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What happened on August 19, 1992
SPORTS
Kings Canyon, the Forgotten National Park : For Fishing and Beauty, Cedar Grove Is Equal to Yosemite's Merced River RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LARRY BIRD RETIRES : It Was Just a Hate-Love Relationship : Basketball: The Lakers wanted to kill the mocking Bird, until they got to know him. Then they just wanted to beat him. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Football From Staff and Wire Reports
SWIMMING / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS AT MISSION VIEJO : Quance Strokes Way to 5.3-Second Victory THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bird Couldn't Shake Cooper : Basketball: Laker defensive specialist was one of the few players who could contain Celtic star. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Mean, Leaner Machine : No-Nonsense Beck Shaping Up as Stopper for San Francisco MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
SAILING : Committee's Error Costly for Gilmour RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Astacio Makes His Case Clear : Dodgers: He appears to have earned a spot in rotation after stopping the Mets on six hits, 4-0. It is his second shutout in four major league starts. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McDowell Outshines Brown, 3-0 DAN HAFNER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Hill Throws One to Braves, 5-1 DAN HAFNER
Smith's Roster Spot Is Secure If He Stays Healthy, Ross Says T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Howe Gets 3-Year Probation for Trying to Buy Cocaine Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : McEnroe Seeks Word on His Davis Cup Status From Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : Salerno Proves Frisky Despite Long, Hot Trip From the North STEVE ANDERSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pirates Solve Benes, Padres BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Sore Arm Might Limit Marinovich Saturday STEVE SPRINGER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Quance Dominates Competition but Falls Short of Nall's Mark : Swimming: Northridge teen-ager wins national title in 200-meter breaststroke but fails to match Olympic medalist's time. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Approval of Tiger Sale Expected Today Associated Press
Gulls Sign Nichols to 2-Year Contract Extension
New Stock Attracts Anglers
Writers' Memories of Bird STEVE SPRINGER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : No. 1 Pick Gilbert Says Ankle Injury Is Better TIM KAWAKAMI
Baseball Daily Report : Angels HELENE ELLIOTT
Eddy Leaves Canyon for Irvine Valley
GOLF / RICH TOSCHES : Clubs Wage Heated Battle to Save Courses RICH TOSCHES
Writers' Memories of Bird MIKE DOWNEY
Writers' Memories of Bird CHRIS BAKER
Writers' Memories of Bird THOMAS BONK
Gambling Scores Florida Victory From Associated Press
Rams' Hopes Are Buoyed by Anderson TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writers' Memories of Bird GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Writers' Memories of Bird SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Writers' Memories of Bird MARK HEISLER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Tunch Ilkin First of Four Steeler Holdouts to Sign Associated Press
Giving Her All to Regain Her Stroke : Golf: Despite spending two months in a cast after a snowboarding accident, Foothill's Alicia Allison gets back into her game. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clemens Puts Cap on Angels, 8-0 HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Redskins' Owner Rejects a Compromise on Howard Associated Press
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Van Slyke Keeps His Average Up, Although the Pain Gets Him Down BOB NIGHTENGALE
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : McGwire Priced Out of Anaheim HELENE ELLIOTT
At Long Last, Steinhauer Gets Hang of It : Golf: After seven years on LPGA Tour, she has major breakthrough by winning du Maurier. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garage Sale Wasn't Listed in Pennysaver MARK HEISLER
A Brilliant Shade of Kelly Green MIKE DOWNEY
AZTECS NOTEBOOK : Injuries Put Crimp in Semenik's Quest DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Writers' Memories of Bird BILL DWYRE
Landress Seeks Eligibility at Granada Hills STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Cost-Cutting Measures Considered BILL PLASCHKE
Writers' Memories of Bird JIM MURRAY
