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What happened on August 24, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Catching Rising Stars : Music: A new SummerFest '90 program aims to help promising young musicians develop their ensemble performance skills. By Kenneth Herman
BALLET REVIEW : New 'Swan' Dancer Moves Cautiously By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : A Priceless 'Loot' Comes to S.D. Rep By Nancy Churnin
Ghost of Frida Kahlo Haunts Show By Leah Ollman
Starlight May Resurrect USO Era for New Musical By Nancy Churnin
Music By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Saturday Night Fever, '90s-Style : Music: Club-hopping around the Valley produces a gamut of sounds. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESAURANT REVIEW : Sometimes Suggestions Fall Flat By Michelle Huneven
Gilbert Adds Directing to Credits : Careers: Directing 'Ice House,' TV's former Laura Ingalls is besieged with work offers--and happy at home. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREVIEW : Music Instructor Trades in Flash for Substance By Heather W. Morgan
MOVIE REVIEW : Beautiful Dreamer : Movies: 'Akira Kurosawa's Dreams' offers some of the loveliest images ever conceived by Japan's greatest director. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Playing With Symbols in the Mideast Crisis By Howard Rosenberg
NEWS ANALYSIS : Burke at CBS: On the Outside Looking In By Sharon Bernstein and John Lippman
L.A. Festival to NEA--Thanks but No Thanks By Allan Parachini and Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hammer Wards Off Challenges By Dennis Hunt, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
MOVIE REVIEW : Delectable Double Cross in 'After Dark' By Sheila Benson, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Frohnmayer Puts Out Another Fire at NEA : Arts: He regrets his remarks about questioning federal support of museum exhibits that include Holocaust photographs. Major Jewish groups accept his apologies. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wojarowicz Forum in Santa Monica
From Matador to Singing Sensation : Pop music: After a bull ended his days in the arena, Emmanuel turned to singing--and with great success. He will perform twice at the Greek Theatre. By Beth Kleid
Get Rentals Early for Labor Day By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reveling in 'Dick Tracy' Musical Mix By Jim Washburn
STAGE REVIEW : 'Psycho Beach Party' Has a Screw Loose : The show has energy and brass, but it lacks the one subversive ingredient that might have justified all the silliness. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Deception in 'Woman in the Dunes' By Mark Chalon Smith
POP MUSIC REVIEW : T-Birds Are Still a Top-Performance Machine : The band proved at Irvine Meadows that, while founding guitarist Jimmie Vaughan, who quit the band in June, was a valuable member, he wasn't irreplaceable. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Name Alone Won't Do It for Club : Peppers Golden Bear, to open Sunday in Huntington Beach, will need more than just a resurrected marquee to find success. By Randy Lewis
Brea Baritone Wins 1st Prize By Chris Pasles
OCC Hires Architect for $11-Million Art Center By Mary Anne Perez
Museum Reopens After Water Leak By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Astor Piazzolla Out of Coma \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SHORT TAKES : Paralyzed Mayfield Transferred \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SHORT TAKES : Dana Delany Ready for Change \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SHORT TAKES : No Hidden Messages, Plant Says \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
SHORT TAKES : Children No. 1 to Jaclyn Smith \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Cable Shopping Channels Must State Benefits From Associated Press
Bart vs. Bill: 'Cosby' Takes the First Round By Steve Weinstein
'Baby Talk' Is Out, 'Head of Class' Is In, as ABC Recasts Fall Lineup By Steve Weinstein
Roseanne Barr's Ex-Husband Files Palimony Suit From Times Wire Services
ART REVIEW : MOCA 'Light' Is Just Half a Show By Christopher Knight, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Circus News By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Music By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Peoplewatch By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Peoplewatch By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
CABARET REVIEW : Classy Combo Inaugurates Improv Room By Don Heckman
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Witches': Adult Children's Fantasy By Michael Wilmington
A Bittersweet Lesson in 'Quartermaine's Terms' By Ray Loynd
STAGE REVIEW : A Jealousy Festival in Santa Cruz By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Reviews : Armatrading Conducts Her Familiar Ritual By Steve Hochman
Pop Music Reviews : Public Enemy Blends Funk and Politics By Jonathan Gold
ART REVIEWS : 'Living With AIDS': Gentle Approach to Tough Subject By Suvan Geer
STAGE REVIEWS : Four One-Acts at Lex Range From Strident to Delicate By Ray Loynd
TV REVIEW : A Captivating 'Mother Goose' By Lynne Heffley
Mango Reef: New Wave of Cuisine By Laurie Ochoa
Movie Men Step Out By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
British Comedy Samples Run Gamut By Terry Atkinson
Edwards Will Head South for Young Tribute By Zan Stewart
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Darkman': the Ultimate Comic-Book Universe By Michael Wilmington
JAZZ REVIEW : Not to Worry . . . Ella Is Still Ella By Leonard Feather
