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March 12, 2002
Grief and pride mingle at funeral for Ranger
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[Times photo: Maurice Rivenbark]
Hundreds fill a church in St. Petersburg and travel north to Florida National Cemetery in Sumter County for a final salute.
Mary Jo Melone
Forgive me Father, but it is you who sinned
Every Catholic child learns the solemnity of confession. He learns it so well, he never forgets it. With the extreme earnestness that is possible only during the naivete of childhood, you take responsibility for even the tiniest transgression. You come clean.

Top stories
Anthem is back with a snap
A new speaker system blares retreat and pipes the national anthem around MacDill. Those on base say it's serious business.

2 St. Petersburgs to mark birthdays
The Florida and Russian cities plan joint birthday celebrations next year.

Deal ends struggle for Baby Sam
The couple who adopted the 5-year-old as a infant will keep him. The father who wanted the child back can visit.

Condom column delays paper
Plant High School's paper was temporarily barred from distribution for promoting condom availability.

Road closings coming to I-275, Skyway
Erecting new signs will close southbound I-275, while Skyway work will shut northbound lanes.

School Board hopes new rules will reduce loss of equipment
Creating a more rigorous inventory system and having regular audits are among new procedures.

U.S., Taiwan talks ongoing at Vinoy
Leaders from the two countries are thought to be discussing arms sales to China's No. 1 foe.

Polls open today in 6 Pinellas communities
Some Pinellas voters will get a jump on others by using the new touch screen devices.

Columnist: Israelis should launch military offensive
Americans must be prepared to support a military attack against the PLO leadership, says Charles Krauthammer.


South Pinellas headlines
  • U.S., Taiwan talks ongoing at Vinoy

  • North Pinellas headlines
  • Machines step into spotlight
  • Dog bites student on the neck at school
  • City to pay tribute to galvanizing leader
  • Assorted ideas jostle for voters' interest
  • Commission should defend sign code
  • Belleview Biltmore is back on course
  • Cultures spoken here

  • Hillsborough headlines
  • Ex-fire chief is attacked in home invasion
  • Veterans hire lawyers to fight eviction by VA

  • Ernest Hooper
  • Sinful desserts; mayor deserted

  • News of Florida
  • Two Florida politicos, two different kinds of tread wear
  • U.S. representatives lobby over districts
  • Jury told: Wrong man held in TV case
  • U.S. funds for fast train tied to state stake
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