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What happened on August 16, 1990
NEWS
Electrical Vault Rules May Tighten : Safety: The PUC may mandate inspection schedules by utilities to reduce hazards posed by the storage units. A recent explosion in one killed three workers. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romance of Nashville Mayor Is the Talk of the Town : Politics: Bill Boner is engaged although he is still married to his third wife. The couple's very public romance has both angered and amused residents. LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Chinese Border : Many Agree That Mexicali Owes Its Development to Asians SYD LOVE
Writing in Exile: A Chinese Tale : Authors: After the horrors of Tian An Men Square, more than 100 dissident Chinese writers have fled their home. The exiled are learning to cope and create in foreign lands. EDWARD IWATA, Iwata, a San Francisco writer, is a frequent contributor to View. and
Lucas Leads Stampede of Californians to Colorado ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hathaway to Reopen for Families : Highland Park: Plans call for the former children's home to offer counseling, day care and other services for low-income area residents. URSULA WILJANEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henry Crown; Once Owner of Empire State Building From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disabled: The Battle Goes On : Civil Rights: New legislation puts anti-discrimination law on their side. But most agree that it cannot change attitudes. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Ex-Staffers Rap M. C. Hammer FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Topanga Killing Shatters Family--and Illusions : Crime: The securities broker and his wife seemed a typical affluent couple. Then they argued about a gate to their yard, and he shot her eight times, police reports say. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Left Brain Dead by Drug-Laced Drink Moves MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CITIES / BILLBOARD BATTLE : Priest Pleads Moral Right to Deface Ads : Chicagoan says heavy use of outdoor liquor, tobacco signs in poor areas is genocide. BOB SECTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lew DeWitt; Composer, Statler Brothers' Tenor BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yosemite to Reopen on Monday : Fire: There will be no unusual restrictions, although access from Tioga Road will be prohibited. Containment of the blazes is nearly complete. KEVIN RODERICK and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kuwaiti Exiles Try London on $9,500 a Day MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A DAY IN THE PARK : Nordhoff Recreation Center, 16244 Nordhoff St., Sepulveda KAREN KINGSBURY
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Rolle Leaves Intensive Care FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Culver City : Cocktail Bar Loses Permit
Romania's Child : 100,000 Are Orphans; Americans Long to Adopt Some SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Blarney--This Runner's a Natural at 46 : Cross-Country: Kathleen Looney will be competing against women half her age as a college freshman. But her coach says she has the talent to beat them all. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ralph E. Harrison; Invented Hawaiian Punch Fruit Drink
Key Events In The Iran-iraq War
Who's Commanding U.s. Forces In The Gulf MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zulu-ANC Warfare Spreads to Soweto; 6 More Killed From Times Wire Services
The Waiting Game : Hundreds of Americans Anxious About Adopting Romanian Orphans SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Garbologist's Life Is in the Pits : Environment: Archeologist Bill Rathje excavates landfills, not ruins, and calls plastic the 'Great Satan.' LAUREN INA, SPECIAL TO THE WASHINGTON POST
Soviets Will Return Art to Germany JO ANN LEWIS, THE WASHINGTON POST
Lakewood : 2 Gunmen Rob Councilman Van Nostran and Employee
Oil Sheikdoms Struggle to Carry On Amid War Jitters : Fallout: The initial shock of Iraq's invasion passes. Lingering fears can be measured in economic terms. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Encyclopedia of American Left' Offers a Radical 'Family History' MITCHELL LANDSBERG, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Politics Are Changing for Asian-Americans : Demographics: While they are vastly underrepresented in elective office, a new generation of activists are landing jobs with legislators. And they are having an effect on public policy in California. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offices in the Park : Firms Take Workplace to Suburbs MARY-ELIZABETH GIFFORD
Beverly Hills : Suit Filed Over School Tax
2 Groups Aid Push for Malibu Incorporation MARJORIE MURRAY, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
Alhambra : Tight Budget Adopted
A TRULY FUNNY THING : Costa Mesa Now Has a 'Forum' for Witty Lowbrow Entertainment SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Local News in Brief : Council Allows Renovation to Continue at Historic Church
More Bars: CLAUDIA LUTHER
Medical Staff Set as Troops Begin to Feel the Heat From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MOUNTAIN VIEW : Santa Clara County Ending Medfly War From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beverly Hills : Support for Wildlife Act
Hotel Is Site of Culture Camp for Children Not to the Manner Born BETTY GOODWIN
No 'Stuffy' Symphony
NATION : Noriega Cohort Gets 10 Years FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
When Irish Eyes Are Smiling : Culture: Program places Irish Catholic, Protestant students in U.S. homes. The aim is to build friendships the teen-agers can take back to their strife-ridden homeland. E. PAGE BUCY, Bucy is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View.
