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Print edition for July 27, 1999

Bank robbed in Henderson
A robber wearing a mask and gloves entered the branch at 641 Mall Ring Circle just after it opened at 8 a.m. and brandished a revolver. He handcuffed at least two employees and took them to a back area of the building, Henderson Police Lt. Jutta Chambers said. The employees were not injured, she said.
Rebels denied respect in 2 conference polls
Steve Guiremand
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- It has one of the most respected coaches in college football.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: ESPN Classic to air Las Vegas 'mini-marathon'
Depending on the media outlet, Las Vegas as a sports city either A) can't hold a candle to Corvallis, Ore., or Moscow, Idaho, or B) is so captivating that it warrants seven consecutive hours of television programming on a major cable network.
Suspect ordered held in airline assault
Kim Smith
A Vietnam native accused of assaulting four people on a Delta flight over the weekend must remain in custody.
Hair stylists trained to look for signs of domestic violence
Brigitte Greenberg
Inspired by the intimate relationship often forged between a woman and her stylist, advocates against domestic violence have taken their campaign into the beauty parlor.
Ex-union leader pleads guilty to embezzlement
He is scheduled to be sentenced Oct. 20, David Miller, assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Indiana, said.
Schoolgirl, 10, in critical condition after bus crash
Cheryl Miller
Two girls remained hospitalized this morning, one in critical condition, after the school bus they were riding in Monday morning collided with a pickup carrying welding equipment.
Coaches say MWC race is a 6-way battle
Steve Guiremand
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- Is the new Mountain West Conference too good for its own good when it comes to football?
HollyWeb: Movie studios take up gavel in online prop auctions
David Germain
Movie studios, with warehouses full of the stuff that dreams are made of, have begun testing the collectibles market with online auctions to peddle props from films and TV shows, along with other entertainment memorabilia.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Pros frown as ITF alters tennis ball
Dean Juipe
Hot or not, the rallies were long and the play was spirited.
NLV fire official sues city
Kim Smith
North Las Vegas Fire Marshal Joe Skaarup is suing the city of North Las Vegas claiming city officials violated his constitutional right to free speech last spring.
Editorial: Fighting for veterans' health care
But as Reevey told Sun reporter Kim Smith, the shortage of medical staff is a recurrent "Las Vegas problem" that extends not only to the VA but to local community hospitals. If true, this poses a dilemma that must be addressed on at least two fronts.
Mendoza announces retirement
Mendoza served as a district court judge in Clark County for nearly 20 years before he was named chairman of the Public Services Commission. In 1997 he was named chairman of the transportation authority.
Green Shack liquor license up for sale
The deal to sell the liquor license from the historic Green Shack restaurant has fallen through, leaving the owners of the defunct establishment searching for someone else to pay up to $65,000 for the permit.
Editorial: 'Air rage' again rears ugly head
This is yet another example of "air rage," the dangerous growing phenomenon that Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., has addressed with his pending Safe and Friendly Skies bill. The legislation before the Senate committee would allow fines of up to $25,000 instead of the current maximum $1,100 for unruly behavior on commercial flights. Reid also wants abusive passengers banned from flying for a year.
Upcoming business events
Starting a small business -- Workshops offered by Service Corps of Retired Executives Association and the Small Business Administration. Ongoing. 388-6104.
Despite hassles, Candy Dance continues
There was talk that this year's event might fall through after town office manager Ann Evans resigned July 2. Evans had been put in charge of more Candy Dance affairs in March when former candy-making committee chairwoman Bev Smith resigned. Adding to the civic confusion, two town board members also quit.
Immunization clinics
DISTRICT HEALTH CENTER: 625 Shadow Lane, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Senate opens debate on auxiliary LV airport
Debate begins in Congress today on a proposed auxiliary airport 30 miles southwest of Las Vegas to relieve congestion at McCarran International Airport.
The Marions wedding
The Marions wedding
MGM Grand gives sneak peek at Detroit casino
Justin Hyde
Flanked by eight "Grandettes" - women in vivid, tight bodysuits who greet customers and serve drinks - MGM Grand Detroit President Lyn Baxter said the casino was ready to open once state regulators give the OK.
Columnist John Katsilometes: Childbirth: Easy as one, two -- PUSH!
Sam and Anne are transplanted San Franciscans and fairly new to town. He's a staff photographer at the Sun. When they arrived a few months ago she was carrying their second child and has spent much of the summer cursing desert heat and swollen feet.
