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What happened on August 13, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
BALLET REVIEWS : The Bolshoi's Muddled 'Romeo' By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
TV REVIEW : Watts Riots Surface in TNT's 'Heat Wave' : Television: Tonight's two-hour cable drama looks at the eruption in 1965 through the eyes of an accidental reporter. By Robert Epstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BALLET REVIEWS : An Australian 'Suite en Blanc' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : 'Clothespins' Has Hang-Ups By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music : Jimmy and the Pigs Power Blues at Raji's By Don Snowden
Pop Music : Crowd's Fired Up but Plant's Lukewarm By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music : Wagner in Finale of Strawberry Creek Fest By John Henken
Music : Something Extra With Rodgers & Hammerstein By Richard S. Ginell
Jazz : Hugh Masekela's Touching Sounds in Santa Monica By Don Heckman
Jazz : Talents Stretch Genre at Long Beach Fest By Bill Kohlhaase
Pop Music : Johnny Crash Lives Down to Its Promise By Steve Hochman
The Fallout Over 'Miss Saigon' : 'I'm Ashamed of My Union, Actors' Equity' By Charlton Heston, \f7 and \o7 Heston, a former president of the Screen Actors Guild, received an Oscar in 1959 for the title role in "Ben-Hur." His career as a stage, television and film actor and director spans four decades.
The Fallout Over 'Miss Saigon' : \o7 Makibaka!\f7 Asian-American Artists Should Struggle--and Not Be Afraid By Dom Magwili, \o7 Magwili is the former director of the AsianAmerican Theatre Project of the Los Angeles Theatre Center. and \f7
The Fallout Over 'Miss Saigon' : Reconciling the Difficulty of Artistic and Moral Choices By Jack O'Brien, \o7 O'Brien is artistic director of the Old Globe Theatre in San Diego, which won a Tony Award for outstanding achievement by a regional theater in 1984. and \f7
The Fallout Over 'Miss Saigon' : It's Time to Overcome the Legacy of Racism in Theater By Velina Hasu Houston, \o7 Houston is a playwright who is chief executive officer of the Amerasian League. Her plays include "Tea," "American Dreams" and "Asa Ga Kimashita." She is writing a play about the Amerasian experience on a grant from the L.A. Endowment for the Arts. and \f7
The Fallout Over 'Miss Saigon' : The Issue Is Nothing Less Than Artistic Integrity By Jon Lawrence Rivera, \f7 and \o7 Rivera is a Los Angeles-based producer and director. Works he has produced include "Baron in the Trees," "Changing Channels" and "Lunch Girls/City Gents."
Coming Attractions By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and 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
Pop/rock By Greg Braxton, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and 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
STAGE REVIEWS : Liddi Tackles Multiple Plays, or Vice Versa By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Dear Old Da Left in the Wake of 'Our Father' By T.H. Mcculloh
STAGE REVIEW : Youth Theatre's Admirable 'Cyrano' By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Anna de Cardi in 'Giselle' By Lewis Segal
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Too Much Noise to Make Good Family Stand By Dennis Hunt
Scott-Heron Leaps 11 Years By Dirk Sutro
MEDIA : Translating Press Releases: Flack Speak for Beginners By Kevin Brass
STAGE REVIEW : Lee Blessing Takes 3 Women on Trip By Nancy Churnin
DANCE REVIEW : Roe Throws Caution to the Wind in Solo Sampler By Eileen Sondak
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Smoke and Hazy Messages Obscure Plant's Irvine Show By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wherefore Art Thou 'Romeo'? By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
The Pacific Chorale has received a $25,000 grant from the... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
COMEDY REVIEW : Dana Carvey, Et Al. Impressive in Anaheim Show By Mark Chalon Smith
ART : What Do We Talk About When We Talk About a Work of Art? : For critic, something valuable happens in the process of trying to express thoughts about the work. By Cathy Curtis
New Strike by Guerrilla Artist Conal : Billboard: A huge satirical portrait of NEA critic Sen. Jesse Helms is unveiled in West Hollywood. By Patrick Goldstein
Out of Politics and Into 'Marketplace' By Phil West
Todd Donoho to His Critics: 'Take a Hike' : Television: The KABC sportscaster has been battered by media columnists, but he's popular with viewers. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stone, Powell to Get Special Emmys for Casting Work
CBS Delays Movie but Keeps Conflict By Steve Weinstein
SHORT TAKES : 'Bonfire' Completes Filming From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Cable Star Leaves Award Race From Times Wire Services
'The Two Jakes' Fails to Do Land-Office Business By Pat H. Broeske, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY THE NUMBERS : How the average dollar is spent for a full-length motion picture. Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press and Compiled by David (Doc) Robertson
SHORT TAKES : Lucas Looks at Tuskegee Airmen From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : 'Tex' Cobb Puts Down His Dukes From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Real Stallone Ready to Step Out From Times Wire Services
