Print edition for June 1, 2000

Goodman insists he's against nuke dump: Opponents of proposals to store the nation's high-level nuclear waste in Nevada say they are not concerned that Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman fears the dump is a "done deal."

Vet sues CNN over report on Vietnam: Greg Tuttle; A Vietnam veteran and former Las Vegan has filed a federal lawsuit against CNN claiming to be the latest casualty of the Tailwind debacle.

Valedictorians come in bunches at some valley high schools: Terry Webster; Clark County School District Class of 2000 Valedictorians

Bush has his first campaign stop in Nevada: INCLINE VILLAGE -- Texas Gov. George W. Bush, GOP candidate for president, today outlined a five-point plan to encourage conservation, including spending $2 billion more in the next five years.

Spring Valley casino suit moves to LV courtroom: Cy Ryan and Launce Rake; CARSON CITY -- Opponents of a proposed neighborhood casino in Spring Valley say they have scored a victory with an order to move the legal dispute to a Las Vegas courtroom.

Big ready-mix companies dropping Teamsters: Grace Leong; Teamsters Union cement truck drivers were locked out of their jobs today at two big Las Vegas ready-mix companies after the union and companies failed to agree on a new contract.

Arrest made in '98 slaying of teen girl: Keith Paul; After chasing futile leads for two years, Henderson Police needed only 36 hours after receiving new information to make an arrest in the 1998 slaying of a 16-year-old Silverado High School student.

Couple face more charges in abuse of kids: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas couple already facing prison for allegedly doing nothing to stop the sexual abuse of their children are now accused of accepting money from the 64-year-old suspect for the right to molest them.

Suspects arrested in Stratosphere strangling: Jace Radke; Using Stratosphere hotel-casino surveillance video, Metro Police detectives identified two suspects and then arrested them Wednesday in connection with the strangulation slaying of a Kentucky man found dead in his hotel room Monday.

LVMS drag strip results: Pro ET

Mother sentenced for abuse of son: Damon Wolfe Jr., is now 3 and lives with relatives in Oregon.

LVMS half-mile dirt oval results: IMCA Late Model Main event: 1.Mike Fitch, 2. Jim Wulfenstein, 3. Bill Hasselle, 4. Joe Chapman, 5. Donny Berger, 6. Wayne Jacks.

LVMS' half-mile dirt point standings: IMCA Modifieds: 1. Jim Perkins 218, 2. Dan Fitzgerald 215, 3. Mark Allison 209, 4. Joe Farre' 202, 5. Wayne Francis 171, 6. Donny Berger 170, 7. Allen Crumpler 170, 8. Josh Davis 165, 9. Mike Berger 157, 10. Jason Pike 156, 11. Deane Fountain 152, 12. Darrel Zweifel 149, 13. Rick Durica 144, 14. Rick Grimes 138, 15. Jason Lee 134, 16. Jeffrey Schildmeyer 130, 17. Phil Clendennin 113, 18. John Linn 93, 19. David Boardman 86, 20. Pierce Kenton 65, 21. Dannie Holding 63, 22. Ray Elam 63, 23. Kyle Busch 62, 24. Joe Parmeley 59, 25. Leland ...

State to return silver to Binions: Kim Smith; Despite the objections of defense attorneys, District Judge Joseph Bonaventure ordered the state this morning to return Ted Binion's $6 million silver fortune to his estate.

Fresno airline to service Reno-Portland route: Allegiant officials said the company also plans to initiate a daily flight between Reno and Fresno and hopes to eventually expand service to Seattle and either Las Vegas, Long Beach, Calif., or San Diego.

Rigazio named president of Nevada Power: Steve Rigazio, 45, senior vice president of energy delivery and a corporate executive since 1984, was selected for the position by the board of directors of Sierra Pacific Resources Inc., which met in Las Vegas Wednesday.

Court briefs for June 1, 2000: One of three men involved in the fatal shooting of a 20-year-old man over a litter of puppies last summer has entered a plea agreement that could result in probation.

Local news briefs for June 1, 2000: A man who has spent three of the last five years in a Nevada prison for grand larceny was arrested Wednesday by Metro Police in connection with the 1995 stabbing death of a Las Vegas man.

