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Print edition for October 19, 1998

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. Elementary schools use a five-track system.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 is challenging Sen. Harry Reid.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, all of Fresno, Calif.; and three grandchildren.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Center.
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.
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.
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.
LPGA Money Leaders through October 11, 1998
LPGA Money Leaders through October 11, 1998
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.
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.
PGA Tour Money Leaders through October 18, 1998
PGA Tour Money Leaders through October 18, 1998
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.
Brief: Kukurin wins restraining order against BTOP
An Oct. 28 hearing is set to determine whether a preliminary injunction will be issued.
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 was never hired to be.
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.
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.
Prep Schedule -- October 19-24, 1998
Boys Soccer
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.
Brief: Reno Air profit up
The company has cut costs this year by eliminating jobs and unprofitable flights.
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 tends to be tainted by them."
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."
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.
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.
Columnist Dean Juipe: No slippage as Jim Furyk throttles field
Dean Juipe
It was a lapse in judgment, to be sure.
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.
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.
Heavenly Ski Resort opens one ski run
About 150 skiers and snowboarders turned out for a sneak preview of the winter ski season.
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.
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 support the Mackintosh family."
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."
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.
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.
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?
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.
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 to their monthly expenses), and who can afford the cost of the computer and Internet? I understand that there are many Internet companies operating today.
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."
Vandals damage skate park
Damage was estimated at $4,000.
Gambling company reports higher earnings
The company reported revenues of $384.7 million through July, compared with $343.3 million a year ago.
Letter: Accident victims are appreciative
H. Crump
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.
Palm City history
1988: EPA turns over responsibility for property uphill to the state of Nevada.
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 has done an outstanding job as secretary of state and should be re-elected.
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.
LPGA Tour -- schedule, winners
Jan. 21-24 - The Office Depot (Helen Alfredsson)
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.
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.
PGA Tour schedule, winners
Jan. 8-11 - Mercedes Championships (Phil Mickelson)
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 but unlikely to snap again in the ring, as he did when he bit Evander Holyfield's ears in a fight.
Las Vegas Invitational Par Scores
Las Vegas Invitational Par Scores
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 and bad in the Balkans, but cannot guarantee improvement in the present situation.
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.
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.
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 documents stated.
Boomers go Bust
Kimberley McGee
They are dropouts. They take what dropouts do to the ultimate level.
LPGA Tour statistical leaders through October 11, 1998
Scoring Leaders
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.
Senior PGA Tour schedule, winners
Jan. 24-25 - x-Senior Skins Game (Ray Floyd)
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.

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