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What happened on July 26, 1990
NEWS
COLUMN ONE : Passports Hot Item in Hong Kong : Citizens seek an escape hatch when the British colony reverts to Chinese control. Pacific countries are cashing in by selling citizenship. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorcycle-Gang Romance Makes Noise DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bluebird Cottage--Early Pastoral Haven for the Working Girl : History: A women's rights activist named Jean Wirt Sherwood came to a meadow in Boulder in 1904 and immediately saw it as a vacation retreat for the weary. JANET ROSS, CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Benedict Canyon Closing for 4 Months for Roadwork KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Victim or a Vigilante? : Crime: An ex-cop, convicted of murder 13 years ago, says the system betrayed him. A judge is asked to overturn the verdict. JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ousted Hollywood Committee Member Blasts Woo JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helicopter Crash Kills 2 at Kentucky Army Base Associated Press
Glendora Family Shares Wealth With Community SIOK-HIAN TAY KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRIPS: WHEELER HOT SPRINGS : Restful Waters : A historic spa near Ojai hasn't lost its touch for melting away the stresses of the city. AURORA MACKEY ARMSTRONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early 'Golden Calf' Figure Found Near Tel Aviv From Associated Press
The Urban Stress of Suburban Life : Growth: Valley residents are becoming increasingly troubled by significant increases in population, crime, traffic and graffiti. An insurance agency vice president compares the congestion with being 'in a 10-gallon fish tank with a million fish.' BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, Gray is a regular contributor to Valley View.
Cycle Chic : Show Up in Tube Socks and You'll Be Left in the Dust RICHARD BEENE and the cycling per se, but what you ride and what you wear . Above, selection at Bicycles Etc., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lineman Eric Banducci Is Latest in a Family of Blockbusters RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reprimand for Rep. Frank : House Kills GOP Call for Expulsion From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Jurors Selected in Hasenfus Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEIGHBORS : Distant Shores : Dr. John Ford, his fiancee and his surfboard are heading overseas. LEO SMITH
HIGH LIFE : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Record Show Offers Trove of Old, New : Music: Aficionados of everything from jazz to country to rap flock to the giant swap meet each month to search for recordings as well as memorabilia. JENNIFER TURNER, Jennifer Turner, a June graduate from Orange High School, is a regular contributor to High Life. and
At the Goat Hill Tavern, 96 Taps of Beer Isn't All JIM WASHBURN
Little Hope of Catching Caller Seen : Crime: Police say methods used by man who has called more than 50 women with ransom demands have made it difficult to track him. BEN SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oh My, 12,000 Hours of Lions and Tigers and Bears for Zoo Docent BETSY BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Real Estate Market Continues to Cool TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Weekend
Vandal in Garden Grove Releases Asphaltic Torrent ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Firm's Marina Bid Is Approved : Real Estate: County approves the sale of a yacht center lease to Yamaha despite one official's protest. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra : Funds Sought to Cut Sound
Don't Quiz Souter, Thornburgh Warns Senators : Court: The attorney general tells Democrats not to press the nominee for opinions on issues such as abortion. He views those questions as 'unwise.' SAM FULWOOD III and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : U.S. Radio Station Gets Planners' OK From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : KENYA : 4 Held for Seditious Intent; Others Freed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Region : Solar Racer Funds Sought
Duarte : Building Ordinance OKd
WORLD : Senators Ask Shift on Cambodia From Times wire services
RTD to Try a Novel Lure: A Free Ride if Bus Is Late CHARISSE JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra : Moratorium May End
WORLD : De Klerk Meets With Mandela After ANC Denounces Arrest From Times wire services
Cambodia Agrees to Return Remains of 6 U.S. Missing From United Press International
Inflamed Responses to Some Burning Questions JACK SMITH
Aviator Plots New Course Fueled by the Sun JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Forced to Shift Funds as Debts Mount CARL INGRAM, Times Staff Writer
NATION IN BRIEF : ALASKA : Lightning Ignites Additional Fires From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Seabrook Party Marks Reaching 100% of Power From United Press International
Alhambra : Water-Saving Plan Adopted
HIGH LIFE : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Arts School Students Get Stage Roles
Montebello : Neighbors of Spa Complain of Parking Troubles
Bush Urges Restraint on Defense Spending Cuts TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Channel Gateway Courts L.A. Gear Lease : Development: Deal would allow shoe firm to occupy most of office tower. Lease is seen as critical to financing for tower at disputed complex. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHAT'S FRESH: BUYING OPPORTUNITIES : Pick a Pepper : Green, red, yellow--hot, sweet or tangy, these fruits of the vine can be had in the field. RODNEY BOSCH
A New Rib Trader: Fun in the Jungle BEVERLY BUSH SMITH
Agreement Is Reported Near on State Budget DOUGLAS P. SHUIT and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The House
El Monte : Complaint About Laborers
3 Water Agencies Aim at Joint Cleanup; Activists Protest Plan BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Sees Progress on Afghan Peace Pact : Diplomacy: 'Narrowing the gap' with Moscow on the conflict is reported in Washington. MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : Government Troops Capture 2 Towns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
UCLA Catcher Among Howser Trophy Finalists
Bellflower : Bus Contract Extended; 2 New Vehicles Ordered
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Orthodox Leader Falls for N.Y. From Times wire services
Glendora Lineman West Tackles a New Challenge : Football: After playing in Saturday's Shrine Game, he will test his skills at Northern Arizona. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Just Want Him to Move His Mountain LEE RAMBO
El Monte : Request for Enforcement
Jet Trailing Flames Turns Back to South Africa Reuters
Street Closures Near Housing Project Urged
Duarte : Fee for Processing Petitions
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: BALLOT MEASURES : 'Big Green' to Send Message in Big TV Doses MAURA DOLAN, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Glendora : Construction Sparks Dispute
Malibu : Land Is Now Open Space
Pasadena : More Money for Aid Firm
South Gate : Council Cites Safety in Ban on Ice Cream Vendors
Governor Again Vetoes L.A. College Voting Bill DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pasadena to Co-Own Hawkey's New Home VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stubborn Leak Grounds Shuttle Atlantis Until Fall From Associated Press
Rights Group Accuses Israel on Use of Force NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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WORLD : East Germany Seizes Ex-Official From Times wire services
Play Cancellation Violated Rights of Speech, Court Rules : Justices: Panel lets stand a ruling that San Diego community college officials acted illegally in canceling a drama-class production after community protests. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fans' Choices Michelle Williams
NATION : Souter Dodges Abortion Issue From Times wire services
Despite Cuts, UCLA Is Using More Water : Conservation: City's seventh-largest consumer says it has made efforts to save water. But usage has increased 20% since '85-86, and is likely to keep going up. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Monte : Dail-A-Ride Pact Awarded
House Panel OKs Anti-Bias Bill Opposed by Bush From Associated Press
WORLD : El Salvador, Rebels OK Monitor From Times wire services