The House
Schools Delay Cuts in Budget LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Expected to Begin Bid for Expansion NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Sleeper Crushed in Santa Ana From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Siberia Bus Drivers Strike Associated Press
Park Supporters Back Supervisor Realignment : Politics: The Santa Monica Mountains would be included in Ed Edelman's district. He is seen as sympathetic to the conservation cause. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Delay on Hostages Tied to Gulf FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
The House
Other Approaches to Lower Costs JEFFREY S. KLEIN, Klein, an attorney and assistant to the publisher of The Times
Retiree Finds Her Job Is Labor of Love AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Defends Policy, Rejects Iraqi Charges : Home front: Defense officials tell him the buildup in Arabia could cost an extra $1.5 billion over 2 months. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fans' Choices Michelle Williams
4 Depart E. German Cabinet as Economy Falters : Reunification: Two ministers are fired and two resign. The moves could raise tensions in a multi-party coalition as merger with Bonn nears. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Videos: KELLY McPHILLIPS
Westwood : Inner-City Health Study
Cities Lobby Rep. Anderson to Fight Costly Flood Plan RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW: DOWNEY'S : Hit and Miss : When the food is good, it's very, very good, and when it's bad, it's still expensive. DAVID GOLDMAN
Sierra Madre : Update for Municipal Code
WHAT'S FRESH: BUYING OPPORTUNITIES : From the Hive : The honey that bees produce is a popular and marketable commodity that is readily available in the county. RODNEY BOSCH
Diamond Bar : Vote Delayed on Trash Plan
Kitchen Comfort
Sierra Madre : Plans for Transit Programs
Ex-Aide to Carpenter Takes Stand : Politics: Assistant to former senator testifies that the legislator sought to block bills sponsored by groups that had not contributed to his campaign. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Orders Delay in Its Plans to Issue Gas Masks to Civilians WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Beet's Off the Path, But Worth Searching For MIKE FLAGG
Senate Creates Ethics Panel to Oversee House Standards Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
New Threat to Westerners : Americans, Britons Told to Assemble at Kuwait Hotels From Associated Press
The House
Theater Troupe Gets $3,000 Grant for Workshops
More Videos: DOUG LIST
Senate Backs Trump Plan for L.A. Site but Assembly Balks CARL INGRAM and DANIEL WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Monterey Park Keeps Law Firm After It Cuts Its Fees IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group of Envoys, Families Barred From Leaving Iraq, U.S. Reports : Baghdad: Some of the foreigners described by officials as 'restrictees' are beginning to look like hostages. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Gorbachev to Focus on Economy FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
At Last, ACTION! L.B. Cinemas OKd SHAWN DOHERTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwaitis Told to Get Iraqi License Plates Reuters
A Smaller Farmers Market Plan? : Redevelopment: Owners of the popular tourist attraction are willing to scale back their proposal for a shopping center, but their reductions still fall short of the cuts recommended by a city task force. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artesia : Lone Applicant Hired for Vacant City Clerk Position
Women Priests OKd Associated Press
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : BART Plagued by Bickering, Red Tape From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Free Clinic Finds Hollywood Youth Center Site : Health: With $1.3 million pledged from state and city agencies, the clinic is now turning to private sources for the remainder of the purchase price. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claremont : Botanic Garden Gets Grant
Monterey Park : Larger Freeway Signs
6-Month Freeze Will Limit Buildings to Two Stories SHAWN DOHERTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bangladesh Doctors End 19-Day Strike Associated Press
West Covina : Mall Developers Sought
Best Bites
Monrovia Tries 'POP' as Weapon in Drug Fight JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Sends Envoy to Ease Tense Mideast ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mel Gibson Screens Violence FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Hotel Gives $10,000 to Boys, Girls Clubs
Hot Hot Hot Associated Press
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS BALLOT MEASURES : 'Big Green' Backers Airing 30-Second Ad DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Brown Revises Plan to Police Lawyers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Too Hot to Handle : For Most, These Lazy, Hazy--Scorching--Days of August Rank as Dullest, Most Miserable of Year GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Videos: ERIK HAMILTON
More Bars: JAMES M. GOMEZ
More Bars: JIM WASHBURN
More Eateries: LAURA MICHAELIS
Cholera Strikes 7 Along Don River Associated Press
AQMD Is Told Acid Ban Might Doom Refineries GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arrrgh! Pirates Get 'Crimson' Skewering MIKE FLAGG
Princess Delays Visit Reuters
Northern Irish Teen-Agers Learn About California--and Each Other E. PAGE BUCY
WORLD IN BRIEF : EAST GERMANY : U.S. Trade Limits Lifted Early by Bush From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Marino : Panel to Attract Business
Navy Whistle-Blowers Face Transfer, Pay Cut NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEIGHBORS : No Fanfare : An anniversary in the arts passes unnoticed, and a high school student learns respect. LEO SMITH
Monterey Park : Spray Paint Rules Tightened
Culver City : Forum on Housing Codes
SUSTAINING LIFE : Indonesian Art Has Practical Work to Do in Irvine CATHY CURTIS, TIMES ORANGE COUNTY ART CRITIC
Higher Oil Prices Will Hit Hard in Cash-Poor Eastern Europe CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Mother Forbidden to Smoke at Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dematologists Pop Some Myths Surrounding Zits : Health: There's no proof that certain foods promote acne, doctors say. Washing the skin doesn't really help, and can in fact aggravate the condition. DAWN STONE, Dawn Stone, a June graduate of El Toro High School, is a regular contributor to High Life. and
Venice : Water Program Honored
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Police Line Up for Semiautomatic Guns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hotel May Be Built on Site of Elks Lodge MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : KGB Agents Free Prison Hostages From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Beverly Hills : 12% Cut in Water Use Cited
More Eateries: CLAUDIA LUTHER
STAND-UP COMEDY : Take My Class, Please : Don't bother trying to keep a straight face when you're making a fool of yourself. This week's Reluctant Novice is Leo Smith.
WORLD : Saudis Seek OPEC Crisis Parley FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
WORLD IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Salvadorans Blamed for Blocking Inquiry From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Layana's Play a Big Relief to Reds : Baseball: Former Loyola Marymount star has been a steady force in Cincinnati's bullpen. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
11 Die, 50 Hurt in Dominican Strike Clashes From Associated Press
LOCAL : N.H. Man Shoots Mate, Kills Self From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Trial Ordered on Rape Charges
Lynwood : Architect Hired to Design Community Transit Center
WORLD : MIA Teams in Vietnam Identify 20 Sets of American Remains FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
STATE : No One Captures Lotto Jackpot FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
45,000 Marines Readied for Gulf, U.S. Sources Say From Associated Press
Study on Greystone Stirs More Debate : Beverly Hills: A report urges a conference center at the mansion. Others suggest a museum. Some people want neither. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakewood : Neighbor Complaints Stir City to Revoke Bar's Permit
World Is Yours for the Taking at Map Store : Shop Ranges Wide--Even to Space TOM STACEY
Suggested Ways to Reduce Oil Imports Have a Familiar Ring From a Times Staff Writer
Giving the Shirts Off Their Backs for Ones With Positive Message EDMUND NEWTON
Panel Would Speed Drugs to Market : Medicine: Presidential advisers urge sweeping changes. 'Time is running out' for AIDS, cancer patients, they note. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton : Plan for Low-Cost Housing on Old Dump Site Rejected
FISHING : Tuna, Skipjack Start to Move to Local Waters DAN STANTON
Local News in Brief : RTD Board Approves Expansion of Shuttle
Former Prosecutors Admit Drug Links Associated Press
Pasadena : No Environmental Office
MUSIC : How Do You Get to Irvine Meadows? Practice! CHRIS PASLES, TIMES ORANGE COUNTY MUSIC CRITIC
Hikes Canceled, Fares Cut for Airlines' Slack Season : Travel: Cheap tickets bear restrictions, may not be refundable. Increases seem inevitable as fuel costs rise. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RELIGION : Archbishop's Paramour Speaks FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
WORLD IN BRIEF : HAITI : State Council Assails Trouillot Regime From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Caught in Common Denominator DAVID NELSON
Pro Surfing Tour to Stop in Malibu
New York Cab Driver Shot; 20th Killed This Year United Press International
Serving Course Gives Bartenders Some Advice for a Change : Alcohol: ASK-L.A. teaches about the ethics and responsibilities of serving drinks, such as when and how to say no to intoxicated customers. JANEY MILSTEAD, Milstead is a Los Angeles writer
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Copper Pollution in Bay Widespread From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Happening on a Historical Discovery in Santa Ana CORINNE FLOCKEN
Remnants of Hurricane Diana Blamed for Rain in Southland
Westside Golfers Are Rising With the Birdies J.A. ADANDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : CUBA : Nicaraguan Jetliners Are Denied Airspace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bid to Iran May Hurt Morale, Stability in Iraq ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Occupy Townships to Halt Violence : South Africa: The ethnic fighting threatens the country's fragile peace process. More than 140 people are dead and hundreds injured. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Parks Alive With Sounds of Music MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, Michael Szymanski is a free-lance writer who lives in Long Beach.
