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Archive for July 11, 1999

'American Pie' leads gross-out comedies at box office
The sleeper hit knocked Will Smith's critically savaged "Wild Wild West" into second place, while "Arlington Road," the only other movie opening in wide release, debuted with a disappointing $7.4 million, industry estimates showed Sunday.
12:53 p.m.
David Cassidy turns producer and revisits the Rat Pack in a new Strip show
Karen Zekan
What: "The Rat Pack is Back."
9:37 a.m.
Columnist John Katsilometes: Good old 'Bad News' days
For anyone whose eyebrows arched, jaws dropped and spines curved during the movie "South Park -- Bigger, Longer and Uncut," I've got four words:
9:36 a.m.
Columnist Sandra Thompson: Mitzi continues fight from prison cell
Sandra Thompson
A LAS VEGAS woman, who fled Nevada with her 9-year-old son in violation of custody orders, last month pleaded guilty to a gross misdemeanor. She was sentenced in District Court to time served -- six ...
9:29 a.m.
Letter: Streisand pricing out her best fans
What about her fans that made her and stayed with her over these years? They can't afford that amount of money. The only ones who can pay that money are the stars who always knock ...
9:28 a.m.
Letter: U.S. thrives while it is 'under God'
Our strength is not in the guns we put in our citizens' hands, nor in the nuclear bombs we have in our arsenal. It is in the consideration we have for our fellow citizens.
9:27 a.m.
Letter: We haven't seen true Bush yet
I implore your readers not to confuse conservatism with the radical right views that have dominated the Republican Party for the last two decades. George W. and Liddy Dole are the first viable candidates (so ...
9:26 a.m.
Letter: Clinton trying to help the poor
President Clinton's proposal to spend some federal money to provide businesses and jobs in blighted areas is a sound one when we have a surplus to finance the projects. It is certainly a better and ...
9:25 a.m.
Letter: Basic rules could end 'air rage'
First, most of the planes are overbooked and the seating arrangement is inhumane. The manufacturer should not allow the amount of seats that are squeezed into its airplanes.
9:23 a.m.
Letter: City shouldn't be in arena business
If you want the taxpayers to pay for this arena, form a company and let the ones of us that desire to do so buy in -- do not demand that we pay for this.
9:23 a.m.
Letter: 'Rejuvenation' talk involving stadium appears misguided
Though having lived here only 17 years, I have yet to see any upscale restaurants, boutiques or fine shops show up near the Cashman Center.
9:22 a.m.
Texas educator heads to Las Vegas after odd marriage
Benjamin Grove
A small-town Texas love story is leading one teacher to Las Vegas.
9:21 a.m.
School district known for aggressive teacher recruiting
"If not the most aggressive, definitely one of the top two or three," Segun Eubanks of the National Education Association said.
9:21 a.m.
Wooing teachers to Vegas
Benjamin Grove
Clark County schools interviewer Carol Blount has seen the future of teaching up close.
9:21 a.m.
Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Time at Stanford and VMI
ALLOW ME to inform our readers that I do watch programs other than sporting events on the tube. A good example was last week after watching our U.S. Women's World Cup soccer team compete, I ...
9:20 a.m.
Columnist Jeff German: Binion's last hours tell story
HOMICIDE detectives are convinced they know who killed Ted Binion the morning of Sept. 17.
9:19 a.m.
Editorial: Delay garbage extension
Last month the Clark County Commission granted a contract extension to Silver State, giving the company a 15-year monopoly to pick up trash in the unincorporated parts of the county. In exchange the company agreed ...
9:12 a.m.
Ordinations by mail blasphemous, some clergy say
Stacy J. Willis
The call to the ministry can be somewhat lackluster.
9:11 a.m.
Camp experience can help children battle peer pressure
An experience at camp can help him learn how to get along with his peers and have some lighthearted fun away from his daily concerns at home, his foster mother says.
9:11 a.m.
Editorial: Southern Nevadans fend thunderstorm
Despite the devastation the rains created, it was a miracle that it wasn't worse. Part of the reason for this can be attributed to engineering: Since 1989 the Regional Flood Control District has built 20 ...
9:11 a.m.
Playing the percentages
Gamblers looking to get the most value for their money are more likely to find it elsewhere than on the Las Vegas Strip, particularly on slot machines.
9:10 a.m.
State board boosts high school math requirements
The board also voted to create an "advanced diploma" for ambitious students willing to take more classes and ordered school districts to provide remedial help for struggling students.
9:10 a.m.
New research reveals new threat to Lake Tahoe
Algae growth is believed to be the primary cause of the lake's declining clarity.
9:09 a.m.
Officer acquitted in fracas with detectives
Thomas said he is one of three North Las Vegas police officers - out of about 260 - who do not belong to the union.
9:09 a.m.
It's not Pamplona, but desert bull run draws hundreds of gutsy runners
The second annual running of the bulls kicked off here Saturday with about 600 runners, some dressed in chicken suits, matching wits and stamina against 40 bulls.
9:08 a.m.
Search for missing geologists suspended
The two Coos Bay, Ore., scientists are believed to have gone to an area in northern Nye County, about 100 miles east of Tonopah, on June 21 to stake out a potentially valuable gold claim.
9:08 a.m.
Nevada's largest wildfire of year still burning out of control
The fire posed a threat to some nearby ranches, but no buildings were damaged, he said. No major injuries were reported.
9:07 a.m.
Tourism officials want visitors to know city is open for business
"It's a slow, steady stream of customer traffic now that people realize we're reopen," said Maureen Taylor Crampton, spokeswoman for the Forum Shops at Caesars, which was flooded with 2 feet of water Thursday.
9:07 a.m.
Second annual event wraps up with no major injuries, smaller crowds
Phoenix promoter Phil Immordino said some 300 runners tested their skills against some 40 bulls Sunday, half the number that ran Saturday.
6:17 a.m.
Heady menu, turnout for famous restaurateur
Among the 300 guests on hand were former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, actors Ed Begley Jr., Tony Curtis and Steven Bocho, television personalities Gary Collins, Mary Ann Mobley, Pat O'Brien and Vanna White, and San Francisco ...
6:17 a.m.
Top Chenoweth aide arrested on stalking charge in Reno
Peek is Chenoweth's legislative director in Washington, D.C. He previously worked for former Rep. Barbara Vucanovich, R-Nev., who served from 1982 to 1996.
6:16 a.m.
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5:04 a.m.
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4:55 a.m.
Quirky quartet to string LV along
Scott Dickensheets
It's an old story: The flute player leaves and suddenly the band's sound comes together. It happened to the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, Butt Trumpet -- and it happened to Freeway Philharmonic.
3:44 a.m.
Postal service employee arrested on sex charges
League is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl on at least two occasions and of sexually molesting 8- and 9-year-old girls.
2:30 a.m.
Couple may have been victims of murder-suicide
Ortega is the daughter of Reno Public Works Director Steve Varela.
2:27 a.m.
Construction worker falls to his death
Greenleaf, an employee of Jackson Quality Drywalling in Minden, was pronounced dead at the scene. He was not wearing a safety harness and landed on a concrete entry way.
2:25 a.m.
Man killed in accident identified
Troopers said a northbound car on the highway crossed the center line, striking several oncoming vehicles.
2:24 a.m.
Burning Man organizers criticize Black Rock Desert plan
But Marian Goodell, the festival's manager of communications, said the event site has been moved in the past and that any restriction of access would be unfair.
1:28 a.m.
Firefighters step up battle against 20,000-acre-plus wildfire
The fire burned Sunday to within two miles of a ranch, but has caused no damage to any buildings. No major injuries were reported.
1:28 a.m.

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