Print edition for October 22, 2001

Las Vegas mail being processed on schedule: Jeff German and Benjamin Grove; Las Vegas postal workers today were processing the mail on schedule and taking no additional precautionary measures amid disclosures that employees at other post offices were diagnosed with anthrax.

Gauge of economic growth on decline: Lisi De Bourbon; NEW YORK -- A key gauge of future U.S. economic activity declined 0.5 percent last month, as the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks in New York and Washington weakened an already troubled economy.

Nevada takes steps to curtail drug 'gray market': By Emily Richmond; In an effort to block drugs intended for nursing homes from reaching the retail market, the Nevada Board of Pharmacy voted last week to limit pharmaceutical wholesalers from selling more than 10 percent of their inventory to other wholesalers.

Force wins record 11th title: ENNIS, Texas -- John Force won a record 11th NHRA title with a second-place finish Sunday in his Funny Car at the O'Reilly Fall Nationals.

Prep Schedule: MONDAY

Tower at DI to go quietly: Adrienne Packer; The plume of dust and smoke from one of Las Vegas Strip's oldest resorts isn't expected to draw the crowds that witnessed the spectacular implosions of its historic neighbors such as the Sands and the Dunes.

Pay proposed for state workers on active duty: CARSON CITY -- A state worker who is called to active duty in the National Guard or Reserves would not suffer a loss in pay, under a rule being proposed by the state Department of Personnel.

Letter: Government terrorizes U.S.: False alarms followed and a frightened nation provided perfect diversion for those who do mayhem behind the headlines. Redistricting, for example, that gives the Republican Party a tremendous advantage in sheer numbers. More tax cuts for the advantaged, ANWR drilling, judgeships and all the fast track bills that do no good for America. While you are otherwise occupied by the media, who propagate nonstop terror in the form of anthrax misinformation, your elected representatives are taking advantage of your inattention to promote their selfish agenda.

High court upholds prof's lawsuit against UNLV: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has denied the appeal of the University and Community College System of Nevada in its fight to fire University of Nevada, Las Vegas professor Richard Sutton.

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$175,000 raised at AGA dinner: More than 650 attended the Oct. 2 dinner in Las Vegas. Honorees included Sen. Harry Reid, entertainer Paul Anka, Park Place Entertainment Corp. and Boyd Gaming Corp.

Donations hurried to NYC sought for use at home: Las Vegans are learning a hard and potentially expensive lesson about designating where gifts given to local charitable groups should go.

Strip business weak despite heavy traffic: David Strow; Far fewer Americans may be taking to the air for Las Vegas these days. But more Southern Californians than ever before appear willing to take the trek along Interstate 15 to the Strip.

Keller won't run for third term: Jeff German and Keith Paul; Sheriff Jerry Keller today, in a move that surprised the law enforcement community, said he would not run for a third term in 2002.

Jobless soon can file their claims on Internet: Mathis Winkler; Laid-off Nevadans should be able to file unemployment claims over the Internet by January.

Regents name building after Raggio: FALLON -- Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, is gaining quite a presence in the University and Community College System of Nevada.

Nine firms licensed to make explosives: Jace Radke and Keith Paul; Of nine companies licensed to manufacture explosives in Clark County by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, only the model rocket company that burned to the ground last week mass-produced products.

UNLV women win, men lose in road games: With the win, the Rebels keep their undefeated all-time series record intact versus the Cowgirls at 4-0.

Editorial: Canada gives Bayer a headache: The United States government is divided over what to do, but Canada is taking extraordinary steps to ensure it has a steady supply of medicine to fight anthrax. Canada has lifted the patent that Bayer has on Cipro, and that country has ordered a million tablets of a generic version of Cipro from a different drug maker. Bayer claims that the action by Canada is unwarranted, but this is an instance where Bayer should be a good corporate citizen and agree to the increased production of a generic alternative to Cipro.

Bishop Gorman girls capture state title: Bonanza avenged its half-point loss to Galena in last year's 4A championship match with a 14.5-8 victory over the Grizzlies. Eric Hinckley and Zach Anderson went 3-0 in doubles for the Bengals, while Ernie Domanico and Chris Wilson each contributed two singles wins.

Small business winner blames slow economy for bankruptcy: Grace Leong; Six months after she was named Nevada's small business person of the year, Julia Valdes' Las Vegas flower company has filed for bankruptcy protection and is blaming many of its woes on the economic fallout of the September terrorist attacks.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Frankel could break out at Breeders' Cup: Ralph Siraco; On Saturday, the sport -- and business -- of horse racing will present the Breeders' Cup World Thoroughbred Championship at Belmont Park in New York.

TV gambling venture canceled: The agreement gave Europe's second-biggest pay-TV company and Ladbrokes, Hilton's betting and gaming division, exclusive rights for five years to provide interactive sports betting on BSkyB channels. Britain's Competition Commission said it was probing the deal.

Lack of officer ID in racial profiling study criticized: Keith Paul; Assemblyman Wendell Williams, frustrated by the decision not to include a way to identify officers in a racial profiling study, vows he will introduce a bill in the next legislative session to force police to redo the study.

High-tech company to meet with rural residents: Jeffrey Libby; Hughes, which is also being wooed by business leaders in Phoenix, is considering a roughly 25-acre parcel in the Wagon Wheel Industrial Park that could bring 200 jobs paying minimum annual salaries of about $41,000. The company has made no formal commitments.

