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What happened on August 26, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Trial Ordered in Student's Death : Crime: Two men, one of them the teen-ager's former boyfriend, face murder charges in her slaying outside a La Mesa photography studio. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Federal Grant Funds Summer Mural Jobs for County Youths CAITLIN ROTHER
Ex-Minister Arrested in Murder Try : Crime: He is taken into custody at a Los Angeles church after being indicted in Texas on charges of attempting to kill his wife in 1987. She has been comatose since. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schools Chief Resigns by Phone From Iowa : Education: Although Cesare Caldarelli Jr. accepted a new job last week, he didn't notify the Ventura district until he was on the road. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESEDA : Motorcyclist Faces Murder Charges in Two Deaths
Brush Fire Scorches 60 Acres in Torrey Pines Reserve PAUL CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Blocks : Housing: The Korean Youth Center's new facility, which will include 19 low-income apartments, has special meaning to a community still struggling to recover from the riots. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curing What Ails Medi-Cal : Few Physicians Now Accept Such Patients; Those Who Do Work Harder but Earn Less LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Motorist, Pedestrian Die in Accidents JULIE TAMAKI
Countywide : Veterans Recall P-38, War Days ROBERT BARKER
Agents Bust Ring, Seize Cash, Cocaine, Arrest 20 : Narcotics: Orange County agencies help net 3 1/2 tons of cocaine, $3.5 million in cash, 20 smuggling suspects. JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine School Board OKs Helmet Policy : Rule: Decision requires elementary students who bike to school to wear helmets unless their parents sign waivers. TOM McQUEENEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Troubled Queen Mary Wooed by 18 : Landmarks: Long Beach receives proposals both to move the ship and to operate it where it's moored. A decision is expected in the next two weeks. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hooked on Swordfish : Fishermen Are Protecting a Rare Visitor to Their Harbor BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : O'Connell's Use of Fair Booth Attacked CAITLIN ROTHER
Decisions
Conflict With Homeless Put in D.A.'s Lap : Law: Santa Monica police chief turns to Reiner to combat camping in public places. His action results from city attorney's refusal to prosecute violators of law. JEFF KRAMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Caught in Land Squabble : Property: L.A. seeks to build new police stations and is offering market price for the sites. But some owners want more, saying the value is depressed because the city has neglected the area. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Educators to Offer Training Session KEVIN JOHNSON
Council OKs Moratorium on Contracts With Private Firms KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighters Battle Shasta Blaze for 6th Day From Associated Press
LOS ANGELES : Plan to Provide Land for Military Housing OKd
LOS ANGELES : Riot Overtime Pay for Police Wins Approval
Countywide : Courtroom Will Be Built in Main Jail ERIC LICHTBLAU
LOS ALAMITOS : Council Cuts Budget, Hikes Employees' Pay BERT ELJERA
Councilman Says Trio Violated Meeting Law FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : Masked Gunman Robs Restaurant JANE HULSE
Smoke Fills 12th Floor of Bayfront Hotel
Decisions
Hired to Create Jobs, He Loses His JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Sides to 'One China' Policy
Quezada Asks Rivals to Work With Her on School Issues CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Longer in Anyone's Pocket : Times poll shows Orange County as worried as any place else
Seoul Deals, Pyongyang Reels : Stunning diplomatic initiative by South Korea
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airport Traffic
AIDS in Los Angeles County : Patient characteristics for L.A. County AIDS cases reported in July:
Campaign Calendar
MOORPARK : Proposed School Panel Draws Protest MAIA DAVIS
BUDGET WATCH : Deadbeat State
Rep. Dornan
Loan Guarantees for Israel
GOP Convention
Loan Guarantees for Israel
Loan Guarantees for Israel
Loan Guarantees for Israel
Obituaries
SANTA CLARITA : Search of Canyon for Missing Woman Fails
LOS ANGELES : State Won't Enter Dispute Between Schools, Teachers
Relations With Cuba
Fantasy 5 Results
OXNARD : Attic Fire Forces School Evacuation CAITLIN ROTHER
Bill on Credit Reporting
Free Trade
State Court Approves Del Mar's Traffic Plan : Government: Overturning a lower-court order, the Court of Appeal rules that the city can construct traffic islands and other barriers to slow motorists. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daily 3
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Swastikas Found Painted on Condo Complex Walls
Stop the Whining; This Is War! : Politics: The Hillary-bashing is as fair as four years of Quayle-bashing--so bring on the red meat; he's ready. DAVID HOROWITZ, David Horowitz is the editor of Heterodoxy magazine, published in Los Angeles.
