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Proposed budget cuts target COPS funding
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
Local police departments that have benefited from federal money say they will probably not be affected if funding for the Community Oriented Policing Services program is cut as proposed in the federal budget for 2006. The proposed budget President Bush submitted to Congress includes the allocation of $2.2 billion more for the Department of Justice than was allocated for 2005. ...
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Bingo operators seek eligibility rule's end
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Charity bingo operators are asking lawmakers for another shot at changing the Missouri Constitution to lift what they say is an outdated restriction on who can work bingo games. A proposed constitutional amendment considered Monday by a Senate committee would ask voters to remove the existing requirement that someone must be a member of the organization sponsoring a bingo game for two years before being allowed to work it...
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Nash Road section in no man's land for fire protection
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
The driver of a truck pulling a smoldering trailer full of metal shavings to Paducah, Ky., made an emergency stop Friday night at First Missouri Terminals, 4868 Nash Road, to report a fire. It turned out there was no fire on the truck, but the incident has sparked new discussion among local fire departments and businesses in this fire-protection no man's land...
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Longtime couples offer advice on successful marriage
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
Charlotte Pierce ~ Southeast Missourian The 260 couples in the A.C. Brase Arena Building on Valentine's Day morning had something in common: Matrimonial longevity. The annual Schnucks Valentine's Day Party is for couples who have been married at least 50 years. Making it to 50 was easy for some of the couples, who have kept right on going...
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Sikeston man receives sentence for bank robbery role
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
A Sikeston, Mo., man, one of four people convicted of robbing the Bank of America in Cape Girardeau, was sentenced to 13 and a half years in prison Monday in U.S. District Court. U.S. District Judge Catherine E. Perry sentenced Dareme P. Tipler, 25, to 162 months on one felony count of bank robbery and one felony count of using a firearm in connection with a bank robbery. Tipler was also ordered to pay $9,510 in restitution...
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Cape's flight plans
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
A 25 percent drop in boardings over the last year has Cape Girardeau Regional Airport officials desperately looking to add a fourth daily commuter flight to draw more passengers. But that depends on being able to draw on a half-million-dollar federal grant that has been sitting on the table for 2 1/2 years while the city tried to raise matching funds...
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Cape schools award communications bid to district critic
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
Last week the Cape Girardeau School District awarded a communication-system contract to a businessman who in recent years has questioned the district's spending practices. The $13,500 contract to provide a new communications system intended to beef up security and improve emergency response went to Copi-Rite, a Cape Girardeau company owned by Robin Cole...
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Nation digest 02/15/05
(National News ~ 02/15/05)
Bush's request for wars pushes past $300 billion; Painkiller sales plunge at end of last year; Woman accused of killing baby ruled incompetent; Prosecutor: Gunman had Columbine fascination
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Savannah St. finishes a perfect 0-28
(College Sports ~ 02/15/05)
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- Oh my. Savannah State went 0-for-the-season. The Tigers became just the second NCAA Division I school in a half-century to go through an entire season without a win, losing to Florida A&M 49-44 Monday night to finish 0-28. At least Savannah State didn't go down without a fight, managing its closest loss of the season. The Tigers tied it at 41 with 1:57 remaining when Donald Carson -- son of former New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson -- hit two free throws...
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Iraqi leaders work to hammer out new government
(International News ~ 02/15/05)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- A French-educated finance minister and a former London physician emerged Monday as the top candidates to be Iraq's next prime minister after the clergy-backed Shiite Muslim alliance failed to get the necessary majority of votes to control the legislature...
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Blast kills former Lebanese leader
(International News ~ 02/15/05)
BEIRUT, Lebanon -- A powerful bomb tore through the motorcade of a former prime minister Monday, killing him, carving a 30-foot hole in a street and turning armored cars into burning wrecks. The devastation harked back to Lebanon's violent past and raised fears of new bloodshed in the bitter dispute over Syria, the country's chief power broker...
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Bill to ban therapeutic cloning moves forward
(State News ~ 02/15/05)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Since opening its doors in 2000, Kansas City's Stowers Institute for Medical Research has recruited scientists from across the country to do stem cell research in the hope that cures can be found for diseases such as diabetes and dementia...
