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Archive for May 15, 1997

Obituary: Lena Adele Venturino: Visitation was scheduled one half hour prior to 11:30 a.m. services today in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will be in California. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

3 teams try to end Gators' reign: James Yodice; The answer is simple. They don't.; 11:59 a.m.

Survey shows vacationers are ready to spend big this summer: Gregg Stein; Florida, California and Hawaii were picked as the favorite U.S. destinations for the fifth year in a row. Nevada and New York tied for fourth place in the top 10 ranking, followed by Colorado, Arizona, ...; 11:59 a.m.

Tourists Seeking Tara Find Cramped House: Elizabeth Levitan Spaid; Tourists searching for Tara in Atlanta are often disappointed to learn the "Gone With the Wind" antebellum mansion exists only in fiction. Starting tomorrow, however, they may find the city's newest cultural attraction is the ...; 11:59 a.m.

Columnist John McCarron: Wolcott KOs Cefali to take Orleans tournament: John McCarron; The next Nevada Tournament Bowlers Alliance event is a mixed doubles at Sunset Lanes May 26 at 10 a.m. Entry fee is $120. Call Wally Fellman at 736-BOWL for reservations.; 11:59 a.m.

Yes, sir, that's my electronic alien cyberbaby: Geoff Carter; The persistent, programmed thud of the Chemical Brothers was shaking the Hard Rock Hotel's showroom while a thousand-odd fans boogied away. I stood in the center of the frenzy, surrounded by curious onlookers. Not because ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Sigmund Goldberg: Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Media participation in rescue questioned: Karen Zekan; "It definitely sparked a lively debate in our newsroom," said Ed Chapuis, news director for KTNV Channel 13.; 11:59 a.m.

NCAA title main goal for senior: SANTEE, Calif. -- Even if Gilberto Morales finishes his collegiate career at UNLV without winning a golf tournament, the 21-year-old senior some day will look back on his four-year stint in Las Vegas as a ...; 11:59 a.m.

Devers resurrected life with diagnosis: Art Nadler; But it was not to be.; 11:59 a.m.

Internet: Unregulated Drugstore to the World: Alexandra Marks; The global computer network may be fast becoming the world's largest unregulated pharmacy. From legitimate companies that tout their latest drug discoveries to outright snake-oil salesmen who hawk "miracle cures" for everything from baldness to ...; 11:59 a.m.

Top Brass Tries to Sell China On US Military Role in Asia: Kevin Platt; President Clinton won over Russia. But can he win China?; 11:59 a.m.

Christians Join Jostle For Turf in Jerusalem: The top-ranking Greek Orthodox official here, Metropolitan Timothy, is giving a rare tour of the patriarchate's monastery. The purpose for the unusual glimpse is to lodge a serious complaint: Virtually overnight, the clerics' living quarters ...; 11:59 a.m.

Stars reliever ready to take hill: Tim Graham; Every time the Las Vegas Stars relief pitcher looks over his left shoulder, two sets of eyes stare back at him. They are the masks of drama -- comedy and tragedy -- etched forever on ...; 11:59 a.m.

'Justice has been served' in murder case: Cathy Scott; It also marks the chance to move forward for Las Vegas' Hispanic community.; 11:59 a.m.

Dean Juipe: Jimmy Thunder willing to rumble: Dean Juipe; He's getting TV time. In fact, Jimmy Thunder is something of a fixture on the USA cable network.; 11:59 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Uncle Miltie as sharp as ever at 88: Joe Delaney; MILTON BERLE was in town with his family, holding court in his 23rd floor suite at the Horseshoe hotel-casino. ... Berle is promoting his new magazine, "Milton," which has as its slogan, "We drink. We ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: James G. Wheeler: Obituary: James G. Wheeler; 11:59 a.m.

Columnist Bob Shemeligian: Now Marcia's throwing the book at us: Bob Shemeligian; WITHOUT a doubt, the trial of the century goes on.; 11:59 a.m.

Sports pari-mutuel betting planned: Gary Thompson; Multi-million-dollar weekly sports-betting jackpots could become the norm this fall under a pari-mutuel betting system developed by an American Wagering Inc. and International Game Technology joint venture.; 11:59 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Conservatives claim victory in battle over fed gaming czar: And they may get their way.; 11:59 a.m.

Columist Steve Carp: UNLV may lose more than it gains: Charles Cavagnaro, UNLV's athletic director, claims he understands that. Yet he's prepared to risk alienating a good segment of his boosters next month by raising the price of their scholarship donation as well as hiking ...; 11:59 a.m.

