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What happened on August 17, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : When Legal Tender Hits a Sore Spot By Cathy Curtis
The Arts By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEWS : A One-Alarm 'Foxfire' : Fullerton Civic Light Opera's Production Is Equal Parts Compelling Intimacy and Flat Passages By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEWS : 'Much Ado' Is Really Something : The Long Beach Playhouse gives the Shakespeare comedy a speedily robust and entertaining production. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Black 'Experience' in Japan By Kevin Thomas
JAZZ REVIEW : Sanchez Gives a Strong Close to Long Beach Fest By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Going Beyond Western Notions of What Art Is : Culture: In a symposium at the Bowers, experts discuss values such as secrecy and ambiguity that inform creative expressions. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : 'The Fugitive' Continues Fast Run By David J. Fox
'Odd Couple' Reunion for Klugman, Randall
Cultural Bridge to 'Lost Angeles' : Theater: The play attempts to aid understanding and introduce Korean-Americans to the community. By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Directing's No Jail for This Actor : Television: 'I have had a wonderful time doing it,' says Kiefer Sutherland, who took the helm of Showtime's 'Last Light,' in which he stars as a condemned prisoner. By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If This Is August, It Must Be Fall (in TV Land) : Forget about this month being the 'dog days.' Over the next two weeks, the four major broadcast networks will premiere 14 series. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Everything's Coming Up Daisy : MTV Host Fuentes Is a Hit in Two Worlds--Television and Modeling By Rob Kendt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Philips Puts Bright Idea Into Its Bulbs Bloomberg Business News
Counterfeiting Quack-Down : Retailing: Disney is targeting O.C. as it fights peddlers of fake Mighty Ducks hockey merchandise. By Mike Digiovanna and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Top Woman at NME Files Suit Charging Sex Discrimination : Workplace: National Medical says it will protest "vigorously" against allegations that include harassment. By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Continental to Cut Its Routes, 2,500 Jobs as Loss Reported : Airlines: The carrier, newly emerged from Bankruptcy Court protection, also plans to eliminate service to Australia and New Zealand. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CD-ROMS: Bigger Than Music Videos? By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Takes the Cellular Lead : Deal With McCaw Proves It Is a Dinosaur Reborn By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coupons Cut the Clipping : High-Tech Gadgetry Catapults Industry Into the 21st Century By Bruce Horovitz
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merger News Lifts Stocks; Yields Plunge : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bondholders Press for Exec Life Settlement : Insurance: The main opponent to the court-approved deal is being pressured from within to back down. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Small Businesses Still Gloomy on Economy : Survey: One-third expect worse conditions in next three to six months. Confidence in Clinton's policies is slipping. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dispute Arises Over 'Three Stooges' Project By Alan Citron
Entertainment: Walt Disney Co. on Monday formally denied a...
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
HEALTH CARE : Kaiser Permanente to Open Family Residency Program Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times Staff Writer
Western Digital Fills New Executive Position
Domestic Market Share
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times Staff Writer
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times Staff Writer
Avco Owner to Sell Part of Subsidiary : Finance: Textron plans to offer up to 19% of Paul Revere Corp. to raise funds for financial services units. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Software Maintenance Firm Signs Contract With GM Unit
Wonderware Corp. Reports a Second-Quarter Profit Increase
General Automation Inc.: The Anaheim computer company...
American Health Services Corp.: The Newport Beach operator...
TouchStone Software Corp.: The Huntington Beach software...
Karcher Stake Increased: An investor group led by a Las...
Developer Faces Foreclosure: Bank of America has moved to...
