The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) articles from May 2001

The Dallas Morning News (Dallas, TX) archives from May 2001

Four generations begin with Chinese pioneer, end with blond boy.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Esther Wu DALLAS _ Fay Joe is sprawled in the back yard of his son's home in Preston Hollow, Texas. He tries to coax his 2-year-old great-grandson to sit on his lap. "Ming doh, Ming doh, come here," the 79-year-old pleads. Joe...

Reviews of new audio-book releases.
May 1, 2001... Byline: David Tarrant New audio books: _"Free Agent Nation," by Daniel H. Pink, read by the author (Time Warner AudioBooks, two cassettes, 3 hours, abridged, $19) Daniel H. Pink was working as a speechwriter for Al Gore when, one...

New books explore the Jackie look.
May 1, 2001... For those who can't make it to New York for the Met's Jacqueline Kennedy exhibition, three new books also celebrate her iconic style: _"Jacqueline Kennedy: The White House Years," by Hamish Bowles (Bullfinch Press/Little, Brown and...

The box office report.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Rick Holter STRAFING RUN: "Pearl Harbor" may be three weeks away, but the bombs are already falling fast and furious in Hollywood. Three newcomers landed with a thud _ the long-delayed "Town & Country," the similarly star-studded...

CART wants to reschedule TMS race; track officials won't say if they agree.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Tony Fabrizio DALLAS _ If CART chief executive officer Joe Heitzler has his way, the postponed Firestone Firehawk 600 will be rescheduled and run later this year with slower cars. The question at hand is whether the welcome mat...

Fire at college residence building in Texas leave one dead, one injured.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Brenda Rodriguez and Linda K. Wertheimer AUSTIN, Texas _ A fire in a privately owned high-rise that killed one University of Texas student and critically injured another Tuesday highlights growing fears about the safety of...

`Quills' screenwriter commands spotlight on DVD commentary.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Al Brumley You never know when cool little conjunctions are going to pop up. In the movie "Quills," the servant girl Madeleine makes the Marquis de Sade's tales of lust and savagery available to the public by sneaking them out...

GOP, Democrats at odds over spending levels, vouchers.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Charles Ornstein WASHINGTON _ The Senate cleared the way for debate on President Bush's public school reform proposal Tuesday as Democrats continued negotiating with the White House over how much to increase federal spending on...

`Eureka'.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Gary Dowell "A tidal wave is coming soon," says schoolgirl Kozue Tamura (Aoi Miyazaki) in the opening moments of "Eureka." "It will sweep us all away." This feeling of overwhelming dread and melancholy carries the film _ and its...

Clark Kent and his alter ego are still heroic.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Nancy Churnin Much has changed since "Superman: The Movie" became a sensation in 1978. Reporters no longer labor over manual typewriters and Christopher Reeve, the impossibly handsome superhero, became a quadriplegic after being...

Hambrick to attend quarterback school despite salary dispute.
May 1, 2001... Hambrick watch Strongside linebacker Darren Hambrick, upset with the one-year salary tender of $512,000 he received from the Cowboys, is expected to attend the club's quarterback school Wednesday. "That's the plan," said James...

Cowboys see Woodson starring as model safety.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Chip Brown IRVING, Texas _ Cowboys strong safety Darren Woodson looked around the blue lockers at Valley Ranch during this week's voluntary quarterback school and didn't recognize half the names written in white letters above them....

Couple lost a lifetime of savings to con man who lived high life.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Bill Lodge DALLAS _ After more than 50 years together, Stanley Kerlick and his wife, Ruth, still take long walks and enjoy each other's company in countless ways _ a pair of gracious survivors who weathered the worst days of the...

Freeh says he will leave the FBI's top post in June.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Michelle Mittelstadt WASHINGTON _ FBI Director Louis Freeh said Tuesday that he will step down in June, earning praise from allies and critics alike for distinguished, straight-arrow service and steady stewardship during a time of...

Hidden hazards can lurk at home.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Bill Nichols DALLAS _ Having the Verizon Byron Nelson Classic and MasterCard Colonial in their backyard gives area golf fans a unique opportunity. And the two-week stint, which begins next week with the Nelson, allows players to...

Last-minute call pays off for Leonard's caddie.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Bill Nichols DALLAS _ When Dallas' Justin Leonard took last week off, so did caddie Mike Hicks. Or at least that was the plan. Hicks, expecting to spend time with his family at home in Mebane, N.C., got a last-minute call from...

Burger ads celebrate red meat.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Hector Cantu With beef taking a hit on the public relations front, the nation's biggest hamburger chains are taking to the airwaves with spots that celebrate hamburgers and meat-eating. A new Burger King ad, launched nationally...

