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A12 ELKO DAILY FREE PRESS, Elko, Nevada Friday, August 20, 1999 if i i HI 3 lJ igSj (Hi DoaovaaFrec Preul Wire netcs summary: Clinton seeks power to sneak into homes, monitor computers WASHINGTON (AP) Law enforcers would be given the authority to break into homes and businesses to secretly crack the security codes of crime suspects' computers, under a Clinton administration plan reported today in the Washington Post The Justice Department has drafted legislation that, if approved by Congress, would allow federal agents to obtain search warrants from a judge to covertly enter private property, search through computers for passwords and override encryption programs. According to an Aug. 4 department memo that lays out the proposal, encryption software for scrambling computer files "is increasingly used as a means to facilitate criminal activity, such as drug trafficking, terrorism, white-collar crime and the distribution of child pornography." Privacy advocates have objected to the plan, dubbed the Cyberspace Electronic Security Act by the Justice Department "They have taken the cyberspace issues and are using it as justification for invading the home," James Dempsey, an attorney for the Center for Democracy and Technology, told the Post The administration has for years been seeking a law to require computer makers to include a so-called Clipper Chip in their products that would give police a "back door" into computers despite any encryption software they may contain. In a backlash, more than 250 members of Congress have signed on as co-sponsors to legislation that would prohibit mandating such back-door devices on computers. Yugoslavia protests BELGRADE, Yugoslavia (AP) The biggest rally against Slobodan Milosevic in years a display in which 150,000 people called for his resignation was denounced today by media loyal to the Yugoslav president "Failed pro-NATO rally," ran a headline in the government-run Politika daily, tucked away in the paper's midsection a sign that state-run media were attempting to downplay Thursday's protest Politika said only 25,000 attended the Belgrade rally.

"One can't tell who is more disappointed, the organizers, the participants or the NATO bosses and mentors," the state television said late Thursday. Chanting "Resignation" and "Leave Slobo, leave," the crowd the largest to attend an anti-Milosevic rally in two years roared in approval every time the opposition speakers called for his removal. A key opposition figure who proposed a compromise with the government was jeered by the masses in front of the parliament building. Cop pleads in attack LAS VEGAS (AP) A former Las Vegas police officer who took part in a fatal 1996 attack on a group of Hispanics pleaded guilty to a federal civil rights charge in exchange for a nine-year prison sentence. Christopher Brady pleaded guilty Wednesday to one count of conspiracy to violate the civil rights of Hispanic residents in Las Vegas.

In addition to the prison term, he faces a fine of up to $250,000. Brady and another ex-police officer, Ron Mortensen, conspired to harass and intimidate Hispanics during the shooting of Daniel Mendoza, 21, the U.S. Attorney's office said. Three days after the Dec. 27, 1996, shooting, Brady admitted he was driving when Mortensen fired six shots at a group standing outside an apartment The officers were off duty at the Mendoza was hit once in the heart and died.

No one else was injured. A Clark County grand jury indicted Mortensen, who was later found guilty of first-degree murder and is serving a life sentence. Brady was not indicted. The FBI and the U.S. Attorney launched a federal civil rights investigation, focusing on Brady's role in the attack.

Brady admitted to the grand jury and at Mortensen's trial that he and Mortensen intended to drive into a Hispanic neighborhood to harass "bangers and dopers." Ashley praised Metro police for their cooperation in his investigation. Clark County Sheriff Jerry Keller said he's working to eliminate any potential racial tension or racist culture in his force. Wendover sites sought by casinos ByMarkWaite Wendover Mayor Walt Sanders said he has conceptual drawings and business plans from three companies that want to build hotel-casinos in his city, but said it would be premature to make any official announcements. "There are several proposals," Sanders told the Elko County Economic Diversification Authority Monday. "Of the three casino properties interested in coming to West Wendover, one of the three operates their own airline I was told 19 aircraft currently serving Atlantic City." After Tuesday's Wendover City Council meeting, City Manager L.

