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What happened on July 31, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Reviews : A Good Idea Gets Done to 'Death' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Movie Reviews : 'Buffy's' Gnarly Date With Destiny By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : Pert 'Pirates' by Moonlight By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Iz Forever Hangs Tough in Tough Times : Music: Despite a drop-off in funding, the fifth annual festival is featuring a top-notch lineup Saturday, including Najee. By Dirk Sutro, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Rep Director Resigns By Nancy Churnin
Pop Album Chart : Cyrus Keeps a Lock on the Top Spot By Dennis Hunt
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Pop/rock By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Legal File By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Legal File By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
San Diego Spotlight : Mangos Has Its Specialties, and Being Bland Is One By David Nelson
MOVIE REVIEW : 'April' Dips Into a Tub of Love By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Surreal Sleepwalking at Armory Center By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Sculptures With the Presence of Sketches By David Pagel
POP REVIEW : A Joyous Outing From Garcia Band By Steve Hochman
JAZZ REVIEW : Jobim, Thielemans at Bowl By Leonard Feather
TV REVIEW : Unconventional Animated Shorts on PBS By Charles Solomon
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Deception' Disputes Panama Invasion By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hey, That's No Smurf, It's the 'Today' Show : Television: A 'user-friendly' version debuts Saturday. NBC thinks it's a smart move to ax cartoons. Others call it risky. By Verne Gay, NEWSDAY
U.S. Flag Is Up on NBC Olympics By Howard Rosenberg
'Simpsons' Actors Win Six Emmys
Harold Russell Selling 'Best Years of Our Lives' Oscar : Movies: Academy president Karl Malden pleads with the actor not to auction off his 1946 Academy Award on Thursday. Russell says he needs the money. From Staff and Wire Reports
Signed Performance for 'Miracle' Finale
'Lawrence' Showing to Benefit AIDS Program
Identity Trapped 'Between the Sheets' : Art: Susette S. Min's multimedia project looks to break stereotype of Asian women as either servile and submissive or as studious bookworms. By Shauna Snow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Little to Beef About at the MT Plate By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Ensemble That Knows How to Cook By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The Little Sister': Camped-Up Chandler By T.H. Mcculloh
Non-NBC Outlets Walk an Olympic Tightrope : Television: Restrictions imposed by the IOC bar other stations from showing events in Barcelona until NBC ends its prime-time coverage. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Crushed': Rosenthal Talkin' 'bout His Generation By Robert Koehler
Dealers Upbeat About Fall Lineup By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Esther Williams, Swimmingly By Barbara Saltzman
Artist Wiley Strikes a Fine Balance : Exhibit: Concepts of Zen Buddhism and music are both important in his work, now on view at the Laguna Art Museum. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fats' Role Expands in 'Ain't Misbehavin' ' Revival : Theater: The Orange County Black Actors Theater hopes to put its mark on the story of the jazz great. The play opens tonight at Saddleback College. By Malaika Brown, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The "Moonshadow Concert of Love" in Placentia last week... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Will 'Buffy' Role Slay 'Em? : Mission Viejo's Kristy Swanson Is No Stranger to Outrageous Parts By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music's Passion Stirs Quintero's Jazz Guitar By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lobotomys Have No Head for Pop : Steve Lukather Says the Band, at Coach House Tonight, Is an Antidote for Radio Fare By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Legal File By Aleene Macminn, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Kindergarten
U.N. Inspection of Iraqi Records
U.N. Inspection of Iraqi Records
U.N. Inspection of Iraqi Records
Congress
U.N. Inspection of Iraqi Records
Future of Crystal Cove
Boris Yeltsin
Debate Phobia
Future of Crystal Cove
U.N. Inspection of Iraqi Records
Future of Crystal Cove
Carson Council OKs, Then Rescinds Land Purchase for Bridge : Public works: The parents of a controversial former planning commissioner own the land. Some council members question whether anyone used advance knowledge of the bridge plan in an effort to turn a profit. By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Chief Testifies on Temecula Crash By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDSU Scales Back Plan to Lay Off Professors : Education: Administration's announcement comes despite continued state budget impasse. By David Smollar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy Bill OKd by Senate Seeks to Cut Oil Ties By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Bars Free New-District Mailings for House Incumbents From Associated Press
Trident Test a Success Associated Press
24 Hurt in N.Y. as Jet Veers Off Runway, Catches Fire From Associated Press
Top Sikh Guerrilla Leader Reported Killed Associated Press
Bill Would Curb Transmission of Junk Ads Over Fax Machines By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
SUMMER TRUCE: The California Highway Patrol last week... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks and Rick Vanderknyff
TYPECASTING: When rising star Kristy Swanson, who grew up... By Jerry Hicks and Jeffrey A. Perlman and Rick Vanderknyff
