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Archive for October 6, 1998

Tyson will go to high court: Bill Gang; By Bill Gang LAS VEGAS SUN; 12:57 p.m.

Daly to end Tour hiatus in Vegas: John Daly, whose personal problems often have overshadowed his professional accomplishments, will end a six-week hiatus from the PGA Tour when he competes in next week's $2 million Las Vegas Invitational.; 12:56 p.m.

Senior PGA Tour Money Leaders through Oct 4, 1998: Senior PGA Tour Money Leaders through Oct 4, 1998; 11:54 a.m.

Police evacuate Reno neighborhood after explosion: "We're worried about secondary explosions," an officer said on a police scanner.; 11:51 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Senators get wakeup call: Because it is an election year, the three of them accused the military leaders of prior silence because of President Clinton's budget restraints. This drew a response from Marine Commandant Gen. Charles Krulak who told ...; 11:50 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Federal gaming panel's fairness questioned again: Kay James, the conservative Virginia college administrator who chairs the nine-member federal panel, weighed in on the side of proceeding in an open fashion.; 11:33 a.m.

Agassi invests in LV SportPark: The transaction gives Agassi a majority stake in Saint Andrews Golf Corp., owner of the All-American SportPark, a theme park at Las Vegas Boulevard South and Sunset Drive.; 11:31 a.m.

A little change of course over the Strip: Four Las Vegas helicopter tour operators are no longer flying directly over the Strip. Noise complaints from hotel-casinos prompted them to fly higher and just east and west of Las Vegas Boulevard.; 11:31 a.m.

Circus, Starwood lead decline in gaming stocks: Gary Thompson; The rout in gaming stocks accelerated Monday, led by the plunging prices of Circus Circus Enterprises Inc. and Starwood Hotels & Resorts Inc. shares.; 11:29 a.m.

B of A merger steers clear of controversy in Nevada: And that's no small feat, considering the pain endured by B of A rival Wells Fargo in its 1996 takeover of First Interstate Bank and in its current merger with Norwest Bank.; 11:28 a.m.

Fallout continues in LV Merrill Lynch scandal: Brian Seals; Authorities say they have heard rumors the couple headed south to Mexico to avoid prosecution on one count of racketeering and 40 counts of securities fraud.; 11:27 a.m.

MGM frustrated by delays and opposition in Detroit: But he believes the casino will eventually open.; 11:27 a.m.

Obituaries for October 6, 1998: She is survived by her husband, Irving; one daughter, Linda Gail Burgess of Henderson; two sisters, Janice McClanahan of Las Vegas and Edith Teifer of Pompton Lakes, N.J.; and two grandchildren.; 11:25 a.m.

Former campaign worker, Russo dispute events of physical conflict: Saye says that she went to the office to retrieve her belongings when she was confronted by Russo who she says punched her in the stomach.; 11:23 a.m.

Du Pont family member stays in jail: U.S. Magistrate Roger Hunt ordered Monday that Moseley, 58, of Centerville, Del., the husband of du Pont family heiress Lisa Dean Moseley, 69, remain in custody.; 11:20 a.m.

Murderer in prison since 1959 makes 19th visit to Parole Board: Rainsberger, 63, has been in prison since March 1959 -- the second longest serving inmate in the state.; 11:18 a.m.

Bill to regulate news racks heads toward showdown: Jace Radke; City Councilman Michael McDonald gave the bill a thumbs-up at Monday's recommendation meeting, but ACLU executive director Gary Peck raised questions as to the constitutionality of how the bill allocates news racks to Las Vegas ...; 11:17 a.m.

Union election receives OK at hospital: Art Nadler; Sunrise Hospital, 3186 S. Maryland Parkway, an affiliate of Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp. of Nashville, Tenn., will allow the union to conduct an election Dec. 7-8 to see whether hospital employees want union representation.; 11:16 a.m.

Funding pursued for dental school: Art Nadler; The Board of Regents will seek funding from the Legislature to build a $12.7 million dental school at a site on the Community College of Southern Nevada's West Charleston campus. The estimated annual operating cost ...; 11:15 a.m.