Monrovia : Accordion Orchestra Tour
Alhambra : Rules for Front Yards
July Inflation Report: Good News Before Storm From Associated Press
2 Americans Killed as Fleeing Saudi Commandeers Car DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bart, Bundys Receive High Envy Ratings Responses gathered by Jennifer Turner at South Coast Plaza and MainPlace/Santa Ana
State Panel Says Malathion No Serious Health Threat : Spraying: A few of the 26 experts won't entirely rule out a slim risk of cancer from the insecticide. JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCC Instructor Teaches 2,000 Years of Irish Literature DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICAL NOTEBOOK : Bader Votes No on 'Kinder, Gentler Race' MIKE WARD
New Municipal Court Planned Near Airport JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Panel Neatly Disposes of Diaper Bill by Killing It RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hungry Workers Find Food Can Travel MARY-ELIZABETH GIFFORD
Complaint Over Quote
Beverly Hills : Tree-Trimming Plan OKd
SHORT TAKES : Lynch: Don't Hunt for Message FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Odds & Ends Around the Valley SUE REILLY
El Monte : Parking Time Limit Lifted
NAMES IN THE NEWS : License Plates Judged 2B Best FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Benefit Nets $175,000 for Movie, TV Fund BEA MAXWELL
Certifying Garages and Mechanics RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Dial-a-Ride Firm Gets Reprieve : Pasadena: Despite complaints of declining efficiency, the contractor will be retained--for now, the Board of Directors decided. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Qualms About Fighting Arabs, Saudi Pilots Say From Associated Press
Santa Fe Springs : Planner Appointed to Fill Late Councilman's Term
Los Angeles : Preregistration for School
Cerritos Weighs Senior Center Plan : City hall: As numbers grow, senior citizens are putting pressure on City Council for a community center-type facility. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sampras, Rated 14th, Scales the Tennis Ladder STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Liberian Rebels Escort Embassy Staffs to Border From Associated Press
MEDICINE ALLERGIES : Study Disputes Test Linking Illnesses to Environment ANNE C. ROARK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walnut : Garbage Fees to Increase
Tales From the Trump : Part Two of The Donald's Autobiography Reveals Some of His Tribulations but Proves He Still Revels in His 'Tough Guy' Image MICHAEL SPECTER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Trucks Ferry Wheat to Iraq as Jordan Balks at Shutting Down Its Aqaba Port : Embargo: The U.S. has threatened a blockade if supplies get through. Bush and the king will face the question today. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Service Will Let Nature Take Its Course MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPDATE / SOCIAL SECURITY TRUST FUND : $170-Billion Trust Fund Burning Holes in Needy Federal Pockets : Ideas abound for spending the surplus. Among them: repairing roads and making loans to college students. MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workable Solutions : Labor: Many senior citizens are returning to the job market, often for personal satisfaction--and employers are finding them a valuable resource. AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat's Star Sinks Over Stand on Iraq : Persian Gulf: The PLO is divided, and moderate Arab backers resent his support for Saddam Hussein. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Panel Says Malathion No Serious Health Threat : Spraying: A few of the 26 experts won't entirely rule out a slim risk of cancer from the insecticide. JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dead in Navy Jet Crash Reuters
Love Canal Homes Attract Dozens of Potential Buyers From Associated Press
Dog Days of School : Education: Sixth-graders beginning a year-round program in Sylmar complain of the heat and long to be outside. Parents agree class in summer isn't a hot idea. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duarte : Rules for Campaign Signs
EARTHWATCH : French Lesson : When it comes to replanting forests destroyed over time, we can learn by France's example. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, Richard Kahlenberg has worked on behalf of Greenpeace and has been active in The Urban Resource Network and The Environmental Coalition.
GOINGS ON: SANTA BARBARA : A World Party : An international camp brings students from around the globe together to give peace a chance. MAJA RADEVICH
Leaders Silent as Saudis Brace for Iraqi War MICHAEL NAPIER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCI Hospital Investigated in Medi-Cal Fraud KRISTINA LINDGREN and LANIE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Peace Pledge Marks War Memorial Rites From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MEDICINE : Alzheimer's Drug Found Useless FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Santa Monica : Veterans' Memorial Plans
Korean Liberation Day Marked With Fiery Riot KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oiler Drill Team Wins Big in Japan BILL BILLITER
SIBLING RIOTS : After 32 Years, the Smothers Brothers Are Still at It
Pasadena : Decision on Death Upheld
BOOK REVIEW : A Collection of Domestic Pain Delivers a Thud of Recognition : THE FIREMAN'S WIFE And Other Stories by Richard Bausch Linden Press/Simon & Schuster $17.95, 205 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
El Monte : Pool Table Permit Denied
119 Metropolitan Areas Fail U.S. Air Standards : Pollution: Los Angeles remains on EPA's list as overall national monitoring finds slight improvement. From Associated Press
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Ross Perot Still Richest Texan FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Chester Salisbury; Balboa Island Real Estate Businessman
A Fantasy Cruise on High Seas : Benefit: When the S.S. Monte Carlo finally docked, about $125,000 had been raised for the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art. DAVID NELSON
LOCAL : Officer Found Shot to Death FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Dr. William Castle; Pioneer in Anemia Research
How To Adopt A Beach APRIL JACKSON
'The Natural' : Cross-Country: Kathleen Looney, 46, will be competing against runners half her age as a freshman at Rio Hondo College. But her coach says she has the talent to beat them. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEX-MEX TRAVELING WILBURYS : Four Big Names Fuel the Texas Tornados' Rootsy Sound MIKE BOEHM, TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POP MUSIC CRITIC
PROFILE : Shear Pleasure : Rita Dayton may be found at the Ventura County Fair wearing, spinning, talking up wool. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS
Recall Vote on Mayor Delayed : South El Monte: Questions about petition gatherers keep the election off the November ballot. BEN SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Bids for Peace With Iran : Gulf crisis: Hussein's surprise move would free his troops to fully confront multinational forces. Plan accepts all of Tehran's terms. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIGHT LIFE: THE CLUB SCENE : Dynamic Duo : Folk singers Matt Schulte and Bill Coffey are performing Mondays at Charlie's. BILL LOCEY
Panel Derails Bill to Block Parole Office : Pasadena: Unless a state Senate committee changes its mind, the city will find it difficult to fight relocation of the facility from Alhambra. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Senate Candidates Aim for $1-Million War Chests MIKE WARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Races Seen as 1990 Main Event : Politics: Winners will have big voice in how their states are reapportioned. To make gains in House, GOP needs to take some posts away from rivals. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Marina del Rey : Culver Blvd. Roadwork
