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Archive for June 2, 2000

Obituaries for June 2, 2000: Helen Inez Argento, 71, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. She was born Nov. 26, 1928, in New York. A resident for nine years, she was a registered nurse.; 11:30 a.m.

Local news briefs for June 2, 2000: A Las Vegas woman found shot to death in her home in the 5100 block of Danica Way about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday has been identified as 47-year-old Louise M. Hadfield.; 11:29 a.m.

Delays hit UNLV's $50 million library: Aaron Clemens; UNLV's $50 million Lied Library has run into more problems that may delay its opening until late November. The library was originally slated to open in spring 1999.; 11:29 a.m.

Regents fear search process may scare off a CCSN chief: Aaron Clemens; The university Board of Regents' concerns about scaring away candidates for the president's post at the Community College of Southern Nevada overrode the desire of some search committee members for an open and measurable format.; 11:26 a.m.

Goodman fires away at nuke dump proponents: Erin Neff; Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman isn't exactly known for his political correctness.; 11:25 a.m.

Lake Mead danger disputed: A report that Lake Mead National Recreation Area is the most dangerous national park shouldn't discourage visitors because a high number of searches and rescues means security people are paying attention, park officials said today.; 11:16 a.m.

Dad intent on seeing changes at Chaparral High: When Verne Lewton's disabled son needed emergency medical attention at Chaparral High School, paramedics were unable to fit their gurney in an elevator to reach him on the second floor.; 11:16 a.m.

Economy appears to be slowing: Martin Crutsinger; WASHINGTON -- In the most dramatic sign yet that the U.S. economy is slowing, the unemployment rate climbed back to 4.1 percent in May as American businesses lost 116,000 jobs, the worst showing in nearly ...; 11:15 a.m.

Henderson residents may vote for added cop tax: Greg Harman; When Henderson residents vote in November they may be asked to approve or reject a special 24-cent public safety tax that could add another 166 police officers to the force over seven years.; 11:14 a.m.

Main Street shop owner says ordinance hurting business: Erin Neff; Larry Watson looks out the windows of his South Main Street used furniture store and sees plenty of parking spaces and an empty sidewalk.; 11:14 a.m.

Trial to begin for alleged triggerman: Kim Smith; In August 1998, four young Las Vegas men were forced to the floor of their home, bound with duct tape and shot in the head.; 11:13 a.m.

Ensign seeks Bush nuke clarification: INCLINE VILLAGE -- After meeting with Texas Gov. George W. Bush Thursday, Republican Senate candidate John Ensign says he's still "not completely satisfied" with the likely GOP presidential nominee's stance on bringing nuclear waste to ...; 11:11 a.m.

No murder charges against LV teenager: Kim Smith; The 14-year-old Las Vegas boy arrested in connection with a high-speed crash that killed two of his friends spent Thursday night at the Clark County juvenile detention center after prosecutors decided not to file murder ...; 11:10 a.m.

Deal being engineered for new Station casino site: David Strow; North Las Vegas officials say they're expecting a complex land deal soon that could result in a change of venue for a controversial new hotel-casino proposed by Station Casinos Inc.; 11:05 a.m.

LV firm's stock up on deal with hotel giant: Hilton and PurchasePro are also establishing what the companies call the industry's largest purchasing exchange.; 11:05 a.m.

Southwest Gas seeks rate hike: Southwest said it will not profit from the increase, which it wants to implement July 1. If granted, winter rates would increase an average 10.6 percent or $4.24 per month for residential customers in the ...; 11:05 a.m.

Northwest shares surge on merger report: ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Shares of Northwest Airlines surged 14 percent today after a St. Paul television station reported Northwest and American Airlines executives have talked about a possible bid by American to buy Northwest.; 11:04 a.m.

LV ready mix companies say protests don't stop deliveries: Grace Leong; One of two big Las Vegas cement companies being picketed by locked-out Teamsters truck drivers won a temporary restraining order Thursday to stop the union from using illegal tactics to disrupt its business and shut ...; 11:03 a.m.

BLM plans second auction under 1998 land-sale act: The public auction is the second auction to sell off part of the 27,000 acres authorized by the 1998 Southern Nevada Public Land Management Act. The bureau is scheduled to hold two auctions a year ...; 11:03 a.m.

Candle causes blaze; cat dies: The blaze started about 11 p.m. in a 10th-floor apartment in the Country Club at 850 E. Desert Inn Road. The fire was contained to one apartment, but there was water damage to other units ...; 11:02 a.m.

Maxim sold to mystery firm: David Strow; After numerous delays, the Maxim hotel-casino in Las Vegas was finally auctioned Thursday -- but it's unclear what the would-be buyer will now do with the Flamingo Road property.; 11:02 a.m.