Search for missing man takes strange twist: The search for Whitmore intensified over the weekend when blood was found at his home and his car turned up at the Reno airport. Searchers have been combing the Truckee River near his home, with ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Edwin R. Miles Sr.: Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Phyllis Bowers: Obituary: Phyllis Bowers; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Wava Lee Meyers: Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Pioneer Cemetery, Overton. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Sports history for May 15: 1918 - The Preakness, run in two divisions, is won by War Cloud, ridden by Johny Loftus, in the first half and Jack Hare, Jr., ridden by C. Peak, in the second half.; 11:59 a.m.

Mortensen sentence: Life without parole: Pauline Bell; Now a District Court jury says the former Metro patrolman must spend the rest of his life behind bars without an opportunity for parole.; 11:59 a.m.

Box score: Cannons 5, Stars 4: DP--Calgary 2, Las Vegas 3. LOB--Calgary 8, Las Vegas 7. 2B--Ward, Smith, Wright, Garcia. HR--Secrist (5), Tatum (7), Helfand (1). SH--Lawrence. SB--Collier (4), Dascenzo (3). CS--Briggs.; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Robert W. Montgomery: Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

GV's volleyballers get the last laugh: James Yodice; Chaparral won the battle, Green Valley won the war, and both of them seemed to last forever.; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Oma Carolyn Fox: Visitation is scheduled from 3-9 p.m. today in Evergreen Funeral Home, 2071 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park.; 11:59 a.m.

Ungar looking for another million-dollar prize: Two-time world poker champion Stu Ungar entered today's final round of the World Series of Poker's $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'em finale with a commanding chip lead and his sights set on the $1 ...; 11:59 a.m.

Softball: At Sunset Park; 11:59 a.m.

Supercross title in Emig's grasp: By Ron Kantowski; Buoyed by a season-high five victories (to McGrath's two), Emig can barge right through it Saturday, when the American Motorcycle Association stages its Supercross season finale at Sam Boyd Stadium.; 11:59 a.m.

Las Vegas business briefs: By Mike Campbell; * LAYOFF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED -- State vocational trainers are assisting employees of the Service Merchandise Distribution Center on Sunset Way in Henderson who are facing layoffs. Service Merchandise plans to close the Henderson facility June ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Sandra Woolworth: Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Where I Stand: Arturo Cambeiro - Proud name for an elementary school: Seven years ago, SUN writer Art Nadler wrote: "Arturo Cambeiro was a successful architect in Cuba before Fidel Castro took over and forced him to flee the island country in 1962 with his wife, small ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Stanley Gus Milonas: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Friday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Clm; 11:59 a.m.

Haitians Tire of Waiting For 'Big Brother' to Help: Kathie Klarreich; On any given day in Haiti, someone is protesting something, somewhere. It could be corruption of officials, the high cost of living, or pay for civil employees.; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Louise Evelyn Canon: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Letter: The term downtown comes from early days of the city: It's nice to see someone who actually cares about Las Vegas' rich history!; 11:59 a.m.

Prep: Track results: NOTE: The top eight, plus ties, in each event qualify for Saturday's finals at Durango. Also, 3,200 runs and 4x800 relays will be run on Saturday.; 11:59 a.m.

Boy's courage prompts doctor's camp donation: We thank recent donors: Sands Hotel, Bruce McClenahan, Arthur W. Curtis, Justice Court, R. Accetta and Copy It Printing Center, as well as many who chose to remain anonymous.; 11:59 a.m.

Mello blasts three Supreme Court justices in letter: Donald Mello, former administrator of the court, sent a letter Wednesday to all Nevada legislators, saying that Chief Justice Miriam Shearing and Justices Bob Rose and Cliff Young "are more enamored with money, power and ...; 11:59 a.m.

Rock's 'On Tour' to stop in LV: The Hall of Fame "On Tour" includes an original surround-sound film that captures the essence of the museum and offers glimpses of the annual induction ceremonies. Also included in the exhibit are prototypes of electric ...; 11:59 a.m.

From Marx to the Market in Five Years: William Echikson; The Eesti Line steamer sets out from the Helsinki Harbor for the Estonian capital of Tallinn at 8:30 a.m.; 11:59 a.m.

Carson man to get medals back: U.S. Sen. Harry Reid announced Wednesday that the Army will recognize Bowler's rank of captain and award him the decorations for bravery and patriotism, including two Bronze Star medals and a Prisoner of War medal.; 11:59 a.m.

Sierra Health Services Inc. earnings: Sierra Health Services Inc. earnings; 11:59 a.m.

County commissioner says court fight with the feds done: The suit filed in 1995 officially ended May 1 when both sides signed a settlement agreement. The U.S. District Court ruling sided with federal control of public lands, but said local governments have what Carver ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Anna M. Harbort: Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.; 11:59 a.m.

