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Archive for December 14, 1998

ACLU fuming over review of church members' arrest: Jace Radke; The arrests came on a downtown sidewalk on Aug. 2.; 12:17 p.m.

Community college still recruiting foreign students: The travel bothers some in the college system, who believe recruiting overseas is not a proper practice for a community college.; 11:52 a.m.

ACLU threatens suit over police probe of pamphleteer arrests: "What this shows unambiguously is that investigators will do everything imaginable, including twisting statements, contorting logic and ignoring inconsistencies in police statements and reports, all in order to exonerate officers whenever they can," Peck said.; 11:52 a.m.

Brief: Airline adds fifth daily flight to Las Vegas: The company flies 122-seat Boeing 737 jets and uses McCarran's B gates.; 11:43 a.m.

Brief: Newspaper focuses on problem gambling: The Times reported bettors lost $50.9 billion last year, with 30 percent to 40 percent of that coming from chronic losers hooked on gambling.; 11:43 a.m.

Brief: Shuffle Master net rises: For fiscal 1998, the company said net income was $3.3 million, or 34 cents a share, compared with net of $5.1 million, or 47 cents a share, in fiscal 1997.; 11:42 a.m.

Brief: IRS clears split: Simultaneous with the Park Place transaction, Grand will distribute to its shareholders stock in Lakes Gaming Corp., a new publicly traded company that holds Grand's remaining Indian casino management contracts, $30 million cash and about ...; 11:42 a.m.

Brief: Venetian teams with agencies to offer free training: Participating agencies include Nevada Business Services, Nevada Partners, the state Employment, Training and Rehabilitation Department; Community College of Southern Nevada, Southern Nevada Welfare Division, Salvation Army, Stupak Center, HELP of Southern Nevada, Camino Al Futuro, ...; 11:42 a.m.

Brief: Pest firm sues ex-worker: The suit seeks damages and an order barring Brown from competing with his former employer for two years and barring him from disclosing customer lists or bids.; 11:41 a.m.

Brief: Gaming patent suit: However, the suit accuses the Georgia companies of infringing on the patent by offering a similar system for sale. It further alleges the companies are interfering with Home Gambling Network's prospective economic advantage by offering ...; 11:41 a.m.

Firm offers phone service over the Internet: Local telecommunications and Internet experts say "IP telephony" offered by ICG Communications Inc. is the first Internet protocol long-distance service available in Las Vegas.; 11:40 a.m.

Nevada to regulate railroad safety: Representatives of the PUC staff, Union Pacific Railroad and several unions agreed last week to new regulations that would require railroads to file annual reports to the commission.; 11:40 a.m.

Direct-mail marketing called crucial to casino success: John Wilen; Romero, an author and columnist with 38 years of experience in casino marketing, counsels casino executives to stay on top of their customer databases and to use effective direct mail -- his favorite technique is ...; 11:39 a.m.

Atlanta, Buffalo look at allowing casinos: John Wilen; Officials in Buffalo, N.Y., meantime, are trying to lure a Seneca Nation casino to their city. A recent study found Buffalo can support a downtown casino that would attract 6 million visitors spending more than ...; 11:39 a.m.

LV business events: Banking seminar -- Independent Bankers Association of America seminar on new investment rules. Tuesday. 800 422-6442.; 11:38 a.m.

LV business people: Paul Hejmanowski is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. He's withy Lionel Sawyer & Collins.; 11:38 a.m.

Stupak, Phyllis McGuire record Christmas song: Gary Thompson; Bob Stupak, the always entertaining gaming entrepreneur, is embarking on a new career -- entertainer.; 11:37 a.m.

Hoskins, Canady win Orleans event: As the season-ending event for both professional bowling tours, the Philip Morris Mixed Doubles featured the top 24 mens and ladies bowlers and a hefty $200,000 purse.; 11:37 a.m.

