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What happened on August 08, 1990
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ART REVIEW : Facial Expressionism By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
2nd Buckey Trial Ends in Deadlock
Asian Immigrants in Pacific Rim
The Elsie de Wolfe Foundation in Los Angeles has given a... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
STAGE NOTES : Twisted Path Ends Well for Theater Head : Despite a series of stumbling blocks, Tony Reverditto of Santa Ana's Way Off Broadway Playhouse gets the go-ahead for "Psycho Beach Party." By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Felled Oak Trees Still Blocking Developer : Environment: County planners are demanding that the developer of a Fallbrook subdivision plant 210 oaks to replace the 84 mature ones that once covered the property. He says the oaks will be over-watered and won't grow. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salvadoran Poet Sparks Furor : L.A. Festival: A committee wants event officials to provide 'ideological balance' by inviting a leftist poet in addition to David Escobar Galindo, who they claim has links to the government. By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charting the Rise of 'Urban Contemporary' : Radio: KKBT's new format has launched it into Southern California's Top 10. Some say the station's success foreshadows an extensive market realignment. By Jube Shiver Jr., Compiled by David (Doc) Robinson and TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Festival May Reject NEA Grant : Arts: The board is reported divided over whether to accept the $30,000 award because of the agency's anti-obscenity pledge. From Staff and Wire Reports
Acoustic Quartet Marks a Decade of Harmonizing : Music: The 10-year-old Quartet Music plays its first local concert of the year tonight at the Long Beach Museum of Art. By Don Snowden
Ray Anderson: He's the Wild Man of the Trombone : Jazz: The musician, who plays and sings outrageously, is on his first visit to the Southland as a leader of a band. By Leonard Feather
Hall Resignation Ends Glyndebourne Conflict : Music: He was among advocates of classic opera pitted against company members willing to experiment. By David Gritten
TV RATINGS : Network Viewership at All-Time Low By Lee Margulies, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Story Ballets Get High-Profile Spots By Chris Pasles
DANCE : Australian Ballet Works Hark Back to Impresario Diaghilev : Following his death in 1929, his company members and choreographers went on to influence ballet throughout the world. By Chris Pasles
James Bond Rights Up for Auction
SHORT TAKES : Thorn EMI Buys Song Publisher FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
CAPSULE REVIEW : Bolshoi Brings 'Ivan' the Tawdry to Shrine By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
SHORT TAKES : Just for a Song? Not Bert Parks FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
SHORT TAKES : Stones to Play Czechoslovakia FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Suit Over Armand Hammer Museum Settled By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Newsweek to Back Game Show FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
SHORT TAKES : Soviet Art Collection Stolen FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
'Miss Saigon' Canceled on Road to Broadway : Theater: The decision follows a union ruling against casting a white star in an Asian role. From Times Wire Services
Reading Service Helps Disabled Stay in Touch : Programs: A special reading service run by KPBS helps the blind and other handicapped stay in touch with news and books. By G. Jeanette Avent, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC : Usual Suspects Make Wanted List in Best Unsigned Band Contest By Thomas K. Arnold
Australian Ballet Visits Performing Arts Center
Pop/rock By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Festival News By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news servicesand the nation's press
Movies By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Festival News By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news servicesand the nation's press
Movies By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Twister': A Kansas Quite Unlike Dorothy's By Michael Wilmington
TV Reviews : 'Beauty Shop' Takes On a 'New Attitude' By Ray Loynd
TV Reviews : Two Not So Gentle Views of Fidel Castro's Cuba By Robert Koehler
NEWS
For the Record
Keeping It Music to Their Ears : Stage: A pair of songwriters agree to let a Pasadena theater put on the world premiere of their musical in return for artistic control. By Karen E. Klein, Klein is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View
Muddle at Museum
Venezuela Says OPEC Will Pump More Oil : Trade: President Perez sees cartel members making up 4-million barrels of 4.6-million daily shortfall. By Stanley Meisler and Tom Redburn, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Saudi Move a Triumph for Bush--but Full of Perils By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Markets Turn Turbulent as U.S. Aids Saudi Arabia : Economics: Dow off slightly but could gyrate today. Oil prices ease, then rise. Gold is mixed, dollar higher. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Acts to Ban Airlines' Fixing of Overseas Fares By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spectacle, Complete With Apes, in Vegas Courtroom : Animal rights: Stardust headliner Bobby Berosini is suing after tapes showed him hitting his orangutans. By Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Fleecing Their Own Flocks : A growing number of con artists are employing 'affinity scams,' in which they prey on members of their own ethnic groups for millions of dollars. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War Planners Sketch Strategy for Desert Fight By Douglas Jehl and Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brown Assails Initiative to Limit Terms in Office By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metabolism, Weight-Gain Link Refuted : Research: Dieters' ability to burn off calories bounces back, a study finds. But weight loss is still difficult to maintain for reasons that are poorly understood. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Storms Crackle Across Sky; 2 Lost in Desert Flood By John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signs Point to Tentative Accord on Market Pact : Labor: Overnight talks see dawn of a more cooperative spirit. Despite compromise, however, sticky issues remain. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Pace Slows as Talks on Market Pact Continue : Labor: Some union leaders appear to chafe at idea of indefinite negotiation. They say a strike is still possible if progress stops. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