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Unraveling a Chinese Puzzle By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Oil and Gasoline Prices Continue to Move Higher : Energy: Arco says that its pump prices have fallen too low and that it will lift its freeze. The Justice Department, meanwhile, is asking oil companies to explain the increases. By Donald Woutat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mid-East Crisis
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
Cambodia
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
AIDS and Breast-Feeding
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
'Fair Contract' Urged for Police
'Miss Saigon' Casting Furor
'Miss Saigon' Casting Furor
'Miss Saigon' Casting Furor
You Asked for It
Past Was Prologue
Marines Get Fast Course on Mideast Culture, Etiquette : Lifestyles: Servicemen bound for Saudi Arabia learn the do's and don'ts of Arab customs in order to ease the clash of cultures prompted by the Persian Gulf crisis. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Bargain Expected in Silberman Case By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH DAKOTA : 2 Pilots Plead Guilty in Drunk-Flying Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Blacks Skip School to Protest Hiring From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Gene Data May Help Fight Colon Cancer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mideast Fears Put Stocks Into Worldwide Dive By Kathy Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Envoy Awaiting Face-Off; Plans Prepared to Strike Iraq : Gulf crisis: Ambassador and skeleton staff left behind in Kuwait to await today's deadline imposed by Hussein. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget May Roil Benefits for Elderly By Bob Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Plays TV Host for Uneasy 'Guests' By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Pentagon Gets a 'Go,' It'll Be Massive Strike : Strategy: Joint Chiefs of Staff are urging that any action against Iraq be sweeping, simultaneous and lethal. By John M. Broder and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japan Plans to Help Bear Costs of Gulf Action By Sara Fritz and Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Biggest Overhaul of SAT Test in 50 Years Planned : Education: Planners hope to make the widely used college admissions exam more relevant, less coachable. By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Crack's Children Grow Up : The first wave of youngsters prenatally exposed to cocaine is expected to hit an ill-prepared education system this year. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lincoln Liberated : Tourist Revolt Keeps 'Great Emancipator' on Display at Disneyland By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magellan Has JPL Scratching for Answers By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Carpenter Admitted Allegation : Sting: Former state senator told U.S. authorities that he gave special "access" to undercover officer in return for a $20,000 campaign contribution. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deukmejian Offers an Extra $97 Million for Schools : Education: But the governor attaches strings, requiring that the money go to specific purposes and not to boost teacher salaries. By William Trombley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeal of Murder Conviction Rejected by Justices : Law: State Supreme Court lets stand earlier decision. Killer's brother had claimed responsibility for the crime. By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Agrees to Guilty Plea : Crime: Plea bargain calls for aide to former Gov. Edmund G. Brown Jr. to go to prison for conspiring to launder purported drug-trafficking money, sources say. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH DAKOTA : Delay Denied in 2nd Drunk-Flying Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Voids Strict Guam Abortion Law From Associated Press
Airlines Told to Check Firm's Electronics Gear : Safety: FAA officials say vendor may have misrepresented parts. The alert comes after the FBI seizes thousands of the company's documents. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOVIET UNION / ANOTHER SHORTAGE : Smokers Doing a Slow Burn Over Scarce Cigarettes : Sometimes-violent 'tobacco rebellions' sweep the country. Jars full of butts go on sale. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
End of Polio Seen in Americas Soon \o7 United Press International\f7
GERMANY / NEXT STEPS : More Stumbling Feared Amid Tragicomic March to Unity By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Worried Californians Held Captive by the Wait : Detainees: Relatives of those trapped in Iraq and Kuwait spend their days and nights by the telephone. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheney OKs First Group of Call-Ups : Reserves: Up to 49,703 reservists will be activated by Oct. 1, with duty summons beginning as early as today. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citizen Soldiers, Officials Scramble for Information on U.S. Call-Up : Buildup: The uncertainty prompts Mayor Bradley to order a study of the possible effect on the city's work force. By Scott Harris and Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GULF WATCH: Day 22 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis
Desert-Bound Marines Learn ABCs of How Not to Offend By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Are Left Stranded at Border by Jordan Shut-Off : Flight: Heat and lack of clean water take toll on migrants in buses, trucks and cars fleeing the crisis. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Told of Violations of Iraq Embargo By Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev, Afghan President Hold Talks in Moscow \o7 Associated Press\f7
W. Germany Probes 60 Firms' Ties to Iraq From Reuters