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Former Cardinal Briles dies at 61
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/05)
PITTSBURGH -- Nellie Briles, who won two World Series titles during his 14-year career as a major league pitcher, died Sunday, the Pittsburgh Pirates said. He was 61. Briles died suddenly while at a Pirates alumni golf tournament in Orlando, Fla., team spokesman Dan Hart said. He said he did not know the cause of death...
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Canseco's tell-all book sells briskly on first day
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/05)
NEW YORK -- Jose Canseco's autobiography accusing several top players of steroid use and charging that baseball long ignored peformance-enhancing drugs appeared to be a hit on its first day in bookstores. Amazon.com listed "Juiced: Wild Times, Rampant 'Roids, Smash Hits, and How Baseball Got Big" as third on its best seller list Monday...
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Flu vaccine may not have saved any lives
(National News ~ 02/15/05)
CHICAGO -- A new study based on more than three decades of U.S. data suggests that giving flu shots to the elderly has not saved any lives. Led by National Institutes of Health researchers, the study challenges standard government dogma and is bound to confuse senior citizens. During last fall's flu vaccine shortage, thousands of older Americans, heeding the government's public health message, stood in long lines to get their shots...
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The NHL expanded its problems through expansion
(Sports Column ~ 02/15/05)
It wasn't as if the NHL was having such a great season to begin with. So there's that consolation if league boss Gary Bettman pulls the plug on this one, expected to happen Wednesday barring any last-minute settlement. Think about it: If the commissioner hadn't come up with that nifty lockout maneuver when he did, and the season went ahead as usual, chances are the three biggest stories at this juncture would have all been public-relations disasters. ...
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Valentine's Day marks wedded bliss
(Column ~ 02/15/05)
Just when you thought it was safe to celebrate Valentine's Day, along come opponents of the romantic tradition who tell us it's a bad thing. They say it makes single people feel sad and degrades them. In some cities -- New York and San Francisco included -- there's a new alternative to Valentine's Day. It's called "Quirkyalone Day" and is geared toward those who want to celebrate their single lives...
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Jackson girls post third win over Knightettes
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/05)
Jackson's girls basketball team defeated Farmington 54-40 on the road Monday night in a preview of next week's Class 5 District 1 opening-round matchup. The Indians (22-2) have now beaten the Knightettes three times this season, including the finals of the HealthSouth Holiday Classic. Jackson actually trailed 25-21 at halftime before outscoring Farmington 17-4 in the third quarter...
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NHL will cancel season on Wednesday
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/05)
NEW YORK -- With its do-or-die deadline come and gone and no deal in sight, the NHL circled Wednesday as the day it would call off what little was left of a decimated season, The Associated Press learned Monday. Despite a last-gasp meeting Monday between the league and the players' union, commissioner Gary Bettman still planned to cancel the remaining games, a source close to the negotiations said on condition of anonymity...
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St. Louis bowling great Dick Weber dies unexpectedly
(Professional Sports ~ 02/15/05)
ST. LOUIS -- Dick Weber, one of bowling's first national stars and a three-time bowler of the year, died. He was 75. Weber died Sunday night in his sleep at his home in the St. Louis area, said Steve James, retired executive director of the American Bowling Congress Hall of Fame. A cause of death was not immediately known...
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Jackson girls post third win over Knightettes
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/05)
Jackson's girls basketball team defeated Farmington 54-40 on the road Monday night in a preview of next week's Class 5 District 1 opening-round matchup. The Indians (22-2) have now beaten the Knightettes three times this season, including the finals of the HealthSouth Holiday Classic. Jackson actually trailed 25-21 at halftime before outscoring Farmington 17-4 in the third quarter...
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Annie Brown
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
Annie L. Brown, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at the Lutheran Home. She was born April 16, 1933, in Dekalb, Miss., daughter of Lee Arthur and Annie L. Shoemaker Barrage. She married Darnelle Nelson. Brown was a cook at Joe's Restaurant in Kansas City, Mo., 18 years. She was a member of the Church of God and Eastern Star...
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Stars lend voices to 'Godfather' game
(Entertainment ~ 02/15/05)
NEW YORK -- Robert Duvall and James Caan aren't taking themselves or their latest reunion seriously. No, the pair find anything and everything funny, especially the fact that they're reprising their memorable roles for "The Godfather" video game...
