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WASHINGTON WATCH: CHECHNYA OFFERS UP OMINOUS PARALLELS
(Column ~ 01/10/95)
JON KURKA RUST COLUMNS Russian President Boris Yeltsin's handling of rebellious Chechnya has ominous -- and reassuring -- parallels to the war in Afghanistan waged by the former Soviet Union. When I was a student at an international institute in Moscow, I drank tea a few times with a man from Afghanistan. ...
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APPLICATIONS FLOOD INTO SEMO (FIRST OF TWO PARTS)
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
The University of Missouri-Columbia has been flooded with applications from prospective students for the 1995 fall semester that could foreshadow the largest freshman class in the school's history. The numbers are also up at Southeast Missouri State University, which has experienced a 23 percent increase in admissions applications for the fall semester...
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COMMITTEE READY TO EXAMINE REDISTRICTING
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
When assistant superintendent Richard Bollwerk says the Cape Girardeau School District's average class size is 22.7, it sounds good. But, he says, the figure can be misleading. Depending on where a student attends school, the class could have as few as 11 students or as many as 30...
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SEMO RAISING CURRICULUM, ACT STANDARDS
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Southeast Missouri State University students must meet new curriculum requirements to gain admission to the school beginning in fall 1995. All of Missouri's public four-year colleges and universities will implement the new core curriculum requirement by fall 1996...
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MARK MY WORD: BAD BREATH STARING US IN THE FACE
(Column ~ 01/10/95)
Forget about dioxin and PCBs. The EPA has missed the boat. The nation's most serious pollution problem is staring us right in the face. It's halitosis. That's a fancy word for bad breath, one of those odious facts of life that strikes more than 80 percent of the world's adult population...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 01/10/95)
WELL, WE'VE got that boat and now we're getting a hoochie-coochie club right here in Cape. I don't believe Jesus or Elvis would very happy about this if they were alive today. HURRAH AND thank God for Republicans. Imagine our tax dollars won't be going to pay the salaries and expenses of unnecessary people and programs that the Democrats surrounded themselves with for 40 years for their own personal use and gain. That's a small step, but it's a good one. I feel liberated already...
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WASHINGTON WATCH: CHECHNYA OFFERS UP OMINOUS PARALLELS
(Column ~ 01/10/95)
Russian President Boris Yeltsin's handling of rebellious Chechnya has ominous -- and reassuring -- parallels to the war in Afghanistan waged by the former Soviet Union. When I was a student at an international institute in Moscow, I drank tea a few times with a man from Afghanistan. ...
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JUDGES: MUELLER RETIRES; HOPKINS TO BE PROSECUTOR
(Editorial ~ 01/10/95)
Two Southeast Missouri judges saw their careers on the bench come to a close with the passing of the old year. For Marybelle Mueller, Cape Girardeau County associate circuit judge, the new year brings retirement and the satisfaction of a distinguished record in the courtroom. Because she was unable to serve a full four-year term before she reached the mandatory judicial retirement age of 70, Mueller decided not to seek re-election at the end of 1994...
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CRUCIAL PROBLEMS FOR SENIORS
(Editorial ~ 01/10/95)
The Republican Party is now king of Capitol Hill. But just because Republicans will lead the House of Representatives and the Senate doesn't mean that all will be well. On the contrary, difficult problems lie ahead for us. The essence of the problems can be stated simply. ...
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JACKSON BOARD OF EDUCATION
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Jackson Board of Education Tuesday, Jan. 10, 7:30 p.m. Agenda Action Items A. Consider curriculum changes for Jackson High School for the 1995-96 school year. These were previously presented to the board as an information item. B. Consider bus bids...
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MARY A. CORBIN
(Obituary ~ 01/10/95)
Mary Ann Corbin, 65, 1601 Bessie, died Monday, Jan. 9, 1995, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Jan. 30, 1929, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Donald and Tessie Mae Foster Juden. She married Grover Corbin Dec. 5, 1947, in Cape Girardeau. Corbin was a member of Grace United Methodist Church...
