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NEWTON'S LAW: WORKING UP OLYMPIC HATRED IS HARD IN NEW WORLD ORDER
(Editorial ~ 02/21/92)
The crusty old New York sports writer Dick Young, a man of set ways who gave weight to the description "old school," was on a radio call-in show some years back. A caller asked his opinion about Olympic competition. You might say he warmed to the subject...
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SMOKE DETECTORS: RENTERS HAVE RIGHTS, LANDLORDS RESPONSIBILITIES
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Cape Girardeau Fire Inspector Tom Hinkebein says there is some confusion and misunderstanding about rules and regulations concerning the installation and operation of smoke detectors in the city. "I get several calls each week from people asking questions about smoke detectors, and most of them are the same questions," said Hinkebein. ...
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EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCH CERTIFICATION TO BE HELD HERE
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
A national certification training program for Emergency Medical Dispatching (EMD) will be held this weekend in Cape Girardeau. The program is co-sponsored by the National Academy of Emergency Medical Dispatch and the Missouri Department of Health-Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. It will be held at Southeast Missouri State University...
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NARVOL RANDOL TO LEAVE CVB ADVISORY BOARD
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Narvol Randol Jr., a member of the Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Board, has resigned effective March. 1. "This is in accordance with my plans, which were previously announced in December," said Randol, whose term on the board expired Dec. 31. "I was not a candidate for reappointment at that time."...
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SOUTHEAST'S LATEST PLAY `PLAIN FUN'
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
"I know I can stand here watching you try to destroy everything I've ever wanted in my life, wanting to smash your face with my fists because you won't make the slightest effort to opt for happiness and still know that I love you.... If you're stupid enough to throw someone sensational like me aside, then you don't deserve as good as you've got!"...
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MENTAL ILLNESS AWARENESS DAY IS OBSERVED
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Like people with physical handicaps or illnesses, people who have mental illness are looking for opportunities. On Wednesday advocates of improved mental health care and putting an end to discrimination against people with mental illnesses gathered in Jefferson City for the third annual Mental Illness Awareness...
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HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION NURTURES CITY'S HERITAGE
(Editorial ~ 02/21/92)
For a quarter-century now, the Historical Association of Greater Cape Girardeau has been working to preserve this nearly 200-year-old city's proud heritage. And over the years, it has spread its roots like an oak tree, turning an old Victorian home, the Glenn House, into a majestic reminder of bygone days and working to instill in us all an appreciation of Cape Girardeau's past...
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LEAFLET TELLS OF ASSEMBLY; CHIEF HOPES RALLY IN CAPE ISN'T HELD
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Officials of the city of Cape Girardeau and Southeast Missouri State University expressed concern Thursday over distribution of leaflets promoting a "white pride" demonstration and Ku Klux Klan cross-burning. "We sincerely hope that it doesn't happen," Police Chief Howard Boyd Jr. said of the announced demonstration...
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WULFERS PRAISES CITY RECYCLING
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Cape Girardeau City Council member Mary Wulfers praised the city staff Thursday for its recycling program and efforts to comply with the state's solid-waste law. At Thursday's city council meeting, Wulfers also chided Councilman Doug Richards for comments he made about recycling efforts at the council's last meeting Feb. 3. She called Richard's comments "irresponsible."...
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MEADOW HEIGHTS: VOTERS WILL DECIDE FATE OF TAX PROPOSAL
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
PATTON -- The Meadow Heights School District is asking voters to approve a tax hike or face budget cuts, including school programs and athletic teams. On April 7, voters will be asked to raise the tax rate 98 cents. If the measure fails, school programs totaling $113,000 will be cut, said Superintendent Tom Waller. The increase would generate an estimated $95,000...
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ACTION HAILED AS GREAT BENEFIT FOR STATE
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
All Southeast Missouri senators and representatives voted in favor of the proposal to increase the state's fuel tax by 6 cents a gallon. After weeks of agonizing, consultation with constituents, lengthy discussion, and intense lobbying from highway and Chamber of Commerce officials, the Missouri General Assembly Thursday gave final approval to a bill increasing the fuel tax...
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AVIATION DAYS: DONATIONS STILL NEEDED FOR MAY EVENT
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Cape Girardeau Airport Manager Mark Seesing said he's still trying to secure donations and loans to pay for the annual Aviation Days scheduled this year for May 9-10. The Navy Blue Angles will perform at the show, the first time the flight demonstration squadron has performed in Cape Girardeau since 1983...
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LOUD NOISE MAY HAVE BEEN JET FLYING OVER AREA
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
A loud roaring noise heard about 9 p.m. Tuesday by many people in the Cape Girardeau-Jackson area may have been a military aircraft, sources said Thursday. Exactly what kind of military aircraft it was could not be determined, however. The noise was described as a deep, rumbling roar that lasted for one to two minutes...
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COUNTYWIDE 911 WON'T BE AVAILABLE UNTIL 1993
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
If you're a Cape Girardeau County resident, don't expect to pick up your phone and get county-wide 911 emergency response service even if your current phone bill does include a charge for the service. A charge for the service started showing up on county phone bills last month, though it won't be available, at the latest, until Nov. 5, 1993, members of the county's 911 implementation committee said. Voters approved a fee for the countywide system in November...