California Elections: The Ad Campaign Elements of the ad, with an analysis by Times environmental writer Maura Dolan
Sierra Madre : Grants for Seismic Studies
New Archbishop of Canterbury Supports Women in Priesthood From Times Wire Services
Bid to Override Parental Leave Bill Veto Fails WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu : Beach Renovation Meeting
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Culver City : City Hall Perks Cut Urged
NATION IN BRIEF : LOUISIANA : Duke Qualifies for U.S. Senate Race From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Fiddler' Sales Go to Theater BARBARA KOH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beverly Hills : Workers Back in City Hall
WORLD IN BRIEF : KOREA : Accord Signed for Historic Summit From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : FIJI : New Constitution Offers Protection From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Opening of Quake-Damaged Roads Delayed From the Associated Press
Pasadena : Acting Chief Stays on Job
Jogger Case Jurors View Confession Tape From United Press International
NASA / CLOSE CALL : Bush Lets Space Agency Remain in Orbit, Scrubs External Review JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report of AIDS Transmission During Dental Visit Met With Skepticism
Up, Up and Away : BALLOONS
Study Advises Against Plan for a Mall at Towne Center MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Novel of Regrets Fails to Ring True : OUR HAPPINESS by Tom Jenks Bantam $17.95 cloth, $7.95 paper; 192 pages BRIAN FAIR BERKEY, Brian Fair Berkey is the author of "The Keys To Tulsa," a novel (Atlantic Monthly Press) .
Funds OKd for Flyers on Amnesty Program SHELDON ITO, COMMUNITY CORRESPONDENT
Sierra Madre : Traffic Counter Approved
Westchester : City Charges Van Operator
House Rejects Ban on Crop Payments to Big Farmers : Legislation: Big-city interests fail to impose income caps but the Senate kills a bid to tie subsidies to consumer price rises. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Israeli President Has Surgery From Times wire services
Initiative Would Force Agencies to Meet Antitoxic Standards Jerry Gillam, Times staff writer
Satellite Expected to Light Up Magnetic Fields During Study From Associated Press
Thornburgh Says Mexico Is Retaliating : Camarena case: The attorney general calls its attempt to extradite a U.S. agent and an informant 'a mistake.' RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 European Leaders End Waldheim's Isolation : Austria: The presidents of Czechoslovakia and West Germany join him for the opening of Salzburg's music festival. From United Press International
Malibu : City Attorney Selected
Legislation Would Help Workers in Defense Layoffs from a Times Staff Writer
Two Tame Offerings by Rushdie : Books: With a new novel and collection of essays, author moves far afield from 'Satanic Verses.' But the controversy still dogs him. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Brigitte Nielsen to Wed Again From Times wire services
Santa Monica : Cigarette Sale Ordinance
Montebello : Officials Discuss Ways of Handling Cruisers
West Covina : Anti-Graffiti Pact Renewed
2 O.C. Deputies Accused of Threat to Hang Prisoner DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mosqueda Sets Blistering Pace Whenever She Finishes a Race KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tips On Coping With Suburban Stress BARBARA BRONSON GRAY
Zambia's Leader Agrees to Free Political Captives From Reuters
City Planner Opposes Seniors Housing Project MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liberian Rebels Attack Airfield in Capital; Doe Refuses to Yield From Reuters
Burned Boy in Critical Condition : Fire: A Las Vegas hospital is treating the survivor of a Downey garage blaze that killed three. Officials are seeking a cause for the fire. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO NOTES : The Last Stand : Two videos on Gen. George Custer's final battle are scheduled to be screened in Port Hueneme. LEO SMITH
Pasadena : Summer Festival Idea OKd
Gorbachev Orders Armenia Militants to Give Up Arms : Soviet Union: He cites 'grave crimes.' Some in the republic say the decree could stir more bloodshed. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Appeals for Western Aid : Next 2 Years Are Crucial for Soviet Reforms, He Says From Associated Press
San Dimas : Ceremony for City History
SOUTHLAND : 2 Fisherman Drown in Aqueduct From Times wire services
Nursing Home Might Appeal Fine for Abuse : Elderly care: The $10,000 penalty was levied after a nurse's aide allegedly raped a patient. Officials maintain that the home is not responsible. LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5.5 Quake Rocks Iran City Associated Press
Biologists' Study of Sand Bass Habits Is Resumed DAN STANTON
Senators Vote 96-0 to Denounce Durenberger : Ethics: Minnesota Republican is chastised for financial dealings. He is also fined $130,000. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GROOMING : Haircut Hilarity : Lucy in the Sky salon clips hair on the move and leaves her worried little clients laughing. CAROL WEINSTOCK
Parking It : Magazines: Staffers from Outside focus again on America's first national park, Yellowstone. BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REGIONAL REPORT HEALTH : Restaurants Are New War Zone in Smoking Battle TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Airborne
2 Fishermen Drown in State Aqueduct in Gorman Area MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Cuba Calls Defector a Traitor From Times wire services
Navy Plane Crashes in S. China Sea, 2 Missing Associated Press
Bid for Vote by District Is Shelved : Santa Monica: A group aiming to increase minority representation on the City Council by shifting from at-large elections suffers a setback. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Die as Fireball Engulfs Lebanon Hotel From Associated Press
Sunset Street Fair Brings Diverse Neighbors Together LORI GRANGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clipboard : File In Municipal Court DALLAS M. JACKSON
Arabs Complain of Mistreatment at S. Lebanon Prison : Human rights: Some prisoners are beaten, and others are merely relatives of the accused, Shiite Muslims say. Israel disavows responsibility. MARILYN RASCHKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Overhaul of Bank System Indicated : Deregulation: Treasury secretary suggests he may propose allowing institutions to sell other services. He opposes lowering $100,000 limit on deposit insurance. TOM REDBURN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Dimas : Evaluation of House Sought
Juan Corona May Finally Confess at Parole Hearing From the Associated Press
Keeps On Ticking After Key Is Off RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Early-Release Convict Guilty in Dual Murder Associated Press
MEDICINE KIDNEY DISEASE : Discovery of Hormone Holds Promise THOMAS H. MAUGH II and LINDA ROACH MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Winner Despite a Few Flaws DIRK SUTRO
Iraq, Kuwait Agree to Talks in Gulf Dispute NICK B. WILLIAMS Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Rebels Kill Official, Fire on Relief Copter From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Directors Delay Decision on Store Plan : Commerce: Proposed store at Fair Oaks mall has heightened tension between blacks and Koreans. VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Thatcher Loves Dickens' 'Tale' From Times wire services
THEATER REVIEW: 'MOONDAISIES' : Flower Power : Zaniness is the operative philosophy in 'Moondaisies,' intended for children and adults. TODD EVERETT
'Voices' Finds Aid Comes With Western Accent DAVID NELSON
Santa Barbara Bans Wood Roofs MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dannemeyer Gets Debate on Rep. Frank ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culver City : Summer Child Care Offered
SENIORS : Living to Work : 'Try to do something all the time . . . To be resting quietly is not very healthy.' ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
ENVIRONMENT / DIAMOND PARK : Public May Lose Access to Gems : Mining interests want to take over site in Arkansas. Conservationists fight move. JIM NICHOLS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Where There's a Way, There's a Will JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and assistant to the publisher of The Times. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law.
