Print edition for June 9, 2003

Locals lasso wins in Texas: Two residents of the Silver State struck gold over the weekend in the Lone Star State.

Firm to release TV software: The software, called Microsoft TV Foundation Edition, is a new technological platform designed to run on the digital cable boxes that sit atop many television sets.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Claire Foundation passes Spelling test: Spelling was one of a stupefying number of celebrities who turned out for the Lili Claire Foundation's first Benefit Dinner & Auction at the Ritz-Carlton, Lake Las Vegas, on Saturday night.

Women's workshop scheduled on divorce: Rural and Distance Education Department, is scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at the Western High Tech Center, 4601 Bonanza Road.

Henderson sets meeting on comprehensive plan: The meeting will give residents a chance to comment on what they would like to see in the newest version of the plan, which city officials expect to the City Council to act on in January or February 2004.

Letter: Un-elected administration spurs questions: Where is that promised "independent" investigation into the true facts of Sept. 11? Where are the indictments and imprisonment of the thieving CEOs of Enron and the other monstrous corporations (huge contributors to the Republican Party) who were caught red-handed, causing millions of hard-working Americans to lose their homes, jobs and life savings?

Former Globetrotter, pastor held in NLV on fraud charges: Former Harlem Globetrotters player Clyde "The Glide" Austin of Las Vegas was one of four men charged with mail fraud, wire fraud and money laundering, accused of bilking investors out of more than $10 million.

Editorial: Fire aftermath shows benefit of cooperation: Within five days the ATF and local investigators, working together, had concluded that arson was responsible for the fire. Working alone, the Las Vegas Fire Department might have taken months to reach that conclusion, according to Las Vegas Fire Marshal Ken Riddle. Their speedy work is an example of what cooperation -- as opposed to jurisdictional squabbling -- can accomplish. We hope such cooperation between federal and local agencies catches on.

Columnist Dean Juipe: SI covers Campbell in promise: Dean Juipe; Notes today, leading off with one that at least a few Las Vegans just couldn't miss.

Strategist Vargas beats Baba on Texas Station fight card: Dean Juipe; Ricardo Vargas is the type of fighter who has earned the fans' respect. He's a veteran who fights regularly and always displays a skill level that meets or exceeds his opponent's.

Immunization schedule for June 9, 2003: NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite F, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Empire Maker gets last laugh vs. Funny Cide: Ralph Siraco; There was no crown in the Empire on Saturday. There was no champion Maker for New York. It seems Funny Cide was on the wrong side of Empire Maker and Mother Nature.

Birth announcements for June 9, 2003: May 25:

Logan working on 51s' future: Nick Christensen; 51s general manager Don Logan knows that what's good for the goose is good for the gander.

Letter: Children need more than college: Of course, they could simply toughen entrance examinations; if you don't have a brain, you don't belong in college period.

Airlines launch promotion to boost business: All three carriers are offering a free ticket to members of their frequent flyer clubs who fly three round-trip flights.

Editorial: Logic gets stretched in ruling: Holman and Edwards subsequently filed a civil lawsuit against the hotel-casino and security guards, alleging battery and false imprisonment. Holman testified that his beating had occurred at times in front of the hotel-casino's director of security. The guards denied that they had beaten Holman, made racial comments or engaged in any sexual touching, but a District Court jury ruled in favor of the couple. Holman was awarded a total of $178,000 in compensatory damages and $279,000 in punitive damages against the hotel-casino. Edwards was awarded a total of $20,000 in compensatory damages and $93,000 in punitive damages.

Obituaries for June 9, 2003: Diane M. Baker, 57, of Henderson died Sunday in Henderson. She was born June 26, 1945, in Chicago. A resident for nine years, she was a distribution manager for a manufacturing company.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Some tips for tipsy traveling: At 33,000 feet.

Work begins on access road to Callville Bay on Lake Mead: The four-mile rehabilitation project will improve the access road that connects Northshore Road with the marina, temporary residences, parking areas, boat ramp and National Park Service employee and concession housing area.

