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The News-Leader Saturday, September 11, 1993 3B OZARKSMISSOURI RESIGNATION COURTS Two men botch robbery; one arrested Higher education chief to quit Witnesses say the two ap-- proached the store and a clerk sit-, i. ting outside about 9:20 p.m. ing pantyhose over their heads, one bandit had a club, the other a knife. "What's going on?" police say the clerk asked as one of the men went inside. The man still outside said, "This is a stick-up." When a pickup truck pulled into the lot, they ran, pulling up their stockings so witnesses could get a good look.

"It was not one of the more well-'-planned robberies," said detective Dave Bowden. "When it was announced at the (post-meeting) dinner," said Jerri-lynn Voss, the board's vice chairwoman, "there was just dead silence, and there were tears in many people's eyes." She said the board will begin a search for McClain's replacement during its meeting next month in Springfield. The target date for his departure is Sept. 1. "I personally just think he is the best," she said.

"In my opinion, Charles McClain has done more for education specifically, higher education in the state of Missouri than anyone I know." During his term as commissioner, the board developed a list of core courses that high school students should have completed before en- tering Missouri's colleges and universities. McClain became commissioner of higher education in 1989 after serving 19 years as president of Northeast Missouri State University in Kirksville. Under McClain, the school shifted its focus, won a legislative designation as Missouri's liberal arts and sciences university and attracted international recognition. McClain, a Southwest Missouri State University graduate, said he hasn't accomplished everything he wanted as higher education commissioner but added: "One never does that, but I do think the blueprint for the rest of the century and for the beginning of the 21st century is in place. XlJ Commissioner since 1989: The SMS graduate reportedly made the announcement at a board meeting.

The Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY The state commissioner of higher education will resign within a year to devote his attention to writing and perhaps teaching or consulting, the Jefferson City News Tribune reported Friday. The announcement by Charles McClain, 62, came at an executive session of the Missouri Coordinating Board for Higher Education in St Joseph Thursday, the newspaper said. COURTS From Our Staff A bungled robbery attempt could lead to charges against two men accused of trying to rob a west Chestnut Expressway convenience store Thursday night. Timothy B. Douglas, 22, was arrested by police shortly after a holdup attempt at Gas Plus, 2745 W.

Chestnut Expressway. Douglas, of Morrisville, was charged with attempted first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. He was jailed on a bail of $30,000. Police on Friday were looking for a 21-year-old Willard man. Missionary to India 9:15 Bible Study 10:30 Worship Kevin Donaldson missionary to India 6:30 Worship Pastor Wannenmacher speaking mCENTRAIJ ASSEMBLY of GOD 1301 Boonville 866-5013 Philip Wannenmacher, pastor Settlement reached over gas blast injuries Background Donna Pipes suffered burns over 74 percent of her body surface and struck her head on a car when she was blown out of the trailer.

Mae Cook was burned over 56 percent of her body. The two had known each other for several years and had worked together at a Clinton resort before learning they could get a better job gas from an uncapped gas line in the utility area, Carter said. He said vapors had accumulated in the crawl space under the trailer as well as at floor level. "Our position is that the gas company should place a gas detector in every home they service to protect their customers," Carter said. "The detector, for propane and natural gas, costs only about $50 and has By Barbara Clauser The News-Leader Two women permanently injured four years ago in a propane gas explosion in a Monett trailer have won a substantial settlement in a Greene County lawsuit, one of their lawyers says.

Donna Pipes, 56, is wheelchair bound and lives in a Lowry City nursing home. Mae Cook, 54, lives on her own in Clinton but is disabled and unable to work, Springfield attorney Waco Carter said. Under the agreement the settle CRIME McClain "We obviously, at this point, are in dire need of additional resources. We've had a continual erosion of state support, and I hope that trend can be reversed." at the Tyson Chicken Processing Plant in Monett. Both were highly recommended by former employers, attorney Waco Carter said.

They rented a trailer Oct. 30, 1989, went to orientation at Tyson's and worked until about 1:30 a.m. the next day. The explosion occurred a short time after they returned to their new home. been around for years." Many people don't understand how dangerous propane gas can be, Carter said.

But he said Empire did not start any promotion of gas detectors until recently. Kansas City attorney Steve Emerson, who represented both gas companies, said they did not admit liability in the settlement. He declined further comment. restitution for damage. Under a plea agreement, Assistant Prosecutor Margaret Holden recommended a three-year term and took no position on the issue of probation.

