Out of the past 3/12/02

10 years ago: March 12, 1992

Carbondale, Ill. - Democratic presidential hopeful Bill Clinton ended Wednesday campaign swing through Illinois with speech on campus of Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Arkansas governor urged more than 1,000 people at rally to reject President George Bush's "failed economic policies of the '80s" and vote "Clinton" in Tuesday's presidential primary.

State Rep. Mary Kasten has filed for sixth term in Missouri House; she had considered seeking Republican nomination for Missouri Senate, but announced last month she would instead seek re-election.

25 years ago: March 12, 1977

New auto mechanics shop for instructing students at Cape Girardeau Area Vocational School on Clark street could be in operation by this fall, if authorization to spend about $85,000 in grant money is given; Gary Gilbert, director of school, is requesting approval by school board for construction of much-needed facility.

Edward L. Downs, Cape Girardeau lawyer long active in area and state politics, has been appointed member and chairman of Missouri Council on Criminal Justice; Gov. Joseph P. Teasdale recommended Downs' appointment to council.

50 years ago: March 12, 1952

Three high school basketball teams were eliminated in first-round action in State High School B Tournament which opened last night at Houck Field House; in opening competition, Fayette Falcons defeated Montgomery City Wildcats 39-33; Shelbyville Pirates dropped Annapolis Bearcats 49-40 in second game of night; and Waynesville Tigers trounced Lemonte 61-48.

Former Girardean and second World War's fourth most decorated soldier, Neville Brand recently was signed for his eighth G.I. role in Paramount's "Stalag 17."

75 years ago: March 12, 1927

Cape Girardeau County during past eight years has paid $3,711,852.68 in county and state taxes, report by George H. Meyer, who retired this week as county collector after eight years' service, shows; outstanding, however, in delinquent taxes for this same period is $271,137, which collector has been unable to secure, although lawsuits have been filed in number of cases.

John R. and Jerry Randol, farmers living west of Cape Girardeau, this week disposed of what they believe to be largest litter of hogs ever sold in district; litter of 11 animals weighed total of 2,660 pounds and brought owners $299.25.

- Sharon K. Sanders