Print edition for April 10, 2001

More Yucca funds allotted: Benjamin Grove; WASHINGTON -- The $1.96 trillion budget proposal President Bush sent to Congress Monday includes a 14 percent increase in federal spending on Yucca Mountain.

Palms resort catches fire: Fire Department spokesman Bob Leinbach said firefighters received the call about 10:20 a.m. and were on the scene within minutes with 50 to 60 firefighters and 14 to 16 units.

Reply to energy bill irks leaders: CARSON CITY -- Legislative Democratic leaders Monday attacked a new version of an energy bill, saying it provides little protection for the consumer from runaway electric rates.

College cost is overstated, Perkins says: Jeffrey Libby; Assembly Speaker Richard Perkins, D-Henderson, said Monday he is "dumbfounded" that legislators and regents have given credence to the $1.3 billion in construction costs projected for the proposed Nevada State College at Henderson.

Editorial: Exploiting power crisis is wrong way: Part of this strategy is just common sense. As Alvey told the Reno Gazette-Journal, animosity is developing among Californians over the perception that other states are exploiting their misfortune. Instead of a high-octane pitch that resembles that used by a pushy car salesman, a reasoned approach may actually produce better results. Besides, kicking someone when they're down never wins you many friends.

Death row inmate has no 'significant mental disorder': CARSON CITY -- Death row inmate Thomas Nevius is borderline mentally retarded, but his thought processes are logical, says a prison psychiatrist who examined the convicted killer last month.

Burroughs on fast track with Padres: Steve Guiremand; Sean Burroughs made his long-awaited debut at Cashman Field on Monday night.

Pool school: Local experts, enthusiasts share tips for keeping swimming pools in tip-top shape: Ah, spring.

Leader says gaming tribes need to get loud and political: "This is an opportunity to solidify your power base, not only the economic base but the political base," Mark Macarro, tribal chairman of the Pechanga Band of Mission Indians in California, told the annual meeting of the National Indian Gaming Association here Monday.

School district reorganization will cost in new offices: Terry Webster; Regional offices

Indians weigh casino issue: The poll, which Tribal Gaming Chief Executive David Matheson said will be reviewed in two weeks, followed rejection by the state Senate last month of Gov. Dirk Kempthorne's revised gambling compact with the three Northern Idaho tribes. The agreements legalized the machines but limited future growth to 15 percent over 10 years in return for the state getting 5 percent of the casino profits.

Private gambling salon bill advances in Senate: CARSON CITY -- A bill that would permit casinos to set aside exclusive gaming areas for ultra high-rollers has been approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Rebels have Juco big men in sight: Steve Addy; One of Bobby Knight's first Texas Tech hand-me-downs might fit UNLV just right.

Nevadans watching Orbitz closely: Bryan on panel: Nevada interests, keenly interested in anything affecting the state's dominant tourism industry, will closely watch Orbitz as its business plan unfolds.

Obituaries for April 10, 2001: Allan C. Abao, 46, of Henderson died Friday in a Florida medical center. He was born Sept. 15, 1954, in the Philippines. A resident for 16 years, he was a card dealer and a member of the Philippine Bisayan Society of Nevada.

Audit: Many bias cases may sit idle for months: CARSON CITY -- People who file complaints of discrimination might have to wait more than one year before the state Equal Rights Commission makes a decision, some cases remain idle for months and management offers little supervision, according to a legislative audit released today.

Newly expanded airline imposing paper ticket fee: The customers who will be charged are those who buy tickets for American and American Eagle through the AA.com website, AA reservations centers, at Travel Centers and at airports.

Letter: U.N.'s offices should be moved: The Middle East may be about to reach critical mass and as its dampeners, I suggest the United Nations. I'm not suggesting a temporary fix of sending in troops. I'm suggesting that the U.N. headquarters be moved from New York City to either the Gaza Strip or the West Bank.

Buckley tries again for review of mobile home rents: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- A bill that would create a state board to review rent increases in mobile home parks seems destined for the same fate similar measures have had in recent years.

