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What happened on August 17, 1991
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
COSTA MESA : Powwow Celebrates Tribes' Traditions MARY ANNE PEREZ
Scouts Out at Catalina : Cousteau Society Will Replace Summer Camp RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Get Long Sentences for Stabbings MARK PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Crewmen Lost as Navy Copter Crashes at Sea PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elvis of Suburbia : Melody Land: On the 14th anniversary of Presley's death, impersonator Danny Uwnawich unveils his Northridge replica of Graceland mansion. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman's Business Partner Arrested in Her Slaying : Crime: Richard L. Lockridge is being held without bail. Police say a dispute over ownership led to Kim Martello's strangling. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County's Volunteer Firefighters Honored SHANNON SANDS
Robert F. Godwin Jr.; Photographer, Teacher
Lawsuit by Ex-Officer Claims Racial Bias
What's 100 Multiplied by Six? Lots and Lots of Birthday Candles TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State, Developers Settle in Hawk's Nest Case : Endangered species: David Dahl and Jeff Smith were accused of allowing a bird's nursery to be destroyed. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigating the 'October Surprise'
Memorial Service Set for Activist Cereseto LISA MASCARO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Acquits 2 in Holdup of Man Who Was Later Slain
CAMARILLO : District Studies Fee Hike for Campus Use MAIA DAVIS
TwinPorts Study Likely to Receive FAA Funding BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wait-and-See Is Best This Time : Don't rush to judgment without wetlands data
Little Lotto Results
Latest Dannemeyer Bid for New U.S. Court Faces Uphill Fight CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
IRVINE : Cable Failure Leaves Customers Powerless KEVIN JOHNSON
Air Quality Report
OXNARD : Council to Study Water-Saving Steps JACK SEARLES
A Taste of Justice for Iraq : The U.N. Security Council was right to assume control of oil earnings
Ventura Wants Tax on Residents to Dredge Keys : Environment: Homeowners protest plan to have them bear most of the cost of keeping channels clear of sediment. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drownings Prompt Call for Hot Line Review
THOUSAND OAKS : Water Customers to Pay 8.8% More PAM MILLER
$56,210 in Evidence Money to Be Repaid LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver of Van Shot to Death
DANA POINT : City Seeks Takers for Cultural Funds
Investigating the 'October Surprise'
Fair Well Worth the Day's Fare
Short Book
The Killing of a Mountain Lion
North Korean Visitor
The Democrats: Beyond Symptoms
The Killing of a Mountain Lion
Investigating the 'October Surprise'
Branch of Sierra Club Says Scrap '91 Air Plan : Pollution: The Sespe Group makes a pitch to supervisors, but the document's author insists it adheres to state law. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Land Rights and Religion
LAGUNA BEACH : $4 Million Granted for Coastal Park LESLIE EARNEST
Police Task Force Makes 37 Arrests on 1st Night
Motels Not the Law's Affair
Northridge Hospital Begins Expansion Project
Land Rights and Religion
Judge Tells U.S. to Pay Fees to Legal Aid Firms : Government: He says Health and Human Services acted in bad faith in denying disability payments to thousands. Organizations recovered millions for low-income clients. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hahn Holds Fund-Raiser but Won't Say if He Is Running RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools to Begin Fall Term Monday
ORANGE : Jarvis Group Drops Suit Against District JOHN PENNER
Student Charged in Extortion of Doctor
Walking the Wrong Path
Streets Belong to Everyone
San Diego
The Killing of a Mountain Lion
IRVINE : 3 More File to Run for School Board TOM McQUEENEY
Port Hueneme : New Commander to Take Charge at Base KENNETH R. WEISS
Officer Tape-Recorded Deputies' Fatal Shooting of Mentally Ill Man ANDREA FORD and PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
THOUSAND OAKS : State Grant to Help Planting of Trees PAUL PAYNE
Fingerprinting of Children Planned at Simi Library
LAGUNA BEACH : Head Start Funds for Preschool OKd LESLIE EARNEST
BUREAUCRACY WATCH : Numbers Game
Mailboxes Damaged, Mail Stolen in Mountain Areas : Crimes: Several hundred residents have been targeted. Some people have resorted to renting post office boxes. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out-of-Gas Plane Lands on Street, Takes a 5-Mile Drive to Airport JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Step Up Effort to Oust Kamins as King Case Judge From Associated Press
Abortion Foes Hail Decision by Clinic : Medicine: Family-planning groups decry move to stop procedures by Torrance company. Official of firm says action was taken for business reasons. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : If City Sells Land, It Will Be Market Price TOM McQUEENEY