PCL box: Sounds 3, Stars 2: E--Redman, Hermansen. DP--Las Vegas 1, Nashville 1. LOB--Las Vegas 5, Nashville 9. 2B--Radmanovich, Davis, Wilson. HR--Hermansen (2). S--Nicholson, Herndon, Arroyo. SF--Wilson. SB--Vitiello, Brown. CS--Newhan.; 10:56 a.m.

Park Place Entertainment sued over firing of executive: In his lawsuit, filed in state district court last week, Wilson accused Park Place and the Las Vegas Hilton of breach of contract and defamation. He's demanding an unspecified amount of damages.; 10:54 a.m.

Isle of Capri called a takeover target: The stock rose $1.19 Thursday.; 10:54 a.m.

MGM Grand touts its minority business practices: During Tuesday's hearings before the Nevada Gaming Control Board, local NAACP member Stanley Washington claimed MGM Grand had spent just $850,000 with minority businesses over the last several years out of $500 million. By comparison, ...; 10:54 a.m.

MGM may change name to reflect Mirage brands: David Strow; One day after his company swallowed Mirage Resorts Inc. in a record $6.4 billion deal, MGM Grand Inc. Chairman J. Terrence Lanni said the company is considering a name change.; 10:53 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: LVMS may be off IRL slate in 2001: Las Vegas Motor Speedway's five-year-old Indy Racing League event may not be dead, but it's condition certainly can be considered critical.; 10:27 a.m.

UNLV's Davis in 200 track finals: Davis, who was the final qualifier by time, was clocked at 53 seconds in the event. She ran in the fastest of the three heats and finished fourth.; 10:25 a.m.

MGM chairman says arena should draw private funds: Lanni's comments came a day after MGM wrapped up the acquisition of Mirage Resorts, Inc. making it one of the largest gaming companies in the world and Nevada's largest employer with 49,000 workers.; 10:24 a.m.

UNLV's Malec finishes at No. 18 in college tennis rankings: UNLV's Malec finishes at No. 18 in college tennis rankings; 10:24 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Trapper'shabit - Training at Santa Anita, Pincay on Spawr horse, must overcome outside post in route opener. Simply Surprising - Draws good post, Blanc aboard Duncan trainee, lasix and nasal strip here. ...; 10:22 a.m.

Saturday's horse racing entries: Post Time 1 p.m.; 10:20 a.m.

Hermansen leads Sounds past Stars: Hermansen, the former Green Valley High School star who was a former No. 1 draft pick of the Pittsburgh Pirates, hit a long home run over the left field fence off Stars' reliever Carlos Reyes ...; 10:18 a.m.

Action by Fla. governor puts LV on spring training hot seat: Steve Guiremand; It's do or die time for Las Vegas Stars president Don Logan's bid to spring training to Las Vegas.; 10:18 a.m.

Columnist Steve Guiremand: LV football on upswing at prep level: Steve Guiremand; Bruce Springsteen wasn't the only person singing "Viva, Las Vegas" here last weekend.; 10:17 a.m.

Wiesner has made mark on athletics in Las Vegas: Steve Addy; Inductee profiles Tuesday: Jim Colbert Wednesday: Johnny Tocco Thursday: Lionel Hollins TODAY: Randall Cunningham, Tom Wiesner; 10:16 a.m.

Bankruptcies for June 2, 2000: Steven D. Yatrofsky, formerly doing business as Northwest Orthodontics, 7540 Adobo Cliff Circle, filed for Chapter 13, listing assets of $291,648 and liabilities of $334,894.; 10:16 a.m.

Couple hit with 41 counts in child sex-servitude case: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas couple accused of selling their children into sexual servitude were formally charged this morning with 41 counts and had their bail set at $20,000 each count.; 10:15 a.m.

Actor avoids jail time: Greg Tuttle; Actor Stan Shaw has been placed on three years' probation and ordered to pay nearly $40,000 in back child support by the end of June or face time behind bars.; 10:15 a.m.

Court briefs for June 2, 2000: A 19-year-old Las Vegas woman was sentenced to four to 10 years in prison Thursday in a carjacking that left two people dead.; 10:15 a.m.

With honor, Cunningham faces highs and lows today: Steve Addy; Inductee profiles Tuesday: Jim Colbert Wednesday: Johnny Tocco Thursday: Lionel Hollins TODAY: Randall Cunningham, Tom Wiesner; 10:13 a.m.

UNLV's title hopes rest on strong third round: Victoria Sun; OPELIKA, Ala. -- Today was "moving day" for the UNLV golf team.; 10:07 a.m.

