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Mother gets acquitted in stoning death of sons
(National News ~ 04/04/04)
TYLER, Texas -- A woman who claimed God ordered her to bash in the heads of her sons was acquitted of all charges by reason of insanity Saturday after a jury determined she did not know right from wrong during the killings. A jury found that Deanna Laney was legally insane May 9 when she killed her two older sons, ages 6 and 8, in the front yard and left the youngest, now 2, maimed in his crib. Laney, 39, would have received an automatic life sentence had she been convicted of capital murder...
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Vurtis Moreland
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Vurtis Josephine Moreland, 91, of Mounds. died Friday, April 2, 2004, at the Cobden City Care Center in Cobden, Ill. She was born March 15, 1913, in Johnson County, Ill., daughter of William Marshall and Mary Ellen Dunn File. She and Rich F. Moreland were married. He died March 7, 1959...
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Walter Hotop
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Walter W. Hotop, 91, of Perryville died Friday, April 2, 2004, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born Aug. 5, 1912, at Biehle, Mo., son of William J. and Emma Balsman Hotop. He and Trudie H. Hoffman were married Aug. 5, 1935...
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Julia Sides
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
COLLINSVILLE, Ill. -- Julia Ann Sides, 46, of Collinsville, formerly of Tamms, Ill. died Friday, April 2, 2004, at Anderson Hospital, Maryville, Ill. Arrangements are incomplete at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms.
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Faye Coryell
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
ANNA, Ill. -- Faye Coryell, 76, of Anna, died Saturday, April 3, 2004, at home. Funeral arrangements were incomplete at Hileman Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
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Betty Stout
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
MOUNDS, Ill. -- Betty Jean Stout, 73, of Mounds died Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. She was born Jan. 30, 1931, at Ullin, Ill., daughter of Charles M. and Stella Egner Calvin. Stout was a retired bookkeeper for the Shawnee Development Council; she had been a secretary for the Pulaski County Circuit Clerk's office in Mound City, Ill...
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Arnold Mouser
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
MARBLE HILL, Mo. -- Arnold Mouser, 71, of Marble Hill died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at his home. He was born May 22, 1932, in Lutesville, Mo., son of Robert Melvin and Ivy Shell Mouser. He married Sandra Story on May 14, 1955, at East St. Louis, Ill...
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Out of the past 4/4/04
(Out of the Past ~ 04/04/04)
10 years ago: April 4, 1994 Southeast Missouri State University wants to offer students name-brand food on campus as part of new food service contract that's being worked out; everything from McDonald's to Pizza Hut is being considered, school officials and food service vendors say...
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Coleman-McDonald
(Wedding ~ 04/04/04)
Cape Bible Chapel in Cape Girardeau was the setting Dec. 13, 2003, for the wedding of Rebecca Kate Coleman and Matthew William McDonald. The ceremony was performed by the groom's father, Phillip McDonald. Pianist was Kristen Halliday of O'Fallon, Mo., violinist was Drew Flamm of Toledo, Ohio, and soloist was Robert Reid of Dayton, Ohio...
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Eeftink-Beussink
(Wedding ~ 04/04/04)
LEOPOLD, Mo. -- Cindy Renee Eeftink and Derek Paul Beussink were married Nov. 1, 2003, at St. John's Catholic Church. The Rev. Lewis Hejna performed the ceremony. Organist was Diane Bradshaw of Scott City. Parents of the bride are Richard and Geralyn Eeftink of Leopold. The groom is the son of Rick Beussink and Gwen Seabaugh of Advance, Mo...
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Lessmann-Kearbey
(Engagement ~ 04/04/04)
Dr. and Mrs. Ronald P. Lessmann of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Julie Katherine Lessmann, to Travis Reid Kearbey of Nashville, Tenn. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. David A. Kearbey of Ellsinore, Mo. Lessmann is a 1998 graduate of Central High School, and a 2003 graduate of Southwest Missouri State University. She is an independent contractor with Ad-On Promotional Products...
