Print edition for November 6, 1997

Preps: Southern finale pits haves vs. haven't-yets: Steve Cunningham; Green Valley has plowed through its boys' soccer season without losing, earning national recognition in the process.

Columnist Jeff German: Organized crime not a priority of new federal gaming study: In 1976, the primary focus of the last nationwide study of gambling in America was organized crime.

Editorial: Tracking sex offenders necessary: The figure includes recent parolees as well as those whose convictions date back 10 to 20 years. Officials concede the number could be less because some offenders may have moved out of the area without notifying the state. Conversely, the number could be larger because offenders may have moved into the state without registering with law enforcement agencies.

No aid for Henderson, Boulder City damage: The state Board of Examiners, headed by Gov. Bob Miller, recommended denial Wednesday of requests from Boulder City for $1.6 million and from Henderson for $510,000 to help with repairs on the damage caused by flash floods in August.

Commissioners mum on probe: Jeff Schweers; Most Clark County commissioners aren't talking about inquiries by the FBI into how leases reserved for minorities and women were awarded for McCarran International Airport's new terminal.

Bliss will keep on truckin' -- for time being: There aren't too many people who can say no to a king and even fewer race-car drivers who can say no to The King.

Justice for Rwanda's Genocide May Require a Plea Bargain With Killers: Lara Santoro; At the onset of the 1994 genocide, she allegedly got hold of as many guns as she could, stacked them in her house, and distributed them to anyone willing to help in the planned extermination of Rwanda's Tutsi population. Survivors say she also urged her bodyguards to go out and kill.

Preps: NAIA schools at Durango: Preps: NAIA schools at Durango

Efforts to Dismantle Affirmative Action Slowly Roll On: Daniel B. Wood and Julie Mason; LOS ANGELES AND HOUSTON -- The nationwide movement to roll back affirmative-action laws is likely to proceed in fits and starts, with no clear mandate. Its probable mixed future reflects the feelings of a US public that is still deeply ambivalent over the sensitive issue of race.

Obituaries for November 6, 1997: David Issac Baldwin, 71, of Las Vegas died Saturday in Las Vegas. He was born Dec. 28, 1925, in Idaho. A 15-year resident, he was a stationary engineer, a World War II and Korean War Navy veteran, a 32-year member of the Elks and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Columnist Steve Carp: Breeders' Cup can still excite despite losses: Steve Carp; It's like hearing a list of names from a tragedy, some macabre circumstance which has a saddening effect on everyone.

Guatemala Peace Fails To Silence Army's Guns: Jared Kotler; Shouldering the same M-16 and Galil machine guns they once used to hunt guerrillas, groups of a dozen soldiers patrol the dusty streets of San Juan Alotenango.

UNLV swimmer honored: UNLV swimmer honored

Swindell brothers tops in World of Outlaws: Jeff Swindell charged from his 12th-place starting position to win the A-main Wednesday night before an overflow crowd at Las Vegas Motor Speedway's half-mile dirt oval and older brother Sammy captured the series championship with a solid second-place finish.

Salt Lake's Rough Ride On the Road to 2002: Katharine Biele; SALT LAKE CITY -- Utah economist Thayne Robson likes to warn people of the upcoming recession - the one after the 2002 Winter Olympics when all the building is done and the workers laid off. But then again, the city will at least have a new $50 million football stadium to use.

Billiards tournament at the Las Vegas Cue Club: Billiards tournament at the Las Vegas Cue Club

Bosnia's Future May Hinge On Chalk, Books, Tolerance: Colin Woodard; In the spring they'll be ready to go out into the world. They face a future in a country that is still both divided and devastated.

People in the News for November 6, 1997: Acting!

Valley air reaches unhealthy level: Well, almost.

Rebels are runnin' -- thanks to Hankins, Wofford: Tim Graham; Toss another obstacle in their path. Chances are they will hurdle it -- or trample it, depending on who has the ball.

While Talks Drag On, Israel Builds: Ilene R. Prusher; EFRAT, WEST BANK -- Gerry Farkas is going through the numbers. With them, the real-estate agent and resident in this Jewish settlement near Bethlehem can explain why an Israeli looking for a new home in the Jerusalem area won't find a better deal than here.

IRL revises points, format and fields: The changes include provisional starting spots at the other 10 races, the IRL announced Wednesday.

Deal to close mail-order tax loophole said to be imminent: David Cay Johnston; Under an agreement negotiated by officials of the biggest states and a trade group for the mail-order industry, many merchants would begin collecting sales taxes on such transactions. The agreement, which is expected to be announced Friday, would cost consumers about $1.2 billion a year, representatives of both sides in the talks said Wednesday.

