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PREMIERE PRAISE: PIPE ORGAN RESTORATION CULMINATES IN RECITAL
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
Dr. Gary Miller played on the rebuilt organ console at Trinity Lutheran Church in preparation for a rededication concert of the organ Aug. 8. Sometimes older is just better. Particularly when it comes to pipe organs. After a nearly three-year restoration project, Trinity Lutheran Church will hold a pipe organ concert Aug. 8 at 3 p.m. Dr. Gary Miller, who was a consultant for the project, will be the guest at the recital...
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CASINO EFFORT REMAINS ALIVE
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
SCOTT CITY -- Councilman Kevin Greshem is gambling on Lady Luck to pay economic dividends for the small Scott County town. But the Missouri Gaming Commission holds all the cards. Four years after Lady Luck Gaming Corp. submitted an application to construct a $65 million casino complex along the Diversion Channel near Scott City, the commission has yet to act...
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CONGRESS PUSHES USE OF FOLIC ACID0
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
The old saying an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure rings true for women who take folic acid in the early stages of pregnancy. For just $4 and some change, women can work wonders in preventing birth defects. Folic acid can help reduce the chances of a baby getting a neural tube defect. The neural tube is the part of the developing embryo that is involved in the formation of the brain and the spinal cord...
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TICKET WRITING ON INCREASE IN CAPE
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
Got a speeding ticket lately? A lot more Cape Girardeau drivers have. Since the Cape Girardeau Police Department added two traffic officers to its four-man unit a year ago, traffic citations have increased dramatically. From July 21, 1997, to July 20, 1998, there were 4,570 tickets issued. From July 21, 1998, to July 20, 1999, the number of citations rose to 9,473...
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CITY LIKES RESPONSE TO WATER USE REQUEST
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
Despite the loss of thousands of gallons of water Thursday, city officials are encouraged by the response to their request that people conserve water. "We are proud of the people of the community," said City Manager Michael Miller. "I don't think I have ever been in a community that has responded so well to a call for voluntary conservation."...
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CIVIC CENTER LAUNCHES FUND RAISER
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
Twan Robinson spent Friday morning preparing for a special event next week at the Cape Civic Center. The Bootheel Youth Museum at Malden is bringing its traveling show to the center. The hands-on exhibit is free and open to everyone. Large groups should call ahead to help scheduling...
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BUCKING THE SYSTEM: BEING SOLE FEMALE IN HOUSEHOLD CAN'T BE ALL THAT BAD
(Column ~ 07/24/99)
When I was growing up, my dad was the only male in our household. Dad, poor soul, had to suffer through lots of movies, shopping sprees, school activities and personal tragedies that were relatively testosterone-free. But he persevered, and I think he's become a knowledgeable man thanks to my mom, my sister and me...
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EMERSON SAYS GLOBAL WARMING TREATY BAD FOR U.S. ECONOMY
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
The Clinton administration has made a "back-door attempt" to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and implement the Kyoto Global Warming Treaty without the approval of Congress, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson said Friday. Emerson spoke to about 160 directors of Missouri rural electric cooperatives at a meeting at the Holiday Inn in Cape Girardeau...
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FIRE LEAVES FAMILY IN NEED
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
MCCLURE, Ill. -- A handful of school pictures and a couple of books are all that remain after a fire that destroyed a mobile home in McClure, Ill., Thursday night. No one was injured in the blaze which began about 9:30 p.m. The fire, which gutted the home, left a family of six without any housing. The fire was apparently caused by an electrical short in the clothes dryer...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 07/24/99)
WHY IS it that the fair organizers only book country singers? Have they considered not everyone is a country-music fan? There are many of the rock groups from the '70s and '80s who are touring whom I'm sure people would want to come to see. Years ago there was an oldies rock show with several groups that was great and well-attended. So please think about this for next year...
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LIMBAUGH COMMENTARY: IT'S THE MODERATES, STUPID
(Column ~ 07/24/99)
How would you like to walk a mile in Dennis Hastert's shoes? Instead of so quickly condemning the leadership or the entire party, the GOP's perennial critics ought to consider the ideological makeup of the so-called Republican majority.With Congressman Forbes switching parties, the Republicans enjoy only a narrow ten-vote majority in both Houses. With all of the GOP moderates and liberals, these majorities are more like pluralities...
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BELT-TIGHTENING WORKED FOR SCHOOL DISTRICT
(Editorial ~ 07/24/99)
Living within your means can be trying at times. That applies to both personal budgets and governmental spending. Heck, the biggest offender of overspending is the federal government, which counts its deficits in the trillions of dollars. For the past three years, the Cape Girardeau School District has been spending more than it receives. But this deficit-spending pattern has finally come to a close. Financially, the district ended its most recent fiscal year June 30 on a high note...
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KC TIES SUPERINTENDENT'S PAY TO STUDENT PERFORMANCE
(Editorial ~ 07/24/99)
The Kansas City School District continues to struggle as it tries to move beyond the shadow of court-ordered desegregation. Its school board recently hired a new superintendent -- the 19th person to fill the job in the last 30 years. The newest administrator was the board's fourth choice for the job. The other three all withdrew as candidates for one reason or another...
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LETTERS: SOME MOTORISTS DISPLAY THEIR HATE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/24/99)
To the editor: There is enough hate to go around in this town. You do not have to belong to any groups that advocate hate. You can find those who hate anywhere. It may be anyone who drive a car who harbors these tendencies. An example is someone who drives the speed limit or a bit over and finds himself literally pushed off the roadway by many whose attitude must be pure hate toward anyone who happens to be driving ahead of him. ...
