Today is Friday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2002. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date in

Today is Friday, Nov. 15, the 319th day of 2002. There are 46 days left in the year. On this date in 1777, the Continental Congress approves the Articles of Confederation, a precursor to the Constitution of the United States.
In 1806, explorer Zebulon Pike sights the mountaintop now known as "Pikes Peak." In 1889, Brazil's monarchy is overthrown. In 1926, the National Broadcasting Co. debuts with a radio network of 24 stations. In 1939, President Roosevelt lays the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C. In 1940, the first 75,000 men are called to armed forces duty under peacetime conscription. In 1966, the flight of Gemini 12 ends successfully as astronauts James A. Lovell and Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin Jr. splash down safely in the Atlantic.
November 15, 1977: The Sharon City School Board extends the contract of Superintendent Dr. Eugene J. Artac for another five years. He previously had been given a three-year contract and a four-year contract. His salary of $31,000 will increase $1,273 the first year.
Mahoning County Common Pleas Judge Charles J. Bannon orders the city of Youngstown to bring its police department up to 190 patrolmen, but the city administration says there is no current Civil Service list, the city is under a federal court ruling that requires an increase in minority hirings and there is no money to pay additional employees.
Woody Hayes, head football coach of Ohio State, prepares his team for the Big Ten game of the year, a face-off with Michigan that could also determine the Big Ten Championship and a berth at the Rose Bowl.
November 15, 1962: Youngstown City Council approves stiffer penalties for motorists involved in hit-skip accidents, providing for a maximum fine of $200 and up to six months in jail. The old legislation set the fine at $50 for a first offense and $200 for a third offense, with jail terms ranging from 10 to 30 days.
A robber who escaped with $12,900 in cash during a robbery of the Ridgewood Savings & amp; Loan Association in Cleveland cheerfully calls out "Merry Christmas" to the tellers as he and an accomplice flee.
Youngstown Police Chief William R. Golden suspends patrolman Richard Kennedy for 30 days for conduct unbecoming an officer saying Kennedy was antagonistic toward two other patrolmen and two state liquor agents who raided a bar owned by Kennedy's brother. Golden said Kennedy also used foul language against the officers as they were leaving the Polar Bear Tavern after executing a search warrant.
November 15, 1952: Youngstown Steel Tank Co.'s plant resumes operations, ending a three-month work stoppage in a union jurisdictional dispute.
Ursuline High's gridiron opportunists combine a spirited offense with rock-ribbed defense to whip North, 25-0, and win a share of the 1952 City Series crown with East High.
A set of electronic bells purchased by members of St. Mary Romanian Parish of the Byzantine rite are dedicated at the church by The Rev. John Spartariu, the pastor, assisted by Rev. Louis Puscas of Farrell, Pa., and Rev. Iuliu Aron of Dearborn, Mich.
November 15, 1927: Youngstown area alumni are organizing support for the naming of South High Coach Busty Ashbaugh as a successor to J.W. Lice, present coach of the Ohio State University football team, whose contract expires at the end of the season.
Detectives D. Thomas and N. Daley, suspended from the Youngstown Police Department following charges of employing third degree methods against suspects, are returned to duty after receiving a lecture from Police Chief Goodwin cautioning them against overzealousness.