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LETTERS: EL NINO, PLEASE STAY AROUND ALL YEAR
(Letter to the Editor ~ 12/24/97)
To the editor: Have you noticed how many changes have been credited to El Nino? Severe weather variations of heavy rain in some places and drought in others are attributed to this warm-water phenomenon in the Pacific Ocean. I've noticed also changes in people lately that must be due to El Nino. ...
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THANKS, ONCE AGAIN, FOR GENEROUS GIVING
(Editorial ~ 12/24/97)
It is traditional to make charitable gifts near the end of the year, especially in the weeks leading up to Christmas. There is something about the spirit of the religious overtones of the season. Or maybe it is the tax man who spurs generous giving...
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THE CHRISTMAS STORY FROM ST. LUKE
(Editorial ~ 12/24/97)
It is a simple story, but the birth in a stable some 2,000 years ago changed the world. On this Christmas Eve, the story is presented again from the Holy Bible (the Gospel according to St. Luke, Chapter 2): And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) And all went to be taxed, every one unto his own city...
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RUST COMMENTARY: HAPPY HOLIDAYS IN A LAND OF FREEDOM
(Column ~ 12/24/97)
Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah to all of our associates, friends and their families. However you celebrate this blessed time in the year, remember to give thanks that we live in a country which allows us the freedom to worship in the manner that we choose. Have a blessed holiday. -- Gary and Wendy...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 12/24/97)
I WANT to comment about Saddam Hussein. The secretary of state has been saying that we're up against a brick wall over there. Saddam won't even let us inspect as many areas as he did before. He's hardening his position. The reason is that he's using Bill Clinton. ...
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IT'S ABOUT TIME, SAYS GOP
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
The Missouri Supreme Court's decision clearing the way for income tax refunds under the Hancock Amendment is a good Christmas present for taxpayers, Southeast Missouri lawmakers said Tuesday. Republicans said the refunds are long overdue. They said the administration of Gov. Mel Carnahan has violated the state tax lid for the past four years...
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SALVATION ARMY GIVES FOOD BASKETS TO NEEDY
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
When the holiday sounds of bellringers fall silent and the kettles are taken from area stores, the work of the Salvation Army will continue well into the new year and beyond. Next year, however, may prove difficult for the Army unless contributions to the Tree of Lights increase significantly in the upcoming days and weeks...
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NOTRE DAME WORK ON SCHEDULE
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
Notre Dame High School is on target for completion Aug. 1, school administrators said. School business manager Bob McGahan Tuesday afternoon led an open house and tour of the building for media and school patrons. Construction is progressing on schedule for the new Catholic school, going up along Route K about two miles west of Siemers Drive...
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P&G PLANT EXPANSION MAY START IN EARLY '98; UE TO REROUTE ELECTRIC LINE
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
Construction of an 850,000-square-foot addition to Procter & Gamble Paper Products Co.'s plant north of Cape Girardeau could start in early 1998. "We're still waiting for an air permit before actual construction starts," said Mike Jennewein, human-relations manager at P&G. "Hopefully, the permits will be in tact, and construction can get under way in late January or early February."...
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MAYORS CALL FOR HARMONIOUS GROWTH (BORDER TALKS: JACKSON, CAPE GIRARDEAU) (FOURTH IN A SERIES)
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
Editor's Note: This is the last in a four-part series previewing the scheduled January meeting between Cape Girardeau and Jackson officials. Annexation issues shouldn't divide Cape Girardeau and Jackson; they should unite them, say the cities' mayors...
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STRANGER THAN FICTION: CHOCOLATE CRAVINGS BECOMING HARDER TO RESIST
(Column ~ 12/24/97)
Once a month, my normally irresistible husband becomes a total idiot. Or maybe it's just me. If you're a man who's sensitive to a woman's unique-yet-beautiful physical makeup, you can stay. You guys who refuse to purchase feminine products for your wife due to embarrassment or machismo, get out. We don't want your kind around here...
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ASK JACKSON
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
The Southeast Missourian asked, "What would you think of running for a seat on the Jackson Board of Aldermen?" Brent Wills: "At some point in the future, I would have an interest in that. I like to work with the public and the community. It would be a long-range plan, however."...
