Stars reliever ready to take hill
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Tim Graham
Every time the Las Vegas Stars relief pitcher looks over his left shoulder, two sets of eyes stare back at him. They are the masks of drama -- comedy and tragedy -- etched forever on his skin.
Columist Steve Carp: UNLV may lose more than it gains
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Charles Cavagnaro, UNLV's athletic director, claims he understands that. Yet he's prepared to risk alienating a good segment of his boosters next month by raising the price of their scholarship donation as well as hiking the cost of Rebel basketball tickets for everyone.
Obituary: Wava Lee Meyers
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Graveside services will be 10 a.m. Friday in Pioneer Cemetery, Overton. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
From Marx to the Market in Five Years
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
William Echikson
The Eesti Line steamer sets out from the Helsinki Harbor for the Estonian capital of Tallinn at 8:30 a.m.
Sports pari-mutuel betting planned
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Gary Thompson
Multi-million-dollar weekly sports-betting jackpots could become the norm this fall under a pari-mutuel betting system developed by an American Wagering Inc. and International Game Technology joint venture.
NCAA title main goal for senior
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
SANTEE, Calif. -- Even if Gilberto Morales finishes his collegiate career at UNLV without winning a golf tournament, the 21-year-old senior some day will look back on his four-year stint in Las Vegas as a whopping success.
Woman goes wrong way on freeway
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
She ignored the patrol car until the trooper finally forced a minor collision near Gold Ranch, almost at the California line.
Boy's courage prompts doctor's camp donation
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
We thank recent donors: Sands Hotel, Bruce McClenahan, Arthur W. Curtis, Justice Court, R. Accetta and Copy It Printing Center, as well as many who chose to remain anonymous.
Tourists Seeking Tara Find Cramped House
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Elizabeth Levitan Spaid
Tourists searching for Tara in Atlanta are often disappointed to learn the "Gone With the Wind" antebellum mansion exists only in fiction. Starting tomorrow, however, they may find the city's newest cultural attraction is the next best thing.
Ungar looking for another million-dollar prize
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Two-time world poker champion Stu Ungar entered today's final round of the World Series of Poker's $10,000 buy-in no-limit Texas Hold 'em finale with a commanding chip lead and his sights set on the $1 million first prize.
Obituary: Oma Carolyn Fox
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Visitation is scheduled from 3-9 p.m. today in Evergreen Funeral Home, 2071 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Palm Memorial Park.
Rock's 'On Tour' to stop in LV
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
The Hall of Fame "On Tour" includes an original surround-sound film that captures the essence of the museum and offers glimpses of the annual induction ceremonies. Also included in the exhibit are prototypes of electric guitars, along with photographs of some of rock's best-known guitar innovators.
Letter: Ethics panel did right thing in punishing Constable Nolen
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
If the office is running smoothly without him being there it is probably because his workers take pride in their obligation of hard work and public service and have to worry about job security opposed to Nolen who states that he "answers to no one!"
Mining association sues BLM
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
"The mining industry is outraged that the BLM promulgated these rules without meaningful and timely public participation as required by the Administrative Procedure Act and other federal laws," association Executive Director Laura Skaer told the Elko Daily Free Press.
Las Vegas business briefs
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
By
Mike Campbell
* LAYOFF ASSISTANCE PROVIDED -- State vocational trainers are assisting employees of the Service Merchandise Distribution Center on Sunset Way in Henderson who are facing layoffs. Service Merchandise plans to close the Henderson facility June 10. Carol Jackson, director of the Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation, said the state's rapid response team has already begun providing training and job referral services and education on unemployment insurance guidelines to the center's 93 employees.
Obituary: Lena Adele Venturino
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Visitation was scheduled one half hour prior to 11:30 a.m. services today in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Burial will be in California. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
Yes, sir, that's my electronic alien cyberbaby
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Geoff Carter
The persistent, programmed thud of the Chemical Brothers was shaking the Hard Rock Hotel's showroom while a thousand-odd fans boogied away. I stood in the center of the frenzy, surrounded by curious onlookers. Not because I have a small but serious local reputation, not because my dancing is noteworthy (it most certainly is not). What had piqued so much interest was the Tamagotchi hanging around my neck.