TV MESSAGE: Huntington Beach firefighters last March were... By Rick Vanderknyff and Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks
HATS OFF TO CHICAGO: With baseball caps the latest in... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks and Rick Vanderknyff
Evans Wins a Gold Medal in 800 Meters By Craig Stanke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protest Has Sizzle but President Not Present : Demonstration: Crowd brings barbs for Bush to Odetics gates, but he enters plant by another way. By Sonni Efron and David Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3 King Case Defendants Notified of U.S. Inquiry : LAPD: Koon, Powell and Wind may face indictment next week on federal civil rights charges, sources say. By Richard A. Serrano and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Firms to Pay $150 Million for Dump Cleanup By Maura Dolan, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Bush Attacks Clinton Policy on Defense Cuts By Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Car Buyers Signal for a U-Turn : As Japanese auto makers raise prices and consumer tastes shift, many U.S. motorists who swore they would never have another American-made model are starting to reconsider. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jailed Americans Still Alive in Russia, Records Suggest : Archives: 39 U.S. citizens missing since World War II are listed, Yeltsin military aide reports in Izvestia. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Opposes Restricting Health Workers With AIDS : Policy: No scientific reason for limits, commission says in proposing guidelines to prevent transmission. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Military Chiefs Oppose Combat Roles for Women By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Energy Bill OKd by Senate Seeks to Cut Oil Ties By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Officer Pleads Not Guilty in Beating Case : Courts: Agent is accused of severely injuring a U.S. resident who was stopped for questioning in San Diego. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy's Pace Reduced by Half : Output: The poor quarterly figure, only 1.4%, is another piece of bad news for Bush's reelection effort. Economists say the recovery looks much like a slump. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Test Vaccine for Skin Cancer Extends Life Span, Study Says By Lee Siegel, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Budget Impasse Seems Certain to Set Record : Finances: Wilson and lawmakers meet but reach no accord. Stalemate is expected to last through the weekend, making it the longest in state's history. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scientists Speed Up Evolution--in a Test Tube : Biotechnology: Discovery of a laboratory process to compress 10 million years of molecular change into 10 days could provide new tools for genetic engineering. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Dangerously Misled by Drug Ads, Consumer Group Says By Robert Steinbrook, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Ban on Intercepting Haitians Stayed : Court: The ruling that boat people can't be sent home without a hearing is suspended. The Justice Department files appeal with Supreme Court. By Norman Kempster and John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
At Least 51 Injured in Aborted Takeoff : Aviation: Fire engulfs the TWA jetliner after it veers off a runway in New York. All 292 people aboard the plane are evacuated safely. From Associated Press
Appeals, Protests Fail to Halt Execution Associated Press
Senate Told of Noriega-BCCI Cover-Up By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlantis 'Doing Beautifully' as Last Hours of Countdown Near By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDEAST : As Militias Are Kicked Out, the Face of Lebanon Changes : Properties being returned to the government have a long history in the land that was once run by men with guns. By Marilyn Raschka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.N. Aide Cites 'Serious' Violations of Human Rights in Southern Iraq : Persian Gulf: Envoy tells of attacks against Shiite Muslim civilians, urges immediate dispatch of observers. By Art Pine and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RUSSIA : Luxury Homes, Moscow View, $$$$$$ a Month By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush May Permit Sale of F-16s to Taiwan By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope Cancels All Audiences Reuters
WORLD IN BRIEF : ITALY : Premier Rejects Calls to Quit Post From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Attempting to Evacuate Foreigners From Bosnia Capital Reuters
Plant Blast Spooks Scud-Scared Israelis From Times Wire Services
WORLD IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : U.S. and Russia Lead Debtors List From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Honecker Ordered to Remain in Jail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Life in L.A.: More Pay, More Newcomers : Census: 1990 figures for the 4-county area show higher incomes and more foreign-born residents than national norm. But poverty is greater too. By Stephanie Grace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : U.N. Observers at Protests Are OKd From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Iran-Contra Trial Witness Admits Lying at Inquiries By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boston OKs Law to Ban Firearms for Batterers Associated Press
Gore Hits Bush on Economy, Family Issues By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Targets Clinton's Gulf War Stance : Politics: Campaign cites 1991 statements by the Democratic nominee that he agreed with lawmakers who favored sanctions over military action. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Ad Tells Quayle to Hit the Road, Not Campaign Trail : Politics: He is urged to leave the ticket by former GOP chairman in Florida. Spokesman repeats that vice president's status as running mate is secure. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Runoff Made Teacher an Activist : Environment: The woman who served as the catalyst for the cleanup agreement expresses satisfaction, but says much still needs to be done. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxer, Feinstein Lead in Senate Races, Poll Finds