Land Rights and Religion
Santa Paula : Water Company to Increase Rates 50% PAUL PAYNE
17 Cities Sue County Over Inmate Fee : Jails: Suit is part of a statewide effort to challenge counties' authority to charge a fee when booking prisoners. In San Diego County, the cost to cities is $154 per inmate. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Growth-Management Backers May Have Edge in Court Battle : Suit: Judge postpones ruling but says he's 'inclined' to agree that supporters of managed-growth initiative followed law while gathering signatures for the measure. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : City Endorses Site for Roller Hockey LYNDA NATALI
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested
County Nominee for Coroner Fails Required Medical License Test : Jobs: Officials say they aren't worried because the exam covered topics Dr. Yong-Myun Rho hasn't studied in many years. RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frozen Flaps Force Fast Landing at LAX A ssociated Press
CYPRESS : Council Scales Back Car-Pooling Rules LYNDA NATALI
Crews Cleaning Sidewalks in Reseda Shift to Recycled Water AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigating the 'October Surprise'
Countywide : Police to Fingerprint Children at Library PAM MILLER
Thieves Get $5,000 From Burbank Bank
Since When Is News a Crime? : A chilling attack on the First Amendment in Cincinnati
Police Now Say Bishop May Have Been Hit by Car
Off-Duty Deputy Captures Suspect in 2 Bank Robberies THUAN LE
El Toro's New Chief Addresses Jet-Noise Problem GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
CAMARILLO : Schools to Stop PTA Hot Lunch Sales MAIA DAVIS
SEAL BEACH : Residents Say City Needs Own Attorney SHANNON SANDS
Rockin' Revival Wraps Up at Anaheim Stadium : Religion: An A-team of Christian musicians performs at crusade finale. Organizers say skepticism was avoided by free entry. GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Callers Offer to Buy Headstone for Baby : Burial: Gifts are placed on the grave of an infant found dead in a portable toilet. Police search for the mother. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : 15-Month-Old Boy Dies in Family Pool GERRY BRAILO SPENCER
Cars Stopped at 'Informational' Gang Checkpoint in Paramount JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Change Leaders : Blot, Williams Take Reins After Jolting Year of War, Scandal GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. May Drop All Charges Against Schimmel : Arraignment: The prosecutor plans to do so if a psychologist's examination shows the teen-ager is seriously disabled mentally. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Charge Is Filed in Hospital Shootings ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager's Urge to Help Others Proves Fatal : Tragedy: Tom Anderlik couldn't resist helping someone with car trouble. This time he died, crushed between two cars. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Bedeviled by Pollution Sins of the Past : Environment: Development is slowed as officials try to force payment from leaseholders who have fouled the site for decades. GEORGE HATCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Group Plans Recall of 19 School Trustees JOHN PENNER
WESTMINSTER : Smoking Allowed at This Store JON NALICK
Suspected Gang Members Held in Drive-By Slaying SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Houses Are Sitting Pretty With Top Honors HERBERT J. VIDA
Incriminating Letter Is Not Defendant's, Witness Says : Courts: A handwriting analyst's testimony may bolster the defense in the trial of a woman charged in the slaying of her pornographer husband. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Another Utility Tax Try Dies in Debate TERRY SPENCER
Zoo Uproar : Tiger Upstages Children Competing in a Loudest-Growl Contest BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exam Shows Mountain Lion Had Eaten Doberman
Self-Promoting 'Contract Killer' Enters Plea to Killing Wife in '85 MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish Institute Busy Planning for Its 50th Anniversary : Santa Susana: Brandeis-Bardin does not emphasize any particular denomination, but gives people the chance to rediscover their heritage. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stuart Karl, Video Boy Wonder Hit by Scandal, Dies at 38 CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Arrested in Slaying of Oceanside Restaurant Manager PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Passersby Ignored Attack Victim's Screams, Police Say MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charity 'War' No 1-Man Fight
John William Tuttle; Musician
Irvine Mayor to Pay $2,000 Political Fine : Violation: Sally Anne Sheridan says the infraction, involving a real estate transaction and a City Council vote, is only technical in nature. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Investigating Drug Abuse Within Its Ranks