COLUMN ONE : A Peek at Back Alley Justice : It seems like just another brutal stabbing in a sorry part of town. Police even have a confession. But the case crumbles in court, drawing letters of protest from angry jurors. BARRY SIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Descanso Is Getting a New Look : Renovation: A waterfall, an expanded lake and a pedestrian path are in the works for the gardens in La Canada Flintridge. URSULA WILJANEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Saudi Gambles Away $16 Million FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Neighbors Want Peace From Temple : West Covina: A brawl at a wedding reception was the last straw for nearby residents who don't want the congregation to rent its facilities to non-members. FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disabled Treated as Regular Students : School: A CSUN project puts handicapped children into a typical classroom while providing for their needs. Katy, 4, spoke for the first time. KAREN KINGSBURY, Kingsbury is a regular contributor to Valley View
Culver City : Audible Street Signals OKd
310 Hang-Ups : Telephones: Beverly Hills and other Westside areas promise to fight plans to institute the 310 area code without regard for municipal boundaries. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Big Thaw: Will We Miss Cold War? : Magazines: Continued nuclear proliferation is the most probable scenario for lasting geopolitical peace, says Atlantic Monthly's pessimistic cover story. BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crisis Shakes the 'Plucky Little King' : Jordan: A longtime survivor, the monarch finds himself caught in U.S.-Iraq confrontation. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey : Rockwell to Begin Layoffs as Space Shuttle Work Ends
HANGOUTS: SANTA BARBARA : Artful Coffee : The Green Dragon's proprietors encourage their patrons to espresso themselves. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decree Restores Citizenship to Soviet Exiles JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ramona's Fairest
San Marino : Petitions Remain Separate
Supermarket Workers Vote to Accept New 3-Year Contract BOB BAKER, TIMES LABOR WRITER
South Gate Council Fires Administrator : City hall: A day after he announced plans to retire in March, Bruce Spragg is ordered to quit, the fourth top official to leave since the April election. LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guitar Legend : Dick Dale, inventor of California surfin' music, performs Saturday night at the Ventura Theatre. BILL LOCEY
Surrogate Mother in Custody Fight Accused of Welfare Fraud CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Powwow Will Unite Dozens of Tribes : Gathering Offers Chance to Renew Old Friendships PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is an Orange County-based journalist
King Hussein Meets Bush; No Progress From Times Wire Services
West Covina : New Rules for Guest Houses
Santa Monica : CLARE Complex Dedicated
Pentagon to Send Stealth to Mideast : Military: Deployment of the fighter plane and aircraft carrier Kennedy will enable the U.S. to strike quickly. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flurry of Shootings Puzzles Police : Hollywood: At least 5 gang members have been killed in the last three weeks. Police say four or five rival factions appear to be involved. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Margarine's Fatty Acids Raise Concern From Associated Press
The Tide Turns, Leaving Some Washington Lobbyists Out of the Water : Insiders: Once, Iraq had lots of friends in the capital. Now, arrangements are being 'terminated.' KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Home for All Ages : A couple Who Have Lovingly Preserved a Lincoln Park Home Want Pomona's City Council to Save the Neighborhood for Posterity. LORETTA SCHERTZ KELLER, Keller is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View
Office Supplies, Not for Members Only GERI COOK
FOR THE KIDS: LIFEGUARD TRAINING : Buoyed Spirits : Youngsters ages 9 to 15 learn about rescues and rip tides during a four-week class. JANE HULSE
Flight Attendants Deny Reported Iraqi Rape Reuters
Environmentalists to Try to Capture Seats on 2 Water District Boards BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Monte : Home Improvement Grants
Teachers Honored for Unusual Focus in Spanish Classes LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Venture Into the Political Forest : Logging: An investment adviser bankrolling a ballot measure says he wants to save redwoods. The timber industry says he's trying to manipulate stocks. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SENIORS: DRIVING : Street Smarts : Courses may cut insurance costs as older drivers brush up on safety and the laws of the road. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
Gangs, Crime Rise in W. Covina FRANKI V. RANSOM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Louis Vola; Legendary Jazz Bassist
Citrus College Names Interim Football Coach
THEATER REVIEW: 'THE MERCHANT OF VENICE' : Miscast System : The roles weren't traditional, but troupe comes up with entertaining Shakespeare in the park. TODD EVERETT
Popular Pickwick Skating Rink May Reverse Decision to Close : Skating: Press conference is scheduled for today to announce fate of Burbank facility. DAVID LePAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reason Questioned for 'Forum' on Gas-Powered Leaf-Blowers
NOTEBOOK : La Crescenta Falls in Regional Final GARY KLEIN
Dress Like Napoleon, Eat Like a King at Birthday Bash BEVERLY BUSH SMITH
Mountain High : Palomar Still a Scenic Wonder Despite Fires, Years of Drought Jerry Schad
Vineyards Get Into the Spirit : North County Wineries Host Grape Harvest Celebrations BRIAN ALEXANDER
Police Go to Air in Cruiser Crackdown : Law Enforcement: Radio network links six different agencies, allowing officers to funnel parade of cars away from Pico Rivera. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FLICKS: FILM AND VIDEO NOTES : Silent Classics : The Olivas Adobe will show some early films, including one with scenes filmed in Oxnard. LEO SMITH
Cafe Capistrano: Small-Town Western AMY McCURDY
Council District Bid Leaders Unaware of '88 Law : Legislation: They say the little-known signature requirement doomed their initiative drive. They support a bill to rescind the rule. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Hofbrau Brews Tasty Sophistication MAX JACOBSON
SILENT FILM FESTIVAL : Melodrama, Music
Amenities Similar at Office Park Sites MARY-ELIZABETH GIFFORD
Pursuing a Court Career : Peters Making His Case for Coaching Volleyball GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's the area of broken terrain where mountain ranges bump together. DOUG SMITH
Long Beach : Rebate Offer for Low-Flow Toilets Catches Council Eye
Man Slain in Confrontation With Rival Gang Members URSULA WILJANEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
Bread Pudding, Cucumber Soup, Sticky Bones ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOPPING : Sweet Huckleberries, Tiny Mushrooms, Tea BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : El Camaguey: Westside Tapas Supplier LINDA BURUM
Fast-Food Outlets Try Oil Change : Nutrition: In a nod to consumer health concerns, the three largest chains switch to 100% vegetable oil to reduce cholesterol content of French fries. CAROLE SUGARMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Bagna Cauda: Soul Food From Piedmont : Community dip: Gathering 'round the hottub. This vegetable bath isn't just something to eat, it's an event. S. IRENE VIRBILA, Virbila is a California food writer who spends much of her time in Italy. and
U.S. Cracks Down on Illegal Wine Imports : Crime: Successful prosecution of 14 smuggling and label fraud cases has resulted in more than $200,000 in penalties. DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Dessert Takes Minutes in a Microwave
We Found It! L.A.'s Hottest Dish JONATHAN GOLD
Letters
Letters
Trattoria Farfalla Finally Reopens Its Doors L.N. HALLIBURTON
Renaissance in Italy: A Change in Style DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Best Summer Cooler: Water Wins Hands Down : Health: It quenches thirst, aids digestion, cools the body, helps to maintain body temperature, carries nutrients to the cells, flushes out bodily wastes and promotes skin tone. LINDA GIUCA, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Bread Makes The Difference ABBY MANDEL
For a Good Baked Potato Choose a Russet Variety JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mysterious Cravings? : Research: Cravings, accepted theories hold, are the links between foods and the feelings from childhood they evoke. NICK GALLO, Gallo is a free-lance writer. This story was originally published in Men's Health magazine. and
THE HOME COOK : An Old-Fashioned Irish Stew MARION CUNNINGHAM
More Salads to Keep You Healthy : Diet: Plentiful produce and warmer weather are two reasons for the switch to lighter, no-cook meals.
