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What happened on July 31, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
Charlie Sheen's Rebirthday : Family Gathering Starts 'Hot Shots!' Lead on Road to Sobriety DAVID WALLACE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In San Dimas, 'Bill & Ted' Have Muscle JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Boyz N the Hood'
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Townshend, Can You Hear Us? Yes, With Help of a Fax JOHN D'AGOSTINO
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Less Wealth to Share This Year from NEA NANCY CHURNIN and CAROLINE LEMKE, LOS ANGELES TIMES
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Chamber Program at Ford HERBERT GLASS
Estates ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SCR Wins NEA Grant of $115,000 : Funding: Award is the third largest in the state. In its first try at grant, the Irvine Fine Arts Center gets one for $15,000. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Vote and the GOP
Estates ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
57 Groups Appeal L.A. Endowment Rejections : Funding: L.A.'s Cultural Affairs Department will hear appeals from artists and organizations denied funding. But only $55,075 has been set aside for redress. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wetlands Law
Golfer's Special Yen for Jordan Ranch
What Best Benefits Port Hueneme
'Boyz N the Hood'
AXL WATCH : A Celebratory Mood at Forum ROBERT HILBURN
CBS, Disney Sever Ties With Pee-wee DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Vote and the GOP
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Latino Vote and the GOP
New Artists Are Shaping World Music : Pop music: A wider range of influences brings forth an eclectic world of hybrid works using reggae, hip-hop, soul, funk, jazz. DON SNOWDEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ju Hee Suh Replaces Pletniev at the Bowl
Playwright Has Taken an Offbeat Path : Theater: Octavio Solis, one of three in Hispanic authors project, isn't one to stick to the main road on way to the stage. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Films, One View of Violence in Latino Life : Movies: A pair of films being shot on L.A. streets have similar plot lines, similar incidents and a fierce sense of rivalry between them. One writer has worked, at various times, on both scripts. GREGG BARRIOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Hot Shots!' Breaks the Laff Barrier KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ART COMMENTARY : S.D. Appears Sure to Land 'Luna Luna' : Exhibit: The coveted 'outdoor museum,' which includes works by Roy Lichtenstein and David Hockney, is nearly certain to begin its U.S. tour in Balboa Park. The only drawback? Plans to charge admission. LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Honoring the Family Name : * Culture: 'I'm not interested in politics,' says Columba Bush, the President's daughter-in-law. Still, she knows how to campaign for a cause: her native Mexico. MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Head of Duvalier Militia Given Life Term for Haiti Coup Attempt From Associated Press
House Assures Closing of 34 Military Bases PAUL HOUSTON and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Vacation Rule: Rent and Run : * Recreation: Don't buy boating, camping, canoeing or scuba equipment for your last-minute summer getaway. Low-cost rental gear won't break the bank. LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cleanup Starts on Freeway After Delays MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black-White Life Span Gap Is Growing Again SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wives' Day Is Quackers and Ease : Sidelights: Cattiness of Reagan years disappears as the two have a good time. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : De Klerk to End Secret Payments From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Leona Helmsley's Conviction Upheld From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Moscow Summit Schedule / Wednesday, July 31
Harlan G. Palmer; Citizen-News Publisher
1 Dead, 2 Hurt in Shootings at State Hospital GEORGE FRANK and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rep. Cox Denounces Plan to Increase Gasoline Tax by Another 5 Cents ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Ignores Pressure to Agree to Talks DOYLE McMANUS and DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Soviets Urge New Round of Arms Talks : Nuclear arsenals: Bessmertnykh calls for further reductions in strategic weapons. But Fitzwater says the move is 'premature.' DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Amnesty Charges on Prisoners Dismissed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clouds Persist as Sun Takes a Rain Check From a Times Staff Writer
Summit Scorecard
Threat of U.S. Condemnation Is Main Spur for Middle East Peace Talks : Diplomacy: Both Israeli and Arab responses are seen as purely tactical. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Increase Staff Working on MIA Cases KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protesters Push Police Line Back, Block Clinic From Associated Press
SCENE ON THE STREET : Up to Their Necks . . .