Officer Probably Aware of Police Beach Stakeouts : Crime: Investigators were actively on the lookout for suspect in series of beach rapes in La Jolla and North County cities. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservationists Make Plea for Freeway Animal Crossings MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Park Restrooms to Be Reopened JACK SEARLES
NEWS
Airlines Told to Stop Using Boeing 767 Thrust Reversers : Safety: FAA says 168 of the craft have the device, which helps jets stop. The mechanism is linked to the 223-death crash of one of the planes in Thailand. From Associated Press
Brakes Officially Blamed for Girl Scout Bus Crash : Accident: Authorities also say that if the driver had used a lower gear on a steep grade, the wreck in which seven died might have been prevented. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Member Found Slain at Elementary School Associated Press
S.D. Deputy Had Idea Rapist Might Be a Cop : Crime: After the fifth attack, a sheriff's detective felt that he was tracking a fellow law enforcement officer. AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Jury Deliberating in 87-Death Club Fire From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : ETHIOPIA : Airlift of Black Jews to Israel Authorized From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Radioactive Leak Probed at Chernobyl Associated Press
Freeway Call Boxes Being Replaced With New Model : Emergencies: The high-tech, cellular units will be more reliable and harder to destroy, officials say. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Avoid Madagascar, U.S. Warns Associated Press
Stuart Karl; Made Fortune on Fonda Workout Tapes CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Contest Plea in 1985 Death of Wife : Crime: Defendant had fostered reputation as hit man. But authorities say he was not linked to mob. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : 2 More Defendants Spent Year in Jail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Armenians Free 3 of 41 Captive Soviet Soldiers Associated Press
U.N. Leader Sees No Major Obstacles to Hostage Deal : Diplomacy: But troublesome details are snagging the process, Perez de Cuellar concedes. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reformer Quits Party, Warns of 'Stalinist' Coup ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Judge Delays Order Releasing Revised California Census Figures Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Once Again, Effort to End Salvadoran Civil War Stalls : Central America: Renewed fighting, both in the field and the political arena, dashes hopes for an early cease-fire. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : VISALIA : Bomber Hoax Shoots for the Stars From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Peru President May Face Trial in BCCI-Related Case From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Arab Allies Getting More Skeptical About U.S. Efforts for Peace Talks : Mideast: Washington is seen as failing to extract stronger concessions from Israel in the process. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : 'Hostage Bazaar' Offers Few Certainties and Many Complications : Mideast: The swap could involve up to 11 nations and numerous terrorist factions. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EC Observer Copter Hit, Forced Down in Croatian Battle Zone Reuters
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : UC Davis, Professor Reach Settlement From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pope Takes His Cry for Continental Unity and Peace to Hungary : Eastern Europe: Pontiff praises move toward democracy but cautions that freedom doesn't cure all. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : EUREKA : 6.0 Pacific Quake Jolts Northern Coast From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retarded Teen-Ager May Not Face Charges : Courts: Burglary counts against the youth, who had been missing after release from jail, will be dropped if psychological evaluation confirms his disability. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Adds a Little Politicking to His Vacationing : White House: Bush says Democrats are blocking his domestic policy. He confirms that he will not fund an extension of unemployment benefits. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : More Time Sought by Smith Accuser From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lethal Ambition : What The U.n. Now Knows About Iraq's Weapons Of Mass Destruction
Oil Sheen Shuts 8-Mile Stretch of O.C. Shore : Spill: The very light slick is near the Huntington Beach site where thousands of gallons leaked last year. MARLA CONE and BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Doctor Says China Is Selling Kidneys of Executed Prisoners Reuters
