Print edition for August 6, 2001

Recent gaming industry appointments and promotions: Mike Tessmer is general manager of Anchor Gaming's video lottery subsidiary, VLC.

National reports loss for June: National Airlines is still operating at a loss, U.S. Bankruptcy Court filings show, as the Las Vegas-based airline continues to shop for a buyer.

Brickyard 400 results: 2. (8) Sterling Marlin, Dodge, 160, $297,985.

Wark gains respect in GOP ranks: Erin Neff; Steve Wark has always been somewhat on the fringe.

Ex-jailer faces new problems: Kim Smith; A former corrections officer accused of engaging in sexual misconduct with female inmates will have to come up with another $40,000 to gain his freedom.

Officer shoots man in NLV: Keith Paul; A North Las Vegas Police officer shot a 30-year-old man in the leg early this morning after the man reportedly got out of a van with a shotgun.

News briefs for August 6, 2001: Metro Police have arrested a 73-year-old man in connection with the May homicide of the man's daughter.

County Hopes to avoid troubles over homeless: Adrienne Packer; As Las Vegas leaders fend off criticism regarding their treatment of the homeless, Clark County officials hope to stay out of the cross-hairs of homeless advocates by presenting a report on their services.

Energy provider establishes LV office: Reliant Energy Wholesale Group will have between 10 and 30 employees, with the number fluctuating, based on the scope of existing projects, spokeswoman Sandy Fruhman said.

Binion's death not initially investigated as a homicide: "Murder in Sin City" is the inside story of the biggest murder case of all time in Las Vegas, the slaying of former Horseshoe Club executive Ted Binion, one of a dying breed of colorful casino bosses.

Portrait of a gambling addict: Mike Glover; DES MOINES, Iowa -- For Charlie Nelson, reality came crashing down late one night after he'd once again lied to his wife about what he was planning to do the next day.

Time running out for developer Thompson: Jeffrey Libby; Some say the story of Fountain Plaza hasn't ended.

Laughlin convention center expanding: About 10,000 square feet of convention space is being added to the west end of the casino. Once complete in mid-October, the $1.5 million expansion will give the Harrah's casino nearly 15,000 square feet of meeting space.

Boggs McDonald tests waters for House run: Erin Neff; Lynette Boggs McDonald will conclude her fact-finding mission into a potential congressional run Tuesday when she meets with House Speaker Dennis Hastert.

Gordon celebrates 30th on Saturday, wins again at Brickyard on Sunday: INDIANAPOLIS -- Jeff Gordon said that winning his third Brickyard 400 was every bit as sweet as his first victory at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Industry events mark responsible gambling week: David Strow; Responsible Gaming Education Week, the casino industry's annual look at the issue of problem gambling, gets under way this week.

McCarran business up: Two airlines with a small presence in Las Vegas are adding flights to and from McCarran International Airport.

Lineman dies in LV game: Ed Koch and Ron Kantowski; The Clark County coroner's office today was to conduct an autopsy to determine what caused an aging and possibly overweight football player to collapse and die during an indoor football game Sunday at the Santa Fe hotel.

Earning a buck: Las Vegas business owner gets $1 check for fed tax rebate: The Internal Revenue Service is mailing out 92 million tax rebate checks during a 10-week period. Taxpayers whose Social Security numbers end in 00-19 should have received their checks. Those whose Social Security numbers ending in 20-29 should receive their checks this week. Here is the rest of the mailing schedule:

Ex-Arizona back opts to play for the Rebels: Steve Guiremand; Tailback U II?

Casino flier defendants win legal fight over venue: Grace Leong; Station Casinos Inc., a former Station executive and a political consultant, sued by the state in Carson City for allegedly financing and distributing an illegal anonymous campaign flier, have won court approval to transfer the lawsuit to Clark County District Court.

Busch turns 23, then runs 5th the next day: INDIANAPOLIS -- Kurt Busch celebrated his 23rd birthday on the eve of the Brickyard 400 but waited a day to unwrap what had to be his best present.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Fried loved boxing, life in Las Vegas: Dean Juipe; I swear I was thinking about Alex Fried as I walked into the Plaza hotel in downtown Las Vegas Sunday morning.

