Print edition for November 7, 2002

Hay to continue effort: The incoming attorney general has represented an organization with close ties to Nevada Power Co. -- but don't expect Brian Sandoval to curb his colleague's aggressive pursuit of lower energy rates.

Las Vegas City Council briefs for Nov. 7, 2002: The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada told the Las Vegas City Council Wednesday that the city cannot discriminate against anyone -- including adult business operators -- who wants to advertise on new parking meter advertising boards.

Man who skipped sentencing turns up: Kim Smith; A 23-year-old Las Vegas man who didn't show up for his sentencing in a murder case in July turned himself in Wednesday.

Letter: Abortion dangers not explained: Three cheers for George Will for having the courage to ask the question generally ignored by the media, "Abortion kills something. What is it?" Planned Parenthood, NOW, NARAL and other abortion-oriented organizations would have us believe that the product of conception is just a "clump of cells," a "blob of tissue," or other such nonsense.

Local Air Force captain flies to Marine Corps Marathon win: Dick Benoit; The residents on Air Force Capt. Christopher Juarez's North Las Vegas street may be interested to know that their neighbor is more than just a serious jogger who heads out on a run about 7 every evening.

Defense wins bail for suspect in LV man's killing: Kim Smith; Bail for a Las Vegas woman accused of hiring her brother to kill her husband was set at $25,000 Wednesday over the objections of prosecutors.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Country's citizens are aging: Ruthe Deskin; Remarkable advances in medicine and more attention to health and fitness are adding years to our life expectancy.

Canvassing Downtown: 'A Day in the Arts District' spotlights downtown arts scene: By Kristen Peterson; The problem is, not everybody knows it's there. And some who do, say it's not interesting enough to visit.

Editorial: Strike on al-Qaida was fully justified: Fortunately, Lundh is a lone voice so far in criticizing the United States' strike against a carload of al-Qaida terrorists Sunday in Yemen. One of the six killed by a missile fired from an unmanned Predator aircraft was Osama bin Laden's operations chief and a suspected planner of the suicide bombing of the USS Cole that killed 17 sailors. Lundh is calling Sunday's strike a "summary execution" and a violation of the terrorists' human rights. Lundh overlooks that we have -- with affirmation from the civilized world -- rightly declared war against this enemy that celebrates the killing of Americans. ...

Community briefs for Nov. 7, 2002: To celebrate the grand opening of Durango Hills Park, 3521 N. Durango Drive, the Extreme Adventure Sports Division will hold a skate event from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

Letter: Parents must demand healthy food at school: However, irradiation kills only selected pathogens, only those present at the time, and only up to a certain depth. It does nothing to hardy pathogens like the hepatitis virus, or those inside a large meat slab, or those added during subsequent processing.

Editorial: Power also starts with consumers: Nevertheless, the Nevada attorney general's office this week also filed suit against El Paso, one of the continent's biggest suppliers of natural gas. The suit, which names several other energy companies as well, alleges a conspiracy to take advantage of California's electric deregulation law -- a conspiracy that also resulted in higher natural gas and electricity prices for Southern Nevada consumers. Electric bills were affected because power plants selling to Southern Nevada use natural gas in generating electricity. Higher costs for natural gas are passed on to consumers.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: Dirty politics on rise: That's what you are supposed to say after a hard-fought political campaign in this country. That's what you are supposed to say because people who offer themselves for public service deserve such civility from a public that will benefit from their efforts.

Letter: Signs may help slow speeders: No one was in such a big hurry to get to their destination. Possibly this is the reason: Signs posted at some intersections warned that a red-light violation is a $270 fine.

Trial ordered in death of man stabbed 128 times: Kim Smith; Two Las Vegas men will stand trial in the death of a 58-year-old man who was stabbed more than 100 times.

Plea deal taken in slaying of parents: Kim Smith; A 30-year-old Henderson man facing the death penalty in the slayings of his mother and stepfather entered a plea agreement that guarantees he will never be released from prison.

'Sexual predator' case to be reheard by court: CARSON CITY -- The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed Wednesday that the full court will rehear a case in which two state child welfare workers are being sued for placing a "known sexual predator" into a foster home with two young children, one of whom was then molested.

