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Print edition for October 22, 1996

Museum would celebrate black history
Debra D. Bass
Gwendolyn Walker became an accidental collector when she was 13 years old. Now, 40, she has acquired more than 10,000 pieces that will constitute the Walker African-American Museum and Research Center.
Nuts get loose on the field
All seven were taken into custody and issued summonses for trespassing, which can result in fines of around $50, police Sgt. Cory Cuneo said. None of the fans was taken to jail unless a warrant check found they were wanted on other crimes.
Undulating greens make Players Island a challenge
He succeeded on both counts.
Overbuilding could be disaster
Alison Calkins
That's the advice Dr. Anthony Downs gave to more than 600 members of the Las Vegas real estate community at the first Real Trends conference Monday at UNLV, sponsored by Stewart Mixer Commercial ONCOR International.
There's no game-day clowning
Bob Cloud
On one hand, the senior running back has performed with workmanlike precision for the 7-1 Warriors, amassing 1,126 yards and 17 touchdowns going into Friday's season finale at Clark.
Progress made in Israeli talks
Gwen Ackerman
Israeli and Palestinian negotiators reached agreement on civilian issues related to the troop pullout, aides of Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said.
Thunder operates at home
Tim Graham
And the Las Vegas Thunder is breathing a big sigh.
Ethnic studies' Fitzgerald dies
Debra D. Bass
Fitzgerald, who joined UNLV's anthropology department in 1971, agreed to a medical retirement in May.
Auto repair shop charged with deceptive trade
But George Coleman, owner of Fords Only, said Monday, "I didn't do anything to break the law." He said the "people investigating this don't know anything about cars."
Sports Briefs: George in last day at Atlanta
The quarterback, suspended the past four games after a sideline tirade against coach June Jones, was expected to be waived by the team today. He is subject to a waiver claim until Wednesday afternoon.
Wednesday at Aqueduct
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Hughes aide Waldron dies of cancer at age 62
Waldron's employer noted that there was nothing he could do to ease their pain, though he offered to help in any way he could.
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Dozens of homes destroyed; Marines beckoned for help
Dana Calvo
Fed by oily eucalyptus trees and fanned by the seasonal Santa Ana wind, the worst of the fires had destroyed 60 homes and rampaged across 5,100 acres by early today in the seaside suburb of Carlsbad in northern San Diego County.
Columnist Bob Shemeligian:Yanks for the memories, you pox on the Sox
Bob Shemeligian
AS I WRITE THIS, those damn Yankees are getting their pinstriped butts thrashed in the first game of the World Series.
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Redeveloped river area key to reviving Reno
Steve Sebelius
But elected leaders here are hoping to change that with a sweeping redevelopment plan they hope will bring life to a rundown swath of riverfront property.
As heaters kick on, calls for help start to kick in
Karen Zekan
The majority of calls in recent days have been false alarms -- residents panicking over what ends up being merely the odor of burning pollen and dust accumulated in past months when heaters have been shut off.
GOP digs deep for Malone
Jeff Schweers and Cy Ryan
The amount of money raised also makes the District C race the most expensive state or local campaign this year, cresting the $1.2 million mark so far. Only the race in Nevada's 1st Congressional District, pitting Democrat Bob Coffin against Rep. John Ensign, R-Nev., is more costly.
Where I Stand: All candidates deserve our respect for entering the fray
Candidates come in all sizes, shapes and genders. Some are bright and articulate; others need to do more homework to keep abreast of the issues. A few should have stayed home and left the political arena to those better suited.
Police Search for Missing 13-Year-Old Girl
Liza is a white 5-foot-6, 128-pound female with brown hair and green eyes. She may be accompanied by a Hispanic female juvenile.
Convicted thief ordered to pay $22,400
Dersch, serving a prison sentence for stealing money from an elderly gambler, accused Metro Risk Manager Ted Farrell and attorneys Melissa Collins and Brian Whitaker of forcing him to relinquish his right to sue in return for freedom from jail.
UNLV students gather to 'Take Back the Night'
Karen Zekan
"My headache is worsening from his kicking and punching the crown of my head when I didn't feel like telling him what a great guy he is and how much I love him."
Conference looks for new bowl slot
Steve Carp
It wasn't a big deal when they first announced it. But the demise of the short-lived Haka Bowl in New Zealand has Western Athletic Conference officials and coaches very concerned.
Tech students wow VP Gore
Teresa Hinds
"I thought it was great," said 16-year-old Edward Mullen, a student at the Las Vegas business and computer magnet school. "He made some really important points, like creating more grants for student loans, tax credits to go to college and free Internet access."
UNLV three shots back in Pate Invitational
The Rebels fired a 7-under-par 569 in Monday's 36 holes at Shoal Creek. Bill Lunde shot the best round for UNLV, a 68, and finished the two rounds at 143. He was tied with teammates Gilberto Morales and Ted Oh for 10th place in individual play. The Rebels' Mike Ruiz was tied for 15th and Jeremy Anderson shared 43rd place.
