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Archive for October 21, 1998

Brief: Vikings' LV suitor sued: According to the complaint, Groitzch was induced to make the loan after the defendants told him they owned bonds worth about "50 times their face amount."; 11:42 a.m.

Brief: Gaming execs to speak: More information on the seminar sponsored by the Las Vegas Investment Report is available from Ken Maul at 838-2914.; 11:42 a.m.

Brief: Anchor, producer join TV show: Forbuss is president and CEO of Medical Transportation of America Inc., served on the Clark County School Board for eight years and is chairman-elect of the Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce.; 11:41 a.m.

Brief: Timet stock falls on demand concerns: Titanium Metals is also known as Timet and has a big plant in Henderson just south of Las Vegas. Timet warned of lower demand as it released third-quarter earnings that were 15 cents a share ...; 11:41 a.m.

Brief: Hotel-casino plans big expansion: The resort, located at 120 E. Flamingo, will also add 150,000 square feet of other building space that will house offices, meeting rooms, a spa and health club, dining rooms, recreation areas and an entertainment ...; 11:41 a.m.

Brief: Aviation show clogs runway, snarls jet traffic: A spokeswoman at McCarran said there were 500 additional operations at the airport on Saturday and Sunday as convention attendees arrived in aircraft they planned to show.; 11:40 a.m.

Brief: Mississippi mayor wants resort repaired: Imperial Palace officials say the problems have been fixed.; 11:40 a.m.

Obituaries for October 21, 1998: She is survived by her husband, Oscar; three daughters, Kim Sakalis, Tracey Agopian and Rhonda Agopian; two brothers, Wayne Taylor of Pahrump and Lee Taylor; one sister, Eileen Earle; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild.; 11:32 a.m.

Columnist David Broder: GOP never seems to learn form its losses: David Broder; Murray was a lead sponsor of the Clinton proposal for federal funds to hire and train thousands of new teachers. Last month, she put up an ad complaining that the plan had been defeated by ...; 11:23 a.m.

Casino approved amid allegations of corruption: State Rep. Tony Perkins, R-Baton Rouge, had urged Gov. Mike Foster to get the board to delay a decision until a federal investigation of former Gov. Edwin Edwards has run its course.; 11:17 a.m.

Players receives conditional approval to continue operating: State police said they did not know how long the investigation might take.; 11:17 a.m.

Politically connected get money from casino settlement: The gambling board took final action Tuesday to revive the casino project, stalled in bankruptcy court since 1995. But not before several board members questioned attorneys in the case at length about the settlements for ...; 11:16 a.m.

Harrah's revenue soars: The 1997 third-quarter results included a $37.4 million gain from the sale of assets, Harrah's said.; 11:16 a.m.

Kaufman & Broad, Lewis homes merger hailed as good for LV: Based on current projections, the companies will have combined sales of more than 2,500 homes in Las Vegas and command a market share of between 15 and 20 percent.; 11:16 a.m.

Slot route operators putting stickers on machines: John Wilen; Under an initiative announced Tuesday by the Nevada Retail Gaming Association, most Nevada slot and video poker machine operators will soon post stickers and provide literature designed to combat problem gambling.; 11:15 a.m.

Stardust to be refurbished for $24 million: John Wilen; The Stardust hotel-casino, which recently suffered another weak quarter, will get a $24 million "significant refurbishing."; 11:14 a.m.

LV job growth expanding to 8.4 percent: The growth will be fueled by the opening of a handful of new hotel-casinos on the Strip in Las Vegas, where employment is expected to jump 8.4 percent. That compares to a 5 percent growth ...; 11:14 a.m.

Key piece missing in mystery surrounding Binion's death: "We can show motive and opportunity, but the problem we have is we can't show the means by which death occurred," Homicide Lt. Wayne Petersen said late Tuesday.; 11:04 a.m.

More in valley find comfort in Judaism: Stacy J. Willis; Each week, she attends conversion classes at Congregation Ner Tamid, the largest Jewish Reform congregation in Southern Nevada.; 11:03 a.m.

Developer set to deal with ground water contamination: Jim Rhodes, of Rhodes Design and Development Corp., said Tuesday that the company will submit plans to deal with the contaminated ground water in less than a month. State environmental officials stopped construction at the ...; 11:03 a.m.

Southern Nevadans will 'Make a Difference': -- The Young Lawyer's Section of the State Bar of Nevada and the Clark County and Washoe County bar associations are working with Mobile Assistance and Shelter for the Homeless (M.A.S.H.) Village to seek donated ...; 11:00 a.m.

Former NLV Mayor, Test Site worker Ferguson dies: Stricken with polio as a child and told by doctors he probably would never walk again, Ferguson eventually did stand on his underdeveloped legs, and then worked hard to build his upper body and become ...; 10:59 a.m.

