Daily Breeze back issues from September 2003:
Alexander "Al" Barney V.N. | John J. Cigliano | Marilyn Louise Hoover | Gregory Robert Scheibach | Denis Paul Stednitz | Richard Williams
Sep 01, 2003; ... \STLnobit1\STLdnot,1 Barney, Alexander "Al" V.N. Preceded in deathby his lifetime partner, Charles "Chuck" Murphy. Memorial service,Tuesday, September 2, 2003, 11:00am at First Congregational Church,241 Cedar Avenue, Long Beach. Memorial gifts to First CongregationalChurch. Family ...
Blood pressure drug can aid heart patients
Sep 01, 2003; ... MEDICINE: A four-year study suggests an ACE inhibitor could save hundreds ofthousands of lives. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS VIENNA, Austria _ Adding a single pill to standard treatment forcoronary artery disease can save lives and reduce heart attacks,doctors said ...
Mosque attack probe to get help from FBI
Sep 01, 2003; ... IRAQ: Followers of a cleric killed by a bomb demand revenge. Some blamethe U.S. for poor security. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS NAJAF, Iraq _ Vowing revenge and beating their chests, more than300,000 Shiites marched Sunday behind the rose-strewn coffin of abeloved cleric ...
99 Central Americans found in back of banana truck
Sep 01, 2003 ... By The Associated Press MEXICO CITY _ Police in southern Mexico pulled over a truck driverfor driving too slowly while talking on a cell phone, and found 99undocumented Central American emigrants crammed into the cargocompartment of his truck. The truck was also carrying a ...
MINNESOTA
Sep 01, 2003 ... Jailed professor reportedly kills self From news services ST. PAUL _ A Villanova University professor charged with killingher baby daughter with a kitchen knife apparently committed suicidein jail by putting a plastic garbage bag over her head, authoritiessaid ...
Children die, mother missing
Sep 01, 2003; ... FLOODING: The Kansas downpour floods a creek and sweeps vehicles off anInterstate highway. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS EMPORIA, Kan. _ Flash flooding swept seven vehicles off aninterstate highway, killing four children, three of them strappedinside a minivan that was dragged ...
Workers in U.S. are most productive
Sep 01, 2003; ... STUDY: Europeans prevail, however, when it comes to the most amount ofwork done per hour. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS GENEVA _ U.S. workers are the world's most productive, but theyput in more hours than Europeans to score higher, according to astudy released today by the ...
TRAFFIC ALERTS
Sep 01, 2003; ... Surface Streets Carson 1. Both directions of Main Street between Carson and Victoriastreets: Ongoing through Sept. 17. Periodic lane reduction forinstallation of raised landscape median and reconstruction ofexisting pavement. 2. Avalon Boulevard between 223rd and ...
Hurricane Jimena bears down on southern tip of Hawaii
Sep 01, 2003 ... HONOLULU _ Hurricane Jimena plowed across the Pacific with 100 mphwind Sunday, heading for a glancing blow on the Big Island of Hawaiiwith high wind, strong surf and heavy rain. The hurricane, about 300 miles southeast of Hilo at 2 p.m. PDT onSunday, was moving westward about 20 ...
Holiday closures
Sep 01, 2003; ... i Today is a federal holiday in observance of Labor Day. Thefollowing schedule will be in effect: [] Closed: Schools, many banks, U.S. financial markets, courthouses, federal,state, county and most city offices. [] Open: Commercial businesses, other retail ...
Voters try to winnow crop of candidates
Sep 01, 2003; ... RECALL: Some wait for front-runners to emerge; others complain process isflawed and needs fixing. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN FRANCISCO _ With only weeks remaining before the state'shistoric recall election, the pressure is on voters to learn as muchas they can about the ...
Freed motorist to push for car auction changes
Sep 01, 2003; ... ARREST: San Diegan was jailed in Mexico after drugs were found in a car hebought from Customs. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAN DIEGO _ When Adrian Rodriguez heard a rattling noise in the1991 Volkswagen Passat he'd bought at a U.S. Customs auction, hehoped to fix it _ and ...
