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What happened on August 07, 1992
NEWS
'Casual Chic' Dress Code Is an Open Invitation EVE BELSON and PATRICK MOTT
Dannemeyer Tackles Ozone Layer : Environment: Congressman challenges theory that release of chlorofluorocarbons is damaging Earth's protective zone. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kenny Sacha; Comedian and Impressionist
Exhibit With a Special Energy : A show in Burbank focuses on works by 12 artists that incorporate neon in a variety of ways. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
From Milan to Melrose: Stores Get Real : George's Dept. Store: No blenders, but an eclectic clutter of used jeans, cool sportswear and offbeat treasures. WILLIAM KISSEL
Air Force Pinpoints Pesky Flaws in Stealth Bomber : Defense: Decision is pending on changes to forward edge of wing. Gains reported on B-2's ability to elude detection. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suitable Hours : Open only three days a week, a no-frills men's clothing store keeps its overhead--and prices--low. GERI COOK
Definitive : Straight Talk on Fall Skirts PHYLLIS CHACHERE LOWE
Senate Defeats Proposal to Log in Spotted Owl Habitat Reuters
U.S. Issues Ethics Rules for Federal Employees Associated Press
State Suppliers Go Unpaid in Budget Crisis VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Breaks Record; 9 Medals for U.S. : Olympics: Track and field victories help Americans narrow ex-Soviets' lead. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Co. Agrees to Wilderness Plan : Environment: Accord with Nature Conservancy will protect 17,000 acres in Orange County. The development firm hopes to get mitigation credits in return. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Heads for U.S. to Mend Relations : Israel: New prime minister will try to get commitment on loan guarantees. At home, opposition flares over curbing of settlements. DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Team Inspects Aid Effort in Somalia From Reuters
THE WORD ON WHAT'S HIP AND WHAT'S HYPE : Oh Joy! ROSE APODACA and ANN CONWAY
NEWS ANALYSIS : Wilson Baffles Lawmakers With Reversals on Budget : Politics: He supported then withdrew five major proposals. Aides say it shows willingness to compromise. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Millionaires' Tax to Aid Child Welfare WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Protests Continue; Talks May Resume From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mayor Puts His S.F. Panhandling Measure on Ballot From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dirty Fuel-Injected Engine May Prevent Smooth Start RALPH VARTABEDIAN
WORLD IN BRIEF : JAPAN : Monks Lose Fight Against High-Rise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
District Judge Nominee Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : IRAQ : U.S. Will Guarantee U.N. Team's Access From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Inmate Sues to Practice Religion in the Nude Associated Press
New Gleitsman Award Established
State Budget Watch
House Votes to Overturn Abortion Counseling Gag Rule : Family planning: Information would be available at federally funded clinics. Tally falls short of that needed to override an expected veto. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Prompted by King Case Fails Associated Press
Choose Fabrics, Separates That Make Smooth Transition PHYLLIS CHACHERE LOWE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DIPLOMACY : Keeping the Peace in S. Africa : U.N. monitors placed themselves between angry blacks and determined police. The monitors' presence defused the tension. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Studies : A leadership institute teaches its students about pressing problems of the area, from Pacoima to Woodland Hills. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers' Comp Overhaul Narrowly Passed by Assembly From a Times Staff Writer
WORLD IN BRIEF : CANADA : Court Backs Gays on Discrimination From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Readers See Their Own Souls in Cordero Story
Readers See Their Own Souls in Cordero Story
Russian Aid Bill Worth Billions Passed by House WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Western States Continue to Battle Fires From Associated Press
5 Democratic Senators Hit Quayle Competitive Panel : Budget debate: Glenn charges council 'operates in a shroud of secrecy' to undermine workplace, environmental and health safety laws. From Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : In Politics, the Defense Never Rests : The Clinton and Bush teams work around the clock to anticipate attacks and map out responses. But the campaigns' broader messages may be lost amid the posturing. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers See Their Own Souls in Cordero Story
Bush Demands That Serbs Halt Civilian Slaughter : Balkans: President vows tighter curbs on Belgrade, OKs full diplomatic relations with Bosnia, Slovenia and Croatia. He calls for U.N. force to secure relief effort. NORMAN KEMPSTER and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Faux Pas Report : Highs and Lows of Slacks Length JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Through Thick and Thin BETH ANN KRIER