XFL playoff schedule: Saturday

Monday's prep results: adidas Invitational

Columnist Ron Kantowski: R-J confirms partial ownership of 51s: To paraphrase Charlestown Chiefs goalie Denis Lemieux in the old hockey movie "Slapshot," inquiring minds want to know "Who own da 51s?"

Columnist Susan Snyder: RTC pond is home to fish tales: "Watch this."

Where I stand--Mike O'Callaghan: Prince not a commissioner: His delaying and outrageous entrance, plus a sermon for the rest of the world watching on television, was the height of arrogance. It was an XFL or WWF type of show. He ran everything and everybody except Barrera, who waited quietly, watched the whole show, and then gave him a boxing lesson while winning a unanimous decision.

Ensign picks Reno lawyer for Nevada's U.S. attorney post: Benjamin Grove; The top lawyer in the Reno division of Nevada's U.S. attorney's office has been recommended to be the state's top U.S. attorney.

Three flood control projects on tap: Clark County and Regional Flood Control District officials today will formally unveil construction plans for three projects they believe will help mitigate flooding in the vulnerable southeast quadrant of the Las Vegas Valley.

Immunization schedule for April 10, 2001: NORTH LAS VEGAS PUBLIC HEALTH CENTER: 1820 E. Lake Mead Blvd., Suite F, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Second Phoenix law firm sues Nevada over rule on names: Grace Leong; The State Bar of Nevada has been sued by a second out-of-state law firm seeking approval to practice in Nevada using its deceased founding members' names -- even though they weren't members of the Nevada Bar.

Editorial: Don't gut new privacy guidelines: The matter of privacy between patient and doctor isn't as simple as it once was. As Rep. Edward Markey, D-Mass., a supporter of the privacy rules, said recently: "We've moved from an era when the doctor and the nurse locked our families' medical records into a cabinet so that nobody could see them." Today insurance companies are inextricably linked to health care -- and they can maximize profits by selling highly sought-after medical information to other health care firms. But this unauthorized release of medical records to outsiders abuses patients' privacy rights. Add to the mix the advent of the ...

Letter: Airplane noise driving resident to mull moving: Our quality of lives suffer, the property values suffer, the Northeast continues its title as the worst part of the valley in which to live -- and all because the Air Force base was there first, as if the Air Force is a Native American tribe with cultural rights, rather than an entity funded with our tax dollars.

Dean Juipe: Shuffling quarterbacks alters NFL: The era of an athlete spending his entire career with the same team has long since passed, and fans now take free agency in stride.

Radio stations juggle teams: Victoria Sun; Agame of musical chairs involving baseball broadcasts has taken place at local radio stations.

Little chance seen on measure calling for abortion warnings: By Emily Richmond; A bill in the Assembly would require abortion providers to tell women about a controversial theory linking the procedure to an increase in breast cancer.

Bonaventure criticizes attorneys on both sides of high-profile case: Kim Smith; Attorneys in the Margaret Rudin trial are getting more of a taste of District Judge Joseph Bonaventure's legendary temper as the trial heads into its seventh week.

Business softens at airport: Total passenger counts fell 15.2 percent below February 2000. Passenger traffic for the year is off 12.1 percent.

PCL Box: Portland-Las Vegas: E--Herndon, K. Johnson. DP--Portland 2, Las Vegas 1. LOB--Portland 4, Las Vegas 10. 2B--Roskos, Wilkins, Prieto, Gilbert, Gil. HR--Durrington (1). CS--Crespo, Witt, Durrington.

PCL standings: PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE

Letter: Save money in next election: It was so sectioned off, with certain people running from specified areas. I live in Ward 1. Unfortunately, we did not have any choice of a change in a council seat here. I watch the Las Vegas City Council meetings frequently and was constantly impressed with the three people who not too long ago gained seats there.

State could enter pot-growing business: Erin Neff; CARSON CITY -- Voters have twice overwhelmingly supported medicinal uses of marijuana, provided patients sign up for a registry.