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Fire reports 2/15/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/05)
Cape Girardeau Firefighters responded to the following on Sunday: * At 4:38 p.m., emergency medical service in the 1900 block of Delwin Street. * At 6:17 p.m., emergency medical service in the 1200 block of Hildale Circle. * At 8:34 p.m., emergency medical service in the 400 block of South Pacific Street...
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Police reports 2/15/05
(Police/Fire Report ~ 02/15/05)
Cape Girardeau The following items were released Monday by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Arrests do not imply guilt. DWIs * Cory L. Nugent, 25, 1945 Delwin St., was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. * Robert J. Deimund, no age given, 3250 Lakewood Dr., Scott City was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest and possession of drug paraphernalia...
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Naomi Earley
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
Naomi Mauck Earley, 82, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, Feb. 14, 2005, at her home. She was born March 12, 1922, in English, Ind., but grew up in St. Louis. She was a graduate of Kirkwood High School and Miss Hickey's Secretarial School in St. Louis...
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Donald Johnson
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
Donald L. "Gabby" Johnson, 64, of Cape Girardeau died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at his home. He was born May 26, 1940, in McClure, Ill., son of John Lowell and Corean Waterman Johnson. Johnson had been manager of the Purple Crackle in East Cape Girardeau, Ill. He was a member of VFW Post 3838 in Cape Girardeau, American Legion Post in Alexander County, Ill., and Eagles Aerie 3775 in Cape Girardeau. He was formerly of McClure, Ill...
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Cary Flanagan
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
Cary L. Flanagan, 45, of Cape Girardeau passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005, in an automobile accident near Rolla, Mo. The funeral will be at 11 a.m. today with a change in place of service to A.C. Brase Arena Building. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Howard Bienlien
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Howard James "Jimmy" Bienlien, 49, of St. Louis, formerly of Perryville, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. He was born Nov. 22, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, Son of Howard "John" and Donna Mae Donjon Bienlien...
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Ronald Winkler
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Ronald H. Winkler, 54, of Arvada, Colo., died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2005, at Avista Hospital in Louisville, Colo. He was born Aug. 8, 1950, in Perryville, son of Hubert and Cornelia Buchheit Winkler. Winkler was a surveyor/crew chief with Martin and Martin...
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Zeno Finley
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
Zeno Finley, 64, of Huntsville, Mo., died Friday, Feb. 11, 2005, at Ashland, Mo. He was born Aug. 10, 1940, at Bell City, Mo., son of Zeno and Evelyn Juanita Chancellor Finley. Finley was a heavy equipment operator and worked in construction most of his life. He was formerly of Fayette, Mo...
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Shirley Burroughs
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
ST. MARY, Mo. -- Shirley Mae Burroughs, 64, of St. Mary died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at Jefferson Memorial Hospital in Crystal City, Mo. She was born Oct. 22, 1940, in Perry County, Mo., daughter of John P. and Pearl L. Marcham Young. She and Gerold A. Burroughs were married Dec. 29, 1979, in Perryville, Mo...
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Karen Little
(Obituary ~ 02/15/05)
KARNAK, Ill. -- Karen Little, 56, of Karnak died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2005, at her home. She was born Sept. 9, 1948, in Cairo, Ill., daughter of Fred and Betty Sanders Little. Little attended MAP Training Center and Karnak Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother of Karnak; four sisters, Sherry Yother of Anna, Ill., Marsha Sanders of Karnak, Donna Jones of Grand Chain,Ill., Charlotte Stone of Paducah, Ky.; two brothers, Harold Little of Grand Chain, and Rick Little of Olmsted, Ill...
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Births 2/15/05
(Births ~ 02/15/05)
Gregory; Lappe; Rutherford; Kimmet; Kontomook; Lehmann
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Speak Out 2/15/05
(Speak Out ~ 02/15/05)
Professional services; Costs would go up; Simple calculation; No difference; More genocide; Paying for pills; They're no heroes; Interstate pothole; What were you thinking?; Restrictions too tight; It's not welfare; Raise the cap; You have the power; It's our money; Friendly helpers; Stop the plush pensions; Cause for celebration
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Safer research for modified rice
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/05)
To the editor: After seeing recent reports of proposed research into genetically modified rice in Southeast Missouri, I am concerned that the economic best interests of rice producers and rural communities are not being taken into account. At a time when Asian and European consumers regularly protest and boycott genetically produced crops, it makes little sense to risk a boycott of Missouri or U.S. rice when the same research could be conducted in other areas...
