What happened on April 03, 2003
NEWS
Croce kin admits he defrauded Blue Cross The fired executive, who pleaded guilty to a U.S. indictment, is expected to testify against others. By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Law, punishment, and youth By Jane Eisner
Budget crunch spotlights a gap The state has the lowest return on U.S. tax dollars. It all matters now. N.J. budget crunch has ripple effect By Mitch Lipka INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU
The Saddam's-Days-Are-Numbered flip book The Editorial Board
Innocent images then, yet an agonizing question now By Joseph A. Panella
Officials hung up in phone dispute The Chesco coroner ordered portable phones, then went public when commissioners wouldn't pay for them. Coroner, commissioners get hung up in spat over telephones By Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The lightning round Of icons, sturdy hulls and welcome trends.
It's a $5 million con, and you've seen it all before By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Fallen Bucks officers honored with plaque By Christine Schiavo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
State safety project taps S. Jersey roads Routes 30, 40, 47, 73 and 130 are among those to get safety zones with higher fines to lower accidents. By Joseph A. Gambardello INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Hunts not effective for gaining control of deer population True progress will require innovative measures. By Jenny Reimenschneider
City schools faulted on 'zero tolerance' The get-tough policy is not being followed, some contend. Officials said progress would take time. Phila. schools not adhering to 'zero tolerance,' some say By Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
U.S. brigade to head for Baghdad from north The Iraqi pullback from Mosul and Kirkuk appears to have opened the door. Kurdish rebels are backing the U.S. advance. By Mark McDonald, Jonathan S. Landay and Ken Dilanian INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Cellist's artistry is paramount By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Faring badly SEPTA wakes up to a budget nightmare, with no easy remedy.
Israeli security forces focus on western Iraq It is an enormous area from which leaders fear Hussein may launch a missile against them. By Michael Matza INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
War leaves little in reserve for military Much of the Marine Corps is already deployed overseas. Seven out of the Army's 10 divisions are either fighting or en route. By Tom Infield INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
African American museum is step closer By Matt Stearns INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
A Perfect Convention Center Exists So Why Is It In Washington, D.c., And Not Here?
The Philadelphia School District's new "zero-tolerance" discipline By Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
Wartime again, but this conflict has no boundaries By Marcy Webster
Latifah's screen success paying royally By Eils Lotozo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Embedded ads mar the news By Abe Novick
Just sweep 'em up!
Columbia professor should admit that he hates America, not the war By Jonah Goldberg
N.J. bases are a vital link to war The supply line to Baghdad starts here By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Nation/world Daily News wire services
DEP gets aboard plan to add subway cars to Shore reef By Kaitlin Gurney INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
U.s. Troops Poised Outside Baghdad By RON GOLDWYN goldwyr@phillynews.com Daily News wire services contributed to this report
City, firm spar in court over Naval Home delays By Stephan Salisbury INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
At Baghdad's Doorstep U.S. routs key Iraqi divisions Iraqi guard division 'destroyed'; U.S. copter, fighter shot down By Drew Brown, Andrea Gerlin and Martin Merzer INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Democrats building campaign coffers for '04 By Steven Thomma INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Tax experts weigh in on Rendell's plan Some say the proposal still will not make Philadelphia as fiscally attractive as the suburbs. By Nathan Gorenstein INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Developments in the Iraq War FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Commissioner's plan would add to number of police bosses By Thomas J. Gibbons Jr. and Mark Fazlollah INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Road to Baghdad starts here Two South Jersey bases ship thousands of tons of supplies to U.S. troops and airmen. By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Housing group: Increase funding to help the poor A coalition also urged the city to repeal a new time limit on Section 8. A study charts patterns of need. Recommendations By Clea Benson INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SEPTA riders say cuts would hurt Some warned the proposed elimination of routes would be harmful to the city. Others called it only a negotiating ploy. By Matthew P. Blanchard and Jere Downs INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
The supply line to Baghdad starts here Two South Jersey military bases are shipping thousands of tons of equipment to U.S. troops and airmen in the gulf region. By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A seller of exotic cars is charged with fraud By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The Sins Of Peter Arnett MICHAEL SMERCONISH
McGreevey's sprawl plan gets bashed by builders Many at the convention of one of N.J.'s powerful lobby groups say he does not grasp the problem. By Cynthia Burton INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Prison officer faces sex charges His arrest comes after an investigator hired to stamp out misconduct was accused of bribery and drug-dealing. Prison officer faces sex charges By Larry King INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Tourists angered by hall closing Some see a power struggle between the city and the Park Service. Independence Hall was shut down this week. By Linda K. Harris INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters Affirmative admissions program is fair
Wear a yellow ribbon to support troops and allies
Baghdad battle will test U.S. strategy The attack plan calls for lightning strikes, based on accurate and timely intelligence. Urban war presents many obstacles. By Joseph L. Galloway INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Plan for donations to troops hits snag Lynne M. Abraham's collection drive may be stalled because of the local USO's lack of storage space. By Robert Moran INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Stowaway's journey ends in a cell A West African teen waits to learn his fate after being found hiding on a ship in Camden. By Gaiutra Bahadur INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Born to run? Sure, but getting a bit tired Still, backstreets or 'burbs, she's on fire for the Boss. By Ilene Raymond
Rendell, Street tap new member for school panel Martin G. Bednarek, who served on the city Board of Education, awaits confirmation in the Senate. By Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Flap over ribbon ban is now nationwide N.J. mayor says he did it for safety, but ... By Jennifer Moroz INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
