Print edition for June 6, 1997

Auto Racing leaders and standings through June 6: The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing schedule, with winners in parentheses and driver point standings:

Some indicators show growth cooling a bit: The figures show there were 1,673 new home permits issued in March 1997, compared to 1,745 a year ago.

Two Las Vegas men sentenced to life in prison for Montana murder: They also burned his body in an attempt to destroy evidence. Lynch and Pizzichiello remained only suspects until Carreiro's charred remains were found last May on property owned by Lynch's father in northwestern Montana. Investigators believe he was murdered in August 1995.

Services held for deputy killed in motorcycle accident: Minnie, 44, was responding to a trespassing call last Friday when he fell from his department motorcycle on Interstate 80 near Boomtown west of Reno. He died two days later at Washoe Medical Center.

Budget panel endorses law school plan: The school would open with about 70 full-time students and 40 part-timers and eventually grow to an enrollment of 500.

Panel adds $5.9 million to schools budget: But subcommittee members, divided mostly along party lines, couldn't agree on other funding requests for textbooks or increased utility costs.

Letter: Place water cost burden on those who will use it: I would like to see the sales tax laid on only the water users, on a per 1,000 gallons basis, or some similar convenient unit.

Two men arrested in child pornography case: Vice detectives began investigating the men after a local film development center contacted them concerning photos that contained possible child pornography.

10-year-old fined for writing in concrete: The boy was originally charged with a felony after he was taken from his school classroom and later strip-searched at a juvenile facility.

Letter: Letter writer doesn't address homeowner headaches: She did not cite any possible existing adversity in Greenbriar. What she did itemize was what "is" -- or should be -- the norm in any association as to employed management, their board size, maintaining sewer systems, etc. We have monthly board meetings in our clubhouse at no extra cost. Our monthly bulletins are hand-delivered to each of our 216 units by several volunteer block captains; no postage required.

Blast from the past: Atlantic City considers casinos on piers: "The Boardwalk and the piers have never risen back to where they were in their glory days, and this is one way to make that happen," said city Planning Director Kenneth Platt.

Letter: Death on Mount Everest is a classy way to go: So that if, in the attempt, one should fail or die, what a way to go. Expensive, but much classier than euthanasia.

Advisory board member quits after arrest: Mathewson was arrested last month on a charge of domestic battery after allegedly striking a relative during a reception for Mathewson's daughter.

Craig: Nevada site could survive veto: The proposition, which cleared the Senate two votes short of a veto-proof majority and is now making its way through the House, not only sets up the temporary dump near where the government is contemplating a permanent one but also opens it to government waste as well as commercial waste.

Press group worries about campaign law's side effect: "The intent was to have the provisions apply to candidates and people connected with their campaigns, not to individuals who may speak in public about a campaign or write a letter to the editor," Lauer said after the hearing.

Assembly backs spaceport: "This project will serve as an anchor for a high-tech business center to help replace jobs lost here because of federal downsizing," Gov. Bob Miller said in a prepared statement.

City trying new tact for job-seekers: The area has long been known as a location where contractors and others can pick up day laborers looking for a few hours work at minimum wage.

Oasis star ties knot in Las Vegas: Gallagher's mother, Peggy, the bride's parents, Stan and Christine Mathews, and the band's manager and his wife attended the ceremony.

Amended bill allows involuntary commitment of family members: But the bill, as amended, would shorten the wait before a hearing based on a district attorney petition must be held.

Postal worker claims employees exposed to asbestos: Johnson said concerns were raised when workers started taking air samples. He said workers were exposed to the asbestos and no notice was given prior to the removal project.

Pahrump substitute teacher arraigned on sex charges: Lepley was charged Thursday with sexual assault; attempted sexual assault; soliciting a minor to commit sodomy; attempting to solicit a minor to engage in sodomy; open or gross lewdness and attempted open or gross lewdness. He is also charged with three counts of supplying marijuana to minors and two counts of providing alcohol to minors.

Casino contract in limbo in the House: Because a House committee refused to take a position on the issue Wednesday, the vote Thursday evening in the House was whether to approve the issue for debate next week. The vote in favor of the resolution was 50-47. But 53 votes, a majority of the 105-member House, were needed to advance the measure.

Big crowds expected at local books: Sal DeFilippo; Silver Charm is listed as the 6-5 favorite to become the first horse to win the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and the Belmont since 1978.

