Print edition for October 10, 2001

Letter: We are justified in our response: Sunday, as promised, we brought a measure of justice upon those who have made terrorism a way of life for themselves. Haven't we been patient toward them, haven't we begged of them a change in their hearts over all these years? But they have refused and this time have boldly pushed once too hard. We are justified in our response.

Editorial: Yucca proposal is awful idea: Murkowski contends that keeping the waste all in one location is the best way to fend off terrorist attacks. What he neglects to mention, however, is that leaving the waste at guarded nuclear power plants is much safer than hauling the waste to Nevada.

January trial scheduled in abandoned-baby case: Kim Smith; The trial of a Las Vegas woman accused of abandoning her newborn daughter in a trash bin has been scheduled for Jan. 14.

Correction: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.

Laid-off workers get more help: Mathis Winkler; The Henderson Project Helping Hand center will be open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday until Oct. 30. It will be closed Oct. 26 for Nevada Day. Appointment reservations are recommended. Call 735-1090. The center is next to Green Valley High School near the corner of Warm Springs Road and Arroyo Grande Boulevard.

Death of shoplifting suspect ruled homicide: Keith Paul; The death last month of a suspected shoplifter, who died after two Wal-Mart assistant managers wrestled him to the ground and held him down, was ruled a homicide caused by asphyxiation.

Editorial: A positive step for the arts in Las Vegas: If there is a downside to the exhibition, it is the admission fee: $15 for adults, clearly a price aimed at tourists. It would be nice to see local residents given a discount, making it more affordable and therefore more likely that Las Vegans could enjoy the show.

Court: Lost eye worth $3 mil.: CARSON CITY -- A Las Vegas man who lost an eye when he was inadvertently hit with a golf club is entitled to a $3.6 million judgment, the Nevada Supreme Court has ruled.

Casinos, resorts offer R&R packages for terror relief workers: South Coast USA, an alliance of Gulf Coast tourism bureaus, is organizing a variety of complimentary getaways for emergency workers and others in New York who have helped in the relief effort.

Letter: Reagan, Bush armed Taliban: Under Reagan, CIA Director William Casey ran his own terrorist network, blowing up a mosque in Lebanon, supplying arms to Iran and giving unlimited aid to terrorists (Mujahedin) in Afghanistan. These are some of the ingredients that led to the attack on the World Trade Center.

Appeal denied in murder case: CARSON CITY -- A Las Vegas man convicted with his cousin of killing his 17-year-old girlfriend has lost his appeal to the Nevada Supreme Court.

News briefs for October 10, 2001: A man and a woman wanted in connection with the attempted murder of a Henderson Police officer were arrested in Missouri early Tuesday morning.

Construction manager OK'd for vets home: CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Examiners on Tuesday approved a $100,000 contract for a company to oversee construction at the Veterans Nursing Home in Boulder City.

Tribal casinos, New Mexico settle out of court: Gov. Gary Johnson got the go-ahead from the attorney general and signed seven gambling compacts last week, officials said Tuesday. Four more are expected to be signed.

Advice offered for workers who lost jobs: Workers facing layoffs in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorism attacks can take a few simple steps to better face the dilemma, a local organization says.

Obituaries for October 10, 2001: Dale L. Becker, 69, of Las Vegas died Thursday in a local hospital. He was born Oct. 6, 1931, in Richfield, Neb. A resident for 31 years, he was a retired Air Force master sergeant and Vietnam War veteran.

Researcher says Vegas' mob past has been overblown: David Strow; The images of films like "Bugsy" and "Casino" remain inextricably intertwined with many outsiders' visions of the city, even while Wall Street tightens its grip on the Las Vegas Strip.

Letter: Leave decisions about defense to professionals: He then contradicts himself by saying that "Stealth cannot be a rationale for ... no independent news coverage." And he finishes by stating that "The media ... provide our citizens with information so that they can make their own decisions ..."

Domaine Fouassier '00 Sancerre: Available at Lee's Discount Liquors, $9.99.

Police: Wife tortured before spouse killed: Keith Paul; Prosecutors will determine if a woman will face murder charges for killing her common-law husband Tuesday after he had tortured her for days.

Reid urges infrastructure spending: Lawmakers and Bush are debating the best way to stimulate the ailing economy in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks and Bush has advocated $60 billion in new tax cuts, plus $15 billion in new spending to help workers.