Syncor Profits Jump for 4th Quarter and Year
Electro Rent Corp. Profit Drops 52% in 4th Quarter
HemaCare's Losses Widen With AIDS Research Costs
Summit Health's Profit Rises 46% in 4th Quarter
Pac Rim's Earnings Double in 2nd Quarter
Growing the Economy: The View From Here : Recession: Valley and Ventura County businesses offer advice to Riordan, Wilson and Clinton. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Order Bars 2 From Brokerage Industry : Woodland Hills: Latest action comes after regulators shut down Brokers Investment Corp., alleging it was a huge boiler-room operation. Other former Brokers Investment personnel have set up a new firm nearby. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penguin's Place Acquired by Bresler's Industries
Le Chois Executives Plead Guilty to Customs Charges
TSL's European Unit Files for Bankruptcy
American Film Terminates Letter of Intent to Sell
Amgen to Open Puerto Rico Plant Despite Tax Credit Cut : Biotechnology: Analysts say the benefit reduction does not alter expectations of strong long-term growth for the Thousand Oaks giant. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storage Equities' Profit Leaps on 18% Revenue Gain
H&H Oil Tool Co. Reports $109,000 2nd-Quarter Profit
Martin Lawrence Loss Hits $2.26 Million in 2nd Quarter
International Remote's Profits Double in Quarter
Biopool Profit, Revenue Fall in Second Quarter
Matthews Studio Loses $69,000 in 3rd Quarter
Flamemaster's Revenues and Profits Drop Sharply
PerfectData Corp. Reports $54,000 1st-Quarter Loss
Huntway Partners Loses $20.2 Million in Quarter
3D Systems Reports Loss Despite Revenue Increase
Voice Powered Reports $4.9-Million Loss in Quarter
Perceptronics Reports $480,849 1st-Quarter Loss
Live Entertainment's Loss Narrows to $1.54 million
Medical Properties Reduces Quarterly Loss
Incomnet Shows Quarter, 6-Month Period Profits
Benton Oil & Gas Losses Grow, Revenues Decline
Written Agreements Can Help Avoid Future Problems By Ron Galperin
Countrywide Funding Ups Work Force, May Expand Site By Jack Searles
Oltmans Converts Building for Dole Unit By Jack Searles
Techmatics Division Moves to Oxnard Site By Jack Searles
Realty Group Reports Home Sales Still Strong By Jack Searles
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Aunt Recalls Menendez Brothers' Treatment by Father : Trial: Jose Menendez wanted to mold one son in his image, she says. Prosecution objects to the remarks and judge orders them stricken from record. from The Associated Press
After the Dance Is Over By Al Martinez
As a matter of fact, officer, I do own the road: Forget... By Steve Harvey
Educational Cruises Opened to Public By Nona Yates
Stop the Denial, Says Hosokawa : Prime minister wants Japan to face its past
A Deft Bit of Papal Diplomacy : John Paul reaches out to Hanoi in audience with Vietnamese in Denver
CRIME WATCH : Gun Culture
Divorce--Marine Style
Retired County Administrator Haywood Pritchett Dies By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Corps General Leonard Fribourg Dies at 72
Why Not Restrict Citizenship? : Children born here to illegal residents should not have automatic entitlements. By Elton Gallegly, \o7 Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-Simi Valley) is a member of the House subcommittee on immigration. \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON EVOLUTION / CREATION : The Bible Is Not a Science Textbook : It offers insight to human existence, beyond the scope of biology or physics. By Michael Gotlieb, \o7 Michael Gotlieb is the rabbi at Temple Judea in Vista. \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON EVOLUTION / CREATION : Can 80% of Us Be Dead Wrong? : Since most people believe in some divine force, why can't schools teach the difference between philosophy and science? By Phillip E. Johnson, \o7 Phillip E. Johnson, professor of law at UC Berkeley, is the author of "Darwin on Trial" (1991), a revised version of which is due this fall from InterVarsity Press. \f7
Curb Abuse of Power, Not Sex : Misguided responses to harassment, date rape trivialize sexual crimes on campuses. By Ruth Rosen, \o7 Ruth Rosen is a professor of history at UC Davis. She is writing a history of American feminism\f7
PLATFORM : Married Marines \o7 JOHN LUDDY, a former Marine infantry officer, is a defense policy analyst at the Heritage Foundation in Washington. He commented on Marine Commandant Carl Mundy's ban on married recruits, which was overturned by Defense Secretary Les Aspin before it took effect: \f7
Report Cites AIDS Danger to County Women : Health: More than half of victims are found to have acquired virus from a male lover. Growth rate is increasing after a decline in 1992. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
