Notebook

By Melissa August, Harriet Barovick, Val Castronovo, Matthew Cooper, Tam Gray, Lina Lofaro, Desa Philadelphia and Chris Taylor

WINNERS & LOSERS

[WINNNERS]

ELVIS PRESLEY Auction of his stuff sells for King's ransom. Best items: Army fatigues and Burning Love cape

JAMES HOFFA Lands first Prez at a Teamster dinner since F.D.R. "Yo! Need some help parkin' that limo?"

LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Lost score is performed centuries after his death. The kid's got staying power

[& LOSERS]

AUGUSTO PINOCHET UGARTE Ex-junta biggie can be extradited on torture charges. Bon voyage from victims' families

AMERICAN HOME PRODUCTS Fen-phen maker cuts $3.75 billion settlement for injuries. Talk about belt tightening

DENNIS HASTERT Nailed for $1,000-a-plate b'fast with lobbyists; loses HMO vote. Newt without the charm