Print edition for May 28, 1998

Columnist Dean Juipe: Holyfield sees Akinwande as mere bump in the road: Dean Juipe; Evander Holyfield may not have wanted to fight Henry Akinwande yet he's confident he'll win when they tangle June 6 in New York's Madison Square Garden.

Gamers question cash reporting rules: Mark D. Preston and John Wilen; The proposal, modeled after a similar Nevada regulation implemented in November, could go into effect by early 1999, said Peter Djinis, associate director for the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network.

NASCAR's newest stars far cry from pioneers: AP Motorsports Writer

Eleven-year-old saves little sister from dog attack: The dog, usually muzzled because it had nipped at people before, had just been fed when it bit Keira on the head.

Sun honors area student-athletes: Spencer Patterson; These kids can do it all -- and in most cases, they almost literally do.

Letter: 'Deadbeat Dads' article doesn't tell whole story: For the next two years, she was unable to get a marriage proposal from the kid, so what did she do? She got pregnant! No, I don't believe it was an accident. No one simply forgets to take the pill when the consequences are this great.

Northern Zone starts get shot at revenge: Spencer Patterson; After watching Green Valley defeat Carson to win the 4A state baseball title last weekend, the northern half of the state will have a chance for a little revenge this weekend.

Harter holds fate of UNLV probe findings: Steve Carp; Whether the findings of the investigation concerning alleged racist remarks made by UNLV athletic director Charles Cavagnaro are disclosed publicly will depend on university president Dr. Carol Harter, not the chancellor's office.

Fight schedule -- May 28, 1998: At White Plains, N.Y., Dale Brown, Canada, vs. Leslie Stewart, Trinidad, 12, for Brown's NABF cruiserweight title; Joseph Kiwanuka, Las Vegas, vs. Eric Lucas, Canada, 12, super middleweights; Reggie Green, Tuxedo, Md., vs. Jose Soto, Toms River, N.J., 12, for Green's NABF junior welterweight title; Donnie Lalonde, Canada, vs. Kevin Pompey, Troy, N.Y., 10, light heavyweights.

People in the News for May 28, 1998: Miscellany

Letter: Serious problems in schools not getting enough attention: Reading between the lines, I can see the school officials covering this up, glossing over serious problems. If this is happening in elementary schools, I shudder to think what my kids are in for in middle and high school.

12-year-old speller enjoys DC bee despite early exit: Mark D. Preston and Benjamin Grove; Despite misspelling "estrepement" -- Jennifer spelled it "astrepement" -- the seventh-grade Greenspun Middle School student was all smiles after bowing out in the first round of the 71st Annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee.

Auto Racing Glance -- May 28, 1998: Associated Press Writer

Obituaries for May 28, 1998: He is survived by one brother, Bert Charley of Meadow Vista, Calif.; two sisters, Albina Redner of Blue Lake, Calif., and Barbara Burton of Battle Mountain; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Hilton hosts 4 title fights: Dean Juipe; Sitting at an otherwise unoccupied blackjack table in the central casino of the Las Vegas Hilton, Laurent Boudouani had no intention of gambling.

Columnist Jeff German: Casinos score a big win on federal gaming commission: Chairwoman Kay James, following some politicking behind the scenes, named MGM Grand Inc. Chairman Terry Lanni to the commission's crucial Report Subcommittee.

Letter: Don't miss a chance to learn about light rail system: Let's take a first step and turn the whole project around. Any world traveler can tell you that Clark County's first priority should be to get tourists quickly and efficiently away from the airport to their destinations. Don't worry about the cabbies. There's enough rides left for them, shuttling tourists between hotels.

Rebels Six shots back at NCAAs: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- There should have been a sense of relief among the UNLV golfers going into today's second round of the NCAA Men's Golf Championships at the University of New Mexico Championship Course.

Kuchar still in nation's spotlight: ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- It has been a whirlwind year for Georgia Tech sophomore Matt Kuchar, beginning with his win in the U.S. Amateur last summer and culminating with his storybook performance in The Masters.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Congressional pork ravages U.S. military and vets: The same Congress voted to expand NATO and did nothing to decrease the number of missions expected of the military. During this period of time, the members of Congress are aware of the deteriorating military strength of the world's most powerful nation.

Spring Prep State Champions: Baseball: Green Valley

Suspects in slaying of bartender indicted: Charles Randolph, 31, is charged with murder, robbery and other counts in the death of Shelly Lokken, who worked the graveyard shift in the pub at Westcliff and Durango drives.

