Print edition for August 4, 1999

Box score: Stars 7, Sounds 3: Nashville

Thursday at Del Mar: 1st race 1 mi 3YO&up Turf Clm: 1 Felon (Nakatani) 119; 2 Search Me (Solis) 119; 3 Saratoga Seven (Antley) 119; 4 Butler On Duty (Delahoussaye) 119; 5 The Barking Shark (Puglisi) 119; 6 Meatball (Blanc) 116.

Nevada State American Legion Baseball Tournament: Friday's Results

Group honors new councilwoman: Erin Neff; Newly appointed Las Vegas City Councilwoman Lynette Boggs McDonald was more than feted Tuesday with a luncheon.

Community news briefs for August 4, 1999: Jewish War Veterans Post 30 will meet at 10 a.m., with snacks at 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Sunrise MountainView Hospital. The speaker will be Grant Ashley, special agent in charge of the Las Vegas office of the FBI. For more information, call Mitch Kuhn at 228-5612.

Children of inner city will get new look at life: Yet as a single parent on government aid, he cannot afford to send her.

Mining industry says it is under attack by feds, critics: MATT KELLEY; "This nation's mining industry is under attack like no other industry today," said Rep. James Gibbons, R-Nev. "It seems like the federal government wants the gold, and the miners get the shaft."

Tribes plead for better funding of management costs: MATT KELLEY; At Arizona's Gila River Indian Community, officials are considering cutting back ambulance service from around the clock to eight hours a day because there is not enough money to cover management costs, tribal Gov. Mary Thomas told the House Resources Committee.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice: Trip to Africa was worth the wait: Paula DelGiudice; I never even dared to dream about going to Africa. It always seemed like such a remote possibility: too far, too costly, too wild.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Duval predicts Ryder Cup boycott: It may not happen next month, or in two years, but David Duval sees it happening "certainly" by 2003.

Marty Stuart brings his 'Pilgrim' sound to Vegas: Jim Patterson; Who: Marty Stuart.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Buffalo Jim looks North for survival: Dean Juipe; The recent history of professional sports in North Las Vegas can best be summarized with this remark: There is no recent history of professional sports in North Las Vegas.

Letter: Goodman should lower city taxes: Regardless of the fact I live one block outside Las Vegas city limits, I hope the new mayor will succeed in bringing the tax base of his constituents down as promised.

Letter: Nolvadex effective cancer therapy: I would like to clarify for you that the STAR trial's purpose is to determine if raloxifene has a significant effect on breast cancer risk reduction when compared to the proven therapy, Nolvadex (tamoxifen).

Letter: Casinos removed the gamble long ago: Casino executives changed the word gambling to gaming some time back and for good reason. It's not gambling anymore. It's gaming, as in playing a game. Gamblers just don't get it.

Stars' Guiel wins medal with Canada: Steve Guiremand; Shortly before the start of Tuesday night's game against the Nashville Sounds, Aaron Guiel walked into the Las Vegas Stars locker room and found his locker covered with a large sheet of paper.

Columnist Peter Benton: Berning joins staff at Walters Golf: Peter Benton; One of the greatest women's golf competitors of all time, three-time U.S. Women's Open golf champion Susie Maxwell Berning, has joined the golf instruction and marketing staff of Las Vegas-based Walters Golf Company.

Gators, Skyhawks prevail: Spencer Patterson; It will be deja vu all over again when the four remaining teams in this year's American Legion Baseball State Tournament lock up tonight at UNLV's Wilson Stadium.

Obituaries for August 4, 1999: Edith Cannizzaro, 87, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local convalescent hospital. She was born Feb. 23, 1912, in Italy. A resident for 55 years, she was an interior decorator and a member of Daughters of the Nile.

Editorial: Tortoise rescue plan earns praise: Everyone today can be proud of that plan, which has been hailed as one of the nation's most successful conservation efforts. It shows more than anything else that individuals who represent diverse special interests can work together to solve community problems. We suggest that Southern Nevada not only look at the tortoise plan as a model for future conservation efforts but also as a lesson to help tackle other local problems.

