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Archive for October 25, 1998

Southern Methodist 10, UNLV 7: Until the final drive, the Mustangs (3-5, 3-3 Western Athletic Conference) had gained just 167 yards against the Rebels (0-8, 0-5).; 9:51 a.m.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Just can't cut off Bobbitt's fame: Scott Dickensheets; But did it merit a press release? Did the world need to know that on Oct. 15 sparks from a welding torch flashed in Bobbitt's eyes as he worked on his car? When a fax ...; 9:40 a.m.

Deal with the 'Devil': Melissa Schorr; Have we all sold our souls to the devil -- or, more specifically, to Mirage Resorts, International Game Technology and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority?; 9:37 a.m.

Editorial: Kenny Guinn for governor: Each time he took on a difficult job and succeeded, he furthered our belief that one day, if he chose to run, he would make a fine governor for Nevada. Nothing to date, even a ...; 9:33 a.m.

Editorial: Clear choice in Senate race: For instance, Reid supported a patient's bill of rights that would have helped HMO consumers, and he backed meaningful campaign reform that would have cleaned up elections. But Ensign was against both of these reasonable ...; 9:33 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: It's Reid in a nuke-slide: But, if you think the U.S. Senate contest between Sen. Harry Reid and Rep. John Ensign has created a feeling of ugliness and despair toward the election process, take a step away from the filth ...; 9:32 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Adelson's blitz caps mud-filled campaign: Only nine more days to listen to Harry Reid and John Ensign berate each other over the television airwaves. Nine more days of watching Kenny Guinn and Jan Laverty Jones distort each other's records. And ...; 9:31 a.m.

Columnist Sandra Thompson: Nevada catching up to child-support system: Sandra Thompson; Nevada was one of 10 states that missed an Oct. 1 deadline to have the system up and running. That may result in a 4 percent loss -- or $2 million -- of federal child-support ...; 9:30 a.m.

Search under way for missing father, son in Nevada desert: Washoe County sheriff's Sgt. Bob Towery said the two left Bradley's wife and two younger children behind to seek help, but haven't been seen since.; 9:27 a.m.

2 survive Sierra plane crash: The two were en route to their hometown when the plane crashed near Hunter Lake in the Carson Range, nine miles west of the airport.; 9:26 a.m.

Storm brings snow, chain controls to Lake Tahoe area: "It's a reminder that the season is changing and people need to get their winter skills in order," said agency forecaster Beth McNulty.; 9:26 a.m.

Taxidermist fined $15,000 for illegal possession of protected wildlife: Boyce entered the pleas to four misdemeanor counts of possessing migratory birds without a permit and one misdemeanor count of transporting wildlife without a permit.; 9:26 a.m.

Eastern religions build larger presence in Valley: Stacy J. Willis; A dirt lot -- almost five acres -- nestled in the up-and-coming Summerlin Arbors neighborhood near a well-groomed park.; 9:25 a.m.

'Very competitive' Guinn mixes moderate and conservative stands: Scott Reeder; His father, an illiterate farm worker, was looking for work in the San Joaquin Valley.; 9:24 a.m.

Backers credit Jones as leader 'concerned about ordinary people': Scott Reeder; Arms marked with tattoos and hands bearing calluses lifted the "Jan Jones for Governor" signs even higher.; 9:23 a.m.

Reid on the issues: * Taxes -- Reid, who sponsored Taxpayers' Bill of Rights laws in 1988 and 1996, would replace the current federal income tax with a national sales tax of less than 10 percent.; 9:23 a.m.

Ensign on the issues: * Nuclear waste -- Ensign argued that he'll be able to block attempts to ship high-level nuclear waste to Nevada because he'll be able to peel away Republican senators who previously voted for the proposal.; 9:22 a.m.

Bitter Senate race gets past sound bites: The two major combatants for Reid's Nevada Senate seat, which is up for grabs Nov. 3, have spent most of the campaign defending their own records while blasting one another.; 9:22 a.m.

Letter: Society shouldn't accept immorality: His defense has always been to attack and demean his accusers. This shows lack of remorse and responsibility. And the behavior is not likely to change. Honesty and integrity cannot be separated from the person.; 2:44 a.m.

Letter: Bellagio beautiful but no threat: I don't believe, however, that Wynn knows his own social class very well. Most rich people are neurotics who don't gamble; they tip like you should be honored that you are in their presence; they ...; 2:43 a.m.

Letter: Starr a reminder of McCarthy: He used his rising "power" in whatever way he wished to get the "cooperation" of frightened, powerful, governmental department heads and coerced others to help him in his crucifixion of those who he felt were ...; 2:42 a.m.

Letter: Teen's family saying thanks: Our special thanks for the wonderful memorial service at Desert Hills Baptist Church. The attendance by so many people whose lives Samantha touched was a tribute to her having lived.; 2:42 a.m.

Letter: Clinton still nation's symbol of redemption: 1. Gave access to power to people of all colors and races.; 2:42 a.m.

Letter:Disability advocate appreciates article: Nadler's thoughtful, well-researched and well-written article, as well as your courage in publishing the piece, may very well prevent future abuses against Nevada's citizens. For that we are grateful.; 2:41 a.m.

Letter: Ignorance not threat in itself: This "drew the attention of panelists at a university symposium on hate crimes?"; 2:40 a.m.

Review: Six-string surrealist: Geoff Carter; Joe Satriani is an alien being. One had only to see him in action at the Hard Rock Joint Saturday, Oct. 25 to confirm any suspicions of intergalactic involvement - the shaved head, wrap-around sunglasses ...; 1:23 a.m.

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