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What happened on August 27, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
The Judas Priest Trial: The Verdict on Subliminality : Mind Intrusion Is the Worst Kind of Invasion of Privacy TIMOTHY POST, Post is the attorney representing the mother of James Vance in the recent Judas Priest trial. and
Henry Miller Meets the MPAA : Movies: Philip Kaufman's very adult 'Henry & June,' a tale of the controversial author's days in Paris, apparently is the latest recipient of the dreaded X rating. Its U.S. release is in limbo. JACK MATHEWS
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Men at Work' a Labor of Laughter KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Darkman' Turns Into a Dark Horse Winner DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Kid Creole Stirs Mixture of Hot Music, Theatrics MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Iraqi TV Show Presents Life of 'Guests' From Associated Press
Coming Attraction BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Success Was Worth the Wait From Times Wire Services
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Soap Actress Gives Career Hints From Times Wire Services
State's Report on Malathion
By The Numbers Doc Robertson and Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
BBC Aims for Youth With Radio Launch
Haynes Is in Fine Voice at Giorgio's : Jazz: The appealing singer puts together a performance that should find a wider audience. ZAN STEWART
Lottery Sales Drop by 25%
Music : Kavakos Brings Fireworks to the Hollywood Bowl JOHN HENKEN
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Reviews : Heart-Rending Look at AIDS in a Small Town on Financial News Network IRV LETOFSKY
Drug Report
ART : Irvine Center Exhibit: Now, That's the Spirit : 'Reflections of Art, Mirrors of Culture' is probably the most ambitious and qualitatively superior effort in the history of the center. CATHY CURTIS
Bush's Vacation
State's Report on Malathion
JAZZ REVIEW : Haynes Hits Right Notes With Rhythmic, Appealing Style ZAN STEWART
Peoplewatch BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Music : Notes Prove Hard to Carry in 'Motown Revue' DENNIS HUNT
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Independents Gear Up to Cover the Gulf Crisis : Television: New technology and broader ambitions now allow local stations to produce their own, serious coverage of the big story. SHARON BERNSTEIN
Promoters See Potential of Stadium : Entertainment: The turnout for singer Juan Garbriel was relatively small, but a Chicago-based company sees a potential Latino gold mine at Santa Ana facility. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Music : Notes Prove Hard to Carry in 'Motown Revue' DENNIS HUNT
SHORT TAKES : Stalin's Grandson to Portray Him From Times Wire Services
Next on 'Oprahue,' That Wacky Iraqi Himself ... HOWARD ROSENBERG
Moscow Museum Gets Real : Art: 'The Way to Political Pluralism' at the Museum of the Revolution, once a shrine to the Bolsheviks, revels in talking about once-forbidden subjects. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDIA : KGTV Food Critic Seeks Good, Cheap Eats for Family KEVIN BRASS
Hipster Hypnotists at the Lingerie : Pop Music: Mazzy Star's singer Hope Sandoval creates an atmosphere of entranced detachment. RICHARD CROMELIN
Where Is the Analysis in the 'Heat Wave' Review? JORDAN KERNER, Kerner, president of Avnet/Kerner Productions, is a producer of "Heat Wave," a docudrama on the Watts riots that aired on TNT this month. and
STAGE REVIEW : Steven Berkoff's Machismo Diary SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Pop Music : Explosive, Erotic Margareth Menezes at Music Machine DON HECKMAN
STAGE REVIEW : The Old Globe Presents Expansive 'Our Town' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Expansive 'Our Town' Is Played Outdoors DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Judas Priest Trial and Hidden Persuasion : Subconscious Stimuli Can't Make You Commit Suicide TIMOTHY MOORE, Moore is associate professor of psychology at Glendon College, York University at Toronto. He testified for the defense in the Judas Priest trial. and
