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Bond now $1 million in Cape homicide
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
The accused killer of a Cape Girardeau teen must post a $1 million bond to regain his freedom. Associate Circuit Judge Gary Kamp increased the bond for Bernard P. Richards from $200,000 late Friday on the request of Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney Morley Swingle. Richards, 19, is charged with second-degree murder in the Wednesday night shooting death of Jacob Bowers, 17, behind Du-Shell's Furniture, 2103 William St...
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Jetton announces plan to enhance food programs
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
A $6 million initiative announced Saturday by Missouri House Speaker Rod Jetton would enhance nutrition programs for senior citizens and give a tax break for people who make donations to food pantries. During a visit to the Salvation Army pantry in Cape Girardeau, Jetton, R-Marble Hill, said he first began considering how to aid food programs after seeing a line of people waiting for help in his hometown...
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Cape native decides to run for president
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
With two years to go before the first presidential primary of 2008, the list of likely candidates continues to grow. Senators like Hillary Clinton, John Kerry, John McCain and Bill Frist take spots on the roster. So do governors like Mark Warner of Virginia and Mitt Romney of Massachusetts. Then there's potential contenders like Colin Powell, Condoleezza Rice and Rudy Giuliani...
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Wal-Mart pursues Shank's trust fund
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
A case before the U.S. Supreme Court could determine whether Wal-Mart can take the trust fund Debbie Shank uses to pay for long-term care for severe injuries from a traffic accident. Shank, who suffered brain damage and other injuries when a tractor-trailer slammed into her minivan in 2000, is being sued by Wal-Mart for every dollar remaining in the trust fund. ...
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Garden doctor is always in when you have a computer
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
NEW MARKET, Va. -- A garden tool growing more popular by the season doesn't have a handle, won't belch smoke, isn't noisy and leaves no dirt on your hands. It's a computer and it's changing the way we do our planting and harvesting. Farmers have been using computers for years for such things as measuring milk production from their cows, drawing up profit and loss statements, keeping track of livestock breeding cycles and maintaining inventories -- often emailing feed and seed orders to their local co-op. ...
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Hamas says it won't moderate views after election win
(International News ~ 01/29/06)
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip -- Following their resounding election victory, the Islamic militants of Hamas met the question of whether they will change their stripes with a loud "no": no recognition of Israel, no negotiations, no renunciation of terror...
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Kidnappers renew threat to kill four Christian activists
(International News ~ 01/29/06)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Kidnappers holding four Christian peace activists gave U.S. and Iraqi authorities a "last chance" to release all detainees in Iraq, threatening to kill the hostages if their demands were not met in a videotape broadcast Saturday. The hostages were shown on the tape broadcast by Al-Jazeera...
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Polish roof collapse kills at least 26, injures at least 130
(International News ~ 01/29/06)
KATOWICE, Poland -- The snow-covered roof of a convention hall in southern Poland collapsed Saturday with as many as 500 people inside for a racing pigeon exhibition, killing at least 26 people and injuring at least 130. A priest outside the building's entrance prayed over the bodies of an adult and a child covered by a blanket and a tarp, as rescue crews worked frantically through the night in subfreezing temperatures to save those trapped inside. ...
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Families of Challenger crew mark disaster's 20th anniversary
(National News ~ 01/29/06)
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The widow of Challenger's commander laid a wreath of roses and carnations at a memorial honoring fallen astronauts Saturday, the 20th anniversary of the day the space shuttle lifted off from a launch pad a few miles away and blew apart 73 seconds later...
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Lithgow enchants audiences by being young at heart
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
NEW YORK -- The only qualification John Lithgow has for being a children's book author and entertainer is that he was a kid before growing up to be a successful actor. Still, he's made a second career enchanting young audiences. It comes naturally, he says...
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Bush to propose cuts in fighter plane production, Army Reserve
(National News ~ 01/29/06)
WASHINGTON -- President Bush will use his new budget to propose cutting the size of the Army Reserve to its lowest level in three decades and stripping up to $4 billion from two fighter aircraft programs. The proposals, likely to face opposition on Capitol Hill, come as the Defense Department struggles to trim personnel costs and other expenses to pay for the war in Iraq and other pricey aircraft and high-tech programs. Bush will send his 2007 budget to Congress on Feb. 6...
