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Archive for July 24, 1997

Columnist Joe Delaney: Station casinos on right track: Joe Delaney; Boulder Station has booked Rick Trevino, Aug. 5; Chubby Checker. Aug. 22; Earl Klugh, Aug. 24; and John Berry, Aug. 27. ... Column favorite Buddy Greco will play the Sunset Station, July 29-Aug. 3 and ...; 11:21 a.m.

Dial File: NBC hissy fit reveals a Network Behaving Badly: Given all the Peacock's palaver lately, that could easily be their battle cry against congressional advocates of TV's revised ratings plan. Try this instead:; 11:19 a.m.

Drive for alternative fuel vehicles picks up speed: Andy Holtmann; A display outside of the Grant Sawyer State Office Building on Wednesday showcased Ford Motor Co.'s electric and natural gas product line. Southwest Gas, the Nevada State Energy Office and Clark County had representatives on ...; 11:16 a.m.

DMV workers look forward to updated office, better service: Andy Holtmann; The DMV closed its office at 2701 E. Sahara Ave. on Nov. 8 to begin a remodeling project designed to add more service windows and ample seating areas to accommodate the nearly 1,200 customers it ...; 11:04 a.m.

Longtime bus firm to close its doors: Bob Shemeligian; "It's sad," Chief Operating Officer Elgin Simpson said Wednesday, two days after U.S. Bankruptcy Court Judge Clive Jones approved a sale of the company for $1.35 million to a consortium of Las Vegas business owners ...; 11:04 a.m.

State orders constable to rehire two deputies: In a 10-page decision made public this week, the Local Government Employee-Management Relations Board found that Nolen had wrongfully terminated ex-deputies Dave Burress and Leonard Griffin because of their union activities.; 11:03 a.m.

MGM Grand, Aztar buck trend, report higher earnings: Gary Thompson; MGM said today net income soared to a record $33 million, or 56 cents a share, from $20.6 million, or 41 cents a share on fewer shares, in the 1996 quarter. Revenue rose to $209.1 ...; 11:02 a.m.

Acting NLV police chief, jail official hurt in crash: Cathy Scott; A speeding charge was pending against Jose Troncoso, 45, acting chief of police, for excessive speed, said NHP Trooper Steve Harney. His passenger, Ken Elingson, 58, the chief of North Las Vegas' detention center, was ...; 11:02 a.m.

Man believed to have killed girlfriend, self: Karen Zekan; The couple's roommate found the bodies about 5 p.m. Wednesday between a dresser and a bed inside a bedroom of an upstairs apartment at 1901 Goodwill St., at Holly Avenue off North Rancho Drive.; 11:02 a.m.

'Summer Daze' results in more than 30 arrests: The project, launched by Metro Police's gang investigations section July 1, is financed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.; 11:01 a.m.

Board of Education member, husband arrested: Cathy Scott and Teresa Hinds; Islena Giron, 43, Harold Giron, 48, and Guillermina Ruiz, 25, were arrested Tuesday and charged with felony attempted possession of stolen property after a month-long investigation into the Girons' business, the Giron Drop-Inn Center at ...; 10:00 a.m.

City settles lawsuits over downtown land: The city will use $6.1 million from casino operators who benefited from eminent domain proceedings. Those proceedings took the land at fair market value for the large red parking garage accompanying the $70 million Fremont ...; 10:00 a.m.

Metro Police shoot suspect in tourist slaying: Cathy Scott; Garrison, a murder suspect in the death of 67-year-old tourist Mildred Prunier, was in fair condition today at University Medical Center.; 9:59 a.m.

Gas station and well pump up Elko building permit figures: But the value of permits issued last month totaled $1.9 million, a 77 percent increase over the $1.09 million issued in the same month last year.; 9:47 a.m.

Mystery envelops LV men's spa: Jeff German and Karen Zekan; It was inside the blue, two-story houseboat, owned by Torsten Reineck, that FBI agents and police spent the night combing for clues after identifying Cunanan, 27, as the victim of a bullet blast.; 9:47 a.m.

