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What happened on July 14, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
A London Ride Down 'Sunset' : Theater: Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest, the musical adaptation of Billy Wilder's classic film, opens to cautiously favorable notices. By David Gritten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Dowell's Visual Essays on Vibrant Living : His painted collages show us how to piece together luxurious experiences from day-to- : day existence. They also reinvigorate abstract art by restoring its moral dimension. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : A Supreme Production of 'Dreamgirls' : The musical's second visit to the Long Beach Civic Light Opera outclasses the Broadway original in some respects. By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Dead': Head, Shoulders Above Its Genre By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Oklahoma!' Loses Frontier Spirit : The Saddleback production emphasizes the musical's charm at the expense of its energy. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Island' Cellmates Unlock Fugard By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Gary Morris Gives Fresh Voice to His Repertoire : Instead of rehashing stale Top Ten hits at the Crazy Horse show, the performer makes it all seem new by using lesser-known songs. By Noel Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Exhibit Toys With Myths of Old West By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : Southern California Viewers Go Their Own Way By Lee Margulies
Here's an unusual opportunity/challenge for Aerosmith fans... Compiled by Ken Williams
The Attack of the Killer Old Movies : Television: 'Mystery Science Theater 3000,' a cult cable success, uses sick humor, along with cultural references to all things obscure and forgettable, to draw its audience. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH CHRISTIANE AMANPOUR : On Life Near Death: In Bosnia for CNN By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Museum Concert to Honor John Cage By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : That Awkward Stage of Apollo and Daphne By Chris Pasles
Unknown Artists Get Chance to Shine in '1993 Los Angeles' : Art: The juried biennial at five city-run galleries spotlights the 364 artists as well as the city's beleaguered arts centers. By Shauna Snow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Leave the Smoke Belching to Us By Michael Parrish
Owner Struggles to Avoid Losing Newport Manse By Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unocal to Transfer 500 : Workers to Brea Facilities : Jobs: The move of employees from L.A., Illinois will give the city, hard hit by mergers and relocations, a much-needed economic boost. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Critic Is Booster Too : California Treasurer Kathleen Brown Delivers Enthusiastic Sales Pitch to East Coast Investors By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Big Builder Lets Loan Default : Development: Newport Beach-based Fieldstone, the Southland's second largest, hopes to restructure $150-million package. But the news just compounds the industry's woes. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer David W. Myers in Los Angeles contributed to this report
Southwest Looks East in Move to Expand Routes : Aviation: The airline is expected today to announce new service to Baltimore--its first Atlantic coast destination. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Information Age Gives Clout to TV Shopping By James Flanigan
Gas Co. Joins Automotive Consortium : Transportation: Utility will push for development of natural- gas-powered vehicles in competition with electrics. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wholesale Dip Steepest Since March, 1991 : Economy: June's 0.3% decline in the producer price index follows months of increases that had raised inflation concerns. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SBA Gets More Funds to Resume Business Loans : Entrepreneurs: Program that ran out of money in April now can guarantee another $3.2 billion in private financing. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archibald Cox Jr. is resigning as president and chief...
EARNINGS : Merrill, PaineWebber Post Big Gains From Associated Press
Home Builder's Default Likely to Hurt Industry : Real estate: The news from Fieldstone indicates why banks are squeamish about financing new housing projects. By John O'Dell and David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TWA Names New Chief to Pilot a Troubled Future : Airlines: The company, which hopes to emerge from bankruptcy this summer, is pinning its hopes on former Piedmont Aviation Chairman William Howard. From Bloomberg Business News
Warner Bros. Consolidates TV Production : Hollywood: Leslie Moonves, who had been president of Lorimar, will head the studio's new division. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Name Stanley Tate New RTC Chief \o7 Associated Press\f7
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex By Alan Citron
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's Head vs. Heart When Stocks Defy Strong Earnings By Tom Petruno
Study Sees State's Foreclosures Dropping : Housing: A slowly rebounding California economy is cited. But the defaults are expected to worsen in the East. From Times Staff and Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Ignores Price Report, Drops 8.94 \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Tuesday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Tokos to Take $6-Million Charge Against Earnings : Restructuring: Santa Ana medical service provider's stock falls on word of quarterly loss. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Wants Official Held in Contempt : Investigation: Head of video phone firm under investigation allegedly exceeded court-approved living expenses. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Sensors Announces $5.2-Million SDI Contract : Defense: The Costa Mesa-based firm is expected to step up hiring for the military project. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mail-Order Giant Medco Courting Drug Firms From Reuters
Investment Trust Reports Profit
NEWS
Japanese Women
Abortion Funding
San Francisco Shooting
$1 Toll at Border
Congress
Bilingual Education
Golf Project
Taxable Benefits
AGE FACTOR: What happens when a town's median age is close... By Gary Gorman
WHEELED AWAY: Bicycle owners have been pedaling to the... By Robert Barker and Jerry Hicks and Eric Bailey
VICIOUS CIRCLE: It's Southern California's eternal cycle...