Woman impregnated at detention center gets settlement: The Nevada Board of Examiners Wednesday unanimously voted to pay the claim of Michelle Schmitz. She gave birth to the child and now lives in Southern California.

New tires go flat-out: When he returned to his car, the driver found that a forklift had collided with the vehicle, gashing the body and leaving a 3 1/2-by-2 1/2-inch hole in one of his tires.

9th Circuit hears arguments on Area 51 case: Turley is representing former workers at Area 51, a top secret base where military aircraft such as the U-2, SR-71 and F-117 stealth fighter were tested.

Columnist John McCarron: McDonough hits again at NTBA event: John McCarron; TO MOST players' chagrin, the most consistent 1997 NTBA performer decided to compete in the Mahoney's Fall Survival event Sunday evening.

Mills Lane may trade courtroom for showbiz: But before that happens, enough television stations around the country must agree to pick up the show.

'Angels in America' fast facts: * WHERE: Summerlin Library and Performing Arts Center, 1771 Inner Circle.

Dial File: Connie is back, but what about Carey's backside?: * So Connie Chung is back, this time on ABC, completing her CBS-NBC-ABC hat trick (If she gets to Fox, UPN and WB, she'll hit for the cycle -- excuse the mixed sports metaphor.) ABC News Chairman Roone Arledge declared that CBS "abandoned" Chung after she shredded journalistic ethics by -- you'll recall -- promising Newt Gingrich's mom that her description of Newtie's description of Hillary Clinton as a "bitch" would be "just between you and me." And a few million viewers.

400 attend memorial service for river advocate: About 400 friends, family members and admirers attended Wednesday's memorial service held along the banks of the Truckee River.

Wednesday's College Hockey Scores: Framingham St. 9, Curry 2

IHL recaps for Nov. 5, 1997: KALAMAZOO, Mich.--Jimmy Carson, Brent Fedyk and Peter Ciavaglia scored in the shootout to give the Detroit Vipers a 3-2 win over the Michigan K-Wings Wednesday at Wings Stadium. The loss was Michigan's third straight by shootout--all by 3-2 scores--and drops them to 4-4-4. Detroit's record improves to 6-4-3, good for a tie with Orlando for first place in the Northeast Division. Fedyk and Dan Kesa led the way for the Vipers in regulation, each with one goal and one assist. Kesa's third-period tally tied the score 2-2 and forced the tiebreaker. Chris Tancill, Michigan's only scorer in the shootout, put ...

Prototype to 501 Levi's invented in Reno: But the prototype for the pants that became Levi's 501s was invented in Reno 127 years ago.

SUN Board: Community events, meetings, classes: Special interest

Movie Guys: Movie 'Mad'-ness indicts TV callousness: * Starring: Dustin Hoffman, John Travolta, Alan Alda and Robert Prosky.

Movie Guys: Tune in to Ed TV, Titanic opening: * 'Titanic' opening: James Cameron's watery epic "Titanic" was screened last weekend in Tokyo at the city's International Film Festival. In attendance were star Leonardo DiCaprio and director James Cameron, who dedicated the film to the 1,500 passengers who died onboard the real Titanic.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Sports betting can be great entertainment: Joe Delaney; Race and sports books will be jammed all day Saturday with the seven races of the Breeder's Cup at Hollywood Park and a full slate of college football games, including some exciting matchups between Top Ten teams. ... Get there early to be sure of a seat.

Wednesday's Women's College Basketball Scores: Auburn-Montgomery 85, S. Louisiana 46

Casino developers prepare for Detroit's final cut: Archer's announcement of three licensees from among seven applicants will be carried live Friday on Detroit radio and television, and will be monitored by casino investors, gaming analysts and others.

Movie Guys: Jurassic Park eats up video competition: Guess what? There was another island with more dinosaurs on it. Steven Spielberg, the world's greatest director, takes us back to Jurassic Park, but this time the dinosaurs are all running free. A team of scientists led by Jeff Goldblum tries to find a way to preserve the park before a rival company steals all the prehistoric critters away for itself. Full of the sort of action and suspense that only Speilberg can deliver, a "King Kong"-style ending and, at a nice price of only $19.99, "The Lost World" provides one of the best times you can spend at home.

Friday at Aqueduct: 1st race 6 fur 2YO Fil Mdn

Wednesday's College Basketball Scores: Campbellsville 89, Clinch Valley 85

Ralph Siraco's Selections For Hollywood Park: Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.

CCSN program battles the dropout problem: Anne Hosier; She didn't think her job at Home Express was giving her the kind of professional experience she would need to pursue a career in business after she graduated. But whenever Dias answered a classified ad for a job at a local company, she seemed to get the same responses:

Movie Guys: Chainsaw had no teeth but audience great: Be sure to listen to "Quiet on the Set" this weekend to find out how to win tickets.

