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Print edition for March 9, 1999

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 country here.
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 information from its local press.
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, abiding by the rules and being checked for past criminal activity. Yet, cheaters who sneak across the border or hire immigrant smugglers can command front-page media attention.
Columnist Ron Kantowski: Some simple planning can beat race traffic
Attention! Citizens of Las Vegas. This is your last and final notice:
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.
Prep Schedule -- March 9-13
Boys Golf
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 waiting area, a gift shop, a cafe-style public area and new parking lots.
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.
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."
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 race.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Galane and the gang down at the Allied Arts Council, The Arts would show up at any public function that two people in Cubist getups can get into, thereby promoting the arts. They would also talk up the cause in local schools and neighborhood centers, in hopes kids will soon be dragging parents to cultural events if their friends The Arts will be there.
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.
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 Lilac Lady (Rodriguez) 118; 7 Truly Misty (Garcia) 120.
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.
Columnist Dean Juipe: Don't buy all the hype on recruits
Dean Juipe
It has already started again.
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 operators. "I'll take that any day."
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 Nevada Test Site.
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.
Reno reports record room tax collections in January
The room tax collection is the highest ever for the month of January, the agency said.
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.
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.
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.
Marion puts pros on hold
Steve Carp
By Steve Carp LAS VEGAS SUN
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 council to make its decision at its next meeting, in two weeks.
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. Las Vegas, on the other hand, had a 51 percent response rate."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Notes due Dec. 31 as of March 20.
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.
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.
Winter grips Sierra, western Nevada
The road was reopened by midmorning, though chains or snow tires were required.
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, or actually in many cases legal prescription drugs which they are abusing.
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."
Legislature summary for March 8, 1999
New measures
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 a popular physician last month and reduced the clinic's hours from five days a week to two.
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 a deadly weapon, police said.
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 a large dose of government and private aid contributions. Her conduct and ability to give warm comfort made a deep impression on the people she touched and her presence didn't create an overload on transportation and security services.
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 blaze, said Tim Szymanski, department spokesman.
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 Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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 were very few lawyers in North Las Vegas and the public should have "the right to choose."
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.
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.
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 schools that could be placed on smaller parcels of land.
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.
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.
Producer, choreographer Belfer dies
Producer, director and choreographer Harold "Hal" Belfer died Sunday in Las Vegas. He was 77.
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 been licensed in Nevada. A Clark County deputy public defender believes prisoners may have to be returned to courtrooms so new sentencing hearings can be conducted.
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 medical services are privatized.
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.
Landowners attack eminent domain
But because of the laws of Nevada, he may end up a loser on the deal.
City Spending
City Spending
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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