Animal Rights Group to Appeal Judgement
SHORT TAKES : Donaldson: Too Nice to Sawyer From Times Wire Services
Potshots Mark Renewed Work on 'Women' : Fall episodes: Sitcom producers fire new salvos in rebuttal to charges by actress Delta Burke. By Irv Letofsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Concert Draw Slows on Heels of Rock Stars' Booming First Half From United Press International
NEWS
Kuttner on Stagflation
Rep. Stark's Comments About Louis Sullivan
Kuttner on Stagflation
Rep. Stark's Comments About Louis Sullivan
Rep. Stark's Comments About Louis Sullivan
Rep. Stark's Comments About Louis Sullivan
Rep. Stark's Comments About Louis Sullivan
Emergency Helicopters
Gas Shortage
L.A. River Offers Refuge for Homeless Immigrants : Poverty: About 150 people eat and bathe there daily. Despite pollution, they say it is safer than Skid Row. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jail Becomes Final Test for Anti-Abortion Protesters : Prison: Most refused plea bargains. Now their personal convictions face a further challenge. By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Policy on Oil: A Continuing U.S. Dilemma By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Plans to Intercept Ships and Halt All Iraqi Sea Trade : Gulf crisis: Bush vows to stop 'everything' flowing through Iraqi ports. Other nations are expected to join effort to enforce trade embargo. By James Gerstenzang and William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Iraq Proposes Linking Israeli Pullout to Crisis : Diplomacy: Hussein also wants sanctions ended and U.S. troops out. Washington rejects his conditions. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands More Acres Blackened By Louis Sahagun and George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Recession Here Already, Many Analysts Agree By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Raises Alert for Terrorism, Other Threats By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Axis: Odd Twins on Ascent : A former wartime embassy built by Hitler is a sturdy reminder of old alliances. But the means by which Japan and Germany are coming to grips with their past are poles apart. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Envoy to U.S. Is Israeli Rightist \o7 Reuters\f7
Indians Protest Water Sale to Santa Barbara : Drought: Canadian firm's plan to remove water near British Columbia reservation will harm the environment, natives say. Santa Barbara City Council is set to vote on the proposal. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislature to Decide Diaper War Proposals : Ecology: A lawmaker wants to encourage use of cloth diapers because of environmental concerns. Some business giants oppose the idea of warning labels on the disposable variety. By Max Boot, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serenity in the Midst of a Firestorm By Robert A. Jones
Bhutto Denies Corruption Charges, Vows to 'Fight On' : Pakistan: The ousted prime minister blames the press and the military for her downfall. She fears for her safety but still plans to run for her former office. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mourning, Merriment Mark 29th Anniversary of the Wall : Germany: With prayers for 80 martyrs to freedom, Berliners say good riddance to the infamous barrier. By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Die Competing in Australia 'Fun Run' \o7 Reuters\f7
Clash Reported After Accord on Mohawk Talks \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hearts meet history at 'the wall' of Vietnam : America's most visited monument draws thousands to remember what they once tried to forget. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight \o7 From The Times Washington Bureau\f7
Second Hostage Freed, Palestinian Group Says \o7 Reuter\f7 s
Barry Planning to Leave Party, Top Aides Say from Associated Press
Warring Black Factions Blamed as Gunfire Kills 9 in South Africa From Associated Press
119 Sri Lanka Muslims Die in Attacks by Separatists : Ethnic feud: Tamil gunmen rampage through five fishing villages. At least 450 people have been killed on the island in the last nine days. From Associated Press
Covina Man 1st U.S. Casualty of Gulf Crisis By John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liberian Troops Attack, Send Rebels Running : Civil war: Government offensive gives peacekeeping forces more time to arrive. From Associated Press
Turkish Parliament Approves Military Response if Attacked \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Oil Barge Buckles, Dumps Fuel Into Houston Channel from Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Hussein's Pitch: It's 'Us vs. Them,' With Theme of Arab World Unity By Dan Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraqi Army: World's 5th Largest but Full of Vital Weaknesses : Military: It will soon be even larger. But its senior staff is full of incompetents and only a third of its troops are experienced. By John M. Broder and Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Iraq Weapons Make Use of U.S. Systems : Arms: A steady flow of high-tech equipment from America played a significant role in Baghdad's military buildup, experts say. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Positioning of Forces At Iraqi Oil Choke Points