Business leaders support tunnel for railroad
"It is reasonable and feasible," said Bill Osgood, president of the Downtown Improvement Association.
Wednesday at Del Mar
1st race 6-1/2 fur 3YO Clm: 1 He's a Stunner (Garcia) 115; 2 Radar Contact (McCarron) 118; 3 Lightning Saint (Radke) 113; 4 Wynhurst (Pedroza) 118; 5 Air Band (Delahoussaye) 118; 6 Death Trappe (Pincay) 118.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Del Mar
1ST RACE:
Nye County sues state over distribution of federal money
According to the lawsuits, the money has come from the leasing of federal lands in Nevada for the development and sale of minerals, oil, gas and geothermal resources.
Competition begins Saturday in wake of international wrangling
Robert Macy
The month-long competition will draw 100 chess grandmasters and masters from 52 countries, with the winner receiving $660,000 out of $3 million in prize money.
Box score: Sounds 8, Stars 7
Las Vegas
Review: Brilliant goofballs Primus rock the House
Geoff Carter
Way, way back in the 1990s there was a band called Primus. It was a funky progressive rock trio, much like Rush before it (only with that extra, added funk), and its members began shows by announcing themselves thus: "Hi, we're Primus, and we suck."
State raises fees paid by mines
The fee increases are expected to raise about $290,000 in additional income, money the agency needs to maintain a reserve and continue with its programs that include abandoned mine security and mineral education.
Masked man holds up Henderson bank
The robbery began about 7:15 a.m. when the man, armed with a semi-automatic pistol, followed the manager into the bank.
Professor receives arms control fellowship
Chaitan Gupta, 60, will serve the one-year fellowship with the U.S. Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, a branch of the State Department.
Nevada wildfires extinguished
Officials said the blaze that broke out Friday afternoon was human caused, though the exact cause remained under investigation.
School bus accident injures 15, revives seat belt talk
Robert Macy
Monday's crash injured 14 of the 52 students on board as well as the bus driver. And it revived talk of equipping school buses with seat belts.
Details of three Detroit casinos
MGM GRAND DETROIT
Letter: Remind politicians they're supposed to help little guy
You don't see any such increases in Social Security payments, and there certainly has been no action on the notch-baby issue. Couldn't the Senate or House of Representatives make a move to increase the minimum hourly wage by at least one dollar an hour?
Letter: Privacy protection has gone too far
Metro Police wouldn't investigate because it was on private property. I could not identify the tag number since the Department of Motor Vehicles and Public Safety would not release the information.
Letter: Bush will take us back in time
Vote Republican if you want the Family and Medical Leave Act abolished, civil rights laws and voting rights laws repealed, health care to be only for the affluent, and public education destroyed.
Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: No interest in principle
THE FURTHER AWAY from 1984 we go, the closer we seem to get.
Appointments
Bryant is currently area manager for Reclamation's Yuma Area office in Arizona. His appointment became effective Monday. He replaces Jim Cherry who moved from Hoover Dam to the Yuma office.
Mikohn earnings rise 69 percent
Revenue rose to $29 million from $25.6 million and cash flow soared 74 percent, to $6.1 million from $3.5 million in the year-ago quarter, the Las Vegas gaming equipment maker said today.
Wednesday at Saratoga
1st race 2-1/16 mi 4YO&up Hurdle Alw: 1 Master Niko (Miller) 150; 2 Little Hurt (Petty) 156; 3 Dr. Ramsey (Wilson) 156; 4 Red Hills (Edwards) 156; 5 Commanders Palace (Brown) 152; 6 Uncle Albie (Kiser) 152; 7 Sky and Sea (Kingsley) 156; 8 Apache Twist (Miller) 148; 9 Evening Sun (Thornton) 148.
House of Blues will buy concert business
David Germain
LOS ANGELES -- House of Blues Entertainment said Monday it is buying Universal's live-music unit for $190 million, acquiring a promotion business that includes 20 concert sites.
Obituaries for July 27, 1999
Bernice Marie Beggs, 59, of Boulder City died Saturday in a local hospital. She was born Sept. 18, 1939, in Florence, Ore. A resident for 23 years, she was a retired licensed practical nurse and a 1974 valedictorian at the Reno School of Medicine.
