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Stories published March 31, 2005

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hShark victim's story

hShark victim's story CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- A British surfer attacked by a great white shark


Automakers, government agree to invest in fuel-cell technology

One official says mass marketing of vehicles could happen in about 15 years. WASHINGTON (AP) --


THURSDAY'S BOXSCORES

THURSDAY'S BOXSCORES MAVERICKS 112, CELTICS 100 DALLAS (112) -- Howard 4-6 2-3 11, Nowitzki 11-


Attacks, deaths of U.S. soldiers see downturn since elections

Attacks have been focused more on Iraqi officials than coalition troops. BAGHDAD, Iraq (AP) --


Schiavo case about family conflict

Opinion: BOSTON -- What now will be the legacy of Terri Schiavo? A country as polarized as her husband and


Gala benefits services for children

YOUNGSTOWN -- Plans are being finalized by St. Elizabeth Development Foundation for its Treasures at


East-West vulnerable. West deals.

East-West vulnerable. West deals. NORTH x A 10 6 3 u A 7 v Q 5 w A 9 6 4 2 WEST EAST x


Campbell nips Harding behind McQueen's arm

Ursuline defeated East Palestine while Liberty swept Chaney. WARREN -- Lonnie McQueen threw a


Reality bites: Youngstown pair knocked out of 'Race'

They say they feel like the winners because the show led to their engagement. After five weeks of


YSU TENNIS Peretti scores Golden Set

PITTSBURGH -- Youngstown State University tennis player Gina Peretti of Boardman pulled off a tennis


Ex-Altoona Curve owner DeWeese dies on birthday

Minor league baseball owner J. Taylor "Tate" DeWeese III died of a heart attack at 58. BEDFORD,


The Sources

The Sources Ticketmaster: Kaufmann's in Eastwood, Southern Park and Shenango Valley malls; and


PRESIDENTIAL COMMISSION Report: U.S. intelligence was flawed -- and still is

Analysts said they believe continued reports of failure could affect future policy. DALLAS MORNING


Vehicular homicide suspect out on bond

The defendant was secretly indicted Tuesday. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR TRUMBULL STAFF


Cleanup continues at plant

The mayor said the site was an embarrassment but will be transformed. WARREN -- Wednesday's blast


MOVIE REVIEW | 'Sin City' Film weaves bloody stories

Three narrators hand off the story like a runner in a sordid relay. By CHRIS HEWITT KNIGHT


Shiite Muslim pilgrims target of insurgent fire

Al-Jazeera television aired footage of four hostages with guns pointed at their heads. BAGHDAD,


MEN'S BASKETBALL

MEN'S BASKETBALL NCAA TOURNAMENT FINAL FOUR At Edward Jones Dome St. Louis National


Second trial for ex-officer Budd begins Tuesday

The trial will cover three counts, despite a motion on a fourth count by Budd's lawyer. YOUNGSTOWN


NORTHFIELD RESULTS

NORTHFIELD RESULTS WEDNESDAY 1st--Con Dylan(Whipple)26.607.804.60 D J's Messinger(R


Michael Yoder, fianc & eacute;e planning late-May wedding

XLORAIN -- Announcing the engagement of Beth DelPrincipe and Michael Yoder, both of 3017 Hatteras


Women's crafts stolen along with van

Afghan women's crafts, possessions stolen along with rented van. CLEVELAND (AP) -- A delegation of


Will pope's condition lead to tough choices?

Addition of a feeding tube means church guidelines on treatment may be tested. WASHINGTON POST


MAHONING COUNTY

MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Derik J. Peace, 34, of 300 Grandview Ave., New Castle, Pa.,


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DRIVE-BY Young boy 'lucky' in shooting

Shotgun pellets passed through the legs of Alfonso Flores, who is recovering at a local hospital.


Teacher, school battle over choir room

The superintendent says the singing group was moved for its own protection. YOUNGSTOWN --


Residents write grant for funding

The groups also requested private donations for the children's play area. MESOPOTAMIA --


Lindsay Sell to be May bride of Josiah Corrigan

XCANFIELD -- Michael and Sally Sell of Canfield are announcing the engagement of their daughter,


Annan's son says he's been treated unfairly

LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) -- U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan's son believes he has been unfairly


TODAY

TODAY 9 a.m. (GOLF) Golf: Portuguese Open. 1 p.m. (ESPN) Tennis: NASDAQ-100 Open. 3 p.m.


Reservists travel abroad

Reservists travel abroad VIENNA -- Twelve Air Force Reservists from the 910th Airlift Wing are


Proper care for turquoise jewelry

Dear Heloise: I have a few pieces of turquoise jewelry. Is there an easy way to clean it so that the


Pistons ramble past Kings

Detroit was playing without either of its top two point guards. AUBURN HILLS, Mich. (AP) -- The


NBA

NBA Favorite Points Underdog Miami51/2 INDIANA CHICAGO3 Cleveland Minnesota2 LA LAKERS


MUSIC New Found Glory thrills, satisfies fans

In a world competing for something new, cohesiveness isn't needed. In the frenetic attention


Judges OK plan to release inmates early

The first to be released will be those recently shipped to other counties. YOUNGSTOWN -- Mahoning


Police officer cleared of excessive force charge

The safety-service director said he plans to review the case soon. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


The cable behemoth

Opinion: Los Angeles Times: (The) New York Post headline aptly summed up the growing power of cable


HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE

HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS AT A GLANCE WEDNESDAY'S RESULTS BASEBALL AREA SCORES Liberty 4-8. Chaney


Court decision pleases AARP

A federal court judge strikes down a regulation on retiree health care. PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- A


PGA TOUR

PGA TOUR Money Leaders Through March 28 TrnMoney 1. Phil Mickelson7$2,753,456 2. Vijay


