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Archive for May 25, 1999

Binion's Horseshoe to cash some $5,000 chips: John Wilen; Binion's offered no reasons for its decision, and Binion's officials could not be reached for comment.; 12:54 p.m.

LV gets motorcycle event: Promoters have won an important sponsorship for a six-day motorcycle festival they hope will draw more than 100,000 people to Las Vegas next year.; 12:25 p.m.

Bellagio files suit against high-roller: The resort filed the suit Monday in District Court seeking to recover the money that was loaned through five markers issued from Oct. 17-19, 1998, to Hui Yeh, 57, of both Los Altos, Calif., and ...; 12:22 p.m.

Local high-speed train project among seven national finalists: The California-Nevada Super Speed Train Commission was told Monday that it would receive a portion of $12.2 million allocated for preliminary engineering, marketing studies, environmental assessments and financial planning for the nation's first maglev project.; 12:13 p.m.

Stupak plan sinks: Erin Neff; Residents of historic Fifth Place are feeling like they're kings of the world today after the Las Vegas City Council sank a zoning proposal related to a Titanic-themed resort in their neighborhood.; 12:11 p.m.

More Yucca hearings set: The commission was criticized during meetings held in March for setting a limit of 25 millirems a year -- about the amount of a single chest X-ray -- for a proposed high-level nuclear waste repository ...; 12:05 p.m.

Murphy, Tabish get new lawyers: Attorney Bill Terry confirmed today that he agreed to represent Binion's 27-year-old girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, following a two-hour afternoon meeting with her on Monday.; 12:05 p.m.

Plight of missing children focus of press conference: Lee's seven-year search may be the oldest in Nevada, moving up a notch when an 11-year search ended on May 20 in London when authorities found the son of Richard Carsello, who was abducted by ...; 12:04 p.m.

Iverson bill in limbo: A Senate-Assembly Conference Committee met Monday to iron out differences between the two versions of Assembly Bill 267, which requires people 16 years old or older who witness violent or sexual offenses against children to ...; 12:03 p.m.

Court backs arbitrator's right to issue subpoenas: This was a test case because the district and the teacher, Joe Cox, reached a settlement and he has since left his teaching position.; 12:02 p.m.

Teachers call for business-tax boost: Leaders of the 21,000-member Nevada State Education Association held press conferences in both Carson City and in Las Vegas to announce a plan to start a ballot drive to implement a 5 percent tax on ...; 12:01 p.m.

Nevada to get extra tobacco funds: Of the total $246 billion received by the states from tobacco companies in a settlement over health care costs, $8.6 billion was set aside to reimburse states for their individual legal efforts in support of ...; 12:00 p.m.

Three Las Vegans hit the charts as hot R&B group 702: Lisa Ferguson; "Where My Girls At" is skyrocketing up Billboard's music charts. It finished last week in second position on the R&B singles chart and at No. 5 on the Pop singles chart.; 11:40 a.m.

Nordstrom will serve both tourists and locals: By Richard N. Velotta; That was one of the key points to seal the deal that will bring one of the nation's most coveted retailers to the city.; 11:38 a.m.

Analysts think Nordstrom will stick with one LV store for now: Some have speculated that to achieve economies of scale in Las Vegas, establishing two or more stores at one time would be in Nordstrom's plans.; 11:36 a.m.

Mental health parity bill gains new hope for passage: Art Nadler; Senate Bill 356, mandating that insurance companies cover all mental illnesses, had been rejected by the Senate on May 19. Some legislators opposed the bill because it exempted state employees and employers who self-insure their ...; 11:31 a.m.

Time running out quickly on legislative budget committees: In order for the Legislature to adjourn before Monday's deadline -- the 120th day of the 1999 session -- the Assembly and the Senate must reconcile several remaining differences over Gov. Kenny Guinn's spending proposal.; 11:29 a.m.

Cartoon character Betty Boop turning heads in Nevada capital: Betty Boop magnets stick to the side of her filing cabinet. A Betty Boop musical globe with Ms. Boop perched atop a motorcycle sits on her desk.; 11:27 a.m.

New movie studio is launched in Las Vegas: Crews were planning to do their location shooting in the city, but couldn't get room reservations because the shoot was occurring during Comdex, the giant computer trade show.; 11:27 a.m.

Defendant offers double denial: Jurors in the murder trial of Tyrone Laffayette Garner twice heard the defendant deny his involvement in the robbery and slaying of a Doc Holliday's Tavern bartender.; 11:26 a.m.

New measure would protect nurses who report problems: Scott Reeder; That's the contention of those backing legislation introduced Monday in the Legislature.; 11:22 a.m.

Compromise would put proposed health ombudsman in Cabinet: Art Nadler; The office, expected to become effective Oct. 1, will employ nine people, including the ombudsman, Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, D-Las Vegas, said. It will investigate and help consumers with their health care complaints.; 11:21 a.m.

