Missouri mourns Carnahan and governor sworn in
Gov. Roger Wilson was sworn in as Missouri's 52nd governor after Gov. Mel Carnahan and his son died in a plane crash near St. Louis. Carnahan's wife and staff urged a seamless transition. Remains identified include Carnahan and aide Chris Sifford. third victim Roger Carnahan, age 44, awaits identification.
President to attend Missouri Governor memorial service
President Clinton will lead mourners at an outdoor memorial Friday in Jefferson City for Gov. Mel Carnahan killed in a plane crash with his son and a close aide. A public viewing of Carnahan’s casket at the Governor's Mansion is planned Thursday, with 11:30 a.m. ceremony on Friday and seating for up to 7,000 on Capitol grounds.
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Wilson sworn in as Missouri's new governor
Lt. Gov. Roger Wilson became Missouri's 52nd governor after Gov. Mel Carnahan died in a plane crash. He pledged to make the state productive and livable as he serves the remainder of Carnahan's term. Carnahan, 66, and aide Chris Sifford, 37, were identified among crash victims. a third victim was believed to be Roger Carnahan. Flags will fly at half-staff through Nov. 15.
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Kansas plane safety and costs rise after Missouri governor dies
TheKansas aging Beechcraft Super King Air 300 used by Gov Bill Graves and officials may need an engine overhaul within 18 months at a cost of about 500000. After Missouri Gov Mel Carnahan died in a plane crash, lawmakers and officials discuss whether to replace the state aircraft. The plane has 3200 flying hours, FAA says overhaul due at 3700 hours, and past maintenance costs totaled about 326000 over three budget years.
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