Cannon pushes to have uranium tailings near the Colorado River moved: He said it makes no sense to cap the 10.5 million tons of mildly radioactive dirt.

Odom near the finish line: Steve Carp; The 6-foot-10 prep basketball All-American headed for UNLV finishes final exams at St. Thomas Aquinas in New Britain, Conn., today. But he'll need to take one summer class to fulfill his graduation requirements.

Sports history for June 6: 1924 - Cyril Walker captures the U.S. Open with a three-stroke victory over Bobby Jones.

1997 Las Vegas Stars Statistics through June 4: 1997 Las Vegas Stars Statistics through June 4

Assemblyman admitted to hospital, tested for stress: Nolan, who is a paramedic, underwent stress tests and was released Thursday afternoon.

All-Stars rosters: Sunrise Division

Three more local high school players drafted: Three more local high school players drafted

AIDS drug wins approval: Art Nadler; Anticort is the trade name of an anti-cortisol drug manufactured by Sapse's Las Vegas company, Steroidogenesis Inhibititors Inc. Double-blinded testing on 40 people, in which neither doctors nor patients know who is getting Anticort or a placebo, should begin in four to six weeks in San Francisco. Results are expected to be released in 16 months.

Modoc County DA pleads no contest to drunken driving charge: He also was directed to attend classes for drunken drivers and ordered to perform 48 hours of community service.

Racing is in the cars for Winston West's Gilliland: That was the number of fans who turned out for the Winston Cup inaugural at the new Texas Motor Speedway, further validating NASCAR as a hot commodity beyond its Southeast stomping grounds.

Former governor's appearance called off for now: Assistant U.S. Attorney Robert Boitman said he wanted to use information from the current grand jury investigation to possibly impeach Edwards' credibility as a defense witness for Bankston.

Moscow Circus plans to leave Orlando: Meanwhile, the circus' employees are stuck in Orlando and haven't been paid since mid-May, said Patricia Robert, a New York City-based public relations consultant who has worked with the Moscow Circus since 1988.

Douglas County officials refuse to fund Tahoe shuttle: The shuttle system was proposed as a way to alleviate the hundreds of cars that park along Nevada 28 in the summer.

It's the same old story: Stars beaten: Thursday's loss marked the sixth time in the past nine games that Stars pitching has allowed 10 or more runs in a game. Las Vegas has been outscored 106-41 during that span.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Ridiculous claim mars Bailey's feat: Dean Juipe; The gall ... the audacity. The unsportsmanlike conduct.

All-Stars to battle at Valley: James Yodice; But for at least 32 minutes Saturday night, they'll all be together -- for the first and last time.

Lawmakers want to rein in nuke office: The controls were proposed because of the audit and also because Loux at first balked at accepting the audit recommendations, Finance members contended.

Microsoft to open licensing division in Reno: The new division initially will create about 40 jobs and is expected to open next February.

Officials at work to move state fair from Reno to Carson City: The dispute centers on Bar-One Enterprises, a company that holds the right to build an $18 million events center at Fuji Park in Carson City where the fair would be held.

Governors, mines launch effort to speed up reclamation of old mines: The start-up funds will be used to do a survey and determine the scope of the problem, said Miller, adding that most of the old mines probably are in Nevada, Utah, Arizona and Colorado.

Box score: Buzz 11, Stars 6: E--Velandia. DP--Las Vegas 1, Salt Lake 2. LOB--Las Vegas 4, Salt Lake 4. 2B--Brown, Velandia, Tatum, Walker, Durant, Baez, Brede, Rupp. 3B--Ogden. HR--Scarsone (2), Tatum (9). SF--D.L. Lee, Radmanovich.

Burning itch? Aquatic parasite in Lake Mead may be the cause: She says the park service will make information available to Lake Mead visitors about symptoms and precautions they can take to reduce the risk of coming in contact with the parasite.

Bagging Mead's problems: Andy Holtmann; The program provides trash bags to boaters and shoreline users in an effort to remind them to dispose of the trash they create while at the lake.

Henderson fisherman leads: Henderson fisherman leads

Lawmaker fuming over charity event: Larry Henry and Cy Ryan; Councilman Matthew Callister, who lost a re-election bid this week but was in Carson City on Thursday testifying on the council's behalf, said a public vote "would create absolute bad planning."

Two well-known Southern Nevada political figures form alliance: Broadbent has also been a Clark County commissioner and served as an assistant secretary of the Interior Department in the Reagan administration. He will specialize in infrastructure, water, air quality and public land issues.

