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Archive for June 25, 1999

Legends at work: Who: Bob Dylan and Paul Simon; 12:38 p.m.

Ticketmaster displaced at T&M, Sam Boyd: Tickets.com already licenses its ticketing software at hotel-casinos and attractions including Caesars Palace, Flamingo Hilton, Mirage, New York-New York and the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.; 12:29 p.m.

LV firm wins contract: Practice Management Group of Nevada, a soon-to-be CMMI subsidiary, will manage a 19,000-square-foot medical facility there.; 12:29 p.m.

Retail sales in Nevada level off: CARSON CITY -- For the first time this year, business activity in Clark County didn't produce a double-digit percentage increase in April.; 12:25 p.m.

Floyd's attorneys waive hearing: Bill Gang; Unsuccessful in their legal efforts to prevent the live broadcast of the proceedings, the attorneys for the man accused in the Albertson's slayings called off today their client's preliminary hearing.; 12:24 p.m.

Obituaries for June 25, 1999: Vincent Alcala, 55, of Henderson died June 10 in Las Vegas. He was born Aug. 9, 1943, in California. A resident for many years, he was an automotive mechanic and a Navy veteran.; 12:24 p.m.

Parents, teachers bail out of private school: Martin Kuz; Karina and Kirk Kennedy were excited to enroll their young son in Merryhill Elementary School last fall. The couple, underwhelmed by Clark County's public schools, saw the for-profit private institution as the best choice for ...; 12:23 p.m.

State allocates $40 million for first-time mortgage loans: CARSON CITY -- The state Board of Finance Thursday approved the issuance of $40 million in single family mortgage bond for money to loan first-time homebuyers.; 11:42 a.m.

Las Vegas news briefs for June 25, 1999: The U.S. Geological Survey may get $150,000 to complete studies of chemicals in the Las Vegas Wash that might disrupt the breeding of sport fish.; 11:41 a.m.

Nevada's top copper mine to close, 400 to lose jobs: David Strow; Bob Miller became mayor of Ely at 5 p.m. Thursday.; 11:32 a.m.

Sikia Smith convicted in four slayings: Bill Gang; It took a District Court jury just three hours of deliberations to convict 19-year-old Sikia Smith of first-degree murder for his part in the execution slayings of four young men.; 11:30 a.m.

Murphy, Tabish jailed in Binion murder case: Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish remained in jail today on no bond, as homicide detectives looking to cap a nine-month investigation were rounding up four more suspects on charges related to Ted Binion's murder.; 11:27 a.m.

Detectives conclude Binion drug overdose was staged: Homicide detectives have concluded that Ted Binion's death scene at his Las Vegas home nine months ago was staged by his killers, according to a sworn police affidavit obtained by the Sun.; 11:26 a.m.

Confusion plagues new slot machine regulations: The state Gaming Commission held what was to be the final meeting Thursday on the regulation, which has been in the works for two years. But arguments broke out among opposing lawyers about the language ...; 11:19 a.m.

Assistant principal gets top job at Rancho High: Benjamin Grove; A heated debate over appointing a new principal at Rancho High School fizzled Thursday as the Clark County School Board appointed Rancho Assistant Principal Paul Garbiso to the school's top job.; 11:18 a.m.

School police hope to get a new boss: Benjamin Grove; The 110-officer Clark County School Police force on Thursday won a small victory in its battle to get out from under the control of school principals, representatives said.; 11:10 a.m.

Judge partially grants motion in slot fraud case: David Strow; A federal judge has ordered every major casino operator and slot manufacturer to present materials that will show how slots and video poker machines have been represented to players for the last decade.; 11:09 a.m.

Internet casinos to share customer information: VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- The Interactive Gaming Council, a coalition of 60 companies that operates or supplies Internet gambling sites on the World Wide Web, is offering a risk management database for its members.; 11:09 a.m.

Las Vegas Stars best promotions: 2. Beach Boys Beach Party (1993): The Beach Boys set up behind second base and played after a game.; 11:09 a.m.

School bus drivers cited for heroism: Jace Radke; A wrong turn by three Clark County School District bus drivers on vacation in California turned out to be right for a 15-year-old boy trapped in a burning car last October.; 11:09 a.m.

Arrests provide sense of relief to family, friends of Binion: Jeff German and Jace Radke; Thursday's arrests in the murder of Ted Binion have brought a sense of relief to his family and friends.; 11:08 a.m.

