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TECH PREP COULD GIVE STUDENTS AN ADVANTAGE
(Editorial ~ 01/22/92)
In today's competitive marketplace, jobseekers need an advantage. That's especially true for students right out of school without on-the-job experience. That's the appeal of a new program being introduced to Southeast Missouri high school students. The Cape Girardeau Area Vocational-Technical has joined with high schools and technical schools in the region, along with the Mineral Area College at Flat River, to develop a new technical preparation or Tech Prep offering. ...
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ILLINOIS CONDUCTS BLITZ TO URGE SEAT BELT USE
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
ULLIN, Ill. -- Illinois State Police officers will be asked to lock their seat-belt warning books in the trunk for the first week of February. Motorists who have not yet become regular seat belt users can expect a "firm reminder" if they are stopped by state police during the state's second statewide seat belt enforcement blitz, which started Sunday, and will continue for three weeks...
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HOUCK DISCOVERED ALL WAS NOT `ROSY'
(Column ~ 01/22/92)
When Louis Houck researched old records available about the early history of Missouri before it became a state, and the proceedings that occurred when the governing bodies met to make rules under which the people of Upper Louisiana were to live, he discovered that all was not "rosy."...
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COUNTY WASTE DISPOSAL CONCERNS CHAFFEE MAYOR
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
CHAFFEE -- Mayor Ron Moyers voiced concern Monday over Scott County's failure to join a regional solid waste management program, saying it could cost the city an additional $15,000 a year. Speaking at the Chaffee City Council's regular meeting, Moyers said the county commission, as of Monday, had not become part of the waste management program. He said that six counties, including Scott County if it joins, would make up the regional program...
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SCHOOL'S ORIENTATION MEETING SET AT SIKESTON
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
SIKESTON -- High school seniors from the Sikeston area and their parents may attend an orientation meeting here Thursday sponsored by Southwest Baptist University at Bolivar, Mo. The program will be held from 3-5 p.m. at the Coachhouse Inn & Suites...
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NEWTON'S LAW: POST THIS IN THE LOCKER ROOM: AMERICA IS UP FOR A STRUGGLE
(Column ~ 01/22/92)
Here's the problem with throwing up on a foreign head of state. Once you've done it, your ability to express indignation is diminished. Pity poor George Bush. Just when he needs a self-righteous disposition, just when his pique should have peaked, the president is left to contemplate an unpleasant evening and disagreeable meal in Tokyo...
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CONTRESSMAN URGES STIMULUS FOR U.S. GROWTH; LIBERALS SHOULDN'T PLAY POLITICS WITH ECONOMY
(Column ~ 01/22/92)
The Highway Law, lowered interest rates, and the extension of limited tax breaks for low and moderate income families have all taken effect in the last month to help spur the economy. However, these initiatives alone are not enough; instead, they are just the beginning. Next week, President Bush will address the nation with his State of the Union message. In that speech, Mr. Bush will unveil an economic growth package that he believes would heal the country's ailing economy...
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LEGISLATORS DISPLAY NO CLEAR CONSENSUS ABOUT GAS TAX
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
JEFFERSON CITY - Even though the Missouri House Transportation Committee has passed a bill that would increase the state's fuel tax by 6 cents without going to a vote of the people, there is still no consensus among lawmakers to approve the proposal on the House floor...
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CABLE: TOWN MEETING WILL FOCUS ON LOCAL SERVICE
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
Cape Girardeau residents will have an opportunity Monday to voice questions, concerns and compliments concerning local cable television service. The Cape Girardeau Cable TV Citizens Committee will hold a "town meeting" at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, 401 Independence...
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STUDY SAYS AREA RICH IN MINERALS
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
Cape Girardeau County and other parts of Southeast Missouri are included in a four-state, 7,500-square-mile region that has a wealth of untapped mineral resources, a new study shows. The research findings by federal and state scientists will be released at a public meetings in St. Louis today and Thursday...
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IT'S SCHOOL NURSES DAY; NURSES DO MORE THAN JUST PUT ON BAND-AIDS
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
Before the school day was two hours old, school nurse Janet Watkins had seen 15 children with ailments ranging from sore throats and stomach aches to chicken pox. In the meantime, she also wrote an assortment of reports and planned an afternoon class for sixth graders about the changes under way in their bodies...
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PEOPLE PROFILE
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
ED GARGAS Occupation: Insurance Agent, Northwestern Mutual Life Home town: Kennett Current Home: Cape Girardeau Pet Peeve: "People who are to quick to judge others." I've always looked up to: "People who are willing to take charge. It shows they are really trying to make a difference, and not just talking about it."...
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STUDENTS EXCHANGE IDEAS ON FOREIGN SCHOOLS
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
Unlike most students in the United States, typical Chinese student are concerned about getting into college while they're still in elementary school. In Sweden, school children aren't graded on their work. Instead, the teachers judge the student's work and report back to the student's parents...
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FROM PULPIT TO PODIUM, HE LOVES TO TALK
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
Phillip Russell was formally educated as a theologian and spent some time as an ordained minister, social worker and counselor of a large Protestant congregation. Russell still addresses large groups of people, and when he speaks people listen. But his talks these days are to business sales and management people and his topics are on sales and behavioral issues, management productivity, and other motivational programs concerning selling...
