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Archive for June 2, 1999

Letter: Good teachers being turned away: This school year I have fought against an unbending bureaucracy to bring badly needed educational reform to the certification process. I have made government officials aware of the frustrations and red tape encountered by out-of-state ...; 12:12 p.m.

Letter: Low morals root of kids' problems: We have had guns around for years, violence on TV for many years. Yet we did not have babies killing babies. Boys years ago would settle their differences with their fists, not guns. Are we ...; 12:11 p.m.

Letter: Be careful when declaring things such as flags sacred: Moreover, do we really trust government to decide when any of us has profaned, defiled, dishonored, violated or insulted the flag? Even if we think we can trust today's government to define "desecrate" reasonably and ...; 12:10 p.m.

Las Vegan gets firsthand look at Kosovo refugees: As they left the planes, most of them were malnourished, confused, frightened, overwhelmed by the war that drove them from their homes into exile in neighboring countries and finally to America.; 12:09 p.m.

Community news briefs for June 2, 1999: Clark County residents are invited to celebrate the completion of park improvements at Cashman School Park 10 a.m.-noon Saturday at 4622 W. Desert Inn Road.; 12:08 p.m.

Social Security to put hearing office in LV: Sonya Padgett; The new Social Security hearing office will end the long-standing policy of sending Las Vegas appeals to Tucson, Ariz., and Reno appeals to Salt Lake City, Bryan said.; 12:06 p.m.

Light rain cools off LV Valley: Art Nadler and Jerry Fink; Early morning rain cooled off summer temperatures in the Las Vegas Valley but left only eight one-hundredths of an inch of moisture behind, the National Weather Service reported this morning.; 11:44 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs for June 2, 1999: A company alleged to have violated Clark County's clean air rules for asbestos removal had its hearing, originally scheduled for Tuesday, delayed indefinitely.; 11:43 a.m.

Illinois man wins $21.35 million Megabucks jackpot: A 49-year-old Illinois man joined an exclusive family last night when he hit a Megabucks jackpot at Caesars Palace worth $21.35 million.; 11:34 a.m.

Final report on gaming divides fed commission: The nine-member panel, divided along pro- and anti-gaming lines for most of its two-year existence, plans to deliver its report to Congress, the president and the nation's governors on June 18.; 11:34 a.m.

Public invited to comment on rate hike request: The hearing will begin at 4 p.m. in Room 101 at Cashman Field, 850 Las Vegas Blvd. South. PUC Chairwoman Judy Sheldrew is scheduled to attend.; 11:33 a.m.

Nevadans will be spared costs of merger: David Strow; That concession was the keystone of an agreement announced Tuesday between the Tulsa, Okla., natural gas company, the Nevada Attorney General's office, and the staff of the Nevada Public Utilities Commission. With the signing of ...; 11:32 a.m.

Justices change stand on shield law: A panel of the court said the full seven members will consider the case later.; 11:31 a.m.

LV developer sued over loan: Lowe Enterprises Residential Partners of Los Angeles is attempting to collect $6.49 million from the Robert Jones Co. of Las Vegas in connection with the Sanctuary, a 390-unit housing and condominium development at 8135 Spring ...; 11:30 a.m.

Russian scientist says Yucca site flooded thousands of years ago: The Department of Energy and the U.S. Geological Survey are designing a repository to seal off highly radioactive wastes underground for a minimum of 10,000 years, when the nuclear materials decay to safer levels.; 11:30 a.m.

Minorities criticize operation of UMC's advertising firm: Art Nadler; Eddie Escobedo, publisher of the Hispanic publication El Mundo, presented the Clark County commissioners with information from an organization that tracks the advertising market in Southern Nevada.; 11:28 a.m.

Legislature done, Guinn turns to state's problems: The Republican governor said Tuesday he also will try to repair the state employees group insurance system and restore benefits to its 47,000 members without raising premiums. He will examine the state Department of Motor ...; 11:25 a.m.

Goodman outspends Adamsen for month: In campaign financial reports due Tuesday for the period from April 22 to May 26, Goodman reported $566,302 in contributions and $544,083 in expenses. City Councilman Adamsen reported $282,715 in contributions and $334,271 in expenses ...; 11:24 a.m.

Texas candidate to be offered LV city auditor's post: Erin Neff; The Audit Oversight Committee on Monday recommended the City Council hire Steven Shepherd in what committee Chairman Robert Martin said "seemed the longest, most permanent hiring process."; 11:18 a.m.

