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Print edition for November 1, 1999

Greg Moore killed in CART race crash
FONTANA, Calif. -- What was supposed to be CART's brightest moment quickly turned into one of its darkest when 24-year-old Greg Moore, a rising star in open-wheel racing, died of injuries sustained in a crash during Sunday's Marlboro 500 at California Speedway.
Latest defeat leaves Rebels on the ropes
Steve Guiremand
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- As his stunned teammates slowly peeled off their sweat-soaked uniforms following a surprisingly lopsided 27-6 loss to New Mexico on Saturday night at University Stadium, UNLV quarterback Jason Vaughan pulled a Roberto Duran.
Columnist Ralph Siraco: MGM's Lanni has personal stake in Breeders' Cup
Ralph Siraco
When the Breeders' Cup is renewed for the 16th time on Saturday, Las Vegas will once again host a citywide party to celebrate the Sport of Kings' championship day.
Telemarketers indicted in what prosecutors call charity scam
Bill Gang
A telemarketing scam early this year that solicited contributions under the guise of helping veterans was good enough to collect contributions from thousands of people.
Letter: Vegas' answer to Times Square ball
CLINT ARNOLD
Game summary: New Mexico 27, UNLV 6
NM-Stein 3 run (McKinney kick), 10:02.
Rebels' Epps missing
There were several theories floating around UNLV's North Gym on Sunday as to why Issiah Epps skipped practice. There weren't, however, many concrete answers.
Letter: If health care plans are familiar, there's a reason
On the commission she voted to privatize Medicare by moving beneficiaries into HMOs. She backed the pharmaceutical industry's opposition to Medicare coverage of outpatient prescription drugs because it opposes the government negotiated price caps necessary to make the benefit affordable. Steelman's vote directly favored the interests of her major lobbying clients!
Letter: Red Rock clean-up effort appreciated
It's up to all of us to keep Red Rock the same as it is today so that our children and grandchildren can enjoy it the way we do. It's because of the giving people of Las Vegas that Red Rock stays the beautiful place we can all call our own.
'Slashmeister' Craven tackles different genre with 'Music'
Valerie Kuklenski
Well, yes and no.
Meryl Streep fiddles around in 'Music of the Heart'
Valerie Kuklenski
But recently the two-time Oscar winner picked up a very different skill for a film role -- playing violin for "Music of the Heart" -- and although the shoot is long behind her, she's still practicing the instrument.
Trends -- November 1, 1999
Time for a refresher course: Start by picking up a copy of "A Field Guide to Pigs" (Flacon Publishing, $9.95), by John Pukite. It's the sequel to the author's earlier work, "A Field Guide to Cows."
Nevadans urged to stand up and be counted
Sandra Chereb
Secretary of State Dean Heller joined U.S. Census Bureau officials at a news conference Monday, initiating what is planned as a months-long campaign to get Nevadans to participate in the national head count conducted every 10 years.
Cimarron, Vegas could be destined for a showdown
Spencer Patterson
The state's defending champion and its lone remaining unbeaten club remained on a collision course after week one of the 4A prep football playoffs. But neither Cimarron-Memorial nor Las Vegas will have a cakewalk into the zone finale.
Los Angeles moves to keep moviemakers in Hollywood
Rick Orlov
In Las Vegas
Paris resort off to strong start
David Strow
With two weeks to go before the opening of Paris Las Vegas, President Paul Pusateri was worried.
New locals casino offers Vegas theme
David Strow
After spending 15 years building his gaming fortunes in Northern Nevada, Reno native Carl Giudici has headed south to the Las Vegas area.
LV Strip casinos hit up by Web squatters
David Strow
Congress is moving to crack down on "cybersquatting" -- news that should be welcome on the Strip, where virtually every casino has had its name appropriated on the Internet.
State suspends dealer's license
A hearing is scheduled Dec. 1 for Finley Mobile Home Sales, 2000 S. Lamb Blvd., and its principals, W.A. and Patricia Sowle, to determine if the license should be revoked. The dealership closed Oct. 15 and the Sowles dissolved the corporation.
Mayor: NBA issue rests squarely in books' court
Erin Neff
NBA Commissioner David Stern clearly put the ball back in Las Vegas' hands Friday regarding a possible sports arena and basketball franchise.
Vegas-bound flight returns safely to Cleveland, despite complications
The pilot of an American Trans Air 727 charter with 180 people aboard radioed to the tower that the flight was headed back to Hopkins. The ground crews began working on the problem, according to airport spokeswoman Yalinda Moore. Wes Bement, a spokesman with the airline's ground-services contractor, said the flight would leave this afternoon with a replacement plane.
Trading suspension continues
The NASD and the Securities & Exchange Commission both halted trading of Los Angeles-based LVEN stock Oct. 18, citing questions "about the adequacy and accuracy" of company news releases.
Residents show support for Goodman's stance on council appointments
Erin Neff
With two Las Vegas City Council appointments hinging on a city ethics board decision Thursday, residents gave Mayor Oscar Goodman more ammo in his weapon to win the political battle.
Bryan, Reid set to block nuke waste bill debate
Mary Manning and Benjamin Grove
WASHINGTON -- Sens. Richard Bryan and Harry Reid, both D-Nev., are ready to block debate this week on a bill that would bring nuclear waste to Nevada as early as 2007.
Board of Education raises math requirements for high schools
CARSON CITY -- Nevada's high school graduates soon will have three years of math to their credit, the state Board of Education has decided.
Local girl still missing; search efforts aided by 'America's Most Wanted' series
Metro Police spokesman Steve Meriwether said this morning new information has not surfaced. A renewed hunt Saturday, however, may help in getting out information.
Top court upholds LV man's execution
Sun reporter Jerry Fink contributed to this story.
