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LETTERS: NO TV CABLE NEGOTIATIONS
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/22/97)
To the editor: Your newspaper May 14 indicates that the city has set up a negotiation team. To the extent the article implies that the city has agreed to renegotiate the (TV cable system) franchise, that is inaccurate. All that has been agreed upon between the city and TCI is to begin discussions concerning the franchise agreement. The the extent that the article implied that we were indicating anything else, it is inaccurate...
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NEW VAN CARRIES CITY'S DISASTER RESPONSE PLAN
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
During an earthquake, tornado, chemical spill or any other disaster, Cape Girardeau now has a command center on wheels. A new city mobile communications van was on display Wednesday at the West Park Mall in observance of National Public Works Week, which ends Saturday...
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DELTA MOTHER, DAUGHTER SHARE AWARD FROM DAR
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
On May 17, 1973, Jane Criddle Bowers stood in front of her graduating class at Delta High School and accepted the Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award. She never would have guessed that 24 years later she would be standing in the same high school as her daughter, Alaina Marie Bowers, accepted the same award for the class of 1997...
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OPRYLAND: EVERYTHING'S UNREAL EXCEPT THE 9 ACRES OF INDOOR PLANTS
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
Emmylou Harris performs at the Grand Ole Opry. A cruise on the Cumberland River aboard the General jackson is one of the high lights of a trip to Opryland. NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Opryland Hotel is a bit like New Orleans without the crime. There are nine acres of exotic plant life, shops that sell beignets and are painted to look like they belong on a street in New Orleans' Vieux Carre, cascading waters and even an indoor river that carries flatboats on sightseeing trips...
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LA FETE FRANCAISE MONDAY, MAY 26
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
10 a.m. -- Opening ceremony and presentations, Crisp Hall Auditorium. 10:30 a.m. -- "The Fleur de Lis," O. David Niswonger, president American Irish Society, Crisp Hall Auditorium. 11-11:45 a.m. -- "Our French Heritage: Cape Girardeau," Dr. Michael Roark, Crisp Hall Auditorium...
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PIERRE BOYER SPECIALIZES IN TALL TALES AND WHOPPERS
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
In 1989, Pierre "Pete" Boyer's ability to tell tall tales and whoppers finally got him what he deserved -- an invitation to perform at the Smithsonian Institution. The Smithsonian gave him an award. "I just made people laugh more than anybody else," he says. "They didn't have any giddyup on them."...
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TURNIING POINT: BILLS BAN PARTIAL-BIRTH ABORTIONS
(Editorial ~ 05/22/97)
The debate, both in Washington and in Jefferson City, on legislation that would ban partial-birth abortions has been rancorous and, at times, unbelievable. In short, proponents of the ban say there are no medical reasons for taking the life of a full-term baby still in the womb of its mother. Those who favor the procedure in certain circumstances argue the decision ought to be left to the mother and her physician...
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LETTERS: THE BLAME GOES FURTHER
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/22/97)
To the editor: As an alumnus and former athlete at Southeast Missouri State University, I was disheartened to see the recent firing of head basketball coach Ron Shumate amid allegations of NCAA violations. But as a journalist who in the recent past exposed significant problems in SEMO athletics, I was hardly surprised...
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LETTERS: TOUR GAVE STUDENTS INSIGHT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 05/22/97)
To the editor: Thank you for introducing us to the Southeast Missourian newspaper. We were very interested in learning how the paper is printed. Many of our students are studying graphic arts and were fascinated by the color process. Some of your information may even help us get a job of make a career decision. We appreciate the Southeast Missourian's time and interest in our school...
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NEW SABRELINER CONTRACT BOOST FOR PERRYVILLE; PLANT WILL CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN NAVY'S T-39Ns
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
PERRYVILLE -- Navy officials had their first look at a modified T-39N aircraft in June 1991, at Perryville Municipal Airport. They liked what they saw. The Navy has been using the T-39Ns for its Undergraduate Naval Flight Officers (UNFO) training program at Pensacola, Fla., since 1991, under a contract with Sabreliner Corp. The company provides maintenance and pilot contract services under a contract that expires in fall 1998...
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LOCAL LAWMAKERS SPLIT OVER FAMILY PLANNING
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
Area lawmakers said Wednesday they don't know if the Missouri House and Senate can iron out their differences over funding for Planned Parenthood. Part of the state's $15 billion operating budget has been held hostage over the stalemate. The issue has divided Cape Girardeau County's three Republican lawmakers...