Readers See Their Own Souls in Cordero Story
Shuttle Dips to Low Orbit for Final Test of Mission : Space: Experiment on oxygen atoms ends troubled science flight. Landing set for Saturday in Florida. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT ISSUE: WHICH CANDIDATE PROPOSES THE BEST HEALTH CARE PLAN? : Point-Counterpoint RONALD BROWNSTEIN
Irvine Co., Conservancy Form Wilderness Team : Agreement: The environmental group will manage a 17,000-acre reserve on undeveloped company property. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Stories : Artists invite the public to contribute vignettes, objects and photographs about the city to their installation project. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Read Our Lips: 75% Off GAILE ROBINSON
Smoker Rights Bill Saved by 'Ghost Vote' : Legislature: Measure squeaks through the Assembly after a decisive 'aye' is recorded in the name of a lawmaker who was not on the floor. DAN MORAIN and PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lester Shorr; Won First Emmy for Photography
BOOK REVIEW : Families and Relationships, '92-Style : DOMESTIC LIFE; A Novel in Parts by Paula Webb ; Simon & Schuster $19; 224 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Veterans Revisit Guadalcanal on Eve of Battle's Anniversary From Associated Press
BottomLine JOHN MORELL
George's Fingerprints Found on Altered Statement, Expert Says From Associated Press
Rank and File Support Cuts at the Top : Union: Conventioneers in Anaheim agree that Postal Service has more supervisors than needed. TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ebbe Carlsson; Conducted Secret Probe of Palme Slaying
MEDICINE / ORGAN TRANSPLANTS : Experimental Protein May Prevent Implant Rejections THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
He's So Vain . . . : (He Probably Thinks This Story's About Him) : Fashion: More men, experts say, are beginning to own up to their vanity. Chest-hair dyeing, pectoral implants and liposuction are among some of the looks-enhancing 'options.' ANDREA HEIMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postal Service to Restructure, Cut Top Jobs SHARI RUDAVSKY, THE WASHINGTON POST
Knights of Columbus to Protest Abortion by Erecting 'Tombs' From Associated Press
Bush Complains Rival Is Unfair and Unknown DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Surge Largest, Fastest in History of Polling : Survey: Commitment of converts described as shaky. New numbers show Clinton-Gore ticket edging Bush-Quayle 57% to 36%. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton-Gore Tour in Midwest Profits From Anti-Bush Fervor : Campaign: Cheers show the frustrations of many who support the barnstorming Democratic ticket because of a dislike for the rival incumbents. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Designer Spotlight : Group of Active Types Develop Sunglasses With Soul ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Ties That BInd STEVE LOPEZ
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : HOLTVILLE : Farmer Facing Huge Fines to Lay Off 2,215 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ARCHITECTURE : British Library Controversy Riles Readers WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicanor Costa Mendez; Key Figure in 1982 Falklands War
Bosnians Tell of Brutality at Serb-Run Camps CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still Looking for a Model Marriage PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Officer Apologizes to Schroeder for Vulgar Skit H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exterminator Charged in Man's Death From Associated Press
Goldwater Opposes GOP on Abortion From Reuters
NATURE CONSERVANCY : Private Organization Helps Protect Lands : Nonprofit agency attempts to plan ahead for whole ecosystems to preserve diversity. LEN HALL
Keep Your Cool : A few do's and don'ts for beating the heat during those stifling, smoggy days of summer. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : BARSTOW : 3.7 Quake Continues Swarm of Temblors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Feminine Touch BETTY GOODWIN
No Sweats : 'Menswear With a Sexy, Feminine' Edge Bursts Into Workout Spotlight From Associated Press
White House Blocking Testimony on Alleged '81 POW Ransom Offer : Inquiry: Bush Administration says subpoenaing Secret Service agent would set 'terrible precedent.' MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nine New Mystery AIDS Cases Reported From Reuters
Iraq Used American-Built Plant to Develop A-Arms DOUGLAS FRANTZ and MURRAY WAAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ralph Cooper; Star Maker at Apollo Theater From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Family's Stakeout Nets Killings Suspect From Associated Press
Did Lizzie Do It? : You know the rhyme, but did Lizzie Borden do the crime? A century later, the debate rages on. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Directions : Launching a lingerie empire from a garage . . . a little black dress gets pricier . . . pins point the way. : So Relax Already Stories by MAUREEN SAJBEL / Special to The Times
Quayle Demands Clinton Apologize for Waters' Attack on Bush PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Call to Arms: Children Are Dying ROBIN ABCARIAN
Boston Calls for Condom Sales in Bars, Eateries Reuters