Stipend Reductions Leave Coaches Considering a Boycott CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newbury Oaks in Full Bloom After Being Shaken to Its Roots : American Legion: Taken aback by loss in first game, team developed a sense of urgency and purpose in winning next 31. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. GOLF NOTEBOOK / STEVE KRESAL : More Honors for Allison, Booth, Woods STEVE KRESAL
SWIMMING / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Quance Puts Illness, Field Behind Her THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : Testing Error Acknowledged by Hutcheson BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Area Code Tournament Provided Stage for Talent
LOCAL NOTES : Woods Cools Off the Competition, Wins at Pinehurst From Staff and Wire Reports
OUTDOOR NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Amid the Success, Not Even Albacore Are Exciting Anymore PETE THOMAS
Kordic's Ex-Roommate Says Cocaine to Blame From Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Littering
South L.A. Swap Meet Ordered to Close : Commerce: The city says that it has operated for years in violation of building and safety codes. Angry vendors condemn the decision and vow to fight to stay in business. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Attorney of Defendant in Denny Beating Is Fired
TUSTIN : Disturbance Call Measure on Hold MALAIKA BROWN
Ex-Flophouse to Open as Stylish Skid Row Hotel MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Officials Admit Mistake in OK of Home Demolition
One Colorado's Day Has Come, Enthusiastic Pasadenans Insist EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Eliminate 200 Positions : Budget: Deputy D.A.s, librarians and social workers will be among those losing jobs. Layoffs must be made by Nov. 21. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Rack Won't Offer Explicit Magazine PHIL SNEIDERMAN
SHERMAN OAKS : Official to Discuss Transit Alternatives JULIE TAMAKI
OXNARD : Council Won't Fund Business Counseling FRED ALVAREZ
Countywide : New Office to Serve Clinton Campaign JANE HULSE
BUENA PARK : Centralia Schools to Offer Meal Subsidies MARY ANNE PEREZ
Countywide : Board Seeks to Speed Study of Dump Plan KAY SAILLANT
D.A. Declines to File Charges Against Liegler : Expenses: Former head of city's convention center is reportedly ruled not criminally culpable for throwing parties for family and friends. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Takasugi Takes Center Stage at GOP Conclave ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Assailed on Outfall Line Break Secrecy : Pollution: Officials seek to keep cause of major break in sewage outfall pipeline from being made public. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fantasy 5 Results
PERSPECTIVES ON CAMPAIGN '92 : Bush, Part II: Cause for Optimism : Inspired presidential leadership has made it possible now to address problems left festering during a dismal period. WILLIAM K. MUIR JR., William K. Muir Jr. was a speech writer for then-Vice President Bush. A former chairman of UC Berkeley's political science department, he is the author of "The Bully Pulpit: the Presidential Leadership of Ronald Reagan" (ICS Press, 1992).
Migrant Data Called Flawed LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Man Killed After Hitting Stalled Truck
Run That Tab, Sacramento : Those costs do mount as the governor and Legislature fiddle
NEWPORT BEACH : Cyclist Bucks Heat but Beats Own Time IRIS YOKOI
Uncool Is the Rule in Room 12 in Valley AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan's Son to Sign Copies of '88 Book PHIL SNEIDERMAN
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Knife-Wielding Man Steals Guns, Cash
Ban on Anaheim Street Vendors Possible TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fast Food for Thought: Capo Valley Fails a Health Test Dana Parsons
NORTHRIDGE : Cal State Buys a House for Incoming President
SANTA PAULA : City OKs Library's Study of Park Sale PATRICK McCARTNEY
COSTA MESA : City Gives Funds for Shopping Campaign LYNDA NATALI
IRVINE : Speeders Targeted on 4 Uncongested Roads TOM McQUEENEY
Daily 3
City Explores Legal Action to Stop Late-Night Trains in West Valley JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans on Abortion
Day-Laborer Story Praised
Campaign Strategy
Republicans on Abortion
Republicans on Abortion
California Desert Bill
Republicans on Abortion
California Desert Bill
Democrats Narrow Voter Registration Gap Since Primary : Election: The party has signed up twice as many new members as the Republicans. The GOP continues to dominate county rolls. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arab-Americans Say JDL Forced Event's Cancellation : Tensions: The owner of a nightclub where poetry reading and singing were to occur says he was told to 'expect trouble' if fund-raiser for Palestinians proceeded. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : Ordinance Would Limit Adult Material ANNA CEKOLA