PREP SOFTBALL Banks pitches three-hitter as Blue Devils top Mooney

Ursuline outlasted East Palestine 8-7 in its season opener. BERLIN CENTER -- Stevie Banks tossed a


OHIO

OHIO Night drawings: Pick 3, 1-4-7 Pick 4, 6-7-3-5 Rolling Cash 2-11-16-33-38 Super Lotto,


BADGER DISTRICT Construction nears for new school

The new building will replace a high school, middle school and two elementary schools. VERNON --


Anthony Fontes and Liliana Avila will marry in May

XCAMPBELL -- Tony and Dolores Fontes, 38 Creed Circle, are announcing the engagement of their son,


Kimble sentencing is expected

The man claimed police were brutal when they arrested him. By PEGGY SINKOVICH VINDICATOR


Study: Aspirin is better choice

Neurologists are split on whether taking the drug warfarin is worth the risk. SCRIPPS HOWARD NEWS


Men sentenced for restraining women

One man held a knife to a woman's throat in Sharpsville. MERCER, Pa. -- One man received a prison


YSU

YSU Penguins change twinbill time CANFIELD -- Weather-permitting, today's softball doubleheader


LAWRENCE COUNTY Commission goes ahead with lawsuit

Commissioners will try to recover $150,000 from an unfinished real-estate deal. By VIRGINIA ROSS


Cost of building arena reduced

The board also will deal with razing the Masters Tuxedo block and with street paving. By DAVID


Commission gives OK to high-tech park project

The park will be located on the site of the former Shenango China plant. By VIRGINIA ROSS


Bringing McDonald's and hip-hop together

Bringing McDonald's and hip-hop together LOS ANGELES -- Looks as if the already faint line between


Members plan annual style show

BOARDMAN -- The Junior League of Youngstown will hold its fifth annual fashion show Wednesday at Mr.


BASEBALL

BASEBALL Marietta College Baseball Camp of Champs -- is returning to Pioneer Park this summer. Day


Church asks for opinions of victims

Catholic bishops seek information via an anonymous online survey. ASSOCIATED PRESS America's


XTim and Holly Rinkes of Canal Fulton are announcing the birth of their third child, Alaina Morgan,

XTim and Holly Rinkes of Canal Fulton are announcing the birth of their third child, Alaina Morgan,


HOW SHE SEES IT Big Brother is watching

Opinion: By KATHERINE HALEY WILL WASHINGTON POST A proposal by the Education Department would force every


CAL THOMAS Schiavo case shows courts are a mess

Opinion: The Terri Schiavo case has been a perfect media storm and an object lesson. For the media, it


The Cable Guy connects big-time with his audience

He has become one the country's most popular acts. Dan Whitney is just a regular baseball cap and


ENGINEERING COMPETITION Concrete canoe provides challenge

YSU team will try to float boat at this year's contest. By DAVID SKOLNICK VINDICATOR STAFF


Judgment Day

Today's private workout could be Clarett's last chance to win over NFL scouts. By JOE SCALZO


No reason to get nasty

Opinion: No reason to get nasty EDITOR: I would like to respond to the comments of David Zanotti,


Emotions run high as sides argue over ID legislation

Democrats say the practice is discriminatory while Republicans argue that it would restore


Suit filers need not prove intent

Ruling allows older workers to sue without proving employers discriminated intentionally.


Woman testifies in beating case

The defendant could get 13 years in prison if convicted. YOUNGSTOWN -- A Salem woman identified


MOVIE REVIEW Aishwarya Rai crosses cultural bridge in 'Bride'

Enjoy this Bollywood gem for its spirit and the dazzling beauty of a new star. By MOIRA MacDONALD


AFGHANISTAN TRIP Laura makes new strides as first lady

Laura Bush has taken on a more visible role in the White House. CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR


Copeland to sing here

Copeland to sing here STRUTHERS -- Grammy-nominated and Harlem-bred vocalist Shemekia Copeland is


SMOKY HOLLOW Wick plan takes step forward

Association head is confident the project will succeed; says plan will revitalize the area. By


Boy Scouts official pleads guilty

The former national director of programs will remain free until sentencing. DALLAS MORNING NEWS


Parole supervision does little to lower re-arrest rates

The report noted that parolees often get little attention from overworked parole officers. LOS


A few simple and natural solutions to irritations

Q. My husband's internist suggested glucosamine and chondroitin for mild arthritis. My husband's


OVER EXPOSURE

Limiting video games and TV viewing for children is challenging for many parents. By MIKE DUFFY


Mistress may make Bonds pay

There are some who'll claim Barry Bonds' alleged former mistress Kimberly Bell, an unemployed


Activist group marks 50th anniversary

It's the 50th anniversary of the Mahoning County Council for Retarded Citizens. By DENISE DICK


Our amazing racers: Why they hate corn

Our amazing racers: Why they hate corn k YOUNGSTOWN AREA residents Ray Housteau and Deana Shane


At Schiavo's hospice, mourning, prayer mark her death

By ALLEN G. BREED Associated Press Writer PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (AP) -- After all the loud


HOW HE SEES IT Will they still feed us when we're 65?

Opinion: By FARIBORZ GHADAR LOS ANGELES TIMES In the swiftly changing global economy, only nations,


Court rebukes Bush and Congress

Michael Schiavo stayed out of public view Wednesday. BALTIMORE SUN PINELLAS PARK, Fla. -- A


MOVIE REVIEW 'Brothels' reveals sleaze, spirit

The film depicts the hardships on children in the red-light district, but aims to lift them out of


Rapovy proposes closure

The councilman also wants to annex Austintown and Boardman into the city. By DAVID SKOLNICK