Lift Up Your Voices : A cappella masters the Persuasions teach a course in singing with soul and style. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dog (and Cat) Days of Summer : Pets are susceptible to hot-weather ailments, including heatstroke, snakebites and skin problems. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hammers is a frequent contributor to The Times
A Warning About Beached Mammals DAVID WHARTON
PRACTICAL VIEW : Don't Be Taken to the Cleaners ASSOCIATED PRESS
STAGE REVIEW : Calculating Parental Shadow : 'Colonization,' which follows characters through 20 years, is greater than the sum of its parts. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Readers See Their Own Souls in Cordero Story
Midday Getaways : From exercising to idling in the park, working women choose various ways to recharge amid stress. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to Valley Life
Hungering for That Elusive Perfect Body ANDREA HEIMAN
High-Flying Scientist : Aerospace engineer rejoices in her role as the first female crew member on NASA's SR-71 Blackbird, a recycled spy plane. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deliverance : Stranded Marine Mammals Find a Safe Inland Harbor in Agoura DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music School May Be Latest Victim of Riot : The L.A. violence is blamed for the decision to close the Van Nuys campus and replace it with a smaller facility. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Chronicle of the Passing Scene SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR KIDS : Mother Nature's Children : The environmental play 'Orphan Dreams' offers solutions that youngsters and families can take to improve their community. HEATHER W. MORGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dubbing the Dynamic Duo : A comedy group creates its own story line for the 1966 film version of 'Batman' by providing new dialogue and sound effects. RUTH STROUD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Readers See Their Own Souls in Cordero Story
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Taste of '40s Diners : At Ruby's, you can enjoy '90s fare and visualize Andy Hardy in the next booth. The kids will eat it up. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Timeless Works of Art : A Panorama City man takes pride in restoring and collecting Black Forest cuckoo clocks, known for their unique carving and attention to detail. SAMUEL GREENGARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Greengard is a Burbank writer
KNOT's Landing at Roxy : Teen-agers play at a revered Sunset Boulevard club after winning a countywide battle of the bands, and the record industry starts to notice. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski writes regularly for The Times
From Milan to Melrose: Stores Get Real : Corso Como 10: Romeo Gigli's ex-partners open a shop dedicated to simple clothes and home furnishings. ALEC LOBRANO
Forever Marilyn KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Logan Claims He's Clean--now RANDY HARVEY, The Times
Babb-Sprague in Sync, Wins Disputed Gold From Times Wire Services
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Lithuanians Get the Picture Early : Basketball: Jordan wakes up and United States runs off to 127-76 victory in semifinals. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : A Night of Whine and Roses : Track and field: Those targeted by Torrence respond. It puts a damper on festivities. BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Devers Falls Short of Double : 100 hurdles: She stumbles over last hurdle and finishes fifth. Greek wins the gold medal. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Survival Is Reward Enough to Johnson : Decathlon: He takes bronze after struggling throughout day because of injury. Zmelik wins. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Torrence Is Talk of 200 : Track and field: She makes up for her fourth-place finish in 100 with gold medal in 21.81. BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Baumgartner Heeds a Precious Plea : Wrestling: U.S. super-heavyweight draws inspiration from son, beats Canada's Thue, 8-0, for gold. MIKE PRESTON, BALTIMORE SUN
They Roll Out Doormat, Not Welcome Mat DANNY ROBBINS
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Curses! Griffin Foiled By Referee? EARL GUSTKEY, The Times
Homage to 60 Golden Years of Marine Stadium's Waterway : Rowing: Officials are deciding whether to designate the man-made facility a Long Beach historic site. It was the site of the 1932 Olympics and three Olympic trials. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Blown Away By This One MIKE PENNER, The Times
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Won't Return Before Aug. 28 ROBYN NORWOOD
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Eagles Lose Barnett to Shoulder Injury Associated Press
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : You're Never Too Old To Go For Gold WALLACE MATTHEWS, Newsday
CHARGER NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : Friesz, Gagliano to Get Bulk of Work Against Phoenix T.J. SIMERS
Fabel, Looking for First Win, Shoots a 64 From Staff and Wire Reports
