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What happened on August 25, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
Theater Rejects Interracial 'Romeo and Juliet' : Stage: Some board members voice their concern that La Habra's 'predominantly older' audience would not accept the relationship. By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Husband Sues Roseanne Barr From Times Wire Services
ABC Says Bye-Bye to 'Baby' for Fall; Casting Snag Cited By Steve Weinstein
All-Star Musicians Can't Stop Meeting Like This : Jazz: For seven summers, friends Patrice Rushen, Ndugu Chancler, Alphonso Johnson and Ernie Watts have gotten together to tour. They play Hollywood Bowl Sunday. By Zan Stewart
Artists to Lead Bus Tours of L.A. Festival By Shauna Snow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clay Cancels Show in Dallas From Associated Press
Berkoff's 'Rambo' Afterlife: A Docu-Play : Stage: The playwright-actor-director's 'Acapulco' is based on his experiences filming 'Rambo II.' It opens today at the Odyssey. By Robert Koehler
Mahony's Religious Suggestion to Jewish Unionist Stirs Anger : Labor: Archbishop says he thought Jack Sheinkman was a Christian. Their letters heat up a feud complicated by the abortion issue. By John Dart and Bob Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Churches Condemn Iraqi Invasion, Support Bush : Gulf crisis: Religious groups, critical of past U.S. military excursions, see a different situation this time. From Associated Press
Moderate So. Baptists to Steer Funds to Like-Minded Agencies From Times Wire Services
U.S. Biased Against Islam, Muslim Leader Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
An Inspiring Monument to Robert Johnson : Anthology: In just 29 songs recorded in 1936 and 1937, he coined the currency of the blues, and therefore of rock 'n' roll. By Richard Cromelin
Judas Priest Ruling Still Leaves Other Issues in the Air : Trial: Implications are uncertain regarding the creative freedom of artists in movies and television. By Sharon Bernstein
Replications From Polaroid's Palette : Art: By filming expensive artworks with a giant camera, the company can put a color photo reproduction on your wall for $1,500. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Rock Loses Venue at Pink Cadillac Amid Complaints : Music: The club will become a restaurant. It will feature big-band salsa and try to avoid noise problem. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Wild at Heart' Tweaks 'Peaks' Freaks : Film: If you saw the David Lynch-directed TV series and expect to see the same on the big screen, think again. Some who have seen the new movie say it's too violent. By Erik Hamilton
Star Trekker Beams Into Theater By Sue Martin
David: A Shakespearean 'At Work' By Lauren Lipton
Chappell's Next Vehicle Off-Road By Susan King
MUSIC REVIEW : Seattle Orchestra in Hollywood Bowl Debut By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Jazz Tap in Westwood By Elizabeth Zimmer
'Late Breaking Muse' Covers the Environment By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Child's Play for Adults Too Undergoes 'Musical Therapy' By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports On Weekend Tv By Steven Herbert
WEEKEND TV : Documentaries on F.D.R., 'Fantasia' By Steve Weinstein
BOOK REVIEW : 'Asher Lev' Sequel Revives Hero, a Hasid and Artist, 20 Years Later : THE GIFT OF ASHER LEV, \o7 by Chaim Potok\f7 . Knopf. $19.95, 369 pages By Eli Gottlieb, \o7 Gottlieb is senior editor of Elle magazine\f7
George Lucas Weaves 'Loom' By David Crook and Jeane Decoster
World Beat Gives Respite From Fossilized Rock : Pop music: The eclectic blend of international music is attracting a growing number of fans who want to expand their musical horizons. By Paul Ben-itzak, REUTERS
'Jesus Christ Superstar' Stirring, Memorable By Nancy Churnin
Lo-Tec Offering Blends New Dance, Music By Eileen Sondak
CAL-SPAN Keeps an Eye on Sacramento Politics By Sharon Bernstein
San Diego Premiere of S.F. Ballet's 'Sleeping Beauty' Receives Grant By Eileen Sondak
Judas Priest Verdict Offers Small Comfort to Music Industry : Ruling: Despite court victory, some observers see record companies imposing curbs on artists' freedom of expression. By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Music Didn't Make Them Do It : Verdict: The rock band Judas Priest is absolved of planting subliminal messages on a record that families charged led to the deaths of two youths. By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frohnmayer Denies 'NEA 4' Grant Appeals : Arts funding: The NEA chairman rejects requests by controversial performance artists, setting the stage for lawsuit challenging the decision as political. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Cosby' Bloopers Episode Beats 'Simpsons' Rerun, but Not in L.A. By Steve Weinstein
NEWS
Chung's 'Aggressive' Bid to Be a Mom
'Hull High' Slurs
Chung's 'Aggressive' Bid to Be a Mom
'Hull High' Slurs
Chung's 'Aggressive' Bid to Be a Mom
Movies at the Bowl
Gender in Movies
Talent for Feuding
Lenny and Diceman
Movies at the Bowl
Critic's Led Zeppelin Song Remains the Same
Museum Aide Responds
How Much Is Enough?
