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Archive for June 10, 1998

Super Bowl History: Jan. 15, 1967 at Los Angeles-61,946; 12:14 p.m.

More Africanized honey bees found in Clark County: Last month, two swarms were discovered in the Laughlin area, on the Colorado River dividing Nevada from Arizona.; 12:03 p.m.

Bologna, Wednesday's Results: Second Round; 11:57 a.m.

Attorney says mayor should have disclosed loans: Attorney Marc Gordon said Jones should have revealed that a real estate company in which her husband is involved received loans from trusts controlled by Boyd Gaming Corp. executives William Boyd and Perry Whitt.; 11:46 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: New diplomatic scam to make Pollard a 'legitimate' spy: Pollard was a trusted U.S. Navy intelligence analyst who received $50,000 spying for Israel. This was for the love of Israel, a country he had never entered to help during any time of its many ...; 11:29 a.m.

U.S. seeks $1.3 million tied to Ponzi scheme: Brian Seals; Michael and Denyse Anderson, who ran San Diego-based Financial Growth Consultants, agreed to appoint new trustees to oversee their trust in the Cook Islands. Those trustees will be directed to provide an accounting of their ...; 11:27 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Sports superstars josh for Deacon Jones Foundation: Elizabeth Foyt; Jones, who invented the head slap which was later banned in the NFL, rained terror on quarterbacks for 14 seasons and is often called one of the sport's best players ever. His foundation seeks to ...; 11:25 a.m.

Serving Your Community: * THE SOCIAL -- The Las Vegas Hilton, in conjunction with Southern Wine and Spirits, Battle Born Cigar Co., Lighten Up Cigar Radio and Smoke magazine, will hold "The Social," an evening of fine dining, ...; 11:19 a.m.

Former death-row inmate sees freedom at the end of the tunnel: Bill Gang; Despite the giant step toward the light at the end of the tunnel, Victor Maximilian Jimenez displayed no sense of relief in court Tuesday to consummate the deal. He was led solemnly from the courtroom ...; 11:18 a.m.

California Indians take casino fight to Washington: Mark D. Preston; The 125 Indian leaders representing 30 Golden State tribes asked California Democratic Reps. George E. Brown and Bob Filner for assistance in their dispute with Gov. Pete Wilson over his "restrictive" gaming compact during a ...; 11:17 a.m.

Legislative laptop savings seen: Nichols said Tuesday he wants to return to private industry after almost two years in his position.; 11:16 a.m.

Forged state checks spark joint probe: Seale and Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa said Tuesday they have joined with other law enforcement officers in the case.; 11:15 a.m.

More expensive gasoline would help clean winter air: The Clark County District Board of Health is expected to consider California-grade gasoline at its October meeting, Air Pollution Control Director Michael Naylor said Tuesday. The Health District enforces pollution regulations.; 11:14 a.m.

LV man arrested in Pennsylvania in connection with murder: Karen Zekan; Heath Iliescu, 25, was hiding in the attic of a Harrisburg, Pa., home and fell through the ceiling when authorities arrived at the property to serve an arrest warrant Tuesday morning, said Metro Police homicide ...; 11:13 a.m.

School district sued over magnet program: David Pancoast filed the suit Tuesday in federal court, claiming that of the 147 rejected applications to the federally funded program designed to achieve racial balance, all were boys.; 11:12 a.m.

CAT expects big jump in senior riders: Jeff Schweers; According to a report to be furnished to the Regional Transportation Commission Thursday, riders over 62 are expected to increase from a current 8.2 million a year to 11 million a year by 2010.; 11:10 a.m.

Public given advice on how to avoid dog bites: Karen Zekan; The child, transported to University Medical Center moments after Tuesday's 9 a.m. incident, was treated and released, a nursing supervisor said.; 11:10 a.m.

Pedestrian killed while jaywalking: Karen Zekan; Greg Villalobos, 35, of Indio, Calif., had crossed Tropicana's westbound lanes and was making his way across the eastbound lanes when he was clipped by a van, knocked into the farthest right lane and run ...; 11:09 a.m.