Public Opinion in Israel Hardens Against Dealings With Palestinians By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A World Map of U.S. Military Personnel
Iraq May Find Ways to Ease Embargo's Grip, Experts Say : Economy: Despite this, the Baghdad government appears vulnerable to the international sanctions. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteers Answer Emirates' Call for Military Recruits By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Portugal Forest Fire Kills 1, Injures 40 \o7 Reuters\f7
Ammunition Find Closes Part of Chesapeake Shore \o7 Associated Press\f7
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: GOVERNOR : Feinstein Critical of Wilson for Actions in S&L Cases By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN LEANDRO : Man Wounded in 2nd BART Attack From Times staff and Wire reports
2 Surveys Find Majority Sympathetic to Homeless : Housing: Respondents blamed societal forces for the situation. Many believe the federal government should handle the problem. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Vandals Disrupt Cable TV Service to 70,000 Homes
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Hospital Pool Wins $43 Million in Lotto From Times staff and Wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Dog Days Tough on Carriage Horses From Times staff and Wire reports
Plans to Rebuild Follow Park Fire : Disaster: Residents of ravaged Foresta in Yosemite are 'individualists' who intend to come back. By Harold Maass, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blazes Wither Yosemite Trade : Tourism: Stores and hotels are empty inside the evacuated park. Businesses outside the park are suffering too. By Joanna M. Miller and George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Charles Marquis Warren; Western Writer By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Howard McMahon; Physicist Was 75
AIR MAIL: The opening of John Wayne Airport's new... By Jeffrey A. Perlman
CAPITAL IDEA: When the new airport terminal opens, it will... By Jeffrey A. Perlman
NO TAX: A bill passed by the House of Representatives... By Jeffrey A. Perlman
PAGE G: The 1991 Thomas Guide to Orange County, due out in... By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Biologist Returns to UC Irvine With Bundle for Mosquito Research : Grants: He's one of the few promising young scientists who has managed to win much-coveted funds. The money can be the key to a productive career. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Say Notices of Meetings Won't End By Max Boot, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skin Cancer Screening Results Dramatize Sun Hazard, UCI Doctors Say By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Research, Talent Win UCI Record Amount of Grants : Science: Faculty has corralled more money for a greater number of projects than most colleges will see. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER and Compiled by Kathie Bozanich
Iraqi Tanker Turned Away : Ship Is Not Allowed Into Saudi Port From Times Wire Services
Some Vacation: Bush Returning to Capital : Gulf crisis: The President will be in Washington for two days of briefings on the Iraqi situation and the federal budget deficit. From Associated Press
NATION : New York Suffers Power Outage From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Officer's Bullet Strikes Partner From Times Wire Services
Pakistan Says It Beat Back an Attack by India From Associated Press
NATION : Esther Rolle Injured in Crash From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Police Stoned in Blockade Melee From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Seoul Youths Shout 'Unification!' : Seoul Dissidents Demand Free Travel to Communist N. Korea From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Boesak Quits World Church Post : Boesak Resigns as President of World Calvinist Church Group From Times Wire Services
Liberia Rebel Agrees to Talk on Cease-Fire : West Africa: Taylor says he will meet with Gambian. Maneuver may delay deployment of five-nation task force. From Associated Press
Marine Liftoff Exacts a Toll--Wedding Bells From Associated Press
East and West Germans Mark Anniversary of Berlin Wall From Associated Press
Ozal Tells Need for Declaration of War on Iraq From Reuters
Yosemite Sequoias Bathed in Retardant as Fires Advance From Associated Press
NATION : Oil Pumped Off Buckled Barge From Times Wire Services
Resident Charged in Fire That Killed 4 at Mental Institution \o7 United Press International\f7
Cocaine in Malt Drink Leaves Man Brain-Dead \o7 United Press International\f7
Family Tales: The family of real estate mogul Donald Trump... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
BOOK REVIEW : Confessions of the Plot That Failed : A BED BY THE WINDOW\o7 by M. Scott Peck MD\f7 Bantam Books $18.95, 320 pages By Carolyn See
Safe Landing for Gibson Premiere By Kevin Allman
Consent Law Fuels Students : Abortion: The issues resulting in the 'Becky Bell-Rosie Jimenez Campaign' are driving some young women into activism. By Garry Abrams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palate Pollsters Shape Future Foods By Kathryn Bold
Abortion Activism Aimed at Students By Garry Abrams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Dinner Role : Even in Hectic L.A., Ritual American Meal Endures as Time to Share Stories, Values By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To the Manner Not Born : Etiquette: A Washington D.C.-based school teaches L.A. youngsters how to behave in a big city's sophisticated settings. By Betty Goodwin
