Print edition for February 18, 1997

Attorney general's decision favors ranchers: The finding upholds the constitutionality of a 1995 state law and states that the BLM cannot hold stock watering rights because the agency does not own livestock.

Letter: Association seeking veterans of Army Signal Corps duty: If you could run this letter in your newspaper, some of those we are attempting to locate, or a family member, may be able to contact us for information. We also ask all who have any information on the Signal OCS program, both graduates and cadre, to contact us and request that each provide us with any documentation they may have on the programs.

CAT riders top mark of 3.2 million: The Regional Transportation Commission said Monday that 3,222,227 people rode the buses in January. The figure was up by 757,538 riders from January 1996.

Investment firm fired for poor returns: SIIS said Independence Investment was supposed to outperform Standard & Poor's 500 index by 1 percent to 1 1/2 percent. But it only achieved an average of the S&P 500 level.

Beauty shop gunman surrenders peacefully: The hostage, whose name was not released, was not harmed, he said.

Big crowd expected for Air Force celebration: "This is really the last great event of the 20th century for a lot of Air Force people," Air Force Association spokesman Howard Metzger said. "A lot of them, particularly for the World War II veterans, this is their last go-round. They won't be around to celebrate the 100th anniversary or the 75th anniversary. It will be their last hurrah."

Gunman invades beauty shop, at least one person shot: Police SWAT units surrounded the Hair Cuttery shop into the early evening hours, trying to negotiate with the gunman. The fate of the woman in the shop was not immediately known.

Monday's College Baseball Scores: Albany, Ga. 5-3, Ga. Southwestern 2-8

Nevadan's resistance to nuke dump just a political ploy: Nuclear power isn't going away; it provides a lot of the country's electricity and is a clean energy source. And I know the Nevada Test Site, with its nuclear history, remote location and being a secured area, is a good place to store the nation's nuclear waste. I believe the spent fuel could be a resource to our state in the future.

Summit on future seeking delegates: The United Way of Southern Nevada is putting together the Las Vegas delegation for the event, April 27-29, in Philadelphia.

Letter: Las Vegas' shortcomings are full of political wonder: How is it we can legislate campaign reform and yet not penalize public officials who violate political ethics?

Foxwoods or bust! Casino ranked third among bus tour destinations: "The demand for information about Foxwoods is building, and the number of people who want to go is building," said Ginger Croce, director of operations for ABA.

NASCAR leaders: Winston Cup Points

Horry latest injured Laker: Horry, acquired by the Lakers from the Phoenix Suns last month, has a medial collateral ligament sprain in his knee and will be out a minimum of six weeks, team physician Stephen Lombardo said.

Albright's Tour de Fortress Braces NATO for New Role: Gail Russell Chaddock and Ruth Walker; The most important part of the journey, however, may be what Madeleine Albright is calling "the road to Madrid."

Nellie guts Mavericks with swap: In return, the Mavericks got 7-foot-6 center Shawn Bradley, forward Ed O'Bannon and point guards Robert Pack and Khalid Reeves.

Letter: Corrections officers don't get support from superiors: I feel our prison system needs a major change and should start with an investigation and probable termination of all prison administration. Our elected officials should appoint a director of prisons with the backbone to make sure the laws of our penal system are properly executed. I further suggest that the new director start fresh by cleaning house of some of the money-gathering, do-nothing wardens in our institutions. Ask the director why such a large turnover in officers exists in the system and he will, of course, use the excuse of pay. Why then is a former officer I know ...

AG's opinion a mixed blessing for ranchers: The law amended Nevada statute to prevent anyone who doesn't own livestock from acquiring stock watering rights.

Senator eyes leasing school computers: A spokesman for Miller said the governor "will be happy to take a look" at Porter's suggestion.

Casino owner again asks for more time: Harrah's Jazz already has received several delays from the court while it dealt with creditors, the city of New Orleans and the state over terms for finishing and opening its permanent casino across from the French Quarter.

Two arrested in protest during trade show: A woman then threw a punch at the officer and several other protesters became disorderly, said Phil Roland, Metro Police spokesman.

Letter: O.J. double jeopardy trials violated constitutional rights: Is this what we, as a nation, have reduced ourselves to?

Box Score: UNLV 78, Fresno State 64: 3-Point Goals: 4-29 .138 (Herren 2, Young, McCulloch).

Letter: Crater Lake was created by a volcano, not space debris: Letter: Crater Lake was created by a volcano, not space debris

Veteran DMV employee dies: The Legislative Commission unanimously approved the idea, but Gov. Bob Miller nixed it, saying state buildings should only be named for governors.

Once parched refuge now may be too wet: "We're taking in about 150 percent of capacity," said Dan Walsworth, refuge manager.

Sports history for Feb. 18: 1951 - Manhattan District Attorney Frank S. Hogan orders the arrest of three CCNY basketball players on bribery charges and two professional gamblers and two intermediaries in a game-fixing scandal that would later involve college teams across the country.

