Print edition for November 13, 1997

Speilberg's 'Amistad' faces charges of plagarism: Bernard Weinraub; Author Barbara Chase-Riboud has filed a $10 million copyright infringement suit against Dreamworks, which made the film.

'The Dark Side of Camelot': Looking for the Worst in Kennedy: Richard Bernstein; Hersh's vision of Kennedy in this sense represents a watershed. He amplifies on Kennedy's sexual voraciousness and extends the theme of reckless ambition into virtually every aspect of his presidency, arguing, among other things, that Kennedy stole the election of 1960 with the help of organized crime, that he directly supervised attempts to assassinate several foreign leaders, including Fidel Castro, and that his policy on Vietnam was dictated by a powerful need to prove his manliness.

Letter: Legare commended for courage in speaking against Elardis: The Gaming Control Board clearly reneged on its responsibility for justified criticism by the Federal Gaming Commission. Where there's smoke, there's fire and the gaming regulators here have given all of the enemies of gaming a clear shot.

Friday at Aqueduct: 1st race 1 mi 3YO&up F&M Mdn

Friday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 6 fur 2YO Fil Mdn Clm

IHL recaps for Nov. 12, 1997: Auburn Hills Mich---Peter Ciavaglia scored his eighth goal of the season, and Steve Walker added his team-leading 10th, to lead the Detroit Vipers to a 4-1 win over the Manitoba Moose in front of 9,794 at the Palace Wednesday night. Ciavaglia scored 29 seconds into the game, and Jimmy Carson made it 2-0 at 11:23 of the first as the Vipers (9-5-3) jumped to an early lead. Scott Thomas made it 3-0 in the third before the Moose got on the board on a power play tally by Brad Purdie at 15:57. Walker closed the scoring, hitting the strings on ...

Wednesday's College Hockey Scores: Assumption 11, Suffolk 3

Governor: Diversify to boost economy: Bob Shemeligian; In prepared remarks to be delivered today at the two-day Governor's Economic Development Conference being held at Caesars Palace, Miller noted that diversification is the key to economic growth.

Auto dealers say lemon law may backfire on consumers: If the DMV finds a dealer has violated the law, then the dealer will have to offer warranties - ranging up to 30 days - for all their vehicles with more than 75,000 miles.

Columnist Jeff German: Regent Price eyeing Ensign's House seat: Republican Nancy Price, regarded as a maverick, is putting out the word that she may challenge Democrat Shelley Berkley, one of her biggest adversaries on the 11-member Board of Regents.

ITT shareholders put trust in Starwood, Sternlicht: Gary Thompson; Thus ended ITT Corp.'s 70 years of independence and Hilton Hotels' 11-month quest to buy ITT's Sheraton and Caesars brands, while Starwood Lodging's bid to become the world's biggest hotel company took a giant step forward.

Nitrate-laced wells will give way to city water: The housing division, consisting of ranch estates near Eastern Avenue and Lake Mead Drive, has depended on well water supplied by the Mayfield Water Users Association.

Heavenly ski resort sale finalized: Kamori bought Steamboat in 1989 for a reported $110 million. A year later, the Sapporo, Japan-based corporation purchased Heavenly from an ownership group headed by Bill Killebrew, whose family had held majority ownership in the resort since 1964.

Shareholders witness end of long Hilton-ITT fight: Gary Thompson; That's how the elderly ITT Corp. shareholder, one of two corporate gadflies who added a touch of levity to the serious occasion, summed up Wednesday morning's close of the multibillion-dollar battle among three of America's biggest corporations.

Union rally supports Stardust carpenters: Union officials say the carpenters and painters have not had a raise in 11 years. They currently earn $15.01 an hour, a wage based on an expired contract first negotiated in 1986.

Ely to consider financing own police department: Some supporters of the idea say a police department would give the city more control over how law enforcement is handled.

O.J. case pops up again as LV murderer appeals: Bill Gang; Chappell is a black man who killed his white girlfriend as she had broken up with him and began seeing someone else. Deborah Panos was slashed and stabbed repeatedly and left in a pool of blood.

Red Rock visitors find fee, not free: Elizabeth Dutton; The Bureau of Land Management, in conjunction with the Red Rock Canyon Interpretive Association, began collecting entrance fees for the scenic loop through the Red Rock Canyon Conservation Area Wednesday.

Culinary says MGM proposal final offer: Culinary Union Executive Director Jim Arnold said the contract that about 3,100 employees of the hotel will have a chance to vote on is the final offer by the company.

If sales tax increased, assemblywoman has repeal plan: Larry Henry; The commission is faced with increasing the sales tax a quarter-cent to help complete construction of a second water pipe from Lake Mead or to let voters decide on the tax in 1998.

Police: Man may have used identity of fatal fire victim: Cathy Scott; On Feb. 3, 1994, a small travel trailer exploded in a remote area near Gypsum Wash at Lake Mead. A man burned beyond recognition died in the fire. It was ruled a suicide and the man was assumed to be Arthur Bennett.

