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November 27, 2002
Howard Troxler: One holiday, evolving, with dignity and hope for all
We are taught that the Pilgrims celebrated their first Thanksgiving out of gratitude for a good harvest. That's a nice way of putting it. A harsher way is that they were thankful for not being dead, and for having an improved chance of not dying in the immediate future.
Top stories
US Airways shuts hangar; 300 jobless
Airline officials say the cuts at the TIA aircraft maintenance hangar were needed to survive a bankruptcy reorganization.
Assault on pair leaves 88-year-old dead
They celebrated their 60th anniversary this spring. On Tuesday, police say, a robber followed them home.
GOP bid draws tepid support
Efforts to bring the Republican National Convention to Tampa seem to lack backing outside the bay area.
Judge rules against suit alleging Vatican coverup
The statute of limitations bars a former Tampa resident from suing over alleged sex abuse, the court says.
Cuban who aided trip by Greco called spy
The diplomat is linked to spy Ana Belen Montes and ordered to leave the country.
Hillsborough students voice fears about threats to school safety
Gangs, bomb threats, drugs and more were hot topics at the school safety meeting. Students got the message: Come forward; talk to a deputy.
Boy's school choice is one block too far
The Thornes move last year means their third son won't get a chance to attend his brothers' middle school.
South Pinellas headlines
New Eckerd library named for Armacost
FEMA to St. Pete Beach: Elevate your standards
A plug for pooches
Grocery may replace dilapidated hospital
Landmark Snell Arcade tries Plan 2: more beds, not desks
Preserve annexation is just a precursor
Grocery squashes Lealman rumors
'Smash-grab' burglar sought
A giving heart
Christmas Seal ball raises cash and spirits
A Day on the Job: Navigating the alleyways
Teacher loses appeal over school her son will attend
Cookiemaker, vegetarian put Roser Park on the map
Artsy interfaith service to give thanks, help needy
Foundation chooses new leadership
Ride & Run With The Stars plans are set
Sunshine track reaches the finish line
Business headlines
Letters:
Mangrove rules reflect arrogance
North Pinellas headlines
Church property attracts a nibble
Sheriff investigating deaths of two inmates
City scours nation for development chief
Basketball coach Jim McElhaney dies at 54
Tarpon library wants to oust meetings
Teachers tackle a mass class
Letters:
Thanks to all who helped on Day of Good Deeds
Hillsborough headlines
Passion to refashion
Ranger shot at us, say deputies
Hillsborough led state in hate crimes
News of Florida
Panel to weigh big tuition increases
Woman fights $34,000 fine for messy yard
Around the state
Stubborn stomach bug besets ship again
Killer of Tarpon woman granted fifth stay
Freshman senator quietly affirming her independence
Scalia: Constitution often twisted for political gain
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