Campaign against sign clutter: However, one community activist, Chris Christoff, says the city isn't doing enough, especially when it comes to the proliferation of political signs that appear to be more prevalent than in prior years.; 11:14 a.m.

Course rocky for Rio golf course: Bill Gang; That decision is now in the hands of District Judge Mark Gibbons. The nonjury trial concerning the controversial golf course began Monday with opening statements in a courtroom jammed with frustrated and irate residents as ...; 11:10 a.m.

Third-party politicians battle reputation, mainstream: Martin Kuz; Permit Jim Burns to differ.; 11:09 a.m.

BLM official warns against developing landfill: Bernie Hyde Jr., the BLM's group manager for protection and response from Washington, D.C., said he had been following the saga of the closed Sunrise landfill since it came to public notice after a BLM ...; 11:08 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Son's death leaves dad asking why: Dean Juipe; Terry Koch is saddened, disturbed and angry. His son, professional boxer Cody Koch, died July 26 in Michigan -- less than a month before he was scheduled to appear on a fight card at the ...; 11:06 a.m.

Gambling, tourism failing to keep pace in northern Nevada: The report projects continued expansion of southern Nevada's economy.; 10:44 a.m.

Nevada football helmets to carry fallen cheerleader's initials: "It's just a shock because I would always see here walking between classes up here," said Jeff Peterson, a Wolf Pack linebacker who attended Wooster High School with Link.; 10:44 a.m.

Editorial: Congress' sneak attack on nature: Instead of simply introducing stand-alone legislation that would change environmental policies, some members of Congress are choosing an underhanded approach. They are quietly inserting anti-environment measures into spending bills in the hope that that these ...; 10:02 a.m.

Editorial: Public lands bill sets right course: Of the land that is sold, 85 percent of the funds will be used to acquire environmentally sensitive lands in Nevada and to fund infrastructure needs at national parks and recreation areas. Some money will ...; 10:00 a.m.

UNLV Volleyball breaks into National poll: Rebels receive votes after best-ever 12-3 start.; 9:42 a.m.

Monday's Prep results: Silverado 13, Moapa Valley 9 1/2; 9:28 a.m.

Wednesday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6-1/2 fur 2YO Fil Mdn Clm; 9:28 a.m.

Wednesday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 1 mi 3YO&up Clm; 9:28 a.m.

Wednesday at Santa Anita: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Fil Clm; 9:28 a.m.

Letter: Columnist's Clinton comparison confusing: However, for her to equate what she does with her own husband in her own bedroom with what President Clinton pulled in the White House with an intern is beyond me. That would be on ...; 9:27 a.m.

Letter: Lincy's gift to Opportunity Village appreciated: "My name is Mark. I work hard every day at Opportunity Village, and I love my job. I have lots of friends here. I won't ever own a big hotel or ride in a limousine. ...; 9:26 a.m.

Letter: President should be given second chance: These girls (floozies) who chase married men should learn to keep their mouths shut. Where is their pride and self-respect? I think they are enjoying the spotlight. Their lives are going on, and will no ...; 9:25 a.m.

Letter: Calls about bees repeatedly ignored: I called the number that was listed in the article and got a machine, to leave my name. I called 911, they gave me another number to call, and another machine answered and said they ...; 9:25 a.m.

Letter: Ban Tyson, and the entire sport: While no sport is totally free of risk, only boxing has as its goal the infliction of damage on participants. Recent medical research confirms that even a few concussions in a lifetime can result in ...; 9:24 a.m.

Letter: This is no fan of rent control: I did a little calculation. You mention that in six years your rent has increased from $550 to $625. This means that your rent has increased $25 each year for an annual increase of 4.1 ...; 9:23 a.m.

Letter: Nation turns against Clinton like swine: The pig began to squeal and all of the other pigs immediately turned on the injured animal and began to devour it alive. It was a horrible sight and I have never forgotten it.; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Californians, how do we hate thee?: Scott Dickensheets; God, those people are everywhere! That car puttering well below the speed limit -- California plates, all right. Tourists moseying around for something "out of the way" while "doing Vegas." Go poke along on your ...; 9:11 a.m.