McCarthy Took Anti-Abortion Stand in 1980 By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Camarena Case Attorneys Threatened With Contempt : Murder trial: The judge questions one defense lawyer about contact with court reporter and accuses the other of withholding information on a mistrial motion. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS GOVERNOR : Wilson Should Quiz Souter on Abortion Issue, Feinstein Says By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Funeral for Slain Israeli Youths Sparks Violence; Arab Killed By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unrest Not Over Yet, South Africans Say : Racial strife: Both left-wing blacks and right-wing whites are critical of ANC-government accord. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colombia's New Leader Says He'll Pacify Nation : South America: Gaviria takes office with a tough position against the Medellin drug cartel. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liberian Threatens to Attack U.S. Force : Africa: Rebel leader warns Marines. West Africans plan to send a contingent in bid to halt war. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREVIEW / FETAL RESEARCH BILL : Waxman Seeks to Restore U.S. Funds for Human Cell Studies By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS / HAWAII SENATE SEAT : GOP Sees Strong Chance of Taking Democrat's Post : His party is marshaling forces behind incumbent Akaka. Republican Saiki has the backing of President Bush. By Susan Essoyan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORLD IN BRIEF : BULGARIA : Government Resigns to Pave Way for Vote From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : 15 Hurt Fleeing Jet as 2 Engines Burn From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : Moscow to Establish Currency Markets From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Armenians Told to Be 'Coolheaded' : Soviet Union: The republic's president rejects violence as Gorbachev deadline on disarming nears. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
E. Germany's Jobless Nearly Double in July From Reuters
WORLD IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Faction Says It Will Free Swiss Hostages From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : LEBANON : Israeli-Backed Force Kills 2 Palestinians From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hurricane Goes Ashore, Batters Mexican Coast From Times Wire Services
Cheers Welcome Bhutto; Her Party May Go to Court : Pakistan: The former prime minister goes home to Karachi, defiant after government is dissolved. From Reuters
Turkey Shuts Off Outflow of Iraqi Oil, Freezes Assets : Trade: The decision to stop loading tankers blocks movement of half the oil from Iraq, which itself reduced the flow through its Saudi pipeline as markets dried up. By Rone Tempest and Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hurricane Hits Mexican Coast, Loses Strength From Reuters
Bush Pressured to Tap Strategic Oil Reserves and Dampen Prices : Economics: But an official says that the pool, by law, is only for severe shortages. By Maura Reynolds and Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Iraqis Reportedly Loading Warplanes With Poison Gas \o7 Washington Post\f7
Bush Address \o7 Associated Press\f7
State Warned of Mideast Fallout \o7 From Times Staff Writer\f7
Invaders Taking Over Lives, Homes of Kuwaitis, Ambassador Charges By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democratic Rival Ends Young's Governor Bid : Elections: Georgia's longtime lieutenant governor has a 20-point lead in the polls over the former Atlanta mayor and U.N. ambassador. By Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unwise to Quiz Souter on Specifics, Stevens Says By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Claims No Proof Links Clients to Jogger : Trial: Lawyers for three in Central Park attack case present closing arguments. They say that statements made by the defendants were coerced. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barry Jury Silent About Verdict on One Charge By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democratic Rival Ends Young's Governor Bid : Elections: The former U.N. ambassador gives a late start part of the blame for his loss to Georgia's lieutenant governor. By Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother's Search Ends With 3 Guilty Verdicts : Justice: She spent 10 years looking for the people who killed her son. A jury convicts them of murder. From United Press International
Iraq Won't Let Americans Out, State Dept. Says By Daniel Williams and William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pair Guilty of Killing 2 in O.C. Gang Shooting By Jerry Hicks and Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HIGHER: The turmoil in the Mideast is having a variety of... By Jonathan Weber and Mark I. Pinsky
SILVER LINING? In troubled times, precious metals are a... By Mark I. Pinsky and Jonathan Weber
COLUMN ONE : Ethnic Scammers Fleecing Their Own Flocks : A growing number of con artists are employing 'affinity scams,' in which they prey on members of their own minority groups for millions of dollars. By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SMALL CHANGE: Owners of Orange County's remaining oil... By Jonathan Weber and Mark I. Pinsky
