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Archive for May 5, 2000

Holocaust survivor, husband deliver a message of hope: WHO: Gerda Weissmann Klein, a World War II Holocaust survivor, and her husband, Kurt Klein, a U.S. soldier who liberated her and hundreds of others from the Nazis.; 12:04 p.m.

Local news briefs for May 5, 2000: CARSON CITY -- The drive to recall Mayor Charles Horne of Mesquite has cleared another hurdle.; 12:01 p.m.

Corrections: Corrections; 12:00 p.m.

Krispy Kreme opening shop: Krispy Kreme opening shop; 11:59 a.m.

Unemployment at 30-year low: Today's report by the Labor Department provided more motivation for the Federal Reserve to aggressively raise interest rates later this month in order to slow the speeding economy.; 11:58 a.m.

Profit rises for LV mortgage firm: The company also reported first quarter revenues of $3.3 million, up 60 percent from first quarter 1999 revenue of $2 million.; 11:58 a.m.

LV firm posts slight increase in net income: The results were a $41,000 increase over net income of $134,000, or 4 cents per share, reported in the year-ago quarter. Revenues reached $18 million, an $11.2 million increase, while cash flow increased 41 percent ...; 11:57 a.m.

Speedway Casino operator posts income gains: Revenues, cash flow and net income were all driven substantially higher by MTR's expansion of its Mountaineer resort casino in Chester, W.Va. Net win at the Mountaineer rose 63.4 percent to $30.9 million.; 11:57 a.m.

Show soars above Nellis on Saturday: Diana Sahagun; What: Nellis Air Show; 11:51 a.m.

Ex-postal worker's murder conviction overturned: CARSON CITY -- The Nevada Supreme Court Thursday overturned the first-degree murder conviction of former Las Vegas postal worker Charles Jennings, who fatally shot a superior who had been involved in his firing.; 11:48 a.m.

Guinn suggests plan to expand state's tax base: If forced to do so, Gov. Kenny Guinn said he would seek to expand the state tax base to better reflect Nevada's booming service sector economy.; 11:42 a.m.

Durango, Cheyenne get off to good starts in Sunset tourney: Zack Hall; With the wind blowing out toward center field, Thursday's 4A Sunset Region Baseball Tournament was bound to be different from Wednesday's games, in which four teams combined to score nine runs.; 11:41 a.m.

GV, Basic roll in Sunrise tournament: Spencer Patterson; The Southeast Division has been home to some of the nation's most competitive baseball this season, with three of the league's four teams earning national rankings in 2000.; 11:41 a.m.

UNLV's Malec qualifies for two events in NCAA tennis: Senior Katarina Malec has become the second UNLV woman ever to qualify for both the NCAA singles and doubles championships, as the national postseason fields were announced Thursday.; 11:40 a.m.

Computer virus mutates: Fresh from fending off the insistent advances of an e-mail virus disguised as a love letter, computer users today faced new variations of the destructive "ILOVEYOU" bug, one concealed as a joke, another as a ...; 11:38 a.m.

NLV councilman faces indictment: Adrienne Packer; An indictment charging North Las Vegas City Councilman John Rhodes with two felony counts related to insurance fraud was scheduled to be unsealed in District Court today, sources said.; 11:37 a.m.

Computer plan irks county inspectors: Adrienne Packer; Union officials representing Clark County building inspectors claim a plan to install navigational computer systems in employee vehicles exemplifies the lack of trust between workers and management in the Building Department.; 11:37 a.m.

Murphy, Tabish will not testify: The defense was to rest today in the Ted Binion murder trial without calling Sandy Murphy and Rick Tabish to the witness stand.; 11:36 a.m.

Part of 'history in the making': Stacy J. Willis; Midway back in the line outside Clark County District Courtroom No. 4, a gray-headed, buttoned-up woman is saying something about "chasing the dragon" and pretending to smoke heroin.; 11:36 a.m.

Tropicana casino sued over Beanie Babies slot promotion: David Strow; Ty Inc. is adamant -- "Jake the Mallard Duck," "Hissy the Snake" and "Chip the Cat" have no place in the Las Vegas Strip's Tropicana hotel-casino.; 11:11 a.m.