Keyth Durham and Community Development Director Chris Melville both said they have received no plans from developers. More concrete developments are already taking shape in Wendover. The new McDonald's Restaurant will open this week, Durham said, while construction is well under way on the new Pilot Corp. truck stop that is expected to open in November. The state has approved the permit for the new landfill, which should be completed next month, Durham said.

A compost facility is also under construction on U.S. Highway 93A, which will combine sewage and garbage into a mulch. In another matter at the city council meeting, Sanders demanded more accountability from the Wendover Area Chamber of Commerce after the city almost had to remit to the state $35,000 that wasnt spent by the chamber before a June 30 deadline. Sanders said city officials used the money to draw up brochures. The mayor also asked the Wendover, Utah, council and Tooele County to provide room tax money for the chamber, which is now attempting to attract new businesses instead of focusing solely on promotion of tourism, the mission of the old Wendover USA.

In other matters, the council: Will hold a special meeting Aug. 31 to consider annexing 96,000 acres. Melville said he is awaiting a report from a title company and a survey to accompany the annexation petitions from the two property owners, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and Big Springs Ranch Associates. Elected not to reimburse city ficials for a $450 Spanish course at Utah State University Outreach Center in Wendover.

City Treasurer Myrna Hess said city workers deal with at least one person every day who doesnt speak English. But Councilman Joel Murphy said he didn't know what city staff would retain from a conversational Spanish course, while Councilman Josephine Thaut said residents need to be encouraged to learn English if they want more than an entry-level job. Authorized Public Works Director Tom Stratton to write to owners of the Clearwater Mobile Home Park about code violations. Heard Stratton report crews finished hauling in dirt for the new Ola Grade interchange on Interstate 80 west of town this week and will begin paving road base next week. Stratton also reported water meters will be installed for all customers this month.

Heard Melville report planning is in high gear for the first Founder's Day celebration from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 28, commemorating the eighth HffMlin0' in workers have hung the wallpaper with care while visions of tourists danced lflULUlg Ml. in the air Fivg yean 0f effort aj planning is coming to fruition for the Elko Chamber of Commerce as the group moves in to its new headquarters.

Debbie Hoover (right) stopped in to visit with and congratulate chamber Executive Director Carta Wile on the renovation of historic Sherman Station. The station will be the center of attraction for Elko Chamber of Commerce 's Fourth Annual Celebrate Elko Days Dinner and Auction fund-raiser Tuesday. The event will begin with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., followed by the auction. Hearing next IThrorsday on EGHPs hospital plans Health Planning and Statistics recently visited the proposed hospital site.

Hemmings also is scheduled to be at the Aug. 26 meeting. Province expects to buy 50 acres from the City of Elko to build the hospital on the west side of Lamoille Highway south of the old powder house. "We are 100 percent committed to the future of health care in Elko and believe that a new state-of-the-art hospital is integral to the ongoing delivery of top-quality care," Rash said in a news release. "I am hopeful that this meeting allow Unpeople of.Elko an opportunity to get a true sense of the size and scope of this project and will join us in our excitement and anticipation as we look forward to breaking ground this fall." Meanwhile, EGH announced it has signed a contract with pathologist George Mardini, and the doctor expects to begin practice in Elko by Nov.

1. "Dr. Mardini brings a great deal of expertise and experience to the Elko community," said EGH Chief Executive Officer Rick Kilburn. He reported that Mardini has passed the Anatomic Pathology board examination and completed his residency and fellowship at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland. He also has taken the exam for his clinical pathology board certification and should have the results by Sept.

1, Kilburn said. Assemblyman John Carpenter, R-Elko, raised concerns at several meetings regarding the need for a pathologist because Dr. George Manilla was retiring. Kilburn said EGH also is continuing to recruit primary care physicians and specialists and expects further announcements of new physicians choosing to practice to, Elko, Along related lines, Atwood reported that EGH has passed another inspection, this one by the Health Care Financing Administration, which validated the 93 score EGH received from the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations in June. "Everything was fine.