DEA, L. A. Sheriff Urge Suit Dismissal : Courts: They argue that the estate of the reclusive Ventura County millionaire killed in a 1992 drug raid failed to clearly outline a claim for the $200 million sought in damages. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Threats by Defendant in Killing Described By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Library Officials Planning to Solicit Funds in Tax Bills : Finances: County will ask for permission to request money from property owners through mail. They hope to raise at least $30,000. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A. Levy to Close 3 Branches to Reduce Costs : Finance: Officials blame the continuing recession for a decision to shut the oldest facility, in Camarillo, and 2 in Oxnard. The three shutdowns are planned for Oct. 22. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Talking Car Drives Home Safety Lessons By Brenda Day
Rail Times Revised By Maia Davis
SIMI VALLEY : City Council Votes to Install Speed Humps By Phil Sneiderman
NEWBURY PARK : Red Tape Halts Sale of Broome Ranch By Stephanie Simon
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Auto Show Entries Now Being Accepted By Brenda Day
MOORPARK : Council to Hold Town Hall Meeting By James Maiella Jr.
CAMARILLO : Board May 'Adopt Out' Local Schools By Maia Davis
CAMARILLO : Panel to Study Easing Restrictions on Signs By Maia Davis
OXNARD/VENTURA : Meeting Slated for Freeway Widening By Peggy Y. Lee
Obituaries
Dealings Between Pasadena, Tournament Questioned By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Nominee Faces Opposition : City Hall: A council panel refuses to confirm Xavier Hermosillo to Fire Commission, citing his controversial racial comments. The full council will vote today. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Seeks to Show Abuse Spurred Menendez Slayings By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lessons in the Ups and Downs of Life : Employment: Each summer, more than 3,000 high school and college students get on-the-job training in economics--and physics. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Casino Sued Villalobos for Gaming Debts : City Hall: Deputy mayor owed $30,000 after one weekend in 1989, and his counter checks were returned to Caesars Tahoe for insufficient funds. He denies any wrongdoing. By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Expulsion of Student Who Carried Gun Overturned
LOS ANGELES : Man Pleads Not Guilty to Gun-Making Charge
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Officials Scramble to Make Case for Cigarette Tax Hike
GLENDALE : Youth Charged With Murder in Killing of Boy, 9
San Fernando Valley : Pacoima Redevelopment Zone Proposal Advanced
The Legend Lives On : Anniversary: It's been 16 years since the rock legend died, but the feelings are still strong among those who adored him--especially those who say they knew him. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getty Contract Dispute Gets Down to the Plane Facts By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Cal Poly Pomona Chief Widens : Education: Chancellor's office investigation focuses on housing allowance that Bob Suzuki accepted even after on-campus residence was refurbished. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Offer Ideas for Eastside Revitalization : Study: Councilman Alatorre calls the report a success and backs proposal for a redevelopment study of Boyle Heights and an El Sereno industrial corridor. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illegal Immigration Targeted at Hearing : Policy: Local GOP congressmen hear testimony about the immigrants' economic and social impact. Critics call the lawmakers' actions a publicity stunt. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Offer Cities Compromise on El Toro Conversion : Proposal: The last-minute pitch from supervisors would give five South County communities a greater role in deciding how the military base should be used after it closes. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Subject of Civil Rights Investigation : Law: Federal agency is reviewing complaints that Claude E. Whitney coerced guilty pleas from poor in Municipal Court. He denies allegations. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Sold Girl, 13, for Sex, Police Say : Crackdown: Teen-ager's mother and stepfather were among 87 arrested during a five-day drug and prostitution sweep conducted by police in Anaheim. Action was prompted by residents' complaints. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim to Be Site of Sports Medicine Office By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfers Up for Movie Venture : Proceeds of Film 'PCH Dreams' Would Benefit Museum in Huntington Beach By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Wall Mural Dinosaurs Run Amok By Martin Miller
FULLERTON : Some Can Claim Utility Tax Relief By Willson Cummer
VILLA PARK : Road Project Uproar Spurs Examination By Mimi Ko
