Print edition for November 28, 2000

Salemme pleads guilty to illegal gambling charges: Martin Finucane; "I accept full responsibility for my actions and I will accept anything your honor decides," Salemme told U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns before the sentencing.

Seven share $100,000 reward: The $100,000 reward for information leading to the conviction of Ted Binion's killers is being shared by seven people.

Columnist Susan Snyder: A city by any other name: Hurry, hurry!

LV gaming operation sold: Jackpot, which is changing its name to J Net Enterprises Inc., is transforming itself from a gaming company to a technology company and a manager of technology investment funds.

Former NLV judge, mayor Daines dies at 78: Jeffrey Libby; Raymond "Judge" Daines, known in North Las Vegas for his sometimes harsh, unpredictable sentences as a judge and for his late-night council meetings during his stint as mayor from 1976 to 1981, died Monday in a local hospital. He was 78.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Stand up, be counted: Should Vice President Al Gore concede?

Burning Man likely to return to same site after cleanup efforts: Martin Griffith; Terry Reed, field manager of the Bureau of Land Management's Winnemucca office, praised cleanup efforts on the Black Rock Desert following the weeklong counterculture festival, which ended Labor Day.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Creed will attempt to go 'Higher': Kate Maddox; Looks like Dec. 5 Billboard Awards show will recycle a few of last year's tricks. At the 1999 festivities, Metallica was scheduled to perform atop the Rio on a specially designed set. Well, after some precarious rehearsals, the stunt was pulled because of high winds. (It was the harp that blew off the building that ultimately convinced producers to throw in the towel. One more gust and bye-bye drummer.) The band had to do its thing from the Copacabana Showroom instead.

Robinson not rejoicing in Hackett's ouster: Steve Guiremand; John Robinson was beginning preparations Monday morning for the biggest game of his two-year UNLV head coaching career -- Saturday night's must-win contest at Hawaii -- when he heard the news.

NAACP president candidate requests new election: Lonie Chaney lost the Nov. 18 election to incumbent Gene Collins by four votes, 159 to 155.

Editorial: Assuming machines are perfect: Harris, co-chairwoman of the Bush campaign in Florida, has served as a tool of her favorite candidate throughout her state's presidential election fiasco. But that was never more obvious than on Sunday when she certified the election in favor of Bush, summarily dismissing manually tabulated votes in Palm Beach County.

Mayor's request results in leniency: A Clark County district judge gave Fred Eugene Hogan, 34, three years' probation Monday after Goodman asked the court to be lenient on the four-time felon provided he tries to turn his life around.

CineVegas shows its teeth: The festival plays host to national and international directors and actors and features a wide selection of motion pictures.

Kirk Kerkorian sues DaimlerChrysler AG for $8 billion: Justin Hyde; In the suit filed Monday, the billionaire seeks to undo the 1998 merger between Daimler-Benz AG and Chrysler and accuses chairman Juergen Schrempp of lying to Chrysler shareholders.

McGregor says dog track industry 'dying': Public records show that various governmental, educational and charitable agencies in Macon and Jefferson counties have received more than $177 million from two tracks in the past 16 years.

Work on monorail to begin -- finally: Workers planned to start with the demolition and grading of an employee parking lot at the Sahara hotel-casino.

Obesity study under way by Nevada medical school: "It's an epidemic," Sachiko St. Jeor, director of the school's nutrition education and research program, told the Reno Gazette-Journal.

Conservationists organize to end grazing on federal land: Scott Sonner; "We are not radicals," insisted Bob Witzeman, 72, a retired physician from Phoenix who is active in the National Audubon Society. "I think you'll see an end to public livestock grazing in our lifetime."

Beltway segment ready to open: Members of the public will have a chance Wednesday to tell the Clark County Public Works Department what they would like to see in the northern part of the Las Vegas Beltway, a day before the agency opens the latest section, extending the roadway to Sahara Avenue.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 12:30 p.m.

Group praises Rhodes' travel for RTC: Diana Sahagun; Members of the Charleston Neighborhood Preservation Group are throwing their support behind North Las Vegas City Councilman John Rhodes, saying he should be commended for taking the initiative to travel around the world to research transportation systems.

Community news briefs for November 28, 2000: The residents of Sandy Valley will be having a craft bazaar 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday and a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. Saturday at the Sandy Valley Community Center, 650 W. Quartz Lane.