College Minority Admissions Drop
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Daniel Sneider
Both supporters and foes of affirmative action have long argued that the imposition of race-blind university admission policies would alter the look of American campuses. Now the first evidence is in, and the results are even more dramatic than many predicted.
Search for missing man takes strange twist
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
The search for Whitmore intensified over the weekend when blood was found at his home and his car turned up at the Reno airport. Searchers have been combing the Truckee River near his home, with no luck.
Obituary: Louise Evelyn Canon
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
Fashion Show Mall plans expansion
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
The Rouse Co. of Columbia, Md. and TrizecHahn Centers of San Diego, owners of the 840,000-square-foot mall, plan to begin construction on the expansion next spring.
ACLU, adult firms appeal decision on Strip fliers
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Rachael Levy
S.O.C. Inc. and Hillsboro Enterprises argued Wednesday that the Clark County Commission banned smut peddlers and other handbillers in a scheme to drive outcall entertainers from the Strip.
Obituary: Stanley Gus Milonas
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
Obituary: Sigmund Goldberg
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.
County commissioner says court fight with the feds done
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
The suit filed in 1995 officially ended May 1 when both sides signed a settlement agreement. The U.S. District Court ruling sided with federal control of public lands, but said local governments have what Carver calls "concurrent jurisdiction," which he calls a victory for the county.
Sports history for May 15
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
1918 - The Preakness, run in two divisions, is won by War Cloud, ridden by Johny Loftus, in the first half and Jack Hare, Jr., ridden by C. Peak, in the second half.
Clues sought in woman's death
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Iverson was known to live in and frequent the downtown area, Metro Police said. She was last seen alive on the morning of May 5 at a downtown motel. Her body was found May 8 in an apartment undergoing renovation at 1226 W. Reed Place, near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
Obituary: Bobby Jack Durbin
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Visitation is scheduled one hour prior to 11 a.m. services Friday in United Methodist Church, Henderson. Burial will be 1:30 p.m. Friday in Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Boulder City. Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.
Haitians Tire of Waiting For 'Big Brother' to Help
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Kathie Klarreich
On any given day in Haiti, someone is protesting something, somewhere. It could be corruption of officials, the high cost of living, or pay for civil employees.
Mortensen sentence: Life without parole
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Pauline Bell
Now a District Court jury says the former Metro patrolman must spend the rest of his life behind bars without an opportunity for parole.
School district: Bus incident a 'mishandled situation'
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Teresa Hinds
Ron Despenza, director of the Clark County School District's transportation department, said the 15 to 20 students who were denied transportation home from school Monday had been riding the bus on a space-available basis and should have been told they had one day to arrange alternate transportation.
Letter: Leave Lamb alone; Lobby instead for more parks
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
It seems to me that we Nevadans are to easily influenced by a very minuscule portion of the population, that, for whatever reason, has nothing better to do than circulate petitions. It would be a much better world if those same people attacked the social ills of the community with the same zeal.
Mello blasts three Supreme Court justices in letter
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Donald Mello, former administrator of the court, sent a letter Wednesday to all Nevada legislators, saying that Chief Justice Miriam Shearing and Justices Bob Rose and Cliff Young "are more enamored with money, power and the prestige of their office, rather than serving the citizens of Nevada."
Edtorial: Wetlands protect our water
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
A Trust for Public Land report says the better way is to rebuild wetlands that have been lost over the years in the rush for development. Natural vegetation and water-borne life in wetlands can clean water in ways beyond the capacity of conventional treatment plants.
Poker results
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
* TOP 6: 1. Stu Ungar, Las Vegas; 2. Ron Stanley, Las Vegas; 3. Bob Walker, Las Vegas; 4. Mel Judah, London, England; 5. John Strzemp, Las Vegas; 6. Peter Bao, Las Vegas. (Final standings and money winnings to be determined today.)
Internet: Unregulated Drugstore to the World
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Alexandra Marks
The global computer network may be fast becoming the world's largest unregulated pharmacy. From legitimate companies that tout their latest drug discoveries to outright snake-oil salesmen who hawk "miracle cures" for everything from baldness to bad backs, the World Wide Web is a source of almost unlimited pharmaceutical information - and that has world health officials very nervous.