Mining association sues BLM: "The mining industry is outraged that the BLM promulgated these rules without meaningful and timely public participation as required by the Administrative Procedure Act and other federal laws," association Executive Director Laura Skaer told the ...; 11:59 a.m.

A somber gathering: Karen Zekan; They sat in the shade of the yard off McKellar Circle, steps away from where the 21-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting, the bullet holes in the wall and shattered glass window permanent ...; 11:59 a.m.

Key witness subject of sexual assault probe: But the attorney for the woman says he and the woman met with Clark County District Attorney Stewart Bell on Tuesday to discuss the allegations.; 11:59 a.m.

'Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak' a towering addition to limited Vegas bookshelf: Geoff Schumacher; Local historian Mike Green, who hopes to write the definitive history of Las Vegas someday, cites just two texts as worthy of serious readers' attention: "Resort City in the Sunbelt," by UNLV history Professor Eugene ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Bobby Jack Durbin: Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 11 a.m. services Friday in United Methodist Church, Henderson. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or ...; 11:59 a.m.

NevTEL set to build new facility: Bob Shemeligian; NevTEL, which has offered local telephone services in Las Vegas since November 1996, broke ground Wednesday morning on a one-story, 33,000-square-foot operation center at the northwest corner of Cheyenne Avenue and Buffalo Drive.; 11:59 a.m.

Letter: Ethics panel did right thing in punishing Constable Nolen: If the office is running smoothly without him being there it is probably because his workers take pride in their obligation of hard work and public service and have to worry about job security opposed ...; 11:59 a.m.

Woman goes wrong way on freeway: She ignored the patrol car until the trooper finally forced a minor collision near Gold Ranch, almost at the California line.; 11:59 a.m.

Prep Standings: Boys' Volleyball: SUNSET DIVISION; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Ella M. Carson: Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Clues sought in woman's death: Iverson was known to live in and frequent the downtown area, Metro Police said. She was last seen alive on the morning of May 5 at a downtown motel. Her body was found May 8 ...; 11:59 a.m.

College Minority Admissions Drop: Daniel Sneider; Both supporters and foes of affirmative action have long argued that the imposition of race-blind university admission policies would alter the look of American campuses. Now the first evidence is in, and the results are ...; 11:59 a.m.

Letter: Adamsen deservedly won a clean race for council: He and his challengers -- Umnuss, Brna and Lenz -- are all to be commended for running a clean campaign and avoiding the mudslinging. I respect the three challengers, all good citizens who fought the ...; 11:59 a.m.

Letter: Are we teaching our children too much fear?: If we teach them to dread strangers, how will they ever learn to trust anyone in later life when they go into the workplace? I think all this dread and fear we are teaching our ...; 11:59 a.m.

Experts: Las Vegas has strong industrial market: Growth is occurring despite the city having among the highest industrial rental rates in the nation, according to a third report.; 11:59 a.m.

Edtorial: Wetlands protect our water: A Trust for Public Land report says the better way is to rebuild wetlands that have been lost over the years in the rush for development. Natural vegetation and water-borne life in wetlands can clean ...; 11:59 a.m.

Poker results: * TOP 6: 1. Stu Ungar, Las Vegas; 2. Ron Stanley, Las Vegas; 3. Bob Walker, Las Vegas; 4. Mel Judah, London, England; 5. John Strzemp, Las Vegas; 6. Peter Bao, Las Vegas. (Final standings ...; 11:59 a.m.

Indian art show to be in Henderson: Silver and goldsmiths Arvid Anderson and Brian Clark will appear at the show.; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Lisa Marie Alexis: Visitation is scheduled from 2-9 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Funeral Home, 2071 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the New Jerusalem Church, 1100 N. D St. Burial will follow in ...; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Gussie Schore: Graveside services were 10 a.m. today in Memory Gardens. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

People in the News for May 15, 1997: Misc.; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Dr. Gordon Edgar Harrison: Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.; 11:59 a.m.

Power company appeals required rate reduction: But Nevada Power spokesman Tom Henley said the appeal is well-founded.; 11:59 a.m.

School district: Bus incident a 'mishandled situation': Teresa Hinds; Ron Despenza, director of the Clark County School District's transportation department, said the 15 to 20 students who were denied transportation home from school Monday had been riding the bus on a space-available basis and ...; 11:59 a.m.

Letter: Leave Lamb alone; Lobby instead for more parks: It seems to me that we Nevadans are to easily influenced by a very minuscule portion of the population, that, for whatever reason, has nothing better to do than circulate petitions. It would be a ...; 11:59 a.m.