Wynn calls for more originality in Las Vegas: Wynn, chief executive officer of Mirage Resorts Inc., said Las Vegas resort operators are going to have to take chances and invest in speculative ventures in theater and art to withstand the challenges coming from ...; 11:37 a.m.

Newsome honored as SCORE Person of Year at banquet: Newsome, who is transfering to Trans Am racing after more than a decade in the desert, was honored as the SCORE Person of the Year while BFGoodrich, based in Akron, Ohio, was presented two major ...; 11:36 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs: The damage to the house, which is estimated at $64,000, was so great that it is impossible for investigators to determine if the leak began outside the house and the gas seeped in, or if ...; 11:34 a.m.

Obituaries for December 14, 1998: He is survived by his wife, Josephine; one son, Augustine Alves of Vancouver, Wash.; two daughters, Maria Alves of Las Vegas and Rose Alves of Vancouver; one sister, Susan Walker of Las Vegas; and seven ...; 11:29 a.m.

Deadline nears for gas stations to replace underground tanks: By Cy Ryan; In Nevada, Day is one of an estimated 100 to 150 owners of service stations or other facilities with underground petroleum tanks who have not complied with a 10-year-old federal order to upgrade or replace ...; 11:25 a.m.

Holiday season prompts closer look for counterfeit currency: Jace Radke; Currency usage is highest during November and December, and so is counterfeiting, according to the U.S. Department of Treasury. The holidays are when a counterfeiter may try to take advantage of busy clerks, warns Treasury ...; 11:24 a.m.

Music, dance, bright colors help usher in eight days of Hanukkah: Jace Radke; Their male counterparts at the school got ready for their parts as the students showed off some of the scenes from Judah and the Amazing Golden Shield, which they will perform Thursday night.; 11:24 a.m.

Killing of intruder leads to indictment: Bill Gang; Whether Ricky Tripp and his friend Jason Lamb broke into Gaule's home on Oct. 25 to await the homeowner's return and collect the debt or steal belongings from the house still is not clear.; 11:22 a.m.

Lost girls get help from firefighters: The potentially disastrous story had a happy ending when the girls, in the first and second grades, stopped at a fire station for help.; 11:21 a.m.

Taking of reptiles in state raises alarm: Jace Radke; Those against commercial collecting see the 147,000 as large number that could endanger the native population of snakes and lizards in the state, while collectors, who make their living from selling the creatures, see it ...; 11:20 a.m.

Literary haven: Kimberley McGee; Past the lights of downtown, where Las Vegas Boulevard becomes just another street, people crowd the entrance of the Las Vegas Library early on a sunny but chilly December morning.; 11:16 a.m.

Program determined to get teens to go to polls: "That's about as low as you can get," said Sandy Horwitt, director of a program called First Vote, which was created by the Close Up Foundation in the early 1990s to fight a troubling decline ...; 11:15 a.m.

Jones presses Gore for chance at top party job: Jones said today she told the vice president she was interested in the position while attending his Christmas party in Washington. Jones and her husband, Richard Schuetz, were among some 100 guests at the party.; 11:11 a.m.

Girlfriend's visit to state gaming agents adds to questions in Binion death: Keith Copher, chief of enforcement for the state Gaming Control Board, acknowledged the visit. But he refused to discuss what Murphy had told agents.; 11:11 a.m.

Columnist Melissa Schorr: To be a kid -- or have one -- for the holidays: Melissa Schorr; Is it just me, or do you still harbor secret wishes about climbing up into Santa's lap?; 11:10 a.m.

BLM to cite illegal landfill: Art Nadler; Mike Dwyer, manager of the BLM Las Vegas field office, said the 400-acre area has been graded over and is accessible only by passing through the 720-acre Sunrise Mountain landfill.; 11:06 a.m.

Robinson hires coaches: New UNLV football coach John Robinson hired two more assistant coaches over the weekend.; 11:06 a.m.