2 Advocacy Groups Oppose Thomas; Third Backs Him : Judiciary: Rights, women's organizations reject court nominee. Activists tied to White House declare support. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maybe Not Such a Deal After All? ROBERT A. JONES
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Banned Lifted on Return of Imelda From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jets Hit Croatia Village; Peace Talks Collapse From Reuters
The Wonders of the City Before the Dawn's Early Light JACK SMITH
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Guilty Plea in Killing of Chilean Diplomat From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Free Papers Spared From Legal Bind : Taxation: The Board of Equalization declares such printed materials exempt from new state law after small publications complain that it would put them out of business. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Chill Is Gone: Soviet Experts Now Embrace U.S. : * Foreign relations: Instead of disseminating propaganda, 'Americanist' scholars are trying to apply Yankee know-how to their nation's problems. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennedy's Resignation From Stanford Called Sad, Necessary LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Remaining Dissidents Feel America No Longer Cares CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Assures Closing of 34 Military Bases PAUL HOUSTON and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pact Ends Strike by Italian Journalists Associated Press
U.S. Indicts Salvador Rebel in Slaying of 2 Americans : Justice: The two were killed after their copter was downed. But Washington has no strong leads on him. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tehran Bazaar Burns Associated Press
THE WORKPLACE : Employees Saw a Fuse of Anger Burning KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Overseer--Latest of Sheinbaum's Many Lives : Police: The commissioner brings ties to liberal causes and a willingness to confront Chief Daryl F. Gates. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TWA to File for '92 Bankruptcy in Creditor Plan ROBERT E. DALLOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
500 Feared Dead as River Bursts Dam and Floods Indian Town From Associated Press
U.S. Considers New Policy for Foreigners With AIDS : Immigration: People with the HIV virus would be barred from permanent residency but could visit. Such temporary stays are currently prohibited. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drawing on Cartoonists' World : * Convention: Aspiring artists, animators and funnies fans get a rare public peek at the minds behind the squiggles at Saddleback College forum. PATRICK MOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newspapers Courting the MTV Generation : Sections for teen-agers seen as print journalism's hope for future. Results are watched closely by industry. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Tragic Chords of a Composer's Life : A HEART AT FIRE'S CENTER: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann, By Steven C. Smith University of California Press, $29.95, 415 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush Offers Trade Benefits to Soviets : Summit: Gaining most-favored-nation status is seen as a major element in bilateral ties. The President has praise--and a stern lecture--for Gorbachev. JACK NELSON and DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Photographer Has Visions of Being World's Top Banana : * Hobbies: Ken Bannister, who has spent 19 years acquiring yellow fruit paraphernalia, wants a banana company to hire him as its chief spokesman. RANDYE HODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cash Promise Allows BCCI to Cling to Life JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gorbachev Ploy Angers Yeltsin, Embarrasses Bush : Diplomacy: The Russian leader asserts his independence by snubbing an invitation. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Imports Face Cholera Tests : Health: U.S. will check seafood from Gulf Coast waters and Mexican produce and fish after 27 people contract the disease in that country. DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
46TH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT ELECTION : Friedman Rolls to Easy Victory for Roos Seat BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Tough Laws, Judges Vital, Wilson Says : Crime: Addressing D.A. gathering in Newport Beach, governor lauds court nominee, talks of ballot initiative should legislators rebuff him on tougher sentences. JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outages Linked to Phone Firms' Failure to Share Information OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Air of Freedom Inside, Outside Kremlin ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technical Problems Snag Spill Cleanup : Derailment: Delay in removing toxic chemical will keep U.S. 101 closed until at least this afternoon. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE VICTIMS : Friends Say Man Killed Was Kind, Devoted to Family LYNN SMITH and SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gorbachev, Yeltsin Hammer Out Tax Accord, Clear Way for Treaty : Agreement: The country's two most powerful leaders break a deadlock in marathon negotiations. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Site of Violence Is Practically City Unto Itself JOHN NEEDHAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : The Apple Tree Furniture Consignment Store JANICE L. JONES
Couple Find Shower of Advice an Invaluable Gift : * Before Mike Malterre and Jody Elliott tie the knot in Santa Ana, their family and friends share words of wisdom on how to make a marriage work in this age of divorce. SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opinions on Suspect Run the Gamut CATHERINE GEWERTZ and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tests Show Shasta Lake to Be Free of Spill's Toxicity JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HUMAN CONDITION: NEAT FREAKS : The Urge for Order ELIZABETH VENANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : OHIO : Bones Unearthed in Mass Slaying Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Death of a Quiet Fighting Man : Shooting: A young Hmong Marine escaped persecution in Asia and survived fighting in Kuwait only to die in street violence in his adopted hometown. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proof That Oranges and Oranges Mix : Geometry: The riddle of Kepler's idea on packing of spherical objects is believed solved. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Keep Your Beverages on the Level on the Go
1 Official Killed, 2 Shot in Costa Mesa Hospital : Gunman: A painter with problems at work is arrested after the bloody outburst at state's Fairview Developmental Center. GEORGE FRANK and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Prisoners of Not Knowing : The issue of MIAs and POWs in Southeast Asia has been called a top priority. But frustrated families of the missing tell of government errors and misrepresentations. KAREN TUMULTY and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Last Survivor of Stalin Clique Cremated : Communists: Final rites for Kaganovich are held at the site where bodies of victims of purges he helped engineer were burned. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boots, Black Tie Dress Code for Performing Arts Center Benefit ANN CONWAY
BUSINESS
MTV Will Split Into 3 Cable Channels JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiksilver Names Rival Surf-Wear Officer as President : Management: Shaheen Sadeghi, a development and marketing specialist, says his priority will be to diversify the company's product line. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glen Ivy Put on Probation, Pays Maximum Fine : Regulations: The state suspends the real estate license of the nation's No. 1 time-share firm for a range of infractions. But the permit was restored after Glen Ivy agreed to five years' supervision and other penalties. GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Law & Regulation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Baby Bells' Information Age Quest PAUL SAFFO, PAUL SAFFO is a research fellow at the Institute for the Future in Menlo Park.