Angels' Rodgers Postpones His Return Until Aug. 28 : Baseball: He says he needs more time to recover from injuries received in May bus crash. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Find Forgotten Feeling: Victory : Pro football: It's only an exhibition game, but beating Seattle, 21-7, brings back memories. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure Off, Power On for Padres' Sheffield DAVE DISTEL
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Samuel Picked Up by Kansas City Associated Press
Swimming From Staff and Wire Reports
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Child's Play MIKE DOWNEY, The Times
Connors Struggles to Get Past Pridham : Tennis: He loses first set to Canadian but rallies to advance to quarterfinals of Los Angeles tournament. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK : Barton Comes Back Strong, Qualifies for Two Kayak Finals This report was compiled by Times Staff Writer Chris Foster
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : As If By Magic, Johnson's On Team MIKE DOWNEY, The Times
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Wrestling Match in the Afternoon MIKE DOWNEY
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : He Hasn't Let It Get Him Down WALLACE MATTHEWS, Newsday
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Irish Eyes Were Very Red EARL GUSTKEY, The Times
Lamb's Silence Turns Into Thunder for Newbury Oaks : American Legion baseball: Quiet shortstop batted a robust .632 in area tournament to lead team into the state tournament. MICHAEL GRUNWALD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Changing Name Was Smart Move MIKE DOWNEY, The Times
Connors Struggles at Start but Rallies to Beat Pridham : Tennis: He loses first set to Canadian, then recovers to advance to the quarterfinals in L.A. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : PADRES UPDATE : Astros' Travels Are Making Bigger News Than the Team BOB NIGHTENGALE
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Setting and Meeting Goals Lets Hawley Ride Into Hall of Fame BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Lewis Is Again Good as Gold in Long Jump JIM MURRAY
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : They're Making List, Double Checking BILL PLASCHKE
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Growing Pains, Steady Gains : Davenport, on Verge of Joining Pro Ranks, Is Adjusting to New Heights IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : It's a Field Day for U.S. Track : Track and field: Young breaks Moses' record in 400 hurdles. Marsh, Torrence and Lewis also win gold. Devers stumbles at finish. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson's Hill Lifts East to Easy Win in All-Star Game : Football: The tailback, who will attend Washington in the fall, scores two touchdowns and gains 192 total yards in a 22-6 victory. TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Johnson's Secret Becomes Team Effort : Track and field: Doctors and coaches help him mask a stress fracture to keep opponents, journalists in the dark. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Washington Signs 3-Year Contract STEVE SPRINGER
Communications Gaffe Costly to Angels : Baseball: Royals' McRae gets inside-the-park homer when Ducey and Felix collide in outfield. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victory Gives Rams a Fresh Start : Pro football: Everett throws two touchdown passes in 21-7 victory over Seattle, Chuck Knox's former team. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL NOTES : Allison, Booth Reach Semifinals
Weir to Play Baseball for Fresno State
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Young Shatters His Goal : Track and field: He breaks Moses' record and wins gold in 400 hurdles in 46.78. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croatia Gets Past CIS, 75-74 MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : Where Will Next Kukoc Come From? MARK HEISLER, The Times
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres Hit Back-to-Back Back-to-Back Homers From Associated Press
TENNIS / WENDY WITHERSPOON : Pope Chose to Make His Splash on Court WENDY WITHERSPOON
Morningside Football Title Forfeiture Ruling Expected on Saturday
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Tough Night for Ryan: He Loses and Is Ejected From Associated Press
Moorpark College Cuts Men's Tennis, Golf Programs PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Jays' Guzman Won't Look Back : Baseball: Pitcher finally learned to control his fastball, and now buries memories of failure. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kemner Has Off Night, So Does U.S. : Women's volleyball: Without their star in top form, Americans unable to get past Cuba in semifinals. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gonzalez, Reidel Tied for Open Lead
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : NHRA Invests $4.5 Million in Fairplex Strip
U.S. Women Courting 2 Gold Medals : Tennis: Team Fernandez joins Capriati in finals by beating Meskhi and Zvereva, 6-4, 7-5. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Experienced Everything' : Training Camp Is Another in a Long Line of Tough, Hot Summers for Greg Joelson T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DAILY REPORT : BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : WATER POL0 : Goalie Wilson Has 16 Saves, Leads U.S. Over Germany, 7-2
