News for September 22, 2004

NATIONAL SECURITY Plane diverted; Yusuf Islam (ex-singer Cat Stevens) barred

The 'Peace Train' and 'Wild World' singer was denied entry to the U.S. WASHINGTON (AP) -- A

TV REVIEW ABC has found a hit with 'Lost'

By CHARLIE McCOLLUM KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Trying to write a capsule description of ABC's new

HAITI Bodies pile up in aftermath of floods

More than 100 bodies were stacked up outside the morgue. GONAIVES, Haiti (AP) -- Bodies lay in

VOLLEYBALL Bogdan has role in TAC victory

Fitch beat North Canton Hoover in five sets in Federal League play. HUBBARD -- Hubbard High

A decapitated body found today was confirmed to be a kidnapped American.

A decapitated body found today was confirmed to be a kidnapped American. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- The

CITY COUNCIL Sewage backups prompt pleading

Council must decide this week if it wants to take out a bank loan. By LAURE CIOFFI VINDICATOR

OHIO SUPREME COURT Candidate criticizes judges

O'Neill is running to finish an unexpired term on the high court. By JEFF ORTEGA VINDICATOR

AUTO INDUSTRY GM plans sales blitz to reduce inventory

Analysts say the company is anxious about the number of unsold 2004 models. DETROIT (AP) -- In

HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL Salem wins to remain unbeaten in MAC

Springfield defeated Jackson-Milton to stay atop the ICL standings. SALEM -- Sarah Hamilton

World Trade Park to install fiber-optic lines

LEETONIA -- Fiber-optic service offered through the Columbiana County Port Authority will make the

ARSON CASE Struthers man pleads innocent

YOUNGSTOWN -- A 19-year-old Struthers man, secretly indicted last week in an August fire at a West

TIPS FROM THE EXPERT If that's the bottle you want ...

U Ask questions, ask for advice, tell me what you are having for dinner, but remember that there is

EVERGREEN MINISTRIES Harvest celebration puts focus on earth spirituality

Hayrides, nature trail walks and farm tours are part of the event. By L. CROW VINDICATOR

HOW HE SEES IT Rather has himself to blame for his fall

Opinion: By MICHAEL GOODWIN NEW YORK DAILY NEWS It's the last stand of Gunga Dan. But like other

hSweets for the sweet

hSweets for the sweet Sweet Baby Jays kettle-cooked sweet potato chips scored big with Chicago

DEMOLITION Old junior high to come down in Oct.

The demolition should take about four weeks from start to finish. By SHERRI L. SHAULIS

PIRATES Road-weary Cubs pull one out

Chicago overcame the Bucs' ninth-inning rally for a 5-4 win. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- The Chicago Cubs

MERCER COUNTY Nursing home to stay open despite loan denial

It will be business as usual, the chief officer said. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR SHARON BUREAU

ST. PAUL, MINN. Stringer widow's lawsuit dealt blow by lower court

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) -- The Minnesota Court of Appeals refused Tuesday to reinstate a lawsuit

FOOD SALES AND DINNERS

TODAY XFraternal Order of Eagles 3298, 1655 Raccoon Road, Austintown, will serve dinners from 4 to

Reservists to return

Reservists to return VIENNA -- Fifteen Air Force Reservists, all assigned to the 910th Airlift

Reservists to return from Kuwait mission

Reservists to return from Kuwait mission VIENNA -- Fifteen Air Force reservists, all assigned to

MAHONING COUNTY Moving to save old house

The historic house's new site would be on the Village Hall grounds. By PETER H. MILLIKEN

Debates bring substance to presidential campaign

Opinion: Thus far, for all the tens of millions of dollars spent in advertising by both parties and their

Burnett hopes to help Stewart revamp her show

Burnett hopes to help Stewart revamp her show Reality TV guru Mark Burnett, who helped ruin the

MAHONING COUNTY Man is sentenced in shooting death

Two suspects have pleaded guilty. A third is awaiting trial. By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR

Annie's Mailbox Mom's fraudulent behavior should be quickly dealt with

Dear Annie: I spent five years out of the country, attending school overseas. When I came back, I

VOTER REGISTRATION Elections board officials clear YSU student

By STEPHEN SIFF VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF WARREN -- A 20-year-old who worked part time for

GIANTS Bonds' mates deliver victory

San Francisco kept its half-game lead in the NL wild-card race over Chicago. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) --

TROPICAL WEATHER El Ni &amp; ntilde;o won't likely stop hurricane season

Hurricane Jeanne might threaten the Carolinas. SOUTH FLORIDA SUN-SENTINEL FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.

