Print edition for March 22, 1998

Letter: Removal of Christian standards leads to moral decay in nation: Your reader noted that she was Jewish and other religions are very uncomfortable with the reference to Jesus Christ and a more generic prayer would be appropriate.

Letter: Don't expel God from public schools: Since he is recognized in our founding documents, on our coins, in our pledge to the flag, at opening sessions of the Supreme Court, of the Senate and the House of Representatives, and has regularly been acknowledged in presidential speeches from the early days of our republic, and by 98 percent of the U.S. population, why should he be expelled from our public schools?

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: 'Official negligence' tells all of the big L.A. story: NEVADANS CAN BE PROUD to point to newsman and author Lou Cannon as a son of the Silver State. Lou's biography of Ronald Reagan was an excellent piece of work, but his most recent book, "Official Negligence: How Rodney King and the Riots Changed Los Angeles and the LAPD," is the work of a master. The 698-page book is the result of almost unbelievable research and is easy and excellent reading. Someday, it will be considered must reading for scholars and, long before then, readers will be clamoring for it on the big screen or, at the very least, a ...

Teacher program targets bilingual college grads: Benjamin Grove; First-grade teacher Robyn Covey whips through flash cards with 17 squirming pupils assembled in a semi-circle around her on the floor.

Letter: Penthouse publisher's exhibit was a success at art museum: Hundreds of volunteers have worked very hard since 1950 to bring art exhibits, competitions, demonstrations and art classes to people of all ages and walks of life in Southern Nevada. They rejoiced with us and offered help and donations when we were allowed the use of the beautiful building at 9600 W. Sahara Ave.

Local support gives documentary an Oscar nomination: Lisa Ferguson; We have seen newsreel footage of the tragedy and horror that was the Holocaust: Images of the emaciated masses and their mass concentration camp graves are not easily forgotten.

Letter: Adelson puts money where his mouth is: I see a parallel between Adelson and the Culinary Union. Politics is like a double-edged sword. Republicans are the one edge and the Democrats the other. As Adelson surely sharpens the Republican edge, so does the Culinary for the Democrats. Until Adelson stepped into the scene, the Republican sword was not quite as sharp as the one held by the Democrats. Now that the Republicans are sharpening their blade, the Democrats find they need a new grinding wheel, so they attack Adelson.

Teachers educate themselves: Benjamin Grove; First-year teacher Wendie Lappin is a typical foot soldier in the army of new teachers in Clark County.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Family ties tested by Must-Flee TV: Scott Dickensheets; I GAVE up TV for the usual reasons -- my wife made me. Well, she didn't really make me, she challenged me. Well, she didn't actually challenge me, she tricked me. The other day, after a wide-ranging philosophical debate on the medium's devious influence and cultural hegemony -- "You watch too much TV!" "Nuh uh!" -- she bet I couldn't live without it for two weeks.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Swamped family law services need help: Sandra Thompson; LAST year, the four-member staff of the Clark County Pro Bono Project handled 12,000 calls. In just the first two months of this year, the office already has fielded 3,500 calls.

IHL recaps for March 21, 1998: Chicago Wolves 3, Grand Rapids Griffins 2 (SO)

Editorial: Insurance firms incense Congress: But that isn't resonating with members of Congress. "I am outraged at the mockery that some insurance companies in some states are making of the law," Rep. Nancy Johnson, R-Conn., said. Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., added this ominous warning: lower the premiums or a new bill "will sweep through the Congress." Sen. Edward Kennedy, D-Mass., has introduced legislation that would cap the prices companies may charge for insurance. Maybe now the insurance companies will get the message.

Columnist Jeff German: Las Vegas now a hotbed on Labor, political fronts: LAS VEGAS always has had sex appeal for the nation's news media.

Letter: Creationism is just as valid as evolution: While many scientists say that there is so much evidence to prove the validity of evolution, there are also many scientists who have found substantial evidence to prove the creationist theory. My point is that both theories should be taught in schools. Isn't that the job of teachers? Don't we want our children to explore theories for themselves and discover the truths from that?

Editorial: Setting standards for review board: The executive director of the Nevada American Civil Liberties Union, Gary Peck, did acknowledge that law enforcement representatives belong on the advisory committee. "But after the ordinance is formed, they will have no place at the table. We do not believe that they should have any involvement in or influence over a police civilian review board when it is formed," Peck said. State law is clear that no peace officer may sit on the citizens review board. But despite Peck's view that police officers should have no input once the citizens review board is set up, the advisory committee should ...

Political underdogs appeal to 'Net-surfing voters: Martin Kuz; Criticized for running the stealthiest campaign money can buy, Kenny Guinn has never hidden his opinion that when it comes to education, he's the man.