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The U.S. takes a disturbing plunge into protectionism
(Column ~ 10/09/18)
By GEORGE F. WILL The descent of American capitalism into a racket is being greased by professed capitalists in government, in collaboration with professed capitalists in what is called, with decreasing accuracy, the private sector. This is occurring under the auspices of Republicans, and while many Democrats are arguing, with some accuracy but more incoherence, this: The government has become a servant of grasping private interests -- and should be much bigger and more interventionist...
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Danny Joe Elsworth
(Obituary ~ 10/09/18)
FISK, Mo. - Danny Joe Elsworth, age 42, of Ellsinore, MO, died Sunday, October 7, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, MO. Mr. Elsworth was born April 13, 1976 in Poplar Bluff. He worked for Oberkramer Trucking. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, fishing and hunting. ...
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Thanks for making Iron Horse Festival 'a great success'
(Letter to the Editor ~ 10/09/18)
Downtown Poplar Bluff, Inc. would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to those involved in making the 9th Annual Iron Horse Festival a great success. The weather was perfect and we had a wonderful crowd! The festival would not be possible without our sponsors and volunteers. ...
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Laura K. Gorsuch
(Obituary ~ 10/09/18)
Laura K. Gorsuch, 65, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on October 6, 2018 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born on September 23, 1953 to Kenneth and Patricia (Poole) Meeks in Detroit, MI. On November 18, 1972 she married James Gorsuch in Detroit. He preceded her in death on January 6, 2001...
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Royal rally in OFC quarterfinals
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
Twin Rivers found just enough offense late to rally against Greenville in the opening round of the Ozark Foothills Conference Tournament. Aaron Middlestadt scored twice and Allen Hendrix had two RBIs as the No. 5 seed Royals (6-9) won 3-1 at Three Rivers College to advance to the semifinals against top seed Clearwater today at 1 p.m. at Three Rivers College...
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PASTORED SE MISSOURI CHURCHES Retired Catholic priest accused of abusing child
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. -- A retired Catholic priest is accused of sexually abusing a child while he was a "transitional deacon" at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cape Girardeau in the early 1970s, a church official said Monday. The allegation against the Rev. Fred Lutz was reported to the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau in 2006 but not disclosed publicly until this week, said Leslie Anne Eidson, communications director for the diocese...
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Harry Minetree
(Local News ~ 10/09/18)
Staff Reports Author, journalist and teacher Harry Minetree died Sept. 17 in Glendale, Calif. He was 83. Born on April 7, 1935 in Poplar Bluff to Richard Herbert and Ruth Esther Minetree, Harry graduated from PBHS in 1953 and attended Harvard and Vanderbilt universities. ...
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Mules present quilt, plaque to McCain's family on senior night
(High School Sports ~ 10/09/18)
After the Mules made quick work of West Plains, they honored their three seniors. Including the one who died about a year ago. On senior night, Poplar Bluff beat West Plains 19-4 in three innings. The Mules scored 10 runs in the first inning, seven in the second, and Lauren Alexander singled in the walk-off run in the bottom of the third...
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