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Homeless couple wins $5,000 in lawsuit against Southeast Missouri town
(State News ~ 10/16/14)
ST. LOUIS -- A federal judge has awarded a homeless couple $5,000 after they were forced to leave a small Southeast Missouri town under threat of arrest. U.S. District Judge Stephen Limbaugh Jr. issued a consent judgment Tuesday against the city of Miner and an unidentified police officer. The American Civil Liberties Union filed suit in December on behalf of Edward Gillespie and Brandalyn Orchard...
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Giants beat Cardinals 6-4, move 1 win from Series
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/14)
Posey drove in three runs and San Francisco took advantage of some clunky defense by first baseman Matt Adams, beating the Cardinals 6-4 on Wednesday night to move within one victory of the World Series.
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Area health workers prepare for Ebola
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
As of Wednesday afternoon, the average American was more than 1,500 times more likely to die of the flu than to die of the Ebola virus. Although an Ebola case in Southeast Missouri is unlikely, local emergency responders and medical professionals said they are preparing for the possibility...
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De Soto edges Notre Dame in Class 3 sectional
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/14)
De Soto came out on top, scoring a run in the final inning to defeat Notre Dame 3-2 in a Class 3 sectional at De Soto High School.
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Jackson stakeholders celebrate start of community center
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
A groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday in Jackson marked the end of a long wait to begin building a community center. City officials, leaders of a not-for-profit group donating money for the center's construction, architects and local business owners gathered at midday on East Deerwood Drive near Whitey Herzog Stadium, where the community center is planned to be completed over the next year...
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Southeast launches latest student responsibility campaign
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
To help prevent everything from texting-and-driving to alcohol poisoning and sexual assault, Southeast Missouri State University has rolled out a campaign called Responsible Redhawks. To get the word out, the university is offering presentations by the Office of Student Conduct, Campus Violence Prevention, resident assistants and certified peer educators. ...
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Attends summit
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/14)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Richard R. Cuba, CFP®,CWS® October 16, 2014 rick@cubafinancialgroup.com RICHARD R. CUBA, CFP®,CWS® ATTENDS SUMMIT FOR INDEPENDENT ADVISORS Richard R. Cuba, CFP®,CWS® recently attended the Financial Services Institute (FSI) Advisor Summit in Washington, DC. Registered Representatives from around the country attended the Summit...
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Gary Sander Retires after 25 years
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/14)
Roger Lang of Byron L. Lang, Inc. is proud to present to Gary Sander, a driver for the company, an award for over 25 years of dedicated service and 3.5 million miles of accident-free driving. Mr. Sander is still employed part time and along with Byron L. Lang, Inc. is proud to volunteer his services to help in the "Semo Share Fest", a Christian based program in which he will take 3,000 lbs of rice to Sedalia, MO to be distributed for the needy...
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Cape County Tea Party Monthly Meeting - Candidate Forum
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/14)
Press Release: On Oct. 21st, 2014 at 6:30pm, the Cape County Tea Party (CCTP) will hold its open monthly meeting at the Cape Girardeau Public Library. The meeting is called the Third Tuesday Tea Time and is held on the Third Tuesday of each month to continue the work to complete our Mission...
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Book Signing at Hastings to benefit Melainas Magical Playland
(Submitted Story ~ 10/16/14)
Dr. Greg Pursley is having a book signing of his book "A New Kind of Normal" at Hastings this Saturday, October 18th from 1-3 pm. The book talks about his son Izaac who was born with dwarfism and how his family grew together through the tough times they have faced...
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Giants capture NLCS in five games
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/14)
SAN FRANCISCO -- Michael Wacha finally got to pitch in this year's playoffs. Pretty soon, he was gone -- and so were the St. Louis Cardinals. Manager Mike Matheny opened himself up to second-guessing all winter, bringing in Wacha for the first time this postseason and putting him on the mound in the bottom of the ninth inning in a tie game...
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Chaffee falls to Naylor in district title game
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/14)
The Red Devils put together a rally, getting the tying run to third base before Naylor shortstop Chelsey Ridgon scooped up a ground ball and stepped on second base for the final out of a wild 8-7 win by the Eagles.
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Speak Out 10/16/14
(Speak Out ~ 10/16/14)
Yes, to all you people that think it's wonderful that the media is tearing down or starting to jump on Obama, they have to do that, because then they got to build Hillary Clinton up. Even Rush Limbaugh predicted this four years ago. I knew this was coming. ...
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Missouri agency scaling back captive deer proposal
(State News ~ 10/16/14)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- Missouri conservation officials are scaling back their recommendations for new regulations of deer farms and hunting preserves that were aimed at controlling disease but had prompted cost concerns. Staff members at the state Department of Conservation still are suggesting regulators ban the importation of deer from other states as an effort to guard against the spread of chronic wasting disease. ...