Nuclear testing archive to move: The nuclear testing archive is a collection of historical documents, records and data dealing with the U.S. nuclear weapons testing program. More than 1,000 nuclear weapons tests were conducted at the Nevada Test Site, 65 miles northwest of Las Vegas, from 1951 until 1992.

Surprises mark Pearl Jam's uneven performance: Spencer Patterson; Pearl Jam's recent recordings tell the story of a band that has become musically predictable.

Tru to Life: Five years after release, 'The Truman Show' proves prophetic: Kirk Baird; Then again, few could have predicted how eerily accurate "The Truman Show" would become.

Columnist Lisa Ferguson: Sun Lite for June 9, 2003: Lisa Ferguson; If you love him, you won't get Dad another tie or some goofy, dust-collecting gizmo for Father's Day, that is. Employ some of his fatherly advice for a change and use your head.

Station opening California casino: The casino, owned by the United Auburn Indian Community, will be managed under a seven-year contract by Station Casinos for a fee of about $50 million per year.

Valley weather expected to cool off this week: After a high of 105 degrees Sunday, temperatures in the 90s may seem cooler, National Weather Service meteorologist Clay Morgan said.

No redemption: INS laws may separate man from his family: By Timothy Pratt; Five-year-old Gianni Bohorquez almost lost his life in a late March house fire in east Las Vegas. He was saved when his next-door neighbors broke through a locked door and pulled him out of thickening smoke.

Charges may be filed in child-neglect cases: Erica D. Johnson; Criminal charges could be filed as early as this week against three parents who left their children alone in cars in soaring temperatures a Metro spokesman said Friday.

Airport officials, feds reach deal on screeners: Jace Radke; Officials at McCarran International Airport and the Transportation Security Administration have come to a compromise as to how many screeners are needed to get passengers through the airport without hours of waiting.

Effect of government shutdown considered: Gov. Kenny Guinn's office has downplayed the threat of a state government shutdown, but some local and state officials are still thinking about what such a shutdown might mean.

Lawmakers to tackle stalemate: Cy Ryan and Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- When lawmakers resume efforts to agree on a tax plan Tuesday, they must include a limit on future tax increases if they want the proposal to pass, Assembly Minority Leader Lynn Hettrick said today.

Judges given more discretion on bail, releasing criminals: Cy Ryan and Erica D. Johnson; CARSON CITY -- In a 4-3 ruling, the Nevada Supreme Court has given Clark County judges more discretion in emergencies to grant release without bail to people accused of nonviolent crimes.

Attendants: UAL trying to weaken LV labor stronghold: Las Vegas-based United Airlines flight attendants, hoping to reverse a decision to close a base at McCarran International Airport, say the company's move is a bid to break up a strong center of senior employees and union activism,

Sports briefs for June 9, 2003: Connecticut athletic director Lew Perkins plans to take a similar job at Kansas after overseeing the Huskies' emergence as a national basketball power.

Gaming briefs for June 9, 2003: INDIANAPOLIS -- Several Indiana casinos have formally asked state regulators for permission to remain open around-the-clock, though some say such a change would only benefit them on weekends and holidays.

Two bills could affect higher education: Jennifer Knight; Two bills related to higher education that were approved by the Legislature with little fanfare could end up making waves for university system officials.

Nevada may see long, hot season of fires in wildlands: Jace Radke; Greater than normal amounts of dry grass and scrub in Nevada combined with fewer firefighting resources could make for a difficult summer and fall for wildland firefighters.

News briefs for June 9, 2003: A driver was killed in a traffic accident downtown about 10 this morning, Metro Police said.

Las Vegas pastor, ex-Globetrotter held in fraud: Former Harlem Globetrotters player Clyde "The Glide" Austin of Las Vegas is one of four men charged with bilking investors out of more than $10 million using three Nevada corporations and a local bank, a federal indictment says.

Key bias ruling issued for LV woman: By Liz Benston; The U.S. Supreme Court today dealt a setback to U.S. corporations facing employment discrimination claims, using a Las Vegas case to tip the scales in favor of workers claiming bias on the job.