Top U.S. Envoy in Iraq a 'Hard-Charging' Californian : Diplomacy: Colleagues say Joseph Wilson is steely enough to stand up to Saddam Hussein and savvy enough to know how. By Geraldine Baum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Moves Tentatively Toward Embargo on Iraq : Sanctions: Amman requests compensation for cutting trade with its neighbor, and the U.N. sets up a panel to consider it. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Rebuffs Iraqi Deal to Free Detainees : Sanctions: Tokyo stands with U.S. and other allies on boycott, urges Baghdad to release all hostages. By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dapper Anchor Speaks to World for Iraqi Chief From Associated Press
E. Coast Teen-Ager Let Out of Kuwait \o7 Associated Press\f7
Want to Be of Help? Try Adopt-a-Sailor Program From a Times Staff Writer
War Artists: 'Quaint' British Tradition \o7 Reuters\f7
More U.S. Warships Transit Suez Canal \o7 Reuters\f7
Survey Finds Gloom Over Economy \o7 Associated Press\f7
Youth Gets Life for Slaying; Blames Film \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Crossing Thruway in Wheelchair Is Killed \o7 United Press International\f7
Some Cancer Death Rates Rising Rapidly, Study Finds : Health: Brain and nervous-system tumors triple among certain groups. Researchers suspect environmental toxins may play a role. By Susan Okie, WASHINGTON POST
Lithuanian Demonstration Blocked : Soviet Union: KGB guards prevent 20,000 from making a symbolic border crossing. Armenia and Turkmenia take steps toward independence. By Carey Goldberg and Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Blasts, Fire at Soviet Chemical Plant Injures 25 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Solzhenitsyn Will Not Visit Soviet Union, Tass Says From Associated Press
U.S. Paves Way for Building of Telescopes : Environment: Study of impact on endangered red squirrel is held not necessary for Arizona project. Conservationists will fight the ruling. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Quakes Rock Japan \o7 United Press International\f7
Refinery Fire Injures 3 \o7 United Press International\f7
Ex-Prelate Quit Paying Woman, Church Says From Associated Press
New Bush Plane Creates Dubious Image : Politics: Pushing austerity as he rides in a $330-million Air Force One may create a problem for the President. Actually, the craft wasn't his idea. By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopis Protest Mimicking of Sacred Dance : Culture clash: Indians close their snake ceremony to outsiders. Whites who recreate the event say they mean no disrespect. By George Hardeen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kohl Appeals for Healing of East Germany's Wounds From Associated Press
Judicial Panel to Urge Opening Federal Courts to TV From Associated Press
Iranians Say Irish Hostage in Lebanon May Be Freed From Associated Press
Sri Lankan Forces Kill 32; Copters Hit Rebel Hide-Out From United Press International
Some ANC Leaders Among 40 Seized in S. Africa From Associated Press
Mandela Wants Troops to Halt Tribal Fighting From Associated Press
Bill to Unseal Confidential Adoption Records Is Killed By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veto of Bills on Oil Spills Threatened From United Press International
Judge Aguilar Gives Up His Court Cases From United Press International
AF Jet Crashes; Crew Safe \o7 Associated Press\f7
Luigi Dadaglio, 75; Italian Cardinal \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hazardous Gas Leak Closes Stretch of I-40 \o7 United Press International\f7
Man Arrested in 3 Killings at Tustin Store By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON A ROLL: The impertinent skateboarder who steals the... By Steve Emmons and Mark I. Pinsky
FOR SALE? Every day the federal government's Resolution... By Steve Emmons and Mark I. Pinsky
CALL UP: Both Tom Umberg, Democratic candidate in the 72nd... By Steve Emmons and Mark I. Pinsky
MARKET JITTERS: The Dow Jones industrial average fell... By Mark I. Pinsky and Steve Emmons
Tustin Police Arrest Suspect in Slaying of 3 By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona's Annexation Bid Hits a Development Snag : Construction: A major housing project proposed for Eagle Valley is stalled by a Riverside County report on traffic problems. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Blocks Europeans at Border : Refugees: Baghdad has said countries not aiding the blockade could withdraw nationals. But guards bar Swiss and Swedes from leaving. By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL : Freeway Crashes Leave 2 Dead \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Dow Regains 49 but Still Off 111 for Week From Times Wire Services
NATION : Bush's Aunt Has Fainting Spell \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Iraq Blocks Embassies : 100 U.S. Diplomats, Families Held in Baghdad : Troops Around U.S., Other Consulates in Kuwait City By Nathaniel Howell, From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Irish Hostage Reportedly Freed \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Judge Clears Judas Priest of Liability in 2 Suicides From Associated Press
NATION : Court Backs Mileage Standards \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Pennsylvania Abortion Law Provisions Barred : Court: Clauses making the statute the most restrictive in the U.S. are disallowed. An appeal is planned. From Associated Press
WORLD : Job Quotas Stir India Protests \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
2nd Assisted-Suicide Case Spurs Concern in Michigan From Associated Press
NATION : Reagan Accepts Soviet Invitation \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
S. Africa Clamps Down on Townships
Cheney Cuts Order for New Attack Copter From Reuters
WORLD : Peace Force Arrives Off Liberia \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