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FIRST DAY OF FILING: ONLY BOARD OF ALDERMEN INCUMBENTS APPEAR
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
JACKSON -- The man sitting in a lawn chair in the City Hall vestibule at 5:45 a.m. Tuesday morning was Alderman Larry Cunningham. On the first day of filing for the April 7 aldermanic election, the Ward 3 incumbent wanted to be first in line so his name would appear first on the ballot...
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ERVIN FIRST TO FILE FOR CAPE SCHOOL BOARD
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
Incumbent Dr. Ferrell Ervin was the only candidate to visit the Cape Girardeau Board of Education office Tuesday to file candidacy for the April 7 school board elections. None filed for the Jackson Board of Education. Filing began at 8 a.m. Tuesday for school board elections. Candidates must complete forms at district board of education offices before 5 p.m. Jan. 20...
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COURT SESSION: INDIANS TAKE HOLIDAY BREAK AFTER BEATING TRUMAN STATE
(College Sports ~ 12/24/97)
It was good to get a win on Thursday night against Truman State to send everybody home for the holidays with a victory under the belt. Considering it was finals week, the day before we break for the holidays, right after an emotional game at Missouri and before a game with a national program like Louisville, I thought our team played well against Truman State...
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EULA `PETE' KINDER
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
JACKSON -- Eula "Pete" Kinder, 81, of Jackson died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1916, at Jackson, the daughter of Henry and Mary Clingingsmith Steinhoff. She married Howard Kinder Feb. 3, 1940. He survives...
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DOROTHY GRAY
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
DEXTER -- Graveside service for Dorothy Gray of Albuquerque, N.M., was held Tuesday at Dexter Cemetery, with the Rev. Vernon Belcher officiating. Watkins and Sons Funeral Home at Dexter was in charge of arrangements. Gray, 45, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997, at the Presbyterian Hospital in Albuquerque...
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EMMA PENNINGTON
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
Emma Lee Byrn Pennington, 85, of Cape Girardeau died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997 at her home. She was born in Cooter and was a former long-time resident of the Blytheville, Ark., area. She was a member of a Southern Baptist church. She was married to Marvin "Bert" Pennington. He preceded her in death...
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MARTIN THEODOR BRAEUNER
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
Martin Theodore Braeuner, formerly of Wittenberg, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Jan. 17, 1914, the son of Herman and Elizabeth Leine Braeuner. They preceded him in death. He married Mildred Detjen in May 1949. She preceded him in death. He married Marcella Kinsey Aug. 25, 1961. She preceded him in death as well...
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JANETTE SANDERS
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Janette Sanders, formerly of Jonesboro, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at the Manor Care in Urbana. She was 75. Sanders was born Aug. 4, 1922, in Irvington, Ill., the daughter of Fred and Inez Russell Propst. She married Glenn Sanders in Jonesboro on June 1, 1941. He preceded her in death on March 29, 1988...
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MILDRED L. GOEDERT
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
DEXTER -- Mildred L. Goedert, 81, died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at Crowley Ridge Care Center. She was born Aug. 19, 1916, at Dexter, daughter of John L. and Stella Mae Nelson Barber. She married Marion "Buck" Goedert Dec. 8, 1934, in Essex. He died June 14, 1992...
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LORA BLAYLOCK
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
PERRYVILLE -- Lora Mae Blaylock, 65, of Perryville died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at her home. She was born May 31, 1932, at Patton, daughter of Lester B. and Nellie J. Ruessler Wilfong. She first married Ralph Haupt Sept. 23, 1950. She later married Ray Blaylock Sept. 27, 1979. He died April 8, 1987...
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ETTA FROBASE
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
BENTON -- Etta Mae Frobase, 88, of Benton died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born Jan. 27, 1909, in Newnan, Ga., daughter of Elisha and Jennie Lou Tomlin Pitman. She and Chester H. Frobase were married April 4, 1932, at Benton. He died Nov. 15, 1973...
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LANDON MIER
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
GORDONVILLE -- Landon Fredric Mier, 84, of Gordonville died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 11, 1913, at Oran, son of Frank Karl and Bertha Montgomery Mier. He and Jewell Sheets were married March 21, 1933, at Benton...
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PAULINE JOHNSTON
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
PUXICO -- Pauline Johnston, 82, of Puxico died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at Beverly Health Rehabilitation Center in Dexter. She was born Aug. 16, 1915, at Wappapello, daughter of I.B. and Maggie Knodell Faries. She and Claude D. Johnston were married Jan. 6, 1934. He died Nov. 20, 1995...