UNLV's Tishler defeated: UNLV's Tishler defeated

WAC presidents kept big secret: Steve Carp; Al Yates never hosted a TV game show. But if they ever bring back "I've Got A Secret," the Colorado State president could be a '90s version of Bill Cullen and not miss a beat.

Gunman sentenced to prison for shooting during car chase: Bill Gang; It became a panic-filled nightmare as the man tried to elude his pursuer through unfamiliar streets while his wife sprawled in the seat next to him, bleeding from a bullet wound to her neck.

Traditionalists want return of Memorial Day to May 30: Incoming Veterans of Foreign Wars Nevada District 5 Commander Jon Grubbs says he wishes it would be changed from the last Monday in May to May 30, the date that was first observed as Decorations Day in 1868.

Culinary message torments the Santa Fe: Brian Seals; Culinary Union organizer Kara Kelly said phone numbers targeted to receive the anti-casino message were in areas where the Santa Fe markets itself.

Editorial: WAC secessionists did right thing: But for the secessionists, the loss of Waikiki Beach and Don Ho was a small price to pay -- actually, it was a large travel expense saved -- for the chance of forming a new conference with virtually all the trappings of the old one.

Reprieve for big trees around Tahoe: The standard, suggested by the Tahoe Basin Forest Health Consensus Group, applies to live and even dead or dying trees in conservation and recreation land use classifications and areas immediately surrounding creeks or rivers.

LV, Coke face same challenge: Like the world's most popular soft drink, the world's most recognized resort city has to focus on reaching people who know little about what it has to offer.

Alternative-fuels research to get lift: The environmental watchdog group Citizen Alert applauded the change occurring in Southern Nevada from testing nuclear weapons to researching renewable fuels.

Editorial: Court lets police nab lawbreakers: In the case before the Supreme Court, the parents of a California teenager filed a lawsuit after their son was killed in 1990 by a Sacramento County deputy sheriff's car. Philip Lewis, who was 16, was a passenger on a motorcycle that did not stop when another deputy attempted to flag it down. When the police officer saw that the driver was not stopping, he pursued the motorcycle in his police car. The chase ended after the motorcycle, which reached speeds of 100 miles an hour, skidded to a halt; the officer tried to stop in time but he hit ...

Stars' Prieto to return after medical problems: Steve Guiremand; A few doses of medicine has turned Chris Prieto's 1998 season into a real pain.

Phil Hartman interviewed in LV two weeks before death: Question 1

Dance clubs battle city on alcohol violations: Denise Cardinal; Little Darlings, at 1514 Western Avenue, was fined $50,000 by the City Council in December for allowing alcohol to be consumed without a liquor license. Talk of the Town, at 1238 S. Las Vegas Boulevard, was given a three-week suspension last week for the same offense.

Limo firm complains of unfair restrictions: Kristin McMillan made her comments to the three-member panel Wednesday during a hearing at Cashman Field, noting that a limitation of 12 limos is "one of the most disabling restrictions" in the business.

Popular Sam's Town keno boss, rape victims' activist Renfro dies: "She told me that she refused to feel sorry for herself," Espin said Tuesday. "Karen vowed that she would make the best of the time she had left. And she did."

Columnist Dean Juipe: Why can't TV broadcasters tell the truth?: Dean Juipe; Today's print reporters are nothing like their predecessors. In the old days, a beat writer was "one of the boys" who covered a team while protecting the players and their many foibles. He travelled with the team and wouldn't dare reveal more than what he felt the reader "needed to know."

Box score: Stars 6, Sky Sox 5: Colorado Springs

Friday at Belmont: 1st race 1 mi & 1 fur 3YO&up Mdn

Friday at Golden Gate: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 3YO&up F&M Mdn Clm

Las Vegas Stars scorecard -- May 28, 1998: Outfielder James Mouton, on an injury rehab assignment from the Padres, arrived at Cashman Field in the second inning but didn't play in Wednesday's dramatic 6-5 win over Colorado Springs. Mouton, plagued by a strained quadriceps muscle, will likely start tonight. Another injured Padres' player, infielder Archie Cianfrocco, also will join the Stars tonight for an injury rehab. Cianfrocco has been plagued by a oblique strain in his back. ... Bob Cluck, who managed the Stars in 1984 and 1985, has been hired by the San Diego Padres to scout American League teams for upcoming interleague games. Cluck, a former ...

