What happened on March 19, 2003
BUSINESS
Tenet may sell two area hospitals The for-profit operator could also decide to convert Elkins Park, Parkview and 12 others in its national network. By Josh Goldstein INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Top bond manager to leave Vanguard Ian MacKinnon, 54, will retire on June 30 after 22 years with the Malvern-based firm. By Todd Mason INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Travelers altering their plans By Tom Belden INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Thousands scramble for health-care coverage Bethlehem Steel's collapse and sale mean higher bills - and worse - for many once secure with their insurance. By Harold Brubaker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Charming to trim 285 jobs By Thomas J. Brady INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Jules Lacavaro, 64, gastroenterologist By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Peace advocates should recognize material, psychological gains war can bring By Mona Charen
More than France led to bitterness By Ron Hutcheson and Diego Ibarguen INQUIRER WASINGTON BUREAU
Letters
Them's the rules
The inevitable outcome By ELMER SMITH
Hughes' Idea For Memorial Hall Is A Winner
Schools proactive as war nears Many districts are reviewing emergency plans, updating curriculums, and stressing honesty with students. By Terry Bitman and Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Judge allows Camden recovery act He upheld the revised version's constitutionality. A pair of lawsuits had blocked funding for the $175 million plan. By Melanie Burney and Dwight Ott INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Show is applauded, but could do more By Nancy Hernandez
First Baghdad, then Riyadh MICHELLE MALKIN
Not a slam dunk
'Remarkably, the legislature addressed the specific problems' By John Shiffman INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Experts say fear outstrips the real threats By Faye Flam INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Bush criticized on homeland John Kerry became the latest Democrat to urge more funds for police and other "first responders." By Steven Thomma INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
EPA: Smog spiked last year Not only were there more smoggy days, but the worst in 2002 were smoggier than the worst of '01. By Seth Borenstein INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
GOP seeks to delay Harvey vote State Republicans want N.J.'s candidate for attorney general to answer more questions. By Angela Couloumbis INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU
Fort Dix postal center moves mountains of mail Thousands of pieces arrive daily - all checked for banned items. By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ray Of Tax Hope From Council An Innovative Idea To Reduce The Wage Tax
Searching On: Will it always be this way? Still waiting for the revolution
Patriot Act: Just say no
Across area, readiness varies Towns in Pa. and N.J. say a snag in government funding is hampering efforts to prepare for emergency response. By Jennifer Lin and Mark Fazlollah INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Media seem deaf to Hispanic voices The growing Latino community isn't seen as a target news audience here. By Yvette Nez West
Vet of the first Gulf War has advice for the next "You have to concentrate on being safe" flying in combat, Jeffrey Zaun says. By Edward Colimore INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The perils of clarity Bush speaks softly, carries an extremely large stick. By Claude Lewis
Immigrants making more use of Medicaid It is the one surprise in a survey of welfare participation that shows a decline since 1996. By Maria Panaritis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Bad Credit
Making ovens, friendship work By Pamela Haines
School Funding: What's Your View?
Shooting is the easy part MARK ALAN HUGHES
An Rx for world peace How can we inoculate ourselves against evils of Saddam? By Sen. Bill Frist
Hussein billboards meant for Americans By Michael Currie Schaffer INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Missteps in operatic crossover By David Patrick Stearns INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Not quite right, Don
Across the nation, a clampdown begins As Ridge tapped truckers and others, strict security resumed at airports, borders and elsewhere. By Sumana Chatterjee INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Traveler's advisory A flu bug may be hitching a ride on your plane.
Lost & found
On eve of war, Congress rallies behind Bush Some who had criticized the President were more supportive yesterday. Some of their mail was not. By Chris Mondics and Chris Gray INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Oscar crosses his fingers Hollywood is hopeful a subdued show can go on Sunday, with a shorter red carpet and increased security. It's mindful, though, that war could intervene. By David Hiltbrand INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
THE WAIT: An odd limbo as clock ticks By Alfred Lubrano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Iraq for dummies MICHAEL SMERCONISH
Blair manages a vote of support A House of Commons majority backed a war role. But Blair's own party signaled distaste. By Fawn Vrazo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Why is this woman smiling?
