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Print edition for August 20, 1998

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Nevada Focus: Wealthy woman's Tahoe estate now a charity case
"The state, unfortunately, because of the budget crises, has let it fall into disrepair," says South Lake Tahoe Council Member Tom Davis.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Del Mar
Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.
Nevada Focus: Paintballer readies complex for pigment games
Well, it is, but in this case the hunters are using paintballs to target their prey. And that prey may be a friend, relative or co-worker.
Bill Bible announces retirement from Gaming Control Board
"Nevada has been very fortunate to have had the benefit of Bill Bible's leadership, knowledge and credibility on the Gaming Control Board for almost 10 years," Gov. Bob Miller said following Thursday's announcement.
Rat Pack Attack!
Melissa Schorr
It was a gas, a groove, a ring-a-ding, coo-coo time.
Friday at Saratoga
1st race 6 fur 2YO Mdn
Dial File: Tele-Pack lacks the Rat knack
If they were still here to frolic in their neon Never-Neverland, Frank might bust me in the chops, Dino might disown me as a "pallie," Sammy might sing "What Kind of Fool Am I," Peter might bar me from Call Girl & Pizza Night at the Kennedy compound and Joey might call me a "son-of-a-gun" (wait, Joey's still around ... consider me son-of-a-gunned down).
Nevada utility workers explain restructuring ad
Union officials said they initiated their educational campaign now because political races are under way and candidates should take stands on restructuring.
Services planned for Tarr Smith
Services planned for Tarr Smith
Mandalay Bay settling halted
Gary Thompson
"It's been holding very steady for the past 30 days," said Ron Lynn, a supervisor with the county's building-inspections division. "There's been no significant movement at all."
Columnist Jeff German: South Korean high-roller action mired in scandal
Within the last year, the biggest names on the Las Vegas Strip have been putting their reputations on the line in pursuit of gambling dollars halfway around the world.
Shareholder sues Station Casinos over merger breakup fee
A Station filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission said the shareholder, Crandon Capital Partners, filed the suit because "Station allegedly could not pay the fee when it was agreed to and because the fee allegedly prevented other interested bidders from proposing competing acquisitions of Station."
Despite setback, tourism group pursues PGA tour stop
Montreux Marketing Director Jeff Blater said the club will bounce back from the withdrawal of the Eldorado and Silver Legacy - and their $250,000 pledge - from the effort.
UNLV receivers coach has strong backround
Steve Guiremand
MESQUITE -- DelVaughn Alexander knows a thing or two about wide receivers.
Letter: Las Vegas shouldn't try to be Disneyland
This all started several years ago. The kids in the arcades are in fact already gambling, only for prizes instead of money, and they can go through two or three rolls of quarters pretty fast.
Retired Review-Journal general manager Wright dies
Retired Las Vegas Review-Journal managing editor William Wright, 81, known as much for his interest in Nevada history as for his role in overseeing the news in his adopted state, will be honored with a memorial service Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at Palm Mortuary, 1525 N. Main St.
Rebels having trouble fitting Hoyas on schedule
Steve Carp
The final hurdle in UNLV's attempt to set its 1998-99 basketball schedule is becoming a large obstacle.
Editorial: There is no excuse for failing to vote
But the excuse has a new twist. An increasing number of Americans use it to say why they can't vote. Among those Americans who were registered but did not vote in 1996, one in five said they were either too busy or couldn't take time off from work, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Ten tons of drugs seized at Henderson business
Keith R. Baudoin, assistant special agent in charge of the DEA office in Las Vegas, said the seizure is the largest drug bust of its type ever made in the Las Vegas Valley.
Union group says it spent $413,373 on 'paycheck protection'
Nevadans for Fairness, the organization created by the Nevada AFL-CIO, filed its campaign collection and expenses report Wednesday with the secretary of state's office.
Prisons director nixes telemarketing plan
The board was to have met a week from today to vote on a proposal to have 200 inmates at the Lovelock Correctional Center work as solicitors for a Las Vegas long-distance company.
Wrestlers' purchase of Debbie Reynolds delayed
John Wilen
The World Wrestling Federation won a significant round in its battle for control of the Debbie Reynolds hotel-casino Wednesday, but was also told it will have to wait another week to complete its purchase of the resort.
Letter: American people should focus on Starr's sex life, too
I am a registered Republican, but next time I will vote for Democrats. Attorney General Janet Reno should fire Starr. One thing about Clinton, the country will be kept out of war.
Critique of Spice Girls as hurtful as a bubble bath
Geoff Carter
But that's neither here nor there. Right about now, you probably have some questions you would like answered, and since I've been to the mountain and you haven't, please allow me to answer them.
Governor picks Denton to fill judicial vacancy
Denton said he hopes to wrap up his law practice within a few weeks and take the oath of office. His term will end in January. But he's already prepared to run for election in November to complete the unexpired term of Chairez.
Control board files complaint on casino
The complaint also said casino manager Christopher S. Skochenko tried to intentionally mislead state agents about his work card and the gaming license for the club at 2839 W. Sahara Ave. Another count in the complaint said Skochenko and another employee didn't have valid work cards.
Stars look at options with other MLB clubs
Tim Graham
Everybody loves a winner.
