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What happened on August 24, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Whitney: In Voice but Over the Top!! By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : The Power of 'A Story' Well Told : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "HOME, PLACE and MEMORY." \o7 A city-wide arts fests. : \f7 By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE * 'Tommy' Tour: Pete Townshend's stage adaptation of... By Shauna Snow, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office : 'The Fugitive' Still Running Strong By Daniel Cerone
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Mental Metal With the Galactic Cowboys By Katherine Turman
DANCE REVIEW : Danza Floricanto Bears Gema Sandoval's Stamp By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Old--but High--Standards From St. Marseille By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County public television station KOCE Channel 50...
The Committee to Form an Orange County Arts Council has...
Exploring Music From the Near East : Steven Loza Looks at 200 Years of Undocumented History in 'Barrio Rhythm' By Gregg Barrios, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pat Paulsen: Still in the Running : Comedy: The former Orange resident had his performance heyday during the Smothers Brothers' show of the late '60s, but he's never looked stronger as a presidential candidate. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Success Has Mira Sorvino Maxed Out : Movies: She always wanted to follow father Paul Sorvino into the acting arena, but now she can't seem to get a day off. By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Phantom,' 'Tommy' Revivals Coming to Arts Center : Theater: Its musical series includes the classics 'Annie Get Your Gun' and 'Guys and Dolls,' plus a tribute to Radio City Music Hall. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Ambition and Acrimony : Cathleen Gallander Helped Newport Harbor Build a National Reputation, but There Were 'Growing Pains' By Cathy Curtis
Most Events of L.A. Fest's Opening Weekend Sell Out By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time You Don't Need the Entire Thomas Bros. : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "HOME, PLACE and MEMORY." \o7 A city-wide arts fests. : \f7 By Robert Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Korean Troupe to Open UCLA Season
Pleasing Opening for Aspen's Concert Hall : Music: Some 500 concert-goers descend 40 feet underground to hear Beethoven and Barber in a bright, high-ceilinged room that is an acoustic marvel. By Marc Shulgold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, \o7 Shulgold is the music writer for the Rocky Mountain News in Denver\f7
'Women and the Guitar' at Cal State Northridge
Kelly Willis Wants Success--on Her Own Terms : Pop music: The country singer-songwriter hopes to bring the Austin sound into the mainstream. By Jim Patterson, ASSOCIATED PRESS WRITER
NEWS
How Can We Raise TV to Finer Purpose?
A Penny Saved . . .
Shooting Death of Crossing Guard
Creationism in Vista Schools
Harris' Columns
Taxes
Xavier Hermosillo
Health Insurance
Union Stand on Guns
SILENT VICTIMS: Orange County ranked fifth statewide, and... By Jerry Hicks and April Jackson and Rick Vanderknyff
EVER SO HUMBLE: The lines were as long as before, the...
NO RUSH: Of the seven men on Death Row for Ventura County... By Gary Gorman
Moldovans Blame Deformed Infant on Chernobyl \o7 Reuters\f7
Caged Bear Kills Keeper in Russian Forest Reserve \o7 Reuters\f7
William Tainter; Advocate for the Disabled \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Tatiana Troyanos; Versatile Mezzo-Soprano By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mason Prepares to Die in Gas Chamber : Execution: Condemned man spends last day with his family. Officials saw no sign he wanted to reinstate appeals. By Richard Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Airman's Wife Found in Garbage Bags \o7 Associated Press\f7
$895,000 Fine Seen in Political Laundering Case By Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4th State Dept. Officer Quits Over Bosnia By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hand of Punishment Falls Heavily on Black Youths : Justice: Far fewer white youngsters serve time in detention facilities. Attitude toward the poor is cited. By Ron Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
400 U.S. Army Commandos to Go to Somalia By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Blocks Work on O.C. Toll Road Project : Construction: The move pleased environmentalists, but transportation officials called two-week delay costly. By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Man Guilty of Defrauding 3 More Lenders By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq POWs Paid to Resettle in U.S.; Lawmakers Protest By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Old Canals Carry Hope to Andes : Farmers are using wise ways of the past to make their arid mountains verdant again. They are rebuilding ancient irrigation systems and reviving the innovative ideas of the Incas. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J.F.K. Assassination Papers Are Released to the Public : Archives: Files of investigative panels are opened. 