Burger Stand an Artwork
YORBA LINDA : Nixon Library to Host Town Meeting MARESA ARCHER
Obituaries
Obituaries
Put a Lid on the Drumbeats for War : Iraq: Arab backing is doubtful and Hussein's nuclear potential has been curtailed, so why the rush for military action? ROBERT E. HUNTER, Robert E. Hunter is vice president for regional programs and director of European studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
OXNARD : Factory Outlet Plan Shown to Council FRED ALVAREZ
Council Conflict Averted : Jobs: Walters drops idea of a South L.A. plant built under 'Buy American' law. Compromise gives preference to contractors based in riot area. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hunter Bucks Party Line on Free Trade Pact JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Weekly Newspaper to Begin Publication PEGGY Y. LEE
School Year Off to a Hot and Halting Start : Education: Sizzling temperatures and cutbacks take a toll as ex-administrators take unfamiliar roles on campus. CHARISSE JONES and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
School Year Off to a Hot and Halting Start : Education: Temperatures and cutbacks take a toll. An ex-administrator begins her new job as a principal in Canoga Park. CHARISSE JONES and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Inconvenienced Store : Simi to Cut Open Median Blocking Access to Market PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Desert Bill
Uncool Is the Rule in Room 12 : Learning: Attention spans wilt as temperatures near 100. An improvised science lesson concentrates on ways to beat the heat. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elephant in the Tent: Who's a Republican? : Reagan's answer made a lot more sense than Buchanan's
SAN FERNANDO : Ban on Liquor Sales Permits Extended TRACEY KAPLAN
BREA : Leak in Gas Pipe Causes Evacuations
Case Rise in Nonfatal Meningitis Strain Puzzling : Health: County officials stumped by near tripling of aseptic form. Symptoms include severe headaches. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOPANGA : Roadwork to Delay Motorists in Canyon HUGO MARTIN
Countywide : Disabilities Aren't Reel on This Trip ANNA CEKOLA
CAMARILLO : Trailer Park Renters Will Be Protected CAITLIN ROTHER
Decisions
Countywide : Women's Issues Are Focus of New Group DOUG McCLELLAN
CULTURE WATCH : Miscast Protest
Laguna Gives Smoking Ban Tentative OK : Law: Measure would prohibit smoking in the city's restaurants by 1995. It would be among the toughest laws in the nation. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SYLMAR : Hit-and-Run Crash Kills 1 and Injures 2 JULIE TAMAKI
PACOIMA : School District Receives Grant for Day Care Center
VENTURA : Housing Agency to Honor Supporters FRED ALVAREZ
Oceanside Woman Dies in County Jail
LOS ANGELES : Judge Rejects Bid by INS to Back Out of Settlement
Sons Sue Police, L.A. Over Death of Man Fatally Beaten by Wife : Courts: The negligence suit contends that the death could have been avoided if officers responding to a disturbance call had separated the Tujunga couple. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kolodziej Insane When He Killed Woman, Court Told MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elementary School Degrees in Heat Management : Weather: There's no recess from temperatures that lower comfort level in classrooms at year-round campuses. Teachers study ways to keep kids cool. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : 5-Mile Stretch of Beach Reopened After 3 Days
California Desert Bill
THOUSAND OAKS : Residents Protest Store's Design Plan PSYCHE PASCUAL
Boy, 15, to Face Murder Charges in Slaying of Mother's Fiance CAROL MASCIOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Groups Again Ask Suspension of Police K9 Unit LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Desert Bill
Defendant Gives Conflicting Versions of Couple's Slaying HOLLY LOBELSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Recycling Program Targets Yard Waste DOUG McCLELLAN
TUSTIN : Historical House Finally Has a Home MALAIKA BROWN
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : Melee Erupts After Apparent Gang Killing
VAN NUYS : Ex-FBI Head Named to Pinkerton Board JOSH MEYER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : $700,000 Donated for Library Project ROBERT BARKER
Boy Hears Shot, Finds Grandmother Slain
LOS ANGELES : Baby Delivered Unhurt After Mother Is Shot
Every Minute a Child Dies