Caesars offers $25,000 reward in robbery: The robber, wearing a gas mask and gloves, held up two security guards May 18 and stole their money cart, police said. He went up to the third floor, took the money off the cart, abandoned the cart and left through a little-known exit, which was described by police as a private door near the front of the resort.

People in the News for June 6, 1997: Briefly

Gamers look into Binion shooting: "We're interested in the situation, and we'll be monitoring the police investigation," Keith Copher, chief of enforcement at the State Gaming Control Board, said today.

Prison changes approved: Senate Judiciary Chairman Mark James, R-Las Vegas, said the bill is designed to remove from the prison environment anything that doesn't contribute to inmate rehabilitation.

UNLV roundup: Harper in semifinals of 2 sprint races at NCAA track: Harper, who also advanced to the semis in the 200-meter run with the seventh fastest time of the day (23.51), will have a busy day today. She will run in the finals of the 4 x 100-meter relay and the 100 and 200 semis.

Inner-City Games offering several clinics: Gold, silver and bronze medals will be at stake at the tennis finals when more than 100 youngsters compete for individual championships in four age and gender groups: 7-8, 9-10, 11-12 and 13-17.

Building a UNLV soccer program: WHO WILL COACH?: A six-member screening committee has narrowed the search to four finalists. UNLV hopes to announce its new coach by the end of the month and have that person on campus prior to the start of the 1997 fall semester.

Concerts planned at Sunset: Lisa Ferguson; In Sunset Station's attempt to keep a few thousand brand-new seats full, it has already booked a star-studded lineup into its pair of live entertainment venues: the Club Madrid lounge and outdoor Amphitheater.

450 more gravel trucks to rumble: Jeff Schweers; Current gravel operations on Lone Mountain generate about 1,200 trucks a day driving through neighborhoods along Alexander Road and Tenaya Way. The gravel sale will add 450 trucks a day for 10 years, according to Jim Veltman, a city consultant who developed the northwest master plan.

Officials warn of swimmer's itch: National Park Service biologist Bill Burke said roughly one of three people who come in contact with the micrscopic parasites develop red spots about an hour after leaving the water. Then 10 to 15 hours later, the itching starts and lasts for about a week.

Irish Cabaret Night to come to Las Vegas: Cooney is a veteran of seven years touring with the Paddy Noonan show that has played here several times. He has five solo albums plus a duet album with the world-famous Irish composer and recording artist Phil Coulter.

Let the summer begin, shouts most students: Teresa Hinds; -- Alice Cooper,

Firefighters prepare for world competition: Andy Holtmann; Opening ceremonies are scheduled to take place at 5 p.m. on Saturday beginning with an antique fire truck and car parade. Fire demonstrations and live entertainment will also be featured in which firefighters will be showing off their equipment and tactics used in combating fires.

Editorial: Derail ploy to silence minorities: The state Senate last week killed a measure to add two seats to the Las Vegas council on a party-line vote. City officials earlier had resisted the proposal, insisting the issue should be taken to the voters. That's what may emerge if a conference committee can reconcile the Senate and Assembly approaches to council expansion. After all, who can argue against taking an issue to the people?

Kicks getting easier to find at UNLV: Steve Carp; The day was coming. And when it arrived, UNLV was going to be prepared.

Where You Stand for June 6, 1997: Name withheld

SCORE: TROPHY TRUCK (Unlimted Production Trucks)--1. Curt LeDuc, Cherry Valley, Calif., Jeep Grand Cherokee, 155; 2. Danny Letner, Orange, Calif., Chevrolet S-10, 124; 3. Ed & Tim Herbst, Las Vegas, Ford F-150, 123; 4. (tie) Mike Tieman, Las Vegas, Chevrolet S-10, and Jeff Lewis, Iirvine, Calif., Chevrolet CK1500, 107; 6. John Swift, Oxnard, Calif., and Steve Olliges, Las Vegas, Ford F-150; 7. Larry Ragland, Phoenix, Chevrolet CK1500, 44.

Two big Macs and an extra-large order of laughs: Steve Bornfeld; "They laugh alike, they talk alike, at times they even joke alike; you can lose your mind, when comics are two of a kind."

Inmates get high school diplomas: A total of 96 inmates graduated from the Clark County School District and 197 inmates were handed their GEDs during ceremonies held at the Southern Nevada Correctional Center in Jean and the Southern Desert Correctional Center near Indian Springs.

