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What happened on August 20, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Wilder Napalm' Misfires in More Ways Than One PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Bodyguard' Finally Hits Top Spot DENNIS HUNT
THEATER REVIEW : 'Prophets': Two Saviors in a Brisk, Dark Comedy DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Utah Fest Shakespearience : Theater: Festival has grown from a tiny community venture into a professional company. 'People would come to see the spectacular rock formations and squeeze us in. Now . . . it's often the other way around.' JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Rock Star Turns Filmmaker to Offer a Poignant 'Gift' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Konitz Plays Tribute to Mentor : Jazz: The saxophonist, a leading figure of the 'cool school,' studied theory and improvisation under pianist Lennie Tristano, whose legacy is celebrated at the Hyatt Newporter tonight. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ARTS Inc. Offers Grants Consultations
Youth Workshop at L.B. Art Museum
Kids for Kids Benefit at Palladium Sept. 2
THEATER REVIEW : Powers of Imagination Soar in 'Butterfly' : Solana Beach's North Coast Repertory Theatre presents a well-directed, handsomely acted tale of love and delusion. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Sweating It Out With Urge Overkill STEVE HOCHMAN
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Newsroom: Tasty Food for Thought MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Phantom' Fans Can Aid Project Angel Food
JAZZ REVIEW : Tony Bennett Impeccably Tasteful at Bowl LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mae West: Best When She's Bad DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Joel Floats Right to the Top With 'River' DENNIS HUNT
Vintage Automobiles Sell for $3.9 Million
Cadillac Tramps Go Driving for Pearls MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Film Leaders to Meet in Hawaii
THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Actor Plays Heavies, Heroes With Equal Ease JAN HERMAN
San Diego Repertory Seeing Daylight With '93-94 Season : Theater: West Coast premieres of Baitz drama, Bessie Smith musical and jazz opera are highlights. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'The Building': Constructed for Laughs HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
A Fresh Approach to Fame : Profile: Will Smith juggles a hit TV show, an upcoming album and two feature films. HARRIET WINSLOW, THE WASHINGTON POST
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Joey Breaker' Surprises With Substance Plus Laughs KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Another Side of Hank Williams ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Spectacular Pageantry of 'El Cid' Restored MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Dawn of Sound' Series a Gold Mine for Movie Buffs BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'King of the Hill' a Wonderful Film of Terrible Times MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : Good Intentions Go Wrong in Retro 'Rules for Girls' JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Duran Duran: No Mas , No Mas MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv/radio SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tribute to Bernstein Includes Talk With Son
MOVIE REVIEW : In Woo's Hands, 'Target' Is Where the Action Is KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
'Surf Ninja' Delay
Jarrett, Camilo Top Chart-Toppers ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colorado Jazz Party Canceled LEONARD FEATHER
Met Reverses Anti-Supertitle Policy TIM PAGE, NEWSDAY
Los Angeles Festival / "Home, Place and Memory" / A city-wide arts fest : Gospel According to California: Religious With a Secular Twist : Tonight's concert at Leimert Park's Vision Complex kicks off festival. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stop Me If You've Seen This One Before . . . HOWARD ROSENBERG
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Duran Duran: No Mas, No Mas MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
ORANGE : Police to Auction Off Unclaimed Bicycles
WESTMINSTER : Police Camp Aids at-Risk Students ANDREA HEIMAN
Brothers' Cousin Says Testimony Not Rehearsed : Courts: Woman concedes she only told Menendezes' defense lawyers about the father's reported sexual misconduct after she visited defendants in jail. Brothers' attorneys begin bid to discredit key prosecution witness. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION HILLS : Historical Society to Hold Benefit Concert JILL LEOVY
THOUSAND OAKS : Attack Investigated as a Hate Crime MACK REED
Suit Alleges Singer Held Woman Captive : Courts: Rick James and his girlfriend are accused of assault and false imprisonment in a 1992 incident at a West Hollywood hotel. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Street Fair, Carnival to Open on Oct. 1 SCOTT GLOVER
Man Charged in Investment Fraud : Crime: Real estate scheme may have cost Southland customers $10 million, investigators say. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando : Merchants May Gain More Sign Freedom JAMES ZOLTAK
AGOURA HILLS : Sign Backers Hoping to Raise $10,000 KURT PITZER
Friedman's Missive Is in the Spirit of a Campaign, If Not Letter