Volunteer for the blind McLeod dies at 78: By Ed Koch; "She loved to watch the colors change in the hills," Duncan McLeod, a former longtime Kerr McGee employee, said. "It made her so happy."; 10:58 a.m.

Audit shows financial gain for UMC: Art Nadler; The auditing firm of Arthur Andersen LLP told Clark County trustees that the hospital increased its income by more than $300,000 for June 30, 1998, in comparison to the same period last year.; 10:56 a.m.

States urge supreme court to change ruling on campaign spending limits: Attorney General Frankie Sue Del Papa joined the other states in submitting the "Friend of the Court" brief Tuesday. Secretary of State Dean Heller last week signed on with the National Association of Secretaries of ...; 10:56 a.m.

Judge gives Assembly candidate delay in paying ethics fine: Bill Gang; It appears, however, a cloud of controversy will hang over his head until after the election because there isn't time for a court decision on the issue before the Nov. 3 election.; 10:54 a.m.

Water tests ordered at Sunrise landfill: The Nevada Division of Environmental Protection said Friday that the closed landfill, which is unlined, discharged pollution into Southern Nevada's drinking water source after a severe thunderstorm last month ruptured the dump site.; 10:53 a.m.

Suit says school district officials harassed juror: Evelyn Tinney spent one week in jury selection and two weeks hearing the capital murder case of Bryan Robinson, who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.; 10:51 a.m.

Construction to begin on water treatment plant: The ceremony is hailed as "Liquid Gold: a Celebration of Water."; 10:50 a.m.

Woodbury makes sure commission's 'good news' isn't ignored: Adrienne Packer; "This is the good news side of bad news," Woodbury said.; 10:49 a.m.

City leaders still seeking proper role for auditor: Erin Neff; The city's Audit Oversight Committee intends to ask the 1999 Legislature for approval to amend the city charter, which now requires that the auditor report all findings to the city manager.; 10:49 a.m.

Doyle, 49, campaigning in District G as political newcomer: Adrienne Packer; "Guess which one of these wasn't taken in Hawaii," he said, admiring the pictures of lush-green landscape. "Which one?"; 10:48 a.m.

25-year-old Herrera already a familiar face to many voters: Adrienne Packer; Most people recognize the Nevada state assemblyman. Many know he is battling insurance agent Milt Doyle for the Clark County Commission District G seat left vacant by Lorraine Hunt.; 10:47 a.m.

Repeat murderer gets life without parole: Bill Gang; When he became eligible for parole, he pleaded to the state Parole Board that he deserved a chance to be free, and in 1995 the board members took a chance on him.; 10:45 a.m.

Letter: Some Harmon funds should be available: Most of the investors are retired and some are quite elderly. We are most vulnerable and this situation is fraught with dangerous possibilities.; 10:17 a.m.

Letter: Water taxes out of hand: This is definitely not fair. We who live in Henderson did not have a chance to vote on our water-rate increase and I certainly would not vote to increase the tax to support Las Vegas' ...; 10:17 a.m.

Letter: Clinton scandal a shameful event: That one person, unelected no less, can call a president of the United States to account, gives me a whole new slant on the concept of democracy. It seems like a warped version of "The ...; 10:16 a.m.

Letter: Perhaps proxies never received: Ada B. Auer; 10:15 a.m.

Letter: More education about pot needed: It is a sad government, which for many specious reasons must ban the use of a plant. This is a totalitarian overresponse and an infringement on a basic human/natural right.; 10:15 a.m.

Buckner's life goes on, although the error he made in '86 still follows him: Steve Guiremand; He won the National League batting title in 1980 with a .324 average.; 10:10 a.m.

Editorial: Assembly candidates endorsed: This means that legislators won't be able to goof off for a few months until they get down to business sometime in May, possibly July. In turn this compressed time will mean that it's even ...; 10:09 a.m.

'O'-wesome: Melissa Schorr; The big "O" received a standing "o" from the crowd at the Bellagio on opening night earlier this week.; 10:08 a.m.

Columnist Tim Graham: World Series coverage is great but hardly anyone's watching: Tim Graham; Fox Sports has been all over this year's World Series like tobacco spit on a dugout floor.; 10:08 a.m.

Columnist Elizabeth Foyt: Local companies lend food, supplies to Salvation Army: Elizabeth Foyt; The heat-and-eat sandwiches were transported to the Salvation Army by EA Sween, Southland Corporation's distribution partner, with the help of the Las Vegas Food Chain and LSG Skychef, Southland's fresh sandwich vendor. "Once we realized ...; 10:08 a.m.

Columnist Muriel Stevens: Check before getting sold on cell phone: As a woman who frequently goes out alone at night, I consider a cell phone a must. It's no longer a luxury.; 10:06 a.m.