Children's Magazines Broaden Horizons : Reading: With a burgeoning niche in the periodical field, the publications address a wide range of interests and may capture attention of reluctant readers. HEATHER VOGEL FREDERICK, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
SPORTSCOPE : Tennis Championships Will Start Saturday in Glendora
Hazelwood's Sea License Suspended for 9 Months RONALD L. SOBLE and WILLIAM C. REMPEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Canyon Land Too Steep for City : Parks: Los Angeles says it can't afford to buy the four-acre Alan Handley estate to add to Runyon Canyon Park. Price tag: $4 million. DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baldwins Cook Up Tahitian Treat for Museum Donors PAMELA MARIN
State Gives Temple License to Confer College Degrees IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Free Transportation Offered
A Suite Retreat : Refurbished Inn Retains 19th-Century Elegance, Inside and Out ROGENA D. SCHUYLER, Rogena D. Schuyler is a Los Angeles area free-lance screenwriter and journalist. and
DETOX ON $72 A DAY : A Center Opens While One Closes CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comic Thinks Illness Is a Laughing Matter : Healing: She is a successful joke writer who finds fulfillment in helping chronic pain sufferers. Her newsletter aims to make positive thinking their best medicine. STEVE APPLEFORD, Appleford is a regular contributor to Valley View
South Italian Fare, South Philly Flair MAX JACOBSON
45,000 in Hong Kong Stand in Line for Permission to Move to Britain From Associated Press
NAMES IN THE NEWS : Brando's Hug Put Him at Ease From Times wire services
HIGH LIFE : A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Pinpointing Sources of Irritation Responses gathered by Dawn Stone at Saddleback Valley Unified School District summer school and the Orange County Fair
Rockers Sample Glossy, Reborn Creem BILL HIGGINS
Suspect Shot to Death in Newport After Police Chase JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Commercial Building Ban Planned for Belmont Shore
Monterey Park Police Go to 3-Day Week : Labor: Department gets City Council approval of 12 1/2-hour shifts to cut overtime pay and boost morale. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Soviet Cosmonauts Close Faulty Hatch in 3 1/2-Hour Spacewalk From Times wire services
U.S. Begins Removing Huge Nerve Gas Cache in Germany From Associated Press
Can Charlie Brown Trust Pretty Peggy? JACK SCHREIBMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israeli Gunners Shell Pro-Iranian Units in S. Lebanon From Reuters
Checkerboard's Last Moves : Redevelopment: Outpouring of sentiment for old cafe fuels owner's last stand in battle against loss of bar to billion-dollar development. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oil-Field Helicopter Crashes; 6 Missing Associated Press
Que pasa? : PEOPLE AND EVENTS EDWARD J. BOYER
Crew Begins Sealing Goo at Playground TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lovett Following in Brother's Steps : Football: Franklin standout to play in Shrine game before preparing for Pacific 10 season at Arizona. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Monica : Historic District Declared
Reseda Recreation Center, 18411 Victory Blvd., Reseda KAREN KINGSBURY
Odds & Ends Around the Valley : Restaurant Tie-In DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Body Found in Bondage Casket From Times wire services
El Monte : Daytime Sweeping Studied
Paramount Rink Thrives Despite Drought : Recreation: Many ice palaces plan to close. Former manager of Iceland says they can be moneymakers. DAVID LePAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Barry Witnesses Tell of FBI 'Pressure' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lives in Limbo Rise From the Ashes : Aftermath: Homeowners who lost their houses are living in hotels and trying to cope with insurance adjusters as they adjust to their losses. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Signs Disabled Anti-Bias Act : Civil Rights: Thousands attend outdoor ceremony. Measure will prohibit discrimination against nation's 43 million handicapped people. From Associated Press
Judge Finds Anti-Latino History RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Get a Life! : How Did We Go From the Innocuous 'Have a Nice Day' to Such an Abrasive Demand? NIKKI FINKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Mr. Transfer' Says He's Found a Home in Berkeley : Football: Perry Klein, coming off a redshirt season, is ready to challenge for Cal quarterback job. ERIC SHEPARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Seidenbaum; Times Columnist, Writer and Editor BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mandela Denies ANC Plots a Takeover : South Africa: He asserts peace talks are on course and rejects police allegations. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : Cost of Bus Pass Lowered
Teacher Who Closed Gate, Killing Tardy Student, to Be Fired Associated Press
Don't Give Her an Inch--She Wants a Meter : Changes: Valerie Antoine of the U.S. Metric Assn. hopes conversion from the inch-pound system will hit like 907 kilograms of bricks. R. DANIEL FOSTER, Foster is a regular contributor to Valley View.