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LETTERS: HANKS FOR CLASS OF '69 REUNION
(Letter to the Editor ~ 07/24/99)
To the editor: I would like to express a huge gratitude to all those who toiled hours for the great 1969 Central High School Class Reunion held at the Elks Lodge. It was wonderful seeing all our old classmates and teachers again. It was truly worth all your efforts and is much appreciated by those of us who have moved away and are not able to be here to help in the planning. It was just perfect, and I'll see you again in 2009...
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TIGER FOOTBALL FILLS OUT STAFF FOR '99 SEASON
(College Sports ~ 07/24/99)
The Cape Central football program has come a long way in the last few months. In April, the Tigers had no head coach and several vacancies in the assistant spots. Now, under new head coach Lawrence Brookins, the coaching staff has taken form. Andy Cheney and Robert Haggerty have been added to the Cape Central coaching staff...
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CHAFFEE REACHES JR. LEGION STATE FINAL
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/99)
SEDALIA -- Chaffee's Junior American Legion baseball team will play for the state championship today after defeating Joplin 4-0 in the winner's bracket final Friday night. Justin Simpher allowed just two fourth-inning singles and struck out 12 to put Chaffee (28-10) into today's 7 p.m. championship game...
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DUNKLIN CO. TAKES CONTROL; CAPE LEGION ELIMINATED BY POPLAR BLUFF 5-4
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/99)
JACKSON -- Dunklin County is sitting pretty in the American Legion District 14 Tournament -- but manager Jamie Johnson realizes just how fortunate his team is. The tourney's top seed and solid favorite had to survive a major scare from second-seeded Chaffee Medicap Pharmacy Friday evening before squeezing out a 5-4 victory in the winner's bracket final."I've always been told you have to have a little luck to win it," said Johnson. ...
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CAPAHAS DEFEAT FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS
(High School Sports ~ 07/24/99)
The McDowell Capahas continued their hot play Friday night with a 13-5 victory over Fairview Heights at Capaha Field. Brian Beckman led McDowell (24-6) with a 4-for-6 night at the plate. Tom Bolen went 3-for-4 with three RBIs, including a two-run home run. Craig Rainge also added three hits and Cory Crosnoe and Darin Kinsolving both finished with two hits...
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BRIEFLY: ROBINSON ASSIGNED TO REDS' TRIPLE A TEAM
(College Sports ~ 07/24/99)
Former Southeast Missouri State University baseball star Kerry Robinson, who was acquired by Cincinnati from Seattle Thursday in a trade for pitcher Todd Williams, has been assigned to the Reds' Triple A affiliate, the Indianapolis Indians. Robinson, an outfielder, was scheduled to be in uniform over the weekend during the Indians' series at Norfolk, Va...
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ARKANSAS BOY HURT IN CAR CRASH
(Local News ~ 07/24/99)
PERRYVILLE -- An Arkansas boy sustained moderate injuries Friday when the vehicle he was riding in ran off I-55. Nebojsa Stojadinovic, 13, was taken to Perry County Hospital after the 2:45 p.m. accident four-tenths of a mile south of Route M. The driver of the vehicle, Momcilo Stojadinovic, 42, of Arkansas was not injured...
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KELLY MILLER
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
MILLERSVILLE -- Dayton H. "Kelly" Miller, 81, of Stockton, Calif., died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at Sunrise Care and Rehab in Manteca, Calif. He was born Feb. 28, 1918, at Millersville, son of Truman B. and Alice Estes Miller. Miller was a maintenance worker 30 years, retiring in 1973 from Sharpe Army Depot in Lathrop, Calif...
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BEVERLY SMITH
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
ANNA, Ill. -- Funeral for Beverly C. Smith of Cumming, Ga., formerly of Anna, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Anna. The Rev. Kenneth Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Anna City Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today, and Sunday until service time...
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NELLIE CROWDER
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
CHARLESTON -- Nellie Crowder, 59, of Charleston died Thursday, July 22, 1999, at her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1940, at Pinhook, daughter of Leroy and Lydia Spellers Gary. She married Eugene Crowder, who preceded her in death. Crowder was a member of Opportunity Church of God in Christ, and served on various committees...
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COLLETTE WILFONG
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
ZALMA -- Collette Wilfong, 66, of Zalma died Friday, July 23, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Nov. 17, 1932, at Zalma, daughter of Phynie and Dovie Hedrick Shirrell. She and John D. Wilfong were married Jan. 16, 1959, at Zalma. He died Oct. 2, 1972...
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JAMES DICKERSON
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- James "Punk" Dickerson, 74, of Jonesboro died Friday, July 23, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born July 1, 1925, in Elco, son of Grover and Sophie Shelton Dickerson. He and Betty Jean Frick were married June 17, 1950, at Jonesboro...
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RICHMOND BRITTON
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Richmond C. Britton, 89, of Cairo died Friday, July 23, 1999, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Marion. Barkett Funeral Home in Cairo is in charge of arrangements.
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DAVID CONRAD
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
SEDGEWICKVILLE -- David Conrad, 75, of Sedgewickville died Friday, July 23, 1999, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. McCombs Funeral Home in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 07/24/99)
Daughter to Dr. David and Ann Hurst of Annandale, Va., Fairfax Hospital in Fairfax, Va., 7 p.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999. Name, Caroline Grace. Weight, 5 pounds 4 ounces. Second daughter. Mrs. Hurst is the former Ann Sargent, daughter of Charlotte Black Sargent of Cape Girardeau and William C. ...
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WILLIAM J. ROBINSON
(Obituary ~ 07/24/99)
PATTON -- William J. "Bill" Robinson, 78, of Patton died Friday, July 23, 1999, at his home. He was born Feb. 24, 1921, at Patton, son of Elmer C. and Odessa C. Doggett Robinson. He married Valetta G. Heitman Oct. 20, 1945. She survives. He was a U.S. ...
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