Cashier sought in theft at Horseshoe: Cathy Scott; The theft took place at 3:45 a.m. Monday during the annual World Series of Poker championship at Binion's. Just one cage, called a "one-man cage," was operating because of the tournament, said Phil Roland, spokesman ...; 11:59 a.m.

Agassi, assemblyman, former judge on late tax list: The list, which was published Thursday, shows Andre Agassi and his brother, Phillip, owe $313 plus a $12.52 penalty.; 11:59 a.m.

Police seek clues into death of woman: Iverson was known to live in and frequent the downtown area, Metro Police said. She was last seen alive on the morning of May 5 at a downtown motel. Her body was found May 8 ...; 11:59 a.m.

ACLU, adult firms appeal decision on Strip fliers: Rachael Levy; S.O.C. Inc. and Hillsboro Enterprises argued Wednesday that the Clark County Commission banned smut peddlers and other handbillers in a scheme to drive outcall entertainers from the Strip.; 11:59 a.m.

Las Vegas Stars scorecard: Upcoming games; 11:59 a.m.

Fashion Show Mall plans expansion: The Rouse Co. of Columbia, Md. and TrizecHahn Centers of San Diego, owners of the 840,000-square-foot mall, plan to begin construction on the expansion next spring.; 11:59 a.m.

Where You Stand for May 15, 1997: Name withheld; 11:59 a.m.

Obituary: Ricardo Antonio Sisco: Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until an 11 a.m. memorial service Friday in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North.; 11:59 a.m.

Las Vegas, San Diego, Phoenix to market three cities: The combined campaign will first target Europeans, then eventually Asians and Latin Americans.; 11:59 a.m.

Committee picks top three companies to run Elko hospital: Bob Heguy of Kafoury-Armstrong & Co. provided an analysis of what the county would receive from each corporation and told the committee and a handful of people in the audience that most of the proposals ...; 11:59 a.m.

Letter: Campaign reform bill masks where the money comes from: If he were sincere about cleaning up negative campaigns, he would have introduced a separate bill addressing that issue. He would not tack it onto an existing bill as a mere afterthought. We agree with ...; 11:59 a.m.

Fire destroys townhouses: Cathy Scott; The Clark County Fire Department received the first alarm at 3:15 a.m. at the condominium complex at 1447 and 1437 Hialeah Drive, near Maryland Parkway and Harmon Avenue. Damage to the buildings was estimated at ...; 11:59 a.m.

Taiwanese officials visit Nevada Legislature: "We try to be useful friends of the state of Nevada," Lo told lawmakers. Lo said Taiwan has only one-eighth of the land that Nevada has, but is home to more than 10 times the ...; 7:39 a.m.

Effects of reducing class sizes unclear: Whether the practice is producing tangible solutions to class sizes is unclear from the newest round of test results issued by the state Department of Education. The study examines the results of recently taken fourth-grade ...; 7:39 a.m.

Assembly panel looks at Heller's money-back proposal: But Assemblywoman Sandra Tiffany, R-Henderson, praised the proposal spelled out in AB437, saying, "It's about time government starts to serve taxpayers."; 7:39 a.m.

Neal: LV council blocking minorities: But Jones and three council members told the Senate Government Affairs Committee Wednesday they want a public vote to decide whether the council should be expanded from four to six members.; 7:39 a.m.

Assembly: Voters won't have tax say: Larry Henry; CARSON CITY -- The Assembly has defeated a provision that would have let voters decide whether to raise sales taxes for growth-related problems.; 7:39 a.m.

Legislative summary: SENATE; 7:39 a.m.

Campaign reform bill details: * Bars candidates from putting a mole on the staff of an opponent to disrupt the campaign. The Ethics Commission could levy a $10,000 fine if there is a violation.; 7:39 a.m.

Neal: LV council trying to keep minorities off: But Jones and three council members told the Senate Government Affairs Committee Wednesday they want a public vote to decide whether the council should be expanded from four to six members.; 7:39 a.m.

Raggio calls for law school now: Raggio, R-Reno, said it is a "long process" for a law school to get accreditation from the American Bar Association and that should begin as soon as possible.; 7:39 a.m.

Parties war over campaign bill: After Wednesday's passage of Senate Bill 215, Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, accused the Republican leadership of reaching "an all-time low."; 7:39 a.m.

Williams claims officials want his teacher's license: Larry Henry; Debbie Cahill, a lobbyist for the teachers union, said four members of the state Board of Education were talking over lunch in a Carson City Taco Bell Saturday about drafting a bill to suspend Williams' ...; 7:39 a.m.

Mortensen conviction: Life without parole: Mortensen, who showed no emotion when convicted, cried at times Thursday as witnesses took the stand during his penalty hearing.; 6:36 a.m.

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