Young and Old Celebrate as Center Reopens : Oxnard: A partnership with the city rescues the complex, which faced closure a year ago because of budget cuts. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harbor Panel Backs Out of Land Deal for Rail Line LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Council OKs Adding 2 Sheriff's Deputies T. CHRISTIAN MILLER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Knight the Latest to Oppose Elsmere Canyon Landfill DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Breakup Bid Gains as Redistricting Move Fades : School board: The onetime high-profile campaign to preserve two all-Valley seats on the seven-member body now finds itself in debt. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Wields New Clout, Analyst Says SUSAN BYRNES
Applications for Aid Soar at Community Colleges : Education: Increased fees and new eligibility laws have Ventura County students rushing to file for financial assistance. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : City Votes to Restrict Graffiti Implements LESLIE EARNEST
Some PCH Lanes May Close in September
CALABASAS : Plans Put on Hold for Senior, Youth Center KURT PITZER
School District Secessionists Gearing Up Petition Drives : Education: Advocates in Carson and Lomita contend that leaving L.A. Unified would give residents more control over curriculum, spending and other matters. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Prosecution Rests Its Case in Slaying JEFF McDONALD
DA Gives Warning on Get-Rich-Quick Ads PATRICK McCARTNEY
Let's Get Pasadena on Track
A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.
Senate Panel OKs Bill to Ease Way for School Breakup MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spin Doctors : Pool: Shooters converge on a Burbank hotel in hopes of racking up a billiards championship and $50,000. They say the game has become cleaner and greener. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Of Representatives
FULLERTON : Radio Show Focuses on Latino Issues WILLSON CUMMER
Talking Tough--or Talking Rough : Riordan rises above partisanship in discussing immigration
Riot Suspects
CAMARILLO : Fund-Raiser to Take Place at Family Ranch MAIA DAVIS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Officers Arrest Man, 32, in Death of His Stepson SHARON MOESER
Tykes on Trikes Have Field Day at County Fair : Ventura: From three-wheel hot rods to animals and games of skill, every kid finds something to get excited about. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALISO VIEJO : New School to Hold Enrollment Days
PERSPECTIVES ON NAFTA : Mexico's Turnabout Earns Our Vote : Our neighbor is destined to be a major player; the treaty will smooth our relationship at no cost to us. JOHN GAVIN, John Gavin was U.S. ambassador to Mexico from 1981 to 1986.
VENTURA : More Time Given in Beach Shootout Case JEFF McDONALD
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Sulphur Springs School District OKs Busing Fees in Effort to Trim Deficit DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clothing Store Polices Its Racks and Recalls 3 T-Shirts DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Port District Will File for Bankruptcy PEGGY Y. LEE
LOS ANGELES : Chick Proposes Lifting LAPD Hiring Freeze
LAKE FOREST : Council Approves $13.7-Million Budget FRANK MESSINA
County's College Aid Applications on Rise : Education: Increased fees and new eligibility laws have Ventura County students rushing to file for financial assistance. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Schools Score Turnaround in SAT Averages JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'A Regular Gal' Takes on the New Military SALLY CONNELL, Sally Connell is a writer in Cayucos, Calif. and
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Car Dealership Gets City Waiver for Sign T. CHRISTIAN MILLER
VENTURA : Council Candidates Appear at Forum PEGGY Y. LEE
The Price We Pay for Donovan's Drug Addiction RON HARRIS
SIMI VALLEY : Man Arrested After Shooting at Carwash MACK REED
BREA : Principals, Others Given CPR Training MIMI KO
Man Rescued After Fire on Boat
Water Officials to Seek Early Review of Maligned Rates JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Mother Convicted for Leaving Child in Van THOM MROZEK
Vietnamese Woman's Epiphany With the Pope in Denver LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Woman Held in Fatal Shooting of Mother CHIP JOHNSON
Santa Ana Police Identify Woman Stabbed to Death ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Park Ranger Who Saved Boy Honored DEBRA CANO
Countywide : Homeless Groups to Join in Bid for Base BERT ELJERA
BURBANK : Marrow Donor Sought for Boy ED BOND
2 Cities to Delay Suit Over Road Extension : Traffic: Simi Valley seeks $2 million if Thousand Oaks refuses to extend Sunset Hills. A traffic study is under way. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Board Seeks to Curb School Violence : Education: Safety committee convenes to study ways of helping elementary school pupils. Coordinating programs seen as key. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Blimp Sails Into Graffiti War on Santa Ana's Side ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Cereal Recall Gives Food Center a Boost GEOFF BOUCHER
Plans to Build on Indian Site Blocked : Courts: Judge issues restraining order until a hearing on whether to allow a mini-mall on Cal State Long Beach land that a group of American Indians considers sacred. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Static Ahead for Unfettered Talk Radio : The eminently unfair 'fairness doctrine' is sneaking back as a political tool. VIRGINIA I. POSTREL, Virginia I. Postrel is the editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine.