So we've gone through three surveys," he said. HCFA directed the state to validate the score, which it did earlier this month, Kilburn said. By Adella Harding Province Healthcare's plans to build a 75-bed regional medical center in Elko will be the focus of a public hearing at 7 p.m. next Thursday at Elko Convention Center as part of the state's certificate of need process. The Nevada Bureau of Health Planning and Statistics is requiring the hearing to learn about Elko's medical care needs before deciding whether to issue a certificate of need for a new Elko General Hospital.

Province must have the document before proceeding with the project Province President and Chief Executive Officer Marty Rash and other key Province executives will be on hand for the hearing to "walk through what the new building will be like," said Jeff Atwood, director of corporate communications for Tennessee-based Province. "This will be the right time to ask questions about the new hospital," Atwood said, adding that the hearing is "designed to be sure the hospital will serve the needs of Elko." Project architect Mike Jones and project manager Kenny Beam also will be on hand. The state will set the agenda for the meeting, according to Atwood. Province pledged the $30 million hospital as part of an agreement with Elko County that allowed the company to purchase EGH from the county, and Mark Hemmings of Bureau of New awards offered in stock horse events anniversary of the city incorporation. The event will feature a flea market barbecue and fireworks show.

National weather The AccuWeather forecast for noon, Saturday, Aug. 21. ESI I I I ESiazl I I I -10 -O Os 10a 20s 30s 40s 50s 60s 70 BO 90 100 110 Bands separate high temperature zones for the day. NT rrr- r- New student registration begins Monday New student registration begins Monday at Elko and Spring Creek junior, middle and high schools. New Elko Junior High students can register for classes from 9 a.m.

to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. New Elko High School students can register from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

In Spring Creek, new high school students can register from 8 a.m. to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. New middle school students from Spring Creek can register from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

Tuesday and Wednesday. All new students will have to provide a birth certificate and immunization records. Elementary student registration already has been held, but any new students should register at their nearest elementary school. Several new awards are scheduled to be presented this year in the stock horse events of the Elko County Fair and Livestock Show, says Stock Horse Secretary Mary Journigan. Gallagher Ford will be awarding four silver belt buckles to the fastest "Over 50" branding team.

A Cowboy Character buckle made by Starr Valley silversmith Mark Dahl and sponsored by Bruce and Mary Branscomb will be given to one of the juniors in the three youth classes. A silver snaffle bit, also made by Dahl, is being sponsored by Secret Pass Outfitters (Steve and Joe Wines) for the Novice Snaffle Class. And Larry Schutte has donated a human hair mecate that he made to the winner of the Two Reined Class. Journigan explains all branding teams whose four members are at least 50 years old on the day of the eliminations are eligible for the Gallagher buckles. They are also eligible to win any of the other prizes offered in the Open Branding contest All children entered in any of three youth classes on Labor Day, except for the winner in each division, are eligible for the Cowboy Character buckle.

The buckle winner will be chosen by an unannounced panel who will be looking for someone who "displays unusual kindness, courage or courtesy in the arena." The Two Reined mecate award goes to the winner of the traditional event designed for stock horses that are making the transition from hack-amores to bridles. Animals no older than seven years may be shown in a combination of the hackamore and the bridle The class will be held Friday, Sept 4, after the Hackamore Class. Branding entries close Aug. 20 and the eliminations are scheduled for Wednesday, Sept 1. Semifinals are slated for Saturday, Sept 4, and the finals on Sunday, Sept 5.

The entry fee is $300 for a team of four. All children's classes will be held on Monday, Sept 6. There is no entry fee for the Young Buckaroos Eight and Under or Junior Riders Nine Through 12. The fee for Junior Riders 13-15 is $25. All entries must be made before 5 p.m.

Sunday, Sept 5. Both Open and Novice Snaffle Bit Classes are scheduled for Thursday morning, Sept 3. Edward Burke dies at home at age of 74 Edward Lloyd Burke, a resident of the Elko area for the past four years, died today at his home in Kittridge Canyon, following a brief illness. He was 74 years old. He was born Oct.