.25 Compton campus perks questioned
Sep 01, 2003 ... By City News Service Officials at Compton Community College have spent hundreds ofthousands of taxpayer dollars in the past four years on contractsthey refuse to explain, while receiving perks not available todirectors of much larger districts, a newspaper reported ...
LOS ANGELES
Sep 01, 2003 ... Traffic death toll down from 2002 From news services Fewer people have been killed in traffic accidents over theholiday weekend so far this year than last, the California HighwayPatrol reported Sunday. Fifteen people died statewide in the 36 hours starting 6 p.m ....
ASK US | Q: Harbor Gateway housing development
Sep 01, 2003; ... DAILY BREEZE Q: Harbor Gateway housing development I would like to know what type of housing project is coming onNormandie between Torrance Boulevard and Carson in front of therailroad tracks? Is it low income? TERUKO YAMADA Torrance Sixty-three ...
Neighbors
Sep 01, 2003; ... Evan R. Helmy of Palos Verdes Estates has been selected for MortarBoard, a national honor society recognizing students for outstandingachievements in scholarship, leadership and service. Helmy, a senior at the University of San Diego, is majoring ...
Tavern fight ends in death
Sep 01, 2003; ... CARSON: Deputies are looking for a man who shot and killed the 22-year-old victim. y By Larry Altman A fight among women in a Carson sports bar's parking lot earlySunday spread to their male companions and resulted in a gunbattle inwhich one man was ...
Lesser-known hopefuls upstaged
Sep 01, 2003; ... FORUM: At a South Bay media event, other campaign issues fade as MaryCarey becomes the main attraction. y By Josh Grossberg 4:30 p.m. near Torrance In the patio, under the warm afternoon sun, men in ties and well-pressed suits took turns walking to the podium to ...
Did McCartney marry? Shh...
Sep 01, 2003 ... From news services ISLE OF BUTE, Scotland _ Celebrities including Madonna andChrissie Hynde were tightlipped about the apparent wedding ofdesigner Stella McCartney and publisher Alasdhair Willis as they leftthis remote Scottish island Sunday. Pretenders singer Hynde would ...
New roads will drive economy
Sep 01, 2003; ... By Juanita Millender-McDonald Labor Day _ our nation's annual tribute to workers and thestrength, prosperity and well-being of our country, and state _ willnot be cause for celebration for a growing number of Americans thisyear. Unemployment is at a nine-year high, and the ...
Time for state lawmakers to re-regulate electricity
Sep 01, 2003; ... Seven years after the era of deregulated energy began inCalifornia, this state now has a rare chance to turn back the clockand return to the stodgy old regulated system and its reliable energysupplies. No one doubts that deregulation set up conditions that allowed theenergy ...
Striking custodial unions are educating Yale
Sep 01, 2003 ... Sen. Joe Lieberman is scheduled to appear at Yale to give a speechsupporting the strikers. It will be called, "Why Politicians Runningfor President Support Your Strike." Jesse Jackson was already there. Say what you will about thewilting Jesse, he still has the power to bring ...
TELL US
Sep 01, 2003; ... Tell Us will return at a later date. Have something to say about the news of the day or the DailyBreeze? Call us at 310-543-6691 or e-mail us attellus@dailybreeze.com and share your thoughts. Please leave your name, city and daytime phone number forverification ...
Fault animal owners for suffering
Sep 01, 2003; ... The animal-rights group called Animal Defense League of LosAngeles should not blame Mayor James Hahn for the stupidity of animalowners who do not get their animals spayed or neutered. When theanimals have little ones and they are unable to find them a home,most of them end up at the ...
Other Views | Sex offender list hopelessly flawed
Sep 01, 2003; ... Sex offender list hopelessly flawed Instead of helping to protect children from sexual predatorsliving in their communities, the state's sex-offender database is sooutdated, inaccurate and difficult to access that it's worse thanworthless _ it's dangerous. The flaws revealed ...
Speak Up
Sep 01, 2003; ... The contradiction of what is morally right and what is legallyright is a thin line to walk, but we've got laws and you've got tofollow the ...
