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Print edition for July 19, 1997

'93 stalking laws gets a workout in Nevada
Bill Gang
That's fine if the ones pursued don't mind the attention. If they do mind, it's not romance, it's stalking.
Letter: Why should gaming be taxed differently than products?
Charles E. McManis
Time behind bars not enough to deter some stalkers
Bill Gang
A Las Vegas real estate broker sat with cautious optimism in the back of a courtroom as 52-year-old Alva Leroy Spangler finally pleaded guilty to stalking her.
Brothers in the Dust
Geoff Carter
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HUD announces settlement of complaints against developers
Public and common use areas as well as dwelling units were not accessible to the disabled at Charlemont Condominiums, according to one complaint.
Pahrump woman killed on U.S. 95
Metro Police said the woman was driving south on U.S. Highway 95 near the road to Kyle Canyon at Mount Charleston when her left front tire blew out, causing her to lose control of her car.
State Bar president says attorney talked about Strohmeyer case
"She started out the speech by saying, 'There's a gag order, and I can't talk about the case," said Bob Dickerson, State Bar president.
Company says land swap will shortchange taxpayers $121 million
"This other appraisal is obviously a blatant attempt by some no-name organization to create and enhance public sentiment in opposition to our appraisal," said Scott Higginson, Del Webb's vice president for government and public affairs.
Stars blow a four run lead, lose 8-5
Ray Brewer
Spencer, who finished the game with 10 strike outs, entered the top of the eighth in great shape. Leading 5-1, he was on a pace to pass a Stars season high in strikeouts (11) and he had retired 18 of the last 20 batters he faced, including 12 straight.
Developers propose religious theme park in Mesquite
Daxx Edder, the company's chief executive officer, says he has faith his group will be able to negotiate a transfer of the federal land through the city of Mesquite.
Stealth search for history
Ken McCall
As the full moon rose on an April night, Jerry Freeman picked up his backpack and headed into a desolate and forbidding landscape.
Editorial: Pool bill veto hurts consumers
On Friday, Miller vetoed a bill aimed at protecting homeowners who contract for a pool but are left high and dry by pool companies who take their money and run.
Letter: Family Court consultant didn't talk to litigants
They do nothing to truly protect one in immediate danger from an estranged spouse; in fact they antagonize.
Letter: Legislators should rate blood-sucking lobbyists
These legislators were chosen the 10 worst senators and Assembly members by Nevada lobbyists. This means these 10 people were doing their jobs and representing the people who elected them. Gosh, these people just won't sit up and beg to the lobbyists.
Letter: Hatch laid an egg with gaming proposal
"My name is Sen. Orrin Hatch, and I just laid an egg!"
Letter: Save money - Let resort association make laws
Letter: Save money - Let resort association make laws
Letter: Parents must put children's needs first
What I do remember is what good teachers I had, how hard they worked, how devoted they were to their profession and their students and how they inspired me to be the best that I could be. The students and the community in general had a great deal of respect for teachers then.
Letter: Who should control matters of state? The state, of course
The question posed in your editorial was, "Should this matter be controlled by state and local municipalities?"
Getting a handle on dust devils
Steve Metzger, a graduate research assistant with the Desert Research Institute, has done extensive studies on dust devils in the Eldorado Valley. He says additional research into the swirling vortices can answer many questions about conditions on both planets.

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