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Lake-view
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
This custom-designed home has all the appeal of a cottage by the lake as it sits among the tall firs and oak trees of the Hidden Valley community in Burfordville. Seclusion and wilderness are abundant in this private fishing community, which provides a playground, a swimming pool and a park with pavilions. ...
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The new Detroit shows off
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
DETROIT -- NFL players said it all season: We want to go to Detroit. While the Motor City is destination No. 1 for professional football players, it is probably not among the top tourism destinations for most Americans. But city officials and members of the Super Bowl host committee want out-of-towners to know that a new and improving Detroit awaits them...
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Running with dogs
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
MAIDSTONE, Vt. -- Here's the advice I get before I'm about to climb onto a sled tied to eight jumping, yipping dogs. "We have three rules of dog sledding," says my guide, Tom Bartlett. "What are they?" I ask. "Don't let go, don't let go, don't ever let go," he says, breaking into a wheezy laugh...
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World briefs 1/29/06
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
Saddam trial set to resume under renewed criticism; Britain hopes to lower troop numbers in Iraq
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Bank opens financial museum
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Bank of America Corp. has opened a financial history museum featuring artifacts dating back to the American Revolution. Bank of America was founded in 1784 as The Massachusetts Bank, the first independent joint-stock owned bank in the United States and only the second bank to receive a charter in America. ...
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London airport to open Japanese-inspired 'yotel'
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
LONDON -- Inspired by Japanese capsule hotels, a new type of airport hotel is opening in London in September. The Yotel -- www.yotel.com -- will offer a cubicle with a double bed, desk, TV, private bathroom and free wireless Internet access. The rooms can be booked for four hours starting at about $44 or overnight for around $70...
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Pelosi- No president should have Bush's spying powers
(National News ~ 01/29/06)
WASHINGTON -- House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says President Bush should have used his extensive authority under the law to monitor suspected terrorists rather than approve the National Security Agency's disputed monitoring program. "I would not want any president -- Democrat or Republican -- to have the expanded power the administration is claiming in this case," Pelosi, D-Calif., said...
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Nation briefs 1/29/06
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
Ridges of sea ice plunge onto road in Alaskan town; NY officer critical after fellow cop shoots him
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Fire reports 1/29/06
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After Ristine
(Editorial ~ 01/29/06)
With the help of co-workers in the Puxico, Mo., school system where he is a custodian, Wayne Cryts has compiled his personal reflections of the events 25 years ago that propelled him into the national limelight, making him a Robin Hood hero to some and a bandit to others...
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Smith, Jenkins post first-place finishes in meet at Illinois
(College Sports ~ 01/29/06)
Miles Smith and Heather Jenkins both picked up first-place finishes for Southeast Missouri State in the Health Alliance Classic track and field meet at the University of Illinois on Saturday. Southeast's men finished fifth out of six teams, while the women finished last in their seven-team field...
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Speak Out 1/29/06
(Speak Out ~ 01/29/06)
Quick legislation; Not choosing farming; Railroad concerns; Loan department; Running a railroad; Train technology; Safety patrols; License requirements; Learning about societies; Foreign and domestic; Better perks; Freedom theft; Family's feelings; Computer culture
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Robert Frohlichstein
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Robert Frohlichstein, 82, of St. Louis passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 27, 2006. He was born Sept. 19, 1923, at St. Louis. He was a beloved husband to the late Helen Frohlichstein; dear father of the late Julie Ann Frohlichstein; dear father of Jill (Roland) Pena; loving grandpa of Tyler and Carter Pena; dear twin brother of Richard (Mollie) Frohlichstein; dear brother of Jack Frohlichstein. Frohlichstein was a beloved uncle and great-uncle and friend to many...
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Hallie Pinkerton
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
Hallie Lillian Pinkerton, 90, of Jackson passed away Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Jackson Manor. She was born April 24, 1915, at Apple Creek, daughter of Robert and Mary McCain Rumfelt. She and Charles Pinkerton were married March 7, 1937. He passed away Jan. 8, 1967...