NAMES IN THE NEWS : 'Simpsons' Beauty Tells All From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Glenn Close 'Trying to Be Tall' From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Actor's Big Cat Lives at L.A. Zoo From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Media Boss Weds Photographer From Times Wire Services
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Meredith Rejected as Speaker From Times Wire Services
BUSINESS
Well, at Least the Pay's Good Just when you think that... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PEOPLE : Fox's Sherak Adds Title of Executive VP
PEOPLE : Joel Smith Leaves McDonnell Douglas
CLAUDIA D. ROXBURGH : Back to the Drawing Board : Softer Market Requires Innovative Homes, Adviser Says By John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Invasion Renews Debate on Role of Energy Agency By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Cuts' Human Toll : Jobs: For laid-off Southern Californians, finding new work is but one problem. Lost savings and homes and other family problems hurt, too. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil Firms Act to Counter Charges of Profiteering : Energy: The public relations blitz includes a radio talk show appearance by Chevron's chairman. Firms are trying to defuse anger over gas price hikes since the Kuwait invasion. By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barbie Book Deal: Children's book publisher Price Stern... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Fixed-Rate Mortgages Rise: The rate jumped into the double... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Credit Card Debt Tops $225 Billion: Outstanding consumer... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stock Offering Postponed: May Department Stores Co. said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Coke, Schweppes to Open British Plant: Coca-Cola Co. and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shearson Holders OK Merger: Shareholders of Shearson... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bidding on Mexican Phone Firm to Start By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ad Doldrums Claim Another L.A. Victim : Advertising: Tiny Albright/Labhart will shut its doors later this month, the second Southern California shop to do so in the past six months. By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Industrial Output Down: Soviet industry, plagued by... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
GM to Raise Car, Truck Prices: General Motors Corp... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southmark Emerges From Bankruptcy: The Dallas-based real... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japan's Plans to Boost Chip Output Raise Fear of Glut : Technology: With its investment, and competition from other nations, supply is likely to exceed demand--and exacerbate relations. By Yumi Kuramitsu, TOKYO and REUTERS
U.S. Consultants Teaching China to Wrap : Trade: As that nation steps up exports to the United States, it hopes to improve its production and marketing--and be aware of cultural nuances. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gas Prices at 8-Year High By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Watch : Patience May Be Good as Gold for Investors in Time of Uncertainty By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Watch : All Is Risky in a Recession By Tom Petruno
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : STOCK GROUP WINNERS & LOSERS
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : MUTUAL FUNDS
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : FOREIGN STOCK MARKETS
Trump Asserts New Deals Have Him Laughing All the Way to 'Poorhouse' \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jobless Rate Hits 10.1% in Israel \o7 Associated Press\f7
EARNINGS : Norwegian Oil Profits Double From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Soviet Loan Stands--De Beers From Times Wire Services
OPEC Expected to Ease Tensions on Oil Market From Reuters
UPS Drivers and Handlers Ignore Teamster Leaders, Ratify Contract From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Chase Offers Retirement Lure From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Japan Warns Oil Firm on Prices From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Funds Setback for Eurotunnel From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : 2 Japan Banks Fall in Debt Rating From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Rising Prices, Rates Undercut Home Buyers in 2nd Quarter From Times Wire Services
Nikkei Dives After Kaifu Cancels Trip \o7 Associated Press\f7
Dow Jittery but Still Manages 30.20 Gain : Wall St.: Tension over the Middle East and the jump in oil prices hold rally to a light volume. From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Science / Medicine : Channel Islands Excursions Offered By Nona Yates
PERSPECTIVE ON SOVIET UNION : Where Are All the Young Radicals? : The new generation is uninterested at a time of revolutionary change. Their elders aren't solely to blame. By Walter Laqueur, \o7 Walter Laqueur is chairman of the Research Council of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, Washington, and author of the forthcoming "Stalin: The Glasnost Revelations\f7 "\o7 (Scribners). He recently returned from the Soviet Union. \f7