Group Issues Ultimatum on Workers' Comp : Government: Valley Industry and Commerce Assn. warns 17 state legislators it will launch a newspaper ad campaign against them if the system is not reformed. JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republican Defectors Paying Price for Speaking Freely Dana Parsons
LANCASTER : Inmate Enters Plea in Extortion Case JAMES QUINN
D.A. Accuses Top Official of Calling Him a Liar : Government: A feud between Michael Bradbury and chief administrative officer surfaces over the budget. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON FAMINE RELIEF : U.N. Agencies Are Incompetent : Somalia's suffering is a crime of bureaucracy-- and worse. An inquiry at the highest levelis in order. RAKIYA OMAAR, Rakiya Omaar, a Somali, is executive director of the New York-based human-rights organization, Africa Watch. Her co-author for this article, Alex de Waal, is associate director of Africa Watch. and
LOS ANGELES : Panel to Consider Monorail Report HUGO MARTIN
Tumbleweed Causes Power Outage
Woman Held in Ex-Spouse's Killing Ordered Released : Law: Prosecutors decide tentatively against murder charge in La Habra shooting witnessed by couple's children. DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEDICINE / SMOKING : Two Studies Link Cigarettes to Cataracts ROBERT STEINBROOK, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Obituaries
A County Revolution in the Making BILL BOYARSKY
ORANGE : Residents Hot About City Air Conditioner HELAINE OLEN
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Water Main Repair May Mean Shortages BILL BILLITER
Jobs and Hunger
Loan Guarantees for Israel
SANTA PAULA : 3 Held on Suspicion of Making Fake IDs JANE HULSE
SANTA ANA : Shoppers Protest Towing of Auto JON NALICK
A Three-for-All : Politics: Democratic candidates band together and call for change--and abortion rights--in rallies in Camarillo and at the fair. RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : Housing Construction Lags Behind 1991
2,000 Disabled Residents Might Be Evicted Soon : Finances: State budget impasse has stranded the private tri-county agency responsible for their care and housing. The center is not eligible for IOUs. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Nat King Cole Scholars Named CAROL WATSON
LAGUNA BEACH : Group Endorses 2 in City Council Race LESLIE EARNEST
SAN DIEGO : Park Stabbing Case Headed for Jury
RESEDA : Motorcyclist Faces 2 Charges of Murder JAMES QUINN
Officer's Trial Ends After Jury Deadlocks PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Judge OKs Settlement of Suit Over School Resources
NEWPORT BEACH : Law to Restrict Use of Basketball Courts IRIS YOKOI
NEWPORT BEACH : Development Pact Gets Preliminary OK IRIS YOKOI
3 Plead Not Guilty in Denny Case; Black Trial Judge Removed JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dump Protesters Find Land Is Already Sold : Environment: Santa Claritans demonstrate on the Sunset Strip against Chevron deal that aids the creation of a landfill in Elsmere Canyon. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Reaches Valley Via Cable : Law enforcement: Deputy Chief Mark A. Kroeker sees the 30-minute TV show, which debuts Friday, as an addition to the community policing effort he began last year. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Council Votes 3-2 to Ban Street Vendors TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opponent Fires Back at Anaheim Mayor KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Beach : Report Supports Design Review Board LESLIE EARNEST
LOS PADRES : Forest to Stay Open Despite Fire Risk PATRICK McCARTNEY
Somalia
Homeless Pitch Tent City in Balboa Park : Shelter: Activists say they are tired of the city's inaction and challenge officials to come up with a better solution. MARK PLATTE and H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Immigrant Rights Activist Arrested at Drywall Worker Demonstration DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drywallers Take the 5th at Hearings : Deportation: Constitutional claim stalls proceedings against striking workers arrested during labor demonstration. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EAST COUNTY : Woman Testifies to Choking by Porter
Vintage Weather : Agriculture: Heat and humidity lead to early North County grape harvest, while the unusual conditions spell trouble for dairy farmers and citrus growers. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Officer Indicted in Commodities Scam From Associated Press
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Agrees to Halt Erosion Problem BILL BILLITER
RESEDA : Jury Urges Death for Woman's Killer JULIE TAMAKI
San Marcos Council Delays Landfill Vote TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Search for Missing Woman Again Fails : Santa Clarita: The chief detective pursues his investigation of the husband in the April, 1991, disappearance of Ann Racz. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Cuts Protested : Budget: The governor's plan to slash funding and raise fees is denounced as an attack on the two-year institutions and their large minority enrollment. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
See the Quick Red Fox Wipe Out the Sparrow : Nature: Activists forget that saving a few predators means the loss of whole species. SANDY WOHLGEMUTH, Sandy Wohlgemuth is conservation chair of the Los Angeles Audubon Society.