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LAND TRANSFERS
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Land Transfers Cape Girardeau County Randol Farms Development Inc. to Gerlach Brothers Homebuilders Inc.; the Claude E. Meadows III Trust to Donald R. and Shirley E. Gregory; Otto C. Peetz to Douglas G. Newman and Mary T. McGarry. Pervis and Mary E. Sebaugh to Daniel L. and Linda K. Sebaugh; Mildred L. Cobble and the James W. Cobble Trust to the James Cobble Family Trust B; Vernon S. and Kathryn L. Westrich to Ronald G. and Kelly L. Watson...
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JOHN E. NORDIN
(Obituary ~ 01/10/95)
CHAFFEE -- Funeral service for John Eric Nordin of Chaffee will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. The Rev. Dale Hendrix will officiate, with burial in Union Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home after 3 p.m. today. A Masonic service will be held at 7:30 p.m...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 01/10/95)
Son to Mr. and Mrs. Peter Fleming of Dubuque, Iowa., Finley Hospital there, 8:23 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 1994. Name, Peter Bernard. Weight, 8 pounds 9 ounces. First child. Mrs. Fleming is the former Debora Twesten, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Twesten of Cape Girardeau. Mr. and Mrs. Fleming are employed at Emmaus Bible College in Dubuque. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Fleming of Dubuque...
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FRANCES N. DOUGLAS
(Obituary ~ 01/10/95)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Graveside service for Frances Nadine Douglas of Florissant will be held at 1 p.m. today at Dogwood Cemetery near here. The Rev. Larry Smith will officiate. Announcement courtesy of Shelby Funeral Home in East Prairie. Douglas, 68, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995, at DePaul Health Care Center in Bridgeton...
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LANITA C. KAUFMANN
(Obituary ~ 01/10/95)
PERRYVILLE -- Funeral service for Lanita C. Kaufmann of Perryville will be held at 2 p.m. today at Immanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Donald Loesch will officiate, with burial in the church cemetery. Friends may call today at Young and Sons Funeral Home from 6:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m...
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MYRTLE L. GARNER
(Obituary ~ 01/10/95)
DEXTER -- Funeral service for Myrtle L. Garner of Dexter will be held at 10 a.m. today at Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter. The Rev. Kent Miller will officiate. Burial will be in Caroline-Dowdy (New Bethel) Cemetery near here. Garner, 92, died Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995, at Dexter Memorial Hospital...
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SOUTHWEST MISSOURI STATE NAMES HONOR ROLL
(Honor Roll ~ 01/10/95)
Southwest Missouri State University has released the names of students who were named to the fall semester honor roll. Of the 18,300 students enrolled, 2,507 made the list. Among those from Cape Girardeau were Lance P. Lafont, Christy L. Wetzel, and Kimberly J. Williams. Those from Jackson were Cara L. Humes, Edgar L. Upchurch Jr., and Seth S. Webb. Nickole L. Keller of Gordonville was also listed...
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JACKSON STUDENTS TAKE FIRST-CHAIR BAND HONORS
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
JACKSON -- Two Jackson band students have received first-chair honors in the Missouri Band Masters Association All-State Band Competition held in Columbia. About 800 student musicians competed. Ryan Harper, son of Paul and Pam Harper, will play trap set drums in the all-state jazz band. Nicole Schwent, daughter of Tim and Pat Schwent, will play lead alto saxophone in the all-state symphonic band. She also won a first-chair seat in last year's symphonic band...
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PHARMACY SCHOOL HONORS TO TWO FROM AREA
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Erik Muser and Sandra Bounds, both of Cape Girardeau, have received awards from the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. During a fall awards program, Muser received the Barbara J. Hauck Young Alumni Award and Bounds was honored with the Edwin A. Krummenacher Scholarship...
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FOUR SEMO STUDENTS WIN SCHOLARSHIPS
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Four Southeast Missouri State University students received $750 scholarships from the St. Louis Chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineering. Seniors Renee Burns of Jackson, Mike Witt of Sikeston and Dale Goodwin of Festus and junior Patty LaForest of Cape Girardeau won the scholarships based on their academic ability and interest in the industrial technology field...
