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i if i A I TIMES LEADERRICHARD SABATURA done on wife of doctor Authorities seek more information on manner of death of Deborah Gorski and want to know why they weren't notified sooner. By DAWN SHURMAiTIS ANTHONY COLAROSSI Timet Leader Staff Writers HAZLE TWP. The funeral Mass ended. The body was taken to the cemetery. And that Is when criminal investigators carrying a court order retrieved Deborah Gorski's corpse.

The Luzerne County Coroner's office had to do Wednesday one of the things it did not do Sunday perform a complete autopsy on the 38-year-old wife of Hazleton doctor Eugene Gorski. County investigators and state police from West Hazleton contJn- ued to make up lost time, having learned of Gorski's death 24 hours after her body was found "Usually, law enforcement is at the scene prior to the removal of a body." said Luzerne County District Attorney Peter Paul Olszewski Jr. "Not only were we not there, we weren't notified for 24 hours. It certainly didnt help our -x. efforts." Investigators from the Olsze- wskl's office continued trying to determine two things Wednesday: How did Deborah Gorski die? And why wasn't law enforcement notified immediately after her husband found her body Saturday? Because Dr.

Eugene Gorski said his wife probably committed suicide from an overdose of See GORSKI, Page 20A Examining an elephant's point of view AN DIEGO At pool side yesterday. Pennsylvania's pachyderm patrol partied Awaiting their nominee's call to battle, Republicans celebrate the former Kansas senator as war hero, leader and family man during nomination process. By JOHN KINO AP Political Writer SAN DIEGO With a mixture of excitement and anxiety, Republicans were nominating Bob Dole on Wednesday to carry the GOP banner against Bill Clinton, launching the World War II veteran Into an uphill struggle with the first baby boomer president "We nominate Bob Dole for president because he is a man of honor, a man of firm purpose and deep commitment to his country's cause," Arizona Sen. John McCain said in placing Dole's name before the delegates. "This nation deserves better than the aimless direction we have ensured for four years." New York Gov.

George Pataki placed Jack Kemp's name In nomination for vice president applauding him as a "messenger of optimism, a good and decent man" devoted to giving "all Americans access to the American dream," Dole's dramatic life story was the evening's focus as Republicans prepared for the traditional roll of the states, this one sure to have more theater than drama given that Dole locked up. the nomination in March. Pat Buchanan, who finished a distant second in the primaries, released his delegates to vote for Dole on the first ballot although some supporters stayed loyal to the end. Elizabeth and Robin Dole had starring roles, a wife and daughter charged with filling in details of Dole's Dust Bowl prairie upbringing and perseverance In the face of adversity. There was no shortage of patriotic symbols: A tribute to Olympic athletes and Heather Whitestone McCallum, the former Miss America and one of several speakers with disabilities she is deaf to praise Dole.

"I can't hear Bob Dole's words, See GOP, Page 20A He might not look like a fire chief, but 4-year-old Sean Ziller held that honorary title Wednesday, earning him a ride in Wilkes-Barre's Engine 4 fire truck. Sean, who has spinal muscular dystrophy, was accompanied by his brother, Brian, 9, left, and dad, Buddy. For the story, see Page 3A. over another massive free breakfast; this time an Arco Chemical-sponsored bash for U.S. Sens.

Arlen Specter and Rick Santorum. Not us, though. We packed our trunk and headed off on a safari in search of the real thing. they are." called out an excited Bruce Phillips. "Elephants on the right." Where else would you expect to find the symbol of the Republican Party but the San Diego Zoo? Even alternate delegates to the Republican National Convention can swallow only so much chemical company orange juice.