FEAT of heroism: Kimberley McGee; Kris Silva, showgirl for the "Folies Bergere," lines her eyes in thick kohl, attaching the one-inch eyelashes before completing her stage makeup. Offstage, she wears none.; 9:08 a.m.

Metro escalates Binion investigation: Homicide Lt. Wayne Petersen said a team of two detectives and a sergeant have been assigned the case.; 4:02 a.m.

Brief: Six LV video stores sold: Based in Bakersfield, Calif., the company also operates stores in Colorado, Idaho and Minnesota.; 1:27 a.m.

Brief: Walker accused of disparaging competitor: The complaint alleges Walker employees told customers that Furniture Direct sells used and damaged furniture, obtains it on the "black market" and does not offer warranties on its furniture, all of which Furniture Direct says ...; 1:26 a.m.

Brief: Mojave sues over Star Trek suit: Gary Beeler of Scenic Technologies, who was the company's controller at the time of the project, said Mojave has been paid what it was promised. He said Mojave requested additional payment and Scenic asked for ...; 1:26 a.m.

Brief: Industry poll finds support for gambling: Three of four (76 percent) approve of bingo and more than seven of ten (72 percent) approve of lotteries, GTECH said.; 1:25 a.m.

Brief: Couple sues over post-fight violence: Yvette Seibel alleges that after exiting the arena at MGM she was thrown to the ground, slashed with a sharp object and robbed of her diamond ring and diamond and sapphire bracelet.; 1:24 a.m.

Brief: Nebraska tribe loses appeal over casino: In its appeal, the tribe had argued that a federal law requiring tribes to negotiate gambling agreements with states was no longer enforceable because of a 1996 Supreme Court ruling that said tribes cannot sue ...; 1:24 a.m.

Brief: Elsinore refinances debt: Separately, Elsinore issued Morgens, Waterfall 50 million shares of series A convertible preferred company stock. In exchange, Morgens, Waterfall surrendered to Elsinore second mortgage notes bearing a face value of $18 million.; 1:23 a.m.

Brief: Caesars Palace sues over defective attraction: After a fire hose broke in June 1996, the ride began to make popping noises, the suit said.; 1:23 a.m.

Gambling addiction cancels woman's debt: The woman's gambling addiction contributed to her belief she could repay the debt, according to a recent decision by U.S. District Judge Jon McCalla. He affirmed a bankruptcy judge's ruling.; 1:22 a.m.

Silver State says it owes $200,000 in unpaid fees: Environmental Technologies was formed in 1991, but has not paid Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson or Clark County such fees since, as it was required to do.; 1:18 a.m.

Construction group endorses Berkley: The BCTD, which represents 15 unions nationwide and counts roughly 30,000 members in Nevada, doled out the endorsement during a news conference this morning that doubled as rallying cry for union members to head to ...; 1:18 a.m.

Attorneys rejected in quadruple murder case: Bill Gang; District Judge Joseph Pavlikowski ruled that because one of the attorneys is from out of state and the other is not certified to handle death penalty cases they weren't eligible to be court appointed.; 1:17 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: LVI officials receive six more commitments: John Daly wasn't the only marquee player on Monday to commit to play in next week's Las Vegas Invitational.; 1:14 a.m.

Commission may have violated meeting law: CARSON CITY -- The Las Vegas City Attorney's Office has been asked to investigate a possible violation of the open meeting law by the state Athletic Commission as it discussed the future status of boxer ...; 1:13 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Local pro athletes honored as heroes by magazine: As David Bowie said, we all can be heroes, if just for one day.; 1:12 a.m.

Hawaii won't dwell on loss, gearing up for Aztecs: Steve Guiremand; After getting shut out for the second straight week, one would think Hawaii head football coach Fred vonAppen would be disappointed that the Rainbows have one less day this week to prepare for Friday night's ...; 1:10 a.m.

Ickey Woods reflects back on UNLV career: Steve Carp; He danced his way to fame and a degree of fortune. But Ickey Woods wasn't much of a dancer when he was a fullback for UNLV in the mid-1980s.; 1:09 a.m.

Marion gets OK after fainting at workout: Steve Carp; Shawn Marion has dodged a huge bullet.; 1:00 a.m.

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