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LETTERS: WE CAN HELP THE LONLIEST PEOPLE
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/30/97)
To the editor: I was once asked the question in a self-evaluation test, "If you could meet any living person in the world, who would it be?" I gave this question more consideration than all the other questions on the test. I wanted to be absolutely honest with myself in answering...
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MERIDIAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
A Honor Roll 7th Grade -- Clottee Woods. 6th Grade -- Leshell Barnes, Janice Blake, Whitney Brown, Tessa Newhart. 5th Grade -- Elizabeth Austin, Janice Barnett, Candice Bennett, Jessica Cano, Akyedra Humble, Jessica Marler, Marie Pace, Curt Spaulding, Danielle Thurston...
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JACKSON SWIM TEAM PLANS HOME TOUR
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
The Christmas Home Tour sponsored by the Jackson Swim Team will be held Sunday, Dec. 7 from 1-5 p.m. The tour will feature five distinctly different homes. Recently built homes and historical homes will be featured this year. The homes on the tour include: Jon and Marcia Bucheit at 134 Lakeview Lane in the Meyer Meadows Subdivision, Ricky and Mary Ziegler at 3037 Bainbridge in Jackson, David and Carol Bill at 1022 Woodland Dr. ...
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REMEMBERING PERFECTION: THE 1935 JHS FOOTBALL TEAM
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
When the 1997 Jackson Indians football team went 10-0 in the regular season they conjured up comparisons with the last Jackson football team to accomplish such a feat. This year's team, as we all know, went on to win their first playoff game to extend their streak to 11 wins before losing in the second round of the state 5A playoffs. ...
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A LOOK BACK AT JACKSON
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
25 years ago, 1972 Weather this fall is being heralded widely as wettest in anyone's recollection, but in terms of actual rain, it hasn't been record breaker; although rain at Jackson has already exceeded annual average, it was April and July that gave rain jump on average, more so than September, October and November; total rain in Jackson to date has been 48.75 inches compared to annual average of 47.02...
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INTERNET CLASS HAS OPENINGS
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
Openings are still available for a beginning Internet training class Dec. 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. The class will be held in Room 103 of Dempster Hall on the Southeast Missouri State University campus. Participation is limited to 35 people, but about half the seats for this daytime class are currently empty...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 11/30/97)
THIS IS in response to the person who said we didn't do the job right the first time. Our job in Desert Storm was to kick the Iraqis out of Kuwait. How many American lives would he be willing to sacrifice to go into Baghdad, fight house to house and get into the presidential palace? It would not have been worth it...
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KINDER'S COMMENTARY: GROWING NUMBER OF SCIENTISTS CALL GLOBAL WARMING A HOAX
(Column ~ 11/30/97)
The coming month will see the convening, in Kyoto, Japan, of a bunch of United Nations types all agog about the alleged danger of something they call global warming. We are fortunate that U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson, R-Cape Girardeau, will be among 15 designated members of Congress in attendance as observers on our behalf...
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MISSOURI WATCH: THE UNSTEADY EVOLUTION OF DEMOCRACY
(Column ~ 11/30/97)
"All free governments are managed by the combined wisdom and folly of the people." -- President James A. Garfield The above observation of the 20th president of the United States was probably more accurate in Garfield's lifetime (1831-1881) than today, although this shouldn't be seen as argument that shards of citizen wisdom and folly do not still exert influence. ...
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ARLINGTON: NATION'S SYMBOL OF HONOR, DUTY
(Editorial ~ 11/30/97)
The flap that arose over allegations of favoritism in allotting burial plots within the hallowed ground of Arlington National Cemetery is interesting on several levels. A report published in Insight magazine raised the question of possible favoritism for Democratic campaign contributors, an issue that apparently had been under investigation by a congressional committee since last summer. Talk radio hosts jumped on the issue and fanned the flames...
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ELECTED ACCOUNTABILITY NEEDED FOR SCHOOLS
(Editorial ~ 11/30/97)
Ruling on procedural grounds and not on the merits, a judge has thrown out a state lawmaker's suit against the Missouri Board of Education by which he sought to stop that body from requiring local schools districts to report test scores by race. With this ruling, beginning tomorrow, local districts must report in this fashion. For now, the policy will go forward, at least for another year. This is regrettable...
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LETTERS: TOO MANY CROOKS IN GOVERNMENT
(Letter to the Editor ~ 11/30/97)
To the editor: I think the most intelligent people will agree that we have far too many crooks, socialists and traitors in our government. Those who don't probably mistakenly believe that they somehow benefit from this crookedness. First, I will define my usage of these terms so as to avoid confusion...