NATION : Drug Patrollers Die in Air Crash \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Air Force Poised in Gulf With Formidable Options : Military: Experts say warplanes can devastate Iraq. But others note that bombing has never won a war. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Offbeat Offer: Ilona Staller, the former porn queen who is... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
A Sports Car Tour de Force By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
Cues for a Change of Scenery COMPILED BY THE FASHION STAFF
A Bonanza of Cheap Thrills By Beth Ann Krier and Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dinner Benefit for Medical Center By Bea Maxwell
BOOK REVIEW : Showcase for a Wide-Ranging Talent By Elaine Kendall
No Sign of Fatigue in Fashion Flare-Up : Fads: As the Mideast crisis wears on, many Southlanders are doing what the troops are doing--donning desert combat gear. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Last Adventurer : Competition: When French journalist Gerard Fusil ran out of challenges, he created his own--the Raid Gauloises, the ultimate in exotic endurance tests. By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to Basics : Fashion: Once they hit the big time, many stylists no longer want to dress the part. Instead, T-shirts and jeans are the uniform of choice. By Gaile Robinson
When Adventure Calls, . . . By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freehand Style With Crafts : Marketing: Its contents remain handmade, but the gallery has evolved and expanded to offer more services. By Gaile Robinson
STREET SCENE : Overalls: Flexible Fashion By Michael Eisenhower
IN REVIEW / DESIGNERS : Rebuilding a Glamour Dynasty By William Kissel
IN REVIEW / DESIGNERS : He Tends to Buck the Trend By William Kissel
IN REVIEW / DESIGNERS : Galanos: Confident Couturier By Maureen Sajbel
Evening Wear Woes : Benefactors Sound Off at Wayne Cancer Clinic Benefit Luncheon By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Treading Upon Another Option By Joseph N. Bell
Custom Shoes and Wide Styles Available for Hard-to-Fit Feet By Kathryn Bold, \o7 Kathryn Bold is a regular contributor to Orange County View. \f7
BREEDING BIRDS: SCRUB JAY (Aphelocoma coerulescens) DORIS SHIELDS / Los Angeles Times
RECREATION / BIKING : Technique Tells Tale : Gearing, Drafting and Cadence Give Top Cyclists Their Edge By Richard Beene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Too Many Goals, Expectations Can Sideline a Player's Success By Jerry R. May, \o7 Distributed by Psychology Today\f7
Where to Join Others in the Fast Lane By Richard Beene and \o7 Source: California Bicyclist and Southwest Cycling Magazines\f7
BUSINESS
Pacific Bell Announces a Restructuring From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
CURRENCY : Dollar Hits Lows Against Mark, Swiss Franc From Associated Press
Sanders Gets Contract
La Jolla Bank Gives OK to Merger With Security Pacific By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
CREDIT : High Oil Prices Keep Key Bond Yield Above 9% From Times Wire Services
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Market's Tailspin Prompts Firms to Repurchase Stock : Investments: Companies say their shares have reached attractive levels. Still, the announcements may not provide much of a lift to Wall Street. By Linda Darnell Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Runaround on Revolving Credit By S. J. Diamond
U.S. Judge Denies Keating Challenge to Seizure of S&L By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Chairman Moers Faces Felony Counts in Brookside Deals By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Arco's Super Salesman Even Squeezes Amity Out of Oil : Marketing: George Babikian devised a strategy that won his company money and love, or at least good will. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amid Slide, Fear Grips Investors; Is Loathing Next? By Tom Petruno
Auto Contract Proposals Made: The United Auto Workers... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
$52-Million Fine upheld: Russell County Circuit Judge... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Marketing Deal Scrapped: Procter & Gamble Co. and... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Durable Goods Orders Jumped 2.9% in July From Associated Press
Lawmaker Says S&L Buyers Got 78-to-1 Return : Thrifts: House Banking Committee Chairman Henry B. Gonzalez says the selloff of some institutions in 1988 amounted to "virtual giveaways." By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zapata to Sell 90% of Drilling Rigs: Zapata Corp... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Florida Seeks to Unveil Newspaper Pact: State Atty. Gen... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
American Airlines Orders Planes: The airline has ordered... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Angeles Corp. to Buy Out Partner: The West Los... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Metropolitan Asks Workers to Quit--or Else: Metropolitan... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Vehicle Sales Down: Mid-August sales by the nation's major... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
SmithKline, Rugby to Sell Generic Dyazide: SmithKline... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Gifts Can Offer Lasting Rewards By Jane Applegate
Taxpayers Are at Risk if Weintraub Fails : Entertainment: Two thrift failures have left Uncle Sam with $22.5 million in bonds issued by Weintraub Entertainment Group. By James Bates and Michael Cieply, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OPEC Plans Informal Session on Sunday \o7 Associated Press\f7
Global Stock Plunge