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Kelley-Laiben
(Engagement ~ 04/04/04)
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd L. Ervin and Curtis D. Kelley Jr. of Cape Girardeau announce the engagement of their daughter, Regan Jayne Kelley, to Nicholas John Laiben. He is the son of John and Laurie Laiben of Festus, Mo. Kelley is a 1997 graduate of Central High School, and a 2002 graduate of Southeast Missouri State University. She is pursuing a master's in education at Columbus State University in Columbus, Ga. She is a certified athletic trainer at Hughston Sports Medicine Center...
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Mirly-Chapman
(Engagement ~ 04/04/04)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Mike and Debbie Mirly of Chaffee announce the engagement of their daughter, Amanda Nicole Mirly, to Jason Matthew Chapman. He is the son of Wayne Chapman of Chaffee and Darla Chapman of Cape Girardeau. Mirly is a graduate of Chaffee High School, and received a degree in licensed practical nursing from Cape Girardeau Career and Technology Center. She is an LPN at St. Francis Medical Center...
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Whistler-Holder
(Engagement ~ 04/04/04)
CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Pat Whistler of Chaffee announces the engagement of her daughter, Michelle Rae Whistler, to Matthew Wayne Holder. He is the son of the late Ardell "Popeye" and Pat Holder of Scott City. Whistler is also the daughter of the late Bill Whistler...
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Fox-Dunn
(Engagement ~ 04/04/04)
Kathi Bell of Jackson and David Fox of Marble Hill, Mo., announce the engagement of their daughter, Rebecca Ann Fox, to Matthew David Dunn. He is the son of Debra Palmer of Jackson, and the late Chris Dunn. Fox is a 1999 graduate of Woodland High School. She is employed at Domino's Pizza and Red Lobster...
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Franklin-Vaughn
(Engagement ~ 04/04/04)
CAIRO, Ill. -- Don and Mary Franklin of Cairo announce the engagement of their daughter, Lori Franklin, to Lyndal Vaughn. He is the son of Larry and Gloria Vaughn of Olive Branch, Ill. Franklin is a1998 graduate of Notre Dame High School. She expects to receive a bachelor of science degree in early childhood from Southeast Missouri State University in May. She is employed at J.C. Penney Co...
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Lonnie Unterreiner
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
APPLE CREEK, Mo. -- Lonnie A. Unterreiner, 84, of Apple Creek died Friday, April 2, 2004, at Perry County Memorial Hospital. He was born May 21, 1919, at Apple Creek, Mo., son of Anton M. and Barbara E. Bohnert Unterreiner. Unterreiner was a farmer. He was an Army veteran who served during WWII and a member of American Legion Post 133. He was also a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church at Apple Creek...
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Gwen Everly
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
Gwen L. Everly, 63, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born Jan. 6, 1941, in Omaha, Neb., daughter of James Harry and Elinor Casebeer Harrod. Gwen was a Cardiac RN and had worked 25 years at St. Francis Medical Center. She fought cancer the past four years and became unable to work in March 2002...
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Closure of Shiite newspaper likely to add to U.S. security worr
(International News ~ 04/04/04)
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- The U.S. closure of the weekly newspaper of a zealously anti-American Shiite cleric has invigorated the movement and its opposition to the American-led occupation. With the United States planning to surrender political power to Iraqis by the end of June, Washington can little afford a new front in the increasingly violent battle to pacify the country. But closing the newspaper, Al-Hawza, seems to have opened one...
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Is this what Dems call electable?
(Column ~ 04/04/04)
By Nick Swan ~ The Daily Helmsman After a fierce battle between 10 candidates, the Democrats have chosen not a person they particularly like, but someone they believe is electable. Sure, no one in his party is particularly excited about him, but John Kerry is apparently the man who can beat Bush, and if you don't believe it, just ask him...
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Suspected terrorists blow themselves up in Madrid
(International News ~ 04/04/04)
MADRID, Spain -- At least three suspects in the Madrid railway bombings blew themselves up Saturday as police prepared to storm their apartment. One special forces agent was killed in the explosion and 15 police officers were wounded. The blast in Leganes, a southern suburb of Madrid, blew out part of the exterior walls on the first and second floors of the brick apartment building...
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Gaza Strip decision a political gamble for Sharon
(International News ~ 04/04/04)
JERUSALEM -- Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon is taking a bold gamble in letting 200,000 members of his Likud Party have the final say on a plan to withdraw from the Gaza Strip. If Sharon wins and leads Israel out of Gaza, he could earn a place in history as one of the nation's great prime ministers. If he loses, he may have to resign...
