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Archive for March 9, 1999

Letter: Let public be the real judges: If the chief justice didn't identify the "two or three," please inquire, on behalf of your readers. We should know these things. The public is entitled to full value from its elected judges, and full ...; 11:52 a.m.

Letter: Illegal immigrants should be deported: Quite correctly Miss Liberty is shown weeping in the picture on Ms. Burnett's office wall. Weep she should when millions await -- many of them genuine political refugees -- to enter the United States legally, ...; 11:51 a.m.

Letter: Ruling on illegals is long overdue: The Torres' claim to have been here since 1988, yet they need an interpreter. These people have no interest in taking part in America. They only want to carry on the customs of their native ...; 11:51 a.m.

Letter: Traffic crackdown needed in valley: The collisions they cause are not accidents. They are criminal attempts to commit suicide or mayhem. Few of these people are under the influence of alcohol, but rather are under the influence of illegal drugs, ...; 11:50 a.m.

Legislator questions opposition to plans to protect school book funds: Arberry said lawmakers were proposing ways to correct what many parents among their constituents see as a serious problem.; 11:47 a.m.

Bill to help 'alcohol babies' recommended: Wiener and Dr. John Yacenda, deputy director of the state's Human Resources Department, said Monday the program won't force information on people and will be aimed at encouraging "informed choices."; 11:46 a.m.

Winter grips Sierra, western Nevada: The road was reopened by midmorning, though chains or snow tires were required.; 11:46 a.m.

Obituaries for March 9, 1999: He is survived by his parents, Gloria K. and Richard H. Bowler, one sister, Lisa Bowler Hammond, and four brothers, Richard Scott Bowler, Brian Kelly Bowler, Adam Page Bowler and Matthew Geary Bowler, all of ...; 11:44 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Offering a helping hand: Last fall, following the vast destruction caused by Hurricane Mitch, wasn't the time for a presidential visit. Tipper Gore's visit to bring personal comfort to the victims was exactly the right medicine. She arrived with ...; 11:40 a.m.

Legislature summary for March 8, 1999: New measures; 11:30 a.m.

Stupak's home damaged by blaze: Stupak, the former Stratosphere Corp. chairman and Vegas World owner, was battling the flames with a garden hose when Las Vegas firefighters arrived at his Rancho Circle address about 9:25 a.m. and quickly extinguished the ...; 11:27 a.m.

Senior clinic hours cut: Art Nadler; Ken Moore, chief executive officer of the non-profit Community Health Centers of Southern Nevada, told elderly residents at the Cannon Senior Center, 340 N. 11th St., his reasoning behind his decision Monday. He had replaced ...; 11:27 a.m.

Man faces charges in 1995 slaying: Jace Radke; Robert Bellon, 21, who is in the Clark County Detention Center on an unrelated attempted murder charge, will be charged with one count of murder with a deadly weapon and one count of robbery with ...; 11:26 a.m.

Mortgage broker admits to scam: Bill Gang; Clementina Mendoza, 48, pleaded guilty Monday to attempting to submit a false claim for insurance as part of a plea bargain that likely will let her avoid a felony conviction.; 11:26 a.m.

Assembly passes measure mandating JPs be lawyers: Assemblyman Tom Collins, D-North Las Vegas, led the opposition to the bill, saying voters ought to select somebody with "common sense" for the post, not somebody just because they attended law school. He said there ...; 11:25 a.m.

LV ranks high on list of areas with deaths from road rage: The Surface Transportation Policy Project, backed by 200 environmental groups, released its study Monday showing the Las Vegas area with the sixth worst rate among the nation's metropolitan areas.; 11:24 a.m.

Older generation forced back into parental roles: The Las Vegas couple are like hundreds of thousands of other grandparents around the nation who suddenly find themselves rearing their grandchildren.; 11:23 a.m.

Adamsen gains most from rival's withdrawal: Several leading political consultants backing Bingham -- Sig Rogich, Billy Vassiliadis and Kent Oram -- now are said to be leaning toward supporting Adamsen.; 11:19 a.m.

Producer, choreographer Belfer dies: Producer, director and choreographer Harold "Hal" Belfer died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 77.; 11:16 a.m.

Bingham ends bid to be LV mayor: Erin Neff; Leading candidate Jay Bingham's sudden withdrawal from the Las Vegas mayoral race for health reasons has left the remaining field scrambling to woo the former front-runner's supporters and cash.; 11:15 a.m.

Editorial: Legislature shows lack of foresight: But as the Sun's Bill Gang reported Monday, the sentences of 67 convicted sex offenders may be in question, since the psychologist hired by the state Parole and Probation Department to complete the evaluations hasn't ...; 11:12 a.m.

