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Print edition for August 1, 1997

FBI alleges three arrested planned attacks on federal government
Rausch, who graduated at the top of his policy academy class, was promoted to a patrol deputy just last week.
Letter: People who witness crimes should be treated the same
Isn't there something wrong with this picture? Is the judge making his own rules? How is it that, for one person, it is a crime yet, for another, it isn't a crime?
Letter: Governor's pool bill veto was irresponsible, selfish
Legitimate pool contractors should not be allowed to use our customers' money to finance our businesses. The absurd reason of having "onerous financial demands" placed on us is nothing more than a smokescreen on behalf of some of the industry members, allowing them to collect up to 95 percent of a pool's price after completing just 30 percent of the work.
Groups unveil plans for casino; Young's group introduces partner
Franklin would own and operate a Pink Cadillac Cafe and lounge in the casino's hotel. The Four Tops would own and operate a two-story Tops Star Lounge.
Chutes fail in jump near Jean, Nev.
Leinbach said the first parachute malfunctioned and the diver tried to deploy a reserve chute, which became entangled in the first one.
Poker for charity at Binion's
David Sklansky, one of the nation's foremost gaming experts, will play a volunteer from BARGE, a group of poker playing Internet users, in heads up action for charity.
Letter: Nonsmokers whine too much; stay home -- out of casinos
To the people I mentioned, here's some tips.
Mining reform legislation introduced in Congress
"Nobody in Congress disputes the need for mining law reform, but contrary to the opinions of some in the administration, you don't have to ruin the hardrock mining industry to enact reasonable reform," Reid said.
Letter: If you don't like smoky atmosphere, stay away
Nancy Krantz
Box score: Trappers 6, Stars 5
E--Wood. DP--Las Vegas 2. LOB--Edmonton 10, Las Vegas 6. 2B--Garrison, Helfand, Velandia, D.L. Lee. HR--Smith (4). S--Velandia. SB--D.L. Lee (8).
PCL standings
Northern Division
Rock plus glee equals Seven Mary Three
This is the theme of "RockCrown," the album by Seven Mary Three, which will be performing at 8 tonight at The Joint at the Hard Rock. Opening for 7M3 -- Seven Mary Three, for short -- will be the Cumbersome Rockers.
Indian tribes agree to begin phasing out video gambling machines
Under federal law, Indian gambling operations must be sanctioned by a tribal-state compact, and casinos cannot offer types of gambling prohibited by the state.
Letter: Charging for waiting time in traffic is wrong
The cab was labeled Henderson Cab No. 977 and the driver said no one had ever noticed before. Well, I noticed and it made me very angry.
Police say chase leads to death of one driver
The Bronco began pursuing the motorcycle and numerous shots were fired from the vehicle.
Obituaries for August 1, 1997
Carl Carroll Argintar, 68, of Las Vegas, died Wednesday in Henderson. He was born Jan. 22, 1929, in Bronx, N.Y. A four-year resident, he was a member of FRAT and many other organizations for the hearing impaired.
Columnist Joe Delaney: Show-shoppers weekend buying guide
Joe Delaney
"Jubilee" (Bally's); "Great Radio City Spectacular" (Flamingo-Hilton); "Starlight Express" (LV Hilton); "MADhattan" (New York, New York); "Splash" (Riviera); "Enter The Night" (Stardust); and "Folies Bergere" (Tropicana) have prices ranging from $66 down, with "Enter The Night" a best-bargain at $26.90.
Four apprehended in home invasion, robbery
Otis Wynn, 19, Walter Thomas, 18, and two boys ages 14 and 17, were arrested early Wednesday on numerous counts of robbery, home invasion, grand larceny auto, battery with a deadly weapon and kidnapping.
Cop hit with gun charges
The federal complaint said the men "stated their hatred of federal law enforcement and willingness to violently confront federal law enforcement agents," KRNV-TV reported on Thursday.
Gunfight in traffic leaves one dead, one injured
Cathy Scott
About 10:30 p.m. Thursday, a fight erupted between a motorcycle rider and two occupants of a Ford Bronco, Metro Police said.
Veteran jumper dies when his parachutes fail to open
Karen Zekan
The Las Vegas man with over 750 jumps to his credit was making his third trip of the day using a helmet camera to videotape jumpers when the disaster happened at about 2:15 p.m. Thursday.
LV man accused of trying to hire hit man to kill wife
Bill Gang
Morris Wade went to jail and now, after a year and a half in custody, troubles have escalated for the 67-year-old Las Vegas man.
Damage from explosion at Utah plant estimated at $200,000
Fork-lift operator Ronald Ray Meachum, 44, Parowan, was in critical condition with burns over 50 percent of his body, a spokeswoman for the Intermountain Burn Center at University Hospital in Salt Lake City said.
Gallagher fast facts
* WHEN: Today through Aug. 12; 8:30 p.m.
