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Print edition for February 24, 1998

Obituaries for February 24, 1998
He is survived by his wife, Marjorie L.; one daughter, Norma Jean Palmer of Las Vegas; two sons, Ivan Lee Anderson of Las Vegas and James Matthew Anderson of Henderson; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Rebels 22nd in baseball
UNLV, fresh off a weekend split with then-No. 13 Call State Fullerton, currently is 12-4 on the season. It next plays three games against Fresno State Friday-Sunday at Wilson Stadium.
IHL recaps for Feb. 24, 1998
Grand Rapid Griffins 2, Michigan K-Wings 1
Miller warns Clinton of Indian gambling risks
"The first hurdle was to ensure that the (White House) staff, Office of Management and Budget, and the Interior Department understood what we perceive Babbitt's position to be," Miller said. "I think we've gone a long way in accomplishing that."
Contract shows soured deal between Leavitt, Rockwell
The proposed contract, drafted by Ernest Roark, the lawyer of FBI source Ronald G. Rockwell, is at the center of last week's scare that has attracted worldwide headlines.
Legislators, computers don't mix
Thirty-one of the 63 legislators turned on their computers just once during the 46-day survey period. Thirteen others turned computers on less than 10 times. Twenty-six complained they didn't get enough training.
Local students honored for Black History Month poetry
To every strand of my hair.
Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Sex, science and Ralph (harrumph!) from Pahrump
Scott Dickensheets
Darn good question! There being no mirror handy, I immediately began gazing at my reflection in a spoon. And it hit me: All curved and distorted like this, I'm not half-bad-looking! As for Mr. Thompson's question, I'm still thinking. Meanwhile, in a why-do-bad-columns-happen-to-good-readers tribute to this column's new favorite Pahrumpian, here's a Tuesday grab bag:
BBC Symphony Orchestra at UNLV
Andrew Davis was appointed chief conductor in 1989. He is currently recording a major series of works, "The British Line," with the orchestra for Warner Classics International. Released thus far have been the Elgar Symphonies and Enigma Variations, five Vaughn Williams Symphonies and music by Dolius, Britten and Tippett. He continues extensive work as a guest conductor and, for many seasons, has been a regular at the Glyndebourne Festival Opera.
Teen still faces hearing starting Monday
McCabe's attorney, Mark Jackson, argued on Monday that a charge of solicitation to commit murder is unconstitutional because the law does not include any language about a person's intent.
Penalty phase of Singleton trial to get underway Tuesday
The jury was set to begin hearing testimony Monday afternoon. But the verdict came in too late Friday for lawyers to book the flights for witnesses flying in from the West Coast, Hillsborough County Circuit Judge Bob Mitcham told jurors.
Thunder head coach job in jeopardy
Tim Graham
McSorley's position as head coach of the Las Vegas Thunder is in jeopardy. Part-owner Ken Stickney flew in today from his Manhattan Beach, Calif., home for a special meeting with general manager Bob Strumm to discuss McSorley's future in the wake of a team-record seven-game losing streak.
Columnist Muriel Stevens: Celebrating 90 years of a life-loving woman
Muriel Stevens
Family and friends gathered at the Las Vegas Country Club Saturday night for a party that was every bit as lively as the history of the honoree. Hosted by her daughters and sons-in-law Renee and Hugh Johnson and Barbara and Bob Weinreich, the event was filled with nostalgia and the memories of a long, interesting life.
Cops getting personal in troubled area
Karen Zekan
It's a commitment Metro Police officers are making, neighbors are supporting and the reason nearly 100 residents showed up Monday night to officially kick off a new program to drain crime from the trouble-plagued neighborhood.
Editorial: Is this too much of a good thing?
As the SUN's Steve Kanigher documented in an in-depth report on Sunday, Coyle is taking four times the normal course load for a full-time student at UNLV.
Editorial: Broadcasters get OK on casino ads
The dispute between the federal government and the commercial casinos was over a 1934 criminal statute that banned broadcasters from running commercial casino ads.
Letter: Las Vegas Valley can do more for homeless
Every major city in the world has a homeless population. There are just as many saints and sinners among the homeless than in any other segment of the population. Las Vegas can expect to have a larger homeless population than most cities its size, due to the gaming industry. The hotel and gaming industry and the United Way cannot have it both ways.
Letter: Mayor's plan to ban slots would cost jobs
Shame on her.
Where I Stand -- Ruthe Deskin: NASCAR to help give greyhounds a second chance
Weather prog-nos-ti-ca-tors aren't making any promises, but racing enthusiasts who have been looking forward to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series would be happy if El Nino would send the wet weather on its way and El Sol would shine down on the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Letter: Congress interested in self-preservation
Why did the House of Representatives vote down, 210-200, a pilot plan to ensure, by presenting identification, that registered voters are citizens? Why was a two-thirds majority rule imposed when thousands of abuses have been uncovered in the Citizenship USA program?