Mirage Resorts raises $46 million with sale of aircraft, equipment: In its quarterly report, filed Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Mirage Resorts said it raised $46 million from the sale of "property and equipment" over the first three months of 2000.; 11:07 a.m.

Boyd, Mirage looking at expanded AC resort: David Strow; Mirage Resorts Inc. is in talks with Boyd Gaming Corp. to significantly expand the scope of the Borgata, a resort casino planned for Atlantic City.; 11:06 a.m.

Lack of new casinos hurts nation's No. 2 slot maker: David Strow; Alliance Gaming Corp. reported continued financial struggles today, though the nation's second-largest slot maker said it is closing in on the sale of United Coin Co., the largest slot route operator in Nevada.; 11:06 a.m.

Officer saves man from dogs: Keith Paul; A Southwest Gas worker's best friend didn't turn out to be a dog, but a Metro Police officer with a container of pepper spray.; 11:06 a.m.

CCSN to host annual event: The free event is co-sponsored by VSA, a national organization affiliated with the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington.; 11:05 a.m.

CCSN's elections cleared up: Valerie Miller; It was a lesson learned for Community College of Southern Nevada students when a recent post-election meeting took place in violation of the state open meeting law.; 11:05 a.m.

Obituaries for May 5, 2000: Albert M. Bluhm, 57, of Las Vegas died Wednesday in Las Vegas. He was born April 4, 1943, in New York. A resident for six years, he worked in electronics.; 11:05 a.m.

Interactive television may boost LV tourism: The proposed Vegas Television Network and the concept of interactive television are a perfect match.; 11:04 a.m.

State board approves new pain plan: RENO -- A regulation that would ensure that patients receive adequate drugs to ease their persistent and extreme pain and at the same time protect doctors from sanctions was unanimously adopted by the state Board ...; 11:04 a.m.

Defendant convicted in child's death: Kim Smith; After six hours of deliberations, a Clark County jury Thursday convicted a Las Vegas man of beating a toddler to death, ignoring his claims that the child's mother was responsible.; 11:03 a.m.

NRC still roadblock to Yucca waste: Even if Congress this year overrides President Clinton's veto of temporary nuclear waste storage at Yucca Mountain, it would take the Nuclear Regulatory Commission up to four years to issue a license for that project.; 11:03 a.m.

Pioneer drops ribbon on chlorine plant expansion: Greg Harman; Officials at Pioneer Chlor Alkali Co.'s chlorine plant in Henderson hope that new equipment brought on-line this week will enable the Houston-based company to boost local production and expand foreign and domestic sales.; 11:02 a.m.

Nevada's Reid blocks McCain maneuver on sports betting: Benjamin Grove; Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., blocked Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., on the Senate floor Thursday when McCain tried to introduce his bill that would ban gambling on college sports in Nevada casinos.; 11:02 a.m.

Union fee policy upheld by Nevada Supreme Court: CARSON CITY -- In a victory for organized labor, the Nevada Supreme Court on Thursday ruled unions can charge non-union members for representing them in grievance and arbitration hearings.; 11:01 a.m.

Berosini pays PETA over court fight: Berosini's attorneys turned a $340,230 check over to PETA attorney Bruce Judd for costs from the decade-long legal battle with the entertainer, who used orangutans in his show at the Stardust hotel-casino.; 11:01 a.m.

Witness in LV case was victim of shooting spree: Kim Smith; The Clark County district attorney's office learned Thursday that one of the key witnesses in a kidnapping trial set for May 15 died in a shooting rampage in Tennessee in March.; 11:00 a.m.

Berkley backs measure to improve Nellis housing: While the spending bill has yet to clear the House and Senate, the item was included at the request of Berkeley, D-Nev., and is expected to pass through Congress.; 11:00 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: Kings do NBA playoff fans a favor: Dean Juipe; The question was innocuous enough, directed as it was to a four-times-a-week sports columnist.; 10:46 a.m.

