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What happened on July 02, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Pop/rock
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Bowers Museum's Board of Governors has elected a new...
Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Television
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Music
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Stage
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
The Real Cassavetes Comes Through : Films: A collection of his movies, which he linked to his individual vision, is at a Santa Ana theater. Among the works are 'Faces' and 'Opening Night.'
By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Rape Documentary on 'America Undercover'
By Lynne Heffley
TV Reviews : Study of Ceausescu's Reign of Terror in Romania
By Robert Koehler
No Respect, Just Money for 'MacGyver'
By Rick Du Brow
ART REVIEW : Contrasts of the Old and New California : 'Second Nature' and 'California Cityscapes,' at San Diego Museum of Art, accent transformation from urban tranquility to cars and concrete.
By Leah Ollman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PHOTO REVIEW : Two Masters: So Alike, Yet So Different : Works on exhibit at Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park highlight the genius of both Ansel Adams and Paul Strand, friends from the early '30s.
By Susan Freudenheim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orchestra Cancels Summer Concert : Funding: The O.C. Symphony of Garden Grove calls off event after failing to receive assistance from financially strapped city.
By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bravo Channel Adds Dimension in South County : Cable: The station, which specializes in presentations of opera, film, jazz, theater, dance and more, marks its arrival with the shooting of 'ArtsBreak' at the Laguna Art Museum.
By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER : 'Happy End' May Be Just the Beginning : Actress Patricia Ben Peterson, Who's Starring in SCR Play, Has High Hopes for TV and Film
By Pat H. Broeske
A 'White Soul Chick' Stages a Comeback : Vocalists: Lydia Pense will appear at Del Mar Fair through Wednesday with a new version of the old group Cold Blood.
By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From a Glowing Campfire to a Bleak Street : Monologues: Spalding Gray and Eric Bogosian are skilled monologuists, but where one cultivates, the other detonates.
By Sheila Benson, CRITIC AT LARGE
Grammy Move Is Music to New York's Ears : Award: The Big Apple's business, political and entertainment communities outmaneuver L.A. to snag the telecast.
By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Terminator's' Generator : James Cameron Says He Uses Violence to Make a Point
By Kirk Honeycutt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : 'Naked Gun' Smells Success at Box Office
By David J. Fox
Good Morning, L.A. : Channel 5's Wake-Up News Show Targets the Networks With Local Coverage
By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Spells Out Proposals to Curb Child Pornography : Arts: Librarians, publishers and arts groups say the plan limits artistic freedom of expression.
By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaner, Not Much Meaner : Humor: Despite vows to show her fans a more aggressive side, Roseanne Arnold sticks to the familiar at Humphrey's.
By Glenn Doggrell, ASSISTANT SAN DIEGO ARTS EDITOR
MUSIC REVIEW : Organist Is the Virtuoso of Overkill
By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Saxman Cole Rethinks Sound for a New Audience
By Dirk Sutro
Television
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock
By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
BUSINESS
The Economy
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
These Days, TV Buyers Go for the Big Picture
By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Keating Hearing Continues Despite Requests for Delay : Thrifts: Regulators want the former head of Lincoln Savings and six others to repay the government $130 million.
By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Business-Promotion Groups Back in Favor : Economics: Recession helped change the City Council's mind about enterprises that lure dollars.
By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REI has promoted Dave Towe to manager.
Kent Haggerty has joined Kenneth Leventhal & Co. as...
Gordon S. Churchill and Steven R. Denton have been named...
Gilbert Barnes has joined Chicago Title Co. as an adviser.
Mary Damigos has joined the staff of the Fairbanks Polo...
Christian W. Nolet has been named a partner of Price...
John Coller has been named assistant director of catering...
Stephen T. Landry has been named business development...
Marrow-Tech has named Gail K. Naughton executive vice...
Michael Maher has been promoted to vice president, account...
Michael Roberts has joined the law firm of Jennings...
Mark Russell has been named director of project finance...