CONSTRUCTING A FATHER Nathaniel Kahn's "My Architect: A Son's Journey," part of the Philadelphia Film Festival, gives form to the complicated life of the late architect Louis I. Kahn. By Inga Saffron INQUIRER ARCHITECTURE CRITIC
Wounded 'Superman' tells of attack Bill Hale, a Marine from Pennsauken, was thrown into the air. And he still doesn't even know who or what hit him that day. By Daniel Rubin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Training over, two fighter pilots get to do the real thing: Drop bombs 'Who wouldn't want to be a fighter pilot? It's the best' By Sandy Bauers INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Teen stowaway is in cell, his freedom bid on hold He can avoid being sent back to Ghana by proving his age. Sixteen, he says. Older, say U.S. officials. Teen stowaway's trip is stalled in detention By Gaiutra Bahadur INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Helping black men with well-being Lincoln University is among five schools emphasizing health. Minority Male Health Statistics Lincoln emphasizes health to black men By Benjamin Y. Lowe INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
PATCO slaying case will stay put Publicity of a commuter's fatal abduction does not warrant a change of venue out of Camden, a state judge said. PATCO slaying case will stay put By John Shiffman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A youthful dream and an early death Brian McGinnis, who grew up in Delaware and died in Iraq, aimed for "the best": The Marines. By Troy Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
City Hall Invaded By Domestic Terrorists
Crash Kills Marine By CATHERINE LUCEY & GLORIA CAMPISI Daily News wire services contributed to this report
Herman J. Diesel, electrical engineer and WWII veteran By Gayle Ronan Sims INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
John Eddie gets another shot N.J.'s John Eddie is reintroduced to the rest of the world By Dan DeLuca INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Ex-Phila. teacher will go to prison The Mt. Laurel man got 5 years for a trio of bank robberies. He cited high debt. By Nora Koch INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
You shanked that one, Christine
Man held in N. Phila. slaying of cabbie By Thomas J. Gibbons Jr. INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Who will pay more, less in Rendell tax proposal Suburban seniors will benefit, urban renters won't. Tax-shift proposal under scrutiny By Carrie Budoff, Mario F. Cattabiani and Anthony R. Wood INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Is U.N. 'irrelevant' - or just doing its job? It's not 'broken' just because it can't serve U.S. desires. By Csar Chelala
Raising PSSA scores puts schools to test PSSAs put schools to the test Pep talks, treats and special efforts By Connie Langland and Dan Hardy INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
A flap over yellow ribbons goes national A Burlington County town banned them last week, and the fur has not stopped flying since. Protests Planned Fieldsboro at a Glance Flap over ribbons goes nationwide By Jennifer Moroz INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Bowa suspended, fined for preseason outburst By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
House will be full for opener By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Easley signed by Tampa Bay FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Stars increase overall points lead Daily News Wire Services
Braves 0-2 but aren't conceding quite yet Daily News Wire Services
GA's Walsh ready to meet challenge of new season The pressure is on the attackman after last year's honor. By Bill Iezzi INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Snider to Brown: Stay Snider advises Brown to stay with the Sixers, pass up Heels He advises the Sixers' coach to pass on Tar Heels By Ashley McGeachy Fox INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Nittany Lions hire DeChellis Daily News Wire Services
Yankees' Almonte an able replacement Daily News Wire Services
Phantoms fall in OT to Crunch THE INQUIRER STAFF
USA Hockey to youth coaches, parents: Lighten up Daily News Wire Services
Sixers stay focused at home and beat Bulls By Ashley McGeachy Fox INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
War made the wedding bells ring early. College outfielder handles it on the fly By Rich Fisher INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Wolf sizzles as Phillies pound Marlins The lefthander pitched six sharp innings in his first start. The team continued its torrid offense, belting out 12 hits in the win. By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Crean and Marquette ace course in '77 history History lives on in present for Crean, Marquette squad By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Artest at it again in Pacers' win Daily News Wire Services
Hiring of Howland awaited at UCLA THE INQUIRER STAFF
For Kixx, time for a turnaround The slumping soccer team will need to put its best feet forward in the conference title game. By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Williams: Carolina's not on his mind By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
DeChellis takes ball at troubled Penn St. The Nittany Lions' new basketball coach is coming home after a successful stint in Tennessee. By Don McKee INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Topps Heritage cleverly links 2003 to 1954 By TED TAYLOR For the Daily News
Gbaja-Biamila gets $11 million bonus By Phil Sheridan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A 'knucklehead' no longer Camden's Sherrod Bullock has turned his life around, on the track and in the classroom. By Josh Egerman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Judge rallies to win on miscues Kennedy-Kenrick gave up the lead in the 7th, as the Crusaders scored five times for a 9-8 win. By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit lights fire under Flyers, Leafs for playoffs A Philly fan has alleged that he was assaulted by Toronto's Tie Domi at a game two years ago. By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Chosen in draft, Navratilova will play for Freedom By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pine Valley reclaims top spot on list of best U.S. golf courses The N.J. club had slipped behind Pebble Beach in Golf Digest's rankings. Now it's back at No. 1. By Joe Logan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Nothing 'Gigli' about 'Tough Love' By HOWARD GENSLER gensleh@phillynews.com Daily News wire services contributed to this report
BUSINESS
Airline's lease shift angers Specter US Airways' plan to cut costs with new deals in Pittsburgh has key supporters fuming. US Airways lease shift angers key supporters By Marcia Gelbart INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Satisfying city's hunger for suburblike grocers Boldly going where others have tried before He's eager to build inner-city groceries By Tom Belden INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
FOOD
War isn't keeping diners home Diners are still hitting local restaurants, despite war By Michael Klein INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
war fare Meals for the military have come a long way from the old C-rations. The new MRE is getting good marks from the troops - and some local veterans who got a taste. By George Ingram FOR THE INQUIRER
Commercial MREs tough to find By George Ingram FOR THE INQUIRER
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