Lawmakers
Sep 01, 2003; ... Listed below are addresses and phone numbers of California's twoU.S. senators and the lawmakers who represent the South Bay andHarbor Area in the House of Representatives: House ofRepresentatives 35th Dist. Rep. Maxine Waters, Dem., 2344 Rayburn HOB, Washington,D.C. 20515, ...
Rethink sacred sites bill
Sep 01, 2003 ... At issue: Would a bill to protect sacred Indian sites result inhigh costs and red tape for property owners and local governments? Amid the chaos of the budget crisis and the recall election ofGov. Gray Davis, the Legislature is about to set up a powerful newregulatory agency in an ...
Schools show interest in new carbonated milk
Sep 01, 2003; ... THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MILFORD, N.Y. _ Adding bubbles to milk is tricky. Pump in toomany, and it foams over. Add too few and why bother. George and Mary Ann Clark, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs, havespent the past seven years trying to find the balance. Last week,they started ...
Lifestyle, climate may create vitamin D deficiency in teens
Sep 01, 2003; ... RESEARCH: Doctors say as many as 30 percent of American children may haveailment that can weaken bones. Supplements can help. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS CHICAGO _ In some ways, Leon Jordan is a pretty typical teenager _he doesn't get much outdoor exercise, prefers movies and ...
Skywatchers report seeing UFOs zip over Monterey Park area
Sep 01, 2003 ... By City News Service Some residents of Monterey Park said they saw a red shimmeringlight in the southern skies overnight, only they believe it wasn'tthe planet Mars but a UFO. The flickering, saucer-shaped light hovered and zigzagged from thesouthwest to the northwest, said ...
Shark warning issued at San Onofre
Sep 01, 2003 ... ALERT: The beach remains open after one shark was reportedly taped in ajump. By City News Service Surfers and swimmers were warned to stay out of the water at SanOnofre State Beach on Sunday as at least two great white sharkscontinued to swim near shore. They ...
Church promoted alleged molester
Sep 01, 2003 ... REPORT: Newspaper says Vatican ignored warning that a girl had beenvictimized. By The Associated Press DALLAS _ The Vatican promoted a U.S. Roman Catholic priest throughits diplomatic corps despite warnings he had molested a girl in theArchdiocese of Cincinnati, ...
Group wants hotel site
Sep 01, 2003; ... y By Eddie North-Hager A newly formed corporation with a link to the Home Depot Center isalready looking to capitalize on the success of Carson's new sportscomplex. Albertoni Development _ created July 11, just five weeks after thefirst event at the Home Depot Center _ plans ...
AREAWIDE
Sep 01, 2003; ... Health district seeks new director From staff reports The Beach Cities Health District's board of directors has formed acommittee to oversee the recruitment of a new executive director toreplace Robert Riley, who has announced that he will retire in March. The committee ...
Family is convinced 4 isn't that much more
Sep 01, 2003; ... RPV: Schwartz quadruplets' parents are learning to take sleepdeprivation in stride. Editor's note: The Schwartz quadruplets are home from the hospitalfor the first time. And life for the family will never be the same.This is one in an occasional series on the joys and trials ...
Community leaders seek park
Sep 01, 2003; ... SAN PEDRO: Delegation hopes to persuade the state that the project is anappropriate use of port funds. y By Donna Littlejohn San Pedro community leaders will travel to Sacramento this week inhopes of breaking an impasse over using port funds from the ChinaShipping ...
Where ebb of ambition meets tide of concern _ and more
Sep 01, 2003; ... Last week I wrote about the youngest mayor Cleveland ever electedand how Dennis Kucinich is now running for president. There was evena San Pedro hook. Today, another mayor (well, almost) and, of course,another San Pedro hook. First, the hook. Unknown to most, filmmaker Jim Thebaut ...
WILMINGTON
Sep 01, 2003; ... Unions to hold Labor Day rally From staff reports Thousands of union members, their families and friends willcelebrate Labor Day today with the 24th annual solidarity march andrally in Wilmington. Sponsored by the Los Angeles/Long Beach Harbor Labor Coalition,the ...
CARSON
Sep 01, 2003; ... Program supports Latina students From staff reports California State University, Dominguez Hills has created "LatinasJuntas," a networking program designed to increase the retention ofLatina students. The program aims to stimulate interaction betweenLatina students, faculty ...