Bolshoi Shows San Diego a Trio of 'Giselles' : Ballet: The widely differing performances are marked by an unexpected theatricality. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Music : 20th-Century Works Featured at La Jolla Chamber Festival DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Hipster Hypnotists at the Lingerie : Pop music: Mazzy Star's singer Hope Sandoval creates an atmosphere of entranced detachment. RICHARD CROMELIN
TV Reviews : 'Best Kept Secret' Celebrates Sanford Meisner SYLVIE DRAKE
NEWS
NATION : Prozac in Abbie Hoffman Death? From Times Wire Services
American, Young Son Tell of Harrowing Escape MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wedding Expert Makes Bells Ring ANN CONWAY
Osel Tendzin; 1st Westerner to Head Tibet Buddhist Sect ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernard Wex; British Bridge Designer
Turtle Trouble : Children: Some parents believe Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles encourage aggression. Others say the Turtles are just harmless fun. KATHLEEN DOHENY
Ike Sewell, 87; Developed Thick-Crust Pizza, Dubbed It Chicago-Style From Times Staff and Wire Reports
55 Feared Dead as Boat Capsizes on Resort Lake : Taiwan: Police say the pleasure craft was overloaded and unlicensed and not authorized to make after-dark cruises. From United Press International
Quality of Parkland Matters Most Under Strict Anaheim Law DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sikh Gunmen Kill 4 in Policeman's Family Associated Press
SOUTHLAND : Fighter Plane Takes First Flight From Times Wire Services
Bulgarian Socialist Office Torched Associated Press
Makeup Of Multinational Force Source: Los Angeles Times, Associated Press
Moscow Shuns Military Role in the Enforcement of U.N. Curbs on Iraq : Embargo: Though the Soviets voted for use of force to impose sanctions, Shevardnadze says other countries are willing and better able to stop ships. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shortage of Teachers Not Likely: Study From Associated Press
California In Brief : LOS ANGELES : Suspect in Skid-Row Auto Death Is Held From Times staff and Wire reports
Washington Insight From the Times Washington Staff
For Many, It's Life as Usual in Gulf Cities : Daily scene: Arabs and expatriates alike are aware of the crisis. It's just that they have more pressing things to worry about--like T-shirts, cucumbers and beer. NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHLAND : Hydrant Gusher in N. Hollywood Washes 10 Families Out of Units From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Memorial Set for Fashion Designer Rick Beach
52 Americans Leave Iraq; U.N. to Mediate : Gulf crisis: Women and children from the embassy arrive in Turkey. More Westerners are rounded up. The secretary general is to meet with Baghdad's foreign minister. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storms Pelt Midwest With Wind and Hail from United Press International
Phone Tip Leads to Arrest of Skid Row Auto Death Suspect CAROLINE DECKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : CZECHOSLOVAKIA : Separatist Slovaks Stage Mass Rally From Times staff and Wire reports
OPEC Reported Near Accord on Boosting Output KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waldheim Is Criticized Abroad for Visit to Hussein From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Soviets to Open Wallenberg Files From Times Wire Services
Iraqi Forces Still in Iran, U.N. Says Reuters
France, Djibouti Hold Talks on Gulf Crisis Reuters
Liberian Rebels Seek Summit Talks Reuters
News ANALYSIS : 2 Sides Trade War Talk for Softer Tone : Policy: The shift comes after weeks of tough rhetoric from the U.S. and Iraq. While neither has offered concessions, they have displayed a willingness to talk. JOHN M. BRODER and ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Iraq Won't Defy Blockade : U.S. to Expel 36 of Iraq's Diplomats From Times Wire Services
Dow Shoots Up 78.71 as Oil Prices Decline From Times Wire Services
More Smokes, Crabby Folks Reuters
GULF WATCH: Day 25 : A daily briefing paper on developments in the crisis.