Airlines go along with fare increases: The third fare increase of 1999 is expected to stick since Northwest Airlines Corp. has gone along with a 4 percent increase levied by Continental Airlines last week.; 11:18 a.m.

Frommer travels in magazines, books and the Internet: Mike Schneider; It's a funny observation from the travel writer who perhaps more than anyone opened up the Louvre and the Sistine Chapel to budget travelers four decades ago with his book, "Europe on $5 a Day."; 11:17 a.m.

6 of 10 vacationers hold travel budgets steady: Will Lester; An Associated Press poll suggests there are plenty more vacationers like her this year.; 11:16 a.m.

Henderson: Council approves new park: Lisa Snedeker; The City Council Tuesday unanimously approved an agreement with Mission Ridge LLC for the construction of a city park and recreation facilities on 20 acres near Horizon Ridge Parkway.; 11:15 a.m.

LV ruling: Gallego competent for retrial: District Judge John S. McGroarty's decision, released Tuesday in Las Vegas, did not elaborate on his finding except to say that evidence in a three-day trial last month was "clear and convincing."; 11:15 a.m.

Bacteria at Yucca Mountain could corrode nuclear waste containers: Department of Energy scientists have confirmed that bacteria found inside Yucca Mountain could pose a threat of corrosion if containers of nuclear waste are buried there.; 11:14 a.m.

Obituaries for June 2, 1999: He is survived by his wife, Mauricia; three sons, Ramon Aguilar, Jose Martin Aguilar and Manuel Minchaca; four daughters, Josefina Aguilar, Alicia Aguilar, Maria Del Refugio and Maria de los Angeles Maldonado; two brothers, Juan ...; 11:11 a.m.

Sun Country tries expanding its LV business: Local dignitaries led by Lt. Gov. Lorraine Hunt greeted Sun Country's inaugural flights from Milwaukee and Detroit Tuesday morning and characters from Luxor and Excalibur joined company president Bill La Macchia Jr. aboard the airline's ...; 11:05 a.m.

Sun Country takes on Northwest Airlines: Sun Country Airlines is tiny compared to Eagan-based Northwest, which controls 80 percent of the seats in the Twin Cities market and operates nearly 500 flights each day from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.; 11:05 a.m.

Delays continue at the Venetian: Gary Thompson; In addition, persistent problems with the Venetian life-safety systems have prevented county building inspectors from releasing suites on the three top floors of the resort for occupancy.; 11:04 a.m.

Group criticizes Circus board: Proxy Monitor, a proxy research and vote recommendation service, said only four of Circus Circus' current eight directors qualify as independent directors. Neither of the two directors up for election, William A. Richardson or Donna ...; 10:59 a.m.

Del Papa announces candidacy for U.S. Senate: The 49-year-old Democrat said she offers a "clear choice" to Republican John Ensign, who ran for the U.S. Senate last year and lost by 428 votes to Sen. Harry Reid.; 10:58 a.m.

General manager named at LV property: Klebanow takes over the Santa Fe's GM role from Chris Lowden, executive vice president of Santa Fe Gaming Corp., who wants to devote more time to corporate matters. Klebanow will continue to serve as the ...; 10:57 a.m.

LV labor lawyer leads assault on Prop 5: John Wilen; That belief is a large part of the reason HERE attorney Richard McCracken argued against the constitutionality of Proposition 5 before the California Supreme Court Tuesday. HERE is known in Las Vegas as the Culinary ...; 10:56 a.m.

County officials fear concealed weapons bill: Adrienne Packer; The shooting prompted several copycat incidences, proving that violence in public places has become reality.; 10:53 a.m.

Gaming company to reduce debt: Circus Circus, the fourth-largest U.S. casino company, opened its $950 million Mandalay Bay hotel-casino in March, helping to ignite a tourism boom in the gambling capital that has boosted profits at its other casino resorts, ...; 10:52 a.m.

Editorial: Assessing results of Legislature: Reflections on how the public fared during the 1999 Legislature that started off in unfamiliar and uncharted territory:; 10:51 a.m.

Neighbor rescues woman from burning home: Sonya Padgett; But Clark County Fire department spokesman Steven La-Sky said Schuler's actions in the neighborhood near Rainbow Boulevard and Flamingo Road were heroic.; 10:51 a.m.

