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Archive for August 20, 1998

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.; 11:28 a.m.

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 ...; 11:27 a.m.

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 ...; 11:25 a.m.

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 ...; 11:24 a.m.

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."; 11:24 a.m.

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.; 11:23 a.m.

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.; 11:22 a.m.

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 ...; 11:22 a.m.

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, ...; 11:21 a.m.

Stars look at options with other MLB clubs: Tim Graham; Everybody loves a winner.; 11:17 a.m.

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 ...; 11:07 a.m.

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 ...; 11:05 a.m.

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.; 11:04 a.m.

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.; 11:02 a.m.

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 ...; 11:01 a.m.

Letter: Repeated Ethics Commission visits must mean something: Where there's smoke, there's fire.; 11:01 a.m.

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.; 11:00 a.m.

UNLV receivers coach has strong backround: Steve Guiremand; MESQUITE -- DelVaughn Alexander knows a thing or two about wide receivers.; 10:56 a.m.

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.; 10:56 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Chemeres plays role of a dad, trainer: Dean Juipe; It's a classic tale and somewhat unique to boxing.; 10:55 a.m.

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.; 10:52 a.m.

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.; 10:52 a.m.

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.; 10:50 a.m.

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.; 10:49 a.m.

Services planned for Tarr Smith: Services planned for Tarr Smith; 10:47 a.m.

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 ...; 10:47 a.m.

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 ...; 10:45 a.m.

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 ...; 10:44 a.m.

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 ...; 10:41 a.m.

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.; 10:40 a.m.

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.; 10:40 a.m.

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 ...; 10:39 a.m.

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.; 10:38 a.m.

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.; 10:37 a.m.

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.; 10:37 a.m.

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.; 10:36 a.m.

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.; 10:35 a.m.

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 ...; 10:34 a.m.

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.; 10:33 a.m.

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 ...; 10:19 a.m.

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."; 10:17 a.m.

Pacific Coast League standings through August 19, 1998: Midwest Division; 9:54 a.m.

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.; 9:54 a.m.

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, ...; 9:48 a.m.

Fight schedule -- August 20, 1998: At Sacramento, Will Jorrin, Sacramento, vs. Julio Cardona, Mexico, 10, super bantamweights.; 9:48 a.m.

Box score: Rainiers 4, Stars 3: Las Vegas; 9:48 a.m.

Friday at Saratoga: 1st race 6 fur 2YO Mdn; 9:44 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Del Mar: Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.; 9:43 a.m.

Rat Pack Attack!: Melissa Schorr; It was a gas, a groove, a ring-a-ding, coo-coo time.; 9:34 a.m.

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 ...; 9:33 a.m.

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.; 3:17 a.m.

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.; 1:43 a.m.

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.; 1:43 a.m.

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