$25 million addition planned for CCSN: In a bid to keep pace with the growing numbers of students, CCSN will break ground on a $25 million education center at its Charleston Campus during a ceremony at 10 a.m. Thursday.; 11:08 a.m.

Legislative Building formally dedicated: The project added a new facade and 80,000 square feet to the Legislative Building.; 11:07 a.m.

Highway Patrol seeks recruits: "We need to get more women because we just don't have enough women on the force," he added.; 11:06 a.m.

Panel hears campaign complaints: Under a new state law, the Ethics Commission was set up by the Legislature to become the arbiter of truth in campaigns. Commissioners must meet and make a decision on challenged campaign ads or statements ...; 11:05 a.m.

Fans, books geared up for World Cup: Steve Carp; THINGS WERE relatively quiet at the Crown and Anchor Pub on East Tropicana Avenue. It was a normal afternoon with a few patrons at the bar sipping various lagers from across the pond.; 11:00 a.m.

Homes sought for chimpanzees: "We hope people will become outraged over the injustice," the head of Jungle Friends in Las Vegas said.; 10:59 a.m.

Bishop condemns death penalty: The bishop said the death penalty is "not the solution" in punishing criminals. "Life without the possibility of parole is an option that is more humane, morally acceptable and equally effective in protecting society from ...; 10:59 a.m.

Four accused in scam on LV slot machines: Bill Gang; The alleged scheme netted a Jaguar from the Luxor hotel-casino -- the vehicle was sold later for $57,000 -- and a BMW from the Rio hotel-casino, although $30,000 in cash was accepted instead of that ...; 10:58 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: Sports anchor -- Player or fibber: Tim Graham; In this space last week, some local stations were knocked for their coverage of the UNLV golf team's national title.; 10:58 a.m.

Buzz sting Stars in 5-inning game: There's a very good reason.; 10:47 a.m.

Attorney defends Rodman: Tim Graham; Dennis Rodman's attorney has seen this before.; 10:45 a.m.

New league gets down to business: Steve Carp; The eight members of the transition committee for the new athletic conference -- which includes UNLV -- met for the first time Tuesday, to begin the enormous task of getting the league ready for business ...; 10:41 a.m.

Ranch owners sue county commissioners: Commissioner Bob Milz raised a litany of reasons for denial including dangerous roads, the need for access by the Nevada Department of Transportation and concerns regarding fire and emergency response time.; 10:15 a.m.

Three members of school board push bond issue forward: McCracken, along with Trustee Cynthia Waldow, voted against trying a bond saying voters would not support it. A survey of residents earlier this year showed more than 50 percent opposed a bond.; 10:14 a.m.

Company takes over Elko hospital: Province plans to build a new 75-bed hospital. Site selection is underway and the new facility should be in place in about 2 1/2 years.; 10:13 a.m.

Officials confident Legislature to be ready for high-tech: "A lot has been done, but there is a lot more to do," said Ron Nichols, manager of the information system for lawmakers.; 10:10 a.m.

FAA grant will complete airport expansion: The county agreed to take over the project and the debt. The county secured a $400,000 grant from the Utah Community Impact Board in April and that backing allowed the county to borrow $1.2 million ...; 10:09 a.m.

Mother of death row inmate loses in intervention bid: Brendan Riley; Washoe District Judge Steve Elliott rejected what's known as a "next friend" legal petition filed by Lydia Calambro, who contends her son is borderline mentally retarded and has symptoms of schizophrenia.; 10:06 a.m.

Public views declassified nuclear weapons films: Angie Wagner; "These are pieces of history the public hasn't seen before," said Patricia Bodin, a classification officer for the Department of Energy.; 10:05 a.m.

Attorney says suit against Rodman is frivolous: "We view this as part of the price of Dennis' fame," Howell said.; 10:04 a.m.

People in the News for June 10, 1998: Briefly; 10:03 a.m.

Editorial: Valid concerns of chilling effect: A high hurdle must be met before modifying in any way the attorney-client privilege. An example that would be a reasonable exception to this privilege, which Justice Sandra Day O'Connor pointed out, is the circumstance ...; 9:59 a.m.