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LaVern Wolfe
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
LaVern Martha Margaret Wolfe, 84, of Scott City died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born April 21, 1921, at Illmo, Mo., daughter of William George and Pauline Elizabeth Eifert Sander. She and Fred Kalmus Wolfe were married June 18, 1937, at Benton. He died Aug. 30, 1990. She was a seamstress employed by Ely Walker and Havco. She was a member of Eisleben Lutheran Church in Scott City...
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Illinois extends home winning streak to 33
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- Purdue coach Matt Painter knew his team would have to make No. 8 Illinois play a halfcourt game if the Boilermakers were to have a chance to stop the Illini's 32-game home winning streak. The Illini responded with perhaps their quickest game of the season and spent much of the day getting transition baskets on the way to a 76-58 victory Saturday, tying Southern Illinois and Gonzaga for longest home streak in the country...
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Garcia, Woods make charge in third round
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
SAN DIEGO -- Sergio Garcia believes his putting is now good enough to take him to new heights. The first step will be getting past Tiger Woods in the Buick Invitational. Garcia overcame a double bogey on the second hole that nearly wrecked his round, then hit 8-iron into 5 feet for a birdie on the 18th hole Saturday and a 4-under 68, giving him a share of the lead with Rod Pampling of Australia...
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University of Missouri chases deals for environmental cleanup
(State News ~ 01/29/06)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The University of Missouri has won federal funding to broker new business opportunities for environmental entrepreneurs in China. The university will use the $287,000 federal grant announced Friday to open a new environmental technology office in Beijing in March. Staffers will forge liaisons with Chinese officials and attempt to make inroads for American businesses specialized in wastewater and drinking water treatment and solid waste management...
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Volunteers bequeath artificial joints to lab
(State News ~ 01/29/06)
CHICAGO -- It may seem slightly impolite, but doctors at one Chicago hospital routinely ask patients with artificial knees and hips if they wouldn't mind returning their joints when they're done with them. Post-mortem studies can tell researchers a lot about how prosthetic joints wear down or stay strong over time, said Dr. ...
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Oprah also sought to protect brand, analysts say
(State News ~ 01/29/06)
CHICAGO -- When Oprah Winfrey confronted disgraced author James Frey on a recent live taping of her talk show, analysts say her motive wasn't only about bringing the truth to light, it was about protecting her brand. "She did it textbook correct in terms of how to handle crisis PR," said marketing strategist Laura Ries, president of Ries & Ries in Atlanta. "It was honest, it was real, and it was just the right thing to do for her brand as well."...
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Getting in touch with art
(State News ~ 01/29/06)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Warren Logan's hands skim the 15th-century marble bust, tracing the lifeless eyes, the slightly agape mouth, the precisely chiseled fur. He is blind, but he can see. The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art's new touch tour is among programs at more than 100 museums nationwide that attempt to do what once was thought impossible: make art accessible -- even visible -- to those with little or no sight...
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Pistons have goal of reclaiming title
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. -- The Detroit Pistons are off to one of the best starts in NBA history because a championship-caliber team has found a way to improve. New coach Flip Saunders has managed to help the 2004 champions, who fell short of repeating last year, become more explosive on offense while maintaining their stifling defense...
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Maxine Tippett
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
ADVANCE, Mo. -- Maxine Tippett, 82, of Advance died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at the Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Mo. Arrangements are incomplete at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance.
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Dorothy Leiner
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
Dorothy Mae Leiner, 85, of Scott City died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Three Rivers Health Care in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Arrangements are incomplete at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City.
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George Hartle
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
George E. Hartle, 91, of Jackson died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born May 4, 1914, at Scopus, Mo. son of John and Bertha Schrock Hartle. He and Irene Hahs were married April 25, 1934, in Jackson. She died Jan. 16, 2002...
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Merle Boswell
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
ANNA, Ill. -- Merle Moe Boswell, 85, of Anna died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2006, at his home. He was born June 22, 1920, at Anna, son of C. Lester and Jettie Moe Boswell. He and Betty June Woodard were married Dec. 5, 1941, at Jackson, Mo. She died April 26, 2002...
