What happened on June 23, 1989

NEWS

• POPS REVIEW : Pops Plays It Smart, Plays Tchaikovsky By Kenneth Herman

• Old Globe Will Present Own Tribute to Dr. King By Nancy Churnin

• Mortality and Humor Collide in Wick Works By Leah Ollman

• 'El Dorado' Exhibit Celebrates Golden State's Golden Past : Museum Displays Major Collection of Historical Art By Christine Ziaya

• FNN Fans Would Rather Fight Than Switch to New Network : Loyal Viewers Get Off Their Sofas to Protest When Business News Service Axed By David Colker, \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7

• RESTAURANT REVIEW : Moscow Nights Illustrates the Hazards of Authenticity By Bill Stern

• PREVIEW : Dulcimer Fans to Run 9th Folk Music Festival By Laurie Ochoa

• Current Events Overtake PBS Democracy Series By Judith Michaelson, Times Staff Writer

• Helms and Arts Endowment: An Escalation By Allan Parachini, Times Staff Writer

• MOVIE REVIEW : Bat\o7 angst\f7 in Basic Black By Sheila Benson, Times Film Critic

• JAZZ REVIEW : Electrifying Turn From Corea's Akoustic Band By A. James Liska

• Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• Art By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• Dance By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• POP LP CHART : Cannibals Still Cooking By Dennis Hunt, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• Dance By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• Auction Update By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• People By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• First Off . . . \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7

• 'Awake and Sing' at Actors Forum; 'Pops' at the Richmond Shepard; 'Politics' at Itchey Foot; 'Matinee' at 2nd Stage; 'Irish Stew' at Gypsy By Ray Loynd

• Don Amendolia Is 'Stepping Out' Again By Janice Arkatov

• Stage Review : Groundlings' Revue Grins at Local Culture By Don Shirley and \f7 and \o7 At 7307 Melrose Ave., Fridays At 8 P.M., Saturdays At 8 P.M. And 10 P.M. Tickets: $12.50-$15; (213) 934-9700.

• JAZZ REVIEW : Janis Siegel Illumines At My Place By Leonard Feather

• Stage Review : 'Wind' Shows Family Clash By \o7 At 3204 Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, Thursdays Through Saturdays, 8 P.M., Sundays, 2 P.M., Through July 16. Tickets: $10. (818) 566-7935.\f7 and Ray Loynd

• Movie Review : 'Confidential' Takes Shallow Look at Comics By Charles Solomon

• Movie Review : Mite-Size Entertainment From 'Shrunk the Kids' By Michael Wilmington

• Movie Review : Roger Rabbit Returns in Slapstick 'Trouble' By Charles Solomon

• La Cienega Area By Suvan Geer

• Wilshire Center By Marlena Donohue

• Wilshire Center By Cathy Curtis

• Wilshire Center By Suvan Geer

• La Cienega Area By Suvan Geer

• La Cienega Area By Cathy Curtis

• 'Dead Poets' Surviving Amid Summer Fluff By Shauna Snow

• La Cienega Area By Cathy Curtis

• Hollywood Film Makers Mining a Literary Tradition By Shauna Snow

• A Nice Effort, All Things Considered By Ruth Reichl

• RESTAURANT REVIEW : As Diners Go, Danny's Is (Whipped) Cream of the Crop By Charles Perry

• Wine Tasting to Benefit Villa Esperanza, Children By Ruth Reichl

• Super VHS Recorders Now Hundreds of Dollars Cheaper By Terry Atkinson

• Holly, Cash Hits Revisited as CDs By Robert Hilburn, Times Pop Music Critic

• TV Review : 'Mala Noche': Film With Gay Theme Airs on KCET By Kevin Thomas

• TV Review : Carmen McRae Sings Monk, Among Others By Leonard Feather

• KTTV News Staff Accepts Buyout Offer By Steve Weinstein

• POP MUSIC REVIEW : Animal Logic at Coach House By Mike Boehm

• Preservation of a Musical Family : Ex-Newport Builder at 56 Is 'Baby' of a N'awlins Institution By Jim Washburn

• Melancholia Is His Cover : Chris Isaak's Brooding Image Belies Up-Tempo Musical Style, Off-Stage Attitude By Jim Washburn

• Fair Role, Fair Lady : Former 'Phantom' Star Follows Smash With a Stop at the Performing Arts Center By Jan Herman, Times Staff Writer

• Tenants' Complaints Prompt Koll Co. to Banish Artwork By Cathy Curtis, Times Staff Writer

• The following are summaries of recent Times restaurant...

