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Archive for October 19, 1998

LPGA Money Leaders through October 11, 1998: LPGA Money Leaders through October 11, 1998; 12:40 p.m.

PGA Tour Money Leaders through October 18, 1998: PGA Tour Money Leaders through October 18, 1998; 12:37 p.m.

Prep Schedule -- October 19-24, 1998: Boys Soccer; 12:33 p.m.

Brief: McCarran passenger count declines from '97: Traffic is up for the year by 1.1 percent at the city's largest carrier, Southwest Airlines. But it's down 13.4 percent at No. 2 America West, which has shifted aircraft to more lucrative business destinations.; 12:18 p.m.

Brief: Reno Air profit up: The company has cut costs this year by eliminating jobs and unprofitable flights.; 12:17 p.m.

Brief: Ordinance backed by riverboat casinos: "We heartily support this. We feel like it may be a great deterrent to youth," said Joseph Brantley, attorney for Casino Rouge.; 12:16 p.m.

Brief: Bond registration canceled, Icahn formally takes over: Becker Gaming loses all of its equity interest in Arizona Charlie's, but does continue to own and operate several bars around Las Vegas.; 12:16 p.m.

Brief: Manager sues Binion's over his firing: Soon thereafter, Binion's general manager left and Kline was asked to assume his duties. Kline said he was fired in August for not having enough experience to be general manager, which his suit says he ...; 12:15 p.m.

Brief: Kukurin wins restraining order against BTOP: An Oct. 28 hearing is set to determine whether a preliminary injunction will be issued.; 12:15 p.m.

Brief: Prices increase in Las Vegas: Increases in the costs for housing, transportation, education and communication, dining out and utilities offset price decreases in health care, groceries and clothing. Recreation expenses were stable.; 12:15 p.m.

Brief: Las Vegas office fires 94 workers: About 3,000 employees nationwide were laid off, a move designed to save the company $85 million a year.; 12:14 p.m.

Brief: Church opposes gaming classes in colleges: "There needs to be a clear wall of separation between the casinos and the educational institutions of Mississippi," said Paul Jones, executive director of the Mississippi Baptist Convention's Christian Action Commission. "Anything the casinos touch ...; 12:13 p.m.

Miller optimistic about air service to Vegas from Europe: Increasing international tourism to Las Vegas is essential to help maintain visitor volume, which was 30.5 million in 1997, and fill rooms at five new resorts opening in the next two years, Miller said.; 12:06 p.m.

Tyson get boxing license back: Tim Dahlberg; Tyson told the Nevada Athletic Commission that he has suffered enough for biting Evander Holyfield's ears during a title fight last year and that he needs to box to make a living.; 12:00 p.m.

Smith's Food & Drug, Pricerite parent sold to Kroger: Kroger doesn't operate in Las Vegas. But Fred Meyer owns the Smith's Food & Drug and Pricerite stores here.; 11:54 a.m.

Columnist E.J. Dionne: If women lose, they're still a part of the mix: "People ask," she says, " 'What's it like to be a woman in the Senate?' My answer always is: I don't know. I know what it's like to be me in the Senate."; 11:52 a.m.

Think tank criticizes casino-train link: The proposed high-speed "Talgo" tilt train between Las Vegas and Los Angeles is being criticized as a money-waster by a conservative Reno think tank.; 11:51 a.m.

Circus Circus building sleek people mover at Tropicana: A project consultant said the five-car Mandalay Bay shuttle will be the sleekest and most attractive system in the city.; 11:50 a.m.

States to get temporary veto power on new Indian gambling: The Republic reported Saturday the spending bill that Congress has yet to approve also postpones a controversial border entry program and provides additional money to fight drugs.; 11:49 a.m.

Tyson makes bid for licence: Dean Juipe; If Mike Tyson was nervous about his chances to regain his Nevada boxing license, it didn't show as the continuance of his boxing relicensing hearing got under way this morning at the Clark County Government ...; 11:39 a.m.

Obituaries for October 19, 1998: She is survived by her husband, Felix; two sons, Vinny Benoit of Henderson and Jim Benoit of Las Vegas; one daughter, Billie Benoit of Las Vegas; three sisters, Bessie Fowler, Helen Cursi and Polly Crosland, ...; 11:39 a.m.

Second Berkley-Chairez debate shows candidates' similarities: Martin Kuz; Their similarities on matters of substance crystallized Friday night during the second -- and last -- televised debate between the candidates vying for the District 1 congressional seat being vacated by Rep. John Ensign, who ...; 11:37 a.m.

Bayno stresses positives as practice opens: Steve Carp; In an attempt to pick up where his team left off, Bill Bayno has done some remodeling of his UNLV basketball program.; 11:36 a.m.