Medfly Cluster Found in San Jose Area Associated Press
State Budget Watch
Attractive Nuisance : Regardless of whether art is a purchase or a gift, considerable work is involved in protecting it. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Early Bird Special : Shakespeare, L.A. sought an audience before it decided on a play or arranged for a theater. Now ticket buyers are seeing 'Taming of the Shrew.' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to The Times
Taking Art to the Office : Jillian Coldiron livens up the lobby of the Allstate building in Glendale with clay sculptures and drawings by seven artists. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Drawing on a Special Effects Skill : Pair's work on movies like 'Honey, I Blew Up the Kid' has earned them a reputation for animating realistic-looking phenomena. By Paul Ciotti, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Beat Goes On : Bebel Gilberto, daughter of bossa nova great Joao Gilberto, has her own musical approach. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Don Heckman writes regularly about music for The Times
STAGE REVIEW : Odets Spans an Era : The L.A. Repertory Company's revival of 'Rocket to the Moon' makes the drama as relevant as it was in 1938. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times
HORSE SENSE : Jockey school near Castaic teaches equestrian skills--from mucking out stables to thoroughbred racing. By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Chronicle of the Passing Scene By Sue Reilly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kids' Wear : A new Burbank boutique offers new and gently worn children's clothes in respected labels but far below retail prices. By Geri Cook
GARDENING : Communal Spirit in Bloom : Neighbors are welcome to traipse among island beds outside a North Hollywood residence. By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Heeger writes regularly about gardening for The Times
Fit to Be Moms : Exercise: Gym at hospital helps pregnant women work out safely. By Suzanne Schlosberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Suzanne Schlosberg specializes in writing about health and fitness
A Dose of Prevention : Medicine: Health workers are promoting Hepatitis B vaccines for children in an effort to stop the spread of this highly contagious disease. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for Valley Life
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Irish Oasis : The Emerald Isle is ably represented by Timmy Nolan's, whose corned beef and cabbage is worthy of enshrinement. By Max Jacobson
BOOK REVIEW : Veiled Poignancy in All-American Game : THE DREYFUS AFFAIR: A Love Story \o7 by Peter Lefcourt\f7 ; Random House; $20; 297 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Objects of Desire : From antiques to tagua-nuts, buttons are popping up all over. They delight collectors and spark a tired wardrobe. By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All About Emma : Letters: 'Red Emma' Goldman espoused the eight-hour workday, contraceptives and 'free love,' but the woman behind the public image was tormented by jealousy and doubt. By John Boudreau, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSONAL HEALTH : You Still Can't Be Too Thin THE WASHINGTON POST
For Some Adoptees, a Time to Be Courageous By Robin Abcarian
Magazine Off to bang!-up Start By Bill Higgins
LACMA Says Farewell to 'the Powell Years' By Kevin Allman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supermodel Crawford Hits a Wall--of Fans COMPILED BY GAILE ROBINSON
A Candidate for Change
DESIGNERS : Paris Changes Pace TIMES WIRE SERVICES
STREET SCENE : Coming Attractions By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gnocchi Bracelet: Now \o7 That's\f7 Italian! By Beth Ann Krier
What Works--and What Doesn't--After Work By Patrick Mott and Eve Belson
BRIMMING OVER : Crumpled or Jeweled, Baseball Caps Are the Hats for All Seasons By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lingerie Can Be Had for a Song If You Look in All Right Places By Joanna Raebel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction
DEFINITIVE : Cool Shades Have Their Day in the Sun By John Morell
Old College Buddies Still Going Lickety-Split By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hype Is Bustin' Out Big Over Pump-Up Bikinis From Associated Press
FAUX PAS REPORT : Pocketing Some Fashion Tips By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype By Rose Apodaca
Cornrowing And French Braiding Your Own Hair By Janice L. Jones
BUSINESS
Kodak System Puts Images on Audio CD By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low Mortgage Rates Hurt GNMA Bonds By Tom Petruno
Yet Another Round of Cuts in Air Fares : Transportation: Delta and Continental announce deals for 30% off in a ripple effect from earlier trims. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurers Allege Massive Fraud by NME : 8 Companies File Suit Accusing Hospital Chain of Cheating on Bills By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy Watch: The Housing Market
Whose Cable Bill Is This, Anyway? : Media: What began as a piece of pro-consumer legislation now bears the imprint of many special interest groups. : NEWS ANALYSIS By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pre-Casting Call on Milken Film \o7 Bloomberg News Service\f7
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
* Union Bank said Tamotsu Yamaguchi was named chairman...
