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Archive for December 10, 1998

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: A tough neighborhood: The picture of Israeli soldier Assaf Meyara, 19, being stoned by a mob upset me. You can just imagine the anger I would have felt if it was an American soldier wearing the uniform and ...; 11:57 a.m.

Brief: Casino stock trading blues: JCC Holding owns Jazz Casino Co., successor to Harrah's Jazz Co., which went into bankruptcy after a series of setbacks suffered during its attempt to open a land-based casino in Louisiana.; 11:55 a.m.

Brief: Shuffle Master retains investment banker: "We will seriously explore and consider all of our options and opportunities, but we can make no assurances what the outcome of this activity will be," he said.; 11:54 a.m.

Brief: Proposal would tie increases to price index: Under the proposal, rates would increase in July based on the previous year's price index. Spinello said the 1998 CPI is running at about 1.7 percent. If the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics estimate of ...; 11:54 a.m.

Brief: Stock seller sued: However, LVAL-Delaware alleges an audit later revealed financial discrepancies. The suit alleges a $48,000 shortfall between January 1998 and September 1998 and alleges it was caused by Donohue's misappropriation of cash for his use.; 11:54 a.m.

Brief: Marvin Davis building in Missouri: The Kansas City Star reported this is the first gambling company to win permission for off-river riverboat construction since voters approved a constitutional amendment Nov. 3 allowing riverboat casinos to operate from artificial basins as ...; 11:53 a.m.

Brief: Riverboat win increases: State Police said New Orleans casinos won $25.3 million, Shreveport-Bossier city boats won $48.7 million, Lake Charles casinos won $23.9 million and two boats in Baton Rouge won $9.8 million.; 11:53 a.m.

Brief: Mississippi resort to expand: This is the latest in a wave of hotel-casino construction on the Gulf Coast. Room inventory there is expected to exceed 16,000 by the end of next year, according to the Gulf Coast Hotel-Motel Association. ...; 11:52 a.m.

Brief: American Wagering posts loss: Revenue fell to $2.6 million from $3.3 million, the company said.; 11:52 a.m.

Ensign's press secretary to take job with Guinn: The announcement came the day after Ensign conceded defeat to Sen. Harry Reid.; 11:52 a.m.

Analyst sees LV gaming cash-flow declines continuing: Gary Thompson; Southern Nevada casinos' 27-month string of declines in same-store cash flow should continue for another nine quarters, a top gaming analyst says.; 11:44 a.m.

Analysts rate hotel, gaming companies: James Sullivan of Prudential Securities cut Starwood to "accumulate" from "strong buy," with a 12-month price target of $35 a share. Brad Cohen of Sands Brothers & Co. downgraded Starwood to "sell" from "strong buy."; 11:43 a.m.

Nevada regulators give initial OK to Hilton split: The new gaming company will be called Park Place Entertainment Corp. and have 18 casinos in Nevada, Australia, Mississippi, Uruguay, Missouri, Louisiana and Atlantic City.; 11:43 a.m.

LV casino opening threatened by Gaming Board: The state Gaming Control Board Wednesday criticized Mona for his associations with telemarketers who had brushes with federal regulators. And Board members complained about his accounting practices.; 11:43 a.m.

Airbag sales deflate for LV firm: John Wilen; American Pacific Corp. reported vastly improved earnings on slightly higher sales in the company's fourth fiscal quarter that ended Sept. 30.; 11:42 a.m.

State authorizes creation of credit card system for agencies: Agencies using the cards must pay all charges in full at the end of each billing cycle.; 11:42 a.m.

Nevada ranks at bottom in appreciation of existing homes: By comparison, existing home prices appreciated 8.5 percent in California and 4.6 percent in Arizona, the Office of Federal Housing Enterprise Oversight reported in its third-quarter House Price Index.; 11:41 a.m.

Bitter church battle may be heading for compromise: Residents in the area complained during a heated debate before the Clark County Commission Wednesday, prompting a possible compromise. Church officials suggested the possibility of reducing the height to 85 feet.; 11:41 a.m.

Prison industry programs doing better than ever before: Skolnik said a University of Nevada, Reno study credits prison industries with a total economic impact of $14.3 million in the state last year while providing 406 jobs for inmates.; 11:41 a.m.