Detox on $72 a Day : Treatment: Alcoholics from three counties go to an Oxnard center to get acupuncture, counseling and a first step to recovery when they can't afford other care. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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New Signs Will Be Installed During Closure of Northbound L.B. Freeway
Businessmen's Lunch Raises $8,800 for DARE
Whittier : Request to Remove Theater From Historic List Denied
EARTHWATCH : Keep Your Cool : There are several easy steps you can take to make your air conditioner run more efficiently. DAVID LUSTIG
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HITHER TO YON : La Habra Museum Shows How the Trek Is Made CORINNE FLOCKEN
Long Beach : Filipinos Organize Relief Effort for Quake Victims
A New Role : For Many, Retirement Means a Change, Not a Withdrawal Agnes Herman
Long Beach : Arts Agency's Yearly Grants Drop Slightly to $112,000
A Summer Camp for the Teen-Agers
A Return to Days of Pubs, Local Ales DAVID NELSON
Fancy Fliers Take to the Skies MIRAMAR AIR SHOW
Hawaiian Gardens : Fireworks Ballot Issue OKd Amid Sparks on Council
Recruiting Drive Focuses on Bilingual Teachers : Education: Norwalk-La Mirada district recruiters travel widely in effort to hire more teachers to aid growing number of students with limited English ability. LEE HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIGHT LIFE: THE CLUB SCENE : A Blast of Rock : The Georgia Satellites will hit the Ventura Theater with three chords and a cloud of dust. BILL LOCEY
Entertainment ELENA KELLNER
Three Firms Are No-Shows at Hearing on Defense Cuts : Labor: Northrop, McDonnell Douglas and Lockheed draw sharp criticism from workers and House members at congressional hearing. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS BRIEFS : Chicano Studies Get Boost, Funds at UCLA
A MODERN JOSHUA : Did Big Jay McNeeley Blow Down the Berlin Wall JIM WASHBURN
Covina : Sister City Art Dedicated
Bush Expresses His Views on Latino Issues GEORGE RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Daze at the Beach
More Should Have Done It 'Cutter's' Way DOUG LIST
Rising Above It All : The Age-Old Lure to Be as Free as a Bird Still Keeps Tugging MARK STENCEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Balloon Man's Magic Hits a Chord With Children HERB VIDA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports Talk : Latinas Key Players for UCLA Softball Champs Fernando Dominguez
SCINTILLATING SONDHEIM : Mission Viejo's 'Side by Side' Revue Is Next to None JAN HERMAN, TIMES ORANGE COUNTY THEATER CRITIC
The Region : Rodent Poison Available
We named the pump Willy Weepul Water Waster. He keeps us at a happy 75. DOUG SMITH
OUTRAGE and LAMENTATION : Newport Harbor Art Museum Looks at Social and Political Themes in Recent Artworks CATHY CURTIS, TIMES ORANGE COUNTY ART CRITIC
Long Beach : New Curator's Background Is in Contemporary Art
On Comeback Trail With Buck Owens : The Famed Country Music Singer Comes Out of Retirement With Hit THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Surf Passion Carries Video Maker Far JOSEPH DITLER
Muffins, Good Coffee--They Make Rising Early Worth It CLAUDIA LUTHER
Detox on $72 a Day : A Primer on Primary Purpose
La Placita's Beloved Former Pastor Luis Olivares Afflicted by AIDS MARITA HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILY FARE: SUSHI MARINA : Way With Rolls : Soup to start--an unpretentious atmosphere with tender tuna and fine teriyaki. HILARY DOLE KLEIN
BACKSTAGE: ACTOR / INVESTIGATOR : A Cop's Escape : A longtime law officer enters a new stage in life as he performs in 'The Fantasticks.' KATHLEEN WILLIAMS
Two Bellflower Bobby Sox Teams Win Softball Division Championships
Parade, Protest to Retrace Route of Historic Rally LYDIA RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unusual Courses at MiraCosta College HOKU GILBERT
'August 29' Drama to Explore Course of Chicano Movement LYDIA RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC: THE FOLK SCENE : 'Hoots' Live On : Musicians throughout the county are picking and strumming to keep a grass-roots sound alive. AMELIA CHAFFEE
GOINGS ON: SANTA BARBARA : A Little Help : A grateful Joe Cocker is planning a concert to benefit his neighbors, victims of last month's fire. MAJA RADEVICH
MUSIC: JOHN DOE : Making a Name : The founder of the band X is expanding his horizons with movie roles and a solo disc. BILL LOCEY
PROFILE : Big Challenges : At 4 foot, 6 inches, Evan Artran has seen the world's grand opportunities and small minds. MAJA RADEVICH
Salazar Is Symbol of Struggle LYDIA RAMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
By the Twilight's Last Screaming : Baseball: Roseanne Barr spit on the ground after fans booed her shrill rendition of the national anthem. From Associated Press
A Jump on the Competition : Ex-Banning High Player Wins Slam-Dunk Title, $50,000 BARRY ZEPEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Max Venable Returns to His Field of Dreams : Baseball: The Angel left fielder came back after a full year away from the game, and bucking the odds, he's playing better than ever. BOB BURNS, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
CHARGER KICKERS: WHO'S WHO : Three Traveled Long, Sidewinding Roads to This Casting Call CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Can't Get a Sweep : Baseball: Will Clark and Robby Thompson return to the Giants' lineup, help spark a 7-2 victory. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Ram Takes His Versatility to Charger Camp : NFL: Richard Brown's main role with his former team was on special teams. He hopes the experience will help him catch on with San Diego. CURT HOLBREICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acting Career Foiled by Love of Swordplay : Fencing: Van Nuys native cuts wide swath in U.S. circles with an epee, but international success proves elusive. VITTORIO TAFUR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Drivers Honor Jones and Try to Beat Him PAT RAY
COMMENTARY : U.S.-Style Basketball No Longer King on International Courts CHRISTINE BRENNAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
FISHING : Biologists' Study of Sand Bass Habits Resumed DAN STANTON
THE SIDELINES : Braves Discuss Trading Murphy From Times wire services
Aztecs Lose Jamison, Hudson SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Garrison, Capriati Get U.S. 3-0 Victory Over Belgium From Associated Press
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Seattle Win Knocks Twins Into Cellar From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : N.Y. Ballpark Law Is a Corker From Times wire services
Kings' Reported Trade of Robitaille Turns Out to Be a Whale of a Hoax STEVE SPRINGER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Comeback Lifts Expos in the 10th DAN HAFNER
THE SIDELINES : Mattingly May Be Out for Season From Times wire services
Ryan Yanked in First Try : Milestone: Rangers' rally comes too late to help pitcher gain his 300th victory. Next start will be Monday or Tuesday in Milwaukee. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MSL, U.S. Soccer Officials Discuss Unprecedented Cooperation JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
GOODWILL GAMES : ROUNDUP : Cross Scores 13 Kills, Leads U.S. Past Cuba From Associated Press
Betting With Surelock : The Silicon Sleuth
Canseco Takes Angels Deeper Into Standings : Baseball: Angels fall to 15 1/2 back as A's outfielder has two home runs and six RBIs in 13-3 victory. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PGA Tourney May Still Face Pickets : Golf: Protests could continue despite Shoal Creek country club's pledge to admit black members. From Associated Press
Desormeaux's Del Mar Victory Total Hits 1 DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Expos Battle Back to Edge Pirates in 10th DAN HAFNER
Corporate Sponsors Line Up for Festival JULIE CART
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brett Hasn't Forgotten How to Cycle DAN HAFNER
THE SIDELINES : Gooden Given Time to Recover From Times wire services
Poll: Rose Deserves Jail, Election to Hall From Associated Press