John Campbell, food and beverage director of the San Diego...
Gary M. Youmans has been named senior vice president of...
Fred Penning has been named general manager of Waste...
Roberta McClellan has been appointed director of marketing...
Dannie H. King Ph.D has been appointed chief executive...
Nancy Rinehart, sales associate for Willis M. Allen Co...
Medical Imaging Centers of America Inc. has named Allan H...
R. Scott Stevenson has been named president and chief...
R. Kent Snyder has been named vice president of business...
Leonard F. Wise has been promoted to senior vice president...
Daniel E. Dubina has been elected president of the...
Victor Vilaplana, a partner with Sheppard, Mullin, Richter...
Richard J. Horn has been appointed manager of application...
Julie M. Maloy has been promoted to manager of the tax...
Dr. Jay Ramassastry has been appointed director of...
Gregory W. Daul has been appointed president of Pyropower...
Micajah Smithson has joined West Coast Projections as...
Thomas J. Deegan was named vice president for corporate...
Stephen J. Trafton has been named vice chairman and a...
Dow's 51.66 Leap Fueled by Japan Interest Rate Cut
By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Publishers Are Appointed for Time and People Magazines
By Victor F. Zonana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Interstate to Cut Dividend, Post Large Loss : Banking: The firm confirmed that its Nevada unit's chief is resigning. Also, eight other senior officers quit.
By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amgen Inc. Must Pay $164 Million in Drug Dispute
By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Crops May Hold Promise on Drought
By Daniel Akst
Summer Jobs--Learning While Getting a Salary
By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New FHA Rules Increase Cost of Buying a Home
By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Companies
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Companies
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FDA Wants New Rules for Labels on Juice Drinks
\o7 From Associated Press\f7
Other News
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'PowerMaster' Canned as Name of Potent Malt Liquor
From Associated Press
Airlines
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy : Manufacturing Economy Expands
Bids to Delay Keating's S&L Hearing Denied
By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Occidental Sells Its Interest in China Coal Mine : Energy: Bank of China Trust & Consultancy Co. will pick up Oxy's $145 million in loan guarantees, leaving the company free to walk away.
By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ends Justify Means in Teamster Purge
By Harry Bernstein
Reading Telltale Signs of Looming Cuts in Dividends
By Kathy M. Kristof
Corporate Bond Defaults at Record High, Moody's Says
\o7 From Reuters\f7
Home Builders Pinched by 30% Leap in Lumber Prices
By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casting Agents Expand Into Print
By Bruce Horovitz
John Mayo Named Head of Bell Labs
By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Founder to Replace CEO of Quiksilver Surf Wear
By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hercules Painting & Decorating in Northridge won a...
Input/Output Technology in Valencia won a $105,711...
Mason Electric Co. in Glendale won a $118,872 contract...
ITT in Van Nuys won an $800,000 contract from the Marine...
Teledyne Systems Co. in Northridge won a $3,636,091...
Perkin-Elmer Corp. in Woodland Hills won a $306,930...
Sergent Mechanical Systems in Port Hueneme won a $264,000...
California Aero Dynamics Corp. in Sun Valley won a...
King Nutronics Corp. in Woodland Hills won a $273,110...
Flamemaster/Chem Seal Division in Sun Valley won a...
E-Z Go in Van Nuys won a $1-million contract from the GSA...
Digalog Corp. in Ventura won a $277,568 contract from the...
Textron Inc. in Valencia won a $323,112 contract from the...
GTE California in Thousand Oaks won a $5,654,077 contract...
First Interstate to Cut Dividend, Post Large Loss : Banking: The 60% payout reduction and $80 million in second-quarter red ink stem from problem loans in Nevada and Oregon.
By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science/technology
Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY : Toshiba America Weathers a Year of Turbulence, Tough Competition
Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Alpha Microsystems Posts a Profit
ALR Strikes Bargain With ComputerLand : Computers: Nationwide chain will begin selling line by Advanced Logic Research.