VAN NUYS : Case of 'Tagger' Who Was 'Tagged' Ends in Mistrial
SIMI VALLEY : Freeway Connector Opening Due Oct. 15 PHIL SNEIDERMAN
California / IN BRIEF : INDIO : Driver Gets 15-Year Term in Fatal Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Breakup Bid Gains as Redistricting Effort Fades : Legislation: Senate panel's action may make it easier to get the State Board of Education to consider a dismantling of the L.A. Unified School District. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : Youth to Be Tried as Adult in Fatal Carjacking Bid
'1984' Update
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Public Is Invited to View Turtle Exhibit
DANA POINT : Clean Water Day to Be Celebrated
Man Gets 60 Years for Shooting Officer
County's 1st Water Festival to Kick Off DWAYNE BRAY
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Slamming the Door on Illegal Immigrants DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fireman, Plumber Hurt in San Juan House Fire ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach Boulevard Will Get 'Smart' : Traffic: Officials say $1.8-million project will improve the flow. First phase will take place in Buena Park, La Mirada. DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Tuttle Urges 'Lifeline' Bank Accounts for Poor
A Fraternity Shows Some Sensitivity : Lamdba Chi Alpha offers an example of how to be a good campus citizen
ANAHEIM : Adult-Business Ban Extended 45 Days TERRY SPENCER
Graffiti Vandalism Case Results in a Mistrial
Intelligence Budget
Mission Viejo Mother, Baby Slain : Crime: Businessman discovered the bodies of his girlfriend and son when he returned to the apartment after a trip. Neighbors knew little about the Taiwanese woman whose visa was about to expire. T. CHRISTIAN MILLER and LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nomination Is Latest Fight for Hermosillo : City Hall: Activist's sometimes incendiary remarks have sparked a fiery debate over post on Fire Commission. MARC LACEY and LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THEATER : 'Italian American Reconciliation' presents a man's view of love. MARY HELEN BERG
Growing Indo-Pakistani Community Taking Root in North Hollywood : Culture: Businesses are cropping up to serve the enclave, which some predict may grow to rival 'Little India' to the south. MATTHEW HELLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Big Hoax to Match a Big Lie : 'Star Wars' was a fantasy all along; so was the Soviet threat. JOHN TIRMAN, John Tirman is executive director of the Winston Foundation for World Peace in Washington. He was editor and co-author of two books arguing against "Star Wars."