UNLV golf finishes second at Jerry Pate event: The fourth-ranked UNLV golf team shot a final-round 289 Tuesday to finish in second place at the Jerry Pate National Intercollegiate held at the par-71, 6,958-yard Old Overton Golf Club in Birmingham, Ala.; 10:06 a.m.

Columnist Dean Juipe: NBA players should hold their ground: Dean Juipe; Yet a few soothing words seem in order for the National Basketball Association players who will begin arriving in Las Vegas today for a players' association meeting Thursday.; 10:05 a.m.

Thursday at Santa Anita: 1ST RACE 1 mi 3YO Fil Clm: 1 Encore Express (Flores) 115; 2 Synanita (Castanon) 115; 3 Aplaceinthesun (Delahoussay) 115; 4 Native Date (Solis) 115; 5 Creme Carmela (Garcia) 113; 6 Luckyisforever (Valenz) 115; 7 ...; 10:03 a.m.

Ex-Tyson manager files suit against Finkel: Bill Gang; The day after former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson won reinstatement of his license -- instantly making him a multi-million dollar entity -- the first lawsuit over how his future earnings will be split was ...; 10:03 a.m.

Box score: Admirals 4, Thunder 3: Second Period -- 1, Las Vegas, Briere 1 (McCambridge) 1:13. 2, Milwaukee, Gosselin 1 (Kealty, Skrastins) 6:00 (pp). 3, Las Vegas, Miller 1 (Briere, Roenick) 18:27. Penalties: Cipolla, Milwaukee (holding) 1:34; DeBrusk, Las Vegas (high-sticking) ...; 10:02 a.m.

Thunder blows two-goal lead in final period: Tim Graham; Bob Bourne called it the best game his team had played all year. But that only added to the Las Vegas Thunder head coach's frustration because the effort still wasn't good enough to win.; 10:01 a.m.

Thursday at Bay Meadows: 1st race 1 mi 2YO Mdn Clm: 1 Private Tribute (Lopez) 118; 2 Khal Me Chewy (Meche) 118; 3 Vermuth Star (RBaze) 118; 4 General Zapata (Warren) 118; 5 Hasteouegood (Valdez) 111; 6 Colville (Carr) ...; 9:59 a.m.

Thursday at Belmont Park: 1st race 7 fur 2YO Fil Mdn Clm: 1 Spurred Demon (Castillo) 118; 2 Madison's Dream (Diaz) 113; 3 Always Red (Zimmerman) 111; 4 Eda Maria (Gryder) 118; 5 Free Transfer (Krone) 118; 6 Wedding ...; 9:59 a.m.

BLM to hold public hearings next month on Black Rock plan: "The draft environmental impact statement is in response to the ever-increasing public use occurring in the Black Rock Desert," said Mike Bilbo, of the BLM field office in Winnemucca.; 9:54 a.m.

Nevada gets almost $3 million in HUD grants to fight drug abuse: Las Vegas was awarded $1,416,270 while Clark County received $476,402. North Las Vegas was given $829,500 and Reno received $225,000.; 5:37 a.m.

Jackpot winners can opt for lump sum: It will give big winners the option of taking all their money up front instead of accepting a series of payments over several years. Past winners also are covered. The provision does cover the Megabucks ...; 5:37 a.m.

Heat's off at Nevada State Prison: Bruce Nipp of the Public Works Board said crews are digging up the old underground piping and he's hoping the new pipe will arrive Monday.; 5:36 a.m.

FBI, insurance fraud agents mysteriously search Reno health club: Scott Sonner; FBI agents served search warrants on the European Fitness Center.; 5:36 a.m.

Sex-Slave killer faces new sentencing hearing in January: Sandra Chereb; The new penalty hearing, ordered by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco, is scheduled to begin Jan. 11, the Pershing County Clerk's Office confirmed Wednesday.; 5:35 a.m.

Columnist Peter Benton: Las Vegas Invitational another huge success: Peter Benton; Beautiful weather, scintillating golf and yet another exciting finish capped the 16th Las Vegas Invitational.; 1:33 a.m.

Columnist Paula DelGiudice's: Waterfowl habitat enhanced by burning: Waterfowl hunters headed for Wayne E. Kirch Wildlife Management Area (WMA) shouldn't be disappointed if they find clean-up burning when they arrive on the management area. If weather conditions are right, some of the vegetation ...; 1:29 a.m.

Approved land trade to help complete Palm City project: Lisa Snedeker; Construction of the 5,000-home community, under development by Rhodes Design and Development Corp., is on hold until studies concerning contaminated ground water at the site are completed.; 1:20 a.m.

Mother charged in death of infant: Eichorn also was charged with a gross misdemeanor child abuse count involving a 2-year-old who also lived at southeast Reno home.; 1:08 a.m.

Knife-wielding suspect killed by officer: Officer Steve Meriwether said the victim called Metro's sexual assault unit Wednesday morning and told them "he was going to kill the first person he sees."; 1:08 a.m.

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