'There is nothing earth-shattering,' an expert says. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping His Vow, Killer Is Executed : Death penalty: David Edwin Mason dies in San Quentin's gas chamber shortly after midnight. He had refused all appeals on his behalf. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit Officers Guilty of Murder in Beating : Crime: Third policeman is acquitted. Case involving black motorist is reminiscent of Rodney King's. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mason Expected to Be Executed : Punishment: Condemned man spends his last day with his family. Officials at San Quentin prison saw no sign he wanted to reinstate his federal court appeals. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contact With Weather Satellite Lost \o7 Associated Press\f7
Space Probe Asked to Phone Home; No Reply : Science: NASA races against time to contact the $1-billion Mars Observer before it is lost forever. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Plan to Increase Wetlands Unveiled : Conservation: Broad Wilson proposal would also give incentives for developers to preserve some areas while cutting red tape elsewhere. Clinton's federal plan is expected today. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pendleton Psychiatrist Faces Court-Martial on Sex Claims : Military: A former director of a rehabilitation unit is accused of larceny, sexual harassment and attempted sodomy. His attorney calls the charges 'gross overcharging of misconduct.' By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lost and Found of the Heart : Separated Since Vietnam, Woman Finds Her Mother By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan to Increase Wetlands Unveiled : Conservation: Broad Wilson proposal would also give incentives for developers to preserve some areas, but O.C. conservationists, landowners see flaws. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnia Peace Pact to Require 65,000 Troops, U.N. Is Told : Balkans: Mediator Stoltenberg insists that the republic's Muslims have little choice but to sign. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudis May Inspect Chinese Cargo Due in Iran : Diplomacy: Under the proposed plan, ship would dock at Saudi port. U.S. thinks it is carrying deadly chemicals. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attempt to Open Bridge Heightens Tensions in Croatia : Balkans: Large-scale shelling breaks out between Croats, Serbs. U.N. source warns of 'a very dangerous impasse.' By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flap That Rocks N.J. Barely Stirs California : Controversial aide worked for Wilson almost unnoticed, but his past raised a storm back East. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
New Chink in Privacy Armor Feared in Proposed Health Care Data Bank By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicaragua's Hostage Crisis: Old Hatreds Still Run Deep : Latin America: For Contras and Sandinistas, civil war never ended. Cardinal Obando y Bravo agrees to intercede. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survivor Remembers Demjanjuk \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Russia Vice President Hits Back at Accusers : Politics: Rutskoi says he has been the target of 'slander and falsification,' calls foes corrupt. He brandishes documents he says show rot in Yeltsin's government. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hosokawa Outlines Reforms for Japan but Omits Details : Asia: The new prime minister also softens his condemnation of WWII as 'a war of aggression.' By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barge Traffic on Mississippi Resumes Slowly \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Transplant Patient, 5, Shows Improvement \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jury Selection Begins in Burning of Tourist \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Cuba-Bound Bus Crosses Into Mexico From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : 4 Killings Now Tied to a Single Gunman From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Twin Passes 72-Hour Mark After Surgery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Lawyer Says Sheik Will Appeal Ouster From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Suspect in Shooting of Abortion Doctor Held on $1-Million Bail \o7 From Associated Press\f7
New Probe Finds No Conspiracy in Iraq Aid Scandal : Inquiry: Clinton Administration agrees with Bush officials that Italian bank did not know of branch's $5-billion loan to Baghdad. U.S. judge blasts report. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$100,000 Offered in Search for Suspect in CIA Slaying Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
California Has Largest Death Row Population : Prisons: Last month the state surpassed Texas, which has 367 condemned and has been executing inmates. Florida is a distant third. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly OKs Bill to Cut State Salaries
Measure to Ban School TV Program Fails By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Enters Not Guilty Plea to Gun Charges By Mark Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : The Things That Drive You Crazy Can Make You Whole : UGLY WAYS \o7 By Tina McElroy Ansa\f7 . Harcourt Brace: $19.95, 277 pages By Veronica Chambers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