Events Merely Sideshows in NBC Circus LARRY STEWART
On Top of the World : Pennel Fell Short in Olympics but Set 8 Pole Vault Marks JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEAMTENNIS : Dukes Edge Vail, 25-23, Face Atlanta for Title STEVEN HERBERT
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Ugly Victory Gives De La Hoya a Shot at Evening a Score : Boxing: He advances to the 132-pound final against nemesis Rudolph. Byrd wins easily at 165 pounds. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Sheffield Goes--Deep--McGriff Follows : Baseball: Back-to-back homers in first and second innings lead Padres by Houston, 7-5. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Leads in Amateur Bowling DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : 1st Jump Enough for Lewis : Long jump: He leaps 28-5 1/2, and Powell's last effort comes up 1 1/4 inches short. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : DAILY REPORT : BASKETBALL : Schmidt Leads Brazil; Fighting Mars Spain's Win Over Angola
Summer Games Spotlight : Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 13 : With Friends Like This . . . WALLACE MATTHEWS, Newsday
Barcelona '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 13 : Marsh Swamps 200 Field : Track and field: It's slower than his semifinal time, but he won't throw back the gold medal. MIKE DOWNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Popular Local Poet Nhien Tat Nguyen Dead : Obituary: His melancholic Vietnamese verse intertwined religion and romantic love. An apparent suicide ends a poor and painful life. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rape Suspect to Stand Trial in Torrance Attack, Robbery
Formula for Success : Caltech Program for High School Students Seeks to Increase Ranks of Minority Scientists DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Purchases Active Oil Wells Near Downtown--for $1 LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drummer Dies After Heart Attack : Fatality: Jeff Porcaro, who was a founder of the Grammy-winning rock band Toto, may have had an allergic reaction to pesticide in his yard. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sit Up Straight and Read This: the Message Is Ergonomics Dana Parsons
Long Beach Woman Pleads for Return of Daughter, 12
PALMDALE : Driver Had PCP in Car, D.A. Charges JULIE TAMAKI
Expected OK on Tougher Liquor Sales Law Delayed : County government: Panel is warned that the ordinance would unfairly penalize stores damaged in the riots. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Leaders Unite to Blast Sacramento for Budget Debacle : Government: In an unusual show of solidarity, frustrated officials call for a speedy resolution to the fiscal crisis. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Water District Office to Stay Open Longer
Countywide : Northern Link to Metro Rail Favored JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
SOMIS : School Board to Meet on Recall Issue CAITLIN ROTHER
SIMI VALLEY : City OKs Decrease in Price of Water PHIL SNEIDERMAN
VISTA : 14 Youths Arrested in Series of Thefts
Rep. Packard Urged to Push for Checkpoint DAVAN MAHARAJ and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Man Gets 13 Years for Setting Fires GARY GORMAN
ARLETA : Palmdale Woman Slaying Victim JULIE TAMAKI
Coastal Panel Staff Opposes Golf Course Development : Rancho Palos Verdes: The plan for the bluffs does not meet laws requiring public access and wildlife habitat protection, the report says. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fantasy 5 Results
Couple's Eviction Is Rescinded : Riot aftermath: Offers to help pour in for family whose business was burned. Landlord accepts a payment of overdue rent. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Clean-Air Program Begins in October CAITLIN ROTHER
Jobs and Ownership Are the Answers to Urban Ills : Poverty: We've been so concerned with building a social safety net that we failed to build a ladder of genuine economic opportunity. JEFFREY R. GATES and ROBERT L. WOODSON Sr., Jeffrey R. Gates, president of a Washington-based consulting firm, was formerly counsel to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance. Robert L. Woodson Sr. is founder and president of the National Center for Neighborhood Enterprise in Washington. and
NORTHRIDGE : Cal State Will Restore 75 Canceled Courses
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Homey Labor Rooms Relax New Mothers TOM McQUEENEY
Festival will show there's more to in-line skating than going through the motions. MARY HELEN BERG
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
More Concerns About Fate of the Muslims : While the world watches, a chilling possibility of slaughter
SANTA ANA : Information Sought on Missing Lawyer
Campaign Calendar
SAN DIEGO : Sightseers Discover Body at Mt. Soledad
Cash-Strapped Agencies Sitting on a Gold Mine BILL BOYARSKY
Countywide : Fire Dept. Busier in First 6 Months of '92 JODI WILGOREN
But If It's Completed, Will It Pass? : As negotiators close in on free-trade pact, Gephardt's concerns need not ruin a deal
PLATFORM : Housing as Inspiration JONA GOLDRICH, whose firm is the largest owner/manager of subsidized and HUD-insured housing in California, believes that privatization of the Nickerson Gardens housing project in Watts would be a mistake and a poor use of taxpayer funds. He told The Times: and
