Print edition for June 22, 2006

John Katsilometes talks with a Las Vegas Hilton employee who has fond memories of hanging out with Elvis Presley: By John Katsilometes; Six years later she was friends with Elvis Presley.

Editorial: Leaving the poor behind: Republican leaders in the House were equally oblivious to the needs of the country's working poor last week in rebuffing the Appropriations Committee, which had approved a three-step increase supported by Democrats.

Letter: Gore's film should open the public's eyes: Fortunately, we have methods other than direct measurement for determining the history of atmospheric temperature. Most significantly, ice cores from Greenland and Antarctica contain climate records that extend back more than 400,000 years. The relative abundance of the oxygen isotopes O-18 and O-16 in the ice is proportional to the air temperature at the time the water precipitated. That's a fact.

Letter: Dixie Chicks not first to mix music, politics: But what I find disturbing are the bomb threats and other threats on their lives. If you don't want to listen to their music, fine, but do not threaten to kill them. So much for freedom of speech!

Editorial: A vision for no progress: Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, was a strong opponent of Beers' plan to govern spending by a constitutionally mandated formula rather than by the votes of elected representatives.

LOOKING IN ON: CLARK COUNTY: One of the county's largest unions has criticized Clark County's proposed redistricting plan because of its impact on minority populations.

Harrah's adds more acreage to its plot: Jennifer Shubinski; Harrah's Entertainment has added another big chunk of turf for its long-awaited redevelopment of its center Strip properties.

City near harmony on wards: Dan Kulin; Click here for a printable redistricting map.

Rebels with a cause UNLV youth football camp a hit with local children: photos by steve marcus / las vegas sun; Rebels with a cause UNLV youth football camp a hit with local children

LOOKING IN ON: MOTOR SPORTS: While that may come as good news to fans planning to attend this weekend's NHRA national event at Gateway International Raceway, it won't sit well with Top Fuel driver Rod Fuller.

Letter: Examine facts, then decide for yourself: Rather than a detailed rebuttal to all the illogical statements in Mr. Hollabaugh's letter, I would urge readers interested in the factual case for AGW to actually see "An Inconvenient Truth" and ask questions of climate researchers. It beats believing Mr. Hollabaugh's argument designed to persuade with rhetorical heat but entirely lacking "the basics of logic and law."

Help is on the way for free drugs: The "Help is Here Express" bus will stop at Southern Hills Hospital and Medical Center on Friday and provide qualified applicants access to more than 475 programs that offer financial assistance for prescription drugs.

Kenny Rogers going strong at 67: By Jerry Fink; The 67-year-old singer is still creating hit records more than 50 years after he turned to music to escape the poverty of his childhood in Houston.

Editorial: Immigration bill stalls: The hearings are to be done across the country this summer, which means congressional negotiations on the measures are not likely to begin until at least September. By then, candidates will be in the final weeks of campaigning before the mid-term elections - not exactly good timing for landmark decisions on highly volatile issues.

New book all about reading: Because she grew up in a town where sin is in, one might think that first-time novelist Karen Mack would have based her book about addiction on drinking, drugs, gambling or sex.

Parks to bump up the SPF: Dan Kulin; It's a shady idea, but for Las Vegas City Hall, it's also a bright one.

Some state workers enjoy two salaries: While continuing to draw her state salary, she also earns about $30,000 to $40,000 a year from the federal government when she performs federal duties.