Recent scares have some Americans rethinking meat.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Michael Precker Even as she enjoyed the occasional steak, Max Daniels, a 20-year-old receptionist and part-time student from North Richland Hills, Texas, had been feeling uneasy about eating meat. Then she started watching the...

Plan would let immigrants stay in U.S. pending status.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Michelle Mittelstadt WASHINGTON _ President Bush is asking Congress to temporarily revive a program that allowed undocumented immigrants eligible for legal permanent residence to remain in the United States while applying for green...

Castro uses May Day celebration to lash out at U.S. trade plan.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Tracey Eaton HAVANA _ Wearing black and white jogging shoes, Cuban President Fidel Castro appeared before hundreds of thousands of May Day marchers Tuesday and talked about everything from Texas' drive for independence to the use...

Bush says he wants to skirt arms treaty to pursue missile defense plan.
May 1, 2001... Byline: G. Robert Hillman WASHINGTON _ Urging world leaders to "rethink the unthinkable," President Bush said on Tuesday he was prepared to skirt a linchpin Cold War arms treaty to pursue his plan for a national missile defense shield. ...

What's opening in theaters next week.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Charles Ealy COMING MAY 11 A KNIGHT'S TALE _ Heath Ledger, who burst onto the screen in "The Patriot," gets his first starring role in this Medieval tale set to rock `n' roll. Buzz says it could be a hit. SORDID LIVES _ A...

`The Mummy Returns'.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Philip Wuntch Moviegoers, not to mention those dour beings known as movie critics, grow leery when a title features such words as "Return" or "Strikes Again" With "The Mummy Returns," there's no reason to moan. For the most...

Congressional hearings take look at continuing Osprey.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Richard Whittle WASHINGTON _ There was no talk Tuesday of canceling the Marine Corps' V-22 Osprey program as Congress formally received a "blue ribbon" commission's recommendations on the troubled aircraft. But there were no...

Experts advise shareholders to watch for hype in annual reports.
May 1, 2001... Byline: John Kirkpatrick Like a barrage of mail-order catalogs, corporate annual reports have been filling investors' mailboxes for some time. And just like some mail-order offers, the annual reports don't always give the unvarnished...

Retailers pushing store credit programs to stimulate business.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Maria Halkias Attention shoppers: Beware of retailers bearing gifts. If it seems you're being asked to sign up for store credit cards more often, there's a reason. Retailers are convinced that the best way to make you a better...

DERBY UPDATE: Fifty Stars flashes potential; Colt finishes well in final workout.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Gary West l workout LOUISVILLE, Ky. _ "That's who he is," trainer Steve Asmussen said after watching Fifty Stars' final serious workout in preparation for the Kentucky Derby. In other words, Fifty Stars isn't flashy; he just...

Millennium Wind has overcome tough blows.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Gary West LOUISVILLE, Ky. _ Millennium Wind and his trainer, David Hofmans, already have won. Regardless of the outcome of Saturday's 127th Kentucky Derby, they've already proven themselves. No Kentucky Derby horse has had more...

Somers' answers raise questions from cancer survivors.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Maryln Schwartz Actress Suzanne Somers, who is making millions of dollars selling books and promoting fitness equipment, has been accused of having liposuction to sculpt her own hard body. Somers says this is not true and that the...

Cherundolo a national team regular.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Steve Davis DALLAS _ Even the best U.S. soccer supporters would be hard-pressed to ante up much background on American defender Steve Cherundolo (pronounced Cha-RUN-da-low). But the 22-year-old San Diego native is fast becoming...

The summer calendar (so far).
May 1, 2001... Hollywood and independent filmmakers are always jockeying for position, so there's never a definitive calendar for the openings of movies. But here's what we know so far. (Dates are subject to change.) May 11 _ About Adam, Attraction, A...

Summer preview: Battle of the titans.
May 1, 2001... This summer's fight to be the box-office champ promises to be wilder than ever. The heavyweight contenders: Pearl Harbor, Jurassic Park III, Tomb Raider, Planet of the Apes, A.I.: Artificial Intelligence and Atlantis: The Lost Empire. ...

$1.35 trillion tax cut opens door to debate.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Robert Dodge WASHINGTON _ House and Senate negotiators tentatively agreed Tuesday to cut taxes by $1.35 trillion over 11 years. But the debate will rage on as lawmakers decide on specific cuts. The tax deal fell short of the...

