Print edition for July 10, 2001

LV casino sued over promotion of '50s group the Coasters: The Original Coasters Inc. of Port St. Lucie, Fla., Cornell Gunter's Coasters Inc. of Las Vegas and its president, Charles Duncan, sued New York-New York in U.S. District Court on Monday. Also named are National Artists Corp. of Nevada, which allegedly rented the theater and produced the defendants' shows, and three entities that allegedly provided the performers: CGC Management Corp., CGC Entertainment Corp. and its principal, Larry Marshak.

LV casino-building giant backing e-commerce firm: Kevin Ferguson; A Las Vegas company with a stellar resume in the design and construction industry is trying to create a new cyber niche: design-to-commerce.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Beijing shouldn't get the Olympics: Dean Juipe; I know a couple of guys who have been to Beijing and they say it's the most crowded, repressed and polluted city in the world.

60 death row inmates reviewed for DNA tests: Kim Smith; The Clark County district attorney's office is reviewing the cases of about 60 death row inmates to determine whether DNA testing should be done to ensure justice was served.

Lane Bryant women's clothing chain sold to Fashion Bug owner: The Limited, which operates more than 2,700 stores under names like Express, Lerner New York and Henri Bendel and controls the parent of the Victoria's Secret chain, said the deal announced today for Lane Bryant would enable it to focus on its core fashion brands.

Send in the clowns: Entertainers gather during Shriners' annual convention: Shriners Hospitals

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Fellow drivers pleased by Earnhardt Jr.'s win: Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s emotional victory Saturday night in NASCAR's first race at Daytona International Speedway since the death of Dale Earnhardt was not just a hit with the 200,000 racing fans in attendance and a nationwide television audience.

Lawyer praises ex-agent in FBI leaks probe: Jailed private investigator Mike Levin, now cooperating in the FBI's secrets-for-sale probe, was described as an excellent detective Monday by a criminal defense lawyer who worked closely with him.

News briefs for July 10, 2001: A man shot to death during a fight at a downtown apartment complex Sunday has been identified as 22-year-old Jack Calvin Burnell.

Mall contracts for AC service: Greg Jarosinski, president of Constellation Energy Source, said in a statement his company is making an $8 million air conditioning plant investment to serve nearly 1 million square feet of common area and 250 tenants inside the Fashion Show mall, which is owned by the Rouse Co.

Mexico finds money for Las Vegas consulate: Benjamin Grove and Timothy Pratt; WASHINGTON -- The government of Mexico has found the money to establish what local Hispanic leaders say is a much-needed Las Vegas consulate.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Conspiracy theories do not hold up: The way the national media responded to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s victory in Saturday night's Pepsi 400 at Daytona International Speedway -- the same track on which his legendary father was killed five months ago -- you would have thought his crew chief were Oliver Stone.

Fallon jet-fuel line is checked for leaks: A jet-fuel pipeline is being tested in the wake of 14 cases of childhood leukemia diagnosed over the past three years in Fallon.

Vons owner's stock slumps on disappointing profit report: Shares of Safeway Inc., the third-largest U.S. food retailer, dropped to a 52-week low Monday after the company reported disappointing second-quarter profits and warned that it will earn less than expected in the last half of its fiscal year.

Group: Nevada needs to track asthma: By Emily Richmond; Nevada is one of 12 states that fails to track asthma among its residents, according to a report released today by a new health advocacy group.

Rural areas wetter than expected: A new study by the U.S. Geological Survey shows that more ground water may be available in 16 valleys of eastern Nevada than previously thought.

West jury told no signs of struggle were found in trash can: Kim Smith; If Christine Smith was alive when she was sealed inside a trash can three years ago, she didn't struggle.

Five local athletes set for Junior Olympics: Dominique Bosa-Edwards (triple jump, 100 meters), Shameka Davis (400), LaTisha Davis (22), Essence Jones (triple jump) and Marcus Whitehead (800) will be competing.

LV tops in economic growth: A U.S. Conference of Mayors report released today placed the Las Vegas metropolitan area at the top of the nation's list in economic growth in the 1990s.