Supreme Court hears death sentence appeal: Before his trial began, Chappell admitted he stabbed to death 26-year-old Deborah Panos, 26, in August 1995, in her home.

Cab company dispatcher held in killing of fellow cabbie: During questioning, the Washoe County sheriff's office said Sirex implicated himself in the Oct. 26 killing of John Castro Jr., 49.

Second drawing may provide 'House' winner: Elizabeth Dutton; After months of anticipation, Pepsi officials are trying to locate the winner of the Simpsons' House in Henderson. While details remain sketchy, a winner may be announced as soon as this week.

People in the News for November 13, 1997: Strip maul

Lander County won't pay to lease Kingston Airport: An application for transfer of the title to Austin airport was separated from the Kingston request, to put the Austin proposal on a fast track.

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

California lawmakers, tribal officials decry deadline: U.S. attorneys have informed California tribes that they must reach casino operation agreements with the state by March 31, or face enforcement actions by federal regulators.

Salvation Army to scout up food in annual campaign: Art Nadler; An estimated 10,000 Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts will be hanging yellow plastic bags on doorknobs throughout the community Saturday, in an effort to collect 100 tons of food for needy families.

Editorial: Family Court hearing to outline woes: The first of several hearings is set for 9:30 a.m. Friday in Room 4412 of the Sawyer State Office Building at Washington Avenue and Las Vegas Boulevard North.

Lost and found daughter: Lisa Ferguson; All Barry Mastrodomenico wants is to hug his daughter.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Tonight is Irish Night at Gold Coast: Joe Delaney; Proceeds will go to various local charities supported by the Sons and Daughters of Erin and to the Irish Cultural Center Building Fund. ... We do good work with children and seniors.

Obituaries for November 13, 1997: Mary Jean Barozzi, 75, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in a local hospital. She was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Scammon, Kan. A 64-year resident, she was a retired 15-year executive secretary and the first employee for the Las Vegas Valley Water District and a Las Vegas High School graduate.

Attorney, mayor target of dispute over land: Bill Gang; Pappas attorney Grant Gerber filed court documents Wednesday seeking permission to reinstate counterclaims that could result in punitive damages being collected from the pair of city officials and the Fremont Street Experience company, which is being given the garage by the city.

Arrest made in loss of state health funds: Mary Ferris, 36, of Las Vegas faces a theoretical maximum of 160 years in federal prison and at least $5 million in fines if convicted of the 23 counts in the federal indictment, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Marc Garber, who is prosecuting the case.

Wildlife commissioners' review of director expected to be uneventful: "I think things have gone fairly well in the past year," he said. "I'm not looking at this as any big deal. No one's asking for my resignation."

Big names, big dollars for Clinton fund-raiser: But he may get a chance to rub elbows with tennis great Andre Agassi and his wife, actress Brooke Shields, before leaving for Sacramento, Calif., Saturday morning.

Judge rules against sanctions for newspaper in Strohmeyer case: Bill Gang; "It was a bad set of circumstances," Chairez said, referring to the fact that the sealed confession was inadvertently made available to the press. "Nothing is going to happen to the R-J."

Dial File: 'Network' to 'Mad City': Remember when it seemed ridiculous?: While watching Dustin Hoffman's hellbent hambone of a reporter at the center of "Mad City," a curious refrain kept playing in my brain: "I'll bet he digs deeper because to him, news comes first."

Nevada farmers happy over strong hay market: Lower quality hay is fetching $100 to $110 per ton.

Arrest made in death of slot worker: Bill Gang; John Sipes, 37, also known as Vito Bruno, was apprehended Wednesday in Phoenix on a warrant charging interstate flight to avoid prosecution in the murder-for-hire death of 49-year-old Larry Volk.

Dealers sour on lemon law: This law, said Don Hellwinkle of the COD Garage in Minden, will reduce the price paid for trade-in vehicles and inflate the purchase price of the used car. "The little guy is going to be hit," he said.

UNLV's four early basketball signees: SHAWN MARION

Washoe commissioners approve Boomtown expansion plan: Boomtown's proposal includes construction of 2,100-room hotel tower, 100,000 square feet of casino space, an 18-hole golf course and an outdoor entertainment area featuring three thrill rides.

San Antonio Dragons 4, Las Vegas Thunder 1: San Antonio Dragons 4, Las Vegas Thunder 1

Baja 1000 entries: Cars & Trucks

UNLV Football news: UNLV Football news

Letter: Judge fosters notion that all white men are racists: Hence the enhanced status of Judge Ware based on the tragic but false story he concocted.

Bayno waits for letters from four recruits: Steve Carp; So it's understandable why the UNLV basketball coaching staff was holding back on the celebration Wednesday.

Gambill-ing hurts Luke in Las Vegas: Tim Graham; The former UNLV tennis star, playing here for the first time since stunning the collegiate world by winning not only the NCAA singles but also sharing in the doubles championship this summer, was bounced Wednesday from the Luxor Las Vegas/USTA Men's Challenger.

Mays tees up with UNLV: Mays, the 1997 Southern Nevada Junior Golf Association player of the year, was one of three high school seniors who signed early letters of intent Wednesday to play golf for coach Dwaine Knight's Rebels.