Letter: Facts about Democratic leaders of past need to be set straight
As for our weakened military and information agencies, look who's running the country, a draft-dodging woman chaser whose main goal is campaign fund-raising, even if it's foreign money. Nobody has trouble finding out about his love life, the whole world knows it. (Except maybe his wife?)
Icahn clears final hurdle to buy Stratosphere
Cy Ryan and John Wilen
The commission also followed the recommendation of the state Gaming Control Board in allowing Icahn to take a very limited role in the operation of the bankrupt Arizona Charlie's hotel-casino. Icahn is applying for a permanent Arizona Charlie's license, for which he is expected to receive final approval next month.
Gorman hopes tough slate pays dividends
Spencer Patterson
It isn't often that the road to a title gets easier as a team gets closer to the finish line.
Obituaries for August 20, 1998
He is survived by two sons, Drew and Daniel, both of California; his father, Wayne Anderson, and his mother, Bonnie Bliss, both of Las Vegas; and two sisters, Susan Sepulveda of Georgia and Deborah Estes of Las Vegas.
Letter: Repeated Ethics Commission visits must mean something
Where there's smoke, there's fire.
Father, son mirrored in life and death
John Doty Jr., a plant janitor who during the Korean War had worked with oxygen products and was quite handy with machinery, told the superintendent of the company that he thought he had spotted the problem and could fix it.
Editorial: Terrorists trying to destroy peace
Michael Monaghan held the hands of his surviving children as the coffins bearing his wife and 18-month-old daughter were carried to their final resting place in a church in Augher, Northern Ireland. They were just two of the victims from the worst bombing in Northern Ireland's history, which killed 28 people, mostly women and children.
Columnist Joe Delaney: Tricky dance and tricky politics
Joe Delaney
If there are taps on the "Lord of the Dance" sound track, so what? ... If you've seen the show, you know the people in it are dancing to the music and dancing very well, as well.
Columnist Paula Del Giudice: Hunters must get HIP to new wildlife program
HUNTING SEASON is just around the corner with blue and ruffed grouse and snowcock opening on Saturday, Aug. 29. Next will be the mourning dove season opener Sept. 1.
Nevada Power retail unit may be renamed
The Public Utilities Commission of Nevada today gave initial approval to the controversial regulation establishing requirements for electricity distribution companies and affiliates.
Hilton, Grand shares fall despite merger
Hilton, one of the largest U.S. casino companies, said June 30 it will spin off its casinos into a new company that will buy Grand's three Mississippi resorts for stock and assumed debt that the companies valued at $1.2 billion.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Chemeres plays role of a dad, trainer
Dean Juipe
It's a classic tale and somewhat unique to boxing.
Probe brings change to Contractors Board
The attorney general's investigations division disclosed Wednesday that problems with the board stemmed from the rapid increase in construction coupled with an inadequate process of referring complaints to the board.
Guard shortage has officials at crossroads
Benjamin Grove
Officials say they need 26 more people to fill the orange vests at perilous crosswalks throughout the city. Some of last year's crossing guards, a crew of mostly senior citizens, quit. And new jobs at new schools have created a void, officials say.
Crawforth picked for state wildlife job
The appointment to the $72,000-a-year job was announced Wednesday by Peter Morros, director of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and is effective Sept. 26.
Suspect arraigned in four slayings
Bill Gang
At the arraignment, Justice of the Peace James Bixler set a Sept. 2 preliminary hearing date on the charges that have the potential of resulting in a death sentence if he is convicted.
Committee says judge candidates can't reveal party
The Standing Committee on Judicial Ethics and Election Practices said complaints on election violations were filed against two candidates for judge because they responded during a radio interview to the question about their political affiliation.
Review: Spice World order
But that's neither here nor there. Right about now, you probably have some questions you would like answered and since I've been to the mountain and you haven't, please allow me to answer them.
Police continue investigation into car accident that killed eight
"Everybody wants to know why," Johnson said. "It's really tough telling the families that we are not sure right now."
Columnist Steve Carp: Bayno keeps a watch for banana peels
Steve Carp
Of course, when you spend your summer in Tahiti, Italy, the Carribean and Hawaii, you're not going to come back with a pasty look. Besides, the UNLV basketball coach figured he's entitled to some sunshine, given what his team accomplished last season.
Fight schedule -- August 20, 1998
At Sacramento, Will Jorrin, Sacramento, vs. Julio Cardona, Mexico, 10, super bantamweights.
Plans for prison facility to be reworked, rebid
Bill Gang
So on Wednesday District Judge Sally Loehrer ordered the Nevada Public Works Board to re-open bidding on the phase that was supposed to provide housing for 4,250 inmates.
Bellagio art ruling delayed
Jace Radke
Wynn addressed the commissioners Wednesday evening at McCarran International Airport, but they felt more time was needed to determine what Wynn and the Bellagio must do to be eligible for the tax break.
Carson's oldest native dead at 97
Mighels' family was involved with the paper from the time his grandfather Henry Rust Mighels became its first editor in 1865 until Harry Mighels sold the Appeal in the early 1940s because he could not find a Linotype operator during World War II.
Pacific Coast League standings through August 19, 1998
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