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Archive for March 25, 1996

Nevadans on tobacco list: Common Cause of Washington, D.C., says Republican Reps. John Ensign and Barbara Vucanovich and Democratic Sen. Harry Reid are tobacco-friendly.; 11:59 a.m.

Dashed hopes: Immigrants fleeing to U.S. greeted by stronger border patrol: Rachael Levy; It was near midnight and the woman, looking older than her 22 years, hid her exhaustion and fear behind a tightly drawn face. They were close, she reminded herself. So close.; 11:59 a.m.

Details on Joseph Bernard: JOY OF TEACHING: "Well, the joy I get is to watch the joy they receive when they do something that appeals to the audience. I get such a kick out of it. It was something ...; 11:59 a.m.

Speech suit may clarify our rights: The 40,000-member Culinary was told last week it must stop distributing fliers critical of the performance of Commercial Bank of Nevada, 2820 W. Charleston Blvd. One of the bank's directors, state Sen. Sue Lowden, R-Las ...; 11:59 a.m.

Home sweet for Rebels: Steve Carp; Of course, there might be more appealing stops than Fullerton, Calif. But at least Fred Dallimore's team has some momentum after sweeping San Jose State over the weekend at Wilson Stadium, making its Big West ...; 11:59 a.m.

Nevada news briefs from Elko and Pahrump: Deputee was charged with felony drunken driving causing death following the Oct. 22 accident that claimed the life of John Muncrief.; 11:59 a.m.

Jeff German: LVCVA execs hit home run: They're definitely on a roll.; 11:59 a.m.

Metro worker hits 90: Cathy Scott; He opted to work.; 11:59 a.m.

UNLV vs. San Jose State game details: Davis, Long (7) and Ashley, Fessenden (9). Bauder, Barry (8), Luce (9) and Kleiner. W--Luce (4-1), L--Long (3-2). E--Forman, Davis. DP--SJS 2, UNLV 2. LOB--SJS 6, UNLV 8. 2B--Forman. SF--Brito. SB--Tanner. CS--Campbell. T--2:26. A--350.; 11:59 a.m.

Community growth pushes courts to reorganize: Bill Gang; The district courts -- long operated by the judges as autonomous entities of power and prestige -- have outgrown their independent origins and the judges know it.; 11:59 a.m.

Commentary: Stern remembered for his fine mind, sharp wit: Sometimes it's a frantic and exhilarating dance beat moving us beyond our limitations and to the point of collapse. And then it shifts gears into a lazy river ride, slow and steady, drifting on the ...; 11:59 a.m.

NSB president Hofmann drives change at oldest bank in Las Vegas Valley: Alison Calkins; For the same reason that there's only two days in March without classes scheduled for the bank's 450 employees.; 11:59 a.m.

Commentary: New MGM team turns bottom line around quickly: IN SUPPORT OF Peter's Principle No. 2, I set forth the case for long-term rewards or the lack thereof for an average portfolio of stocks vs. the more conservative route of putting all of one's ...; 11:59 a.m.

Metro eyes tax hike for officers: Jeff Schweers; "We're probably going to do it," Keller said.; 11:59 a.m.

Where I Stand: A dangerous time in the U.S.: Last week, the House got carried away when members flashed their patriotic colors with a resolution urging the United States to defend the Republic of China on Taiwan. This bit of useless rhetoric only added ...; 11:59 a.m.

West's pollution worsens Grand Canyon visibility: In June, the Grand Canyon Visibility Transport Commission will deliver final recommendations to the federal Environmental Protection Agency to improve Colorado Plateau vistas and prevent threats from future smog.; 11:59 a.m.

Commentary: New thinking helps college and schools: The once-sleepy junior college made the cover of The Chronicle Of Higher Education last month, a rare distinction for a two-year school.; 11:59 a.m.

Residents need to know facts about rape threats: Janice Routh; 11:59 a.m.

School to host carnival, concert: School to host carnival, concert; 11:59 a.m.

'Chicken Soup' author to talk: For information, call Impact Lecture Series, 248-9691.; 11:59 a.m.

Kudos to image of Carver lumbering off into sunset: Kudos to image of Carver lumbering off into sunset; 11:59 a.m.

Helldorado set: The parade will begin at 10 a.m. at Seventh and Fremont streets, then head south on Las Vegas Boulevard to Gass Avenue.; 11:59 a.m.

Commentary: One-handed hurler sailing toward success: That was in 1989, a year in which Abbott became an inspirational story for sports fans and nonsports fans alike. He's still an inspirational story today, still pitching in the majors, still dumbfounding everyone who ...; 11:59 a.m.

Nevada firms make Business Week list: Companies' rankings, in today's edition of the magazine, and their market values are:; 11:59 a.m.

2 teens plead not guilty: District Judge Gerard Bongiovanni set an April 29 trial date for Michelle Ogle, 15, and Adrian Donacio, 17.; 11:59 a.m.

Comeback on track: MESA, Ariz. -- Duane Ward routinely faced some of the best hitters in baseball when he was the closer for the Toronto Blue Jays during their glory years, but the Las Vegas resident has faced ...; 11:59 a.m.

Clinton vs. Dole, neither offers Nevada carte blanche support: The candidate who wins in November will influence gaming issues, nuclear waste disposal and control of public lands.; 11:59 a.m.

County's foster-children system will be reviewed: John Sarb will be paid $40,000 plus expenses for his six-month survey of the system covering 1,400 children.; 11:59 a.m.

LV's master thespian helps would-be stars get their acts together: David Renzi; "Listen to those craaaaaazy bastards."; 11:59 a.m.

