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LETTERS: ATRAZINE COULD POSE OTHER THREATS
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/06/99)
To the editor: Ron McNeal, president of the Missouri Corn Growers Association, used carefully chosen words in defending Atrazine in his Aug. 3 letter to the editor as a harmless "crop-protection product." As a herbicide designed for weed control, Atrazine is among the most widely used biocides in the world. ...
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LETTERS: A DIFFERENT KIND OF MENU FOR LAST MEAL
(Letter to the Editor ~ 08/06/99)
To the editor: After reading "Last meals vary according to appetite" by Tom Harte, it appears what I once thought to be uncommon and bizarre is not all that uncommon. I still find it really bizarre. For three years I have kept in my desk drawer an article I clipped from the July 31, 1996, Southeast Missourian. ...
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DOCTOR'S SWIM IS A SOURCE OF INSPIRATION
(Editorial ~ 08/06/99)
Most of us haven't reached the 80-year milestone yet, but most of us hope we make it that far. And, when we do, we hope we can be active and enjoy life. Few of us, at age 80 and beyond, would even think about jumping into the Mississippi River and swimming from the Illinois shore to the Missouri bank...
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LEVIES SHOULD BE SET BEFORE SPENDING BEGINS
(Editorial ~ 08/06/99)
Not one taxpayer made a comment or asked a question at the hearing. This is fairly typical of most public hearings on tax levies. Taxpayers, it seems, prefer to save their protests and questions until the bill arrives in the mail. Even the most rambunctious taxpayers do little more than mumble over the coffee cups about the cost of government and how much money is wasted -- not that most taxpayers know how money is wasted, just that it is, indeed, wasted...
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LIMBAUGH COMMENTARY: END POLICY OF CHINESE APPEASEMENT
(Column ~ 08/06/99)
Red China is a nervous, unstable and menacing empire. Yet, ignoring the unmistakable lessons of history, the Clinton administration is pursuing a reckless policy of appeasement towards Beijing. Given the credible allegations that the Clinton administration willfully turned a blind eye to China's ongoing nuclear espionage while lapping up its illegal campaign contributions, you would think that Clinton would be more circumspect in his dealings with China. But you'd have to think again...
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SPEAKOUT
(Speak Out ~ 08/06/99)
I'M CALLING because I disagree with a comment in a letter to the editor. I thought the editorial cartoon of July 25 showed women in a good light. It showed that women could do all that and still command a NASA team. I THINK the cartoon on the opinion page of the Missourian on July 28 was downright insulting. I don't think the Missourian should have printed this. The Kennedy families have suffered so much tragedy. Most of us have more respect for them to make a statement like that...
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NURSING CARE IN DEMAND; NURSE PRACTIONERS DISPENSE PATIENT CARE
(Local News ~ 08/06/99)
Clad in a white coat with a stethoscope around his neck, Paul Mackey looks like another hospital emergency room doctor. But Mackey isn't a doctor. He is a nurse practitioner who deals with everything from ear and sinus infections to strains and sprains at St. Francis Medical Center...
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MEDICAL SURFARI: MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS: AN IMMUNE SYSTEM DISEASE
(Column ~ 08/06/99)
Muscle weakness, becoming easily fatigued, impairment of sensation, tremor, visual disturbances, bowel, bladder and sexual dysfunction -- as well as depression -- are some of the common signs and symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system and its symptoms may be as mild as numbness in the limbs or as severe as paralysis and loss of vision. ...
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LAWMAKERS SEEK HELP FOR AILING FARMERS
(Local News ~ 08/06/99)
Southeast Missouri's farmers need to harvest federal dollars to survive this year's drought and poor export sales, U.S. Rep. Jo Ann Emerson said Thursday. "We are in pretty tough shape right now," said Emerson, who plans to tour Southeast Missouri farms during her annual agriculture tour, Aug. 16 through 19...
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DAYS OF CARING SEEKS VOLUNTEERS
(Local News ~ 08/06/99)
The Area Wide United Way needs volunteers to meet its goal to "make someone happy" this year. On Sept. 10 and 11, the organization will hold the fifth annual Days of Caring event to encourage volunteerism. Volunteers participate in a variety of activities to benefit one of the 16 area United Way agencies in Cape Girardeau, Jackson and Scott City...
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CITY NOTIFIES WATER USERS OF FINDINGS ON WATER QUALITY IN '98
(Local News ~ 08/06/99)
Last month Cape Girardeau residents found out exactly what was in the water they drink. Each household received a brochure outlining contaminants found in their drinking water. The brochure, which was included with their regular water bill, is designed as a service to be done once a year...
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MCGWIRE HITS 501; COLOR POSTER IN TODAY'S EDITION
(Local News ~ 08/06/99)
A sellout crowd at Busch Stadium witnessed the St. Louis Cardinals' Mark McGwire hit his 500th and 501st career home runs Thursday night. The solo shots were McGwire's 43rd and 44th of the season. He became the 16th player in major league history to hit 500 home runs in a career...
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RIVER CITY JOURNAL: WELCOME TO CAPE GIRARDEAU, THE LAND OF ORANGE DIAMONDS
(Column ~ 08/06/99)
Every town has its claim to fame. Cape has so many: roses, allergies, humidity and barbecued cabbage, to name a few. The price of progress is a detour sign. The reward of progress is when it's on someone else's street. Goodness knows there's a lot of progress in Cape Girardeau right now...