Blaming the Bad News Bearer : Oil: Halting price increases now means consumers pay more when a reduced flow from the Persian Gulf is finally felt. By John R. Lott Jr., \o7 John R. Lott Jr. teaches business economics at the UCLA Graduate School of Management. and \f7
Science, Common Sense and Our Public Fears : Risk assessment: Incorrect use of facts, as in the malathion controversy, leads to faulty social policy. Scientists must help return balance to the debate. By John A. Moore, \o7 John A. Moore is president of the Institute for Evaluating Health Risks in Irvine, Calif\f7 . \o7 This article is adapted from a speech delivered to the Health Effects Institute\f7
BUREAUCRACY WATCH : On Second Thought
Power of Positive Participation : Tokyo's role in gulf crisis illuminates problems of Japanese foreign policy
Judicial Reversal, Political Problem : Now Camarena case goes to Mexico's president
COLUMN LEFT : Planting a 'Big Stick' in Quicksand : U.S. military muscle founders in political currents. By Henry F. Jackson, \o7 Henry F. Jackson, author of "From the Congo to Soweto: U.S. Foreign Policy Toward Africa Since 1960" (Morrow, 1984), is visiting professor of political science and Afro-American studies at UCLA. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON CONGRESSIONAL 'LOG-ROLLING' : 175 Votes for 'Butcher of Baghdad' : The debate on cutting export credits for Iraq was a textbook case of crass politics overriding moral purpose. By Christopher Cox, \o7 Rep. Christopher Cox is a Republican representing Orange County's 40th District. \f7
PLATFORM : Hoping for the Best \f7 and \o7 PAT KEYS is the wife of Lt. Richard Keys, who shipped out to the Middle East in the wake of the Kuwait crisis. She told The Times:
L.A. River: Neat Idea, Bad Timing
Future Brightens Over Poway's Blue Sky By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Makes a Nerve-Racking Escape from Iraq By John D. Cramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ocean Scientists Fear Navy Support May Ebb : Geopolitics: Scripps Institution is among the research centers that rely heavily on military support, but world events prompt it to plan changes to fit the new geopolitical realities. By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The More Districting Changes, the More It Stays the Same... By Anthony Perry
Budget Cut Threatens Indian Education Center : Cultures: An assemblyman hopes to restore funds for the program, which aims to improve students' basic skills and self-concepts. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going Buggy : Insects' Ant-idote for Heat Is to Flea Inside for Eggs-ceptional Digs By Jack Searles
They Seize Teens Who Take Drugs : Treatment: A Canoga Park transport firm tracks down missing youths, although it lacks a license. Clients praise it. The state has begun a probe. By Jeffrey Ball, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canines Take a Bite Out of Jail Workload By Blake Fontenay, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : 2 to Be Named for Jordan Ranch Talks By Carlos Lozano
FILLMORE : Neighbor Protests Pipe Firm Expansion By Janet Bergamo
SIMI VALLEY : Couple Holds Burglary Suspect By Mack Reed
SIMI VALLEY : Driver Killed After Car Skids in Turn By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Curbside Recycling Being Considered By Hugo Martin
Dump Fumes Persist After Air Board's Advice Ignored By Mayerene Barker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embarrassment Is His Winning Union Weapon : Labor: Michael Pirkkala displays bottled cockroaches and has workers blow whistles in the office if that's what it takes to get results. By Lynn O'Shaughnessy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$10,000 Reward Offered After Searches Fail to Find Doctor
Store Evacuated After Malathion Jar Breaks
Making a Tough Call : Psychiatrist Must Decide When Freedom Is Too Much for Alzheimer's Victims By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Dies After His Car Rolls Over
Woman Dies of Heart Attack After Car Crash
Robbed Campers Coast for Help in Shot-At Car; 2 Arrested
600 Gallons of Sewage Spill Into S.D. Bay
Documents Say Malibu Land Empire Ran Out of Cash, but Lawyer Insists It's Stable By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach to Vacate Its Historic Library By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests May Finally Answer Question That Has Nagged Beach-Goers for Decades : Is It Safe to Swim in Santa Monica Bay? By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's the Pits : Even So, Tourists by the Thousands Say They Love It By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl, 6, Killed by Shotgun Fired at Party of Children : Violence: A boy, 14, is critically wounded. Police arrest a suspected gang member, 17. By Barbara Koh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$50,000 in Holograms Stolen From Exhibit By Ron Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Drug Offers Ray of Hope for Elderly With Memory Loss By Robert J. Trotter, \f7 and \o7 Trotter is a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer based in Washington and specializing in the behavioral sciences.