Woman says former officer was predator with a badge: Brady was with former partner Ron Mortensen when Daniel Mendoza was shot to death in a Las Vegas neighborhood last December. Mortensen was convicted of murder in the case. Brady was never charged, and was the key witness against Mortensen.

'Women and Heart Disease' conference to take place: There will be a panel of cardiovascular experts, who will discuss issues surrounding women and heart disease. Presentations will focus on coronary heart disease and the unique signs and symptoms of it in women.

Primm witness sparks quest for new law: Larry Henry; Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, a lawyer who serves on the Assembly Judiciary Committee, said anyone who witnesses a major crime and doesn't immediately report it should be held accountable.

GOP backs Miller education budget: Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, said Thursday Miller's proposed 19 percent increase over the next two years in funding for schools was "generous."

Another way suggested to clean up day labor eyesore: The poor and downtrodden gather every weekday in that seedy section of town in front of businesses such as a Christian homeless shelter and a daily newspaper, some waving and leaping into the path of oncoming cars and trucks, hoping someone will stop and hire them for menial tasks.

Assembly OKs sealed records on weapons: The version of the bill passed by the Senate allowed the names of concealed weapon permit holders to be public but kept secret other information. The Assembly version makes confidential the names as well.

Columnist Ken McCall: Transmission lines a powerful issue for residents: Ken McCall; But at least they like them better than what Nevada Power Co. has planned.

Imus out, Pacelli in on airwaves: After dumping the nationally syndicated show of acerbic, New York-based Don Imus, talk station KXNT 840-AM has hired former New York/Connecticut talk show host Paul Pacelli to hold down the morning slot (5-9 a.m.) starting

Sunset Station prepares to open: Gary Thompson; Its new resort is going to surprise you.

Six plays showcased at UNLV theater: Opening Oct. 2 is "The Brother's Silence," written by Jerry Crawford, former chair of the UNLV theater department. Davey Marlin-Jones directs this suspenseful tale of Robert Kennedy's very private, very dangerous investigation into his brother's assassination.

Wengert Elementary to receive national honor: Teresa Hinds; And now, Principal Scott Ober and two other staff members are preparing for a trip to the White House in the fall to receive the 1996-97 national Blue Ribbon School honor.

Tiffany wants study before expanding Family Court: Assemblywoman Sandra Tiffany, R-Henderson, told the Assembly Committee on Elections, Procedures and Ethics Thursday that there are common problems that must be fixed. She has talked with judges, lawyers, litigants and others about the troubles.

Fun Nun: Laughter may be hazardous to your illness: Art Nadler; No?

'Most Wanted' to feature Rudin: Karen Zekan; A Las Vegas woman wanted in the murder of her multimillionaire developer husband will be profiled this weekend on "America's Most Wanted."

Help from strangers gives youth a boost: Debra D. Bass; A month ago, Antonio Reyes could find no one to help sponsor his trip to a prestigious student conference in Washington, D.C.

Gaming panel sets first meeting: Chairwoman Kay Cole James today released an agenda for the meeting, which will take place at the L'Enfant Plaza.

Horton football camps set: Horton football camps set

Cactus Clash Facts: * WHEN: 8 p.m. Saturday (following completion of NASCAR Featherlite Tour Series companion race at 6:30).

Larry Thomas named Green Vallley High coach: Larry Thomas named Green Vallley High coach

Hassles develop over bill to bar casinos from neighborhoods: Under the bill, residents within 2,500 feet of a proposed casino project would vote on whether the project should go forward.

Councilman considering whether to challenge Tuesday's loss: Las Vegas City Attorney Brad Jerbic said after reviewing the situation, he is still recommending to the city clerk that the election certification be approved by the council as scheduled on Monday.

Baseball fans get a shot at $5,000 bonanza: Say Yes Dairy Products will award one $5,000 prize to an attending fan per home run via a free ticket drawing in honor of Dairy Month. There are no limits on the number of times the prizes will be awarded.

Where I Stand: Screaming Eagles and other veterans remember D-Day: Smit told SUN writer Ed Koch: "The only thing we have now is our memories to pass on from generation to generation. And it is important to remember the sacrifices we made in World War II because it preserved the freedom we enjoy today."

Arts center offers local artists' work: "I want to provide studio space for all the arts, so that tenants' services may be intertwined under one roof," Isbutt said.

Legislative summary: GOVERNOR

AG stops repair service: The attorney general's office filed suit against the company last October, but Del Papa said Fords Only continued to mislead the public.