WORLD : Teresa, 80, Awaits Successor From Times Wire Services
California IN BRIEF : FAIRFIELD : Elk Hunt Protesters Blocked Near Refuge From Times staff and Wire reports
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: GOVERNOR : Feinstein Ad Accuses Wilson of S&L Lie CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ROMANIA : Dissidents Occupy Downtown Square From Times staff and Wire reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Uninsured Patients Face Loss of Services From Times staff and Wire reports
Iraq So Far Holds the Edge in Propaganda Battle With West : Media: A lack of understanding for regional nuances works against the U.S. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
178 Men Feared Dead in Yugoslav Mine Blast : Disaster: The explosion cut off air from the surface and collapsed corridors to the exit. From Reuters
COLUMN ONE : Anthology Rattles Tradition : New Heath collection broadens the scope of American literature with works by women and minorities. Opponents call it an affirmative-action approach. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
U.S. Requests Permanent Saudi Visas for Workers KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Women Found Slain in Two Apartments Near Fla. Campus From Associated Press
Tribal Chiefs Blame S. African Government for Clashes From Associated Press
Fight Expected in Legislature Over Spraying : Malathion: Senate leader Roberti wants legislation assuring that pesticides are safe before they are used. An Assembly measure favored by farmers calls for a more modest health review. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Manila Police Rally to Protest Bombings From Times staff and Wire reports
Fight Expected in Legislature Over Malathion Spraying : Public health: Senate leader Roberti wants legislation requiring that pesticides be certified as safe before they are used. An Assembly measure favored by farmers calls for a more modest safety review. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hate to Eat Alone? Try Shared Tables BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pomona Naval Reservists Called Overseas for Gulf Crisis
Mardi Marans; Paramount Executive
Navajos Try to Seize Power in Sweeping Bid for Office : Politics: An All-Indian slate runs in county election in southern Utah, with the goal of redistributing funds. HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHLAND : Jet Lands at LAX Without Wheel From Times Wire Services
Israel Vows Aid for Palestinian Gulf Refugees : Immigration: Officials at Jordan River crossing will ease restrictions on entering Israeli-controlled territory. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arthur C. Whiting; Co-Founded Oil Company
NEWS ANALYSIS : Hussein Misjudged Invasion Response, Arab Observers Say : Diplomacy: The Iraqi leader expected a "toothless condemnation" from the West, and banked on a misperception of Arab unity. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Newlywed Sets Himself Afire From Times Wire Services
Reformer or Power Broker--Hayden Straddles Line : Politics: Still a magnet for criticism from all sides, he throws himself into environmental campaign. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Firefighters Sent to Fatal Utah Wild Fire From United Press International
A New Discontent Surfaces in Red Army Ranks : Soviet Union: The grumbling even spawns rumors of a military coup, but officers say the mood merely reflects the air of change in the country. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbery Suspect Seized in Chicago Television Station From United Press International
J. Stalnaker; Scholarship Corp. Founder From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BOOK REVIEW : Splicing Together the Good and Evil : A CHILD ACROSS THE SKY by Jonathan Carroll Doubleday $18.95, 215 pages CAROLYN SEE
O.C. Running Short of High-Quality Parkland : Land-use: County supervisors allowed developers to set aside unusable land for parks and to pay fees far less than needed to develop adequate recreation facilities. DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Petroglyph monument faces a rocky future.The ancient Indian drawings are threatened by Albuquerque's growth, trash dumpers and vandals. MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iraqi Embassy in Bonn Called Arms Deal Center United Press Internationa l
Developers' Park Fees Far Below Land Values DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smooth Sailing for High Court Nominee : Appointment: Even opponents concede Gov. Deukmejian's nomination of Marvin Baxter will be approved. Judicial commission starts hearing Tuesday. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Court-Martial in Panama Case From Times Wire Services