Correction: Hotel story and substitute teaching story: * A story in Monday's SUN on the planned Sands Venetian Resort contained an error. The projected cost of the project is $1.8 billion.

Woman Forges New Life After Two Years in Israeli-Run Prison: Scott Peterson; Ms. X looks too young to be a prison veteran. But she spent two years in Khiam prison, a notorious symbol of Israel's 19-year occupation of southern Lebanon.

Brian Hilderbrand: Rebels likely consensus No. 1 after dominant win: Just two days after his team posted a 16-stroke win in the 54-hole tournament, Knight spent the majority of Monday in a Hawaii emergency room with a kidney stone.

Without a baby, what's a boomer?: I go out whenever I like and return home as late as I choose.

Lake Tahoe projects focus on environment: For the next five years, the program calls for completion of 116 projects at a cost of $295 million, ranging from construction of a bicycle trail around Tahoe to treatment of runoff from streets and casino parking lots in Stateline.

Dean Juipe: Captivating fun, drama at the Mack: That's some serious noise.

Hawaii climbs WAC mountain to lead Pacific: Steve Carp; The collapse everyone was expecting never came.

After Genocide, Baby Boom Hits a Rwanda Already Full: Alan Zarembo; "You know what happened in this country," says Ms. Uwamahoro, waiting outside the crowded maternity ward at Kigali Central Hospital to visit a friend and her new baby. "For young people, it is part of your obligation as a Rwandan to have children."

Notes: Steelers spend $14.4 million to keep Bettis: The Pittsburgh Steelers couldn't afford to keep most of the 20 players they've lost in free agency since 1993. They couldn't afford to lose Jerome Bettis.

Letter: All Americans are silenced when media are punished: Law enforcement uses tricks to get the bad guys. Any objections? Walk in any courtroom, sit through a few trials and observe the tricks.

New Station Casino lays off 162 workers: The number of cuts is higher than that revealed Saturday, when the company said it had laid off more than 30 workers in its entertainment division. That division was also the hardest hit by Monday's layoffs.

Employers need protection from 'Net liabilities: However, in the wrong employee's hand, it is a liability that can become a source of harassment lawsuits or result in decreased productivity through a time-wasting process generally called "surfin' the 'net."

Rebels get free from Tark trap: Steve Carp; Jerry Tarkanian didn't win 663 games by happenstance. So when Tark sprung his little surprise on UNLV in the second half of Monday's game with Fresno State, it caught the Rebels' guards off-guard.

Notes: Cal makes first a appearance in poll: California's first ranking this season in The Associated Press college basketball poll might be an indication that the Bears are getting primed for next month's NCAA Tournament.

Legislature told schools need books and pencils, not computers: Stephanie Busby, 14, collected signatures from her classmates who fear they're being overlooked by those whose sights are set on expensive technology.

Golf Capsules: bf Hawaiian Open

New Piece in Mideast Puzzle: Attacks on Syrian Targets: Scott Peterson; But a recent string of shooting and bomb attacks against Syrian targets has focused attention away from the rebirth and onto continuing sources of unrest.

High winds blow dust across valley: An official top wind speed of 43 mph was measured at McCarran International Airport shortly before 2:30 a.m., said Don Maker a hydro-meteorological technician for the local office of the National Weather Service.

Major Fare War Heats Up Skies: Sam Walker; Ryan Coon is the kind of customer any airline would hate to lose.

States Feud With EPA Over Regulations: James L. Tyson; After giving states more power to protect clean air and water, the Clinton administration is threatening to take back such controls because of concerns that, in some states at least, devolution means more pollution.

Bulldogs gave it their best effort: Tim Graham; Regardless of the effort, Fresno State didn't have enough to win for its head coach, Jerry Tarkanian, as he returned to the Thomas & Mack Center Monday night to play UNLV for the first time since his departure five years ago.

Where I Stand: 'The Odd Couple' hit the re-election campaign trail: None stranger, perhaps, than the Jan Jones-Matt Callister alliance.

Search continues for new tourism chief: "The pool that we looked at was not the pool that we expected," said Jim Rogers, senior vice president and general manager of Harrah's Reno who served on the search committee.

Askew emerging as pick for new county manager: Jeff Schweers; Dale Askew, who left after 12 years in the county's second-highest job, has the leading edge over Randy Walker, the former finance director who moved into Askew's job when he went to work for Mercy Ambulance.

Sports Briefs: Rebels softball team in WAC debut: The UNLV softball team will open its inaugural season in the Western Athletic Conference Wednesday at noon with a doubleheader against New Mexico at Rebel Diamond.

Fans roar long and loud for Tark: Tim Graham; "We love ya, Tark!" screamed one, not caring that his words would never reach Jerry Tarkanian hundreds of yards away, somewhere deep within the bowels of the arena he helped build years ago.

Travel agents: Fare wars 'overstated': Bob Shemeligian; The agents explained that prices have been dropped on overseas fares, but ticket prices have not been greatly reduced on domestic flights, which represent more than 70 percent of the travel business.