Community briefs: The integration of Administration Computing and Academic Computing is part of the reorganization made by UNLV President Carol C. Harter following the resignation of Norval Pohl, vice president for finance and administration.; 11:34 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs: Several people forced their way into a local apartment at 7:30 p.m. Monday, police said. The suspects demanded money they claim was owed to them for moving expenses, beat the resident, took some jewelry and ...; 11:32 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Jones looks determined to land top Democratic Party post: Two terms as mayor and two failed bids for governor apparently have convinced Jones her future in politics lies outside Nevada government.; 11:31 a.m.

Obituaries for December 10, 1998: He is survived by his wife, Irma; one son, Richard Allmer of Palmdale, Calif.; two daughters, Thora Donovan and Susan Allmer, both of Las Vegas; two brothers, Hal Allmer of Fort Meyers, Fla., and Eugene ...; 11:29 a.m.

Friday at Aqueduct: 1st race 6 fur 3YO & up F&M Mdn: 1 American Double (Bridgmohan) 119; 2 Kerry Offaly (DeCarlo) 119; 3 All Is Well (Madrid) 119; 4 Be An Aris (Molina) 114; 5 Smart Pro (Douglas) ...; 11:28 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Upstart Vargas Challenges Campas for title: Dean Juipe; Actually, he's only 27. But with 74 professional fights under his belt, the IBF junior middleweight champ has the background -- if not the appearance -- of an older man.; 11:27 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: Royster takes on new role with Expos: Tim Graham; It was obscure. But there it was, buried in small type on Wednesday's Scoreboard page under the transactions heading.; 11:25 a.m.

While Mortensen won't win all-round title, he still had good year: Bill Bowman; But for Mortensen, the 1997 World Champion All-Around Cowboy, the run is about over.; 11:24 a.m.

Growth has high schools planning for realignment: Spencer Patterson; For now, those days are over. On Wednesday night, most of the area's 4A boys and girls squads opened their conference slate, many after as few as three non-league contests.; 11:22 a.m.

Officials say valley ahead in race for crash-free 2000: Those are just a few tidbits of advice from Clark County residents who believe Y2K -- the abbreviation for the year 2000, when computers worldwide are predicted to crash -- spells doom and gloom.; 11:22 a.m.

Ensign admits defeat to Reid: Challenger John Ensign threw in the towel at 9 p.m. Wednesday after Washoe County completed its recount. "I'm at peace with the outcome," Ensign told a news conference in Las Vegas.; 11:21 a.m.

Don't let lack of tree safety spoil your holidays: Each year in the United States, more than 1,300 people are treated for injuries related to holiday lights, and Christmas trees are involved in about 500 fires a year, according to the Fire Marshal's office.; 11:20 a.m.

Teenager indicted in crime spree: Bill Gang; Both car-jackings ended up with the vehicle's owners keeping their cars. In one case, the trio gave the owner, a woman with a 7-year-old, $50 for gas and damage to the car. In the other, ...; 11:19 a.m.

Latest computer policy for Nevada colleges still misses ACLU mark: Stacy J. Willis; The University and Community College System of Nevada released the fifth revision of the policy earlier this week, hoping it would allay concerns about computer privacy issues raised by faculty and ACLU representatives.; 11:18 a.m.

Children still critical after apartment fire: City of Las Vegas firefighters were continuing to investigate the cause of the blaze this morning.; 11:18 a.m.

Standoff after killing ends in surrender: After a stand-off that lasted almost three hours, James D. Perdue, 53, surrendered peacefully, according to Metro homicide Lt. Wayne Petersen.; 11:17 a.m.

Bail reduced for teen charged in June killing: District Judge Donald Mosley on Wednesday reduced the bail from $100,000 for Amalia Boyer, who was 16 at the time of the shooting at 4537 E. Cool Valley Dr., near Bonanza Road and Lamb Boulevard.; 11:16 a.m.

Man convicted in child-sex case may have run LV day-care center: Kelly David Smith, 40, accepted a plea bargain in Victorville, Calif., Superior Court last week that will require him to be sentenced to six years in prison and serve at least 85 percent of that ...; 11:15 a.m.

Zoning change for auto center raises concerns: Jace Radke; The auto service mall, which is made up of repair shops and other auto-related businesses, is proposed for the corner of Commerce Street and Carey Avenue.; 11:14 a.m.