Agriculture From Times Staff and Wire Reports
West's Commercial Real Estate Market Slipping, FDIC Says : Economy: Within California, the conditions are mixed. The weakness could be menacing for banks, which on average have 33% of their assets in such loans. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gates and Hoover
STOCKS : Investors' New Hopes Send Dow 31.08 Higher From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking/finance James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. EARNINGS : $2.24-Million Net Reported by Homedco ANNE MICHAUD
Ingram Micro Reports 36% Increase in Earnings
BANKING/FINANCE : Waiting Around for a U.S. Indictment Against Keating James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Democrats Ponder Politics of Linking Bank, S&L Crises JAMES RISEN and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Mitsubishi Company Will Provide Credit JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weak Money Supply May Hinder Recovery TOM PETRUNO
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wages Outpace Inflation; Sales of Homes Rise : Economy: Despite the 4.1% rise in pay and the 7.4% increase in new-home sales, consumer confidence remains shaky. From Times Wire Services
Sun Microsystems Shifting Jobs as Part of Cost-Cutting : Technology: No work force reductions are involved. Employees may take a voluntary severance package or be retrained and relocated. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flood of Soviet Goods Into U.S. Held Unlikely : Trade: Bush's plan to grant Most Favored Nation status is a good-will gesture, but problems in the country will keep exports low. From Reuters
Railroad, Critics on Different Routes : Transportation: Two toxic spills have tarnished Southern Pacific's image. But the company says that it has made improvements and that derailments will happen. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Creditors Snub Delta's Bid for Pan Am Assets : Airlines: The Atlanta-based carrier will press on with its offer. Creditors' approval isn't needed, but it helps in bankruptcy court. From Associated Press
Regulators Seeking a Buyer for CrossLand Savings Bank From Associated Press
Law & Regulation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Contractor McCarthy/Pacific Names Senior Vice President
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Puts Glen Ivy Resort on Probation GREGORY CROUCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Honda Unveils Fuel-Efficient, Powerful Engine : Autos: The revamped '92 Civic will be equipped with the new engine, which is rated at 48 m.p.g. in the city. LESLIE HELM and DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Parker Automotive Files for Chapter 11 Protection : Bankruptcy: The firm, which has never shown a profit, saw its troubles multiply in the face of litigation and indictments. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aircraft Parts Firm in Orange Acquired by Vestar Branch DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
CYCLING RACE ACROSS AMERICA : Bob Fourney Forges Ahead in Colorado
Titans Add Line Coach to Their Staff : Football: Occidental assistant Bill Dobson takes over the offensive group. Four community college transfers ruled ineligible. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Key Block Slows a Late Run
Klein Leads Girls' Junior Golf Championship
Ruelas' Timing Off After Getting Clocked in Second RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Trade Howell to Padres for Abner HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
An American in Castro's Cuba MIKE DOWNEY
Last-Place Capitals Defeat Strings Again
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Red Sox Pitcher Collapses in Clubhouse Associated Press
Hansen-Dent to Play for U.S. in Cuba
Daniels Gives Dodger Slump One Day Off : Baseball: They don't exactly overwhelm the Mets in a 3-1 victory, but they do get six hits, including his three-run homer. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Quintana Has Six RBIs in Inning From Associated Press
Pro Football : Daily Report : Rams TIM KAWAKAMI
COUNTY NOTES : Five Locals Advance to Match Play in Girls' Junior Event
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Indians Are Perfect Tonic for McCaskill : Angels: Cleveland commits three errors and loses, 4-2. It is right-hander's second victory in 10 decisions. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Dukes Come Through Again, Win Third Consecutive Match : TeamTennis: Final men's doubles set gives Newport Beach a 26-22 victory over Miami. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Marshall Says All He Needs Is a Chance HELENE ELLIOTT