1 Million to Get Gas Mask Lessons Associated Press
SOUTHLAND : WORLD : 1 Chernobyl Reactor Shut Down From Times Wire Services
Former Migrants Teach Students Valuable Lessons MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seattle vs. Los Angeles: It's a Battle of the Columnists JACK SMITH
Harold Thorkilsen; Led Growth of Ocean Spray From the Associated Press
In Baghdad, Slogans of War, Talk of Hardships : Iraq: People appear fiercely loyal to Saddam Hussein. But there are bread lines and a growing black market. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra Fire Chief, 3 Others, Die in Crash
Bluesman Vaughan Dies in Copter Crash From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : 5 Men Wounded in Santa Ana as Gunman Sprays Bar With Bullets From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
The Days The Music Died Associated Press
SAT Test Scores Sink for Third Straight Year : Scholastics: Reading could become 'lost art' among video-addicted secondary students, College Board warns. From Associated Press
How Quimby Act Became O.C.'s Park Law
NATION : Youth Slain in School Gang Fight From Times Wire Services
Keenan Tried to Win Release of 2nd Hostage : Captives: The teacher told doctors in Dublin that he sought to insist on freedom for British journalist John McCarthy. From Reuters
World IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Drug Lords Target Europe, Report Says From Times staff and Wire reports
Chester Zardis; New Orleans Jazz Band Bass Player
A Position of Prominence : Education: Chang-Lin Tien, new chancellor of UC Berkeley, is the first Asian-American to head a major research university in the United States. ELIZABETH VENANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coast Guard Plane Spots Crippled Yacht; Crew Safe From Associated Press
Iran, Syria Open Iraqi Borders to Most Refugees NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montana Sheriff's Candidate a Symbol of Indians' Increasing Clout in the West HECTOR TOBAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Stoklos, Smith Win U.S. Title : Beach volleyball: Crowd of 25,000 at Hermosa Beach Pier sees team beat Karch Kiraly and Brent Frohoff, 15-11. STUART MATTHEWS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Illinois Track Robbery a Puzzle From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Red Sox Get Third Consecutive Shutout DAN HAFNER
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Muster, Saceanu Fined, Suspended From Associated Press
N.Y. Jets Lose Lyons to Injury Associated Press
Dodgers Hit Road Happy : Baseball: They beat Mets for third time, 2-1, as Gonzalez steals home and the bullpen bounces back. L.A. wins seven of 10 games during home stand. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAMS : Robinson Remains Upbeat Despite Barrage of Injuries JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Mota Wins Women's Marathon From Times Wire Services
Lopez Will Meet Ramos in Main Event Tonight
White Sox a Victim in Grahe's First Win : Angels: His seven strong innings, plus home runs by Parrish and Bichette bring 4-1 victory in final game of trip. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHARGER NOTEBOOK / DON PATTERSON : Seau Still a No-Show at Training Camp DON PATTERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Hot Davis Heats Up Reds in Pittsburgh, 6-2 DAN HAFNER
Success Breeds More Success : Rankings: An ironclad rule over the last 20 years is that most powerful schools stay that way. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mickelson Splendid in Victory From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Cut Sidelines Henefeld in Israel From Times Wire Services
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Lendl Keeps Heat on Krickstein, Wins Title From Associated Press
DEL MAR : World Is Gregson's Oyster Again After Slew Of Pearls Wins the Oaks BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riddoch Makes Wrong Choice : Padres: Manager stayed with starter Bruce Hurst in the eighth inning, but rookie Larry Walker hit a three-run homer to give the Expos a 4-2 victory. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salisbury Rallies Vikings to Win Over Oilers, 22-21 From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Miami Retains No. 1 in AP Football Poll From Associated Press
Here's Chance to Laugh at Fears of Recession TED BROCK
U.S. Open Appears to Be Open : Tennis: Edberg and Graf are each seeded No. 1, but there will be plenty of challengers at Flushing Meadow. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF U.S. AMATEUR : Mickelson Impressive in Victory From Associated Press