Global Bookstore
Three With Stolen Property Arrested ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk Driving Suspect Will Be Charged With Murder THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pool Incident Proves Fatal to Girl, 2
IRVINE : Students to Find Expanded Facilities SHELBY GRAD
DANA POINT : Building Guidelines Available for Review FRANK MESSINA
Chick Prepares Guide for Business KURT PITZER
Simi Approves Permit for Corriganville Park : Recreation: The decision will allow officials to apply for U.S. and state grants to build the $4.3-million facility. BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Fund-Raiser Is Launched for College's Pool KURT PITZER
BUENA PARK : $3 Parking Violation Fee Increase OKd DEBRA CANO
Water Agency Agrees to Consider 20% Expansion of Bard Reservoir : Calleguas: Officials say the $2-million project to increase the capacity above Wood Ranch would pay for itself in five years. DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : At-Risk Program Saved for Students JON NALICK
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 17-Year-Old Palmdale Boy Fatally Shot by Deputy
GLENDALE : Man Avoids Citation by Giving Away Pig TOMMY LI
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Flower Grows in Garden Grove
TUJUNGA : Wall of Graffiti Now a Mural of Area's History JEFF SCHNAUFER
Political Awakening : Filipino-Americans Start to Reach for Reins of Power RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lean Times at Firehouse : New Costa Mesa Station Opens With a Slim Crew LYNDA NATALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA CLARITA : Clothing Store Withdraws Shirts With Gang Images
Grand Jury Makeup Fair, Official Says : Courts: Defense attorneys in the Stuart Tay case are arguing that the panel's selection process discriminates against Asians. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POMONA : Man Gets 60 Years for Shooting Officer, Chase
Asian-American Reporters' Conference Focuses on Jobs ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope John Paul and U.S. Church
Obituaries
Symbol of Hate Hard to Erase : Vandalism: Last remaining members of Hollywood synagogue are used to graffiti, but ugliness of a swastika cannot be ignored. JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Botanist's Belated Reward : 61 Years After She Found a Plant on the Dunes, It May Turn Out to Be a Unique Species KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Asks Public Works Panel to Abolish Paid Jobs RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Girl's Skin Grafts Also Take Toll on Mother GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Judge Stops Sale of Quattro Pro Spreadsheet : Computers: Borland International wanted the ruling to allow for a quick appeal. The judge earlier said their software infringed on Lotus 1-2-3. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In-N-Out Burgers Inc. Completes Purchase of University Tower
Firm Agrees to California's Largest Redlining Fine : Insurance: Monterey company to pay $500,000 for illegally discriminating against homosexual, minority and poor consumers in San Francisco. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Dollar Shored Up as U.S. Trade Deficit Soars : Currency: Gap skyrockets 44% to $12.1 billion in June--the second-worst in history and most severe in six years. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Fed Wins OK to Recapitalize : Thrifts: Shareholders narrowly approve $425-million plan, setting stage for largest private restructuring. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Satellite Technology Gets $3.4-Million Order From Italy
Tv Facts
Clothestime Posts $3.7-Million Profit in 2nd Quarter
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retail Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Stacking Up Sales
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade Deficit Soars 44% in June to 6-Year High : Economy: News sends the dollar tumbling toward a post- war low against the yen until U.S., Japanese officials intervene. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Stops Sale of Quattro Pro Spreadsheet : Computers: Borland International wanted the ruling to allow for a quick appeal. The judge earlier said their software infringed on Lotus 1-2-3. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Psychiatric Hospital Firm Countersues Insurers : Health care: NME says it is a scapegoat. Insurers' attorney calls the lawsuit a standard ploy of fraud defendants. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few Take Advantage of Flexible Work Schedules Associated Press
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Declining Interest Rates Buoy Stock Prices : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
President of Kaiser Hired by Rival Blue Shield THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony Corp.'s First-Quarter Profit Plunges JOHN LIPPMAN
Bull of a Different Color : Differences Between '87 and Today Tell More Than the Similarities TOM PETRUNO
Haft Sells Majority Stake in Dart to Younger Son From The Washington Post
RETAIL : Clothestime Celebrates 500th Store Opening With Shopping Spree
High-Flying Venture Links O.C., Russia : Aviation: Newport Beach entrepreneur aims to turn remote Kamchatka into a major Far East refueling stop. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Living in Deathly Fear of Shiley Valve's Failure : Courts: First recipient to testify in suit tells of constant dread and vivid nightmares of device failing. 'I dream I explode,' she says. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aeronutronic Wins Pacts for $133.5 Million : Weapons: Newport division of Loral Corp. will make 45 Nite Hawk infrared targeting pods for Navy fighter-bombers to deliver laser-guided bombs. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Panther Poised at Cutting Edge of Animation : Hollywood: Producing titles for the upcoming Pink Panther film was a coup for Desert Music Pictures, known for music videos and Giorgio commercials. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What'll Ted Turner's Right Hand Reach For? : Entertainment: A TBS chief, Scott Sassa, is surveying the landscape for his next move. ALAN CITRON
Retail Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Lewis Is First Black to Head Major Public Broadcasting Group
Bond Rally Pushes Ahead; Stocks Mixed : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Hair-Raising Straw Hats Poke Around Where They're Not Wanted JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : Payment Demanded for Downed Jet From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dr. Charles P. Bailey; Pioneer in Heart Surgery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mattel to Buy Fisher-Price in $1-Billion Deal DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phil Seymour, 41; Rock Singer and Drummer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Those Bare Necessities That We'd Be Truly Bare Without ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Frames of Mind : When It Comes to Shades of Summer, the Eyes Have It KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking Bassoon Seriously : Ray Pizzi finds beauty and musical life in the all too often ignored instrument. His trio will play at the Coffee Junction in Tarzana. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford is a regular contributor to The Times.
