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What happened on August 23, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
When Friendship Is the Only Thing That Matters By MILES CORWIN
He's Caught the Ears of Afghan Immigrants : Van Nuys: When Farouq Tamiz takes to the airwaves, he has a way of raising the dander of his countrymen. SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth : OPINION : Media Violence: 'It Creates Negative Stereotypes' Compiled for The Times by Danielle Masterson
Sport of Fencing Making Forward Thrust in County : Recreation: The Conejo Fencers are making their mark with a strong program, attracting would-be swashbucklers to engage in romantic combat. DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Out of the Wild : Nature: Encounters between people and snakes are more frequent in warmer months. Officials are kept busy rounding the reptiles up. MATTHEW HELLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Aunt Vivian Has Her Own Studio and a Little Fresh Prince SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lead Acid Batteries
STANTON : Aid Services to Move to Garden Grove Sites GEOFF BOUCHER
Where Seeing Is Believing
Giving the U.N. Teeth That Won't Bite Back : U.S. troops under international command? It's a possibility
This Brit Thinks American Drivers Haven't the Foggiest HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Throwing the Book at Mom and Dad WILLIAM W. BEDSWORTH, William W. Bedsworth is an Orange County Superior Court judge.
ORANGE : Breast Cancer, Faith Bond 3 Neighbors MARTIN MILLER
THOUSAND OAKS : Business Symposium Early Sign-Ups Urged
Comment : 'Let's Just Get It Over With' : The Denny case verdicts won't solve L.A.'s racial problems. ALLENE E. LINDEN, Allene E. Linden, a resident of Arcadia, is writing a book on racism in the media. and
Record Amount of Water Diverted at Dam JOANNA M. MILLER
COUNTYWIDE : County Sets Up Suggestion Line GEOFF BOUCHER
NEWPORT BEACH : Fund-Raiser to Aid Bartender's Family
Gripe : Bicyclists' Discourtesy
2 More Casualties of County's Budget Wars : Recreation: Saying it can no longer afford them, officials are taking the unprecedented step of transferring 10 parks to local cities and the state. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Risks His Latino Support : Politics: The governor's stand on illegal immigrants plays to white suburbanites, who vote in higher numbers than do Latinos. FRANK del OLMO, Frank del Olmo is deputy editor of The Times' editorial pages.
THOUSAND OAKS : Amgen CEO Joins Board of Think-Tank STEPHANIE SIMON
Past Waits to Die : Good Intentions, Red Tape Pave Road to Demolition for Church, Parsonage DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton's Health Plan
Relatives of Boy Burned in Accident Set Up Trust Fund
ANAHEIM : Council to Discuss Golf Course Report TERRY SPENCER
OXNARD : 2 Sister Cities Have Come a Long Way PATRICK McCARTNEY
VENTURA : 2 Men Are Sought in Daytime Robberies JULIE FIELDS
County Issue / City Control of Libraries : Angered by severe cuts in the budget and operating hours of the Ventura County library system, the cities of Moorpark and Simi Valley are considering taking over the operation of their library branches. Would city control lead to better library services?
Platform : Freeway Driving: Is It Getting Worse? Compiled for The Times by Sylvia Miller
PERSPECTIVE ON THE MARCH ON WASHINGTON : Economic Rights: A Matter of Access for All J. PAUL BROWNRIDGE, J. Paul Brownridge is city treasurer of Los Angeles.