Heller was out of line in his criticism of Ferguson: Perhaps vision and foresight are not what Nevada prizes in a registrar of voters. Yet, not to worry, secretary, I will still vote by punching the ballot card with the stylus provided. If necessary, I ...; 11:59 a.m.

DMV calls new driver's license mail-in system instant success: Used in many other states for years, it started in Nevada in January. And now the state Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety is getting 300 to 400 applications in the mail every day.; 11:59 a.m.

Shoshones promise to fight dam plan: "We will challenge every single step they take," said Carol Yateman, senior lawyer of the Indian Law Unit of Nevada Legal Services.; 11:59 a.m.

Commentary: UOP coach front-runner for UNLV job: Whether she gets the job or it goes to one of the other finalists, UNLV has passed on hiring the candidate with the best credentials, Marianne Stanley.; 11:59 a.m.

Gamers to grill Ted Binion in public: The 10 a.m. deposition was posted Friday to allow all three State Gaming Control Board members -- Bill Bible, Steve DuCharme and Brian Harris -- to attend without violating the state open meeting law.; 11:59 a.m.

Community help available for local victims of rape: We are also happy to provide education/prevention programs. To schedule a program, contact our office at 385-2153, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.; 11:59 a.m.

Teens will be key to state pregnancy panel: "If you're trying to design a program for adolescents, you have to have input from adolescents that is truly representative of the whole population," said Luana Ritch of the state Health Division.; 11:59 a.m.

Police Chase, Capture Two Suspects, Shooting One: The officers decided to wait in the dark for the suspects, who eventually appeared and ran from police. They ignored orders from police to halt, and then split up, resulting in the arrest of one ...; 11:59 a.m.

Bob Shemeligian: Rent hike forces tenant from home: So, you can imagine my concern and frustration when she called to tell me that the apartment complex where she lives in southeast Las Vegas is jacking up her monthly rent $30 beginning April 1.; 11:59 a.m.

Culinary Union Candidates Begin Campaigns: Culinary Local 226 secretary-treasurer Jim Arnold cited the union's increase in size from 18,000 to 36,000 in the nine years since he's been in office, and other achievements, including creation of a union training center.; 11:59 a.m.

To bet or not to bet?: Tim Graham; If the State Gaming Control Board plays by the rules, sports books will be able to post numbers for the six regular-season games the Oakland Athletics will play at Cashman Field next week.; 11:59 a.m.

Congress cracks down on immigration: The bill would double the U.S. Border Patrol by adding 5,000 agents over five years. It would crack down on immigration smugglers, document forgers and immigrants who remain in the United States after their visas ...; 11:59 a.m.

Diesel smog checks get mixed reaction: "I don't like this. There's already so many regulations on us," said Judy Locklin of Texas. "Nevada would be another California, and we won't come here. I don't go to California anymore."; 11:59 a.m.

SUN editor wins award: He took top honors in the opinion/editorial category of the Excellence in Journalism Awards. The contest was sponsored by the Center for Education Reform, a Washington, D.C.-based research and advocacy group.; 11:59 a.m.

Fire chief quits in Lyon County: Dekker was arrested for investigation of drunken driving on Feb. 6 after he brushed a volunteer firefighter with a fire truck while backing up.; 11:59 a.m.

Candidates' stances on immigration: * SEN. BOB DOLE: Pushed for legislation giving more money to states struggling with costs of jailing illegal immigrants. Would deny social services to illegal immigrants. Supports temporary reduction of legal immigration.; 11:59 a.m.

National retail sales tax an idea whose time has come: I am writing to encourage the SUN to address this issue with a substantial article on the pros and cons of a national retail sales tax. Your readers would find it valuable, informative and timely.; 11:59 a.m.

graphic: SITTING ON the edge of the Southwest, Las Vegas is a part of a main network pumping illegal immigrants farther in the United States.; 11:59 a.m.

Low vote, high costs taint GOP's primary: Among the problems were low turnout, ballot tampering and unexpected high costs.; 11:59 a.m.

Discovery Zone will close some outlets: The status of the company's Southern Nevada stores, which include a facility at 3165 N. Rainbow Blvd. at Cheyenne Avenue and a Henderson outlet in Green Valley, were not immediately known.; 11:59 a.m.

Abusive language on TV profanes the entire society: It brings God and all things sacred down to our level (or lower) and leaves nothing of high regard. It translates into more vile and vicious expressions of anger in interpersonal relationships.; 11:59 a.m.

Two gunmen order patrons onto floor in bar holdup: About 5 a.m. Sunday, police say the men entered Rob's Wallbanger Lounge, 2126 S. Boulder Highway, with their guns drawn and ordered all employees and patrons on the floor.; 11:59 a.m.

Thunder vs. Moose game details: First Period -- 1, Minnesota, Marois 24 (DePalma, Imes) 15:42. 2, Minnesota, Brill 1 (Williams, Roberts) 15:59. 3, Minnesota, Smith 32 (Hodge, Gouedaris) 17:41. Penalties: Roberts, Minn. (high sticking) 1:35; Gouedaris, Minn. (slashing) 5:13; Richard, ...; 11:59 a.m.

German: Cusumano's casino role bared: SENATE investigators and a "60 Minutes" news crew are giving Joey Cusumano the kind of national publicity a wise guy hates.; 11:59 a.m.

State studies group home hirings: Nevada group-home operators currently aren't required to check employee backgrounds and the state doesn't have the legal authority to conduct its own screening.; 11:59 a.m.

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