Out of the past 7/12/04

10 years ago: July 12, 1994

Cape Girardeau County Sheriff's Department assisted federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms yesterday in investigation of two explosive devices discovered in mailboxes in county; in first incident, device exploded and damaged mailbox in front of Nell Holcomb School.

Jackson's population could gain another 200 to 300 residents if board of aldermen approves annexation request from residents of Grandview Acres and Saddlebrook subdivisions.

25 years ago: July 12, 1979

Although county board of equalization won't adjourn until week from Friday, County Assessor Jerry Reynolds says number of county residents protesting their assessments has already peaked; he expects "only stragglers" throughout rest of this week.

Fourth name is added to list of candidates for interim president position at Southeast Missouri State University, post expected to be filled when board of regents meets next week.

50 years ago: July 12, 1954

Northbound Frisco freight train, crawling past Wittenberg under eight-mile order, has four of its 97 cars derail between 3:30 and 3:45 in morning; fifth car remains upright, but with wheels off track.

County Sanitarian Marvin Campbell announces completion of inspection and grading of eating and drinking establishments in Cape Girardeau, except for 13 school cafeterias, which will be checked after classes begin in September.

75 years ago: July 12, 1929

Sugar Creek Creamery Co., with headquarters at Danville, Ill., one of largest cream-buying and butter-manufacturing concerns in Midwest, has purchased Golden Grain Butter Co., 714 William St.

Landowners lost their fight for injunction to restrain government from constructing a set-back levee in Mississippi and New Madrid counties. Attorneys are considering appeal to U.S. Court of Appeals against yesterday's decision by federal Judge C.B. Davis at St. Louis.

-- Sharon K. Sanders