Editorial: School district's Willis public relations master: One such individual is Ray Willis, who unfortunately announced his resignation as spokesman for the Clark County School District to become assistant superintendent of communications with the Yonkers, N.Y., school district. Since joining the local school district 21 years ago Willis was noted for his accessibility and candor. Unlike other spokesmen in town, he did not duck tough questions by responding with "no comments."

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: HELP volunteers rewarded for service to community: Elizabeth Foyt; HELP of Southern Nevada recently hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Nevada Palace hotel-casino.

Letter: Lying Democrats have created a divided nation: As usual, their whole purpose is to instill fear among the elderly and needy and to cast the Republicans as uncaring and "mean spirited."

Longtime Nevada casino executive Pieper dies at 80: Casino executive and former president of the old MGM Grand in Reno, Jack Pieper, died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 80.

Storey officials consider brothel future: Scott Sonner; VIRGINIA CITY -- A court order to close two Mustang Ranch brothels near Reno next week could cripple the neighboring rural county that depends on the bordellos for hundreds of thousands of tax dollars, county commissioners say.

DOE workers learn security techniques: The Department of Energy worked with employees at the Nevada Test Site, the North Las Vegas Nevada Operations Office and the Remote Sensing Laboratory at Nellis Air Force Base, where a team is ready to respond to a nuclear accident anywhere in the world.

Berkley preparing for challenge to House seat: Berkley, D-Nev., has received her biggest donation -- more than $80,000 -- from EMILY's List, a group that supports Democratic women who are pro choice on the abortion issue. She has received $16,000 from other members of Congress. Berkley also has received more than $176,000 from political action committees.

County to pay beltway costs left hanging by Hughes Corp.: Adrienne Packer; Clark County agreed to pick up the $6 million tab for the Howard Hughes Corp. after the developers said they do not have the money to complete a stretch of the Las Vegas Beltway by 2000.

Killer of convenience store clerk receives life sentence: Bill Gang; At age 26 Arthur Robles already had spent a chunk of his life in juvenile and adult jails in California.

Results of World Chess Championship Round 2, Game 1: Korchnoi (17, Switzerland)-Dolmatov (49, Russia) 1-0

Former Metro Police officer fights charge of sex with teen: Bill Gang; A former Metro Police officer, who admitted he began dating and then married a 14-year-old girl he met while transporting her to Child Haven, wants to withdraw his plea of guilty to statutory sexual seduction.

Second seed shocked as big guns roll out in Chess Championship: They joined the 36 players who had qualified in the previous round of this month-long tournament at Caesars Palace hotel-casino here. The seven-round event will distribute $3 million in prizes with the winner receiving $660,000 and the title of World Champion.

Meadows residents celebrate Night Out with more cops: Jace Radke; In a neighborhood accustomed to hearing the sound of gunfire, the popping of balloons was a startling, but not unwelcome sound Tuesday night at Chester Stupak Park.

Suit filed to recover ethics fine: Steven E. Smith filed the action Tuesday against Shaughn Daily, who admitted he used the fictitious name of Helena Lockridge to mail the complaint about then-County Commissioner Paul Christensen.

2 charged in death of palsy patient: The Criminal Apprehension Team arrested Wilman Oslund, 67, and his 30-year-old girlfriend, Sherry Kahalehoe, Monday. They are being held in the Clark County Detention Center on charges of murder, kidnapping, accessory to commit murder and conspiracy to kidnap.

Local news briefs for August 4, 1999: Seven people were hospitalized Tuesday after a two-car accident in North Las Vegas.

Lewis will be ready for annual telethon: "He's had a miserable week and will likely be spending some time on his boat for some r and r," said Claudia Stabile.

Africanized bees discovered in central New Mexico: SUSAN MONTOYA; Frye was stung 15 to 20 times. He found another 250 stingers in his overalls.

Fighter jet base troubles Western Shoshone National Council: Shoshone officials say basing 17 F-22s at Nellis would weaken the environmental protection of the Western Shoshone nation. The range encompasses much of what the Western Shoshone describe as their native territory.

