Print edition for August 11, 1998

City Council briefs: CITY CITIZEN -- Las Vegas Housing Authority board member Dewain Steadman has been named the city of Las Vegas' Citizen of the Month for August. Steadman, a 40-plus year resident of the city was recognized for his community service at Monday's City Council meeting. He has been involved with the Nevada Resort Association and Nevada Senior Coalition and has been active in veterans affairs. Steadman earned a masters degree from UNLV at age 46 and is a graduate of the Metro Civilian Police Academy. He wrote a vocational education program that was adopted by the Clark County School District and ...

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Harvey, Louden earn spots in U.S. Amateur: If the local sports books were to put up a line on this week's Nevada State Amateur Championship, Billy Harvey and Mike Louden certainly would have to be listed as the co-favorites to win the title.

Where I Stand -- Jerry Lewis: Telethon offers chance for life's greatest thrill, giving: And it goes back a number of years -- 50 to be exact. I was 22 when I needed to create an association that did nothing more than concentrate on "my kids" -- the kids and adults who suffer from 40 neuromuscular diseases. In 1950, I began what I didn't realize would be a lifetime of care. I had to break down some really horrific barriers that, without passion and tenacity, could have forced me to go away. Well, I didn't go away -- they only made me more determined, and I took that determination and turned it into what ...

American wins gold at Primm meet: Don Pritzlaff of Lyndhurst, N.J. (Team Wisconsin) won a gold medal at 154.25 pounds at the final day of the Junior World Freestyle Wrestling Championships in Primm. The major international competition featured athletes from 17-20 years old representing 33 nations. Many of the competitors are expected to compete in the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Pritzlaff defeated Fehrettin Ozata of Turkey 3-1 in the championship match. Trailing 1-0, Pritzlaff hit a three-point knee pick with just 27 seconds left for the margin of victory. Mark Munoz of Vallejo, Calif., (Cowboy WC) won a silver medal at 182.75 pounds. Munoz was ...

Las Vegas targeted for new pro hoops league: A new minor league basketball league has identified Las Vegas as a potential host city.

Deal means opportunity for the Culinary: The union denied comment, and Harrah's officials said Monday's merger announcement won't immediately change the Rio's non-union status.

LVCVA tackles strategic plan: The plan emphasizes the growing importance of entertainment and retail amenities to the Las Vegas experience and backs up a series of recommendations with a flood of statistics showing what kind of visitors come to the city, how long they stay, how they get here and what they expect to see and do while they're here.

Wrestlers put up deposit for LV resort: John Wilen; A joint venture headed by the World Wrestling Federation wired $1.63 million to a Las Vegas escrow agent Monday, solidifying its offer to buy the bankrupt Debbie Reynolds hotel-casino.

Harrah's to capitalize on Rio brand name: Gary Thompson; "We now have a platform to move the Rio concept forward, on into the rest of the United States," Rio Chairman Anthony Marnell said at a press conference to explain details of Harrah's plans to acquire one of the top hotel-casinos in Las Vegas.

Rebel's frosh ready to take gridiron: Steve Guiremand; Twenty-five members of what coach Jeff Horton call's his finest recruiting class at UNLV will take part in their first practice this afternoon at Rebel Park.

New pro basketball league plans Las Vegas team: Steve Carp; The NBA didn't make it. Neither did the CBA. Same for the World Basketball League and the Western Basketball Association.

Hawaiians honored with park name: The obvious first guesses probably would be Hawaii and Alaska. Instead they are the names the Las Vegas City Council unanimously approved Monday for the city's newest parks in Northwest Las Vegas.

Firing upheld in 'depraved' beating of retarded man: Hearing Officer John Graves said the acts of Russell Diemert, a mental retardation technician, were "senseless and depraved." In a decision released Monday, Graves upheld the dismissal of Diemert. "For a man (Diemert) in control of his natural facilities to fall upon a defenseless fellow creature over which he has charge is odious and vile."

Study: Democrats to regain House seat: But the same study, prepared by the nonpartisan Center for Voting and Democracy in Maryland, reported that the GOP should retain its House majority. The GOP currently enjoys a 228-206 advantage over the Democrats, with one independent also in the mix.

Pauline Jordan, fast facts: 6-foot-3, 205 pounds

Former golf course owners lose suit over man's death: Bill Gang; The jury in District Judge Mark Gibbons' courtroom was asked by the attorney for Vivian Christy and other heirs to give them $2 million for the February 1994 incident at the golf course pro shop that led to Peter Christy's death.

Ex-Lady Rebels great Pauline Jordan finally gets her WNBA shot: Steve Carp; She wanted next, like the TV commercial. But they wouldn't let her join in.

Casinos land garage space: The action at Monday's public meeting, in effect, hands over control of the 1,430-space "big red" parking garage -- it was built with $23 million in taxpayer money -- to downtown casino owners who also run the Fremont Street Experience.