Ex-doctor faces prison, fine in federal drug case: Jace Radke; Luisito Evangelista, 69, admitted in U.S. District Judge Philip Pro's courtroom Monday he had purchased prescription drugs worth about $1.5 million and prescribed them to patients who didn't need them.; 11:19 a.m.

City Council delays OK of review board ordinance: Erin Neff; Approval of an ordinance -- already passed by the Clark County Commission -- was to be the last step of an 11-month process that included 25 public hearings.; 11:16 a.m.

Electricity deregulation heads toward passage in Legislature: Assembly Bill 478, which goes to the floor of the Assembly, is one of the few major unresolved issues of the Legislature, which must end by next Monday.; 11:15 a.m.

Boyd's AC casino to be advertised online: Boyd's Borgata will be advertised on Digital City's main Atlantic City screen.; 11:13 a.m.

Tropicana Owner Aztar buying back 7.7 percent of its shares: The purchases will be made in open market or privately negotiated transactions, the company said.; 11:09 a.m.

Details unveiled for Aladdin's Desert Passage: John Wilen; TrizecHahn Development Corp. announced eight of the fourteen restaurants that will populate the Desert Passage mall at the Aladdin hotel-casino.; 11:07 a.m.

UNLV tennis players pumped up for tourney: Tim Graham; No one thought Luke Smith could win an NCAA tennis championship.; 11:06 a.m.

Nevada jobless rate up in April: The state Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation reported today the rate was three-tenths of a percentage point higher than in March but is still lower than the national average of 4.3 percent.; 11:03 a.m.

Trial set in case of man stabbed with kitchen knife: District Judge Kathy Hardcastle set the trial date for Daniel Vallejo-Morales, who is being held without bail on first-degree murder charges in connection with the Aug. 21, 1998, incident. The matter was continued last week ...; 10:51 a.m.

Clark High's Gaines gets USA invitation: Gaines, the Sun's 1999 State Player of the Year, was one of 30 players selected to participate in this week's tryouts, which will be held in Colorado Springs, Colo., from Thursday to Saturday. The invitees ...; 10:44 a.m.

Utah Grizzlies hire former Thunder coach: Bourne is just the International Hockey League team's second coach-GM in its history. Goring, who was hired as head coach of the Islanders two weeks ago, led the Grizzlies to two Turner Cup championships during ...; 10:44 a.m.

Matthews hopes he'll follow Darr to Padres: Steve Guiremand; One down, two to go.; 10:40 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: LVCVA cuts cause some scrambling: Dean Juipe; It was quite a hit list and the initial reaction is one of pity for the numerous sporting and cultural events that lost their funding in a sweeping Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority budget ...; 10:38 a.m.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Columnist makes pitch for wildlife organization: She had been practicing her fastballs for a couple of weeks. So when Sun outdoors columnist Paula Del Giudice threw out the ceremonial first pitch at Sunday's Rangers-Orioles game at Camden Yards a little wide ...; 10:34 a.m.

Editorial: Prodding California on water: The six-month deadline has passed since Babbitt made his announcement, yet there still is no agreement. But the Arizona Republic reported Friday that the Interior Department has sent a message to California that it is ...; 10:30 a.m.

Bayno: Academic woes led Daniels to enter draft: Steve Carp; He was leaving UNLV, anyway. Now, it appears Greedy Daniels is leaving college basketball altogether in pursuit of a pro career.; 10:28 a.m.

Big League Weekend alive: Steve Guiremand; Don't shovel any dirt on Big League Weekend just yet.; 10:23 a.m.

Cut from the budget: Big League Weekend, Helldorado Rodeo, Senior Softball, Cowboys of Color, College Sports Week coaches event, Sinatra Golf Tournament, UHRA Hydroplane races, U.S. Slowpitch, Black College Choir Festival, Las Vegas Marathon, LPGA golf tournament, Primm Grand ...; 10:21 a.m.

Speedway confident in finding new backers for races: The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority's decision to end its $1.7 million sponsorship of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway's NASCAR Winston Cup and Indy Racing League events should have little or no impact on ...; 10:19 a.m.

LV study to test cancer treatments: Art Nadler; The Southern Nevada Cancer Research Foundation, 601 S. Rancho Drive, will be one of 400 sites throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico comparing the cancer drug Tamoxifen with Raloxifen.; 10:16 a.m.

Legislative news briefs for May 25, 1999: Senate Bill 297, introduced by Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, was sought by students at UNLV. Schools in the University and Community College System of Nevada have regulations prohibiting the practice, but the ...; 10:12 a.m.