Experts Goofed Up Advice
Anti-Cigarette Decisions and Smoking Bans
Anti-Cigarette Decisions and Smoking Bans
Domestic Policies of South Korea
Anti-Cigarette Decisions and Smoking Bans
Anti-Cigarette Decisions and Smoking Bans
Anti-Cigarette Decisions and Smoking Bans
Friends and Foes
Controversy Over Federal Funds for Artists
Controversy Over Federal Funds for Artists
Controversy Over Federal Funds for Artists
Civil Rights and Unrest in Kenya
Controversy Over Federal Funds for Artists
Controversy Over Federal Funds for Artists
Controversy Over Federal Funds for Artists
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Iraqis Who Are Americans : Immigrants: San Diego has the second-largest community of Christian Iraqis--known as Chaldeans--in the country. They are torn between their loyalty to their adopted country and their fear for their homeland and their loved ones there. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Threat to Bus Ridership
Lopez Canyon Landfill
Plug for Light Rail
Field Lab Cleanup
Worst Fires in Decades Burn French Forests \o7 United Press International\f7
Bonus Pay for Principals to Get Tax Hike Alleged : Election: Investigators say Capistrano trustees OKd a secret incentive plan to build up vote on Measure A. By Tony Marcano and Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Army Reserve Water Experts Placed on Alert in Southland By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Wives Learn to Lean on the Corps : Families: At Camp Pendleton, spouses of men who have shipped out describe fears, uncertainties and how they cope. By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES POLL : Feinstein Loses Gender Edge Over Wilson By George Skelton, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Increase at the Gas Pump--Gouging or Capitalism? : Profits: Throughout history, fair pricing has been a subject of concern in civilized societies. By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Standoff Exposes Gap in U.S. Intelligence Force : Strategy: A lack of spies on the ground creates a dangerous blind spot regarding Hussein's intentions. By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Ready to Use Force to Stop Tankers By John M. Broder and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Africa Acts to Quell Tribal Feud By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Tent City: a Home of Final Hope : A shabby squatters' camp near the Kremlin is a visible symptom of the crisis in Soviet society. Its occupants come from all over to air their gripes and seek justice. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kremlin OKs the Use of Force in U.N. Embargo : Sanctions: Soviets reluctantly agree to back military plan but insist diplomatic efforts must continue. By Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Surrounds U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, Detains Evacuees : Gulf crisis: Detention of American diplomats breaks promise that they could leave Baghdad. The Administration calls it 'another stark example of Iraqi duplicity.' By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pennsylvania Abortion Law's Key Parts Voided : Courts: The state says it will appeal the federal judge's ruling. Some fear this case and one from Guam will be used to overturn Roe vs. Wade. By David Treadwell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man in Wheelchair Held in Street Chase, Killing \o7 Associated Press\f7
Cheney Slashes Army Copter Purchases From Associated Press
SOUTH AFRICA / FACTIONAL FIGHTING : Old Animosities Split Key Leaders : Buthelezi and Mandela, prominent in opposing clans, were once friends. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPDATE / THE JESUIT CASE : No Progress in Salvador Murders Even as U.S. Aid Hangs in Balance By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irish Hostage Held 4 Years Is Freed in Beirut : Mideast: Brian Keenan, the fifth Westerner released since April, arrives in Syria. His pro-Iranian kidnapers do not explain the action. From Times Wire Services
22 Held in Attack on Queen's Car in Nepal \o7 United Press International\f7
Gulf Crisis Alters U.S. View of Philippine Bases' Value By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 23 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis
Jordan Reopens Iraqi Border to Refugees : Exodus: Amman hopes to limit the flow to 20,000 a day. Thousands are backed up awaiting passage home. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Debates How Much Aid It Can Provide By Karl Schoenberger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britons Proud of Kin on Iraqi TV--and Afraid By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev to Iraq: Obey U.N. Calls or Face New Measures : Embargo: His warning implies collective military force unless Hussein leaves Kuwait and frees detainees. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foreign Workers in Saudi Arabia Getting Edgy : Economy: Many feel their employers, bowing to official pressure, may not be taking adequate steps to ensure their safety. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Seen Ready to Use Force on Iraq Despite Risk to Hostages : Strategy: He is determined not to repeat the errors of predecessors. But other decisions could determine whether he will ever face that fateful choice. