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What happened on August 24, 1990
BUSINESS
A&E Systems Plant Will Be Shut Down LESLIE BERKMAN, 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. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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 : GM Offers Raise, Ford a Bonus From Times Wire Services
Sanders Gets Contract
P.M. BRIEFING : Airlines to Confer on Fare Hikes as Fuel Costs Continue to Soar From Times Wire Services
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." ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Polls Finds Gloom Over Economy Associated Press
OPEC Plans Informal Session on Sunday Associated Press
Global Stock Plunge
P.M. BRIEFING : Economic Growth Estimate Cut From Times Wire Services
New York Post's President Resigns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
P.M. BRIEFING : Whirlpool Plans More Layoffs From Times Wire Services
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. KATHY KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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
CREDIT : High Oil Prices Keep Key Bond Yield Above 9% From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : French Err on Deadly Fungus From Times Wire Services
REAL ESTATE : Showhomes Adds Lived-In Look to Vacant Houses
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. LINDA DARNELL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Runaround on Revolving Credit S. J. DIAMOND
U.S. Judge Denies Keating Challenge to Seizure of S&L ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sales in July Up From '89 Period, but Prices Down JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trump Takes 'For Sale' Sign Off Shuttle From Times Staff and Wire Reports
P.M. BRIEFING : Toyota, Nissan Production Rises From Times Wire Services
Economy Up Only 1.2% Before Gas Price Spiral From Associated Press
Postal Service Formally Opens Contract Talks From Associated Press
La Jolla Bank Gives OK to Merger With Security Pacific CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Durable Goods Orders Jumped 2.9% in July From Associated Press
CURRENCY : Dollar Hits Lows Against Mark, Swiss Franc From Associated Press
EARNINGS : Adidas Losses Soared in 1989 From Times Wire Services
Amid Slide, Fear Grips Investors; Is Loathing Next? TOM PETRUNO
High-Tech Business Group Talks Japanese : Conference: Executives from 20 U.S. and Asian companies trade tips on entering lucrative market at Tustin roundtable. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Chairman Moers Faces Felony Counts in Brookside Deals JOHN MEDEARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gifts Can Offer Lasting Rewards JANE APPLEGATE
Pacific Bell Announces a Restructuring From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
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. MICHAEL CIEPLY and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Hermosa Beach Event Is Tour's Richest Ever : Volleyball: Top players will battle for $200,000 purse in season-ending tournament. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Key to USD Football Lies With Jackson's Successor JIM LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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
Paddle-Board Race Is a Real Marathon BARRY ZEPEL
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. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEACH NOTES : Smith, Stoklos Have a Million Reasons to Enjoy Their Beach Life STUART MATTHEWS
Valley Team Loses in Babe Ruth Series
RECREATION : NO MADDING CROWDS HERE : Solitude, Beauty Can Be Found in Nearby Campground by Those Willing to Hike to It JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Townsend to Finally Get Started CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Team Prospects For 1990-91
THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS : Basketball Team's Tall Order THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harness Meet Opens Tonight
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pirates Power Past the Reds Again, 9-3 From Associated Press
DEL MAR : Majority of Riders No Strangers to Comebacks After Major Injuries JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
King Defenseman Laidlaw Gets No Relief in Off-Season STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Falcons' Linebacker Bruce Hurt From Times Wire Services
