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Archive for January 22, 1997

Character and Bond's love of life recalled: Karen Zekan; So when Erik Bond's anniversary date rolled around in February, his squad at the Northeast Area Command knew that merely handing it to the patrolman just wouldn't cut it.; 11:59 a.m.

Parker made his mark on world of entertainment: Parker never tired of talking about his protege, whom he guided from an unknown singing Memphis truck driver in 1955 to the top of the entertainment industry at the time of his death on Aug. ...; 11:59 a.m.

Sports Transactions for Tuesday: American League; 11:59 a.m.

ITT plans $250 million renovation for pier-turned-mall in Atlantic: It will be refurbished with 250 luxury hotel rooms and 45,000 square feet of casino space, according to a project description filed by Caesars with the state Casino Reinvestment Development Authority. Caesars is seeking $10 ...; 11:59 a.m.

Young Hingis riding high after her fall: Phil Brown; The fall during an attempted jump Tuesday didn't stop the 16-year-old Swiss star from continuing her ride. Then today, Irina Spirlea couldn't stop Hingis from advancing to her second consecutive Grand Slam semifinal, falling 7-5, ...; 11:59 a.m.

Reserve developer to have gaming license bid denied: Gary Thompson; Citing "overwhelming" evidence of a credit scam at Rebeil's Gem Homes development company, the State Gaming Control Board has already urged that he be deemed unfit to hold a gaming license.; 11:59 a.m.

A tale of two hotels: Gary Thompson; At New York-New York, business is booming. At The Orleans, it isn't.; 11:59 a.m.

Sports Briefs: Donnie Baseball gives up the game: Don Mattingly has been gone for a year, and today he made it official, saying goodbye to baseball and the New York Yankees.; 11:59 a.m.

Ski Report: Bear Valley - 6- new powder 89-102 base 7 lifts 70% open 9a-4p xc: open; 11:59 a.m.

Where I Stand: Supreme Court can expand American killing fields: This bill is several miles distant from the desires of some advocates like Dr. Jack Kevorkian who want to legalize suicide upon demand. The question of physician-assisted suicide is now before the U.S. Supreme Court. ...; 11:59 a.m.

County commission approves ban on Strip smut peddling: But lawyers for some of the companies say they will fight the issue in court.; 11:59 a.m.

Thursday at Aqueduct: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 4YO&up Mdn Clm; 11:59 a.m.

Sex offenders targets of crime-bills package: Larry Henry; James confronted the man and had him arrested.; 11:59 a.m.

IMPERIAL PALACE: d PROPOSITIONS; 11:59 a.m.

Peter Benton: Anderson chosen LV's pro of year: This chapter, which has a staggering 140 members, selected Sun City's Doug Anderson Professional of the Year.; 11:59 a.m.

Girls: Sundevils proving less can be more: James Yodice; Still, the Sundevils, all seven of them, find that less sometimes can be better.; 11:59 a.m.

Second officer in drive-by resigns: Cathy Scott and Bill Gang; Brady, 24, was scheduled for an interview with internal affairs detectives Tuesday into allegations of conduct unbecoming an officer. Instead, attorney Steve Stein, representing Brady, showed up alone for the 1 p.m. meeting and handed ...; 11:59 a.m.

Workers comp changes spur lawmakers' concerns: Some of the 45,000 firms covered now by the State Industrial Insurance System will be facing higher premiums. And some will be thrown into a high-risk pool for companies with poor safety records.; 11:59 a.m.

FISHING REPORT: FISHING REPORT; 11:59 a.m.

Miller names Hickey to Taxicab Authority: Hickey, who served in the Assembly from 1973 to 1982 and in the Senate from 1983 to 1994, succeeds Harry Vogel who completed two three-year terms and was not eligible for reappointment.; 11:59 a.m.

Paula Del Giudice: Safari Club meets in Vegas: Safari Club International (SCI) will hold its 25th annual convention here Jan. 29-Feb. 1. In coordination with the annual conference (which overlaps with the SHOT Show -- the Shooting, Hunting, and Outdoor Trade Show and ...; 11:59 a.m.

505510396.html: SUNDAY; 11:59 a.m.

Probe possible political work on county time: The investigation focuses on chief repairman Bill Barrett, who has been suspended for five days without pay for ordering the remodeling of a police substation that county officials say isn't in their jurisdiction.; 11:59 a.m.

Honn's fight for animals is over: Her years of fighting the federal government over her care of exotic animals ended last November with an out-of-court settlement. Honn finally was at peace and was looking forward to continuing her lifelong fight to ...; 11:59 a.m.

Commission switch angers residents: Jeff Schweers; The group came to Tuesday's commission meeting expecting approval of a 2,268-acre rural preservation area that stretched from Rainbow Boulevard to the entrance to Red Rock Canyon.; 11:59 a.m.

Girls Basketball Standings: SUNSET DIVISION; 11:59 a.m.

Boys: Gaels, Wildcats stay spotless in divisions: The Wildcats ripped through Eldorado 87-67 in the Sunrise Division, while the Gaels routed Silverado 83-60 in the Sunset Division. Las Vegas and Gorman both are 5-0 in league play.; 11:59 a.m.

Enterprise residents lose preservation land: Jeff Schweers; The group came to Tuesday's commission meeting expecting approval of a 1,000-acre rural preservation area that stretched from Rainbow Boulevard to the entrance to Red Rock Canyon.; 11:59 a.m.

