Stories from Thursday, February 4, 1993

Here are some short editorial takes on recent items in the news. Few elections are without redemptive aspects, and the 1992 campaign, maddening as it seemed at times, was no exception. Perhaps it was the tenor of the times, or maybe a nod must go to Ross Perot's feisty candidacy, but Americans learned again the art (and occasional necessity) of weighing into the people they elect to high office...

Two new exhibits showcasing Boy Scouting in Southeast Missouri and artwork by area high school students will open Sunday at the Southeast Missouri State University Museum. "The First 50 Years of Boy Scouting in Southeast Missouri, 1910-1960," will open with a reception from 4-6 p.m. Refreshments will be served. The exhibit will remain on display through Feb. 25...

Nearly a year after the release of their latest album, "Adrenalize," British rockers Def Leppard will bring their refined heavy metal sound to the Show Me Center Wednesday night for a 7:30 concert. Since forming in 1977, Def Leppard has pleased audiences with hits like "Rock of Ages," "Photograph," "Women," "Animal," "Hysteria," "Pour Some Sugar On Me," "Love Bites," "Armageddon It," "Rocket," and, most recently, "Let's Get Rocked."...

Young Audiences of St. Louis will present "The Rhythms and Folklore of Africa" at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in Academic Auditorium as part of Southeast Missouri State University's celebration of National Black History Month. Presented by the university's Cultural Programs Committee, the program will feature St. Louis performers Kenya Ajanaku and Jamila Afi. Ajanaku and Afi will present a broad sampling of Africa's tribal traditions through stories, poems and dance...

"Midwest Minis," an exhibit of two-and three-dimensional artwork, will be on display at Gallery 100 Feb. 7-26. The displays included in the exhibit are from artists from all over the United States. The artists submitted their work to be reviewed by the exhibit judge, Steven D. Gregg of S. Gregg Gallery in Cape Girardeau...

LEXINGTON, Ky. Tracy Lawrence is a polite 25-year-old who speaks in Gary Cooper sentences and has the country music world by the tail. In March, Lawrence will release "Alibis," the second album of his career. The first, "Sticks and Stones," spun off three number one singles "Sticks and Stones," Today's Lonely Fool" and "Running Behind." A fourth song, "Somebody Paints the Wall" climbed to number five on the charts...

A Missouri circuit judge says the formula the state uses to distribute money to local schools is unconstitutional. But don't worry ... it's nothing that can't be straightened out with an extra billion dollars in new taxes. --- The reason it's called the Super Bowl is because TV executives think it's super that the commercials are longer than the game...

If U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson decides to make a bid for the U.S. Senate next year, he likely can count on retaining much of his base support in the 8th District - even if former Gov. John Ashcroft decides to enter the race. Cape Girardeau County Republican Chairman and state committeeman Ralph Ford said: "If Bill decides not to run, I could possibly support John Ashcroft. ...

EVANSTON, Ill. -- Lyndea "Lindy" Dew is a busy Northwestern University senior who also works 25 hours a week as an international government relations intern at a downtown Chicago bank while combing the country for the job she wants when she graduates in June...

Cape Girardeau would spend almost $27 million on capital improvements projects over the next five fiscal years under an expanded plan proposed by the city staff. The City Council Monday had its first look at the 1993-1998 capital improvements program, which the staff called "an ambitious program."...

BENTON -- How many is a million? A lot, say students at St. Denis Catholic School in Benton. For six years the students have been collecting aluminum can tabs, hoping to amass a million. This month they met their goal and Wednesday celebrated with one million can tabs heaped on the gym floor...

Although he readily admits it is a longshot, state Sen. Jerry Howard said Wednesday he is contemplating a run for the U.S. Senate next year. "I have not yet started the process of evaluation, but I will try to get a feel for it, largely feedback from key people in the state who figure in political campaigns," said the Dexter Democrat...

SIKESTON -- The song has been a part of her personal religious services for as long as Marlys Smith can remember. It's a ~portion of her heritage, her life. But this morning at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington the words of "Amazing Grace" will present a harmony like no other she has experienced in her lifetime...

CAIRO, Ill. -- The Cairo City Council has agreed to name a street here in honor of slain civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and will schedule a public hearing to discuss the matter in the near future. "We have to decide on which street," said Cairo Mayor James Wilson. "There's a lot to be considered in a change like this, such as mailing addresses on the street. I want to have a public hearing on the matter."...

Cape Girardeau Mayor Gene Rhodes signed a proclamation Wednesday distinguishing the week of Feb. 8-14 as Child Passenger Safety Awareness Week. "The purpose of this proclamation is to draw attention to the fact that car crashes are the leading cause of death and injury for children," said Cape Girardeau Police Chief Howard Boyd Jr...