Peace Jam '99 to be held Wednesday: Peace Jam '99 will be held at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Legends Lounge, 865 N. Lamb Blvd., to benefit the Shade Tree Homeless Shelter for women and children.; 10:05 a.m.

Editorial: House GOP leaders use delaying tactics: It is not clear, though, whether other Republicans are willing to follow Shays' lead. As the New York Times reported last week, some of the 12 who last year signed the discharge petition forcing Speaker ...; 10:01 a.m.

Public school officials to blame: Why must the Legislature mandate what subjects our school administrator must ensure are taught to our children? Isn't that a given, when an administrator is given a job with a good pension? It is time ...; 10:00 a.m.

Letter: Gibbons' goal is simple: peace: In addition, I commend those Americans who have taken a personal interest in foreign diplomacy. We need look no further than the Rev. Jesse Jackson's foreign diplomacy mission that secured the release of the three ...; 9:58 a.m.

Letter: Capitalism driving force behind U.S. foreign policy: There is a logical explanation for the fact that a superpower like the United States is willing to use its Air Force in support of a guerrilla army. After the Soviet Union and most of ...; 9:57 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Hollywood Park: 1ST RACE; 9:52 a.m.

Wednesday at Hollywood Park: 1st race 6-1/2 fur F&M 4YO & up Clm: 1 Ronina (Espinoza) 118; 2 Prized Policy (Ramsammy) 118; 3 Serena's Ruhl (Puglisi) 118; 4 V.C. Bankings (Steiner) 116; 5 Bean Sum Fun (Valdez) 114; 6 ...; 9:51 a.m.

Wednesday at Golden Gate Fields: 1st race 1 mi 4YO & up Mdn Clm: 1 Big Daddy Bopper (Hummel) 119; 2 Speaking Of You (Baze) 119; 3 General Savvy (Castanon) 119; 4 Malibu Aly (Gonzalez) 119; 5 Doctor Doug (Radke) ...; 9:50 a.m.

Box score: Stars 4, Redbirds 3: Memphis; 9:50 a.m.

Wednesday at Belmont Park: 1st race 6-1/2 fur 3YO & up Mdn Clm: 1 Tiger Lion (Luzzi) 122; 2 Bomb Alert (Velazquez) 115; 3 Man Down (Migliore) 115; 4 My Boy (Gryder) 122; 5 Cruiseonblue (Nelson) 115; 6 John's ...; 9:49 a.m.

Fire Explorers accepting new members in program for youths: Students attend classes and drill sessions at the Fire Training Academy and participate in fire department activities.; 9:48 a.m.

Tenants rights, other measures become laws: Assembly Bill 462 was authored by Assemblywoman Barbara Buckley, who said tenants on the verge of eviction are being charged bogus legal fees before landlords will accept a rent payment.; 9:44 a.m.

Guinn signs Clark County fluoridation bill: The governor has asked the Legislature to send him a "trailer bill" that will allow Clark County voters to have a say on a ballot question in November 2000.; 9:42 a.m.

Columnist John Katsilometes: Rio fans the Gans situation: The bulk of the audience on this night, save for a fledgling local columnist, was made up of middle-aged tourists with a few bucks to burn. Most had planned for months for a trip to ...; 9:41 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Israel demands change: Never have I had a prior opportunity to observe firsthand a political campaign of an incumbent unravel so quickly and completely. Even as far away as the United States the electronic mail and Israeli newspapers ...; 1:24 a.m.

Obituaries for May 25, 1999: She is survived by her husband, Jim; one son, Chad Butler; four daughters, Debbie Hale, Wendy Butler, Debbie Matthews and Joan Yates; one sister, Jane Thomas; and seven grandchildren.; 1:19 a.m.

Nevada taxable sales post best gain in three years: The state Department of Taxation reported today that for the first nine months of this fiscal year, taxable sales increased by 9.5 percent.; 1:10 a.m.

Analyst upgrades MGM Grand stock: Curtis raised his second quarter 1999 earnings per share estimates to 42 cents from 39 cents, and his 1999 annual EPS estimate from $1.60 to $1.70. Curtis increased his estimate of 2000 earnings before interest, ...; 1:08 a.m.

S&P affirms credit ratings: But S&P's outlook remains negative for Las Vegas-based Park Place's debt.; 1:07 a.m.

Equity investment increased at the Resort at Summerlin: SEC filings dated prior to May 17 said Seven Circle Resorts had invested $67.5 million.; 1:06 a.m.

LV airline sells discount book: National Fare Savers will sell for $1,000 and include 20 coupons that are redeemable for air travel on National. The booklet also has five upgrade coupons, allowing customers to enjoy first class service.; 1:04 a.m.

Alcorn named veterans commissioner: Alcorn succeeds Chuck Abbott who resigned earlier this year from the $46,000-a-year job.; 1:01 a.m.

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