AND HIGHER? Will worries about rising fuel prices raise... By Mark I. Pinsky and Jonathan Weber
Storms Crackle Across Sky; 2 Lost in Desert Flood By John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Motorists Blame Big Oil for 10-Cent Average Rise in Gas Prices By Tony Marcano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr., 94; Ex-Marine Commandant
Czechoslovak Chemical Blast Kills 1, Hurts 12 \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Sends Planes, GIs to Gulf : Bush Acts to Protect Saudi Arabia From Iraqi Peril : Kuwait crisis: American troops could ultimately total 90,000. Part of the deal reportedly is an emergency sale of advanced U.S. fighters to the Saudis. By James Gerstenzang, This story was reported by Times staff writers Jack Nelson, Robin Wright, Melissa Healy, James Gerstenzang and David Lauter in Washington and Kim Murphy in Cairo. It was written by Gerstenzang
Considered Easy Pickings for Iraq, 3 Little Oil Sheikdoms Are on Edge : Persian Gulf: Bahrain, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates won't be able to stop Hussein if he decides to invade, experts on the region say. By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Brink's Guard Shot Outside Encino Bank; Assailants Flee From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : 3 Arrested in Shooting of Man at San Diego Freeway Rest Stop From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Arco Sets Freeze on Fuel Prices FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
WORLD : Swiss Red Cross Worker Freed in Lebanon; Was Held 10 Months FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Cairo Summit to Seek Arab Solution From Associated Press
WORLD : Liberian Rebel Frees Hostages FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
LOCAL : New Deadline for Grocery Strike FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Bush: No Appeasement : U.S. Role in Saudi Arabia Is 'Wholly Defensive' : 'America Will Stand by Her Friends,' President Declares From Reuters
Iraqis Annex Kuwait in 'Eternal Merger' : Middle East: Baghdad describes the takeover as 'returning the branch to the whole.' From Times Wire Services
Why We're There \o7 Associated Press\f7
WORLD : Bhutto May Face Judicial Inquiry FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Bar Rescinds Pro-Choice Position : Abortion: The lawyers' association votes to remain neutral on the issue after hundreds of members dropped out of the group. From United Press International
Iraqis Killed and Pillaged, Refugees Say : Middle East: Most fled before the invaders closed Kuwait's borders. Others slipped across the desert. From Associated Press
Woman Alleges Affair With Georgia Nun From United Press International
WORLD : Mrs. Mandela's Ex-Bodyguard Sentenced to Death for Murder FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
U.S. Warns Against Middle East Travel \o7 United Press International \f7
Bush Thanks Reporters for Spotting Slips From Associated Press
WORLD : Beijing Won't Back Khmer Rouge FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NATION : Murder Defendant Killed by Bus FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NATION : Army Ousts 'Heroic' Chaplain FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
WORLD : Myanmar Troops Fire on Protest FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
CONSUMERS : Saving Money With Used PCs By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barneys Thinks Big : Fashion: Barneys New York is on the move. With one Southern California outlet already opened, the specialty store's next stop is Beverly Hills. By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
A Hmong War Story Unfolds By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Now, They Fight With Words Alone : Politics: As the Mideast crisis escalates, the Kuwaiti ambassador and his son present a brave front as they strive to impress others with the plight their homeland faces. By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Under the Influence : Cultural Traditions Hamper War on Latina Alcohol Abuse By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Flier Hangs In for Record By Erik Fair, Erik Fair is a Santa Ana-based free-lance writer
RELATIONSHIPS : When Couples Feud, It's Gender That Can Cause Sparks By Sherry Angel, \o7 Sherry Angel is a regular contributor to Orange County View\f7
VOLUNTEERS : Goodwill Seeks Helpers to Train Disabled Workers By Cindy Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING IT WORK : Ways to Recognize Intricacies of Misunderstanding By Sherry Angel
The Tustin Marketplace By Dallas M. Jackson
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Me and Roger and 325 Others FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Greg LeMond Opens Restaurant FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Madonna Sets Telecast Record FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Queen Uses Her Purse for Tips FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Don Johnson Makes Waves FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Sammy Leaves Estate to Wife; Prized Gun to Clint Eastwood FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Stripped: The "Doonesbury" comic strip by Garry Trudeau is... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
L.A. Landmarks: Then, Now and . . . Tomorrow? By Jack Smith
Arena Comes Alive for 'Flatliners' Party By Kevin Allman
Young Hunks on Horseback By Gaile Robinson
Walker Able to Put the Brakes on Immobility By Lynn Simross
BOOK REVIEW : A True-Life Spy Tale Has Plots Within Plots of Its Conspiracy : TRIPLE CROSS Israel, the Atomic Bomb, and the Man Who Spilled the Secrets \o7 by Louis Toscano\f7 Carol Publishing Group/Birch Lane Press $19.95, 321 pages By Jonathan Kirsch
BUSINESS
Atari Corp.: The personal computer and video game maker... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Bank of America, San Francisco, has named Ed Hall senior...
