Print edition for May 18, 1999

Editorial: Charities see profits from logos: Misleading partnerships have led to state and federal law enforcement actions. For instance, 12 state attorneys general and SmithKline Beecham Consumer Healthcare reached an agreement regarding the company's use of the American Cancer Society's name and logo in its advertising of the company's smoking cessation product, Nicoderm. Under the agreement the company must clearly state that while the company has paid for the use of the American Cancer Society's name and logo, the nonprofit hasn't endorsed the product.

Letters: Impact study shows perils of gambling: Yet the industry continues to insist it has no desire to increase the gambling behavior of its consumers or the citizens in the community while it prepares harbors in everyone's backyard for the new titanic of the gambling expansion -- which is never ending.

Henderson, Boulder City among top places to retire: David Strow; That's the conclusion of "Retirement Places Rated," a new research book, which ranked Henderson and Boulder City the No. 3 retirement spot in America. Henderson-Boulder City was beat out only by Fort Collins-Loveland, Colo., and Charleston Sea Islands, S.C.

Editorial: Volatile Mideast has new hope for peace: On key Palestinian issues there were differences as well. In contrast to Netanyahu, Barak did not dismiss the possibility of creating a Palestinian state in portions of the West Bank and Gaza Strip. It also is anticipated that Barak will implement the promised West Bank troop withdrawals. Netanyahu agreed to the land-for-security accords reached last October, but his on-again, off-again diplomacy with Yasser Arafat stalled the peace talks.

One year in a school: Keeping order no easy task: Benjamin Grove; Today teacher John Pendry is moving his class to a different room -- part of the roving lifestyle of students in a crowded school. And the classroom's troublemakers continue to make trouble for everyone.

Help likely for those who failed math test: Many of those seniors, according to reports, are A or B students who have completed the required 22.5 credits for graduation. But without passing the test, they won't get diplomas.

4A State Tournament Schedules: 4A STATE TOURNAMENT

Movie Guys: A 'Star' war: One vote yea, one vote nay: Dave: Where does one begin when describing the most anticipated film in history? On some levels, disappointments seem inevitable, with the marketing juggernaut behind "Episode I" that exploded three weeks ago in toy stores everywhere. Not to mention during the last three months alone, when characters from the film were being introduced on magazine and book covers found at every newsstand and bookstore.

Problem-behavior students disrupt every class: Benjamin Grove; Teacher John Pendry has been can be dazzled by the inventive ways Amal lands himself in trouble.

Letter: Use of the term 'deadbeat parent' damaging to kids: In some cases, money paid to an ex-spouse intended for the children never benefits the child. Sometimes child support payments are used to pay one's attorney's fees and is actually an ongoing legal defense fund for the custodial parent. The demand for money and the result of alienation of children from a parent is often a reality. These issues are rarely addressed in court or easily proven.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: It's a host's privilege: That's the inevitable question from practically everyone my wife and I meet once the news breaks that our president, Bill Clinton, is coming to Las Vegas and sleeping overnight at our home. It is a question, I am proud to say, that has been asked a number of times since President Clinton was first elected in 1992. It is also a question that, until now, I have refrained from answering except in very general terms or in private conversations.

The Irresistible Force: Kimberley McGee; Once upon a time, the nefarious Darth Vader rasped to the young rebel Jedi Knight, Luke Skywalker, "Luke, I am your father."

LV gaming company late with disclosure: John Wilen; But NevStar notified the Securities and Exchange Commission that it would not be filing earnings by Monday, as required, due to a shortage of accounting personnel, including a controller, and due to management time being spent on efforts to refinance company debt.

High court overturns murder conviction: A cumulation of three errors led the court to decide unanimously that Bailey was entitled to a new trial in the killing of Rennie S. Wells on April 21, 1995, during a robbery of a Pizza Hut restaurant.

Federal panel recommends no more betting on collegiate sports: Mark D. Preston; This is one of the 119 recommendations the National Gambling Impact Study Commission addressed Monday as it finalizes its report detailing gambling's social and economic effect on the nation. The report will be presented to Congress, President Clinton and the nation's governors next month.