What to Look for in a Baby-Sitter LESLIE BERGER
Behind the Scenes : Ritzy Setting Raises 'Toast' to a New Level for Some Young Professionals Against Cancer
Parenting : Sitter Search : One new mother's tips for parents about to embark on that quest for the perfect person to watch their child. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Gears Up to Lobby Lawmakers on Trade Pact JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parenting : Avoiding School Problems MARYANN HAMMERS
Reno to Decide on New Charges in BCCI Scandal : Litigation: Case against Clifford and Altman may be ending after acquittal in New York. Others still face trials here and abroad in 5-year-old bank fraud. DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : EGYPT : 20 Seized in Plot to Kill Interior Minister From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Runs but Can't Hide From Birthday Well-Wishers Associated Press
Where to Next : We've dressed up. We've dressed down. : We've led the pack in innovation and, lately, sunk into a state of blandness. : But if history repeats itself, many Big Things in fashion will start here. MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
L.A. Weighs Sale of Central Library to Philip Morris : Finances: Lease-back deal with tobacco firm would give cash boost to city. Anti-smoking activists decry plan. FAYE FIORE and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Gold Miners Blamed in Indian Massacre From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Phooey on Froufrou
POLITICS : Mexico Murder Arrests Hint of Cover-Up, Raise Doubts on Reform JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Israeli Soldiers Killed in 2 Guerrilla Ambushes : Mideast: Hezbollah attack in southern Lebanon is the deadliest in five years. Israeli planes strike back. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michigan Ends Property Tax Use for Schools EDWARD WALSH, THE WASHINGTON POST
Parenting : Room Art for Kids : Encouraging early decorating impulses provides a healthy outlet for self-expression. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times
World IN BRIEF : AZERBAIJAN : Armenians Take Key Town Close to Iran From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cruise Ship Rams Rock in Alaskan Bay From Associated Press
Abortion Doctor Is Shot, Wounded by Protester : Assault: Female suspect escapes after attack outside Wichita, Kan., clinic. Physician leaves hospital after minor surgery on both arms. From Associated Press
U.S. Jets Evade Iraqi Missiles, Knock Out Site RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wide Eye to the Heavens : Astronomers Will Link 10 Radio Telescopes Spread Across 5,000 Miles to Get Sharp Images From Distant Recesses of the Universe MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
4 GIs Survive Somali Mine, Fight Off Rebel Ambushers From Associated Press
Yeltsin Assails His Parliament Foes : Russia: He decries threat to reforms, regrets not calling elections after '91 coup failed. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Separate, Distinct--and Equal : Asian-Americans have long endured stereotypes. And the struggle to establish an identity apart from their motherlands, and each other, continues--because images of Asians change slowly here, if at all. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Wilson Goes the Distance in Search of Higher Ratings PATT MORRISON
BOOK REVIEW : An Outrageous Tale of Total Corruption on a Small, Sad Island : CARIBBEAN TIME BOMB: The United States' Complicity in the Corruption of Antigua by Robert Coram . William Morrow: $25, 278 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grab a Ride on the Rail : Both parents and their kids are right on track for a good time at the train-themed amusement parks in Griffith Park. KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Karen Klein is a Monrovia writer.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Lancaster Goes Country : Answering public demand, the performing arts center rounds out its regular diet of classical, art and folk artists. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report: U.S. Let Slaughter Plant Operate Despite Contamination From Associated Press
If Haiti's Out of Gas, What's in Tanks of the Elite? : Sanctions: Officially, petrol supplies have dried up. But rich motorists still take their weekend trips. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Seeks Pesticide Use Reforms : Health: Congress will be asked to replace law banning all traces of cancer-causing pest controls in food. Proposal allows 'negligible risk.' MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VW Debugs Worthy Heirs to Beetle Legacy PAUL DEAN
Mason OKs Effort to Block His Execution : Death penalty: Condemned killer allows attorney to ask for a stay from state Supreme Court. At same time, he opposes such a move in federal court where he could easily prolong appeals. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood's Long-Running Role : It's a short leap from the big and small screens to the real world. Tinseltown doesn't just influence style, it sets it. MARY ROURKE