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Tropical Storm May Threaten East Coast From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Aides Suspended for Reporting Burglary From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : King Frederick Rites Go Forward From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : OREGON : Victim of Transplant Error Fights for Life From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marine Wing Gets New Commander GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : 900 Number Urges Abortion Pill Tests From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : HONG KONG : Search Continues for Barge Survivors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hussein Showers Top Soldiers With Perks From Reuters
2 Salomon Executives Resigning : Scandal: The chairman and president knew about the Wall Street firm's illegal bidding in the government securities market months before notifying regulators. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Shows AIDS Changing Sexual Behavior CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serial Slaying Suspect Charged in 1 Death From Associated Press
S. Africa OKs Amnesty for Political Exiles From Times Wire Services
Lujan, 7 Aides Travel to Resort--to Find Ways to Save Money From Associated Press
Body May Be 16th Victim of Serial Killer TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TALK AT THE BEACH : A Little Sheen Revives Memories of Big Spill BILL BILLITER and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : State Closes Nursing Home, Cites Neglect From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officer Suspected in Disappearance a Suicide : Crime: The San Bernardino policeman under investigation in the possible slaying of his foster daughter hangs himself in garage. NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accelerated Ruling on Prop. 103 Rebates Urged : Insurance: Commissioner Garamendi's lawyers say the industry lobbying group's plan won't work. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jet Crashes in Remote Indian Jungle; 69 Die From Times Wire Services
4 Oil Companies Agree to Settle Antitrust Suit PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New British Envoy Is No Stranger to U.S. : Diplomacy: Robin Renwick, with talent for making friends in high places, takes up his post on Tuesday. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Singapore, Driving Is Easy but Owning a Car Isn't : Environment: The government's Draconian measures have produced free-flowing roads and cleaner air. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Rapper May Face Charges in Rape Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BCCI Is One Financial Scandal Menem Hopes to Avoid : Argentina: A money-laundering controversy already surrounds the president. Now questions are being raised about his ties to financier Ghaith Pharaon. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chas. Garry, Attorney for the Black Panthers From Associated Press
Five of Six Kentucky Lawmen Found Guilty in Bribery Case From Associated Press
2 Salomon Executives Resigning : Scandal: The chairman and president knew about the Wall Street firm's illegal bidding in the government securities market months before notifying regulators. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C. Garry, 82; Attorney for the Black Panthers VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Decides Not to Hold '92 AIDS Conference in U.S. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Suspected of Rape Probably Knew of Stakeouts : Crime: Despite his likely knowledge of San Diego police activity, investigators believe he committed a series of crimes at beaches. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimming Banned Along 8 Miles of Beach After Spill : Environment: Diesel fuel may have come from a passing ship. Huntington Beach officials hope to reopen shoreline today. MARLA CONE and BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Balkans' Graveyard of Hatred : There's been a spate of war-victim remembrances in Yugoslavia's fervent 'Bible Belt.' Some fear that old wounds are being reopened. CAROL J.WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Accused of Derailment Hearing Perjury : Safety: A legislator says a U.S. railroad safety chief knew that an inspection had been canceled. JOHN HURST and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Deputies Seize $8 Million in Marijuana Plants Growing in Shipping Containers Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Pastors Find Job Security Fleeting as Firings Increase From Religious News Service
Outrage Greets Huge New Managua Cathedral : Churches: Design is blasted as mosque-like. Critics say money, donated by Domino's Pizza magnate, should go to health care and other services. From Religious News Service
Run-DMC Rapper Simmons Accused of Rape From Associated Press
MUSIC REVIEW : Bawdyhouse Hootenanny in Solana Beach : Pop: Rebel Alliance bonds solidly with audience for night of warped music. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unfinished 'Beauty' to Make Splashy Debut : Movies: The New York Film Festival will premiere Disney's animated work-in-progress on Sept. 29. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religious Statues Ruling May Cost San Bernardino County a Park : Church and state: Federal appeals court says the artwork violates the U. S. and California constitutions. The decision could have a nationwide effect. CHARLES HILLINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEEKEND TV : L.A. Schools' Financial Crisis Will Be Debated STEVE WEINSTEIN