1,000 Old Books to Be Donated to Schools Hit by Floods : Education: To show students they can make a difference, Skyblue Mesa Elementary is giving outdated textbooks to Midwest institutions. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : 3rd Suspect Arrested in Assault on 2 Black Men JEFF McDONALD
Costs of Tollway War Continuing to Mount : Transportation: In newest battle phase, environmentalists today will seek court order blocking San Joaquin Hills road construction. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Fixer-Upper Crowd Visits Home Show : Lifestyle: A display of products and services to make life more comfortable, healthy and interesting draws thousands to Anaheim Convention Center. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullet Hits Woman in the Leg at Busy Street Corner
LAGUNA BEACH : New Vehicle Starts Night Beach Patrols LESLIE EARNEST
Supremacist Messages Found in Notebooks : Racism: Slogans were stamped on stationery at two Valley K mart stores. Police are investigating incident as hate crime. SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan Would Protect Santa Paula Creek From Developers : Environment: Several county streams would be safeguarded while forestry officials study whether to grant them official scenic status. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testimony : ONE PERSON'S STORY ABOUT EMPOWERMENT : 'Let's Look at the Inner City As an Opportunity' ROBERT SCHEER
PORT HUENEME : Spill Cleanup Firm Dumps Oil in Harbor JEFF MCDONALD
NEWBURY PARK : Grant Will Pay for Youth Park Studies STEPHANIE SIMON
County Will Transfer Parks to Cities, State : Finances: Ten facilities will be turned over due to $3.8-million budget shortfall. Services may improve in some areas, but other sites may require help of residents. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Answers : 'I Wanted to File a Report, Not a Lawsuit'
Getting Rattled Over Close Encounters of the Slithery Kind MATTHEW HELLER
'Suspicious' Blaze at Vacant Store Causes $20,000 in Damage
LAGUNA HILLS : Smoking Ban Special for Council Member RICHARD CORE
Obvious Solution to a Traffic Problem Isn't Always So PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Town Cheering Up Ailing Texas Boy DEBRA CANO
Twitchell Case
Artisans Attract Loyal Following at the County Fair : Ventura: People flock to learn about others' unique skills, whether it's transforming eggs into ornaments or turning cantaloupes into turtles. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutor's Reputation Is That of a Real Battler : Courts: The conviction rate in sex offenses and abuse cases is over 90% so far this year. She has submitted her name to Gov. Pete Wilson as a candidate for a Municipal Court judgeship. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cure in Offing for Those Who Don't Know Which Way to Turn CAROLINE LEMKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Casualties of County's Budget Wars : Education: Locked in a funding dispute with the school district, the probation department pulls officers from 11 campuses. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fieldworkers Labor Alongside the Jet Age : Agriculture: Each year, hundreds of Latino men and women pick onions in Palmdale under the flight path of an Air Force plant. The harvest is part of L.A. County's third-largest crop. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Sobriety Checkpoint Planned for Friday
The Fed Gets Real on Money Supply : The breakdown of an old formula for regulation leads to use of actual interest rates. MARTIN FELDSTEIN and KATHLEEN FELDSTEIN, Martin Feldstein is a former chairman of the presidential Council of Economic Advisers. Kathleen Feldstein is an economist.
Marine Ban on Marriage
Notebooks With Racist Message Found at K marts SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : More Tiny Football Players in Less Space
Anti-Crime Package
Be Thankful for Small Blessings : Bellwether SAT scores rise a bit--cheering on public school advocates
COUNTYWIDE : Volunteer Firefighters Priced Right BERT ELJERA
Agency Eases Life for Prison Visitors SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAKING A DIFFERENCE : One Organization's Approach: Offer the Dignity of a Real Job
Bicyclist, 52, Dies After Hit-and-Run
2 Firemen Still on Critical List
Domino's Delivers a Police Special RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Leader of Porno Ring Says 500 Marines Involved : Pornography: He says the men appeared in gay videos for the money--and because they are lonely. Corps officials say they have identified no one connected to the films. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Huskies Get Tough Pac 10 Penalties : Sports: Football coach resigns after conference imposes sanctions for violations of NCAA rules. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DRIVING : A Bumper Crop of Vanity Plates PAUL DEAN
Families Often Go to Great Lengths to Switch Schools : Education: Last year, L.A. Unified denied about 1,200 students permits to enroll in other districts. To get around the rules, some parents lie about child care or give phony addresses. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
7 Schools Let Parents Choose Campus : Sylmar: Program, first in the Los Angeles district, promotes competition by erasing attendance boundaries. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'We're getting out.' : A Long, Painful Goodby : Emmet Wemple and His Beloved City Seemed Inseparable, but Crime Came Between Them DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight Compiled by The Times Washington Bureau
Washington Insight Compiled by The Times Washington Bureau
Bosnia President Won't Recommend Acceptance of Latest Peace Plan : Balkans: Parliament will take up plan to divide country. In Mostar, Croats are still unwilling to let in U.N. food convoys for besieged Muslims. From Times Wire Services
World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Talks on Lithuania Pullout Broken Off From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson Sends a Message With a 'Long Punch' GEORGE SKELTON
You Say Lay, I Say Lie: Let's Call the Usage Thing Off JACK SMITH
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : Baghdad to Resist U.S. Air Strikes From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Clinton Raises Green on Greens From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Storms, Floods Plague Nebraska, Montana Areas From Associated Press