Asked by the judge, Holden said another defendant who received probation in another court is being sought on a warrant for probation violation. Reports said Joseph Riedel, 23, who moved to Illinois, left his address without notifying his probation officer. Riedel received a suspended three-year sentence from Circuit Judge David P. Anderson in December. Plea agreements for Recla and Riedel call for them to testify against a third defendant, Michael Clay, 20, whose case remains One of 3 grave vandals gets 'intensive' probation Rage leads to arrest "A Family of Friends" Pastor Robert J.

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However, he said the amount was "enough to provide care for the women for the rest of their lives." Jury trial in Circuit Judge Tom McGuire's court had been expected to last at least three weeks. Carter said the main defendants were Empire Gas Corp. of Lebanon and Empiregas Inc. of Monett. Also a defendant in the case was Midway Trailer Park.

Another defendant, Williams Pipeline settled earlier, Carter said. Investigation determined the source of the explosion was leaking "It's been a long week." Detective Dave Bowden ingness to pay them, police say. "It's been a long week," detective Dave Bowden said of his dealings with Cabana and his associates. In addition to a first-degree assault charge for allegedly attacking Bargeman, Cabana also was charged with unlawful use of a weapon after he was caught carrying a concealed .22 caliber pistol Wednesday at his business. He's also had run-ins with nearby business owners, such as Bull Starnes, owner of Bull's Trophy House, 216 W.

Walnut St. About three weeks ago, "he came in my place, kicked my wall in and accused me of a bunch of stuff I had no knowledge of," said Starnes. Cabana was ticketed for that incident. Police arrested him at Taylor Health Center, on the campus of Southwest Missouri State University, after Thursday's assault. He allegedly assaulted an officer there.

He was jailed Friday on bail totaling $30,000. Preliminary hearing dates are set for Sept. 14. FULL GOSPEL BUSINESS MEN'S FELLOWSHIP INTL. Special Meeting Monday, Sept.

13th An informational and discussion film on the recent gay march on Washington and the Christian response. Date and time Monday, September 13 7 PM. Place Cornerstone World Outreach Center 1701 S. Fort, Springfield, Mo. There are some who claim that God's Word is not clear on homosexuality.

This film makes it clear that God's Word does speak to the issue in precise terms that are still appicable to us today. How is the Church to minister to those who live in bondage to this sin? In Light of God's Word, what is the duty of the Church and individual Christians? OPEN TO THE PUBLIC -PLAN TO ATTEND a An alleged beating was just the latest in a week of run-ins with the law for Gary Cabana. By Robert Keyes The News-Leader It's been a rough week for Gary Cabana and some of those who've encountered him, according to police. The 31-year-old's name has appeared on several police reports, the last set of which linked him with the alleged beating of a 60-year-old Springfield woman Thursday morning. Ada Bargeman was released from St.

John's Regional Health Center after Cabana allegedly hit her in the head with a club Thursday morning in her 617 S. Campbell Ave. apartment, police reports say. Cabana came there demanding his student identification card, police said, which he accused her son of taking. Her son apparently has worked with Cabana, who is trying to open a downtown nightclub, B.Y.O.B., at 313 W.

Walnut St. Police say there have been problems and fights between Cabana and some of his employees, partly over his apparent unwill- By Barbara Clauser The News-Leader A Springfield man who admitted involvement with two other men in cemetery vandalism received a suspended sentence Friday but faces strict probation conditions. Dustin S. Recla, 21, remained outside while two other men entered a mausoleum Feb. 21, 1992, at Maple Park Cemetery.

The three were accused of stealing $30 worth of gold fillings from" the teeth of a corpse. Greene County Circuit Judge J. Miles Sweeney gave Recla a suspended three-year state prison term and placed him in the community sentencing program, an intensive form of probation. Recla also must spend 14 days in the county jail as shock probation, provide 150 hours of community service and make Section credits Page Design by: Scott Maple Headlines by: Scott Maple, Sarah Smith, Cheryl Whitsitt, Sandra Woodard Editing by: Sara Hansen, Chick Howland, Louise Whall Obituaries, Death Notices: Debi Small Editorial Assistant: Robert Walden 1 Clothing Aooaasortoa SJsaUtt (SiLffU 5S Floral Shop ltm Wicknian Gardens Sat 8:00 am 6:00 pm Sun. 1 2:00 noon 1345 S.Fort J.

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