By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Psychiatric Centers' Quarterly Net Up 12%
By Cristina Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record U.S. Action Against Keating Begins : Thrifts: The proceeding against the former Lincoln Savings owner and six ex-associates seeks to bar them from the S&L business and recover $130.5 million.
By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiksilver Has Change in Command : Transition: The surf wear company's John Warner resigns as chairman and chief executive and will be replaced by founder Robert McKnight.
By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Corp. Acquires Units of Micro-Controle
Veteran John Mayo Named 7th President of Bell Labs
By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&P Downgrades Debt, Stocks of American Express
\o7 From Reuters\f7
Not-So-Sweet Scoop : Analysts Speculate Parent Firm's Woes May Force Sale of Baskin-Robbins
By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amgen Must Pay $164 Million Over Marketing Battle : Arbitration: The award to a Johnson & Johnson unit involves a kidney disease drug. The stock market takes the decision in stride.
By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Job Fairs Help Clean Air : Pollution: A handful of companies are specializing in matching employers with engineers and consultants in the environmental industry.
By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Says It Can't Help Bidders in HMO Takeover
By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Stocks Hit Lull in 2nd Quarter : Market: Fifty-nine percent of local companies post declines or are unchanged from the year's first reporting period.
By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foothill Group Completes $3-Million Stock Sale
American Mobile Allows Buyout Option to Lapse
Panda Resources' Head Pleads Guilty to Fraud
Amwest Insurance Group to Close 7 of 35 Branches
U.S. Borax to Consolidate Its Operations in Valencia
Terminal Data Corp. Gets $2.2 Million in Orders
Trust Firm Pays Another $15.6 Million of Its Debt
Otra Securities Reports Big Increase in Profits
Perceptronics' Earnings Decline for Quarter, Year
Firm Builds Simulators for Air Force, German Firm
TransTechnology Reports Another 4th-Quarter Loss
Disney in Escrow to Buy Stroh Brewery Site
NEWS
Disney in Escrow to Buy Stroh Brewery Site
Supreme Court on Nude Dancing
Supreme Court on Nude Dancing
Future of Falklands
Supreme Court on Nude Dancing
Pension Funds
Animal Supporters
U.S. Economic Woes
Future of Falklands
Supreme Court on Nude Dancing
Sending Gangs the Wrong Message
Seminary Story 'Out of Context'
Recycling Plant Suit Raises Questions
Value Outweighs Negatives of Ranch
Nothing Macho in Killing Sharks
Congressmen Sold Out to Kuwaitis
Recognition Enhances Violent Reality
U.S. Begins Removing Jets From Spanish Base
Reuters
Chilean Miners Strike
Reuters
Court OKs Right to Sue for Grandchild Visits
Associated Press
Britain to Help U.N. With Refugees in Hong Kong
Reuters
Bush Family Is Reunited for Mother's 90th Birthday
Associated Press
Jean St. Pierre; Modern Artist Founded Newspace Gallery
Thomas' Rise Inspires Friends, Irks Liberals : Nominee: The judge as a toddler had lived in a sharecropper's shack. Critics say he turned his back on the less fortunate in climb from rags to Republicanism.
By Sara Fritz and David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Blames Assembly for Budget Impasse
By Douglas P. Shuit and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Diary of a War of Attrition in Volatile Urban Dispute : Boycott: Business has plummeted in a store whose Korean-American owner killed a black man.
By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Democrats Search for an Identity : Revisionists say leaders have lost touch with the middle class. Others stick to traditional liberalism. The differences shape the debate on how to regain the White House.
By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Philosophy of High Court 'Just About Right,' 50% Say
By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Conservative Black Picked for High Court : Judiciary: Bush names Clarence Thomas, 43, a judge on the District of Columbia's U.S. Court of Appeals. Stormy battle on confirmation is expected.
By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Soviets OK Selloff of State Enterprises : Reforms: Action by the legislature is a major step toward a free-market economy. It will end the government's monopoly.