Science / Medicine : The Greening of Plastic Bags : Environment: New efforts to make plastic products decompose more readily hold promise. But environmentalists are concerned about the possible byproducts of such decay. By Judy Berlfein, \f7 and \o7 Berlfein is a free\f7 -\o7 lance writer living in Encinitas.
Science / Medicine : Smoking, Hip Injuries Linked From Times staff and wire reports
Science / Medicine : FDA OKS Clinical Trials of Saliva-Based AIDS Test From Times staff and wire reports
Science / Medicine : Gene May Give Insight to Cancer From Times staff and wire reports
Science / Medicine : ANALYSIS : U.S. May Pay Dearly for Cutting Back on Fuel Research By Daniel S. Greenberg, \o7 Daniel S. Greenberg is editor and publisher of Science & Government Report, a Washington-based newsletter\f7
Science / Medicine : Sickle Cell Drug Holds Promise From Times staff and wire reports
Science / Medicine : Drugs May Prevent Tract Infection From Times staff and wire reports
Big Plans Simmer for Hot Springs : Development: The operator of the popular backcountry resort in South County envisions a major expansion but faces hurdles. By Jim Carlton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lane-Splitting Manners a Matter of Mutual Respect By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Say Spill Effects Still Felt by Sand Animals : Environment: It could take five years for populations of some species to get back to normal after oil accident, biologists contend. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Disabled Performers Gear Up for 'Grease' By Lisa Mascaro
LA HABRA : Phone Tip to Police Leads to Rape Arrest By Wendy Paulson
IRVINE : OCTD Van Service to Spectrum Begins By Rose Apodaca
SOUTH COUNTY : Districts Grapple With Cuts in Budget By Cherylanne Bealer
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Her Eyes Are on the Stars, Space Camp By Erik Hamilton
NEWPORT BEACH : Balboa Island Park Plan to Be Studied
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Coastline Car Sale Permit Plan Rejected By Rose Apodaca
MISSION VIEJO : Council May Alter Contract Bid Policy By Frank Messina
GARDEN GROVE : Joint Facility Would Mix Young and Old By Jim Tortolano
GARDEN GROVE : Asbestos Effects Feared After Fire By Wendy Paulson
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Cypress Man Jailed After Alley Stabbing By Wendy Paulson
ORANGE : Fans Shell Out to See Turtle Show By Wendy Paulson
LA PALMA : City Council to Aid Anti-Drug Event
A Wife Wonders If Her Marine Will Come Back By Rose Ellen O'Connor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Ruby Group Picked to Run Pier Eatery By John Penner
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Let's Get Physical
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Not So Fast, Huntington Beach
3 Santa Ana Incumbents Will Face 6 Challengers By Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Asked to Help Find Missing Man By Wendy Paulson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : More Tests Needed on Channel Waters By Santiago O'Donnell
Schools Cry Out for Bilingual Teachers : Education: An estimated 6,000 are needed statewide. And recruitment and incentive efforts are heating up as districts compete for a small pool of certified instructors. By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOTTERY RESULTS: August 11
Dancing Away From Trouble : Youth: Ballet camp offers discipline and an alternative for youngsters drifting toward gangs. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Up to 5,000 Marines in County Bound for Mideast : Gulf crisis: Units from El Toro and Tustin air stations will join Operation Desert Shield by midweek, according to a military spokesman in Washington. By George Frank and Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
Fly Till Dawn Beats the Field By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Show Follows Up Padres' Big Show With a Tirade By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Healthy Graf Wins Her 50th Singles Title By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All That Glitters Is Grieco--7 Times By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARGER NOTEBOOK / DON PATTERSON : Vlasic Makes Solid Return at Quarterback By Don Patterson
Wilkens Will Slam Into Michael Jordan