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar Engineer Who Fled Kuwait Says 30 Others Hesitated By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divided Loyalties Tear at Ex-Iraqis in San Diego By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Linguist With a Sense of Humor Holds the Fort for U.S. in Kuwait : Diplomacy: Ambassador Howell--on the point of leaving when Iraq invaded--leads a small group of trapped American diplomats. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citizen Soldiers Across the Country Say Farewell to Families and Report for Duty : Reserves: Some prepare to leave for Saudi Arabia. For others, the call-up is a matter of paperwork--for now. By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf Still Quite Wide in East-West Attitudes : Culture: Jordanians express disbelief that Hussein's use of children in TV appearance horrified Westerners. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computers Helping U.S. Keep Track of Hostages By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Denies Pressing U.S. to Strike Iraq : Allies: Spokesman says government has 'full confidence in American policy' and is urging no specific action. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace Force Hears Gunfire, Delays Landing in Liberia From Associated Press
18-Year-Old Soviet Hijacker Faces Trial in Sweden From Reuters
Court OKs Cutbacks in Car Mileage Standards : Environment: It says the federal traffic agency acted within the law, did not have to file an impact statement. Ruling is a blow to L.A. and California. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former CIA Agent to Face Trial on Iran-Contra Tax Charges From Associated Press
5 Legislators in S. Carolina Face Bribery Charges : Indictments: They are accused of accepting money in exchange for support of a parimutuel betting bill. Lobbyist worked for FBI in probe. By Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leland's Fatal Ethiopia Crash Laid to Weather, Pilot Error From Associated Press
Ex-Beauty Queen Gets Life Term for Jealousy Murder \o7 United Press International\f7
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: PROPOSITION 128 : 'Big Green' Foes Pull Ads a Day After Suit Is Filed By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&L Figure Claims Poverty but Runs Up Big Tab : Finance: Oldenburg, facing charges of looting thrift, said he was indigent and needed a public defender. At the same time, he was staying in a $6,000-a-night hotel room. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislation Targeting Sweatshops Vetoed : Garment industry: Governor says the Hayden bill puts too much responsibility on manufacturers. Backers say they will try again--when Deukmejian leaves office. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JPL Kept on Edge of Seat by Magellan By Lee Dye, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Solar Plane Pilot Gliding High Again By Jenifer Warren
David Rose, 80; Award-Winning Composer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Extension on Limit of Malathion Illness Lawsuits By Jerry Gillam, Times staff writer
Liver Transplant Pioneer Undergoes Heart Surgery \o7 Associated Press\f7
Gas Mask Factory Working 24 Hours \o7 Associated Press\f7
Brown Again Pushes Early Primary Bill By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : Police Unit Faces Civil Rights Charges From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : Students Protest Public Job Quotas From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : HAITI : 3 Ministers Quit Caretaker Cabinet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : ROMANIA : Ceausescu Son's Genocide Trial Ends From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Link Sought Between Lawsuits, Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Lobbyist's Gift to Legislator Alleged From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : LAKE ELSINORE : 3 Shooting Victims Identified by Sheriff From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Looking for a Sign of Hope From Raiders
Hunting Down Logic as to Why Animals Must Be Killed to Live By Steve Harvey
Latest in a Series of Time-Saving Devices
Roodberg Story Didn't Deserve Marathon Space
Raider Fans No Longer Bottle Up Complaints
Hunting Down Logic as to Why Animals Must Be Killed to Live
One Last "Coooooop" From Laker Faithful
One Last "Coooooop" From Laker Faithful
Williams Not the Guy to Talk About Guts
One Last "Coooooop" From Laker Faithful
Smith's Statement Doesn't Strike Reader as Smart
Hunting Down Logic as to Why Animals Must Be Killed to Live
Show's on Way Out Because of Himself
Show's on Way Out Because of Himself
BUSINESS
On The Record
Keating Quits After Stinging Legal Setbacks : Thrifts: The former American Continental Corp. chief will concentrate on his own defense. Lawyers, accountants and even economists involved in the thrift debacle face new scrutiny. By Tom Furlong and Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Business Copes as Higher Fuel Costs Affect Many Firms By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nike's Hometown Ignores Boycott Call By Stuart Wasserman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IBM Set to Unveil a Crucial Line of Mainframes By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Gasoline Prices Soar, but Futures Dive : Petroleum: Prices at Western pumps were highest, at $1.359 a gallon. A consumer group says simple greed is the culprit. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Climbs 49.50 in Largest Gain Since Iraq Invasion By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baxter Will Sell Stake in Biotech Firm: Baxter... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
