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Archive for August 28, 1996

Nuke ads ignite Ensign-Coffin fireworks: Coffin called a news conference Tuesday to reinforce his opposition to the proposed dump, which would be located at Yucca Mountain about 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas.; 11:59 a.m.

Northern Nevada races watched: While these contests have no bearing on Clark County elections, they are important in determining which party controls the Assembly in 1997. The Legislature convenes in January.; 11:59 a.m.

Stars clinch playoff return: The Stars beat the Vancouver Canadians 1-0 Tuesday night at Nat Bailey Stadium to eliminate Albuquerque and Tucson from the second-half race and gain their first postseason berth since 1992. Before the postgame celebration began, ...; 11:59 a.m.

Review: Pumpkins still smashing after break: David Renzi; Their drug-related work stoppage over, the Smashing Pumpkins resumed their world tour Tuesday night at the Thomas & Mack Center, six weeks after a heroin overdose left their keyboard player dead and their drummer unemployed.; 11:59 a.m.

Hat in the ring: Erik Benson: * PARTY: Nonpartisan; 11:59 a.m.

Jeff German: Gaming industry backs Ensign against Coffin: Coffin, a Democratic state senator from Las Vegas, raised a sizable chunk of change, but only two casino executives showed up.; 11:59 a.m.

Tempers flare over ATA: Teresa Hinds; Board member Susan Brager submitted a motion Tuesday night that directed school district staff to study the feasibility of expanding ATA into a comprehensive high school without losing its magnet component.; 11:59 a.m.

Where I Stand: Immunizations key to effective health programs: The 320 employees take pride in the program. Yet, the services for this remarkable community -- a million residents plus more than 2 million visitors and 5,000 new residents each month -- are being accomplished ...; 11:59 a.m.

Rebels go to freshman for big opener: Steve Carp; But then workouts began and he was making catches all over the field. And once he caught the ball, the defense had trouble running him down. He was super in the spring game and everyone ...; 11:59 a.m.

Sport Briefs: A Tiger could upstage Pack: Woods, the most heralded player to come out of the amateur ranks since Jack Nicklaus 35 years ago, announced Tuesday he would be playing in this weekend's Greater Milwaukee Open as a pro.; 11:59 a.m.

Cunningham fine in TNT debut: Tim Graham; But after making his debut on TNT's "Pro Football Tonight" last Sunday, it's apparent he will do just fine in his role as NFL analyst.; 11:59 a.m.

NFL Notes; He's no she: Parcells in trouble: New England coach Bill Parcells was trying to motivate rookie Terry Glenn when he referred to the injured wide receiver as "she."; 11:59 a.m.

People in the news for Aug. 28, 1996: Briefly; 11:59 a.m.

Dry Lightning Sparks Scores of Wildland Blazes in Northern Nevada: Thirty-one separate fires were sparked in and around Humboldt County.; 11:59 a.m.

Feds want taxes from counties: Rachael Levy; The Justice Department has accused Clark, Nye and Mineral counties of illegally collecting taxes from military and Nevada Test Site contractors for four years.; 11:59 a.m.

Young Desert Shields picked No. 1: Bob Cloud; By Bob Cloud; 11:59 a.m.

Teams formed for second President's Cup tournament: This biennial event pits the top 10 players (and two captain's choices) from the U.S. Tour, based upon 1995-96 PGA earnings, against a similar number of international players (excluding the British Isles and Europe), based ...; 11:59 a.m.

Golf quartet still looking to hit it big: Further, with Phil Mickelson having established himself as the leading player currently on the PGA Tour and with Tiger Woods turning pro today after three consecutive U.S. Amateur championships, it's easy to see a sizable ...; 11:59 a.m.

'Mission's' Morris dies at age 61: The cause of death was not immediately known, but Morris had been suffering from lung and brain cancer in recent years.; 11:59 a.m.

Nuke waste ads anger Nevadans: "The nuclear industry is showing their greed in running ads in and around Chicago saying President Clinton should not veto (nuclear waste legislation)," said Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev.; 11:59 a.m.