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Neighbor vs. Neighbor : As the rebuilding from the devastating fire in the Oakland hills takes hold, the new 'monster houses' block scenic views and strain relations. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mostar, Bosnia's Forgotten City, May Get 1st Relief Convoy Since June 15 : Balkans: 35,000 Muslims are trapped in the eastern part of the town. The republic's Croats want it for their capital. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Recipients, Experts Criticize the System : Aid: Witnesses tell an Administration panel of rules that frustrate attempts to enter the working world. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff Charged With Tapping Drug Fund for $48,000 Raise Associated Press
Parenting : 'Big School' Fright : Good preparation smooths the road to kindergarten, most children's formal introduction to education. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for Valley Life
Most Asians Think Well of O.C., and Vice Versa : Times Poll: Most say they fare better than other minorities. Non-Asians generally give them high marks. ERIC LICHTBLAU and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Afghans Refuse to Return U.S. Stinger Missiles From Associated Press
Opening Remarks Preview Denny Trial : Courts: Prosecutor says a beating victim will identify Williams. Defense says IDs are shaky. EDWARD J. BOYER and ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nicaraguan Rebels Take Officials, Soldiers Hostage : Central America: The former Contras demand resignation of army chief and a presidential aide. From Associated Press
Early Empire's Fall Offers Modern Parable : History: A sudden drought may have led to the collapse of the Akkadian civilization. Scientists say today's conditions could lead to a similar downfall. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Asians Say They Fare Better Than Other Minorities CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basinger, Baldwin Are Married in Ceremony on N.Y. Beach Associated Press
Clinton Helps Sell Saudis on Jet Deal Worth $6 Billion : Trade: President intervenes directly with King Fahd to boost U.S. aircraft industry. Boeing and McDonnell Douglas edge out European competitor Airbus. JAMES F. PELTZ and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A New Take on Indian : Encino's East India Grill is a standout with its colorful and creative chutneys, curries and tandoori cooking. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Walking a Fine Line Through the Melting Pot : Corey Fischer says his theater troupe actors succeed in not 'losing our Jewishness.' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LETTERS IN VIEW : 'Adoption Triangle' Reveals More Than Three Sides to Issue
THEATER REVIEW : Wacky Style of Video Clips Upstages TV : Scott Cervine and Craig Thomas provide a wide range of comedy in this irreverent multimedia production. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dreams Take Flight : At 8, Katrina Marie Mumaw was considered the youngest person to fly even make-believe dogfights. Now she's 10, and her passion for planes soars. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinging to the Slow Lane : The Ice Cream Man, like his predecessors 50-odd years ago, is a Rockwellian fixture in many Valley neighborhoods. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parenting : Teacher May Be Trouble : If a child's dislike of an instructor affects ability to perform in the class, the parent must intervene to help solve the problem. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers writes regularly for Valley Life
Parenting : How to Choose a Preschool MARYANN HAMMERS
Where the Look Means More Than the Label MARY ROURKE
Hip-Hop's Ups, Downs : The music is popular, but the Valley can't sustain a dance club for its devotees. The most recent to go under is Juice. CHERIE SAUNDERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cherie Saunders is a Los Angeles free-lance writer.
Home and Hangar JEFF PRUGH
Blast to the Past : The musical revue "Sock It to the '60s" at the Center Stage in Woodland Hills is a satire of the people and events of that decade. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Valley Life.
Miss Heidi Sends Her Regrets DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Avoiding the Ruined Shoes Blues JANICE L. JONES
Parenting : Short Cuts : Upscale salons cater to the young set with cookies, balloons, games, videos and souvenir photos. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times
"Men in Style: The Golden Age of Fashion From Esquire" MARIA D. LASO
Comic Art Still Enchants : With Snow White's return, Burbank gallery offers a look at the history of animation with original prints and cels. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Valley Life.