Remorseful Dunn gets prison term in road-rage death: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas man who pleaded guilty in a fatal road-rage case said God has forgiven his "trespasses" and that he is wise to the benefits of considering the potential consequences before acting.

National team to hold Las Vegas tryouts: If selected, players can choose which country they would like to visit. Tours last seven to 14 days and take place during spring and summer school breaks. The teams are led by top college coaches and pro scouts.

United Way helps laid-off workers: The United Way of Southern Nevada has distributed more than $174,000 to 251 Southern Nevada households through its Displaced Workers Response Fund.

High school students taking new proficiency test must show photo ID: Terry Webster; Students taking the high school proficiency exam this week have to show picture identification before they are allowed to pick up a pencil, Clark County School District officials said.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Tour pros scramble to Canyons: Dean Juipe; None of the local guys has ever completely capitalized, but there is a "home-court advantage" in the Invensys Classic at Las Vegas and it may be more obvious than ever this year.

Gamblers losing more to nickel slot machines: CARSON CITY -- The nickel slot machine carried the day for Nevada casinos in August.

'Hawks charge to girls crown: Spencer Patterson; Monika Lee didn't need to be reminded about the success of Green Valley's girls golf program on Tuesday. She has seen it up close and personal for the past six years.

Bonaventure sides with DA on bail request: District Judge Joseph Bonaventure today refused to release Sandy Murphy from prison on bail while she appeals her murder conviction in the 1998 death of Ted Binion.

Rebels gearing up to face another potent running attack: Steve Guiremand; UNLV has faced its share of talented running backs this season.

Reno mayor urges preparedness: Tom Gardner; RENO -- Mayor Jeff Griffin says Nevada can't consider itself too remote for a retaliatory strike and must anticipate any eventuality to avoid the tragic aftermath of terrorism.

Violation of fire code may close rural school: Terry Webster; Keystone Academy Charter School in Sandy Valley may have its charter revoked by the Clark County School District this week, unless it corrects a fire code violation.

Fertilizer sales to be monitored: The FBI has asked the Nevada Department of Agriculture for its assistance in checking plant nurseries and retail stores for unusually large sales of bagged fertilizer, which could be used to produce a crude yet powerful bomb, the Agriculture Department said.

SEC commissioner resigns: Unger, a Republican attorney named to the SEC by then-President Clinton in October 1997, said she was stepping down this fall to join the private sector.

Goodman sticking to mayoral 'commitment': Angela Soo; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman on Tuesday attempted to end any talk that he is planning a run for the governor's office.

UNLV notebook: Lee fires 73 as Rebel golfers move to 11th: Lee (76-73--149) led the Rebels, whose 308 score was one stroke worse than Monday's round. UNLV sits in 11th place at 39-over while Lee ranks 20th in the individual race.

9-year-old boy killed in shooting at park: Jace Radke; When 14-year-old Charlene Lien heard gunshots outside her home Tuesday night she ran outside fearing for her 18-year-old brother, who had gone to the neighborhood park with a group of friends.

PPro: Stock hurt by shorts: David Strow; In an unusual strategy, the Las Vegas software company PurchasePro asked its investors to help it combat heavy short-selling in its stock -- a move against the shorters typically called a "short squeeze."

Attacks change face of college hoops: Steve Addy; DENVER -- After their summer dormancy, college basketball teams return to the practice court Saturday. But they'll be coming back under tragically different circumstances than the last time they played.

Made-for-TV event should give boost to women's golf: Victoria Sun; On almost any given week, you can find the names Annika Sorenstam and Karrie Webb near the top of the leaderboard.

Ensign warns DOT of Yucca risks: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- Sen. John Ensign, R-Nev., today urged Department of Transportation officials to consider the risk of terrorist attacks on shipments of radioactive waste as part of a broader look at terrorist threats to the nation's trains, trucks, buses and airplanes.

Columnist Jeff Haney: Under a bad sign: The autograph boom & bust: To invoke a pop-culture catch phrase, baseball autograph collecting "jumped the shark" sometime in the late 1980s.

9 locals take aim at Invensys title: Victoria Sun; The last time a local golfer came close to winning the Invensys Classic was in 1994, when Las Vegas native Robert Gamez finished one stroke behind winner Bruce Lietzke for sole possession of second place.