Hiring 'fools for lawyers:' Some defendants exercise their right to represent themselves: Kim Smith; John Moxley trusts only himself when it comes to staying informed on issues that could decide his fate.

Seniors club launched: Members of the new club will receive invitations to special events, food and beverage discounts and gaming promotions. Station will also market its drastically expanded shuttle bus programs to members. The company said it will host monthly entertainment and informational forums for club members.

Big Vegas laundry accuses competitor of stealing business: Mission, which said it has multi-year contracts with about 15 hotel-casinos in Las Vegas, sued Brady Laundry Services Inc. and Brady Linen Services LLC in Clark County District Court, alleging it lost clients after they defamed its services and solicited its clients by undercutting Mission's prices.

Stalker of Lewis dies in county jail: Jace Radke; A diagnosed schizophrenic convicted of stalking comedian Jerry Lewis was found dead Saturday in his cell at the Clark County Jail.

Mota bursts out of hitting slump to carry 51s past SkySox: Steve Addy; 51s 8, Colo. Springs 5

Birth announcements for August 6, 2001: Cristina to Rosalinda Rivera and Dino Alvardo.

Editorial: Stay firm so that air is healthy: Adam Titus, the chief operating officer of Apex Industrial Park, said new curbs on pollution could threaten $20 million in private investments and make it more difficult to lure new investors to the industrial park. And if the pollution rules at Apex are no different than those found 15 miles away in the more populated areas of the Las Vegas Valley, Titus contended, then companies may not see a benefit to locate at Apex. "The regulation takes away our competitive advantage," Titus said. Titus also isn't happy that the county, which encouraged the development of the Apex Industrial Park, now ...

Abelyan pulls off stunner against Espadas: Dean Juipe; In the rush to get William Abelyan signed and into a fight, someone forgot to give him a copy of the script.

Murder suspect prepares his case: Kim Smith; A murder suspect who claims his victim was a mob enforcer out to kill him alleges the Clark County district attorney's office has ties to the Gambino and Gotti organized crime families.

Letter: Nevada Power leads race to raise our rates: I am unwilling to subsidize Nevada Power in its expansion and maintenance of new power plants for new residents in this valley. Once these plants are up and running, they will more than make up for the costs. Will we enjoy any part of the new monies coming into Nevada Power's coffers? We all know the answer to that.

Trends for August 6, 2001: Lisa Ferguson; This being the first full week of August, there's no better time than the present for a rundown of this month's holidays the ones that don't usually appear on too many calendars for reasons of geography and/or obscurity.

Business people: Recent appointments, promotions and honors: John Mowbray is president of the State Bar of Nevada.

Finger-lookin' good: Las Vegas fingernail artists deserve a hand: "What if I ask you to be real creative?" she asked nail artist Cindy Nquyen, owner of Fashion Nail at Fashion Show mall, who was already examining Martinez' in-need-of-repair nails.

Obituaries for August 6, 2001: Alice R. Bayne, 88, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local care center. She was born Dec. 15, 1912, in Boston. A resident for 58 years, she was a retired retail clerk at various local businesses including White Cross Drugs, where she was employed for many years.

Miss Nevada carries abstinence message to nation's teens: Rebecca Malone; Ashley Huff said she always has enjoyed taking center stage.

PCL Box: Colorado Spring-Las Vegas: Pena (11). SF - MOrales. CS-Aven..

Letter: Article muddles minority issue: All the countries of America are becoming very multicultural with the various three races of people fused by marriage and now becoming fused by living in the same neighborhoods. Even the United States of America, including the Las Vegas Valley, is becoming ethnically mixed. I could not pass up reading your July 22 article, whose headline was in huge bold print, about the "minority shift into the suburbs."

Community briefs for August 6, 2001: The Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area offers hikes and walks free of charge, but reservations are required for all programs, which begin at the Visitors Center. To make reservations or for information call 363-1922. Some upcoming programs: