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Archive for April 29, 1999

Wrestling villain was not the real Rick Rude: In the world of professional wrestling, Ravishing Rick Rude was the quintessential villain, but in real life he would do anything for his own young children and others.; 12:55 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance to begin each school day in Nevada: Assembly Bill 144 also says a school may set aside "appropriate time during the school day for additional patriotic observances."; 12:51 p.m.

Battle for vacant Municipal Court seat attracts six: Bill Gang; Six candidates are seeking the post vacated when incumbent Valorie Vega was appointed earlier this year to a judgeship in District Court.; 12:49 p.m.

One workers' comp plan sought for construction sites: Art Nadler; Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, chairwoman of the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee, said she planned to send Senate Bill 133 to a subcommittee to work out a compromise between differing sides.; 12:47 p.m.

'Off-label' drugs get committee approval: Art Nadler; Senate Bill 56, referred to as the "off-label" bill, now goes to the Assembly for a vote. If passed, it will mandate that insurance companies allow doctors to prescribe drugs approved by the Food and ...; 12:45 p.m.

Planning commissioners delay vote on master plan: Lisa Snedeker; But what's two more weeks after 18 months?; 12:36 p.m.

Indian gamers optimistic, will fight regulation: Indian gaming officials are wary of anticipated recommendations from the National Gambling Impact Study Commission, expecting another slap at Indian casino operations. They are fearful it may recommend that Congress impose additional regulation or that ...; 12:35 p.m.

Companies settle suit over hotel cable TV: Kaufman & Associates signed a finder's fee agreement with Players Network Inc., which broadcasts advertising into resort cable television systems, on Aug. 4. Under the agreement, Kaufman was entitled to 10 percent of the gross ...; 12:35 p.m.

Editorial: EPA orders cleanup of a former landfill: The EPA found that the county's Public Works Department and the landfill operator, Republic DUMPCo and its affiliated companies, violated federal environmental protection laws. The EPA determined that the trash washout was preventable and ordered ...; 12:22 p.m.

LV firm's $13.8 mil. show business deal collapses: On Stage announced last September it agreed to buy from Casino Resources its Country Tonite Enterprises Inc. unit and CRC of Branson Inc. subsidiary for $13.8 million.; 12:15 p.m.

Suit filed over sale of Hard Rock land: Ommen Inc. is seeking more than $10,000 in general damages and more than $10,000 in punitive damages from Lowden Investment Co. and the Paradise & Harmon Limited Partnership.; 12:14 p.m.

Georgia lottery falls short of target: Peter Mantius; State officials blame a statistical fluke in payouts for Cash 3, the lottery's most popular game. But it is the second consecutive year lottery officials have been faced with the payout problem caused by the ...; 12:13 p.m.

Services Friday for longtime Las Vegas bandleader Garwood Van: Van gave comedian Redd Foxx his first job in Las Vegas and opened the city's first rock 'n' roll club.; 12:12 p.m.

TRPA approves Stateline stormwater project, lawsuit settlement: Construction is scheduled to begin June 2 and conclude by the end of June 2000.; 12:12 p.m.

Senators pondering poor work by builders: AB59 by Assemblyman John Lee, D-Las Vegas, and AB633 and 634 requested by the Contractors' Board, would strengthen the board's ability to investigate and regulate residential contractors.; 12:12 p.m.

Two hurt when auto body shop explodes: Tom Gardner; The two were the only ones in the building at the time of the blast, according to Reno Fire Chief Chuck Lowden.; 12:11 p.m.

Nevada No. 1 in the nation in teenage pregnancies: Art Nadler; The Alan Guttmacher Institute, a nonprofit agency dealing with reproductive health and public education issues, determined that nationally teenage births for women 15 to 19 years old declined 4 percent between 1995-96. The statistics are ...; 12:05 p.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Johnson reveals his true character to Knicks: Even before he left UNLV, Larry Johnson seemed to develop a boorish attitude with a large chip on his shoulder, the likes of which not even the Keebler folks have seen.; 11:57 a.m.

Editorial: Weakening the state's 'shield law': The case the Supreme Court based its ruling on originated from an automobile accident in Clark County in 1996 in which five people were killed. Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Glenn Puit wrote a story about ...; 11:56 a.m.

Tobacco industry, state unite to fight 'gray market' sales: But conflicting testimony left the Assembly Taxation Committee confused and asking for help from its legal advisers to find out who was telling the truth.; 11:56 a.m.