Benefits of Fruits, Vegetables Still Go Unrealized TONI TIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studies May Hinder Fight Against Osteoporosis : Diet: Doctors and dietitians fear that Americans will stop counting their milligrams of calcium and doom themselves to living with humps and bone fractures. CHARLYNE VARKONYI, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Turkish Cuisine : A Date With History CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOOD COOKING : Sandwiches: A Summer Alternative ABBY MANDEL
The Irresistible Lure of Cinnamon Rolls JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turkish Cuisine : Most of What We Know As Middle Eastern Food Originated In Istanbul CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dye, Cabbage, Dye CHARLES PERRY
Letters
Veal Riblets Are a Good, Tasty Choice for Braising
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Public Meeting About Landfill Site
San Diego
2 Ships From L.A. Depart for Duty in Persian Gulf : Mideast crisis: The military supply ships staffed with merchant seamen are the first to leave the port since operation Desert Shield began. Three warships from Long Beach were already in the Mideast. GREG KRIKORIAN and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Races Canceled for Lack of Candidates
Investor in Troubled National City Hotel Seeks Control of Project H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death of a Dream : Woman Kidnaped at Disco Is Removed From Life-Support System SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Votes to Permit Housing on Old Hotel Site : Hermosa Beach: The City Council has voted 3 to 2 to allow construction of as many as 16 condominiums on a controversial beachfront parcel. But that vote has to be confirmed, and the opposition persists. IAN M. ROSE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suits Target Women-Only Salons JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oceanside
Cities Plan Strategies to Save Air Force Base
PERSPECTIVE ON THE PERSIAN GULF : Strategic Ally, Strategic Myth : Preserving Israel is worth our support, but the Likud government is a costly drag on our current policy needs. HELENA COBBAN, Helena Cobban has written extensively on the Middle East and is now working on a study of military aspects of the Arab-Israeli conflict.
EL TORO : Supervisors Speed Parks Development WENDY PAULSON
Countywide
SEAL BEACH : Council Votes Salary Increase
SANTA PAULA : District Predicts Drop in Enrollment LAURA PITTER
Mobil Disbands Political Panel
Boyfriend Sought in Fatal Shooting of Woman, 28
San Diego Skies Get Ahead of Themselves
It's Cage-Rattling Time Again : New study of state sees familiar woes, but comes up with some fresh solutions
MEINERS OAKS : Court Overturns Housing Approval JANET BERGAMO
San Diego
Groups Renew Demand That Ely Resign : Education: A teachers union and a citizens group cite James (Tom) Ely's arrest and vow to press a recall campaign if he does not step down as college trustee. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : School Board to Use Juvenile Work Crew
Lottery Results
Woo Urges Ban on Building to End Traffic Siege JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF Writer
Hearing Set on Fire Sprinkler Law TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Still the Sporting Life for Him HERBERT J. VIDA
Teachers Given Seat on School Board GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Dreary Days Are Leaving County Behind LUCY CHABOT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Run for Hospital District Board
ANAHEIM : Homeowners Defeat Apartment Complex
IRVINE : Mayor Criticized for Holiday Tree Plan WENDY PAULSON and TOM MCQUEENEY
City Funds Policing of Buses in Crime Areas
Raiders Get New Coliseum Offer; Davis Decision May Be Near : Football: Mayor Bradley called a City Hall meeting to encourage the team to accept the latest deal proposed by the arena's private managers. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tempted Israel Keeps Its Powder Dry DOV S. ZAKHEIM, Dov S. Zakheim, a former deputy undersecretary of defense, heads SPC International, a consulting firm in Arlington, Va. 'Strategic cooperation' takes on new meaning--let the players with less to lose confront Saddam Hussein.