900-Line for Sex Info to Feature the Masters Touch By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Gospel to Go : At a Truck Stop in Ontario, a Chapel Offers Big-Rig Religion for Drivers Rolling Through Town By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Care for a Prayer With Your Haircut, Friend? By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reference Books That Make Pill Taking Easier to Swallow By Kathleen Doheny
The Trouble With Friends : As kids try to find their way, they sometimes choose companions who might steer them toward problems. O.C. experts offer advice to concerned parents. By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Waxing Nostalgic About Candlelight Concerts By Kathryn Bold
WARSAW : Making the Rounds
National Agenda : Anatomy of Germany's Nationwide Health Care System : The much-admired program is beset by problems, including a bureaucratic logjam. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGOS : Powerful Worries
BONN : Border Crossing
SINGAPORE : One-Man Show
Postscript : Communists Find Life as Born-Again Bureaucrats By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Panama's Economy Rests in His Hands : Comptroller Ruben Dario Carles is hated, even dreaded. But his austerity program has led to impressive growth. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : There is a weekly magazine in Britain that is now adored by half a million subscribers. It features only good news about the rich and famous. It is a magazine that, as one rival editor puts it, represents 'the age of visual gossip.' Welcome to the world of : Hello! By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Fear & Loathing in Colombia : Abuse and corruption by the police are now part of the daily violence. Some say reform is impossible. By Steven Ambrus, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Environment : A Strait of Trouble : More than 1,300 ships use the narrow Bosporus strait each day. Some of those are oil tankers. And that has plenty of people worried. By Hughpope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaking of: : World Tourism Compiled by Times Staff Writer JOEL HAVEMANN
BUSINESS
Cigarettes Don't Ad Up in Russia Associated Press
Advanced Game to Be Designed by Nintendo, Silicon Graphics : Technology: In one demonstration, users ride a pterodactyl in a world full of realistic colors and sounds. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Formal Worker Training Grows to Record Level From Reuters
Churches Help Home Buyers Realize Dream : Community: Ohio program is touted as model for getting real estate funding to residents of the inner cities. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Disney Learns to Duck : CEO Eisner Is Dodging Slapshots on Euro Disney, Box Office Blues By Alan Citron
Advanced Game to Be Designed by Nintendo, Silicon Graphics : Technology: A new generation of speedy chips will offer more lifelike play and could reinvigorate the market. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wal-Mart Fights Predatory-Price Case in Arkansas : Retailing: The firm admits it sells some products for less than they cost, but says it is not trying to injure its competitors. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'90s Edit the Video Boom : Post-Production Services Face Budget-Driven Consolidation By Patrice Apodaca, 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
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex 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
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stocks Slip After Last Week's Record Climb : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IBM to Take On Intel With New PC Chip Line From Reuters
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace & Defense From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Delta Seeks to Lose Another 3,000 Workers : Airlines: The nation's No. 3 carrier will offer early retirements in an effort to reach goal of cutting 10% of work force. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Restaurants: Actress Demi Moore has accepted a decent... By James Bates
Domestic Market Share
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
John Calley Given the Reins of Revived UA : Studios: Appointment of former Warner Bros. executive is latest in a series of management shake-ups at MGM as Mancuso forms his own team. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlantic Records Names Executive VP-General Manager
Parker Hannifin Corp. of Moorpark won a $145,763 contract...
SR Engineering of Van Nuys won a $491,296 contract from...
MSE Environmental Inc. of Camarillo won a $241,050...
Micro-Aire Surgical Instruments Inc. of Valencia won an...
Schlumberger Industries Inc. of Oxnard won a $132,300...
Contract Management Inc. of Camarillo won an $865,644...
WellPoint Health Networks Inc., the big Woodland...
NAC Visual Systems of Woodland Hills obtained a $395,396...
APS Systems Inc. of Oxnard won a $623,840 contract from...
HR Textron Inc. of Valencia won a $225,400 contract from...