Council Backs Ban on Sunday Cruising on Oxnard Streets : Ordinance: City will hold a hearing before taking action. La Colonia spokesman says panel may be acting too hastily. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Law Would Limit Big-Vehicle Parking LYNDA NATALI
Woman Given 2-Year Term for Baby Sale Fraud JAMES QUINN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : Witness Wards Off 2 Attackers LYNDA NATALI
SDSU Faculty Is Poised to Vote on Ouster of Day : Education: Even those sympathetic to the president say the resolution may pass. However, only trustees could fire him. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Price Gouging in State of Emergency Banned
Judge to Rule on Review of New Dump Report : Sunshine Canyon: Landfill opponents play for time by seeking public display of the revised document. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CANYON COUNTRY : Cheerleading Team Headed to Nationals JEFF PRUGH
OXNARD : Mexican Parade Deadline Extended PATRICK McCARTNEY
ENTERTAINMENT
That 'Pretentious' Trio ELP Is Back on the Rock Scene : Pop music: After splitting up in 1978, Emerson, Lake and Palmer are together again for 'Black Moon,' their first album in 14 years. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Channel 39 Will Add a Newscast in Late Afternoon KEVIN BRASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : The Parisian Spring of Eric Rohmer : The latest, unpretentiously brilliant film by France's 73-year-old master seethes with that slightly desperate, boiling unease that can come after the vernal equinox. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riot Benefit Concert Postponed Amid Sluggish Sales : Pop music: Promoters charge that music industry apathy and lack of 'A-list' artists have undermined their efforts. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stage/music 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
Stage/music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from the Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from the Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV Ratings : 'Malibu' Rides Popularity Crest LEE MARGULIES
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from the Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Stage/music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from the Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEW : Ribalow's 'Irish Coffee' Suited for Pinter Palates T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Harris' Pleasant Surprise : The country singer, with the Nash Ramblers at the Crazy Horse, puts a fresh spin on some of her oldest tunes instead of focusing on her latest album. NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Agonized Riff-Rock From Japanese Trio JONATHAN GOLD
Ballet, Opera Schedule Auditions Chris Pasles
MOVIE REVIEW : A Wide-Awake 'To Sleep' in Laguna MARK CHALON SMITH, 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
Garth Brooks Ropes a Record $16.98 Price Tag : Compact discs: The head of CEMA Distribution blames the $1 hike on rising costs and superstar deals. Tower Records calls it 'pure and blatant greed.' CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Miss D.' Meets the PC Crowd HOWARD ROSENBERG
Flecktones Dip Into Musical Melting Pot : Pop music: Bela Fleck and his group speak all sorts of languages with banjo, keyboards and synthesizer. They perform tonight in San Juan Capistrano. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Adding Snap, Crackle to Pops : Director John Hall Says Variety Keeps Cypress Orchestra's Programs Lively CHRIS PASLES
Jackson Mural Runs Up Against a Wall : Art: Government agency nixes plans to place a giant likeness of the rock star on the facade of the historic El Capitan Theatre. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lee Urges Support for 'X' : Movies: Director asks black workers and students to stay home when his 'Malcolm X' premieres on Nov. 20. TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miffed Rapper Pickets Awards Show JOHN D'AGOSTINO
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from the Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
American Indians: Dream, Reality LEAH OLLMAN
MUSIC REVIEW : Dukov Plays Vivaldi in Beverly Hills JOHN HENKEN
TV REVIEW : 'Jennifer's in Jail': Violent Femmes LYNNE HEFFLEY
Eye Candy : Cable Shows Find Fashion a Lure STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Surmounting Housing Woes : Warmington Homes Pares Costs, Buys Bargain Land and Prospers JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harpers, Citing High Business Costs, Will Move to Idaho : Local economy: The Torrance-based furniture manufacturer says all 500 employees will be invited to relocate with the firm. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Isn't Whey to Woo Officials Associated Press
GM Move Reflects Health Benefits Trend : Workplace: The decision to make white-collar workers and retirees pay premiums is part of aggressive effort to cut soaring costs. From Associated Press