Senate bill would speed medical insurance claims: Art Nadler; The bill, which is now in the Assembly Commerce and Labor Committee, would require health insurers to either approve or deny a claim in 30 days. Once claims are approved, insurers would have 30 days ...; 11:55 a.m.

Deal reached on Medicaid payments: Art Nadler; The agreement, signed Tuesday with the state Department of Human Resources, ends a $22 million lawsuit the hospital filed over treatments provided to Medicaid patients from 1993 to 1998, Bill Hale, chief executive officer of ...; 11:53 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: Thunder spirit not dead at Mack: Tim Graham; It appears the Thunder spirit will live on for the 1999-2000 season at the Thomas & Mack Center after all.; 11:53 a.m.

Community news briefs: The Henderson's official Arbor Day ceremony will be 10:30 a.m. Friday at the Civic Center Amphitheater, 200 Water St.; 11:52 a.m.

Rebels' Tishler on WAC team: Tishler, ranked No. 19 in the nation in singles, is 20-7 on the year. A native of Tel Aviv, Israel, Tishler joins three other repeat performers on the top squad: Esteban Carril of TCU, Ignacio ...; 11:47 a.m.

Report: UNLV, community college get shortchanged: The independent funding study commissioned by the Board of Regents supported claims that there is a funding inequity within the higher education system.; 11:43 a.m.

Venetian should be crowning moment for Adelson: That warning comes from Sheldon Adelson when he tells local civic groups about his reasons for building the Venetian resort.; 11:42 a.m.

Resort owner has much at stake in latest gaming industry venture: That means controlling all aspects of a product or service. Adelson already owned a charter airline company, a travel business and a trade show conglomerate. The only things missing were a hotel and convention center ...; 11:41 a.m.

Commission on school violence proposed: "We hope the state never has to endure a school-related tragedy but we have to be prepared at the state level and the local level to deal with the possibility if it occurs," Assembly Speaker ...; 11:40 a.m.

Win keeps playoff hopes alive for Basic: Matt O'Brien; The jockeying for playoff position among Southern Zone boys volleyball teams is officially under way. Entering the second half of the season, many squads are fighting for a higher seed or simply fighting to keep ...; 11:39 a.m.

Gibbons among peace-seeking team Contingent to offer plan to end conflict: Mark D. Preston; Gibbons, R-Nev., said the U.S. delegation will propose a multitier plan similar to the proposal NATO offered but was rejected by Yugoslav President Slobodan Milosevic.; 11:38 a.m.

Chance to win car boosts school attendance: Students with improved absences will get the chance to win prizes that include movie tickets, backpacks and CDs.; 11:37 a.m.

ONEOK sticking with bid for LV utility: "If this were solely a matter of price, there would have been no need for Southern Union to raise" its bid, ONEOK Chairman Larry Brummett said in a statement. Oneok, which has been trying to ...; 11:36 a.m.

Youth takes on experience in upcoming Sanchez-Paez bout: Dean Juipe; By the time Augie Sanchez made his professional debut in 1996, Jorge Paez had already fought 70 times as a professional.; 11:36 a.m.

Boyfriend convicted in child abuse death of girl, 2: After less than three hours of deliberations Wednesday, the eight-woman, four-man jury agreed that 27-year-old Slayden was the culprit. He was found guilty of child abuse with substantial bodily harm and first-degree murder in the ...; 11:36 a.m.

Assembly approves changes in adoptions: Assembly Bill 158, which now goes to the Senate, would change the law in the placement of children in foster care and in the adoption system.; 11:35 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: McCullough upset over sparring partner's KO: Dean Juipe; Informal as such a thing may be, sparring partners have certain guidelines they're supposed to follow.; 11:32 a.m.

Columnist Spencer Patterson: Silverado swimmers create tidal wave with win over GV: Spencer Patterson; Although Silverado's baseball and softball teams have been making most of the school's sports headlines this spring, another Skyhawk squad may very well have posted the school's biggest victory of 1999 last Friday.; 11:31 a.m.

Partners sued over takeover bid: Richard McCloskey Jr. and Thomas Bagnell, members of Rotary Collider Technology LLC, and Ronald Richardson, chief executive officer of Ballerina Mobile Home Country Clubs and Sales Inc., were named in the suit filed in District ...; 11:29 a.m.

Guinn still arguing over extra funds: CARSON CITY -- On the eve of the Economic Forum, Assembly Democrats and Gov. Kenny Guinn were at odds on how much extra money will be available in tax revenue for the state to spend ...; 11:24 a.m.