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Dr. Blair Alden
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
ANNA, Ill. -- Dr. Blair S. Alden, 84 of Bethalto, Ill., formerly of Anna, died Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, He was born Oct. 27, 1920, at Anna, son of Frank and Ruth Leib Alden. He and Ann Vinson were married Jan. 19, 1939, at Bertrand, Mo. Alden was educated in Anna-Jonesboro public schools and in Southern Illinois University at Carbondale. ...
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Eugene Drennan
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
Eugene Drennan, 71, of West Paducah, Ky., died Saturday, Jan. 28, 2006, at his home. Arrangements are incomplete at Ford and Sons Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau.
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Austin Mowell
(Obituary ~ 01/29/06)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Austin Scott Mowell was stillborn Friday, Jan. 27, 2006, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was the son of Terry and Carrie Carter Mowell of Jonesboro. Survivors include his parents; maternal grandparents, John and Juvata Carter of Jonesboro; paternal grandparents, Willard and Louise Mowell of Anna; maternal great-grandparents, Ray and Margaret Sadler of Jonesboro; and a sister, Madison Mowell...
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Milam-Riley
(Wedding ~ 01/29/06)
BENTON, Mo. -- Julie Nicole Milam and Michael Dean Riley II were married June 25, 2005, at St. Denis Catholic Church in Benton. The Rev. John Harth performed the ceremony. Gina Elfrink of Benton, cousin of the groom, was lector. Mass servers were Conner Elfrink, cousin of the groom; Marissa Campbell, cousin of the bride; and Audrey Camren, all of Benton...
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Carpenter-Stewart
(Wedding ~ 01/29/06)
BELL CITY, Mo. -- Melissa Gail Carpenter and Brandon Gale Stewart exchanged vows Nov. 29, 2005, at Sandals Grande in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Sheldon L. Anderson performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Larry and Pat Carpenter of Bell City. The groom is the son of Gale and Lisa Stewart of Bloomfield, Mo...
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Earle-Zoffuto
(Engagement ~ 01/29/06)
Dr. and Mrs. Marshall D. Earle III of Foley, Ala., announce the engagement of their daughter, Andrea Sarah Earle, to Anthony Charles Zoffuto Jr. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Charles Zoffuto of Cape Girardeau. Earle is a graduate of James Madison University, and received a master of science degree in occupational therapy from the Medical College of Virginia. She is an occupational therapist with Hanover County Public Schools...
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Hobbs-Glastetter
(Engagement ~ 01/29/06)
George Hobbs of Oran, Mo., and Marilyn Fritzler of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Elizabeth Diane Hobbs, to Jason Daniel Glastetter. He is the son of Danny and Mary Glastetter of New Hamburg, Mo. Hobbs is a 2000 graduate of Central High School. ...
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Gentry-Pikey
(Engagement ~ 01/29/06)
Mike and Donna Gentry of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Michelle Gentry, to Eddie Pikey. He is the son of Tom and Linda Pikey of Scott City. Gentry is a 1991 graduate of Central High School, and the Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center's Practical Nursing Program. She is a licensed practical nurse at Saint Francis Medical Center...
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Out of the past 1/29/06
(Out of the Past ~ 01/29/06)
25 years ago: Jan. 29, 1981 The founder of Superior Electric Co., Edmund L. Haas of Camarillo, Calif., formerly of Cape Girardeau, died Jan. 27 in Camarillo at age 88; Haas established the Superior Electric Co. in St. Louis in 1922 and moved the facility to Cape Girardeau in 1938; in addition to his wife, he is survived by a son, Edmond Haas of Cincinnati, Ohio...
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Fan Speak Jan29
(Community Sports ~ 01/29/06)
Showcase the women LET'S TALK about the front of the Jan. 20 sports section. The Redhawks women's basketball team had won three of the last four games. In the last three games, they had absolutely dominated, but still somehow the Southeast men's team steals the headline, "'Hawks stumble down the stretch." Come on now. ...
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Rose-Davis
(Wedding ~ 01/29/06)
Kelly Jo Rose and Jonathan Richard Davis were married July 2, 2005, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Jackson. Josh Andrews performed the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Joseph and Ruth Rose of Collinsville, Ill. The groom is the son of Donald Davis of Dyersburg, Tenn., and Terry and Susie Green of Whitewater...