Mason Said to Be 'at Peace,' Ready to Die RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Cisneros Backs Limit on Who Gets Aid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clouds of Despair Linger in Florida in Andrew's Wake MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Mad Descent Into Kids' Apocalypse : OPERATION WANDERING SOUL by Richard Powers , Morrow $23, 356 pages MICHAEL HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : 180 Arrested in Drive Against 'Skin Bands' From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Washington Insight Compiled by The Times Washington Bureau
Nation IN BRIEF : ALABAMA : Abortion Doctor Killed in Mobile From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Looks to Santa Barbara on OPTIMA LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escapees Expose Weakness of S.F. Juvenile Hall From Associated Press
Gang-Related Drive-By Shooting Wounds 5
12 Blacks Slain, 20 Injured in Shooting in South Africa From Associated Press
Unique national park traces tribe's heritage : Officials are adding 14 sites to the scattered locations that combine to tell the story of the Nez Perce. RONALD B. TAYLOR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Washington Insight Compiled by The Times Washington Bureau
COLUMN ONE : A Path to Capitalism Via a Cult? : In Turkmenistan, the name and image of its president and onetime Communist boss are everywhere. He says the country 'is going its own way' on reforms. Critics cite a cost in human rights. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Choice: Symbolic Step or Sweeping Reform? : Education: New state laws are praised as giving parents more control. Critics say little will change. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Inspirational Teacher to Children in Need HANA LESENAROVA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Informal Pleasure of Clinton-Style Entertaining ANN CONWAY
Somali Blasts Stir Fear That U.S. Is Target : Africa: Six Americans are slightly injured when a remote-controlled bomb detonates under their truck, the third ambush in two weeks. Officers say warlord's guerrillas may be singling out U.S. troops. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Algerian Premier Killed in Ambush From Associated Press
Mother Teresa in Coronary Unit, Health Failing From Associated Press
20 Nicaraguan Hostages Freed; Journalists Held TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight Compiled by The Times Washington Bureau
Exxon's Oil Spill Penalty Squandered JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mars Observer Falls Silent at Crucial Point MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Friendship Is the Only Thing That Matters MILES CORWIN
Hostage-Takers Seize Journalists in Managua TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mixed Blessings : Missionaries' Efforts Raise Troubling Issues for Navajos RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gregory's File: A Childhood of Neglect, a Life of Crime : Juveniles: In a Seattle courtroom, one 17-year-old's case reveals the common threads in tangled young lives. RON HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christians Try Building Ties With Navajos RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tijuana Seeks Loan From Japan for Canal : Financing: The $165 million would pay for the final stage of Rio Tijuana flood control channel. The area was one of the worst hit by the devastating rains last winter. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Art Rebate: Between a Rock and Hard Cash ELIZABETH SISCO and LOUIS HOCK and DAVID AVALOS, Sisco, Hock and Avalos are San Diego artists who produced the Arte-Reembolso/Art Rebate project. and
TV REVIEW : 'Concerto!' Instructs and Pleases HERBERT GLASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Music of the Spheres at Bowl LEWIS SEGAL
JAZZ REVIEW : Blanchard Trumpets His Talents LEONARD FEATHER
JAZZ REVIEWS : Horns Aplenty Still Leave 'Em Wanting More : Tom Margitan's sax work in Vinnie's small confines points to how much better he would be with a full rhythm section. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Pop : A Silly 'Odyssey' From Prince HEIDI SIEGMUND
Used CD Trade Hurts Lesser-Known Artists MICHAEL GREENE, Greene is president and CEO of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, based in Santa Monica. and
TV REVIEW : Miller's 'American Clock' Ticks on Screen RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Following the 'Voices of Eastern Women' : Los Angeles Festival: "HOME, PLACE and MEMORY." A city-wide arts fest. LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
'Voice': An Armenian Hero's Pilgrimage : Los Angeles Festival: "HOME, PLACE and MEMORY." A city-wide arts fest. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEWS : Horns Aplenty Still Leave 'Em Wanting More : Alto saxophonists Lee Konitz and Gary Foster are like storytellers in their Hyatt Newporter show. At the end, the audience seemed to be begging for another tale. BILL KOHLHAASE
Everything Is Not Quite Right on 'Laurel Avenue' LEONCE GAITER, Gaiter, of Los Angeles, is a writer. and
Weekend Reviews : Movies : 'Surf Ninjas': Elementary Story Line Strictly for Kids KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON LOCATION : Another Musical Clinton, by George! : Music: The man whose career points to the genesis of music videos is honored in star-studded production premiering today on BET, MTV. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DeMent's Friends in High Places Lend a Hand RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tour of Duty Never Ends for Mehta : Israel Philharmonic and the Conductor Return to the Bowl LAURENCE VITTES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Films in O.C.: Demand Is There, Screens Aren't : Movies: Although local theaters showing non-mainstream fare are doing well, there are no such venues in North or South County. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk Radio: At the Mike, If Not White Lean Right : Radio: Mike Wallace Talk Radio: The trend toward conservative programming is yet another factor that is robbing minorities of key positions. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'60 Minutes': Time Out for a Correction : Ethics: It took the repetition of a mistake in a head-wounds-research story to force Mike Wallace to apologize on camera. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Study Disputes Claim of Public TV's Liberal Bias : Media: Republican sources outnumber Democrats on PBS shows, the new report finds. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