* Pieter VanBennekom announced his resignation as...
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Confused Airline Travelers, Brace Yourselves By Denise Gellene
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S.-Japan Talks End, but Barriers Remain : Trade: American officials claim progress was made. But recent statistics give no cause for optimism. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rate Cuts Push New Home Sales Up 7.9% From Associated Press
Western Federal S&L Appoints James E. Bethel President, CEO
Philips Delays Digital Cassette By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United, Continental Post Losses in Second Quarter : Airlines: They blame ticket price wars, weak traffic. From Reuters
Mutual Fund Purchases Rise From Times Wire Services
Dow Continues Upward, Gains 12.7 : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Thursday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and \f7
Adjustable-Rate Loans: Go Figure By Kathy M. Kristof
Nation's Natural Gas Industry Is Now Officially Deregulated From Reuters
Gottschalks Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud By Mark Arax, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Retail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retail Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
dGWB Agency Hires a New Creative Chief
High-Tech at Low Ebb for Pair of Ad Agencies : Shakeout: One firm is closing, another cutting back drastically after industry's troubles rub off. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Ikea, Conran's Habitat Filling Space Left by Furniture Firms That Folded Compiled by Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Downey S&L Posts 3.6% Rise in Profits in 2nd Quarter : Finances: The Newport Beach thrift reports $11.4 million in earnings despite a 20% drop in revenue. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tokos Stock Dives After Critical Report : Health: Wall Street reacts to Canadian doctors' assessment of drug used to slow premature labor, but the drug isn't used by Tokos. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Expansion of FHP's Medicare Zone Approved
UnionFed to Revise Blueprint for Raising Capital By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Varco Earnings Dip; Drilling Decrease Cited By Susan Christian
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Super Lotto Results
Oh There's No Rush, Really : Supervisors need to accelerate Sheriff Block's response to reform report
HAITI WATCH : Port of Misery
The Best Strategy Against Saddam : Afghan-style approach for Kurds and Shiites
The Pain of the Squeeze : Rockwell and the City of Anaheim work toward a survival strategy
Yes, They're Poor--and Persecuted, Too : Haitians: Refugees can be given safe haven without being brought to U.S. territory. By Doris Meissner, \o7 Doris Meissner, a former acting U.S. immigration commissioner, is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. \f7
The Incredible Shrinking Education Grants By Morton Owen Schapiro and Michael S. Mcpherson, \f7 and \o7 Michael S. McPherson is a professor of economics at Williams College. Morton Owen Schapiro is chairman of the economics department at USC. They are the co-authors of "Keeping College Affordable: Government and Educational Opportunity" (Brookings Institution).