Police investigate stabbing: Officers found the brothers, 21 and 16 years old, at 3:23 a.m. in their apartment. The younger brother had also been shot one time.; 10:49 a.m.

Past Triple Crown winners: Sir Barton, 1919; 10:43 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Daniels needs to reconsider: Dean Juipe; As a kid growing up in New Orleans, Greedy Daniels had to believe he was NBA-bound.; 10:40 a.m.

Another woman sues Rodman over violence: This time, a Kentucky woman filed a legal action alleging that her attempt to photograph Rodman in the MGM Grand on Jan. 8 was met with violence from the usually publicity-happy celebrity.; 10:39 a.m.

Rebels to face tough course: CHASKA, Minn. -- It's safe to say that Hazeltine National Golf Club, the site of this week's NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships, is the most difficult course the UNLV golf team will play all ...; 10:39 a.m.

Former officer enters guilty plea in sex case: Bill Gang; Arthur Lee Sewall will face the possibility of a three- to eight-year prison term when he is sentenced Aug. 10 by District Judge Jeff Sobel, although probation is also a possibility.; 10:38 a.m.

Charismatic draws No. 4 post in quest for crown: Steve Carp; BELMONT, N.Y. -- Running for the Triple Crown is stressful enough, especially when you're asking a 3-year-old thoroughbred to run farther than it has ever run before.; 10:36 a.m.

Conflict resolution workshops planned for Southern Nevada homeowners: The workshop's featured speaker will be Joni Greenwalt, author of "Homeowners Associations -- A Nightmare or a Dream Come True."; 10:34 a.m.

Clarification to election debate story: The Sun corrects its errors. If you find a mistake, call 385-3111 to report it.; 10:33 a.m.

Guilty plea stops child porn, assault trial: Bill Gang; An 88-count child pornography and sexual assault case, that District Judge Jeff Sobel said left no room for a defense, has ended in a plea bargain that still could result in a life prison term ...; 10:32 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Calif. congresswoman attends Nevada women's group luncheon: Elizabeth Foyt; In just a few short years, this powerhouse of an organization has used the strength of its membership to assist with programs including the "I Have a Future" teen pregnancy prevention program, summer school scholarships ...; 10:31 a.m.

Cimarron tabs Brascia as head basketball coach: Although this will be Brascia's first head basketball coaching position, he served a three-year stint as head football coach at Bishop Gorman from 1995-97 and has been an assistant basketball coach at both Gorman and ...; 10:26 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Nike Tour purses to get a boost: Peter Benton; Pending approval by the PGA Tour Policy Board (and that appears to be a formality) it looks like the Nike Tour will have a large increase in tournament purses next year.; 10:23 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Getting to know Meadows mall again: It was Memorial Day, but there was plenty of parking outside and many unadvertised sales inside.; 10:21 a.m.

Film festival brings lesser-known flicks to the masses: Kimberley McGee; "These are films that you normally don't get to see," Diane Phillips, the festival's executive director, says. "It's a celebration of film."; 10:20 a.m.

Las Vegas couple prepare to set out on an adventure with the Peace Corps: Karen Zekan; It came by way of a stranger. To this day they don't know his name, only that he was a professor at the University of Arizona at Tempe.; 10:17 a.m.

Berkley warns that census may shortchange Nevadans again: Berkley, D-Nev., said the 1990 Census missed about 18,000 Nevada residents, forcing the state to lose about $180 million in federal money that was awarded for various programs based on population figures.; 10:07 a.m.

Y2K concerns force delay in du Pont murder retrial: Bill Gang; Why?; 10:06 a.m.

Campaigners booted from mall property: Brown supporters were walking with campaign signs along the sidewalk on Meadows Lane near the mall when they say they were approached by security and told they could not campaign on mall property.; 10:06 a.m.

Evicted McCarran coffee entrepreneur loses lawsuit: Bill Gang; But after four hours of deliberations following a three week trial, a District Court jury decided that Naseef was the one who was wrong.; 10:05 a.m.

Fishing report -- June 2, 1999: Largemouth bass are being caught in coves with spinner baits while catfish are also in coves and are biting around sunrise and sunset.; 10:01 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: Bad break places freshman in spotlight: CHASKA, Minn. -- It wasn't exactly how Adam Scott envisioned making headlines at this week's NCAA Division I Men's Golf Championships.; 9:59 a.m.