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Woman sentenced in baby's death
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
DEXTER, Mo. -- Megan Kirby of Dexter was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday for felony abuse of a child (traumatic brain injury). On May 7, Kirby entered an Alford plea, meaning sentencing was left up to the judge. Wednesday's hearing was conducted by Judge Robert N. Mayer in a Stoddard County courtroom...
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Two men cleared in 1985 killing and kidnapping
(National News ~ 10/16/14)
NEW YORK -- A man who served nearly 30 years in prison for murder was ordered freed Wednesday after prosecutors concluded he falsely confessed when he was 16. David McCallum and the late Willie Stuckey's convictions were thrown out Wednesday, at Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson's request. Thompson said their convictions hinged on untrue confessions, made by teenagers, rife with inaccuracies and peppered with details seemingly supplied by police...
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Illinois man charged with wife's murder
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
CHARLESTON, Mo. -- An Illinois man faces charges for the murder of his wife after her body was found Sunday in Mississippi County. Clifford Ray Williams Sr., 45, of Ullin, Illinois, and formerly of Charleston, is charged with murder in the first degree, which is punishable upon conviction by a minimum of 15 years to life in prison. He also is charged with felony armed criminal action, punishable by three years to life...
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Second Texas nurse tests positive for Ebola virus
(National News ~ 10/16/14)
DALLAS -- The Ebola crisis in the U.S. took another turn Wednesday with word that a second Dallas nurse caught the disease from a patient and flew across the Midwest aboard an airliner the day before she fell ill, even though government guidelines should have kept her off the plane...
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Wounded AP reporter vows to return to Afghanistan
(National News ~ 10/16/14)
NEW YORK -- Over and over, Kathy Gannon has re-lived the decisions that led to her friend's death -- and almost her own -- in Afghanistan. Gannon, a veteran Associated Press correspondent, and Anja Niedringhaus, an award-winning AP photographer from Germany, had negotiated through many stories and many dangers together for five years. ...
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Politics shifting in Stoddard County
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Voters could see a change in Stoddard County politics after the approaching election. Traditionally, the county has overwhelmingly voted Democratic and has filled nearly all seats at the county level with Democrats. But in recent years, the political dynamic seems to have shifted, as Republican Russell Oliver unseated longtime incumbent Democrat Briney Welborn for Stoddard County prosecuting attorney. ...
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Syria-Iraq fight gets a name: 'Operation Inherent Resolve'
(National News ~ 10/16/14)
WASHINGTON -- It's less punchy than previous nicknames for U.S. conflicts in the Middle East -- remember Operation Desert Storm and its thunderous attacks against Saddam Hussein? -- but the Pentagon has finally named its fight against Islamic State militants in Iraq and Syria: Operation Inherent Resolve...
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Poll: Most Southeast students would intervene to help others at risk
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
When presented with a situation where a friend has an immediate health or safety risk, most students at Southeast Missouri State University say they would step in to help, said Torie Grogan, director of Counseling and Disability Services at the university...
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Canoy murder trial postponed until April
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
A jury trial scheduled to begin today for a Scott City man accused of murdering his mother has been postponed to April 23. Neil Howland is charged in connection with the 2013 death of his mother, Cynthia Canoy of Scott City. Howland is charged with first-degree murder, abandonment of a corpse, tampering with evidence and knowingly burning -- all felonies. ...
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Scott County man charged with supplying contraband to minors
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
A Benton man has been charged with two felonies and three misdemeanors by the Scott County Sheriff's Department. Keven Ray McWhirter, 40, was arrested on Tuesday for suspicion of supplying alcohol and marijuana to juveniles at his home, according to a news release from the department...
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Marble Hill city employees question supervisor system
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- A week into a system of putting two new supervisors alongside a seasoned city supervisor and redistributing the city maintenance crew's workload has created some dissatisfaction among city employees. Along with the change of work schedule came a new, more detailed system of keeping track of employee time. ...
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Out of the past 10/16/14
(Out of the Past ~ 10/16/14)
Parent Teacher Association units at six Cape Girardeau elementary schools have decided to continue to be chartering partners for Cub Scout packs at each of the schools; those schools are Washington, Jefferson, Alma Schrader, Hawthorn, Franklin and May Greene...
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Births 10/16/14
(Births ~ 10/16/14)
Son to Shonda L. Stone of Cape Girardeau, Saint Francis Medical Center, 7:19 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014. Name, Landyn Chase. Weight, 7 pounds, 14 ounces. Third son. Ms. Stone is the daughter of Sherry and Steve Bowman of Leachville, Arkansas. Son to Jeremy Wayne and Tyree Brook Chapman of Chaffee, Missouri, Saint Francis Medical Center, 4:30 p.m. ...