• RESTAURANTS / Max Jacobson : Searching Orange County for Those Secret Little Mexican Restaurants By Max Jacobson

• Guitarist Lagrene Strums to His Own Beat By Bill Kohlhaase

• POP MUSIC REVIEW : Buffett's Music Stuck at Low Tide as Fans Wallow in 'Margaritaville' By Steve Hochman

• POP MUSIC REVIEW : Rhythm Stars Use Power Rock for Animal Thrills By Mike Boehm, Times Staff Writer

• Music Compiled by Kathie Bozanich

• Center to Invest $250,000 in 'Anything Goes' Tour By Bob Schwartz, Times Staff Writer

• PacifiCare Makes Offer for S.D. HMO By Chris Kraul, San Diego County Business Editor

• Sales of Existing Homes in State Fall During May By Tom Furlong, Times Staff Writer

• Political Crisis Poses Ethical Challenge for U.S. Firms in China By Gregory Crouch, Times Staff Writer

• Struggle Seen for New Chip Venture By Jonathan Weber, Times Staff Writer

• WARNER'S TWO BATTLEFRONTS : Can Batman Help Warner? : The studio is looking for a blockbuster. Enter the Caped Crusader. By Michael Cieply, \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7

• WARNER'S TWO BATTLEFRONTS : Paramount Filing Questions Ross' Integrity, Cites Warner Scandal By Paul Richter, Times Staff Writer

• GNP Revised Upward to 4.4% for 1st Quarter; Trade Gains Are Cited From Reuters

• U.S. Rejects Airline Reservation System Merger By Robert E. Dallos, Times Staff Writer

• PacifiCare Health Bids to Buy Western Health Assets By Chris Kraul, San Diego County Business Editor

• Young Seen Buying Fewer Homes From Associated Press

• GATT Orders U.S. to Change Sugar Quotas By Art Pine, Times Staff Writer

• Arthur Young and Ernst & Whinney OK Merger: As expected...

• Woolworth Forms Company: F. W. Woolworth Co. said...

• Drug Reimbursements Approved: The federal Health Care...

• Marriott Considering Selling Unit: Marriott Corp. is...

• Bush Seeks to Sell Elk Hills: President Bush sent Congress...

• M1 Declines: The narrowest measure of the money supply...

• Bids for Gateway Raised: British investor group Isosceles...

• Guilty Plea in Investment Scheme: A Venice man pleaded...

• Mulheren Pleads Innocent: Former Wall Street trader John...

• Veteran Accountant Named Superintendent of Banks By Douglas Frantz

• L.A. County

• L.A. County

• EEOC Chairman Withdraws Demotion of Whistle Blower By Jim Schachter, Times Staff Writer

• Franchising Can Be as Risky as It Is Rewarding By Jane Applegate

• L.A. County

• L.A. County

• L.A. County

• Hanson Bids $4.8 Billion for Gold Firm From Reuters

• House, in Rebuff to Senate, Rejects Breaks for Some Firms in S&L Bill By Robert A. Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writers

• Prime Computer Discloses Secret White Knight By David Olmos, Times Staff Writer

• FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 17.26; Stocks Pull Out of 3-Day Skid From Times Wire Services

• GM to Lay Off 400 at Its Plant in Van Nuys By James F. Peltz, Times Staff Writer

• International Lease Finance Corp.: The Beverly Hills...

• UAW Dissidents Form Group to Fight Cooperation From Times Wire Services

• IBM Set to Ship Products Using Powerful New Chip From a Times Staff Writer

• Orange County Home Sales Drop by 22% in May By Tom Furlong, Times Staff Writer

• Tustin's MAI to Raise Ante : Prime Tells of 'White Knight' By David Olmos, Times Staff Writer

• UAW Dissidents Unite to Fight Cooperation From Times Wire Services

• Medical Compiled by John Charles Tighe, Times staff writer

• MEDICAL : Trimedyne Stock Tumbles in Wake of Report on Problems in Laser Surgery Compiled by John Charles Tighe, Times staff writer

• Fewer Jobs, More Stable Home Prices Are Predicted for County By Michael Flagg, Times Staff Writer

