Print edition for June 25, 1998

Judge rules Indian gaming compact void unless ratified by Legislature: "This court concludes that the authority (to set state gambling policy) is vested in the Legislature," Connolly said in ruling from the bench.

County Manager defends relaying of list: Jeff Schweers; Askew said he had asked Gates several weeks prior to voting on the concessions for the new D gates at McCarran International Airport whether she or any other commissioners had any preferences.

Health plan ills stall aid for children: "I'm dismayed. The flexibility envisioned in the legislation has been taken away," Rawson said Wednesday in discussing federal rejection of Nevada's initial plan to insure 45,000 children.

NBA Draft No.1 Selections: 1967-Jimmy Walker, Detroit, G, Providence

TRPA considers amending rules for research groups: With strict TRPA regulations on new or expanded buildings, the current requirements make it tough for new research entities to become established here.

Auto Racing Glance: NASCAR

Board may fine Tropicana over currency laws: According to the complaint filed Wednesday, Tropicana executives should have obtained permission of South Korean officials before issuing credit in the first place.

Nevada sends people, equipment to fight Florida fires: The engines were being shipped on flatbeds Thursday, accompanied by 17 of the 38 people from Elko, Winnemucca, Eureka, Carson City and Ely.

Nevada Focus: Disabled woman told to repay $35,000 in child support: Family Court Master Lee DelGrande ruled in May that the child support Campbell's ex-husband paid over the last eight years wasn't a legal arrangement. And now Campbell could be faced with paying back nearly $35,000 - out of the $800 she gets each month in disability payments.

Attorney says lawsuits are frivolous: Each of the lawsuits involves allegations about Rodman's behavior at Las Vegas casinos.

House passes IRS Reform Bill: The measure now goes to the Senate.

Rebels' cowboy corrals NCAA crown: Tim Graham; UNLV won another national championship last weekend.

Letter: "Saving" Social Security turned into tax opportunity: Clinton is now calling for "day care" and the nation is applauding. A panel of experts has been appointed. Their mission: "Save Social Security." Their real mission: Raise the Tax.

Fight schedule -- June 25, 1998: At Ledyard, Conn., (PPV), Buster Douglas, Ohio, vs. Lou Savarese, New York, 12, heavyweights; Julio Cesar Chavez, Mexico, vs. Ken Sigurani, Youngstown, 10, welterweights; Dana Rosenblatt, Malden, Mass., vs. Arthur Allen, Pittsburgh, 10, middleweights; Israel Cardona, Hartford, vs. Richie Kiley, New York, 12, for Cardona's USBA lightweight title.

LV business people honored for crime-fighting efforts: Steve Humm; Sheriff Jerry Keller presented the awards to Bob Miodunski, president of United Coin Machine Co.; Joan Wilson, director of government affairs for 7-Eleven owner Southland Corp.; and Brenda Lovato, property manager for Barcelona Properties Ltd.

Magical night for Keon: Steve Carp; The last time Keon Clark was in Orlando, he wound up missing nearly half the basketball season as a result. Hopefully, he'll have better luck with his extended stay the second time around.

Lawmakers propose more teacher training, higher pay: The committee, headed by Senate Majority Leader Bill Raggio, R-Reno, adopted a series of recommendations to be presented to the 1999 Legislature. Among the recommendations is that funds be allocated to set up four regional centers in Clark, Douglas, Elko and Washoe counties to train teachers the state's more rigorous curriculum.

Editorial: Keep up awareness of wildfire dangers: That's a recipe for disaster, because the new growth produced by El Nino will also mean more potential trouble spots as the greenery dries up. Already last Sunday, federal Bureau of Land Management firefighters had to contain a brush fire that burned 300 acres along the Virgin River 75 miles northeast of Las Vegas.

Private firm wins contract to continue state insurance work: The state Committee on Benefits Wednesday selected UICI of Irvine, Texas, to pay the medical insurance claims from doctors, hospitals and other health professionals who treat state workers and their dependents.

Nevada Supreme Court briefs: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court has rejected the appeal of Maria Calambro, sister of death-row inmate Alvaro Calambro.

Gonzalez finally getting his chance with Stars: Spencer Patterson; The way catcher Jimmy Gonzalez played in Spring Training, he figured he deserved a chance to play at the triple-A level this year.

Police target liquor, souvenir shops for shutdowns: The store owners say they're being unfairly singled out during northern Nevada's No. 1 special event.

Box score: Stars 11 Royals 5: Omaha

Las Vegan ups bid in attempt to buy Vikings: A 31-year-old Las Vegas resident who wants to buy the Minnesota Vikings reportedly has upped the ante to $225 million.

Dismissal of murder charges sought in child-care case: Bill Gang; Attorney Peter Christiansen has alleged in court documents that prosecutors could have and should have uncovered the evidence of prior abuse and presented it to the Clark County Grand Jury that indicted Wegner on murder charges March 28, 1997.

Fledgling bald eagle about to take flight: Once it takes off, it will be Nevada's first recorded native-born bald eagle in more than 120 years.

Reno city clerk to retire: Bailey, 69, said she wants to enjoy life and maybe do some traveling.

Injured workers lose round in court: Brian Seals; The Division of Industrial Relations wrote a rule last year providing for partial disability status based on observational tests for workers who had suffered on-the-job spinal injures. Prior to that, disability status had to be determined through a tangible physical condition.