Race Rock Cafe put on blocks: Diana Sahagun; The Race Rock Cafe, facing declining revenues and nearby construction, is temporarily closing its doors, cafe officials say. With the closure, the Orlando, Fla.-based restaurant becomes the first victim of the delayed Neonopolis project.

Crime scene analyst, pathologist describe body in storage unit: Jace Radke; Alice Wilsey says she was told her 68-year-old friend and neighbor Christine Smith was moving to San Jose, Calif., to live with her son, but that never seemed quite right to her.

Cooking up a deal: Goodman wants school to stay downtown: Diana Sahagun; The academy where students learn to provide service in Las Vegas hotels needs an upgrade, and Mayor Oscar Goodman knows just where the upgraded facility should stay.

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Woman says pup abused at Dewey: Adrienne Packer; Rebecca Carter stood above a pool of blood Sunday flowing from her newly adopted puppy, unwilling to believe what she had just witnessed.

Motion filed to dismiss Kenny case: Adrienne Packer; A Las Vegas attorney representing Clark County Commissioner Erin Kenny in her pending ethics case has filed a motion to dismiss the complaint, according to a letter sent to the state Ethics Commission.

Broken wrist isn't expected to keep CART driver Carpentier on sidelines: Championship Auto Racing Teams driver Patrick Carpentier of Las Vegas is not expected to miss any races despite fracturing his left wrist in an accident during Sunday's Toyota Grand Prix of Long Beach.

Ex-Rebel Nesby jailed on 1999 battery warrant: INDIANAPOLIS -- Police arrested former UNLV standout and current Washington Wizards forward Tyrone Nesby on a 1999 battery warrant from Knox County, Ind., and were holding him in jail today.

Monster.com links to LV firm's purchasing network: PurchasePro shares, which trade on the Nasdaq Stock Market, were up 43 cents to $3.12 in mid-morning trading today.

Bulletin board for April 10, 2001: Three Southern Nevada teams took second and third places in the NBA 2Ball competition before a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game April 1 at Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Ralph Siraco's selections for Wednesday's races at Santa Anita: 1st Race-- Ragin T Rex - Has good post for full field of babies in short 2-furlong dash, trainer Stute gets Stevens to ride, Rex may be Ragin here. Kite Season - Middle post box, Baze on Baffert trainee for owner Golden Eagle Farm, productive connections. Value Play -- Believe In Slew

Council certifies results of smooth primary election: During a special meeting Monday, the Las Vegas City Council certified the results, which were canvassed by comparing the results from a computer printout of ballots counted with the official ballot statement for the 281 election precincts used in the election.

Charges filed in elderly man's slaying: Randy Woods was booked into the jail on murder, robbery and grand larceny auto charges Monday. He is accused of killing 88-year-old Ray T. Schreiber in a condominium on Lorilyn Avenue near UNLV, Lt. Wayne Petersen of Metro Police's homicide unit said.

Bill may stiffen rules for locals casinos: CARSON CITY -- A bill approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday would make it tougher for casinos to obtain county or city approval to build resorts near residential neighborhoods.

Litigation heats up over NLV strip clubs: Biloxi Investments, which said the clubs' former would-be buyers Steve Polster and Kenneth Rowan allegedly assigned and conveyed to Biloxi their rights and title to the clubs on March 13, 2000, sued Edna Gail Perry, Perry Family Survivors Trust and the Paul and Edna Perry Family Trust.

February gaming win drops 7 percent: Cy Ryan and David Strow; Nevada recorded its worst dip in gaming revenues in more than three years in February, as baccarat play took a horrendous plunge during the month.

Columnist Kate Maddox: Yet another 'Storm' warning: Kate Maddox; You can let out that gigantic sigh of relief. "Storm" is set to reopen. On April 18 the delayed premiere of the Latin-inspired celebration of all things weather will finally take place at Mandalay Bay's Storm Theatre. (The Mandalay Bay Theatre has been renamed for the show.)