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Archive for October 6, 2003

A Spot of T: Fans of casual fashion cotton to old T-shirts: Kirk Baird; Or the wannabe comic wearing an insulting "I'm with Stupid" shirt as he paraded around a mall with his friend.; 12:54 p.m.

Competency hearing set for mother: Dan Kulin; The mother accused of beating her two children to death with a baseball bat is scheduled to appear in district court Thursday to determine if she is competent to stand trial.; 11:28 a.m.

Gibbons backs bill on speedway taxes: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Gibbons, R-Nev., voiced support Friday for a pending bill that would prevent tax bill increases for auto racing tracks.; 11:24 a.m.

County seeks support on land-use changes: County planners are hoping that residents and developers in upcoming meetings will support policy changes that would protect master plans for unincorporated urban areas.; 11:22 a.m.

Station scouting Indian casino deals: By Liz Benston; Station Casinos Inc. has become more aggressive in pursuing management contracts with Indian tribes since opening its Thunder Valley Casino for the United Auburn Indian Community near Sacramento, a top executive said last week.; 11:21 a.m.

Station bond deal delayed, analyst cites Calif. recall: Station Casinos Inc. has terminated a tender offer for $199.9 million in company bonds due in 2008. All notes that had previously been bought back will be promptly returned to holders, the Las Vegas company ...; 11:21 a.m.

Fans on Strip turn out for injured magician Roy: Heather Rawlyk; Blood donations Those wishing to donate blood can call United Blood Services at 228-8400.; 11:21 a.m.

Deal involving Vegas firm OK'd: The deal would add about 8,400 customers to the 1.5 million Southwest Gas already serves in Arizona, California and Nevada. Black Mountain's current service area in Phoenix is surrounded by Southwest Gas' service area, said ...; 11:19 a.m.

Fashion Show mall work wrapping up: Jennifer Shubinski; With little of the fanfare that marked previous expansions of the Fashion Show mall on the Las Vegas Strip, the last phase, which includes a food court, opened last week.; 11:19 a.m.

Gaming briefs for Oct. 6, 2003: Boyd Gaming Corp. said today it expects third-quarter earnings to miss analysts' expectations, primarily because of lower results at its Stardust and Par-A-Dice casinos. Its stock fell 11 percent in midday trading.; 11:19 a.m.

Insurance scam figure sentenced: Elam, who entered a guilty plea in the case, also was ordered by Clark County District Court Judge John McGroarty to pay $3,580 in restitution and court costs.; 11:18 a.m.

News briefs for Oct. 6, 2003: A 22-year-old Las Vegas man was arrested after a fatal traffic accident Sunday, North Las Vegas Police said.; 11:18 a.m.

Siegfried & Roy are symbolic of Vegas: By Ed Koch; When they think of Las Vegas, many envision the neon-lit Strip and glowing marquee names: Elvis, Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jr., Wayne Newton, Liberace and Siegfried & Roy.; 11:11 a.m.

Horn still critical after attack: By Mary Manning; Famed magician and animal trainer Roy Horn remained in critical but stable condition this morning after Friday's onstage mauling, doctors at University Medical Center said.; 11:09 a.m.

Pigeon problem a mess for homeowners: Dan Kulin; If the smell doesn't get you, the pigeons might.; 11:08 a.m.

Gazlay remains free as bail hearing postponed: Erica D. Johnson and Jace Radke; Steven Gazlay, an alleged 311 Boyz gang member who is charged in three violent incidents in northwest Las Vegas, remained free this morning after a District Court judge postponed a hearing on a requirement for ...; 11:07 a.m.

County debates indigent housing problem: By Timothy Pratt; After suffering a heart attack six months ago, Ricky Alexander said he thanked God when he got off the streets and into housing.; 11:06 a.m.

Banned strip club owner is asking to return: Former Club Paradise owner Sam Cecola, banished from the strip-tease industry in 1998 following a federal tax conviction in Chicago, has filed suit in District Court to force Clark County licensing officials to allow him ...; 11:06 a.m.

Air rule revision may aid valley hobbyists: Amateur woodworkers, welders and other home hobbyists probably haven't paid a whole lot of attention to Clark County rules requiring them to check in with local air quality management officials.; 11:03 a.m.

Deal moves NRC selection ahead: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- The White House will accept the nomination of Sen. Harry Reid's science adviser for a spot on the Nuclear Regulatory Commission in exchange for Reid allowing dozens of other Bush nominees awaiting confirmation ...; 10:52 a.m.

VegasBeat -- Timothy McDarrah: Dennis a menace, Sir Elton tells crowd: But Sir Elton absolutely despises Dennis Miller.; 10:46 a.m.

Endurance has a lasting effect in ground game: Nick Christensen; RENO -- Standing in a silent, somber hallway outside the Wolf Pack locker room, UNR defensive end Jorge Cordova was spent.; 10:00 a.m.

Week 7 holds several important matchups across state: Adam Candee; The Sun Top 10 rattled and rolled this week as Elko stunned top-ranked McQueen and Silverado shocked Basic.; 9:54 a.m.

Lack of sponsor may lead to LVI's demise: Adam Candee; It might look a bit like a car dealership around the TPC Summerlin course this week as the Las Vegas Invitational markets itself to potential title sponsors.; 9:51 a.m.

Gibbons back bill on speedway taxes: Suzanne Struglinski; WASHINGTON -- Rep. Jim Gibons, R-Nev., voiced support Friday for a pending bill that would prevent tax bill increases for auto racing tracks.; 9:43 a.m.