Editorial: One choice may ease school overcrowding: Currently all the elementary schools are just one story tall, which aggravates the situation. That soon may be changing, though. As the Sun's Benjamin Grove reported Monday, school officials are investigating the viability of two-story ...; 11:11 a.m.

Landowners attack eminent domain: But because of the laws of Nevada, he may end up a loser on the deal.; 11:10 a.m.

Texas company acquires golf outlet: Simon said new franchise stores are expected to be opened in Las Vegas as the company closes the remaining 44 company stores. The company also franchises about 250 stores with the Nevada Bob's name worldwide.; 11:10 a.m.

City Spending: City Spending; 11:09 a.m.

Council resolves ethical conflict, grants award to Catholic Charities: Erin Neff; Ironically, this time, Mayor Jan Laverty Jones wasn't the lone official casting an aye vote.; 10:59 a.m.

Judge: NCAA can't use SATs for eligibility: PHILADELPHIA -- The NCAA's 302 Division I schools are on their own now in determining which freshmen are academically eligible to play college sports.; 10:58 a.m.

Guinn plans to privatize prison medical care: Art Nadler; Guinn traveled to the medium-security prison, located 22 miles south of Las Vegas on Interstate 15, to ease the concerns of 60 medical professionals who fear they might lose their jobs if the state's prison ...; 10:58 a.m.

Builder cleared to continue work on Neonopolis garage: Bill Gang; A court challenge over the awarding of a contract to build a $12 million underground garage for Neonopolis was rejected Monday by District Judge Gary Redmon.; 10:57 a.m.

Controller defends method of paying state's bills: Augustine said Monday tax collections are coming in slower than predicted and that the bank balances are low.; 10:47 a.m.

Council may accept voters' will on expansion: CARSON CITY -- A compromise is in the offing on Sen. Joe Neal's bill to expand the Las Vegas City Council from four to six wards to give minorities a greater voice.; 10:44 a.m.

LV council OKs reorganization: Erin Neff; Despite public concern and an appearance of racism, the Las Vegas City Council on Thursday approved a reorganization plan that eliminates the job of the city's only black department head.; 10:42 a.m.

Prep Schedule -- March 9-13: Boys Golf; 10:40 a.m.

Ex-Gorman coach considered for Northern Arizona's top job: Northern Arizona is cranking up its search for a new basketball coach, now that Ben Howland has gone to the University of Pittsburgh.; 10:39 a.m.

Council won't appoint judge to fill Vega's municipal post: Erin Neff; By charter, the council is required to fill any vacancy on the court within 30 days. Valorie Vega's resignation from Department 4 to become a District Court judge took effect March 4. That allows the ...; 10:38 a.m.

Marion puts pros on hold: Steve Carp; By Steve Carp LAS VEGAS SUN; 10:37 a.m.

Columnist Jeff German: Topless nightclub circuit becomes battleground in City Council race: For City Councilman Michael McDonald, a longtime friendship with topless nightclub owner Rick Rizzolo threatens to put a damper on his re-election bid.; 10:36 a.m.

Hospital to build addition: Owned by Universal Health Services of King of Prussia, Pa., and Quorum Health Group of Brentwood, Tenn., Desert Springs said it will build patient rooms, a lobby and entrance, an admitting area, an emergency room ...; 10:34 a.m.

Rise in hate crimes discussed at forum: Jace Radke; The forum, which featured a panel of five speakers, was scheduled for one hour on Monday night but lasted nearly three hours.; 10:33 a.m.

Unlicensed dentist shut down: The board sued Carrillo in state District Court, alleging Carrillo was falsely representing herself as a dentist, and had placed her name on a license issued to another dentist.; 10:32 a.m.

Census panel targets good count for 2000: Scott Reeder; "This is a very difficult community to count," said Jeff Hardcastle, a senior planner with Clark County. "In Omaha, Neb., they had a 94-percent rate of return for forms sent out in the 1990 census. ...; 10:31 a.m.

Pennsylvania legislature kills gambling expansion: "If gambling isn't dead, it is in a pretty deep coma, and I don't see it coming out," Senate leader Robert Jubelirer was quoted as saying in the Inquirer.; 10:28 a.m.

IGT won't join slot organization: The slot machine manufacturing industry, notorious for its competitiveness, is attempting to band together to make its machines more compatible with each other.; 10:26 a.m.

Aztar to redeem notes: The redemption will be paid with funds available through Aztar's revolving loan agreement, which has a current interest rate below 6.875 percent.; 10:25 a.m.