Board likes idea of restoring wetlands: "This is a golden opportunity," said board chairman Joel Lenz. "It would be tough to turn it down."; 9:45 a.m.

The Art of Survival: Anne Hosier; The picture first caught Susan Strang's eye as she was leafing through Self magazine one day.; 9:44 a.m.

People in the News for July 24, 1997: Making more books; 9:40 a.m.

Editorial: Don't dump nuke waste at Test Site: Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt delayed progress on the California dump a year ago after serious questions were raised about radioactivity escaping from the closed site at Beatty, once run by US Ecology, the same company ...; 9:37 a.m.

Letter: NLV's new mayor lauded for taking on salary issue: Maybe with Mr. Montandon in there the city will finally have the guts to get this salary thing under control and put this town on the right path. We can afford the change.; 9:37 a.m.

Letter: Legislature did disservice to correctional officers: What this Legislature did was a disservice not only to all state correctional officers, but to all state workers in general, and give us a slap in the face.; 9:36 a.m.

Letter: An apology for slavery? Tell housewife you're sorry: Nothing succeeds like success. Housewives of the world, I apologize to you. Good luck.; 9:35 a.m.

Letter: Closing Children's Home a legislative outrage: Instead of giving money to the man with the sign on the street, take the time to take him somewhere and buy him some groceries to feed his kids. It doesn't take a lot of ...; 9:32 a.m.

Domestic violence tackled by doctors: Cathy Scott; Nevada Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa, chairwoman of the Southern Nevada Domestic Violence Task Force, said Wednesday at Caesars Palace that "the human and economic costs are absolutely staggering."; 9:26 a.m.

Columnist Steve Carp: This picture is worth a few million: Steve Carp; Which meant, of course, that summer officially had arrived.; 9:25 a.m.

Vegas may host series for triple-A: Tucson Toros general manager Mike Feder said that Las Vegas' Cashman Field was being eyed as a permanent site for a championship series between the winner of the two "super leagues" that will result from ...; 9:23 a.m.

Bahre defends cuts in Speedway staff: Both operate best while streamlined, with all non-essential weight removed.; 9:23 a.m.

Legion AL stars rally for victory: Ray Brewer; It was just last month when Schmitt had the game-winning hit, a run-scoring single to right-center, in the Gators' state high school championship victory against Silverado at Wilson Stadium.; 9:22 a.m.

Trop features fight nights: Dean Juipe; The Tropicana is hosting boxing cards consecutive nights this week, with Top Rank providing Friday's fights and Forum Boxing of Los Angeles coming in for a Saturday show.; 9:22 a.m.

PCL standings: Wednesday's Results; 9:22 a.m.

Box score: Stars 10, Buzz 9: E--Scarsone, Beamon, Walker. DP--Salt Lake 1. LOB--Las Vegas 10, Salt Lake 8. 2B--Briggs, Scarsone, Brede, Shave. 3B--Radmanovich, Latham. HR--Miller (9). SB--Hajek 2 (2), Beamon (9), Simons (21), Radmanovich. CS--Beamon, Ferguson.; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Some states slow to respect fed law's punch: Dean Juipe; Marc Ratner, the executive director of the Nevada State Athletic Commission, has taken it upon himself to enlighten the unenlightened -- which was Oklahoma two weeks ago and Tennessee this week.; 9:22 a.m.

Stars turn tables in comeback win: One night after blowing leads of 11-7 and 14-11 in the final two innings, the Stars squandered a 6-3 lead in the eighth and fell behind 7-6 only to score four runs in the ninth ...; 9:15 a.m.

Columnist John McCarron: Salvemini strikes it rich in Terrible Town tourney: John McCarron; Other top players included Tim Schwerdtfeger (1,712), PBA rookie Pat Nolan (1,698), Ron DeGrost (1,637), Pat Pastroia (1,627), High Roller champion Paul Renteria (1,625), Kevin Lewis (1,614), Rick Peter (1,601) and Tony Middleton (1,594).; 9:15 a.m.

Judge quiets pickets: Bill Gang; Although The Venetian is at least a year and a half away from completion, District Judge Myron Leavitt granted a request from resort attorneys to limit the blaring union messages and prohibit unnecessary noise from ...; 9:14 a.m.