Woman still jailed in shooting: Donna Hatch is charged with attempted murder and battery with substantial bodily harm in connection with the shooting of Christian Rockwell. Her bail is set at $35,000. She has been in jail since Sept. 15.; 9:43 a.m.

National title pretenders don't last long: And then there were ... what, 14?; 9:41 a.m.

Sports briefs for October 6, 2003: Snyder died Sunday night at Grady Hospital, the team said, six days after sustaining massive brain injuries in the wreck. He was 25.; 9:39 a.m.

Roberts re-elected to head GOP: CARSON CITY -- After being re-elected as chairwoman of the Nevada Republican Party without opposition, Lia Roberts of Las Vegas said one of her top priorities is to "deliver Nevada to President Bush" in the ...; 9:38 a.m.

Circle K chain sold: The purchase of Circle K's 1,663 stations in 16 states will make Montreal-based Couche-Tard North America's fourth-biggest operator of convenience stores, up from seventh. Couche-Tard said on a conference call that buying Circle K will ...; 9:36 a.m.

Halftime incident inspired Rebels: Steve Guiremand; RENO --- John Robinson could have given the game ball to several well-qualified candidates following his team's fourth consecutive Fremont Cannon victory against in-state rival Nevada-Reno, 16-12, Saturday night at sold-out Mackay Stadium.; 9:35 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Money matters attract tour players to LVI: Dean Juipe; The men's pro golf tour slinks into Las Vegas this week with players arriving from separate tournaments -- and separate agendas -- in the Deep South.; 9:33 a.m.

Flower-delivery giant sold: FTD stockholders will receive $24.85 a share, Downers Grove, Ill.-based FTD said in a statement. Green Equity expects to complete the transaction in the first quarter.; 9:31 a.m.

Toney's victory opens doors for bigger fight: Dean Juipe; Everything that James Toney gained, Evander Holyfield lost.; 9:30 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Breeders' Cup fields undergoing changes: Ralph Siraco; Just six weeks ago, this 20th anniversary edition of the World Thoroughbred Championship Breeders' Cup was shaping up to be vintage.; 9:26 a.m.

Man burned after using gasoline to kill weeds: When firefighters responded to the Stone Canyon condominium complex in the 8000 block of West Charleston Boulevard about 6 p.m., they found the man with burns over 60 percent of his body, Szymanski said.; 9:21 a.m.

Attorney criticizes grand juror: Erica D. Johnson; A defense attorney for one of the alleged 311 Boyz said a member of the grand jury that indicted his client had a history of unethical behavior before the vote that charged his client.; 9:21 a.m.

Voters approve slots at New Orleans track: Alan Sayre; NEW ORLEANS -- Orleans Parish voters gave their blessing Saturday to the New Orleans Fair Grounds' plan to join Louisiana's three other horse racing tracks in having a slot machine casino.; 9:20 a.m.

Tiger attack not unprecedented: The mauling of Siegfried & Roy animal handler Roy Horn wasn't the first such attack in Las Vegas.; 9:20 a.m.

Zoo director, animal trainer offer insight: Las Vegas zoo director Pat Dingle called Roy Horn "peerless among animal trainers," but said that "unfortunately, reality hit the stage" Friday night.; 9:20 a.m.

Letter: Clark is needed in Oval Office: Over the years I've made a few poor choices, but never as bad as when I voted for President George W. Bush. With retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark becoming a Democratic candidate for the presidency, ...; 8:45 a.m.

Letter: Statehouse is no place for a novice: In my opinion that kind of comparison is not valid. Whereas I think Clark could handle the job at the White House, there is no doubt in my mind that Arnold is not qualified to ...; 8:45 a.m.

Letter: Put an end to the cruelty of puppy factories: An investigator with the Humane Society of the United States visited nearly 300 of these puppy factories. He was shocked to find that most females kept for breeding spend their lives in small, dirty wire ...; 8:34 a.m.

Editorial: Location, location, location: This much is becoming clear as Congress moves closer to a decision on an Energy Department request that would likely affect most states and which would have an immediate affect on nuclear waste in Idaho, ...; 8:34 a.m.

Editorial: County has chance to become water-wise: Also, the County Commission will consider a five-year, $5.5 million plan to reduce water consumption in public parks by 25 percent. The plan calls for a combination of desert landscaping and artificial turf. The plan ...; 8:34 a.m.

Columnist Susan Snyder: Logandale harvests a festival: Its pale yellow flesh cradled dozens of pulp-covered seeds that shone like rubies in the late-morning sun.; 8:25 a.m.

Challenging program launches Philharmonic season: Marilyn Larocque; Weller has always stated that broadening the musical horizons of the audience is one of his goals, as is programming a concert that incorporates the tried and true with the new.; 8:25 a.m.

Obituaries for Oct. 6, 2003: Thelma K. Adkins, 79, of Las Vegas died Thursday in Las Vegas. She was born Sept. 5, 1924, in Maryland. A resident for 20 years, she was a homemaker.; 8:23 a.m.

Interpol offers retro delights: Spencer Patterson; No, the Strokes weren't back in town Saturday night. This time, the buzz band du jour was Interpol, the latest big thing from the Big Apple.; 8:23 a.m.

Birth announcements for Oct. 6, 2003: Sept. 20:; 8:20 a.m.

Science pioneer, former UNLV prof Fechter dies: In the world of physics, Harry "Bob" Fechter was known for his pioneering research for the "Charge Structure of Heavy Nuclei," a thesis with Nobel Laureate Robert Hofstadter.; 8:20 a.m.

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