Trump Takes 'For Sale' Sign Off Shuttle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Polls Finds Gloom Over Economy \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mideast Fears Put Stocks Into Worldwide Dive : Markets: Tokyo's exchange plunged 5.8%, the fourth-biggest one-day drop in history; the Dow fell 3%. Oil prices skyrocketed too. By Kathy Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A&E Systems Plant Will Be Shut Down By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
High-Tech Business Group Talks Japanese : Conference: Executives from 20 U.S. and Asian companies trade tips on entering lucrative market at Tustin roundtable. By Cristina Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE : Showhomes Adds Lived-In Look to Vacant Houses
Home Sales in July Up From '89 Period, but Prices Down By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARNINGS : Adidas Losses Soared in 1989 \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Simon Intervention in S&L Dispute Told : Financial scandal: Senator reportedly helped initiate settlement for developer who owed millions to troubled thrift. From Associated Press
Urban Developer Killed in Boston Plane Crash : Accident: Michael Spear was president of Rouse Co., which developed Boston's Faneuil Hall and N.Y.'s South Street Seaport. From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Toyota, Nissan Production Rises \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : French Err on Deadly Fungus \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Whirlpool Plans More Layoffs \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Economy Up Only 1.2% Before Gas Price Spiral From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Economic Growth Estimate Cut \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : GM Offers Raise, Ford a Bonus \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Postal Service Formally Opens Contract Talks From Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : Airlines to Confer on Fare Hikes as Fuel Costs Continue to Soar \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Money Supply Rises: The narrowest measure of the nation's... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
New York Post's President Resigns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
52-Week T-Bill Interest Rates Rise: The Treasury... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
News Corp.: The Adelaide, Australia-based communications... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Has the traffic mess come to this? The L.A. County... By Steve Harvey
What Manner of Man Is This? : Hussein's forced TV show with his 'guests' won't help the cause of peace
The Law That Ate All Common Sense : Motorist uses RICO statute against traffic cops for operating a speed trap!
Peace Takes a Beating in Black South Africa : At risk is all the hard-won international support
The Catapult Into War: An Aviator's \o7 Deja Vu \f7 : Nothing's changed since '67: Combat is just a job; politicians call the shots. And few of us question what the sacrifice is for. By John L. Petersen, \f7 and \o7 John L. Petersen flew 88 combat support missions over North Vietnam. He is president of the Arlington Institute for National Strategy in Arlington, Va.
Some Married Men Aren't Faithful, but We Don't Say Marriage Is a Failure : Celibacy: Recent scandals notwithstanding, there are good reasons for priestly abstinence. We just shouldn't be so shocked at human frailty. By Andrew M. Greeley, \o7 Father Andrew Greeley, author of "The Cardinal Sins" and "Cardinal Virtues" (Warner Books) is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. and \f7
Peril From an Imperial Presidency : Our military colossus has been sent into war by one man's order. Won't anyone rise in defense of the Constitution? By Ramsey Clark, \o7 Former Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark has just launched the Coalition to Stop U.S. Intervention in the Middle East. \f7
The Latest Salvo in War of Sound-Bites : Gulf Crisis: Saddam Hussein does a bit of grotesquerie for the TV cameras. But he's far from being alone in this battle of easily absorbed images. By Roger Morris, \o7 Roger Morris is the author of "Richard Milhouse Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician, 1913-1952" (Henry Holt & Co.). \f7
New University Wins Endowments : Education: $250,000 chairs in communications and earth science/geology are donated to Cal State San Marcos by two area businessmen. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hostage Standoff Ends as Police Raid Hotel Room By Deanna Bellandi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Board Leader Opposed to Plan to Expand Lindbergh : Transportation: Portwood's comments come as it is disclosed that a Mexican official is opposed to creating a binational airport at Otay Mesa. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Battles May Change but the Lectures Stay the Same By Anthony Perry
Navy Team Boards Ranger to Investigate Asbestos Contamination By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer's Son Guilty in Killing
Paradise Hills Fire Destroys Home, Damages 2 Others : Destruction: Canyon blaze in Southeast San Diego may have been caused by fireworks. Two firemen were treated for smoke inhalation. By Richard A. Oppel Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Stays Unusually Cool as Low Pressure Systems Prevail By G. Jeanette Avent, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Sen. Deddeh, Iraqi Native, Supports Bush's Military Moves in Middle East By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Killed by Robber While Walking to Work
Cocaine Suspect, 46, Found Dead in Jail Cell
Slaying Victims Carried Drug Money, Police Say