SANTA ANA : Police, Fire Show to Be Held Aug. 28 By Jon Nalick
WESTMINSTER : Car Dealers Hope Balloon Will Go Up By Andrea Heiman
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Brookhurst Repaving Nearly Completed By Debra Cano
FULLERTON : Police Department Seeks Youth Scouts By Willson Cummer
LA HABRA : Community Policing Topic for Police Chief By Mimi Ko
IRVINE : Base Closing Is Top Issue in Council Race By Shelby Grad
MISSION VIEJO : City Renames Center for Its First Mayor By Frank Messina
Countywide : Fire Department's Plan to be Weighed By Geoff Boucher
SAN CLEMENTE : Work Underway on Flood Channel By Frank Messina
SEAL BEACH : City Pier Will Be Closed for Repairs By Shelby Grad
COSTA MESA : Computer Lending Sparks Donations By Bob Elston
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Events Set for City's 2nd Annual Pierfest By Robert Barker
Authorities Seek Men in Carjacking in San Clemente
Army Private Shot at Homecoming : Drive-by: The 21-year-old Fullerton man is standing with friends celebrating his return when someone fires from a passing car, wounding him in the head. By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pedestrian Killed Crossing Street
Disney Will Hire Coordinator to Aid School Districts : Education: The action is seen as a way to ease the remaining tension between the two sides over the amusement park's $3-billion expansion plan. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Arrested in Double Shooting Is Identified
Separate Trials Sought for Teens in Tay Murder Case By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Orders Murder Suspect Returned to L.A. for Trial : Extradition: Rochelle Manning, 53, may also be responsible for the 1985 bombing death of Arab-American Alex Odeh in Santa Ana, police say. By Eric Malnic and Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Her Sister's Footsteps : Santa Clarita: Betsy Myers, sibling of White House press secretary Dee Dee Myers, will take an executive post in the Clinton Administration's SBA. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pancakes as Usual but Silence on the Side By Scott Harris
Alarcon Backs Idea of Redevelopment Study : Pacoima: The city councilman says he would enlist community support before offering proposals for the blighted area. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Malls Plan to Snuff Out Smoking : Health: The West Valley centers will designate special areas outside the enclosed retail sites. Officials say a survey shows most customers back a ban. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Hoover High Library System Almost Done By Tommy Li
NORTHRIDGE : Disabled Youths Begin Science Workshop By Jill Leovy
Making a Difference in Your Community : Volunteers Can Help Boys Stay Out of Trouble By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : Price Club Outlet Bid Is Withdrawn By Kurt Pitzer
RESEDA : 2 Plead Not Guilty in Robbery Attempt By Thom Mrozek
BURBANK : County Clears Half of Hazardous Lands By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Murder Charges Filed Against Boy By Tommy Li
SHERMAN OAKS : Senior Housing Plans Praised by Chamber By Scott Glover
SAN FERNANDO : Accused Killer Sent to Mental Hospital By Julio Moran
VAN NUYS : Ventura Blvd. Panel to Elect Chairman By Scott Glover
PACOIMA : Man Shot Near Councilman Alarcon's Office By Michael Connelly
STUDIO CITY : Armed Trio Kidnaps Couple in Their Car By Michael Connelly
VAN NUYS : Gang Member Gets Life in Man's Slaying By Thom Mrozek
Airport Panel Debates Televising Its Meetings : Agencies: The broadcasts, over local cable, could be done for $100,000 the first year, report says. Critics call it a waste. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dedicated Teacher Sizes Up Public Schools Before Taking a Leave
Acton Man Pleads Not Guilty to Charges of Making Guns
Police Capture Burglary Suspect Near Woodland Hills Strip Mall By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Question Homeless Woman About Dead Infant : Van Nuys: Merchants say she was pregnant before the newborn's body was found Sunday. She is taken to a hospital for mental evaluation. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Ban on Smoking Proposed By Jonathan Gaw and Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Fair Takes in $45,000 to Fight Elsmere Dump By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Disaster Insurance
Jewish Defense League
Gov. Wilson's Immigration Plan
Budget Vote
Banks in Poor Neighborhoods
Why Sales Don't Rise
Vulnerable Citizenry
County Issue / Security at Fair : Officials have said they will continue a ban on gang attire and early curfews for gang members on probation at the Ventura County Fair this year. Police say this crackdown prevents violence and makes the event safer for everyone, but is it unfair to limit the activities of some fair-goers simply because they may cause a problem?