Childhood friend: Tabish wanted him to kill Binion: A childhood friend and employee of Rick Tabish has told Las Vegas authorities that the Montana contractor wanted to pay him to murder Ted Binion before his Sept. 17 death.; 11:07 a.m.

Del Papa asks nuke agency to review anti-terrorism plan: Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa asked for the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to review and strengthen its 20-year-old rules on terrorist threats to nuclear shipments.; 11:07 a.m.

Tiny Arizona restaurant hot spot during Powerball fever: Cheryl Miller; MOHAVE COUNTY, Ariz. -- It was the calm before the storm Thursday afternoon at Rose's Den, Las Vegas' prime purveyor of Powerball tickets, 28 miles southeast of Hoover Dam.; 11:07 a.m.

Analyst confirms company's rating: Some securities analysts have trimmed their per-share earnings estimates for the quarter ending July 31 to 29 cents from 32 cents for the company formerly known as Circus Circus Enterprises Inc.; 11:07 a.m.

UNLV women win rodeo title: Spencer Patterson; For the past 14 years, Las Vegas has been home to the country's largest professional rodeo event. Now, the city can also boast the nation's top women's collegiate rodeo team -- the UNLV Ropin' Rebels.; 11:06 a.m.

LV firm to run 'Net lottery: VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- Nevadans regularly drive to California or Arizona to buy lottery tickets.; 11:06 a.m.

Kambala promises he'll be back at full strength: Steve Carp; If the basketball season started tonight, Kaspars Kambala said he would be ready to play.; 11:06 a.m.

Former NLV city manager sues city: Lisa Snedeker; Linda Hinson, former North Las Vegas city manager, filed a lawsuit against the city and the City Council over her severance pay Thursday in District Court.; 11:06 a.m.

Henderson planners approve subdivisions: Valerie Miller; The Henderson Planning Commission Thursday approved plans for two residential subdivisions and one commercial subdivision Thursday.; 11:06 a.m.

Anchor, Powerhouse merger clears hurdles: Las Vegas-based Anchor is paying $19.50 a share in cash, or about $220 million, and assuming $70 million of debt to acquire Powerhouse. The companies said they expect the merger to close next week.; 11:05 a.m.

Commission OKs $25,000 fine against Rio: A complaint filed by the state Gaming Control Board said agents saw five people under 21 either loitering in the gaming area or playing slot machines in July at the Rio.; 11:05 a.m.

Acres gaming gets Australian deal: The contract calls for installation of new software that enhances bonus features for Crown's customers, resulting in improved play convenience, Acres said.; 11:03 a.m.

Reorganized Ethics Commission to get new leader: RENO -- The state Ethics Commission Thursday gave 30-day notice of termination to its only full-time employee, Lee Ann Keever, who has been with the commission for 14-years.; 11:03 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: New Todai seafood buffet is worth its weight in sushi: Makino Todai seafood buffet, in the Renaissance Center on Decatur Boulevard near Flamingo Road, is a remarkable value. Billed as a Royal Japanese Seafood Buffet, it features an endless display of sushi and nigiri sushi ...; 10:32 a.m.

Editorial: Problem gambling study needs boost: Charlotte Crawford, director of the state Department of Human Resources, said a committee of representatives from the gaming industry, gaming regulators and problem-gambling treatment advocates believed it was best not to rush the study, instead ...; 10:31 a.m.

Sun Life datebook: Actor-director Dominick Brascia will host a free acting workshop from 1-5 p.m. Sunday at Charleston Heights Art Center, 800 S. Brush St. Call 226-5620.; 10:30 a.m.

Car show will honor memory of horse lover: The club is hoping to raise $10,000 to purchase two horses for children at the New Vista Ranch, a residential community for the disabled.; 10:26 a.m.

Letter: Clinton haters not welcome in foxhole: As a veteran, Mr. Olivier would be welcome in my foxhole, for I could trust this patriot who would tell it like it is.; 10:24 a.m.

Letter: Teach children Commandments: The idea is both of these suggestions may better the education of our children. It seems some suspect too few youngsters know "right from wrong." Why else would normal underage students bring firearms to school? ...; 10:24 a.m.

Letter: The Platters just pretenders without Tony Williams: That they would have been permitted to escape what we all have to face -- that changing reflection in the bathroom mirror.; 10:23 a.m.

Barnum and baseball: Spencer Patterson; To this day, the Great Easter Egg Hunt of 1993 lives on in infamy in the Las Vegas Stars' executive offices.; 10:22 a.m.

Letter: LVMS: Wider is better: I'll be watching the rest of the Las Vegas races from my 28-inch wide recliner.; 10:20 a.m.