PERSPECTIVE ON FREE TRADE : Don't Serve Up Half a Loaf : To pass muster, Bush's treaty needs negotiated provisions on worker displacement, wages and environmental controls. By Richard A. Gephardt, \o7 Rep. Richard A. Gephardt (D-Mo.) is the House majority leader. \f7
One Lie Deflated, but Damage Is Done : Sheriff: The Kolts report exonerated deputies of gangsterism, but mistrust lingers. By Steven D. Manning and Robert S. Wolfe, \o7 Steven D. Manning and Robert S. Wolfe are Los Angeles lawyers who have defended police officers in civil damage suits arising from accusations of police misconduct. and \f7
Obituaries
Joseph M. Wapner; Attorney, Judge's Father
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES / BRYAN J. VILA : Enforcement Falls Short in War on Drugs By Bryan J. Vila, \o7 Bryan J. Vila teaches criminology at UC Irvine\f7
Merchants Left High and Dry by Torrance Renewal Work By Mary Guthrie, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Spinning Wheels on Bicycle Commutes : Transportation: Despite Los Angeles' ideal weather and the need to clean its air, only 1% ride a bike to their jobs. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
English Freed After Repaying Part of Debt to Investor : Courts: The president of the defunct Torrance firm still owes his former client $15,000. Others who lost money fear that English might leave the country. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Stupid' Shooting at Buoys Plagues Coast : Vandalism: Coast Guard officials say eight of the navigational markers have been shot and sunk in the last year. By Charles Hillinger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obon festival in Gardena celebrates the salvation of the dead. By Mary Helen Berg
Fantasy 5 Results
Nisei Week
Ban on Gang Attire at Fair Is Legal, D.A. Says : Law enforcement: Ventura police have not decided whether to impose clothing restrictions. By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Residents Offered Computer Access to City Hall By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fraud Charged to Worker at Welfare Office : Crime: An employee in Chula Vista is arrested and accused of embezzling $17,000 over two years. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scripps Scientists Speed Up Evolution : Genetics: Researchers compress 10 million years into 10 days in a process that could eventually help fight viruses such as AIDS. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trials of a Fisherman : Youth Going to Court Over Ticket Received at Beach By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor's Visit to Red-Light District Leads to Arrest in Prostitute Killings By Tony Perry
Somis Parents Seeking to Recall Board Members Submit 425 Signatures By Caitlin Rother, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Cites Dire Effects of Budget Plan to Governor : Finances: Officials outline a 'disastrous' scenario under Pete Wilson's proposal that spares cities from cuts. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Records Destroyed in Hush-Money Probe : City Hall: Lawyers for the suing employees condemn action, which investigating attorney says he took to prevent a leak. By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Is Confident Trash Crisis Averted By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
528 Pounds of Pot Seized at Border
SILVER STRAND : Driver Held After Hitting Building By Patrick Mccartney
Countywide : Sharing of Pollution Regulations Urged By John Battelle
VENTURA : Public Defenders Outfit Their Clients for Courtroom By Patrick Mccartney
Navy Man Pleads Not Guilty in Deaths
Border Patrol Agent Indicted in Beating : Immigration: Target of alleged assault at trolley station was a legal resident of the United States. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MEINERS OAKS : Commission OKs New Church Hall By John Battelle
THOUSAND OAKS : Trial Over Water Rights Postponed By Psyche Pascual
OAK PARK : Supervisor Urged to Back Bigger Library By Maia Davis
SIMI VALLEY : Group Will Honor Gen. Colin Powell By Phil Sneiderman
Roommate Pleads Guilty to Killing Elderly Woman : Courts: In plea bargain, the prosecutor says that Mary Asbury felt as if she was 'treated like a dog' by the 79-year-old victim, who was dismembered. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Surfriders to Protest Dumping of Sewage
Obituaries
Ethel Grace Taylor; Homemaker
Breakthrough in Alzheimer's Is Reported : Science: Salk researchers find a possible cause of cell death in the brain, and say Vitamin E may slow process. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Electrocuted at Lake Miramar After Grabbing Power Line By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Deadlock Worries Schools : Education: Administrators say state budget stalemate has made it hard for them to plan for expected cutbacks. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Your Weekend : Sunny Weather in Forecast for Nut Farm Summer Fete By Paul Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Mistrial Declared for Man in Drug Case By Gary Gorman