GM to Offer Incentives on Many 1991 Models: The No. 1 auto... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Layoffs at Data General: The struggling Boston... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Two Banks to Aid Reservists: Those called to active... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
More OPEC States to Join Talks: OPEC talks scheduled to... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
McDonnell Unit's Debt Downgraded: Standard & Poor's said... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
GE Cuts Jobs in Massachusetts, Alabama: General Electric... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Mortgage Rates Up: Fixed-rate mortgages averaged 10.29... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Stock Exchanges Set Up Formal Ties: The Pacific Stock... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Kaiser Planning 14% Rate Hike in 1991 : Health care: The HMO is struggling with the cost of its explosive growth. It boosted charges 17.5% this year. By Linda Darnell Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Confirms Weak 2nd-Quarter Growth From Reuters
Philips Stockholders Approve Tomkins Deal Associated Press
USAir to Lay Off Another 2,100 Workers : Airlines: The move follows the firing of 1,500 others earlier in the week. The carrier blames lower passenger demand and rising fuel costs. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank President Named: Pacific National Bank of Newport... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Strong Profits Continue at O.C. Independent Banks : Lenders: The combined net income of the county's 38 institutions is $11.6 million for the first quarter. Just five such banks report losses. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rouse Co. President Killed in Plane Crash: A developer... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
ERLY Industries Inc.: The Los Angeles food processing firm... From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Service Container Pact
HOME & GARDEN
NUTS & BOLTS : A How-To-For Homeowners : This Garlic Aficionado Really Nose His Cloves By Patrick Mott
California Bungalow : The Arts and Crafts Movement Revival Hits Home By Evan Cummings, \o7 Evan Cummings is a regular contributor to Home Design. \f7
GARDENING : Big Help for Small Lots By Julie Bawden Davis, \o7 Julie Bawden Davis is a regular contributor to Home Design\f7
Multifamily Home Permit Futures
Slipcovers Save Furniture--and Money By Janet Kinosian, \o7 Janet Kinosian is a regular contributor to Home Design\f7
Turning Back Yard Into a Sports Center By Christie Costanzo, \o7 Christie Costanzo is a regular contributor to Home Design\f7
ARTISANS: Spotlighting Makers of Hand-Crafted Goods : Decor of Past Brought Artisans Together : Restoration: Two devotees of the American Arts and Crafts movement in the early part of the century have returned homes of that design to their original style. By Evan Cummings
Getting Most From Video Equipment From Video Magazine
ASK THE HANDYMAN / JOHN MORELL : Hand Plane Might Help Make Things Run Smoothly By John Morell
4 New Roses Named for All-American Honors By Earl Aronson
How to Pick Remodeling Contractor : Home repair: Choose the individual or company by scrutinizing his or her state license and checking on references, for starters. By Christie Costanzo, \o7 Christie Costanzo is a regular contributor to Home Design\f7
Liable for Workers You Hire? : Insurance: Coverage is essential for the various people that you bring in to do housework, yardwork, repair jobs or painting. From Popular Mechanics
Exterior Remodeling Starts With Appraisal
Ground Rules for Fence Building : Construction: Following some simple guidelines should ensure a stable, long-lasting and attractive product. From POPULAR MECHANICS
French Decor--American Style : Interior design: Furnishings from France are customized to fit the more informal U.S. lifestyle. By Barbara Mayer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
THOUSAND OAKS : Annexation Bid May Be Revived By Tina Daunt
THOUSAND OAKS : City, Simi Officials to Study Annexation By Carlos Lozano
Volunteer Honored for Aid to Survivors By Herbert J. Vida
County Budget Cuts to Affect the Poor Most By Lanie Jones and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
KWIZ an Uninvited Guest, Residents Near Its Tower Say By Mary Helen Berg
Specter of Death Penalty : Triple slaying: Prosecutors file charges making execution of Gregory Allan Sturm a possibility. Family mourns one of the victims in a memorial service. By Davan Maharaj and Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deukmejian Vetoes Legislation Aimed at Garment Sweatshops By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EL TORO : High School Band Gets New Director By Cherylanne Bealer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Workers Prepare to Move Pier Buildings By John Penner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Administrator to Get an Assistant By John Penner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Erskine Questions Plan-Checking Fee By John Penner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Turns Over New Leaf on Hedge Law By Bill Billiter
