Out of the past 1/30/04

10 years ago: Jan. 30, 1994

History professors at Southeast Missouri State University question school's curriculum, charging that students can graduate without ever taking course in American history.

Members of SEMO Lifesavers gathered yesterday near field of white crosses along Interstate 55 south of Route K to mark anniversary of 1973 Roe vs. Wade decision.

25 years ago: Jan. 30, 1979

BENTON, Mo. -- Plan that would divide Kelso-New Hamburg School District among three other districts was raised and then put aside by Scott County Board of Education last night, following heavy opposition to idea from the district.

Cape Girardeau moves step closer to disaster warning system as city council members agree to put issue on next week's agenda and vote whether to move forward with project.

50 years ago: Jan. 30, 1954

Mayor Manning P. Breer sells Cape Hardware Co., 711 Broadway, to James P. Lee; Breer says he sold store in order that he might devote full time to his municipal duties.

A.S. "Quill" Reed files as candidate on Republican ticket for office of clerk of circuit court; he is third to file for that office; others are incumbent N. Burton Short and R.B. Goodwin, both of Jackson.

75 years ago: Jan. 30, 1929

Because equipment belonging to U.S. Army was destroyed, federal investigation will be launched into fire that early Tuesday destroyed three-story business building on Good Hope Street.

Mayor James A. Barks practically guarantees solution to garbage-disposal problem in city, without additional cost to taxpayers; number of farmers and others have asked permission to collect refuse and use garbage to feed hogs.

-- Sharon K. Sanders