Dial file: 'Sanders' candor is sitcom at its subversive best: At least not on Sunday, when Larry Sanders' patented plea to clicker-crazed viewers -- delivered in Garry Shandling's exquisite deadpan whine -- will dribble past his fleshy lips for the last time. In first-run, anyway.

Sales-tax increase eyed for rail plan: Jeff Schweers; The Regional Transportation Commission has received $155 million for the 5.2-mile system under a $204 billion transportation bill approved Friday by Congress.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Atlantic City nowhere near Las Vegas: Joe Delaney; Steve & Eydie were headlining in Resorts' showroom this past weekend and the Treniers were starring in the lounge. ... My East Coast family, daughter Megan and husband Dennis, and my son Shay, caught Saturday's 10:30 p.m. performance, along with 1,496 others in the 1,500-seat showroom.

Dazzled or frazzled?: William McDonald; It seems like a movie now, that day in March when mankind was forced to drop its puny temporal concerns for a moment and contemplate the unthinkable: a reliable report that the end might be nigh. And like a movie, this brush with destiny had a happy ending.

Murder verdict in baby's death: Bill Gang; Dawn Mathiasen, 21, was convicted of child abuse and neglect with substantial bodily harm for leaving the 20-month-old alone with a man she had been told was suspected of prior abuse.

Three commissioners face ethics hearing: Jeff Schweers; The dates were set Wednesday after the state Ethics Commission voted 3-1 to move forward on a complaint against Commissioner Lance Malone that he voted to award a lease to his wife's friend, Gay Reber.

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

Appeal filed in Brown recall: A random sampling by the secretary of state's office of 500 names on the petition submitted by "Citizens for Higher Ethics in Government" indicated only 313 signatures on the petition were valid. The citizens group needed 318 verified signatures to force a recall election.

Neal seeks to close art tax 'loophole': The state senator from North Las Vegas voted against the exemption when it was passed by the 1997 Legislature. Backed by Mirage Resorts Chairman Steve Wynn and other casino executives, the sales-tax break applies to purchases of fine art of at least $25,000 that are publicly displayed at least 20 hours a week for at least 35 weeks a year.

Miller participating in public policy conference in New York: The event is being co-chaired by former U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills and former Federal Reserve Board Chairman Paul Volcker. Speakers include Thomas "Mack" McLarty III, counselor to the president and special envoy for the Americas; former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico James Jones; and Enrique Iglesias, president of the Inter-American Development Bank.

AOL agrees to tone down 'free trial offers': Brian Seals; Nevada today joined the other states in announcing the agreement over advertising practices by the 12 million-member service -- the nation's largest online service and Internet provider.

Pacific Coast League standings through May 28, 1998: Midwest Division

Sun challenges sealed indictment: Bill Gang; The case was reported to have been dismissed last week by District Judge Donald Mosley after a closed door hearing, but because of the judge's confidentiality order, the attorneys involved were barred from talking.

Jones hires media firm to guide run for governor: The firm served as media consultant for the Bill Clinton-Al Gore campaign that defeated incumbent George Bush in 1992 for President of the United States.

Audit finds no fraud in control of air pollution: But critic Robert Hall, executive director of the Nevada Environmental Coalition, said the report by Stewart, Archibald & Barney ignored $1.1 million he claims is fraudulently missing from the pollution control program.

Town wrestles over use of waste water: Adrienne Packer; But in the arid Las Vegas Valley, waste water is a cherished liquid -- it's vital to golf course maintenance and for decorative fountains. And in Boulder City, it is a substance much of the town is grappling over.

At least one eaglet still visible at Lahontan Reservoir: "All of the sightings were in windy, cold weather. There is a chance that the other one could be further down in the nest," he said.

Cuomo, Miss America to attend mayor's conference, Clinton on TV: Clinton will release the second annual State of the Cities Report in the satellite address to the mayors from the White House on June 19, spokesman Chip Brown said in a statement from the conference headquarters in Washington D.C.

Fighter jet on training mission crashes: The wreckage was found about two hours later in the northern area of the training range.

Nevada Focus: Strange happenings in old hospital: Some say the late-night door slamming or other noises that tenants have heard over the years may be the ghost of a popular nurse, May Kenney, who cared for babies and children at the hospital.