News for September 17, 2004

IRAN U.S., Europe OK draft on nuke program

Iran denies it wants to enrich uranium for use in nuclear warheads. VIENNA, Austria (AP) -- U.S.

US AIRWAYS Layoffs still are a possibility, senior exec says

One union has been summoned to the CEO's office as airline looks for cuts. KNIGHT RIDDER

Putin threatens preventive action against terrorists

Putin threatens preventive action against terrorists MOSCOW -- President Vladimir Putin said today

RESEARCH INDUSTRY With new pseudo urine, p stands for promising

Researchers are hoping for fake urine that acts like the real thing. LENEXA, Kan. (AP) --

Bush campaign questions Kerry's health-care plans

The president said his own plan is more practical and affordable. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

MISS AMERICA Ivan rains on parade but doesn't dampen spirits

Miss Ohio can't wait for tonight's Miss America final & eacute; televised on ABC. By LAURA

CENTRAL OHIO Girl, 14, missing 9 years, to live with mom for now

A hearing will determine which parent will get custody of the child. NEWARK, Ohio (AP) -- A 14-

Arrested in sex assault

Arrested in sex assault SHARON, Pa. -- Police arrested a Dwyer Way man accused of sexually

MOVIE REVIEW 'We Don't Live Here Anymore': gloomy drama

The plot and performances help viewers identify with characters. By PHIL VILLARREAL ARIZONA

NEXTEL CUP Love it or hate it, the chase begins now

Jeff Gordon, one of the format's critics, is the early favorite to win it. CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) --

Today is Friday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2004. There are 105 days left in the year. On this date

Opinion: Today is Friday, Sept. 17, the 261st day of 2004. There are 105 days left in the year. On this date

FDA should order disclosure of risks with antidepressants

Opinion: Miami Herald: The Food and Drug Administration should follow a panel's recommendation to warn

PURCHASING PROBE Supply salesman makes 2nd payment to county

The defendant has paid back $60,000 so far. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

DALE MCFEATTERS Will Congress tackle the NCAA?

Opinion: WASHINGTON -- I think millions will stand with me when I say that it's my right as an American to

ON THE TRACKS This weekend's events

NASCAR NEXTEL CUP Sylvania 300 Loudon, N.H. Schedule: Today, qualifying (TNT, 3 p.m.); Sunday,

YOUNGSTOWN Spending and contracts

The city's board of control approved these items Thursday: Severance pay of $9,495 for David Bole

Sound equipment missing

Sound equipment missing STRUTHERS -- Police are investigating the disappearance of a sound-mixing

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THOMAS SOWELL Educating about 'price gouging'

Opinion: In the wake of the hurricanes in Florida, the state's attorney general has received thousands of

Pilates buff helps fashion healthy lives

Kara Thomas is a unique woman. Her intensity for whatever project is at hand gives her the look

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NEXTEL CUP

NEXTEL CUP Schedule Feb. 15 -- Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Dale Earnhardt Jr.) Feb. 22 --

MAHONING COUNTY Man pleads guilty to stabbing

Prosecutors are recommending an eight-year prison sentence. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE

TRUMBULL COUNTY Report: City jail is below standard

Hubbard's jail needs a fire alarm system, a state inspection found. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050.

REGAL AUSTINTOWN PLAZA 10, 6020 Mahoning Ave., Youngstown, (330) 793-7050. Cellular, (PG-13),

LINEUPS | YSU vs. McNeese State

YOUNGSTOWN STATE OFFENSE RT -- (68) PAT WALKER (6-5, 300, Soph.); (64) Matt Kishman (6-3, 273,

MAHONING COUNTY MRDD, MEADD talks stall after eight hours

The major topic of discussion was health insurance. AUSTINTOWN -- Mahoning County Board of Mental

HOW HE SEES IT We're indebting ourselves to death

Opinion: By ROBERT WHITCOMB PROVIDENCE JOURNAL Like alcoholics who think they can take just one drink,

EDUCATION Austintown schools chief to retire

Some board members want to conduct a statewide search for a replacement. By IAN HILL VINDICATOR

TRUMBULL COUNTY 911 director recommends refusing Liberty

The director cited costs among other concerns. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