BANKING : S&L on Comeback Trail Is in Market for More Investors James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
THE DOLLAR UNDER PRESSURE : Declining Dollar Could Be Bad News in the Long Run JAMES FLANIGAN
Metalclad Has 2nd-Quarter Loss
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Rises 4.05 as the Battered Dollar Steadies : Market Overview
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Sales Jump 3.9% During July : Economy: As opposed to the national picture, California is flat. Consumer confidence falls for the second month. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE ECONOMY : Domestic Car Sales Rise Amid the Gloom From Associated Press
Banking From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Sales Jump 3.9% During July : Economy: As opposed to the national picture, California is flat. The average price of O.C. used homes dropped 4.3%. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banks Buying More Securities Rather Than Loaning Money Out From Associated Press
Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Rises 4.05 as the Battered Dollar Steadies : Market Overview Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Four in Keating Case Agree to Huge Pay-Back : Thrifts: The record amount of restitution-- $75 million--may never be collected, however, because they maintain that they are broke. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clash Speaks Volumes : Some Independent Bookstore Owners Say Chains Threaten Their Survival ANDREA MAIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Telemarketing Firms Accused of Massive Fraud : Lawsuit: Visa and Mastercard say the four companies have laundered $3 million in phony credit card charges. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pemex to Let 51% of Its Oil Unit Go Private : Energy: It will be the state-owned petroleum industry's first such divestiture. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four in Keating Case Agree to Huge Pay-Back : Thrifts: The record amount of restitution--$75 million--may never be collected, however, because they maintain that they are broke. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE DOLLAR UNDER PRESSURE : There's More to Foreign Bonds Than Big Yields TOM PETRUNO
First American Financial Seeks to Merge Stock JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clash Speaks Volumes : Some Independent Bookstore Owners Say Chains Threaten Their Survival ANDREA MAIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bergen Brunswig Tacks Conditions to Offer : Acquisition: The modifications by the drug wholesaler, which is in a bidding war with Cardinal Distribution Inc., may have jeopardized its offer to buy Durr-Fillauer Medical Inc. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Gets Prison Term for Exports to Iran : Courts: Computer consulting firm manager shipped restricted equipment and misled customs officials about it. His employer faces sentencing next month. CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Armed Woman Killed in UC Chancellor's Home : Berkeley: The machete-wielding political activist was shot when she lunged at an officer, officials say. She was awaiting trial on an explosives possession charge and had history of psychiatric care. PHILIP HAGER and MICHAEL S. ARNOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Won't Look at Nude Photos by Allen : Custody: Mia Farrow is ordered not to take three children involved in case out of the country. Jurist rejects filmmaker's bid on immediate visitation. DAVID TREADWELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Parks 'in Peril,' Decaying, Jammed, Citizens Group Says from Associated Press
Palestinians Voice Optimism About Talks STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Clippers' Scan Pages to Send Their Own Message to Media LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bush and Clinton Leave No Doubt War of Words to Escalate : Candidates' attacks, counterattacks and flanking maneuvers have already intensified. And as Election Day nears, more waffling and inconsistency is expected. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Roberti Sacrifices Causes in Seeking Compromise : Budget: Democratic Senate leader says he isn't selling out but salvaging what he can before it is too late. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Padres Go to Bat for Jobless--With Free Tickets MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Papers Tie Bush Closer to Iran-Contra MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker Gives Bush Campaign Shot in Arm : Politics: Staff members say his presence has given once-floundering operation a new sense of direction. DOYLE McMANUS and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arabs Fear Instability in Plan to Shield Iraqi Shiites : Mideast: U.S. allies see threat of Iranian-backed fundamentalism if Hussein regime is broken up. