Print edition for July 19, 1996

Around the tracks: Feb. 18 - Daytona 500, Daytona, Fla., (Dale Jarrett).

Lawyer disputes government editing of Area 51 papers: The attorney representing six workers claiming harm from toxic fumes at the secret Area 51 military base said a foot-thick stack of documents released by the government doesn't go far enough.

Ken McCall: Homeless people have downtown homeowner frustrated: Across North Seventh Street and a vacant lot from his home of 22 years, homeless people have taken up residence.

Columnist: Busy times for UNLV's new coach: Thursday, for example, Collins ran her sales pitch past a high-school senior to be while balancing media requests as well as demands from TV producers and knocks on her hotel-room door. The hectic schedule was only a precursor for what lies ahead once she returns to UNLV, where volleyball practice opens Aug. 9 and the season begins three weeks later.

'Avant-Yard Sale' details: WHERE: NICA gallery in The Cannery, 344 E. Flamingo Road. Call 434-2666.

Dishman takes Stars all the way through: Dishman, making his first start since returning to the Stars after a 10-day stint with the San Diego Padres, turned in Las Vegas' first nine-inning complete game of 1996 in a 5-3 victory over the Salt Lake Buzz Thursday night at Cashman Field.

Life achievements of Virginia Hadland: * BORN: Virginia Thatcher, Jan. 6, 1906, in Logan, Utah.

Bally, Coast, IGT earnings jump: Gary Thompson; Bally, in the midst of merging with Hilton Hotels Corp., said net income rose 77 percent to record levels due to earnings growth in Las Vegas, New Orleans and Mississippi.

Bowling a sport? It is!: David Renzi; "I guess some people would still say that, but in my opinion, it's because it looks easy," says Bill Vint, editor of Bowling Magazine, the official publication of the American Bowling Congress.

Pacific Coast League statistics: Thursday's Results

Fluke meeting sticks 2 points: Bob Cloud; Bromberg, a Las Vegas resident and the No. 1 ranked women's dart player in America by the American Darts Organization, had never played prior to being introduced to the sport by a friend. It didn't take her long to realize she had a natural talent for the game.

Nuke waste cheaper to dispose of in Nev.: They can ship their radioactive material there for $12.63 per cubic foot. That's a bargain-basement rate compared with $300 per cubic foot at the commercial Barnwell, S.C., site to bury radioactive remains from weapons experiments.

Coffin criticized over land charges: If you're going to call a press conference in the heat of a political campaign, it's wise to have your ducks in order. Otherwise a gaggle of reporters will bite your head off.

Parole firing upheld: State Hearing Officer John J. Graves Jr. said parole officer Carl N. Little Sr. should have "backed off" instead of pursuing the suspect and firing the shots inside and at the fleeing car.

Controversial water bid OK'd: The board voted unanimously Wednesday to drop American Asphalt & Grading Co. and its low bid of $1.5 million. Rather, it hired Ames Construction for $1.74 million.

Where I Stand: Army says ROTC alive at CCSN: Our military people did a quick and clean job when driving Saddam Hussein's Iraqi forces from Kuwait five years ago. The entire nation was thrilled with the efficiency of our troops and the modern weapons delivered by both the ground and air forces. It was an awesome display of power.

Bowling can't pin down spot among Olympic events: That's what one International Olympic Committee official said this week amid flying pins at Olympic Village, where the International Bowling Federation sponsored an exhibition in an attempt to impress the IOC into making theirs an official Olympic sport.

Out of the gutter: David Renzi; Beer and bowling have a long and happy association. There is the time-honored beer frame. There were the national beer teams of the '50s and '60s, featuring crew-cut, no-nonsense men from Detroit, Chicago, Milwaukee and Bedrock. So it came as no surprise to learn that guys named Bud manage two Las Vegas-area bowling centers.

Extradition of fugitives isn't always guaranteed: Cathy Scott; The remaining fugitives who are caught are set free if their local or state jurisdictions don't come and get them and if they have not committed crimes here, said Lt. Wayne Petersen, who heads Metro's fugitive detail.

Two more ADA lawsuits filed: The organization and members Joyce Spavin and Michael Persi filed two lawsuits Thursday against Financial Association C.M.B. Inc. and Remak Liability Corp.

Ex-employee files complaint against constable: A complaint has been filed with the state Ethics Commission against Las Vegas Constable Bob Nolen for allegedly using office time and resources to work on political campaigns.

'Avant-Yard' work for art: Scott Dickensheets; At least they're not bugging the artists.