Padres Like the Sound of Beating Reds Twice SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Can Do More to Promote Soccer
3 County Golfers Qualify in U.S. Junior From Associated Press
Scotland: Historical Scenery, Hysterical Service JIM MURRAY
Mehmetori Gets There on Time : Del Mar: Big crowd, printers slow things down on opening day. Forest Glow wins second half of feature. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beuerlein Holds Out, Schroeder Gets Nod : Football: The Raiders' offered their professed No. 1 quarterback less than half what his backup is expected to receive. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barnett Will Stick Around for Shrine Game--and Then Some : Football: After outpouring of support from community, Trabuco Hills coach decides not to return to Montana. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada Fullback Traughber Earns All-Star Award
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Mark Johnston: a Young Rider With Stature VINNIE PERRONE, WASHINGTON POST
Slater Is a Surprise Holdout for Rams : Football: Three Pro Bowl players and top two draft picks are missing on the first day of camp. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYCLING : Biathlete King Hopes a Fast Finish Will Make Up for Her Late Start MIKE GLAZE
Closed-Door Talks on Hialeah's Future PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
Cleanup Hitter : Woodland Hills West's Bobby Kim Can Dust Off the Plate and the Opposition JEFF RILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona del Mar's Waldrup Loses to Medalist in Broadmoor Invitational From United Press International
Tracey to Oversee Fund-Raising at UC Irvine
Krone Returns--With a Winner Associated Press
GOODWILL GAMES : U.S. Team Has Afterlife, Beats Italy, 113-76 : Basketball: Americans shrug off Tuesday's loss to the Soviet Union and advance to semifinal against Brazil. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PGA Site to Open to Blacks : Golf: Hoping to cool tournament controversy, mayor to announce Shoal Creek will make bylaws non-discriminatory. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walker Likely to Miss Season CURT HOLBREICH
THE SIDELINES : Montana Close to Signing NFL's Biggest Contract: $13 Million From Times wire services
Ryan's Fans Still Faithful : Baseball: Well-wishers in Orange County cheer on Texas pitcher as he tried to win No. 300. BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Defender Dale Ervine Knows His Sport Inside and Out : Soccer: In the winter, he plays for the Wichita Wings of the Major Indoor Soccer League, then switches to the outdoor season. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach Gave Ryan a Run for No Money TED BROCK
Runner Loses Count of Laps and the Race : Goodwill Games: Suzy Favor finishes fourth after failing to start her kick soon enough in 1,500 meters. DOUG DROWLEY, MCCLATCHY NEWS SERVICE
Engel Gets 3-Year Probation, Retires
Serra Defensive Back Lopez Is Still Waiting for a College Bid : Football: Shrine Game participant is one of three players on South team who remain uncommitted to a college. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RACING NOTES : Hansen to Ride Regularly at Del Mar Meet From Times Wire Services
So. Carolina Off the Hook on Steroids : Athletics: Football program escapes NCAA sanctions on rules violations in scandal that brought prison terms for three coaches. From Associated Press
After a Successful Trip, Dukes Are Home Tonight
Lineman Packs Big Skills Into His Compact Frame : Shrine Game: After Saturday's game, Chris West of Glendora will play at Northern Arizona. MITCH POLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF : Shotgun Start Triggers McDonald's Win RICH TOSCHES
Mayhew Comes Up Short in Javelin : Goodwill Games: Glendale athlete places fourth, nearly 10 feet behind Soviet winner. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lineman Eric Banducci Is Latest in a Family of Football Blockbusters RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOODWILL GAMES : Lewis Ups Long Jump Streak to 64 in Row : Track and field: He leaps 27-6 on a cold, damp night to beat Powell and Emmiyan. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
A Guide to the World's Olives JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Fromin's Deli, a Great Tuna Salad ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olive Oil: And It's Good for You Too TONI TIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sawdust Memories JONATHAN GOLD
Stroganoff Dish Gives Tofu a Tantalizing Treatment DIANA SHAW, Shaw is a free-lance writer in Los Angeles.
Crabs: Get 'em While They're Soft JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tapenade Is a French Olive Spread JOAN DRAKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOPPING : Local Products: Melons, Grapes and Olive Oil BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETS : Bombay Spiceland: All About Dal LINDA BURUM
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner?--the President : Restaurants: Chief executives usually give up dining out, but not this one. George Bush is known for roaring out of the Oval Office and into his favorite eatery. ROXANNE ROBERTS, THE WASHINGTON POST
Simple Pleasures : A Taste As Old As Cold Water : A Report on olives, both the bland and the pungent
What Becomes a Salad Most? : Olive Oil: Producers have seized the opportunity to promote it as more healthful than other salad oils, and Americans are using more of it than ever. ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Symphony Vintages Get New Arrangements DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Seafood Faces Inspections : Consumers: Congress id considering mandatory regulation to replace current voluntary efforts DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reducing the Risks When Eating Fish CHARLYNE VARKONYI, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Simple Pleasures : No cook's library should be without a dogeared copy of Angelo Pellegrini's "The Unprejudiced Palate" SCHUYLER INGLE
GOOD COOKING : Fish Menu Features Mackerel ABBY MANDEL
Perfectly Cooked Fish Doesn't Flake ABBY MANDEL
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Frank Jares Sr.; Retired Professional Wrestler
Mean Beaches : Police Watch Warily as Growing Numbers of Gang Members Flock to Shoreline JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By Sound of Judge's Ruling, Amphitheater Can Continue to Rock MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COTO DE CAZA : Boy Who Was Shot Listed Satisfactory WENDY PAULSON
$550,000 Strad Violin Stolen at L.A. Airport PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Who Broke Permit Rules Censured : Rolling Hills Estates: City Council reprimands Planning Commissioner Donald Landauer for building a garage without obtaining city approval. TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal, Local Police Raid House in San Dimas, Discover Huge Drug Lab : Raid: Four people are arrested in what may be the largest and most sophisticated methamphetamine manufacturing operation ever uncovered in California. About 700 pounds of the drug are seized. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 5 Positions Open on Mental Health Board JACK SEARLES
MOORPARK : School Board Hikes Fee on New Houses RUSS CHARVONIA
Panel Urges Building of Regional Crime Lab : Justice: Facility to process criminal evidence for law enforcement agencies in county would cost $22 million to $27 million to construct. BLAKE FONTENAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Suit Seeks Back Wages for 400 Laborers : Somis: The government says the pay might exceed $1 million. A rancher and 7 others are facing slavery charges. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Private Meetings Force New Vote on Biltmore Site GEORGE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN RIGHT : Down-Under Space Deal Shouldn't Fly : Effort to use Soviet boosters will only undercut our own commercial launch business. FRANK J. GAFFNEY JR., Frank J. Gaffney Jr. is the director of the Center for Security Policy in Washington.