Lone star: Colby Donaldson stands tall as roster dwindles to last 3.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Ed Bark Twenty-five pounds lighter but in all other ways a Big Tex, Colby Donaldson's star shines bright on "Survivor: The Australian Outback." It's almost immaterial whether he wins the show's $1 million grand prize in...

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May 1, 2001... DEATH AND INTRIGUE Place Vendome (May 11) _ The owner of a prestigious Parisian jewelry shop dies and leaves his wife a lot of bills and one big headache _ what to do with a secret chest that contains diamonds of questionable origin....

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New Dallas Arena Hopes to Recoup Investment with Variety of Events.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Richard Alm May 1--The American Airlines Center won't open its doors for three more months, but Dave Brown soon may be running out of available dates for the sports palace's first six months of operation. "The word is already...

Boeing Executive Tells Investors Relocation Is Vital.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Angela Shah May 1--SEATTLE-- By moving its headquarters, Boeing Co. will send a message that it has evolved beyond its roots as an airplane builder into a diversified global powerhouse, company chairman Phil Condit told...

Nation's Democratic Lawmakers A No-Show at Bush Luncheon.
May 1, 2001... Byline: G. Robert Hillman May 1--WASHINGTON--President Bush set the table for Congress Monday, inviting all 535 members to lunch at the White House to mark his first 100 days in office. Or as Mr. Bush put it, "our hundredth day of...

Houston-Based Compaq Faces Suits on Warranty Policy.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Leah Beth Ward May 1--Two lawsuits alleging that Compaq Computer Corp.'s warranty practices are fraudulent were filed against the Houston company on Monday. Lawyers for the plaintiffs say Compaq illegally requires consumers to...

Dell May Lay Off Thousands of Workers in Upcoming Weeks.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Leah Beth Ward May 1--Thousands of additional employees could be fired in upcoming weeks from Austin-based Dell Computer Corp., according to at least two analysts who follow the company. In the last two months, Dell has...

Cheney Says Supply, Not Conservation, Is Key to Energy Policy.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Jim Landers May 1--WASHINGTON -- The Bush administration will respond to rising gasoline prices and shortfalls of electricity by spurring domestic energy supplies without resorting to mandates for conservation, Vice President Dick...

Halliburton to Buy Houston-Based Seismic Mapping Firm.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Charlene Oldham May 1--Halliburton Co. signed a definitive agreement to buy the seismic mapping company, Magic Earth Inc., in a stock trade valued at about $100 million, the companies said Monday. Magic Earth, based in Houston,...

Mexican Rebels Break Off Contact with Government.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Laurence Iliff May 1--MEXICO CITY -- Mexico's Zapatista rebels broke off all contact with the government Monday after Congress passed an Indian rights bill unacceptable to the Mayan insurgents. In a statement from the southern...

Circulation Drops at Most Daily Evening Newspapers.
May 1, 2001... May 1--Most of the nation's largest metropolitan newspapers posted a decline in daily circulation figures, according to a report released Monday. The two big national newspapers -- USA Today and The Wall Street Journal -- reported slight...

Texas House Unanimously Approves Health Plan for Teachers.
May 1, 2001... Byline: Terrence Stutz May 1--AUSTIN, Texas--A $1.3 billion school employee benefits package that backers hope will ease a health insurance crisis and stem the exodus of teachers from Texas classrooms won unanimous approval Monday in the...

Continental, Delta make personnel changes in top ranks.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Terry Maxon Greg Brenneman, one of the key executives who turned around a faltering Continental Airlines Inc. six years ago, is leaving as president and chief operating officer, the Houston-based airline said Wednesday. As...

Charlie Applewhite, singer on Milton Berle's TV show, dead at 68.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Lisa Murillo DALLAS _ Charlie Applewhite, known as "the little man with the big voice," was a crooner famous for his 1950s hits. Applewhite, a baritone singer who appeared on radio and television shows and once performed for...

Hicks making the rounds in the pro game.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Tim Cowlishaw ST. LOUIS _ Tom Hicks spent Wednesday in New York, meeting with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, discussing budgets and the future. On Thursday, he will return to St. Louis where the Stars' season could end. And...

Scrutiny left Patterson's ears ringing.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Evan Grant ARLINGTON, Texas _ Rangers general manager Doug Melvin wonders why some pitchers who struggle with the Rangers seem to thrive elsewhere. One of those pitchers has a theory for him. "I found that it was difficult...

Rangers' collapse complete, 6-3; mistakes snowball for Texas.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Evan Grant ARLINGTON, Texas _ Yes, the pitching has been awful, but there appears to be a lot more broken with the Rangers besides that. As if to demonstrate that for the 25,638 fans who weren't tuned in to the Stars or the...