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SHAWNEE JUNIOR & SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
First Quarter Honor Roll A Honor Roll 12th Grade - Travis Burris, Matt Freeman, Mindy Jameson, Brian Jones, Bradley Wright. 11th Grade - Amanda Mouser, Casey Otten, Craig Smith. 10th Grade - Julie Burford, Matt Davis, Elisha Smith, Derek Winans. 9th Grade - Sarah Hanneken...
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FROM THE PULPIT: GIVING THANKS
(Column ~ 11/30/97)
As you read this, the Thanksgiving weekend is coming to a close. Perhaps you have attended a family gathering, eaten way too much food and watched your fair share of football. I hope you found some way to celebrate this important holiday. Yes, it is an important holiday. Let us journey back to the first Thanksgiving for a few moments. I was discussing this topic with my own children a few weeks ago, and they told me all about it...
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WATCH FOR DEER ON THE ROAD
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
It's that time of year again -- deer are moving and motorists should keep their eyes on the road, the fields and the woods. Collisions with animals -- particularly deer -- represent more than 4 percent of vehicle crashes each year in the United States...
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MAKING OF THE HOLIDAY PARADE; 120 ENTRIES TO LIGHT UP DOWNTOWN CAPE TONIGHT
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
Despite today's forecast for mild weather, First General Baptist Church wanted to guarantee warm hands and hearts for spectators at this year's Christmas Parade of Lights. Instead of the usual treats, people on the church's float will distribute more than 2,000 pairs of one-size-fits-all gloves during today's parade through downtown Cape Girardeau. The gloves will come with a message on a tag that reads: "Warm hands, warm heart" and includes the church address...
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BILL FOR THEFT: MOST ESTIMATES PUT COST OF SHOPLIFTING AT $10 BILLION ANNUALLY
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
'Tis the season to be wary for many area retail merchants trying to protect their businesses from losses. The increased number of shoppers crowding the stores between Thanksgiving and Christmas usually brings with it an increased number of shoplifters...
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MARK MY WORD: THANKS FOR NOTICING; EEYORE FINDS HAPPINESS IN GLOOMINESS
(Column ~ 11/30/97)
There are times in life when I just want to hug Eeyore. But then, he is my role model. I just can't help feeling good about that depressed donkey. Actually, I don't think he's really depressed. As a dad, I've read a lot of "Winnie the Pooh" books and I'm convinced that Eeyore really isn't all that gloomy. He just complains a lot. Joni says he'd fit right in, in the newsroom...
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INDIANS CARVE UP MIGHTY OAKS; `D' LEADS WAY IN 60-27 WIN OVER OAKLAND CITY
(College Sports ~ 11/30/97)
Coming off their huge win over Bradley, the conventional thinking might have been that Southeast Missouri State University's basketball Indians would be ripe for a major letdown Saturday night against Oakland City. And, true to form, the Indians probably weren't as sharp or motivated as they had been against Bradley on Wednesday night...
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OTAHKS FIND NO CONSOLATION; SOUTHEAST WOMEN FALL 67-50 IN HOLIDAY INN CLASSIC
(College Sports ~ 11/30/97)
RENO, Nev. -- The Southeast Missouri State University women's basketball team dropped a consolation contest, 67-50, to Texas-El Paso Saturday night in the Holiday Inn Classic. The loss dropped Southeast to 1-4 overall and 0-2 in the tournament. On Friday, Southeast fell 69-52 to tournament-host Nevada...
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THE LATEST LINE: SEMO FANS NEED TO PICK UP INTENSITY
(Sports Column ~ 11/30/97)
First of all, let me say one thing: this area generally has solid college basketball fans, with a strong base supporting Southeast Missouri State University through thick and thin. How else do you explain four or five thousand fans coming out to games on a consistent basis the last few years even when the team wasn't doing all that hot?...
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OUTDOOR CORNER: DEER HUNTERS TOP '96 TAKE; MISSOURI HARVESTS 180,395 DEER IN ITS 11-DAY SEASON
(Column ~ 11/30/97)
For many of Missouri's Firearms Deer Hunters, the 1997 season came to a close last Tuesday. Statewide, hunters harvested 180,395 deer. That represents an increase of 6,057 deer over the 1996 total for the eleven day "November" portion of the season...
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ALMA LEE KINSER
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
DEXTER -- Alma Lee Kinser, 70, of Dexter died Friday, Nov. 28, 1997, at the home of her daughter in Dexter. She was born on Nov. 26, 1927, at Bell City, daughter of Guy and Elsie Capps Pritchett. On Aug. 23, 1945, she married Edgar Kinser. She and her husband owned and operated Kinser Jewelry Store in Bloomfield since 1951. He survives...
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LAURIE HOMAN GIBBS
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Laurie Homan Gibbs, 26, of Marion died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, from injuries from an automobile accident near Marion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden.