Committee picks top three companies to run Elko hospital
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Bob Heguy of Kafoury-Armstrong & Co. provided an analysis of what the county would receive from each corporation and told the committee and a handful of people in the audience that most of the proposals were very close.
Fire destroys townhouses
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Cathy Scott
The Clark County Fire Department received the first alarm at 3:15 a.m. at the condominium complex at 1447 and 1437 Hialeah Drive, near Maryland Parkway and Harmon Avenue. Damage to the buildings was estimated at $300,000.
Supercross title in Emig's grasp
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
By
Ron Kantowski
Buoyed by a season-high five victories (to McGrath's two), Emig can barge right through it Saturday, when the American Motorcycle Association stages its Supercross season finale at Sam Boyd Stadium.
Softball
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
At Sunset Park
Obituary: Lisa Marie Alexis
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Visitation is scheduled from 2-9 p.m. Friday in Evergreen Funeral Home, 2071 Las Vegas Blvd. North. Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday in the New Jerusalem Church, 1100 N. D St. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery.
Obituary: Gussie Schore
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Graveside services were 10 a.m. today in Memory Gardens. Bunker Mortuary, 925 Las Vegas Blvd. North, handled arrangements.
Obituary: Anna M. Harbort
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in Palm Mortuary, 800 S. Boulder Highway, Henderson.
Police seek clues into death of woman
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Iverson was known to live in and frequent the downtown area, Metro Police said. She was last seen alive on the morning of May 5 at a downtown motel. Her body was found May 8 in an apartment undergoing renovation at 1226 W. Reed Place, near Martin Luther King Boulevard and Washington Avenue.
Christians Join Jostle For Turf in Jerusalem
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
The top-ranking Greek Orthodox official here, Metropolitan Timothy, is giving a rare tour of the patriarchate's monastery. The purpose for the unusual glimpse is to lodge a serious complaint: Virtually overnight, the clerics' living quarters have become two rooms smaller.
Carson man to get medals back
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
U.S. Sen. Harry Reid announced Wednesday that the Army will recognize Bowler's rank of captain and award him the decorations for bravery and patriotism, including two Bronze Star medals and a Prisoner of War medal.
Obituary: Edwin R. Miles Sr.
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Burial will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North, is handling arrangements.
Columnist Joe Delaney: Uncle Miltie as sharp as ever at 88
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Joe Delaney
MILTON BERLE was in town with his family, holding court in his 23rd floor suite at the Horseshoe hotel-casino. ... Berle is promoting his new magazine, "Milton," which has as its slogan, "We drink. We smoke. We gamble." ... Still in top form, Uncle Miltie will be 89 on July 12. ... Our first awareness of Berle was in Philadelphia; the year, 1937.
Survey shows vacationers are ready to spend big this summer
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Gregg Stein
Florida, California and Hawaii were picked as the favorite U.S. destinations for the fifth year in a row. Nevada and New York tied for fourth place in the top 10 ranking, followed by Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Washington, D.C., and Alaska.
Cashier sought in theft at Horseshoe
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Cathy Scott
The theft took place at 3:45 a.m. Monday during the annual World Series of Poker championship at Binion's. Just one cage, called a "one-man cage," was operating because of the tournament, said Phil Roland, spokesman for Metro Police.
Letter: Adamsen deservedly won a clean race for council
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
He and his challengers -- Umnuss, Brna and Lenz -- are all to be commended for running a clean campaign and avoiding the mudslinging. I respect the three challengers, all good citizens who fought the good fight.
NevTEL set to build new facility
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Bob Shemeligian
NevTEL, which has offered local telephone services in Las Vegas since November 1996, broke ground Wednesday morning on a one-story, 33,000-square-foot operation center at the northwest corner of Cheyenne Avenue and Buffalo Drive.
Obituary: Sandra Woolworth
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Nevada Funeral Service-Nevada Cremation or Burial Society, 726 S. Casino Center, Suite 208, is handling arrangements.
Letter: Are we teaching our children too much fear?