Cooperation May Revive Ailing Big 3 RICK DU BROW
Defending George Strait
SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : The Out-of-Town Action STEVEN HERBERT
Thursday in the Park With Paul Simon ALISON CARPER and T.J. COLLINS, NEWSDAY
Nuart to Screen PBS-Canceled 'Stop the Church' SHARON BERNSTEIN
Don't Fence Her In : Country's Mary-Chapin Carpenter Isn't Interested in Stereotypes, Musical or Otherwise MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Beat is Strong and Colorful in 'State of the Art Heart' JOHN GODFREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cancellation of 'Night on the Town'
POP MUSIC REVIEW : 750,000 Percussionists Spark Simon's Rhythms JOHN ANDERSON, NEWSDAY
Paradise in Irvine
Unrealistic Opinion
The Challenge Facing the Theatre Center
Battle of Pea Ridge
TV Reviews : Stories of Men, Women and Love Return to HBO RAY LOYND
Right of Disassociation
No Mistake About It, 'Trust' Star Adrienne Shelley New York SUSAN KING
'Commitments' Star Got Strong Musical Guidance From Father ANDY MARX
A Record Crop of Fall Albums : Guns N' Roses, Michael Jackson, U2 Top Season's List DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish Population Increases Slightly Associated Press
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lively Show by Suicidal Tendencies : The punk-metal band offers crazy but vibrant maneuvers, involving tunes and varied moods at Irvine Meadows show. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Spotlight : Rampal, Maestro of Flute, to Appear at SummerPops KENNETH HERMAN
STAGE REVIEWS : 'Biloxi Blues' Highlights Simon Trilogy DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uninvited Fringe Performers at Center of Edinburgh Flap : Festival: Outgoing director Frank Dunlop questions the quality and motives of alternative artists. The mayor calls his charges 'outrageous.' DAVID GRITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Writer 'Crazy' About Her New Movie : Television: Linda Voorhees of Anaheim is pleased with the final product, which will be shown on Monday on TNT. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Still Honest, Still Impassioned, Still Emmylou : Harris and her new band, the Nash Ramblers, offer a Coach House show filled with all the heart and intelligence that have always been the country artist's trademarks. The group's technique is stunning. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IATSE to Aid 'Simpsons' Animators in Lawsuit : Television: A Hollywood guild agrees to help non-union animators get back pay. The animation company chief vows a fight. SHARON BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dinosaur Barney Gets a Stage Workout LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's No Mystery: Ethan Hawke Just a Die-Hard Bob Dylan Fan Susan King
THEATER REVIEW : 'Evita' Staging Lacks Her Daring : Stage: Despite a strong singing cast and good performances, the Starlight production never once takes a chance on surprising. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Challenge Facing the Theatre Center
TV Reviews : Rosanna Arquette in a Psychic Thriller With a Topical Touch on Showtime KEVIN THOMAS
MUSIC REVIEW : Rattle, Vogt at the Bowl JOHN HENKEN
STAGE REVIEW : Lamb's Theatre Leads 'Traveler' Astray : Its production of Marsha Norman's play is preachy and heavy-handed. JOHN GODFREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Miracle Healing' Program Pulled From British TV From Associated Press
Bree Walker Blasts KFI's Baby Talk : Broadcasting: The pregnant Channel 2 anchorwoman says radio host Jane Norris insulted her and other disabled people. Grass-roots protest is planned. DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defending George Strait
BUSINESS
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
General Dynamics Sells Land in Rancho Bernardo at a Loss CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Scandal Spurs Calls for Reform : Treasuries: Wrongdoing by Salomon Inc. strengthens argument for making the transactions in the $2.2-trillion market more public. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lincoln S&L's Parent Loses Payback Plea JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hints of Further B of A Expansion Worry Investors : Banking: BankAmerica stock drops on a report that the company is interested in a New England institution. SUSAN MOFFAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mazda Seems Set to Enter U.S. Luxury Car Market From Associated Press
McDonnell Douglas Gets Launcher Deal CRISTINA LEE
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Northrup Faces Suit Over Toxics DEAN TAKAHASHI
Regulators Force Downey to Write Down Portfolio : Thrift: The resulting after-tax charge will wipe out the S&L's $23.5-million profit for the first half of the year. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Factory Output Increases for 4th Straight Month : Economy: In addition to the 0.5% gain in industrial production, the U.S. trade deficit shrinks to an eight-year low. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Magazine Publisher Buys S.F., Angeles Monthlies From Associated Press