So Phillips and his wife. Margaret, of Dallas, Paul DeFabo of Wilkes-Barre and convention guest Dolores Strish. also of the Wyoming Valley headed off to charge their GOP batteries at the elephant area of the world-famous zoo. The setting was a perfect backdrop for turning the tables and giving the foursome an opportunity to explain the convention message to Northeastern Pennsylvania readers. I promised to quote them without making any wise guy comments about how much I disagree with the Republican Personally, I have more in common with the apes scratching themselves in the primate area than I do with most See CORBETT, Page 1 5A Congress candidate Urban put? views online challenge v.

well-financed incumbent for a seat Con-' gress. Faced challenges typical of a David candidacy limited money Republican Stephen Urban 's responses to froject Vote Smart survey reveals some similarities, key differences between him and 11th District Democratic incumbent. days to cyberspace surfers on the Worldwide Web. -1 Project Vote Snaart which calls Itself a "scrupulously non-partlsan" group located in Corval-lis. released the results last week of its 'National Political Awareness Test The test asks candidates for Congress and other political offices their positions on "real Issues." from abortion to welfare.

Results are being posted on the group's web page. Urban responded to the survey. His Democratic opponent, U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski.

The first glimpse of Urban, a retired military officer, shows a small-government conservative bent pn cutting foreign aid and "corpwite welfare" and increasing defense spending. The 43-year-old Wilkes-Barre native opposes abortion except when a woman's life Is at stake, wants to repeal weapons restrictions and supports school prayer. He supports a balanced budget amendment, further limits on migration, a flat tax tied to lower taxes for everyone and affirmative action, as long as it does not in- See URBAN, Page 20A By P. DOUOLAS FILAHOSKI Timet Leader Staff Writer stoahMiMM. and little organization there's been few campaign speeches, press releases or other ways for voters to assess the relative newcomer's appeal.

But thanks to a non-profit voter information group, Urban is getting his message out these WILKES-BARRE Until now. most local politicos viewed Stephen Urban as that obscure Republican with the nerve to etc 1 It's anchors away at cash-short WYOU Sections News Sports Business Today Classified fV Birth on road child's play for unflappable dad AKRON, Ohio (AP) A man who helped his wife deliver their baby at an Ohio Turnpike exit ramp paused long enough before proceeding to the hospital to pay a 45-cent Features A Birthdays' 8C Classified 1D Crossword 13C Editorials 18A Horoscope 13C Movie 6C Obituaries 5A Stocks 10B TV 12C Pending purchase of an area television station costs some employees their jobs. By VAN ROSE and BOB NOCEK CopyrtghtOlM The Times Leader iou. The Ohio Turnpike Commission sent a teddy bear Wednesday to the Akron General Medical Center room of Jill Ransbottom, 23. of MIddleburg Heights Timet Leader Staff Writers SCRANTON Cost-cutting will cost several WYOU-TV employees their Jobs.

Anchors Rich Everitt Debbie Dun-leavy and Jennifer Watson, reporter Andy Pal umbo and photographer Jack Juka are all out as of Friday, a decision made by the station's new ownership. They will not be hired by Nexstar Broadcasting Group, which is awaiting Federal Communications Commission approval of its purchase of the station from Diversified Communications. That should come later this month. "These decisions were made for economic reasons and are not performance See WYOU, Page 20A Chris, Mountaintop Forecast: Partly sunny with rain In suburban Cleveland. She and 6-pound, 8-ounce daughter, Madeline Elizabeth, were doing fine.

Mrs. Ransbottom's husband, Dan, helped deliver the baby in their Ford Escort on Tuesday after Ransbottom drove up to a toll booth and asked the collector to call an ambulance. While reaching for his billfold to pay the toll, "Jill said, The head is Ransbottom said Wednesday. After the birth. Ransbottom paid the toll and told the collector to forget about the ambulance.

They drove to the hospital. TIMES LEADER PHOTOSFRED ADAMS WYOU-TV Channel 22 co-anchor Rich Everitt learned last week that he Is Debbl Dunleavy will lose her Job as co-anchor at WYOU-TV Channel 22 when the station Is sold. about to lose his Job. 4 i 2 r..