SAND DOLLARS: Do you park down a side street because you... By Bill Billiter and Steve Kresal and Jerry Hicks
CHOKING SMOKING: The former ocean of places where smokers...
MAIL CALL: As long as you have your checkbook out, Ventura... By Gary Gorman
Chinese Woman Finds Lots to Chew Over \o7 Reuters\f7
African Fleeing ID Check Jumps in Seine, Drowns \o7 Associated Press\f7
Philippine Mayor Charged in Death of 'Gift' Student \o7 Reuters\f7
Stewart Granger; Swashbuckling Film Star By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Euro Disney Ride Shut After 8 Hurt \o7 Reuters\f7
Hawaii on Hurricane Alert; Storm Plays Wait-and-See : Weather: Forecasters warn course change could cause major problems as residents stock up. Dominican Republic also braces for winds, rain. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Slick From Earlier Spill Coats Florida Beaches \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : WYOMING : Yellowstone Video Captures Poachers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Vietnam Denies Offer to Brown From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : INDIANA : Siamese Twins Face Separation Surgery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jury Urges Death for Students' Killer \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
2 Marine Helicopters Crash Near Catalina : Aviation: Four injured crewmen are rescued by a fishing boat. Two missing men are still sought. By Eric Lichtblau and Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Homeless May Find Shelter at Tustin Base By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Denies Hitting Denny, Urges Gang Peace : Riots: Defendant says he is not the person shown on video striking trucker in the head with a brick. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Only 3 in Tailhook Case Facing Assault Charges : Scandal: Accusations of possible unbecoming conduct and lesser infractions are being reviewed against others. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once-Silent Diseases Are Sending a Deadly Message : Health: The Four Corners hantavirus is the latest onslaught. Urban sprawl, unexpected events increase risk. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
AT&T Will Buy McCaw Cellular for $12.6 Billion By Carla Lazzareschi and Jube Shiver, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plan for U.N. Control Backed for Sarajevo By Laura Silber, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Parents Get an Ounce of Prevention : Home visitors act as extended families for stressed-out mothers and fathers in a bid to curb child abuse. Hawaii's program is the prototype, as other states try to replicate the results. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Health Debate Heats Up: Jobs Lost or Gained? By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phase-In Planned for Health Reform : Policy: White House talks of five- to seven-year delay in attempt to assuage fears over undue burden on businesses. President opens campaign before governors. By Paul Richter and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Key Southland Firms Assail Pollution Credit Proposal By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
2 Marines Missing, 4 Found in Sea After Helicopters Collide \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Garamendi Fills Key Campaign Job : Politics: Insurance commissioner names veteran political consultant Darry Sragow to manage his expected run for governor. By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Surfing Dreams : Tinseltown: It seems everyone \o7 is \f7 writing a movie, even the International Surfing Museum in Huntington Beach. The group hopes the film will raise $5 million for a new home. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Orders Murder Suspect Sent to U.S. : Crime: High Court approves extradition of Rochelle Manning, charged in the bombing death of a Manhattan Beach secretary. She will stand trial with her husband. By Eric Malnic and Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Morale Wilts in Heat of Troubled Somali Mission : Africa: U.S. troops who came to feed the starving increasingly find themselves under attack. Some say it's time to withdraw. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warring Liberians Form Government to Rule Until Elections \o7 From Associated Press\f7
5 Found Alive in Thai Hotel \o7 Associated Press\f7
Want Your Opinion to Count in Halls of Congress? Mail a Letter By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Government a Quality Product : Gore Commission wants to improve efficiency and speed delivery of federal services. Panel gets 2,000 horror stories a week. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demjanjuk Trial Might Be OK With U.S. \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