Bid to Recoup Pre-Bankruptcy Payments Stalls : Courts: American Continental seeks to regain $24.5 million from creditors. Its attempt hinges on a similar case pending in the U.S. Supreme Court. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oakland Tribune Rescue Raises Questions About Neuharth's Charitable Foundation THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Expected to Cut Interest Rates as Early as Next Week From Reuters
Aerospace Vendor Probed for Allegedly Faking Tests RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Partner May Win Owner's Stake in Egg City JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trans-Alaska Pipeline Operator Is Investigated : Energy: The Alyeska Pipeline Service Co. is the subject of a congressional probe for allegedly spying on a critic. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HMO to Buy Laguna Niguel Dental Plan : Buyout: Foundation Health Corp. of Sacramento and National Health Care Systems say they're 'a perfect match.' JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buffett Again Calms Salomon in a Storm : Finance: The quiet Nebraskan replaces John H. Gutfreund, the brash chairman of Salomon Bros., which borrowed $700 million from Buffett's company in 1987 to fend off a takeover. TOM FURLONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
GARDENING : Seemingly Tame Plants Can Grow Into Monsters JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kitsch 'n' Ware : Funky, Old Appliances Are Back in Vogue KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLIPBOARD : Multifamily Home Futures
Artisans: Spotlighting Makers Of Handcrafted Goods : Where You Can Go Home Again--Sort of VALERIE ORLEANS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
August Gardening Specifics
Soothe Blistering Paint With Oil-Based Primer ASK THE HANDYMAN
Check In to a Room With a Stellar View PATRICK MOTT
SPORTS
Mexico Is Learning How to Win RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castro Is on Hand for Cuba's Pool Party JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges From Staff and Wire Reports
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Faria Wins Speedway's Scratch Main Event
After Many Gloomy Seasons, Sun Shining on Mariners HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela Will Face Decision Time ROBYN NORWOOD
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Justice Hits a Home Run for Macon Associated Press
ON THE BEACH / MIKE REILLEY : Learning You Can't Live on Waves Alone MIKE REILLEY
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela Will Face Decision Time ROBYN NORWOOD
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Pendleton Homers to End Slump, Lift Braves Past Padres DAN HAFNER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Tolls Touch Rallies to Win California Sires Cup Derby STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Raiders Are Playing Catch-Up Football : NFL exhibition: Shell says offense, special teams must match performance of defense with regular season two weeks away. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Segota Says He's a Free Agent, Plans to Make Jump to Storm JOHN GEIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pendleton Deflects Padres' Shot at .500 : Baseball: Home run by Atlanta third baseman helps Braves to a 3-2 victory. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
SWIMMING NATIONAL MEET : Jorgensen Wins Third Gold Medal Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Lautenschlager, Earley Qualify for Finals in Diving
Larsen Places 2nd in 1,500 Freestyle
Boos Hushed by Strawberry in the 13th, 4-1 : Baseball: He hits a three-run homer as L.A. keeps its 1 1/2-game lead over the Braves by finally beating the Astros. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Day in Review : Basketball
Soccer From Staff and Wire Reports
Ibero Posts $22 Upset in Windy Sands Handicap BILL CHRISTINE
Lyght Now Ready to Play for His Pay : Rams: After long holdout, top draft pick's cash flow problems are solved with $5.55-million deal. But he won't just walk into the starting cornerback job. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Gagliano, Inactivity Is a Fact of Life : Chargers: He could be No. 3 quarterback, or he could be gone. But with questions surrounding Tolliver and Friesz, he's insurance for now. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaving Games Early Seems to Be Birthright of Many Dodger Fans
Leaving Games Early Seems to Be Birthright of Many Dodger Fans
The 'American Way' at the Pan Am Games
What Did Rader Do to Deserve All This?
No Asterisk for Aaron, So Why One for Maris?
The 'American Way' at the Pan Am Games
What Did Rader Do to Deserve All This?
Leaving Games Early Seems to Be Birthright of Many Dodger Fans
The 'American Way' at the Pan Am Games
What Did Rader Do to Deserve All This?