Obituaries for June 1, 2000: Dean Keith Abbott, 70, of Las Vegas died Saturday in a local hospital. He was born June 22, 1929, in Sutherland, Utah. A resident for 25 years, he was a retired gaming floorman and a Korean War and Vietnam War Army veteran.

New casino boat to be based in Provincetown: Heidi P. Perlman; The Midnight Gambler, a 108-foot boat, will open for business in Provincetown in about a week. Leaving from Fisherman's Pier, the boat will offer two or three five-hour cruises each day.

Widow tells of NTS injustices: Dorothy Clayton runs her finger along the black-and-white photograph of her late husband, tracing the gas mask covering his face. The photo was taken just before Glenn led a crew of Nevada Test Site workers underground into a tunnel after a nuclear weapons blast, she recalls.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Norwood captures decision despite ruckus in Argentina: Dean Juipe; The level of predictability lessens considerably anytime a fighter leaves his home region, let alone his home country, for a fight. And while Las Vegas resident and World Boxing Association featherweight champ Freddie Norwood won his bout with Julio Pablo Chacon last Thursday in Mendoza, Argentina, he didn't leave unscathed.

Hollins looking to stay on top as a coach in the NBA: Steve Addy; Inductee profiles Tuesday: Jim Colbert Wednesday: Johnny Tocco TODAY: Lionel Hollins Friday: Randall Cunningham, Tom Wiesner

Editorial: It's folly to strike this deal: To even contemplate negotiating, though, makes no sense. First, the federal government isn't about to provide financial benefits to Nevada if the government decides to send nuclear waste here. Elected officials in Washington have been ruthless in their campaign to send this poison to Nevada, ignoring the mounting evidence that shows how unsafe it would be to bury nuclear waste here. So why would they suddenly show generosity now? Second, negotiating for benefits sends mixed signals. This is tantamount to a U.S. president saying that he opposes terrorism, but once an American is kidnapped abroad, he agrees to negotiate with ...

Community news briefs for June 1, 2000: Las Vegas Councilman Lawrence Weekly is hosting the Summer Youth Fair 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday in the Sears Court at the Meadows mall.

Coquille Indians hope hotel will complement casino: Since the tribe began its economic development corporation eight years ago, it has faced controversy within its ranks and obstacles from outside. But it has persevered, continuing to develop its economic base and earning praise from regional economists.

Rebels sit 5th after Day 1: Victoria Sun; OPELIKA, Ala. -- The other 27 teams in the 2000 NCAA Men's Golf Championships only got to imagine Texas tearing through the par-72 7,003-yard course at the Grand National Golf Club like a tornado out of the movie "Twister."

K.C. casinos face fines over loss limits: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Missouri Gaming Commission on Wednesday proposed $500,000 in fines against five casinos -- including all four in Kansas City and Harrah's in St. Louis -- after an undercover sting operation resulting in allegations that gamblers were being allowed to skirt the state's $500 loss limit rules.

First prison for juveniles opens: Aaron Clemens; The first juvenile prisoners arrive at the new Summit View Youth Correctional Center today, and one of the first things they will learn is that they are expected not only to behave, but also to change.

Tua's plan: Look good and win: Dean Juipe; If everything goes according to plan, David Tua will not only win Saturday's fight at the MGM Grand Garden with Obed Sullivan but will do it impressively and convert a few fans.

Miss. gaming association hires Beau Rivage exec: JACKSON, Miss. -- The new executive director of the Mississippi Gaming Association says casinos are bearing their fair share of taxes and any future tax increase could hurt casino development in the state.

Police officers seek split from campus control: Lee Scrivner; If student justice is to be fair, then Nevada's campus cops have to have new bosses, a state panel was told Wednesday.

Columnist Ron Kantowski: Rebels may row the boat: News flash: UNLV athletic director Charlie Cavagnaro doesn't have both oars in the water.

Trial set for Rhodes in insurance case: The charges against the 35-year-old Rhodes were filed by the state attorney general's office, which obtained Rhodes' files from State Farm Insurance and began investigating him in March.

Missouri Gaming Commission cuts fine for casino owner Bill Grace: After a hearing on the appeal last month, hearing officer Mike Yost recommended that the fine be $10,000, saying Grace "made a poor decision to argue with his staff in public view."