LOS ANGELES : Day Care Operators to Be Tried in Toddler's Scalding
Republicans on Abortion
Trial Starts for Navy Corpsman Accused of Balboa Park Slaying THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Homeless Find Expression in Their Art JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Council Sacks Hellyer Over Perceived Conflict : Ouster: The planning commissioner's private interests in redevelopment area crossed the line, a 3-2 majority votes. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 252-Unit Project Near Wetlands OKd ROBERT BARKER
Mom and 'Miracle Baby' : Smiles Are Back for Woman, Boy Who Fought Health Problems GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sleepless Nights : Neighbors, Councilman Yaroslavsky Won't Rest Until the Insomnia Cafe Turns In Early CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN President's New Home Is Subject of Debate : Housing: Some faculty members say the timing of the recent $465,000 purchase for Blenda J. Wilson and the secrecy around it were inappropriate. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Synagogue Seeks to Expand School Over Residents' Objections JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The View From Inside the Campaign Bus BILL BOYARSKY
PLATFORM : A Centerfold Can Be a Tribute or an Insult BETTY FRIEDAN, mother of the contemporary women's movement, believes that the Playboy centerfold is not pornographic or degrading to women. In an interview in the magazine, Friedan said: and
GOP Women Serve Grit, Not Tea : They're not in the spotlight for decoration; they're tough and on the attack to reverse the macho party's decline. ELAINE CIULLA KAMARCK, Elaine Ciulla Kamarck is a senior fellow at the Progressive Policy Institute in Washington.
Last Hurrah for Heat Wave PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Immunizations
Riding the Crest of Imagination to the Perfect Wave : Invention: La Jolla surfer uses his illusion to create the next best thing to being there. Parks around the world scramble to copy it. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Officer Honored for Finding Stolen Cars DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Additional Charges Denied in 'Room for Rent' Rapes THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Volunteer Michael Anthony Dies of AIDS
UCI Professor Guy Sircello, 55, Dies of AIDS Complications KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Street Needs Repair
NEWS
* Dorothy Rodgers; Inventor, Writer, Widow of Composer
Marilyn Quayle Has Unconventional Style : Politics: Vice president's wife is considered intelligent, demanding and ambitious. Speech to delegates may give her a higher profile. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharing the Heartbreak : Therapy: A group organized by the mothers of AIDS patients provides support and comfort for victims' families. LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convention at a Glance
Molotov Cocktails Start Fires at Feminist Clinic, Offices, Restaurant Associated Press
TELEVISION ANALYSIS : C-SPAN: Where Viewers, Not Pundits, Do Talking HOWARD ROSENBERG
22 Million See GOP's 1st Night on 3 Networks STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shiites Under Siege Associated Press
O.C.'s Vasquez Praises Unity, Pitches Bush ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Shifting Signals Stir Skepticism on Bush Agenda RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
VA Centers Designated to Treat Gulf War Ills From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Boxer Woos Democrats in Leisure World : Senate candidate promises to spearhead fight for women's and seniors' rights. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talks Bring Accord Closer for Quebec, Rest of Canada From Reuters
Georgian Troops Take Control of Most of Rebellious Region : Caucasus: Five people are reported killed as tanks enter the Abkhazian capital of Sukhumi on the Black Sea. From Associated Press
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION '92 : The Issues: A to Z : George Bush: Where He Stands : A commitment to traditional values and a limited role for government RONALD BROWNSTEIN, Times staff writer
California IN BRIEF : BIG BEAR LAKE : Early Morning Aftershock of June Quake Causes No Damage From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Reinforcements Called In to Defend Kabul From Reuters
Home-Care Providers Latest Hit in Budget Fight : Finances: Wilson rejects request from Controller Davis, saying there is no authority to pay 157,000 low-wage workers who help the elderly and disabled. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : LAKE ELSINORE : Ducks, 25 Tons of Fish Die From Surge in Algae Caused by Heat From Times Staff and Wire Reports
