What happened on October 20, 2009
NEWS
Howard Unruh is dead at 88 Camden mass murderer killed 13 people in 1949 By Joseph A. Gambardello and Barbara Boyer INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Cops answering 9-1-1 call are met by a swordsman, whom they subdue By STEPHANIE FARR, farrs@phillynews.com 215-854-4225
Some on Council have 3-1-1 complaints By CATHERINE LUCEY, luceyc@phillynews.com 215-854-4172
Race for governor: Big stars, road trip Corzine has top Democrats out on the campaign trail, while Christie meets with voters across the state. By Cynthia Burton INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The daily dirt: Mendte pitches a TV confessional By David Hiltbrand INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Can't blame Obama for job losses
No push for constitutional commission The Pa. Bar Association's reluctance to call for change was a blow to efforts led by the group's president. By Tom Infield INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A chamber work rich in emotion By David Patrick Stearns INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Why Are We In Afghanistan? We Hope The President Takes The Time To Find Out The Right Answer
Mother of 3 times 2: On TV and in actuality By David Hiltbrand INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Man with samurai subdued by police The U. Darby resident barricaded himself in his bedroom and had threatened officers. By Mari A. Schaefer INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Foxwoods lawyer cites lenders' concerns Investors are considering a temporary casino. Attorney Stephen A. Cozen said time is a factor. By Jennifer Lin INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Winning one for Old Glory Chester firefighter can display flag decal By Joelle Farrell INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Little to cheer - or jeer - in holiday sales forecasts Indicators are mixed, but there is some confidence that sales will improve over last year's debacle. By Jeff Gelles and Maria Panaritis INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Homer, health care, and you The issue is health-insurance reform, and how consumers are treated. By Steven Conn
High notes that thrill the girls By A.D. Amorosi FOR THE INQUIRER
Gas-drilling article missed the mark
Privatize Camden jail, county told By James Osborne INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Reality bites The balloon-boy hoax is the latest example of how the possibility of "reality"-TV fame tempts people to do the surreal.
A Phils ticket holder's playoff complaint
Taking its toll Tolling Interstate 80 is still the best route to both fund the state's growing highway needs and free cash for transit.
About the biz trash fees Council was just too trusting of City Hall on the rules. By FRANK DiCICCO
Camden Catholic opens as teachers picket Salary, medical benefits are issues in the first strike there since 1997. By James Osborne INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
A fairly firm FOOTING Though buffeted by the economic storm, Pennsylvania Ballet opens its season tomorrow standing tall artistically. By Ellen Dunkel FOR THE INQUIRER
Work begins to close N.J. railway gap The new Pennsauken center will link the Atlantic City Line and the River Line. By Paul Nussbaum INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Fans rely on rituals for luck Phillies' faithful take no chances. By Kristen A. Graham INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Another Stoker bites into the Dracula legend A great-grandnephew has coauthored a sequel. By Tirdad Derakhshani INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Gail Harrity is named Art Museum president By Stephan Salisbury INQUIRER CULTURE WRITER
Jerry A. Nicola, Bridgeport mayor By Walter F. Naedele INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Free ride on roads must end Maintaining the state's infrastructure is a matter of safety - and economic growth. By Steven B. Bolt
Letters To The Editor
Showing what this society is all about Pianist Claude Frank opened the chamber music group's season. By Peter Dobrin INQUIRER MUSIC CRITIC
Gaming tax rate last snag for bill Rendell says table games must produce $200 million for state. By Suzette Parmley and Mario F. Cattabiani INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Hopes rising on finding a better blood thinner In the push to replace warfarin, drugs show promise but are not the magic pill. By Marie McCullough INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Anti-Islam speaker allowed at Temple Despite protests, the university sided with free speech. The Dutch politician talks tonight. By Robert Moran INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
The Big Easy after Katrina "Fire on the Bayou" is too sentimental, but the vignettes ring true - and are presented with brio. By Howard Shapiro INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Too young for political warfare The trend is to disguise indoctrination as education, on both sides. By DOM GIORDANO