Lockheed Corp. has named Viggo M. Butler and Robert E...
The editor of the Financial Times, Sir Geoffrey Owen, is...
Quaker Oats Co.: The food concern said its fiscal-year... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Susan P. Cook as been named senior vice president and...
2nd Buckey Trial Ends in Deadlock
Iraqi Aggression
* Visa International, San Francisco, has named former...
* Angeles Corp. has named Brian E. Peterson executive vice...
* Pinkerton Security & Investigations Services has named...
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : The Oil Patch : Cities Hurt by Energy Slump Hopeful Again By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Mideast Crisis: Assessing The Damage : The Dow Takes A Breather
Heart Valve Maker to Notify Patients of Possible Defects By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Debate : Oil Executive, Lawmaker Split on Price Issue By Jane Applegate, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Interest Rates : Fixed Home Loans Rise on Inflation Fears By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Energy : Independent Gas Stations Feel the Pinch By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Officers of Defunct Texas Thrifts Indicted : Bailout: Atty. Gen. Dick Thornburgh says alleged illegal conduct at 234 failed S&Ls nationwide is under investigation. The latest case involves a Los Alamitos lawyer. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : World Economy Hinges on End of Crisis By James Flanigan
Campeau Corp. said Edward J. BeBartolo Corp. has agreed to... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
More Trouble for Stotler Group: The Chicago brokerage said... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Buchwald-Case Warning: Los Angeles Superior Court Judge... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Judge Throws Out Most of Suit: A Superior Court judge... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Pic 'N' Save Seeks Settlement: The close-out retailer and... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Mexico City's Clean-Air Ploy: Bathhouse Ban By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Tries to Halt Maalox Deal: The Justice Department... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
GM-Toyota Venture: Toyota Motor Corp. may take control of... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Soviets Will Open Domestic Money Exchanges : Transactions: The surprise move will enable businesses with no export potential to buy hard currency for equipment purchases abroad. From Reuters
Ruff May Launch a FundAmerica Rival By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Pacific Looks to Help in UAL Buyout : Airlines: A coalition of banks is attempting to arrange financing for an employee takeover. Rising fuel prices cloud the picture. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Fed to Buy Some Empire S&L Branches By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Pacific to Drop South African ADRs: The Los... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Suit Over Canceled S&L Bonuses: A former attorney for... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Forecast for 2050: U.S. Affluence By Timothy H. Willard, TIMOTHY H. WILLARD \o7 is managing editor of the Futurist, a publication of the World Future Society in Bethesda, Md. \f7
Treasury Auction Gets Off to a Slow Start From Reuters
Brokers Enjoying Brief Windfall, but Outlook for Industry Still Grim By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CREDIT : Uncertainty Discourages Bond Buyers From Times Wire Services
Silverado's Campaign Donations Investigated : S&Ls: The Colorado governor orders a grand jury probe after news reports that the failed thrift made illegal political contributions. From United Press International
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Japan in Much Better Shape to Weather an Oil Shock Than in '73 : Economy: The nation is no longer the energy-devouring monster that it was in the early 1970s when heavy industry dominated the economy. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Oil Shock Is Two Sided Coin for Mexico : Trading: On one hand, it may boost the price of the country's crude. But if it triggers a recession in the United States, exports will suffer. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Mideast Crisis Throws Fuel on Fire of Oil Firms' Image Problem By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mitsubishi to Produce Autos in Venezuela A\o7 ssociated Press\f7
Iraqi Oil Shipment Seized From Associated Press
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Fluor, Parsons Watching Saudi Situation By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Ruling a Boon for Big Franchisers From Reuters
Aerojet Wins Contract on Missile Cooling \o7 United Press International \f7
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ASSESSING THE DAMAGE : Mideast Cargo Premiums Seen Rising Further : Insurance: Lloyd's of London and other London firms push for rate hikes because of the increased risk in the Persian Gulf. From Reuters
U.S. Residents' State Taxes Up 7.5% in '89 From Associated Press
FMC Wins Army Contract
SunAmerica Corp., the Los Angeles-based financial services...