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Spring fashion is full of candy colors
(Community ~ 04/04/04)
NEW YORK -- It's the rainbow after the storm. After too many months of black turtlenecks and gray polar fleece, spring is here and with it comes a wardrobe of bright colors and pretty silhouettes. A cheery palette is the season's top trend, transcending price, age and individual style. ...
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Survey seeks input on health of gays and lesbians
(State News ~ 04/04/04)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A survey of more than 1,000 gays, lesbians and bisexuals found a population that is generally healthy practicing unhealthy habits such as smoking, unprotected sex and missed medical tests. The survey was conducted by the Kansas City Health Department and the Lesbian and Gay Community Center of Greater Kansas City...
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WashU opens minority scholarship to all
(State News ~ 04/04/04)
ST. LOUIS -- A Washington University scholarship program previously available only to blacks is now open to students of all races, the university said Friday. Several universities in Missouri reconsidered minority scholarships after being challenged by groups campaigning against racially targeted college programs...
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'Under God'
(Editorial ~ 04/04/04)
The Cincinnati Enquirer We hope the U.S. Supreme Court uses the Pledge of Allegiance case to restore some balance to the culture war over public acknowledgments of God. ... The Supreme Court should reverse a California ruling as a wrong-headed overreaction to claims that any reference to God in public life violates the First Amendment. ...
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Bond boost
(Editorial ~ 04/04/04)
Whenever families must make major purchases, they usually rely on credit cards or bank loans. The nation's credit system has contributed to the high standard of living most Americans enjoy. But borrowing means having to pay back loans plus interest. ...
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Charming Colonial styling
(Community ~ 04/04/04)
Colonial Dutch architecture isn't a common architectural style found in Southeast Missouri, but that's exactly what catches the eye at 1547 Bunker Hill in Northfield Subdivision. This home is charming with its barn-like shape and practical styling. It's that practicality that made the Pennsylvania Dutch famous for the style, and it's what makes this house an excellent buy -- lots of space for the money...
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We don't want moral anarchy
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/04/04)
To the editor: People who favor same-sex marriage are trying to sell the American people on the idea that they are being denied their rights and are being discriminated against. It is not just marriage they want. They want homosexuality to become a legitimate, normal and morally acceptable lifestyle...
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Claims distort reality of war
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/04/04)
To the editor: John Ruester claims the Iraq invasion was based on intelligence although the White House relied on discredited, self-serving lies offered by Iraqi ex-patriots in the exiled Iraqi National Congress and ignored our own intelligence. He also makes the racist claim that 9-11 was, in some way, a function of a general Islamic attitude and argues that it is therefore acceptable to attack a nation that was totally unconnected with 9-11 since it happened to be Islamic...
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Afghan war left uncompleted
(Letter to the Editor ~ 04/04/04)
To the editor: I am saddened after reading Jo Ann Emerson's response to Robert Polack's letter. While Polack is very specific in writing about the Iraq war, she claims that he has included Afghanistan in his concerns. Then she adds the loss of life through 9-11 on top of it...
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Jasper Lovell
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
MCCLURE, Ill. -- Jasper C. Lovell, 82, of McClure, died Friday, April 2, 2004, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born April 11, 1921, at McClure, son of Clyde and Minnie Burchyett Lovell. He and Georgia C. Lamb were married Sept. 24, 1943, at Cape Girardeau. She preceded him in death on June 12, 1998...
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Raymond Sievers
(Obituary ~ 04/04/04)
Raymond Leo Sievers, 89, formerly of Jackson, passed away Friday, April 2, 2004, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born Oct. 19, 1914, in Jackson, son of Henry and Mary Zeller Sievers. He and Martha Hoffmeister were married March 17, 1961. She preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 1997...
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Halters together 60 years
(Anniversary ~ 04/04/04)
PERKINS, Mo. -- Cleophas and Dortha Shoemaker Halter of Perkins celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary Feb. 19, 2004. A dinner was held at the home of their daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Dennis Wagoner of Chaffee, Mo. The attendants at their wedding were Rita Biesher and Harold Halter...
