[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 14 (Tuesday, February 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E214]
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     CELEBRATING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE INDEPENDENCE EXAMINER

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                          HON. KAREN McCARTHY

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 24, 1998

  Ms. McCARTHY of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, I am honored today to rise on 
behalf of former President Harry Truman's home town daily newspaper, 
``The Examiner'' which is celebrating its 100th anniversary. ``The 
Examiner's'' reflective motto for the celebration ``proud past, 
exciting future'' is certainly appropriate. Having been founded on 
February 19, 1898 as ``The Jackson Examiner'' by Colonel William 
Southern, Jr., ``The Examiner'' serves eastern Jackson County, Missouri 
as a daily newspaper. With a rich heritage of journalism, the newspaper 
captures the essence of life in former President Harry Truman's home 
community.
  ``The Examiner'' maintains an operating philosophy which ``counts the 
day lost when you or your company has not done something to benefit the 
community it serves.'' The newspaper staff is committed to sound 
Midwestern principles and dedicated to serving its readers. ``The 
Examiner'' as we know it today has evolved into a pillar in the 
community during its century of service to Jackson County. Now 
celebrating its 100th year in business, ``The Examiner'' also 
celebrates its first year of being on-line with interactive journalism.
  The publication has been led since 1986 by publisher Ben F. Weir, Jr. 
who through his leadership has continued to ensure that ``The 
Examiner'' remains on the cutting edge of journalism. Currently held by 
Morris Communications Corporation of Augusta, Georgia, ``The Examiner'' 
publishes daily news in the greater Independence and Blue Springs areas 
of Missouri. Mr. Speaker, our community is fortunate to have the 
commitment and leadership of the Weir family, as well as other 
dedicated publishers like Colonel Southern and former co-publisher 
Frank Rucker, who remain committed to communicating the news of the day 
and serving their community. It is with great pride that I salute ``The 
Examiner'' on 100 years of success. On Thursday, February 19, 1998 I 
have the distinct honor of joining ``The Examiner'' family in 
celebrating their 100th anniversary.

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