in a corner of the University Center lobby Wednesday morning. Others did a double take, surprised to see a university president hanging out at the UC...
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GOVERNMENT OKs FLOOD BUYOUTS IN CAPE, COMMERCE
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Federal approval of plans to buy out property owners in flood-prone areas of Cape Girardeau and Commerce was announced Wednesday, and officials expect the process to begin right away. The Federal Emergency Management Agency acted on buyout recommendations forwarded Oct. 16 by Missouri Gov. Mel Carnahan. FEMA will pay 75 percent of the Commerce project and 61 percent of the Cape Girardeau project. The state will cover the remainder...
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LETTERS FROM HOME: THE SPIDER LADY AND OTHER MISSING PERSONS
(Column ~ 11/09/95)
Nov. 9, 1995 Dear Christy, When I lived in Laguna Beach, another resident was a woman people called the Spider Lady. She dressed completely in black and sometimes wore fake braids that dragged the ground. Her most striking characteristic, though, was the large black mask she painted across her eyes raccoon-fashion. Her lips were blackened, too...
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MARY THOMPSON
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
Mary Thompson of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 1995, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Lorberg Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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LAND TRANSFERS
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Cape Girardeau County Ricky and Shelbey Mayberry to Kingston and Donna Wilson, Lexington Place LLC et al. to Clarence and Juanita Miller, Wayne Boehme to Steven and Carol Smith, Gene and Gloria King to Michael Cannon, William and Dianne Shantz to Michael and Rebecca Montgomery, Sammy Gene and Tamra Macke to Janet and Gloria Payne, Cape Girardeau Doctors Park Inc. to Regional Primary Care Inc...
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CAPE MAN GETS WHITE HOUSE WISHES
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
A Cape Girardeau man is scheduled to receive a call from the White House Friday morning wishing him a happy Veterans Day. Al Zahner, a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, could receive a call from the commander-in-chief of the armed forces, President Bill Clinton. But Clinton is one of a handful of high-ranking officials telephoning veterans Friday...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 11/09/95)
Daughter to Raymond and Patty Pulliam, 1831 College, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:23 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995. Name, Staci LeAnn. Weight, 7 pounds 3 ounces. Third child, first daughter. Mrs. Pulliam is the former Patty Wallman, daughter of Wyonia Wallman of Pocahontas and the late Melvin Wallman. She is a self-employed day care provider. Pulliam is employed at Dana Corp. He is the son of Ray and Jean Pulliam of Cape Girardeau...
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DESSIE F. PLAX
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
MARBLE HILL -- Dessie Frances Plax, 73, of Marble Hill died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, at Wappapello. She was born March 21, 1922, in Lutesville, daughter of Robert M. and Julie E. Shell James. She was a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include a brother, Estel James of Marble Hill, and two sisters, Marie Stephens of Glen Allen and Virginia Healy of Marble Hill...
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ELMER H. WINGERTER
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
PERRYVILLE -- Elmer H. Wingerter, 68, of Perryville, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, in Perryville. He was born May 20, 1927, at Biehle, son of Frank and Bertha Schott Wingerter. He and Irene Buchheit were married May 20, 1950. Wingerter was retired from Chrysler Corp. He was a member of St. Vincent's Catholic Church, American Legion Post 133, Amvets Post 94, and Sportsman's Club. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines...
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NATHAN MISENHIMER
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
ALLENVILLE -- Nathan Misenhimer, 73, of Wichita, Kan., died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995. He was born Dec. 26, 1921, in Allenville, son of Nathan and Anna Proctor Misenhimer. He and Wanda Haven were married July 17, 1949. He retired as an engineer with Boeing...
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M. MARGARET CHOATE
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
ANNA, Ill. -- Margaret Choate, 82, of Anna, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, at Fountainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau, Mo. She was born Dec. 14, 1912, in Anna, daughter of Robert M. and Mary Ellen Coffman Choate. Choate was supervisor of Teen Town more than 30 years, and was a member of First Christian Church...
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EDWIN E. VOGEL
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
Former businessman Edwin Ernest Vogel, 87, 424 S. Spring, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Dec. 22, 1907, at New Wells, son of Ernest and Amelia Schuppan Vogel. He and Eva Elizabeth Heise were married March 17, 1929, in Cape Girardeau...
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PEGGY E. CHILES
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
Peggy Eloise Chiles, 53, 200 Mason, died Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born Aug. 26, 1942, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Willis and Mabel L. Higgason Pledger. Chiles had been a cook in several restaurants. Survivors include a daughter, Robin Howard of Cape Girardeau; three brothers, James and Bill Pledger of Cape Girardeau. Bob Pledger of Los Angeles, Calif.; a sister, Mary Summers of Arkansas; a friend, William Patterson of Cape Girardeau, and a granddaughter...
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OSCAR L. STROP
(Obituary ~ 11/09/95)
Oscar L. Strop, 71, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995, at Heartland Care Rehab Center. Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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CAPE CENTRAL HONORS VETERANS
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Students and staff at Cape Girardeau Central High School honored veterans with dedication of a Veterans Wall and program of patriotic music and readings Wednesday. Dr. Richard Bollwerk, director of elementary education for the Cape Girardeau public schools and a Vietnam veteran, cut the ribbon to dedicate Veterans Wall, which features a plaque listing Central alumni killed in action in the nation's wars and other patriotic art...
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OFFICIALS ATTEND DEDICATION OF RAIL SPUR AT SEMO REGIONAL PORT
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
SCOTT CITY -- Making connections means making it in the business world, and regional businesses will be connected directly to the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority with the opening of a 1.5-mile railroad track Wednesday. With completion of the harbor lead track, port customers have access to three railroad lines: Burlington Northern, Southern Pacific and Union Pacific. ...
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ROTARY CLUB FRUIT SALES UNDER WAY
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Are you stumped for a great Christmas gift idea? The Cape Girardeau Rotary Club has just the answer for your gift-giving needs. The club is sponsoring its second annual citrus fruit sale through Nov. 20. Orders can be placed by calling either 335-3207 or 335-1969...
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STUDENTS GET FLAVOR OF U.N. DURING MODEL EVENT
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
France was condemned for atmospheric testing of nuclear weapons, the chairman of the Economic and Finance Committee was chastised for wearing a biased tie, and the president chided delegates for passing notes on the floor of the General Assembly. All in all, it was a peaceful day as an estimated 430 middle- and high-school students from the area participated in the Southeast Missouri Model United Nations at Southeast Missouri State University Tuesday...
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BELL CONTRIBUTES $60,000 TO LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Forty high schools in east-central and Southeast Missouri are sharing $60,000 equally to help meet educational needs. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. and its local customers made the donations possible. Donations of $1,500 were presented to school boards at the conclusion of an eight-month program connected to sales of four new Southwestern Bell residential telephone services...
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HAYTI TAKES STEP TO SELL WATER AND SEWER BONDS
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
HAYTI -- Hayti aldermen have hired First St. Louis Securities Inc. to handle the sale of the city's $2 million water and sewer improvement bond issue. Duane Mitchie, president of First State Bank of Caruthersville, told aldermen at a recent meeting: "We feel comfortable with St. Louis Security We looked at other firms also, but feel that First St. Louis Security offers the best deal...
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BECKY KIES ZONTA'S WOMAN OF ACHIEVEMENT
(Local News ~ 11/09/95)
Becky Kies was named the 1995 Woman of Achievement by the Zonta Club of Cape Girardeau at a ceremony Tuesday. The award is presented annually to a woman who exemplifies the ideals of Zonta in improving the legal, political, economic and professional status of women...
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