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Scott City fire report 10/16/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/14)
The Scott City Fire Department responded to the following calls: Oct. 3...
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Scott City police report 10/16/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/14)
The Scott City Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Reports Oct. 6 Oct. 6...
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Cape Girardeau police report 10/16/14
(Police/Fire Report ~ 10/16/14)
The Cape Girardeau Police Department released the following items. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests...
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Michael Stewart Sr.
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
Michael L. Stewart Sr., 63, of Oak Ridge died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at his home. He was born July 7, 1951, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, son of James E. and Haultress Walker Stewart. He and Joyce Ann Dunn were married Nov. 12, 1971. Michael retired as a materials handler from Caterpillar in Aurora, Illinois. ...
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Sharon Null
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
Sharon Null, 69, of Cape Girardeau died Friday, Oct. 10, 2014, at Heartland Care and Rehab Center. She was born Aug. 7, 1945, in Matthews, Missouri, to Victor and Beulah Tumbleson. She and Virgil Null were married June 19, 1965. Sharon was a 1963 graduate of Dexter, Missouri, High School. She had many skills throughout the years in various occupations including respiratory therapy, cake decorating, book binding and retail. But her greatest career was as a wife and mother...
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Lydabeth Nordman
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Lydabeth "Lydie" Tucker Nordman, 89, of Cairo passed away Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, at her daughter's home in Lexington, Kentucky. She was born April 26, 1925, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Moselle and George Tucker. She grew up in Kenton, Tennessee. Her family later moved to Cairo where she graduated from Cairo High School...
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Janice Hoffmeister
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
Leta Janice Hoffmeister, 89, of Jackson died Sunday, Oct. 12, 2014, at Jackson Manor. She was born Oct. 6, 1925, in Oak Ridge, daughter of Ray H. and Tileta Reid Engler. She married Emanuel Hoffmeister on May 2, 1965, in Perryville, Missouri. He preceded her in death Aug. 24, 1982...
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Carolyn Grojean
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
SUN CITY CENTER, Fla. -- Carolyn R. Fehlings Grojean, 79, of Sun City Center died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, in Sun City Center. She was born Aug. 22, 1935, in Hennepin County, Minnesota. Carolyn received a master's degree in education from DePaul University in Chicago. She was a teacher and counselor for the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. She was proud to use her education to serve her country and the U.S. Army in West Germany from 1983 to 1993...
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Calvin Eifert
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
Calvin John Eifert, 91, of Scott City died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2014, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 30, 1923, to John and Sophie Ketler Eifert. He married Dorothy Gene Gerrard on June 4, 1949. She preceded him in death May 2, 1976...
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Thelma Beckwith
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. — Thelma Fisher Dunn Hodges Beckwith, 85, of Olive Branch died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2014, at Hunter Acres Nursing Home. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois.
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Martha Adams
(Obituary ~ 10/16/14)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Martha Jane Beggs Adams, 86, of Chaffee died Monday, Oct. 13, 2014. She was born Aug. 18, 1928, in Chaffee, daughter of Julius Francis and Beulah Williams Beggs. Her mother died a few days later and her grandparents, Myrtle Frank and Lillie Dale White Williams, raised her. She was raised with her uncles Tom Williams and Lawrence Williams...
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Fans of German dog sport ask, 'Who needs sheep?'
(Community ~ 10/16/14)
YOUNGSVILLE, N.C. -- With shouts of "point" and "drive" from her handler, the 3-year-old German shepherd charges into the triangle of brightly colored rubber orbs, scattering them with her nose like a cue breaking balls on a pool table. Then, zigging and zagging, Riley nudges the big purple one expertly down the field and into the goal...
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Hooked on Science: Bloody handprint
(Community ~ 10/16/14)
Goldenrod paper Baking soda Water STEP 1: Mix one cup of baking soda with 1 cup of warm water. Dip the palm of your hand into the baking soda and water. STEP 2: Slap your hand on a piece of goldenrod paper and observe. The goldenrod paper turns bright red when slapped with the palm of your hand, which is covered with baking soda and water. ...
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Perryville Homecoming events planned for Saturday
(Community ~ 10/16/14)
Perryville High School will celebrate Homecoming this weekend. Homecoming events include a bonfire rally, which begins about 7 p.m. Friday on campus near the bus parking lot; the Homecoming parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. Saturday from Perryville City Park; and the Perryville Pirates vs. Scott City Rams football game, at 1 p.m. Saturday...