3 Sentenced in Mistaken Slaying of Sylmar Teen-Ager : Crime: One defendant was the first to be convicted under a law that outlaws membership in violent street gangs. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach Rejects Stricter Guidelines for Historic Areas By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obstacles Threaten Bids for Parkland in Santa Monicas : Fryman Canyon: The head of the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy says no-trespassing signs were posted by developer 'to get more attention and more money' as he moves to sell the land. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planners to Ease Limits on Hill Homes By Jeffrey Ball, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protesters Light Up the Border Again By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Land Could Prove Barrier to Migrant Hiring Hall : Workers: The New Encinitas Community Action Board could refuse to renew a land-use permit. If that happens, the City Council says it might reconsider its support of the embattled operation. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visit by Theater Company a Triumph of \o7 Perestroika\f7 By Gerald Faris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The MAXimum in Transit : Bus Service Catches On With El Segundo Aerospace Commuters By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opponents Seek Veto of County's Exemption to Airport Growth Law : Development: Legislature passes bill exempting L.A. County from growth restrictions. Foes argue that planning is needed for air safety. By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Urges Victims to Report Hate Crimes By Deanna Bellandi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obstacles Threaten Bids for Parkland in Santa Monicas : Soka University: News that the Calabasas campus has more than doubled its acreage shocks state and federal officials, who had once hoped to base a park headquarters there. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FPPC Won't Press Charges Against El Segundo's West : Politics: The commission said the city councilman did violate conflict-of-interest laws, but his property gained nothing from the votes. By Tim Waters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire, Police Funding Gets New Look in P.V. Estates By Tim Waters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beaten Body of Man Found in Saugus Field
Council to Discuss Suit Over Development
Sociable at Banning mansion is a chance for visitors to turn back the clock. By Gerald Faris
Canes Makes Most of 'Uptown' Mashed Potatoes By David Nelson
Man, 92, Apparently Kills Woman, Self
Family, Realtors, Council Post $70,000 Reward in Woman's 1989 Slaying By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans for Hawthorne's Annual Air Faire and Banquet Take Off
Carson Awards Exclusive Contract to Western Waste By Ian M. Rose, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Bank Worker Charged With Embezzling $660,000
Obituaries
Obituaries : Albert Royal Smith; Retired Chief Engineer
Obituaries : Mary E. Keats; Retired MGM Hair Stylist
Governor Joins Fight to Retain AF Base By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CPR in Back of Patrol Car Gives 'Dead' Baby a Chance By Russell Ben-ali, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Harbor Panel OKs Permit to Raze Old Wilmington Cannery
Thanks to Boy, Diamonds Are Still Forever : Good deeds: The 6-year-old was helping his mother at the grocery store when he found a package containing five rings worth $7,000. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environmental, Civic Groups Oppose Sales Tax Increase : Roads: Supporters of the half-cent proposal to help pay for highway improvements say it will lure matching state funds. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigation Finds Suspect in 1986 Slaying By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report of River Contamination Spurs Inquiry By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Faults Officer in Stun Gun Incident : Weapons: A report says the sergeant used unjustified force in repeatedly jolting a psychiatric patient who died. Officials are not planning to file charges. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Convicted of 89 Molestation Charges By Mack Reed
COUNTYWIDE : Old Lens Gives Way to New at Lighthouse By Kirsten Lee Swartz
COUNTYWIDE : Opinions Sought on CSU Campus Site By Gary Gorman
COUNTYWIDE : Hoaxer Claims to Hold Husbands By Christopher Pummer
COUNTYWIDE : Last-Chance Census Campaign Scheduled By Scott Lawrence
THOUSAND OAKS : Conejo Schools Face $1-Million Shortfall By Gerry Brailo Spencer
Judge Rules County Can Keep Fines By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Bids Sought for New Middle School By Janet Bergamo
VENTURA : Report to Delay Volleyball Courts By Santiago O'Donnell
CAMARILLO : Council Scraps City Hall Expansion By Gerry Brailo Spencer
County to Survey Employees in Reserves By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Sheriff's Deputy Appeals Suspension By Christopher Pummer
Todd Bridges Found Not Guilty in Drug Shooting By Carol Mcgraw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Backs Away From Takeover of Child Needs : Social services: Officials say county agency that oversees abused and neglected youngsters has shown improved performance under new leadership. By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Moves to Speed Affordable Housing : City Hall: Departments will have to meet tough new deadlines on applications. If they don't, approval will be automatic. By Jill Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Life 101 : College Graduates Serve Society in Jesuit Volunteer Corps By Ron Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend Car Barriers Go Up in Edgy Westwood By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Agents Plead Guilty in DEA Corruption Case