Owners Need to Be Vigilant to Protect Property Rights By Ron Galperin
Packard Bell Has Secured $70 Million in Financing
GM Is Ordered to Address Charges of Auto Defects
Superior Will Develop New Wheels With Alcoa
PerfectData Board OKs Stock Exchange Plan
MRV Signs $1-Million Fiber-Optics Contract
Area's Summer Tourist Season Warming Up : Visitors: Business at hotels and theme parks is up in July. But overall, the industry remains soft because of the recession and last year's riots. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stores Fight Crime With Guards and Alarms : Security: Carjackers and gangs take aim at shopping areas in the Valley. Retailers say the extra protection is a necessary expense. By Matthew Heller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Semtech Corp. Reports 67% Earnings Decline
Harman Profits Triple in Fourth Quarter
Authentic Fitness Turns Fourth-Quarter Profit
Premiere Blames Loss on Station Start-Up Costs
Advanced Photonix Posts Smaller 1st-Quarter Loss
New Image Industries Posts $1.45-Million Profit
Video Post-Production Faces Old Problems and New Risks : Recent sales of Burbank's AME Inc. and Compact Video Group are part of an ongoing consolidation of the post-production business. But with ever-developing new technologies, big challenges lie ahead. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New York Firm Buying Whale's Tail Restaurant By Jack Searles
Price Club Plans to Expand Oxnard Store By Jack Searles
3 Coldwell Banker Real Estate Offices Sold as Franchises By Jack Searles
VenVirotek Closes Waste-Treatment Plant By Jack Searles
Home Sales Increase as Prices Stabilize By Jack Searles
Siemens Solar Lays Off 28 Workers to Cut Costs By Jack Searles
Interlink Official Held in Contempt in SEC Fraud Suit : Courts: A federal judge orders Michael Gartner to return $22,000 to company's frozen bank account. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Bid to Block Sale of Disk Drives : Technology: The request by a rival of Western Digital is denied pending a trial on allegations of patent violations. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REAL ESTATE : Home & Garden Show Highlights House Built With Better Insulation, Lower Costs--and, Yes, Baled Straw Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Florida Company Plans to Acquire Lasorda Foods : Transactions: Modami Services, based near Dodgers training camp, did not disclose terms. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby Book Booms : Self-Publishers Dodge Bookstores on Path to Success By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Real Estate Compiled by John O'Dell / Times staff writer
Residents Sue Builder Over Plan for Gravel Mining Near Homes By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Dental Health Plan Creates PPO of 3,000 Dentists By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gucci Cancels $30-Million-a-Year Severin Contract
More Coupon Outlets: Catalina Marketing Corp. said Monday...
New Tax Law Removes Complicated 1991 Rule : Change: The 100%-of-prior-year standard will be restored, starting in 1994, for any individual or married couple filing jointly with prior-year income of $150,000 or less. By Chet Currier, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Oracle' Prefers Giving Away Millions : Finance: George Soros' success has made him a Wall Street guru, but his bigger concerns are to help causes of freedom and democracy. By Mary Beth Sheridan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Boating Industry Afloat Again After Being Sunk by Recession : Recreation: Luxury tax, since repealed, also helped swamp yacht sales, but smaller craft are hot sellers. By Jonathan Yenkin, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Faces in the Street By Al Martinez
Cruises to Explore Channel Islands By Nona Yates
A burglar who plays it safe: Doug Lyon of Calabasas sent... By Steve Harvey
Obituaries
Minor D. Willman; Retired Times News Editor
Sacked for a Big Loss : Washington is punished harshly, and rightly, for football infractions
SAFETY WATCH : Dry and Dangerous
Two for the Good of California
Accepting the Ugly Reality in Bosnia : Serbs have won; to deny that prolongs the killing
PERSPECTIVE ON MASS TRANSIT : Invest in Buses--for the People : The MTA is expected to put the bulk of its budget in a rail system, which is backed by lobbyists and campaign contributions. By Eric Mann, \f7 and \o7 Eric Mann is director of the Labor/ Community Strategy Center.