Group Drops Effort to Rescind Appointment : Antelope Valley: A petition drive to elect the new member of a high school district board won't make the November ballot. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Responds With New Substation
FILLMORE : Residents Are Using A Lot Less Water
ANAHEIM : Convention Hall's Fire System: 1 and 1
FILLMORE : City Won't Oppose Merger of 2 Utilities JANET BERGAMO
Council Tentatively OKs Road Funds to Keep Mall On Track : Santa Clarita: The city says a request for $12.8 million in aid is too big, but orders planners and finance officials to begin negotiations. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : $63,000 Distributed in Cultural Grants
VENTURA : Gunfire Shatters Window of House
Flores Asks Harbor to Lower Fees, Clarify Lease for Floating Museum GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Asks Judge to Clear Way for Prison
Hearing on New Police Tax Proposal
THOUSAND OAKS : Anti-Noise Measures to Get Further Study JACK SEARLES
Planning Commission Delays Vote on Sunshine Landfill for 2 Months LYNN O'SHAUGHNESSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nurses at King Hospital Agree to Return to Work IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harbor Park Lake Reopened as 'Toxin' Proves to Be Algae
Cabbies, City Officials Search for Solutions to Spate of Violence RICHARD A. OPPEL JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : We Should Be First RICHARD CLOSE, president of the Sherman Oaks Homeowners Assn., believes a rail-transit system should have been implemented in the San Fernando Valley first. He told The Times:
Higher Priority for Freeway Work Backed
Hunter Supports Roache for Sheriff
Countywide : College Board OKs Employee Contracts ADRIANNE GOODMAN
Supervisors Told Cuts Will Give Crime a Big Edge JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Want of a Tiny Chip . . . : U.S. Needs to Rev Up Its Semiconductor Engine
ANAHEIM : Council Approves $500-Million Project LISA MASCARO
Deukmejian Vetoes College Election Bill DEAN MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Residents Invited to Town Hall Meeting DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Escondido
McMartin Jurors Hear Re-Reading of Testimony
The House
Woman, 92, Is Stricken as She Testifies in Suit
3 Burbank Libraries to Close for Book Labeling
Simi Valley Schools Show Off Improvements : Rehabilitation: Voter approval of $35 million in bonds has paved the way for the first phase of renovations at 11 of 26 campuses in the district. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lottery Results
Report Blames School Staffers for Walkouts by Students : Centinela: Trustees hired an investigator to determine whether students were responsible for the spring protests. Board critics say the claims in his report are unsubstantiated. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking Know-How
Los Angeles School Board Buys Out Britton's Contract
Rolex Watches Attract Robbers
Los Angeles School Board Buys Out Britton's Contract
Up for the Count
Los Angeles School Board Buys Out Britton's Contract
Key Figure in D.A.'s Office Is Resigning JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Merrill Lynch Wins City Hall Finance Bid FRANK MESSINA
Judge Refuses to Waive Study on Prison Site
Music Flows From This Fountain of Youth HERBERT J. VIDA
She's Never Let Her Feet Drag Perry C. Riddle
Fond Memories
Southern California Water Conservation
Rolex Watches Attract Robbers
Redondo Council Leery That Eyesore Bill Is Too Nosy GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : 3 Take Out Papers for Council Seat TOM McQUEENEY
Markets Reclaim Carts From Homeless
Candidate Says Dana Lied in Remap Testimony RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE S&L BAILOUT : A 'Hold' That Let the Losses Grow : Sen. Pryor stalled corrective legislation and intervened with regulators. Now he's on the Ethics Panel reviewing the debacle. MARTIN MAYER, Martin Mayer writes on financial matters from New York.