By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yugoslavia and Slovenia Seem Headed for War
By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Poor Take Pounding in New Budget
By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Haunts Man to His Death : Disease: Ronald Berst was a bright, athletic engineer who could not bear to be seen as weakened and dependent. He became the 900th suicide from the Golden Gate Bridge.
By Kevin Roderick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Agency to Protect Coast From Oil Spills : Environment: State office will try to prevent offshore disasters and lead cleanup efforts. Program is the first of its kind in nation.
By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners May Have to Pay for Piers in Public Waters : Government: A bill would rescind an obscure law that allows some wealthy landowners to moor their boats free.
By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allstate Pulls Out of Legal Claim Over Santa Barbara Fire
By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sea Levy : Port Hueneme Considers Taxing Residents on Basis of Their Ocean Views and Access
By Christopher Pummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush, Gorbachev to Meet July 17 at London Economic Talks : Diplomacy: They could clear way for a Moscow summit by month's end.
By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leading Soviet Reformers Take Step Toward New Party
By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INSIDE TALK : Computers Get to Be More Like Their Users : They can operate verbally, visually in ways that have electronic experts abuzz.
By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Violence Stirs Sympathy for Slovenia : Yugoslavia: The army's harsh reaction to secession has softened international calls for unity at any cost.
By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUDGET : Patient May Find His Doctor Taxing as States Seek Revenue
By Helaine Olen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : EASTERN EUROPE : Warsaw Pact Ends 36-Year Existence
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : U.N. Team Told It May See Convoy
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : U.S. Hands Over Control of Camp
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Communist Party Celebrates 70th Year
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ALGERIA : Army Acts to Silence Muslim Opposition
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Some Agent Orange Benefits Approved
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Troops Act to Pacify Lebanon's South, Clash With Palestinians
By Marilyn Raschka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Race-Linked Attacks Under Investigation
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Computer Glitch Knocks Out Phones
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Pleads Guilty in Food Stamp Scam
Associated Press
Alleged Victim's Lawyer Is to Attend Smith Case Proceedings
By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Possible Candidate Field
By Ronald Brownstein
Bush Strongly Backs Sununu, Tells of Apology : White House: The President says that, in heart-to-heart talks, chief of staff expressed regret about controversy over his travel arrangements.
By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gravely Ill Woman Kept on Respirator
From Associated Press
Justice Choice Made in Frenetic Bush Style : Supreme Court: Phone calls, meetings lead to decision. Official Washington had expected President to pick a Latino to replace Marshall.
By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Says He Is 'Unlikely' to Overrule Base Closures : Military: He reaffirms his intention to send list intact to Congress. Position further deflates hopes of affected areas.
By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maine Shuts Down in Fiscal Crisis; Connecticut Threatens Same Move
From Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : JACKSON : Victims of Plane Crash Identified
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Jet Blows Engine; 362 Passengers Safe
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : LA MESA : Baby Left in Closed Car Is Found Dead
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shop Owners Complain of Vulnerability : Crime: Holders of Subway sandwich franchises say company's demand for late hours makes them targets for criminals.
By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Rifle Accident Kills Girl, 10, on Bicycle
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CREDIBILITY: To cool the raging controversy over the...
By Maria Newman and Mark I. Pinsky
QUIET, PLEASE: AMC officials in California are backing off...
By Maria Newman and Mark I. Pinsky
Boy Is Victim in 1 of 2 O.C. Hate Crimes
By Eric Licthblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
"THE GREATEST": Ex-prizefighter Muhammad Ali will be at...
By Maria Newman and Mark I. Pinsky
BUS BUCKS: Some people won't miss the extra dime it now...
By Maria Newman and Mark I. Pinsky
There Are Few States of Grace When It Comes to Names
By Jack Smith
Lady's First: Princess Diana has moved ahead of her...