18, 1924, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, and was reared and schooled in Massachusetts. He had worked as a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic, retiring in 1995, when he moved to Elko from Yerington. He enjoyed camping, fishing, yard-work and working on vehicles. Survivors include his wife, Karol Burke of Kittridge Canyon; daughter, Linda Dinan of Kittridge Canyon; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

A memorial service is scheduled for 7 p.m. Sunday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. Cremation will be at Sunset Crematory. ''r FRONTS: 1999 AccuWnttwr, Inc. STATIONARY High Low Showsrs Riln T-ttomw Flurrte Snow Ic Sunny Pt, Cloudy Cloudy Via Associated Press NATIONAL SUMMARY: Much-needed rain is in store tor parched areas of the mid-Atlantic and southern New England tomorrow.

High pressure will foster dry weather from the Great Lakes to the Tennessee Valley. Much of the Plains will have sunshine with highs in the 90s, while thunderstorms bubble up in the Rockies. Sunshine will cover much of the West. Dow Jones Local summary Monsoon moisture will continue to stream into eastern Nevada today, providing plenty of fuel for afternoon and evening thunderstorms. This pattern will continue into the early part of next week.

Livestock Jess A. Pearson dies at home in Montello Elko FORECAST Low 51 Hi9" 88 Sunny Yesterday's high, today's low and precipitation for the 24-hour period end (AP) Closing Dow-Jones stock averages for Friday, Aug. 20. Open High Low Close Chg 30Ind 10963.8 11155.0 10916.3 11100.6136.77 201rn 3166.1 3186.6 3116.7 3150.7 -1557 15 UU 3118 321J 3115 319.6 4.78 65Stk 3209.6 3360.6 3188.4 3239.9 30.27 Indus 87,578,700 Tran 7,589,800 Utils 8,920,100 65Stk 104,088,600 Big Board volume at 4 p.m. EST totaled 658.1 million shares, against 673.68 million last session.

The 500 rose 13.02 to 1,336.61, the Nasdaq composite index rose rose 26.87 to 2,648.30, the NYSE composite index rose 5.21 to 625.57 and the American Stock Exchange composite index rose 2.29 to 787.36. Livestock prices from the Wednesday, Aug. 18, sale at Magic Valley's Livestock Marketing Center. Prices provided by Twin Falls Livestock Commission Company. Steers 800 lbs.

and up Steers 70O)0 lbs Steers 600-700 lbs Steers 50000 lbs Steers 400-500 lbs Steers under 400 lbs 487.00-91.00 Heifers 50O00 lbs Heifers 400-500 lbs. $70.0041.00 Heifers under 400 lbs No test 4340041.00 Cows, cnnr-cttr 430.00-35.00 Butcher bulls 442.0044.50 Horses 440.00-53.00 Elko Statistics Record high- 911991 Record tow- 321964 Monm'apredprtatton- 0.06" Water year precip- 8.68" Tomorrow's sunrise- 5:59 Tomorrow's sunset- 7:34 Montello, James M. of Wendell, Idaho, and Thomas D. of Wells; daughter, Laura K. Lacy of Winnemucca; brothers, Richard and David M.

both of Montello; sisters, Marion Kimber of Grouse Creek and Ruth Doran of Heyburn, Idaho; 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Memorial services are scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday at the Montello Community Church. Cremation will be at Sunset Crematory. In his memory, contributions are suggested to VA Hospital, 500 Foothill Drive, Salt Lake City 84148, the Salvation Army or the charity of the donor's choice.

Jess Anton "Bud" Pearson, longtime resident of the Montello area, died at his home there Wednesday at age 69. He was born Jan. 13, 1930, in Arco, Idaho, to Jessie Madison and Melva Winger Pearson. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had served as a Tech Sgt in Korea.

He had been in the ranching business, was a member of the Lions Club and owned the Cowshed Bar in Montello. He enjoyed prospecting, mining, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his mother, Melva Pearson of Twin Falls; wife, Midge Hall of Montello; sons, Jess W. of ing at midnight: Elko- 9149 Austin- 86759 Ely- 8948 Las Vegas- 9778 Reno- 9354 Tonopah- 9153 WiWhorse- 8146 Winnemucca- 9543 Salt Lake City- 9372 San Francisco- 7256 Boise- 9463 NDOT road conditions 7384888.