Program for Migrant Students Earns Teachers' Praise JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Farm Gets First Sludge Delivery : Waste: The load trucked to Antelope Valley for a demonstration may be only a whiff of things to come. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walter M. Meehan; Retired General Contractor
Bush Names Policy Aide United Press International
Parents Protest Ouster of Boys Club Director : Service: Children join criticism of Buena Park organization for eliminating job of a 30-year veteran. Officials say action was necessary to save money. LYNDA NATALI
THE DROUGHT : Desalination Called Affordable Source of New Water KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeBeer Gaining in Battle With INS : Deportation fight: The young Dutch native who killed his guardian in Dana Point after being molested is freed of the government's charge of committing a crime of moral turpitude. BOB SCHWARTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parent Training
Carlsbad City Council to Consider Request for Latino Library Grant : Funding: A city official's decision not to place the issue on the council agenda had led to an outcry from Latino activists. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Activist Loses Bid to Remain Free on Bail
San Diego
Bradley Vows No Relocation for Owners of Homes in Watts : Redevelopment: Mayor responds to protest of study calling for the elimination of urban blight. Some residents say his position isn't strong enough. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Redondo Lagoon Melee Prompts Policy Review JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoring Up the Coastline : Proposed Legislation Would Make Violations a Criminal Act and Impose Stiff Fines
Gardena Trash Rates to Be Raised 34% IAN M. ROSE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Lifeguards Rescue at Least 300 People WENDY PAULSON
Council OKs Penalty for Excessive Trash
'Cheers' Actor Finishes Highway Cleanup Duty
Dream and a Life Are Shattered by Bullet : Crime: A year after a fruit vendor finally gets his own store, robbers gun him down. RON SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Bannister Will Skip City Council Race BILL BILLITER
Sign of Times: More Cities Just Saying 'No Smoking' : Health: Restaurants are the latest battle zone for 'anti' forces escalating their fight for tighter restrictions in public places. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Easy Come, Easy Go for Lotto Winner ALLISON SAMUELS
Lawndale OKs Controversial Textbooks
LAX-Palmdale High-Speed Rail Proposal Backed : Trains: The 69-mile futuristic line would serve commuters and gamblers and ease airport crowding. JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brando's Release on Bail Delayed by Lost Passport
Los Angeles School Board Buys Out Britton's Contract
Move of Oceanside Soup Kitchen OKd RAY TESSLER
Blasts at Frozen Food Company Injure 5 JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Urges Direct Mayoral Elections for Glendale PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Desert Residents Upset Over Things Blowing in the Wind JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Youngsters Get Hooked on Fishing GREG HERNANDEZ
Malcolm MacKay; Former Company President
Stolen Car Spotted at School Leads to Chase and 2 Arrests BONNA M. DE LA CRUZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workshop Set on Plan to Ban Hydrofluoric Acid
Coalition to Oppose High-Tension Wires SHANNON SANDS
ANAHEIM : Developer Named to Planning Panel LISA MASCARO
Sweetwater Audit Finds No Crimes
WESTMINSTER : Police to Attend 'Verbal Judo' Class JON NALICK
SAN CLEMENTE : Use of Pendleton Water Table Studied FRANK MESSINA
Police Say They Are Unlikely to Catch Phony Ransom Caller : Investigations: Threats apparently are random and never made to the same woman twice. Law officials and phone company lack the technology to stop them. BEN SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on the Lady in Stripes AL MARTINEZ
Residents and Drivers Brace for a Headache : Roads: Rebuilding a 2.1-mile stretch of Benedict Canyon Drive is expected to divert thousands to already-clogged freeways and neighboring streets. KENNETH J. GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Charges to Be Filed in Stun Gun Case : Ventura: But police will discipline the officer who repeatedly shocked a man who had suffered an epileptic fit and caused a traffic accident. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norman Plummer Memorial Services Planned
Chinese Mount Campaign to Save Cemetery Shrine ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hotel Ordinance Aims at Prostitution
Supervisors Debating When to Replace Chaffee
United Way to Give Donors a Choice CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Michael's in Poway Gutted by Raging Fire; Cause a Mystery NANCY RAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Denies San Pedro Slaying JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Answer Blowing in Wind for High Desert Beset by Sandstorms : Environment: AQMD officials say Antelope Valley air quality is adequate. But they have no advice for complaining residents. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents of Child Killed by LAPD Car File Claim
Beleaguered Schools Chief Diana Peters Resigns Post : Education: Huntington Beach board and superintendent reach an agreement that will have her leave job on Tuesday. Result is seen as a victory for teachers. JOHN PENNER
As Padres Fade Rapidly Into the West, So Do the Profits : Baseball: Team's losing stretch translates into slower ticket sales and less money for the stadium and the city. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Video Profits Given to Schools for Bus
San Diego
Millions in Cash Seized, 4 Arrested in Sylmar Raid AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Court Opens Waiting Room for Children CAROLYN KUSKY
Palos Verdes District Expects Big Crowd for School Closure Hearing TIM WATERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Will Appeal Arbitration Ruling HUGO MARTIN
Worker at Air Base Charged in Theft
Builder Tells Owners of Disputed Laguna Niguel Homes They're Safe : Development: Taylor Woodrow president vows to protect ownership titles and predicts council will drop suit to reclaim land. GEORGE FRANK and ROSE ELLEN O'CONNOR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Torrance Would Pay $77,500 Damage Award for Its Police Officials : Judgment: The City Council votes to cover the cost levied against five current and former officers if the case is lost on appeal. A jury had found that they engaged in a cover-up in a fatal motorcycle accident. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Human Sacrifice in Voodoo Rites Alleged United Press International
Plastic Homes to Aid Philippine Quake Victims DEANNA BELLANDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilwoman Wants City to Be Notified of Spraying : Pesticide: A weekend aerial application of malathion was legal, but the Moorpark official says people need to know if it is used near homes. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Cleared in Infant Girl's Near-Drowning LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglewood May Annex a Part of Lennox in Effort to Reduce Crime MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entrepreneur's Ally : White House Backs Quadriplegic's Job-Training Proposal ROBYN LOEWENTHAL
DWP's Response to Leak Leaves Residents Steaming MARITA HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inmate Beating Allegation Probed DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Man Was Suspected Drug Dealer MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Speed Train Line From LAX to Palmdale Endorsed : Transit: The 69-mile magnetic-levitation run proposed by a private group is supported by L.A. airport commissioners. JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Rekindled Evil of Anti-Semitism
Vistans Decry Fire Station Sale to Soup Kitchen TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roseanne Hears Boos Bursting in Air SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Find Could Be Key to Fighting Kidney Disease : Medicine: San Diego and Utah researchers say their discovery using rats could someday mean help for the thousands who suffer from glomerulonephritis. THOMAS H. MAUGH II and LINDA ROACH MONROE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CAMARILLO : City Attorney Says He Will Step Down JOANNA M. MILLER