Strike zone up, offense down.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Ken Daley ARLINGTON, Texas _ Though you wouldn't know it by watching the Rangers' pitching staff, Major League Baseball's renewed emphasis on calling the "high strike" as defined in the official rule book has helped curtail offense...

Bradley stands tall against Utah.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Kevin B. Blackistone DALLAS _ His legs buckled. His torso doubled over. He wrapped his arms around his head and collapsed to the floor like a like man made out of Popsicle sticks. And at that moment Tuesday night, Reverberating...

FIFTH GEAR: Mavs rock Jazz in jam session to force Game 5.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Jodie Valade DALLAS _ They became the official signs of the Mavericks' 107-77 thrashing of the Jazz: fist-pumping and finger-raising and wide-toothed grins. And they were on full display nearly every trip down the court by the time...

Mavericks interrupting Mailman's rounds; Malone shoots more, delivers less.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Gerry Fraley DALLAS _ Karl Malone rejoined the Utah Jazz on Tuesday morning before a playoff game against the Mavericks at Reunion Arena. A day away at his Arkansas ranch did little to improve his grumpy disposition. "I had to...

Big trio buries Jazz; Finley, Nash, Nowitzki shine.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Rana L. Cash DALLAS _ It's about time. After three games of trying to hold things together with one weak link, the Mavericks' Big Three at last simultaneously pooled their talent on the same stage. Dirk Nowitzki, Michael...

Mavericks refuse to pack worries; buoyant Mavs say why worry?
May 2, 2001... Byline: Jodie Valade DALLAS _ They've come this far and now the Mavericks insist, win or lose, there will be no worries. They have reached the deciding Game 5, and they are not fretting about outcomes. Not against the supremely...

Ancient Jazz appear historical.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Marc Stein DALLAS _ It just might be the slowest-shutting window in the history of professional sports. It just might be shutting for good, too. We stress might, because you always have to add that disclaimer when...

Other veteran Indy drivers criticize CART's decision.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Tony Fabrizio DALLAS _ A.J. Foyt was voted the greatest driver of the 20th century. He has won more Indy-car races than anyone else, and he has continued in retirement as a successful team owner. Eddie Cheever has raced in...

Crouching Tiger: Bush should clarify policy toward China and Taiwan.
May 2, 2001... The following editorial appeared in the Dallas Morning News on Thursday, 5-3: X X X What is U.S. policy toward Taiwan? Specifically, would the United States defend Taiwan in case of a Chinese attack? Until last week, China experts...

Birmingham worked hard to change climate of racial intolerance.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Carolyn Barta BIRMINGHAM, Ala. _ Mitchell Burns drawled on the witness stand last week about how, back in the 1960s, "just about everybody" he knew was in the Ku Klux Klan. He joined "for a lark," he said. Then he talked of burning...

10 things to know about evaluating Web health resources.
May 2, 2001... The number of Web sites offering health-related resources grows every day. Many sites provide valuable information, while others may have unreliable or misleading information. This guide contains questions you should consider as you look for...

Can't get to the gym? No excuse. Find online fitness sites wherever you may go.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Paula Felps Computers have been blamed for furthering the cause of the couch potatoes, but Mark Geiger is among those who believe they are the future of fitness. "I think ultimately (the computer) will be a face-to-face...

Electronic adventures: video and computer game reviews.
May 2, 2001... BLACK & WHITE Maker: Lionhead Studios Rating: 4 stars System: PC CD-ROM System recommendations: Windows 95 or higher, 500 MHz processor, 128MB RAM, 8X CD-ROM, 16MB 3-D card, DirectX 7 Suggested price: $34.95 Players:...

Hardware reviews.
May 2, 2001... If you've recently bought a new computer, here's a nice way to add a range of peripherals for less than $300. The Hewlett-Packard PSC750 takes up about the same space on a desk as an equivalent HP printer and gives you a nice flatbed scanner...

Congress wants answers about secret drug battles in South America.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Tod Robberson PANAMA CITY, Panama _ A U.S. surveillance plane crashes in a Colombian combat zone, killing all aboard. A private U.S. military contractor sends Americans into combat against rebels who have downed a police...

Mystery leaves Stars one game from elimination.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Tim Cowlishaw ST. LOUIS _ After losing twice at home, the Stars arrived here on the banks of the Big Muddy in Big Trouble with a Big List of Things To See. They needed to see Mike Modano come flying back from an ankle injury....