IAAF Reportedly Has Suspended Germany's Krabbe for Two Years Associated Press
WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : Success of Chinese Raises Suspicions RANDY HARVEY
No-Hitters Come as No Surprise to Muffett : Baseball: Detroit pitching coach has seen many including few by Nolan Ryan. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Mulholland Probably Won't Miss a Start Associated Press
Tracy Injured, but Still Takes Checkered Flag Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Courier Has Look of No. 1 in Beating Becker for Title From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Mirer to Start in Opener for Seahawks Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Penalties Concern Shell LONNIE WHITE
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : Edberg Could Win the Rights to New Version of 'Three-Peat' THOMAS BONK
GOLF ROUNDUP : Mickelson Wins International From Associated Press
Bullfrogs Rip Oakland
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Snow Is Recalled, Will Play Tuesday ELLIOTT TEAFORD
PACIFIC 10 SANCTIONS WASHINGTON : Hard Hits Compiled by Wendy Witherspoon
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : McDowell Becomes First 20-Game Winner From Associated Press
For Husky Fans, News Is All Bad JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress' Weiner Wins Junior Tournament
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Kirby, Masakayan Cap Near-Perfect Year IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magrane Struggles in Debut : Angels: The newly acquired pitcher lasts only 3 2/3 innings, giving up six runs, four of them earned, in 7-5 loss. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Had Right Idea, but Facts Were Wrong MAL FLORENCE
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knee Injury Will Sideline Tanuvasa T.J. SIMERS
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Thompson Turns Up the Power for Giants From Associated Press
U.S. Baseball Team Is Target of Attack From Staff and Wire Reports
DEL MAR : Hollywood Wildcat Wins the Oaks BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Martinez Adds Zip to Pitch : Dodgers: He not only beats Cardinals, 3-0, but does it in little more than two hours. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Cal Cup Might Be Next Renewal of Bertrando-Best Pal Rivalry BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montreal Defense Keeps the Salsa Quiet
PACIFIC 10 SANCTIONS WASHINGTON : Loss of a Nearly Peerless Coach Comes as a Shock to His Peers : Reaction: James' resignation elicits almost universal surprise from coaches across the nation. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Storm Seattle Won't Forget : Analysis: First the sanctions, then Don James quits, it was a tough day in Washington. But the Pac-10 believes it had good reasons for what it did. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Team Runs to Record : Track and field: Reynolds is surprised by warm response from IAAF president after helping Americans establish history's fastest 1,600-meter relay time. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Astacio Warming Up After a Chilly July MARYANN HUDSON
Too-Harsh Penalties Don't Fit the Crimes MIKE DOWNEY
PACIFIC 10 SANCTIONS WASHINGTON : Chronology Staff and Wire Reports
Hawaii Marlin Take Spotlight : Fishing: Anglers from around the world will compete in the tournament that begins today. JERRY HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PACIFIC 10 SANCTIONS WASHINGTON : The Strain Was Showing, but Result Came as Shock : James: Huskies' coach, with one of the best records in college football history, had acknowledged impact of investigation. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MINOR LEAGUES : Dreamer Wakes Up in Mesa CHRIS FOSTER
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Long Beach Opens Defense of Championship PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC 10 SANCTIONS WASHINGTON : Pacific 10 Sanctions Compiled by Wendy Witherspoon
BUSINESS
Occupation: Leather Repair Technician Researched by JANICE L. JONES / Los Angeles Times
Poor Harvest May Force Japan to Import Rice From Times staff and wire reports
Consultant, UCI Extension ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Taiwan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merger Has G.I. Joe in a Fighting Mood Associated Press
Chairman Says Euro Disney Will Not Close From Reuters
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Australia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Las Vegas Betting on New Family-Oriented Image TOM PETRUNO
Spinoff Deal Valuable for Telesis Chief : Communications: Some stockholders like the idea of chairman Sam Ginn having a large stake in the new company. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Foreigners Get a Jump on Vietnamese Autos : Growth: Manufacturers, including U.S. companies, are exploring what looks like an attractive long-term market. JOHN ROGERS, REUTERS
Ex-Soviet Base Born Again as Pacific Pit Stop : Aviation: From Newport Beach office, entrepreneur runs growing refueling operation in Kamchatka catering to cargo and business flights. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Invention Finally Brings Fame : Telecommunications: Optical fiber developer Peter Schultz, no household name, enters hall for inventors. MARC RICE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nationwide Health Properties : NEWPORT BEACH
O.C. ENTERPRISE / DEBORA VRANA : Latina Mixes Business, Social Responsibility : Debbie Aguirre's construction company is filling a niche for minority- and woman-owned businesses in the county. DEBORA VRANA
Pepsi's Challenge : Billions Are at Stake in its Battle With Coke Over Foreign Market Share JUANITA DARLING and GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some Easy Ways to Bet Against the Dollar RUSS WILES, RUSS WILES, a financial writer for the Arizona Republic, specializes in mutual funds.
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