ENTERTAINMENT
SHORT TAKES : Singer Settles Fish Farm Lawsuit From Times wire services
Two Setbacks for Pacific Amphitheatre : Law: A merger plan with rival Irvine Meadows falls through. A judge imposes noise-level restrictions at the Costa Mesa venue. MIKE BOEHM and CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Bolshoi Pair Try New Works, Enjoy Freedom CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advertisers Cooling Off to Hot Topics : Television: ABC's refusal to rerun shows on sensitive issues may indicate a new reluctance by the network to tackle controversial topics. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Jimmy Heath, at Elario's, Brings 40 Years of Growth DIRK SUTRO
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
VIDEO CHARTS : 'Roses' Gains on 'Magnolias' DENNIS HUNT, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop Music Review : Jones' Fine Voice at Arm's Length MIKE BOEHM
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : 'Lagoon' Goes With Real Pros From Times wire services
Tv & Video BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Louisiana Governor Vetoes Album-Warning Proposal : Pop music: The bill would have required cautionary labels on records with 'offensive' lyrics. The recording industry and Parents Music Resource Center applaud the move. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Review : Flower Power Finally Gets Across at the Roxy CHRIS WILLMAN
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Knott's Cancels Berry Concerts RANDY LEWIS
Pop Music Reviews : Basia: Clever Phrasing, Puppy-Dog Enthusiasm DENNIS HUNT
Movies BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : $500,000 Violin Still Missing From Times wire services
Film Newcomer Gets to Work With the 'Biggies' LOU CEDRONE, THE BALTIMORE EVENING SUN
Stage BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dancing Around a Concert Problem EILEEN SONDAK
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Action-Packed 'Robin Hood' Has Pageantry and Romance to Boot CORINNE FLOCKEN
Public Broadcasting May Soon Be on Cable : Television: PBS and the Discovery Channel are exploring a joint venture. Only educational shows would be shown during the daytime. SHARON BERNSTEIN
Valenti Agrees to Talk to Critics of Movie Ratings DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tony Roberts Will Star in 'Jerome Robbins' Broadway' DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABC to Offer News Shows to Europe Outlets From Associated Press
Something Missing From Marti Jones' Delivery : There's not a sense that the down-to-earth singer can relate an outlook that is her own and project herself on stage in a way that commands interest. MIKE BOEHM
'Mission' Replaces 'Popess' at LATC Don Shirley
MUSIC REVIEW : Midori, Double Orchestra at Hollywood Bowl JOHN HENKEN
Barbara Bush in New TV Campaign to Get Kids to Read : Commercials: She appears in spots produced by Nickelodeon that will air nationwide. PENNY PAGANO
AN APPRECIATION : Enduring Memories of Longtime Colleague Art Seidenbaum CHARLES CHAMPLIN, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Grove Actress Finds One Happy Match at Festival : Stage: Elizabeth Norment thinks the 'love conquers all' view is a lot of hooey. But in her Shakespearean roles, she's found one marriage made in heaven. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Flock of Robins : Producers Rush Projects but a Culling Is Expected NINA EASTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : E. German Church Relics at Issue From Times wire services
'thirtysomething' Producers Sue Star Busfield From Times Wire Services
Dispute Could Delay Opening of 'Miss Saigon' : Broadway: Producer gives Actors' Equity two weeks to drop opposition to Caucasian's playing Eurasian in musical. From Associated Press
Angry Rocker Now Plays in Peace : Music: Rick Elias was the bad boy of the San Diego original-music scene before he found his way back to Christianity. THOMAS K. ARNOLD
SHORT TAKES : Fear of Flying Delays Cher's Tour From Times wire services
BUSINESS
De Beers Signs Diamond Deal With Soviets From Associated Press
AST's Record Earnings Outdo Wall Street Forecast DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : STOCKS : Confidence Still Low, but Dow Nudges Up 8.42 From Times Wire Services
New Home Sales Up 2.2% Over '89; Prices 0.7% Lower JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Japanese Plan Vallejo Project From Times wire services
Another Sign of Life in Once-Moribund Junk Market : Securities: The agreed-upon sale of Columbia's huge portfolio points to a partial rebound in the high-yield arena, some analysts say. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM, Ford Report Major Drop in Earnings : Economy: Both companies blame some of the second-quarter declines on business uncertainty in Brazil. From Associated Press
Flintstones, Jetsons to Vie With Mickey
Iraq's Tough Talk May Translate Into Higher Oil Prices PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Army Awards Pact
P.M. BRIEFING : Time Too Short, GATT Chief Says From Times wire services
P.M. BRIEFING : Plate to Make $100 Bills Lost From Times wire services
Pharmaceuticals Firm Posts Loss
Where You Can Read All About It LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Report Card Shows Wide Gap Between Best, Worst S&Ls ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capitalism Up Close : Perestroika: Soviet students at Loyola Marymount this summer are puzzled--and excited--about the theory and the practice of U.S.-style free enterprise. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Cereal Makers to Buy British Company Associated Press
Merck, Du Pont to Form Venture to Produce Drugs : Pharmaceuticals: The deal is seen as a creative solution to the industry's voracious appetite for research and development funds. LINDA DARNELL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell Douglas Sued By Insurer for Damage to Satellite
Japanese Securities Firms Investigated Associated Press
P.M. BRIEFING : GE Fined $10 Million, Agrees to Pay Added $20 Million in Fraud From Times wire services
Rohr Signs 2nd $1-Billion Contract for Engine Casings From Times Wire Services
Popcorn Pops Up as New Way to Pack Breakable Items From Associated Press
Be Thankful Pythagoras Didn't Have a PC MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Columbia Will Sell Junk Bonds for $3 Billion : Thrifts: The sale price is higher than expected, which is good news for taxpayers. But the S&L remains insolvent. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Man and Sons Charged With Defrauding Banks GREGORY CROUCH
P.M. BRIEFING : Toyota Charges Pickens Smear From Times wire services
Defense Firms Warned of Future Cuts CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : HomeFed: Same Road as Great American? CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Pactel, Cellular Agree to Merger of Some Interests From Staff and Wire Reports
FundAmerica Is Sued for $150 Million GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Improvements Often Do Not Raise Resale Value DAN PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MiniScribe Assets Sold to Maxtor of San Jose Reuters
Cinnamon Works Cooks Up Expansion to Sweeten Profits Chris Woodyard Times staff writer
OPEC Agrees to Seek Higher Prices : Oil: Iraq, Kuwait publicly gloss over tensions as cartel members negotiate setting cost of crude, production quotas. From Associated Press
SEC Gives Tentative OK to New Market Hedge : Securities: Leland O'Brien Rubinstein unveils a plan to bet on any one of four stock market scenarios. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coppola Agrees to Settle Debt With Developer : Litigation: Payments to Jack Singer will begin in August. The filmmaker also asked the court to dismiss his personal bankruptcy case. MICHAEL CIEPLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indictment of Eastern Claims Bogus Records : Airlines: The carrier allegedly showed maintenance work that hadn't been done. Items such as landing gear were involved. ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FundAmerica Hit With $150-Million Class-Action Suit GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RE/Max Merger Will Combine 7 Brokerages : Real estate: The resulting company reportedly will be the largest residential brokerage in the South County, with $1 billion in annual sales. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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