CONTEMPT-OF-COURT CHARGES Goldberg seeks release from county jail

By BOB JACKSON VINDICATOR COURTHOUSE REPORTER YOUNGSTOWN -- Disbarred attorney Richard Goldberg

Automation gets worker past the door

I wish I could have been there the first day Tony D'Apolito pushed the handicap accessible button

HOW THEY SEE IT Intellectual property at risk in China

Opinion: By MICHAEL DAVID and KEVIN RIVETTE KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE Despite China's low wage rates and

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED

STOCK, DIVIDENDBIDASKED Aqua America, .48, 21.75 21.76 Avalon Holdings,2.913.07 Clear

Airlines hire designers to spiff up uniforms

KNIGHT RIDDER NEWSPAPERS Flying has become so harrowing in recent years, hardly anyone noticed or

TEARS FOR FEARS After acrimonious split, duo reunites for album

This album is the first recorded by the singers since 1989. By BEN WENER ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER

WINE STEWARD'S WAYS 'The art of table'

Angus O'Hara's job is not easily defined, but his goal is to make each diner's experience unique.

PITTSBURGH Deficient Steelers have bigger priorities than QB

Bill Cowher wants overall improvement to support Ben Roethlisberger. PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Coach Bill

COLUMBIANA CO. Flood aid to cover August

The decision was hailed as one of 'common sense' by U.S. Rep. Ted Strickland. By D.A. WILKINSON

IRAQ Headless body found British hostage's family pleads for him

U.S. forces attacked positions in a Sadr City slum. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Iraqi officials

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Ohio lowers figures for tax

A committee will advise the auditor on proposed tax values. By D.A. WILKINSON VINDICATOR SALEM

MAJOR LEAGUE BOXSCORES

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PREP SPORTS AT A GLANCE

TUESDAY'S RESULTS CROSS COUNTRY SUBURBAN LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS (at Canfield Fairgrounds) BOYS

LOTTERY RESULTS TUESDAY'S DRAWINGS

Ohio Night drawings: Pick 3, 2-8-1 Pick 4, 9-3-7-3 Buckeye 5, 4-14-15-27-35 Mega Millions, 1-3-15-

THE ECONOMY Fed raises interest rates for third time in a year

Some economists expect interest rate increases into next year. WASHINGTON (AP) -- Federal Reserve

BROWNS Winslow bonus might be lost

Needing healthy bodies, Cleveland signed tight end Chad Mustard and DE Tyrone Rogers. CLEVELAND

ELLEN GOODMAN Women in the role of terrorists

Opinion: BOSTON -- This is the story that jump-starts my week: A group of insurgents has threatened to kill

HELOISE Generations have loved tasty coleslaw recipe

Dear Heloise: I had a newspaper clipping of your mother's recipe for coleslaw that was the best. I

Turning over a new Leif

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: Shocking news on the ancient history front. Remember those crude, red-hairy

TRUMBULL CO. SCHOOLS Warren board OKs pacts with 3 unions

Two board members voted against the contracts because of fiscal concerns. By DENISE DICK

FOOTBALL Flooded stadiums lose dates

ASSOCIATED PRESS Some teams may have to wait as long as Leetonia did to finally get a home game.

Companies expand services to help out working moms

Some companies have included elder care in addition to child care. ASSOCIATED PRESS Returning to

Best Bets on TV Tonight

"A Dr. Phil Primetime Special: Family First" (8 p.m., CBS) brings the glare of his spotlight to

'WORLDWIDE DAY OF PLAY' City to celebrate grant for multigenerational center

The event will allow adults to become comfortable with the center. By TIM YOVICH VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA COUNTY Salem council plans to vote on pact to create fire district

The issue of a joint fire district is still slated for the general election ballot. By D.A.

ICE HOCKEY Phantoms on the road again tonight at Toledo

Youngstown hopes to rebound after a pair of losses to the USA National team. BOARDMAN -- After

CANADA First lesbian divorcees speak out

One woman said she didn't set out to be part of a bigger cause. TORONTO GLOBE AND MAIL TORONTO

PRATT MURDER Board sticks to early parole in killing

The Pratt family had hoped to persuade the board to change the release date. By HAROLD GWIN

BUSH RECORDS CBS concession shows power of the bloggers

Web logs act as a watchdog on the mainstream press. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR Scott Johnson took

REGION

REGION Mixer for the media YOUNGSTOWN -- The Mahoning Valley Professional 20/30 Club will hold a