LV flight information offered on Internet: The flight information will be updated every five minutes on the 500-page site, www.mccarran.com.; 11:23 a.m.

Gravel company officials woo residents over Three Kids Mine: It was a move to woo neighbors of the property -- where owners want to begin gravel operations with an eye to building a golf course and custom homes there in 20 years -- but ...; 11:22 a.m.

Mother charged in 2-year-old's death turns down plea bargain: Greene, 20, is charged with scalding her daughter, Dezjanea Taylor, in a bath so hot it appeared the girl was skinned alive. An Aug. 30 trial date on first-degree murder charges is set in the ...; 11:20 a.m.

Some seek shakeup of gambling commission: Commissioners urged Chairwoman Kay James to relieve Deputy Director John Shosky of his duties of writing the report, which the panel now says is due June 18, and replace him with Research Director Douglas Seay, ...; 11:19 a.m.

PACE Supercross packing them in: Jan. 9: Edison Field, Anaheim, Ca. -- 45,050; 11:19 a.m.

Court news briefs: For nearly three years, the murder case against Darris Taylor has been pending in the local legal system.; 11:18 a.m.

Concealed-weapons bill amended to exclude schools: James said his Judiciary Committee had approved Assembly Bill 166 with the amendment before the school shooting in Littleton, Colo.; 11:16 a.m.

Nationwide auto theft arrests net LV suspects: Federal task forces made more than 200 arrests in 22 cities Tuesday, more than 100 of them in the San Antonio area.; 11:15 a.m.

Clark County school officials work to quell fears: Benjamin Grove; The most recent bomb threat was made at Palo Verde High School Wednesday. No bomb was found; students were not evacuated.; 11:15 a.m.

B of A chief's salary has no limits: Paul Nowell; At the company's annual meeting Wednesday, activists proposed limiting McColl's total compensation, as well as preventing future severance packages like the one given to former chief executive David Coulter. Shareholders overwhelming rejected both proposals.; 11:14 a.m.

Cimarron's Harris takes 5th at junior regionals: Harris, who won his weight class at last year's event, went 5-2 with three pins against a tough field. "I wrestled against much tougher competition this year than when I won the gold last year," ...; 11:13 a.m.

School of Medicine reduces debt: Art Nadler; Ashok Dhingra, vice president of administration and finance, said the school should only be in the red $207,000 by the end of the year. Last fiscal year, from July 1, 1997 to June 30, 1998, ...; 11:13 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs: A Nellis spokeswoman said a decision will be made within days.The Thunderbirds' aerial shows have been suspended until further notice, the Air Force announced Wednesday.; 11:12 a.m.

Arrests made in killing of auto repair manager: Jace Radke; Keith Joseph Shanley, 29, and Steven Acosta, 33, were arrested Wednesday morning, and a third man police believe is connected to the shooting, Kurt William Johnson, 44, was arrested last month. All three men were ...; 11:08 a.m.

Blitzstein's partner was ready to back out: "Herbie was going to be burglarized and then killed," DeLuca told a U.S. District Court jury. "I didn't want this to happen -- the burglary, the killing, kicking him out. I didn't want it to ...; 11:07 a.m.

UNLV'S Anderson to represent U.S. in golf's Palmer Cup: Anderson will be making his second straight appearance in the event. He is the second UNLV golfer to participate in the event; former Rebel Ted Oh competed in the inaugural Palmer Cup. That squad was ...; 11:07 a.m.

More choices offered by other candidates for Vegas mayor: It is still too close to predict which two candidates will emerge from Tuesday's balloting to square off in the June 8 general runoff.; 11:06 a.m.

Nordstrom has no plans for Strip mall: Representatives of the Howard Hughes Corp. on Wednesday gave some of the details of the Fashion Show's expansion plans and they don't include the Seattle-based retailer.; 11:06 a.m.

U.S. National Wrestling Championships set for Las Vegas: Tim Graham; Two years at Disney World was long enough.; 10:59 a.m.

Super crowds for Supercross: Despite the ongoing renovation of Sam Boyd Stadium, more than 39,000 fans are expected to pack the facility Saturday night for the season finale of the PACE Supercross Series.; 10:57 a.m.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Fear of computer slowly ebbs: Ruthe Deskin; It was necessity that convinced my fellow workers that I needed a laptop computer. The Sun's computer whiz kid, Chris Wellendorf, delivered the infernal piece and set me up for several hours of irritation and ...; 10:46 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: A personal happy birthday message to Duke: Joe Delaney; At the time of his death, he had performed his music in every part of the world except China and Siberia. ... Duke had dined with presidents and kings, had a Prince of Wales accompany ...; 10:45 a.m.