Land swap approved for proposed St. Jude's ranch: Erin Neff; In November 1997 the council authorized city staffers to file an application with the Bureau of Land Management on a 40-acre tract at the intersection of U.S. 95 and Elkhorn Road, upon which St. Jude's already had a lease.

Building inspectors dispute Adelson claim: Gary Thompson; "We've released floors 28 through 33, though they're still working on the penthouse suites," said Ron Lynn, assistant director of the Clark County Building Inspectors Department.

Rebels' Ludwick on All-WAC baseball team: The junior from Durango High hit .372 with team highs in hits (68), home runs (13), RBIs (68), slugging percentage (.642), walks (43) and on-base percentage (.476). He ranked second in stolen bases with 14.

Bill restricting gun suits goes to Guinn: Scott Reeder; At least that will be the case if Gov. Kenny Guinn signs a measure passed by the Senate Monday.

Steroid warnings sought on prescription drugs: CARSON CITY -- An Assembly committee Monday approved a resolution calling on Congress to require warning labels on drugs containing steroids.

Maxim hotel sold: John Wilen; Premier bought the 800-room property on Flamingo Road just off the Las Vegas Strip from West Coast Mortgage Ltd.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: West Point perseverance pays off for Hunterton: If there's anybody outside of coaches Fisher DeBerry (Air Force), Charlie Weatherbie (Navy) and Bob Sutton (Army) who has more respect for the guys who play service academy football, it's the Hasbro people.

Park Service warns lake visitors of drowning dangers: Jace Radke; "There are a lot of factors that we are looking into including alcohol, weather conditions, water temperature and people overextending themselves," Park Service spokeswoman Kay Rohde said.

Emergency action calls for committee on school violence: Scott Reeder; Just weeks after the bloody school shooting in Littleton, Colo., the Nevada Legislature is considering forming a task force to develop plans for responding to a similar school emergency. The committee also would be responsible for finding ways of preventing school violence.

Panel OKs police review board: Erin Neff; The Recommending Committee's position will be forwarded to the City Council for a full vote May 24.

Top Democrat blasts GOP: "Let's face it, Republicans do not like Las Vegas," said Andrew, who was here for President Clinton's DNC fund-raising visit. "It's that simple."

Regents to meet on funding woes: When legislative committee meetings ended Friday, lawmakers gave the regents $23.7 million more than they asked for but earmarked less for enrollment increases than requested.

Henderson's Schmidt sixth fastest at Indy: Schmidt was sixth fastest among the 39 drivers on the track Monday with a lap of 220.448 mph in the Unistar Auto Insurance/G-Force/Oldsmobile Aurora V8.

Nevada Power hopes to recover $4 million for fuel costs: The decision by District Judge Mike Griffin of Carson City means the utility was shortchanged by $4 million in its rate case, Robert Crowell, attorney for Nevada Power, said Monday.

Suit threatened over closure of mentally handicapped home: Art Nadler; Carlos Brandenburg, administrator of the state Division of Mental Health and Developmental Services, told family members Monday night that the decision was his, that it was final and there was no turning back.

Goodman, Stupak: No phone connection: Erin Neff; Goodman and his campaign deny any affiliation with the 23-year-old Stupak's bid to oust incumbent Gary Reese from his Ward 3 City Council seat.

Betting ban suggestion ripped apart: Jeff German and Steve Carp; Gov. Kenny Guinn and others accused the nine-member federal panel of being shortsighted and not looking at the big picture during its 5-3 vote in Washington on Monday.

Desert Inn is sold: Gary Thompson; Sun International Hotels Ltd. said today it has agreed to buy the posh Desert Inn hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip from Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. for $275 million cash.

Informant calls Blitzstein defendant Buffalo mob member: Ronald Fino, former business manager of the Laborers International Union Local 210 in Buffalo and the son of an acting Mafia boss in that city, testified in the 13th day of the trial of Robert Panaro, 57, and Stephen Cino, 60.