Allen powers Stars past Albuquerque: Allen's home run, his second in as many days and his sixth of the season, capped a four-run ninth and gave the Stars a 10-1 lead.; 9:56 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice's: Provide young anglers with proper gear: National Fishing Week begins Saturday. It's a great time to get children started in the sport of fishing. In order to encourage families to start their children off in the sport, several local celebrations are ...; 9:55 a.m.

Nevada to get Social Security hearing office: "This is a huge victory for Nevada's booming senior population," Bryan said. "As the nation's fastest growing state, we have clearly established the urgent need of this hearing office."; 9:48 a.m.

Man wins world's second-largest slot jackpot of nearly $21.4 million: "He said the first thing he wants to do is pay off his credit cards. He shouldn't have any trouble with that," said Ward Chilton, vice president of Megajackpots for the International Gaming Technology, which ...; 9:45 a.m.

23-year-old man missing in Truckee River: His brother Roger Przyablya injured his ankle and was taken to Washoe Medical Center. Two other juveniles who were swimming with them made it safely to shore but Brian Przyabyla did not.; 9:41 a.m.

Las Vegas woman dies in rollover on Interstate 70 in Utah: Thomas overcorrected the 1999 Mitsubishi Montero several times before the car hit the median and rolled three times, Nelson said.; 9:40 a.m.

Court hears arguments on Proposition 5: Proposition 5, passed by 63 percent of the voters last November after the most expensive ballot measure campaign in U.S. history, is on hold until the court rules. A ruling is due within 90 days.; 9:39 a.m.

Recommendations of study: -Betting on college athletics - part of legal sports betting in Nevada and Oregon - should be banned.; 9:39 a.m.

Commission's close will open gambling debate in Congress, states: Commissioner Richard Leone, who opposed introducing casino gambling in Atlantic City, N.J., while state treasurer, wants states to emulate New Jersey's ban on political campaign donations by anybody in the gambling business.; 9:38 a.m.

Chess tournament set for July; role of defending champion uncertain: Robert Macy; Karpov's agent said Tuesday he would not participate.; 9:36 a.m.

Box score: Stars 10, Dukes 6: Las Vegas; 9:06 a.m.

Thursday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6 fur 3YO&up Mdn: 1 Rah Rah Wai (Beitia) 115; 2 Pippen (Chavez) 115; 3 Boom Vang (Leon) 115; 4 Style By Clara (Espinoza) 122; 5 Tobacco Packer (Luzzi) 115; 6 Say It ...; 9:04 a.m.

Thursday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 3YO&up Mdn: 1 Tall American (Delahoussaye) 114; 2 Sand Colony (Nakatani) 114; 3 Bardic (Gomez) 114; 4 Motto (Solis) 114; 5 Euchre (Desormeaux) 114; 6 Devil's Tower (McCarron) 114.; 9:04 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Thursday's races at Hollywood Park: Devil's Tower - Stalked and weakened first time routing at this trip when 5th mid-April in last, set pace and second best in debut sprinting before that, returns to races with swift worktab that includes ...; 9:02 a.m.

Box score: Stars 12, Dukes 10: Las Vegas; 4:40 a.m.

Business, government leaders huddle to talk Y2K issues: Robert Macy; More than 300 people were on hand Wednesday for a Y2K summit organized by Gov. Kenny Guinn, discussing issues facing Nevadans at the turn of the century.; 2:23 a.m.

Second victim of weekend car crash dies: Denise Wedemeyer, 29, of Portola, Calif., was pronounced dead at the scene. The accident occurred on Red Rock Road north of Reno.; 2:23 a.m.

Widow hoped for love note from the past, got a 'dud' instead: Louinn Lota; "What a dud," said Lenore Barnes, who had stood shaking with intense emotion outside her home moments after Federal Express delivered the letter.; 2:21 a.m.

Lawmakers get high marks for efficiency, but some ugly events occurred: Brendan Riley; The legislators passed a record $14 billion budget but raised no taxes, approved a big scholarship program for Nevada students, banned discrimination against gays in the workplace and made big changes in the state's worker ...; 2:20 a.m.

Psychiatric evaluation ordered for accused cop killer: Vanisi, 28, is charged with first-degree murder for the January 1998 killing of UNR Police Sgt. George Sullivan, a 19-year department veteran.; 2:18 a.m.

Gallego competent to be resentenced: Two years ago, a federal appeals court ruled his death sentence was invalid because the judge wrongly suggested to the jury that Gallego - who also was sentenced to death in California - might eventually ...; 2:18 a.m.

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