Greenspun added to Brookings trustees: Brookings is an 85-year-old nonpartisan, independent organization which conducts research and publishes analyses of important public-policy issues.

Nevada champion out of bee: Elko Junior High School eighth grader Derek Boge, 13, spelled the word "comradliness." He lasted two rounds, correctly spelling "stertorous" and "predilection."

Letter: Vote for GOP is a vote for nukes: So vote Republican if you want the first nuclear trash train to fly a Republican ensign and be served by a Republican porter.

Big Chicago thrift enters Vegas banking market: Operating as Northern Trust-Las Vegas, the office was opened as a trust and investment sales office and within six months officials will seek regulatory approval to expand to a full-service trust and thrift office.

Redmond to lead Atlantic City efforts: MGM Grand owns seven land parcels in Atlantic City following its buyout of Mirage Resorts Inc., including Mirage's 150-acre "Marina District" site, considered one of the most attractive sites for future development in the city. MGM Grand also owns a 35-acre Boardwalk site assembled over the past few years, but will now review whether it will proceed with development there.

2000 Nevada All-State Softball roster: C: Megan O'Connor, Reed, junior .410, 11 HR, 31 RBIs

National Guard officers honored: Dick Benoit; Four senior officers assigned to the state headquarters of the Nevada Army National Guard were recently presented with the Maj. Gen. Drennan A. Clark Order of Nevada, the state's highest military award.

LV judge blocks Social Security listing rule: Grace Leong; A Las Vegas general contractor won a temporary restraining order to stop the Nevada State Board of Contractors from revoking his contractor's license after it expired Wednesday.

Editorial: Crowley's steady hand is legacy: Crowley did a superb job of leading the university during a period of phenomenal growth, one in which a great number of Las Vegas residents graduated from UNR. The university president also was a gentleman at a time when such qualities often are in short supply, especially when cut-throat politics in the Legislature have tried to foment regional funding disputes between UNLV and UNR. Crowley's level-headed demeanor will be missed.

Dr. Sandra Daugherty, medical school professor, dies in Reno: She is credited with securing an $8.5 million grant for Nevada's part in a 12-year National Institutes of Health study of 160,000 women.

Alabama judge rules that video gaming machines are illegal: Brenda Anderson and Carolyn Winfield were charged with promoting gambling, a misdemeanor, after police raided Jackpot Bingo last year. Authorities confiscated 56 machines and $22,000 in cash.

Player of year award caps a stellar career for Ruiz: Spencer Patterson; From the moment he first stepped on the field as Silverado's starting shortstop four years ago, Ryan Ruiz has been dazzling local baseball fans with his brilliant play in the field.

Recipient of Nevada tax break files for bankruptcy: The Orlando, Fla.-based company operates a processing center in Las Vegas at 185 East Reno Ave. In January 1999 the company received a $24,165 tax deferral from the Nevada Commission on Economic Development for the addition of 57 jobs.

Letter: Good driving not complicated: The extreme left lane is for faster traffic, which people do not seem to know. They drive side by side and have cars lined up behind them for miles.

Sul not shaken after 1st round: Victoria Sun; OPELIKA, Ala. -- Confidence has never been a problem for UNLV redshirt freshman Robert Sul.

Letter: Del Papa out of bounds with letter to regents: To put the attorney general's letters in perspective, suppose someone burglarized your home and your district attorney sent the burglar a letter admonishing his conduct.

State's best in baseball, softball announced: Spencer Patterson; Though the Wooster softball and Silverado baseball teams finished the spring season with 4A state trophies, they ended their 2000 campaigns with very different experiences.

Las Vegas-style yard sale under way at El Rancho: David Strow; Call it the Las Vegas version of a yard sale.

Greenspuns debut new weekly business paper: In Business Las Vegas, a weekly business newspaper published by the Greenspun Media Group, debuts Friday following a kickoff salute to the city's top deal makers Wednesday.

Bator steps in for Wooster, wins player of year honors: Spencer Patterson; When pitcher Chelsea Crosby broke a finger before Wooster's first softball game this spring, her team easily could have gone into panic mode.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: A Business venture: It is nice to be in business in Las Vegas.