Anderson shines for Rebels: Victoria Sun; OPELIKA, Ala. -- UNLV's Jeremy Anderson was showered with cheers after he turned in a 4-under-par 68 in the second round of the 2000 NCAA Men's Golf Championships Thursday afternoon. But he couldn't forget the ...; 10:07 a.m.

Letter: Use courtesy to save books: We got our library cards, and have gone to the libraries quite often. I am currently on a mystery/suspense/novel stage, and have been able to read (and listen to) many, many books. I use the ...; 9:55 a.m.

Letter: Trooper's death grim reminder: Nothing could show more proof of that than when the Michigan state trooper was killed crossing the highway last week.; 9:54 a.m.

Letter: Soon we'll all enjoy driving Castro Coup: It won't be long before we will be driving a "Fidel Castro Coupe," with four on the floor. Instead of coupe we could call it a Coup, as in Coup d'etat.; 9:53 a.m.

Editorial: Coverage for drugs is elusive: The real danger, as with any meaningful issue before Congress now, is that both parties will fear making a compromise. In this case, many Republicans don't want government to play a more significant role in ...; 9:47 a.m.

Editorial: Friendship has its bounds, after all: While Nevada officials are willing to lend a hand, reciprocity is nonexistent from Utah's congressional delegation -- at least when it comes to the federal government's underhanded efforts to bury high-level nuclear waste in Nevada. ...; 9:46 a.m.

Where I Stand -- Brian Greenspun: This land is our land: THIS IS a big land, America.; 9:09 a.m.

Recreation departments to host events: Clark County Parks and Recreation is offering events 4-9:30 p.m. Saturday at Desert Breeze Community Center, 8275 Spring Mountain Road.; 9:07 a.m.

Fire officials warn of dangers in leaving children in parked cars: Jace Radke; With hotter than normal temperatures already scorching Las Vegas, predictions that record highs will continue through the summer months has emergency services officials concerned about the dangerous heat that can build up in parked cars.; 9:07 a.m.

Funds sought for seniors apartments: Lee Scrivner; The Salvation Army plans to construct a low-cost senior citizen's housing project in North Las Vegas this fall, but first it must raise $1.5 million by Oct. 1.; 9:06 a.m.

Datebook: Dr. Robert Silverman, interim president of the Community College of Southern Nevada, will host "Ideas in the Air," a forum that delivers ideas and perspectives to a changing Nevada lifestyle, at 7 p.m. Mondays on ...; 9:06 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Events honor outstanding locals: Everyone should have a friend like Rino Armeni, executive marketing director of Southern Wine & Spirits of Nevada. His generous spirit and kind heart are known to all of his many friends who turned out ...; 9:03 a.m.

Shelf Life -- Scott Dickensheets: Summer days filled with simmering titles: As always, the onset of summer swelter inspires indolent behavior. Sustained tasks are out of the question. The book columnist's fingers drum listlessly beside the keyboard, all motivation beaded up and evaporating from his damp ...; 8:40 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Rodman to light up the Joint: Kate Maddox; Dennis Rodman and his crew will be celebrating the Worm's 39th birthday tonight at the Joint at the Hard Rock and you can party too -- for $25. That's right, the former NBA superstar wants ...; 8:38 a.m.

'Footloose' a real kick at Rio's Pavilion Theatre: Most Las Vegas production shows adhere to their own tailored requirements for potential cast members. The Blue Man Group, for example, will not allow anyone standing shorter than 5 feet 10 inches or taller than ...; 8:35 a.m.

JuneFest lineup filled with veteran acts: Kirk Baird; The 1980s have returned with a vengeance, according to a recent USA Today article.; 8:26 a.m.

Birth announcements for June 2, 2000: May 23: A boy to Miranda and Joseph LaBlanc; a girl to Elizabeth and Roberto Reyes; a boy to Tammi and Jason Odegard. May 24: A girl to Heather Hicks and Lloyd Bitcon. May 25: ...; 8:10 a.m.

International probe seeks to identify mysterious man of many names: Sandra Chereb; RENO, Nev. - No one had reason to suspect Roy Vasquez was anyone other than who he said he was. That is, until the REAL Roy Vasquez of Seattle started receiving threats from collection agencies ...; 3:25 a.m.

Tense confrontation as concrete strike escalates: Robert Macy; LAS VEGAS - Dozens of police officers responded Friday when some 500 Teamsters Union pickets tried to block concrete trucks bound for a new hotel-casino under construction.; 3:24 a.m.

Program will alert retailers of suspicious sales: Robert Macy; LAS VEGAS - Faced with a jump in the number of methamphetamine labs in Nevada, Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa is urging retailers to be vigilant in monitoring the purchase of products that can ...; 3:21 a.m.

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