Gaming company refinances debt: Total consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of outstanding notes will include a consent payment of $20 and a fixed spread of 60 basis points over the yield to maturity on 4.625 percent U.S. Treasury ...; 10:24 a.m.

Nebraska looks downcast but still dangerous: Steve Carp; Heartbreak in mid-March is nothing new to Danny Nee. He has been through so much of it, he almost has become an expert on March Sadness.; 10:08 a.m.

DiMaggio touched many hearts while spending time in Las Vegas: In the early 1970s, Joe DiMaggio often could be found at one of his favorite Las Vegas hangouts, The Tower of Pizza restaurant on the south end of the Strip.; 10:08 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Some simple planning can beat race traffic: Attention! Citizens of Las Vegas. This is your last and final notice:; 10:07 a.m.

Evans goes 'Live' at D.I. -- on CD: "This is probably my favorite tune to do, especially in the business I'm in," Evans confides before indulging in "Maybe This Time."; 10:06 a.m.

Columnist Scott Dickensheets: Introducing our new 'Arts' mascots: Scott Dickensheets; Thus "The Arts," a pair of Picasso-esque suits, all cubes and tubes adorned with facial features. They are to be Mr. and Mrs. Arts, the symbolic fun couple of Las Vegas culture. As conceived by ...; 10:06 a.m.

Speedway officials already gearing up for 2000 race: Less than 24 hours after staging the largest sporting event in the state's history, Las Vegas Motor Speedway general manager Chris Powell was hard at work on next year's Las Vegas 400 NASCAR Winston Cup ...; 10:05 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Don't buy all the hype on recruits: Dean Juipe; It has already started again.; 10:03 a.m.

Hollis helps Thunder past Utah, 4-3: The loss slowed the surging Grizzlies' charge at the final Western Conference playoff spot, leaving Utah eight points behind current playoff hopeful Kansas City, and only six points up on the Thunder.; 10:01 a.m.

Wednesday at Santa Anita: 1st race 6 fur 4YO & up F&M Clm: 1 Lady Savona (Berrio) 120; 2 Candi Lee (Almeida) 118; 3 Toni's Ferdele (Flores) 118; 4 Quick Pirate (Silva) 118; 5 Tuta Niche (Valdez) 113; 6 ...; 10:00 a.m.

Governor pitches privatization plan: Angie Wagner; If Gov. Kenny Guinn's plan for privatizing prison medical services is approved by the state Legislature, Moten and about 320 others could lose their jobs.; 9:55 a.m.

Jury convicts man of 1997 killing of Sparks woman: Laine, 33, was stabbed in the back with a 12-inch butcher knife at a house in Sparks.; 9:54 a.m.

Reno reports record room tax collections in January: The room tax collection is the highest ever for the month of January, the agency said.; 4:42 a.m.

Movie production costs show rare dip, but advertising expenses increase: "It's a slight, slight, slight dip, but at least it's somewhat down," said Jack Valenti, president of the Motion Picture Association of America, which released the data at the annual ShoWest convention for movie theater ...; 4:41 a.m.

Industry to turn down the volume on noisy movie trailers: A new volume standard has been developed for trailers so they will be at the same level as the features, industry representatives announced Tuesday at the ShoWest theater operator convention.; 4:40 a.m.

R&R wins coveted LVCVA ad contract: In a unanimous vote on Tuesday afternoon, the LVCVA board of directors chose R&R following hour-long presentations by three competing agencies.; 3:52 a.m.

LV Wet 'n Wild water park sold again: Universal kept the Wet 'n Wild park in Orlando, Fla., where it's expanding to compete with Walt Disney Co.; 3:51 a.m.

Gephardt says he'll vote against nuke shipment bill: Robert Macy; Rep. Richard Gephardt, D-Mo., wrote Congresswoman Shelley Berkley that he intends to vote against a House bill that would authorize the shipment of 77,000 tons of high level nuclear waste through 43 states to the ...; 3:01 a.m.

Judge says evidence indicates U-Haul killer competent to be executed: Scott Sonner; U.S. District Judge Howard McKibben said he intends to decide before the end of the week whether to dismiss an attempt by Calambro's mother to challenge the death sentence for her borderline mentally retarded son.; 3:01 a.m.

TV judge seeks changes in allowing bail for no-shows, violent types: Brendan Riley; Lane appeared before the Senate Judiciary Committee to endorse part of a bill that, among other things, would temporarily block release of anyone with a history of violence or of missing court appearances.; 3:00 a.m.

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