Editorial: Court's decision alarming: The justices threw out one lawsuit in which state probation officers accused Maine of violating a federal law that requires public employees to be paid overtime. In addition, the court dismissed two lawsuits in Florida ...; 10:20 a.m.

GOP holding meeting: GOP holding meeting; 10:19 a.m.

Las Vegas birth announcements: A girl to Desiree Lucas and Jorge Ruiz.; 10:19 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callghan: An ungrateful enemy: IT WAS 49 YEARS AGO today that Kim Il-sung's North Korean hordes invaded South Korea. Before the war ended three years later, more artillery shells were fired than in all of World War II. It ...; 10:18 a.m.

Anderson, Froehlich honored: Anderson was named a 1999 first-team All-American and is UNLV golf's first recipient of that honor since 1994.; 10:18 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Fight card looks to be overpriced: Dean Juipe; This time the cart is in front of the horse.; 10:17 a.m.

Illegal food confiscated from vendors: Art Nadler; In its never-ending battle with illegal food vendors, the Clark County Health District busted three street operations this month.; 10:17 a.m.

Mining industry fears federal listing of toxic releases: Nevada may top the national toxic chart as the federal government requires, for the first time, hard rock mines to list hazardous releases to the environment.; 10:16 a.m.

Panel approves continued funding for NTS anti-terrorism training: The Test Site will receive $4 million out of the $16 million counterterrorism package, Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., a member of the Commerce, Justice, State and Judiciary Appropriations subcommittee, said.; 10:15 a.m.

UNLV names six new officers for fund-raising: As the private fund-raising arm of the college, the foundation raises money for student scholarships, faculty development, facilities and special projects.; 10:14 a.m.

Allen makes all-star squad: Steve Guiremand; What a difference a day makes.; 10:14 a.m.

Goodman leaving mementos behind: Erin Neff; Oscar Goodman will bring more than just his own staff to City Hall on Monday. He'll arrive with the furniture that had been filled with memos, retainer fees and legal briefs over the course of ...; 10:14 a.m.

Las Vegas bankruptcies: Wilbur A. Hause, formerly doing business as Ocotillo Ostrich Ranch and Carolyn L. Hause, 2360 Jason Lane, Pahrump, filed for Chapter 7, listing assets of $84,000 and liabilities of $100,785.; 10:14 a.m.

Standing ovations for Nelson and Co.: Joe Delaney; This old critic had the best time the other night, spending two hours in the Orleans showroom listening to Willie Nelson and his musical family. Nelson and Co. were in top form individually and as ...; 10:05 a.m.

Rock 'n' roll life 'crazee' for Quiet Riot's Dubrow: Lisa Ferguson; What: Quiet Riot.; 10:05 a.m.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Summertime and the reading isn't always easy: Scott Dickensheets; You can tell at a glance that it's Esquire's "summer reading issue": There, nestled by cover model Esther Canadas' barely concealed left breast, pretty small but unmistakable ... by gosh, it's a book! Every year, ...; 10:02 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: Anka has done it his way for other musical greats: Joe Delaney; Quintessential performer, singer, songwriter, composer, arranger and best-selling recording artist Paul Anka has amassed a most impressive body of work in four-plus decades. ... His second of two weekends at the Mirage, while Siegfried & ...; 10:01 a.m.

Sound Check -- Geoff Carter: All things country coat pages of book 'Modern Twang': Whenever I get my hands on any musical reference volume -- in this case, "Modern Twang: An Alternative Country Music Guide & Directory" by David Goodman (Dowling Press, $22) -- the first thing I do ...; 10:00 a.m.

Firefighters gain upper hand in containing Reno wildland fire: The fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the backyard of a Lemmon Valley home north of Reno. Strong winds to 30 mph accompanied by even strong gusts quickly spread the flames that were ...; 9:56 a.m.

Floyd's preliminary hearing still set for Friday: The high court took no immediate action on the request.; 9:55 a.m.

More delays in new rules on slot machine locations: Brendan Riley; The proposed regulation was expected to get a final commission vote at the meeting, but the panel opted for a delay until its July 29 meeting in Las Vegas because of wording problems.; 9:54 a.m.

UNLV women add basketball player: Mitchell, a 5-8 point/two guard from Edison High School in Stockton, Calif., averaged 22.8 points, 9.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 2.3 assists per game during her senior season.; 9:42 a.m.