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. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jays Move Closer to Red Sox With 4-3 Victory From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Grand Prix Showdown Looms From Times Wire Services
RACING ROUNDUP : Steinlen Heads Entries in Arlington Million From Associated Press
Becker Draws Aguilera in Open THOMAS BONK
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. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
THE SIDELINES : Note From Girl Touches Douglas From Times Wire Services
SAILING : Davis Leads by Point With One Race Left
Dodgers Handle Mets, 4-2 : Baseball: Valenzuela, Howell combine for victory, using Murray's 20th homer to beat Cone. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steinbrenner Picture Thorny at a Distance : Olympics: USOC seeks to separate itself from his problems by giving him indefinite suspension. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bears Fans Blitz Team With Offers of Practice Facilities From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Melee Gets Buechele Suspended From Times Wire Services
RAMS, RAIDERS UPDATE : Punters May Get Boot; Schroeder to Start From Associated Press
Alemany Brings Aboard 4 Assistants to Serve Football Coach Blackburn
Griffey Sr. May Get Chance to Join His Son on Mariners Associated Press
Musburger's 'Dream' Being Postponed by Rain BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Pedals to a Gold Medal in Japan From Associated Press
Newman Finds Safety in Rams' Move of Gray : Football: The club had too many 'center fielders' until one of them was returned to cornerback. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL, Networks Say Outcry Won't Halt Scrambling MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brewer Suspensions Upheld as Brown Denies Appeals of 3 From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Same Old Connors Beats Seguso in 3 Sets From Associated Press
O'Hara Owes Debt to Garrett MIKE DOWNEY
You Make the Call, and Pay the Bill TED BROCK
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. JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Does Not Want to Be a Regular Joe PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7-Footer Roberts Leaving LSU
Trenary Says She Will Compete in 1992 Olympics RANDY HARVEY
GOLF ROUNDUP : Olazabal Takes Run at Record but Settles for 61 From Associated Press
Samaranch Rekindles 1984 Flame Commemorating L.A. Olympics BILL DWYRE
RACING'S NOBLE PRIZE : Respected but Not Renowned, Threewitt a Trainer for the Ages DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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
PGA JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP : Chris Couch Finds Tiger on His Tail JEFF GREEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JUNIOR SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Twist Drops to Third With One Race to Go BOB DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seau Agrees to Chargers' 'Final Offer' DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls Sign Seventh Player, Right Wing Nichols MARTIN HENDERSON
Tennessee Is Fueled by Ground Chuck : College football: However, Webb may desert Volunteers for the NFL if he has a big sophomore season. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Redskins' Sanders Enters Plea From Times Wire Services
Net Gals Will Take a Swing at a National Title PAIGE A. LEECH
Montclair Prep, Derek Sparks Team for Early Poll Position BRIAN MURPHY
Pennsylvania Little League Team Advances From Associated Press
Johnson Merely Takes Detour From Dead End MIKE PENNER
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. BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zambri Aces First Test in U.S. Amateur
RUNNING : Fields Finds USOC Outreach Assistance Simply Out of Reach JOHN ORTEGA
San Diego Sailors in Title Chase BOB DUKE
Gassner Stands Out in Maccabiah Games
THE SIDELINES : Umpires Fire Back at Phillies From Times Wire Services
Legislator Says Bill Will Keep Hatchery at Victorville Open RICH ROBERTS
DISNEYLAND PIGSKIN CLASSIC : They'll Find Big Crowds at Magic Kingdom, but at Anaheim Stadium? ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : The Biggest Finger Points at Lou Holtz MICHAEL WILBON, WASHINGTON POST
NEWS
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. GEORGE HARDEEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Gets Life for Slaying; Blames Film Associated Press
IN REVIEW / DESIGNERS : Rebuilding a Glamour Dynasty WILLIAM KISSEL
Custom Shoes and Wide Styles Available for Hard-to-Fit Feet Kathryn Bold, Kathryn Bold is a regular contributor to Orange County View.
