Print edition for November 19, 1996

Hacienda implosion on Dec. 31: The question: What Las Vegas resorts were imploded?

505304669.html: Odds to win LPGA Tour Championship

Sports Briefs: Red Sox ready to hire Williams: WBZ radio reported this morning that Williams, a former manager of the Toronto Blue Jays, would be hired today.

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Computer stocks lead d new rally: The Dow industrials rose 46.22 to 6,393.13, resuming a 10-day advance interrupted Monday, within seven points of their fourth century mark this month.

NFL Notes: Mirer back as Seattle starting quarterback: The Seattle Seahawks are going back to Rick Mirer as their starting quarterback.

Letter: Effective marketing has made Las Vegas a success: Paul Kirk

AdultDex displays seamy Comdex rejects: Across the street -- Paradise Avenue -- the talk will be of "The Dollhouse," "Men in Motion," "Virgins 2" and other adult-oriented computer software.

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Firehouses are no longer doghouses: Lisa Ferguson; They will forever be known as firehouse dogs.

Family Court under attack: Bill Gang; They marched quietly Monday in a circle outside the main entrance to the courthouse at Bonanza and Pecos roads for the television and newspaper cameras, holding hand-lettered signs critical of the courts.

Teen gets 90 years in killing over traffic incident: Bill Gang; But after he pleaded guilty last month to second-degree murder, it was out of his hands.

Internet gets down to real business: Alison Calkins; It's supposed to impact everybody's life by changing the way we communicate and do business.

Simon miserable in Phoenix: Tim Graham; Jason Simon recently returned from his dream, and it wasn't an enjoyable experience.

SUN Board: SPECIAL INTERESTS

McQueen's upset of Wooster jolts Northern fans: Bob Cloud; The eight-time state champion -- and two-time defending titleist -- was stopped one game shy of another final appearance when McQueen staged a 15-10 upset in the Northern AAAA zone final Saturday at Wooster. The loss snapped a 20-game winning streak for the Colts, and avenged a 20-17 Wooster victory over the Lancers in the season opener.

505305332.html: Tim Graham; Jason Simon recently returned from his dream, and it wasn't an enjoyable experience.

Columnist Bob Shemeligian: French Elvis to shake his vichysoisse in Las Vegas: Bob Shemeligian; And so, from his first days on Earth, Hallyday was raised in the spirit of insurrection.

NBA Notes: Childs finally set for Knicks debut: His story line is straight out of "Touched by an Angel."

Tiller thanks Rebels: Steve Carp; If there's a little extra some thing in Jeff Horton's Christmas stocking, it likely came from Laramie, courtesy of Wyoming coach Joe Tiller.

Birthday for mental facility: Art Nadler; Political officials, mental-health administrators and a few residents showed up for the silver anniversary party Monday.

Letter: Tyson-Holyfield fight smells like a fix: Give the fight to Holyfield. Set up the rematch and make twice as much money.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Dinner gave fabulous samples from great chefs: For this special occasion DI Executive Chef Arnauld Briand had elicited assistance from a battery of chef friends, in addition to his own talented crew: Portofino Chef Olivier DuBreuil, Executive Sous Chef Mark Sherline, Monte Carlo Chef Francois Meulien, Executive Pastry Chef David Gaillard and Sous Chef Phill Bonano. New York-New York chefs Paul Savoy, Damien McEvoy and Michael Parker, Palace Station Executive Chef Daniel Pfeiffer and Stratosphere Chef Michael Goroge joined them.

Admiral, engineer Bowker dies at 90: But for the life of him, he could not figure out how the unschooled Indians of the south-central Peruvian village of Machu Picchu built their huge stone homes and other structures.

Spotted shopping fever: Dalmatian merchandise no dog in stores: Lisa Ferguson; Of course, you may not have a choice, given the blizzard of Disney's "101 Dalmatians" merchandise that's already blanketed the malls.

Bowker Life Achievements: * BORN: Jan. 27, 1906, in Whitefield, N.H.

Dalmatian nation: Lisa Ferguson; Seems the world is doggone crazy -- over Dalmatians.

Where I Stand: Main Street Station rises again -- in grand, Victorian fashion: How sad it was when the Main Street Station in downtown Las Vegas couldn't quite make the grade and had to close its doors after a very short operating time.

UNLV 99, USDBL-AAU 86: 3-Point Goals: 12-34, .353 (Green 6, McCullough 3, Clark, J.Johnson, Williams).

Chemicals polluting Lake Mead: By Mary Manning; Organic chemicals from treated and untreated wastewater, pesticides and chemicals were discovered in the water, bottom sediment and the fish in the Las Vegas Wash and Las Vegas Bay where 125 million gallons a day of treated sewage flow from the Las Vegas Valley.

Columnist Jeff German: Gates has edge over Hunt in county chairmanship battle: That's not to say Commissioner Lorraine Hunt isn't giving Gates a fight.

Pair cleared in porno prosecution: Leonard Weinstein and Jerome Garfinkel withdrew their guilty pleas and the Justice Department dropped the charges, according to court papers filed last week.

