Stories from Monday, July 27, 1992

Schools in this country might be better at teaching self-esteem than English, math and science, and students ultimately will suffer for it, a political analyst told a group of high school students Sunday. Allan Brownfeld, a Washington, D.C. author and political analyst, said that despite the billions of dollars the United States spends on public education each year, students here perform poorly in basic subjects compared to students in other countries...

JEFFERSON CITY -- Railroad grade crossing accidents and fatalities continue to decline in Missouri, according to a state railroad safety report. But the number of fatalities due to trespassing on railroad property increased sharply last year and during the first six months of 1992...

(First in a series of articles profiling Missouri's five major gubernatorial candidates.) In early January 1985, Mel Carnahan officially left the state treasurer's office to return to his law practice in Rolla. Rather than seek an almost certain re-election, Carnahan instead sought the Democratic nomination for governor, which he lost to then Lt. Gov. Ken Rothman...

Even though he was defeated for re-election four years ago, Harold Cobb contends he is still the best-qualified candidate for Cape Girardeau County coroner. Cobb hopes to reclaim the job this year. But before he can run for a new four-year term, Cobb must first win a primary contest against Jim Sullins, who has lived in Cape County the last six years and is retired from the Air Force...

With the Aug. 4 primary drawing close, two Democratic candidates vying for second district associate commissioner in Cape Girardeau County have been maintaining a low profile. Seeking the nomination of their party are Peter N. Choi, owner of the Golden Dragon restaurant, and Lanny Smith, former health officer for the city of Cape who now works in construction...

With the recent cancellation of the Dennis Miller Show, the Southeast Missourian asked people about their viewing of late night television talk shows. Bonnie Kinder: "I like to watch Jay Leno on the Tonight Show. I had been a fan of Johnny Carson for many years. When he left the show, I stayed with the show with Jay Leno. I think he's really funny."...

Although his speech and modern dress give no visible clue as to his heritage, Ian Sutherland of Cape Girardeau is an authentic Scot who can trace his family roots back to Roman Emperor Charlemagne. Sutherland, 59, is an assistant Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney. He and his family came to Cape Girardeau County in 1988 after he retired as a lieutenant colonel following a 25-year career in the Army, most of it in the Army's Special Forces...

Even the best of ideas can go awry. Such is the case with the ill-fated marina at the Trail of Tears State Park. After years of trying to salvage the project, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources has thrown in the towel. It's probably for the best. Considerable funds have been spent to build the marina, and to maintain the slackwater channel year after year. All efforts have been to no avail...

During their recent convention, the Democrats dropped the ball on one issue more than any other. Probably more than in any other presidential election, the candidates' views on the volatile issue of abortion will directly affect their electability. Democrats apparently realize this. ...

Hattie Frances Erwin, 81, of Cape Girardeau, died Saturday, July 25, 1992 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born on May 23, 1911 in Poplar Bluff, the daughter of Rayford Penrod and Della Gossett Penrod. She married Herbert S. Erwin on Sept. 15, 1966 in Flint, Mich. He survives...

Daughter to Dr. and Mrs. Abdul Basit Chaudhari, 1310 Ashland Hills, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 12:19 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 1992. Name, Sonya. Weight, 8 pounds 8 ounces. Fourth child, third daughter. Mrs. Chaudhari is the former Anwar Sultana. Chaudhari is a neurologist with Neurology Clinics Inc...

Lucille Ann Sample, 76, of 215 Country Club, died Saturday, July 25, 1992 at the Cape Girardeau Nursing Center. She was born Sept. 23, 1915 in Dillard, daughter of James Stotler and Helen Feltz Stotler. She married Rufus Sample on Aug. 9, 1934 in Steelville. He survives of the home...

Ten scholarships for the 1992-93 academic year have been awarded by the St. Francis Medical Center Auxiliary to students pursing various health care careers. The scholarships are awarded annually based on a number of factors including financial need and the willingness of recipients to sign service contracts in which they agree to work at least one full year on a full- or part-time basis as a health care professional at St. Francis...

Special guest for this week's Jackson Municipal Band concert will be Bill Bonney. The performance is scheduled Thursday at 8 p.m. in the city park. Bonnie is a 1982 graduate of Jackson High School, where he was active in all aspects of music. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. While serving, he began singing seriously with a vocal group that performed for both naval and civilian functions across the nation...