WORLD : Peace Force Arrives Off Liberia From Times Wire Services
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. SUSAN OKIE, WASHINGTON POST
Solzhenitsyn Will Not Visit Soviet Union, Tass Says From Associated Press
NATION : Reagan Accepts Soviet Invitation From Times Wire Services
Cheney Cuts Order for New Attack Copter From Reuters
Hazardous Gas Leak Closes Stretch of I-40 United Press International
GERMANY / NEXT STEPS : More Stumbling Feared Amid Tragicomic March to Unity TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blasts, Fire at Soviet Chemical Plant Injures 25 Associated Press
Budget May Roil Benefits for Elderly BOB ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN REVIEW / DESIGNERS : He Tends to Buck the Trend WILLIAM KISSEL
S. Africa Clamps Down on Townships
Treading Upon Another Option JOSEPH N. BELL
W. Germany Probes 60 Firms' Ties to Iraq From Reuters
WORLD : Job Quotas Stir India Protests From Times Wire Services
NATION : Court Backs Mileage Standards From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Irish Hostage Reportedly Freed From Times Wire Services
Dow Regains 49 but Still Off 111 for Week From Times Wire Services
Too Many Goals, Expectations Can Sideline a Player's Success JERRY R. MAY, Distributed by Psychology Today
GULF WATCH: Day 22 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis
Judicial Panel to Urge Opening Federal Courts to TV From Associated Press
Survey Finds Gloom Over Economy Associated Press
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. WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH DAKOTA : Delay Denied in 2nd Drunk-Flying Trial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
War Artists: 'Quaint' British Tradition 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. GERALDINE BAUM, TIMES STAFF 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. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More U.S. Warships Transit Suez Canal Reuters
End of Polio Seen in Americas Soon United Press International
3 Quakes Rock Japan United Press International
Mideast Fears Put Stocks Into Worldwide Dive KATHY KRISTOF, 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. KARL SCHOENBERGER, 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. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Crossing Thruway in Wheelchair Is Killed United Press International
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. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sports Car Tour de Force PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl Appeals for Healing of East Germany's Wounds From Associated Press
Veto of Bills on Oil Spills Threatened From United Press International
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. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AF Jet Crashes; Crew Safe Associated Press
A Bonanza of Cheap Thrills BETH ANN KRIER and JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
E. Coast Teen-Ager Let Out of Kuwait Associated Press
NATION : Drug Patrollers Die in Air Crash From Times Wire Services
Dapper Anchor Speaks to World for Iraqi Chief From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Gene Data May Help Fight Colon Cancer From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Iraq Blocks Embassies : 100 U.S. Diplomats, Families Held in Baghdad : Troops Around U.S., Other Consulates in Kuwait City Nathaniel Howell, From Times Wire Services
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. JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cues for a Change of Scenery THE FASHION STAFF
Ex-Prelate Quit Paying Woman, Church Says From Associated Press
Want to Be of Help? Try Adopt-a-Sailor Program From a Times Staff Writer
Magellan Has JPL Scratching for Answers LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
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. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iranians Say Irish Hostage in Lebanon May Be Freed From Associated Press
Dinner Benefit for Medical Center BEA MAXWELL
U.N. Told of Violations of Iraq Embargo PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desert-Bound Marines Learn ABCs of How Not to Offend TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Aguilar Gives Up His Court Cases From United Press International
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
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. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evening Wear Woes : Benefactors Sound Off at Wayne Cancer Clinic Benefit Luncheon JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Bill to Unseal Confidential Adoption Records Is Killed DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refinery Fire Injures 3 United Press International
Luigi Dadaglio, 75; Italian Cardinal Associated Press
Worried Californians Held Captive by the Wait : Detainees: Relatives of those trapped in Iraq and Kuwait spend their days and nights by the telephone. JENIFER WARREN, 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. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biggest Overhaul of SAT Test in 50 Years Planned : Education: Planners hope to make the widely used college admissions exam more relevant, less coachable. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION 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. DOUGLAS JEHL, 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. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Bargain Expected in Silberman Case ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STREET SCENE : Overalls: Flexible Fashion MICHAEL EISENHOWER
2nd Assisted-Suicide Case Spurs Concern in Michigan From Associated Press
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. GAILE ROBINSON
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. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Blacks Skip School to Protest Hiring From Times Staff and Wire Reports
LOCAL : Freeway Crashes Leave 2 Dead From Times Wire Services
Lithuanian Demonstration Blocked : Soviet Union: KGB guards prevent 20,000 from making a symbolic border crossing. Armenia and Turkmenia take steps toward independence. ELIZABETH SHOGREN and CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW : Showcase for a Wide-Ranging Talent ELAINE KENDALL