Coyotes rout Bluesmen: Gerry St. Cyr recorded his second hat trick of the season and Jamie Cooke extended his scoring streak to eight games with a goal that proved to be the game winner, and added two assists. ...; 9:42 a.m.

Box score: Stars 7, Cubs 6: E--Quinlan, Melo. LOB--Iowa 5; Las Vegas 13. 2B--Nieves. 3B--Cline, Almanzar. HR--Cline (3), Stahoviak (7), Guiel (10).; 8:37 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park: 1ST RACE:; 8:35 a.m.

Saturday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 5-1/2 fur 3YO & up F&M Turf Alw: 1 Saboteur (Nakatani) 119; 2 Optical Solution (Delahoussaye) 119; 3 L'Autre Monde (McCarron) 110; 4 Grandma Luckey (Radke) 111; 5 Time to Meet (Baze) 110; ...; 8:34 a.m.

Saturday at Belmont Park: 1st race 1 mi 4YO & up Clm: 1 No Secret (Leon) 116; 2 Lord Don (Chavez) 116; 3 Pastures New (Migliore) 116; 4 Tj And Matts Tanks (Nelson) 116; 5 Oranje Boven (Espinoza) 116; ...; 8:33 a.m.

Former Sparks mayor named to state panel: Breslow, 43, served as Sparks mayor since 1991 until retiring last month.; 3:26 a.m.

Assault charges dropped against Carson man: Fondi said Weddell had reason to believe Jamie Bustamonte was one of two men in a car that came to Weddell's construction yard, ran over one of his employees and threatened his daughter.; 3:26 a.m.

Ormsby House deal falls through: Day emerged for the first time as a potential Ormsby House buyer at the May 26 auction, where he was the only bidder for the troubled hotel-casino. Cerberus rejected his initial $2 million bid and ...; 3:26 a.m.

Etheridge: guts and pipes: Jonathan Weber; There's taking chances. There's even living on the edge.; 3:25 a.m.

Lady 'Boss' keeps it simple and sincere: Jonathan Weber; In the rough and tumble world of rock 'n' roll, there are a few givens.; 3:24 a.m.

REO Speedwagon to give classic show: The trio make up the "Can't Stop Rockin' Tour '96." REO Speedwagon released its latest album, "Building the Bridge," in July. Co-produced by frontman Kevin Cronin, it is the band's first in six years.; 3:24 a.m.

With Foreigner relations repaired and the double vision working again: David Renzi; With Lou Gramm and Mick Jones unavailable for comment, Bruce Turgon was the obvious choice to relay the reasons for the breakup and subsequent reunion of Foreigner's heart and head.; 3:23 a.m.

Scorpions buffeted by the winds of change: David Renzi; By David Renzi; 3:22 a.m.

Roth amusing as Vegas act, but irrelevant: David Lee Renzi; On the first of his six-night engagement at Bally's on Thursday, David Lee Roth announced that he has been "wanting to play in Las Vegas a long, long time," conveniently forgetting that he was here ...; 3:21 a.m.

Band finds strength in numbers: Jonathan Weber; When someone tries to tell you there's no Hootie, don't believe 'em.; 3:20 a.m.

Image isn't everything: Jonathan Weber; By Jonathan Weber; 3:19 a.m.

New Bowie just can't compete in new scene: Jonathan Weber; When the man left the stage, he did not come back.; 3:18 a.m.

Dancing on Reznor's edge: Jonathan Weber; By Jonathan Weber; 3:18 a.m.

This David Bowie's in world of his own: David Renzi; The David Bowie who on Sunday will give a 3 p.m. concert at the Huntridge Theatre is not the David Bowie you're thinking of, which means there are plenty of good seats available.; 3:16 a.m.

This Week At LVMS debuts Saturday: Produced by Caples Productions and hosted by local television sports anchor Ron Futrell, the show airs on cable channel 61 every Saturday at 9 a.m. and on local channel 17 (KEEN) Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ...; 3:03 a.m.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway standings -- June 25, 1999: NASCAR Winston Racing Series; 3:02 a.m.

Around the track: NASCAR WINSTON CUP; 3:02 a.m.

Nuclear cleanups fall short: The Department of Energy has spent billions of dollars on ground water and soil cleanups at the nation's nuclear weapons facilities, including three sites in Nevada, but current methods fail to clean up persistent contaminants, ...; 2:13 a.m.

Ethics task force chief backs full-time County Commission: Adrienne Packer; For more than a year, Larry Spitler not only studied ethics violations that plagued Clark County but sifted through dozens of policies that government officials across the country relied upon for guidance.; 2:13 a.m.

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