Out of the past: Oct. 23

1995

A sales tax case involving the Southeast Missourian will be heard by the Missouri Supreme Court next month and could have a major impact on the state's newspaper industry; the case, Cape Girardeau Southeast Missourian and Concord Publishing House vs. Director of Revenue, involves an appeal of a sales tax ruling; it will be argued Nov. 2 in the Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City.

With a vote just two weeks away, Mayor Paul Sander goes before the Jackson Chamber of Commerce to answer questions about the merger of the two libraries in Jackson; their curiosity satisfied, chamber members vote unanimously to support the merger and the tax increase that would result.

1970

A modified top from a grain bin is the new roof of the water tower on the State College campus; maintenance personnel from the college began installing the roof yesterday to replace the one blown off last summer.

Federal funds for further operation of the South Cape Community Progress Center have been suspended, says Ira R. Eaton, director of East Missouri Community Action in Flat River, the project's funding organization; the center is still operating but is expected to close soon because of lack of funds.

1945

Cape Girardeau's inclusion on the proposed network of federal super-highways was discussed last night at the regular meeting of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors; the transportation committee will endeavor to interest other communities in this section of the state in getting the super-highway, proposed to bisect the nation from north to south, designated over a portion of what is now Highway 61.

Mooring problems keep the USS LST 175 near the channel in the Mississippi River, while preparations continue for opening the battle-scarred veteran of the Normandy invasion to inspection by the public during the Navy Day observance; a barge will have to be placed along the shore, to which the LST will be tied.

1920

By a margin of two touchdowns, the well-coached Jackson football team defeated Cape Girardeau Central's stout-hearted Tigers in one of the most stubbornly contested gridiron battles seen at Fairground Park, before a record-breaking crowd yesterday; it wasn't until the third quarter that Jackson came through with its touchdowns, defeating the home team 14-0.

A community teachers association is organized at Fornfelt with 30 teachers participating.

-- Sharon K. Sanders