Litton Wins Army Pact
Mercedes Still Ranks No. 1 in Poll of New Car Buyers By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inflation Could Aid Small Firms By Tom Petruno
Global Stock Roundup
Where The U.s. Gets Its Foreign Oil
Rising Oil Prices Offer Little Hope Locally : Outlook: Huntington Beach oilmen are skeptical that the recent jump in petroleum costs can save the industry here from extinction. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : CalComp's Growing Mideast Sales Effort Now at 'Standstill' Compiled by Cristina Lee Times staff writer
International Trade Compiled by Christina Lee Times staff writer
THE MIDEAST CRISIS: ORANGE COUNTY IMPACT : Firms With Ties to Mideast Play Waiting Game By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slowdown in Resale Homes Continues in County : Real estate: Cautious buyers head for less-expensive property in inland areas and shun coastal sectors, where prices are well above $200,000. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Flow From Iraq Halts \o7 Reuters \f7
Fed Warns of High Prices, Slow Growth : Economy: The cautionary assessment echoes the concerns of many economists. From United Press International
P.M. BRIEFING : Ratners May Alter Offer for Kay FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
P.M. BRIEFING : 7 Firms to Seek Oil in Bulgaria FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Mideast Woes Could Pump Up U.S. Oil Industry From Associated Press
Crude Oil Prices Go Into a Tailspin : Market: Traders appear less frightened that Iraq might send its army toward Saudi Arabian oil fields. From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : SmithKline Earnings Rise 48% FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
P.M. BRIEFING : Official Who Quit Gets Severance FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Dow Turns Upward, Gains 24.26 Points : Wall St.: Bargain hunters and President Bush's Mideast comments snap four days of losses. From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : American Airlines to Hike Fares Because of Soaring Cost of Fuel FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
P.M. BRIEFING : Japanese Testing AIDS Drug FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
P.M. BRIEFING : GM: Mideast Won't Deter Sales FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
County Is Doing Its Part for Legislative Driving By Anthony Perry, ANTHONY PERRY,
Saw Victim, Witness Says, but Not Defendant Radke
OXNARD : Ex-Councilman Says He'll Seek Election By Hugo Martin
CAMARILLO : Annexation of 146 Acres Is Approved By Russ Charvonia
CAMARILLO : Truck Hauling Pork Stolen at Motel By Carol Watson
VENTURA : 2 Men Sentenced to Treatment Center By Mack Reed
PORT HUENEME : Extradition Sought of Accused Kidnaper By Mack Reed
SOMIS : Civil Suit Against Rancher Postponed By Daryl Kelley
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Approves Civic Center Design By Tina Daunt
Countywide : 3 Charged in Sale of Cure-All Vitamins By Adrianne Goodman
Environmental Groups Wage War on Plastic Foam Packaging : Waste: The effort comes as a North County organization faces what could be the end of its curbside recycling. By John D. Cramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Fair Board Rejects Bettors' Petition By Linda Mears
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Men Rob Store of $75,000 in Jewelry By Carol Watson
SIMI VALLEY : Company to Stage Disaster Drill By Carlos V. Lozano
Legislator Says Letter Casts Doubts on Park Service's Role in Hope Deal By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 3 Arrested During 4-City Drug Sweep By Carol Watson
Countywide : VanderKolk Quits Woodland Hills Job By Daryl Kelley
Bail for Suspects in Slaying Was an Error, D.A. Says : Crime: The comments follow protests that the $20,000 bond for 2 white teen-agers in the death of a black minister was racist. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'88 Letter Casts Doubt on Hope Land Exchange : Jordan Ranch: A congressman says correspondence by an ex-secretary of the Interior may show that the Park Service lacks the authority to OK the deal. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No one wants to get caught at an epicenter. But what about... By Steve Harvey
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Somehow One Senses a Lack of Sincerity
Supervisors Agree to Consider Alternative Site for Courthouse By Lynn O'Shaughnessy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Cities on State's Fastest-Growing List
Shooting Ourselves in the Foot : The U.S. response to Iraq--not Iraq's action--has precipitated an oil crisis. We have only ourselves to blame. By Tom Bethell, \o7 Tom Bethell is Washington editor of the American Spectator. and \f7
Community Colleges Put in Tighter Budget Bind : Education: Pierce and Valley college administrators are told to cut $1 million each, and Mission is told to pare $300,000. Some classes will be canceled. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Valley Drops Fight Over Project : Porter Ranch: City Council has decided against a lawsuit. It says L.A. and the developer have eased their concerns over smog and traffic. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fatal Shooting Is 7th for City Police By Richard A. Oppel Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Lets Beilenson's Opponent Campaign at Town Hall Meetings By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graffiti Comes to End of Line : Transit: Deputies say they've derailed two teens who were the 'Bonnie and Clyde' vandals along new trolley route. By Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redistricting Map Draws Cheers and Jeers : Politics: Nearly a third of L.A. County's cities move into new supervisorial districts under a judge's plan. While some officials raved, others talked of secession. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Escaping War : Salvadoran Refugee Slain When Tensions Boil at Housing Project By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruling Leaves Crash Victim and Jury Perplexed : Courts: A judge overturned the $7.65-million award a paralyzed woman won from the city. She wonders how she'll pay for therapy; jurors wonders why they sat through trial. By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Tease Schabarum Keeps the 1st District Guessing on Election Plans By Rich Connell and Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City Council Puts Watts Redevelopment on Hold