Despite claims of bad luck, two execs leave Harrah's Rio casino: David Strow; The Rio hotel-casino's top two executives abruptly departed Monday, four days after Harrah's Entertainment Inc. warned poor table game hold at its off-Strip property had once again hurt its profitability.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Asking Bid -- Draws good post for sprint opener, Rollins aboard Sadler trainee, Bid Asking for victory here. Kiznitti -- Hustling Espinoza atop Hines trainee, fits well in this spot, should be a factor throughout. Value Play -- Strawberry Roller

Man accused in fatal accident out on bail: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas man accused of causing an accident that killed three local residents has been released from jail.

Strip casinos record big win in May: Cy Ryan and David Strow; Strong business during the Memorial Day weekend -- particularly from high-rollers on the Las Vegas Strip -- helped Nevada casinos produce their largest percentage increase in gaming win in the last five months in May.

Antitrust probe for slot deal possible: David Strow; In simple terms of market share, International Game Technology won't be getting much bigger after acquiring Anchor Gaming.

Wednesday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1:10 p.m.

Cases of domestic violence on sharp rise in county: CARSON CITY -- Domestic violence cases rose 17 percent in Clark County during 2000, and they included 23 deaths during the last six months of the year, a state report says.

LV company sues over gambling patent: Grace Leong; A Las Vegas Internet gaming system developer sued to stop Macau casino mogul Stanley Ho and the operators of his Antigua-based website, DrHo.com, from infringing its online gaming patent.

Bill aims to ease Yucca funding barriers: Mary Manning and Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- A recently drafted House energy bill would give the Energy Department direct access to $10 billion in a federal fund created to develop the Yucca Mountain nuclear waste project.

Letter: Israel has no choice but to right wrongs: This is the only way to get justice in the Middle East, and they need to let the hooligans across the region know if you play with Israel, you will pay a heavy price. Period.

Community briefs for July 10, 2001: A local college sophomore received one of the 30 2001 National Federation of the Blind scholarships.

Camp could give boy a welcome respite: "He really needs the fun this summer," his stepmother says. "He's never been to camp and would dearly love this experience."

Where I Stand--Brian Greenspun: Media out of bounds: THE LAWYER made a lot of sense. Oh, oh!

Immunization schedule for July 10, 2001: NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Approach is a waste of our time: Many of us who learned to swim in the perceived safety of three feet of chlorinated water learned first what not to do.

Over the top: Extreme fitness enthusiasts push themselves to the limit: Psychologists call them "sensation seekers," those athletes who push themselves to extremes.

Letter: Social Security is Ponzi scheme: The same politicians who are wringing their hands looking for a "solution" know this.

Editorial: Foster care overhaul is on the way: The creation of a uniform system was the centerpiece of the reforms, but there were other key measures. For starters, in a long overdue move the Legislature authorized better financial assistance for foster parents. And grandparents and relatives over the age of 62, who are caring for children who have been abandoned or neglected by their parents, will now be able to get the same level of reimbursement as foster parents. Ideally a child should stay within the family, and helping offset the costs of the additional care is in the child's best interest.

Editorial: Medical privacy still has a place after all: In April the Department of Health and Human Services said it would issue guidelines on how to interpret the rules, which go into effect in 2003. Last week HHS released a common sense handbook on the privacy regulations, putting to rest the notion that the rules couldn't work. In one example, hospitals had made the specious argument that in order to comply with the rules they would have to build private, soundproof rooms in order to ensure that others wouldn't overhear a medical conversation a nurse or doctor would have with a patient. But HHS noted last week that as ...

Letter: No excuse for forgetting kids: If you bring a child into the world you have a sacred obligation that supersedes all selfish ends. Do not suffer a child to come into this world if you do not have the decency to take good care of it.

Former state ethics chief moves into new post: CARSON CITY -- Kenneth Rohrs doesn't let grass grow under his feet.

Obituaries for July 10, 2001: Liberato Aragon, 68, of Las Vegas died Friday in a local hospital. He was born Aug. 20, 1932, in Gallina, N.M. A resident for 25 years, he was the owner of a maintenance service and was an Army veteran.

MASH says funds are needed to cool emergency shelter: In response to recent protest marches sparked by the closing of the "Tent City" encampment, MASH Village has issued a challenge to the public to raise $500,000 to fund its emergency shelter through the hot summer months.