Hopes High for Talks on Teacher Contract By Cherylanne Bealer
COSTA MESA : Arts on the Green Accepting Entries
NEWPORT BEACH : Police Want Infrared Devices for Copters By Laura Michaelis
Single-Family Home Share
County Unveils Its 'Flexible Fuel' Car By Greg Hernandez
COUNTYWIDE : Program Recycles Sludge as Fertilizer By Len Hall
ORANGE : Council to Assist in Saving Creek Bed By Mary Helen Berg
Reserves Will Keep Schools in the Black By David F. Burke
ANAHEIM : Carousel Fans Ride in for Auction By Allison Samuels
Activists Call for Lower Speed Limit Near Checkpoint : Illegal aliens: A coalition met to discuss proposals for reducing highway hazards to those crossing freeway. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Firm Agrees to Pay $65,000 Fine
Man Arrested in Neighbor's Slaying
Suspect Seized in House Robberies in Three States
1989-90 Donations to UCI Decline to $27.3 Million By Greg Hernandez
Remus and Romulus founded Rome. And, now, Silvana and... By Steve Harvey
POLITICIAN WATCH : Camera Ready?
NFL to Throw Fans for a Loss : League wants to sack satellite TV pickup of out-of-town games
Who Made Iraq What It Is Today? : World exports of chemical weapons sure helped
Curbing Highway Ugliness : Billboard-control measures to advance roadside beauty
Don't Go It Alone : America's support for U.N. action might not be sustained if Yanks remain the bulk of forces on the ground. By Claiborne Pell, \o7 Claiborne Pell (D-R.I.) is chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. \f7
Take the Offensive, Lose the War : Our goal is not to punish Iraq but to ensure its good behavior. Rushing into a fight won't achieve that aim. By John Steinbruner, \o7 John Steinbruner is director of foreign policy studies at the Brookings Institution. \f7
Days of Drums and Bugles By Al Martinez
S.D. Growth Slowing as Economy Weakens, Report Says By Richard A. Oppel Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Admits He Knew It Was Drug Money : Justice: Former top state official pleads guilty to conspiring to launder cash. He now faces 41 to 51 months in federal prison. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE PERSIAN GULF : 200 Rally to Oppose Buildup in Mideast By Richard A. Oppel Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silberman Chronology By Alan Abrahamson
Community Groups to Fire Up Anti-Smoking Drive at Stadium By Blake Fontenay, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Husband Arrested in Woman's Poisoning Death : Crime: Victim died five days after being taken to hospital; strychnine was detected during autopsy. By Deanna Bellandi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murder Trial Ordered in Slaying of Good Samaritan
Hostage Describes Gunman as Polite but Silent By Blake Fontenay, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies After Setting Himself Afire : Port Hueneme: The victim drops a match in an open gas can. A police officer is nearly killed after flames reach his shirt sleeve. By Christopher Pummer and Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Living High on the Hog : Fair: For some youths, months of work fattening their livestock for the auction block pay off in money for college, another animal or a new car. By Psyche Pascual, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rising Gas Prices Drive Motorists to Alter Habits : Mideast crisis: As tensions and oil prices increase, many are lining up for bargains at the pumps and buying less costly grades of fuel. By Christopher Pummer
Man Enters No Contest Plea in Graduate's Death By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
40 Reservists Volunteer for Mideast Duty By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Candidate Criticizes U.S. Mideast Actions By Santiago O'Donnell
COUNTYWIDE : Police Arrest 2 After Cocaine Seized By Kirsten Lee Swartz
Bernardi's Staff Appointment Enrages Ministers' Group By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clean Air Violations \o7 Compiled by Scott Lawrence\f7
OXNARD : Students Hired to Paint Over Graffiti By Scott Lawrence
CAMARILLO : 400 Evacuated After Alarm Malfunctions By Kirsten Lee Swartz
OXNARD : Joint Child-Care Program to Begin By Adrianne Goodman
VENTURA : Woman Helps Catch 18-Year-Old Escapee By Maja Radevich
Verbal Fencing : Councilman Woo, Developer's Attorney Square Off at Fryman Canyon By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eye Doctor Held on Suspicion of Billing Medicare for False Surgery : Operations: A North Hollywood ophthalmologist is accused of filing 685 false bills over four years for cornea transplants he never performed. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Override of Veto Keeps Picus Plan Study Alive : Warner Ridge: Mayor Tom Bradley had eliminated a $250,000 allocation for an environmental review, saying the city should consider a compromise with the developer. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita to Proceed With Suit Over Housing Plan By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Question In-House Hiring : Personnel: The Civil Service Commission hires its own chairman as an analyst, exacerbating a feud with the district attorney over nepotism. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New D.A. Policy Bans Bail Releases in Slayings : Rule change: The action, and an apology, followed meetings that prosecutors had with ministers angered by the handling of suspects in the slaying of a Pacoima pastor. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opponents Seek Veto of Bill Aimed at Controlling Growth Around Airports By George Hatch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taking a Bite Out of Mosquitoes By Jeffrey Ball