Letter: Jim Seastrand restored one's faith in political process: We all lost that friend when, Jim Seastrand, the former mayor of North Las Vegas, passed on to the celestial kingdom. No one worked harder in building the city of North Las Vegas than the mayor. Everywhere you look in North Las Vegas you will see his signature of 23-plus years of service to the entire Las Vegas community, not just North Las Vegas. So I'm sure when we get to heaven we will see his work there also.

Columnist John McCarron: Haynes captures 8th title of year: John McCarron; Haynes took six of the seven sweeper pots, with Jay Nakaya earning the other. Other top places: Max Hartman, Troy Bridges, Bob Barnowsky, Scooter Woolums and Joe Salvemini.

Developer says Riverside Hotel can be saved: But Davis said needed improvements to the Mapes would require anywhere from $5 million to $9 million.

Former claims manager indicted in insurance scheme: In the indictment handed down Wednesday, Ferris is charged with 11 counts of violating the new federal statutes outlawing health care fraud and embezzlement from health care programs, 10 counts of mail fraud and two counts of forfeiture.

Alcohol suspected in single-car accident that killed one: The Nevada Highway Patrol said Winters apparently lost control of his car just south of the Bowers Mansion cutoff after drifting into the center median. The car flipped several times. Winters, who was not wearing a seat belt, was ejected.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Foreman, 49, takes a risk in fighting Briggs: Dean Juipe; Since his 1987 comeback after a 10-year retirement, George Foreman has been known for carefully choosing his opponents. He's not inclined to take too many risks.

Owner of telemarketing firm gets 10 years in prison: Mitchell said Legendary Concepts gave a few so-called prizes to some people, mostly seniors, who were contacted by high-pressure salesmen and convinced they would receive valuable prizes in exchange for purchasing less expensive ones.

Loyola Marymount's Bradley in first season: Steve Carp; Charles Bradley inherits three starters from a team that won just seven games a year ago but knows the situation could be worse. So the first-year coach at Loyola Marymount won't complain.

Las Vegas teammates go for truck titles in Mexico: Looking ahead to the legendary Baja 1000, which starts Friday in Ensenada, Mexico, Collins said the ideal scenario would be for him to win Baja and White to capture the championship.

Columnist Steve Carp: Barto hosts party as a spectator: Steve Carp; If his UNLV squad was among those participating in the Western Athletic Conference soccer championships at Peter Johann Field, he would feel good about things. It would be even more hectic than it already is, but he could deal with that.

Letter: Lawmakers weren't thinking when they dined with nuke industry: The NEI did more to you than you know or consciously understand.

UNLV Soccers news: UNLV Soccers news

Box Score: Dragons 4, Thunder 1: Second Period -- 3, San Antonio, Gibson 1 (Bonsignore, Reirden), 6:58. Penalties: Yerkovich, Las Vegas (cross-checking), 0:48; Kurtz, Las Vegas, (cross-checking), 1:36; DeBrusk, San Antonio (roughing), 3:47; Kurtz, Las Vegas (slashing), 4:18; Rivers, San Antonio (tripping), 8:37; Reirden, San Antonio (cross-checking), 15:14; Shank, San Antonio (holding the stick), 18:05.

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

Worry over presence of northern pike alleviated: Northern pike is an aggressive fish that feeds on other fish. Wildlife experts feared its presence in the lower Truckee River would threaten the federally protected Lahonton cutthroat trout and cui-ui of Pyramid Lake.

Man surveys, maps, inventories what's left of boom-and-bust Nevada towns: The gregarious, silver-haired Davis, a local resident for 41 years, assesses the archaeological significance of one site and moves on to the next, wherever that may be.

Judge rejects permanent injunction against slots on American Indian reservations: In October, the judge also rejected a preliminary injunction against the reservation casinos, mostly in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Slovakians down Lady Rebels in exhibition: SAM Myjava, which outshot UNLV .407 percent to .273 for the game, was led by Silvia Janostinova's game-high 20 points and 11 rebounds.

State officials sued over Medicaid benefits: According to the complaint, the state has failed to provide individualized assessments for certain service requests to determine whether the services are medically necessary.

1997-1998 UNLV Runnin' Rebel Roster: Head Coach: Bill Bayno (Sacred Heart '85); 32-26, third season

Welfare computer bill $54 million and counting: State Information Services chief Marlene Lockard says IBM will be training all state employees on how to run the system, and also is mapping out changes needed to incorporate the federal Welfare Reform Act.

IHL Standings as of November 13, 1997: Northeast Division

Letter: If Congress were honest, we wouldn't need line-item veto: However, it is self-evident that not only is such a rule not likely to be ever enacted but it is also obvious that such a rule would be very difficult to enforce in consideration of the slimy lawyer types that occupy the halls of Congress.

Search for man missing for almost a year no over: A ranch hand working on the Settlemeyer Ranch found a skull and one other large bone on the property near the river Tuesday while cutting wood. Dental records confirm that the victim is Pinard.