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. SCOTT HARRIS and LEE MAY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lincoln Liberated : Tourist Revolt Keeps 'Great Emancipator' on Display at Disneyland BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Plans to Help Bear Costs of Gulf Action JIM MANN and SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev, Afghan President Hold Talks in Moscow Associated Press
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. JOHN M. BRODER and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sri Lankan Forces Kill 32; Copters Hit Rebel Hide-Out From United Press International
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. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Adventure Calls, . . . JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN REVIEW / DESIGNERS : Galanos: Confident Couturier MAUREEN SAJBEL
Mandela Wants Troops to Halt Tribal Fighting From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH DAKOTA : 2 Pilots Plead Guilty in Drunk-Flying Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Voids Strict Guam Abortion Law From Associated Press
Hussein Plays TV Host for Uneasy 'Guests' KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREEDING BIRDS: SCRUB JAY (Aphelocoma coerulescens) DORIS SHIELDS / Los Angeles Times
Tustin Police Arrest Suspect in Slaying of 3 MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Clears Judas Priest of Liability in 2 Suicides From Associated Press
NATION : Bush's Aunt Has Fainting Spell From Times Wire Services
Appeal of Murder Conviction Rejected by Justices : Law: State Supreme Court lets stand earlier decision. Killer's brother had claimed responsibility for the crime. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where to Join Others in the Fast Lane RICHARD BEENE and Source: California Bicyclist and Southwest Cycling magazines
Freehand Style With Crafts : Marketing: Its contents remain handmade, but the gallery has evolved and expanded to offer more services. GAILE ROBINSON
RECREATION / BIKING : Technique Tells Tale : Gearing, Drafting and Cadence Give Top Cyclists Their Edge RICHARD BEENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Arrested in 3 Killings at Tustin Store MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some ANC Leaders Among 40 Seized in S. Africa From Associated Press
'Clear Thinking' Is a Little Cloudy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Officers Gear Up for Bicycle Patrols : Law enforcement: LAPD unit to work aboard mountain bikes in busy section of Hollywood. DARRELL DAWSEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Transportation Center Gets Going After 3-Plus Years of Planning
Todd Bridges Found Not Guilty in Drug Shooting CAROL McGRAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Agents Plead Guilty in DEA Corruption Case
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. ANDREW M. GREELEY, Father Andrew Greeley, author of "The Cardinal Sins" and "Cardinal Virtues" (Warner Books) is a columnist for the Chicago Sun-Times. and
LAGUNA BEACH : City Delays Seawall for Scenic Bay LESLIE EARNEST
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. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Awards Exclusive Contract to Western Waste IAN M. ROSE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Robbery Suspected in Cabin Slaying Case DAN WEIKEL
Real Life 101 : College Graduates Serve Society in Jesuit Volunteer Corps RON SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beaten Body of Man Found in Saugus Field
SANTA ANA : Union Contracts Delay City Budget LILY ENG and GREG HERNANDEZ
THOUSAND OAKS : Conejo Schools Face $1-Million Shortfall GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
County to Survey Employees in Reserves GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visit by Theater Company a Triumph of Perestroika GERALD FARIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Bids Sought for New Middle School JANET BERGAMO
What Manner of Man Is This? : Hussein's forced TV show with his 'guests' won't help the cause of peace
SEAL BEACH : Mola Files Claim for Losses of $11 Million CHRISTOPHER ADAMS
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. ROGER MORRIS, Roger Morris is the author of "Richard Milhouse Nixon: The Rise of an American Politician, 1913-1952" (Henry Holt & Co.).
Harbor Panel OKs Permit to Raze Old Wilmington Cannery
CYPRESS : Candidate Takes Fund-Raising Lead LYNDA NATALI
COUNTYWIDE : Last-Chance Census Campaign Scheduled SCOTT LAWRENCE
Redondo Beach Rejects Stricter Guidelines for Historic Areas SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Discuss Suit Over Development
Obituaries
National City
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. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Hoaxer Claims to Hold Husbands CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
Planners to Ease Limits on Hill Homes JEFFREY BALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Seeks to Restore County Health Cuts
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. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Council OKs Plan to Conserve Water ROSE APODACA
Navy Team Boards Ranger to Investigate Asbestos Contamination NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Catapult Into War: An Aviator's Deja Vu : Nothing's changed since '67: Combat is just a job; politicians call the shots. And few of us question what the sacrifice is for. JOHN L. PETERSEN, John L. Petersen flew 88 combat support missions over North Vietnam. He is president of the Arlington Institute for National Strategy in Arlington, Va. and
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. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soka University Adds to Mountain Holdings
San Diego Stays Unusually Cool as Low Pressure Systems Prevail G. JEANETTE AVENT, 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. JOHN M. GLIONNA, 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. JILL STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Council Scraps City Hall Expansion GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