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Chaffee Industrial Arts is getting more room and a new work shop
(Community ~ 10/16/14)
Chaffee Industrial Arts students are "pumped" for their new shop addition and have recently revamped their current work space. With the school's renowned robotics team, which has placed top in the state three years in a row, the Chaffee School District is constructing an addition to be used by the industrial arts program. Funding for the project came from voters passing a $2.9 million no-tax-increase bond issue in April allowing for improvements and additions at both of the district's buildings...
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A dizzying day for Wall Street as stocks plunge
(National News ~ 10/16/14)
NEW YORK -- Fear drove Wall Street to one of its most dramatic, dizzying days in years Wednesday. Investors fled stocks and poured into bonds as worries about a global economic slowdown intensified. The Dow Jones industrial average dropped 460 points in afternoon trading, all three U.S. stock indexes were in negative territory for the year, and the so-called fear index spiked...
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Cape Girardeau County Commission agenda 10/16/14
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Administrative Office Building 1 Barton Square, Jackson 9 a.m. Thursday Open session Communications/reports, other elected officials Public comments Routine business Appointments and possible action items Action items Discussion and possible action Discussion and possible action -- county advisory boards...
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Royals hold off Orioles 2-1, finish ALCS sweep
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/14)
Kansas City used dominant defense to claim a coveted spot in the World Series
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Jenkins boom or bust cornerback for Rams
(Professional Sports ~ 10/16/14)
ST. LOUIS -- In three NFL seasons, Janoris Jenkins has been a big-play cornerback for the St. Louis Rams, returning four interceptions and a fumble recovery for touchdowns. He loses his share, too. "You're going to make plays and you're going to give up plays," Jenkins said Wednesday after practice. "I mean, however they come baby, they're just going to come."...
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HBO Go-ing away from cable, will stand on its own
(National News ~ 10/16/14)
NEW YORK -- Next year HBO is cutting the cord and selling its popular streaming video service HBO Go as a stand-alone product as more Americans choose to watch the Web, not the TV. Viewers longing to see "Game of Thrones," "True Detective" and "Veep" will no longer have to pay big bucks for cable and satellite contracts. Is this the end of pay-TV as we know it?...
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Kurds hold own against militants in Syria
(International News ~ 10/16/14)
MURSITPINAR, Turkey -- Intensified U.S.-led airstrikes and a determined Kurdish military force on the ground appear to have had some success in halting advances by Islamic State fighters on a strategic Kurdish town near Syria's border with Turkey -- at least for now...
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Police moves in Hong Kong protests spark new outrage
(International News ~ 10/16/14)
HONG KONG -- Riot police moving against activists before dawn Wednesday sparked outrage after officers were seen kicking a handcuffed protester and dragging dozens of others away in the worst violence against the pro-democracy demonstrations in Hong Kong since they began more than two weeks ago...
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High school roundup: St. Vincent, Notre Dame volleyball teams pull off upsets
(High School Sports ~ 10/16/14)
All scores were reported to the Southeast Missourian on Wednesday.
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Prayer 10/16/14
(Prayer ~ 10/16/14)
Lord Jesus, Blessed Redeemer, we praise you for you are our portion forevermore. Amen.
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Great ShakeOut offers reminder alert preparedness
(Editorial ~ 10/16/14)
At 10:16 a.m. today local time many organizations will participate in drills as part of the Great ShakeOut, a national effort to make people aware of earthquake preparedness. Missouri and Illinois are among the states listed at highest risk for a damaging earthquake, according to a Wednesday story by reporter Samantha Rinehart in the Southeast Missourian. ...
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Help available for seniors during Medicare enrollment
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Wednesday marked the first day of the Medicaid open enrollment period, and agencies are offering help to those who need it. The open enrollment period for the federal health insurance program for people age 65 and older remains open until Dec. 7. During that time, people may review the details of existing plans, such as monthly premiums, copays and deductibles, then determine whether they need to switch. It's also an opportunity to enroll for the first time...
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Nov. 2014: State Rep. District 145: Charles Elrod
(Local News ~ 10/16/14)
Name: Charles Elrod Age: 53 Place of birth: St. Louis Spouse's, children's names: Rhonda (wife) Charlie (son) Donna (daughter) Jason (son) Education: Fredericktown High School (no college) Occupation: Road and Bridge construction Employer: Millstone / Weber...
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Soviet missiles in Cuba
(Column ~ 10/16/14)
My generation had gone through elementary school practicing "duck and cover," the worthless exercise to convince us we could survive a nuclear war. We had watched as Civil Defense signs went up on public buildings to tell us where food, water and medical supplies were stored for use after that war. For children, the threat of a nuclear war became something we simply accepted as normal...
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