Mission Viejo's Curtis Won't Run for New Term : City Council: He beat a costly recall effort in 1989. The former mayor won't rule out a bid for higher office. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mystery of the Nightly Release of Water Solved : Thousand Oaks: Tara Reservoir is being drained after maintenance work gave the supply a slight odor and taste. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officers' Indictment Called Political : King case: Prosecutors deny defense attorneys' charge that they were under pressure from Washington. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Church Workers Robbed at Gunpoint
Countywide : District to Sell Recycled Water PSYCHE PASCUAL
Air Force Housing at Angels Gate Park
Honig's Policies
Stockbrokers
Super Lotto Results
Air Force Housing at Angels Gate Park
Multilingual Ballots
Education
Direction of Monorail
Ruptured Pipe Floods History Museum PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Making Use of Used Bookstores
The Debate Over AIDS
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Brummel Ouster Linked to Shortfall JOHN CHANDLER
Ailing Toddler in Russia Gets Help From Afar GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Investigates Dispute Bogging Down Torrey Pines Board KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CASTAIC : Station Ordered to Stop Fueling Trucks AMY PYLE
The On-Road Habits of Some Bicyclists
Direction of Monorail
San Diego : 2nd Arson Fire Guts Spells' Bar-B-Que
Rep. Packard Urged to Push for Checkpoint : Immigration: San Clemente City Council members say planned Border Patrol facility will cut down on high-speed chases through their city. DAVAN MAHARAJ and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Whose Land Is This Land?
Defense Says Slain Migrant Threatened Man With Rock THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Multilingual Ballot Bill
The Debate Over AIDS
Decisions
The Debate Over AIDS
San Diego : Police Seize Pot, Arrest 4 in Raid
LA HABRA : Man Arrested After Stolen Car Hits Pole GREG HERNANDEZ
Ex-Deputy Gets 1 Year in Child Abuse JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Won't Hold Emergency Review PSYCHE PASCUAL
Man Fleeing With Hostage Arrested; 2 Others Sought : Crime: The three knock on a door asking for water, then pull guns and search home. A woman is briefly held at gunpoint before man surrenders. No one is hurt. THUAN LE and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wrong Time, Wrong Place
Multilingual Ballots
Gilbert Manriquez; Retired Postmaster
COSTA MESA : City to Renegotiate Tennis Club Contract MARY ANNE PEREZ
Similar High-Speed Police Chases Show Stark Contrasts RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Countywide : Halt Horrors in Bosnia, U.S. Urged
San Diego : Police Looking for Hit-and-Run Driver
LA PUENTE : Drug Overdose Suspected in Death of Man in Custody
Woman, 82, Dies After Auto Collision in Laguna Hills
OXNARD : Area Transit Agency Rejects Bus Route Bid From Santa Barbara Operator PATRICK McCARTNEY
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Council Opts to Wait on Term-Limit Vote ANNA CEKOLA
San Clemente Police Start Petition Drive to Save Department ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pouring Before It Rains : Flood control: An army of workers are building new concrete walls along a stretch of the Santa Ana River, making it wider, deeper and safer to handle flooding. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : City Doubles Fee for Atlantis Play Center ROBERT BARKER
CANOGA PARK : Dealer, Used Car Manager Are Fined JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Classic Wood Sailing Ships to Compete in Annual Race
Set for Combat Role, Women Say : Navy: Males and females debate issue before presidential commission. LOUINN LOTA, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
BUENA PARK : Buena Park High Has New Principal HELAINE OLEN
Cooler Weather Expected as Humidity Goes East PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venus Found to Have Earthlike Geology : Science: Scripps researcher reports that tectonic plates crash together--a phenomenon seen here. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nickerson Gardens Picked for Jobs Plan : Rebuilding: Officials announce $3.4-million training program for 500 residents of the housing project. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax-Evading Imperial Grower to Close Farm From Associated Press
Stress in the Womb Matured 12-Ounce Girl JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port Tours Offered at Banning's Landing
MOORPARK : College Gets Federal Grant of $382,665 MAIA DAVIS
CAMARILLO : YMCA to Provide Before-School Care CAITLIN ROTHER
Emaciated Pup Calls Attention to Sea Lions' Plight : Nature: The beached, starving mammal is one of many found in recent months. Officials say there isn't much they can do, because food has dwindled. JOHN BATTELLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foe Questions County Work at Dump TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Woman Killed in Car Accident Identified