Low bid named for paving job
It was the lowest of three bids to the state Transportation Department, which had estimated the project cost at $2.5 million. The job also calls for constructing dual left turn lanes at Eastern Avenue and Bonanza Road.
Pearl to be inducted into boxing's Hall
Dean Juipe
Thursday it was announced that the 80-year-old Las Vegan will be inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame in Los Angeles. The ceremony is scheduled for Oct. 25.
Governor's vacation delays appointments
CARSON CITY -- Gov. Bob Miller, off on a vacation of a week to 10 days with his family, has missed his self-imposed deadline to name the new state Council on Academic Standards.
Sports history for Aug. 1
1972 - Nate Colbert of the San Diego Padres drives in 13 runs in a doubleheader sweep of the Atlanta Braves 9-0 and 11-7.
Ralph Siraco's Selections For Friday's Del Mar card
Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.
Friday at Saratoga
1st race 5-1/2 fur 2YO Fil Mdn
1997 Las Vegas Stars Statistics through July 30
1997 Las Vegas Stars Statistics through July 30
Former judge may lose lawyer for corruption trial
Rachael Levy
The attorney for indicted former District Judge Gerard Bongiovanni is expected to be disqualified from the case because he may be called to testify about his relationship with a key government witness.
Ban on trucks' engine brakes urged
Geary Lowery, a member of the city's Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance Committee, has driven a truck with compression brakes.
Topless club sued over patron's death
Bill Gang
The lawsuit, filed through attorney Randall Pike on behalf of the family of Scott David Fau, claims the club at 2476 Industrial Road permitted its employees to injure the California man on Aug. 4, 1995.
City codes proposed to curtail junk cars
Mark Miller
The bill is welcome news for Geary Lowery, a member of the city's Neighborhood Preservation Ordinance Committee.
Gallagher-ized: A report from the trenches of comedy combat
Shane Gammon
It all began when I was that lucky caller one night during a radio call-in contest. After all, as a seventh-grader at the time, my life was nothing more than listening to my radio. I knew more lyrics than I did math problems.
The Prince of Pulverized Produce
Anne Hosier
Gallagher can't figure it out:
Road construction hurts restaurant
Andy Holtmann
So say managers of the historic Bob Taylor's Original Ranch House, whose doors have been closed temporarily because of ongoing construction on the Ann Road interchange at U.S. 95.
Musical Rimes
Anne Hosier
She likes horses, shopping and pink and purple nail polish.
Metro pleased with recent higher rate of solved homicides
Cathy Scott
For "the first time in years," their clearance rate is 90 percent, said Sgt. Bill Keeton, who is acting lieutenant of the homicide unit until September. That rate is for a three- to four-week period, Keeton said.
Penn & Teller delightful dose of disrespect
Joe Delaney
P&T's current Bally's program starts with "Stackers," the world's largest card trick with fork lifts and 52 cards weighing 27 pounds each. Next, little Andrew from the audience assisted the duo with restoration of polyester. "Looks Simple" reveals legerdemain as practiced by Teller, described by Penn, the big guy who does all the talking, quite funny. Teller, the little feller, takes the brunt of most of the near-mayhem that occurs.
Senate hopeful adds his own $1.1 mil. to campaign
Larry Henry
James, who lives in Crystal Bay on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, has also raised $55,700 from contributors, said campaign manager Dick Cooper.
Las Vegas Stars scorecard
Upcoming games
Anchor stock soars, Station slips
Gary Thompson
Station stock fell 25 cents, to $7.13 a share, in light trading Thursday, even before Salomon Brothers gaming analyst Bruce Turner cut his rating on the company to "hold" from "buy."
Decision pending on Southwest Gas rate increase plan
And there's no relief in sight for homeowners in Southern Nevada.
Disabled woman sues school district
Rachael Levy
Mayi Rosenbaum and her parents, George and Wanda, of Las Vegas, filed a federal lawsuit Thursday to force the school district to comply with the terms of a settlement reached in January 1996.
Stars suffer 4th straight defeat
They managed to do that, but the result was the same -- a loss.
Pair arrested on murder charges
Stephen Ray Sanchez, 33, and Lisa Jeanette Perea, 31, were taken into custody Wednesday in Albuquerque on a local charge in addition to Las Vegas arrest warrants of murder with a deadly weapon, robbery and grand larceny auto.
CSU favored to win, UNLV tabbed for sixth in Pacific
Tim Graham
The Colorado State head coach was asked if his team deserved to be ranked atop the Western Athletic Conference's Pacific Division this year. He categorically went through the eight-team division and attempted to mention each as deserving of the honor.
Grand jury indicts Strohmeyer
Bill Gang
The indictment sends the case directly to District Court for trial, bypassing a preliminary hearing that had been set for Aug. 28 before Goodsprings Justice of the Peace Janet Smith.
