SLP98122902 - 29 DECEMBER 1998 - ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, USA: U.S. Senator John Ashcroft, (R-MO), gets a lesson in teleconferencing at Midwest Manufacturing Technology (Mid. Tec), by president Brent Evans (C) and Barry Corona, chairman of the board, December 29. Ashcroft toured the training facility and spoke to individuals enrolled in training programs about his new economic plan. bg/Bill Greenblatt UPI