Langston Is No Problem for Orioles in Angel Loss By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Era Ending in Chicago : Comiskey Park, the Oldest in Majors, Is in Its Final Season By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Greg Who? Australia's Grady Wins PGA by Three Strokes : Golf: Norman roots his countryman to victory from his private jet. Payne Stewart soars to a 79 after trailing by two shots. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Come to Think of It, Dodgers' 7-3 Victory Is Special for Rookie By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Point? Have Fun : No. 3 in the World at 16, Seles Avoids Pressure of Success By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little League Tries to Show a Bigger Heart By Ted Brock
Mavericks' Letter Turned Off Perkins \o7 Associated Press\f7
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Graf Sweeps Maleeva to Win 50th Singles Title : San Diego tennis: After recovering from surgery, the West German has won two consecutive tournaments going into the U.S. Open. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : New No. 1 Edberg Lives Up to Ranking With 6-1, 6-1 Win From Associated Press
Strings Beat Raleigh for TeamTennis Title By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOTOR RACING ROUNDUP : Rudd Struggles, but Wins at Watkins Glen From Associated Press
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Brazilians Win Cup; U.S. Third
TRACK AND FIELD ROUNDUP : Junior High Jump Mark Set at 7-9 1/4 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Harkey Pitches and Hits Cubs to 10-2 Win By Dan Hafner
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : This Time, It's Welch Who Figures to Be First A's Pitcher to Win 20 By Dan Hafner
Comiskey Park Chronology By Bill Christine
Baggs Making Impression in Britain : Golf: She left the United States to hone her skills on the Women's Professional Golf European Tour, but ended up finding a home as a club professional. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Putter Powers Rodriguez Past $3-Million Level From Associated Press
Shoal Creek Bids to Be Host of Open \o7 Associated Press\f7
SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : Conner Gets Sponsors, Prepares to Build By Rich Roberts
He Gets a Line on Victory : Water skiing: Colton's Martie Wells overcomes problems to win 62-mile Catalina competition by 32 seconds. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
DEL MAR : Fly Till Dawn Upsets the Field in Grade I Eddie Read on Turf By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports View Wins at Longacres \o7 United Press International\f7
Navratilova Set to Play on Tuesday By Thomas Bonk
RACE ACROSS AMERICA NOTEBOOK : Injury Doesn't Slow Fourney By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anderson Is Angel of Week
RACE ACROSS AMERICA : Pushing Themselves to the Wheel Limit : Bicycling: Riders enter the cross-country competition to test their endurance and sanity. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Batbusters Finish Fifth in ASA Tourney
MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Time On Mound Taming Newman By Martin Beck
SURFING SALT CREEK BEACH PRO/AM : Archbold Turns Life Around, Wins Title By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Reeves Could Head Home Soon From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Beckenbauer Talks With USSF From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : U.S. Sweeps World Swim Cup From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Korea Wild About Asian Games From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Sanders Reports to Falcons From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Soviets Top Greece in Basketball From Times Wire Services
NFL Wants Minority Involvement : Super Bowl: A parade planned by an all-white, all-male group in Tampa has caused concern in the league. From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Phoenix Drops Rookie Lineman From Times Wire Services
Soviets Top Old Free Rifle Mark From Associated Press
Lakers' Cooper Nears Deal With Italians From Associated Press
NCAA Hearings Recess, No Decision on Illinois From Associated Press
Doubling-Up Seems to Pay Off for the 'Iceman' By Norman Dash, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colts' Jeff George Gets Advice From Elway By Steve Herman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
A Tip for the NFL in Exhibition Season: Save the Best for Last By Melvin Durslag
Davis Cup Semifinals Team Named \o7 Associated Press\f7
8 Top Players Get Byes as U.S. Hardcourts Open From Associated Press
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