HOW HE SEES IT New breed of Jewish militants threatens Sharon -- and Israel's stability

Opinion: By ZEV CHAFETS NEW YORK DAILY NEWS Almost 30 years ago, I visited Ariel Sharon at his ranch, an

WCI STEEL A strong showing for ailing company

High material and energy costs are the down side in a strong steel market. By CYNTHIA VINARSKY

If voters put Kerry in office, our country will be gone

Opinion: If voters put Kerry in office, our country will be gone EDITOR: Three years ago Sept. 11,

TOP SHELF Food Network show visits fudge shop

A cold call got the store national exposure. By NANCILYNN GATTA VINDICATOR CORRESPONDENT

DOWNTOWN ARENA Structural steel, concrete pacts are next

A local company seems in line for the million-dollar concrete contract. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY

MONQUANTAE GIBSON First trip to end zone just the beginning

The tailback has managed to deal with complications from an youth injury. By PETE MOLLICA

HIGH SCHOOL SOCCER Booth, defenders spearhead Poland to sixth shutout

Ryan Novotny had five goals and an assist in Ursuline's win. POLAND -- P.J. Booth scored three

Lackluster Zetts gets call again

YOUNGSTOWN -- Youngstown State freshman red-shirt quarterback Tom Zetts may have taken his first

THE MIDDLE EAST Sharon to offer pullout plan

He wants the withdrawal to be complete by September 2005. JERUSALEM (AP) -- Israeli Prime Minister

"Today we face an enemy every bit as intent on destroying us as the Axis powers of World War II."

Opinion: "Today we face an enemy every bit as intent on destroying us as the Axis powers of World War II."

TERRORISM IN IRAQ Al-Zarqawi remains a shadowy adversary

Some who know al-Zarqawi say he is not an ally of Al-Qaida. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR The U.S.

AMERICAN LEAGUE Seattle's Suzuki sizzles toward Sisler's record

Ichiro has four five-hit games, two against the Angels. ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- With his fourth

STEAK RECIPES Creative cooking for carb counters

BEEF AND SHIITAKE MUSHROOM KABOBS 1/2 cup Carb Options Asian Teriyaki Marinade, divided 2

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YSU Professor's hiring still under review

Attorneys representing a wrongfully convicted man have criticized the hiring. By NORMAN LEIGH

DOWNTOWN Incubator on track to get funds to increase space

Downtown officials are trying to piece together more money for building. YOUNGSTOWN -- The

Durina, Moran run to crowns

By JOE SCALZO VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF CANFIELD -- Mooney sophomore Colin Durina had an easy win

SMITHSONIAN Museum honors American Indians

About 80,000 people attended the grand-opening ceremonies. LOS ANGELES TIMES WASHINGTON -- The

U.S. cyclist Tyler Hamilton fails test for blood doping

He could be stripped of his gold medal in the men's individual time trial. LOS ANGELES TIMES

INTELLIGENCE Group opposes quick fix

Intelligence reform is too important to rush through, the former officials wrote. WASHINGTON POST

Today is Wednesday, Sept. 22, the 266th day of 2004. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn

Opinion: Today is Wednesday, Sept. 22, the 266th day of 2004. There are 100 days left in the year. Autumn

Broussard, Blake key rally as Indians overtake Tigers

Ben Broussard had five RBIs and Casey Blake's hit won the game in Detroit. DETROIT (AP) -- The

MAJOR LEAGUE LEADERS

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NFL 49ers need help from backups

Second-year quarterback Ken Dorsey is expected to start Sunday in Seattle. By TOM WILLIAMS

IRAQ U.S. says no to release

A missile has killed a leader of a terrorist group. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) -- Two high-profile women

BOYS GOLF Close-knit Ursuline squad has hopes of making state

Coach Michael Murphy said his players are friends on and off the golf course. By MARK W. MILLER

ON TOUR This week's pro golf events

PGA TOUR 84 Lumber Classic Farmington, Pa. Schedule: Thursday-Sunday. Course: Nemacolin Woodlands

BASEBALL

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THE MIDDLE EAST Suicide bomber kills one

Israel's prime minister will submit his Gaza withdrawal plan in November. JERUSALEM (AP) -- A

HEALTH Mediterranean diet increases longevity, study says

Not smoking is also an important factor. MILWAUKEE JOURNAL SENTINEL MILWAUKEE -- The secret to

OHSAA COMPUTER RATINGS

DIVISION I Region 1 1. Warren Harding (4-0)10.1250 2. Lakewood St. Edward (4-0)9.7500 3.

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