Waltrip relives glory of long ago
Dick Brinster
A crowd of 100,000 cheered the way it had when he wore the crown. A magnificent driver tainted in recent years by noncombativeness enjoyed a rare shining moment in the autumn of his career.
Virginian wins Mrs. United States pageant
Nichole Davis
Joanne Beauvoir Brown, a Georgia trial lawyer and mother of one, was the first runner-up in the 2 1/2-hour competition Thursday at the Cashman Field Theatre. Mrs. Nevada Carolie Terpening Swindle, who owns a local manufacturing company, missed most of the final day of rehearsal Thursday with the stomach flu and didn't make it past the first round.
NASCAR to make it official
Sources close to the negotiations have confirmed the announcement is imminent and most likely will be made Aug. 11 -- a week from Tuesday -- at the Fremont Street Experience.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Realignment is inevitable, so embrace it
Dean Juipe
Set free when baseball broke from its 96-year tradition and introduced partial interleague play this season, the sport is moving toward irrevocable change. Realignment is now inevitable.
SUN Corrections
* The Associated Press, in a July 24 story in the SUN about the execution of convicted killer Joseph Roger O'Dell III, erroneously reported that his wife, Lori Urs, is a law student at Boston University. Urs is a student at the New England School of Law, an independent law school in Boston, said Sandy Goldsmith, director of public relations for the school.
Nev. officials laud budget work
Sen. Richard Bryan, D-Nev., said: "This agreement will provide substantial tax relief to tens of thousands of Nevada's middle-income families. I particularly am pleased with the provisions that make it easier for students to continue with their education beyond high school through tax credits as well as the ability to partially deduct interest on student loans."
SCORE schedule
SCORE schedule
Lawmaker produces some but not all of the money due for child support
If he doesn't come up with the entire amount by Aug. 6, the sale goes forward, said Las Vegas police Deputy Chief Dave Sweikert.
Washoe role on TRPA board called just
Clinton announced the agreement between the U.S. Forest Service and the Washoe at the Lake Tahoe Presidential Forum. The 30-year special-use permit re-establishes the Washoe in the Tahoe Basin, where their ancestors lived in summer camps for centuries and which they regard as their spiritual home.
ATM fees won't be removed
It goes beyond the fact that BofA makes a profit on the transaction. It's a part of the philosophy banks are trying to maintain while some lawmakers are intent on legislating bank fees.
Stepping up to the plates
Lawmakers in recent years have approved a variety of special plates, and 1997 was no different.
Texas-size offer can't lure Knight from UNLV
Knight on Thursday turned down an offer to coach the University of Texas team in order to remain at UNLV and pursue his dream of building a national championship program in Las Vegas.
UNLV student president aims to fight impeachment
Debra D. Bass
On July 14, the Student Senate appointed a committee to investigate eight counts of malfeasance and nonfeasance against Mills -- meaning he allegedly did things he wasn't supposed to and didn't do things he should have done.
House nuke bill draws wrath of Nevada figures
Rep. Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., said the bill, approved 21-3 by the House Commerce Committee's panel on energy and power, guts environmental safeguards.
Henderson team wins tourney in Puerto Rico
Kevin Ferguson
Scorpion catcher Daniel Medrano said the trip was a great experience.
Local firms left hanging in PSC split
Commissioners Tim Hay and Judy Sheldrew wanted to vote on the case and issue a cease and desist order against Nevada Power. They opposed Commission Chairman John Mendoza's suggestion to delay and transfer it to another commissioner.
People in the News for August 1, 1997
Wild Bill
Parker off SCORE '98 slate
The schedule includes three races each in the United States and Baja California, Mexico, with two date changes and the suspension of the Parker 400 on the SCORE desert racing circuit.
Editorial: Study on FBI off the mark
They published seemingly unflattering statistics about Nevada FBI agents, even though they consistently rank among the tops in the nation in convictions per capita.
Three directors, including Berman, quit Stratosphere
Gary Thompson
But far from signaling Grand Casinos is giving up the fight for control of the foundering company, the resignations may presage a bid by Grand Casinos to thwart billionaire Carl Icahn's takeover attempt, which some Stratosphere directors favor.
Offensive lineman top WAC player
Tim Graham
He was told by his college of choice he was not good enough. He was told by his eventual school he was not big enough. He was told by the college football community he did not deserve the recognition he felt was due.
National award tribute to chef
Scott Dickensheets
It's safe to say that when young Michael hung around his mother's kitchen to escape the alienation of being an Asian immigrant among small-town Upstate New Yorkers, he didn't foresee himself as the 1997 National Chef of the Year.
Auto Racing Leaders through August 1
The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing schedule, with winners in parentheses and driver point standings:
Local girls focus of 'Most Wanted'
The syndicated television show will also profile the children's natural father, Hector Christian, who is currently being investigated in connection with the children's disappearance and as a possible child molestation suspect, according to Metro Police Lt. Craig Klatt.

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