Chaparral's win leaves Sunrise race open with week left: Spencer Patterson; With just one week to go in the 1998 prep football season, the race for the Sunrise Division title is more wide open than ever.; 11:35 a.m.

Columnist Ralph Siraco: Weekend sways opinions for Breeders' Cup: Ralph Siraco; The best of both worlds came to race handicappers and horse players in Las Vegas last weekend.; 11:34 a.m.

Siraco wins $94,000 in handicapping contest: The Sun's Ralph Siraco already had earned an reputation as one of the nation's premier horse racing handicappers.; 11:32 a.m.

One yard makes difference: Steve Guiremand; With 184 yards on 28 carries against one of the WAC's top run defenses, James Wofford played his finest game as a collegian Saturday against Wyoming at Sam Boyd Stadium.; 11:30 a.m.

Common schedule sought for year-round schools: Roughly one-third of the district's 227 schools use year-round calendars to deal with crowding. Middle schools use a four-track system. One-fourth of the school population is on break at any given time, which eases crowding. ...; 11:29 a.m.

May unhappy with LVI finish: Bob May walked off the 18th green at the Tournament Players Club at Summerlin Sunday afternoon tied for 16th place in the Las Vegas Invitational and $31,000 richer than he was five days earlier.; 11:28 a.m.

Furyk hangs on at LVI: Although he had a six-stroke lead with eight holes to play, Jim Furyk hadn't started planning how he would spend the $360,000 winner's share of the Las Vegas Invitational.; 11:28 a.m.

Talk-show host Bell might be back: The late-night talk show host, who boasts an audience of 15 million listeners on 400 stations nationwide, is expected to explain last Tuesday morning's abrupt departure during the first hour of tonight's broadcast.; 11:27 a.m.

Tyson tells commission 'Please don't torture me': Tim Dahlberg; Tyson told the Nevada Athletic Commission that he has suffered enough for biting Evander Holyfield's ears during a title fight last year and that he needs to box to make a living.; 11:26 a.m.

Tight northern race become crucial in north-south fight: It pits Democrat incumbent Ernie Adler, who has brought home the bacon for Carson City for 12 years, against Republican Mark Amodei, regarded as the best freshman in the 1997 Assembly.; 11:26 a.m.

Hillary talks federal education funding: Benjamin Grove; But she never got to say it. The first lady startled the 11-year-old with a hug before she could utter a word.; 11:25 a.m.

Remains identified as those of LV woman: Karen Zekan; A forensic specialist confirmed through known dental records that the remains found by a hunter Oct. 16 were those of Albanese, who was last seen with Addis, authorities said.; 11:24 a.m.

Constable race focuses on plan for volunteer force to do police work: Lisa Snedeker; And he wants to use the constable's office to do it.; 11:23 a.m.

Small town mourns for missionary after slaying in Russia: Jace Radke; "We're a little agricultural town, so this has been quite a shock," said Bishop Douglas Miller, the head of Mackintosh's ward in Hiko. "We had a special sacrament meeting today and asked that the members ...; 11:23 a.m.

Senior PGA Tour schedule, winners: Jan. 24-25 - x-Senior Skins Game (Ray Floyd); 11:22 a.m.

PGA Tour schedule, winners: Jan. 8-11 - Mercedes Championships (Phil Mickelson); 11:22 a.m.

LPGA Tour statistical leaders through October 11, 1998: Scoring Leaders; 11:22 a.m.

LPGA Tour -- schedule, winners: Jan. 21-24 - The Office Depot (Helen Alfredsson); 11:22 a.m.

Hispanics' tangled feelings key to House race: Martin Kuz; "My heart is with Don Chairez, but I like Shelley Berkley and what she has done," Escobedo said. "It is very difficult to choose."; 11:21 a.m.

Murder investigation proceeds in Lake Mead trailer blast: Bill Gang; The corpse originally was believed to have been that of Arthur Bennett, a U.S. Marine who was facing child-molestation charges at the time. It was Bennett's trailer that blew up and his truck was nearby.; 11:20 a.m.

Nuclear fears raised in Ensign-Reid race for Senate: Pope kicked off a Sierra Club campaign to distribute voter guides on the hotly contested Senate race between Reid and Rep. John Ensign, R-Nev., at a rally Saturday in Lorenzi Park.; 11:19 a.m.

Developer: Strip golf plan will go ahead: Steve Kanigher and Adrienne Packer; Walters insisted that a Clark County Grand Jury indictment handed down Friday would have "zero" impact on plans by his Las Vegas company, The Walters Group, to proceed with the 27-hole public golf course complex.; 11:15 a.m.

Walters calls indictment 'witch hunt' against him: Jeff German and Bill Gang; Walters, a politically connected professional gambler and golf course developer, said in an interview with the SUN that his indictment last Friday was the result of an unchecked deputy attorney general "hell-bent on becoming famous."; 11:14 a.m.