WWF to make IPO: The proceeds will be used to expand the company's Internet operations, develop new kinds of television programs and upgrade its television facilities.

Reid worried about possible health effects of weapons experiments: Reid, a Democrat and assistant Senate minority leader, said he's worried about the possible environmental and health effects of the burn.

Couple charged in death of disabled woman: Prior to her death in December, Sheila Manantan, 49, lived in squalor, was beaten and tied to a toilet for hours, detectives claim. She died from repeated blows to her body but prolonged neglect also played a role in the fatality, Clark County Coroner Ron Flud said Tuesday.

Nevada counties, towns get Forest Service grants: The biggest grant, $20,000, goes to the city of Carlin for work on a gold mining interpretive center.

Box score: Stars 8, Sounds 0: E--Garcia. DP--Nashville 1, Las Vegas 1. LOB--Nashville 5, Las Vegas 5. 2B--Hermansen, Cruz, Polocovich, Rossy, Matthews. 3B--Laker. HR--Darr (6), Gonzalez (4), Allen (12). SB--Hermansen (14).

Licensing endorsed for Paris-Las Vegas resort: BRENDAN RILEY; Under the plan forwarded to the board's parent Nevada Gaming Commission, which will meet Aug. 19, the megaresort will operate under an existing license for Bally's-Las Vegas, next door on the Las Vegas Strip.

Political contributions flow: Doctors, lawyers and women have flocked to help Berkley. She has also received more than $80,000 from EMILY's List, a national fund-raising group designed to help elect Democratic women who support abortion rights.

Box score: Zephyrs 2, Stars 1: DP--New Orleans 1, Las Vegas. 1. LOB--New Orleans 2, Las Vegas 7. 2b--Newhan, Matthews. HR--Knorr (8), Thompson (10). CS--Prieto, Thompson. S--Carlyle.

Former officer wants to withdraw guilty plea in sex case: Adam Paul Huettner, 24, had pleaded guilty to a felony charge of statutory sexual seduction over events that are alleged to have occurred between May 1998 and May 1999. He was scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday.

Casino restaurant reprimanded for wild Robin Leach party: ANGIE WAGNER; The Clark County Commission voted Tuesday to issue the restaurant inside The Venetian an administrative reprimand.

Closure of famous Nevada brothels could cripple county budget: SCOTT SONNER; But a lobbyist for the Nevada Brothel Owners Association told the Storey County Commission he's had dozens of inquiries from people who want to buy the houses of ill fame, including a Reno cardiologist and a veterinarian from Connecticut.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Del Mar: 1ST RACE:

Thursday at Saratoga: 1st race 2-1/16 mi 4YO&up Stk: 1 Willstown (Boucher) 138; 2 Ninepins (Kingsley) 144; 3 Harrowman (Miller) 146; 4 a-Brigade of Guards (Kiser) 154; 5 a-Approaching Squall (Clancy) 150; 6 Campanile (Miller) 142.

Gamblers give casino chips to church: The Rev. Russell Kohler wouldn't say how big the jackpot is, but he planned to cash the chips in and use the money to help the poor.

Two casino openings may be delayed: MotorCity had hoped to open next month, but now may not be licensed until November. The Greektown Casino, which hopes to finish construction by October, now may not be licensed until January.

Wrestlers confirm plan to sell Debbie Reynolds resort: WWF purchased the casino out of bankruptcy court in August 1998 for $10.8 million. But in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on Tuesday, WWF said it plans to sell the property by the end of 2000 and has begun preliminary talks with several buyers.

Resort, builders sued over worker's death: The defendants, Fluor Daniel Inc., Aladdin project's design builder and general contractor; and Tishman Construction Corp. of Nevada, were hired to build the new Aladdin resort on the Strip at the same site after the old hotel was imploded early last year.

County gives pact for Metro facility: Heavy traffic around Metro's current building on West Russell Road near Interstate 15 prompted the county to construct a new facility rather than engage in a renovation project.

Sandoval named to library board: Sandoval was appointed to the four-year post by a 6-0 vote of the Clark County Commission at Tuesday's public meeting.