Ex-players, colleagues roast Robinson: Steve Guiremand; Keyshawn Johnson was there minus his wallet, which was left on a plane bound for Omaha.; 10:42 a.m.

Basic trainers: Ralph Siraco; LOIUSVILLE, Ky. -- The first Kentucky Derby of the century has all the makings of an intriguing horse race.; 10:42 a.m.

Thursday's prep results: Bonanza 4, Basic 1: Christy Carrasco took a perfect game into the final inning before settling for a one-hitter.; 10:31 a.m.

PCL Box: Stars 9, Sidewinders 4: E--Conti, Newstrom, Nicholson. DP--Las Vegas 2. LOB--Tucson 9, Las Vegas 9. 2B--Barajas, Darr, Vitiello, Nicholson 2. HR--Allen (6). SH--Herndon. SF--Radmanovich. SB--Darr (4).; 10:29 a.m.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Saturday's races at Hollywood Park: 1st Race -- Continental Success - Pincay reunites with Spawr trainee, should get good trip in this, jockey/trainer combo productive. Windy's Halo - Competitve at this level, hustling Espinoza on Moreno trainee, should be right ...; 10:25 a.m.

Regional Tournament Baseball results: At Burkholder Field; 10:24 a.m.

Officer to face additional scrutiny: Keith Paul; A North Las Vegas Police detective already awaiting a criminal trial in connection with an attack of a woman in a Home Depot parking lot now faces an police internal investigation that could lead to ...; 10:23 a.m.

LV man sues maker of diabetes drug Rezulin: Greg Tuttle; A Las Vegas man has filed a federal lawsuit against a drug company for making a diabetes pill that he said caused his kidney to fail.; 10:23 a.m.

LVMS leaders: Chargers: 1. Keith Danser 104, 2. Robert Rittgers 102, 3. Red Turner 93, 4. Len Dejoria 92, 5. Al Dejoria 91, 6. Reyes Valenzuela 84, 7. Dan Schools 74, 8. Tom Youmans 72, 9. Ron ...; 10:22 a.m.

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

Where I Stand -- Mike O'Callaghan: Free press and people: A FEW AMERICAN WRITERS and the Associated Press have made note of Israel's desire to sell a sophisticated airborne warning system to China. Last month Secretary of Defense William Cohen went to Israel and expressed ...; 10:20 a.m.

Letter: Detective's act has good effect: In this wholesale judgment we may have missed some extraordinary people. On Wednesday, April 19, Detective Vince Ramirez found a rather valuable belonging of mine. I could not contemplate I would ever reclaim it.; 10:15 a.m.

Letter: Handicapped not all in wheelchairs: A person cannot simply go to the DMV and "buy" a permit. A physician MUST sign the appropriate form for an individual. How dumb can you be, Bill? Not all handicapped persons need the aid ...; 10:14 a.m.

Letter: Parking for handicapped is a necessity: Our doctors sign a form giving us permission to use the handicapped license. They know our medical history, Mr. Constantine, you don't!; 10:12 a.m.

The Strip at LVMS set for busy weekend: Friday Night Drags will kick off the weekend as The Strip will host local drag racers for testing. High School and Import racers are scheduled to compete in eliminations.; 10:11 a.m.

Herndon sparkles in win over Tucson: Steve Addy; The pitching-needy San Diego Padres can use all the strong arms they can find, but for now they have no plans to take Junior Herndon from the Stars.; 10:10 a.m.

Letter: Advice for the IRL: Ron@lasvegassun.com; Normally I charge for this kind of information. But please pass these thoughts along to our mutual "friend" with my compliments.; 10:08 a.m.

Editorial: Abusing their card privileges: About 2,900 employees, who do extensive traveling in their jobs, have these Diners Club cards. Of the 40 employees who are in arrears, four are responsible for practically half of the $57,000 amount, while another ...; 10:07 a.m.

Editorial: Sports betting is under microscope: But, as Nevada has found out on nuclear waste legislation, the state faces enormous obstacles in Congress when it is the only state in the cross hairs. So Nevadans shouldn't be too surprised if McCain ...; 10:06 a.m.