What Did Rader Do to Deserve All This?
Maybe They Should Try to Call 1-900-IBUTTIN
Browns Win in Overtime Associated Press
TENNIS WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT AT LOS ANGELES : It Isn't Very Pretty, but Sabatini Defeats McNeil THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Loss Results in Pregame Meetings ALAN DROOZ
GOLF ROUNDUP : Rain Leaves Field High and Wet From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : McEnroe Loses and Says That It's Almost Time to Quit From Associated Press
School District's Budget Cutbacks Trigger Dissent : High schools: Coaches say students will suffer most from changes forced by reduction in athletics funding. KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DATELINE: CUBA / THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, THEN AND NOW : Havana, 1980: MIKE DOWNEY
Wayne Gets the Blame Where Turf Meets Surf
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Simms and Hostetler in Deadlock Associated Press
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Rodgers Activates Rumor Mill With His Visit to San Diego BOB NIGHTENGALE
This Time, It's Grahe's Turn to Fail : Angels: Once again, the fifth starter is ineffective. Pitcher lasts only 2 1/3 innings in 5-3 loss to the Mariners, who are 10 games over .500 for the first time. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC's Cobb Reassigned Off Campus : Administration: He has criticized handling of black athletes. Garrett says he is not being punished. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Architect of His Own Success : Boxing: Norris, who is making a name for himself, will defend his WBC title tonight. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura County Fair Program to Feature 2 Days of Racing PAUL OLSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injuries Sideline Several Players TIM KAWAKAMI
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tigers Move Closer to Blue Jays DAN HAFNER
The 'American Way' at the Pan Am Games
Van Horn Ready to Run in Title Defense Today STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brief Filed by Section Further Rankles Welch : Jurisprudence: As court date to obtain preliminary injunction nears, Canyon football coach is 'frustrated' by document that says he admitted guilt. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redskin Coach Takes Turn With NASCAR Racing : Motor sports: Gibbs will make debut behind the wheel at Daytona 500 in February. VITO STELLINO, THE BALTIMORE SUN
More Dejection, Ejection for U.S. : Baseball: Puerto Rico foils American chances in semifinals again, 7-1. Coach is kicked out for arguing balk. MIKE DOWNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Just Keep Running and Running and . . . : Half marathon: Masters Circuit gains in popularity, no matter the race distance. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU Assistant Accepts Job in Oregon SCOTT MILLER
Porter Out of Place in the Dodger Booth?
Name Game Was Merely Part of the Cleveland Brownout STEVE SPRINGER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injuries Sideline Several Players TIM KAWAKAMI
Leaving Games Early Seems to Be Birthright of Many Dodger Fans
DIVING U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Lenzi Finally Wins His Title Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Bears' Anderson to Miss Today's Game CHRIS DUFRESNE
Baseball Camp to Be Held at Cal Lutheran
Seles Is Barred From Olympics, Says Field Has Been Depleted THOMAS BONK
DEL MAR : Akinemod Will Make Comeback BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rookie Lyght Becomes No. 2 in Ram Salaries TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cycling From Staff and Wire Reports
At UCLA, There Is Some Pressure : College football: Coming off two losing seasons after winning bowl games in seven consecutive seasons, Donahue says the situation is different. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venezuelan Basketball Player Is Tested Positive for Cocaine Associated Press
News Agency Reports Venezuelan Basketball Player Used Cocaine Associated Press
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Career Remembered for a Game Effort : Hero in Game 4 of '82 American League Playoffs Against Angels Adjusting to Life After Baseball JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'51 Rams Celebrate Their Title Season : Football: Luncheon honors players who defeated defending champion Cleveland Browns, 24-17, to bring an NFL championship to Los Angeles. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doug France Gets 1-Year Jail Term From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Norris Slow to Win at Fame Game : Boxing: WBC champion aims to add to his legend with a victory over Brett Lally tonight at the Sports Arena. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yankees Agree to Not Split Hairs in Lengthy Tiff With Mattingly From Associated Press
MOTOR RACING / BRIAN MURPHY : La Canada's Kendall on the Fast Track to Recovery After Crash BRIAN MURPHY
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