YACHTING : Grand Illusion Wins in a Breeze RICH ROBERTS
COMMENTARY : Keep Nation's Biggest Tennis Event in Big Apple ARTHUR ASHE, SPECIAL TO NEWSDAY
Allen, Raiders Still Fumbling Around MELVIN DURSLAG
MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Reunion Beneficial for Ex-Trojans MARTIN BECK
Ak-Sar-Ben Posts Attendance Drop Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '90 : Pain Deep in Heart of Texas : College football: The loss of Arkansas to the Southeastern Conference has Texas and Texas A&M looking elsewhere and leaves the Southwest Conference a very worried one-state league. DANNY ROBBINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Duerson, Luis Zendejas Cut by Teams From Associated Press
BOXING : Hernandez-Abila Fight Tops Card at Forum EARL GUSTKEY
COMMENTARY : Why Must Buffaloes Think They Can Fly? MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IAAF Approval on Javelin Seen From Associated Press
Quarterback Makes Effort Not to Lose Pigskin Classic : Football: Andy Kelly completes 18 of 27 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns in the game's final 15 minutes, rallying Tennessee to a 31-31 tie with Colorado. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junior Seau in Chargers Camp, One Day Tardy From Associated Press
This Sport Offers Fun in the Sun and a Lot More MIKE DOWNEY
Geboers Goes Out on Top in Grand Prix : Motocross: Retiring world champion wins first event at San Bernardino's Glen Helen Park. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Resumes Home Run Pace With 4th in Row After 39 Days Off DAN HAFNER
'Not Picking on' Irish, SI Asserts From Associated Press
Seles 'Wows' Pampoulova, Reaches 2nd Round : Tennis: She takes only 44 minutes to crush Bulgarian 6-0, 6-0. BOB GREENE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
MOTOR RACING ROUNDUP : Unser Strategy Works in Victory at Denver From Associated Press
Tie Feels Like Win to Vols : College football: Tennessee has three fourth-quarter touchdowns to catch Colorado, 31-31. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : Team USA Hockey Coach Rehired From Times Wire Services
BETTING THE SYSTEMS : Luke Waits for Favorites' Losing Streak to End NORMAN DASH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Backley's Javelin Record Is Disallowed From Agence-France Press
BASEBALL LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Taiwan Resumes Dominance With Victory From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '90 : A Third Chance : An All-American in '88, Stonebreaker Lost Seasons Because of Grades in '87 and a Suspension in '89; He's Back as Notre Dame's 'Old Man' JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Olazabal Wins World Series by 12 Strokes From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '90 : COMMENTARY : Questions of Perspective : Twenty Ways to Look at the Upcoming Season GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '90 : Greed Before Glory : Traditions Crumble as Conferences Consider Expansion as Route to Financial Success GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELUS LEAGUE FOOTBALL PREVIEW : Loyola and St. John Bosco Join Forces With Traditional Powers CHRIS FOSTER and For The Times, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
P.M. BRIEFING : Sunbeam Recalls Mixmasters From Times Wire Services
Prices Soar on Asian Markets; Key Tokyo Index Up 4% From Reuters
Existing Home Sales Up 3.3% as Rates Fall From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : July Personal Incomes Up 0.6% From Times Wire Services
On The Record
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : MUTUAL FUNDS
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Mosbacher Says Lower Interest Rates Needed : Economy: The Commerce Secretary says the Federal Reserve needs to ease credit to help prevent the country from entering a recession. From Reuters
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : FOREIGN STOCK MARKETS
Oil Prices in Decline as Mideast Tensions Ease : Gulf crisis: Wholesale costs of unleaded gasoline and other refined petroleum products also plummet. From Times Wire Services
Market Watch : Is GM a Good Ride Now? TOM PETRUNO
P.M. BRIEFING : National Paging Service Planned From Times Wire Services
Machine Tool Orders Slide From United Press International
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Oil Firm Profitability Falls in 1st Half From Reuters
Consumer News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EARNINGS : Ross Stores Income Falls 29.6% From Times Wire Services