San Pedro leaders seek end to stalemate on Gaffey park funds
Sep 01, 2003; ... y By Donna Littlejohn San Pedro community leaders will go to Sacramento this week inhopes of breaking an impasse over using port funds from the ChinaShipping settlement to build a Gaffey Street welcome park. In June, the State Lands Commission staff said the park would ...
Fiscal woes at heart of race
Sep 01, 2003; ... MANHATTAN BEACH: School board incumbents are likely to be on the defensive overconstruction debt. y By Renee Moilanen Revelations that Manhattan Beach school administrators and boardmembers apparently mismanaged the district's construction program aresure to dominate ...
Family is convinced 4 isn't that much more
Sep 01, 2003; ... RPV: Schwartz quadruplets' parents are learning to take sleepdeprivation in stride. Editor's note: The Schwartz quadruplets are home from the hospitalfor the first time. And life for the family will never be the same.This is one in an occasional series on the joys and trials ...
Will county blame child neglect on lack of funds and personnel?
Sep 01, 2003; ... The story is barely off the presses and already there is comment. This from Jan Cruikshank of El Segundo: "What a tragic and uglystory you wrote today about the foster children living in theTorrance house of horrors. I find it interesting that the countydoesn't have to answer ...
Group wants site near Center
Sep 01, 2003; ... CARSON: Backers linked to the new sports complex seek exclusive pact forthe land. y By Eddie North-Hager A newly formed corporation with a link to the Home Depot Center isalready looking to capitalize on the success of Carson's new sportscomplex. Albertoni ...
OUT & ABOUT IN THE SOUTH BAY
Sep 01, 2003; ... DAILY BREEZE Today HARMONIZING LADIES What: L.A. South Towns Show Chorus rehearsals. The award-winning, four-part harmony chorus seeks low-voiced female singers. Women who loveto sing and harmonize in a fun and friendly atmosphere are encouragedto ...
Bush will address Ohio union
Sep 01, 2003; ... LABOR DAY: The state where 7,900 jobs have been lost this year is expected tobe crucial to the president's re-election chances. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS WASHINGTON _ The nation celebrates Labor Day this year with anestimated 9 million Americans on the unemployment rolls _ ...
Taliban launch new attacks
Sep 01, 2003; ... AFGHANISTAN: Pakistan volunteers back a new strategy to undermine U.S. supportby targeting aid workers. THE NEW YORK TIMES KANDAHAR, Afghanistan _ The Taliban, backed by new volunteers fromPakistan, are regrouping and expanding their attacks in southern andeastern ...
CHARLES BRONSON | 1921-2003 | Movie tough guy achieved stardom relatively late in life
Sep 01, 2003; ... THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Charles Bronson, the Pennsylvania coal miner who drifted intofilms as a villain and became a hard-faced action star, notably inthe popular "Death Wish" vengeance movies, has died. He was 81. Bronson died Saturday of pneumonia at Cedars-Sinai Medical ...
TOUGHING IT OUT ON ARTESIA
Sep 01, 2003; ... For merchants, a rough road to hoe REDONDO BEACH: As the major upgrade and repair work winds down, boulevardbusinesses hope for the best. y By Eddie North-Hager Soon the orange cones will be gone. Artesia Boulevard and Inglewood Avenue will be smooth and ...
Coroner's testimony at center of dispute
Sep 01, 2003; ... COURTS: D.A.'s Office is accused of hiding a medical examiner'sconflicting statements from defense attorneys in two South Bay cases. y By Denise Nix A deputy medical examiner who changed his opinion in at least twoSouth Bay murder cases is at the center of allegations ...
(A1 rail teasers) | D@ily Link
Sep 01, 2003; ... Catch-all A Torrance Memorial Medical Center radiologist says a filter wire"basket" catches particles in the arteries to stave off strokes. B1 Outnumbered parents cope Schwartz quadruplets have their parents reeling _ and sleep ishighly valued in their RPV ...