Indictment centers on bringing money to Nevada: Bill Gang; The cash proceeds are held in casino safety deposit boxes rather than banks, and a variety of people using a variety of names place and collect bets on a daily basis using Walters' money, court ...; 11:13 a.m.

Detective says Binion hired him to follow girlfriend: The detective, Don Dibble, confirmed Sunday that he received a call from Binion the morning of Sept. 16 wanting him to "put a tail" on the 26-year-old Murphy.; 11:11 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: No slippage as Jim Furyk throttles field: Dean Juipe; It was a lapse in judgment, to be sure.; 11:08 a.m.

Editorial: Krolicki clear choice in treasurer's race: While Krolicki's qualifications are outstanding it should be noted that Fylstra, the president of a software company in Incline Village, is one of the best statewide candidates the Libertarian Party has offered voters in years.; 10:51 a.m.

Editorial: Re-elect Heller as secretary of state: The public's cynicism seems to increase every year, with people growing more disgusted with the ineffectiveness of their elected officials. Heller is an elected official who has worked hard to help instill public confidence. He ...; 10:50 a.m.

Editorial: Change needed in AG's office: The incumbent, Democratic nominee Frankie Sue Del Papa, is seeking her third term. A former secretary of state and university regent, she seems more concerned about playing politics than running a top-notch legal office.; 10:49 a.m.

Letter: NATO power can't ensure success: The assault on Belgrade continued for two days, killing 17,000 and wounding about 50,000. The point I am arriving at is this. The air power under command of NATO can succeed in killing both good ...; 10:01 a.m.

Letter: Accident victims are appreciative: H. Crump; 10:00 a.m.

Letter: They should be students of democracy, too: Our public-school system has contributed to the general apathy of our citizens by de-emphasizing civics. Does your public-school student know that the 211th anniversary of the Constitution was last week?; 10:00 a.m.

Letter: Internet changes 'man on street': Then came the computer age. I have never seen any percentage of the public that owns personal computers; that number has to be small. Add to that the invention called the Internet (another cost added ...; 9:59 a.m.

Letter: Humans should avoid presidency: If he is young, vigorous and exuberant, he should have 24 hours a day tight surveillance. This horrendous, unheard of crime, should make future candidates shudder.; 9:58 a.m.

Las Vegas Invitational Par Scores: Las Vegas Invitational Par Scores; 9:58 a.m.

Boomers go Bust: Kimberley McGee; They are dropouts. They take what dropouts do to the ultimate level.; 9:58 a.m.

Columnist Melissa Schorr: The conundrum of congress and contraceptives: Melissa Schorr; It passed the House. It sailed through the Senate. Feminists were already patting one another on the back.; 9:57 a.m.

Legislators: No need for new state laws after Wyoming death: He cited a law passed by the 1995 Legislature that allows judges to give 25 percent longer sentences to those who commit crimes because of a victim's sexual orientation, race or religion.; 9:53 a.m.

Heavenly Ski Resort opens one ski run: About 150 skiers and snowboarders turned out for a sneak preview of the winter ski season.; 9:53 a.m.

Tyson goes before Nevada commission today in search of a license: Tim Dahlberg; Tyson's hearing before the Nevada Athletic Commission came one month after he was told to undergo psychological testing to help the officials make their decision. The doctors determined that the former heavyweight champ was depressed ...; 9:45 a.m.

Holmes thinks it is time for Tyson's return: ED SCHUYLER JR; A man he once fought and a promoter he is fighting expressed satisfaction that Mike Tyson will get another boxing license.; 4:12 a.m.

Water threat delays subdivision plan: An unknown source of low-level radioactivity that is contaminating ground water has delayed plans to build 5,000 homes in Henderson's Palm City.; 3:43 a.m.

Palm City history: 1988: EPA turns over responsibility for property uphill to the state of Nevada.; 3:42 a.m.

Vandals damage skate park: Damage was estimated at $4,000.; 2:19 a.m.

Hunter, kids found OK: Slade was out with his 8-year-old son, Buck, his 16-year-old daughter, Tessie, and two other teen-agers, Robert and David Newman, authorities said.; 2:19 a.m.

Two killed in separate accidents: The patrol said Cruz, 26, was westbound on Interstate 80 when his vehicle came up on a slower-moving vehicle east of Battle Mountain.; 2:18 a.m.

Gambling company reports higher earnings: The company reported revenues of $384.7 million through July, compared with $343.3 million a year ago.; 2:17 a.m.

Woman loses part of arm, leg in meth lab explosion: Officer Steve Meriwether said police were called to the home shortly after 5 a.m.; 2:16 a.m.

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