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Archive for May 23, 1996

Jeff German: Political season bringing strange fund-raisers to the forefront
One of the most bizarre gatherings is being sponsored tonight by gambler-turned-golf course developer Billy Walters for a trio of county commissioners up for re-election.
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Nelson will be trying to get even with Leija
Dean Juipe
A three-time world champion who's back on top as the WBC junior lightweight titleholder, Nelson, like many who follow the sport, is somewhat perplexed that he's 0-1-1 against Jesse James Leija.
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LSU coach stands head and shoulders over foes
Tim Graham
That wasn't because his 44-15 Tigers are the tourney's No. 1 seed. It was because Bertman's credentials surpassed those of everybody else in the room, including the coaches of the other five teams ... combined.
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Is he on the money?
Alison Calkins
John Zaiss, president of Crescent Capital Management Co., thinks not. And to prove it, he's participating in the Wall Street Journal's stock-picking contest that pits investment professionals against a dartboard portfolio.
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People in the News from May 21, 1996
Mr. Dreyfuss' opus
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County alters zoning for prison
Jeff Schweers
Most commissioners said the location makes sense because of its remoteness and the lack of any houses in the mostly industrial area surrounding the 41-acre site south of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
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Obituary: Thomas Wolf
No local services are scheduled. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
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Academy students learn how to deal with prejudice
Debra D. Bass
That's the lesson students at the Hebrew Academy learned Wednesday. The school was recently defaced by vandals wielding a case of florescent orange paint and liquor bottles.
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Rebels begin title quest
Tim Graham
Only one team avoids the losers' bracket.
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Bob Shemeligian: Could Times Square use a Vegas touch?
Title characters Paul and Jamie Buckman, who aren't getting along, attend a function for the sake of decorum.
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Obituary: Murray S. Pardo
Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.
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Obituary: Sara Alice Jones
Graveside services will be 2 p.m. Friday in Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Burial will follow in Eden Vale Memorial Park.
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Letter: Paper wrong about gas tax
H. Thomas Smith
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Brady Exber
* YEARS IN LAS VEGAS: Born and raised.
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Tipper Gore pleased local efforts to end homelessness
Art Nadler
Gore, wife of Vice President Al Gore, serves as special adviser to the Interagency Council on the Homeless. She also co-founded Families for the Homeless, a nonpartisan partnership of families that tries to make the ...
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World series coming to Las Vegas
Bob Cloud
The tournament will be played at Cashman Field Aug. 21-25, and will be hosted by American Legion Post 40 and presented by Las Vegas Events.
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Vigil comes to end
Karen Zekan and Erin Niemeyer
Dental records at the coroner's office confirmed Wednesday that the body found by a work crew off State Route 159 near Red Rock Canyon Tuesday was that of the 58-year-old social worker missing since Feb. ...
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Obituary: Catherine A. Farese
Visitation is scheduled from a 4 p.m. rosary until 8 p.m. today in Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 11:30 a.m. Friday in St. Christopher's Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in ...
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Obituary: Walter S. Ruekberg
Palm Mortuary, 1600 S. Jones Blvd., is handling arrangements.
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Non-union contractors sue over water project bidding
Bill Gang
At this point, the unions seem to hold the better cards, but a non-union contractor organization wants a District Court judge to reshuffle the deck.
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Letter: Teenage moms need help to stay in school
Donna J. Montgomery
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Obituary: Emmett Lee Perry
Visitation is scheduled from noon-2 p.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will be follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.
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Obituary: Roger Bunton Anderson
Services were 10:30 a.m. today in the First United Methodist Church. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
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Entertainer's friends come through with transplant help
Art Nadler
More than 41 Las Vegas entertainers and concerned citizens came together to celebrate, remember, and help give Ronald Teti the gift of life.
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Billionaire gets into gaming
Gary Thompson
The Nevada Gaming Commission granted final approval to the billionaire financier's request for a gaming license, clearing the way for Perelman to begin stalking takeover candidates grazing Las Vegas and Atlantic City gaming preserves.
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Stars vs. Sky Sox
E--Gainer. DP--Las Vegas 2. LOB--Las Vegas 6, Colorado Springs 7. 2B--Thompson, Pulliam, Cockrell, Hubbard. 3B--T.Jones. HR--Mulligan (8). SB--Dascenzo (10), Russo (1), T.Jones (8). CS--Hubbard.