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Playing Out Ueberroth's Suggestions MIKE PENNER
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Millard's Priorities in Order Associated Press
Wood Overcame Poor Dive to Win Platform Title THERESA MUNOZ
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Marshall Says All He Needs Is a Chance HELENE ELLIOTT
BASEBALL : DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Butler's Best Hits Came in Privacy BILL PLASCHKE
Phillies Sign Boldt, Credit Legion Play STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montclair Prep's Hazelton Expresses Confidence in Case, Appeal Panel JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Quintana Has a Good RBI Week in One Inning DAN HAFNER
OUTDOOR NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Rod-Snapping Marlin Finally Is Brought In Through Team Effort PETE THOMAS
Stepping Lively : After Stumbling Onto Racewalking, Newhall's Herazo Now Holds Record JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS MEN AT L.A. : Sampras, Chang Pass First Test This Week THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MINOR LEAGUE NOTEBOOK : Pro Ball Comes Easier for Some JIM LINDGREN
Tony Clark Looking to the Future : Recovery: Tiger minor leaguer and SDSU basketball player trying to get back into the games. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clark Vows to Continue Giants' Winning Streak DAN HAFNER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Berganio Holds 4-Stroke Lead in Pacific Coast Event From Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Mosebar, Davis Left Behind CHRIS DUFRESNE
These Guys Think Aaron's Still in Right SHAV GLICK
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Perry Has First Workouts TIM KAWAKAMI
Northern California Leads Junior Americas Cup
CHARGERS : Bucs Show Interest in Williams : Football: Beathard begins to put the screws to first-round pick Richard. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Trout Fishermen Going for Trophies at Crowley
As Ruelas Waits, He's Counted Out for the First Time From Staff and Wire Reports
NOTEBOOK : PADRES UPDATE : Trade Means Scott Coolbaugh Headed for Triple-A Las Vegas BOB NIGHTENGALE
Pro Football : Daily Report : Raiders CHRIS DUFRESNE
LOS ALAMITOS : Moore, Crew Were on Fast Track STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Now, Just Pitching Is Enough for Him : Baseball: Rancho Santiago's J.J. Thobe started throwing again, less than a year after reconstructive shoulder surgery. STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Magic's New Reign in Spain Is Plain : Whirlwind Promotional Tour by Johnson Is an Instant Success DOUG CRESS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Felix, Ex-Center for Lakers, Dies MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade, Loss Fill the Day for Padres : Baseball: Shawn Abner goes to the Angels for Jack Howell. Philadelphia wins, 2-1. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Trade Howell to Padres and Get Outfielder Shawn Abner HELENE ELLIOTT
The Great One That Got Away : Fishing: Orange County anglers hook a shark that gives them an evening to remember. PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welch to Seek Court Order to Regain Coaching Job : Prep football: Suspended Canyon coach names school, district and Southern Section in effort to get temporary ruling. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pan American Games : Havana Did It With No Frills JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's Waited a Long Time to Get Started : Rams: Chuck Long, battling to become the backup quarterback, will call the signals from the outset Saturday against the Atlanta Falcons. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL NOTEBOOK : Conduct of Sepulveda Repulsed Its Coach STEVE ELLING
Dumais Makes Quiet Splash With 2 Junior Diving Titles THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF : O'Grady In Field for County Open JIM LINDGREN
GOLF : Hot Links Fail to Quell Fervor of Faithful RICH TOSCHES