Compiled by YEMI TOURE
Chilling Tales of Men, Women and Murder : WOMEN WHO LOVE MEN WHO KILL, \o7 by Sheila Isenberg,\f7 Simon & Schuster, $19.95, 240 pages
By Constance Casey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
There Are Few States of Grace When It Comes to Nomenclature
By Jack Smith
CLIPBOARD : BREEDING BIRD: LESSER NIGHTHAWK (Chordeiles acutipennis)
Vet Searches for Forgiveness : When Jim Stewart got to Vietnam, what he found wasn't all blood and guts. There was love, too, and a new life--for a while.
By Dianne Klein
RSVP/ORANGE COUNTY : Friends Help Theater for a Song
By Pamela Marin
Trainer Tries to Get Them in Shape for the Long Run : David Morrow, who's preparing group for 8K race, works with people who want to 'grow as individuals.'
By Jan Hofmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Class Reunions Graduate to Big Business : Celebrations: Pros will book the hall, order the dinner and even find those long-lost alumni. 'It is a money machine,' one organizer says.
By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're on the Trail of Something Big
By Shannon Sands, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Measuring Progress : Health: There are no industry standards to ensure that exercise machines provide accurate readings. Experts warn some monitors can err by as much as 20%.
By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Documentary : A Roller Coaster Ride to Freedom : * Despite roadblocks and guns and an upside-down world, the Slovenes go about their daily business as best they can.
By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BEIJING : Arms for Sale?
DURBAN : What Next for ANC?
BOGOTA : A New Constitution
Next Step : Rallying Rightists : * South Africa's right wing is going on the warpath to stop the dismantling of apartheid. Its goal: a homeland for whites.
By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KIEV : G-7 Warm-Up for Gorby
National Agenda: Turkey : Turks Now Asking: Who Needs the EC? : * Western Europe may not want it to join the club. But the Muslim nation is already modernizing, increasing two-way trade with the Community and forging a place in the world.
By Hugh Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Agenda: Soviet Union : Gorbachev Playing Beat the Clock on His Perestroika Reforms : * In two weeks, the Soviet leader must tell the West how he will transform the economy. At stake are billions of dollars and two competing blueprints.
By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Dutchman Pins Hopes on Europe-Only Alliance : * WEU leader wants to revive the obscure defense group after more than 35 years. But NATO worries about rivalry.
By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : Patriotism and Public Relations Paying Off for Escobar : * Colombia's media have been surprisingly uncritical of the newly jailed drug lord. 'I'm not reading anything about how (he) has killed a lot of people,' complains a U.S. official.
By Stan Yarbro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Briefing Paper : Rumor Aside, Hurdles High for Hostage Swap : The Background:
By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changing Lifestyles : Silk Road 'Descendants' Nurture Muslim Faith : * In a tiny Chinese hamlet, the imam dreams of a new mosque. And perhaps he will get it. Islam is undergoing a resurgence in the Communist country.
By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : The Princess and the Pearl : * Suddenly, it's fashionable to wear the 'world's oldest gem' in Japan. The long-dormant domestic market is booming, thanks in large part to a woman nicknamed Kiko-san.
By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Obituaries
Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Obituaries : Arnie Leckman; High School Coach
Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Obituaries : Jack Mass; Music Publisher
Information on Valley-area deaths is provided by cooperating mortuaries
Quake Damage to 46 Buildings Severe : Disaster: Residential structures left uninhabitable, Red Cross says. Severity of temblor is downgraded to 5.8.
\o7 From the Associated Press\f7
A Campaign Ending in Despair : Greater Los Angeles United Way needs more help for its many good causes
From the Marshall to the Thomas Seat? : Bush nominates black to add to conservative dominance
Flying Away With the Public Trust : Make it illegal for any federal official to scrounge rides on company planes
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUPREME COURT : Symbolism Writ Large : In nominating Clarence Thomas, Bush is asking black voters what the Democrats have done for them lately.
By Ross K. Baker, \o7 Ross K. Baker is a professor of political science at Rutgers University\f7
Why Minority Cops Are Afraid to Speak Out : Police: It's the Code of Silence, enforced by fear and conditioning, says a black, female former officer.
