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Archive for June 27, 1997

Henderson woman kills self with help: At a news conference this morning, Kevorkian attorney Geoffrey Fieger identified the woman as 40-year-old Janis Murphy of Henderson.; 11:25 a.m.

Police ready for fighters, rockers: "We have got numerous public safety concerns," Capt. Ray Flynn said. "We have tens of thousands coming to that four-corner area (Tropicana Avenue and the Strip) at the MGM Grand ... which will offer the ...; 11:17 a.m.

Gaming contributions triple: Donors didn't discriminate between the two political parties - Democrats received $4.6 million and Republicans $4.1 million. The top three recipients over the decade were Nevada's Democratic Sens. Dick Bryan and Harry Reid, and Republican ...; 11:17 a.m.

One ex-legislator acquitted, another convicted: Other verdicts in the wide-ranging case based on 1995 wiretaps of legislators, lobbyists and video poker operators:; 11:17 a.m.

RSCVA board approves conceptual contract for new CEO: Keene is expected to assume his job as president and chief executive officer by the end of July.; 11:17 a.m.

Tribal chairman convicted of bribery, tax evasion; acquitted of conspiracy: Dakota, who has headed the tribe for 22 years, led negotiations with Gov. John Engler that resulted in compacts for several Michigan tribes in 1993.; 11:17 a.m.

Date rape bill wins final approval: The measure makes it illegal to possess the drugs flunitrazepam and gamma-hydroxybytrate, designer drugs similar in their effect to Valium but 10 times stronger. These odorless, colorless drugs typically are slipped into drinks.; 11:17 a.m.

Court ruling should have little effect in Nevada: The ruling, however, left intact a required waiting period of up to five days before someone can buy a handgun. There would be no requirement for police to check a prospective purchaser's background during that ...; 11:17 a.m.

Tough ticket? How about impossible ticket: Steve Carp; Want to see Saturday's Evander Holyfield-Mike Tyson rematch in person at the MGM Grand Garden instead of on TV?; 11:17 a.m.

Tyson vs. Holyfield II: Fast facts: WHEN: Saturday. First bell, 2:30 p.m. Main event, approx. 9 p.m.; 11:17 a.m.

Letter: Nevadans should rein in gaming moguls' authority: We have to find a new place to stand our ground as citizens. Hiding behind the local corporate gambling machine will not provide shelter for long, even on a physical and material basis. The spiritual ...; 11:17 a.m.

Holyfield-Tyson rematch: It just doesn't get any bigger: Dean Juipe; All the saleable elements are in place.; 11:17 a.m.

Customer satisfaction is driving force behind new car dealership: High-pressure tactics. Dickering for deals. Hearing sales pitches on similar models you really don't want to hear. Cars that work fine until the papers are signed. Listening to the kids whine as the pressure builds.; 11:17 a.m.

Letter: Close Up gave students new look at democracy: Participants returned home with a deeper awareness of their responsibilities as citizens and a realization that a single individual can make a difference. Their enthusiasm for involvement in the democratic process is to be admired.; 11:17 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Take Tyson in a knockout: Dean Juipe; Clearly, he holds some serious advantages over his Saturday opponent at the MGM, Mike Tyson.; 11:17 a.m.

Betters hit the books: Sal DeFilippo; Mike Tyson isn't the only one seeking revenge Saturday night.; 11:17 a.m.

Letter: Trade status ignores brutality of Chinese: Don't we have the largest trade deficit in history?; 11:17 a.m.

Dodger tradition: in Rupert-Style danger?: But Mrs. Chatwood of Burbank fears that things may change if worldwide media mogul Rupert Murdoch succeeds in buying the Dodgers.; 11:17 a.m.

Team would give Murdoch empire a "trophy": Under the umbrella of Murdoch's Australia-based News Corp. lies a widely flung collection of newspapers, magazines, movie and television studios, and TV broadcast, cable and satellite operations.; 11:17 a.m.

Iverson won't be prosecuted: Bill Gang; "There is no basis at this time for criminal prosecution," District Attorney Stewart Bell said Thursday.; 11:17 a.m.

Efforts to save children's home fail: The Boulder City facility will be phased out during the next three months.; 11:17 a.m.

Homeless trying to sell copper wire blamed for blaze: Karen Zekan; Fire investigators have determined that the accused fire starters had set up camp in some bushes near Hollywood Boulevard and Vegas Valley Drive and were trying to burn the rubber off some wire to get ...; 11:17 a.m.