Columnist Peter Benton: Schroeder, Foggia earn LVCC honors: Peter Benton; The Las Vegas Country Club's premier event of the year -- the annual Men's Member/Guest -- was played last week under absolutely gorgeous weather conditions and on a course in extraordinary shape.

FBI denies report that probe curtailed: Keith Paul; FBI officials in Las Vegas Tuesday denied a published report that the investigation into the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks is being curtailed to pursue leads regarding another possible round of attacks.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race -- Icantgoforthat -- Flores atop Baffert trainee for owner Pegram, draws good post for sprint opener, we'll go for Icantgoforthat here. Black Gear -- Draws alongside top pick, Solis scales Paasch trainee, Black may have best Gear here. Value Play -- Smokers Top Gun

FBI calls in help to probe many LV leads on suspected hijackers: Jeff German, Adrienne Packer and Keith Paul; FBI agents from other parts of the country have been brought to Las Vegas to help the local field office track the movements here of key suspected hijackers prior to the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington.

Reilly defends internal choice: Adrienne Packer; Clark County public defenders, their federal counterparts and private attorneys spent two months lobbying commissioners and administrators for their preferred candidate to replace the county's chief public defender.

2001 Invensys Classic fact sheet: PURSE: $4.5 million. The winner will receive $810,000.

Tuesday's prep results: BOYS SOCCER

MWC notebook: Lady Rebels' Frohlich three-peats as league's top returning player: Steve Addy; DENVER -- Linda Frohlich wants her UNLV basketball legacy to be more than gaudy statistics.

Doctors to get special training: By Emily Richmond; Clark County doctors are getting special training in recognizing and treating early symptoms of exposure to biological and chemical weapons, the county's chief health officer said today.

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

Lobbying under way for workers: David Strow; MGM MIRAGE said Tuesday it plans to join the Culinary Union in a federal lobbying campaign intended to secure more benefits for laid-off Las Vegas casino workers.

Poll: Economy big cause of tourism slowdown: David Strow; Visitation to Las Vegas fell off considerably following the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11. But, surprisingly, terrorism fears don't appear to be the major factor in those canceling trips to Las Vegas.

Tech giant cutting 7,000 more jobs: The announcement today came a day after the cellphone and semiconductor manufacturer reported a $1.4 billion loss for the quarter ended Sept. 30.

Prep tennis, golf playoff schedules and results: SUNRISE REGION TOURNAMENT

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: De Ferran, last year's CART champ, on top again: Gil de Ferran used a late-season charge last year to win his first CART championship and bring a record eighth series title to team owner Roger Penske.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Stars turn out for Venetian museum openings: Elizabeth Foyt; Welcoming the press and invited guests to "The Art of the Motorcycle" at Guggenheim Las Vegas and "Masterpieces and Master Collections -- Impressionists" at Guggenheim Hermitage were Sheldon and Dr. Miriam Adelson, owners of Venetian. With them were Tom Krens of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, Mikhail Shwydkoi, minister of culture for the Russian Federation, and curator Utlan Guilfoyle, joined by Pamela Brennan of Delta Airlines, Marco von Maltzan of BMW Motorcycle and Rob Goldstein, president of Venetian.

Community briefs for October 10, 2001: The Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve, 2400 B. Moser Drive, is hosting "Bird Tracks," an educational workshop for youth (ages 6-12), 9-11 a.m. Friday.

Architects engineer food drive: Every year competing teams of architects and engineers build giant sculptures made entirely out of canned or boxed food. At the end of the competition, the food used in the structures is donated to the Las Vegas Community Food Bank.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Finally, a nod from Nordstrom: All that has changed. I went to the opening of the small Las Vegas Nordstrom Rack and was disappointed to find very little that was worthwhile. Before writing about the store I called the store manager to find out how much of the merchandise was from regular Nordstrom stores and how much was made just for the Rack.

Valley sprinkled with doughnut shops: Max Jacobson; Everyone is competing for their market share, but how good are these doughnuts, really?

Columnist Jon Ralston: Mayor's decision paves way for Guinn: You see, being mayor is, well, fun. You can amass tremendous popularity, give a lot of speeches, appear on national TV, dominate a weak City Council, pay a small price for irreverence and just be, well, happy.