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JUDITH ANN BREWER
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
PERRYVILLE -- Judith Ann Brewer, 55, formerly of Perryville, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, in St. Louis. She was born July 8, 1942, in Perry County, daughter of Jerome and Thelma Prost Klump. She is survived by a son, Craig Brewer of Columbia; two daughters, Diane Brewer and Denise Brewer, both of St. ...
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KYLE BRANDON COPE
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
CHARLESTON -- Kyle Brandon Cope, 22, of Jefferson City, formerly of Bertrand, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau from injuries from an automobile accident. He was born March 18, 1975, in Sikeston, son of Al and Clara Marie Murphy Cope...
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JAMES R. FILE
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
ANNA, Ill. -- James Randall File, 33, of Anna, died Friday, Nov. 28, at Cobden. He was born July 18, 1964, at Lansing, Mich, son of Burrell and Judy Kilman File. He is survived by his mother of Anna; father of Cobden; sisters, Jodie L. File of Anna, Mary Angela McClure of Dallas, Carla M. Kiehn and Sonya L. Smith, both of Seattle; stepsisters, Tami Wright of Herrin and Tara Tucker of Jonesboro; stepbrothers, Mike Bush and Tim Bush of Phoenix...
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JODIE MARIE FILE
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
COBDEN, Ill -- Mrs. Jodie M. File, 44, of Cobden, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1997, at her home. She was born Sept. 22, 1953, at Lansing, Mich., daughter of Merlin and Charlene Denstedt Scutt. She was a graduate of Shawnee Community College with an associate degree in law enforcement. She was employed as an in-home care specialist...
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NADEAN HUNCKE
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
Nadean Huncke, 84, of Shrewsbury died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997. She was born Nov. 8, 1913, in Dongola, Ill., daughter of Daniel Webster Penrod and Ella Florence Mollery Penrod. She married Fred Huncke, who preceded her in death. She is survived by three sons, James, Joseph and John Kearney and a daughter, Linda Pogue; two sisters, Wilma Kesler and Louise Felts; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandchild...
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KENNETH DALE BROWN JR.
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
MARBLE HILL -- Kenneth Dale Brown Jr., 19, of Marble Hill, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, at Grassy. He was born July 15, 1978, in Cape Girardeau, son of Kenneth Dale Brown and Kaye Wilkinson Brown. He was employed at Havco Wood Products and was a 1997 graduate of Woodland High School. He was a member of Hahn Chapel General Baptist Church...
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ROBERT CRADER
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
ADVANCE -- Robert Crader, 69, of Advance died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997, at Deltona, Fla. He was born Oct. 13, 1928, in Bollinger County, son of Ora and Rose Hahn Crader. He was owner and operator of Crader Oil in Advance for more than 40 years. He was a past member of the Advance school board and a former member of the Advance Lion's Club. He was Baptist...
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HAROLD DUGGER
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
COLUMBIA -- A memorial service for Harold H. Dugger of Columbia, formerly of Cape Girardeau, will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia. Dugger died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997, at the University of Missouri Medical Center. He was 81...
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3 DIE IN TRAFFIC MISHAPS IN AREA
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
Traffic accidents have claimed three lives in the Southeast Missouri and Southern Illinois area during the Thanksgiving Holiday weekend. The holiday counting period began at 6 p.m. Wednesday and runs until midnight tonight. One traffic fatality was reported in Mississippi County near Charleston early Saturday. A crash in Southern Illinois, south of Marion, left two dead and three with serious injuries about 10 a.m. Saturday...
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SCOTT ALAN GIBBS
(Obituary ~ 11/30/97)
COBDEN, Ill. -- Scott Alan Gibbs, 32, of Marion died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997, from injuries from an automobile accident near Marion. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Lutz & Rendleman Funeral Home in Cobden.
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MURALS TURN 50 YEARS OLD
(Local News ~ 11/30/97)
The Art of Printing mural features from left: Col. Robert Sturdivant (reading a newspaper), who published one of Cape Girardeau's early newspapers, Southeast Missourian publisher George Naeter (seated), city editor Allan Hinchey (in bow tie) and railroad builder and author Louis Houck (standing with his hand on a stack of books.)...
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FOR MOST OF THE CENTURY: LEAVIANG LOUGHBORO PROVES BOTH SAD AND HAPPY TIME (PART 20)
(Column ~ 11/30/97)
Jean Bell Mosley's new autobiography, "For Most of the Century," is only available in serialized form in the Southeast Missourian. Return each week for her continuing story. Our halcyon days at the Loughboro School ended in the spring of 1925 when Lou finished all the grades there. Lillian, having finished two years earlier had gone to Doe Run High School for her freshman year, then on to Fredericktown to stay with Grandma Casey, then a widow, to finish high school...
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