Stars vs. Buzz game statistics: DP--Salt Lake 2, Las Vegas 1. LOB--Salt Lake 0, Las Vegas 6. 2B--Bruno 2, Ingram, Rossy, Thompson, Scott. HR--Latham 2 (6), Thompson (18), Ready (2). SF--Colbert. CS--Miller, Quinlan.

McCarran airport security remains normal: Airport spokeswoman Nora Cooper said until the cause of the fiery crash, which killed 230 people, is determined, the airport will maintain "level three security."

Opening ceremoies mark start of Olympic dreams: ATLANTA -- Finally, it's here.

Editorial: Air safety losing public confidence: Neither cause may be related to the explosion and crash that killed 229 people near Long Island, N.Y. At this time, no one knows what happened. Only scraps of evidence have been found in the ocean and there were few witnesses.

Card Player magazine staff win big with popular game: Alison Calkins; That's because at Card Player magazine, poker rules.

Del Papa accused of stalling death case: For six years, the attorney general's office never filed a response to a petition by Thomas Nevi us, sentenced to death in Las Vegas for the 1980 murder of David Kinnamon. The case sat dormant in District Court in Carson City.

Animal activist, garden enthusiast Hadland dies: A member of the Las Vegas chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, Virginia fought City Hall -- actually, "badgered," her family says -- until city fathers agreed to install an air-conditioned shelter.

Troubled sergeant faces new Metro probe: Cathy Scott; Fox reportedly studied for the test while on the job.

Boxer has traveled the long road: Dean Juipe; The peaks ... the valleys ... Kelcie Banks has felt the extremes, with the rough times leaving an indelible mark while failing to damage his overall psyche.

1996 Las Vegas Stars Statistics: 1996 Las Vegas Stars Statistics

New wave in bowling is Cosmic: David Renzi; Nope, it's the red head, all right. The red headpin -- a Pavlovian image that can mean free hot dogs and drinks for the lucky bowler when it descends in a group of pins.

Where I Stand: Difficult to tag high court: The WSJ does point out: "Corporate efforts to get rid of older, better-paid workers got a boost last month when the justices ruled in a case involving aerospace giant Lockheed Martin Corp. The high court decided that employers may require buyout recipients to promise not to sue the company. But when management goes overboard -- say, by tricking workers into transferring to a new subsidiary that is likely to fail and then does, killing their benefits -- the victims may go to court, the justices said in a 6-3 decision in March. This ruling did little for the reputation of ...

93 SIIS workers victims of high-tech upgrade: The layoffs came Thursday as part of the system's move toward electronic systems, and away from paper processing.

Agassi to face Bjorkman in Olympics: Agassi is the No. 1 seed but has been having a rough time lately. He lost to Chris Woodruff in the second round of the French Open, dropped a first-round match to qualifier Doug Flach, another fellow American, at Wimbledon and was defeated by Australian Patrick Rafter in the third round of the Legg Mason Classic in Washington.

Local squad double dips: Steve Carp; The Las Vegas Stars are doing double duty this week at the adidas Big Time tournament and so far, no one's complaining. Even a 98-76 thrashing at the hands of Franklin Quest Express Thursday at Cimarron-Memorial couldn't negate the positives of Al LaRocque's kids getting more exposure from the 200-plus college coaches in town.

Girl's wish is personal -- as in personal computer: Bob Shemeligian; The 11-year-old Las Vegas girl didn't ask for a trip to Disney World. Nor did she ask for a pony, a roomful of stuffed animals or other such fun-filled requests.

Reward offered in man's killing: Bob Shemeligian; The family of slain 77-year-old John Ahart of Las Vegas has posted a $10,000 reward for information leading to a conviction of his killer or killers.

Defendant says stabbing death was self defense: Erin Niemeyer; Bletcher, charged with second-degree murder, said he was attacked by 30-year-old Charles Rausch, who was trying to repossess a company vehicle and pager from a friend of Bletcher.

Reward offered in man's disappearance: Metro Police homicide investigators have not elaborated on why the family believes Weinstein, 46, is dead, nor how he may have been killed. His girlfriend, Amy DeChant, reported last seeing him alive July 5 at 11 p.m. when she said he suddenly walked out of his house and never came back.

Former middleweight contender of '60s Ferd Hernandez dies at 57: Hernandez died Wednesday of an undisclosed illness. No funeral is planned. A memorial service for the 33-year Las Vegas resident, will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Sonny's Saloon.

Traffic stop may have saved a life: Rose stopped the vehicle on State Route 225 about 15 miles north of Elko and noticed it bore two different Oregon license plates. A computer check indicated the car was stolen.