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

Dish Network begins local service: Kirk Baird; It wasn't long ago that satellite TV subscribers faced a choice beyond which network channels to pick up.

Looking on bright side, Reid says he'll have more time for Nevada: AP; Even Reid, the Senate's second-ranking Democrat, didn't sound entirely convinced.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park: Friday's card

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 7:05 p.m.

Film studio suffers financial setback: Jeffrey Libby; A proposed $44 million Boulder City movie studio appears to have ended its run as a Hollywood-sized dream.

Northwest teams should have strong showing: Adam Candee; Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and theSparks Tribune

Passengers with National tickets inconvenienced: Grace Leong; National Airlines' abrupt closure Wednesday afternoon left many of its unsuspecting passengers confused and disgruntled, forcing many to either stay in Las Vegas for another night or scramble and fork out more money for tickets on other airlines.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Phillips has tough task against Mitchell: Dean Juipe; Two former world champions with one single goal collide Saturday in Oklahoma City, but only the winner will be allowed to keep his dream alive.

Senators praise lands measure: President Bush signed into law Wednesday the bill that will add 444,000 acres in Clark County to the national wilderness preservation system.

Fight schedule: Thursday

Ariz. slaying, tied to sniper case, hits home: Kim Smith; Editor's note:

Sun Prep Athletes of the Week: Ahmad Atkins and Lacee Koelliker: AHMAD ATKINS

Overworked computer crashes as votes tallied: CARSON CITY -- Computer problems bedeviled the secretary of state's office on election night.

Riverboat casino favored in meaningless vote: Officials in the southwestern Louisiana parish counted absentee ballots taken on a pair of local referendums before courts struck down the election last week before Tuesday's primary.

Ruiz, Jones fight set for March 1 in LV: Holyfield, bidding for a fifth world heavyweight title, will face Byrd, the No. 1 challenger, for the vacant IBF championship Dec. 14 at Caesars Boardwalk in Atlantic City. The Jones-Ruiz fight will be held March 1 in Las Vegas.

Sept. 11 aid for jobless went unused: Dan Kulin; When the economic effect of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks hit the Las Vegas Valley, many local charities used every dollar they could get to help people make mortgage payments, pay rent or pay utility bills.

Knight receives national honor: Knight and Arizona's Rick LaRose make up the hall's 2003 class and will become the 70th and 71st inductees at the GCAA National Awards Dinner at the Sheraton World Resort in Orlando, Fla., on Jan. 22, 2003.

LV City Council revokes liquor license of market: Taking the liquor license away from one West Las Vegas convenience store won't change a crime-ridden area, but the Las Vegas City Council says it is a start.

Council OKs $441 million plan: Dan Kulin; North Las Vegas' $441 million plan for major construction projects over the next five years calls for new libraries, parks and a recreation complex, as well as the city's first sewage treatment plant. But it's what the plan doesn't include that drew the attention of the City Council on Wednesday.

Titus remains Democratic leader: CARSON CITY -- Despite some grumbling by Las Vegas senators, Sen. Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, was chosen again to lead the Senate Democrats into the 2003 Legislature.

Winter storm may hit by Friday: Here are a few cold weather tips to keep families warm and safe this winter:

Duggan takes lead at Storm LV Challenge: Henderson resident Wendy Macpherson made the biggest move of the session jumping from 21st to eighth. Macpherson boasted the top match play record of 10-2 and has sums of 203.83 and 6,415.

IGT earnings improve in fourth quarter: IGT said net income, before one-time items, increased 49 percent to $83.7 million for its fourth quarter ended Sept. 28 versus the same quarter in 2001.

Offense meets defense in an 'unlucky' rematch: Adam Candee; Triskaidekaphobia might be running rampant at Durango and Palo Verde this week.

Tropics come to the desert: Erica D. Johnson; In the middle of the Nevada desert lies a tropical rain forest.

Lee named All-MWC; UNLV loses in tourney: Lee, a second-team selection in 2001, is one of the league's top defenders.

Bank merger finalized: The deal also creates the third-largest bank in Nevada as Citigroup's Citibank operation will absorb Golden State's California Federal branch network. The transaction will give Citibank about 11.4 percent of the Nevada market with deposits of $2.4 billion. It will trail only Wells Fargo and Bank of America in the Nevada market.