Henderson woman's death may be assisted suicide: At a news conference this morning, Kevorkian attorney Geoffrey Fieger identified the woman as 40-year-old Janis Murphy of Henderson.; 11:17 a.m.

Woman's death cause unknown: Cathy Scott; The woman's body, clad only in a black crushed-velvet halter top, with a long, black hairpiece and very long bright-orange fingernails, was found by an employee about 8:15 a.m. Thursday at 3025 Sheridan St., near ...; 11:17 a.m.

Wrestling's Renaissance man pins down success: David Renzi; As he is now a household name on cable television -- in households that watch rasslin, anyway (which adds up to a lot of single-wide trailers) -- Mike Tenay has the power to startle the ...; 11:17 a.m.

UNLV is fighting for the Irish: Tim Graham; On one fall Saturday, the Rebels hope to play in front of Touchdown Jesus and battle the spirits of Knute Rockne, the Four Horsemen and George Gipp.; 11:17 a.m.

Gamez: Putting it in perspective: In fact, all he had to do was take a glance at the latest PGA Tour stats. There was Gamez, among the top 20 in driving and greens in regulation but ranked a disturbing 153rd ...; 11:17 a.m.

Stewart gets his pro shot: Steve Carp; For Kebu Stewart, his second chance paid off.; 11:17 a.m.

Shaq thrills LV kids: Tim Graham; Athlete. Actor. Endorser. Rapper. Restaurateur.; 11:17 a.m.

Columnist Steve Carp: Clark made right move by waiting: Steve Carp; UNLV's talented junior center had the same opportunity as guys like Danny Fortson, Tim Thomas and Maurice Taylor. He, too, could have said adios to college, bought himself a bad-looking -- not to mention ill-fitting ...; 11:17 a.m.

Editorial: Guardianship bill approval a major step: The bill closes a loophole in the law that allows someone to gain immediate temporary guardianship of a youth age 14 and older without the knowledge of the teenager's parents.; 11:17 a.m.

Auto Racing Leaders and Standings through June 29: The 1997 NASCAR Winston Cup stock car racing schedule, with winners in parentheses and driver point standings:; 11:17 a.m.

Box Score: Sky Sox 12, Stars 8: E--Gonzales, Counsell, Bates. DP--Las Vegas 2. LOB--Las Vegas 10, Colorado Springs 5. 2B--Poe, Helfand 2, Melo, Scarsone, Bates, Jones, Echevarria. 3B--Velazquez. HR--Melo (1), Howitt (9). S--Tredaway, Menhart 2, Minchey.; 11:17 a.m.

IRL looking to regroup after big mess in Texas: Practice opens today for the Samsonite 200, starting an important weekend for the IRL. The league is still reeling from two of the most embarrassing events any series -- let alone one still in its ...; 11:17 a.m.

Late model drivers to pound LVMS dirt oval: Rookie phenom Ryan Cole of Santa Maria, Calif., leads the point standings after nine races, having logged four wins. Mike Montes is the only Las Vegan entered here.; 11:17 a.m.

Herbst bros. to start first: The Herbst brothers will be the first vehicle off the line in the desert near Barstow, Calif., leading the featured SCORE Trophy-Truck division while Julson will be the first Pro and Class 1 racer to ...; 11:17 a.m.

PCL standings: x -- won first-half title.; 11:17 a.m.

1997 Las Vegas Stars Statistics through June 25: 1997 Las Vegas Stars Statistics through June 25; 11:17 a.m.

No relief in sight in LV loss at Colorado: Stars starter Paul Menhart took a five-run lead into the seventh but gave up three hits and a fielder's choice to allow one run and was replaced by Brian Drahman. Drahman walked the only batter ...; 11:17 a.m.

Pitcher Marc Kroon only Star named for AAA All-Star Game: Hard-throwing relief pitcher Marc Kroon was the lone Las Vegas Stars player named to the National League team for the Triple-A All-Star Game in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 9.; 11:17 a.m.

People in the News for June 27, 1997: Startling powers!; 11:17 a.m.

Young girl has dream come true: Nichole Davis; Thursday evening marked the first time Brenda had performed with the Cahlan Elementary School Suzuki class, but she looked like a pro. The 9-year-old third-grader is afflicted with a fast-growing cancer and has been taking ...; 11:17 a.m.

Monorail route has senator agitated: Larry Henry and Cy Ryan; Sen. Bill O'Donnell thinks so when it comes to a monorail planned for downtown Las Vegas and the northern end of the Strip.; 11:17 a.m.