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BIG GARAGE SALE SET AT CITY'S NEW OSAGE CENTRE
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
Anyone curious about what happened to a certain $2.5 million from the city's hotel and restaurant tax might go to a garage sale Saturday morning at the Osage Centre. Actually, it may be more like 50 garage sales. From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, the city has rented out more than 50 stalls in the center to those who want to sell whatever people sell at garage sales...
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NEW TV STATION ON AIR FRIDAY
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
St. Louis Cardinals baseball fans listen up: You may be able to catch a Redbirds game this weekend without leaving the comfort of your own home. St. Louis Cardinals games will be aired on WDKA-TV, channel 49, which is scheduled to begin broadcasting Friday evening. The first game is scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday against the San Francisco Giants...
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LETTERS FROM HOME: MESSAGES TO THE WORLD ABOUT THE WORLD FROM THE WORLD
(Column ~ 05/22/97)
May 22, 1997 Dear Jay, It was a surprise and pleasure to receive your two recent e-mail messages. Though aware that everyone here has been given an e-mail address, it hadn't yet registered with me that someone might actually send a message. Missives from Heidi and from a stranger in Wisconsin had also arrived. ...
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CAPE NATIVE INTERIM HEAD OF S.D. SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
Cape Girardeau native Dr. John M. Hilpert has been named interim president of Northern State University in Aberdeen, S.D. Hilpert currently serves as executive vice president of the University of South Dakota at Vermillion. The South Dakota Board of Regents named Hilpert to the post. He will serve as interim president beginning Aug. 1 and running through July 1, 1998...
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CENTRAL BANDS TO PERFORM TONIGHT
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
The Cape Girardeau Central Junior High and High School bands will present a spring concert tonight at Central Auditorium. The concert will feature music from the eighth-grade, ninth-grade and varsity bands. The junior high concert begins at 7 p.m., with the varsity band following in concert at 8 p.m...
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CIRCUS TO PERFORM AT ARENA PARK MONDAY
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
Come one, come all, the circus is coming to town. This Monday, rain or shine, the King Royal Brothers Circus, sponsored by the NAACP, is to perform at 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. in Arena Park. The big tents will go up by elephant power, at 8:30 a.m. on the day of the circus, to house a five-ring show that will feature no-net high-wire acts and wild animals...
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HARRY REDIGER APPOINTED ST. FRANCIS BOARD CHAIRMAN
(Local News ~ 05/22/97)
Harry Rediger has been appointed chairman of St. Francis Medical Center's board of directors. He will replace Bob Hendrix July 1. Hendrix will remain on the board. Two other Cape Girardeans, Judy Wilferth and Joe Gambill were named board members, expanding the board to 14...
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PROMINENT COACHES INTEREST IN SEMO; ANDERSON, WEAVER, GARNER THOW HAT IN RING
(College Sports ~ 05/22/97)
Southeast Missouri State University officials have said that they expect to attract some impressive candidates for the school's vacant position of head men's basketball coach. They evidently weren't kidding. While the university is not releasing names of people who have already contacted the school regarding the position, three fairly prominent coaches -- Missouri assistant Kim Anderson, Iowa State assistant Sam Weaver and Fort Hays (Kan.) State head coach Gary Garner -- confirmed Wednesday that they are interested in coming to Cape Girardeau to take over the Indians' program.. ...
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ROSTER FOR NEXT SEASON RELEASED
(College Sports ~ 05/22/97)
The ongoing mystery as to just which Southeast Missouri State University basketball players would not be returning next season is apparently a mystery no longer. Wednesday afternoon, the school's sports information office released the 1997-98 men's basketball roster -- even though the team currently has no coaching staff...
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CAPE CENTRAL SWIMMERS TRY TO KEEP STREAK OF TOP-10 STATE FINISHES ALIVE
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/97)
Cape Girardeau Central High's girls swimming team will try to keep quite a streak going when the Missouri State Championships are held Friday and Saturday in Columbia. The Lady Tigers have finished among the top 10 teams at the state meet for six consecutive seasons, missing that mark during only the first year of the program's eight-year existence...
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IT'S REVENGE TIME FOR JACKSON
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/97)
After getting thumped by Cape Girardeau Central 12-2 and 14-0 during the regular season, Jackson High's baseball team should have been happy to just make it through seven innings with the Tigers during Wednesday's Class 4A, District 1 Tournament semifinal at Central's Tiger Field...