Murphy told manicurist Binion would overdose on heroin: Sandy Murphy told her manicurist a week before Ted Binion's Sept. 17 murder that her boyfriend was going to overdose on heroin, police records say.

Binion may have violated campaign-finance law: Cy Ryan and Jeff German; On the day before he died, gaming figure Ted Binion may have violated Nevada's campaign finance law when he gave a $40,000 donation to former Las Vegas Mayor Jan Laverty Jones in her unsuccessful run for governor.

Paupers' graves abundant in LV: On the edge of a cemetery at the edge of downtown, another man who lived on society's fringes was laid to rest in a pauper's grave Tuesday without a single mourner standing by.

South Dakota bank expands to Nevada: "This is a growing economy," branch president Fred Stevens said of Las Vegas. "We're wanting to focus on small to medium-sized commercial lending. What better place to be in the country than Las Vegas?"

Mortgage rates top 8%, slowdown feared: The jump to an 8 percent mortgage rate has stemmed primarily from a similar rise in the interest rates of 10-year U.S. Treasury bonds. The two rates generally mirror one anothers' movements because most mortgages are resold as investment products known as mortgage-backed securities, which compete for investment dollars with various types of bonds, including the 10-year Treasury.

Cox Cable decries credits for telephone rivals in LV: David Strow; MGC Communications Inc. and Sprint say they've struck a deal that will entice more companies to offer local telephone service to Southern Nevadans.

Man claims he was duped in concert deal: David Roberts' lawsuit named World One Communications and Marvin Adams of Las Vegas as defendants.

Strip has first black restaurant owner: Adrienne Packer; As television crews fled a Clark County meeting in pursuit of actor Robert De Niro and board members recovered from their giddiness Tuesday, a milestone for the Las Vegas Strip passed mostly unnoticed.

Accounting firm sued over bankruptcy of LV firm: David Strow; The trustee of defunct Las Vegas company Mednet sued the accounting firm McGladrey & Pullen, alleging that poor accounting advice led to the company's 1997 bankruptcy.

Venetian owner sued over contract: In a state district court lawsuit filed last week, local company CCN Inc. asked the court to force Interface Group-Nevada to honor the terms of its two-year contract. CCN held the exclusive contract to operate pay phones in the convention center until Sept. 5, 1999.

Adelson mum on financial situation, acknowledges resort's 'rocky start': Christina Binkley; There's a saying around Las Vegas that you have only one chance to make a first impression. The newest megaresort to open here, the 3,036-room Venetian, wants three chances.

Consumers turning away from ATM surcharges: Cliff Edwards; CHICAGO -- James Synder used to routinely step up to whatever automated teller machine was around to get cash, but that was before he eyed monthly surcharges exceeding $20.

Gambling money dividing city officials: City Council president Eric Dickey has proposed a law to obligate the money to slum areas in Biloxi. The law would also set up an independent commission to distribute that money and federal grants for economically struggling areas.

Echo Glenn condo owners sue: Echo Glenn Homeowners Association represents the owners of the 64 condominiums in Echo Glenn Condominiums, 6480 Annie Oakley Drive.

Airport slot company gets lucrative new deal: Adrienne Packer; A slot machine concessionaire with ties to Coast Resorts Inc. hit the jackpot Tuesday when Clark County agreed to extend its airport contract three years and lift a cap on the number of slot machines allowed in the terminal.

Chef apologizes for table-top antics of television host at Strip restaurant: Adrienne Packer; As a distinguished chef who owns six restaurants nationwide and hosts a popular cooking show, presentation is everything for Emeril Lagasse.

Henderson council amends growth plan on northeast side: Valerie Miller; A year after the study began, the Henderson City Council approved plans for future growth on the northeast side, but with some changes.

FTC goes after LV company in travel fraud crackdown: The federal agency Tuesday alleged Resort World, 1050 E. Flamingo Road, advertised, via fax, exceedingly low air fares for round-trip tickets to Hawaii or Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, which included a bonus complimentary vacation, such as a cruise to Mexico or a trip to Las Vegas.