MISSOURIANA

Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas says he's an enthusiastic member of the Republican Party. He also recounts frequent visits, while a resident of Missouri, to Harpo's Bar in Columbia. Seems he's more of a party man than anyone knew.

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A former top official says the CIA knew about the Iran-Contra deals while they were going on. It's reassuring to learn the intelligence agency knew one government secret before "60 Minutes."

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Following Gov. Ashcroft's spending cuts, seismologists have determined that the safest place to be in the event of a major disaster is in a state job.

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Nine St. Louisans were shot in a period of only six hours the other day. City folks have always been confused about the legal dates of hunting season.

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It's hard to keep everyone happy. Now some staffers are complaining that all John Sununu does is hang around the White House.