7 Tourists in Yosemite Injured When Oak Tree Limb Falls on Bus From a Times Staff Writer
Low-Wage Earners Latest Victims of Budget Stalemate : Finances: Wilson rejects request from Controller Davis, saying there is no authority to pay 157,000 workers who help the homebound elderly and disabled. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Cites Horton, Calls Democrats Soft on Crime DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
250,000 Face Tragedy, U.N. Says of Bosnia CHARLES T. POWERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anchorage Hit by Ash Cloud From Erupting Volcano Associated Press
Will the Real Bill Clinton Please Stand Up : Image: Conventions are a study in contrasts. Democrats see a moderate voice for change. GOP paints him as 'slick,' big-spending liberal. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Bush Family's Dog Is Caught in Drug Controversy The Washington Post
Ex-San Diego Official Won't Face Charges : Probe: Funds to Anaheim Stadium, Convention Center aides listed among the questionable expenditures. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Crews Struggle to Control 5,500-Acre Blaze : Destruction: High temperatures hamper effort as flames claim 15 buildings in Mother Lode country. DAN MORAIN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Swing Works' High-Tech Green Gives You Something to Aim For RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOP Puts Family Values in the Spotlight : Issues: Bush hopes to win back lost ground by appealing to conservative Americans. But the Democrats have presented a strikingly different version. JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accurate Measures of Customer Satisfaction? RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Investing in the Company of Friends JERRY HOLDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toxic Waste Firm's Deal Questioned : Environment: Regulators handled the permit process for an incinerator with unusual speed. A key official who had left his state job became a lobbyist for the company. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Hillary-Bashing Becoming a Part of GOP Campaign : Strategy: She's accused of urging 'radical feminism,' trying to destroy the family. But attacks may be risky. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A True Carnival Has Its Sideshows : The scene: Coffee-shop oratory, quarreling conservatives and a bizarre bazaar enliven life beyond the big tent. CATHLEEN DECKER and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Donations for Somalia Lagging : Charity: Gifts are only 1% of the total that went to Ethiopia in 1985. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Allies to Enforce 'No Fly' Zone in S. Iraq : Persian Gulf: Action is intended to protect Shiites. Britain, France warn that violators will be shot down. ROBIN WRIGHT and WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Urges Cap on Schools' Prop. 98 Funds WILLIAM TROMBLEY and DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A New Body Politic : The Women's Action Coalition Uses Stinging Hit-and-Run Tactics Against the Establishment's Attacks on Political and Reproductive Rights KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Witness, Husband, Mother Slain; Defendant Sought From Associated Press
Study of Illegal Immigrants' Fiscal Impact Called Flawed : Economy: Their number in San Diego County was exaggerated and their contributions minimized in report released by state, 2 UC experts on Mexican studies say. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Tackles $20-Million Budget Gap : Economy: A similar problem haunted Dukakis in 1988. But Democratic nominee says Arkansas' trouble is common throughout the country. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : First Lady Takes the Gloves Off : Barbara Bush is speaking out on tough issues and is under fire by some in the press. The shift from her American Queen Mum image, and her convention speech tonight, show she's entered the political fray. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Crews Struggle to Gain Ground : Destruction: High temperatures hamper efforts as flames claim 15 buildings in Mother Lode country. O.C. firefighters are sent there. DAN MORAIN and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CONSUMERS : An Electronic Rolodex Doesn't Forget Its Roots LYNN SIMROSS
Buchanan Twisted L.A. Riot Story, Angry Retirees Say AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSTON NOTEBOOK : Score One for the Opposition
HOUSTON NOTEBOOK : How Soon They Forget
