Good morning , Today is Friday, September 24, 2004. The Tucson weather forecast calls for a sunny day with highs between 92 to 97. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest 5 to 15 mph in the afternoon. For the full five-day forecast or information on other locations around the country, go to: http://www.azstarnet.com/hw3/hw.php
Take a look at what we got in today�s paper: TODAY'S TOP STORY 34 at MVD charged in fake-ID case A three-year undercover investigation into widespread corruption at Arizona Motor Vehicle Division offices resulted in the indictments of 34 people suspected of making and selling fraudulent driver's licenses, authorities said. http://www.azstarnet.com/ VOTE 2004 County GOP neutral on Sweeney, his message Republican congressional candidate Joe Sweeney is boldly hitting the hustings, with his party behind him if not exactly for him. Sweeney recently attempted to circulate campaign fliers at a South Side event organized by his opponent, Rep. Ra�l Grijalva, and the Pima County Democratic Party. ALSO: See video clips of Sweeney during a taping of his Public Access show "Arizona Examiner" http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/vote_2004/ NEW FEATURE ON STARNET StarNet Elect text messaging Get the latest election news and participate in polls and quizzes via your cell phone. Just enter your 10-digit mobile number to join StarNet's text messaging election group. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/vote_2004/ PRESIDENTIAL RACE Kerry urged to retain Arizona ads Arizona Democratic leaders say presidential candidate John Kerry's decision to pull his television advertising here doesn't mean he's giving up on the state. In fact, with two new polls showing the gap closing between Kerry and President Bush, Democrats believe cancellation of television ads that were scheduled to start Oct. 5 will actually just be a delay of a week or so. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/vote_president/ NEWS FROM IRAQ Tucson Medical Center docs in Iraq Leaving behind a thriving career, a young family and a safe and comfortable life, the chief of surgery at Tucson Medical Center - Dr. James Balserak - has thrown himself smack into harm's way, in the middle of the Iraq war. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/attack/ PREPS Amphi routs Pueblo Vern Friedli is in his 29th season as football coach at Amphitheater, a place where he has not made many changes in his tenure. His strategic pride and joy - the wishbone offense - made Amphi the winningest team in Southern Arizona for most of the past three decades. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/preps/ UA SPORTS Cougars' Basler a unique MVP It would have been easier to list the sports and positions that Kyle Basler did not play while at small-town Elma High School in southwestern Washington state. Basler earned nine varsity letters at the Class 2A school, where he was a pitcher/first baseman in baseball, a forward in basketball... http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/wildcats/40343.php BUSINESS Office Depot tries out new store design Office Depot is trying to define its position as a Tucson leader in the office supply industry with a new store design. Earlier this month, the Delray Beach, Fla., company opened a new "M2"-style store at 7220 E. Broadway. It is designed to be less expensive to open, more efficient to operate and easier to shop. http://www.azstarnet.com/business/ OPINION Tucson's bishops Filing for bankruptcy opens all operations of the Catholic Diocese of Tucson to close public scrutiny. Some observers thought this alone might prevent the nation's financially troubled dioceses from seeking bankruptcy protection, considering the unusual secrecy under which they operate as a legal entity centered entirely on the bishop without the directors that other corporations require. http://www.dailystar.com/dailystar/opinion/fri.html BONNIE HENRY In memory of fallen planes Someone still remembers. Someone still cares. On March 23, 1950, a B-50 bomber flying out of Davis-Monthan Air Force Base on a routine training flight exploded in midair above the desert near Gila Bend. Of the 14-man crew, 12 died instantly. Two parachuted to safety. http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/bonnie/ TRACK TALK BY JAYNELLE RAMON Is NASCAR your thing? Stay up to date with the latest on the track with our resident racing insider. Today's entry: 'Chase for the Cup chases away fans' http://regulus.azstarnet.com/tracktalk/ TODAY IN STARNET Our annual Foothills Guide There is so much to do and see in the Foothills, we thought a user's manual would be helpful. See our annual Foothills Guide: http://www.azstarnet.com/sn/foothills -- Compiled by Andrew Satter, Content Producer -- To subscribe under another e-mail address or to unsubscribe, go to http://www.azstarnet.com/newsletter