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SCOTT CITY TO BENEFIT FROM PASSAGE OF TAX
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
SCOTT CITY -- The approval by Missouri's General Assembly of an increase in the state fuel tax will do much to increase economic activity in Scott City, the town's mayor said Thursday. "All in all it is the most significant economic development move that I have seen our state participate in," said Shirley Young. "And it's very much going to impact our area."...
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FIRST CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE IN CAPE GIRARDEAU: WHEN LIFE IS IN TURMOIL, SEEK GOD'S PEACE
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
The Rev. William L. Burke was born and raised in Beloit, Wis. He received a bachelor of arts degree in religion at Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee, Ill. After spending 8 years in itinerate evangelism, he served as pastor of the Church of the Nazarene at Farmington for five years. He came to Cape Girardeau in February, 1989...
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KENNETH A. LADD
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
ADVANCE -- Kenneth Alan Ladd, 29, of McPherson, Kan., died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1992, at his home. He was born Feb. 17, 1962, in McPherson, son of William Alan and Donna D. Walline Ladd. Ladd was a 1980 graduate of Canton-Galva High School, attended Hutch Junior College, Kansas University and Wichita State University. He had worked for Litwin Industries. He was a member of Galva Christian Church...
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EFFIE P. EZZELL
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
BERTRAND -- Effie Pearl Ezzell, 88, of Bertrand, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1992, at her home. She was born Sept. 25, 1903, in Belgreen, Ala., daughter of William Benjamin and Georgia Shewbart Mitchell. She married Charles V. Ezzell Aug. 22, 1926, in Russellville. He died June 8, 1989...
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STANLEY S. ROBINSON
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
JACKSON -- Funeral service for Stanley S. Robinson, Jackson Route 4, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at McCombs Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Raymond Epps will officiate, with burial in Memorial Park at Cape Girardeau. Friends may call at the funeral home from 4-8 p.m. today. An American Legion service will be held at 7:30...
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JESSE G. PRINCE
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
Funeral service for Jesse G. Prince, 232 S. Ellis, will be held at 1 p.m. Monday at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel. The Rev. Mike Heston will officiate, with burial in Fairmount Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Sunday...
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EARL HELDERMAN
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
JACKSON -- Earl Helderman, 85, of Jackson, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Aug. 28, 1906, at Burfordville, son of Silas and Bernie Proffer Helderman. He and Corrine Chiles were married Nov. 28, 1929, at Benton...
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HOUSTON J. EVANS
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
Memorial service for Houston J. Evans, 212 Koch, will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lorberg Memorial Funeral Chapel. Bill Bowen will officiate. There is no visitation. Evans, 67, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1992, at Southeast Missouri Hospital. He was born Aug. 2, 1924, at Hayti, son of Harrison and Ethel May Hood Evans. He and Judy Deputy were married Oct. 6, 1990...
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AREA BIRTHS
(Births ~ 02/21/92)
Son to Capt. and Mrs. Mark Goodman of New Bern, N.C., hospital there, 11:10 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1992. Name, Andrew Thomas. Weight, 6 pounds 8 ounces. First child. Mrs. Goodman is the former Chris Petrie, daughter of Ken and Sally DeChant of Des Moines, Iowa, and is an elementary teacher. Goodman is a pilot in the U.S. Marine Corps, and is the son of Joe and Barbara Goodman of Cape Girardeau...
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LAURA E. SPRENGER
(Obituary ~ 02/21/92)
SCOTT CITY -- A prayer service for Laura Evelyn Sprenger of Scott City will be held at Ford and Sons Sprigg Street Chapel in Cape Girardeau at 11:30 a.m. today. The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. at Eisleben Lutheran Church, with burial in the church cemetery...
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COMPANY TO OFFER COLLEGE STUDENTS FOUR SCHOLARSHIPS
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Four $500 scholarship awards will be given to students enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University by TG(USA) Corporation in Perryville. Atsunori Murata, president of TG(USA), said two of the awards will be given to students with a declared major in production operations management and two with a declared major in industrial technology. The awards are limited to students with 86 hours who have completed at least six hours in the declared major...
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BOARD ACTS ON UNSAFE CROSSING; JACKSON HOPES TO SLOW DOWN TRAFFIC
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
JACKSON -- A three-way stop intersection will be installed at the hazardous intersection of Greensferry Road and Clark Street in the north central part of Jackson next month. The Jackson Board of Aldermen this week voted unanimously in favor of a motion by Alderman Jack Piepenbrok to amend the stop-sign ordinance to include the Greensferry Road-Clark Street intersection...
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HAMBLIN GETS HALSELL PRIZE FOR ARTICLE
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
Robert W. Hamblin, professor of English at Southeast Missouri State University, is the 1992 recipient of the Willie D. Halsell Prize awarded by the Mississippi Historical Society. The Halsell Prize, established to memorialize the longtime biographical editor of The Journal of Mississippi History, is awarded annually to the author of the best article published in that journal during the previous calendar year. ...
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TOURETTE SUPPORT GROUP SLATES MEETING
(Local News ~ 02/21/92)
The Tourette Syndrome Support Group will meet Saturday at 6 p.m. at the American Legion Hall, 811A Broadway. Tourette Syndrome is a neurological disorder that begins in early childhood or adolescence. A spokesperson said the first symptoms are involuntary movements of the face, arms, limbs and trunk, which are frequently repetitive and rapid. There are also verbal tics and involuntary sounds that may occur together with the involuntary movements...
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