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Dodgeball league provides a positive activity for youths
(Community Sports ~ 04/04/04)
On behalf of all those involved in the Jackson Underground Dodgeball League, I want to express my gratitude for the fantastic article about the 2004 JUDL Invitational that appeared in the March 25 edition of the Southeast Missourian. We felt the article portrayed the youth of the community in a very positive manner. ...
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Professor- Some issues resolved in investigation
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/04)
COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The NCAA and the University of Missouri were able to "lay some issues to rest" in their investigation into the school's men's basketball program, but some other matters remain unresolved, said the professor leading university's probe...
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Add a splash of spring color with accents or make-up
(Community ~ 04/04/04)
NEW YORK -- Color is the big fashion story for spring, but some people might feel more comfortable wading into this trend instead of jumping in. Wearing bright accessories and cosmetics are ways to get the cheerful look without being mistaken for a Popsicle...
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Odd and ends 4/4/04
(National News ~ 04/04/04)
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- A man who e-mailed a note to a federal judge that included a curse word will not be punished after he apologized to the judge in court. U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley sent a U.S. marshal to Robert Dalton's suburban Westerville home with an order demanding he appear in court...
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World briefs 4/4/04
(Local News ~ 04/04/04)
Papers show U.S. willing to aid Brazil's 1964 coup SAO PAULO, Brazil -- Newly declassified U.S. documents show the extent of American willingness to provide aid to Brazil's generals during the 1964 coup that ushered in 21 years of often bloody military rule. ...
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Powwow 101
(Local News ~ 04/04/04)
American Indian music sounded and flashes of color were displayed against the bright blue sky Saturday, while expressive dancers dressed in full regalia moved swiftly and eagerly to the beat. Wanda Batten and her two girls, Morgan, 9, and Carolann, 7, all of Chester, lll., sat on a bench at Trail of Tears State Park, near Otahki's Grave, and spent the afternoon learning about American Indian culture and tradition...
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Cards win in Memphis, acquire Cedeno
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/04)
The Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Albert Pujols hit a two-run homer Saturday in the St. Louis Cardinals' 5-1 victory against the Memphis Redbirds. It was the second of two exhibition games between the Cardinals and their Class AAA affiliate. Memphis won 7-3 on Friday night...
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School tax hike sought by one-fifth of districts
(State News ~ 04/04/04)
More than one-fifth of Missouri's public school districts will ask voters Tuesday to pay higher taxes to support education as state funding declines. Failure of the ballot measures, say officials in many of the 114 districts, would force tough choices about such items as class sizes, up-to-date textbooks and athletic programs...
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Former state rep opts against Senate run
(State News ~ 04/04/04)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- When term limits forced him out of the House of Representatives in 2003, Pat Naeger had hoped his absence from the state legislature would be temporary. With Senate President Pro Tem Peter Kinder, R-Cape Girardeau, himself ineligible for another term, Naeger was committed to seeking the GOP nomination for Kinder's upper chamber seat this year...
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Blues clinch playoff berth, extend streak
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/04)
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The St. Louis Blues finally can relax with their playoff streak extended for one more year. The Nashville Predators must wait and see. Brian Savage scored the tiebreaking goal at 2:43 of the third period, and the Blues beat the Predators 4-1 Saturday, clinching St. Louis' 25th consecutive playoff berth...
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The mascot name game
(Local News ~ 04/04/04)
From fighting ferrets to fighting okra and red hawks to red wolves, Southeast Missouri State University students, staff and fans have submitted over 800 suggestions for a new nickname and mascot to replace the Cape Girardeau school's traditional Indian nickname...
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Questions about job creation set tone for Blunt
(Local News ~ 04/04/04)
The first question put to Republican gubernatorial candidate Matt Blunt set the tone for the day's dialogue: If he becomes Missouri's next governor, what would he do to improve business? "I know there's no magic formula for getting jobs," said Jim Schwaninger, the executive director of Scott County's economic development office, who brought up the matter. "But what can be done to help us help our businesses?"...