Letter: Stars prices like robbery: Ron@lasvegassun.com; The $4.50 draft beers cost them less than .50 each. Their other prices are tremendously overrated.; 10:05 a.m.

Columnist Brian Hilderbrand: For now, McGrath to remain on two wheels: With an unprecedented seven AMA Supercross championships and 69 main-event victories, Jeremy McGrath has nothing left to prove in dirt-bike racing.; 10:03 a.m.

Datebook: The "Fabulous Girls of Las Vegas: A Robert Scott Hooper Retrospective," will be on display through June 17 at UNLV's Marjorie Barrick Museum of Natural History. A reception will be from 6-8 p.m. today. Call ...; 9:49 a.m.

The Movie Guys: Magnetic Crowe commands screen in 'Gladiator': Grade: Jeff A, Dave A-.; 9:33 a.m.

Sound Check -- Geoff Carter: Living a techno dream with Global Underground: I have a recurring dream. I've had it since I was a child. I never expect it; upon waking I only half-remember it. But it is real, and it has shaped my life.; 9:27 a.m.

That's Life -- Steve Bornfeld: Trying to recapture heaven: Agentle wave kissing a single rock. Over and over and over again.; 9:26 a.m.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Ready for an all-star gala? You BET: Kate Maddox; Alive, televised, star-studded bash is scheduled for this weekend on the Strip. Black Entertainment Television (BET) will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a two-hour gala event at Bally's hotel-casino.; 9:24 a.m.

The Thunderbirds swoop into town for a display of aerial thrills: Kimberley McGee; What: Air Show 2000.; 9:22 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Chefs for Kids benefit satisfies gourmet appetites: The Chefs for Kids benefit at Mandalay Bay raised a sizeable sum for the worthy program. Through the generosity of the participating chefs and a super group of volunteers led by chairwoman Dorothy Huffey, guests ...; 9:17 a.m.

Shelf Life -- Scott Dickensheets: O, brother: New magazine a tad overbearing: Uh oh. The sinking feeling starts at the cover. "Live your best life!" the headline on the premiere issue of O: The Oprah Magazine commands us. "Start right here, right now." That means you -- ...; 9:15 a.m.

Trip to 'Grease' at MGM Grand proves a bit redundant: Joe Delaney; "Grease," a presentation of the Troika Organization and Fantasma Productions, is being performed in the MGM Grand Hollywood Theatre through May 30. After a quiet Chicago start in 1971, the musical story of the Rydell ...; 9:13 a.m.

City shakeup costs jobs of three officials: Erin Neff; The city's beleaguered Office of Business Development will lose its director and two managers as part of efforts to save money and re-evaluate redevelopment efforts.; 9:12 a.m.

Others enter race for House: The Independent American Party filed its list of candidates Wednesday -- a slate that includes perennial candidate and one of the party's founders, Daniel Hansen, and three of his relatives.; 9:12 a.m.

Columnist Joe Delaney: If it's not magic, it's impressionists on LV stages: Joe Delaney; Magic, the illusionary art, continues to dominate the LV entertainment scene with impressionists and tribute shows a very close second ... The Mirage currently has the best of both art forms with superstars of magic ...; 9:09 a.m.

Bail raised in Strip pedestrian injuries: Kim Smith; A Las Vegas woman accused of driving into four pedestrians on the Strip while allegedly being under the influence of drugs is back in jail with a higher bail amount.; 3:16 a.m.

Birth announcements for May 5, 2000: March 21: A girl to Tina and Daniel Rogers. April 26: A girl to Rosie Mercado; a boy to Eileen and Carlos Vazquez. April 27: A girl to Patti and Larry Wood; a boy to ...; 2:37 a.m.

Fish variety diminishing as species spread across America: Randolph E. Schmid; WASHINGTON - Across America, from lake to lake and stream to stream, more of the fish are alike.; 2:22 a.m.

April warmer, drier than usual in Nevada as warm streak continues: Scott Sonner; RENO, Nev. - Western Nevada has completed its 12th straight month of above normal temperatures, including an eight-month stretch from September to April that was the warmest on record, the state climatologist says.; 2:21 a.m.

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