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Archive for February 23, 1998

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Howard holds upper hand for 124th Kentucky Derby: Ralph Siraco; Who could ever forget last year's Derby renewal with the Bob Baffert-trained Silver Charm winning the 123rd edition in a heart-stopping nail-biting thriller over Captain Bodgit and Free House that launched a memorable Triple Crown ...; 11:59 a.m.

Salt Lake City ready to take center stage: Steve Carp; The flame has been extinguished in Nagano, Japan. The flag has been passed on. The athletes, officials and VIPs have headed home.; 11:58 a.m.

FBI source made time travel, UFO research plans: Rockwell, 55, a two-time convicted felon and self-styled scientific researcher, broached the idea with William Job Leavitt Jr., of Overton, one of two microbiologists arrested in the threat that attracted worldwide headlines.; 11:15 a.m.

Machine linked to anthrax threat has a distinctive past: The machine, which Overton medical researcher William Job Leavitt Jr. had discussed with Rockwell, was supposed to assist Leavitt in finding cures for today's deadliest diseases, including AIDS.; 10:46 a.m.

CCSN presents 'Narrative Prints': CCSN Art Gallery, 3200 E. Cheyenne Ave., is open 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. For more information, call 651-4113.; 10:26 a.m.

Symphony holds open auditions: The civic symphony is a program of the Cultural and Community Affairs Division of the Las Vegas Department of Parks and Leisure Activities. For more information, call 229-6211.; 10:25 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Some good thoughts about and from several Nevadans: Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Some good thoughts about and from several Nevadans; 10:25 a.m.

Letter: Defender of property rights is an advocate for justice: If fighting for one's property and against this injustice is called whining, count me in. Nope. No corruption here. Yup. We must have it all wrong.; 10:23 a.m.

Editorial: 'Bill of rights' for health care: About 80 million Americans will be covered by the president's executive order, meaning that nearly one third of all Americans will have this protection. "But we must not stop here," Clinton said. "We are doing ...; 10:22 a.m.

Letter: Starr is on a mission to destroy presidency: Our president is frequently spoke of as "Clinton" in the same tone as in mention of the foulest criminal. He has demonstrated his high regard for the office he holds and his pride in being ...; 10:21 a.m.

Obituaries for February 23, 1998: He is survived by his wife, Regina; four daughters, Elizabeth Nelson of Olympia, Wash., Janet Cooper and Amy Bellinghausen, both of Las Vegas and Erin Bellinghausen of Los Angeles; two sons, Louis Bellinghausen II of ...; 10:21 a.m.

New Reno Air chief pledges cuts to stem losses: "Obviously, the emphasis has got to be on getting back to profitability," he said. "We look like we will have a profit for '98."; 10:16 a.m.

Asian crisis effect on Nevada uncertain: The gloom of the Asian financial crisis hasn't settled over Nevada's economy.; 10:15 a.m.

Asian woes won't necessarily lower car prices in Las Vegas: It would take less American money to buy products produced overseas.; 10:15 a.m.

Rahner, activist for disabled, dies: She found plenty of apathy on the part of shop owners. It was easy for them not to care because the Americans with Disabilities Act was still just a dream to activists such as Rahner.; 10:14 a.m.

Embryo sheds light on dinosaurs' demise: The CAT scan photo, made possible by a new technology called 4-D CAT scanning, shows the completely intact embryo centered in the egg rather than lying in the bottom. That means that Nicole, the 42-day-old ...; 10:12 a.m.

Russo: 'No one cares' about DMV violations: A new resident is required to get a Nevada driver's license within 30 days.; 10:08 a.m.

Fremont attraction ban on peddling goes before judge: But a lawyer for the American Civil Liberties Union said it was only "conjecture" that millions of dollars would be lost if people were able to solicit money and distribute leaflets.; 10:08 a.m.

Man charged with elder abuse: On Feb. 3, detectives began an investigation into serious bedsores suffered by a resident while in the care of Christopher Michael Childers, owner and operator of the Desert Palms No. 2 licensed adult care home ...; 10:07 a.m.

Senators eye halting future scares: Reid and his staff have met with the FBI and the Defense Department in recent months detailing the need for such a center. The Test Site offers a maze of underground tunnels that would allow ...; 10:04 a.m.

FBI informant's credibility probed in anthrax arrests: Denise Cardinal and Art Nadler; This organization indexes and references all legitimate cancer research papers from around the world.; 10:02 a.m.

Search of Leavitt's property continues: Cathy Scott; Agents wearing surgical gloves -- and some in gas masks -- began loading a Budget van late Saturday with items from a microbiology lab and other buildings on Leavitt's property.; 10:01 a.m.