Obituaries for November 28, 2000: Frank Azzarito, 94, of Las Vegas died Monday in Las Vegas. He was born July 22, 1906, in Italy. A resident for eight years, he was a retired shoemaker.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Chikalis - Draws good middle post for the sprint opener, Pincay/ Spawr combo, should be in the mix throughout. Fleet Friend - Draws just outside top pick, Flores aboard Cerin trainee for Golden Eagle Farm, this Friend may be the Fleet-est. Value Play -- Flying Singer

Nagging injuries plague squad: Steve Addy; Who: UNLV at Oklahoma State When: 5 p.m., Saturday Where: The Myriad, Oklahoma City TV: KFBT, Ch.(6) Radio: KBAD, 920 AM

No false-alarm prank at UNLV this time: Jeffrey Libby; When the call comes in for a fire at UNLV, the first thing most firefighters think of is "false alarm."

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Federation Cup tennis, anyone? Anyone?: If last week's Federation Cup represented Las Vegas' best chance to land a regular men's or women's pro tennis tour stop ... then Las Vegas can forget about landing a regular men's or women's pro tennis tour stop.

Strong earnings expected: The expected earnings would represent a 60 percent increase over the year-ago quarter, and would be a record for the company. Revenues are expected to reach $11.5 million for the quarter, up 45 percent. Earnings will be officially reported in mid-December.

Court briefs for November 28, 2000: Fifty members of the Las Vegas branch of the NAACP have filed a complaint with the national organization concerning their Nov. 18 election.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Fighters: Honor your contracts: Dean Juipe; It's the man in the ring who takes the abuse, of course.

County population nears 1.5 million: Jace Radke; Clark County is well on its way to eclipsing the population mark of 1.5 million people, according to new estimates released by the county's Department of Comprehensive Planning.

'Starrland': Local show has fun teaching health and safety tips: Kimberley McGee; The newlywed couple have pooled their decades of experience educating children about safety and health issues to create what they say is the first Saturday morning children's show to be produced in Las Vegas.

Local news briefs for November 28, 2000: Henderson Police are investigating a Monday afternoon robbery at the Nevada State Bank, 4600 E. Sunset Road.

Feuding intensifies within defense team in Binion case: Defense team infighting in the Ted Binion murder case has intensified as lawyers for his convicted killers have sought a four-month extension to file their appeal briefs with the Nevada Supreme Court.

Jurors to be told of casino heist: Kim Smith; Jurors who will decide if a Las Vegas man is part of a crew of home invaders will be informed of his guilty plea in a casino robbery.

Judge won't cut bail in hooker ring case: Greg Tuttle; A woman from China accused of being at the center of an international prostitution ring stretching from Hong Kong to Las Vegas and New York City is a flight risk, a federal judge said in refusing to lower her bail Monday.

Letter: Abortion pill easy way out: RU-486 is medical abortion. It makes the decision of aborting a fetus both physically and emotionally easier, physically by not "going under the knife" and emotionally by not having to think or know that an actual baby is being killed.

Letter: Giving others independence: Independent living means just that. It means making it possible to stay in your own home instead of a rest home or hospital. What we need are more people like those working for the independent living center. Perhaps then Nevada will become one of the best states to live in for everyone, not just the rich and famous.

Letter: Wrong parties are being sued in two cases: SHIRLEY THOMAS

Editorial: Public buildings are no place for firearms: With that in mind we encourage public officials to make sure to enforce a state law that prohibits individuals, including those with concealed weapons permits, from bringing firearms into government buildings and schools. The only exceptions should be for law enforcement officers and others who have the permission of top government officials such as city managers.

Harrah's, Park Place seen as likely buyers of Imperial Palace: David Strow; The Imperial Palace isn't the newest property on the Strip, nor is it the flashiest.

UNLV institute joins fight to clean up lake: A new research institute at UNLV is delving into the depths of Lake Mead to ensure better water quality.

Suit filed against estate of man who killed family over gambling debts: The suit also accuses Moukalled with fraud, claiming he borrowed the money contending it would be invested in his company, Great Lakes Color Printers Inc. of Oak Park.

Reid touts equal share of power in Senate: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., is pushing a historic power-sharing plan for the Senate next year.

2000-2001 College bowl schedule: Wednesday, Dec. 20

Baker defends count: David Espo; George W. Bush's point man in Florida argued today it was "wrong, simply wrong" for Al Gore to claim that thousands of votes have never been counted in the state's bitterly contested presidential election. Democratic running mate Joseph Lieberman kept saying so anyway.

Consumer confidence at 12-month low: WASHINGTON -- Consumer optimism about the U.S. economy fell in November to the lowest level in more than a year as growth slowed and stocks declined.

Problem gambling conference comes to Vegas: The conference, which will deal with "The Comorbidity of Pathological Gambling," will run from Dec. 3-5 at the MGM Grand Conference Center. The registration fee is $125.

LV gaming, real estate investor rejects takeover offer: Revenue Properties is a partner in the Las Vegas PT's Pub chain of video poker bars. Revenue Properties also controls shopping mall owner Pan Pacific Retail Properties, which has six shopping centers in the Las Vegas area.