NFC WEST Erickson: Offensive errors cost Niners a chance to win opener

San Francisco battled back from a 14-0 deficit. VINDICATOR STAFF REPORT SANTA CLARA, Ca. --

As storms continue, the toll and the tension mount

Opinion: The third storm to hit the United States has been the most deadly. Hurricane Ivan killed 70 people

OHIO WORKERS Edwards extends party's support

Kerry expressed his commitment to the workers in a letter. PIKETON, Ohio (AP) -- Workers from a

PREP VOLLEYBALL The Rayen School outlasts Chaney in 5 sets

Ursuline gained a SVC victory over Warren Harding. YOUNGSTOWN -- Myesha Carlock had nine points

Soggy day doesn't dampen enthusiasm

The show runs through Sunday in Perkins Park. By DENISE DICK VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN

ON THE SIDE. . .

Opinion: ON THE SIDE. . . This and that from the world of Valley politics. GOP SLATE: Ohio Treasurer

SCHOOL Cyberbullies lead new era of torment

Kids have figured out how to bully using the latest technology. By AMAN BATHEJA KNIGHT RIDDER

MOVIE REVIEW Main character's story is full of hot air

Despite a nationwide search, no one in town recognizes the new resident. BALTIMORE SUN Like the

OSU FOOTBALL Tressel's Buckeyes labeled 'Luckeyes'

North Carolina State experienced Ohio State's magic firsthand last season. RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) --

IRAQ Deaths, chaos counter Bush

Campaign rival Sen. John F. Kerry says Bush tries to hide the truth from Americans. LOS ANGELES

PREVIEW | Saturday's games

MOUNT UNION (1-0) vs. JOHN CARROLL (0-0) When: 7 p.m. Where: Mount Union Stadium, Alliance.

ROUNDUP News and notes

Double days may be over: The days of doing double duty for the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola

AT A GLANCE | Chase for the Champion

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- NASCAR implemented a new system for crowning its Nextel Cup series champion after

Longaberger Co. lays off 215 more workers

NEWARK, Ohio (AP) -- The Longaberger Co. laid off 215 salaried and administrative workers in the

ENGLAND Christine McVie returns to music

The singer isn't going back to Fleetwood Mac, but instead has a solo album. NEW YORK DAILY NEWS

LAWRENCE COUNTY Trees give way in creek landslide

The hillside was saturated by recent rains. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE BUREAU NEW

COLLEGE FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE

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COMING UP Movies on video

Following is a partial schedule of upcoming movies on video. Release dates are subject to change.

FUTURES Crude oil prices rise; Ivan's effects being assessed

Crews are returning to oil rigs that were evacuated as the hurricane approached. WASHINGTON (AP)

AFRICA U.S. soldiers teach Chad, other nations to fight terrorists

Al-Qaida operates here, and the continent's oil industry is expanding. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR

PENN STATE RB Haynes worries Nittany Lions in matchup with Central Florida

Coach Joe Paterno wants his team to cut down on turnovers. STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) -- For a year

MVSD Filtration project gets lots of bids

Bids for the work came in from 16 companies. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF

BY THE NUMBERS

BY THE NUMBERS Each year Miss America spends countless hours on the road, traveling from city to

WEATHER Fla. takes hard hit from Ivan

The storm-weary state may be in the path of Tropical Storm Jeanne. PENSACOLA, Fla. (AP) --

BASEBALL LEADERS

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STEELERS

But the veteran running back will have a tough test against Baltimore. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- He's

REGION

REGION Inflation remains steady WASHINGTON -- Consumer prices barely budged in August,

Make Peace, get sore

A lot of people say running is a spiritual experience and I think I agree. For instance, as I was

COMPARISON | YSU vs. McNeese State

YSUMcNeese Overall Record1-11-1 Points Per Game25.526.0 Points Allowed17.534.0 Total

'American Jobs' screening

'American Jobs' screening NILES -- A free public film screening, followed by a discussion of

DE LA HOYA-HOPKINS Boxers take different paths to the top

The two fighters will meet Saturday for the undisputed middleweight title. LAS VEGAS (AP) -- Oscar

AROUND THE HORN Thursday's other games

AMERICAN LEAGUE Athletics 5, Rangers 4 OAKLAND, Calif. -- Texas' Kenny Rogers lost at the