Get DMV Scofflaws With a Bounty Program : Lost revenue: People who fail to pay vehicle fees cost us millions. Let's reward turn-ins. By Lawrence S. Dietz, \o7 Lawrence S. Dietz, a writer, recently paid an $82 fee on his 1985 Peugeot. \f7
PLATFORM : Anger Among Us \o7 KENNETH P. STOLLER is a Burbank pediatrician. He told The Times: \f7
Hawaiians Want Their Land Returned : Sovereignty movement grows, pressing for 'nation within a nation' status. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
Students Compete for College Classes on 1st Day Back : Ventura: Lines are the order of the day at community campuses as enrollees scramble for fewer courses and run up pricey tabs for books. By James Maiella and Peggy Y. Lee
Metrolink Service to Fair Attracts Big Crowds : Transportation: The westbound trains are a hit. But transit experts say runs can't be expanded on a regular basis unless Ventura County voters OK a sales tax increase. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Is Sued for Withholding Housing Funds : Government: California Rural Legal Assistance seeks $539,000 for a low-income shelter. Deferral of monies is legal under some circumstances. By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Reopening of Tourism Office to Be Considered : Oxnard: The proposed agency would be funded, in part, by $75,000 from the city. Officials say local hotel bed tax revenues have fallen 18% since the bureau closed in 1991. By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students Compete for College Classes on 1st Day Back : Moorpark: Lines are the order of the day as enrollees scramble for fewer community campus courses, due to budget cuts, and run up pricey tabs for books. By James Maiella and Peggy Y. Lee
System Brings CSUN Classes to Ventura : Education: Newly installed two-way interactive video allows instructors and students to take part in give and take. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making A Difference in Your Community : Running Race Against Ravages of Leukemia By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OAK VIEW : 911 Dispatcher Helps Woman Deliver Baby By Julie Fields
EAST COUNTY : Refinancing Saves District $3 Million By Doug Mcclellan
Simi Valley : Man Sentenced in Child-Stealing Case By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Defendant Convicted in Shooting of Wife By Jeff Mcdonald
Santa Paula : Accused Kidnaper Pleads Not Guilty By Jeff Mcdonald
Anti-Smog Business Fees to Be Voted On By Tina Daunt
Input Sought on Use of Housing Money By Tina Daunt
Help Is Sought in Finding Infected Man By Dwayne Bray
New Weather System Curbs Air Pollution By Carlos V. Lozano
Union Negotiations to Wait on Tax Vote By Tina Daunt
Attendance at Fair Trails Pace of '92 By Maia Davis
School District Cuts Bus Fees in Effort to Promote Ridership : Thousand Oaks: The round-trip cost is lowered from $450 to $360. If the move cannot attract more riders, the board may discontinue the service. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson Aide May Oppose Beilenson in the 24th District : Congress: Richard Sybert says state Sen. Cathie Wright is among those who have promised to support him for the Thousand Oaks seat. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Joins the Bidding to Attract L.A.'s Southwest Museum : Arts: City cites proximity to freeways and the Reagan Library in bidding to attract the American Indian works. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Concession Lesson
Religious Revivals of Limited Value : Rallies like the Harvest Crusade and Pope John Paul II's visit are more about feeling good than doing good. By Benjamin J. Hubbard, \o7 Benjamin Hubbard is a professor in the Department of Religious Studies at Cal State Fullerton. He is collaborating on a book dealing with dialogue between Jews, Christians and Muslims\f7
Shelter Offering Rabies Shots Sept. 7
Central Library Building Sale OKd by CRA By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbed Driver Tells of Riot Melee : Trial: Attacked motorist does not name defendant but describes the clothing. Defense points to discrepancy with earlier statements. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board Frees Frozen $60 Million : Budget: Money had been set aside for teachers contract settlement. It will pay for books, hiring of teacher aides and bilingual programs. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Robbed Driver Tells of Riot Melee : Courts: First prosecution witness in Reginald O. Denny beating case testifies that only black drivers were allowed through flash-point intersection. By James Anderson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peddling Bicycle Safety : Friend's Death Spurs Woman to Teach Kids to Stay Out of Danger By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aunt Describes Tensions in the Menendez Home from The Associated Press
Michael Jackson Is Subject of LAPD Inquiry : Investigation: Superstar's homes are searched, his private investigator says. He adds that the complaint to a children's services agency is false and springs from a failed extortion attempt. By Jean Merl and Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : Parole Officials Believe King Was Driver in Crash
PASADENA : Ritz-Carlton Huntington to Be Auctioned Today
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Grant to Fund Field Study for Middle School Pupils
LOS ANGELES : Homeless Man, 70, Killed by Amtrak Train
LOS ANGELES : Hearing on Streamlining State Court System Set