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Padres Game Cheers S.D. Jobless MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistrial Near in George Perjury Case, Judge Says ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Orders State to Pay In-Home Service Workers : Budget: With funds tied up, many of the disabled have been in danger of losing the aides who ease their suffering. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Root of the Matter : This San Clemente hobbyist finds the greatest challenge in growing her 400-plus orchids is parting with them. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CONSUMERS : When the Diagnosis Is the Problem RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Health, Hunger Key Concerns in Miami Cleanup RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Path to Better Credit DENISE GELLENE
Gore and Quayle Fire Long-Range Political Barbs PAUL RICHTER and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allies to Ban All Planes, Copters in Shiite Zone : Persian Gulf: Bush announcement is expected today. No shield is planned against Iraqi ground attacks. JOHN M. BRODER and DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Stark Landscape of Ruin, Misery : Survivors: A largely poor and working-class neighborhood was among the hardest hit. Residents escaped with their lives and little else. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Army Ousts Undercover Unit Chief Over Orders to Shoot Reuters
Bush, in Address to Veterans, Defends His Halt to Gulf War DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Tries Again, Fails Again to Map Bosnia Plan : Balkans: Leaders mull proposal to send 6,000 troops to help relief effort. But they defer action until London talks on crisis end. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : An Angry Brazil Braces for Collor's Last Stand : Politics: Impeachment proceedings could bring drawn-out legal wranglings. Some fear a military move. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Orders State to Pay In-Home Service Workers : Budget: Meanwhile, many of Orange County's disabled are losing the helpers they need to live. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeing the Big Pixar : Originally Used in Sci-Fi Movies, 3-D Imaging Gives Physicians an Edge in Reconstructive Surgery SANDRA BRETTING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
St. Louis Curator Expected to Head L.A. Art Museum SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Voters Blame Wilson, Legislature Over Budget : O.C. respondents say both the Democrat-controlled body and the governor are responsible for the impasse. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : 'Politically Lopsided' Liberal Arts Schools Get a Vitriolic Beating : IMPOSTORS IN THE TEMPLE by Martin Anderson , Simon & Schuster $23; 333 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oklahoma Republican, Tainted by House Overdraft Scandal, Ousted From Associated Press
Police Pelted by German Youths as Anti-Foreigner Violence Continues Reuters
Mothers Stalk Silent Killer : Parenting: Undetected, a little-known bacterial infection carried by a woman can cause death or disability to her fetus or newborn. Some adults who learned the hard way are trying to spread a warning. SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Julian Beck; Former Teacher, Legislator, Judge
Boosters Prove to Be at the Top of Their Game ANN CONWAY
Clinton Confronts Issue of Avoiding Service : Military: He tells Legion he is patriotic and votes should not be based on the fact that he didn't serve in Vietnam. SAM FULWOOD III and CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : A Case of Phony Identity : Seeking to escape lousy credit records, ordinary people are buying fake names, addresses and Social Security numbers. The scam is fed by a surge in consumer bankruptcies. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Juan Trail: An Uphill Battle : The 11.2-mile path--which sometimes narrows to 15 inches--is a challenge for riders. BRAD BONHALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spending by UC Officials Questioned : Education: Audit finds that money was used for first-class air fares, expensive hotels and entertainment. A university statement says only minor policy violations occurred. WILLIAM TROMBLEY and LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hurricane Rips Into Louisiana : Weather: The storm hurls tornadoes as it hits Morgan City, 75 miles southwest of New Orleans. Residents from Alabama to Texas flee. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and GLENN BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Firm Gives Up on Renovating L.A. Coliseum KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Match Made in Heaven? : 20-Something Packs 'Em In for Discussions of Jewish Issues--and a Chance to Meet a Mate ANDREA HEIMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bach on a Brandy Snifter JEANNINE STEIN, This occasional column is Staff Writer Jeannine Stein's guide to life in L.A.