DAVID SKOLNICK | Politics Hamilton Co. scandal spices up Ohio races

Opinion: It's amazing what kind of impact a sex scandal in the Hamilton County prosecutor's office can have

CROSS COUNTRY Durina, Mooney looking for repeat

Lordstown boys and LaBrae girls will defend titles at the Lordstown Invitational. NILES -- Nine

KOBE BRYANT Leaked transcript published

It was the latest in a series of mistakes by the courthouse staff. DENVER (AP) -- In his interview

AFGHANISTAN Rocket hits near president

Officials questioned whether it was an assassination attempt. CHICAGO TRIBUNE KABUL, Afghanistan

DELINQUENT ACCOUNTS City takes action against 72 water customers

Water service was terminated to 18 customers in four days. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL

Failure to vote puts power into the hands of others

Opinion: Failure to vote puts power into the hands of others EDITOR: Politics can be a turnoff. It often

U.S. says Saddam left hints of WMDs

A bomber killed at least five people in Baghdad. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Fallen Iraqi President Saddam

PENNSYLVANIA Court upholds testimony changes

The revisions don't discriminate against those accused of child abuse, judges say. HARRISBURG (AP)

COLLEGE FOOTBALL After athletic overhaul at Pitt, Pederson shakes up Nebraska

The former Pitt AD has wasted no time changing things in his new home. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- No

CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA. Judge's ruling allows entities to levy property taxes on cell phone towers

The judge ruled the towers are basically permanent structures. CARLISLE, Pa. (AP) -- In a ruling

CAPITAL PUNISHMENT Does lethal injection violate law?

Some argue that we don't know if the prisoner feels pain in the procedure. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) --

MAHONING COUNTY Inmate escapes from jail

YOUNGSTOWN -- Law enforcement authorities are searching for an 18-year-old inmate of the Mahoning

Long NHL lockout expected; many head home

ASSOCIATED PRESS NHL players began scattering across the globe Thursday in search of work on Day 1

DOWNTOWN CIVIC CENTER Youngstown overcomes obstacle in arena bids

A company agreed to accept only the paving and demolition contracts. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY HALL

Bell to play teen detective in role that started as male

The main character is definitely no Nancy Drew. SAN DIEGO (AP) -- When Rob Thomas, creator and

Officials from FEMA to tour area

Two streets in Cortland were hardest hit. By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN --

POP STAR Simpson's role in 'Dukes' thrills husband Lachey

Nick Lachey said he watched every episode of 'The Dukes of Hazzard.' BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP)

Guard your contact information. Don't give people you don't know your cell phone number, instant

ACNE There are bumps in the road to adulthood

There are things you can do to treat acne. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS If you're a teen, chances

DRUG CASE Attorney says ex-teacher can't be tried in 2 states

Prosecutors say the charges are different in each state. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR NEW CASTLE

'THE WIRE' Writer is fascinated by cops and crimes

David Simon started out as a police reporter in Baltimore. PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER "Charm City"

MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Arthur A. West, legal age, 457 Idora Ave., Youngstown, and

CBS Web site allows series fans to interact with 'Survivors'

Richard Hatch, the first 'Survivor' winner, will be a co-host. ZAP2IT.COM Following in the

HOOBASTANK Band focuses on music

For some band members, fashion is a favorite topic. NEW YORK (AP) -- The guys of Hoobastank are

Rich Center plans for regional forum at YSU

YOUNGSTOWN -- The Rich Center for the Study and Treatment of Autism announced that the Ohio Autism

THE DRIVERS | Chase for the Champion

A glance at the 10 drivers competing in NASCAR's Chase for the Nextel Cup, in order of points

Rain has Columbiana agency on guard

A new restoration method quickly dried Salem's library. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

2004 survey finds seat-belt use at record-high for U.S. motorists

SEATTLE (AP) -- Seat-belt use among American motorists continues to rise, with a record 80 percent

ASSAULT WEAPONS Sales see little change after federal ban expires

One store owner isn't concerned about putting more weapons on the street. SCRIPPS HOWARD

YSU FOOTBALL Penguins face big challenge from motivated McNeese St.