A complete list of NASCAR driver appearances in Las Vegas
Todd Bodine -- noon-1 p.m., Sunset Station Hotel & Casino; 3-4 p.m., Texas Station; 5-6 p.m., Palace Station.
Lawmakers will target teacher qualifications
But now a legislative committee has turned its attention on whether Nevada teachers are equipped to help students move up the academic ladder.
Murder defendant incompetent for trial
Bill Gang
District Judge Michael Douglas on Monday ordered Flowers sent to the state mental facility at Lake's Crossing near Sparks for evaluation and treatment.
Two UNLV assistant coaches head to the NFL
Steve Guiremand
Problem is, maybe they're a little too good.
Columnist Rusty Wallace: Elvis car makes it debut in Vegas
Rusty Wallace
My Miller Lite Ford is going to have a larger-than-life image of Elvis on the hood with a gold guitar on the side panels. We'll debut the car in Sunday's Las Vegas 400 and we don't plan to run it again this year, so this will be a one-of-a-kind deal.
Bryan calls for dismissal of consultant heading growth debate
Larry Henry
Bryan sent a letter Monday to state Sen. Jon Porter, R-Boulder City, calling for the dismissal of Amy Dirks Stevens of San Diego-based Jason Associates Corp.
Africa's New Orleans Ready To Party With End of Junta
Ed O'Loughlin
More than a week after the first Nigerian-led West African peacekeeping troops fought their way into the town center, something approaching normal life has returned to the chaotic streets of Sierra Leone's capital.
Vegas slot seller loses license
Vintage Slot Machine and Amusement Co., 3379 Industrial Road, and its President Rudolph J. Lewis signed a stipulation with the state Gaming Control Board to also pay a $10,000 fine and $4,612 in costs.
Thunder may be homeless after 1998-99
Dean Juipe
Team owner Ken Stickney said Monday he expects Thomas & Mack Center officials to make concessions to UNLV men's basketball coach Bill Bayno that will bump the International Hockey League's Thunder from its home arena. Bayno has asked the T&M (via the university) for greater access to the building.
Fight fees tough to recoup
Dean Juipe
Now do the math.
Ralph Siraco's Selections for Wednesday's at Santa Anita
Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.
Leavitt won't sue FBI
Denise Cardinal
"It is over, it is done, I want to get on with my life," Leavitt said at a press conference Monday evening.
Leavitt brings notoriety to small town
Cathy Scott
FBI agents, posted at and searching William Job Leavitt Jr.'s properties, have been eating a steady diet of hamburgers and sandwiches from Burger King and Blimpie's, the only fast-food restaurants in nearby Logandale.
LPGA Money Leaders through Feb. 21
LPGA Money Leaders through Feb. 21
Tuesday's College Baseball Scores
Ala.-Huntsville 17, Martin Methodist 7
Doctor never believed bacteria was anthrax
Art Nadler
"Mr. (William Job) Leavitt (Jr.) said from the development that it was a vaccine," Royal said Monday. "It is a shame that someone like Mr. Leavitt and his family had to be dragged through this. I hope in the future the name of suspects won't be released until they are charged."
Golf glance ahead for the weekend events
PGA TOUR
Son of famous daredevil makes record jump
ROBERT MACY
LAS VEGAS - Daredevil Robbie Knievel, who followed in his father's famous tire tracks, made history Tuesday night in another motorcycle jump at a Strip resort.
Slob City
Anne Hosier
It was without the slightest trace of irony or self-consciousness that the young man in plaid shorts, a pink Hawaiian shirt and sandals stepped up to the counter of one of the more elegant hotel-casinos in Las Vegas on a recent afternoon to register for a room.
Injured race car driver to appear at fund-raiser
Police still lack solid leads in finding the person who shot Trickle.
Cactus clash facts
* TIME: Practice from 1:30 to 4:15 p.m.; qualifying begins at 5:30 p.m.; 100-mile race (100 laps) starts at 8:00 p.m.
Retiree votes at issue in cops' union election suit
Cathy Scott
Hall's attorney, Michael Stein, says the vote count violated the PPA's bylaws.
WAC standings through Feb. 23, 1998
Pacific
Czech Mates Celebrate Golden Win
James Drake
PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC -- A nation greeted its heroes with a tickertape parade and tea with the president yesterday as the Czech Olympic ice-hockey team arrived after it completed a fantastic triple feat.