Pay raise measure delayed: Supporters, including the Nevada Taxpayers Association, have said the pay hike is needed to ensure that people of varying economic levels can become legislators. If AB491 passes, it would be the first legislative pay raise ...; 11:17 a.m.

Historic preserve proposed: Ken McCall; Impossible, you say?; 11:17 a.m.

Sheriff says mental health bill necessary: About 150 of his jail's 900 inmates are mentally ill and need to be treated with medication, Kirkland said.; 11:17 a.m.

Illegal fireworks intercepted: But many of those who ordered from out-of-state businesses got a rude awakening when they showed up at local shipping firms to pick up their illegal explosives.; 11:17 a.m.

Las Vegas briefs: * JUDGE'S HEARING -- A July 10 hearing has been set for Clark County Family Court Judge Terrance Marren to address charges that he took too much time to make decisions on three divorce cases. ...; 11:17 a.m.

Halpern out as referee: Dean Juipe; Shortly after 11 p.m. Thursday, Halpern relented under pressure from Nevada State Athletic Commission Chairman Dr. Elias Ghanem and relinquished his fight assignment.; 11:17 a.m.

Columnist David Ehlers: Wall Street's bear hurts visitor volume: David Ehlers; As measured by short sales as a percent of the total shares outstanding, the questionable honors go to Circus Circus and Station Casinos with 10.9 percent and 8.7 percent of total share capitalization represented by ...; 11:17 a.m.

Sex offender bill getting more study: "I'm not opposed to the concept, but I want to clearly understand how other states are using civil commitment statutes," said Anderson, D-Sparks.; 11:17 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: 'Epicurean' a tasty event: This tribute to Las Vegas dining is always the kickoff for the Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show which is presented annually by the Nevada Hotel & Motel Association and Nevada Restaurant Association.; 11:17 a.m.

Vessels theme for Key's sculptures: Organic in structure, Key's sculptures contain no toxic materials because of his own health and political reasons. The interior spaces of the work are often left visible, exposing a skeleton-like structure. Wall pieces, as well ...; 11:17 a.m.

Fate of old license plates debated: DMV chief Ray Sparks said issuing new plates would make it easier for law enforcement to identity those who haven't properly registered their vehicles, forcing better compliance with registration rules.; 11:17 a.m.

School tax draws criticism: Despite the objections Thursday, the Assembly adopted amendments to Assembly Bill 353 and sent it to the Ways and Means Committee for further consideration.; 11:17 a.m.

County fears dust standards won't be met by deadline: Jeff Schweers; A report to the commission, for which a public hearing is scheduled Tuesday, states that attaining the 24-hour national standard for dust levels (particulate matter) "is impracticable."; 11:17 a.m.

Helmet repeal gets new life: "I think there's a good chance of passage" in the Assembly, said Assemblyman Don Gustavson, R-Sun Valley, referring to the bill that was heavily amended and then approved 6-3 by the committee Thursday.; 11:17 a.m.

Plea bargain near in murder: Bill Gang; Tracy Galindo, 34, will return July 7 to District Court to determine if the case can be resolved before her Aug. 4 trial on the charges that could put her in prison for two life ...; 11:17 a.m.

Pay raise legislation faces delay: Supporters, including the Nevada Taxpayers Association, have said the pay hike is needed to ensure that people of varying economic levels can become legislators. If AB491 passes, it would be the first legislative pay raise ...; 11:17 a.m.

TV commercials aimed at stopping cable piracy: The commercials, which will debut during the prefight promotional pay-per-view telecast, highlight the moral dilemma that parents create for themselves by committing the dishonest act of stealing cable and pay-per-view services, while trying to instill ...; 11:16 a.m.

Sports history for June 27: 1914 - Jack Johnson wins a 20-round referee's decision over Frank Moran at the Velodrome d'Hiver in Paris to retain boxing's world heavyweight title.; 11:16 a.m.

Rematches at a glance: REGAINED TITLE; 11:16 a.m.

Kids baseball competition: Kids baseball competition; 11:16 a.m.

Columnist John McCarron: Pro Bowlers Tour, ABC-TV part ways after 36 years: John McCarron; After 36 consecutive years, ABC has decided not to renew the PBA show, citing loss of revenue and priorities to other sports. What's interesting is that the PBA consistently has beaten all other weekly shows ...; 11:16 a.m.

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