Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2003. There are 91 days left in the year. On this date

Today is Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 274th day of 2003. There are 91 days left in the year. On this date in 1903, the Pittsburgh Pirates defeat the home team Boston Pilgrims (Red Sox), 7-3, in the first World Series game. Boston, however, goes on to win the series, five games to three.
In 1800, Spain cedes Louisiana to France in a secret treaty. In 1885, special delivery mail service begins in the United States. In 1896, the U.S. Post Office establishes Rural Free Delivery. In 1908, Henry Ford introduces the Model T automobile to the market. In 1943, Allied forces captures Naples during World War II. In 1949, Communist Party Chairman Mao Tse-tung raises the first flag of the People's Republic of China during a ceremony in Beijing. In 1961, Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hits his 61st home run during a 162-game season, compared with Babe Ruth's 60 home runs during a 154-game season. In 1964, the Free Speech Movement is launched at the University of California at Berkeley. In 1968, the cult horror movie "Night of the Living Dead" has its world premiere in Pittsburgh. In 1971, Walt Disney World opens in Orlando, Fla.
October 1, 1978: A study by the Eastgate Development and Transportation Agency shows that fewer people use carpools to get to work in downtown Youngstown in 1978 than did in 1968. Four out of five cars arriving downtown contain only the driver.
Lewis W. Foy, chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute, says the dumping of foreign steel on U.S. markets -- that is, selling the steel at less than its production cost -- had killed between 6,000 and 12,000 steelmaking jobs in the Youngstown district alone, and will do more damage to the U.S. economy than the lower prices will do good.
Tom Hunter, a San Francisco minister-turned-minstrel writes a ballad for the Ecumenical Coalition of the Mahoning Valley that contains the lines, "We're going back to work in Youngstown, and we're doing it our own way."
October 1, 1963: A 17-year-old New Castle High School senior is in Lawrence County Jail, charged with shooting Patrolman Richard E. Hanna, who interrupted a burglary at the Farm Bureau store on Lafayette St. Hanna is in critical condition in New Castle Hospital with a bullet wound of the chest.
The Federal Aviation Administration is reviewing a proposal that the $1 million north-south runway at Youngstown Municipal Airport be deactivated and converted into a taxiway.
Precipitation in September was so low that the U.S. Weather Bureau at Youngstown Municipal Airport showed a deficiency of 1.95 inches for the month, bringing the deficiency for the year to 12.23 inches. There's so sign of a break in the drought.
October 1, 1953: Crowds for Youngstown's gala sesquicentennial parade are estimated at 125,000. The parade started at 3:45 p.m. and didn't end until after darkness fell more than 31/2 hours later.
J.L. Mauthe, president of Youngstown Sheet & amp; Tube Co., says he does not believe the nation is headed for a depression, although he feels there may be some slackening off in business. Mauthe was speaking before a regional technical meeting of the American Iron and Steel Institute at the Hotel Pick-Ohio.
A committee of 40 residents is completing its study of the advantages and disadvantages of Boardman remaining a township, incorporating as a municipality or seeking annexation to Youngstown.
October 1, 1928: The city of Campbell seeks dismissal of its suit that attempted to block the annexation of parts of Coitsville Township to Youngstown, clearing the way for Youngstown City Council to finalize the annexation.
Six Youngstown Protestant ministers launch verbal attacks from their pulpits on the candidacy of Gov. Al Smith of New York, basing their criticism on his proposal to amend the 18th Amendment and weaken Prohibition.
More workers are employed in the United States as the fourth quarter of 1928 opens than on any corresponding date since 1920. There are fewer than 3.7 million out of work, well below normal.