Justice Turner Nominated to Head 2nd District
Simi Valley Won't Sue L.A. Over Porter Ranch
Assembly Panel OKs Bill to Create River Plan
Prosecution Admits Error on Bail in Murder Case
Panel OKs Study of L.A. River : Legislature: An Assembly committee approves a bill that would set aside $500,000 to draft a master plan for creating a recreation area. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chemical Cloud Forces Key Street Closures
'Tattooed Rapist' Suspect Waives Extradition
What a Mere $4.5 Million Could Do By Bill Boyarsky
Ruling on Ground Water Promised in 30 Days
Cranston Urges Larger U.S. Role in Mass Transit
3 Girls Found Unharmed After Night in Forest
Oxnard Least Terns: Making the Most of a Bad Situation : Environment: The endangered birds are making a comeback at Ormond Beach, but the largest colony has been driven out of Point Mugu. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activist Against Police Brutality Is Off to College By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Use? The Council Isn't Saying By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Study on Warner Ridge Plan By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A.'s Death Penalty Arbiter to Quit Post : Justice system: Curt Livesay says he will now switch sides and work as criminal defense lawyer. Reiner says it will be tough replacing 25-year veteran. By Lois Timnick and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mental Health Gets Reprieve in County's $10.2-Billion Budget : Spending: Supervisors finalize plan for coming year. But clinics' future rests on a November ballot measure. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brando Son Pleads Not Guilty to Murder : Court: He is returned to jail after failing to post $10 million bail and surrender his passport. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 4, Killed Playing With Gun By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Chula Vista
San Diego
Council Balks at Adopting Miramar Lake Pact By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pond Will Be Lowered in Fight on Mosquitoes : Insects: Officials say draining part of the Chatsworth Reservoir will reduce the pest problem without endangering other wildlife. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Places Park-Bonds Issue on Ballot : Elections: But it rejects November vote on a police bond issue and a measure that would have instituted trash pickup fees. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
200 Acres Burn in Fire Caused by Lightning
Vote Set on Building Lease
As the MediCal Wound Festers, the Poor Keep Coming By \o7 Dianne Klein\f7
Programs for Delinquent, Runaway Youth Face Loss of Funds in State Budget Cuts By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Heavy Price of Doing Right : Justice: Key witness in gang murder case knows he and his family may never be safe. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Face Felony Charges Over Toxic Wastes : Pollution: Both owner and manager of two Santa Ana electronics plants ignored repeated orders to clean up 'very severe' problem, prosecutor says. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales Tax Up for November Vote--Again : Transportation: Supervisors approve Measure M for the ballot, overriding a last-minute attempt to derail it. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 30, Shot to Death in Van Nuys Drug Deal By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : Residents Cheered for Clean-Up Effort By Shannon Sands
FULLERTON : Tests Conducted for Marrow Transplant By Sonni Efron
SANTA ANA : Plan to Boost Spaces for Parking Tabled By Greg Hernandez
GARDEN GROVE : Officers Smoke Out Suspects but Get Sick By James M. Gomez
LAGUNA BEACH : Cave-In Cuts Phone Service to 25,000 By Len Hall
ANAHEIM : Mother of Baby Found Dead Is Freed By Lisa Mascaro
LAGUNA BEACH : Land-Purchase Bond Approved for Ballot By Leslie Earnest
IRVINE : UCI Grant to Aid Executives' Health By Kristina Lindgren
BUENA PARK : Woman Doing Wash Burned by Gasoline By Lynda Natali
Countywide : Suit Against Sierra University Dismissed By Cherylanne Bealer
San Fernando, Union at Impasse Over Pact : Contract: The talks stalled mainly over pay. The issue goes to the City Council, which can order more talks, implement one side's offer or do nothing. By Jeffrey Ball, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Water-Rationing Plan Is Imminent By John Penner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : High School Drill Team Tops Meet By Bill Billiter
Countywide : David Sills to Head 4th Court of Appeal By Catherine Gewertz
NEWPORT BEACH : Composite Drawing of Suspect Released
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Save Our Parks May Face Rival Initiative By Bill Billiter
From Crime To Conviction Researched by Dallas M. Jackson / Los Angeles Times
Police Seek Shirtless Armed Bandit Who Switched Cars By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Who's Who In Gang-shooting Trials Researched by Dallas M. Jackson / Los Angeles Times
Ballot Effort on Funding Services to Aliens Fails : Illegals: Mayor claims that councilman's proposal for vote on denying money to groups that aid them has wide support but is unenforceable. By Mary Anne Perez