Col. Parker active until death at 87: Art Nadler and Ed Koch; The cigar-chomping manager who catapulted Presley to megastardom remained active until his death about 10 a.m. Tuesday at Valley Hospital Medical Center. His wife, Loanne, was at his bedside when he died.; 11:59 a.m.

Men's College Scores for Tuesday: Boston College 81, Pittsburgh 61; 11:59 a.m.

Bayno sure his Rebels will rise: Steve Carp; He expects his 11-5 Rebels to bounce back Saturday against Air Force after losing an emotion-packed 93-82 game Monday to Fresno State.; 11:59 a.m.

Water's the big XGR agenda item for Nevada casinos: "If we don't have water, we have nothing," Bunker said in an interview, adding that the NRA will closely track a bill that will be pushed by the Southern Nevada Water Authority to ensure proper ...; 11:59 a.m.

Critics claim handbill ban unconstitutional: Jeff Schweers; The board unanimously approved the ordinance Tuesday, after an hour-long parade of supportive testimony from hotel-casino representatives, the convention authority and the Metro Police bike patrol.; 11:59 a.m.

Soggy storm en route: The National Weather Service said additional accumulations of up to 30 inches were possible at the higher elevations, whipped to blizzard conditions by powerful winds today before the storm pushed out of the region by ...; 11:59 a.m.

Assembly unanimously approves paycheck bill: Assembly Speaker Joe Dini, D-Yerington, blamed the higher cost on inflation and renovations to the Legislative Building.; 11:59 a.m.

Boys Basketball Standings: SUNSET DIVISION; 11:59 a.m.

Boys' Prep Box Scores: Cim-Memorial (8-7, 3-2); 11:59 a.m.

County-by-County Summaries of November Sales: - Churchill: $16.6 million, up 15.4 percent.; 11:59 a.m.

Wednesday's Results: Australian Open: Men; 11:59 a.m.

Dean Juipe: Secret side still follows ex-Las Vegan: For instance, when he moved to Las Vegas for the 1985-86 school year and was a junior at Bishop Gorman, Williams not only helped turn the Gaels into a fantastic basketball team, it turned out ...; 11:59 a.m.

Tim Graham: Ron Meyer predicts a Packer romp: Tim Graham; By Tim Graham; 11:59 a.m.

Thursday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 1 mi 4YO&up Clm; 11:59 a.m.

Angry Jordan burns Knicks: "I guess I didn't make any friends out there tonight," Jordan said after reaching the 50-point mark for the 36th time in his career. It was the best scoring performance in the NBA this season.; 11:59 a.m.

Businesses cited for use of banned refrigerant: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has ordered six Las Vegas businesses to stop using the chemical HC-12A, banned because the hydrocarbon is unsafe.; 11:59 a.m.

Marie Callender's cooking up plan to buy restaurant chain: Bob Shemeligian; Greg Lynds, vice president of real estate development for Marie Callender's, Pie Shops, Inc., said the company, headquartered in Orange, Calif., is negotiating with Pepsi-Cola Company, owner of East Side Mario's, to purchase the restaurant ...; 11:59 a.m.

Religious groups team up to lobby on social issues: "Our religions cross many lines on things we agree on," said Betty Henderson, president of the Religious Alliance, whose churches include hundreds of thousands of Nevadans.; 11:59 a.m.

Public Service Commission to sue federal government about waste: The states want to stop contributing to the waste-site fund if the Energy Department cannot take over disposal responsibility next January.; 11:59 a.m.

Australian Open Road to Finals: Men; 11:59 a.m.

Monte Carlo Rally: 1. Tommi Makinen, Finland, Mitsubishi Lancer, 3 hours 9 minutes 17 seconds.; 11:59 a.m.

Girls' Prep Box Scores: Silverado (11-7, 3-2); 11:59 a.m.

Judge orders boy spanked in court: Rose and friends also had thrown rocks through windows at Scarcelli Elementary School, the Record-Courier reported.; 11:59 a.m.

November sales up 9 percent in Nevada: Taxes on sales and casino wins account for three-quarters of the revenue needed to run state government.; 11:59 a.m.

Thunder goes to Milwaukee: Las Vegas has been outscored 26-11 during its skid, and with its 24-18-3 record, enters the game tied with Utah for second place in the Southwest Division at 51 points. Houston, however, is just one ...; 11:59 a.m.

County spending: * $3.2 million for 17 parcels of real property needed for the proposed gravel truck haul route alignment that follows the western beltway between Lone Mountain Road and U.S. 95.; 11:59 a.m.

Citizens don't dig ditchers: Clark County School District officials say hundreds of students could face punishment ranging from parent conferences to suspension for participating in "Senior Ditch Day."; 11:59 a.m.

UNLV officials question critical auditor's report: Debra D. Bass; Officials with UNLV and the University and Community College System say more staff is needed to correct the accounting problems.; 11:59 a.m.

Senators push new bill targeting Nevada: The measure passed the Senate by a 63-to-37 vote, but the House never scheduled a vote.; 11:59 a.m.

Northern Nevada braces for more snowy weather: Gradually warming temperatures are expected to push the snow level above the valleys to around 5,500 feet by this afternoon, which could increase snowmelt slightly, but far less than the unusually warm New Year's storm, ...; 11:59 a.m.

'Most wanted' suspect caught: Christopher William Bunch, 27, was picked up by authorities in Canyon, near Amarillo, and extradited to Las Vegas where he was booked into the Clark County Detention Center.; 11:59 a.m.

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