Sculptor Expects Heavy Traffic for Valley Drive-By Art By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HILLS : Police Investigate Man's Fatal Beating By Julie Tamaki
VALLEYWIDE : AIDS Programs to Get $3.1 Million By Amy Pyle
GRANADA HILLS : Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash By Josh Meyer
SYLMAR : $60,000 to Be Paid in Back Overtime By Josh Meyer
BURBANK : Disney to Outline Plans During Tour By Jim Herron Zamora
NORTHRIDGE : Ex-Officers Appeal Slaying Conviction By James Quinn
VAN NUYS : Man Sentenced in Screwdriver Attack By Josh Meyer
North Hills 'Chop Shop' Is Clipped From Above By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firms Race to Build Factory Outlet Centers : Development: Planners delay voting on a complex near Gorman. The Lebec project is also on hold. Possible tenants await the outcome. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 GOP Candidates for Congress Trail in Campaign Cash : Elections: Primary battles leave Tom McClintock and Howard McKeon at a financial disadvantage against their Democratic opponents. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver in Caltrans Fatality to Be Charged : Freeways: Officials say they will charge the motorist with driving under the influence. His wife says he was taking a prescription drug for pain. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Property Owner Gets Reprieve : Van Nuys: A building and safety panel extends a deadline to correct code violations on a residential lot, despite many complaints. By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WPA-Style Jobs Program Advances : Rebuilding: Senate panel approves proposal to hire welfare recipients for government jobs. Senator says Los Angeles would be 'at the very top of the list.' By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Seeking Buyer to Revive Egyptian Theatre : Culture: Officials say the Hollywood landmark will have to pay for itself. It closed this month after years of decline. By Mathis Chazanov, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Gang Worker Appeals for Aid to Save Program By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spinning Out of Control : Spider Insiders Explain Spread of a New Arrival By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Line Conditions Draw Fines : Metro Rail: State and federal inspectors issue 52 citations, but they say the work sites are not excessively hazardous. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : First Woman Chosen to Head School District
HOLLYWOOD : 3 Years of Counseling Ordered for 911 Abuser
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Dana Challenger Files Complaint Over Mailings
LONG BEACH : Entrepreneur Seeks to Take Queen Mary to Mississippi
LAWNDALE : Children Lived 3 Days With Body of Mother
The Real Losers in the Capitol Budget Game By Bill Boyarsky
LOS ANGELES : Lifeguard Team Wins 4th National Championship
ANTELOPE VALLEY : DUI Charge Possible in Caltrans Worker's Death
He \o7 Did \f7 Leave the Office--and Now Sign Will Go, Too By Leslie Berger
4 Lawsuits Over Police Actions Settled : LAPD: Council agrees to pay a total of $1.6 million. One incident involves the slaying of a suspect by a member of the Special Investigations Section. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koreans OK Plan to Distribute Riot Aid : Rebuilding: $5.6 million will be divided among merchants hit by unrest and $1 million will go to community projects. By Penelope Mcmillan and Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Art of Commuting : Sculptor's Abstract Works Will Greet Drivers Along Hollywood Freeway By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Blueprint for Happy Campers : Recreation: Volunteers rebuild Griffith Park's lodge for girls 58 days after arson claimed it. About 90 firms donated labor and materials. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Children Near Blue Line Are Getting Lesson in Train Safety By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officer Stops Man From Helping Shooting Victim \o7 Associated Press\f7
DANA POINT : $25,000 Is Available for Cultural Projects By Anna Cekola
Safety Fears Spur Bridge Inspections : Infrastructure: County will spend up to $400,000 to find ways to shore up seven spans over the Santa Ana River while flood-control work is done. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Truth Fairy's Canyon Crusade Turns Into a Federal Case By Dana Parsons
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Couple Get $377,000 in Malpractice Suit By Matt Lait
AIDS Fund-Raisers Deny Politics in Financial Decisions By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Devil of a Summer Camp : Teen-Age 'Pups' Get a Taste of Marine Discipline at Pendleton Base By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STANTON : On-Street Parking Banned at Center By Iris Yokoi
ANAHEIM : Ehrle to Run Again; 4 More Get Papers By Terry Spencer
YORBA LINDA : New Boundary May Mean New School By Danielle A. Fouquette
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airport Traffic
BREA : Start of Mayor's Trial Postponed By Helaine Olen