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Trends favored Federer in pursuit of another Grand Slam tourney
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
MELBOURNE, Australia -- Roger Federer clearly didn't want to empathize with opponent Marcos Baghdatis ahead of the Australian Open final, which took place earlier today. The top-ranked Federer was going for his seventh Grand Slam title, facing a player who began the tournament ranked 54th in the world and was a 500-to-1 shot to win the season's first major...
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Perryville boys use their zone defense to knock off St. Vincent
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/06)
Perryville boys basketball coach Joel Roth has approached the annual Mayor's Cup rivalry game against St. Vincent with the same strategy in each of his three seasons. Roth has focused his team's defense on St. Vincent's inside players, making the Indians beat Perryville from the outside...
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Scott County officials seek help getting water district running
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
BENTON, Mo. -- Officials in Scott County are asking for a little help to get Rural Water District No. 4 up and running. They hope interested residents will help bring the service online sooner by taking the initiative to sign up. Water district board president Phil Lyon said the service needs about 1,000 users to sign on before it can get its hands on the funding approved by voters last November. As of now the water district has about 500 committed users...
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Property owner has turned down a $100,000 check from the city
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
Not many people would leave a check for $100,000 with their name written on it sitting unclaimed, but that is exactly what Eleanor L. Jones, in a fight with the city of Cape Girardeau over eminent domain, is doing right now. For more than a year, Jones has refused to let the city take over 2,160 square feet of graveled property facing Broadway in front of the two-story house she owns at 304 Park Ave. ...
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Three gubernatorial appointees win Missouri Senate confirmation
(Local News ~ 01/29/06)
Three area gubernatorial appointees won Missouri Senate confirmation to their posts last week, state Sen. Jason Crowell, R-Cape Girardeau, said. Jerrell L. Driver of Cape Girardeau received approval for a seat on the State Committee of Psychologists. The committee oversees the licensing of psychologists and enforces professional standards. Driver is a practicing psychologist who with an office in Jackson...
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Freshman Zickfield posts a double-double to lead Central girls
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/06)
The Central girls basketball team improved to 7-10 with a 58-38 road victory over Kennett on Saturday. The Tigers grabbed an 11-point first-quarter lead and held off the hosts in the second half. Freshman Wendi Zickfield recorded a double-double for Central, scoring 23 points and grabbing 14 rebounds...
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Four-point deer regulation not good policy in Southeast region
(Outdoors ~ 01/29/06)
A balanced deer herd and bigger bucks -- that's what the Missouri Department of Conservation hopes to offer with its four-point deer antler regulation. Now the Conservation Department wants to expand the four-point regulation to eight counties in Southeast Missouri after only a two-year pilot program in 29 northern and central counties...
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Deft handling of mine disasters propels popularity of W.Va. governor
(National News ~ 01/29/06)
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. -- For nearly a month, Gov. Joe Manchin has been a fixture on front pages and television news shows, handling back-to-back coal mining tragedies with care, compassion and a commitment to action. It took him a day to usher a landmark mine-safety bill through the state legislature. Then the Democrat went to Washington to urge federal lawmakers to do the same...
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Hamas suggests creating Palestinian army
(International News ~ 01/29/06)
RAMALLAH, West Bank -- The leader of Hamas suggested Saturday that the Islamic group could create a Palestinian army that would include its militant wing -- responsible for scores of deadly attacks on Israelis -- in the aftermath of its crushing victory in parliamentary elections...
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Missouri falls below .500 in conference after Nebraska dominates
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
LINCOLN, Neb. -- Nebraska's Jamel White couldn't have picked a better time to have a breakout game. The Cornhuskers came into Saturday's matchup with Missouri reeling after losing three straight Big 12 conference games by double-digit margins. And starting guard Joe McCray was suspended indefinitely on Friday by coach Barry Collier...
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Perryville's winning streak reaches 11
(High School Sports ~ 01/29/06)
One of the hottest girls basketball teams in the area kept its momentum going Saturday, as Perryville beat rival St. Vincent 55-38 in the annual Mayor's Cup at the Perry Park Center. Perryville picked up its 11th straight win and improved to 13-5. The Pirates have not lost after Christmas, as their streak began after the Saint Francis Medical Center Holiday Classic...