California fugitive arrested after leading cops on chase
Police said Gomes, 50, is wanted on a parole violation in California. He refused to surrender and rammed the officer's patrol car with his vehicle before fleeing the scene, police said.
Attorney says tavern not part of cop facility
Bill Gang
An attorney for the Police Protective Association said there are no present plans for a bar or tavern as part of a controversial commercial development in a southwest Las Vegas residential area.
MGM studio loss widens
MGM's loss widened to $249.8 million, or $1.65 a share, from $55 million, or 84 cents, in the year-earlier period. Results from the recent quarter include $225.2 million in previously announced charges for a 5 percent cut in MGM's workforce, the shelving of some film projects, severance expenses for former Chairman Frank Mancuso and other restructuring moves.
Profit increases for LV builder
Revenue jumped 57 percent from the year-ago quarter to $34.4 million in the latest quarter thanks in part to Saxton's acquisitions of builders Diamond Key Homes and its affiliate HomeBanc in Arizona and of Maxim Homes in Utah.
Former gaming board enforcement chief Fenkell dies at age 70
Jack Fenkell, a gambler-turned-Gaming Control Board enforcement chief who in the mid-1960s crusaded against card and slot cheats, has died. He was 70.
Judges pass stiff sentence on selves
Bill Gang
Clark County's district judges agreed Monday by the slimmest 8-7 vote to accept strict rules of accountability and oversight.
Company recognizes problem gambling
The American Gaming Association has designated the first week of August as Responsible Gaming Education Week to draw attention to the issue of problem gambling and to promote the programs available to help problem gamblers.
Lady Luck net jumps
The Las Vegas-based riverboat operator said net income was $2.2 million, or 46 cents a share, in the June 30 quarter, compared with net of $2.5 million, or 52 cents a share, in the year-ago period. Revenue was $37.6 million, up a bit from $37 million in the 1998 quarter.
FAST expected to speed traffic
Sonya Padgett
Las Vegas drivers who pray everyday for a solution to delays on valley roads may have their hopes answered when the Nevada Department of Transportation gets a new freeway management system up and running.
LV company to go public
PurchasePro.com hopes to raise up to $58 million in the offering, though the number of shares and price range hasn't been set yet. The company will trade on the NASDAQ under ticker symbol "PPRO."
Third PUC regulator fired in shakeup
CARSON CITY -- Another executive has been fired in the continuing shakeup at the state Public Utilities Commission, the third to be dismissed since Don Soderberg was elevated to chairman last week.
State, federal officials to meet over bull trout
"The real frustration is, do you spend your money on lawyers or do you spend money on the ground?" Crawforth said.
Binion's maid lists missing items
A month after Ted Binion's murder, his housekeeper provided investigators with a long list of cash, coins and jewelry missing from his home.
Embezzlement alleged in suit
Harry Soileau filed the lawsuit against Sowle Enterprises on behalf of his trust. Sowle Enterprises operates as Finley Mobile Home Sales. The lawsuit also named as defendants six employees of Finley. In addition to compensatory damages, the lawsuit also demands more than $1 million in punitive damages.
Las Vegas attorney trying to force Strip entertainer into bankruptcy
David Strow
The Las Vegas attorney who represented entertainer Bobby Berosini in his legal battles with animal rights activists is trying to force Berosini and his company into bankruptcy and liquidation.
Las Vegas news briefs for July 27, 1999
The widow of a wealthy Tulsa businessman was arrested in Las Vegas yesterday in connection with the death of her husband 19 years ago.
Stardust manager honored for direct-mail achievements
Eric Feigenbaum
For the past five years, Barbara Graham has been trying to sort everything out -- literally.
Alliance unit gains product approvals
The actions could help Alliance to boost recurring revenues, providing "increased stability and growth to our cash flow and net income," Alliance President Morry Goldstein said.
Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park
1ST RACE:
Harmon kicks off junior tournament
Spencer Patterson
Organizers for this week's Girls Junior Americas Cup couldn't have picked a more appropriate keynote speaker for Monday night's banquet than Las Vegas' own Butch Harmon.
Nevadans given more time to study nuclear waste site
The Department of Energy has agreed to extend a public comment period on the draft environmental impact statement for a proposed high-level nuclear waste repository at Yucca Mountain.
City approves 11 park projects
Sonya Padgett
Eleven parks projects around the valley were approved Monday by the Las Vegas City Council as the facilities most in need of $25 million worth of construction, improvements or expansion.

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