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TONY RICHARDSON
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
BELL CITY -- Tony M. Richardson, 37, of Bell City died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, in Bell City. Morgan Funeral Home in Advance is in charge of arrangements.
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LILLIE RANDOLPH
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
ADVANCE -- Lillie Randolph, 90, of Advance died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997, at Advance Nursing Center. Morgan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 12/24/97)
Son to Adrian and Cynthia Meyer of Las Vegas, Nev., Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, 5:53 a.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 1997. Name, Jordan Kenneth. Weight, 7 pounds 11 ounces. Second child. Mrs. Meyer is the former Cynthia Decker, daughter of Kathy Decker of Jackson. She is a retail worker. Meyer is the son of Darlene Meyer of Las Vegas. He is serving in the U.S. Air Force...
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LEWIS H. JORDAN
(Obituary ~ 12/24/97)
WEST PLAINS -- Graveside service for Lewis H. Jordan of West Plains was held Tuesday at Essex Cemetery, with the Rev. Ronnie Ledbetter officiating. Watkins and Sons Funeral Home at Dexter was in charge of arrangements. Jordan, 80, died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997, at Ozark Medical Center in West Plains...
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A HARTE APPETITE: GOOD FOOD ESSENTIAL TO RINGING IN NEW YEAR
(Column ~ 12/24/97)
One week from today we shall be on the eve of a new year and the verge of a new Millennium, at least according to the Christian calendar. (The Jewish New Year actually began back in September and the Islam New Year will not begin until May.) New Year's Eve, of course, is a time for revelry and there will likely be no shortage of parties to attend. ...
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L.J. SCHULTZ SEVENTH GRADERS GIVE UNIQUE LOOK AT HOLIDAYS
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
By Peter Siy The winter winds were blowing and the winter snows were snowing, during that time I was sound asleep snoring, the next day in the morning, school was very boring. After school I could not wait, to build a snowman at the gate, I put on my coat, mittens, and hat,...
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L.J. SCHULTZ SEVENTH GRADERS GIVE UNIQUE LOOK AT HOLIDAYS
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
Let It Snow By Alisa Uzoaru We wish for snow as we go to bed, "Don't get your hopes up," Mother said. Our minds filled up with snowy scenes, As we watched out town turn red and green. So hopeful and excited were we, That we prayed to God with silent pleas...
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L.J. SCHULTZ SEVENTH GRADERS GIVE UNIQUE LOOK AT HOLIDAYS
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
Christmas By Olivia Harline Lighted houses, Christmas trees, Wrapped presents, (Tons for me). Children smiling, Carolers singing, Delicious aromas, Sleigh bells ringing. Christmas Eve By Liza Williams Christmas Eve is a wonderful day. Christmas Eve is not here to stay...
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L.J. SCHULTZ SEVENTH GRADERS GIVE UNIQUE LOOK AT HOLIDAYS
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
One Red Light By Steven Beecraft Everytime Christmas is near, Jingle bells is what I hear. This is what I like to see, This is what Christmas means to me. Stockings, holly, mistletoe, Wreaths, tinsel, and some snow. A baby boy, an angel's light, Shepherds following a star so bright...
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LEND ME YOUR EAR: EXCITED TODDLER TURNS ON THE CHRISTMAS LIGHTS EARLY
(Column ~ 12/24/97)
The Chinese measure time by the year -- the Year of the Dragon, the Lion, the Dog. In our country, time goes so fast we settle for decades -- the Terrible Twenties, Depression Thirties, Rebellious Sixties, the Extravagant Eighties. How to define the Nineties is hardly feasible before the decade ends, but our votes goes to the Child: To the renewed focus on children as the whole earth-world's most valuable asset...
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DRUGS PROVIDE HEARTBREAKING ENDING TO CHRISTMAS STORY OF RETURN OF THE PRODIGAL SON
(Local News ~ 12/24/97)
A mother with two children had moved into our neighborhood; the girl was about seven years old and the little boy three. That little Swede boy had the bluest eyes we, my wife and I, had ever seen. They came to our house soon and because they behaved so well, we liked them around, all the more since our sons had gone off to college and were all alone. ...
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