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'Hawks climb into tie for first
(College Sports ~ 01/29/06)
A dominant second half paved the way for Southeast Missouri State's sixth straight victory. As an added bonus, the Redhawks have also climbed to the top of the Ohio Valley Conference. Southeast, leading by just one point at halftime Saturday night, rolled past visiting Murray State 71-52...
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Racers reject Redhawks' bid
(College Sports ~ 01/29/06)
A 27-7 advantage in successful free throws normally would mean a good chance at victory. But little has been normal about this Southeast Missouri State basketball season -- and that trend continued Saturday afternoon. The Redhawks, despite a big-time edge at the free throw line, perhaps missed out on a golden chance at a major upset, as Murray State posted a 76-69 victory at the Show Me Center...
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Losing streak increases speculation about Garner's status
(Sports Column ~ 01/29/06)
Murray State's 76-69 nationally televised victory over host Southeast Missouri State Saturday afternoon was fairly predictable. After all, the Racers annually are one of the Ohio Valley Conference's top teams, and they're tied for first place now...
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Four players from Southeast's NCAA tourney team took in game
(College Sports ~ 01/29/06)
Several members of Southeast Missouri State's 1999-2000 NCAA tournament team attended Saturday's game against Murray State at the Show Me Center. If only they had been able to suit up for the Redhawks. Unfortunately -- at least if you're a Southeast fan -- that is not allowed. So all they could do was watch as the Racers dealt the Redhawks their sixth straight loss, 76-69, in a contest that was televised nationally by ESPN2...
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Steelers place emphasis on fixing running attack
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
PITTSBURGH -- No matter the era, the Pittsburgh Steelers always stay the same -- in good times and bad -- and that means their offense relies on the running game to set up the pass, and not the other way around. Not these Steelers, at least not in these playoffs, and that's a source of worry to coach Bill Cowher. Especially just a week from only the second Super Bowl appearance in 26 years for a franchise whose offensive philosophy changes less than any other NFL team...
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'12th Man' takes over Seattle
(Professional Sports ~ 01/29/06)
SEATTLE -- Around Seattle, the symbol of the Seattle Seahawks' "12th Man" is like winter rain. It's everywhere. Every day. Over downtown office towers. Across the sides of buildings. On the jacket lapel and over the entry to the state Capitol suite of Gov. Christine Gregoire...
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Staph infections spread through Ozarks
(State News ~ 01/29/06)
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Cammy Melton's arms are covered in red, nickel-sized blotches. A deep abscess on the back of her leg makes it painful to walk. She hasn't left the house in weeks. The Springfield woman is among a growing number of southwest Missouri residents stricken with a drug-resistant staph infection. ...
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Enclosed winter garage sale ideal for efficient shopping
(Community News ~ 01/29/06)
With 70 booths under one roof, the Osage Community Centre was a garage sale shopper's paradise Saturday. "It's a great crowd. Everyone's out shopping," said Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation manager Penny Williams. The number of booths was up from 65 last year, she said...
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Clothes encounters of the larger kind, Part II
(Column ~ 01/29/06)
SHE SAID: You may not believe this, but my husband did not think I represented his views accurately in last week's column about weight loss (the one he failed to turn in on time, thereby forcing me to write his part for him). In fact, he immediately called for a do-over. So, I'm keeping my rant short this week, and turning over the majority of space this column allows to my (cute and talented) husband...
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Meals on Wheels makes improvements
(Community News ~ 01/29/06)
Virginia Crenshaw rode in the parade to open the old Mississippi River bridge in 1928 while holding the crown of Miss Poplar Bluff. Now 97 and blind, Crenshaw spends most of her time at home. For her, Meals on Wheels is an essential service. That service is getting better with the recent introduction of new containers that make it easier for clients to microwave or freeze the meals. ...
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Party planner offers baby shower ideas
(Community ~ 01/29/06)
NEW YORK -- A baby shower is supposed to be a happy occasion, so why do so many people cringe at the thought of attending one? Sometimes it's even the mother-to-be who is thinking of an excuse to leave before it starts. "A shower can be boring," acknowledges entertainment consultant Gia Russo...
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