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Southeast was hammered and nearly no-hit in the first game, but
(College Sports ~ 04/04/04)
Special to the Southeast Missourian JACKSONVILLE, Ala. -- It didn't come easy, but Southeast Missouri State University baseball coach Mark Hogan got what he wanted Saturday. In an early-season showdown between the top two teams in the Ohio Valley Conference preseason poll, the Indians split a doubleheader with host Jacksonville State. They earned the split by winning the nightcap 10-3 after dropping the opener 12-2...
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Otahkians sweep Tennessee State
(College Sports ~ 04/04/04)
Southeast Missouri State University's softball team ran its winning streak to three games Saturday as the Otahkians swept a lopsided Ohio Valley Conference doubleheader from visiting Tennessee State. In a pair of run-rule contests, the Otahkians won 9-1 in six innings and 8-0 in five innings. Southeast is 8-21 overall and 3-1 in OVC play. TSU is 11-22 and 1-4...
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Central baseball falls to Vikings
(High School Sports ~ 04/04/04)
A walk is as good as a hit. The visiting Parkway North Vikings took that to heart Saturday at Capaha Field, using 10 walks by Central pitchers to dispatch of the Tigers 7-5. "That's what we've been fighting," Central coach Steve Williams said. "I'm disappointed in our pitching. Not that we've let up many runs, but we're giving up free runs."...
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Trendy trenches
(Community ~ 04/04/04)
NEW YORK -- The trench coat is one of the season's "must-have" items, marking a rare alignment between fashion stars and grounded shoppers. And while it's quite possible there already is a trench coat in your closet, the newer versions have some quirky and stylish touches that keep them from being redundant: There are "trench" capelets, tweed-trim trenches, and blue, pink and green trenches...
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St. Louis firefighters battle rash of arson fires
(State News ~ 04/04/04)
ST. LOUIS -- A neighborhood on the city's north side was transformed Saturday when about 100 firefighters responded to nine blazes within two hours, and fire investigators said at least the first six fires were set. Police had a suspect in custody, fire chief Sherman George said...
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Nirvana's Kurt Cobain did more than entertain
(Entertainment ~ 04/04/04)
ABERDEEN, Wash. -- Beneath this bridge above the muddy banks of Wishkah River, a troubled young Kurt Cobain would come to escape his unhappy home and the persistent gray drizzle of the Washington coast. Among the cracking concrete supports, he would smoke pot and drink and plot his stardom, bragging to friends of his "suicide genes" and that he would die a young rock star...
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FanSpeak 4/4/04
(Community Sports ~ 04/04/04)
Missing information I WAS very disappointed March 24 in the Sports section, under the track and field girls results between Central and Notre Dame, some Central results were skipped over. List Cape as well as Notre Dame, because Notre Dame isn't the only school in town. Please, please be fair. It's ridiculous that the Cape people have to be run over by the Notre Dame people because somebody at your paper likes Notre Dame. Straighten up. Act right. Do both schools fairly...
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Third quarter honor rolls
(Honor Roll ~ 04/04/04)
Third Quarter Alma Schrader Elementary School A Honor Roll 4th Grade -- Bryan Brown, Lauren Dumey, Hayden Fowler, Caleb Goode, Laurel Kasten, Joe Kiefner, Will Kinder, Ryan Ladd, Jonathon Lutes, Nancy Mardanova, Molly Martin, Kelsey Martin, Casey Mehner, Steven Meyer, Sarah Mittrucker, Emma Oh, Amy Raddle, Faith Reynolds, Prithvi Rudrappa, Lexi Smith, Josh Staples, Mimi Stoyanova...
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Pay attention to Jeff City
(Outdoors ~ 04/04/04)
The Missouri Conservation Tax is one example of how hunters and voters cannot be apathetic when it comes to watching our politicians and lobby groups. Some politicians say the Missouri Department of Conservation should be held accountable. Those politicians and a certain lobby group are absolutely correct. If they both would take time and do research about the department, they would find that the Missouri Department of Conservation is consider the model conservation program for the nation...
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Control structures may affect fish populations
(Outdoors ~ 04/04/04)
The Middle Mississippi River, the stretch of river located between St. Louis and Cairo, Ill., has two general types of side channels -- open and closed. Open side channels have both ends connecting with the main river channel, while closed side channels have only one end connecting with the main river channel. Closed side channels can function as both types, depending on river elevation...
