What happened on July 16, 2003
NEWS
Pension spat turns into political drama An actuarial issue with the police fund has inflamed elections and spurred a lawsuit that's headed for the Pa. high court. By Dwayne Campbell INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Philly's Got A Problem With A Capital 'Pee'
District shuffles principals Thirty-five Philadelphia schools will see new leaders by fall. The head of the principals' union said the moves were not unusual. By Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Utility failed to meet safety rule, lawsuit says PSE&G is accused of violating its own standards. The class action was filed after a car hit a gas line near a driveway. By Joel Bewley INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Dr. William H. Shull Jr., rehab specialist By Gayle Ronan Sims INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Clarke AWOL at Neilson funeral
In spam, the American dream realized By Bill Bonvie
Nation/world Daily News wire services
Writing the wrong
At issue: Jefferson garage 'Wrong' location
Bevilacqua's Flock Retiring Cardinal Led Church Through Crisis
Gay forum brings out Democrats, cautiously By Dick Polman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Visiting Africa; revisiting evils of slavery By Leonard Pitts Jr
Peacekeeping center may win funds, lose name The Pentagon is rethinking plans to close its only such institute, but says the mission is now broader. By Amy Worden and Tom Infield INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Pray Or Prey?
Lawyer courts trouble falling for a drifter By Steven Rea INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
In the heartland of suburbia, a big black bear roams free Six-footer sighted in West Norriton. By Connie Langland INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Adoptions of foster children increase Phila. officials have been working to get youngsters settled. More Information Adoptions of foster children increase By Clea Benson INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Deficit of $455 billion forecast White House sees record shortfall, worse in 2004. By James Kuhnhenn and Diego Ibarguen INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Delusions won't rebuild Iraq That's why Bush officials must get real about postwar plans. By Trudy Rubin
Sick Of Spam?
Group wants new plan for garage on Chestnut St. By Linda K. Harris INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Gop Wallops The Dems On Malpractice By MICHAEL KINSLEY
A history of state sans church Don't look to the Founding Fathers for help. Many of them shunned religion. By Nick O'Dell
Police & fire officers held hostage
Rampage threat found on computer "We're going to kill people left and right," Matthew Lovett allegedly wrote on his computer. Said his lawyer, Craig Mitnick: "It's not even clear these are Matt's words." By John Shiffman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
How grief for gay son moved her to activism By Eils Lotozo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Car pursued by police hits fire truck; 2 girls hurt By Ira Porter INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Driving the film industry's bottom line Car stars are big financial vehicles. By David Hiltbrand INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Bevilacqua's successor is a Vatican veteran By RON GOLDWYN goldwyr@phillynews.com Daily News wire services contributed to this report
At issue: Jefferson garage Parking is a must
St. Louis Archbishop To Succeed Bevilacqua THE MAN: From a devout family, he spent much of his career at the Vatican. By Murray Dubin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A novel penalty for disorderly conduct A man who spat on a police officer must read "Mockingbird." By Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pledge of Allegiance law rejected Judge: Pa.'s requirement violated students' rights. By Joseph A. Slobodzian and Mario Cattabiani INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Temple to raise tuition by 7 percent Cuts in state aid are forcing many colleges to boost prices. By James M. O'Neill INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Mall-nourished Independence Mall won't be at its best until it blooms with beauty, not blight.
Specter primary challenger raises $1.5 million But U.S. Rep. Patrick Toomey's fund-raising for the U.S. Senate seat still trails by more than $7 million. By Carrie Budoff INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
Preacher freed after judge reduces bail By Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Helping the 'bubble kids' Summer classes seek to raise reading skills, test scores. By Connie Langland INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
China's other piano prodigy is making a debut By David Patrick Stearns INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Who learned what Lessons abound in Hornstine saga.
