Print edition for August 9, 2001

Mother denied she was pregnant: Newborn found wrapped in plastic bag inside box in trash bin: Keith Paul; A woman accused of placing her newborn in a shoe box and leaving it in a trash container said she was going to give the baby away, but when the baby girl was found she was wrapped in a plastic grocery bag "and the top of the bag was folded over," according to court records.

Anchor Gaming posts strong profit: The net income figure was down 1 percent from the year-ago quarter, but earnings per share were up 48 percent. Per-share results rose because Anchor had 33 percent less shares outstanding than in the year-ago quarter. Analysts had expected Anchor to earn $1.07 per share before one-time charges.

Newman about to get biggest prize: Jenna Fryer; CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Any day now, Ryan Newman will pull from his mailbox a piece of paper signifying the biggest accomplishment of his life.

Keno set for sports books: CARSON CITY -- The Club Cal Neva in Reno is introducing a new wrinkle in gaming -- installing keno games to operate at its satellite sports books around the state.

'Five-spot' games abound at Harrah's: Blackjack tables traditionally have six or seven positions for bettors. All Harrah's tables now have just five positions, "a coveted feature for serious blackjack players."

Servia helping rookie team improve: Mike Harris; Oriol Servia felt as if he had been blind-sided.

Reid, Anka to be honored: The newly-established awards will be presented on the opening night of the Global Gaming Expo, a trade show and conference co-sponsored by the AGA.

LV firm's sales fall: The increase, however, came as the result of $1 million in one-time charges reported in the year-ago quarter. When those charges are excluded, American Pacific's net income fell 31 percent, and earnings per share were down 30 percent. Revenues declined 9 percent to $15.4 million, while cash flow fell 5 percent to $6 million.

Code Red II computer worm spreads in nation: D. Ian Hopper; WASHINGTON -- After the original Code Red worm infected about 250,000 computers at its peak last week, its more malicious cousin caused sporadic Internet outages nationwide, including the disruption of some Associated Press services today.

Attorney: Feds eyeing alleged use of tax returns by Mirage: David Strow; Treasury Department officials are investigating allegations that an Internal Revenue Service employee secretly provided a gambler's federal tax returns to Las Vegas casino executives, a New York attorney said.

New, expanding Vegas companies win tax breaks: Kevin Ferguson; Four companies planning to open shop or expand existing operations in Southern Nevada were granted tax breaks Wednesday worth more than $1.14 million from the Nevada Commission on Economic Development.

Panel weighs gaming curriculum for kids: Terry Webster; If you are rolling a die, what is the probability you will roll a six?

Bidding farewell: Japanese temple holds funeral for retired gaming machines: Joseph Coleman; The funeral incense curled in delicate wisps as Buddhist monks in purple and orange robes chanted sutras. Mourners in black suits bowed their heads.

Man accused of defrauding LV banks, mortgage firms: Donald Anderson was accused of defrauding several Las Vegas mortgage companies and banks between November 1999 and October 2000, when he allegedly forged the signatures of individuals on mortgage applications to represent he had power of attorney to obtain mortgages on their behalf to buy residential properties in Las Vegas.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Del Mar: 1st Race -- So Urgent -- Draws good rail post for turf mile opener, Smith aboard Baffert trainee for owner Thoroughbred Corporation, gets the trip. French Minister -- Bred to love lawn, Stevens scales Drysdale trainee, should be in the mix for the money. Value Play -- Speak In Passing

Local Falun Gong call attention to China persecution: Stacy J. Willis; Members of the spiritual group Falun Gong met in downtown Las Vegas Wednesday to call attention to continuing persecution in China.

Reagan remembered for passion, politics: Prominent Nevadans who worked with Maureen Reagan remember former President Ronald Reagan's daughter as a lover of politics who passionately championed a number of causes during her busy political life.

Sprint cars descend on sleepy Iowa town: Chuck Schoffner; KNOXVILLE, Iowa - Daytona. Indianapolis. Knoxville.

12 students receive college support: The annual HCA Foundation scholarship program provides educational assistance of $500 or more to children of employees at affiliated facilities of HCA.