Planning panel to take up Town Center controversy: In brief comments to the Las Vegas City Council Monday, Chris Knight, supervisor for the city's Comprehensive Planning Division, summarized the results of previous town hall meetings on the project, which has drawn much interest from the community.

City denies sewer to drugstore approved on county island: That, however, might not stop the Rite Aid Drug Store chain from building on the northwest corner of Ann Road and Rainbow Boulevard, a Clark County "island," a term given to land within city limits that has not been annexed into the municipality but is still eligible for city services.

Letter: Nation's lack of integrity doing what our foes couldn't: The first family of our nation is in truth the very embodiment of the typical American family. Integrity has been put away in cold storage and there is no shame. Righteousness wanders in confusion. Moral degeneration stands supreme.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Porn come-ons via Internet vex parents: Scott Dickensheets; Welcome to the wide-open, peekaboo, money-shot world of my son's e-mail account.

Mesquite officials to decide tonight on long-term contract: Immordino says he wants to continue the bull run, but wants to move it inside the town. He wants the event to be held on the Mesquite Rodeo Grounds, on the northwest side of town.

Columnist Steve Carp: WWF casino a pencil-neck geek's heaven: Steve Carp; The man who brought you Andre The Giant vs. Chuck Wepner, Hulkamania and The Grand Wizard is going to transform the Debbie Reynolds hotel-casino into the World Wrestling Federation's little gaming oasis.

Obituaries for August 11, 1998: He is survived by his wife, Maria; one daughter, Virginia Angeles, and two sons, Dani Angeles and Alan Angeles, all of Las Vegas.

LPGA Tour statistical leaders Through August 9, 1998: Scoring Leaders

Hammargren blasts 'corrupt' political powers: Hammargren told the Sun that voters are "mad as hell" at what he called "immense corruption" in state and local government.

Senior PGA Tour Winners, Schedule: Jan. 24-25 - x-Senior Skins Game (Ray Floyd)

Start spreadin' the blues: Lisa Ferguson; It must be contagious -- or, at the very least, genetic.

Judges address trend of dressing down: Bill Gang; If you impress the judge, you may avoid a jail sentence. Tick off the judge and you may end up having sunlight piped to you. Sounds simple enough.

LPGA Tour Winners, Schedule: Jan. 21-24 - The Office Depot (Helen Alfredsson)

Letter: Clinton saga not about adultery; it's question of lying under oath: It seems that all the hoopla and statements being made come down to "Did he or did he not have an affair with this young woman?" I, among many, say, "Who cares, and whose business is it but his?" (Although I think we should be able to expect a higher standing of morality from the leader of our country.)

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Brothel manager released on bail: A 33-count federal indictment handed up last week alleges former brothel kingpin Joe Conforte, Colletti and others used Swiss bank accounts, political payoffs and death threats to keep secret Conforte's continued ownership of Nevada's most famous bordello.

Editorial: Terrorism, safety and public access: The recommendations, made after deadly terrorist attacks against the U.S. embassy and Marine barracks in Beirut, Lebanon, in the 1980s were not followed for all U.S. embassies. The Times reported that the costs, and a feeling that tougher security standards were at odds with the public diplomatic missions of the U.S. embassies, led the White House and Congress to not fully provide for a worldwide conversion.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Illness didn't derail author: Dean Juipe; He also deserves to take a bow for his perseverance, given his lifelong battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

ACLU to ask for review of police actions during Reno riot: If local officials decline, the ACLU will conduct is own investigation, Siegel said.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Del Mar: Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.

Columnist Jeff German: Gaming industry's critics back on the attack: Critics have been quick to seize on gambling-related tragedies across the country to bolster a thriving anti-casino campaign.

Letter: Don't allow campaign finance reform to cut into First Amendment: After six months of working on this task force, in July 1997, our efforts became known as the "Bipartisan Campaign Integrity Act." This legislation subsequently became the vehicle for all campaign finance reform proposals in the House of Representatives.

Taylor, Rishton take funny car wins at LVMS: Taylor defeated veteran Mert Littlefield of Garden Grove, Calif., who had a final-round effort of 8.256 seconds at 111 mph. The runner-up, driving a '95 Avenger, fought handling problems in the championship round of the Federal Mogul Funny Car showdown.

Editorial: Putting a price on a human life: The state's fiscal frugality also is felt in other areas. For example, Nevada law puts a $50,000 lid on damages awarded to people who bring civil lawsuits against public employees. So when a woman was killed three years ago by a Metro police officer in a traffic accident, her husband was able to collect only $50,000 for that tragedy.

LPGA Money Leaders through August 9, 1998: LPGA Money Leaders through August 9, 1998

Hycroft to suspend mining, lay off workers: The mine's workforce will be reduced from 98 to 62 by the end of September as mining in Hycroft's Brimstone Pit winds down, Lesinski said.

Council approves turf limit: So said members of the Las Vegas City Council before unanimously passing an ordinance Monday that will limit the use of turf in future developments.

Culinary's financial disclosures attacked: Brian Seals; The Culinary, which represents Strip casino workers, counters it's a good union and has done nothing wrong.