What happened on April 01, 2004
NEWS
Girl, 8, dies after ingesting painkiller Homicide investigators said oxycodone was found in a lunch box in her West Phila. home. By Ira Porter INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
The Pgw Debate Continues To Bubble Away
Spinsanity By Ben Fritz, Bryan Keefer and Brendan Nyhan
Fetal Position
Props and Chops Rice talks, the Senate walks, Pa. balks
Afghanistan gets promises totaling $4.4 billion in aid The U.S. announced it was increasing its original $1.2 billion pledge to $2.2 billion. By Drew Brown INQUIRER FOREIGN STAFF
Culture can sweep Norristown off its feet - into revitalization The arts have a home in the borough. Leaders should creatively attract more. By Nancy DeLucia
Welcome To The Surreal World Mayor's Arts Cuts Make No Sense
Arrival of Jewish settlers spurs clash in Jerusalem By Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson INQUIRER FOREIGN STAFF
Catch-up time
Pa. jobs stimulus approved $1.13 billion would be directed at retaining youth, rebuilding older communities, and funding growth. By John Sullivan and Amy Worden INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Another team to cheer By Acel Moore
Legal costs of probes are adding up for Phila. The city increased its planned outlay for outside legal counsel by $1.5 million. By Marcia Gelbart and Emilie Lounsberry INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Sharks get owners' signatures Three minor-league veterans officially purchased the Camden team, saving it from financial troubles. By Elisa Ung INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Harsh words over lost deal The N.J. attorney general said a judge's rejection of pleas in a political corruption case had no basis. By George Anastasia and Maureen Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Letters
Awareness by others eases autism's burden By Bob Holt
White House bars official's testimony on Medicare bill By Tony Pugh INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Children's festival adding two days The annual West Philadelphia event will also start on a Sunday and end on a Saturday. By Douglas J. Keating INQUIRER THEATER CRITIC
Weather casts pall over bid to save whale Tangled in gear, the rare mammal is headed up the coast. Rescuers hope skies clear before it's too late. By Jacqueline L. Urgo and Sandy Bauers INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
More cuts possible, officials say If funds, including $18 million from PGW, don't come in, other services will have to go, mayoral aides said. By Marcia Gelbart and Michael Currie Schaffer INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Nation/world Daily News wire services
Memo To Karen: Just The Facts, Ma'am MICHAEL SMERCONISH
Cell Phone Privacy Listed, like it or not?
Clarke's '02 testimony may be too detailed to declassify It is key to allegations that the ex-counterterror chief is inconsistent. But it's also highly sensitive. By Frank Davies INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
Four Camden teens held in shooting A girl, 16, was wounded on the way home from school last week. Youths were fighting nearby. By Sam Wood INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Letters
Mayor Street's budget ploy By PETE MATTHEWS
Primas softens on waterfront repairs He agreed some Camden blight needed fixing before a state study was finished. By Dwight Ott INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Do not resuscitate By Arthur L. Caplan and Dominic A. Sisti
Defending Speedy Eddie
For Charlie Sheen, wildness now an act The swinger on "Two and a Half Men" has settled down and revived his career. By David Hiltbrand INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Pact averts strike by Cooper nurses The union set a vote today on a two-year deal offering raises and better retirement benefits. By Troy Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A Horrific Day in Iraq Ambush: Gunfire and grenades kill four U.S. civilian security workers. Road bomb: Five U.S. soldiers die when their vehicle hits an explosive. By Carol Rosenberg INQUIRER FOREIGN STAFF
Joint Bush-Cheney testimony is a concession for 9/11 panel Members opted to break an investigatory tradition - question separately - to get Bush on board. By Ron Hutcheson INQUIRER WASHINGTON BUREAU
U.S. Supreme Court weighs case against Pa. State Police A former dispatcher quit, saying she was tired of being sexually harassed. The court is considering her right to sue. By Chris Gray and Stephen Henderson INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Police conduct gets Bedminster talking Supervisors hope to establish more efficiency. By Walter F. Naedele INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ex-lawyer admits $1.4 million theft An Ocean County man pleaded guilty to embezzling from a charity he helped set up. It is now bankrupt. By Troy Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
OPEC cuts output; gas may hit $2 By Akweli Parker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Vegas bids 'Siegfried & Roy' marquee adieu By Tirdad Derakhshani INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Guilty verdict in slaying of girl, 6 A jury must choose death or life in prison for Abdul Malik El-Shabazz. His lawyer said the 20-year-old has problems. By Jacqueline Soteropoulos INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Club for Growth: Specter's 'special interests'
Liberal talk radio takes to the airwaves By Daniel Rubin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Jury at work in assault on woman Convicted murderer and rapist Raymond E. Webb is accused in an attack on the Philadelphia woman last summer. By Larry King INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Fund-raiser called state for donor David D'Amiano, subject of a probe, asked Gov. McGreevey's office about a fined waste hauler the same day it gave $15,000. By Robert Moran INQUIRER TRENTON BUREAU