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Consultants, CCSD wrangle over report
Debra D. Bass
"We were provided with specific guidance from those responsible for oversight of our work that a tough report which addressed violations of law and management would never reach the public," consultants David Rostetter and Ed ...
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Technicality pushes Tarkanian trial back a year
An automatic stay was given to the NCAA because its motion for a change of venue has not been heard by the Nevada Supreme Court. Had the proceedings in state court continued as scheduled without ...
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Where I Stand: Protecting Nevada's wetlands
Now, along comes a package from the Sierra Club reminding us that Nevada's wetlands are being threatened by attempts to weaken our nation's Clean Water Act and the "takings" bill in the U.S. Senate. Newt's ...
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Columnist: Lied Complex represents a fresh start
The $8.5 million Lied Athletic Complex has gone from pipe dream to reality. And with occupancy expected in early July, UNLV's athletic program prepares to take another step forward in its attempt to be viable ...
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Mine must give up water rights to feds
"This group has been concerned about this trend," said Baughman, whose company is contracted to provide advice and professional services to the authority, "This is the first I've ever seen it applied to mines."
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Stars owners fed up
San Diego Padres general manager Kevin Towers reacted angrily to quotes in a San Diego newspaper attributed to Las Vegas Stars owner Ken Stickney regarding the Stars' affiliation with the National League team.
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Juror transcript contradictory to court statement
Bill Gang
But his words in court have come back to haunt him.
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Letter: Smog hotline great
Murlin K. Case
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County fears loss of taxes from nuke plant
Under the plan filed recently with the Public Utilities Commission, PG&E would write off the remaining $3.8 billion book value of the power plant by 2001, 15 years ahead of the original schedule.
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37 arrested in telemarket raid
Rachael Levy
Until now, the Nevada attorney general's office has not criminally prosecuted telemarketers or their employers for failing to register, Deputy Attorney General Margaret Stanish said.
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Touched by angels
Lisa Sciortino
It was April 19, the one-year anniversary of the Oklahoma City bombing and, coincidentally, Ragen Mendenhall's 18th birthday.
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Cooler temperatures, little rain relieve flood dangers
Barbato said levels on the Carson River could fluctuate daily as it rushes into Lahontan Reservoir, which breached its dam over the weekend. The Truckee Carson Irrigation District has reduced its releases into the river ...
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Joe Delaney: Goodbye Sands, hello what?
Neither the Sands nor the Copa Room have ever recovered. ... Henri Lewin, when he was at the Sands, was the last hope. ... When he left, what is about to happen there became a ...
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Group critical of tests
National organizers who launched the Nuclear Abolition Summit in Las Vegas during April have initiated a local campaign called Action for Nuclear Abolition.
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Former Luxury Car Restorer Sentenced On Fraud Charges
Ottaviano, formerly of Glastonbury, operated Classic Metal Works in Manchester from January 1993 until June 1995. He previously had operated Vintage Auto in East Hartford from 1987 through 1992.
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Stars rally to win
Jason Thompson ripped a two-run double to left and Mike Sharperson lined a two-run single to right in the eighth inning. The Stars also picked up a run when Sky Sox first baseman Jay Gainer ...
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Raiders' Davis luncheon guest
Bob Cloud
Scholarships will be awarded to 16 football scholar-athletes and two female academic achievers at the annual National Football Foundation and Collegiate Hall of Fame Luncheon Friday at the Gold Coast Hotel-Casino.
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New Eagle Scouts
William Dastrup, 17, previously held the Scouting offices of senior patrol leader and junior assistant Scoutmaster. The Rancho High junior is a member of Varsity Band, Varsity Quiz, Muy Alpha Theta (Math Club) and vice ...
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Use funding as it was intended
This should have been done shortly after the 1993 enabling legislation was passed, since the money was intended for construction of housing units. But as a series of SUN articles reported this week, more than ...
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Letter: Clinton didn't hold up to promises
President Clinton's program has been aimed at business with the result that the GNP for the three years of his presidency is below that of 1992, President' Bush's last year.
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Rival promoters Arum, King team up for fight
Dean Juipe
Arum is providing De La Hoya and his Top Rank promotional arm. King has it easy, as he's merely providing Chavez.
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Thunder hopes to overcome Islander influence tonight
Steve Carp
Tuesday, they got a taste of what it was like to play against them. Tonight, they will attempt to overcome the Islander influence of Utah coach Butch Goring, as the IHL Western Conference finals shifts ...
