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Archive for August 11, 1998

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.; 12:12 p.m.

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 ...; 12:04 p.m.

Las Vegas targeted for new pro hoops league: A new minor league basketball league has identified Las Vegas as a potential host city.; 12:03 p.m.

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 ...; 11:58 a.m.

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.; 11:51 a.m.

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 ...; 11:16 a.m.

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 ...; 11:14 a.m.

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.; 11:10 a.m.

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 ...; 11:10 a.m.

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.; 11:09 a.m.

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 ...; 11:07 a.m.

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 ...; 11:05 a.m.

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 ...; 11:04 a.m.

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 ...; 11:03 a.m.

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 ...; 11:02 a.m.

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.; 11:01 a.m.

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 ...; 11:00 a.m.

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 ...; 10:59 a.m.

Pauline Jordan, fast facts: 6-foot-3, 205 pounds; 10:58 a.m.

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.; 10:58 a.m.

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.; 10:57 a.m.

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 ...; 10:56 a.m.

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.; 10:55 a.m.

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.; 10:54 a.m.

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.; 10:53 a.m.

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.; 10:53 a.m.

LPGA Tour Winners, Schedule: Jan. 21-24 - The Office Depot (Helen Alfredsson); 10:44 a.m.

PGA Tour Winners, Schedule: Jan. 8-11 - Mercedes Championships (Phil Mickelson); 10:44 a.m.

Senior PGA Tour Winners, Schedule: Jan. 24-25 - x-Senior Skins Game (Ray Floyd); 10:44 a.m.

LPGA Tour statistical leaders Through August 9, 1998: Scoring Leaders; 10:44 a.m.

LPGA Money Leaders through August 9, 1998: LPGA Money Leaders through August 9, 1998; 10:44 a.m.

ACLU to ask for review of police actions during Reno riot: If local officials decline, the ACLU will conduct is own investigation, Siegel said.; 10:24 a.m.

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.; 10:24 a.m.

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.; 10:14 a.m.

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 ...; 10:12 a.m.

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 ...; 10:11 a.m.

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 ...; 10:10 a.m.

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 ...; 10:09 a.m.

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 ...; 10:09 a.m.

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.; 10:00 a.m.

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.; 9:50 a.m.

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.; 9:47 a.m.

Wednesday at Saratoga: 1st race 2-1/16 mi 4YO&up Alw; 9:45 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Del Mar: Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.; 9:45 a.m.

Start spreadin' the blues: Lisa Ferguson; It must be contagious -- or, at the very least, genetic.; 9:44 a.m.

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 ...; 9:44 a.m.

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.; 3:51 a.m.

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