Lawmakers Vote Penalties for Doctors Intoxicated on the Job Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
GOP Leaders See Revived Economy, Bash Democrats : Convention: Massachusetts Gov. Weld criticizes the party platform's opposition to abortion. Keynote speaker Gramm credits Bush with ending the Cold War. JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
For Californians, a Party in Turmoil and Transition GEORGE SKELTON and DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CONSUMERS : Outsmarting Car Thieves : Crime: L.A. County leads the nation in auto thefts. But electronic tracking devices are beginning to put a dent in the numbers. LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Houston's Slowdown Stark Reminder of Nation's Economic Ills : Recession: Despite a successful recovery after the oil bust, the city is reeling from a recent round of layoffs that has fueled rising unemployment. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tommy Nutter; Tailor to Stars Who Gave Beatles 'Mod Look' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blond Ambition : Culture: The faithful gather at the Madonna Appreciation Convention to worship, imitate and market their guru. NEAL RUBIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Rev. Laurence J. McGinley; Former President of Fordham
BOOK REVIEW : A French Version of an American Classic : LISA, LISA by Beatrice Shalit , Available Press, $8; 240 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Laura Adeline Peart Bechtel; Helped Build Bechtel Group
Aseptic Meningitis Cases Soar in Orange County : Health: Incidents of the non-fatal disease are up 189% this summer in the biggest outbreak since 1987. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celtics' Larry Bird Retires; Star Helped Revitalize NBA : Basketball: Back injuries bring career to an end. His rivalry with Magic Johnson highlighted 13 seasons. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wary of a Farmyard Frankenstein, Officials Keep Eye on Gene Splicing : Science: But firms developing new strains of hardier plants say maze of emerging state and federal rules cloud the future for important breakthroughs. RHONDA HILLBERY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Chain of Terror : For Nearly 10 Years, a D.C. Restaurateur Has Lived in Fear, Harassed by Anonymous Calls He Thinks Are Linked to His '74 Abduction in Beirut LEWIS BEALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Use of Hot Tubs and Spas in Early Pregnancy Linked to Birth Defects THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Strings Attached : There Are Few Places Ukuleles Won't Take This Charismatic Pair JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Sentenced in Tampa Scandal MIKE CLARY
BUSINESS
AST Research Hires Agency to Shape Image : Marketing: Computer maker turns to Team One Advertising in an effort to set itself apart from low-price competitors. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSING : State Tops List of Least Affordable Housing : Real estate: The best buys are in Michigan, Texas, Colorado and New Hampshire, a home builders' survey finds. From Associated Press
Milgrim Thomajan Group Joins Paul, Hastings DONNA K.H. WALTERS
Titan Value, 2 Stockbrokers Form Holding Company MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magistrate Denies Xerox Motion for Dismissal of Suit : Courts: Irvine woman claims the company harassed and maliciously prosecuted her because of her knowledge regarding illegal shipments. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Wang Decides to File for Chapter 11 : Technology: The once-successful computer firm is $550 million in debt. It failed to keep pace with change. From Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Helionetics, Customer Settle Suit
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banks, S&Ls Will Show It When California Bottoms TOM PETRUNO
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Three Credit Agencies Agree to Protect Privacy : Information: The FTC alleged reports were being seen by people without a legitimate right to them. Settlement spells out steps to prevent security breaches. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Crunching the Numbers to Meet Financial Goals KATHY M. KRISTOF
HEALTH CARE : Survey of Employers Indicates Shrinking Benefits for Retirees James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Iran Will Pay 2 U.S. Oil Firms $260 Million From Associated Press
Banks Extend Chrysler Credit From Associated Press
Health Care James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Toast to Foresight of U.S. Importers Reuters