LV post office braces for today's estimated 1.8 million letters: Local post offices are bracing for a record 1.8 million letters and postcards and 110,000 packages today, spokesman Tim Purcell said.; 11:06 a.m.

Study finds water in Las Vegas Wash contains pesticides: Art Nadler; Unfortunately, no one, including the Environmental Protection Agency, seems to know the precise effect of the chemicals on humans, an EPA official said.; 11:05 a.m.

Altering county districts could be costly process: Adrienne Packer; But as the county has learned during the past year, redistricting is an involved endeavor that could cost as much as $250,000 -- seven times the amount allotted by Clark County Commissioners in April.; 11:04 a.m.

Plans for Henderson college move ahead: Stacy J. Willis; It depends who you ask.; 11:03 a.m.

Ice Dogs bury Thunder: The Long Beach Ice Dogs scored five third-period goals Sunday to wrap up a 7-3 win over the Las Vegas Thunder in front of 5,002 at Long Beach Arena.; 10:58 a.m.

Editorial: Education plan should get approval: The school district's program was set up this year to attract people looking to be special-education teachers even if they were in other lines of work. Just why is there a need for this program ...; 10:04 a.m.

Letter: President's action 'horsing around': The "get Clinton" group must be so frustrated and infuriated that the American people want him to stay in office. I believe they have a tiger by the tail, and can't let go.; 10:02 a.m.

Letter: Trim cable channels, don't raise rates: Cox owes a third of the "Entertainment Tonight" television show and has its fingers in many other pies. It's a giant corporation. It doesn't need the money. What it needs is more competition.; 10:01 a.m.

Letter: Movies Guys did 'Babe' movie wrong: I am glad the Sun still includes reviews from experienced and literate film critics such as Siskel and Ebert who along with critics from such reputable publications as the New York Times and Newsweek agree ...; 10:01 a.m.

Letter: U.S. needs to act on global warming: Automobile and power plant pollution is responsible for many environmental and health problems including acid rain, lung disease, asthma, and smog. By cutting global warming pollution from these sources, we simultaneously address many other environmental ...; 10:00 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: NFL finds graybeards in limelight: Dean Juipe; Or look at the NFL standings.; 9:54 a.m.

Consolidation on hold until new commissioners take office: But county staff told city officials last week that they want to wait until after Jan. 4, when commissioners-elect Ted Short and Pete Sferrazza take office.; 9:38 a.m.

GAO report on military chaff disappoints Nevadans: "I was disappointed that the study was not as conclusive as I thought it should be," said U.S. Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., who requested the study last year after hearing complaints about chaff from state ...; 9:37 a.m.

Southern Nevada turns to three-person officiating crews: Spencer Patterson; Anyone who has followed the National Football League this season knows complaints about officiating have become as commonplace as touchdowns.; 9:29 a.m.

12-man rotation nearly led to Bruins' demise: Steve Carp; LOS ANGELES -- He's used to the ride by now. So watching his team blow 14-point leads no longer makes UCLA coach Steve Lavin's stomach queasy.; 9:29 a.m.

Dickel making stand that he's Rebel leader: Steve Carp; LOS ANGELES -- Mark Dickel had had just about enough.; 9:29 a.m.

Ty Murray sets mark with 7th world title: Bill Bowman; Ty Murray is back.; 9:29 a.m.

Prep Schedule for December 14-19, 1998: Boys Basketball; 5:57 a.m.

Small earthquake rattles Las Vegas: It was followed by an aftershock measuring 1.5.; 5:14 a.m.

ONEOK buys Southwest Gas for $1.8 billion: ONEOK said it will pay $28.50 a share for Southwest Gas, a 20 percent premium over Southwest's closing price of $23.50 a share Monday. ONEOK said the merger will be accretive to its earnings in ...; 4:01 a.m.

Sun Air to begin flights from Ely in February: Scenic Airlines was originally awarded an Essential Air Service contract in July by the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide air service to the area.; 2:20 a.m.

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