The Cowboys are coming off their worst home loss to a I-AA opponent in history. VINDICATOR STAFF

NOTRE DAME Fighting Irish put focus on stuffing MSU runners

The Irish defense is ranked sixth in the nation against the run. SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) --

KATHY MITCHELL AND MARCY SUGAR \ Annie's Mailbox Wild hormones are probably causing her dreams

Dear Annie: I am six months pregnant. For the last several weeks, I've been having vivid dreams that

Hurricane Ivan sparks blood emergency

Hurricane Ivan is contributing to a blood emergency in Northeast Ohio, according to officials of the

'Survivor' contestant was once in Playboy

'Survivor' contestant was once in Playboy Here's a shocker: A "Survivor" contestant once appeared

RIBBON TRIM Girly look in home accents tied to fashion

Designers find ribbons have a lot to offer in terms of visual interest. KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS

What will it take for Kerry to win Ohio?

Local Democrats expect a Kerry comeback in Ohio. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR POLITICS WRITER

AWARDS SHOW Usher, Kanye West dominate AMA nominations

Two categories include all of last year's nominees. LOS ANGELES (AP) -- R & amp;B casanova

WEST VIRGINIA Pair of punt returners could make difference

Maryland has beaten the Mountaineers four straight times, including three routs. MORGANTOWN, W.Va.

HELOISE Reader shares suggestions for other moms

Dear Heloise: I would like to contribute two ideas that I think the moms out there would appreciate.

FATAL OHIO FIRE Search for the arsonist gears up after deaths of 10 in Columbus

The victims were immigrants who shared an apartment. COLUMBUS (AP) -- Relatives of 10 immigrants

MISS AMERICA Beagle remains cool, confident moving through preliminaries

This year, the finals will be condensed to two hours. By LAURA FARR VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

RESORTS Atlantic City unions march on boardwalk

Casino workers have been without a contract since Tuesday. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) -- Waving

From Teengrowth.com

From Teengrowth.com Q. I met this guy over AIM (AOL Instant Messenger). I think I like him. Is it

INDIANS Slumping Sabathia looks for answers

The Tribe's ace struggled again in a 6-4 loss to Detroit. CLEVELAND (AP) -- Slumping in his

NOMINEES | American Music Awards

The nominees for the 2004 American Music Awards: POP/ROCK Male Artist: Josh Groban, Lenny

WHEELING-PITT Company plans to offer 3.65 million stock shares

Wheeling-Pitt plans to pay down its debt with the proceeds from the sale. WHEELING, W.Va. (AP) --

LAWRENCE COUNTY Sheriff seeks solution to budget problems

Commissioners' attempt to cut a deputy position was foiled by a technicality. By LAURE CIOFFI

PREP SOCCER Mooney, Ursuline capture SVC victories

Colleen Moran scored two goals for Poland in a win over West Branch. WARREN -- Cardinal Mooney

JACKSON-MILTON Board unveils school blueprints

NORTH JACKSON -- Some area residents got a glimpse Thursday night of what a new Jackson-Milton

Official says Valley needs storm water control plan

Flood warnings were issued Friday for the Mahoning and Ohio rivers. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

STATE SLOGAN In Pa., they're making a new play for independence

Pennsylvania is now officially known as 'The State of Independence.' By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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COURT OF APPEALS Professor files suit to get records

The information is public record according to constitutions, the lawsuit said. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A

PENNSYLVANIA Hermitage commissioners oppose city consolidation

Officials don't believe the move would be in the city's best interest. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR

CONTRACT TALKS City hires lawyer for arbitration

The two unions notified the city of their intent to seek arbitration, officials said. By HAROLD

CLUB CALENDAR

ASSOCIATIONS XLicensed Practical Nurse Association, Division 3, of Mahoning and Trumbull Counties

LOTTERY RESULTS

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 8-9-3 Pick 4, 5-3-3-5 Buckeye 5, 10-12-27-28-35 Day drawings:

"We've had calls from folks saying, 'The water is rising, can you come get me?' Unfortunately we

Opinion: "We've had calls from folks saying, 'The water is rising, can you come get me?' Unfortunately we

PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

BOYS GOLF MOONEY 150, FITCH 166 at Mill Creek Mooney -- Nick Stubler 35, Dom Daltorio 37, Joe

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