• A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : FOCUS: SECURITY PACIFIC PLAZA

• Medical Compiled by John Charles Tighe, Times staff writer

• A weekly look at office and industrial real estate in the county. : COSTA MESA COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE

• Ford, GE to Develop Arc Discharge Lights for 1990s Autos From United Press International

• P. M. BRIEFING : Buyer Shot, K mart Partially Liable \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• P. M. BRIEFING : U.S. Group Sweetens Gateway Bid \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• Health Records of Nuclear Workers to Be Made Public From Associated Press

• May Spending, Income Post Anemic Gains From Associated Press

• Israel Devalues Shekel Just Over 4% Against Dollar From Reuters

• P. M. BRIEFING : Governor Offers Aid in Coal Strike \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• Newton-John, Successful and Famous, Shrugs Off Pat on Head From United Press International

• P. M. BRIEFING : Prime Agrees to Whitney Merger \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• P. M. BRIEFING : Delivery of Boeing 747 Jet Modified for Presidential Use Delayed Again \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• Dow Surges 49.7 on Government Report : Evidence of Slower Economy Triggers Traders' Optimism From Associated Press

• 'Big Ticket' Orders Drop 4.2%; Raises Fears for Jobs From Associated Press

• P. M. BRIEFING : Del. Judge OKs Holly Farms Buyout \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• PARENT HELP : To Protect Children From Possible Abuse, Volunteers Assist Mothers Under Stress By Penelope Moffet, Penelope Moffet is a free-lance writer

• Consumers Going Batty Over Movie By Patrick Mott

• Breeding Birds: Barn Swallow Clipboard researched by Rick VanderKnyff / Los Angeles Times: Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times

• First-quarter Single-family Housing Permits Clipboard researched by Rick VanderKnyff / Los Angeles Times: Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times

• Child Abuse Report Clipboard researched by Rick VanderKnyff / Los Angeles Times: Graphics by Doris Shields / Los Angeles Times

• Guests May Hear a Senatorial Duet By Ann Conway

• For the Young, a Vietnam War History By Dennis Mclellan, \f7 and \o7 Times Staff Writer

• HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Journalism Contest Has Double Winner

• HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Teen Finds History--and Himself--in Hobby By Monica Neal, Monica Neal graduated last week from Orange High School, where she was valedictorian, editor of the school newspaper, The Reflector, and senior class president. In the fall, she will attend Southern Methodist University, where she plans to major in journalism and political science

• HIGH LIFE: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Best Thrill Rides: Colossus, Free Fall, Ninja, Space Mountain, Dumbo(?) Hot Topic responses were gathered by Angela Conner, John Doney, Roxanne Dyrud, Rebecca Leung and Heather Orey

• Designers Want Their Wearable Art to Wind Up on Your Back By Evan Cummings, Evan Cummings is a free-lance writer.

• "I've heard of circumstances where relatives of the victim...

• Women write longer postcards than men, and their messages... By Steve Harvey, \o7 From staff and wire reports\f7

• 250 Arrested at Abortion Clinic

• Disbanding of Moral Majority

• Disbanding of Moral Majority

• Rebuffed Ship

• Disbanding of Moral Majority

• Homeless Help

• Benazir Bhutto

• 250 Arrested at Abortion Clinic

• 250 Arrested at Abortion Clinic

• 250 Arrested at Abortion Clinic

• A Bedrock Principle

• 250 Arrested at Abortion Clinic

• 250 Arrested at Abortion Clinic

• Grim Report on Whales

• Balancing Act

• Diapers in for a Change

• Disbanding of Moral Majority

• From the Workplace to the Poor House By Howard Frumkin and Joseph A. Kinney, \o7 Joseph A. Kinney is executive director of the National Safe Workplace Institute in Chicago. Howard Frumkin, a director of the institute, is on the faculty of the Medical School of the University of Pennsylvania. \f7

• Gays' Quest for Civil Rights Is Hobbled by the Brethren Hiding in the Closet By Andrew G. Webb, \o7 Andrew G. Webb, a writer in San Diego, served as a military officer and congressional committee staffer. He was forced to resign his position as a government intelligence analyst because he is gay. \f7

• Put China in an Economic Vise : Choking on Debt, Beijing Will Be Compelled to Loosen Up By Pei Minxin, \o7 Pei Minxin is a Chinese graduate student in political science at Harvard University. \f7