Monica Seles Cruises Past Shriver in Return : Tennis: No. 1-ranked player wins first sanctioned match since French Open 6-2, 6-2. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barnum Preempts Recruiting Circus With Commitment : Football: Making an early decision to avoid any pressure, Alemany running back says he will sign letter to attend USC. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS WOMEN AT SAN DIEGO : Seles Feels No Pain Against Shriver SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fish Schooling, Anglers Aren't : La Paz Offers Plenty of Quarry Without a Lot of Competition PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Searchers Recover Body of Woman Who Drowned in Merced River
Class Cut-Ups : And That's Everybody in College Course That Helps Would-Be Comics Crack Wise GREG HERNANDEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Probe of Police Reveals Only Petty Offenses : Law Enforcement: Investigators 'dug real hard' but found no serious corruption by San Diego officers. City officials say that's a ringing endorsement of the department. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council OKs Loan for Apartment Project
Water Rate Raised for Multiunit Dwellers : Drought: Bills will go up only pennies if residents conserve 20%, council says. The change could also affect water-wasting businesses. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Fire Officials Claim Victory Over Brush ZION BANKS
San Diego
THE HOUSE : Highway Projects
Pacts With Minorities Get a Push RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Quality Report
OXNARD : Charges Pending in Baby's Death JANE HULSE
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Board Rejects Bid to Curb Beeper Use From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PERSPECTIVE ON THE MIDDLE EAST : Challenge to Israel Comes Too Late : For years it built its case for a Greater Israel with U.S. tolerance; now America must share the pain of the penalty. YEHOSHAFAT HARKABI, Yehoshafat Harkabi is professor emeritus of international relations and Middle East studies at Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
ANAHEIM : Students Filled With Water-Saving Tips LISA MASCARO
Council Directs Police to Clamp Down on City's Gangs AMY WALLACE and BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Emphasis Shifts on Clean-Air Rules : Environment: Business leaders persuade county supervisors to call for voluntary compliance first. LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Police Use of Photos of Innocent Debated From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Panel Rules Operator Violated Dump Permit
Help Students--Not the Tax Revolt : Schools scramble to create special assessment districts as the slumping economy pinches
Slow-Growth Advocates Seek Yearly Housing Cap : Santa Clarita: The initiative would limit residential building to 475 units annually. Opponents say the current General Plan is adequate. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SIMI VALLEY : Reagans Given OK for Library Burial From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SANTA ANA : Earning His Wish to Be a Family Man THUAN LE
SIMI VALLEY : Water Rate Increase Delayed Until Sept. 4 CARLOS V. LOZANO
Supervisors OK Law Banning AIDS Bias : Health: The board votes 3 to 2 for the ordinance. Two dozen speakers heatedly debate the issue. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conferees Agree on Funds for Dam, River Projects
Little Lotto Results
Congress Panel OKs Funds for Hansen Dam and L.A. River : Environment: A total of $3.6 million is earmarked for revitalization and recreation. An additional $10 million is expected for Rockwell lab cleanup. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Affordable Housing With Built-In Steps to Betterment DANA PARSONS
County Chips In on Housing Plan JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo to Seek Names for New Park
Loss of S & L Taxes Seen as Huge Blow to L.A. : City Hall: Officials say state high court ruling will cause problems more worrisome than recent budget deficit. Layoffs termed possible. LAURIE BECKLUND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : VanderKolk Saves 2 Doomed Dogs PSYCHE PASCUAL
San Diego
Even Good Credit Gets No Credit Today : Economy: Banks, needing reserves, reduce lending even to solid businesses. The result is contraction, layoffs and no new investment. ROBERT M. JOHNSON, Robert M. Johnson is publisher and chief executive officer of Long Island Newsday and New York Newsday, both Times Mirror newspapers.