Priest charged in alleged '70s assault He allegedly had sexual encounters with a Northeast Catholic student for more than two years. By David O'Reilly INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
GIVE THANKS, get a dividend Gratitude makes for a better life, especially when you express it, says a Penn professor and "happiness coach." By Art Carey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Complain to right people about PGW Start with U.S. government policy and the PUC. By Lance Haver
Letters
Lawsuit alleges city police failed to protect witness By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
No charges in mouth-taping incident The Chesco 5th-grade teacher will be reinstated. No evidence of harmful intent was found in the binding of a boy's face with masking tape. It was done in jest. By Kathleen Brady Shea and Dan Hardy INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Walter M. Merrill, 88, artist, English professor and writer By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ex-police officer won't be charged with perjury Former Honey Brook officer William Baxter had admitted to lying during a pretrial hearing, prosecutors said. By Kathleen Brady Shea and Reid Kanaley INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Teaching those who teach Academy to help boost teachers' knowledge By Susan Snyder INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Sister Elizabeth J. McCoy, 62, school director and volunteer By Sally A. Downey INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Senate battle keeps judge off U.S. bench Juan Sanchez of Chester County faces delays in confirmation amid a partisan struggle. By Kathleen Brady Shea INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Messier given hero's sendoff in possible final home game Daily News Wire Services
Bittersweet parting for three area Lafayette swimmers By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
NBA takes notice as high school stars strut their stuff Several players in last night's McDonald's game were auditioning for the pros. Some aren't ready. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Falcons want T. Detmer to school Vick on offense Daily News Wire Services
Coach is eager to get new Eagles on the field By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ailing McGrady shelved for season Daily News Wire Services
Home run friend or foe? Players will need a full season to see which way the wind blows By MARK KRAM Daily News sports writer Marcus Hayes contributed to this report
U.S. blanks Poland in tuneup for World Cup qualifying Daily News Wire Services
For 76ers, certainty on Iverson General manager Billy King said he was aware of the skeptics. But he defended his star guard. By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Last three games key for Flyers By Tim Panaccio INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Matsui gives fans in Tokyo a thrill Daily News Wire Services
Kelty's rebound lifts Neshaminy past Pennsbury The senior forward fired home a deflection in the 53d minute for the lone goal of the chilly contest. By Shannon Ryan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Birds are improved, Gibbs declares By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Senate passes legislation for feds to oversee boxing Daily News Wire Services
Few tune in for 5 a.m. opener FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Childress declares for NBA draft Daily News Wire Services
Veteran Glanville still with Phillies By Todd Zolecki INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Dillon living Div. II title dream By Don Beideman INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Jack puts Georgia Tech on his back The Yellow Jackets point guard secured his place in school history with his regional final performance. By Kevin Tatum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
All-Americans savor the moment Laura Harper and Crystal Langhorne played for the winners in the McDonald's game. By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Inside hitter Bertucci gives Eastern a big edge this season The latest star in a volleyball family, this junior could carry the Vikings to a title. By Rich Fisher INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Falcons sign Beasley; Giants reward Toomer FROM INQUIRER WIRE SERVICES
Finding a new passion He helped an injured friend play volleyball. By Bill Iezzi INQUIRER SUBURBAN STAFF
Spin costs Earnhardt money and points THE INQUIRER STAFF
BUSINESS
Mutual fund firm to pay SEC fine MFS agreed to $50 million settlement of charges that it used investors' money to pay stockbrokers for "shelf space." By Todd Mason INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
New age for office development Great Valley Corporate Center's 30-year history can be traced in its changing designs. From its start blending in with neighboring farms, it now seeks to meld the best of city and suburb. By Henry J. Holcomb INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Boy (allegedly) 'Gone Wild' on girl HOWARD GENSLER gensleh@phillynrews.com Daily News wire services contributed to this report
FOOD
April Foolery Chefs offer tasty tricks you can use year-round - and a meat loaf that really takes the cake. By Marilynn Marter INQUIRER FOOD WRITER
The whole world's flavors come to Israel's seder table By Marilynn Marter INQUIRER FOOD WRITER
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