COUNTYWIDE : Opinions Sought on CSU Campus Site GARY GORMAN
Former Bank Worker Charged With Embezzling $660,000
Bradley Sends Signal to End Traffic Red Tape RONALD L. SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Some Landowners Can Retain Property GREG HERNANDEZ
Sales and Use Tax Revenues
You Asked for It
AIDS and Breast-Feeding
Past Was Prologue
Mid-East Crisis
'Fair Contract' Urged for Police
Man, 92, Apparently Kills Woman, Self
Campaign Urges Victims to Report Hate Crimes 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. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State, Developer in Battle of the Signs JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
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. TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans for Hawthorne's Annual Air Faire and Banquet Take Off
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. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Sen. Deddeh, Iraqi Native, Supports Bush's Military Moves in Middle East RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTD Approves Free Rides on Late Buses
SANTA ANA : Rally Protests Police Sweeps of Homeless LILY ENG
Family, Realtors, Council Post $70,000 Reward in Woman's 1989 Slaying MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ballpark Newspaper Vendor Missing
Governor Joins Fight to Retain AF Base GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido
Obituaries : Albert Royal Smith; Retired Chief Engineer
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. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire, Police Funding Gets New Look in P.V. Estates TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace Takes a Beating in Black South Africa : At risk is all the hard-won international support
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
COUNTYWIDE : Airport Contractor Misses a Deadline JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
'Miss Saigon' Casting Furor
COUNTYWIDE : Old Lens Gives Way to New at Lighthouse KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
MISSION VIEJO : School District Wins in Dispute Over Fees CHERYLANNE BEALER
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
The Law That Ate All Common Sense : Motorist uses RICO statute against traffic cops for operating a speed trap!
Judge Rules County Can Keep Fines MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Report to Delay Volleyball Courts SANTIAGO O'DONNELL
Kemp Promises to Push for U.S. Housing Funds, Decries 'Barbaric' Cuts GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE BATTLE FOR BABY TIMMY : An 'Open Adoption' Shuts Couple Out DIANNE KLEIN
Canes Makes Most of 'Uptown' Mashed Potatoes DAVID NELSON
Valentino Draws Crowd 64 Years After Death
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS PROPOSITION 128 : Suit Seeks to Name Foe's Ad Sponsors JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Air Pollution Penalties
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. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : Man Fatally Stabbed at Anti-Drug Clinic MATT LAIT
The MAXimum in Transit : Bus Service Catches On With El Segundo Aerospace Commuters DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Miss Saigon' Casting Furor
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. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : New Bridge Link to Freeway Is Opened
Protesters Light Up the Border Again PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Battles May Change but the Lectures Stay the Same ANTHONY PERRY
Man Killed by Robber While Walking to Work
Cocaine Suspect, 46, Found Dead in Jail Cell
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. DAVAN MAHARAJ and TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Report of River Contamination Spurs Inquiry JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sociable at Banning mansion is a chance for visitors to turn back the clock. GERALD FARIS
Obituaries : Mary E. Keats; Retired MGM Hair Stylist
7-Month-Old Electrocuted in Home Accident JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. JOHN KENDALL, 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. GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hostage Standoff Ends as Police Raid Hotel Room DEANNA BELLANDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Immunization Shots Available at Clinic
'Miss Saigon' Casting Furor
Breast Cancer Test Surveyor 'Encouraged' : Mammograms: Researcher, however, lists some older women, Asians and the less-educated as less likely to have the test. LANIE JONES, 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. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CPR in Back of Patrol Car Gives 'Dead' Baby a Chance RUSSELL BEN-ALI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying Victims Carried Drug Money, Police Say
San Diego
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. CARLOS V. LOZANO, 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. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
Investigation Finds Suspect in 1986 Slaying CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cambodia
Weekend Car Barriers Go Up in Edgy Westwood JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Convicted of 89 Molestation Charges MACK REED
Driver Killed When Car Hits Parked Van
Restrictions on Hillside Building Near Approval
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. RICHARD A. OPPEL JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marion Barry's Trial and Black Leadership
FULLERTON : Burglary Suspect Is Charged With Rape LAURA MICHAELIS
DANA POINT : Man Arrested After 55-Mile Car Chase
Ex-Officer's Son Guilty in Killing
Appeals Court Refuses to Withhold Menendez Tape
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. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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? RAMSEY CLARK, Former Atty. Gen. Ramsey Clark has just launched the Coalition to Stop U.S. Intervention in the Middle East.