Sudoku champs will clash here for national title By Carolyn Davis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Diocese filing delays sex trials The Wilmington bishop said bankruptcy means dozens of victims, not just the first in court, will get something. By David O'Reilly and Mari A. Schaefer INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Encourage consumer choice Price and quality transparency should guide thinking on health-care reform. By Liya Palagashvili
First lawsuit notice filed in Center City crane crash A woman, 76, who was seriously hurt in last week's fatal accident, said she intends to sue. By Joseph A. Slobodzian INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Luggage screener stole from passengers By MICHAEL HINKELMAN, hinkelm@phillynews.com 215-854-2656
March to protest police intrusion at service By DAVE DAVIES, daviesd@phillynews.com 215-854-2595
Census Bureau: It's in your interest to cooperate By ST. JOHN BARNED-SMITH, sbarned-smith@phillynews.com 215-854-5905
Karen Heller: Vacant homes are opportunity By Karen Heller, Inquirer Columnist
Temple U. uneasy as anti-Islam figure is set to speak By DAFNEY TALES, talesd@phillynews.com 215-854-5084
Woman injured in lift accident to file suit By KITTY CAPARELLA, caparek@phillynews.com 215-854-5880
Broad Street Billy: He was Michael-on-the-spot at the ballpark By BROAD STREET BILLY (as told to DAN GERINGER), geringd@phillynews.com 215-854-5961
Pakistani gets 3-year sentence in fund-transfer case By MICHAEL HINKELMAN, hinkelm@phillynews.com 215-854-2656
2 men die, 1 hurt in shooting cases; both fatalities are in Kingsessing By STEPHANIE FARR, farrs@phillynews.com 215-854-4225
South Jersey Catholic high-school teachers on strike By JASON NARK, narkj@phillynews.com 856-779-3231
SPORTS
Villanova up to No. 4 in rankings Daily News Staff and Wire Reports
The Big Play X-ray by Bob Vetrone Jr
Quick fixes not evident in Birds' game film Andy Reid saw good things with the kick coverage. That was about it. By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Sharks end Rangers' streak Daily News Wire Services
Two-Out Lightning Rollins strikes with double in the ninth as Phillies pull out stunner. Dodgers' backs to the wall after Broxton is beaten By Andy Martino INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Slugger's patience paying dividends By Andy Martino INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Ranking from the grassroots By Brian Dzenis INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Angels get new life with win over Yankees By Marc Narducci INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Stevens: More time for No. 3 defense line The Flyers' head coach has also reshuffled his forwards to get the team back on track. By Sam Carchidi INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Torre: Kuroda is healthy enough By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
2 teammates came to aid of UConn player Daily News Wire Services
Dodgers' Broxton can't wrap it up By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Feliz's error loomed large until Rollins' heroics By Frank Fitzpatrick INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Police release texts between McNair, woman Daily News Wire Services
St. Augustine ends bid to join Olympic By Phil Anastasia INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Iguodala coming along, 76ers' Jordan says By Kate Fagan INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Peters expected to play Monday By Bob Brookover INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
For Clark, fan in high places Michigan's head coach likes the Penn State quarterback. By Joe Juliano INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Unlikely source helps Angels beat Yankees By DICK JERARDI, jerardd@phillynews.com
Rock and stroll
Sam Donnellon: Just give the ball to Phillies pitcher Blanton
Rich Hofmann: For Phillies, it's not as easy this time, but so what?
Despite past, Dodgers' Broxton wasn't intimidated by Phillies pinch-hitter Stairs By MARCUS HAYES, hayesm@phillynews.com
TRANSPLANT'S BLOOMING Philly native, TV producer lives in LA but gleefully backs home team By STEVE LOWERY For the Daily News
Phillies' bullpen baffles Dodgers' sluggers By Ray Parrillo INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Mixed emotions for Wolf Pack Despite tickets from the Dodger, his fan boys remain Phillies fans forever. By Mike Jensen INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Phillies-Dodgers: Talking points by Paul Hagen
Torre's tweaks give Dodgers lineup a boost, but it's not enough in Game 4 of NLCS By MARCUS HAYES, hayesm@phillynews.com
Les Bowen: Further review: The bottom line - We've seen this play from Eagles before by Les Bowen
Rollins' game-winner part of Phillies lore now
Perfect night for Wolf Pack By MARCUS HAYES, hayesm@phillynews.com
Paul Hagen: Former Phils reliever Williams convinced Utley is playing hurt
Flyers' Cote tattooing friends and foes alike By FRANK SERAVALLI, seravaf@phillynews.com
BUSINESS
GE, Vivendi closer to NBCU deal By Bob Fernandez INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
Delco drive-through begins branching out N.J. store a first for Swiss Farms. By Harold Brubaker INQUIRER STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Cosby's 'Emergency' tackles critical issues By HOWARD GENSLER Daily News staffers Karin Berry, Don Groff and Daily News wire services contributed to this report
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