Italians have the rice stuff
Linda Fiorentino prevails with dignity By Karen Heller INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
O'Connor's opinions are her legacy Justice pushes rest of Supreme Court toward her view of social solidarity. By Perry Dane
What she REALLY thought In her final 20 years Katharine Hepburn found a confidant, dropped the coy act, and spilled her frankest thoughts for posterity. The result is A. Scott Berg's "Kate Remembered." By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
St. Louis Archbishop To Succeed Bevilacqua THE TRANSITION: Region's 1.5 million Catholics to get a new leader in October. By David O'Reilly INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The curse of Pat Burrell By WILLIAM C. KASHATUS
Woman admits her disappearance was no kidnapping By Jennifer Moroz and Wendy Ruderman INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Marino settles defamation lawsuit He had sued his neighbor and a dentist in April 2002, claiming they filed a false police report about an alleged fight with the neighbor. By Keith Herbert INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Cherry Hill has new plan for buses A district proposal to restore routes would require some sixth to 12th graders to walk farther to catch a ride. By Kristen A. Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
Court: Religious clubs can meet during school day By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Author Berg: Hepburn landed me as much as I landed her By Carrie Rickey INQUIRER MOVIE CRITIC
Ex-officer gets lengthy prison term for repeatedly raping stepdaughter By Jacqueline Soteropoulos INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Irving Finger, 78, biology professor at Haverford By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Judge orders sale to pay troubled company's debt A consultant filed a civil suit over a tech business alleged to have been used to cheat staff and others. By Benjamin Y. Lowe and Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Primas vetoes Camden hiring City Council had appointed a chief financial officer. The state-appointed leader says there already is one. By Elisa Ung and Dwight Ott INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Plea deal reduces charges in Herr case The Chesco woman pleaded guilty to corrupting a minor. She was sentenced to three years of probation. By Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Blalock Blasts AL to Victory By Jim Salisbury INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A Sixer plants summer seeds John Salmons is growing. He hopes his playing time grows with him. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pats sign former Owl Klecko; Jets enlist tackle McGlockton FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Lack of a deal on stadium use delays marketing of the Owls By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Overton equals mark in Public Links play By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
For Clemens, a long, strange trip to Chicago By Jim Salisbury INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Flyers sign heralded defenseman Joni Pitkanen, a 19-year-old Finnish star, was the team's top pick in the 2002 draft. He signed a three-year contract. By Ray Parrillo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Vet's final gate? Phils shooting for two million By Larry Eichel INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Seat-belt maker drops suit against NASCAR Daily News Wire Services
Wolf allows a run, but enjoys the ride By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Woods-Els battle looms in Open The possibility of a showdown has the crowd in England buzzing By Joe Logan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pottsgrove hires Young, 54, to coach basketball squad By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Filly seeking repeat win at Del. 'Cap By Craig Donnelly INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Report: Mets deal Benitez to Yanks FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Bill would retool U.S. Olympic body THE INQUIRER STAFF
Hamels sharp in Lakewood victory THE INQUIRER STAFF
Good lobs, great looks, and lots of loot Easy does it. Always Anna is not a real magazine. Given her amazing popularity, it probably should be. By Michael D. Schaffer INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Banks report robust earnings Fees and deposits helped income statements. But commercial loan demand remained sluggish. By Todd Mason INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Center's big change - and challenge Three of the six unions there would perform the same tasks. Now officials must sell meeting planners on the advantages. By Marcia Gelbart INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Fed still willing to lower rates, Greenspan says In House testimony, the Fed chairman, who expressed optimism over the economy, was flayed over joblessness. By Tony Pugh INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
A quick-change warship for three Navy missions Lockheed Martin's Moorestown unit is competing to supply a deadly vessel that's smaller and cheaper than a destroyer. By Suzette Parmley INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Blue Bell firm gets big infusion Fiberlink received $50 million, one of the 10 largest investments in the first quarter. By Porus P. Cooper INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Rosenbluth to sell to rival American Express The 111-year-old Philadelphia travel agency was expected to sell for $350 million. It will retain its leisure-travel assets. By Tom Belden INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Photog tries to sell Diaz nude pics of herself HOWARD GENSLER Daily News wire services and Sono Motoyama contributed to this report
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