NCAA approves three Las Vegas tournaments: The three tournaments are set for Nov. 19-21, Nov. 22-24 and Dec. 20-22. Oklahoma State, Illinois, Georgia Tech, Pennsylvania, Cincinnati and Purdue are some of the teams that will compete.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Animals' message is clear: Ruthe Deskin; Visiting the rural counties of northern Nevada and California can be an eye-opener.

Johnson speeds toward sixth championship: Anne M. Peterson; SONOMA, Calif. - Warren Johnson isn't thrilled by his nickname, The Professor. He'd rather go about his job without it.

Suit challenges lien against Park Towers: Grace Leong; A dispute over a $7.8 million change order has led to a lawsuit between the developer of the Park Towers At Hughes Center luxury condominiums in Las Vegas and its contractor, J.A. Jones Construction Co.

Machine glitch hurts WMS: The earnings beat consensus analyst expectations by 2 cents per share. Net income before one-time charges was $13.5 million, up 22 percent.

DOE seeks comments on wind farm at NTS: The DOE's National Nuclear Security Administration will accept comments until Aug. 24 on possible environmental impacts from running up to 545 wind turbines on more than 1,000 acres at the Test Site, 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas.

Council split over massages: Jeffrey Libby; Henderson City Council members had mixed reactions to an ordinance introduced Tuesday that would set a precedent in the Las Vegas Valley. It would allow massage therapists to perform opposite-sex massages in customers' homes and hotel rooms.

Where I Stand -- Cynthia Bunch: An unhealthy system: We have a severe shortage of nurses and the support personnel they rely on. Now it looks like a shortage of doctors may be on the horizon as well. If you don't know why this has occurred, you need to -- your health may depend on it.

Steppin' out: Senior citizens mix it up at local center: Jeffrey Libby; The women outnumbered the men by about 10-1 and, as it turned out, even the youngest singles, in their 70s, had outlived a husband or two.

'Pie' in the face: Michael Wilmington; 2 1/2 stars

Chavez gets shot against world champ: Dean Juipe; He takes his listener by surprise, articulating his past with a heartfelt delivery.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 4 p.m.

Letter: Goodman would make a great governor: However, he plans a task force which will consist mainly of either gaming lobbyists or education pros, both of whom Guinn is particularly fond.

Amador faces new ethics, contempt charges: Kim Smith; Defense attorney Michael Amador may soon be facing contempt of court charges or an ethics complaint as a result of revelations the lawyer's former secretary made to District Judge Joseph Bonaventure during a private meeting three weeks ago.

Auto racing schedules, winners and points standings: Feb. 18 - Daytona 500, Daytona Beach, Fla. (Michael Waltrip)

Overuse of antibiotics rendering drugs useless: By Emily Richmond; Nevada residents who misuse antibiotics are putting themselves and the rest of the population at risk for developing more serious illnesses that will ultimately be more difficult to treat, county and state health officials said today.

Mobile home residents to get relief from floods: A $5.2 million contract to build a channel along the Flamingo Wash should help ease the concerns of residents of the Miracle Mile Mobile Home Park, which was inundated by floodwaters in 1999.

PCL box: Las Vegas-Salt Lake: LOB -- Las Vegas 10, Salt Lake 6. 2B -- Post (36), Barnes 2 (16), Burke (10). HR -- Mota 2 (6), Hiatt 2 (37).

Letter: Keep government out of business: I would trust Nevada Power on how to run its business for the best cost benefit of both the consumers and the company, rather than the state consumer advocate, whose office a few years ago criticized Nevada Power for entering long-term contracts.

Man indicted in child-porn case: Kim Smith; The suspect in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme has been indicted on 48 sex-related charges pertaining to a minor.

Letter: Power company hurting seniors: What is even more astounding is the fact that our elected and appointed officials appear to have done nothing to protest this injustice, but apparently hope it will go away instead of investigating why Nevada Power needs this exorbitant increase.

Couple face trial in killing at hotel: Paulette Walker Perry had wanted to waive her right to a speedy trial, but because her co-defendant, Kenneth Maurice Grant, invoked his right during a hearing Wednesday, District Court Judge John McGroarty set their trial for Sept. 24.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Pondering Britney, 'Chicago' and Caesars: Joe Delaney; Teenage females have always needed something or someone to scream about, starting with Frank Sinatra in New York City's Paramount Theatre in 1942-1943 ... In the 1950s it was Paul Anka and the "American Bandstand" stars, and in the 1960s the Beatles and other British invaders ... Today it's 'N Sync, the Backstreet Boys and similar groups.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Sears Point Raceway modernizing its drag strip: Sears Point Raceway in Sonoma, Calif., began the second phase of its $35 million modernization plan Sunday with the help of NHRA drivers John Force and Gary Scelzi.