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Fun summer classes run the gamut
Physical fitness and sports programs include basketball skills for ages 6-10, cheerleading for ages 6-12, gymnastics for ages 3-11, judo for ages 6-adult, soccer skills for ages 5-10, T-ball for ages 5-7, tae kwon do ...
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Letter: Get beyond Ensign's use of mail priviliges
Second, Ensign was wrong in criticizing then-Rep. Jim Bilbray for his use of the franking privilege. He should admit it, and we can get on with what is important in life: issues.
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Baseball was Exber's first love
Bob Cloud
Smart move.
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Obituary: Mel Adcox
Visitation is scheduled from 3-7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will be noon Friday in Palm Valley View Memorial Park.
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Clark students make SMART grads
TELLER SCHOLAR -- Bank of America Nevada has awarded Bethel Capshaw, a senior at Chaparral High School, a four-year scholarship to UNLV. The scholarship is part of the bank's cooperative education program, Partners for Nevada's ...
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Letter: Keep the helmet love
I don't drive and I am not a motorcycle driver; but I was reading how Gary Busey was involved in an accident when he was not wearing a helmet and he almost lost his life. ...
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Letter: There more to the minimum wage debate than was reported
Let's get off the sad sob-story stuff. If she (Barbara Carr) wants more money, let her earn it (like anyone else) by learning new skills, working harder, etc.
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Obituary: Karen Lee Larson
Visitation is scheduled from noon-8 p.m. Saturday in Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 3 p.m. Sunday in Bunker Chapel. A private burial will follow.
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Obituary: James L. Carter
A memorial service will be 11 a.m. Friday in the Boulder City LDS Chapel. A private burial will follow. Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson, is handling arrangements.
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Obituary: Joseph D. Cristilli
Visitation is scheduled from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 7600 S. Eastern Ave. Graveside services will follow in Palm Valley View Memorial Park. Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., is handling arrangements.
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Obituary: Carl Beauvais
Visitation is scheduled from 10-11:30 a.m. Friday in Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St. Graveside services will follow in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City.
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Obituary: John Rabatin
Palm Mortuary, 7400 W. Cheyenne Ave., is handling arrangements.
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Finally some closure in '81 murder case
Bill Gang
Faced at his long delayed murder trial with witnesses who said he was hired for the murder, 37-year-old Howard Coombs pleaded guilty today to charges of first-degree murder and conspiracy.
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Harley restaurant gunning for the Strip
Jeff Schweers
The project had stalled after Cloobeck Enterprises appealed an earlier approval by the Clark County Planning Commission because of concerns about the increase of traffic the restaurant could cause on the Strip.
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Letter: Tarkanian and Burr care about taxpayer money
As a voter and taxpayer, my hat is off to Trustees Lois Tarkanian and Jeffrey Burr. At least the public knows they care how taxpayer money is being spent. Every administrator mentioned in the article ...
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Obituary: Joe Madrigal
A rosary will be 7 p.m. today in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson. Mass will be celebrated 8:30 a.m. Friday in St. Peter's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial ...
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Judge orders polite robbery suspect jailed
Rachael Levy
U.S. Magistrate Lawrence Leavitt said Wednesday that he was uneasy with the use of good manners during a violent act and ordered Behrouz Dehghan-Manshadi jailed until his trial.
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Northern Nevada briefs from Reno
Airport officials have said they want to condemn homes in the neighborhood to move the air guard's location and make room for airport expansion.
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Letter: Renters do pay fair share of taxes
Am I wrong in assuming that rents based on what the market will bear would be increased whenever the owner's tax base is changed? I think not.
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DOE accused of hiding future nuke programs
The report, "The Nuclear Safety Smokescreen," concluded from the Department of Energy's own data that new weapons facilities and further testing are not needed to maintain safe and reliable nuclear weapons.
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Obituary: Betty Lee Wengle
Visitation is scheduled from 4-8 p.m. today in Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Bunker Chapel. Burial will follow in Eden Vale Memorial Park.
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Obituary: Donna Ann Wyatt
No local services are scheduled. Davis Paradise Valley Funeral Home, 6200 S. Eastern Ave., is handling arrangements.
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Adult store gives up Henderson suit
Rachael Levy
Pure Pleasure Book and Video on Boulder Highway is out of business after lying on its license application about the type of merchandise it would rent and sell.
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With Initial Data In Hand, Scientists Call Grand Canyon Flood A Success
The weeklong flood that began in late March was the government's first attempt to operate the Glen Canyon Dam above the Grand Canyon for environmental purposes.
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