• Can Crushers a Can-Do Lot--Just Ask George By Leslie Wolf, Times Staff Writer

• Big Budget Cuts Avoided While Council Adds 120 New Police By Armando Acuna, Times Staff Writer

• Ambulance Company Plans to Honor Garvey By Anthony Perry

• 'Law Working Well,' INS Chief Says : But Effectiveness of Landmark '86 Legislation Disputed By Patrick Mcdonnell, Times Staff Writer

• Cyclists Angry Over Plan for Freeway Path By Lori Grange, Times Staff Writer

• $108-Million Extension Complete : San Diego Trolley Set to Start El Cajon Runs By Igor Greenwald, Times Staff Writer

• Mayor Asks Governor for Meeting By Armando Acuna

• County Seeks to Add 1,100 Acres of Parkland Near Border By Anthony Millican, Times Staff Writer

• Volunteer Literacy Program Turns Page on Its First Year By Maricarmen Eroles, Times Staff Writer

• Fair Crowds Can Keep Cool Over Weekend By Terry Rather, Times Staff Writer

• Woman May Have Fled to Avoid Marriage By Maricarmen Eroles, Times Staff Writer

• Mandarin Cove Covers Familiar Ground, and Some of It Very Well By David Nelson

• Santa Clarita Councilman, Commissioner : Romance Blooms Too Openly, Critics Say By Steve Padilla, Times Staff Writer

• Area Plan Revision Inches Slowly Ahead : Wilmington, Harbor City Waiting 6 Years By Dean Murphy, Times Staff Writer

• Divestiture Plan Would Mainly Affect 1 Commissioner By Gabe Fuentes, Times Staff Writer

• P.V. Estates City Manager Is Fired Without Warning By Gerald Faris, Times Staff Writer

• After 27 Years, Gardena Launches $1.2-Million Rowley Park Project By Adrianne Goodman, Times Staff Writer

• Panel Delays Vote on Budget Cut for Light-Rail Line : Staff Asked for New Cost Information By Tim Waters, Times Staff Writer

• 2 Sides Claim Victory : New San Pedro War Memorial OKd--but Also New Site By Marc Lacey, Times Staff Writer

• Santa Clarita Plane Crash Kills 3, Badly Hurts Girl, 13 : Witnesses Report Single-Engine Craft Hit Power Line While Apparently Trying to Land on Sierra Highway By Philipp Gollner, Times Staff Writer

• Planners Approve Reduced Zoning for Van Nuys, North Sherman Oaks By Stephanie Chavez, Times Staff Writer

• Cabot Slaying : New Defense Readies Case for Retrial By Carlos V. Lozano, Times Staff Writer

• Reggae festival brings Caribbean rhythms to Carson.

• Call Tour 'Staged Show' : Critics Accuse Landfill of Cleaning Up Its Act By Amy Pyle, Times Staff Writer

• 'Career' Burglar Sentenced to 34-Year Term By Amy Louise Kazmin, Times Staff Writer

• Test Tube Proves Fruitful for Couple

• Winning Lotto Ticket Sold in N. Hollywood

• Meeting to Discuss Toxic Cleanup Effort

• Apartment Project Damaged in Fire

• Therapists Counsel Child Abusers at Home : Pilot Project Makes House Calls to Keep Families Together By Irene Chang, Times Staff Writer

• Youth Arrested in Slaying

• School Jobs Program Is OKd

• Free Training Offered in Getting and Doing the Job

• Pay Hikes for L.A. School Officials Hit by State Legislators By Elaine Woo, Times Education Writer

• Teachers' Contract Language Completed By Elaine Woo, Times Education Writer

• Jordan's 'Classics' of '89 Beat the Odds : 170 in Watts Rise Above Pregnancy, Poverty, Gangs, Drugs to Graduate By Scott Harris, Times Staff Writer

• Surprise Data Challenges 'Night Stalker' Trial Alibi By Edwin Chen, Times Staff Writer

• Korea Vets Win Partial Victory for Memorial By Marc Lacey, Times Staff Writer

• Plan to Cut Metro Rail Costs Irks Contractors By Louis Sahagun, Times Staff Writer

