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Print edition for August 28, 1996

'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.
ITT buying top retail area on Atlantic City coastline
Terms weren't disclosed, though ITT Chairman Rand Araskog called the price "very attractive."
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 offenders.
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 already stopped selling cigarettes."
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 arrest.
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.
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."
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 work because people make comments. It's hard to go to the grocery store."
Hat in the ring: Frank Mathews
* AGE: 45
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.
Hat in the ring: Erik Benson
* PARTY: Nonpartisan
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.
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.
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 upon their current Sony rankings.
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 girl with a bullet in her leg.
3 separate accidents slow traffic
No one was seriously hurt, Trooper Steve Harney said.
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 gap has developed between those on top and those struggling to reach their potential.
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 Fire Marshal Tony Capucci.
Stars 1, Canadians 0
DP--Las Vegas 2, Vancouver 1. LOB--Las Vegas 6, Vancouver 6. SB--Rossy (6), Pennyfeather (15), Burke (2).
Hat in the ring: Robertson Beauchamp
* PARTY: Nonpartisan
Families go commercial
Alison Caulkins
The Thomas & Mack Center isn't just a Las Vegas sports arena.
Hat in the ring: Anthony Snowden
* AGE: 35
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.
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 hunters ages 12-15. The young hunters must be accompanied by a parent or other adult.
'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.
PCL STANDINGS
y -- won second-half title.
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.
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.
Dry Lightning Sparks Scores of Wildland Blazes in Northern Nevada
Thirty-one separate fires were sparked in and around Humboldt County.
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.
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.
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.
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 with fewer employees per capita than in our sister county to the north.
Young Desert Shields picked No. 1
Bob Cloud
By Bob Cloud
Hat in the ring: David Parks
* PARTY: Democrat
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.
People in the news for Aug. 28, 1996
Briefly
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 MGM's nongaming revenues.
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."
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 wanted to know who he was.
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.
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, however, the Stars had some business to take care of.

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