La Mesa
Councilman on Leave; Has Cancer
PORT HUENEME : Residents' Petition Protests Tent Jail GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
The New Japan Can, and Must, Say 'No' to Iraq : Pacific power: It must assume larger political responsibility commensurate with its economic clout. TOM KONO, Tom (Tsutomu) Kono is a former Japanese foreign service officer who served in Iraq during the gulf war. He is currently a visiting scholar at Columbia University
Cities Offer More Military Housing in Effort to Keep Base KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science and Policy
The Critics of American Culture
The Critics of American Culture
The Critics of American Culture
Chemical Arms in the Middle East
Vacation Time
Chemical Arms in the Middle East
Chemical Arms in the Middle East
The Critics of American Culture
The Critics of American Culture
Greystone's Future Still Clouded KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yosemite Fires
San Diego
Reeservists Try to Read President's Lips : Training: Marine officers are given a refresher course in how to protect their men against chemical agents. Effectiveness of protective gear is questioned. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcyclist Killed While Trying Stunt
VENTURA : 1st Recycling Plant Opens in County JOANNA M. MILLER
Julian
Kenneth Michael; Retired Maintenance Worker
Thomas L. Walker; Retired Studio Production Executive
Man Missing 11 Weeks Says He Wants to Be Left Alone
Military Supply Ships Set to Leave San Pedro for Persian Gulf Duty : Mideast crisis: Two vessels and their crews of merchant seamen are first from local shipyards to join the operation. GREG KRIKORIAN, AND MARC LACEY and TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA ANA : School Board Must Cut Budget Further GREG HERNANDEZ
Hardware Business Closes but 30 Years of Memories Remain BETSY BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Says Group Lied About Drinking Death CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : Youths Graduate From Park Jobs MAJA RADEVICH
Ex-Resident, Daughter Killed as Car Seized in Saudi Arabia DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fair-Weather Families : Opening: Thousands arrive early to see the winning exhibits, hop on 25-cent rides and sample the carnival food as the 12-day event begins. JACK SEARLES
ELECTIONS SCHOOLS : 56 Candidates Seeking Seats on Elementary, Unified Boards ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Assailant Killed by Police on Skid Row
OXNARD : Grants for Senior Services Unchanged MAJA RADEVICH
Would-Be Robber Shot in Van Nuys
Fallbrook
Garage Loses Permit to Tow Cars for Police MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reservists Try to Read President's Lips : Military: Along with National Guardsmen, they may be called to active duty, disrupting their personal lives and inflicting economic pain. NANCY WRIDE and MARY HELEN BERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawyer Criticizes Public Arrest MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alatorre Recall Drive Announced by Critics
New Law Designed to Keep Mobile Home Parks Open STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : School District to Raise Lunch Prices GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Torrance Foundry Stops Work Because of Lead Emissions GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nealis Appointed City Manager
Fire Destroys Empty Bank Building; Investigators Call It Arson : Crime: Laguna Hills structure had been shut down for years because of ground contamination, apparently from nearby gasoline tanks. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : There's No Free Ride on a Private Train
IRVINE : Hospital Opening Is Smooth Operation LANIE JONES
SOUTH GATE : Firm Says Chemical Is Not Regulated From Times staff and Wire reports
SEAL BEACH : City Won't Back Bill on Cable TV Rules CHRISTOPHER ADAMS
Arts Advocates Open Drive to Beat Rohrabacher GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Desperate Hussein Plays the Iran Card : Accommodation with Tehran would be very bad news
Santa Clarita to Sue in Bid to Overturn Housing OK : Lawsuits: The planned action will contend that the environmental impact report for the 2,555-unit tract is deficient. The project has been approved by county supervisors. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still a Goer and a Doer Perry C. Riddle
Vista Council Votes Against Firehouse Sale : Government: Split decision will probably stop Faith and Love Ministries from buying the station for a homeless shelter. A meeting to discuss the controversy is set for Tuesday. NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecution Rests in Trial of Todd Bridges
Deukmejian Drops Board Nomination : Politics: The governor faced overwhelming opposition to his plan to nominate a can industry retiree to a waste-management post reserved for an environmentalist. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Candidate Forms Steering Committee KENNETH R. WEISS
LAGUNA HILLS : 'Safety City' Offers Tips to Youngsters FRANK MESSINA
Countywide : Public Assistance Recipients Researched by: DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Hearing Set for Carlsbad Police Officer BLAKE FONTENAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ice Rink Expected to Remain in Business : Burbank: After a campaign by skating enthusiasts, the owners of the Pickwick are expected to announce today that they will keep it open. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ship Leaves Local Port for Duty in Persian Gulf : Port Hueneme: The Curtiss, which has a merchant crew, is equipped to repair Marine Corps aircraft. Two other vessels leave Los Angeles Harbor today. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Planners to Decide on La Colonia Gym HUGO MARTIN
Clowns Turn Out to Picket Fence : Protest: Party store owner says mini-mall wall blocks access to his business. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Steals Unmarked Car From Two FBI Agents : Crime: Assailant points an assault rifle at officers and orders them out of vehicle. No one is harmed. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manhole Cover Thief Sentenced to 180 Days
STANTON : Council to Keep Seat Open Till November
Funds OKd for Municipal Court Planned Near LAX JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Worry, Be Happy AL MARTINEZ
Encinitas
Latino to Head S.D. College District : Education: In a surprise move, trustees name Augustine Gallego to replace J. William Wenrich, the outgoing chancellor. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surrogate Faces Felony Welfare Fraud Charges CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Beach : Police Identify Shooting Victim MATT LAIT
San Diego
Impound Yard Loses Police Trade Over Handling of Cars MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Disabled Students' Art Stands for New Choice MARY ANNE PEREZ
Two Men Slain in Gun Battle at Apartments MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volunteer Opportunities
Drug Traffickers Blamed in Street Murder : Boy Killed in Drive-By Shooting : Murder: The 12-year-old was gunned down, apparently in a case of mistaken identity after a drug deal. Two suspects have been arrested. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernson Complaint Halts Disputed Southern Pacific Lumberyard Construction JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweet Breath of Life : Louisiana Woman Is First Lung Transplant Patient at Sharp Memorial DEANNA BELLANDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Hospital Worker Who Murdered for Money Gets Life in Prison PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brando Is Released From Jail : Murder case: Actor's son is met by a crowd of photographers and reporters. The slaying suspect is accompanied home by family members, girlfriend and pet dog. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Must Answer Accusations on Snitches
ELECTIONS CITIES : More Than 200 Contenders Crowd Onto County's Ballot KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm That Tracks Down Teen Drug Addicts Comes Under Fire : Regulators: Once found, the runaways, at the direction of the parents, are transported to treatment facilities. The state is investigating the company for not having the proper licenses. JEFFREY BALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 More Campus Buildings Eyed With Concern : Construction: The Cal State Long Beach structures have been identified as having structural problems. Fourteen have now been closed or may be closed after the cave-in of a recital hall roof. DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Radio Towers Get Signal of Approval From Supervisors : Environment: Many Santa Ana Mountains residents criticized the project, which will make way for a new Spanish-language radio station. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Preparer Gets 2 Years in Fraud
