In print: Stories in today's print and e-edition May 30

Interesting news and features published in our print edition and e-edition Friday, May 30

On page 2: Stories of local interest. Alyna Clemmons and Nick Peasley wed on March 8, Beverly and Carl Clemmons celebrate 40 years of marriage, and T&C 4-H raises $1,100 with cookie and taco fundraisers. Also Kiwanis club notes and a story of Dusty and Sean McGuire's new baby daughter Amanda.

On page 3: Annie's Mailbox features advice on sharing vacation costs with other couples. Derek Rew is recognized as a student of excellence in math and an Associated Press story on a Cosby-sweater fundraiser.

On page 4: "Raging Moderate" Will Durst gives the Top-20 reasons why Hillary should stay in the presidential race. Other columnists comment on rising food costs and waiting for the "right" female presidential nominee.

On page 5: AP sports clips on the Cardinals/Astros and Twins/Royals matchups.

On page 6: Cumberland Presbyterian minister Randy Shannon writes about helping "imcomplete strangers." Singer Donnie Sneed plans to perform at Salem Evangelical Church on June 1, the "Jesus Rocks" tour continues June 4 at First Christian Church, and Union Baptist Church of Malta Bend plans for a revival, scheduled for June 1-4. Also an AP religion story on the gay marriage debate.

On page 12: AP stories on disputes between Missouri politicians, a headless body found northeast of Concordia, and rising gas costs projected for Winter 2008.

On page 13: AP stories tells of the original purpose of Stonehenge, a woman finds her grandfather buried in a field in Kansas City, and an iron lung recipient dies at 61. Also an AP story detailing the recall of a clothesline ban in New York.

On page 15: Weekly directory of area churches.

On page 16: Sweet Springs High School scholarship winners are named.