Friday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Clm

State OKs two settlements over troopers' misdeeds: Howard, who still works as a trooper, filed her federal lawsuit against the Highway Patrol and won a jury verdict of $500,000 in September. The settlement was reduced to $425,000 and includes attorney fees and costs.

Cruiser champ on mission: Dean Juipe; If Evander Holyfield is fighting for God, Nate Miller is fighting for country.

Neighborhood residents want deeper wells, not city water: Most do not want to hook up to Henderson's water system. Many worry about perchlorate contamination from Lake Mead more than they do about nitrate in their well water.

Durango gets second shot at Cimarron: Steve Cunningham; The Spartans' Arnold Parker scored on an eight-yard run, then a one-yarder, and Charles Sanford returned an interception 39 yards for a touchdown ... all in the first eight minutes of the game. Before Durango got settled on the sidelines, the Trailblazers were down 22-0.

Prominent businessman Embry dies: As a youngster, Embry rode the wide open ranges of Mesquite and watched his uncles compete in rodeos. As a longtime Las Vegas bail bondsman, he would not hesitate to do his own bounty hunting for a client who skipped town on him.

Rockettes give fourth-annual Liberace award: Robert Macy; The entertainment legend was remembered Wednesday night when the Rockettes were given the fourth annual Liberace Legend Award, a silver and Lucite candelabra inspired by the famed pianist's trademark.

Juvenile officials may ask for additional funds: Juvenile officials from Clark and other counties told a legislative study committee Tuesday there aren't enough beds and programs to serve the growing number of kids who get in trouble.

Panel backs CCSN's foreign student program: Denise Cardinal; At Wednesday's meeting of the task force, which was assigned to evaluate the program, members voted unanimously to continue the program.

Gators, Warriors play for keeps 10 weeks later: Steve Cunningham; The game happened long ago but it's still very vivid to Larry Thomas and Rich Stevens.

Narcotics officer probed: Cathy Scott; The case of the officer, who once worked in the vice detail, is now out of Metro's hands and up to the district attorney, Sheriff Jerry Keller said. The case was forwarded Wednesday to the district attorney's office for possible prosecution on gross misdemeanor charges.

Las Vegas news briefs: * FATAL SHOOTING -- A 21-year-old man, shot while walking with a friend on Washington Avenue near D Street, died Wednesday from his injuries. Hector Zeja Ibarra of Las Vegas was shot once about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday by an someone in a passing car, Metro Police said. The car was described by witnesses as a late-model Chevrolet Camaro. It was last seen headed east on Washington, police said. Police have asked anyone with information to call homicide detectives at 229-3521 or Secret Witness at 385-5555.

Lawmakers want details for insuring poor children: Art Nadler; Christopher Thompson, administrator for the state Division of Health Care Financing and Policy, told members of the Legislative Committee on Health Care Wednesday that Gov. Bob Miller's "Nevada Check Up" plan would cost about $1,000 per child a year. He said he wasn't sure what Medicaid would pay, but surmised it would be more than $1,000.

Salinger to boost Russo's gubernatorial campaign: Pierre Salinger, Kennedy's press secretary, first met Russo in April in Reno after the candidate requested his help. Salinger, having just formed his own public relations firm in Washington, D.C., took the title of press secretary to Russo in a handshake agreement.

Arrest made in '90 murder; warrant issued for second man: Bill Gang; They had hoped the trial of the mildly retarded man would shake loose evidence that would enable charges to be filed against those who authorities alleged were behind the 1990 murder of 49-year-old Larry Volk.

Where I Stand: Reader sends up a red flag for seniors on Medicare: Oh, by the way, USA also wants a check for $10, $15, $25, $50 or $100 or whatever you can afford.

Miller could know next week on ambassador nomination: Miller, who has said he's interested in the post, is expected to meet Clinton at the airport. But Miller on Wednesday said he has had no job offer from the White House.

Holyfield summons power: Dean Juipe; It was there for all to see and its presence wasn't contingent upon the activities around him.

Clerk stunned as woman vows to shoot herself: Bill Gang; While the clerk was still on the phone with Ann Franz, Justice of the Peace Doug Smith said the woman set down the phone about 11 a.m. Wednesday. A moment later, the clerk heard a gunshot.

Judge denies request to sell assets: Lonnie Christensen last week was sentenced to nine years in prison and ordered to pay $8.4 million in fines and restitution.

'Angels' still stirring controversy as millennium approaches: Lisa Ferguson; "I haven't seen any, not personally," says the artistic director for Actors Repertory Theatre.

Prep Volleyball: GV, Durango shoot for title-match rematch: Steve Cunningham; As soon as Green Valley polished off its volleyball state-title match victory over Durango last November, the countdown began.