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PRINGLE DISCUSSES LASER SURGERY ON SHOW
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
Scot G. Pringle, M.D. will discuss laser surgery in gynecology on this week's Ask Your Doctor program, Thursday at 8 p.m. on cable channel 13. Ask Your Doctor is a one-on-one medical show with local doctors answering questions from local viewers. The show is sponsored by St. Francis Medical Center, Southeast Missouri Hospital, the Cape Girardeau County Medical Society and channel 13...
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SCOTT CITY POLICE WILL CHECK MOTORIST SEAT BELT USAGE TODAY
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
SCOTT CITY -- Police in Scott City today will be checking motorists to see if they're using their seat belts. The "Staying Alive" seat belt usage drive is part of an effort to urge motorist to use seat belts and child restraints. According to police surveys, only about 30 to 35 percent of motorists use seat belts on a regular basis, said Police Chief David Beck...
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HENDERSON HOWARD
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
ORAN -- Henderson Howard, 79, formerly of Oran, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1991 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. Arrangements are incomplete, and will be announced by Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Oran.
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THEODA KIRKWOOD
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
CHARLESTON -- Theoda Kirkwood, 65, of Charleston, died Saturday, Jan. 18, 1992, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 8, 1926, at Harmondale, son of Kato and Sarah Fergerson Kirkwood. He and Ora Lee Coleman were married in 1945...
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JAMES R. WINCHESTER
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
EAST PRAIRIE -- James Raymond Winchester, 41, of East Prairie, died Monday, Jan. 20, 1992, from injuries received in a vehicle accident. He was born Jan. 22, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, son of William Henderson and Dorothy Maude Buntin Winchester. He and Susan Shelby were married July 27, 1974...
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JACK LINCOLN
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
MARBLE HILL -- Jack Lincoln, 65, of Marble Hill, died Monday, Jan. 20, 1992, at his home. He was born Aug. 8, 1926, near Glen Allen, son of Coy and Bell Rogers Lincoln. He and Dessie Upchurch were married March 8, 1947. Lincoln was a retired foreman at Mitchell Pallet Manufacturing Co. here. He attended Community Church near Marble Hill, and served in the U.S. Army during World War II...
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GEORGIA ROSE KLINGEMAN
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
Georgia Rose Klingeman, 78, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Scott City, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1992 at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Georgia Rose Applegate on Oct. 4, 1913 at Cairo, Ill. She was adopted and raised by August and Ida Sander of the Scott City area...
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DELMAR H. STAMP
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
THEBES, Ill. -- Delmar H. "Red" Stamp, 67, of Thebes, died Monday, Jan. 20, 1992, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Mo. He was born Jan. 12, 1925, at Gorham, son of Elmer and Lena O. Welchel Stamp Sr. He and Gladys Guess were married Dec. 10, 1946, in Illmo, Mo...
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BASHIE JANE STILTS
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
GIPSY -- Bashie Jane Stilts, 83, of Gipsy, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1992, at Advance Nursing and Residential Care Center. She was born Aug. 30, 1908, at Buchanan, daughter of Albert and Edith Wagoner Gaines. She married Harley Rush Jan. 26, 1926, who died March 10, 1969. She later married Lee Stilts Aug. 4, 1971, who died Aug. 9, 1984...
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LEO A. SCHMITT
(Obituary ~ 01/22/92)
CHAFFEE -- Leo A. Schmitt, 79, of Chaffee, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1992, at Deal Nursing Home in Jackson. Amick-Burnett Funeral Home here is in charge of arrangements.
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AREA BIRTHS
(Births ~ 01/22/92)
Daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Keith Simpson, Scott City Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 8:13 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, 1991. Name, Alexis Brooke. Weight, 6 pounds 8 ounces. Mrs. Simpson is the former Teresa Mabrey, daughter of William and Betty Mabrey of Scott City. Simpson is director of Missouri International Raceway, and is the son of Earl and Jean Simpson of Scott City...
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EMERSON ANNOUNCES CHOICES OF MILITARY SCHOOL NOMINEES
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
A number of area students have been nominated for entrance into military service academies later this year. U.S. Rep. Bill Emerson's nominees will be considered and selected by the academies for appointment to the class entering in July 1992. The selections were made on the basis of each student's ACT and, or, SAT test score, high school class standing and an evaluation of overall qualifications by Emerson's Academic Advisory Board...
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WILLIAMS IS APPOINTED TO COMMITTEE
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
JEFFERSON CITY - State Rep. Marilyn Williams, D-Dudley, was named last week by House Speaker Bob Griffin to serve as vice chairman of the Fees and Salaries Committee. Williams, who was elected to her seat last February after former Rep. Jerry Howard was elected to the Senate, said she was honored to have the opportunity to move into a committee leadership role...
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LEND ME YOUR EAR: USING ADJECTIVES WHERE THEY BELONG; OVERVIEW: SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
(Column ~ 01/22/92)
In this column we offer guidance for whoever feels the need to learn or re-learn some of the points of usage we have tried to get across for almost a decade. Results have been discouraging, but as James Kilpatrick wrote recently: "If we succeed in teaching some lad or lass to get only in its proper place, we shall not have strived in vain."...
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EXTENSION COUNCIL BALLOTING THIS MONTH
(Local News ~ 01/22/92)
JACKSON -- Cape Girardeau County residents will vote for members of the University Extension Council this month. Ballots for the election will appear in local newspapers the week of Jan. 20, along with voting instructions and candidate information. Ballots will also be available at the Extension Center in Jackson...
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