PLO Hopes to Open Secret Channel to Negotiate Directly With Rabin : Israel: It wants to push ideas for Palestinian self-government. Proposals would be sent on to Washington talks. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Repositions Soldier's Grave After Dispute With Rabbis \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
15 Nations Offer Hospital Beds for Bosnian Sick and Wounded \o7 Reuters\f7
As Russian Quality of Life Slips, Preventable Diseases Soar : Health: A diphtheria epidemic is proving difficult to combat because people refuse to be inoculated. They fear the vaccines will be of poor quality or the needles contaminated. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : N. Korea Contacts on Arms Are Halted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : IRAN : Parliament Spurns Economic Program From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : GEORGIA : Government, Rebels Vow to Honor Pact From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : AUSTRALIA : Churches to Be Sued on Sexual Assaults From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Upholds Order to Deport Sheik Rahman : Terrorism: Blind cleric's plea for political asylum also is turned down. A decision to appeal the rulings is pending. \o7 From the Washington Post\f7
N.Y. Top Jurist Bans Lawyer-Client Sex, Curbs Fees in Divorce Cases \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Texas Court Halts Convicted Killer's Execution; New Evidence Claimed \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Hurricane Watch in Hawaii Is Lifted; Storm Veers Away : Weather: Path moves to north and winds weaken. Tropical system is expected to drop heavy rain on Haiti, bringing threat of slides, floods. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Craig McCaw Built Cable TV Firm Into Cellular Leader \o7 Associated Press\f7
Wild Horses Can't Make Sale Go On \o7 Associated Press\f7
Lingering Rains Stall Midwest Recovery, Spark New Flooding : Waterways: Storms keep levels too high for resumption of barge traffic. Dams and locks are still out of commission and levees overtaxed. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martha's Vineyard on Clinton Alert \o7 Associated Press\f7
Kidnaped Executive Rescued From Pit in N.Y. Rail Yard \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Kantor Injures Back in Fall Down Air-Conditioning Shaft \o7 Associated Press\f7
Deliberations Drag On in Murder Trial of Landlady \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Dismissal of Drug Raid Lawsuit Sought : Courts: DEA, Sheriff's Department ask federal judge to throw out claim. Family claims officers conspired to violate slain millionaire's civil rights. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swimming Lessons Not for All Ages
'From Russia With Love' to People With Alzheimer's By Ann Conway
BOOK REVIEW : Sad Tumble Into Warped Wonderland : DIGGING TO AUSTRALIA \o7 by Lesley Glaister\f7 . Atheneum: $19, 214 pages By Jennifer Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Happy to Be Happy
Personal Health : \o7 Do\f7 Sweat It, to Keep Your Cool
A Partnership in Mothering By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Personal Health : To Keep Your Cool,\o7 Do\f7 Sweat It By Kathleen Doheny
Personal Health : HEALTH WATCH : Some Hot Tips for Surviving the Swelter
In the Land of Medical Wizardry : When a Loved One's Life Could Hinge on a New Heart, His Family Wishes for More Courage, Brains--and Money By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Practicing With Relish : Legal hassles a pain in the bun? Here's a place that serves hot dogs with a side of law advice--for free. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Big Change in How Women Get the Pill? : Health: Some family-planning experts and drug makers want oral contraceptives to be sold over the counter. Opponents fear the change would keep women from getting gynecological checkups. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Big Change in How Women Get Pill? : Health: Some family-planning experts and drug makers want oral contraceptives to be sold over the counter. Opponents fear the change would keep women from getting gynecological checkups. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
World View : Shifting Battle Lines in Arms Race : A shortage of cash has cut into global weapons purchases. But some individual nations and regions are surging ahead. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Gary Player Takes a Swing at South African Politics : Once reticent on issues, the golf star says he supports ending apartheid but worries about communism. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Communist Vigil
TEL AVIV : Stay or Go?