Soka University Adds to Mountain Holdings
Restrictions on Hillside Building Near Approval
RTD Approves Free Rides on Late Buses
Top Air Pollution Penalties
$70,000 Reward Offered in Murder of Woman
Valentino Draws Crowd 64 Years After Death
Suit Seeks to Restore County Health Cuts
Appeals Court Refuses to Withhold Menendez Tape
2 Suspects Held in Robbery and Rape : Crime: A chance sighting in a courtroom by an alert detective led to arrests shortly before the men were to be freed. By John Kendall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officers Gear Up for Bicycle Patrols : Law enforcement: LAPD unit to work aboard mountain bikes in busy section of Hollywood. By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State, Developer in Battle of the Signs By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS PROPOSITION 128 : Suit Seeks to Name Foe's Ad Sponsors By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bradley Sends Signal to End Traffic Red Tape By Ronald L. Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
20 Years Later, Latinos Will March Again : Demonstration: Chicano empowerment was the message in 1970. Organizers say not much has changed in two decades. By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winds Kick Up More Than Dust in Desert : Environment: Antelope Valley residents complain about developers stripping vegetation and piling dirt near excavations. Drought has exacerbated the conditions. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embezzlement Arrests Spoil Lush Lifestyle : Theft: At least $530,000 in cash and property is seized from young Laguna Niguel woman whose doting mother allegedly stole it from her employer. By Davan Maharaj and Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
La Habra Board Bars Interracial Twist for Play : Reaction: After the director's call for a black Romeo in Shakespeare's romantic tragedy, the panel rules against a 'message play,' citing audience sensitivity. By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abe Lincoln to Stay; Kermit Hops Away : Disneyland: The 'Great Emancipator' display was to be replaced by the head Muppet until the frog was gigged by tourists' protests. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BATTLE FOR BABY TIMMY : An 'Open Adoption' Shuts Couple Out By Dianne Klein
SANTA ANA : Rally Protests Police Sweeps of Homeless By Lily Eng
COUNTYWIDE : Airport Contractor Misses a Deadline By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Sales and Use Tax Revenues
SANTA ANA : Some Landowners Can Retain Property By Greg Hernandez
FULLERTON : Burglary Suspect Is Charged With Rape By Laura Michaelis
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Council OKs Plan to Conserve Water By Rose Apodaca
YORBA LINDA : New Bridge Link to Freeway Is Opened
GARDEN GROVE : Adult Education Courses Offered
SANTA ANA : Union Contracts Delay City Budget By Greg Hernandez and Lily Eng
CYPRESS : Candidate Takes Fund-Raising Lead By Lynda Natali
SEAL BEACH : Mola Files Claim for Losses of $11 Million By Christopher Adams
NEWPORT BEACH : Robbery Suspected in Cabin Slaying Case By Dan Weikel
DANA POINT : Man Arrested After 55-Mile Car Chase
LAGUNA BEACH : City Delays Seawall for Scenic Bay By Leslie Earnest
MISSION VIEJO : School District Wins in Dispute Over Fees By Cherylanne Bealer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Immunization Shots Available at Clinic
STANTON : Man Fatally Stabbed at Anti-Drug Clinic By Matt Lait
7-Month-Old Electrocuted in Home Accident By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breast Cancer Test Surveyor 'Encouraged' : Mammograms: Researcher, however, lists some older women, Asians and the less-educated as less likely to have the test. By Lanie Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Killed When Car Hits Parked Van
Kemp Promises to Push for U.S. Housing Funds, Decries 'Barbaric' Cuts By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Transportation Center Gets Going After 3-Plus Years of Planning
SPORTS
He Does Not Want to Be a Regular Joe By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE OUTSIDE LOOKING IN : Burt's Team Might Play Catch-Up to Other Sports : Football: Northridge coach stuck playing in Division II, but NCAA plan could serve to elevate his program's status. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RECREATION : NO MADDING CROWDS HERE : Solitude, Beauty Can Be Found in Nearby Campground by Those Willing to Hike to It By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS : Basketball Team's Tall Order By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEACH NOTES : Smith, Stoklos Have a Million Reasons to Enjoy Their Beach Life By Stuart Matthews
Hermosa Beach Event Is Tour's Richest Ever : Volleyball: Top players will battle for $200,000 purse in season-ending tournament. By Stuart Matthews, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paddle-Board Race Is a Real Marathon By Barry Zepel
Alemany Brings Aboard 4 Assistants to Serve Football Coach Blackburn
Net Gals Will Take a Swing at a National Title By Paige A. Leech
Montclair Prep, Derek Sparks Team for Early Poll Position By Brian Murphy
Zambri Aces First Test in U.S. Amateur
RUNNING : Fields Finds USOC Outreach Assistance Simply Out of Reach By John Ortega
Gassner Stands Out in Maccabiah Games
Valley Team Loses in Babe Ruth Series
Seau Decides $900,000-a-Year Deal Will Do : Chargers: With deadline hanging over him, USC linebacker agrees to terms. He's expected to report to camp Sunday. By Don Patterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL, Networks Say Outcry Won't Halt Scrambling By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Sailors in Title Chase By Bob Duke