Number of women in Legislature drops: CARSON CITY -- The number of women in the 2003 Legislature will drop to 18, the lowest number since 1993.

Obituaries for Nov. 7, 2002: Michael Azad, 85, of Las Vegas died Friday in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 15, 1917, in Tehran, Iran. A resident for 10 years, he was a retired electrical engineer.

Airline closure has UNLV calling audible: Steve Guiremand; As if he didn't have enough off-the-field distractions to deal with this week while trying to prepare his team for Saturday's key Mountain West Conference game at Utah, UNLV football coach John Robinson learned just before practice on Wednesday that National Airlines was going to cease operations that evening.

Schools have high hopes for funding idea: By Emily Richmond; A proposal to lease space at campus football fields for cellular telephone towers could translate into badly needed dollars for the cash-strapped Clark County School District.

News briefs for Nov. 7, 2002: Metro Police are investigating the shooting of a woman who remained in critical condition this morning at University Medical Center.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Bernstein hopes son follows in his footsteps: Kenny Bernstein did not win the NHRA Top Fuel championship in his final year as a driver but he expects to win it in his first season as strictly a team owner.

Airline's closure marks a 'sad day': Liz Benston and Grace Leong; Two months after reporting its first profit since the terrorist attacks that devastated the nation's airline industry, Las Vegas' only hometown airline shut down for good Wednesday evening.

Ballif is a big hit as Centennial advances in Sunset volleyball: Adam Candee; Courtney Ballif knows the set is coming her way when the game is on the line, and she likes it.

Edwards provides relief in the middle for Rebels: Steve Guiremand; If UNLV's season-opening 70-61 exhibition win over Global Sports on Wednesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center is any indication, Charlie Spoonhour's Rebels will be enjoying a big luxury they didn't have last season ... a true center.

SEC charges settled: Thomas E. Hall, a former U.S. Bancorp broker who doubled as a Sioux Falls branch manager, sought to help the customer avoid margin calls on his accounts by artificially increasing the value of his portfolio, the SEC alleged.

Catching up with ... MORGAN VOLKART: High School: Durango ('02)

Victorious Tenn. lottery backers ponder next step: Bobby Ross Jr; NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Powerball. Lotto South. Elvis scratchoff cards.

LV retailer's stock falls on loss: The Minnesota-based leather-clothing and luggage retailer said its third-quarter loss was 84 cents to 87 cents a share because of lower-than-expected sales.

Arizona gambling measure clinging to lead: Michelle Rushlo; PHOENIX-- Supporters of Proposition 202, an initiative that would expand tribal casinos, were hoping Wednesday that the measure's lead would hold, even as hundreds of thousands of ballots were hand-checked and tallied.

FBI arrests five men on gambling charges: The arrests resulted from a two-year investigation, said Beth Anne Steele, spokeswoman for the FBI Portland bureau.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: New book on XFL set in LV: The AFL gave us the Dolphins, Bills, Patriots, Jets, Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers and Raiders.

Auto woes downplayed at Las Vegas convention: Auto executives downplayed a plunge in car sales as industry leaders gathered in Las Vegas for a major car aftermarket products convention.

Little change seen for Capitol: CARSON CITY -- The Republican sweep of constitutional offices has prompted speculation that there won't be many new faces or policies in state government in the next four years.

Tax panel to send proposals to Guinn: The task force studying ways to strengthen Nevada's tax base has released a summary of its proposed recommendations that includes a mix of new or increased business, property, entertainment and sin taxes.

National shutdown deals blow to Vegas economy: By Liz Benston; National Airlines' failure will have an immediate ripple effect on tourism in Las Vegas, though other airlines are expected to eventually fill the void, experts said today.

RTC plans to cut six bus routes: The Regional Transportation Commission plans to cut six public bus routes despite voters approving a ballot question that proposes to generate $2.7 billion in local funding for transportation projects over the next 25 years.

Ali gets shot on national TV: Dean Juipe; Laila Ali has a score to settle with Valerie Mahfood and a national audience to watch it.

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