Las Vegan earns silver dolphins: Clancy serves aboard the ballistic submarine USS Ohio, which is homeported in Silverdale, Wash.

Review: Depeche wears nostalgia just fine: Geoff Carter; I grew up in Southern California listening to KROQ, one of America's first and best alternative rock stations. By the time I got to KROQ, the Pasadena-based station was only playing two artists: Oingo Boingo and Depeche Mode. Sometimes it would alternate; sometimes it would play in blocks; sometimes its music would play interspersed with songs by lesser KROQ artists, such as Tears For Fears and the Bangles and U2.

News briefs for August 9, 2001: CNA, one of the larger writers nationally of medical malpractice insurance, has received permission from state Insurance Commissioner Alice Molasky-Arman to raise rates by 52 percent to an estimated 300 doctors in Nevada.

Community briefs for August 9, 2001: The Clark County Firefighters Burn Foundation will be flying two young burn survivors from Nevada to summer camp in Lake Tahoe.

UNLV hires former small-college coach: Kloczko joins the Rebels after spending last season as the top assistant and hitting coach at California University of Pennsylvania, where he helped the Vulcans to their 13th straight Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference title and a 33-9 overall record. Klozko is a 1999 graduate of the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg.

Editorial: Child care centers now will get grades: The grading will be more than just the number of substantiated complaints that have been lodged against a center. The measurement also will include how well the child care facility scores in a number of areas, including the quality of its staff, curriculum and activities. Shannon West, who is in charge of child care licensing for the county, notes that not only will this offer parents valuable information, but she also is hopeful that the program will raise the entire quality of the child care system. West is confident she has enough funds for this project, but this program should ...

Tabish promoted tough-guy mob image: By Jeff German

State to sell bonds to buy prison in NLV: The state will buy the privately operated women's prison in North Las Vegas through the sale of bonds approved Wednesday.

Four arrested in series of robberies: Keith Paul; Police have arrested four men suspected in a series of robberies and home invasions targeting undocumented Hispanic immigrants.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Mayweather Jr. struggles to stay humble: Dean Juipe; Asked how he gauges his Oct. 6 fight at the Paris Las Vegas with mandatory challenger Jesus Chavez, World Boxing Council junior lightweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. makes a quick reply.

Veterans home feud moves into court: CARSON CITY -- The state Public Works Board wants to kick the contractor off the job at the troubled state Veterans Home in Boulder City, but the controversy has moved to the courts.

Palo Verde holds on to edge Gorman, 9-8: Spencer Patterson; At Durango High School

Columnist Ron Kantowski: A call for arms in Legion: In this day of erring on the side of caution, what in the world are the teen-age pitchers in this week's American Legion state baseball tournament doing throwing nine-inning games?

Desert quake could hit valley hard: New research suggests that a system of faults west of Southern Nevada would create a more damaging jolt from an earthquake on one side than the other, a finding that could force a rewrite of building codes, including those in Clark County.

Obituaries for August 9, 2001: Kenneth B. Brown, 74, of Las Vegas died Tuesday in Las Vegas. He was born June 17, 1927, in Maine. A resident for many years, he was a railroad supervisor.

Clarification: Clarification

Editorial: Rubbing them the wrong way: A principal reason for the valleywide ban on opposite-sex, outcall massages is the opposition by Metro Police, which covers Las Vegas and the unincorporated areas of Clark County. Metro Police worries that these massages will become fronts for prostitution. But the massage industry today is remarkably different than in years past, and for the most part it is viewed as a mainstream business that offers massages -- and nothing more. The Henderson Police Department even is supporting the proposed ordinance, noting that there are a lot of legitimate massage therapists in practice in Henderson.

Fight schedule: Friday

Love for sail: Las Vegas Sailing Club happy to make waves: Kimberley McGee; With the wind at his back and the moon rising above Table Mountain, Walter White called to his fellow sailors.