Tremendous growth leaves northwest part of city vulnerable to fires
Diana Sahagun
Because home development has outpaced the construction of fire stations, a fire truck in North Las Vegas may need eight to 10 minutes to respond to a call in some parts of the city.
School tax plan excludes gaming proceeds
CARSON CITY -- The plan by the state's teachers union to push for a profits tax to raise $250 million a year for education so far excludes casino profits.
Las Vegas carrier to begin Miami service
The Las Vegas-based carrier said it will begin flying two daily nonstop round trips to Miami from McCarran International Airport starting Jan. 27. Miami is the eighth city to be served by National.
Upcoming business events for November 1, 1999
Small business loans -- Nevada MicroEnterprise Initiative loan information sessions and business plan workshops. Ongoing. 734-3555.
Woman killed when car driven by 14-year-old son collides with pickup
The victim was identified as Juanita Silva, 30, of Reno.
Las Vegas-bound flight returns safely to Cleveland
The plane returned safely and ground crews began working on the problem, according to airport spokeswoman Yalinda Moore. She didn't know how far the plane had traveled before turning around.
Hillerby will replace Erquiaga in arts position
"(Hillerby) has a wealth of knowledge and a great passion for the arts and culture, as well as a familiarity with the inner workings of state government," Gov. Kenny Guinn said in announcing his appointment.
Nevada Day draws crowd and horses
The parade celebrated the 135th anniversary of Nevada's statehood.
World War II pilot reunited with woman who saved his life
In the summer of 1944, Jacqueline Briand was a 14-year-old girl living in German-occupied France when she saw Dee Harper fall from the sky in his P-38 aircraft.
Community news briefs for November 1, 1999
The Salvation Army is asking area businesses and groups to sponsor food drives for the holiday season.
Murray hangs on to take top prize
Brock Radke
The 1999 Professional Bull Riders Bud Light Cup World Championships may have rolled into Las Vegas Thursday with its champion already seated on the throne. But nothing could take away from Sunday's climactic final ride at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Hanlon promises move back to his area
CARSON CITY -- Bill Hanlon, a member of the state Board of Education, continues to live outside the Clark County district he represents, but he says the attorney general's office feels he doesn't have to resign.
Obituaries for November 1, 1999
He is survived by two daughters, Myrle Taylor and Dolores Decker, both of Las Vegas; and five sisters, Rosella Gokey and Catherine Aiguier, both of New York, Agnes Humphrey of Houston, Evelyn Sayer of Durham, Conn., and Marion McInerney of Owega, N.Y.
Detroit shows off automotive add-ons in LV
Justin Hyde
Chrome wheels, running boards and spiced-up engines used to be the exclusive tools of garage Van Goghs who took vehicles from Detroit and transformed them into something unique.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Rams lose, yet story won't suffer
Dean Juipe
The rough draft was in the works and if everything went as fancifully scheduled, within two or three months the St. Louis Rams would have their storybook season.
Bones found in southwest Reno may be those of missing man
The man was despondent and suicidal when he disappeared two years ago, Reno police Detective Jim Stegmaier said.
Federal fire aid withdrawn from appropriations bill
The fire aid was included in a disaster bill for victims of Hurricane Floyd in North Carolina, who also must wait until the next session, Cranford added.
Candle responsible for Sagebrush fire
Officials say the lack of hydrants hampered firefighting efforts and contributed to the spread of the blaze throughout the building.
Famous isolated phone booth damaged
Vandals apparently stole the handset of a phone in an isolated booth which has been the subject of national attention. The lonely booth, which has appeared on national television shows, is located on a remote patch of the Mojave desert in California, 75 miles southwest of Las Vegas.
California welcomes Nevada's inmate firefighters
"The benefits they give the state are unbelievable," Ronan Thornhill of the Nevada Forestry Division said of the orange-clad, $1-per-hour convict crew members. "The state couldn't pay for firefighters of this caliber."
Players holders OK merger with LV company
More than 99 percent of shares represented at Players' special meeting last week were voted in favor of the Harrah's buyout. About 81 percent of Players' shares were represented at the meeting.
Lawyer: Murphy's disciplinary detention 'oppressive'
Sandy Murphy's lawyer says Clark County Detention Center officials treated her in an "oppressive" manner last week.
Harrah's faces fine of $20,000
Las Vegas-based Harrah's Entertainment has 30 days to decide whether to contest the penalty that was imposed last week.
Executive selling 4,000 shares
Casino Data Systems produces and sells casino management hardware and software systems.
Ameristar, Harrah's to appeal verdict
A Pike County, Miss., jury decided that Ameristar, Harrah's Vicksburg Corp. and Deposit Guaranty National Bank conspired to prevent location of a casino on the Big Black River between Vicksburg and Jackson by waging a media campaign that influenced the Mississippi Gaming Commission.
Wynn trims shareholder mailings
Mirage has "determined that there is very little value to shareholders for the substantial expense of preparing and mailing the quarterly reports," Chief Financial Officer Bobby Baldwin wrote in an Oct. 5 letter to shareholders.
Editorial: Stability needed for foster care
As the Sun's Steve Kanigher noted in a Friday story, children here now start out under the temporary jurisdiction of Clark County Family & Youth Services, which investigates complaints involving abuse and neglect. If Family Court then decides that the children shouldn't be returned home, they are then sent to a state agency that provides the foster care.
Park Place extends exchange offer
Holders of $291 million of the old 7.95 percent notes had tendered as of last Friday, when the exchange offer was scheduled to expire, Park Place said.
Local news briefs for November 1, 1999
Metro Police have made an arrest in connection with Tuesday's early morning robbery at Harrah's hotel-casino.

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