Key to USD Football Lies With Jackson's Successor By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls Sign Seventh Player, Right Wing Nichols By Martin Henderson
Steinbrenner Picture Thorny at a Distance : Olympics: USOC seeks to separate itself from his problems by giving him indefinite suspension. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : The Biggest Finger Points at Lou Holtz By Michael Wilbon, WASHINGTON POST
Back in the Spotlight : Horse racing: Chris McCarron returns to ride at Del Mar a week ahead of schedule after a serious fall at Hollywood Park. By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dodgers Handle Mets, 4-2 : Baseball: Valenzuela, Howell combine for victory, using Murray's 20th homer to beat Cone. By Alan Drooz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Hara Owes Debt to Garrett By Mike Downey
Townsend to Finally Get Started By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fernandez Stymies Angels, 4-2 : Baseball: Rookie, less than three months out of junior college, pitches eight innings. Thigpen gets 42nd save of the season. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Make the Call, and Pay the Bill By Ted Brock
Tennessee Is Fueled by Ground Chuck : College football: However, Webb may desert Volunteers for the NFL if he has a big sophomore season. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newman Finds Safety in Rams' Move of Gray : Football: The club had too many 'center fielders' until one of them was returned to cornerback. By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Defenseman Laidlaw Gets No Relief in Off-Season By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Power Past the Reds Again, 9-3 From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jays Move Closer to Red Sox With 4-3 Victory From Associated Press
Brewer Suspensions Upheld as Brown Denies Appeals of 3 From Associated Press
SAILING : Davis Leads by Point With One Race Left
GOLF ROUNDUP : Olazabal Takes Run at Record but Settles for 61 From Associated Press
Becker Draws Aguilera in Open By Thomas Bonk
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Same Old Connors Beats Seguso in 3 Sets From Associated Press
7-Footer Roberts Leaving LSU
Legislator Says Bill Will Keep Hatchery at Victorville Open By Rich Roberts
Eric Dickerson was a no-show at the Indianapolis Colts...
Brian Sochia, starting nose tackle for the Miami Dolphins...
The biggest battle in Williamsport, Pa., at the Little...
The United States, led by Terry Lewis' strong fencing...
The United States volleyball team seems almost certain to...
The Lakers and KCAL have entered into a new five-year...
A federal judge has reduced the sentences of two witnesses...
Eric Banducci's Family Roots Are in Roses : College football: UCLA defensive lineman's father, Russ, played on Bruins' 1966 Rose Bowl team, and grandfather, Bruno, was member of Stanford squad that won game in 1941. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seau Agrees to Chargers' 'Final Offer' By Don Patterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trenary Says She Will Compete in 1992 Olympics By Randy Harvey
Samaranch Rekindles 1984 Flame Commemorating L.A. Olympics By Bill Dwyre
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
DEL MAR : Majority of Riders No Strangers to Comebacks After Major Injuries By Jay Hovdey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harness Meet Opens Tonight
Johnson Merely Takes Detour From Dead End By Mike Penner
DISNEYLAND PIGSKIN CLASSIC : They'll Find Big Crowds at Magic Kingdom, but at Anaheim Stadium? By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Musburger's 'Dream' Being Postponed by Rain By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Things Considered, They Would Rather Be Playing Ball : Baseball: Second day of rain forces further postponement of Little League World Series games and leaves players restless. By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUNIOR SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Twist Drops to Third With One Race to Go By Bob Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP : Chris Couch Finds Tiger on His Tail By Jeff Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RACING'S NOBLE PRIZE : Respected but Not Renowned, Threewitt a Trainer for the Ages By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Grand Prix Showdown Looms \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Young Pedals to a Gold Medal in Japan From Associated Press
RAMS, RAIDERS UPDATE : Punters May Get Boot; Schroeder to Start From Associated Press
Pennsylvania Little League Team Advances From Associated Press
Texas A&M, Texas Won't Jump Leagues : College athletics: The Southwest Conference stalwarts decide to stay put, but call for changes in league operations. From Associated Press
Johnson Makes Up Lost Time : Track: The runner stripped of his Olympic medal for steroid use is training hard. One month remains on his suspension from competition. From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Falcons' Linebacker Bruce Hurt \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Redskins' Sanders Enters Plea \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Melee Gets Buechele Suspended \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
THE SIDELINES : Umpires Fire Back at Phillies \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
RACING ROUNDUP : Steinlen Heads Entries in Arlington Million From Associated Press
Bears Fans Blitz Team With Offers of Practice Facilities From Associated Press
Griffey Sr. May Get Chance to Join His Son on Mariners \o7 Associated Press\f7
Team Prospects For 1990-91
THE SIDELINES : Note From Girl Touches Douglas \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
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