• Board Delays Vote on Clean Air Plan

• Developer Gets OK to Scrape Ridge Top

• Transportation

• Drug Charge Against Allums Dropped

• Student Suspended Over Racial Slurs

• Avalon Stiffens Ban on Harbor Sewage

• United Way Funds Classes for Parents

• Beacon Will Guide Pilots Toward LAX

• Ex-Antonovich Aide Drops Bias Claim

• Killer Gets Stay With 19 1/2 Hours Left to Live By Kim Murphy, Times Staff Writer

• 3 Die, 1 Critically Injured in Plane Crash By Philipp Gollner, Times Staff Writer

• Motel Owner Charged in Bid to Bribe Bell Official By James M. Gomez, Times Staff Writer

• Activist Seeks $1 Million in LAPD Rights Case By Craig Quintana, Times Staff Writer

• Transient Sleeping in Dumpster Dies in Accident By Doug Smith, Times Staff Writer

• Prosecutors Say Article Fueled Peri Spy Dreams By Jean Davidson, Times Staff Writer

• FRIENDSHIP FLIGHT: Tony Circles the Globe : The Brain Trust : Boy Aviator Flies, but Experienced Pilots Make Key Decisions By Jim Carlton, Times Staff Writer

• County Measles Cases Hit Highest Level in 11 Years By Lanie Jones, Times Staff Writer

• Anaheim : Teachers OK Tentative Pact on Pay Hikes

• Countywide : Panel Restores Funds For Tollway Design

• El Toro : Cylinder Falls From Fighter After Takeoff

• Anaheim : Armed Guard Wounds Bank Robbery Suspect

• Coast : Breakers Up to 10 Feet Increase Water Rescues

• Ski Group Honors La Habra Resident By Herbert J. Vida

• Indictment Claims 7 Smuggled Aliens, Held Them for Ransom By Thomas Becher, Times Staff Writer

• Officials Are Optimistic County Can Avoid $24-Million Deficit By Dave Lesher, Times Staff Writer

• Food and Faith : Pastor Envisions Self-Sustaining Co-Op Bringing Bargain Groceries to Thousands By Lynn Smith, Times Staff Writer

• Family Relieved at Death's End to Youth's Pain By Thomas Becher, Times Staff Writer

• Judge Facing Inquiry Wins Bid to Close His Hearing By Eric Lichtblau, Times Staff Writer

• The Nation

• The Nation

• The Nation

• The Nation

• The World

• The World

• The State : Merger Plan in Sacramento

• The World

• The World

• The Nation

• To Iowans, It's Not a Warped Idea By Ann Connors

• The World

• The World : Relief Worker Kidnaped

• The World

• The World

• The Nation

• The Nation : New EPA Rules Seen Raising Water Bills

• The World

• The World

• The State

• The World

• The State

• Prospect of Returning Home Frightens Chinese Students By Jonathan Peterson, Times Staff Writer

• Angola, Rebels OK Cease-Fire and Peace Talks From Times Wire Services

• Angry Congressmen Vow New Laws to Protect Flag By Sara Fritz, Times Staff Writer

• Allstate Lawyer Disparages 'Socially Fair' Premiums By Kenneth Reich, Times Staff Writer

• Execution Toll Up to 27 in China; 13 More Seized : 7 Are Put to Death in Beijing as Action Against Protests Continues; Agitation for Taiwan Alleged By David Holley, Times Staff Writer

• 38 L.A. Officers in Gang Raid Disciplined By David Freed, Times Staff Writer

• Senate OKs Expanded Child Care : $1.75-Billion Plan Faces a Flurry of GOP Amendments By Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer

• Taking Sports Seriously : It's Over the Fence, Onto Page 1 By David Shaw, Times Staff Writer

• Spending Cap Repeal, Gas Tax Hike to Go on June Ballot By Douglas P. Shuit and Daniel M. Weintraub, Times Staff Writers

• 4 Convicted in Ecclesia Case Sent to Prison Despite Plea By Sheryl Stolberg, Times Staff Writer

• Court's Action Will Free Inmate From Death Row By Philip Hager, Times Staff Writer

• Desert Tortoise Put on Endangered Species List; Ecologists Hail Move By Jenifer Warren, Times Staff Writer

• Catholic Bishops Prohibit Masses for Gay, Lesbian Group By Russell Chandler, Times Religion Writer

• Airlines Must Step Up Checks on Electronic Items By Douglas Jehl, Times Staff Writer

