Print edition for January 26, 1998

People in the News for January 26, 1998: Carpe diem, hot babes!

Can Rebels find their second wind?: Steve Carp; Have Bayno's Rebels hit the wall? And if they have, can they find a second wind in time to get back in the race?

One of two death sentences against murderer upheld: Smith was sentenced to death in April 1996 for the strangulation and hammer slaying of his two stepdaughters, Wendy J. Cox, 20, and Kristy Cox, 12, in their Green Valley home in October 1990.

The Day After: Now what do fans do?: Martin Kuz; Now what?

Judge refuses to bar media and public from suppression hearing: Defense attorneys Leslie Abramson and Richard Wright are seeking to bar a confession made by Jeremy Strohmeyer, 19, of Long Beach, Calif., after he was arrested May 28.

County vacancy decision resolved: Jeff Schweers; Askew has announced that Beverly Nelson-Glode, the human resources and risk management director for the Seattle suburb of Renton, Wa., will replace Cheryl Miller as Clark County's human resources director.

'Black Butterflies' at West Las Vegas Arts Center: Admission is free to the public at the center, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd.

Hotel-casinos detail expansions: Separately, Rio announced strong revenue and earnings growth for its fourth quarter ended Dec. 31. The Las Vegas company's quarterly profit of $9.5 million, or 41 cents per share; was up from $4.3 million or 20 cents in the same quarter a year ago. Revenue of $121.5 million was up 115 percent.

Local immigration service sued: The lawsuit also claims Amigo illegally engaged in a fee splitting arrangement with an attorney.

Lands director says bonds only way state can help save Tahoe environment: California has approved similar bonds and Gov. Pete Wilson has promised to ask voters for another $95 million in Tahoe bonds this year.

Survey links teen smoking to unsafe acts: At least they appear to be for Nevada high school students, according to a survey released Saturday at a state Board of Education meeting.

Stratosphere retailers say they're hurting: Bob Shemeligian; Berini Sport is offering 30-50 percent off selected items. Marshall Rousso is offering "drastic reductions" of up to 75 percent. And at Victoria's Secret, there are almost as many clearance signs as there are pairs of pink panties.

County loses zoning decision: The court Thursday upheld the decision of District Judge Joseph Pavlikowski, who had overturned the ruling of the Clark County Commission.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: History says odds against Favorite Trick in Derby: Ralph Siraco; The Super Bowl XXXII champs have paved the way for the year of the upset or, at least, the year of the anti-favorite.

Alleged racial slur at police class probed: Cathy Scott; Dan Holley was addressing a class of 36 cadets on Jan. 15 when he allegedly referred to the recent Martin Luther King holiday as Martin Luther "Coon" day, police sources said. Of the 36 people in the classroom, 21 complained to jail personnel that they heard the comment.

Man killed in collision of car, pickup: Police say the victim was driving east on Charleston when his car drifted to the left and collided with a pickup truck.

Decision upsets Gates camp: Jeff Schweers; "We're disappointed, very disappointed in the outcome," Kathy England said after Friday's ruling against Gates capped two full days of testimony by gaming officials, leasing agents and attorneys.

Two kids left home alone die in blaze: Cathy Scott; The parents had left the children at home Saturday night to go grocery shopping, according to Tim Szymanski, spokesman for the Las Vegas Fire Department. The couple told investigators they left home about 10 p.m.

Obituaries for January 26, 1998: She is survived by her husband, Fernando; four sons, Fernando Argonza Jr. of Henderson, Marco Antonio Argonza of Naples, Italy, Enrique Argonza of Rialto, Calif., and Roberto Argonza of Las Vegas; one daughter, Laura Argonza of Whittier, Calif.; five sisters, Maria de Los Angeles of Ocaranza, Mexico, Enriqueta Escarzaga of Los Angeles, Luz Castellanos of Garden Grove, Calif., and Cecelia Zavala and Bertha Blanco, both of Mexico; four brothers, Jesus Castellanos of Los Angeles, Ruben Castellanos and Fernando Castellanos, both of Mexico, and Gabriel Castellanos of San Bernardino, Calif.; and five grandchildren.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Battle ends with Broncos in hero's role: Dean Juipe; Generations came and went, fathers continually giving way to sons.