Fine dropped for biased juror in mistrial: Bill Gang; Micheline Rodgers had admitted that she refused to convict Gregory Leonard at his May trial because one of the state's witnesses was Puerto Rican and she believes "they can't be trusted."; 9:14 a.m.

Miller defends veto of pool bill: Art Nadler; Assembly Bill 512 would have, in part, reduced down payments paid to builders, required that soil studies be done in some parts of Clark County before digging, provided written statements on start and finish dates ...; 9:14 a.m.

HMO reform law celebrated in re-enactment of signing: Art Nadler; "I was thrilled to see its passage," Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, said at Wednesday's ceremony in Las Vegas. "It's one of the most comprehensive laws in the country. We are usually No. 1 in lung ...; 9:13 a.m.

Scholarships available for urban kids: The Higher Education Enhancement Act program is an interlocal agreement between the county and the other jurisdictions in the Las Vegas Valley granting the Community College of Southern Nevada $150,000 in scholarship funds.; 9:13 a.m.

Students honored: William Beeson, an honors graduate of Cimarron-Memorial High School, has received a scholarship to attend Arizona State University to study engineering. Beeson was a member of the varsity volleyball team.; 9:13 a.m.

Assistant chief ends 36-year Henderson PD career: Kevin Ferguson; The avid golfer has worked his way through the ranks, starting as a Henderson patrolman, and will be leaving as the second-in-command of the department.; 9:13 a.m.

Colorado man believed drowned at Lake Mead: An Echo Bay Resort diver who had volunteered to search the marina harbor found the victim face down on the bottom in 32 feet of water at 4:18 p.m. Wednesday, said Karen Whitney, National Park ...; 9:13 a.m.

No answer found for odor plaguing school: Teresa Hinds; The latest round of air quality tests done at the year-round school showed none of the more than 50 compounds tested exceed levels considered acceptable by OSHA.; 9:13 a.m.

Channel 10 program on water wins Emmy: The award was bestowed on the Las Vegas public TV station Saturday in San Diego.; 9:12 a.m.

Philadelphia test for LV lawmakers' convention: Next month, 31 lawmakers -- nearly half of the 63 legislators -- and 35 of their employees head to Philadelphia for the National Conference of State Legislatures.; 9:12 a.m.

Manley describes teacher's death as accidental: Bill Gang; Manley returned to the witness stand today as his trial on murder charges wound to a close. Deliberations were expected to begin late today.; 9:11 a.m.

Grand Canyon air tour firm protests lawsuit: The clash is the latest in a decade-long war between the government and the aircraft, and it has wound up in court.; 9:11 a.m.

Sports history for July 24: 1967 - Don January wins a playoff by two strokes over Don Massengale to win the PGA Championship.; 8:41 a.m.

Obituary: Moises Becerra: Evergreen Funeral Home Inc., 2071 Las Vegas Blvd. North., is handling arrangements.; 5:33 a.m.

Obituary: Floyd Wayne Bienek Sr.: No local services are scheduled. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.; 5:31 a.m.

Obituary: Carina Joy Birmingham: Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 8 p.m. services today in Christ the King Catholic Church. Additional services will be 3 p.m. Friday in Christ the King. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View ...; 5:29 a.m.

Obituary: Clay Hal Blake: Obituary: Clay Hal Blake; 5:22 a.m.

Obituary: Samuel Cioffi: Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling private arrangements.; 5:20 a.m.

Obituary: Travis Combs: Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd. Services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Burial will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial ...; 5:18 a.m.

Obituary: Jimmie Dale Deadmond: A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the Calvary Community Assembly of God, 2900 N. Torrey Pines. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.; 5:16 a.m.

Obituary: James J. De Leo: Visitation is scheduled from 9-11 a.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Graveside services will follow in Palm Memorial Park.; 5:15 a.m.

Obituary: Clelia DeMarino: Visitation was scheduled from noon-2 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave.; 5:13 a.m.

Obituary: Elfreda "Elfie" Dennis: A memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave.; 5:11 a.m.

Obituary: E. Andre Douglas II: Graveside services will be 2:15 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 5:09 a.m.

