What happened on November 16, 2001
NEWS
Lawrence Merlino, 55, mobster-turned-witness By George Anastasia INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Second man held in PATCO rider's abduction, killing He was picked up after a suspect in Christine Lynn Eberle's death told police that he had an accomplice. By Brendan January, Maureen Graham and Thom Guarnieri INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Brothers sentenced in scam Samuel and Matthew Freedman were charged with bankruptcy fraud for looting their failed firm. By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
McGreevey set to seal Assembly victory The governor-elect is collecting written commitments to support his choice for speaker. By Tom Turcol INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Giving Thanks
In history, war rarely respects a holiday Pleas for a break during Ramadan have little basis, experts say. By Jim Remsen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Alliance strives for balance in Kabul presence By Andrew Maykuth INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Teachers' fund owns some Edison stock The Pa. public school pension plan now holds 48,900 shares. Much was recently sold. By Martha Woodall INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Closer ties for Russia? Maybe it's time to make Moscow a closer partner in Nato. By Trudy Rubin
U.S. to Run Airport Security The congressional deal, taking baggage screening out of private companies' hands, is expected to be law by Thanksgiving. By Jackie Koszczuk INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
City graduation rate surprises expert In a survey, Phila. led most major metropolitan areas. A researcher said he thought the city would finish lower. By Dale Mezzacappa INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
State of the art then, and state of the art again One enters in 1916 grandeur, then steps into 2001 convenience. And, oh, those views. By Sheila Dyan FOR THE INQUIRER
Touches of happiness Scents, sounds and little things that lift the spirit. By Kendall Ellis
The School Takeover Battle
A deeper grip on Afghanistan Taliban leader defiant amid losses By Andrew Maykuth, Juan O. Tamayo and Martin Merzer INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Yo, Guv! Blow Up The School District! But You Need A Better Plan To Rebuild It State Takeover Plan Is A Lemon
Is government betraying our military? Written by staff writer Dan D. Wiggs based on rumor, innuendo, colleagues' exaggerations and Daily News wire services. Got a rumor or innuendo to share? Try dwiggs@phillynews.com
Don't let partisanship curb progress By Larry Eichel
Paulsboro district plans more hiring rules Criticized by the NAACP, the school board wants to list evaluation criteria and expand its options. By Sara Isadora Mancuso INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
'The Sid' hails its builders By TOM DI NARDO For the Daily News
McGreevey tells mayors of austerity The governor-elect said the state would have to cut programs to deal with a looming budget crisis. By Eugene Kiely INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU
Church is set to move - and then set up shops By Louise Harbach INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Weekend sky show likely to be eye-opener By Faye Flam INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
If Ashcroft for less-intrusive government, he should back off on Oregon By Leonard Pitts Jr
Covering the bases for reservists Area employers are lending financial support for those called to duty. By Margie Fishman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Despite higher scores, city schools still lag Phila. showed significant gains in PSSA scores since 1996. But suburban districts continue to outperform. By Connie Langland and Neill A. Borowski INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Plane's tail fin is a key focus of crash probe Flight 587 investigators suspect wake turbulence from another airliner may have caused a weakened joint to fail. By Bryon Okada and Seth Borenstein INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Changes Toll Bros. sought are proposed Moorestown introduced a plan to rezone two tracts. A hearing has been set for Dec. 17. By Melanie D. Scott INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Here's how to make it lemonade
Red Cross can learn from fund-raising flap, experts say By Kevin Murphy INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Rabbi juror: 'We all saw it a totally different way' One juror was adamantly against conviction. Defense lawyers will seek bail today. By Joseph A. Gambardello, George Anastasia, Dwight Ott and Emilie Lounsberry INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Security plan for Russian plutonium has foes The Pentagon and House GOP members object to a proposal for U.S. defense funds to help pay for the program. By Jonathan S. Landay INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Good vs. Evil Harry Potter takes battle to another world.
Letters
Business Daily News wire services
Camden Diocese seeks food and toy donations By Will Van Sant INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Calif. man pleads guilty to fondling Montco girl By Mark Stroh INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Amtrak attack Railroad's one-way ticket to oblivion is shortsighted in a post-Sept. 11 world.