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
If we teach them to dread strangers, how will they ever learn to trust anyone in later life when they go into the workplace? I think all this dread and fear we are teaching our children is wrong, and we should do something to soften it.
Where I Stand: Arturo Cambeiro - Proud name for an elementary school
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Seven years ago, SUN writer Art Nadler wrote: "Arturo Cambeiro was a successful architect in Cuba before Fidel Castro took over and forced him to flee the island country in 1962 with his wife, small child and nothing but the clothes on their backs.
Prep: Track results
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
NOTE: The top eight, plus ties, in each event qualify for Saturday's finals at Durango. Also, 3,200 runs and 4x800 relays will be run on Saturday.
Letter: Campaign reform bill masks where the money comes from
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
If he were sincere about cleaning up negative campaigns, he would have introduced a separate bill addressing that issue. He would not tack it onto an existing bill as a mere afterthought. We agree with Secretary of State Dean Heller, who said in the SUN article, "I do have to question whether this is an amendment to kill the bill."
A somber gathering
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Karen Zekan
They sat in the shade of the yard off McKellar Circle, steps away from where the 21-year-old man was killed in a drive-by shooting, the bullet holes in the wall and shattered glass window permanent reminders.
Obituary: Ricardo Antonio Sisco
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Visitation is scheduled from 9 a.m. until an 11 a.m. memorial service Friday in Desert Memorial Cremation and Burial Society, 1111 Las Vegas Blvd. North.
Box score: Cannons 5, Stars 4
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
DP--Calgary 2, Las Vegas 3. LOB--Calgary 8, Las Vegas 7. 2B--Ward, Smith, Wright, Garcia. HR--Secrist (5), Tatum (7), Helfand (1). SH--Lawrence. SB--Collier (4), Dascenzo (3). CS--Briggs.
'Rise and Fall of Bob Stupak' a towering addition to limited Vegas bookshelf
May 15, 1997 (11:59 a.m.)
Geoff Schumacher
Local historian Mike Green, who hopes to write the definitive history of Las Vegas someday, cites just two texts as worthy of serious readers' attention: "Resort City in the Sunbelt," by UNLV history Professor Eugene Moehring, and "Las Vegas: A Desert Paradise," by the late UNLV history Professor Ralph Roske.
Taiwanese officials visit Nevada Legislature
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
"We try to be useful friends of the state of Nevada," Lo told lawmakers. Lo said Taiwan has only one-eighth of the land that Nevada has, but is home to more than 10 times the number of people.
Effects of reducing class sizes unclear
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
Whether the practice is producing tangible solutions to class sizes is unclear from the newest round of test results issued by the state Department of Education. The study examines the results of recently taken fourth-grade standardized achievement tests, comparing the scores of pupils who lived in Nevada for first and second grades vs. pupils who lived elsewhere for both or one of the years.
Assembly: Voters won't have tax say
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
Larry Henry
CARSON CITY -- The Assembly has defeated a provision that would have let voters decide whether to raise sales taxes for growth-related problems.
Neal: LV council blocking minorities
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
But Jones and three council members told the Senate Government Affairs Committee Wednesday they want a public vote to decide whether the council should be expanded from four to six members.
Campaign reform bill details
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
* Bars candidates from putting a mole on the staff of an opponent to disrupt the campaign. The Ethics Commission could levy a $10,000 fine if there is a violation.
Raggio calls for law school now
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
Raggio, R-Reno, said it is a "long process" for a law school to get accreditation from the American Bar Association and that should begin as soon as possible.
Williams claims officials want his teacher's license
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
Larry Henry
Debbie Cahill, a lobbyist for the teachers union, said four members of the state Board of Education were talking over lunch in a Carson City Taco Bell Saturday about drafting a bill to suspend Williams' license.
Neal: LV council trying to keep minorities off
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
But Jones and three council members told the Senate Government Affairs Committee Wednesday they want a public vote to decide whether the council should be expanded from four to six members.
Parties war over campaign bill
May 15, 1997 (7:39 a.m.)
After Wednesday's passage of Senate Bill 215, Senate Minority Leader Dina Titus, D-Las Vegas, accused the Republican leadership of reaching "an all-time low."