Supreme Court rejects appeals by two LV killers: The court upheld the first-degree murder conviction of Gregory Leonard, convicted of strangling 65-year-old Thomas B. Williams in November 1994 in the Las Vegas apartment complex where they both lived. And the court dismissed the ...; 11:13 a.m.

High court ruling on vehicle searches will have little impact here: "The Nevada Supreme Court, to its credit, is much better on search and seizure issues than the United States Supreme Court," say JoNell Thomas, a Las Vegas criminal defense attorney who is Nevada's representative on ...; 11:12 a.m.

Friday at Hollywood: 1st race 6 fur 2YO Fil Alw: 1 Capote's Caper (Espinoza) 120; 2 Reina Co (Enriquez) 117; 3 Memoranda (Garcia) 120; 4 Air Force Woman (Gonzalez) 120; 5 Excessive Bliss (Flores) 117.; 11:12 a.m.

Friday at Golden Gate: 1st race 6 fur 2YO Fil Clm: 1 Atlantic Miss (Tohill) 116; 2 Madam Cupcake (Meche) 116; 3 AVA Tricks (Carr) 116; 4 Own The Magic (RBaze) 116; 5 Neaskra (Castro) 116; 6 Bronze Cote ...; 11:11 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Agonizing over the death dilemma: Ruthe Deskin; My beloved mother, a sincerely religious person, prayed to her God to deliver her from the dreadful pain and suffering that was her lot as her frail body gradually succumbed to a fatal illness.; 11:10 a.m.

Former Rebel booted from Eastern Kentucky team: The Lexington (Ky.) Herald-Leader has reported that Colonels coach Roy Kidd booted Denton in the aftermath of the Green Valley native breaking curfew prior to EKU's last game, and "not doing the things he's supposed ...; 11:10 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Barbutti honors longtime musical friend: Joe Delaney; Joe Fazzi and Pete Barbutti grew up together. ... Joe played drums with Pete back in Scranton. ... Pete's son Mark is married to Joe's daughter, Andrea. ... Fazzi has a degenerative eye disease; his ...; 11:08 a.m.

Girls 4A basketball teams: Matt O'Brien; SUNRISE DIVISION; 11:08 a.m.

Special education teaching hopefuls await state approval: Benjamin Grove; But Perez has another goal: becoming a special education teacher. He hopes an upstart Clark County School District program will make that happen.; 11:07 a.m.

4A boys basketball: Spencer Patterson; SUNRISE DIVISION; 11:07 a.m.

Court: No wiretap without consent: Justice Bill Maupin, who wrote the majority opinion issued Wednesday, said it was clear the Legislature intended that both parties must consent, absent a court order.; 11:06 a.m.

UNLV students want anti-hazing laws: Stacy J. Willis; In short, no hazing.; 11:06 a.m.

National Finals Rodeo Results - Dec. 10: Steer wrestling-1, Tim Segelke, Snyder, Colo., 3.4 seconds, $14,936. 2, Ote Berry, Checotah, Okla., 3.7, $11,192. 3, Byron Walker, Ennis, Texas, 4.0, $7,448. 4, (tie) Rod Lyman, Victor, Mont., and Jeff Corbello, Iowa, La., 4.3, ...; 10:46 a.m.

Editorial: Smart zoning could help neighborhoods: Another plan would be to apply the same setback requirements to commercial businesses that apply to hotel-casinos, so that the higher the building is, the greater the setback that would be required. This could help ...; 10:45 a.m.

Editorial: Spying on co-workers indefensible: As the Sun's Jeff German reported Tuesday, the chain of events began in early November when Stanton, a sign-maker at the Facilities Division of the General Services Department, was asked by Hawkes and Thompson whether ...; 10:43 a.m.

Letter: Crisis would be not to impeach: I firmly believe if these majors in the Marine Corps are speaking out, there are thousands upon thousands in the military who share the same dislike for the president. But out of fear of reprisal ...; 10:42 a.m.

Letter: It's time for gaming tax to be increased: Why does our state continually raise our sales tax while never touching the gaming tax? Shouldn't gaming pay its fair share as we are continually asked to do? There has been no change in the ...; 10:42 a.m.