Police, D.A. Align Against Card Rooms : Gambling: Two separate reports urge the San Diego City Council to reject a proposal for a $30-million casino. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RTD Board Weighing Bus Fare Changes : Transit: District wants to close $65-million gap without hurting poor customers. Proposals include rate restructuring and eliminating transfers. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Boy Architecture
Board Puts Off Decision on Controversial Westridge Project AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : City Keeps Its Name Off Group's T-Shirts KAY SAILLANT
SHERMAN OAKS : Actor DeNiro Faces Paternity Lawsuit MAYERENE BARKER
ANAHEIM : Decision on Mayoral Race Is Due Today TERRY SPENCER
WORKING IN L.A. / PILOT EXAMINER : She's on Cloud 9 ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Animal Rights Activists Protest Outside Circus : Demonstration: They claim there are widespread abuses in entertainment industry. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Council to Address West Side Crime IRIS YOKOI
Clothing Linked to Suspects in Denny Case : Courts: A detective says a bloody shirt recovered from defendant's home is the one worn in videotaped assaults. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fired Jail Supervisor Says Officers Used Racial Epithets LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Alleged Counterfeit Shirts Are Seized
Vaclav Havel
Firm Says Ventura Mall Project on Track, but Merchants Upset CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They Have Designs on Aiding the Disabled : TRW Engineers Customize Products to Make Life Easier for Daniel Freeman Patients KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Accountant to Aid in Drug-Seizure Cases HELAINE OLEN
Oceanside Officer Files Harassment Suit JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girard House Denied Historic Status : Preservation: The ramshackle home of Woodland Hills' founder is now under renovation. It could still become a landmark. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chemical Blamed for Fish Deaths : Sepulveda Basin: The unknown substance has killed more than 1,000. Officials blame illegal dumping at a Granada Hills shopping center. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taft High Student Is Slain : Woodland Hills: Officials believe Lamoun Thames' killers thought he was from a rival gang. He is stabbed while waiting for a bus. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Multilingual Ballots
SHERMAN OAKS : Woman Targets De Niro in Paternity Lawsuit
One Teen-Ager Killed, Another Wounded in Shooting Outside Movie Theater Complex
STUDIO CITY : Man Slain in Alley During Drug Deal JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Giant, Guitar-Shaped Sign Is OKd for Hard Rock Cafe : Promotion: Newport Beach planners narrowly approve the design despite the fact that it violates Fashion Island regulations. IRIS YOKOI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Ways of Protecting Natural Resources
Murder Case Still Unproved, Defense Says : Trial: Kevin Kolodziej's attorney makes his final argument. The judge will issue his ruling Wednesday. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk Driver Plays Name Game and Slips Through the Justice System Tony Perry
CASTAIC LAKE : Swimming Areas Closed Because of Bacteria Count
BUSINESS
Scandal-Ravaged Phar-Mor's Suppliers and Investors Fret From Associated Press
GTE to Sell Sylvania Lighting Businesses for $1.1 Billion From Associated Press
Memorial Set for Executive A. G. Anderson : Obituary: The longtime Orange County resident and mortgage industry leader died of cancer at 52. A celebration of his life will be held at noon today. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Tumbles 24.58 as Jobless Report Looms : Market Overview Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Residential Real Estate
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE : Custom Home Building Exposition to Be Held at Newport Coast Development
GM Posts Operating Profit but a Net Loss : Autos: Its second-quarter income is $392 million. However, a $749-million write-off connected with Hughes Aircraft results in $357 million in red ink. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Residential Real Estate
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Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
National Education Corp. Posts Profit in 2nd Quarter DEAN TAKAHASHI
How to Get the Most Out of the Student Aid Maze KATHY M. KRISTOF
Russians' Ship Comes In in Irvine : Political Uncertainty Motivates Firm's Move to California CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Approves Bond Reforms From Reuters
Hole Lot of Grief for Swiss Cheese Folks Reuters
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dynamite Deal : Trade Pact Could Backfire on Bush in the Rust Belt JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest Orders 34 Boeing 737s : Aviation: The deal is valued at $1.2 billion. Planes will be delivered starting in 1995. From Bloomberg News Service
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Let Them Shop Till They Drop--Into Camp Snoopy : Amusement: Knott's venture into Minnesota's giant Mall of America may set industry trend. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taubman Deal Is Good News for Buyers TOM PETRUNO