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SEMINARY PICNIC MAINTAINS 99-YEAR TRADITION IN PERRYVILLE
(Local News ~ 08/06/99)
PERRYVILLE -- Bill Wingerter doesn't know how many pounds of hamburger will be grilled or how much fish gets fried, but no one who attends the Seminary Picnic Saturday or Sunday will go away hungry. Wingerter said nearly 6,000 people will be served this weekend during the buffet-style dinners at the St. Mary's of the Barrens Seminary grove...
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PRESEASON POLL PUTS INDIANS ON A LOW RUNG
(College Sports ~ 08/06/99)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- To the surprise of just about nobody, Southeast Missouri State University's football Indians were picked to finish seventh in the eight-team Ohio Valley Conference this season. As far as Southeast coach John Mumford is concerned, the Indians have earned the spot they were given Thursday during the annual OVC Media Day...
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TENN. ST. PICKED TO WIN THE OVC
(College Sports ~ 08/06/99)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Tennessee State, picked sixth in last season's preseason Ohio Valley Conference football poll, surprised a lot of folks as the Tigers won their first OVC championship. If the Tigers make it two OVC titles in a row this year, it certainly won't classify as a surprise...
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BRIEFLY: HE'S STILL YOUNG AT 77
(High School Sports ~ 08/06/99)
E. Roff (Hooch) Young celebrated his 77th birthday on Wednesday and marked the occasion Thursday at Cape Girardeau Country Club by shooting his age. Young, a longtime member, shot 36 over the front nine and 41 on the back. Witnessing the uncommon feat were playing partners Bob Hemperley and Ronn Unterreiner...
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EDGAR MOLL JR.
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
Edgar Roland Moll Jr., 79, of St. Louis died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis. He was born Aug. 2, 1920, in Sikeston, son of Edgar and Stella Ginger Moll Sr. He married Mary Mahy. Moll was employed 32 years at the St. Louis Post Dispatch. He was a charter member of Crestwood Anchor Lodge 443 AF&AM. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II...
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DEBRA RENTFRO
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
KARNAK, Ill. -- Debra Rentfro, 44, of Karnak died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Ky. She was born May 2, 1955, in Anna, daughter of Charles and Betty VanMeter Rentfro. Rentfro was employed at Players Riverboat in Metropolis...
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JUANITA KELLEY
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
ANNA, Ill. -- Juanita R. Kelley, 87, of Anna died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at Regional Medical Center in Anniston, Ala. She was born March 13, 1912, in Wesson, Miss., daughter of Arthur and Susie Smith Russell. She and Dr. Kent Kelley were married April 20, 1942. He died Aug. 6, 1971...
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EVERETT SIMMONS
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
DEERING -- Everett Wayne Simmons, 77, of St. Louis died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at his home. He was born May 3, 1922, at Deering, son of Everett C. and Lora Frailey Simmons. He and Mary L. Warren were married Dec. 25, 1946. She died Jan. 10, 1992. Simmons lived in St. Louis most of his life. He was retired from Affiliated Hospital Products in St. Louis...
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MINA MANUS
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
ANNA, Ill. -- Mina Manus, 90, of Anna died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at City Care Center. She was born May 24, 1909, near Water Valley, daughter of James David and Delia N. Hines Garner. She and Earl Manus were married Nov. 22, 1931, in Union County. Manus was a retired nurse aide, and member of First Baptist Church...
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TERESA MAEVERS
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
Teresa Kay Maevers, 41, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born April 29, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Jerry and Beverly Carr Lewis. She and Curtis Maevers were married Sept. 16, 1978, at Egypt Mills...
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DOROTHY HUFFMAN
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
JONESBORO, Ill. -- Dorothy Huffman, 85, of Jonesboro died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at Jonesboro Healthcare Center. She was born April 16, 1914, in Toledo, daughter of Bloomer and Ova Richardson Oakley. She married Roy Huffman, who preceded her in death...
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TOM H. SAWYER
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
Tom H. Sawyer, age 88, of Cape Girardeau passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 1999, at the Missouri Veterans Home. He was a salesman for Missourian Office Supply from 1952 until his retirement. He had previously worked at Missouri Utilities from 1936 until 1947...
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BIRTHS
(Births ~ 08/06/99)
Son to Harlan H. and Lisa Marie Hacker of Perryville, Southeast Missouri Hospital, 10 a.m. Friday, July 30, 1999. Name, Dillon Paul. Weight, 6 pounds 14 ounces. Mrs. Hacker is the former Lisa Wills, daughter of Wilma Wills of Perryville. She is employed at Buchheit Agri Division. Hacker is the son of Harry Hacker and Helen Hacker of Frohna. He is employed at TG(USA)...
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FAY CHANEY
(Obituary ~ 08/06/99)
MATTHEWS -- Fay Chaney, 83, of Matthews died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born Jan. 7, 1916, at Blodgett, daughter of Harvey and Pearl Vaughn Hopper. He and Harry L. Chaney were married Oct. 20, 1934, at Canalou...
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