Planner Reverses Self on Public's Lost 96 Acres : Government: A county commissioner now defends the deeding of Laguna Niguel open space to a developer. By Rose Ellen O'Connor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George T. Kerhulas; Company President
Three Girls Found Safe After Night in Forest : Rescue: Lost campers are unharmed but shaken after huddling together during a pelting thunderstorm. By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Thief Pushes Woman Out, Runs Over Her Twice
Clyde the Camel Used to Protest Water-Cutback Plan By Jim Carlton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power Lines Pose No Cancer Risks, Expert Says : Health: Parents have urged school districts to test electromagnetic fields at schools next to high-tension wires. By Shannon Sands
7 Hurt, 1 Critically, as 3 Cars Collide
Would-Be Giant Dipper Riders Thrown for a Loop By Deanna Bellandi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pauline Evans Love; Retired Teacher
Ruth C. Emge; Retired Engineering Mechanic
William (Jeff) Williamson; Retired Aerospace Engineer
Killea's Bill on Confidential Police Hearings Is Sidetracked
Man Convicted in Murder, Robbery of Car Salesman
Santa Catarina Developer Submits New Plan By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Reverses Decision on East-West Route : Transit: Action leaves the fate of proposed Route 56 path through Carmel Valley up to Coastal Commission. By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarena Aftermath: Pyrrhic Victory?
Council Votes to Enact Open-Meeting Law
Tightening the Circle: Message to Baghdad : Will Hussein ignore the signs? Could he misjudge again?
Panel With Almost Impossible Mission : Seven good men and women are asked to tackle Los Angeles' housing crisis
With Bravery at Both Helms, Prospects for Peace Increase : South Africa: Nelson Mandela has matched the risks taken by President De Klerk. The two have a good chance of pulling off negotiations. By Anthony Hazlitt Heard, \f7 and \o7 Anthony Hazlitt Heard writes on South African affairs.
California Has Lost Its Shield : Economy: State's diversity unlikely to cushion the impact of recession and massive defense layoffs--it's back to 1970. By David Hensley, \o7 David Hensley is director of California forecasting for the UCLA Business Forecasting Project\f7
All of the Rules Have Suddenly Changed in the Lands of Araby : No longer is there a vision of pan-Arabism, and the U.S. won't be kept at arm's length, to be played against the Soviets. By Barry Rubin, \o7 Barry Rubin is a senior research fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy and author of "Istanbul Intrigues" (McGraw Hill)\f7
Not-Guilty Plea Entered in Murders of 7 People
O'Connor's Suggestion on Districts Rejected : Politics: Tussle continues as council foes shoot down plan for an outside expert to redraw district lines. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle to Contain Cuyamaca Blaze Half Over : Fire: More than 400 acres have burned in a timber fire started by lightning. Hundreds of firefighters are on the scene south of Julian. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mental Health Officials Await Bad News on Fund Cuts That Could Slash Services By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joint Effort Cuts Gang Warfare in 2 Cities By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislators Seek Inquiry Into Gasoline Price Increases By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shelter Says Oxnard Wants to Shut It, Open Own Center By Hugo Martin and Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simi Won't File Suit Over Porter Ranch By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retrial Sought Over Prosecutor on Jury By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Navratilova Injures Calf, Withdraws : Tennis: Second-seeded player's calf muscle is injured during practice for San Diego tournament. She hopes to be ready for L.A. competition. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Prosper in Land of the (Murphy-Less) Braves By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crow, Sockers Agree on 1-Year Deal By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huber Advances to 4th Round
CHARGERS NOTEBOOK : Tackling Big Injury Problems : Football: Offensive line coach Alex Gibbs has trouble rebuilding with so many of his players recuperating. And a trade is unlikely. By Curt Holbreich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills West Succeeds in Its Affairs of State : American Legion: Defending World Series champions beat Escondido, 13-9, in California final, winning a title that eluded them last year. By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brunansky's Home Run Boosts Bolton to Victory Over Angels By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION NOTEBOOK : West Takes Flight With Grounded Marine By Steve Elling
Slade's Home Run Lifts Woodland Hills to Little League Win
Rangers Eye Comeback From NBC Series Debut By Vittorio Tafur
Two Aztec Freshmen Fail to Meet Academic Requirements By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Afarian Will Play 2 Sports at Santa Clara
JUNIOR NATIONAL CYCLING : Her Wheels Just Kept on Turning By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REMEMBER WHEN : Padre Hero Forgot Unforgettable Game By Bob Wolf
This Clown Not Laughing Inside : Patkin's Looks May Be Funny to Others, but Not to Him By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buster Delivers Blow to Image By Mike Downey
He Makes Hitting a Reason for Being : Baseball: Players who need help can't get to the park too soon to satisfy Hriniak, batting coach for the Chicago White Sox. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PGA to Alter Its Process of Club Selection By Gene Wojciechowski
Remembering How the Pirates Became World Champs in 1960 By Joe Gergen, NEWSDAY
Citing high start-up costs, owner Martin Stone of...