Construction-defects measure OK'd: Assemblyman Bernie Anderson, D-Sparks, said Senate Bill 32, "serves some of our needs," in the disputes between builders and home buyers, which have generated controversy, particularly in Southern Nevada.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Talent, luck decide most pro games: Dean Juipe; There are certain words and phrases that cannot be said on television.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Why the Force is on course: It would be easy to chide the short, hairy and cuddly Wookies -- which reportedly were modeled after short, hairy and cuddly Danny DeVito.

Wednesday at Golden Gate: 1st race 1-1/16 mi 3YO Mdn Clm: 1 Toss Of The Con (Delgadillo) 118; 2 Huck's Star (Hunter) 118; 3 Dancing Mood (Radke) 113; 4 Tule Cat (Schvaneveldt) 118; 5 Desert Call (RBaze) 118; 6 I Like Your Style (Gonzalez) 118; 7 Raise A Carly (Miranda) 118; 8 Some Kinda Kiss (Bisono) 118.

MWC champ earns 'Liberty': Steve Guiremand; The motto for the new Mountain West Conference?

Wednesday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 6 fur 3YO & up F&M Mdn Clm: 1 Nibley (Solis) 115; 2 Kitty's Choice (Ramsammy) 113; 3 Victoria One (Pedroza) 120; 4 Golden Genes (Flores) 115; 5 Adorthem (Puglisi) 122; 6 Blue Eyed K>C. (Black) 115; 7 I Got Silver (Garcia) 115; 8 Five Nines (Valdez) 115.

Stars pitcher gets life on track following tornado: Steve Guiremand; Matt Whiteside made the most of his first start of the 1999 season Monday night at Cashman Field, hurling 3 1/3 hitless innings and allowing just three earned runs over six innings before departing in a 4-3 Las Vegas victory.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1ST RACE:

Odom set to turn pro: Steve Carp; He is no longer in college, but Lamar Odom could have a lasting impact at UNLV, a school where he never played a single minute of basketball.

District attorney issues dire warning to loosen up more funding: Adrienne Packer; But forgotten has been the Clark County division that has struggled to keep up with the increased workload -- the district attorney's office, where secretaries log more than 120 hours of overtime during each pay period.

More families qualify for low-cost health plan for kids: There are 5,600 children now enrolled in the state's low-cost plan, called Nevada Check-Up, and 300-400 more a month are being signed up.

Candidates face busy schedule of forums: On Wednesday, mayoral candidates Oscar Goodman and Arnie Adamsen will answer questions at a forum sponsored by the National Council of Senior Citizens. The forum begins at 10 a.m. at the Clark County Library at 1401 E. Flamingo Road.

Letters: Don't blame death of Perrin on cops: There comes a time when we as parents must accept the irresponsible actions of our children and become responsible for the consequences. I go to sleep at night feeling safe knowing that Metro Police are keeping watch over my family and neighborhood. The last thing I want running around my house at 11:30 p.m. are drug dealers. To think that the Perrin family could profit in court for the illegal actions of their son is truly an atrocity.

Wednesday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6 fur 4YO & up F&M Clm: 1 Sparkling Nanny (A. Smith) 110; 2 Quiet Caller (Teator) 117; 3 Camionette (Migliore) 117; 4 Violet Fame (DeCarlo) 117; 5 Watchmenow (Espinoza) 117; 6 Sports Authority (Chavez) 117; 7 Truly Classic (Gryder) 117.

Letter: Ridiculing president is not very funny: If this continues, we will destroy America. Don't forget people like Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien. Bring back Johnny Carson. These other people should be taken off the air. They are not funny when they make fun of the president.

Bunker, daughter of pioneer grocer, dies: When Elayne Bunker wasn't doing volunteer counseling and teaching work for the Mormon Church, she often could be found making family craft treasures via the counted cross-stitch method of needlepoint.