Vetrone on his way out at UNLV: Steve Carp; As the rumors heat up that he's leaving, UNLV assistant basketball coach Greg Vetrone quietly goes about his business of deciding what his future will be.; 10:44 a.m.

Obituaries for April 29, 1999: William Caughfey, 65, of Las Vegas died April 1 in Las Vegas. He was born Jan. 11, 1934, in Minnesota. A resident for many years, he was a hotel-casino bartender.; 10:37 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Blaming the deceased: Because of other sloppy investigations conducted by military investigators, the Iowa explosion caught my eye. After reading a report by the General Accounting Office I wrote:; 10:31 a.m.

Las Vegas 'X-FIles' episode to air: The episode follows The Lone Gunmen characters -- Langly (Dean Haglund), Byers (Bruce Harwood) and Frohike (Tom Braidwood) -- who are sent to an international defense contractors' convention to uncover "Black Ops" agents posing as ...; 10:28 a.m.

Two arrested for 1997 slaying: Keith Joseph Shanley, 29, and Steven Acosta, 33, were arrested Wednesday.; 10:22 a.m.

Man found guilty in death of child: Slayden was also convicted of felony child abuse and neglect in connection with an earlier injury to the child's leg.; 10:21 a.m.

Clark County officials warn of zero tolerance for threats: Superintendent Brian Cram said the district will have zero tolerance for such threats, which usually increase in the spring.; 10:19 a.m.

Man testifies in slaying of mob figure Blitzstein: DeLuca spent nearly six hours on the stand Wednesday testifying about the January 1997 robbery and slaying of the mob associate.; 10:19 a.m.

Bonanza's Kaempfer among the valley's top softball players: Spencer Patterson; Bonanza sophomore Katie Kaempfer had a simple reason for becoming a catcher when she began playing softball at age 6.; 10:18 a.m.

We Love You Madly: Mary Campbell; NEW YORK -- He was a composer and bandleader, a showman and charmer, a pianist, artist and musical genius who created some of the most complex -- as well as some of the loveliest -- ...; 9:59 a.m.

Top Local 4A Track Times -- April 29, 1999: 100 Meters Boys: Arren Dodsen, Dur, 10.5 Girls: Nicole Ireland, Moj, 11.7; 9:17 a.m.

Boys golf standings -- April 29, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 9:10 a.m.

Boys volleyball standings -- April 29, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 9:08 a.m.

Younger Knievel plans jump over Grand Canyon: Despite extremely windy conditions Wednesday on the rim of the canyon, Fox and production company officials were continuing preparation as scheduled.; 9:07 a.m.

Baseball standings -- April 29, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 9:06 a.m.

Hope fades in committee for mortgage bill: The committee last week approved a companion bill, AB64, which gives added powers to the state Financial Institutions Division and Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa. The committee didn't vote on the Heller bill.; 9:06 a.m.

Softball standings -- April 29, 1999: SUNRISE DIVISION; 9:06 a.m.

Prison plan unveiled in Legislature hearing: The governor is dropping plans now for expanding the privately run women's prison in North Las Vegas because new forecasts show fewer female inmates than previously predicted.; 9:06 a.m.

Law enforcement asks for breathalyzer clarification: Kiley Russell; Suzanne Harmon of Washoe County and Tracy Burch of Clark County told legislators SB152 would ensure that prosecutors, judges and defense attorneys realize breath tests for alcohol are admissible in DUI cases.; 9:05 a.m.

Friday at Golden Gate: 1st race 6 fur 4YO & up Clm: 1 Eastern Spirit (Gonzalez) 117; 2 Lazy Pirate (Arriaga) 119; 3 Fighting American (Lopez) 119; 4 Media Plan (FValenzuela) 117; 5 Live At The Half (Hummel) 117.; 9:02 a.m.

Friday at Aqueduct: 1st race 6 fur 3YO & up F&M Mdn Clm: 1 Heavyweight (Lidberg) 122; 2 Taffin Le (Bravo) 113; 3 One Putt (Migliore) 113; 4 All Said (Gryder) 113; 5 Picardie (Espinoza) 113; 6 Champagne ...; 9:01 a.m.