There's No Free Ride on a Private Train : Some sticky questions about high-speed line between Las Vegas and Anaheim
Bill to Restrict Sites of Parole Offices Shelved IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chemical in Rail Car Not Regulated, Firm Says
4 Sailors Who Questioned Nimitz Safety to Be Reassigned NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Flee After Slaying Guard at Lawndale Warehouse Store JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suits Target Women-Only Weight-Loss Salons : Discrimination: The man who made Disneyland drop its ban on same-sex dancing is trying to force Gloria Marshall to offer its programs to men. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Council to Require Notice of Spraying PSYCHE PASCUAL
Police Puzzled by 5 Hollywood Gang Slayings in 3 Weeks : Violence: Officers can't explain the recent flurry of clashes between rival groups. They have but a single suspect. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Question of Revenge : Relatives Say Busboy Was Slain for Refusing to Marry Mother of His Child TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Casting Call Still a Whisper : Hiring: The 'Miss Saigon' controversy has bared the bitterness among actors and actresses of color over the inequities they see in film, theater and television casting. STEPHANIE GUTMANN and PHIL WEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VIDEO RENTALS : 'Hard to Kill' Shooting for the Top DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Guitarist Al DiMeola Longs for Return to Forever Days DIRK SUTRO
SHORT TAKES : CBS Folds Original Newsroom FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : De Francesco Turns Back Clock on a Genre LEONARD FEATHER
Music Reviews : Rattle's 'Resurrection' at Hollywood Bowl JOHN HENKEN
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Music Reviews : Falla Trio in Recital at Caltech DANIEL CARIAGA
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
2 Live Crew Will Play in O.C. Nov. 9 LISA MASCARO
Music BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Lo-Tec to Give All-Male Concert, for a Change : Dance: Three different approaches to modern dance will be highlighted by three New York performers. EILEEN SONDAK
Geffen Won't Distribute Rap Album STEVE HOCHMAN
SHORT TAKES : Mayfield Critical but Stable FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Westwood Playhouse Takes a Yiddish Turn : Bookings: Eric Bogosian's 'Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll' won't be coming, but 'Finkel's Follies,' 'Yiddle With a Fiddle' and Avner the Eccentric will. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Maiden Man: Sleepy, Sloppy JONATHAN GOLD
Pictures on Newscast Fuel Fight : Television: FCC takes action after a complaint by the American Family Assn. Sexually explicit photos are part of a Mapplethorpe show. PHIL WEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Game Ratings Sink Turner Into Red Ink From Reuters
Donaldson, Brokaw Join Flow of Network Anchors to Mideast
Afro-Cuban Jazz Still Gives Bobby Matos Rhythm Fever : Percussion: The conga player, who appears Sunday with his group Heritage Ensemble in Santa Ana, has long been obsessed with his craft. BILL KOHLHAASE
Tom Cruise, Julia Roberts Top Star List in College Poll From United Press International
Tony Bennett: Once More With Feeling : Music: Returning to his hometown gave the singer a new perspective for album No. 93. THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Cambodian Leaders Applaud Visa Decision : Culture: Community reaction is generally positive, but local leaders don't rule out protests over dance company participation in the L.A. Festival. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Nat Adderley: The Other Brother Arrives : Jazz: Cornetist steps out of Cannonball's shadow to make his own musical mark. His quintet visits Vine St. Bar & Grill. LEONARD FEATHER
Brooks Gets 5 Nominations for Country Music Awards From Associated Press
Staying True to Earthy Country Roots : Music: Emmylou Harris has done a lot to widen the appeal of country music, without compromising the integrity of its sound. THOMAS K. ARNOLD
L. Frank Baum: Yellow Brick Road to Hollywood : Film history: The author founded the Oz Film Manufacturing Co. This film flirtation is the subject of an exhibit. CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
SHORT TAKES : Soviet to Play Gorbachev in Film FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
SHORT TAKES : 'Sound of Music' Release Set FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
New Club Could Energize O.C. Live Music Scene : Peppers Golden Bear's breaking the monopoly of the Coach House may lead to concerts by more adventurous, less established bands. MIKE BOEHM
Actors Equity Reconsiders Veto of Pryce From United Press International
Smothers Brothers--Offering 32 Years of Experience--to Play at Knott's : Pop/Comedy: They are in their early 50s and have dropped some of their early mainstays, agreeing that 'it's a little strange to do too-young material.' LIBBY SLATE
DANCE REVIEW : Bolshoi Ballet Offers 'Swan Lake' at Shrine MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
New Disney Minority Hiring Plan : Fellowships: The studio says it will hire 27 writers for a yearlong program involving its three divisions. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Hornsby to Sit In With the Dead FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
$1.5-Million Art Donation to San Diego : Philanthropy: Frederick R. Weisman promises to give museum 33 works by California artists. SUSAN FREUDENHEIM and SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brown to Lead Long Beach CLO DON SHIRLEY
STAGE REVIEWS : 'The Mission' Moves to a Larger Venue SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
BUSINESS
Newport Coin Dealer Placed in Receivership : Investment: The government is also investigating practices of an Irvine rare coin appraiser, the industry's largest. GREG CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
Unocal Won't Extend Gas Price Freeze; Arco Will GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Clerks at Renovated Brea Mall Trained to Size Up Customers' Clothing Styles Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
Notes
P.M. BRIEFING : Taiwan Tariff Cut on 1,900 Items FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Tokyo Prices Plunge in Mideast Jitters Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Navistar Revenue Takes a Dive FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Housing Starts Continue Dive to 8-Year Low : Construction: July records sixth straight monthly decline. Fixed-rate 30-year mortgage rates fall briefly but creep up to 10.08%. From Associated Press
Keating Catches Up on His Late House Payments From Associated Press
Retail Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
P.M. BRIEFING : Bumble Bee Lays Off 800, Cites Expense of 'Dolphin-Safe' Tuna FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
P.M. BRIEFING : Reader's Digest Profit Up 15% FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
HomeFed Lays Off 183 Workers in Wake of 2nd-Quarter Loss CHRIS KRAUL
Dow Plunges 66 on Bad News : Wall St.: Signs of inflation and rise in Mideast tension trigger sharp drop. From Associated Press
Economists Say Decline in Dollar Will Boost Exports PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OVERSEAS : Stocks in Tokyo Surge on Hope Gulf Crisis Is Easing From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : British Wages, Joblessness Up
STOCKS : Hussein Visit Boosts Market; Dow Gains 0.5 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Add-In Menus to Help Perfect WordPerfect RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Documents List Trump's Debts at Hefty $3.21 Billion From Newsday
First Executive May Halt Its Dividend Payments : Insurance: The troubled firm will pay on its preferred stock for this quarter. It might suspend payments later. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consortium Will Design N-Reactor : Energy: Federal contract is worth $1.5 billion to four-company group that includes La Jolla-based General Atomics. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way Clear for FundAmerica to File Chapter 11 : Courts: A judge denies a request that the company be placed in receivership. The firm said it has laid off 114 Orange County employees. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Molehills Out of Mountains : Optigraphics Puts Squeeze on Bulky Documents DAN PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines Slash Fares in Fight for Passengers : Travel: New, cheap rates are a boon to consumers but portend a shakeout in the industry. NANCY R. BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. OKs Deak Sale to Midland FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Pacesetter Homes Bounces Back