Editorial: Slippery slope of assisted suicides: One of the primary objections to assisted suicide is that it takes us down a slippery slope that diminishes the respect for human life. Once we stop valuing life, what's to stop society from taking ...; 9:58 a.m.

Obituaries for June 10, 1998: He is survived by two daughters, Kirsten Woods of North Carolina and Karin Bocci of Colorado; and one sister, Barbara Kline of California.; 9:56 a.m.

Letter: Plan would restrict Nevadans from many parts of desert: They want to buy private land, hire rangers and community liaison, close many roads; all at a cost of $1.650 million a year, and it will go up and up. To help pay for it, ...; 9:53 a.m.

Letter: Not enough done to warn about steroid addiction: When there was a demonstration to bring public awareness about the dangers of prescription steroids, a news station sent a reporter who interviewed a few people, including two legislators, but the news never aired it. ...; 9:52 a.m.

Letter: Berkley commended for her forthright approach: This advice was not only sound but is the practice of all Strip casinos and moguls and all private citizens of wealth or position, as well as corporations, financial institutions and any group looking for ...; 9:52 a.m.

Closed Old Bridge Ranch will stay that way: But District Judge Michael Fondi rejected his petition on Tuesday, along with its contentions of payoffs.; 9:51 a.m.

Russian Elite Creates Glut of Think Tanks: Judith Matloff; So he decided to form his own think tank.; 9:50 a.m.

France Fetes One Million Soccer Fans: Peter Ford; As nearly 1 million foreign soccer fans converge for the World Cup, which gets under way here June 10, it is a surprisingly buoyant France that is preparing to host them during the month-long soccer ...; 9:49 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: St. Peter -- No passing this Buck: Dean Juipe; St. Peter: "Mr. Showalter, it has been brought to my attention that on May 28, 1998, you, in your capacity as manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks baseball team, insisted your pitcher walk a Mr. Barry ...; 9:24 a.m.

Thursday at Golden Gate: 1st race 1 mi F&M 3&up Mdn Clm; 9:22 a.m.

Thursday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6 fur 4YO&up F&M Clm; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Piercy, Kijowski capture Boulder City Team title: Peter Benton; Tying for second place at 132 were Rick Curtin/Mark Dutt and Morris Ferstman/Wayne Barzekof.; 9:21 a.m.

Columnist Paula Del Giudice: Everybody can fish for free Saturday: It's hoped that once individuals find out how much fun fishing is, they'll want to take it up as a hobby. It's also a good time for youngsters to learn more about angling. Though children ...; 9:21 a.m.

Local Fishing Report: Local Fishing Report; 9:18 a.m.

200 begin 100-mile trek in covered wagons: The pilgrimage consists of 19 covered wagons, some homemade, and 80 mounted riders covering a trail that symbolizes the route traveled by members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints from St. George, ...; 9:14 a.m.

Commissioners: Naval exercises on public land OK: Combat Search and Rescue exercises now are limited to Navy-controlled land. The air station wants to expand that to provide different training scenarios in diverse terrain at greater distances, the Lahontan Valley News and Fallon ...; 9:12 a.m.

Minority organizations still want to meet over Cavagnaro remarks: However, Chesnoff reportedly cancelled the meeting after learning that some invitees sought a stronger apology from Cavagnaro, as well as a demand for sensitivity training.; 9:11 a.m.

Scam allegedly won more than $6 million: The Rio and Luxor hotel-casinos were victimized in the scam, according to the complaint.; 9:00 a.m.

Nevada to get $1 billion in U.S. highway bill: It also targets $5 million for bus transportation projects in Washoe County and places a priority on future construction of a new bridge over the Hoover Dam.; 9:00 a.m.

Reservoir nears capacity for another year: The reservoir is nearing 280,000 acre-feet on the way to its official 295,000 acre-foot capacity. Another 280,000 acre-feet of runoff is anticipated, Penner said.; 8:59 a.m.

Less than a third of those eligible seek DMV refunds: So far, the department has issued $43,450 in refunds to the 869 people. But Evans said the agency figures about 3,000 people are eligible. Earlier, the DMV had estimated 5,000 could qualify and refunds could ...; 8:59 a.m.

