A true (golden) boy of summer
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Bob Cloud
"They traded me to Governor (Bob) Miller's team for a half a can of cream soda and a couple broken pretzels, but they were sorry," Panitz recalled. "I made the catch that ended the game and helped the Governor win.
NBC's Olympic coverage way off
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
ATLANTA -- NBC continues to sit atop the ratings with its Olympics coverage, but it's also sitting on some of the games' breaking stories.
City-county merger may hurt area cities
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Jeff Schweers
Outlying cities would lose millions of dollars in tax revenue if the unincorporated county townships became part of Las Vegas, Walker said this week.
NBA Notes:Pacers' big pick in fold
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Indiana's first-round pick in the college draft signed a three-year contract with the Pacers Wednesday and announced he will be heading to Salt Lake City for an NBA free agent-rookie league.
Toney, Tapia fire trainers despite success
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Dean Juipe
James Toney, supposedly rejuvenated by his association with new trainer Eddie Mustafa Muhammad, walked away from Mustafa and terminated their relationship without saying a word. Toney was 8-0 with Mustafa in his corner.
Campaign tactics bring concerns
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Jeff Schweers
The allegation comes from a local political activist who says three-term District C incumbent Paul Christensen has violated ethics laws by printing his County Commission telephone number in a campaign ad.
President's Tahoe Vacation, Tahoe Summit Still Possible
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Clinton has been harshly criticized by environmentalists for his signing of a law that suspended environmental rules to allow the sale of salvage timber by the U.S. Forest Service. That includes timber in the Tahoe region.
Darwin's evolution
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Lisa Sciortino
There's good reason to wonder what's lurking in Gary Darwin's closets. Just take a look around the rest of his Twin Lakes home.
Caution urged in power changes
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Ernaut, R-Reno, listened to testimony Wednesday from experts studying the impact on large and small customers when and if power companies, the last monopolies, go the way of the telecommunications industry.
Vegas lawyer found guilty
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Rachael Levy
The jury deliberated for about eight hours Wednesday before convicting Norman Reed of 41 counts of mail fraud and conspiracy to commit mail fraud.
Registration figures predict a a dogfight
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
The figures also indicate that Republicans during the 1997 Legislature could hold a 12-9 lead in the state Senate, while Democrats might control the Assembly 23-19. Republicans held a 13-8 advantage in the Senate last session, while each party controlled 21 seats in the Assembly.
Three local grads win prestigious scholarship
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Jesse Cannon was involved in the math and science magnet program at Clark High School. The bass/tenor section leader of the school's concert choir, who also lettered in track, is an Eagle Scout. The Brigham Young University-bound teen will study physical therapy.
State's traffic deaths on rise
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Brendan Riley
The state Highway Safety Office said Wednesday that 167 people died on the roadways by the end of June, compared with 147 halfway through 1995.
Editorial: Consumers at center of utility talks
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
For example, if you can only buy a television from one store, that business can charge whatever it wants. If 10 stores offer televisions, prices will vary because the stores compete against each other for customers.
18-Month Sentence Meted Out to Video Poker Figure
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Federal prosecutors said Worldwide Gaming was a front used by three organized crime families to infiltrate Louisiana's video poker industry. Worldwide Gaming had an agreement to distribute machines from Bally Gaming Inc.
Go east, young man!
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Ryan Ward
Going overseas is an exciting and heady experience for a 13-year-old. Without a doubt I can say that my summer trip to England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales was the best thing I have ever done.
Gamers nix bid in slot case
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Gary Thompson
The commission decided Wednesday it had no jurisdiction to allow Romano to present evidence alleging that the State Gaming Control Board knew he wasn't involved in a scheme to rig slot machines at 60 Clark County locations.
Letter: Thanks for supporting camp for deaf children
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
We would like to thank these businesses and organizations for their generous contributions for our raffle: Sprint, Sertoma, Pepsi, Palace Station, Imperial Palace, Outback restaurants, TGIF restaurant, Hilton Hotel, Riviera Hotel, Fremont Hotel, MGM Grand, Barbary Coast, Sahara Hotel, Fitzgeralds Hotel and the Tropicana. Without their support, our raffle would not have been successful.
Four charged with raping teen agree to plea bargain
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Bill Gang
The defendants waived their preliminary hearing Wednesday in Justice of the Peace Doug Smith's courtroom in the first step of the plea bargain. They are scheduled to enter their pleas Aug. 1 in District Court to the charges that could put them in prison for six years.
It's always a magical time at the Darwin Club
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Lisa Sciortino
Because a good many of them are at the Jockey Club, near the Monte Carlo on the Strip, trading secrets and sharing stories about their craft.
Lake Tahoe visitors may face fees
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
During discussion on the study Wednesday, the board generally agreed that parking fees would probably make the most sense.
Walsh, general manager of Algiers, dies at 81
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Bob Shemeligian and Ed Koch
Jack Walsh, who as a former Nevada Gaming Commission member helped guide the state into the modern era of gaming, and as general manager of the historic Algiers hotel helped preserve the flavor of old Las Vegas, has died. He was 81.