Canadian Says Penny Doesn't Make Sense : Currency: The professor calls the penny 'a pain in the neck.' He's started a move to ban it. From Associated Press
SEC Suit Names 14 Linked to ZZZZ Best Scam : Fraud: The civil suit three years after the firm's collapse accuses Barry Minkow and others of violating securities laws. MIKE KRENSAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Volkswagen Plans Design Facility in Simi Valley JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tupperware Flips Lid Over News Leak on Secret Product From Associated Press
Favoritism Claims in Texas S&L Probe Stir Up Washington : Thrifts: The conduct of figures involved in the Southwest Plan selloff is being investigated. Some say it could be a political bombshell for the White House. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Investors in Failed Resort Ask for Help : Real estate: A group of Americans who bought into a condo development in Cancun ask Mexican officials for help with the unfinished project. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 in Insider Trading Case Fined $37,445 JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hadson Corp. Agrees to Sell Irvine-Based Ultrasystems DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Capital in Capitalism Is Intellectual MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Newport Beach Rare Coin Dealer in Receivership GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudis to Reduce September Oil Allocations 15% : Energy: Saudi Arabia may be shifting oil to former customers of Iraq and Kuwait. The long-term effect on the U.S. is unclear. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Minor League Doesn't See Humor, Suspends 5 for Playing With Water MARTIN BECK
SWIMMING / THERESA MUNOZ : Gross: Spitz Should Test Waters Before Trying to Fly THERESA MUNOZ
SIDELINES : Rose Gets Into Prison Routine FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
SIDELINES : One German Team OK With IOC FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Burrill Helps Lift Anchorage to NBC Series Win
Dodgers' Loss Ends Road Trip From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : College Football Has Cash on Its Mind in Conference Shuffle JOHN EISENBERG, BALTIMORE SUN
Big Bucks Draw a Crowd to the Travers PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
SIDELINES : 2 Black Bands Get Invitation FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Dickerson Wins Greyhound Stake Associated Press
Names in the News
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Redskins' Defensive Line Gets Thinner RICHARD JUSTICE, WASHINGTON POST
Maas Is Playing It by the Numbers : Baseball: The Yankee rookie steps in for injured Don Mattingly and rewrites the record book. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Get Second Wind With Victory BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Justice Homers Again, Braves Prevail, 8-1 From Associated Press
Beathard, O'Neal Talk, but Not About Deal DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Langston Has Turn for Better in 8-1 Victory HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
Names in the News
Lymberopoulos to Pitch for St. Mary's
Henning Puts Hit on Seau for Missing Camp From Associated Press
Names in the News
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
SIDELINES : Japan Beats U.S. in Volleyball FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
COMMENTARY : Holyfield Faces Iffy Vegas Odds WALLACE MATTHEWS, NEWSDAY
Gwynn Gets 1,500th Hit; Padres Tied in 14th JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
SIDELINES : McAuley's Title Defense Set FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
SIDELINES : Swiss Pair Take Cycling Race FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Formal Dinner Wins at Saratoga From Associated Press
L.A. Heat Deserve Better Treatment
No Longer Covered by Warranty : Chargers: An injury last year reminded Dennis McKnight he was not invincible. This year, he's fighting to regain his position on the offensive line. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mum's the Word From Heat Coach PAUL McCLOUD
49ers Seek Another Source of Motivation GREG LOGAN, NEWSDAY
FISHING NOTES / DAN STANTON : Tuna, Skipjack Move to Local Waters, Dorado Still Hot DAN STANTON
RUNNING / JOHN ORTEGA : USC's Watts Aims to Use His Speed on Football Field JOHN ORTEGA
Colorado QB Hagan Runs With the Ball JOHN MOSSMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
SIDELINES : New Zealand Rallies Past China FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Pac-10 Commissioner Meets With Texas A.D.
SIDELINES : Browns to Sign Ex-Jets QB Ryan FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
Leaving One Home for Another : Former Cleveland Quarterback Reed Returns as Cavaliers' Assistant Football Coach JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACE ACROSS AMERICA NOTEBOOK : Raposo Earns Replay of Savannah Celebration ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Way, a Way, a Way Down Sour in Dixie TED BROCK
Conner Syndicate Adds New Sponsor, Designer
Charger Lineman Isn't Invincible Anymore : Football: One play in the 1989 preseason changed Dennis McKnight's thinking, his career and his life. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Training Center to Fund Scholarships
Notre Dame Leaving the Rice Era : Football: Ground game will give way to aerial as Rick Mirer gets the call. THOMAS P. WYMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McGwire Slams Record Book, Red Sox, 6-2 From Associated Press
After Putting Brakes on Skid, Heat Thinks It Is Ready to Roll : Soccer: Team enters playoffs with optimistic attitude after winning four of five games. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Tennis, She Has Set Standard JIM MURRAY
Castle Pines Vows to Open Membership : Golf: Black leaders had threatened to stage demonstration during International Tournament starting today. From Associated Press
SIDELINES : Woosnam Leads Japan Tourney FROM TIMES WIRE SERVICES
It's Official: Scott Is Leaving Morningside : Preps: Lady Monarch basketball coach starts new job as part-time assistant coach with the USC women's team. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Career Helps McClean in New Setting : Volleyball: Deaf Northridge graduate uses his college experience as springboard to international competition. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : Lite Light's Win Caps Upsetting Day BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mulholland 8th to Just Say No : Baseball: Phillie is almost perfect against former Giant teammates, 6-0. It sets a record for most no-hitters in a season. RALPH BERNSTEIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Banks Takes NCAA Rules Case to Court From Associated Press
Mahon Hits the Road When Aid Dries Up BARBIE LUDOVISE
GOLF / RICH TOSCHES : Leonards Keep El Caballero Championships All in the Family RICH TOSCHES
RAMS : Free Agent Faison Unlikely--and Unfazed CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Spirit of Wild Raiders Past Lives in the Body of Bob Golic CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Class A Prank Shelves Ex-SCC Pitcher MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uninspired West Claims Its Regional Opener, 10-4 : Baseball: Coach Hornback put in foul mood despite victory in American Legion tournament. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Riders Back in the Saddle--in U.S. SHAV GLICK
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Weeds Beat Seeds as Gilbert, Chang Upset From Associated Press
Seles Is Back in Swing With New Racket : Tennis: After long layoff, second-seeded player has no trouble defeating 18-year-old Keller in L.A. tournament. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archbold Makes Move to Avoid Real Wipeout : Surfing: San Clemente standout turns away from a life of drugs and alcohol. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Puerto Rico's Win an Inside Job : World Basketball: U.S. is no match on the front line in 81-79 defeat. From Associated Press
Cooper Puts $100,000 Down on San Diego's Bid for NHL Team DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illini Lose Center Jones, Fifth Player to Leave Team From Associated Press
Lakers Send Off Cooper : Pro basketball: As he requested, the guard is waived, opening the door for him to go to the Italian League. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LeVier Expected to Be Next El Camino Baseball Coach IRENE GARCIA
Theatrical New Boss for Yankees : Baseball: Robert Nederlander, a longtime Steinbrenner associate, is chosen to become the club's new general partner, but he needs approval of other major league owners. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Wrong Place at the Wrong Time : USC: Don Gibson suffered two major injuries in eight months, but Trojans still expect a lot from him. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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