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LEADERS IN HIGHER EDUCATION INSIST MCCLAIN WILL BE MISSED
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
When it comes to higher education in Missouri, Charles McClain gets high marks from many leaders in the field. Others are less complimentary, but concede he has had a major impact on education in the state. The Coordinating Board for Higher Education announced last weekend that McClain will resign as the state's commissioner of higher education by Sept. 1, 1994. McClain has served as commissioner since 1989...
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ATTRACTION AT DISTRICT FAIR GETS THE DROP ON THRILL SEEKERS
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
A new attraction at this year's SEMO District Fair lets thrill-seeking patrons plummet from an elevated perch 125 feet off the ground, secured only by a reinforced rubber band. St. Louis Bungy Jump Inc. entertained dozens of jumpers and hundreds of spectators Monday, the second day of the fair in Cape Girardeau...
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AREA LAWMAKERS DOUBT CARNAHAN VETOES WILL FALL
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
State legislators will gather in Jefferson City Wednesday at noon for what is expected to be an uneventful annual veto session. Were it not for a special session called by Gov. Mel Carnahan to deal with paying for flood damage in the state, members would be planning to head home by Thursday, adjourned until January...
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SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES STUDENT SUPPORT SYSTEM
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
Following an impassioned pitch from Cape Girardeau Athletic Director Terry Kitchen, Cape Girardeau's Board of Education gave its approval to a new support system for students. The program, called Total Cape Student, is designed to encourage academic success among student athletes and others involved in extracurricular activities...
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PROMOS DECIDES AGAINST PORT SITE
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
A Memphis-based gaming company has decided not to locate a riverboat at the Southeast Missouri Regional Port Authority facility near Scott City. "We are pursuing a lot of other projects in other markets at the moment," explained Beth Rooks, Promus' manager of communications...
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ORVILLE F. BURNS
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
SCOTT CITY -- Funeral service for Orville F. Burns of Scott City will be held at 2 p.m. today at the Assembly of God Church here. The Rev. Larie Burdine will officiate, with burial in Lightner Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:30 p.m. to service time...
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AREA BIRTHS
(Births ~ 09/14/93)
Son to Mr. and Mrs. Earnest Wells of Marble Hill, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 7:21 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2, 1993. Name, Justin Lowell. Weight, 9 pounds. Third child, first son. Mrs. Wells is the former Nadine Nanney, daughter of Lee Nanney of Marble Hill. She is employed at Henschel Hat Co. Wells is employed at Bonds Enterprise Trucking Co., and is the son of Nadine Wells of Glen Allen...
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MARIE C. SIEMERS
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
Marie C. Siemers, 86, 1212 William, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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CHARLES H. DOERGE III
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
PATTON -- Charles Henry Doerge III, 58, of Patton, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born Feb. 28, 1935, in East St. Louis, Ill., son of Charles Henry and Rose Marie Powell Jr. He and Betty Jean Stokes were married Jan. 26, 1957, in Hernando, Miss...
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NORMA J. ROGERS
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
McCLURE, Ill. Nancy Jean "Neenie" Rogers, 59, of McClure, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at St. Francis Medical Center. She was born Nov. 9, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Benjamin H. and Ada Grace Cook Woodard. She and Ray Rogers were married Nov. 19, 1952, in Piggott, Ark...
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REV. EARL COX
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
The Rev. Earl Cox, 72, 928 Red Bud Circle, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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ERVIN L. BEGGS
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
SCOTT CITY -- Ervin Lester Beggs, 78, of Scott City, died Monday, Sept. 13, 1993, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1915, at Scott City, son of Lester and Christine Miller Beggs. He and Julia Irene Beggs were married Aug. 1, 1942. Beggs was a brakeman and conductor with St. Louis Southwestern Railway Co. 39 years, retiring in 1974. He was a member of United Transportation Union...
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KELLY NICOLE WRIGHT
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
JACKSON -- Graveside service for Kelly Nicole Wright will be held at 10 a.m. today at Memorial Park. The Rev. Donny Ford will officiate. Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kelly, daughter of Robert T. and Candida D. Harper Wright of Jackson, died shortly after birth Saturday, Sept. 11, 1993, at St. John's Mercy Medical Center in St. Louis...
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R. AGNES LAROSE
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
PERRYVILLE -- Ray Agnes LaRose, 80, of Perryville, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1993, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. She was born Jan. 4, 1913, in Perry County, daughter of William and Louise L'Hote Manche. She and Bernard "B.J." LaRose were married May 1, 1935. He died July 1, 1986...
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MARTIN R. MORGAN
(Obituary ~ 09/14/93)
EAST PRAIRIE -- Funeral service for Martin Robert Morgan of East Prairie will be held at 2 p.m. today at Shelby Funeral Chapel. Ernest Brown and Larry Smith will officiate, with burial in Garden of Memories Cemetery at Sikeston. Morgan, 81, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1993, at his home...
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SOUTHEAST MISSOURIAN CONTINUES ITS COMMITMENT TO QUALITY
(Editorial ~ 09/14/93)
You've arrived at this page of the newspaper and, unless we've done our work very badly, you've probably noticed something. The Southeast Missourian, beginning with today's edition, has made a substantial change in its appearance. Obviously, we hope you like the new look. ...
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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: NEW CHANCE TO REJECT GAMBLING
(Letter to the Editor ~ 09/14/93)
To the Editor: Here we go again, voting on the question of riverboat gambling in Cape Girardeau. I'll never forget the elation I felt when I heard that it had been defeated only to within 12 hour~s feel the letdown of realizing that we would have to fight it once again. ~As has already been said, riverboat gambling i~t is like venereal disease. It is easier to get than get rid of...
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TEACHER'S CORNER: FIFTH-GRADERS HOPE TO GET `CAUGHT'
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
Fifth-graders hope to get caught in Diane Mueller's Washington classroom -- caught doing something good. "One of the biggest responsibilities facing teachers is to help children feel good about themselves," said Mueller. "Children who are successful at school have a positive self-image. They also know school is important."...
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PARENT WORKSHOP SET ON SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
PERRYVILLE -- A workshop to help parents understand the special education process will be held at the Perry County Memorial Hospital Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Topics include "Building a relationship with your child's school: effective communication skills," "Legal rights for special education," and "The I.E.P. process: how parents can participate."...
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WORKSHOP EXAMINES SUBSTANCE ABUSE
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
Coaches and high school activity directors around the state are being encouraged to include a substance abuse message in activities high school students enjoy. A series of workshops are being held to introduce TARGET Let's Connect, an initiative that covers methods of incorporating tobacco, alcohol and other drug-prevention messages into pre-season activity meetings...
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TWO CAPE STUDENTS WIN PADUCAH ART SHOW
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
Two Cape Girardeau students were winners in the Women's Club of Paducah 58th Annual Art Show. Jill Patton won a second place ribbon and monetary award for her pointillism work titled "Flowers in the Park." She competed in the elementary school division...
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CAPE STUDENT EARNS MIZZOU SCHOLARSHIP
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
Janie Propst of Cape Girardeau has been awarded a University of Missouri-Columbia College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources scholarship for the 1993-94 academic year. Propst, daughter of Donna Propst, is a sophomore at UMC majoring in animal science...
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BACK-TO-SCHOOL NIGHTS SCHEDULED IN CAPE
(Local News ~ 09/14/93)
Back to School nights for Cape Girardeau schools are scheduled during the next two weeks. The events offer parents a chance to meet teachers and see their children's classrooms. Central High School hosts the first open house tonight at 7:30 p.m. Charles C. Clippard Elementary holds its Back to School night Thursday at 7 p.m...
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