A Brilliant but Worrisome Choice : State court gains a superb jurist but loses needed diversity
San Diego
Suspect in Multiple Robberies Captured After Holdup Attempt LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Beach Development Proposal to Be Aired JACK SEARLES
Supervisors Delay Key Vote on Trash-to-Energy Plant
COUNTYWIDE : Lobbying Is Next in Budget Process JIM NEWTON
Board Decides Reagans Can Be Buried at Site KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
COUNTYWIDE : Latino Youths Get Break at Camp-Out MAIA DAVIS
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Year-Round School Has More Openings TERRY SPENCER
DANA POINT : City on the Road to Improvements LEN HALL
Attack on 3 Japanese-American Women Probed LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Man, 48, Arrested Over Knife Attack on Hotel Roommate JANE HULSE
Razing of Green Dragon Can Continue, Judge Rules JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Slows Search for Missing Boy Scout
Drug Den One Block From School Seized
Teddy's Home : A Wayward Dog Returns, Ending Former Owner's 3 1/2-Month Search AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Bar Probes Lomax's Release of Legal Memos : Police Commission: She says she believes Gates' lawyer filed a complaint against her, but he denies it. She steps down as the panel's acting president. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : Child Abuse Report
Record Cache of Explosives, Weapons Seized MIKE WARD and HOWARD BLUME
Man Denies Charges in Death of Brando's Daughter-in-Law From Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Brown Names Roos to Education Panel From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Obituaries
Motor Home Strikes, Kills Boy Crossing Street on Red Light
Adapting to Life in the Slow Lanes : Derailment: The closure of the Ventura Freeway changes routines of motorists and others. But some say it's made things more blissful for them. TINA DAUNT and JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE : Foster-Care Group to Seek Workers LISA MASCARO
UCSD Gets $1.3 Million for Cardiovascular Research NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Mobile Home Rent Law Battle Escalates LESLIE EARNEST
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC SPACES : A Daughter's Dowry: Good Name, Strong Back LINDA BLANDFORD
Police to Bolster Patrols in Hollywood to Curb Gang Cruising JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Fuels Call for Traffic Curbs : Encino: A city study supports residents' contentions that commuters from other areas use their streets for shortcuts. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brush With Death Moves Ex-Deputy to Dedicate Himself to Issues of Life TONY PERRY
SANTA PAULA : District OKs $31,200 to Kill Termites at High School JANE HULSE
18 Arrested in 4th Large Insurance Fraud Ring : Autos: They are accused of staging accidents that cost companies up to $50 million in false claims. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Driver Dies After Crashing Into Truck RHONDA NOWAK
Police Officer Seeks Public LAPD Hearing RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Protest Market's Bid to Sell Liquor in Pacoima HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Africa's Credibility Is at Stake : President De Klerk has to do better if he wants to be trusted
John L. Arado; Retired Market Owner
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Skateboard Lead Championed BILL BILLITER
Marina Investors' BCCI Ties Probed : Supervisors: Board wants to know the role in scandal-plagued bank played by Saudis, who hold county leases in hotels and other interests. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Truck Delivery Restrictions Tightened
Hoisting a Few With the LAPD JESSE KATZ, Columnist Bill Boyarsky is on vacation. Today's guest columnist is Jesse Katz, a reporter for the San Gabriel Valley section of The Times
Tax Foes Sue Orange School District Over Fees : Levy: Forming maintenance assessment districts without a vote violates Prop. 13, a group alleges. Meanwhile, Fullerton school trustees reject such fees. LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christopher Reforms' Cost Sought : Police: Council wants a price tag for the commission's recommendations. Estimates put it $9 million to $29 million. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Zoning Proposal Worries Businesses RHONDA NOWAK
'Beer Muscle' Was Factor in Girl's Death, D.A. Charges : Crime: Witnesses to after-prom party shooting tell grand jury that a belligerent Paul Michael Crowder harassed the victim earlier in the evening before allegedly shooting her. JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charger's Attackers Get Work Furlough, Fines
Molina Attacks Priorities of Mental Health Dept.
It Was 'Star Wars' Muscle That Wrestled Arms Race to a Halt : START: The treaty couldn't have happened without the U.S. defense buildup that came first. RONALD REAGAN, Ronald Reagan was President of the United States from 1981 to 1989. and
Memories of the Past, Hope for the Future : Education: Newly organized SDSU black alumni, part of a pioneering era, are gathering both to reminisce and to discuss the daunting task of getting today's youths to college. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1 Car Fee Increase to Fight Crime Approved : Government: The district attorney will get $500,000 a year to stem auto thefts despite recent warnings to trim spending. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cougar's Victim Attends Trial; Biologist Says He Urged Warnings MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Registration for Parade Still Open PAM MILLER
Police Blame Error for Reports That No One Aided Rape Victim : Crime: Two people helped mentally disabled woman, who is in serious condition at a Santa Monica hospital. HECTOR TOBAR and JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hotel Residents to Take Money and Go : Lawsuit: Tenants agree to leave historic downtown establishment for $86,000 and $250 a month, ending dispute with a development firm. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiery Collision Near Temecula Kills 2
Jury Convicts 2 Brothers of Killing Youth in 1988 GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proud Legacy : Park Opens on Site Owned by L.A. Pioneer BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 14, Shot While Visiting School Campus
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Compensation Lost in Fire, City Rules JOHN PENNER
State Seizes Drug Den Near School in North Hollywood JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Aid Nurse Students : Health: Scholarships require them to work in area hospitals upon graduation. Dissenters call raises for existing employees a better idea. RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fallbrook Backs Off Tax That Circumvents Voters : Budget: School district votes down proposal after four hours of protest from property owners. It will put another bond issue on next year's ballot. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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