Health Care James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Tokyo Stocks Plunge; Dow Up 4.59 : Market Overview Compiled From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GTE Closures May Cost Up to 400 Jobs : Communications: Company confirms plans to shut two L.A.-area facilities and is weighing the future of a third. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marketing Deal for Advantage Life
American to Increase Fares on 800 Routes From Times Wire Services
Dow Up 4.59 on Day of Uncertainty : Market Overview Compiled From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Milgrim Thomajan Group Joins Paul, Hastings DONNA K.H. WALTERS
Bergen Bids to Trump Merger of Competitor : Pharmaceuticals: The Orange-based drug wholesaler raises offer for Durr-Fillauer of Alabama by $7 a share in attempt to head off Durr's pending deal with Ohio firm. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HOUSING : Home Building Falls 2.8% in July : Housing: But analysts expect the lowest mortgage rates in nearly two decades to halt any further erosion in the market. From Times Wire Services
Hot Days, Cool Profits : Sweltering Swells the Bottom Line for Merchants Selling Relief NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen Raises Bid for Rival JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Pacific Unit Wins Appeal of Suit Over LBO : Litigation: The court upholds a decision that no fraud was involved in the 1981 buyout of Jeannette. DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DWP Plans Discounts for Firms in Riot Area : Utilities: Businesses rebuilding or relocating in riot-torn parts of Los Angeles would be eligible for 25% discounts. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agents Seize Palm Springs Resort of Japanese Tycoon From Times Staff and Wire Reports
At a Glance: Aerotest Inc. TED JOHNSON
Judge Finds Lucky Guilty of Sex Bias : Litigation: Ruling favoring women employees could lead to tens of millions in damages. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chevron Balks at Tanker Deal Requiring Pledge on Pipeline MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Aircraft Arrivals Outpace Departures : At Mojave Airport, Irvine Firm's Workers Maintain Grounded Planes PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Heady Art of Propaganda LEAH OLLMAN
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Metropolitan': A Lot of Preppy Pointlessness MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. Symphony to Appeal Rating by Arts Council Panel ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Arts ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : A Hot N'Awlins Night With Dr. John : Music: His spicy mix dug deep into the city's roots and had the crowd roaring for more. JOHN D'AGOSTINO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
2 O.C. Arts Directors Back Clinton ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Events ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Quotable
Local Music Awards Gain Momentum in Infancy JOHN D'AGOSTINO
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Overdoing Just About Every Song : Gary Morris' Crazy Horse show might have been more effective if he'd held back and used his striking vocal power only on key numbers. NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP REVIEW : Phish Does Swimmingly in '70s Rock JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Britain Delivers Yet Another Rock Vision ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEWS : The Parisian Spring of Eric Rohmer MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woody Deals With Manhattan Nightmare : Filmmaker Allen Denies Allegations of Child Abuse JANE HALL and TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Uphill Struggle to Bring Quality to TV Programming ARNOLD SHAPIRO, Shapiro has received 12 Emmys and an Oscar for programs he has created and produced, including the film "Scared Straight!" He has produced nine series and more than 50 specials and films. b e is executive producer of "Scared Silent: Exposing and Ending Child Abuse," hosted by Oprah Winfrey, which is scheduled for broadcast on Sept. 4 on CBS, NBC and PBS. and
DANCE : A Lesson in Indian Movement : Sanjukta Panigrahi will showcase the 'lyrical' Odissi style during a lecture and performance at Cal State Fullerton. CHRIS PASLES
Almodovar's 'Pepi' Wears Heart on Its Sleaze MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Mind Over Matter : The Universe of Stephen Hawking KRISTINE McKENNA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SALZBURG DIARY : L.A. Forces Confront Messiaen MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
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