Landowners Suggest Sites for CSU : Development: The meeting in Oxnard is billed as the last chance for the public to propose campus locations. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Meeting to Air Rockwell Cleanup Plan
Man Arrested on Drug-Making Charges
Police Seek Vehicle in Burbank Slaying
Picus Asks Reward in UCLA Student's Death
Work Will Close Parts of Ventura Freeway
Ciddie May Tyson; 108-Year-Old Homemaker
IN BRIEF : VENTURA FREEWAY : Work Will Cause Weekend Closures From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Bank Worker Charged With Embezzling $660,000
L.A. Formulates a Comprehensive Policy on AIDS By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Mexican Doctor Denied Bail in Camarena Case : Murder trial: The judge--who ruled that the suspect's kidnaping from Mexico was an extradition treaty violation--calls him a 'flight risk.' By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Hall vs. City Hall: Attorneys Protest Caseloads, Understaffing : Law: The lawyers who defend Los Angeles go on the offensive. They complain that severe manpower shortages keep them from doing their jobs while draining the city treasury. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE MIDEAST CRISIS : For Arabs Here, Mixed Emotions : Reaction: Many in Southland find their loyalties torn between their native land and their new one. Some fear an anti-Arab backlash. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AND THE MIDEAST CRISIS : All's Quiet on the Local Recruiting Front By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
W. Hollywood Card Club Backers Lose Court Bid
Weekend Closure of Westwood Streets Starts
Car Salesman Killer Gets 27 Years to Life Sentence
Camarena Mistrial Motion May Be Heard in October
Car Driver Dies in Crash With Tractor-Trailer
Defendant Wants Death Penalty if Convicted
Man Fatally Stabbed in Room at Hilton Hotel
RTD Calls for Legislation to Set Ceiling on Payouts
Bradley to Pay Fine for Role in Contract : Settlement: Mayor unintentionally violated law in awarding of job to a contributor, FPPC says. By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dolphin Dies in Arms of Lifeguard : Marine life: Several attempts to rescue disoriented mammal off Hermosa Beach fail. By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outrage Over Bail in Pastor's Murder Prompts New Policy : Justice system: D.A.'s office moves to generally prohibit bail in such cases. Amounts of $20,000 had been set for 2 white teens in black man's death. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Approves Massive Downtown Development By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Union OK, 27 Schools Get Set for Autonomous Operation By Sandy Banks, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Armed Youth Fatally Shot by Deputies During Search By George Ramos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Woods Is Witness to a Record : PGA Junior: Cypress golfer shoots 72, but Chris Couch ties Gary Player's course record with a 63 to win title by 10 strokes. By Jeff Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Rain's End Brings Smiles to Fans, Wins for Taiwan, Shippensburg By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rainouts Force TV to Change Broadcast Plan From Associated Press
This Sacrifice Fly to Williamsport Is Worth It for O.C. Umpire By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DISNEYLAND PIGSKIN CLASSIC : Teams Earned the Right to Kick Off First By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faria Wins Four-Lap Scratch Main Event at Fairgrounds
Brande Is Relieved of Duties : Prep sports: Corona del Mar volleyball coach is being investigated by Southern Section for 'unspecified allegations.' By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUNIOR SAILING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Elting Wins Etchells 22 Class; Twist Takes Fourth By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gott's Streak Ends in Pain for Dodgers : Baseball: After retiring 22 consecutive batters, relief pitcher gives up McReynolds' second home run of the game and the Mets win, 3-2. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Fuels Raiders Past Bears, 20-3 By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
49er Coaches Find Halftime Is No Time to Be With Players By Ted Brock
Oldest White Sox Beats Young Angel : Baseball: Fisk's bases-loaded double off Abbott leads Chicago to 5-2 victory. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Chesnokov Overcomes Rain, Van Rensburg From Associated Press
The U.S. women's volleyball team defeated Argentina, 15-2...