Judge approves Cashell as trustee if needed by gaming action: The state Gaming Control Board is scheduled to consider the Ormsby House's licensing on Wednesday. The Nevada Gaming Commission will have final say at a meeting Thursday.

Senate committee hears two measures on sex offenders: The bill allows licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses or marriage and family therapists to conduct evaluations. But Stephanie Tyler of the Nevada State Psychological Association said that definition is too broad.

Bayno inherits the Mack: Steve Carp; Clinging to a seven-point lead and forced to go the final 3:38 against Fresno State without star center Keon Clark, UNLV had two choices. It could wilt under the relentless pressure and allow Jerry Tarkanian's return to the Thomas & Mack Center to have a happy ending for the former Rebels coach. Or it could find a way to stick together, maintain its poise, and win.

Parole system reform bills advance: The bill came out of an interim subcommittee assigned to examine the system and recommend changes after the 1995 murder of a Sparks policeman by parolee Donald Cameron.

Anti-porn crusader owns signs advertising X-rated dancing: But travel a few hundreds miles south along I-15 into Nevada and Las Vegas and Young's billboards carry a very different message.

Small-time critic checks out Las Vegas Art Museum's big move: Scott Dickensheets; He wants to like what he's about to see, but he's not sure he will. What he remembers of the organization's past exhibits -- average, largely unimaginative -- hasn't heightened his expectations. Hope for the best, prepare for the worst goes the oft-embroidered maxim, and he's prepared, all right: Hadn't LVAM's press release noted that among the invited special guests for the Feb. 1 unveiling of the new facility was "Andrew Lakey, the world's foremost angel painter"?

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College high offers teens a head-start program: Manny Reyes; Imagine a high school without tardy bells, buses or a senior prom.

1997 Spring Training Schedule: Thursday, Feb. 27

LV stars take it all in stride: Tim Graham; It's an honor to be an all-star. Or is it?

NLV project will clear street litter: Participating organizations will be given orange vests and trash bags from the Public Works Department. They will coordinate the pick up and disposal of trash in approved areas.

Man killed in shoot-out with police: Cathy Scott; A 20-year-old man was shot to death by Metro Police officers today after he fired at the officers in a southeast valley home.

Woods racks up appearance fees: The 21-year-old golfing phenom received $200,000 for the Australian Masters in Melbourne, which he finished well back in the pack.

Monday's Sports Transactions: National League

UNLV students to get more help with computers, other services: Improved facilities for teaching computer and distance education courses are offered in the Classroom Building Complex.

Columnist Jeff German: Tark brings back old times to the Thomas & Mack Center: It probably was fitting that Tarkanian, the man who turned UNLV into a national powerhouse and NCAA champion, would be the one to give UNLV an extra push in its drive to regain its stature in the basketball world.

Girardi's Spartans peaking: James Yodice; His friendly, booming, big-brotherly voice is somehow reassuring, always upbeat and certainly not a transparency.

Reno Air will fly into Gulfport-Biloxi airport: Casinos and other businesses have pooled their funds to give the Reno, Nevada-based airline a financial guarantee. No details about the deal have been released.

Son of longtime lawmaker enters race for mayor: James Gibson, 48, vowed to fight for more schools, a police substation in Green Valley, and a harmonious City Council. He also said he would oppose the spread of slot machine clubs in neighborhoods.

Ex-DMV chief not in driver's seat: Before Friday's resignation, committee members were demanding a face-to-face meeting with Weller, a former FBI agent. They wanted to question him about budgetary maneuvers they perceived as violations of the law.

Tarkanian runs gamut of emotion: Steve Carp; From the moment he stepped into the Thomas & Mack Center Monday night, the former UNLV coach battled the emotional mixer that was churning inside him. That his struggling Fresno State Bulldogs lost to UNLV 78-64 didn't ease his burden. It merely made an already hellish day an even a longer evening.

Transportation subcommittee hears insurance horror stories: The problem is so widespread that Assemblyman John Carpenter, R-Elko, has introduced a measure to temporarily suspend the program.

Golf Glance: Tucson Chrysler Classic

Wednesday at Gulfstream Park: 1st race 6 fur 4YO Mdn Clm

Columnist Muriel Stevens: 'Refs at the Rio' packs big punch for kids' foundation: More than 500 boxing enthusiasts and supporters filled the Miranda Room for this inaugural event, dubbed "The Refs at the Rio." Monies raised will help The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Southern Nevada and the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.

Last Bid for Truth: Was James Earl Ray Alone?: Elizabeth Levitan Spaid; At a court hearing Feb. 20 in Memphis, Mr. Ray's lawyer will ask a judge for permission to perform a ballistics test on the rifle believed to be the weapon used to kill King. The hearing is a crucial step in getting a trial for Ray, who waived his right to one in 1969 by pleading guilty. He later recanted and has sought a trial ever since.

Light schedule allows Derby-contender debate: Ralph Siraco; In California this year, when a sixth holiday program is presented on Monday (a usual dark racing day), then the following Wednesday will be dark to allow for the limited horse population to fill fields on a five-day-per-week basis.