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Police report 4/4/04
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/04/04)
Cape Girardeau The following items were released by the Cape Girardeau Police Department. Arrests do not imply guilt. Arrests Mark A. Musselman, 19, of Chaffee, Mo., was arrested Friday on a Cape Girardeau County warrant for a probation violation.Theft...
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Fire report 4/4/04
(Police/Fire Report ~ 04/04/04)
Cape Girardeau firefighters responded to the following calls Friday: At 4:53 p.m., an emergency medical service at South Mount Auburn and Highway 74. At 11:15 p.m., an emergency medical service at 425 N. Middle.Cape Girardeau firefighters responded to the following calls Saturday:...
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Some evacuees near Colo. wildfire go home
(Local News ~ 04/04/04)
Deanna Laney departed the 114th District Court, following closing arguments in her capital murder trial Saturday in Tyler, Texas. Laney, 39, had pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity to murder in the deaths of 8-year-old Joshua and 6-year-old Luke, and serious injury to a child for the beating of Aaron, now 2. ...
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Johnson maintains lead at BellSouth
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/04)
DULUTH, Ga. -- Zach Johnson's first full day as the leader on the PGA Tour felt very familiar to him. He played solidly, made putts when he needed to, and held on to the top spot. "I really didn't get nervous," Johnson said. "It doesn't feel that different. It's just golf."...
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Atmosphere is different this year at the Masters
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/04)
Tiger Woods saw no reason to go to Augusta National for a practice round leading up to the Masters because hardly anything has changed from last year. No holes were lengthened. No bunkers were stretched and deepened. Greens were not reconfigured. Nothing but three dozen new pine trees planted down the right side of the 11th fairway...
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UConn edges Duke
(Professional Sports ~ 04/04/04)
SAN ANTONIO -- With a stunning end to a game that looked lost, Connecticut proved it can win the close ones, too. Led by All-American Emeka Okafor, UConn scored 12 straight points down the stretch Saturday night to rally for a 79-78 victory over Duke and move one game away from the national title...
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Central wins Heartland girls, combined track titles
(High School Sports ~ 04/04/04)
MURPHYSBORO, Ill. -- Central won the girls division and placed 10th in the boys division to claim the overall title at the Heartland Invitational track and field meet on Saturday. Central's girls scored scored 104 points and Jackson was third with 86.50...
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Georgia Tech surprises Cowboys
(College Sports ~ 04/04/04)
SAN ANTONIO -- Georgia Tech and its surprising band of outsiders sure is making a name for itself at this Final Four. Will Bynum shook loose for a layup with 1.5 seconds left and sent the Yellow Jackets further than they've ever been in the NCAA tournament, putting them into the championship game with a 67-65 victory over Oklahoma State on Saturday...
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Southeast teams up for first place
(College Sports ~ 04/04/04)
Southwest Missouri State ruined Southeast Missouri State University's hopes of winning a third consecutive women's title in its own Gatorade Classic Saturday. But Southeast did not come away empty-handed, as it captured the combined championship in the 23rd annual track and field meet at the Abe Stuber Complex...
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Cardinals will try to defy the experts
(Sports Column ~ 04/04/04)
As the Cardinals prepare to open a new baseball season Monday, most of the so-called experts are not expecting a whole lot from St. Louis, picking the team to lag well behind the highly regarded Cubs and Astros in the National League Central. On paper, it's true that the Cardinals probably don't compare all that favorably to Chicago and Houston -- especially in the pitching department, as those squads appear loaded on the mound...
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Carving couple makes mark across America with wooden images
(Local News ~ 04/04/04)
Phil and Vicki Bishop do not have ordinary jobs. Instead of the nine-to-five drudgery that most of the working world faces, this husband and wife team travels around the country teaching wood-carving seminars. "We teach around 30 classes or seminars a year. We spend about 200 days on the road teaching. You can't beat it," said Phil Bishop, who along with his wife, calls Elk City, Okla., home when not on the road...
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Speak Out 4/4/04
(Speak Out ~ 04/04/04)
Theater experience "SOUTH PACIFIC" was sensational. All the things we go to the theater for were there: the enthusiasm, the ability to take you away and a wonderful job with the music and the orchestra. It was a true theater experience.Can't take the heat...
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