Letters
Locations proposed for high school The West Chester Area district presented three new options. A vote is expected Nov. 26. By Jonathan Gelb INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Arts center may open on time, but finishing work will remain The organ is just getting started, and a donors' lounge is not done. The cost exceeds $265 million. By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Changes to K-3 grading system By Susan Snyde INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
We do our jobs
Nuke the nukes: Disarming advice for Russia and U.S. By CHRIS DODD & CHUCK HAGEL
Group retains its leadership in Manayunk By Elisa Ung INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
FBI again questions 3 Chester residents The Pakistan natives gave handwriting samples and fingerprints. Agents raided their homes on Tuesday. By Dan Hardy INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Can private firms collect back taxes? Pa.'s Supreme Court has been asked to hear the issue, which stems from an Allegheny County suit. By Thomas Fitzgerald INQUIRER HARRISBURG BUREAU
Nursing Grievances: A Crisis That Can Be Fixed By BILL CRUICE
Better gear and tactics give allied forces an edge By Tony Bridges INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Honoring Alzheimer's caregivers with a hand By Judy Harch
Reinvented Michael Jackson is someone hard to recognize By Nate House
Grade-school gym in N.J. bags sponsor Supermarket's $100,000 helps Brooklawn district make a name for itself. By Kristen A. Graham INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
YO, GUV! BLOW UP THE SCHOOL DISTRICT! BUT YOU NEED A BETTER PLAN TO REBUILD IT A short history of school reform Staff writer Ramona Smith contributed to this report
Ex-wife takes the stand in Main Line rape trial By Mary Anne Janco INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Ex-principal sues over ruling Coatesville demoted William Brunson in May. He is seeking a written decision from a June 21 hearing. By Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
First District recount shows Cafiero leading Democrat William J. Hughes Jr. refused to concede, saying he may further challenge the outcome of the Senate race. By Jacqueline L. Urgo INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Developer accused of fraud Jerry Pantelidis of Center City is charged with illegally obtaining loans and credit lines. By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The Strokes show they're for real at the TLA By Dan DeLuca INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Man faces 2-4 years over check fraud Miguel L. Bell, 26, of Philadelphia, pleaded guilty. The next step will be a restitution order. By Mark Stroh INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
ENTERTAINMENT
Harry's off to be a wizard, and five children got an early peek. Are their thumbs up or down on the eagerly awaited flick? By Peter Mucha INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
H...e...r...e's 'Harry'! From a reviewer, and from young previewers, the patter about "Potter." By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Shows for putting on the dog By Stephen Barol Goldstein FOR THE INQUIRER
Dylan, he is a-changin' By Dan DeLuca INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Art, life and love converge with forgiveable French pretentiousness By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Two That Came Up Short David Bleiler and David Gorgos For the Daily News
Eclecticism a driving force of print show By Edward J. Sozanski INQUIRER ART CRITIC
Creator of Britain's acid house scene to visit By Lloylita Prout FOR THE INQUIRER
Imaginative blend of a Poe story and rock music By Douglas J. Keating INQUIRER THEATER CRITIC
Swiss issue for charity returns By Dominic Sama FOR THE INQUIRER
Three-way volley of mind games, in just one room By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Shorts from Termite TV Collective By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Caricatures abound in this bizarre satire By Douglas J. Keating INQUIRER THEATER CRITIC
Sex, lies and dental tape After an indiscretion with a patient, a dentist's life goes awry. By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
In the Nic of Tom: Cruise, Kidman get 'friendly' REGINA MEDINA Daily News wire services contributed to this report
'My Fair Lady': Loverly A classy version of the classic and different musical. By Desmond Ryan INQUIRER THEATER CRITIC
WMMR is giving musical thanks for 20 years of Pierre Robert By A.D. Amorosi FOR THE INQUIRER
SPORTS
C.B. East hopes to capitalize on second chance By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Boucher, Therien hurt in win By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Brogna returns to Phils as a coach He just happens to be a pal of Scott Rolen's, the third baseman the team so dearly wants to sign. By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Bruins get offensive, defeat Devils in OT Daily News Wire Services
Remaining charges dropped in Olympic bribe case Daily News Wire Services
Villanova signs three, holds breath on fourth By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Colts' James out for year? Daily News Wire Services
Rowan is prepared for 1st-round battle By Rich Fisher INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Clemens' 6th Cy Young is Yanks' first since Guidry Daily News Wire Services
Red zone is hot spot for Birds They have gotten inside the opponent's 20-yard-line 24 times and scored every time. The key is the quarterback. By Phil Sheridan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Seasoned Whippets ready for last test By Shannon Ryan INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Hilltoppers stun No. 4 Ky. Daily News Wire Services
Losses by rivals put Hewitt close to title THE INQUIRER STAFF
Duval, Woods fall behind in defense of World Cup title Daily News Wire Services
W. Kentucky topples Kentucky FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Hawks get another title chance in soccer By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Docs tell Mourning to take a break Daily News Wire Services
Clemens wins unprecedented 6th Cy Young FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
All-star ballot includes four Sixers First-time nominees Eric Snow and Aaron McKie join Allen Iverson and Dikembe Mutombo. By Ashley McGeachy INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Eastern earns return trip to state final The Vikings thumped Cherry Hill East, 2-0, to reach tomorrow's Group 4 title game. By Kristian Pope INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Olympic, Burlco League formalize merger for football The 33-team alignment, which will begin play next year, will have five divisions based on enrollment. By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Birds fix defense to stop run By Phil Sheridan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Flyers gain a Capital W 5 players score, but Boucher is injured By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
St. Joe's shocked in losing opener The 10th-ranked Hawks committed 23 turnovers and were edged by unheralded Eastern Washington. By Ray Parrillo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Eustace center Jill Norton signs with Syracuse By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Playoffs scramble plans for Pottsgrove, Pius X By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Champion filly My Juliet is dead at 29 By Craig Donnelly INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Coach's mother always knew best Regina Zwaan, who died last week, eagerly voiced views on topics such as her son's tactics. By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Diminutive corner not short on skill Listed at just 5-foot-8, Gary Johnson has become a defensive star for 'Nova's football team. By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pennsbury football coach steps down after 4-6 season By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
AAA state final to test Panthers' defense By Joe Santoliquito INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
William Penn edges Central for girls' cross-country crown By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Packer's play helps Wood make strides By Rick O'Brien INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Chimeras and Tigers collide in Group 3 By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
LIVING
It's floral - just hold the petals By Claire Whitcomb FOR THE INQUIRER
BUSINESS
Einstein network announces cuts The health-care provider will shed 55 jobs. It said rising drug and insurance costs are outpacing insurance payments. By Josh Goldstein INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Honoring regional business The Eastern Technology Council presented its Enterprise Awards at the Convention Center. By Akweli Parker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Group has plan to lure biotech research here A consortium of university and business groups will ask the state for $45 million to create a "life-science greenhouse." By Linda Loyd INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The pace of layoffs speeds up as the economy slows down Pa. and N.J. firms have laid off 8 percent more workers than last year. In the Phila. area, the increase is 36 pct. By Bob Fernandez INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
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