Tokyo Stocks Were Due for Fall Before Crisis, Analysts Say KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Greece Lifts Beef Import Limits From Times Wire Services
Market Watch : WEEKLY SCORECARD : STOCK GROUP WINNERS & LOSERS
P.M. BRIEFING : Casinos to Fly Cards to Troops From Times Wire Services
REGIONAL REPORT : Oil Field Resurrection : Energy: The Mideast crisis presents an opportunity for smaller, independent firms to regain share. Many once-capped operations are pumping again. MIKE KRENSAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROBERT J. DUNHAM : Real Estate, Down the Road : Top Consultant Ventures a Guess About Future Trends Michael Flagg, Times staff writer
TECHNOLOGY : Into Space at Down-to-Earth Prices : Aerospace: Australians planning the world's first private spaceport are relying on Soviet rockets and U.S. technical expertise. The Japanese are also participants. WILSON DA SILVA, REUTERS
P.M. BRIEFING : Trefoil to Buy Into Child World From Times Wire Services
Wave of South Korean Visitors to U.S. Is Gaining Momentum : Tourism: So far this year, their numbers are up 44%. The Southland--and especially its theme parks--is a big draw. SOON NEO LIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Junk Bond Defaults at Highest Level in 20 Years : Finance: The failure rate on high-yield securities has been 5.8% so far this year. From Associated Press
Ex-Guinness Chief Guilty of Conspiracy : Courts: A London jury convicts Ernest Saunders of a stock scheme linked to the 1986 takeover of a Scottish distiller. From Associated Press
Market Watch : In Long Term, It's Survival of the Fittest : Stocks: Pasadena-based Provident Investment Counsel banks on solid companies to ride out temporary declines in the economy. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A summary of Southern California-related business litigation developments during the past week. From United Press International
Market Watch : Threat of Mideast War Stirs Up Wall St. Bears : Investment: Unlike during past conflicts, analysts doubt stocks would rally after an initial drop. The reason is the impact of an oil cutoff. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Woes Cast Michael Parker in Different Light : High life: Once one of Orange County's up-and-comers, the entrepreneur is being sued by Columbia S&L, and the FBI and IRS are probing his files. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LAGUNA NIGUEL : New City Manager Loves the Challenge LESLIE EARNEST
TUSTIN : Mother Keeps Hope Alive for Daughter SHANNON SANDS
Japanese Students View the Good and Bad Sides of American Culture BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAD WATCH : A Vote for Abe
Parties Prepare for War Over New Turf : Endorsements: The reversal of a state ban in city, county and court elections may provide guidance to voters, but some fear that it paves the way for partisan domination. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Winning Through Recycling
Arson Team Probes Cause of Blaze that Gutted 4 Poway Winery Sheds
Llamas Haltingly Put Best Foot Forward at Show JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu's Cityhood Bid Faces New Roadblocks RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winning Through Recycling : State ups the ante to a nickel and, bingo, the program starts cooking
Burglars Take Goods Valued at $450,000
THOUSAND OAKS : Burglars Take Goods Valued at $450,000
Oil Prices Squeezing Schools, Services : Government: Officials fear transportation costs will soar from 20% to 50% if the crisis in the Persian Gulf does not abate soon. TONY MARCANO and ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
When Doctors Won't Do the Job
BREA : Youth Is Stabbed at Party; Man Arrested
SIMI VALLEY : Early Sign-Up Urged for Kindergartners CARLOS V. LOZANO
PLATFORM : No Free Fares Horace Strather, who has been driving buses in Los Angeles for 33 years and still likes his job, commented on the Southern California Rapid Transit District's new policy of free fares if the buses are late. He told The Times: and
ORANGE : Police Seek Gunman, Victim in Shooting
Congress May Be in Over Its Head : Now that Iraq has landed on top of the budget
The Complexities of Pairing Principal and School : Education: Should positions be rotated on a regular basis? What about parent input? Continuity? Supt. Tom Payzant, for one, has changed the way he views reassignment. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk-Driving Task Force Makes 50 Arrests
NEWPORT BEACH : City Expected to OK Car-Pool, Bike Plan LAURA MICHAELIS
Science / Medicine : Dust Mites Linked to Asthma From Times staff and wire service reports
Trash Fee Proposal Angers Residents WENDY PAULSON