Seniors await trolley: Denise Cardinal; The Las Vegas City Council will decide today whether to expand the routes of its City Trolley system to better service senior citizens.

Mummies Day for UNLV professor: Anne Hosier; Should a society be judged by its material possessions or technology?

Error made in reporting test scores: The department presented figures to the Legislative Committee on Education Jan. 13 that showed test scores in reading, language and math on the national tests declined for both grades on a year-to-year comparison.

Utah's Mottola spurs team on to win over UNLV: Steve Carp; The 6-foot-10 sophomore forward from Helsinki, Finland took UNLV's Keon Clark to the hole and proceeded to throw down a windmill slam dunk in the Rebel slam master's face.

5 percent more collegians in Nevada this year: In the fall of 1996 there were 74,655 students. Last fall the system had 78,407.

Changes made for charter school: Critics, however, say the state hasn't thoroughly thought through the issues associated with Charter School.

For retired preacher, battle continues against spread of gambling: He rushes to the side of Scott Schuster, a casino worker who just complained to the panel about casino labor practices, to listen to him - and preach at him.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Protecting children too much work for State Department: The Mikey Kale Passport Notification Act simply requires "that application for passports for minors have parental signatures." Doesn't sound very complex and certainly doesn't sound unreasonable. That's unless you listen to the Department of State, which applied heavy pressure to have it knocked out of the immigration bill during the first session of the 105th Congress.

Yucca dump may have to be larger than planned: At least 105,000 tons of irradiated reactor fuel could end up in Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, if the current 109 nuclear reactors keep producing electricity, said Wendy Dixon, the Department of Energy's assistant manager for environment, health and safety.

Bronco win has sports books paying: Tim Graham; The underdog Denver Broncos, paying around 3-to-1 without the point spread, beat the Green Bay Packers 31-24 to win the Super Bowl Sunday. That result forced most sports books to pay more than expected.

Taxi firm owner glad to put charges behind him: Bob Shemeligian; Schwartz had been accused of purchasing part of the cab company in 1979 with money raised through fraudulent activities on the part of a business associate.

Farmers Insurance reports losses, wants increase: The company says that's the justification for raising its rates by an average 1.9 percent on the 176,416 vehicles it insures in Nevada. In Clark County the rate increases will be higher.

Vietnam vet looks for new perspective on return trip: In the eyes of the North Vietnamese, however, it was a struggle to save the family unit, unite their country and preserve an ancient way of life that had been disrupted for four decades by a series of invaders.

Casino workers who dine in-house face new tax: Bartenders, cocktail servers, bar backs, maids, valets, bell workers, accountants and marketing staffers are among those who would be affected.

13-year-old shot by school police officer: Cathy Scott; About 11:30 a.m., a motorist telephoned 911 to report a boy carrying a rifle on the sidewalk on Decatur Boulevard across the street from the Meadows Mall. A school police officer, whose name has not been released, heard the call and pedaled to the scene from Western High School a few blocks away, homicide Lt. Wayne Petersen said.

Casino leaders laud panel meeting: But there are signs the euphoria here could disappear by the time the nine-member panel comes to Las Vegas in November.

Nevadans eagerly await State of the Union: Larry Henry; "Let's hope he hasn't gone to see the show 'Wag the Dog,'" Gibbons, R-Nev., joked.

Douglas vs. Jones fight to go to Atlantic City: Dean Juipe; Arum said Sunday he expects to sign an already agreed-upon deal with Buster Douglas and Roy Jones this week, perhaps as early as Tuesday when Douglas arrives here from his Ohio home.

Gunman remains at large after home invasion: Police responded to a burglary in progress at 221 Bergin Drive near East Charleston Boulevard at 9:40 p.m. Saturday after a child called 911 and said his "mother and father had been shot by an intruder," Sgt. William Minor said.

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