Letter: House has duty to vote for impeachment: Reading and hearing about all these polls: 60-something percent do not want the president impeached, 60-something percent do not want the president removed from office, 60-something percent think the president is doing a good job, ...; 10:41 a.m.

Vipers 2, Thunder 1: Mike Prokopec gave the Vipers a 1-0 lead 12:47 into the game, with his 10th goal of the year.; 10:32 a.m.

Sanford turns down offer to come to UNLV: Steve Guiremand; For Sanford, it would be the fourth of five states he would visit in a two-day span. Later that afternoon, he would drive three more hours to meet with another top-notch prospect in Seattle, Kennedy ...; 10:30 a.m.

Public hearings held on unrestricted reptile collecting: About 55 people showed up for the hearing in Reno Wednesday, and at least that many were expected in Las Vegas Thursday evening, said Nevada Division of Wildlife spokesman Dave Rice.; 10:29 a.m.

UCLA reaches for an NCAA Championship: Steve Carp; But that's what 11 national championship banners will do for you. You're only as good as your last ring.; 10:28 a.m.

Judge approves Nevada's settlement with tobacco industry: Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa said she expects the settlement to bring Nevadans $1.2 billion from the tobacco industry over the next 25 years.; 10:17 a.m.

Two children die one day after apartment fire: The children had been sleeping in a back bedroom of the second-floor apartment when the fire began.; 10:17 a.m.

Mortensen wins fifth saddle bronc world championship: "I feel like I'm riding pretty good right now," said Mortensen, last year's all-around champion. "There's so much pressure here that you rarely see guys ride as good as they did all year long."; 10:16 a.m.

Fight Schedule: At Rochester, Wash., John Palaki, Seattle, vs. Miguel Arrozal, Mexico, 12, lightweights.; 10:00 a.m.

Fight with Tyson puts spotlight on Botha: Dean Juipe; Just one day after his fight with Mike Tyson was formally announced, Frans Botha was seeing the effects of striking it rich.; 9:59 a.m.

Lahontan trout researcher dead at 49: Vinyard, who died in his sleep early Wednesday, is survived by his wife Deidre, director of the UNR intensive English language center, a son and a daughter. Funeral arrangements are pending.; 9:28 a.m.

Study says Nevada children suffer: The report says Nevada state has the highest high school dropout rate in the nation, ranked 42nd for the number of teen births, and had a 49 percent increase in violent crimes involving juveniles from ...; 9:27 a.m.

Nevada Focus: Smith Valley cheerleaders do it all: And when the game is over and the coach's wife, Shelly, says it's time to cheer for the Bulldog boys team, they change their clothes and do that, too.; 4:29 a.m.

Nevada Focus: Cartoonist succeeds by drawing himself: Tom Gardner; No, meet cartoon characters Opal and Earl. They are Brian Crane's alter egos in his comic strip "Pickles." So are their daughter Sylvia, their grandson Nelson, their perplexed dog Roscoe and their standoffish cat Muffin.; 4:28 a.m.

'Tis the season to be passing funny money: "The more I looked, the more I realized they didn't look or feel right," Mick said. "I realized they were a fairly decent color copy done on good paper.; 3:49 a.m.

Subcritical test postponed another day at Nevada Test Site: The DOE said problems with the experiment's diagnostic package forced the delay.; 3:49 a.m.

Sen. Jacobsen says oil company lawsuit news to him: "I've been out of there for 16 years," added Jacobsen. "It's strange it would surface in that manner without some papers being served on us."; 3:48 a.m.

Navy says missile flights over Nevada nothing new: Grace Potorti, director of the Rural Alliance for Military Accountability, sounded an alarm on Wednesday saying the overflights were taking place without public notice or testimony.; 3:02 a.m.

Report: 4.9 percent jump in tourism traffic: Robert Macy; The increase was the highest monthly hike since April 1997, according to figures released Thursday by the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority.; 1:51 a.m.

Reid will fight major overhaul of Social Security: Scott Sonner; "The important thing is to mend it, don't end it," Reid, D-Nev., said.; 1:50 a.m.

English teachers must move to make room for paranormal studies: The Consciousness Studies Program, with a staff of three and a following of 98 students, plans to take over the space and invite in larger groups to discuss near-death experiences and other unearthly topics. About ...; 1:49 a.m.

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