Lawyer aims to refute Silver State charges
Rachael Levy
The construction was in lieu of cash reimbursement for Silver State's use of the property, attorney Thomas Green argued Monday. A company office, maintenance shed and at least one garbage truck are located on the land about 50 miles northeast of Las Vegas.
Santa Fe, workers to begin negotiations
The Santa Fe received word Monday from the U.S. Court of Appeals in Washington, D.C., that its final appeal of a vote by workers three years ago to accept representation by Culinary Union Local 226 was denied.
Ralph Siraco's Selections For Santa Anita
Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.
Schizophrenia Diagnosis
- Inability to perceive oneself as a separate entity.
Candidates File Campaign Finance Reports
Among top donors were: Circus Circus, $20,000; Horseshoe hotel-casinos, $15,000; and IGT, Mirage Resorts, Boyd Gaming Corp. and Stanley Fulton of Anchor Gaming, all for $10,000 apiece.
Editorial: The SUN's picks for District Court
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Nellis land sought for vets home
Bob Shemeligian
At a Veterans Advisory Committee meeting Monday afternoon in the Clark County Government Center, Ensign said he will submit to the Air Force a copy of the blueprint for the Veterans Home in Barstow, Calif., "as a tentative plan."
Youngsters shine in spotlight at library festival
Nichole Davis
Chase was about a third of the way through his story, "Mother Earth is Children," when he forgot the rest of the words and left the stage.
LV, Reno tie legislative lobby knot
Steve Sebelius
City Council members from both cities discussed several legislative issues at a historic first joint meeting here Monday, part of a wide-ranging discussion that leaders say won't be the last.
New City or County at Tahoe Feasible, Lawyer Says
Harvey Whittemore of Lionel Sawyer & Collins explored three options: Creation of a city extending from the Stateline casino area north to Glenbrook; creation of a new county with roughly the same boundaries; and creation of a larger county including the North Shore communities of Incline Village and Crystal Bay.
MGM gains offset by expansion costs
Gary Thompson
MGM Grand Inc. said debt defeasance and a $31.4 million one-time charge led to a third-quarter loss, though earnings jumped 59 percent from the 1995 period before costs associated with the company's $250 million expansion project.
Record Lows Spell End Of Summer For Las Vegans
"I would say the summer is over," National Weather Service Meteorologist Larry Jensen said.
Psychiatrist: Nevada failing in mental health care
Art Nadler
His conclusion, however, is contested by state officials.
People in the news for Oct. 22, 1996
Briefly
Wildfires rage in Calif.
Dana Calvo
Fed by oily eucalyptus trees, the worst of the fires had destroyed 60 homes and rampaged across 5,100 acres by early today in the seaside suburb of Carlsbad in northern San Diego County.
Brit hotel giant eyes LV gaming
Gary Thompson
Ladbroke's first foray here is likely to be in a venture with Hilton Hotels Corp., its partner in a strategic marketing alliance that will reunite the Hilton brand worldwide and afford each company the benefits of the other's gaming experience in diverse locales.
Bad-mouthing Badlands: Gripes fade as course grows up
One year after its grand opening, The Badlands and specifically, the condition of the Johnny Miller design, continue to be the subject of heated debates among local golfers.
Union contributions boost Lowden's opponent Wiener
Jeff Schweers
Wiener raised $126,431 from Aug. 15 to Oct. 16, bringing her total to $166,118. That includes a $90,000 yearly total from Culinary Local 226, most of which -- $63,000 -- was spent on campaign staff.
Schizophrenia: A failure to communicate
Merilyn Potters
She fought the demons of schizophrenia for 35 years. Now 50-year-old Jeanne is studying them.
Steve Carp: It's a young man's game these days
But there was little doubt that John Ralston wasn't going to be back coaching football at San Jose State in 1997. At age 69, the bloom has long since fallen off the rose of the Hall of Famer. And given his 9-29 record in three-plus years with the Spartans, his future was tenuous at best.
Saints' Mora decides to walk
"I know it was hard on him," fullback Lorenzo Neal said. "He's a great coach and a great man. He had a lot of hopes for this team."
Wednesday at Bay Meadows
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Reno, Las Vegas City Councils Share Ideas, Frustrations
Reno Mayor Jeff Griffin and Las Vegas Mayor Jan Laverty Jones on Monday presided over the first joint meeting of the two councils.
FBI Investigating E-Mail Offers Of Child Pornography
The e-mail letter asked recipients to send from $2.99 to $49.95 to "Child Fun" in exchange for child pornographic photos, videotapes and audio tapes. The letter also offered to trade or buy child pornography and emphasized "action shots" of adults having sex with young boys.

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