Senators discuss better security at Test Site
As Senate Budget Committee chairman, Dominici said he was interested in ensuring that the U.S. nuclear weapons stockpile was safe.
Initiative emphasizes 'human' element in human services
"The Human Side of Growth," a consciousness raising campaign that focuses on human issues such as social services, was unveiled Monday at the Clark County Government Center.
Grand jury possible in toxin scare
Sources said prosecutors are considering the possibility of going to a federal grand jury to continue the criminal probe of medical researchers Larry Wayne Harris and William Job Leavitt Jr.
Weather to pose added challenge for daredevil
Karen Zekan
Despite forecasters' predictions for 25 mph-plus winds and thunderstorms this evening, the "Kaptain" is confident he can clear 30 limousines parked side-by-side in the Tropicana hotel-casino's parking lot tonight and walk away a world record holder for the longest distance ever jumped on a motorcycle.
Disclosure of officials' calls debated
Bill Gang
District Judge Kathy Hardcastle is pondering whether the media should have access to the records of taxpayer-paid calls on the cellular phones of the Clark County commissioners and two top administrators.
Iowa Senate moves against gambling
After July 1, 2003, new licenses would only be granted to casino riverboats on the Mississippi or Missouri rivers.
Columnist Steve Carp: Keon, Rebels should split right now
Steve Carp
UNLV has to decide what it is going to do about its best basketball player. Is the school going to allow Keon Clark to return to the court for the final two home games of the season and next week's WAC tournament? Or will Clark's indefinite suspension from Feb. 9 for violating team rules and athletic department policy become permanent?
Utah beats UNLV, Late start effects academics
THE NUMBERS: As usual, Utah received balanced scoring as Michael Doleac led the way with 20 points, Andre Miller had 17 and Hanno Mottola
SALT LAKE CITY -- It was already Tuesday when the final horn sounded.
Bryan predicts success for land auctioning bill
Brian Seals
Sen. Richard Bryan is pushing a bill in the Senate that would allow the federal government to alter its policy of trading lands with private owners and instead auction excess federal property.
Monday's College Baseball Scores
High Point vs. Campbell, ppd. rain
Mayfield: New team name, new sponsor, new goals
As a result of team owner Michael Kranefuss' merger with racing magnate Roger Penske to form Penske-Kranefuss Racing, Mayfield's goals for the 1998 season have been drastically altered.
Powerful winter storm leaves behind an impressive legacy
Monday's storm struck with powerful suddenness that shut down state government for the second time this year and sent public school and college students home early.
Choked by Cars, Europe Looks for Alternatives
Eve Kouidri Kuhn
"It was a matter of an extreme disaster situation," says Kaj Barlund, an official with the Economic Commission for Europe (ECE). "From one day to another we had to restrict half of the private cars and traffic in Paris.
Business rips state paperwork rules
This is leading to concern that the state may ask that the date be delayed when private insurance companies can compete with the State Industrial Insurance System for writing policies for business to cover injured workers.
Arrest on germ warfare charge start of a legend?
Larry Henry
But to the white supremacist movement, which bristles with theories about government persecution, Harris could become a hero.
Thunder may not make it to playoffs
Tim Graham
The Las Vegas Thunder could be that team.
Box score: Utah 79, UNLV 68
3-Point Goals: 5-13 .385 (Daniels 2, Simmons 2, Nesby).
Senior PGA Tour winners, schedule
Jan. 24-25 - Senior Skins Game (Raymond Floyd)
Gallagher to seek fourth Regents term
Gallagher said the board's focus must remain on "meeting the demands of an expanding and diverse student population while maintaining a balance between undergraduate, graduate and professional programs."
LPGA statistics through Feb. 21
Scoring
Butch Gilliland comes into race confident
After winning the 1997 Winston West championship and opening the 1998 season with a victory at Tucson Raceway Park, Gilliland is coming into Wednesday night's Cactus Clash at Las Vegas Motor Speedway with what he feels is another ace up his sleeve.
1998 UNLV season statistics
Fielding
IHL Standings as of Feb. 24, 1998
Northeast Division
TV/Radio for Feb. 24-28
WEDNESDAY
Tahoe Air's bank deal brings sky-high hopes
"One small step for mankind, one giant step for Tahoe Air," said Mark Sando, the airline's on-site project manager.
Wednesday at Gulfstream Park
1st race 6 fur 3YO Fil Clm
Monday's College Basketball Scores
Assumption 92, Merrimack 81
Las Vegas rape victim takes stand against killer
"I was raped and I had my hands cut off," Mary Vincent said simply, quietly and deliberately of the 1978 attack, when she was 15. "He used a hatchet. He left me to die."

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