Rainy Day Left This del Sol Driver Soaking Wet RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Living for the Rhythm : Drummer Poncho Sanchez underpins all his offerings with an alternately bubbling and explosive Latin beat. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for Valley Life.
Cream of the Crop : Herewith, an opinionated guide to some of the most dessert-worthy frozen treat parlors the Valley has to offer. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parenting : Starting Off Right : Experts recommend finding a preschool that develops social skills rather than emphasizing academics. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to Valley Life
From Europe to Asia GERI COOK
SPORTS
Flying Finn Lands at CS Northridge : College football: Coach is not quite sure what to do with Ilkka Laine, but says the Scandinavian player has impressive raw skills. THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF ROUNDUP : Pate Leads at the International From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Passing Attack Figures to Improve LONNIE WHITE
WORLD TRACK NOTES : Ailing Decathlete O'Brien Hanging On RANDY HARVEY
Rams' Gary Is Fumbling for Answers : Pro football: Unhappy with contract and feeling unwanted, he has one question: 'Why?' T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carson Is Site as Junior Boxers Put on the Gloves
Angels Find Inspiration in Victory BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : New Plan Helps Cone Top Twins From Associated Press
Gary Is Left Fumbling for Answers : Rams: Unhappy with contract and feeling unwanted, he has one question: 'Why?' T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : Group Fights Tax Proposal at Los Verdes
Team Feels the Tug of USTA Sectional DANA HADDAD
Piazza Turns Up Volume : Baseball: After blowing up after Wednesday night's loss, he goes three for four in helping Dodgers defeat Braves, 7-5. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Putting Polish on Potential : Milstein Has Reputation for Helping Preps Earn Scholarships STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Magrane Signs, Rejoins Herzog BOB NIGHTENGALE
Magers Leaving Corona del Mar
Angels Beat Brewers in 12th, 5-4 BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wohl, Davis Will Assist Clipper Coach
Perry Putting Safety First : USC: Last year's backup quarterback has new outlook as a starting defensive back. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Ellard Re-Injures Ankle in Practice T.J. SIMERS
Agent Says Forward Green Might Not Return to Lakers ELLIOTT ALMOND
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Gannon Is Traded to Washington Associated Press
Joining Exodus, Drott Leaves North Hollywood DANA HADDAD
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Cubs' Maldonado Dealt to Indians Associated Press
Area Babe Ruth Team Stays Alive in Regional
He Feels in Front by Being Upfront : Saugus Driver Reveals He Is HIV-Positive VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Face Colts With Their Leader Back on Sideline : Pro football: Buoyed by return of Shell from hospital, they will attempt to even their exhibition record tonight at Indianapolis. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Halard Needs a Tiebreaker but Beats Sabatini in Canada From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Dreifort Deal Still Not Close MARYANN HUDSON
Jordan: Media Speculation Went Too Far From Staff and Wire Reports
The Outer Limits of Sports MIKE DOWNEY
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Benzinger's Two Hits Key to Giant Victory From Associated Press
After 13 Years, Ottey Puts the Midas Touch on Career : Track and field: Jamaican stumbles at 200-meter finish, but edges Torrence to win first gold medal. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Samples Not Needed After the Back Nine SHAV GLICK
BOXING IN IRVINE : Ruelas Gets 1st-Round Knockout STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Is Now the Place for Masakayan : Volleyball: Santa Monica native, with a little help from partner Kirby, has broken jinx in area tournaments. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : 'Have Horse, Will Travel' Plan Works for East Coast Trainer BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Segundo Meets Las Vegas Team in Regional Baseball Opener ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football
Team Effort Helps Tavares Get Things Done : Hockey: Building the expansion Mighty Ducks is a lot easier with Disney on his side. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shaquille's Surprise Visit Overshadows Event MIKE REILLEY
Winger's Winning Worth the Wait : Senior Bowler From Tarzana Sets Mark With His Father Cheering From Afar DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sleight of Hand : Next Trick for Bob Weiss, New Clipper Coach and Amateur Magician, Will Be to Make Fans Forget He Wasn't Team's First Choice CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Trails? : Baseball: Angels' top draft pick Pete Janicki hopes his comeback from arm troubles is successful. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Weiss' Future Seems Linked to Florida DANA HADDAD
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Tackle Gorecki Has Knee Surgery EARL GUSTKEY
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