• Despite Concerns, Administration Backs Sweeping Civil Rights Bill for Disabled By Ronald J. Ostrow, Times Staff Writer

• Former HUD Officials' $133 Million in Grants Termed 'Best Fix Around' By William J. Eaton, Times Staff Writer

• Crowe Heading Home, Calls Soviet Visit 'Fruitful' From Times Wire Services

• U.S. Plans Saudi Arms Sales, Baker Says By Norman Kempster, Times Staff Writer

• Soviet AIDS Toll, Medical System Linked By Michael Parks, Times Staff Writer

• American Nun Shot in Head by Gunman in El Salvador From Associated Press

• Communist Wing Blamed in Salvador Political Killings : Guerrillas of Party's Armed Unit Acted Independently of Main Rebel Body, Sources Say By Kenneth Freed, Times Staff Writer

• Managua Acts Against Critics as Economy Stalls By Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer

• TURMOIL IN CHINA : Witnesses Give Congress Graphic Accounts of Mangled Bodies in Beijing Massacre From Reuters

• Tian An Men Memorial Sought From Times Wire Services

• TURMOIL IN CHINA: Crackdown on Dissent : Mitchell, Others Criticize Bush for Not Leading China Condemnations By Sara Fritz, Times Staff Writer

• Rushdie Sentence Stands, Iranian Says : Rafsanjani Indicates West Won't Get Post-Khomeini Olive Branch By Michael Parks, Times Staff Writer

• Kurds Kill 10 Soldiers From Reuters

• Illinois Ex-Governor Released From Prison From United Press International

• Bush Seeks Volunteer Efforts Against Social Ills By David Lauter, Times Staff Writer

• FDA Approves Early Use of New Colon Cancer Drug From the Washington Post

• Tracking Plan Begins for Medical Wastes From United Press International

• Senate Backs Higher Benefits for Working Pensioners By Robert A. Rosenblatt, Times Staff Writer

• Depriving Drug Suspects of Lawyers' Fees OKd By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer

• Lawyers Critical of Rulings on Seizure of Attorney Fees By Ted Rohrlich, Times Legal Affairs Writer

• Rescue in Vain, Horse Dies After Fall Into Harbor From United Press International

• High Court Narrows Scope of Another Civil Rights Law By David G. Savage, Times Staff Writer

• Assembly \o7 Compiled by Jerry Gillam, Times staff writer\f7

• Grenade Kills 1 in Beirut From Associated Press

• State Dept. Aide Selected From United Press International

• Southern Lawmakers Blast Smoking Ban By Michael J. Ybarra, Times Staff Writer

• Berkeley Leftists Burn Flags, in Miniature, to Mark Decision From a Times Staff Writer

• House Panel OKs Cuts in Stealth Research By Melissa Healy, Times Staff Writer

• U.S. Sailors in Leningrad From Associated Press

• Death Sentence Upheld for Killer Who Showed 'Astonishing Cruelty' By Philip Hager, Times Staff Writer

• East German Party Meets From Reuters

• Using Diamonds, Researchers Report Converting Hydrogen Into Metal By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, Times Science Writer

• Seizure of Drunk-Driving Suspects' Licenses Approved by Senate By Carl Ingram, Times Staff Writer

• Angry Congressmen Vow New Laws to Protect Flag By Sara Fritz, Times Staff Writer

• Drive-By Violence Grows in West End : Shootings in Santa Ana Arouse Summertime Fear By Jean Davidson, Times Staff Writer

• Catholic Bishops Prohibit Masses for Gay, Lesbian Group By Russell Chandler, Times Religion Writer

• SOUTHLAND : LAX-Bound Jet Detours to Vegas \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• LOCAL : Spreading Fire Routs 31 Occupants \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• LOCAL : Suspect Seized in Shooting Spree at Restaurant in Universal City \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• FRIENDSHIP FLIGHT : Tony Circles the Globe : Children Greet Tony in Leningrad : 'Friendship Flier,' 11, Welcomed With Salt, Bread, Flowers, Poem By Masha Hamilton, Times Staff Writer

• High Court Strikes Down Federal Dial-a-Porn Ban : Freedom of Speech Cited in 9-0 Vote From Times Wire Services

• Bush Counsels 'Patience' on China : Senators Urge More Vigorous Response to Harsh Crackdown From United Press International