ALUMNI: * WHAT: Valley Alumni vs. Clark Alumni.

I-15 ramps shut down: The Department of Transportation warns that the following junctions will be closed: northbound U.S. 95 at I-15, northbound I-15 to D Street, northbound U.S. 95 to southbound I-15, southbound U.S. 95 to northbound I-15 and southbound I-15 to southbound U.S. 95.

Fugitive found on traffic stop: Barney David Collins, 40, was stopped for a traffic violation at Lake Mead Boulevard and Simmons Street Oct. 30 at 3:35 a.m. and immediately taken into custody because of outstanding warrants for burglary and grand larceny.

Davies, Webb zero in on $1 mil. mark at D.I.: Laura Davies, who already has clinched the 1996 Rolex Player of the Year Award, and Karrie Webb, the 1996 Rolex Rookie of the Year, are attempting to become the first LPGA players to win $1 million in a single season. A win and the $150,000 first-place check in the Tour Championship would push either past the $1 million mark in earnings.

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City's gaming zone plan comes under fire: Steve Sebelius; Property owners insist that redrawing the lines of the district could drive their property values down, as the land would no longer be in the area planned for casino development. Instead, it would be tagged for less lucrative office buildings.

Nonprofit groups object to proposed thrift store rules: Steve Sebelius; A bill authored by Councilman Matthew Callister would force thrift stores to get a special-use permit before setting up shop in a commercial zone in the city, a proposal that's already drawing heavy fire from nonprofit groups.

AG to deal with delinquent candidates: He said the candidates failed to file their campaign contribution reports, which were due April 19.

Denton player of the week: Denton set several NCAA and school records and gave the Rebels their first win of the season, halting the nation's longest losing streak at 12 games.

LPGA TOUR: * WHAT: The top 30 money winners from the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour will compete in the $700,000 season finale. First prize is $150,000.

Steve Carp: Upset win helps UNLV for future: After 10 straight weeks of disappointment, the sun had to feel good as it shined on Jeff Horton's team. But as Horton said, it'll feel a lot better if they can finish the season Saturday at San Jose State with an encore performance of the 44-42 upset of San Diego State.

City officials boost Main Street Station: Bob Shemeligian; It was a nightmare that began in 1991 when Florida developer Bob Snow spent $80 million on everything from opulent chandeliers to Victorian era art and antiques and the city of Las Vegas added nearly $17 million in street improvements to Main Street.

Detroit seeks to discourage casino land rush: It is "obnoxious that the people who have held deteriorated buildings and not paid taxes -- those people are going to receive a windfall," Wayne State University law professor John Mogk told the Detroit News in a report published today.

Letter: Check out nonprofits to see if the money aids local issues: There are several not-for-profit animal organizations providing services locally. I would urge people to think about where their money is going before they contribute to an animal organization and what percent is spent in administrative costs. Ask for a breakdown of where the money is spent; an IRS Form 990 should be available.

Commentary: Smut Peddlers: I had had a post office box there for about 2 years before I noticed any sexually explicit material there. One day I glanced at the newspaper boxes that are in front of the building to read the headlines, (I'm an incurable headline reader,) and there was this naked lady staring at me from the folds of a catalogue. There are no casinos on that block, and no cabarets. This is a government building where many people, including professional women, conduct their daily business.

Letter: Nevada a lonely scapegoat in nuclear dump plans: Some may argue that it isn't really close to where people live, but just because people don't live there doesn't mean that there isn't anything living there. I guess that I am just having a hard time understanding why we are being ganged up on.

Autopsy offers no answers in death of 4-month-old: Karen Zekan; The coroner's examination found "no anatomical cause" to explain why the infant died the afternoon of Nov. 13 as paramedics transported her from her home in the 1400 block of Emerywheel Circle, near Owens Avenue and Pecos Road, said homicide Sgt. Ken Hefner.

LPGA Tour Championship: * WHAT: The top 30 money winners from the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour will compete in the $700,000 season finale. First prize is $150,000.

Rivalry revived Friday: Dean Juipe; As was seemingly the case 10, 15 or 20 years ago when the rivalry was at its peak, the alumni game will match Valley's quickness against Clark's muscle.

Farinola active in creating hospice: Farinola, a 22-year Las Vegas resident and retired physician who died Saturday in a local hospital, was to be remembered in a 3 p.m. ceremony at Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave.

Vancouver drops to 1-10: The victory improved the Kings' record to 4-6 this season and dropped the Grizzlies, who failed to score in the final two minutes, to 1-10.

Miller's surgery 'perfect': Miller, 51, was in the operating room at Cedars Sinai Hospital for a little more than 90 minutes Monday and then spent about one hour in the recovery room before being returned to his private room that overlooks the Hollywood Hills.

Broken down road paver clogs traffic on Paradise: Cathy Scott; Paradise in front of the Las Vegas Convention Center was narrowed to one lane in each direction, causing major traffic backups, said Gus Michaels, an assistant district engineer with the Nevada Department of Transportation.