Port Chicago: Righting Wrongs JOHN BOUDREAU
Cash, Cocaine Seized, 20 Arrested as Agents Bust Smuggling Ring JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CIA Defector Leaves Sweden; U.S. Vows to Keep Up Hunt Associated Press
Hot Dog! Gawkers Relish the Return of the Wienermobile STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONSUMERS : Colors Move to Head of Class : Children: Bright hues on notebooks and backpacks make for a stylish return to school. Does your third-grader have a personal planner? LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Water Polo From Staff and Wire Reports
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
OUTDOOR NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Wayward Swordfish Haunts King Harbor PETE THOMAS
Clean and Sober, Back and Playing : After the Year He Threw Away, SDSU's Tracey Mao Returns SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AZTECS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Walk-On Snapper Earns Scholarship SCOTT MILLER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : A Rested Sabatini Easily Defeats Po at La Costa KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
TENNIS ROUNDUP : A Rested Sabatini Easily Defeats Po at La Costa From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
Santiago Sparks Padres Past Cubs BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At This Shrine, Homage Is Paid to the Glory of a Checkered Past SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Not a Thing Goes Right for Dodgers : Baseball: Four errors and poor pitching are costly in a 10-3 loss to the Pirates. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL Rules to Eject Those Who Start Fights From Staff and Wire Reports
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Hoping to Avoid Arbitration, Sheffield Seeks Long-Term Deal BOB NIGHTENGALE
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Myers Makes Timely Return to Catching HELENE ELLIOTT
Baseball Daily Report : Angels HELENE ELLIOTT
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Howard, Lachey Come to Terms Associated Press
Volleyball From Staff and Wire Reports
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Red Sox End Streak of Eckersley Successes DAN HAFNER
Irvine Lake Is Producing Some of the Biggest Catfish
Ruelas Pair Punch Out Twin Wins : Boxing: Rafael prevails on a first-round knockout and Gabriel scores a lopsided decision at Country Club. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Mets' Johnson Has Three Operations Associated Press
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
Walsh Is Content, Aggies in Dark : Pigskin Classic: Coach returns to sideline tonight with Stanford. Texas A&M seeks clues about Cardinal offense. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Everything Works for Orioles in Triple Play, Victory Over Angels HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubles Continue for Voges : U.S. Amateur golf: Defending champion from Simi Valley shoots 1-over-par in first round. DAVE TAAFE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Football From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Davis Activated; Anderson Put on DL LISA DILLMAN
Here's a Guide to the Plans of Mice and Men MIKE DOWNEY
Veteran Center Smith Is Cut by Rams : Pro football: He leaves team after 14 years, including six Pro Bowl berths. Bush, who played for Knox in Seattle, will be reserve. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barnett Out as Olympic Coach BARBIE LUDOVISE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injuries Mounting at CSUN Practices : College football: Brian Hay, a Matador offensive lineman, suffers a lumbar sprain and is expected to be sidelined a week. THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sabatini Gets Back to Work KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Loves Baseball, but Football Is His Game--for Now : Texas A&M: Granger returned to Aggies after trying out for the Olympic baseball team. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Season in Question for Majors After Heart Bypass Operation From Associated Press
Medical Duty Questioned at Gathers Trial : Jurisprudence: Physician says he was unable to get information about player's condition. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harris Knows How It Hurts to Be Hurt DAVE DISTEL
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : No. 2 Choice Israel Reports TIM KAWAKAMI
COMMENTARY : Task Is Building a Fit Population, Not Olympic Athletes OLGA CONNOLLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Olga Connolly is a five-time Olympian who competed for the United States in all but her first Games. In 1956, she won the gold medal in discus for Czechoslovakia.
Quadruple Bogey Ruins Woods' Round at U.S. Amateur DAVE TAAFFE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Expos Extend Reign Over Braves' Glavine DAN HAFNER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW : Coaches Wait for New Crop of Backs to Grow Into Their Roles PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graham Becomes the Odd Quarterback Out for Chargers : Football: Kicker Huerta also among those cut. Team agrees to trade for Tampa Bay linebacker Kevin Murphy. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coaches Vote to Continue Their Boycott : High schools: They reject Orange Unified School District's proposal. But Orange High staff chooses to begin workouts with its football team. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Hensley's Comeback Complete After Six-Month Suspension STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL / WORLD SERIES : Newbury Oaks Discovers How Far One Goes to Reach Fargo STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Bob May Finds Goats About Par for This Course MARTIN BECK
Keeping Nature's Peace : Game Warden of the Year Strives to Be Everywhere at Once RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf From Staff and Wire Reports
LOCAL NOTES : Ex-Titan Jackson to Play Basketball in Luxembourg
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Alexander Among the Roster Cuts STEVE SPRINGER
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Victory Comes the Hard Way for Long Beach PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sparks Needs Surgery on Shoulder JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eric Moore Looks to Make an Impression : Football: Rancho Alamitos graduate, a redshirt last season at Washington State, hopes to be a big hit at tight end. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL : Williams Is Back to Bolster Bruins WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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