Friday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 3YO & up F&M Mdn Clm: 1 La Vuelta (Garcia) 114; 2 Native Terms (Black) 120; 3 Close To Heaven (Alvarado) 114; 4 Catchthisprincess (Vergara) 122; 5 Umbrago (Rodriguez) 102; 6 ...; 9:00 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park: 1ST RACE:; 8:59 a.m.

Weather postpones young Knievel's Grand Canyon stunt: Michelle Rushlo; Robbie Knievel decided at the last minute that weather conditions were too unsafe to make the leap across a 200-foot-plus bend. Temperatures were in the 30s, wind gusted to 22 mph and snow fell earlier ...; 7:11 a.m.

Wynn's art tax break attacked as vague, expensive and too broad: Kiley Russell; Neal, D-North Las Vegas, a perennial casino industry critic, added SB521 could be used to exempt almost anything from Nevada sales and property taxes.; 6:38 a.m.

Lawmakers learn revenues up by $105 million: Brendan Riley; The state revenues, primarily gambling and sales taxes, are higher than what Gov. Kenny Guinn had expected. But the governor and key lawmakers said it's still not a lot and won't do much more than ...; 6:35 a.m.

Family heirloom reveals a century of history: "When my father, Hugh, passed away, Joy kept it for me," said Hansen. "Then one day, she showed up with it. I don't know why I didn't open it right away. I guess I never ...; 6:34 a.m.

Black Rock Desert draws all types throughout year: It's the lake bed from ancient Lake Lahontan, which once had a surface of more than 8,000 square miles and covered most of northern Nevada and Eastern California.; 6:34 a.m.

Boxing schedule: At Verona, N.Y., Joey Gamache, Clewiston, Maine, vs. John Bailey, New Cumberland, Ohio, 10, welterweights; Orlando Canizales, Laredo, vs. Mike Jaurez, Denver, 10, junior lightweights; Charles Murray, Rochester, N.Y., vs. Ed Griffin, Baltimore, 10, welterweights.; 5:37 a.m.

Thanks to surgery, Guiel has eye on 'bigs': Steve Guiremand; Like many members of the Las Vegas Stars, outfielder Aaron Guiel has his eyes set on playing in the big leagues one day.; 4:28 a.m.

Box score: Stars 4, Cannons 1: Calgary; 4:22 a.m.

Study finds smaller funding gap between UNR, UNLV: Scott Sonner; The equity funding study recommends the Nevada Legislature spend about $24 million more a year to erase spending gaps at UNLV, the Community College of Southern Nevada, Western Nevada Community College and Truckee Meadows Community ...; 3:58 a.m.

Gibbons recruited for international peace talks mission: The bipartisan delegation of House members, led by Congressman Curt Weldon, R-Pa., will travel to Austria to discuss the current situation in Kosovo will leaders from the Russian Duma.; 3:58 a.m.

NDOW recommends hiking number of big game tags: "The recommended increases for deer reflect the upward trend that our populations have been following since the disastrous winter of 1992-93," said Greg Tanner, the division's chief of game.; 3:57 a.m.

Gaming profits for first quarter up: Ernie Stebbins, executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Association, said the increase is due to aggressive marketing and casino improvements.; 3:55 a.m.

Poll shows Goodman in lead; Adamsen, Fine in dead heat: Goodman was favored by 36 percent of poll respondents, Fine by 21 percent and Adamsen by 20 percent.; 3:55 a.m.

Sun Softball State Top 10 poll -- April 29, 1999: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune.; 2:37 a.m.

Sun Baseball State Top 10 poll -- April 29, 1999: Teams ranked jointly by the Sun and the Sparks Daily Tribune.; 2:33 a.m.

Letter: Cartoon unfair to gun owners: The cartoon in essence says because I enjoy skeet shooting or hunting I fall under this category.; 1:09 a.m.

Letter: Bring back draft to stock military: It is time to reinstate the draft, without educational deferments. The burden and honor of serving America should be equally shared. The draft should also extend to politicians, federal and state.; 1:06 a.m.

Letter: Care, caregivers hurt by bottom line: As a matter of fact, hospitals could probably save some money by eliminating managerial and administrative nursing positions and have the rest of us report directly to the accounting department.; 1:05 a.m.

Letter: Be considerate of nonsmokers in public areas: Second-hand smoke is bad for people's lungs, so why should I suffer the chance of cancer when I don't even smoke? There is a time and place for everything, so I feel if they want ...; 1:04 a.m.

Correction: Charges in Blitzstein story corrected: The Sun corrects its errors. If a mistake is found, call 385-3111 to report it.; 1:02 a.m.

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