VENTURA : Sheriff's Deputy Appeals Suspension CHRISTOPHER PUMMER
$70,000 Reward Offered in Murder of Woman
GARDEN GROVE : Adult Education Courses Offered
ENTERTAINMENT
Pop Music Reviews : Public Enemy Blends Funk and Politics JONATHAN GOLD
Ghost of Frida Kahlo Haunts Show LEAH OLLMAN
SHORT TAKES : Paralyzed Mayfield Transferred From Times Wire Services
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Darkman': the Ultimate Comic-Book Universe MICHAEL WILMINGTON
Cable Shopping Channels Must State Benefits From Associated Press
Get Rentals Early for Labor Day DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Astor Piazzolla Out of Coma From Times Wire Services
Edwards Will Head South for Young Tribute ZAN STEWART
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. ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : No Hidden Messages, Plant Says From Times Wire Services
Pop Music Reviews : Armatrading Conducts Her Familiar Ritual STEVE HOCHMAN
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Museum Reopens After Water Leak ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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British Comedy Samples Run Gamut TERRY ATKINSON
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Unraveling a Chinese Puzzle CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hammer Wards Off Challenges DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
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Wojarowicz Forum in Santa Monica
Mango Reef: New Wave of Cuisine LAURIE OCHOA
Circus News BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Baby Talk' Is Out, 'Head of Class' Is In, as ABC Recasts Fall Lineup STEVE WEINSTEIN
Brea Baritone Wins 1st Prize CHRIS PASLES
JAZZ REVIEW : Not to Worry . . . Ella Is Still Ella LEONARD FEATHER
STAGE REVIEWS : Four One-Acts at Lex Range From Strident to Delicate RAY LOYND
RESAURANT REVIEW : Sometimes Suggestions Fall Flat MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Playing With Symbols in the Mideast Crisis HOWARD ROSENBERG
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. BETH KLEID
Movie Men Step Out ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
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. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bart vs. Bill: 'Cosby' Takes the First Round STEVE WEINSTEIN
STAGE REVIEW : A Priceless 'Loot' Comes to S.D. Rep NANCY CHURNIN
L.A. Festival to NEA--Thanks but No Thanks ALLAN PARACHINI and GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BALLET REVIEW : New 'Swan' Dancer Moves Cautiously LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
Reveling in 'Dick Tracy' Musical Mix JIM WASHBURN
Catching Rising Stars : Music: A new SummerFest '90 program aims to help promising young musicians develop their ensemble performance skills. KENNETH HERMAN
Gilbert Adds Directing to Credits : Careers: Directing 'Ice House,' TV's former Laura Ingalls is besieged with work offers--and happy at home. MICHAEL ARKUSH, 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. RANDY LEWIS
A Bittersweet Lesson in 'Quartermaine's Terms' RAY LOYND
OCC Hires Architect for $11-Million Art Center MARY ANNE PEREZ
PREVIEW : Music Instructor Trades in Flash for Substance HEATHER W. MORGAN
SHORT TAKES : Children No. 1 to Jaclyn Smith From Times Wire Services
Roseanne Barr's Ex-Husband Files Palimony Suit From Times Wire Services
MOVIE REVIEW : Deception in 'Woman in the Dunes' MARK CHALON SMITH
ART REVIEWS : 'Living With AIDS': Gentle Approach to Tough Subject SUVAN GEER
MOVIE REVIEW : Beautiful Dreamer : Movies: 'Akira Kurosawa's Dreams' offers some of the loveliest images ever conceived by Japan's greatest director. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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ART REVIEW : MOCA 'Light' Is Just Half a Show CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Witches': Adult Children's Fantasy MICHAEL WILMINGTON
Starlight May Resurrect USO Era for New Musical NANCY CHURNIN
CABARET REVIEW : Classy Combo Inaugurates Improv Room DON HECKMAN
NEWS ANALYSIS : Burke at CBS: On the Outside Looking In JOHN LIPPMAN and SHARON BERNSTEIN
TV REVIEW : A Captivating 'Mother Goose' LYNNE HEFFLEY
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. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Dana Delany Ready for Change From Times Wire Services
MOVIE REVIEW : Delectable Double Cross in 'After Dark' SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : A Jealousy Festival in Santa Cruz DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saturday Night Fever, '90s-Style : Music: Club-hopping around the Valley produces a gamut of sounds. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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