High court rejects appeal by dismemberment killer: Patrick J. Cavanaugh was convicted and sentenced to death in 1984 for the fatal shooting of Buster Wilson, a former member of the Coasters singing group, whose arms and legs were sawed off at a Las Vegas home in 1980. The body was found several years later in California.

Columnist Jeff German: Adelson poised to flex political muscles again: The Las Vegas Sands Inc. chairman -- disappointed with the Nevada Republican Party's decision to abort its paycheck protection initiative -- is poised once more to step up his political presence.

Nevada unemployment rate dips slightly in May: There were an estimated 39,500 people out of work last month, about 2,100 less than in April with the jobless rate declining one-tenth of a percentage point, the state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation said.

Columnist Steve Carp: Bourne's a nice start to retro look: Steve Carp; That was only five years ago.

Letter: Why tip food handlers, but treat dealers rudely?: But to say we make lots of money is wrong. After taxes, 401 (k) and other debts to Uncle Sam, our checks are nothing. We as dealers make minimum wage.

Class clowns: Lisa Ferguson; They are truly class clowns -- schooled in the arts of spitting water, squeezing into tiny cars and taking pies in the face.

Pacific Coast League standings through June 24, 1998: Midwest Division

Ralph Siraco's selections for Hollywood Park: Selections made for clear racing conditions before scratches.

No one comes calling for Rebel forward Nesby: Steve Carp; It was supposed to be the greatest night of his life. But it may well have been Tyrone Nesby's worst.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Buster takes another shot at fame: Dean Juipe; Buster Douglas will forever be known as the first man to defeat Mike Tyson.

Las Vegas Stars scorecard -- June 25, 1998: Las Vegas catcher Creighton Gubanich came to the plate in the seventh inning needing a triple for the cycle. He didn't get that, although he did touch third base, on his way around during his second home run trot of the night. Gubanich finished 4-for-4 with three runs and four RBI to spearhead the hosts' 17-hit, 11-run assult. It was Gubanich's first four-hit game as a Star, as well as his first multi- homer contest with the team. "He came into the game not hitting very much," Stars manager Jerry Royster said. "When you connect a couple of times, you ...

Nevada scientists tabbed for future Yucca decisions: Lake Barrett, acting director of the Office of Civilian Radioactive Waste Management, said future decisions on when to close a proposed dump at Yucca Mountain, 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas, should be handled by experts closest to the situation.

Airport official: Concession list was troubling: Jeff Schweers; On that list were a dozen or so names that county commissioners had told Askew they wanted to see get the coveted and potentially lucrative contracts for food and gift concessions set aside for minorities and women.

Editorial: Southern Nevada must go high-tech: We were reminded of that dilemma Monday when Sun reporter Richard N. Velotta wrote about Nevada's dismal 45th place ranking in per-capita high-technology jobs. The study by the American Electronics Association also ranked Nevada low in the wages paid to high-tech workers.

Maximum fine levied for false complaint: The commission Wednesday handed out $5,000 fines against Compton, Shari Compton and Steve Smith for conspiring with Shaughn Daily to file a false complaint against former County Commissioner Paul Christensen.

Obituaries for June 25, 1998: She is survived by her husband, Baudelio Amezquita of Las Vegas; two daughters. Araceli Espinoza of Las Vegas and Rosina Ramirez of Modesto, Calif.; three sons, Javier Amezquita, Victor H. Amezquita and Fermin Amezquita, all of Las Vegas; five sisters, Dolores Marquez, Bertha Marquez and Guadalupe Marquez, all of Mexico, Esther Marquez of Union City, Calif., and Rufina Hernandez of Las Vegas; three brothers, Jose Marques of Union City, Arturo Marquez of Las Vegas and Maurilio Marquez of Mexico; and six grandchildren.

Letter: Another voice weighs in on tipping card dealers: --- They live and sometimes only exist on their tips, especially if they have children.

Dial File: Taking a bubble bath in soap land: -- Spencer Tracy on acting

Letter: Drivers have a bad record of not stopping at intersections: Two other cars, about 100 feet behind the car that stopped for me, just pulled to the right and passed the waiting car. Fortunately I've been crossing this intersection for more then nine years.

Idaho senator takes a shot at Nevada land bill: Mark D. Preston; Craig, R-Idaho, told fellow members of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee he would not prevent a Nevada-specific land bill from reaching the Senate floor, but reserved the right to debate the negative financial effect it might have on the federal government.

Letter: Politics still too much of who, not what, you know: Kathy Jasper

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: This can be President Clinton's most important trip: The Chinese government's use of enforced abortions, starvation of street urchins and the suppression of religious and political freedoms have been among the stories continually coming from behind the leaky bamboo curtain. The country has been open for trade favorable for its needs but all other exchanges have been limited. Pressure from business leaders in our country has continually increased on our political leaders to overlook any shortcomings in Beijing so they can profit from trade opportunities.

SUN Board: Community events, meetings, classes: Special interest

Friday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6 fur 4YO&up Clm

Sober Randall lending a hand to kids: Dean Juipe; What makes Frankie Randall newsworthy is that he's in line to fight Oscar De La Hoya.

"Damn Yankees" swings and misses -- by that much: Melissa Schorr; If only this show had a touch more of it.

Review: Stench permeates Stabbing Westward, God Lives Underwater: Geoff Carter; Gee, where were all the undercover cops that were present for the Crystal Method show a few nights back, when they could have performed a real boon to mankind?