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GE Joins Ranks of Auto Repair Referral Firms DENISE GELLENE
Firm's Move From Russia to Irvine Causes Concerns : Trade: Journalist cites fears that other bright entrepreneurs may relocate in the West, diverting investments. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Residential Real Estate
BP Posts Loss, Will Cut Global Work Force 10% : Energy: The firm says it misjudged the length and severity of the recession. Officials want to focus on core oil operations. From Associated Press
DYNAMITE DEAL : Environmental, Labor Groups Make Their Voices Heard JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Department Store Sales Jump, but So Do Jobless Claims : Economy: Bargain prices lure shoppers in July. Last week's surge in applications for unemployment benefits is the biggest since the 1981-82 recession. STEPHANIE GRACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Air Fare Wars to Erupt, Experts Predict : Travel: Delta's transatlantic cuts are a prelude to reductions that will bloody some carriers, analysts say. From Reuters
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Space Age Brings New Drive to Golf : Exhibition: Exotic drivers--made of materials such as quartz, carbon and graphite--will be displayed at the Anaheim Convention Center. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
A New Kind of Triple Play STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Cain': De Palma's Return to His Bloodthirsty Roots KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : '3 Ninjas': Best Left to the Under-10 Crowd KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'God Loves Me When I'm Singing' : Country music: Legendary Johnny Cash speaks with candor about friends, family, pain and pleasure in his life. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Olympic Kick Has KNBC News Reaching for Gold : TV ratings: Channel 4 reclaims supremacy at 6 and 11 p.m., but even without star anchor Paul Moyer, KABC leads at 4 and 5 p.m. in July sweeps. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Lavrov Masterful in Ambassador Recital TIMOTHY MANGAN
Outside the Games, a Bigger Tragedy HOWARD ROSENBERG
POPS REVIEW : Everly Keeps Predictable Russian Program Sharp : Music: For the most part, the San Diego Symphony orchestra responded favorably to his precise baton. KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Clint Is Back With a Vengeance KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : A Welcome Production of Strauss' Final Opera DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Will Fingers Pop Again at the Pavilion? ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Movie Reviews : 'Afraid' Aims for the Mind and Eye MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : Films Hit Twice: Soundtracks Sell Too
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
San Diego Spotlight : Doing Their Countries Proud in Kearny Mesa DAVID NELSON
Legal File ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
'Strangelove,' 'Sunday' Fine Releases--but . . . BARBARA SALTZMAN
Legal File ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
There's a Jazzed-Up Land--Overseas : Tenor Saxophonist Put Down Musical Roots With Likes of Dolphy, Roach, Clifford Brown BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Larrocha Rewards the Bowl Faithful HERBERT GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW : Clint Is Back With a Vengeance KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Alexander Is a Prince of a Guy : Stage: The actor will again star locally as 'Hamlet,' this time at the Waltmar Theatre in Orange beginning tonight. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Hearts of Darkness': The Director as Megalomaniac DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Theatre Gets a New Home in Paramount Studios Sound Stage LYNNE HEFFLEY
Movie Reviews : An Exhilarating 'Drive' on the Road to Nowhere MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Art ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
ART REVIEWS : James Richards' Peculiar Illusionism DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Seems Like Old Times : Saxophonist Gato Barbieri's often-used repertoire and delivery have appeal, but it sometimes wore thin at his Coach House concert. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Frida' Movie Will Be Made, Valdez Vows DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : Traditional, Hearty Fare at This 'Bed & Breakfast' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Studio Exec Named to 'Film Czar' Position : Entertainment: Mayor Bradley hopes the appointment of Beth B. Kennedy will keep the disgruntled movie industry filming in L.A. TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whodunit's Popularity Is No Mystery : Stage: 'Shear Madness,' the longest-running play in U.S. theater history, has yet to play on Broadway or in Los Angeles. CHARLES HILLINGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : India's Oven Spicy but Not Pricey MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Sirens of Seduction' Skewers Suburban Mores T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Whispers in the Dark': More Like Plotlines in the Dark PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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