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Print edition for July 9, 2000

Editorial: Campaign takes an ugly turn
The facts take a back seat in this missive. Instead, the piece from the Service Trades Council of Southern Nevada preys on one of a parent's worst fears, which is what would they do if their child had a serious illness. So there are a number of black and white images of children in the mailer: One appears to be a burn victim, another is standing with the aid of leg braces, and a couple of other children are either connected to a ventilator or to tubes. The campaign piece also ends with a color photo of Kincaid's opponent, North ...
Letter: Nevadans need public officials to tackle issues
It is with one nervous eye on the long-gone specter of the "Sagebrush Rebellion" that our elected officials drop or water down proposals for meeting Nevada's real needs. The governor warns of a drastic budget shortfall, but dares not suggest ending our notorious tax subsidies for business. City and county officials lament our tangled traffic and air pollution, but cannot bring themselves to wrest control of our runaway growth from developers.
Editorial: Trading barbs is only waste of time
But times have quickly changed. A health care task force, which includes Democratic Assemblywomen Barbara Buckley and Vivian Freeman, has blocked Guinn's proposal from going forward. The members believe the governor should offer more details -- and take more input from seniors -- before asking insurance companies to offer their proposals to provide drug benefits. Guinn's staff says they're willing to take public input, but they also have derided the task force, saying it had its chance to help but now only offers obstacles.
Letter: Illegal aliens disobey the law
TOM HATFIELD
Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: A law that makes sense
Every few years there is an attack on the prevailing wage law in Nevada. The Silver State's law is often referred to as the "little Davis-Bacon Act." Before taking a close look at how state prevailing wage laws work, let's discuss the federal Davis-Bacon Act.
Columnist Sandra Thompson: Merger offers one-stop legal aid center
Sandra Thompson
There is renewed hope for people who need, but can't afford, attorneys to handle complex legal matters, especially in Family Court.
Letter: Is GOP really conservative?
LARRY B. MARTIN
Q&A: Rita Rudner -- born to be mild
Kimberley McGee
Rita Rudner, an award-winning comedian, started her career as a doe-eyed 15-year-old at the back of the stage, performing with the chorus in such Broadway shows as "Annie" and "Promises, Promises."
Physician medical licenses revoked by the Nevada Board of Medical Examiners in 1999
Dr. Allen I. Franco -- Revoked for writing a prescription for controlled substances without an appropriate examination that confirms the medical necessity for the controlled substance; engaging in conduct which is intended to deceive; habitual intoxication; and acquiring controlled substances by fraud.
Columnist Susan Snyder: Hair-raising tale of the tortoises
What kind of reprobate would steal endangered desert tortoises from a retired schoolteacher?
Columnist Kate Maddox: Affable Shaq conquers Vegas
Kate Maddox
Sinking or not, NBA MVP Shaquille O'Neal has climbed aboard Planet Hollywood International. O'Neal is the company's newest celebrity shareholder, signing on just a few days after his NBA championship win. While in Las Vegas this past week for the Black Sports Agents Awards festivities, Shaq made a stop at the Las Vegas Planet Hollywood to show some support for the beleaguered chain -- which is quickly working its way out of Chapter 11.
Sampras beats Rafter for record 13th Grand Slam title
Stephen Wilson
Sampras overcame Patrick Rafter in four sets Sunday to win his seventh Wimbledon title and record-breaking 13th Grand Slam championship.
Reno ties record for warmest June on record
Martin Griffith
John James said Reno tied the 1918 record for its warmest June on record with temperatures 5.9 degrees above the normal 65.1.
McClenathan, Force set up rematch
"I can't wait to race Force," said McClenathan, who beat Whit Bazemore in the first round Saturday. "If you can take out the king of the hill, everyone will look at you like you're somebody."
Columnist Jon Ralston: Brazenness knows no bounds
If chutzpah were gold, Harry Reid would be Midas.
Patients in dark about doctors' performance
Stacy J. Willis
A call to the state Board of Medical Examiners reveals that Dr. Irwin Glassman has never been cited for any sort of professional misconduct.
Winston Showdown results and pairings
Frank Pedregon, Pontiac Firebird, 5.082, 291.19 def. Larry Dixon, Dragster, 6.349, 145.81; Jim Epler, Chevy Camaro, 5.053, 293.22 def. Doug Kalitta, Dragster, 6.399, 138.70; Del Worsham, Firebird, 5.065, 290.44 def. Jim Head, Dragster, 4.848, 299.00; Tony Pedregon, Ford Mustang, 5.197, 262.59 def. Kenny Bernstein, Dragster, 6.522, 139.79; Bob Vandergriff, Dragster, 4.999, 240.72 def. Jerry Toliver, Pontiac Firebired, 5.268, 271.79.
Landing procedure boycott increasing flight delays
Launce Rake
Flying out of town soon? Better pack a book -- and it might be a good idea to bring a sleeping bag as well.
Ministry gets some on road to recovery
Joe Burris
Sometimes, that thought hits home in the worst way. A 19-year-old fourth generation NASCAR driver dies in a practice crash. A 30-year-old, four-circuit rookie of the year perishes in a crash in the same area of the same racetrack.
A tough call for Helton
Michael Vega
But should that have been the case Friday?
Does race for points produce a blind spot?
Shira Springer
Nursing an undisplaced fracture of the right tibia, tender ribs, and sore back from a crash at Daytona last week, Labonte perservered through Happy Hour. Back oncrutches after the practice, he declared himself fit enough to last 300 laps and told his relief driver to go home. He will compete just as he practiced, without the benefit of painkillers or a protective cast. If Labonte missed the New England 300 and ended his record-setting streak of 654 consecutive races, he believes his team's chance of a top 10 points finish would be jeopardized.
Mental state key to Floyd's defense
Kim Smith
Las Vegas ONE, Cox cable channels 1 and 39, is scheduled to carry opening arrangements and testimony in the Zane Floyd murder trial live beginning Tuesday and will provide live coverage throughout the trial.
Undated bones found in Reno
The age of the bones wasn't immediately known.
Craftsman Trucks thatlook.com 200 results
2. (21) Mike Wallace, Ford, 204, $32,930.
Box score: Stars 4, Cannons 3
Time-3:24; attendance-7,236.
Throttle again a sticking point
Allen Lessels
No fancy-schmancy, high-tech, computer-glitz stuff here. No bells and whistles.
Race will be far from a pleasure trip
Michael Vega
Let the best man win.
Olympic ski trails to get $15,000 restoration
"It's mainly to fund the hard cost we might incur. It's a very simple project," he said, adding many of the trails only need to be cleared and maintained.
Lighthouse campus for treatment program gets approval
The Reno City Council will consider final action Aug. 22.
Illinois denial comes as Horseshoe seeks second Louisiana casino
Alan Sayre
On June 30, the Illinois Gaming Board declared that key owner Jack Binion of Horseshoe Gaming was unfit to hold a license for a riverboat casino in that state, a potentially disastrous finding for any gambling company.
Washoe Tribe to get prehistoric site at Lake Tahoe
John Ramirez, county parks administrator, said various artifacts turned up at the site when archaeologists worked there in 1998.
Senate nears showdown on Clinton roadless plan
John Hughes
Now they have a chance to delay the plan - or even quash it for good.
Work begins on $4.2 million wetlands project at Lake Tahoe
"This is exciting," Rick Robinson, a coordinator with the California Tahoe Conservancy, told the Tahoe World.
Ho-Chunks look to open casino in La Crosse
Ehrsam and La Crosse Mayor John Medinger met with tribal officials in March, and said they were told the city and county could each gain $2 million per year if the casino located in La Crosse.

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