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Bush policies aren't Christian
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/05)
To the editor: It's always a good idea to compare any administration's public relations talk with what it actually does. Currently, the Bush administration has proposed cutting social services and health care for the poor and vulnerable in order to offset some of its huge deficit spending. ...
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Spring wedding for Charles and Camilla
(Local News ~ 02/15/05)
The first part of last week offered absolutely nothing newsworthy. Last Monday's headlines in Britain focused on Ellen MacAurthur, 28, who sailed around the world in just under 73 days, breaking the previous world record. Further, Condoleezza Rice was traveling around Europe to stump for the Bush administration's foreign policy plan. ...
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Reliable ballots
(Editorial ~ 02/15/05)
With all the problems with certain kinds of paper ballots in recent elections, it is understandable why so many election officials favor improvements that make final tallies simpler and more dependable. As officials look for those dependable vote-casting systems, there is a natural tendency to turn to modern technology. As a result, computerized voting systems are favored almost everywhere...
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Golson awarded OVC player of the week
(College Sports ~ 02/15/05)
Another pair of wins for the Redhawks, which moved Southeast's men's current winning streak to seven games, netted senior forward Reggie Golson the Ohio Valley Conference's player of the week award. Golson averaged 14.5 points and 10 rebounds in a pair of wins on the road at Eastern Illinois and then at home against Tennessee State. Against the Panthers Golson picked up his seventh double-double of the season with 11 points and 13 rebounds...
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Sports briefs 2/15/05
(Other Sports ~ 02/15/05)
Baseball...
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Urge support for stem-cell research
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/05)
To the editor: I spoke last week in Jefferson City, Mo., in opposition to Senate Bill 160, which would criminalize a promising form of stem-cell research known as somatic cell nuclear transfer, or SCNT. State Sen. Jason Crowell of Cape Girardeau is on the committee that will decide this bill's fate. ...
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Prayer-rug letter looks like scam
(Letter to the Editor ~ 02/15/05)
To the editor: We received in the mail an envelope containing a message, a Bible prayer rug and a return envelope. The letter was addressed to "Resident" at our home address. The sender, St. Matthew's Churches, asked us to stare at the picture of Jesus on the prayer rug until we saw "His eyes opening and looking back into your eyes. ...
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Out of the past 2/15/05
(Out of the Past ~ 02/15/05)
25 years ago: Feb. 15, 1980 The list of candidates for the Southeast Missouri State University presidency has been narrowed to six, but the names of the finalists aren't disclosed. The cutting of a computer tape -- symbolic of modern electronic data gathering methods -- opens the district office of the Bureau of the Census in Cape Girardeau; it is one of 408 district offices throughout the United States preparing for the 1980 census; the district office is at 407 N. Kings-highway...
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Two of a kind
(High School Sports ~ 02/15/05)
Kelly twins Kendal and Kent Deason are double trouble for opponents ~ Southeast Missourian This season opponents have faced quite a dilemma when taking on Kelly's boys basketball team. One question quickly comes to the forefront: On which Deason to concentrate their efforts?...
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World briefs 2/15/05
(International News ~ 02/15/05)
'Baby 81' has name, birth date at last; Roman ruins correspond to myth of city's founding; Mosque fire in Tehran kills at least 59; Gas explosion in Chinese coal mine kills 203; Venezuela, Colombia floods kill at least 86
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Behind the counter with the lunch ladies
(Community ~ 02/15/05)
Seafoam green and beige trays filled with grilled cheese, raisins, carrots and pickles line the steel serving counter. The students file behind their teachers waiting for the go-ahead to pick up their food and head to the gymnasium, which moments before was filled with running students and bouncing basketballs...
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Learning briefs 2/15/05
(Community ~ 02/15/05)
Central graduate named to Purdue dean's list; LaForest takes part in discovery program; Schroeder earns spot on UE dean's list; Local students make MSU dean's list; Southeast announces fall 2004 dean's list
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