By Brenda Grinston, \o7 Brenda Grinston resigned from the Los Angeles Police Department in November, 1985\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SUPREME COURT : Tough Response to Bias Is Individual Justice : Under 'affirmative action,' actual victims don't get relief and qualified people lose job opportunties.
By Clarence Thomas, \o7 Clarence Thomas is President Bush's nominee to replace Thurgood Marshall on the U.S. Supreme Court. This article was adapted from one published in 1987 in the Yale Law & Policy Review\f7
Monthly Report
Birthday Party No Piece of Cake : Oxnard: Few people attend a celebration for the city's 88th year. Officials admit that the $15 charge may have been too expensive.
By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Property Tax Bills Will Drop for 26,435 : Real estate: The assessor says home values decreased the most in Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley. Fillmore was the least affected.
By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime-Rampage Account Opens Trial : Murder Case: The prosecutor says that Billy Ray Waldon, who is defending himself, killed three and committed a string of robberies.
By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Recommends Sales Tax Hike : Government: The panel's annual report says the half-cent increase should be used for law enforcement. It criticizes the Board of Supervisors' $4-million grant to a proposed children's home.
By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Issue of Beach Booze Ban to Go to City Voters : City Hall: The wording of the proposed ordinance is still up in the air. Meanwhile, an emergency ban on alcohol at the beaches is made permanent.
By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low Penalties, Big Profits Help Fuel Marijuana Cultivation : Law enforcement: More indoor and outdoor pot operations have been found in the last six months than in any similar period, an official says.
By Paul Payne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Escape From Juvenile Jail; 1 Is Recaptured
By Adrianne Goodman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sailor Back From Gulf War Weathers INS Storm : Immigration: He could have been deported to Africa as an illegal alien but will be allowed time to have his status changed.
By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Lends His Hand to Woo Alpert on Tax Vote
By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Indicts Three in Slavery Case
By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probation Report Urges Life Sentence for Rest-Stop Gunman : Crime: Officials call Eric Hazelgrove a threat to society because of the escalating seriousness of his offenses. Sentencing is delayed by defense attorney.
By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : City OKs Addition for Litton Building
By Maia Davis
THOUSAND OAKS : Developer Decides to Scrap Project
By Rhonda Nowak
MOORPARK : Work May Resume on Condominiums
By Maia Davis
Baby Left in Car to Die Had Down's Syndrome
By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Builders Urge City to Settle Fee Dispute
By Maia Davis
COUNTYWIDE : Supervisors to Consider Auction of Homes Seized
By Hugo Martin
Judge Wants Longer Term for Killer of Youth at Party
CAMARILLO : Red Cross Honors Volunteer of Year
By Maia Davis
VENTURA : Man Shot on Street; Boy, 17, Arrested
By Paul Payne
Hundreds to Lose Jobs at North Island Facility
By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Residents Can't Sue Over Toxins Injuries
By Mack Reed
OXNARD : 1 Killed, 1 Hurt in Head-On Crash
By Paul Payne
Encinitas
San Diego
Oceanside
Oceanside
Ex-Utility Official to Lead Grand Jury
By Gerry Brailo Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego
Santa Ana Raises Taxes, Cuts Jobs--and Grants Staff Pay Increases
By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children's Hospital Will Be Built in South County : Health care: CHOC and Mission medical center will develop the new, 52-bed facility to serve the fast-growing area.