A state judge overturned a Louisiana State Racing...
The NCAA banned Upsala College from postseason play for...
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The University of Texas reported that an investigation...
Defending champion Payne Stewart might have started...
A meeting of the New York Yankees' limited partners...
Two Bulgarian women, complaining about political...
Ellison Puts Off One Long Campaign for Another : Pro football: Former 49er linebacker decided his political career could wait when he signed with Raiders. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL TRAINING CAMPS : Colts Were Aware of Dickerson's Injury From Associated Press
A Lot of Dorado : Popular Game Fish Being Caught in Record Numbers Off Orange County By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lots of Famous Players, No Canopy Mark Fame Induction By Mike Littwin, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Blyleven Is Thankful Family Wasn't Hurt More Seriously By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santiago Heats Up a Comeback By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maverick Coach Gives Proteges the Advantage : Track: Charlie DiMarco formed his own club to ensure that the individual needs of athletes would be met. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A HOUSE DIVIDED : Football: A family feud rages around Derek Sparks after Montclair Prep back takes up residence with foster parents. By John Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams, Chiefs Carving Own Place in History By Mike Penner
Jesse Owens Blazed Trail, Cox Follows It Proudly By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grainger Headed in Right Direction By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Taking Long Trip to Majors, Rohde Takes It a Game at a Time By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE BEACH : Underdog Role Helps Frohoff Perform Like a Top Dog on Waves By Mike Reilley
LMU and Bradley Invited to Irvine's Basketball Event
Local Swimmmer Wins 800 Freestyle at Heritage Park
Frazier, Lloyd, Kronemann Earn Tennis Honors
Runners Can't Quite Get It in Gear at Italian Meet; No Records Fall : Track: Burrell and Johnson win races. The organizers had promised a $200,000 Ferrari if someone set a new world standard. From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : E. German Sports Unit Cuts Back FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Pac-10 to Talk of Expansion at S.F. Meeting From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Aussies Win Basketball Opener FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Dave Winfield Denies He Ever Bet on Sports From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Eagles' Allen Not Reinstated FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
THE SIDELINES : Buffalo Bid for Expos Weighed FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
THE SIDELINES : 3 Arkansas Gridders Arrested FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
THE SIDELINES : Singleton's Eligibility Extended FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Santa Clara County a Step Closer to Giants Stadium From Associated Press
Rose Begins 5-Month Sentence \o7 Associated Press \f7
W. German Roth Wins 1st Slalom of World Cup Season \o7 Associated Press \f7
Bay Daughter of Mr. Prospector Sold for $1.2 Million \o7 Associated Press\f7
Faldo Going After 3rd Major Golf Title of Year From Reuters
RACING ROUNDUP : One Man Band Leads Governor's Cup Qualifying From Times Wire Services
Torre Knew St. Louis Job Had Flaws, but He Likes 'the View' By Jim Litke, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PGA Championship Insists Clubs Be Integrated by '95 From Associated Press
Reds Slip Past Dodgers, Who Just Slip Up : Baseball: Neidlinger's effort is wasted in the eighth inning when Searage and Crews each throw a wild pitch after Griffin's error to help Cincinnati score the game's only run. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money Can't Buy Angel Happiness Once Again, 6-3 By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Trying to Keep Streets Clean and Dry By Ted Brock
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Cahill Upsets Mayotte in First Round From Associated Press
Navratilova Hurt, Withdraws : Tennis: Second-seeded player's calf muscle is injured during practice for San Diego tournament. She hopes to be ready for L.A. competition. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nigeria's Adeniken Ends Burrell Streak
Four swimmers from California will compete Thursday...
Yankees Have a History of Troubles By Melvin Durslag
Chris Gomez, a freshman at Loyola Marymount, hit two home...
OUTDOOR NOTES : Hunt for Deer Might Become Secondary By Rich Roberts
Catfish at Most Sites; Stripers in Some Areas
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Giants Lose Third Straight, 4-0 By Dan Hafner
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : White Sox Give Fernandez Some Help and His First Victory, 5-3 By Dan Hafner
Suter Leading Yacht Race Off Long Beach
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
LOS ALAMITOS : Dominguez Seeking Injunction to Overturn Ruling After Horse's Positive Cocaine Test By Brad Mckinzie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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