IRVINE : Construction Boom Underway at College By Anna Cekola
HUNTINGTON BEACH : This Piggy's Fate Goes to Council By Robert Barker
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Commission OKs Plans for School By Maresa Archer
Countywide : United Way Giving $50,000 to Red Cross By Geoff Boucher
SAN CLEMENTE : Ideas for Pier Bowl Future Endorsed By Anna Cekola
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Brochure and Video to Detail School Ills By Mary Anne Perez
CLIPBOARD : April and May Restaurant Health-Permit Suspensions Researched by DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Countywide : Ferguson to Continue Pushing Scouting Bill By Iris Yokoi
Countywide : Treasurer Criticizes Wilson for Impasse By Jodi Wilgoren
TUSTIN : Drywallers Continue Protest at Work Site By Lily Dizon
DANA POINT : Activists Halt Recall Targeting Krause By Len Hall
Boy Scouts Lose Bid to Keep Twins Out of Group By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Gets Bridge Research Contract : Safety: Engineers will use $508,223 from Caltrans to seek cheaper, earthquake-safe ways to build the structures. Focus will be on alternative support walls. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Police Arrest 4 in Santa Ana Drug Sweep : Crime: The low number of those apprehended on what was city's 'busiest drug street' is sign that Operation Weed and Seed is proving to be a success, officials say. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glitch Blacks Out Data on Flights at John Wayne
Orange Police Link Man to Woman's '84 Disappearance By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Gutsu Goes All-Around to Beat Miller : Gymnastics: CIS uses her as injury replacement. Coach says Miller was robbed of victory. Zmeskal slips to 10th. From Associated Press
Dodgers Release Samuel, Call Up Young : Baseball: Veteran second baseman was batting .262 with no home runs and 15 runs batted in. From Associated Press
Knife for Strawberry, Road for Samuel : Dodgers: Outfielder will undergo season-ending back surgery in August. Team releases second baseman before 6-5 victory over Padres. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Sidetracked, They Took Short Cut By Jim Murray
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : 'Baby Ben' Sent Home for Drug Use By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Gutsu Vaults Over Miller in All-Around : Gymnastics: CIS uses her as an injury replacement. Zmeskal goes out of bounds and slips to 10th. By Bill Glauber, BALTIMORE SUN
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Time for Israel to Enjoy Games : Judo: Twenty years after tragedy at Munich, this country finally wins its first Olympic medal, a silver. By Mike Downey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Evans' Finish Is a Real Kick With a Repeat Gold in 800 : Swimming: Stewart wins 200 butterfly. U.S. women set world record in medley relay. Biondi, Jager finish behind Popov. By Tim Layden, NEWSDAY
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Agassi, Courier in Davis Cup From Staff and Wire Reports
Former King Assistant Wilson Joins North Stars' Coaching Staff By Lisa Dillman
Judge Moves Ahead in Cubs' Suit : Baseball: Vincent agrees to procedure that will speed up case on realignment. Final briefs due Aug. 14. By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Davis Might Face Surgery After Season By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Eichhorn Traded for Two Blue Jays By Helene Elliott
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Tigers' Barnes Gets 3-Game Suspension Associated Press
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : They Can't Find A Common Goal By Julie Cart, \o7 The Times\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : Not On The Book Jacket By Randy Harvey, \o7 The Times\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : Royal Treatment, Olympic Style By William D. Montalbano, \o7 The Times\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : This Time, It's Not America's Mistake By Wallace Matthews, \o7 Newsday \f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : In This Event, He's Still Not A Pro By Jan Hubbard, \o7 Newsday\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : And Now A Word From Their Sponsor By Jon Pessah, \o7 Newsday\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : Olympics Are More Than Games To Them By Mark Heisler, \o7 The Times\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : A Lot Of Love In The Coverage By Bill Dwyre, \o7 The Times\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : Samoan Packs A Clutch Punch By Earl Gustkey, \o7 The Times\f7
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : U.S. Women Gain Big Fans in 111-55 Victory By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : The Revenge Factor Covers A Lot Of Years By Jan Hubbard, \o7 Newsday\f7
Barcelona '92 Olympics / Day 6 : Everywhere, They Have To Fight Off Fans By Wallace Matthews, \o7 Newsday\f7
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : DAILY REPORT : SHOOTING : Meili Erases Bad Memories With Rare Gold for U.S.