County's Busiest Welfare Office Reopens : Social services: The Panorama City site was nearly destroyed in an arson fire. The wait for aid is still long, but residents and caseworkers alike are glad to be back. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sexual Harassment Suit Filed Against LAPD : Law enforcement: The 10-year police veteran is also fighting charges of drunken and disorderly conduct brought by the department. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Reverts to Old Policy Requiring 10-Day Jury Service By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Size of Estate Shocked Brothers, Aunt Testifies : Trial: Judge has not decided if Menendez jurors will hear her testimony--a key piece of evidence in defense's case. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Towing Program Overhaul Urged : Reform: City officials call for increasing fees $31 and putting contracts out to bid. Garage owners say that would result in shoddy service. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Sentenced to Jail in Smog Check Scam from a Times Staff Writer
Man Killed, 6 People Wounded in Shootout Outside Nightclub By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minister Kicked Off Panel After Remarks on Gays \o7 Associated Press\f7
Judge Temporarily Stops Tollway Project By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Postmaster Named to Run Dana Point Office By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl in Crash That Killed Parents to Leave Hospital : Accident: Karie Minzey will live with her aunt and uncle in Georgia and attend a rehabilitation center there. Relatives say she has shown great improvement and has been allowed some visitors. By Anna Cekola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sterile Medfly: Giving Eradication Plans Bite : Infestation: Insects are zapped, chilled and set free, so that fertile counterparts will vainly mate with them. By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bystander Killed in Santa Ana Gang Gunfire : Crime: A woman standing in a fast-food restaurant parking lot is shot when two groups confront each other across the street. A 17-year-old is arrested and is expected to be charged with murder. By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Not Guilty to Gun Charges : Courts: Prosecutors say there is no evidence that the Costa Mesa resident, arrested by a task force trying to smash an alleged skinhead plot, supplied weapons to a white supremacist group. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Antonovich Skirts Issue--and Chivalry By Scott Harris
Wilson Aide May Run for Beilenson's Seat By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clients Glad Busy Welfare Site Reopens : Panorama City: Arson closed the office in April. To recipients it means the end of long commutes; to staff it's a homecoming. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Merchants Say Street Work Hurts Business By Scott Glover
SHERMAN OAKS : Insomnia Cafe Will Appeal Restrictions By Scott Glover
DANA POINT : Center Gives Close Look at Ocean Life By Frank Messina
NEWPORT BEACH : City Cool Toward Mobile Home Bonds By Bob Elston
SYLMAR : Harding Street School Opens Hands-On Lab By Jeff Schnaufer
COSTA MESA : It's Back to School Wednesday at Wilson By Lynda Natali
Laguna Hills : Council to Hear Talk About Killer Bees By Richard Core
MISSION VIEJO : Colleges Use Phone Registration System By Anna Cekola
DANA POINT : Fiesta Latina Will Be Held on Sunday By Frank Messina
NORTH HILLS : Sikhs Will Appeal Denial of Center By Susan Byrnes
SAN FERNANDO : Theft by Employees Plagues Businesses By James Zoltak
VAN NUYS : Attendance Rises at Aviation Expo By Hugo Martin
IRVINE : Group Works to Help American Indians By Shelby Grad
GARDEN GROVE : City's First Woman Postmaster Sworn In By Robert Barker
FULLERTON : City Sued Over Utility Tax Hike By Willson Cummer
Countywide : Alternate Chosen for OCTA Board By Geoff Boucher and Shelby Grad
BUENA PARK : City Welcomes Boy Awaiting Transplant By Debra Cano
GRANADA HILLS : Volunteers Spruce Up Elementary School By Jill Leovy
GLENDALE : Parking at College Expected to Be Scarce By Tommy Li
CALABASAS : EPA Audit Criticized by Water Officials By Kurt Pitzer
CANOGA PARK : Youth Program Still in Need of Funding By Jill Leovy
WOODLAND HILLS : Bingo Room Reopens and Charities Win By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : K mart Suspects In-Store Vandalism By Scott Glover
LOS ALAMITOS : Teaching Jobs Cut to Balance Budget By Bert Eljera
STANTON : City to Celebrate New Civic Center By Willson Cummer
Westminster : School District Hires New Administrators By Jon Nalick
WESTMINSTER : 19 Teachers Rehired by School District By Jon Nalick
La Habra : City Loans Chamber of Commerce $15,000 By Mimi Ko
Gunman Takes $1,800 From Encino Bank
Jailed Man Indicted in Robberies : Crime: Federal panel charges him with robbing four banks in Santa Clarita and Palmdale last year. He's now in a Washington prison. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl, 2, Dies After Being Hit by Car
Ex-Worker Tells of Attempt to Cover Up Death : Court: Receptionist testifies that the operator of an unlicensed abortion clinic sought to dispose of the car and body of a female patient who died on the premises. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Spill Creates an Orange Crush
Gardener's Ex-Employers to Pay Undisclosed Sum : Courts: Settlement is reached in $2-million lawsuit that followed acquittal in child-molestation case. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beekeeper Wary About Arrival of a New Breed of Killer in L.A.