Obituary: Evelyn Juanita Dwiggins: Visitation is scheduled from 2-7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the First Southern Baptist Church, 240 Cholo St. Burial will follow in Palm ...; 5:07 a.m.

Obituary: Robert E. Eden Sr.: Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.; 5:05 a.m.

Obituary: Jane M. Green: Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is arranging private services.; 5:04 a.m.

Obituary: Tommie Mae Jenkins: Visitation is scheduled from 2-5 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. A rosary will be 10 a.m. Friday in St. James the Apostle Catholic Church. Mass will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Friday ...; 5:02 a.m.

Obituary: Raymond Bernard Kyburz: Visitation is scheduled from noon-6 p.m. Sunday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave. Services will be 2 p.m. Monday in Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Paradise Memorial ...; 5:00 a.m.

Obituary: Gilbert Lintz: Obituary: Gilbert Lintz; 4:58 a.m.

Obituary: Frank M. Loyd: Visitation is scheduled from 5-8 p.m. today in Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Eden Vale Memorial Park.; 4:57 a.m.

Obituary: Eugene C. Peterson: Obituary: Eugene C. Peterson; 4:55 a.m.

Obituary: Kenneth D. Simpson: Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.; 4:53 a.m.

Obituary: Lyme Charles Stevens: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 4:51 a.m.

Obituary: Loren L. Tumbleson: No local services are scheduled. Love's Funeral Home, Limon, Colo., is handling arrangements.; 4:49 a.m.

Obituary: Rose E. Wood: Services will be 7 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd.; 4:48 a.m.

Houseboat owner interviewed by FBI: At an FBI news conference in Washington, Deputy FBI Director Bill Esposito said the FBI located the owner of the Miami houseboat in Las Vegas. Esposito said Reineck was being interviewed to determine, among other ...; 4:03 a.m.

Reasons for Killing Spree May Yet Remain a Mystery: Warren Richey; MIAMI BEACH, FLA. -- Andrew Cunanan, the most hunted man in America, had at least twice eluded detection by police here. But an eel-like ability to slip through the net that was tightening around him ...; 3:24 a.m.

In Italy, a Massacre Brings 5 Years in Jail: Richard L. Wentworth; So Erich Priebke, a former German SS captain, was formally sentenced to 15 years (reduced under an amnesty to five), and Karl Hass, an ex-SS major, to 10 years and eight months in prison for ...; 3:22 a.m.

Southeast Asia Comes of Age With Stability in Doubt: Cameron W. Barr; KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA -- Ira Paiz's eyes widen at the question. Would this young business student and Brad Pitt fan ever leave Malaysia to find fortune elsewhere - maybe America? "Why?" she asks. "I love ...; 3:20 a.m.

US Justice And Italian Consciences: Richard L. Wentworth; Word had just come that Joseph O'Dell, a death-row inmate who to the end protested his innocence, had been executed in Virginia. Appeals for a pardon had come from Pope John Paul II, Italian President ...; 3:18 a.m.

Marquee Journalists Star in Ethics Debate: Skip Thurman; And if they look closely, those with front-row seats may see more than a camera. "Deep Impact" features a news van adorned with the real-life logo of cable news channel MSNBC - per approval of ...; 3:16 a.m.

Bullish on Talks in Belfast: Alexander MacLeod; The hope is strong enough, analysts say, to fuel determination by London and Dublin that Wednesday's rejection by Ulster Unionists of an initial formula for disarming terrorists must not be allowed to be the end ...; 3:14 a.m.

Nevada Focus: Fire potential to be scrutinized at proposed Burning Man site: "They had that campsite located in some pretty flammable brush," said Rik Kajans, assistant chief of the Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District.; 3:12 a.m.

Lawmaker says city officials threatened to fire him: Hanson was out of town on vacation, said Nadia Wiggins, public information officer for the city. Callister, who lost a re-election bid in June but lobbied against the legislation on behalf of the Nevada Resort ...; 2:01 a.m.

Check fraud rings targeting private residents and businesses: "I don't know if it is the same ring or two different rings."; 2:01 a.m.

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