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Thomas, Redd and Wynn to be honored: William "Si" Redd, founder of slot machine giant International Game Technology Inc., E. Parry Thomas, former chairman of what is now Bank of America of Nevada, and Steve Wynn, former chairman and chief executive officer of Mirage Resorts Inc., will be honored at an induction ceremony at the MGM Grand hotel-casino Feb. 21.

Prep 2001 State Tennis playoff results: 4A State Tournament

Letter: Ali asks nation to be considerate, which is ironic: However, at a time when our country is mobilizing troops to fight a war against these terrorists, and when it is obvious that some of our soldiers will lose their lives for this cause, I thought it ironic that Ali has seen fit to give our country advice on how Americans should act during wartime conflict when he has the odious distinction of being the most famous draft dodger in American history.

Air show lifts patriotic spirit, but fails to raise much money: Angela Soo and Ed Koch; Money tossed into donation buckets by an estimated 80,000 visitors to a weekend airshow was just a drop in the bucket of what was expected to be raised for local laid-off workers

UNLV analysis: Rebels' mistakes paved way for CSU: Steve Addy; First quarter: CSU 10-0

News briefs for October 22, 2001: North Las Vegas Police have obtained a warrant for the arrest of an 18-year-old man in connection with the slaying last month of a 16-year-old boy from Cleveland.

Obituaries for October 22, 2001: Evelyn M. Alston, 85, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 17, 1916, in Anadarko, Okla. A resident for 10 years, she was a bookkeeper for a furniture business and a member of the West Covina Garden Club.

After another loss, tension among players boils over: Steve Addy; So much for the Rebels sweeping their final seven games.

Letter: Fast, friendly service at DMV: Keep up the good work, DMV.

Business people: Recent appointments and promotions: Erwin Caldito is a retail associate at the Equity Group real estate firm.

NHRA O'Reilly Fall Nationals results: At Texas Motorplex

Tenants start filling up downtown's Neonopolis: Diana Sahagun; The downtown Neonopolis entertainment project, whose opening was delayed for lack of tenants, has filled 70 percent of the 240,000-square-foot project.

Union chief says casinos hiring back workers too slowly: Las Vegas casino resorts aren't hiring back laid-off workers as rapidly as tourists are returning, a local labor leader says.

Skies over Las Vegas open to private planes: WASHINGTON -- The Federal Aviation Administration this morning reopened the skies over Las Vegas and 11 other cities to private planes whose pilots navigate without instruments and who do not file flight plans.

Colleges planning help for students who have lost jobs: FALLON -- Students at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas and the Community College of Southern Nevada who have lost their jobs due to the economic downturn will find there are a number of programs on the campuses to help them.

Palms announces appointments: At the Palms Casino Resort preparing to open, Frank Luizzo is director of security, Gregory Sheets is director of hotel operations and Lolita Black is national sales manager.

ACDelco Las Vegas NHRA Nationals schedule: THURSDAY

Restaurant chain in bankruptcy again: The Orlando, Fla.-based restaurant company, which was backed by celebrity investors such as Bruce Willis and Sylvester Stallone when it formed a decade ago, said it didn't plan to close any restaurants.

Winston Cup results: Sunday

Hughes knows just how tough it is to win 37 straight games: Spencer Patterson; Chaparral 42, Basic 12

Gaming industry is unconcerned about terrorism bill: The House version of the anti-terrorism bill stiffens the reporting requirements financial institutions must adhere to in dealing with overseas accounts and transactions. It also makes it a crime to attempt to smuggle $10,000 or more in currency across U.S. borders.

Air show lifts patriotic spirit, donations for unemployed: Angela Soo; A demonstration of bombs blasting the desert valley near Jean during the second annual Las Vegas Air Show gave spectators a small taste of what war might feel like.

Fired contractor gathers evidence at veterans home: Jeffrey Libby; Representatives from Addison Construction, the first general contractor in recent memory to be fired while overseeing a state job, returned Friday to the state veterans home in Boulder City to photograph their unfinished business.

Columnist Dean Juipe: SI story inaccurately portrays LV: Dean Juipe; I've never been a parent but I think I just realized how a father feels when someone takes it upon themselves to criticize your child. You get protective.

Californians are driving to Las Vegas in greater numbers: David Strow; Many Southern Californians who are afraid of flying or unwilling to endure delays at airports are now coming to Las Vegas by car, causing a big jump in traffic counts on Interstate 15.

Wilderness plan includes 181,000 acres in county: Daniela Mohor; About 181,000 acres in Clark County could become designated wilderness after the Nevada Wildlife Commission drew up a proposed plan Saturday.

Wynn wrapping up design of Le Reve: David Strow; Steve Wynn said Friday he's in the final stages of designing Le Reve, his newest megaresort on the Las Vegas Strip -- and that he won't seek out financing until he's finished.

Ah, Freak Out! Freakling Brothers still spooking on Halloween: Kimberley McGee; From the steel walls of The Mortuary come shrieks and giggles.

State honors supporters, participants in the arts: Daniela Mohor; The state honored 14 Nevada residents and groups for their contributions to the state's cultural life at a special event Saturday at the Clark County Government Center.

Trends for October 22, 2001: Lisa Ferguson; Looking for a keepsake to remember (as though anyone could forget) the tragic events of Sept. 11? Or maybe you'd prefer to recall the World Trade Center towers as they once proudly stood.