Chaotic Convention: Jeff Schweers; As the world watched the streets of Chicago seethe during the 1968 Democratic National Convention, Pamela Crowell had a bird's eye view of the chaos below.; 11:59 a.m.

LV gang member cries at acquittal: Bill Gang; Of course, he had good reason. He had just been acquitted of charges that he was the driver of a vehicle involved in a drive-by shooting a year and a half ago that left a ...; 11:59 a.m.

Families go commercial: Alison Caulkins; The Thomas & Mack Center isn't just a Las Vegas sports arena.; 11:59 a.m.

Hat in the ring: Anthony Snowden: * AGE: 35; 11:59 a.m.

Portable problems 'minor': Ken McCall; A flurry of complaints by parent Michelle Stalk about the installation of the 20 portables sparked a series of meetings and phone calls early this week that culminated in a Tuesday inspection by state Deputy ...; 11:59 a.m.

Rapist fears spur prowler calls: "We've had some concerned kids and prowler calls," said Lt. Brad Simpson of the sexual assault detail. "One was from a teenager who called in saying he heard a noise in his backyard."; 11:59 a.m.

Hat in the ring: David Parks: * PARTY: Democrat; 11:59 a.m.

Hat in the ring: Frank Mathews: * AGE: 45; 11:59 a.m.

PCL STANDINGS: y -- won second-half title.; 11:59 a.m.

MGM, Ritz team up: Gary Thompson; The new hotel would complete the transformation of MGM's under-used theme park into a high-end hotel with a world-recognized name, an upscale retail shopping area and a convention center -- a combination that could enhance ...; 11:59 a.m.

3 separate accidents slow traffic: No one was seriously hurt, Trooper Steve Harney said.; 11:59 a.m.

Tourism Flat But Visitors Staying Longer: Hotel and motel rooms remained more than 90 percent occupied, however, even though the city has added more than 4,000 new rooms over the past year.; 11:59 a.m.

Hat in the ring: Robertson Beauchamp: * PARTY: Nonpartisan; 11:59 a.m.

Mentally Disabled Man Sues Over Arrest: The suit alleges that police don't have an adequate policy for dealing with mentally disabled suspects and claimed Reser suffered severe damage to his reputation and a loss of income as a result of his ...; 11:59 a.m.

Adcock overcrowding woes placed on Sept. 10 agenda: Teresa Hinds; Board member Lois Tarkanian told parents at a meeting Monday afternoon at the school that she would attempt to have it addressed as an emergency item recommended for referral to the superintendent.; 11:59 a.m.

Dove-hunting season starting on Sunday: Reservations are required to hunt Overton WMA on Sunday, the 1st and Sunday, the 8th. On Saturday, Sept. 7, a Youth Dove Hunt will be held and reservations will be restricted to 30 youth dove ...; 11:59 a.m.

Editorial: Notification law has too many holes: The 1995 law requiring public notification when convicted sex offenders are released into communities overlooks the threat of out-of-state offenders moving into Nevada. That raises the danger of this state becoming a haven for sex ...; 11:59 a.m.

'Mission: Impossible' Actor Greg Morris Dies at 61: Morris battled brain cancer the past few years, but he told the Las Vegas Review-Journal in May that he was cancer-free.; 11:59 a.m.

Stars 1, Canadians 0: DP--Las Vegas 2, Vancouver 1. LOB--Las Vegas 6, Vancouver 6. SB--Rossy (6), Pennyfeather (15), Burke (2).; 11:59 a.m.

ITT buying top retail area on Atlantic City coastline: Terms weren't disclosed, though ITT Chairman Rand Araskog called the price "very attractive."; 11:59 a.m.

Former High School Teacher Sentenced to Life in Prison for Raping Student: "I just feel that since this has happened, I've been the one that had to deal with a prison sentence ... because of the ridicule and the whispers," she said through tears. "It's hard to ...; 11:59 a.m.

Target stores across nation to stop selling cigarettes: "It's really a business decision. It's driven by profitability," said Susan Eich, spokeswoman for the Dayton Hudson Corp. of Minneapolis, parent company of Target stores. "In the past several years, 20 percent of our stores ...; 11:59 a.m.

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