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : U.S. Manages to Win by a Hair Again : Men's volleyball: Americans struggle for third time before coming away with five-game victory over Spain. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : WEIGHTLIFTING : Kassapu Wins Gold Medal and Gets to Face the Music
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Substitutes Not New to Gymnastics By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Energized De La Hoya Turns On Power : Boxing: East L.A. lightweight is cut early, but dominates bout and wins when referee stops it with seven seconds left. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : TENNIS : Without the Normal Seedings, First Round Was Swedes' Last By Mike Penner
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : Karnaugh Must Get Past Grief : Swimming: U.S. athlete, whose father died at opening ceremony, competes today in 200 individual medley. By Tim Layden, NEWSDAY
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : He Had Some Hard Judo Questions, but Answers Didn't Come Easily By Mike Downey
BARCELONA '92 OLYMPICS / DAY 6 : DAILY REPORT : WRESTLING : 2 European World Champions Finish on Top in Greco-Roman
DEL MAR : Never Round Never Paid Off By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Finds for Jockeys in Fraud Case : Horse racing: Pincay and McCarron win suit against brothers who invested their money. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bengals' Brown Has Neck Injury Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Stewart in Camp, but Not to Play By Mike Reilley
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Chances Were Slim, so Peat Lost Fat By Steve Schoenfeld
TRACK AND FIELD JUNIOR OLYMPICS : Confident Moore Gains 800 Final By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOCCER : U.S. Team to Play in L.A. Benefit By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Golfer Had Extra Iron in His Bag By Shav Glick
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Scope of Olympics Too Great, Even for 3-Channel Enterprise By Larry Stewart
Angels Win With Gaetti's 3-Run Homer : Baseball: Pinch-hit blast in eighth inning helps atone for misplays at first base earlier in the home stand. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Twins Fall From First in 5-3 Loss From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Grissom Injured in Victory From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY OLYMPIC NOTEBOOK : Taking a Trim Out of Their Logo
BIG WEST NOTEBOOK / MIKE DiGIOVANNA : San Jose State Picked to Win Football Title By Mike Digiovanna
BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Fighting Lifeguard Armijo Scores Knockout By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowan's Life After Baseball Develops Into a Great Deal By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RAM NOTEBOOK : Punters Try to Get the Votes to Oust Incumbent Helton By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Salsa Soccer Team to Play Home Games at Fullerton By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dukes Can Take First Step to Title Tonight By Steven Herbert
Svare Works to Remain Ahead of His Time : Physical therapy: Former Ram and Charger coach is at the forefront again, pitching a non-traditional exercise program. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL NOTES : Santa Ana's Allison Wins Golf Title in Delaware
Phillips Wants Chargers to Trade Him Elsewhere By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Blow Pair of Leads, Fall to Dodgers in 10th By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Tournament Set for Two Weekends
CHARGER UPDATE : NOTEBOOK T.J. SIMERS : Offense Wins, but Honestly? By T.J. Simers
Together, Twins Go the Distance--and Then Some : Endurance sports: At 49, Barbara Alvarez and Angelika Castaneda continue their quest to find their limits. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conference Honors 7 Loyola Athletes
Grand Prix Is Ready to Shift Gears By Cap Carey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Olympic Dream Still Burns : Quance Tries to Shake Off Her Disappointment With New Goals By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Striking Presence On a Roll : 500-Pound Man Makes Big Impression With Consecutive 300 Games By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENICE OPEN : For Durability, This Team Can't Be Beat : Profile: Linda Chisholm-Carrillo and Liz Masakayan are the only team that participated in the 1991 Venice Open to remain intact. By Sean Waters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL AREA 6 TOURNAMENT : Newbury Oaks Prevails When a Long Drive Falls Short By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Segundo Pitcher Takes a Walk on the Wild Side and Eagles Lose, 3-2 By Tim Dermody, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Promoter Promises Added Security : Senior Bowl: After fan disturbances marred the 1991 game at Culver City High, Jerry Weiner is optimistic that this year's event at El Camino College will be trouble-free. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennedy's Bourne Drops Football to Shoot for Baseball Scholarship By Theresa Munoz
RUNNING / JOHN ORTEGA : Jacobs Bids to Live Down Reputation in Olympics By John Ortega
Ventura's Wright Falls in Junior Golf By Steven Herbert
Steinberg Stands 3rd in Amateur Golf Event
Players With Moorpark Ties to Face Test in Canada
VENICE OPEN : Completing Her First Tour of Duty : Pro volleyball: LeValley Pattison is earning praise after taking over as the women's tournament director in May. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / WENDY WITHERSPOON : At 95 Pounds, Tu Makes Powerful Statement With National Title
PADRES UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Harris to Undergo Test on Finger, Could Be Near Rehab Assignment By Scott Miller
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