Investigation into Leavitt's connection with Harris continues: Denise Cardinal; Leavitt and Harris were arrested Wednesday and accused of possessing a deadly bacteria, but the substance turned out to be a nonlethal animal vaccine, and Leavitt was released on his own recognizance.; 9:51 a.m.

Columnist Geoff Carter: Busch, baby: taking a hot lap at the LVMS: Geoff Carter; "Sure, there's the ghouls who try to tell you that its all about the accidents, the fatalities," he raved, "but that's all wrong and nobody who's serious about the sport would ever say anything like ...; 9:40 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Welcome mat was merely spring fling: Dean Juipe; Just think, had the concept gained rather than lost support, spring training would be under way at a 220-acre site in Henderson that was to include a 5,000-seat stadium and 24 fields.; 9:33 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: A perfect prep sports junkie weekend: Spencer Patterson; Three local zone championships within a nine-hour window, all within easy striking distance in the heart of town and each featuring what appeared to be a dream matchup, at least on paper.; 9:31 a.m.

Sugar-free sanctuaries offer goodies to diabetics: Melissa Schorr; They twirl about on a sugar-free high, just like, well, overgrown kids in a candy store.; 9:22 a.m.

Rebels face a challenge in containing Utah's Miller: Steve Carp; Is he more impressed that he is one of 10 finalists for National Player of the Year honors? Or the fact he is going to graduate this spring and thus earn back his final year ...; 9:22 a.m.

People in the News for February 23, 1998: Voice not over; 9:21 a.m.

Goodwrench 400 Results: 2. (7) Rusty Wallace, St. Louis, Ford, 393, $49,240.; 9:20 a.m.

Saturday's Goodwrench 200 Results: 2. (1) Tony Stewart, Rushville, Ind., Pontiac, 197, $15,770.; 9:19 a.m.

Final Results for Sunday's ATSCO Nationals at Firebird International Raceway: Cory McClenathan, Anaheim, Calif., 4.627, 319.71 def. Jim Head, Columbus, Ohio, 4.656, 311.52.; 9:19 a.m.

Authorities plan new sweeps of homeless camps along Truckee River: No one was arrested during the previous sweep and camps and possessions were left alone because of threatened legal action by the American Civil Liberties Union.; 9:18 a.m.

Woman dies in Reno house fire: Firefighters extinguished the blaze in about ten minutes, but Battalion Chief Mike Brown said the entire house was heavily damaged by heat and smoke.; 9:18 a.m.

Lawmakers planning expanded television coverage of sessions: The lawmakers also will buy microwave relay equipment and satellite time, which will allow reporters from commercial stations in Las Vegas to conduct live interviews with legislators in Carson City.; 9:12 a.m.

Government drops charges against two men in anthrax case: Robert Macy; Former suspect William Leavitt Jr. praised Monday's backpedal by prosecutors. Larry Wayne Harris was described as "elated" despite pending probation-violation charges that will return him to court today.; 9:11 a.m.

Columnist Rusty Wallace: Looking forward to Vegas: Rusty Wallace; Our Miller Lite Ford Taurus is running good and I'm really happy with our race team. This is the best start I've had, ever. I came out of the Daytona 500 fifth after running second ...; 9:08 a.m.

Senate committee approves gambling moratorium: After July 1, 2003, new licenses would only be granted to casino riverboats on the Mississippi or Missouri rivers.; 9:07 a.m.

Powerful winter storm pummels Sierra, northern Nevada: Sandra Chereb; The storm lingered throughout the day, before exiting by late afternoon almost as quickly as it arrived.; 9:06 a.m.

NASCAR Winston Cup series invades Las Vegas: And now they're coming to Las Vegas.; 9:00 a.m.

Thunder box scores: Thunder 2; 8:50 a.m.

Thunder breaks losing streak, defeats Grizzlies 4-1: Tim Graham; The Las Vegas Thunder broke its franchise-record seven-game losing streak Saturday night, but there was little room for celebration. The team knows one triumph does not a success make.; 8:50 a.m.

Judge drops biological weapon charges against men in anthrax case: "It's over. It's done. I want to get on with my life," Leavitt, 47, told a news conference before entering the downtown federal court building.; 6:21 a.m.

New charges filed against anthrax suspect in Ohio: He also violated an order prohibiting him from doing any bacteria studies on his own and misrepresented himself in an unrelated case as being associated with the CIA, U.S. Attorney Sharon Zealey said.; 1:24 a.m.

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