Blues' bold comeback has Dallas seeing Stars.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Mike Heika ST. LOUIS _ You have been through this so many times, and thanked your lucky stars you stayed with it. In Edmonton and San Jose and Colorado _ and St. Louis, ironically enough _ you have watched the Stars get pushed...

Stillman's goal gives Blues win; Stars staring at elimination.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Chuck Carlton ST. LOUIS _ The Stars played so well for so long, and now it may be so long after one more game. Cory Stillman's shot from the left circle 9:26 into the second overtime beat Stars goaltender Ed Belfour between the...

No pain, no gain: Modano gives it a shot without needle.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Mike Heika ST. LOUIS _ To take the needle or not is a tough dilemma for hockey players. Get a wrist numbed and you're certainly going to feel better about it as far as the pain goes. The question is: How are you going to feel...

Hitchcock says Stars have been too easy on Turek.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Chuck Carlton ST. LOUIS _ The challenge from Stars coach Ken Hitchcock was clear before Tuesday's Game 3 with the St. Louis Blues. If goaltender Roman Turek was going to lead the Blues to a series win, he wanted to make sure...

Even foes note Bush's high popularity.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Carl P. Leubsdorf The Bush White House, which initially dismissed the idea of 100-day presidential assessments as unimportant, has spent the last 10 days hailing the start-up record of George W. Bush. "I'm doing pretty darn...

Hundreds of survivors, relatives of Oklahoma City bombing want to view McVeigh's execution.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Michelle Mittelstadt WASHINGTON _ Three hundred survivors and relatives of the 168 people killed in the Oklahoma City bombing have indicated their interest in viewing a closed-circuit telecast of Timothy McVeigh's execution, the...

Sculptor roots black history firmly in bronze.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Bryan Woolley LUBBOCK, Texas _ The bronze knight standing near one of the entrances to the Lubbock Civic Center doesn't look like a conquering hero. He isn't on horseback. His sword isn't drawn. His face isn't brave or proud. ...

All-woman `Survivor' concept could be a real beauty.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Maryln Schwartz DALLAS_I've been hearing from a lot of people talking about being contestants on the reality TV show "Survivor." "But the problem is," says a woman I'll call Tiffani, "I'm a typical North Dallas woman. I don't...

Bush announces latest Social Security overhaul, panel.
May 2, 2001... Byline: G. Robert Hillman WASHINGTON _ President Bush and congressional Democrats revived one of the most contentious debates of the last campaign Wednesday _ overhauling a Social Security system headed for insolvency. Bush, pressing...

Venture firms invest less in 1st quarter.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Alan Goldstein Venture-capital investments nationwide slowed during the first quarter to levels not seen in two years, reflecting the sluggish broader economy, according to figures released Wednesday. Total U.S. investment...

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May 2, 2001... Byline: G. Robert Hillman Washington Bureau WASHINGTON _ President Bush and congressional Democrats revived one of the most contentious debates of the last campaign Wednesday _ overhauling a Social Security system headed for...

Dallas-Area Airport Officials Create Tax-Sharing Plan.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Terri Langford May 2--With a nudge from acting Lt. Gov. Bill Ratliff, Grapevine and D/FW Airport officials have carved out a plan to share future taxes at the airport that fall within the city's boundaries. "We feel very...

Irving, Texas, Company Helps Firms Eliminate Technology Problems.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Alan Goldstein May 2--Charlie Feld calls them hairballs -- the hodgepodge of computer systems in most corporations that result from mergers, from decentralized expansion strategies and simply from following the fashions of the...

Dallas Police Begin Crackdown on Video Slot Machines.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Robert Tharp May 2--Undercover Dallas police detectives armed with search warrants and moving trucks seized hundreds of video slot machines Tuesday in a crackdown that authorities say will extend to the more than 50 video slot...

Congress Makes Few Commitments to Texas-Made Helicopter-Airplane Hybrid.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Richard Whittle May 2--WASHINGTON--There was no talk of canceling the Marine Corps' V-22 Osprey program Tuesday as Congress formally received a blue ribbon commission's recommendations on the troubled aircraft. But there were no...

Fort Worth, Texas-Based Jet Company Bought by General Dynamics.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Steven H. Lee May 2--General Dynamics Corp. has agreed to acquire Fort Worth-based Galaxy Aerospace Co. for $330 million in cash, adding midsize jets to its line of Gulfstream corporate aircraft. Based at Alliance Airport,...

The Dallas Morning News Robert Miller Column.
May 2, 2001... Byline: Robert Miller May 2--If all the world's a stage, it certainly follows that men and women would be at the center of it. Thus, it seems more than coincidence that the Dallas Theater Center's annual CenterStage gala Friday evening...