Senior overcomes personal obstacles: Ms. Bassler, 18, works 30 hours a week taking care of children at Teddy Bear Junction, a child-care center. She also helps take care of her father, who has multiple sclerosis and has been unable ...; 8:58 a.m.

Reno City Council looking for a new member: The council then will screen the applicants and interview the candidates. A final selection will take place at the council's meeting on July 7. That person will serve on the council until the regular election ...; 8:58 a.m.

Bull run promoter says event will take place: Safety and traffic concerns prompted the Nevada Department of Transportation last week to block plans for a July 11 bull run down Mesquite Boulevard, a seven-lane business route for Interstate 15.; 8:57 a.m.

Preps: Local signing update: Preps: Local signing update; 8:56 a.m.

UNLV golfers to be feted: The festivities will begin with the 1998 National Champion Rebel Golf Procession, which begins at 3 p.m. at the corner of Fourth Street and Fremont Street and will finish at First and Fremont with a ...; 8:54 a.m.

Las Vegas local golf briefs: Brenda Knott defended her Southern Nevada Women's Amateur golf championship, shooting 75-74--149 in the 36-hole event at Las Vegas Paiute Resort.; 8:54 a.m.

Pacific Coast League standings through June 9, 1998: Midwest Division; 7:29 a.m.

Box score: Buzz 7, Stars 1: Las Vegas; 7:22 a.m.

Attorney general won't mediate in California Indian gambling dispute: "The federal government is not a party," to the fight, Reno said, turning down pleas for intervention by seven representatives of the more than 100 recognized California Indian groups.; 4:38 a.m.

LV convention center to be expanded again: John Wilen; The expansion could give the convention center an additional 750,000 to 1 million square feet of exhibit space, and an additional 120,000 square feet of meeting rooms, boosting the center's total square footage near the ...; 4:00 a.m.

Higher rents proposed at Cashman Stadium, Convention Center: The proposal would increase annual revenues from the Las Vegas Convention Center by $3 million to $4 million -- about 25 percent of the center's $12 million to $14 million in annual revenue. Revenue from ...; 3:59 a.m.

Gamers win round in bankruptcy debate: Brian Seals; A bill to overhaul the nation's consumer bankruptcy laws sponsored by Rep. George Gekas, R-Penn., was heard in the House Rules Committee before heading to the House floor for a vote.; 3:59 a.m.

Prospects uncertain for LV in Taiwan: TOKYO -- Gov. Bob Miller, still soaring from two profitable meetings with Japanese air carriers, left today for Taipei where prospects for success are far more uncertain.; 3:58 a.m.

Trip to Japan not exactly a budget-buster: But what will the expenses look like when the travel vouchers are turned in?; 3:57 a.m.

Gates recall petition verification process nears conclusion: Jeff Schweers; "I think it'll be close," said Bennion, who has spent the last week monitoring the verification process undertaken by Clark County and state election officials.; 3:56 a.m.

Landowner claims conspiracy in Miss. Gaming Commission decision: "The proposed regulation is part of a scheme promoted by three Vicksburg casinos, the City of Vicksburg and their powerful financial and political friends to eliminate gaming competition," Pennebaker wrote.; 3:55 a.m.

Bellagio puts Wynn atop property taxpayer list: Jeff Schweers; With its 9-acre lake lapping against a replicated Tuscan village, art gallery and expanded theater for the Cirque de Soleil performing troupe, the 3,000-room luxury resort has pushed Wynn's company, Mirage Resorts, to the top ...; 2:55 a.m.

MGM's golf proposal stirs dissent in town: Adrienne Packer; City officials have met with representatives of the MGM several times since Boulder City Council members agreed last month to entertain the hotel-casino giant's offer.; 2:02 a.m.

Paycheck protection takes a hit: Jeff Schweers; Leavitt also ordered Secretary of State Dean Heller to strike the so-called paycheck protection initiative off the November ballot. However, Leavitt put a 30-day hold on his order for parties to file an appeal to ...; 2:01 a.m.

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