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Marshall Gives Red Sox Pennant Hopes a Boost By Dan Hafner
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Suddenly, Davis Can See Enough to Lead Reds By Dan Hafner
GOLF ROUNDUP : Olazabal Increases Lead to 9 Shots From Associated Press
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Rangers' Buechele Is Suspended for Charging White Sox Pitcher From Associated Press
Collinsworth Hopes No One Gets His 'Scam' By Phil Jackman, BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Chargers Get Depth Check Against 49ers By Don Patterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Reward Riddoch, Making Everyone Happy : Baseball: Manager is rehired for 1991, and team stops Expos, 2-1, for 21st victory in past 31 games. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernstine Is a Nice Problem for His Coaches By Dave Distel
VENUES : Officials Hoping to Build for Future By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ADVANCE PARTY : Dedicated Band Focuses on Funding for Programs By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harper Accents Fundamentals as He Runs Two Practices for His CLU Football Team By Brendan Healey
MOTOR RACING / BRIAN MURPHY : Granada Hills' Kanke Tuned for Run at Title By Brian Murphy
Zambri Falls in Amateur Golf Championship
Two for a Nickel: Friends Battle for a Primary Secondary Job : Aztecs: Williams and Griffith fight to fill the huge shoes left by John Wesselman. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Houser Sails to Championship in Lasers; Hardesty/Ware Wins in Flying Juniors By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRE NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Lampkin Latest Lump in Team's Incredible Run of Bad Breaks By Bob Nightengale
KCEO to Broadcast Most Gull Games
NFL EXHIBITION ROUNDUP : Campbell Leads Lions Past Chiefs From Associated Press
Houser Wins in Lasers as San Diegans Earn Two U.S. Junior Yachting Titles By Rich Roberts
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Pennsylvanians Play Cypress in Semifinals Today From Associated Press
Life, Limb, Wallet Are Threatened By Melvin Durslag
Atlanta Mounting Olympian Effort at Getting 1996 Games : Boosterism: City cites 80,000 jobs, $3.5-billion increase to economy, international stature as reasons for campaign. By Lee May, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Silva Eulogized as Much More Than Swimmer By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Ram Exhibition, Another Night Off for Injured Gary By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / EARL GUSTKEY : Smith Deserves an Assist for His Problems By Earl Gustkey
Geboers' Goal: Go Out on Winning Note : Motocross: Belgian will retire as a Grand Prix champion. He seeks victory in his final race. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas, Texas A&M to Stay in SWC
Sheik Fahad Al-Ahmad, president of Kuwait's Olympic...
Soviet track stars Tamara Bykova and Larisa Nikitina have...
Denny Neagle became the first 20-game winner in the minor...
Two of Japan's top distance runners and three other people...
Padres' Riddoch Is Hired for '91 By Bob Nightengale
A's Dave Henderson Might Be Out for Season Because of Knee Injury By Dan Hafner
DEL MAR : Aaron Gryder Makes Trip 'Home' to Ride No Marker in Cabrillo 'Cap By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VOLLEYBALL USA CHAMPIONSHIPS : Beach Kings Compete for Royal Sum By Stuart Matthews, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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