Science / Medicine : Steam Treatment for Cold May Worsen the Illness From Times staff and wire service reports
FULLERTON : Student Is Unfazed by Disability ERIK HAMILTON
Where There's Smoke, There's the Fire Sleuth : Arson: There has been a 43% rise this year in investigations in the high desert. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Fires Shots as Car Almost Hits Him
'Top Gun' Turns His Sights on an Unruffled Bates : Elections: Duke Cunningham may be the congressman's strongest challenge for the 44th District since Bates came to office, but that may mean little when November rolls around. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN LEFT : Fighting for Shreds of a Dream : All across Latin America, the generals are tightening their chokehold. The left has found that revolution is toothless. GEORGE BLACK, George Black is foreign editor of the Nation magazine. and
Lottery Results: Aug. 25
SEAL BEACH : Budget Crisis Looms, City Officials Say CHRISTOPHER ADAMS
OJAI VALLEY : Panel Will Review Planned Golf Course THIA BELL
Critics Say State Bill on Disposal of Medical Waste Now Toothless RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE ARAB WORLD : All Their Children Are Hostages : No matter what Saddam Hussein has done wrong, the ever-bullying West is the greater evil in the eyes of many Arabs. MARTIN WOOLLACOTT, Martin Woollacott has for many years written about the Middle East for the Guardian of London.
Teachers and District Are Close to Settling Wage Dispute : Labor: Santa Paula elementary school instructors in the 134-member union are expected to vote Thursday to ratify the proposal on pay hikes for the previous year. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developers Aren't Getting Free Ride With Sound Walls ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Reading Disabilities Mislabeled From Times staff and wire service reports
COSTA MESA : For Exotic Pets, It Can Be Dog's Life MARY ANNE PEREZ
Science / Medicine - Peek Inside a Mayan Tomb Nona Yates, Nona Yates,
Women's Milestone Prompts Reflection : Activism: Modern-day suffragists take stock of advances made since women got the vote in 1920 and sound a battle cry in the continuing fight for equality. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Pinpoint a Way to Salute Troops in Mideast : Patriotism: A family has made and is distributing hundreds of red, white and blue ribbons of support. JEFFREY BALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vice Officers Arrest 68 in 2-Day Sting AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : 7 Hurt in 2-Car Crash Near Church JEFFREY BALL
The Hollow Victory at MacArthur Park : Crime: Police chase out the crack addicts who had overrun the site. But local merchants and residents say the criminals simply have relocated to nearby alleys and back yards. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Test Pinpoints Fibrous Deposits From Times staff and wire service reports
Science / Medicine : Learning More About Humans From Sharks : Research: The creatures have an unusual resistance to many human diseases, including cancer. Scientists are seeking clues to their immune system. GLENN ZORPETTE, Zorpette is a free-lance science writer and an editor at IEEE Spectrum Magazine in New York. and
Scofflaw Heaven : Parking Tickets Go Unpaid Because It Costs More to Enforce Them CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wickets, Googlies, Batsmen and Tea--That's Cricket DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Man's Junk Is Zorthian's Idea of Artistic Treasure : Eccentricity: The never-ending work in progress in Altadena attracts notoriety. He's been called a 'mountain Toulouse-Lautrec' and 'a little bit crazy.' BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Offer Soka Land Swap : Acquisitions: The university has 580 acres in the Santa Monica Mountains that park advocates have sought for a visitors center. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science / Medicine : Rockets Blamed for Ozone Loss From Times staff and wire service reports
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Gangs Move In on 'Nice' Neighborhoods : Crime: A homicide, shots at police and arrests of slaying suspects bring home the realization that Huntington Beach 'is no island' safe from violence. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Yard Patrol Checks Dogs for Licenses SCOTT LAWRENCE
With 2,100 Square Miles to Cover, He Still Gets His Man : Law enforcement: Sheriff's arson investigator has worked the beat alone for five years. But an increase in cases has brought him some help. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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