West Virginia video lottery generates record revenue for fourth consecutive month: The total includes revenue from 1,823 recently installed coin-drop machines, which pay players in cash rather than printing out winnings on paper tickets.

Bus tour gives NLV officials close look at city's needs: Diana Sahagun; North Las Vegas planning commissioners and City Council members on Wednesday conducted a mobile meeting, which illustrated how far the city has come and how far it needs to go in establishing design guidelines.

Work could begin in 18 months on new Strip project: Robert Macy; LAS VEGAS - MGM Grand Inc., fresh from a $6.4 billion acquisition of Mirage Resorts Inc., could begin construction on a new "over-the-top" Strip megaresort in 18 months, Chairman J. Terrence Lanni said Thursday.

Columnist Ruthe Deskin: Downtown: Government complex?: Ruthe Deskin; As a longtime city taxpayer, I'm wearying of these pie-in-the-sky schemes designed to revitalize downtown Las Vegas.

Rebel in NCAA track semifinals: Rebel in NCAA track semifinals

Atwood is latest Evernham protege: Jenna Fryer; Casey Atwood reluctantly climbed out of his buddy's hauler, where he was relaxing and telling jokes.

This week's races: NASCAR

Bush proposes cooperation, not federal orders in land conservation: Glen Johnson; One idea: a 50 percent cut in the capital gains taxes paid when a landowner sells property for conservation purposes.

Deadline passes for machine license renewal in South Carolina: The agency will continue to process all applications received by 5 p.m. Wednesday, he said. A final count on new licenses would not be available for several days, he said.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Friday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Sheckles - Part of coupled Aguirre-trained entry with Sybil's Prospect, draws good post for the dash, adds blinkers for this. Richard's Love - Draws just two stalls out from top pick, Flores on Van Berg trainee, should be in the mix here. Value Play -- Nites Delight

Unique Iceland uncovered during memorable trip: There is almost no crime in Iceland, an island nation in the North Atlantic that covers 39,000 square miles of mostly mountains, fjords, farmland and glaciers.

Friday's horse racing entries: Post Time 7 p.m.

Indy's main stock still tradition: Rex W. Huppke; INDIANAPOLIS - Midway through the 84th running of the Indianapolis 500, Rich and Cindy Kay sat behind a grandstand, their legs dangling off the back of a parked golf cart.

WBA heavyweight title fight called off after Holyfield injured: Tim Dahlberg; LAS VEGAS - Evander Holyfield will have to wait longer to try to regain a piece of the heavyweight title.

Summit: Fire managers have known best techniques for a decade: Scott Sonner; From pooling local, state and federal firefighting efforts to developing rules for safer communities, Gov. Kenny Guinn's Fire Summit ended Thursday in agreement with much of the wildfire management report that the Nevada Association of Counties issued in December 1988.

Bush backs preservation of Lake Tahoe: Brendan Riley; SAND HARBOR STATE PARK, Nev. - Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush promised to support Lake Tahoe preservation efforts as he showed up for a fund-raiser Thursday at the scenic mountain lake.

Penske a winner once more: Dick Brinster; The Captain smiled. Roger Penske's long wait was over.

Actor Swayze crash lands plane, walks away: Swayze was flying a 1978 twin-engine Cessna 414A from Van Nuys, Calif., to Las Vegas when he was forced to attempt an emergency landing, said John Slabes, a spokesman for the Federal Aviation Administration.

Fight schedule: Friday

Globe-trotting Las Vegan makes a life of exploring new worlds: Las Vegas author Jeffrey Kottler is living the life of Indiana Jones, the fictional motion picture hero with a split personality who spends part of his life as a meek professor and the other as a death-defying adventurer.

Bush campaign: Not taking questions from local press: Brendan Riley; Bush scheduled interviews with reporters in Colorado, New Mexico and Arizona earlier in the week as he started a five-state tour that will end in California.

Video gambling owners get extra week to get machines out of South Carolina: In the meantime, with thousands of video gambling licenses having expired Wednesday, SLED had 30 agents looking for those without licenses, Stewart said.

Governors: Western states must have greater voice: Mark Warbis; "These are real people, real lives, and there's real pain involved in each and every one of these decisions," Montana Gov. Marc Racicot, often mentioned as a possible cabinet selection in a Republican administration, said Thursday.