Print edition for October 6, 1998

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 would call right back (they never called.) An hour and a half later I called Metro and said they would call me back. They never called.

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.

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.

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 own streets! Those boats clogging the lake on a three-day weekend -- visitors from Cal. Go ruin your own beaches!

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 WAC matchup at San Diego State.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 is untrue.

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

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 states in federal court to resolve gambling disputes.

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 Mike Tyson on Sept. 19.

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.

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 percent. I believe that falls within the standards you would set for rent control.

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 the polls this fall. The group's announcement follows the Nevada AFL-CIO's endorsement of Berkley earlier this year.

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.

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.

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 doubt be financially rewarded.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 permanent brain damage.

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 documentation of what Mojave said it was owed, but that documentation had not been provided.

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

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.

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.

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.

UNLV Volleyball breaks into National poll: Rebels receive votes after best-ever 12-3 start.

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.

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

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.

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 would be about $6 million, and the school would be part of the UNLV program.

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.

Wednesday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6-1/2 fur 2YO Fil Mdn Clm

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 Tropicana hotel in Las Vegas.

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.

Wednesday at Santa Anita: 1st race 6 fur 3YO Fil Clm

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.

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.

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 controversial policies will become law with little or no debate on their merits.

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 well as a legion of lawyers.

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.

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 consultant discovered dangerous levels of methane gas seeping out of cracks in its cover.

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 publications.

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.

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. But I am smart enough to know that those people who do, worked hard just like me. I'm glad they think about me and my friends at Opportunity Village and help us.

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

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 them he had always told the truth before Congress. "My integrity -- that's all I've got. Don't take that from me," the top Marine told the senators. That congressional threesome questioning the integrity of men the quality of Krulak, Army Gen. Dennis Reimer, Admiral Jay Johnson, Air Force Gen. Michael Ryan and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Henry Shelton is laughable.

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 the same level with Greenspun dancing around naked in the mailroom -- at the Sun -- with the copyboy!

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 also go to develop other parks and trails. And of the remaining 15 percent, the state of Nevada gets 5 percent of the proceeds to use for education and the Southern Nevada Water Authority will receive 10 percent for water treatment and pipelines.

Wednesday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 1 mi 3YO&up Clm

Monday's Prep results: Silverado 13, Moapa Valley 9 1/2

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

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.

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.

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.