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KNOWLEDGE MASTER TEAM RANKS 10TH IN MISSOURI
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
The Central High School Scholar Bowl Team ranked 10th in Missouri in a recent Knowledge Master Open competition. The team came in 262nd of 1,372 schools competing nationwide. The multiple-choice contest is completed on computers with scores based on correct answers and speed...
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DONATIONS ARE SOUGHT FOR KELLY'S PROJECT GRADUATION
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
BENTON -- To help provide a substance-free graduation party for students, Kelly High School in Benton is planning its fifth Project Graduation. Project Graduation was developed in 1983 to help stop deaths and disabilities caused by drinking-and-driving accidents at graduation parties...
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COMMUNICATIONS TOPIC OF WORKSHOP IN SCOTT CITY
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
SCOTT CITY -- A workshop on improving communications is set for Parent/Community Night Jan. 17 at 7 p.m., at the Scott City High School gym. Educators, parents and students are invited to the free workshop. The topic, "Hey, is anyone listening?" will address poor and good communication and the results of both. ...
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LOCAL STUDENTS EARN SPOT ON STATEWIDE HONOR BAND
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Eight Central High School students are among 120 high school students from Missouri who participated in the 1994 Missouri Senior Honor Band on the Southwest Missouri State University campus. Tracy Guth, John Hearnes, Josh Lamar, Rebecca Lewis, Eric McGowen, Josh Miller, Blaine Otley and Kristen Werne, all of Cape Girardeau, were among students selected to perform in the 1994 band. They are members of the Central High School Band, under the direction of Ron Nall, Neil Casey and Mark Ellison...
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BAER, HARMS GRADUATE AIR FORCE BASIC TRAINING
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Air Force Airmen Theresa A. Baer and Heather D. Harms have graduated from Air Force basic training in San Antonio, Texas. During the six weeks of training the airmen studied the Air Force mission, organization and customs, and received special training in human relations...
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WAL-MART SCHOLARSHIP WILL BE AWARDED IN SPRING
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
A $1,000 Wal-Mart Foundation community scholarship will be presented this spring to an area high school student. The Wal-Mart scholarship is payable over a one-year period and awarded to a college-bound student. Scholarship criteria will be based on the individual student's academic achievement, extracurricular and work activities, and financial need...
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AARON ANDREWS RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP TO SOUTHEAST
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
SCOTT CITY -- Aaron T. Andrews of Scott City has been awarded a President's Scholarship to attend Southeast Missouri State University next academic year. The scholarship is awarded to high school seniors who rank at least in the upper 20 percent of their class and score 25 on the ACT or 1,030 on the SAT. The scholarships also are awarded class valedictorians or salutatorians who complete the core curriculum...
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CENTRAL MISSOURI NAMES STUDENTS ON DEAN'S LIST
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
The following students are among those who have earned a spot on the dean's list at Central Missouri State University: With a 4 grade-point average: Kimberly Jo Aden, Cape Girardeau; Ken A. Petzoldt, Frohna; and Chris Alan Edwards, Sikeston. With a 3.5 to 3.99 average: Simon c. Dirnberger, Cape Girardeau; Robert W. Abernathy, Marble Hill; and Nicole P. Kutz, Perryville...
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PRACTICE MAKES PERFECT: MAY GREENE WRITES `RECIPE FOR SUCCESS'
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
Britnie Jones loves reading and she has computer scores to prove it. May Greene Elementary School Principal Barbara Kohlfeld says Britnie, a fifth-grader, is an example of the success of the new schoolwide chapter project. This year May Greene is spending $152,760 in federal money on the project to improve reading and math scores...
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TEACHER'S CORNER: BUSINESS INSTRUCTOR TEACHES SKILLS FOR BOTH CAREER AND PERSONAL LIFE
(Local News ~ 01/10/95)
ORAN -- Eyes and keyboards light up when Oran High School business instructor Patricia Ann Happe teaches. Happe has been a vocational business instructor at Oran High School for 17 years. "I decided to become a vocational business teacher because I wanted to teach skills and information that graduates could use in their personal lives and careers," Happe said...
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