By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Expresses Fear, Hope Over Surgery
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Mission Taps Its History : Wine Will Make Comeback With Replanting of Vines at San Juan
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2 Ex-Marines Guilty of Double Murder at Newport Coin Store
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SEAL BEACH : 500 Expected in Rough Water Swim
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SANTA ANA : Swingers' Club Case Goes to Jury
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COUNTYWIDE : Pacific Symphony Battles Money Woes
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BUENA PARK : City Balances Budget by Freeze, User Fees
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HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Robs Bank of $800, Escapes
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SANTA ANA : Suits by Homeless Challenge Arrests
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HUNTINGTON BEACH : State Vows to Help With Beach Funding
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COUNTYWIDE : Umberg Wants Court Built in Santa Ana
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HUNTINGTON BEACH : $50 Yearly Fee Urged for Property Owners
By John Penner
COSTA MESA : Photo Class Aimed at Parents, Children
LAGUNA BEACH : School District Hires New Superintendent
By Terry Spencer
ANAHEIM : Librarians Delay Closing on Fridays
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BREA : City Staff Cuts, Rate Increases Weighed
By Lynda Natali
LAGUNA HILLS : No Charges for Man Who Killed Robber
By Davan Maharaj
CLIPBOARD : Child Abuse Report
FULLERTON : Housing Project Gets OK From Planners
By Erik Hamilton
COSTA MESA : Newport Fire Chief Takes Costa Mesa Job
By Mary Anne Perez
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Foes Play Hardball on Canyon
By Leslie Earnest
Septuagenarian Is Still Making Waves
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School Administrator in Bid Scandal Gets Suspended Sentence, $9,900 in Fines : Justice: The defendant's attorney says it is not lenient, but the prosecutor and some residents disagree.
By Mary Helen Berg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Ana Council OKs New Street-Vendor Law
By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seal Beach Hit With Racketeering Suit : Law enforcement: The action, filed in federal court, accuses the Police Department of having a quota system for arrests and citations.
By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State OKs Cleanup Plan for Metals-Shredding Waste
By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Diligence Beyond the Call of Duty
Santa Ana Man, 21, Is Killed in Drive-By Shooting; No Suspects
O.C. PERSPECTIVE : Decisions on Tustin Base Must Be Sound : It will pay to read the fine print in this particular deal. Making the property private is not as simple as it might seem.
By Christopher Cox, \o7 Rep. Christopher Cox (R-Newport Beach) represents the 40th Congressional District, which includes the Tustin base\f7
Motorcyclist Killed in Crash With Car
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Assembly OKs Bill to Use Drug Assets for Programs
Girl Wins $21 Million in Malpractice Suit : Medicine: She suffered a spinal cord injury during a forceps delivery that left her paralyzed from the neck down.
By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Blasts Letter Hinting Violence if Officers' Trial Is Moved
By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Actor Michael Landon Is Dead at 54 : Hollywood: The star and producer of several successful series is remembered for his courage, humor and character.
By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Library Fire Figure Is Ill; Trial of Suits Moved Ahead
By Patt Morrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tow on the Town : Free Service for Disabled Vehicles Is Aimed at Unclogging Freeways
By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Stymied in Effort to Find Replacement for Zoo Director : Personnel: Candidates cite high housing costs, low salary in refusing job, which has been vacant more than seven months.
By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Opens for Iranians in Alleged Extortion Ring
Contractor Charged in Electrocution of Worker
Son of Winchell's Owner Enters No-Contest Plea
City Urged Not to Contract With County for Services
Agency Completes Deal to Save Paramount Ranch
Hayden Seeks Renewed Probe of Safety at Clinic
Final Blow
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By Al Martinez
No Pizza Here--Directory Delivers a Wrong Number
By Amy Louise Kazmin
County OKs Pay Hike for Doctors
By Irene Wielawski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson to Hold Off on Quake Decision : Assistance: Governor wants information from survey teams before declaring an emergency. Temblor is downgraded to a 5.8.
By Vicki Torres and Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Classmates Mourn Loss of a Friend, His Family
By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sandwich Shop Owners Point to Safety Concerns After Killings : Crime: The early morning shootings of two men at a Northridge Subway outlet fuel debate over a company policy on late store hours.
By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allred to File Complaint for Laid-Off AIDS Patient
17-Year-Old Boy Seized in Shooting in Park
Harbor Commission OKs Plan for Redevelopment
Aide to Anderson Resigns Over Links to Irvine Co.