TAIPEI : Nationalist Drive
BANGUI : A Real Contest at Last
National Agenda : Smugglers Are Stealing Away Vietnam's Economic Renewal : Legal ventures can't compete with prices on the black market. Foreign investors shy away, and corruption flourishes in the government. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethnic Discord : Asians Return to Hope and Hostility in Uganda : Expelled 20 years ago by Idi Amin, they are starting to reclaim their land and property. But much has changed since they left. By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Of Money and Monasteries : Georgia's religious monument survived Soviet shelling. Now it has a new enemy. By Lori Cidylo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
International Technology : Hong Kong's People Moving Into Future : In a project reminiscent of the Jetsons, a half-mile of elaborate escalators will transport commuters above busy streets. By Christine Courtney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Terms for the New Age By Robin Wright
Culture : Sticky Wicket for Britain's Cricket Fans By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Tigers' Gullickson Stymies Angels, 7-2 : Baseball: Salmon, Van Burkleo homers aren't enough to rattle Detroit pitcher. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Defeat Is Victory for Ojeda : Baseball: In his first start since boating tragedy, he works five innings of Indians' 4-1 loss to the Blue Jays. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Devers Awarded Victory : Track and field: Officials take nearly two hours to decide that she edged Ottey to win the women's 100 meters. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lasorda Wasn't the Only One Taken In by It By Shav Glick
Ryder Cup Team Is Complete From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF : Winner's Heart Sinks, but the Ball Doesn't From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
WORLD TRACK NOTES : His Son's Question Gets a Positive Answer By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : No Fights This Time as Mariners Defeat Orioles From Associated Press
Former Titan Murphy Prepares for First Season at Fullerton
Berry, Booth Lead Their Divisions in Junior Golf
NFL ROUNDUP : 49ers' Bono Is Injured in Victory From Associated Press
Into the Breach : Raiders' Montgomery Has Family Tradition on His Side as the New Third-Down Back By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seasons Change, but Not Reliability of Padres' Gwynn By Jim Murray
Bruins Suspend Two for Criminal Activity : UCLA: Bruce Walker cannot play until next season; Jamir Miller must skip the opening game against Cal. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Tailback Shah Hopes to Return Sept. 18 By Chris Baker
They're Back in the Running at USC : Football: McFadden and Fields will spend the final week of camp trying to win the starting job at tailback. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Banta, Salmon Suffer Minor Injuries By Earl Gustkey
Accused Teens' Pasts Brought Out in Court : Investigation: Police say they know who pulled trigger, but won't reveal which one shot James Jordan. By Kevin Sullivan, WASHINGTON POST
WCC to Lose Exemption in Baseball By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Considering Surgery for Shins By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Steinbach Will Sit Out Rest of Season \o7 Associated Press\f7
Baseball / Daily Report : Around The Majors Reuters
He Makes Plays, Not Highlights : Baseball: Tiger infielder Gomez has no flair for the spectacular, but his solid defensive play still wows his manager. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks' No. 1 Draft Pick Kariya to Start the Season at Maine By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams' Pass Coverage Left Open to Questions By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Lester Impresses at Fullback By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Injuries Affect Offensive Line By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bengals Release Duper Associated Press
Harmatz Returns to Saddle : Del Mar: Jockey, 62, who won the 1959 Preakness aboard Royal Orbit, rides Bear's Pizazz in the ninth race. By Dave Distel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football Daily Report : Rams By T.J. Simers
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