EAST PRAIRIE -- Graveside service for Betty Andrews of East Prairie will be held at 11 a.m. today at East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. Dave Bowden will officiate. Friends may call at Shelby Funeral Home after 9 a.m. Andrews, 82, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1993, at Missouri Delta Medical Center...

PERRYVILLE -- Oscar C. Kassel, 95, of Perryville, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 13, 1897, at Uniontown, son of Christian and Sulameth Hopfer Kassel. He and Paula Oberndorfer were married June 4, 1933...

CHAFFEE -- Funeral mass for Frank J. "Pete" Landewee of Chaffee will be held at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. The Rev. Allan Saunders will officiate, with burial in St. Ambrose Cemetery. Friends may call at Amick-Burnett Funeral Home here after 2 p.m. today. Parish prayers will be at 7, and rosary by KC Council 4311 at 7:30...

Dimple Marie Hewitt, 91, of Cape Girardeau, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993, at Chateau Girardeau. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

SIKESTON -- Gracie E. Linsman, 70, of Sikeston, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993, at Missouri Delta Medical Center. She was born June 24, 1922, at Randles, daughter of Andy and Lennie Cantrell Vaughn. She and Guy Travis Linsman were married Aug. 5, 1976, at Branson. He died Sept. 17, 1983...

WOLF LAKE, Ill. -- Adell P. Ring, 66, of Wolf Lake, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Dec. 24, 1926, at McClure, daughter of Scott and Florence Edwards Miller. She and Ervin A. Ring were married in March 1968, at Anna...

Bill J. Sides of 1233 S. Benton St. died Feb. 3, 1993, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born on Jan. 23, 1945, in Cape Girardeau. He was a carpenter and construction worker for the Drury Company and Larry's Ceramic Tile Company in Cape Girardeau...

The Cape Girardeau Public Library is joining in the observance of Black History Month. "We have several programs designed for the observance throughout February," said Bettye Black, assistant director at the library, 711 N. Clark. Black History Month was established in 1976, said Black, who added that the idea for an observance honoring the accomplishments of blacks led to the establishment of Negro History Week in 1926...

The agriculture committee of the Sikeston Area Chamber of Commerce has donated $500 for the proposed College of Business Administration building at Southeast Missouri State University. Committee members presented the gift to university President Kala M. Stroup...

WOLF LAKE, Ill. -- Graveside service for Roy C. Whitlock of Wolf Lake will be held at 11 a.m. today at Walker Hill Cemetery at Grand Tower. The Rev. John Prather will officiate. Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home at Anna is in charge of arrangements. Whitlock, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1993, at Jackson County Nursing Home in Murphysboro...

Son to Tony Enderle and Libra Evans, Scott City Route 4, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 1993. Name, Cody James Evans-Enderle. Weight, 8 pounds 5 ounces. First child. Miss Evans is the daughter of Louis Evans of Scott City and Vicki Cornwell of Calvert City, Ky. Enderle is a machinist at Dana Corp., and is the son of Richard Enderle of Chaffee and Nute Enderle of Scott City...

A free seminar on the health effects of secondhand smoke will be held at St. Francis Medical Center Feb. 16. The one-hour program, beginning at 7 p.m., will be held in conference room A of the Health and Education Centre. The program will be lead by local otolaryngologist Dr. Richard Martin. Topics include the incidence of health effects on children and adults exposed to environmental smoke and the laws regarding clean indoor air...

Jennefer "Ragan" Ward of Cape Girardeau has been selected to attend the National Young Leaders Conference this week in Washington DC. Ward is a senior at Central High School and is the daughter of Dr. Robert and Barbara Ward of Cape Girardeau. She will among 350 high school students from across the nation at the conference, sponsored by the Congressional Youth Leadership Council...

The American Red Cross has scheduled blood drives today in Cape Girardeau and Sunday in Leopold. The drive today will be held at Boatmen's Bank, 2 S. Mount Auburn Road, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the bank conference room. It is sponsored by the bank...

Students at Trinity Lutheran School recently won essay and poster contests sponsored at the school by SEMO Trail of Tears Lutherans For Life. First and second place winners were selected in each grade participating in the contests. The theme was "The Adoption Option."...

Rebecca Summary, chairman of the Department of Economics at Southeast Missouri State University, has been selected as a participant in a statewide women's leadership program. She is one of 60 participants in "Greater Missouri," a program designed to help women move into the executive boardroom and recognize women as community leaders...