Prosecutor Says 5 Extortion Suspects Were on a 'Quest' for Power, Money
By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dump Cost to Double by '96, City Report Says : Lopez Canyon: Part of the blame rests with the expense of environmental safeguards, a council committee is told.
By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soka Hires Lobbyist to Counter Conservancy Head's 'Attack' on Bill : Capitol: The measure deals with assessing the value of land owned by nonprofit groups when public agencies condemn the property for their use.
By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Says Business on the Line : Wrong number: Phone book mistake has hungry callers trying to order pizzas from an artists' management company, tying up the firm's phone.
By Amy Louise Kazmin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Dies in Stabbing at Hamburger Stand
Festivities for the Fourth
Deputies Arrest Newspaper Co-Owner
Police Panel Begins Hearings on Nightclub : Alcohol: City accuses FM Station Live of selling drinks to intoxicated patrons. Similar charges filed by the state last year are pending.
By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
The Numbers Game Can Give Athletes a Devil of a Time
By Shav Glick
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Sockers' New Owners Face Many Problems : Indoor soccer: Team must sign players, negotiate with coach and secure a place to play.
By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Jolla Gymnast Ties for First Place
Spanish-Language Announcers Add Spice to Angel Broadcasts : Radio: Ulpiano Cos Villa and Ruben Valentin have been teaming up for the past five seasons to talk \o7 beisbol. : \f7
By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venable, Rader Bite the Dust at Home Plate : Baseball: Center fielder might have kept manager from being ejected if he had slid in the seventh.
By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mike Scott Is Spending His Summer Watching, Waiting : Baseball: Astros' pitcher, who resides in Laguna Niguel, hopes to return to major leagues after undergoing arthroscopic surgery.
By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball: Daily Report : Angels
By Robyn Norwood
UC IRVINE NOTES : Santa Clara Coach Joins Anteater Volleyball Program
Forget Angry Image, Remember 6-2 Victory : Angels: Rader ejected on play that breaks tie against the Rangers. Winfield hits his 17th homer of season.
By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard
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Burrell Sidesteps Lewis and Johnson to Win at 200 Meters in 20.31 Seconds
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NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Sandberg's Fourth Hit Beats Pirates in 13th, 6-5
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AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fisk Lifts White Sox by Twins
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The Hill Isn't in Sight Yet for Once and Future King
By Jim Murray
Armed and Dangerous : Erickson Paints It Black, Keys Intimidating Staff of Pitchers That Lifts Twins From Cellar to Top
By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another UNLV Inquiry : College basketball: Recruitment of former Lakewood Artesia standout O'Bannon to be studied by NCAA.
By Elliott Almond and Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WIMBLEDON : Grass Doesn't Agree With Lendl Again
By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
A Breathtaking Million-Dollar Fight : Boxing: It had never happened until 70 years ago today, when Jack Dempsey knocked out Georges Carpentier.
By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lewis Second, Johnson Seventh in 100 : Track and field: It is their first showdown since 1988 Olympic final. Mitchell wins in 10.09.
By Doug Cress, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Murray Gets U.S. Off on the Right Foot, 3-0 : Soccer: He scores early to spark a 3-0 victory over Guatemala. Trinidad and Tobago defeats Costa Rica.
By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : It's Not So Nice for Gwynn, Javier
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BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Dykstra Gets Back in Batting Cage
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BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Valenzuela Gets Medical Approval
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Getting a New Look : The Twins Like What They See of Chili Davis, Who Is Seeking to Win, Not Prove Angels Wrong
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Malone Is Unrestricted Free Agent
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Kings Shake It Up to Get Kurri : Hockey: Duchesne, Kasper are gone because Gretzky's former linemate could be difference.
By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capriati Ready for Lesson Today From Headmistress : Women: Teen-ager faces Navratilova on Centre Court today in quarterfinals.
By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
WIMBLEDON REPORT : Edberg, McEnroe Front and Centre in Fourth Round
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