'Decoys' Are On the Bill With Ducks : Hockey: Disney auditions 43 hopefuls for an eight-woman ice-dancing troupe that will perform at Mighty Ducks home games. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Interactive TV System Links 2 Campuses : Education: The newly installed two-way innovation allows instructors and students in Northridge and Ventura to take the same class. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sought in Fatal Accident Surrenders By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edelman to Call for Rail Fund Inquiry : Transportation: The supervisor says he will ask county lawyers to look into charge that money was diverted from account for a Valley transit station. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$142,000 OKd for Students' Field Study : Environment: Program will allow students to conduct studies at park sites in Santa Monica Mountains. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Singer James' Sexual Assault Trial Begins By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Slain Trying to Stop Robbery By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Niguel Backs Creating City Panel on El Toro Use : Military: Council's resolution formally links it with other South County municipalities in opposing plans to turn the Marine base into a regional airport. By Richard Core, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Hospital Sale Won't Affect Care, FTC Says By Sharon Moeser Sharon Moeser..Bd: Special To The Times
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 2 Arrested in Effort to Steal Officer's Car By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Audio Book Store Finds Earful of Readers By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Schools Consider Ban on Outdoor Smoking : Health: William S. Hart district trustees may extend policy to sports events. Special funding requires progress toward a tobacco-free environment. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Dodgers' Bulldog at Plate Leads the Way Past Pirates By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Braves Keep Pressure on Giants, 5-3 By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Exploding Picture Tube Always Gets Their Attention By Mal Florence
Moore Pitches One-Hitter Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jays Lose Despite Carter's Three Homers From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rueter Stays Unbeaten With Aid of Triple Play From Associated Press
Toronto's Comeback, Aguiar's Three Goals Defeat Salsa
Aliso Niguel Adds 2 More Coaches By Bob Rohwer
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Burroughs' No-Hitter Fuels Long Beach, 8-0 By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amorously Wins Feature at Del Mar From Associated Press
Track and Field Becomes Merely a Really Big Shoe By Christine Brennan, WASHINGTON POST
Crying Foul! : Hobert Says the Pac-10 Treated Huskies Unfairly By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuit Might Be Filed in Alleged Fan Beating By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Merely Did What They Had to By Jim Murray
COMMENTARY : A True Winner Wouldn't Quit By Mike Kupper, TIMES ASSISTANT SPORTS EDITOR
Investigating Huskies Not Easy : Scandal: Pac-10's Price interviewed 225 while building his case against Washington. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Husky Players Probably Eligible to Transfer and Play Right Away By Elliott Almond
NHL to Investigate Ottawa's Final Defeat From Staff and Wire Reports
Blues' Offer to McSorley Spurs Kings : Hockey: Perhaps worried about losing enforcer, they sign Rychel. They also agree to terms with Conacher. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Calls Laker Offer 'Generous,' Disputes Claims of Green's Agent By Helene Elliott
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : No. 1 Pick Dreifort Keeps Options Open By Chris Dufresne
Players Oppose Owners' Plan for Expanding Playoffs in 1994 By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Former Ranger Owner Chiles Dies Associated Press
Bullfrogs Leap Into Playoffs : Roller hockey: Team that plays at Anaheim Arena faces Connecticut tonight in first round of league's first postseason. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks to Play Four Home Exhibition Games By Robyn Norwood
RAM NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Everett Pins Hopes on Dream Receiver By John Weyler
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Talks About His Respect for James By Jim Hodges
MIDNIGHT RUN : Tradition Is Born at Aliso Niguel By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Six Are Cut; 12 More Will Be Released Today By John Weyler
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Band Stays Longer Than Trojan Players By Earl Gustkey
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Fulcher Is Signed to Play Linebacker By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : The Broncos Acquire Vikings' Zimmerman \o7 Associated Press\f7
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