Gaming Revenues Setting Records
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Tax Commission records show gaming revenues topped $1 billion in January 1994. In 1995, records show revenues were almost $2 billion. Industry officials expect revenues to approach $3 billion within five years.
Dockside Gambling Shuts Bally's
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
The order was signed by Hillary Crain, head of the new state Gaming Control Board, after state police learned the boat had been conducting dockside gambling without clearance since Sunday.
Newton's daughter sues manager over trust fund
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Bill Gang
Twenty-year-old Erin Newton says in the lawsuit Wednesday filed by attorney Robert Murdock that Mark Moreno used his position as trustee of the account to "convert the funds for his own personal use."
One Dead, One Injured in Rural Plane Crash
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Witnesses told KRNV-FM that the plane sputtered and hit the ground before the engine revved up again. The aircraft then hit a mound of dirt and cartwheeled through a field, slamming into a trailer that was parked in a construction yard and bursting into flames.
Frontier talks suspended
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
International Culinary Union President Ed Hanley, who's been in Las Vegas all week, and Frontier General Manager Tom Elardi plan to resume face-to-face discussions at 10 a.m. Friday.
Letter: Ullom suffering from revolving principals
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
My three children have gone to J.M. Ullom Elementary since 1987-88. We have had six principals in nine years, five of whom were there for one school year or less. How come our children, parents and staff are so unimportant to the CCSD? We seem to get all the coasters-into-retirement or the ones who use our school as a stepping stone to a better or newer school.
Suspect in murder at adult store faces trial
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Bill Gang
Wednesday's decision by Justice of the Peace Marley Robinson wasn't unexpected since Chioke Eugene Gadsden was captured on a security video and he later confessed to police.
Nevada Guardsmen To Work Security at Olympics for Two Weeks
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
The Department of Defense requested the deployment several months ago as part of a $14.5 million Olympics security mission. The 152nd Security Police of the Nevada Air Guard in Reno sent 27 members on July 15 for a two-week mission. Neither deployment was in response to heightened security concerns.
Letter: Hotels cause demand for water, price hikes
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
There must be another hotel-casino opening up again. So there is another demand for more water, as another 3,000 souls are in the hotel. With more casinos to come, the demand for water increases more and more. All this for PAC money for the politicians, and selling the people of Las Vegas down the river for a little more. We had one (politician) retire with a million dollars in PAC money, so this is a ripe field to get into. Is it any wonder that they spend big bucks getting elected?
Legal aid survives cutbacks
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Art Nadler
The Legal Services Corp., which provides services to those who can't afford an attorney, was funded at $278 million for 1996. It was scheduled to receive only $141 million next year, until Tuesday's House vote pumped an additional $109 million into the program.
Harrah's Going for Second Shreveport Casino
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Three boats now operate on the Red River at Shreveport-Bossier City: Harrah's on the Shreveport side, and the Horseshoe and the Isle of Capri on the Bossier side. In addition, Casino Magic has been licensed to open a boat on the Bossier side.
Honda wants to end dealing with Falconi
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Pauline Bell
On July 2 and 3, American Honda Motor Co. moved to terminate the Honda dealerships of Angelo Falconi, owner of Falconi's Tropicana Honda at 4645 W. Tropicana Ave., and Roseville, Calif., dealer Henry Khachaturian, also known as Hank Torian, said Kurt Antonius, senior manager of corporate public relations for the car manufacturer.
Cyber Blood Drive planned in LV
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
National and statewide blood shortages have forced blood organizations to explore new avenues of promotion. United Blood Services may be the first agency of its kind to attempt to reach prospective donors through the Internet.
Letter: We can't ignore global warming consequences
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
In truth, any sincere call for action on global warming requires strong support for both reductions in fossil-fuel use and an expanded role for alternative energy sources. Unfortunately, the response of Congress has been to slash energy efficiency and alternative energy research budgets.
Attorney spared disbarment
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
The Nevada Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the recommendation that Jack Sullivan Grellman be disbarred.
Buzz cash in on Veras' first lapse
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
Veras, who had not allowed a home run in 34 2/3 innings, surrendered a solo shot to Damian Miller with one out in the bottom of the ninth as the Stars fell to the Salt Lake Buzz 7-6.
Chains put three outlets on LV's restaurant menu
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
East Side Mario's, a subsidiary of Dallas-based Pizza Hut Inc., a Pepsico Co., opened a restaurant in Henderson and will add another on Monday on West Sahara Avenue.
4th E. Coli case discovered
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
A 24-year-old Las Vegas woman complained 10 days ago of severe diarrhea. Her infection with E. Coli was confirmed Wednesday.
Letter: Nevada is no wasteland for nuclear garbage
Jul 25, 1996 (11:59 a.m.)
We do not have industries that use atomic power commercially, and we should never serve as anybody's garbage pail. They make fortunes out of it. Let them make the effort to solve their own problems. We are nobody's wasteland.