Today's games
Sep 01, 2003; ... From news services - No. 21 Wisconsin (0-0) at West Virginia (0-0), 9 a.m., ESPN:Coach Barry Alvarez thinks return of WR Lee Evans (All-Big Ten in'01) from knee injury will balance Wisconsin's offense behind RBAnthony Davis (1,555 rushing yards, 13 TDs). Mountaineers have apotent ...
Heri finds joy in martial arts
Sep 01, 2003; ... MENTOR: Redondo Beach resident teaches students self-defense in karateformat. y By Mike Mitchell Les Heri has enjoyed Redondo Beach since moving from New York lessthan two years ago. He's come to enjoy the South Bay and teaching self-defense, whichHeri said ...
DODGERS NOTEBOOK
Sep 01, 2003 ... Attempt to deal for Sanders unsuccessful From news services Reggie Sanders played for the San Francisco Giants in the WorldSeries last year. The Dodgers hoped he could help them make the playoffs this year.They claimed the 35-year-old outfielder off waivers from ...
U.S. OPEN NOTEBOOK
Sep 01, 2003 ... As usual, El Aynaoui thrives in overtime From news services He had played for nearly 3 1/2 hours on a bright Sunday afternoonat the U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows, N.Y. So when Younes El Aynaouifinally prevailed against Jiri Novak, he was entitled to exult. He went flat ...
Figgins strengthens his case in Angels' victory
Sep 01, 2003; ... BASEBALL: Versatile player has two RBIs against Royals, again showing he'sready for greater role. SAN GABRIEL VALLEY TRIBUNE KANSAS CITY, Mo. _ Chone Figgins is just 25 years old, with plentyof life in his legs and, it appears, hits in his bat. So Figginswinces when ...
Bonds' hospitalization overshadows win
Sep 01, 2003 ... From news services In a game overshadowed by concerns about Barry Bonds' health,Jason Schmidt pitched into the ninth inning and the San FranciscoGiants beat the Arizona Diamondbacks, 3-1, Sunday night in Phoenix. Bonds was hospitalized in Phoenix because of exhaustion ...
.2 Clemens wins Fenway farewell
Sep 01, 2003; ... From news services Roger Clemens walked off to a standing ovation and came out for acurtain call, tipping his cap and waving to fans who saw what mayhave been his last pitch at Fenway Park. "It was very special," he said. "It gave me the opportunity to saythank ...
Americans add 3 golds in relays
Sep 01, 2003; ... TRACK AND FIELD: U.S. ends World Championships with 20 medals, 10 gold. THE ASSOCIATED PRESS SAINT-DENIS, France _ The United States started slowly at thetrack and field World Championships, then became mired incontroversy. But the Americans flourished Sunday, sweeping ...
NFL NOTEBOOK
Sep 01, 2003 ... Steelers' Porter shot outside bar From news services Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Joey Porter was seriously woundedwhen he was among six people shot early Sunday outside a barfollowing the Colorado-Colorado State football game. Porter was in serious condition after ...
COLLEGE FOOTBALL NOTEBOOK
Sep 01, 2003; ... Cavaliers are redefined From news services Virginia backup quarterback Anthony Martinez was admittedly wide-eyed about suddenly being called in the first quarter of the seasonopener when Matt Schaub left with an injury. "It's my show now," the redshirt freshman said ...
Aussie Scott is poised to cash in on 3-shot lead
Sep 01, 2003; ... From news services Adam Scott played well enough to effectively end the Deutsche BankChampionship at Norton, Mass., on Saturday. Instead, the easygoing Aussie still has a full day of work leftfor his first PGA Tour win. Scott built a five-stroke lead through seven ...
Labonte ends 156-race slump in Southern 500
Sep 01, 2003; ... From news services There was at least one person at Darlington Raceway on Sunday whowasn't surprised Terry Labonte ended a 156-race winless streak with avictory in the Southern 500. "I look at him like a fine wine, he just gets better with age,"said Bobby Labonte, Terry's ...
No U.S. gold rush at University Games
Sep 01, 2003 ... From news services China retained its No. 1 ranking at the World University Gameswhile the United States failed to pull out of its slump, finishingwith its fewest gold medals at these games since 1975. Competition ended Sunday in Daegu, South Korea, with the NorthKorean cheer ...