• SPORTS : Decision on Rose Hearing Delayed Till Sunday, Judge Cites Complexity \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• Donald Dayton, Retail Stores' Executive, Dies From United Press International

• American Relief Worker Freed by Gaza Kidnapers By Nick B. Williams Jr., Times Staff Writer

• LOCAL : 25 Illegal Aliens Seized at LAX \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• LOCAL : Shooting Spree in Universal City \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• LOCAL : 2 Escaped Convicts Lead Officers on Fast Chase Through Southland \o7 From Times staff and wire service reports\f7

• NATION : 2 Brothers Die Over Baseball Cards \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• NATION : Sen. Bentsen Rejoins Private Clubs He Quit During 1988 Campaign \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• Male Prostitute Who Killed 2 Homosexuals Executed From United Press International

• NAMES IN THE NEWS : Rep. Udall, Congress Aide to Wed \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• WORLD : Papandreou Gets Government Task \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• Doggie Heir Comes Out of New Court Fight Unmarked From Associated Press

• Women and Backers of Uno Scuffle Over His Geisha-Mistress From Associated Press

• Apartheid Foes in London Protest Visit by S. African From United Press International

• NATION : Ex-Klansman Sentenced in Slaying \o7 From Times wire service\f7 s

• 17 Arrested at Chinese Universities : Government Purge Widens, Intellectuals Among New Targets From United Press International

• Bush Sidesteps Civil Rights Stand : Families of Workers Slain by Klan Get No Commitment From Associated Press

• CHRIS JAMES : Baseball Drives Newest Padre 'Up the Wall' By Curt Holbreich, Times Staff Writer

• PRO VOLLEYBALL : A Woman's Purse Is a Paltry Prize When You Look at the Cash Men Carry Home By Dave Hall

• Yoest's Odyssey a Learning Experience By Sam Marchiano

• Fishing / Dan Stanton : Three Tagging Trips to Probe Secrets of the Sand Bass By Dan Stanton

• ON A MISSION : Former Southland Star Bob Hamelin Making Powerful Bid to Reach Majors By Elliott Teaford, Times Staff Writer

• Hawthorne Girls Soccer Team Aims for 1st Repeat as Champs at L.A. Games By Tim Dermody

• RACING DOWN MEMORY LANE : Three Years Into Retirement, Oren Prosser Remains Consensus Choice as Greatest Driver at Saugus Speedway By Doug Ferber, Special to the Times

• Track and Field / John Ortega : Arreola's Status With World Games Team Uncertain By John Ortega

• L. A. Games Notebook : Granada Hills Well-Guarded for Stern Test By John Ortega, Times Staff Writer

• Coach Devotes Himself to His Boys, Basketball : 'He's Like the Father I Never Had,' Says One By Dick Wagner, Times Staff Writer

• Palamara Invited to Join Arena League By Steven Herbert

• Medaglia Leads Westlake Comeback, 6-5

• Coronado School Board Retains Full Complement of Varsity Sports By Kim Q. Berkshire

• Schwan to Lead South Stars in Ventura County Game

• Hurst Recalls 3:45 Hammer, Car Keys and His Night in History By Dave Distel

• BASH BROTHER TO BE? : Kevin Lofthus Wants to Amend a Warped Scouting Report With His Bat By Dave Mckibben

• State Unhappy About Funding SDSU's Track By Jim Lindgren

• Track Star Glen Reyes Signs Contract With Astros

• KID FROM CARSON : Hall, Chargers' 20-Year-old Rookie Center, Is Story by Himself but Not an Open Book By Brian Hewitt, Times Staff Writer

• Investigator Says Evidence on Rose Found : Testimony Claims Manager Bet on Cincinnati Games By Bill Plaschke, Times Staff Writer

• Slaney Claims Coach Said She Needed Drugs By Julie Cart, Times Staff Writer

• Orioles Fence In Angel Comeback With 6-5 Victory By Mike Penner, Times Staff Writer

• Citation Caught the Brass Ring in the Gold Cup By Jim Murray

• Tennis Roundup : Navratilova Fights Off Fernandez to Advance From Associated Press

• Sanders Makes Them Count but Doesn't Know Numbers

• Fast Finish Helps Zaragoza Defeat Banke By Earl Gustkey, Times Staff Writer

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