To support peace, he enters the line of fire Shane Claiborne, a local volunteer, starts a stay in Baghdad "to tell the story of the Iraqi people during the invasion." By Robert Moran INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Camden County proposes budget with tax steady The freeholders' plan for $299.5 million, to start July 1, raises public safety and jail spending. By Elisa Ung INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
9/11 remnants find a fitting home After months of dispute about ground zero beams, they will go to L. Makefield. By Matthew P. Blanchard INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
'Spider' director dedicated body and soul to his work By Dan DeLuca INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
THE MIDEAST: Arab friends feel spurned By Ashraf Khalil FOR THE INQUIRER
Local news in Spanish eases cultural transition By Barry Fisher and Brad Rinehart
A true-blue forum for online discussions A Web site sheds light on Phila. police officers' concerns. By Thomas J. Gibbons Jr. INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Nation/world Daily News wire services
A spotlight on truancy makes jail a risk for parents U. Darby puts 10 to 12 parents of truants behind bars each year. In Phila., city and school leaders are targeting the issue. U.S. officials seek numbers. By Ralph Vigoda INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A tedious drill A gusher of spin over Arctic oil obscures America's real need: sane energy policy.
Letters
Tobacco farmer continues standoff near D.C. memorial By Matt Stearns and Tim Funk INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Norristown district changes leaders Lisa Andrejko was promoted to the top job with a 3-year contract. She has been assistant superintendent for 4 years. By Connie Langland INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
F. William Maguire, 56, Chesco internist By Kristin E. Holmes INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
County takes over Camden force Prosecutor Vincent P. Sarubbi said he would ensure the Police Department made recommended changes. By Troy Graham and Sam Wood INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
Rudy T has cancerous tumor in bladder Daily News Wire Services
Mario reorganizing Pens' front office Daily News Wire Services
Wanted: Experienced coach to take the reins at UCLA Daily News Wire Services
Sacred Heart tops N. Burlco to advance By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Tar Heels win opener in unfamiliar setting Daily News Wire Services
Wendell's elbow is far from healed By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Expanded playoffs being mulled Daily News Wire Services
Temple ousts Drexel in an NIT opener By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Baseball calls off series in Japan By Larry Eichel INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
League may consider extra wild card FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Landeta signs with Rams By Phil Sheridan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Possible war worries Sixers By Ashley McGeachy Fox INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Quakers want happier result By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Diamondbacks give $30 million, 3-year deal to Gonzalez FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Big finish ousts Council Rock North Downingtown cruises into state final By Shannon Ryan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
'Nova gives its best, gets the worst in NIT By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
NCAA: No halting tourney for war Daily News Wire Services
Thome hits a monster; Wolf futile By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Sixers roll to stay on hot streak By Ashley McGeachy Fox INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Optimism high after McGraw's surgery The ex-Phillie, in good spirits after the six-hour operation to remove a brain tumor, is expected to fully recover. By Jim Salisbury INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Sabres pierce rusty Esche Daniel Briere and J.P. Dumont nicked the goalie quickly, succeeding on two of their team's first three thrusts of the game. By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Gonzalez inks extension to remain in Arizona Daily News Wire Services
Hughes wins Sullivan Award Daily News Staff and Wire Reports
Deja vu all over again for Coatesville, Chester By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Skaters retain hold on Sullivan Award THE INQUIRER STAFF
ENTERTAINMENT
Chow Down On Oscar Night How To Get Your Party Started By LindaCarol Cherken & Susan Y. Hemphill For the Daily News
The ice cream sandwich, done the fancy way By LAUREN MCCUTCHEON For the Daily News
'Most famous Marine alive,' R. Lee Ermey, talks to troops about impending war By BOB STRAUSS Los Angeles Daily News
He wants to be 'Orson Welles of porn' By HOWARD GENSLER gensleh@phillynews.com Daily News wire services contributed to this report
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