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AREA TRACK ATHLETES SET FOR CLASS 2A STATE MEET
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/97)
Scott City High state track qualifiers are, front row from left, Becca Gowin, Tara Phillips, Lani Bedwell and Laura Spencer. Back row, coach David Black, Travis Burger, Steve Thomas and Amy O'Brien. Not shown, Tara Sanford. Chaffee High state track qualifiers are, front row from left, Billy Wilson, Athena Hampton, Renee Vandeven and Andy Oberman. Back row, girls coach Larry Cleair, Casey Hampton, Tia Hampton and boys coach Terry Glenzy...
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JACKSON WINS, ND FALLS IN DISTRICT SOCCER
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/97)
FESTUS -- Notre Dame saw its season end while Jackson advanced as the District 1 Tournament for girls high school soccer teams got under way here Wednesday. Fourth-seeded Notre Dame lost to fifth-seeded Poplar Bluff 3-2 while second-seeded Jackson trounced seventh-seeded Windsor 6-0...
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BRIEFLY: COAD GETS FIRST HOLE IN ONE PLAYING AT CAPE CC
(High School Sports ~ 05/22/97)
Joe Coad of Cape Girardeau recorded his first hole in one while he was playing golf Wednesday at the Cape Girardeau Country Club. Coad aced the No. 11, par-3 hole that covers 140 yards. He used a 7-iron. Playing along with Coad were Nell Coad and Lynn and Donna VanMatre...
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CHARLES HAYDEN
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
BERTRAND -- Charles Arvel Hayden, 64, of Bertrand died Monday, May 19, 1997, near Indio, Calif. He was born Feb. 2, 1933, in East Prairie, son of Lloyd Phillip and Thelma Justine White Hayden Sr. He and Lorraine Thompson were married June 14, 1972. A lifelong resident of Mississippi County, he was employed by Big Lake Trucking Co. of Charleston. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bertrand. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War...
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GLADYS LENCE
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Funeral service for Gladys B. Lence of Cobden will be held at 1 p.m. today at Lutz and Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden. The Rev. Clifford Heil will officiate, with burial in Cobden Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until service time...
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LILLIAN HUNSAKER
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
CHAFFEE -- Funeral service for Lillian Irene Hunsaker of Chaffee will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee. The Rev. C.B. Stidham will officiate, with burial in Union Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 5 p.m. today...
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JOE SCHAFFER
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
CHARLESTON -- Joe Daniel "Big Dan" Schaffer, 50, of Charleston died Tuesday, May 20, 1997, at his home. He was born July 29, 1946, at Sikeston, son of James Clifford and Jewel Katherine Daugherty Schaffer. He and SeDonna Rose Reynolds were married May 3, 1969...
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MARVIN HOFFMAN
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
Funeral service for Marvin Hoffman of Paducah, Ky., will be held at 11 a.m. today at Milner and Orr Funeral Home in Paducah. The Rev. Shirley Lynn will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. Friends may call at the funeral home after 8 a.m. today...
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NATLIE DAUGHERTY
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
PERRYVILLE -- Natlie Frances Daugherty, 63, of Salem died Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at the University of Missouri Medical Center in Columbia. She was born Jan. 2, 1934, in Georgetown, Ark., daughter of Lewis Alvin and Amanda Elizabeth Fawn Greeno. She and Arlyn "Al" Daugherty were married Dec. 30, 1983...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 05/22/97)
Daughter to Bryan Edward Noack and Jaime Ann Clark, Scott City Route 1, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 2:10 a.m. Monday, May 12, 1997. Name, Alexis Jade. Weight, 7 pounds 5 ounces. First child. Ms. Clark is the daughter of Ronald Clark of Red Bud, Ill., and Wanda and Bill Rasmuson of Scott City. She is a cashier at Lowe's of Cape Girardeau. Noack is the son of Ed and Joyce Noack of Marble Hill. He is a security officer at St. Francis Medical Center...
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CELESTINE KOHLFELD
(Obituary ~ 05/22/97)
Celestine Virginia Kohlfeld, 71, of Cape Girardeau died Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at her home in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 30, 1926, in Rockview, the daughter of Anthony and Mary Wiedefeld Scherer. She first married Dale Dean Littleton in 1943. He preceded her in death Jan. 3, 1963...
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