Patrick Lippert; Activist Headed 'Rock the Vote' By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harold Gray Shane; Prolific Writer, Education Dean
Guinier Relates Nomination Loss to Racism \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bottle Fans Are Privy to Secret of Skeleton \o7 Associated Press\f7
12 Sentenced to Death in Prostitution Cases \o7 Associated Press\f7
Tanker in Mexico Leaked Acid, Salvage Crew Says \o7 Reuters\f7
Roller Coaster Accident Hurts 8 at O.C. Fair By Patricia Callahan and Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS. Times staff writer T. Christian Miller contributed to this report
After the Deluge, Lingering Swamps to Alter River Life : Environment: Temporary inland sea probably will delay recovery. Crisis is just beginning, a biologist says. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Spin Doctor's Prognosis : David Gergen smooths Clinton's message to the public and polishes the public's view of Clinton. It's a powerful--and precarious--job. Even his friends wonder how long he can hang on. By Thomas B. Rosenstiel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm's Funds Misused in Campaign by Rep. Kim : Government: Candidate received free office space and supplies, records show. He denies intentional wrongdoing. By Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writer Tracy Wood contributed to this story
Foes of Castro in Miami Aiding Nicaragua Rebels : Central America: Effort aims to escalate Contras' battle against President Chamorro. Assistance excludes weapons. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Cannot Meet Riordan's Goal, Chief Says By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out-of-Wedlock Births Rise Sharply Among Most Groups By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rains Pound Inundated Des Moines : Disaster: Relentless storms compound trouble at water plant and raise fears of disease. Flooding Midwest rivers swallow more farmland as damage estimates top $3.5 billion. By Louis Sahagun and Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITERS. Sahagun reported from Des Moines and Pasternak from Chicago. Times staff writers Stephen Braun in Quincy, Ill., and J. Michael Kennedy in St. Louis contributed to this story
Toll Up to 99 in Japan Quake and Tsunamis By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Investigates Trips by O.C. Workers' Comp Judges By Stuart Silverstein and Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Detention at Sea Raises Health Concerns : Immigration: Conditions for 658 Chinese aboard ships off Baja coast are grim, U.S. officials say. Critics step up attack on U.S. policy. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Times staff writer Norman Kempster contributed to this story from Washington
Long-Term Study Gives Grim Picture of Heroin Addiction By Sheryl Stolberg, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Computer-Loan Effort Gets Students On-Line By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Times staff writer David A. Avila contributed to this story
Beers to Match Our Mountains By Peter H. King
Guilty Verdict Reached in Deaths of 6 Women : Crime: Cleophus Prince is convicted on all 27 counts against him in the San Diego-area series of stabbings. He could receive the death penalty. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.N.'s Somalia Mission Shaken as Toll Mounts : Africa: Fugitive warlord's stature grows amid escalation of urban warfare in Mogadishu. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Johannesburg bureau chief Scott Kraft was recently on assignment in Mogadishu, Somalia
OAU Asks Review of Somalia Action \o7 Reuters\f7
Afghans, Tajik Rebels Attack Russian Post By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Babbitt Unveils Everglades Rescue Plan : Environment: Tentative accord among the state, U.S. governments and big sugar growers is hailed as realistic compromise. Others call it a betrayal. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER. Special correspondent Mike Clary in Miami contributed to this story
ABA Gives Ginsburg Its Highest Rating \o7 Associated Press\f7
Limits on Abortion Rights Bill Sap Support Among Women By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Stowaway Orphan's Tale Takes Turn for Worse : INS doesn't believe Colombian's story; major parts of it don't stand up. He may be sent back tonight despite celebrity status. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mediators Propose Halt to U.N. Effort in Bosnia : Balkans: The Security Council is asked to weigh the deteriorating situation against prospects for a negotiated settlement. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Khmer Rouge Softens Belligerent Stance : Cambodia: Khieu Samphan is back in capital. He says his group would accept advisory role in new government. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Synagogue in Russia Attacked \o7 Times Staff Writer\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.N. Inspections Forever--a Bitter Pill for Iraqis to Swallow By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Is Asked to Testify in Iraq Loan Trial By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Bank Holdup Suspect Caught During 91st Heist \o7 Newsday\f7
Criticized in Recent Disasters, FEMA Has Good Start on Floods By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Repaid Rep. Kim for Donations : Contributions: JayKim reimbursed the congressman and employees for money given to other candidates, records show. He denies intentional wrongdoing. By Claire Spiegel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missile Launch Lights Up Evening Sky \o7 Associated Press\f7
Science Teacher Is Accused of Molesting, Harassing 5 Students By David Reyes and Wilson Cummer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jury Selection Begins in Nesler Murder Trial \o7 Associated Press\f7
8 Injured in Roller Coaster Collision at Fair \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Guilty Plea Ends 4-Year Court Battle in Drunk-Driving Deaths By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lupus Foundation Gets Righteous Inspiration By Ann Conway
Replacing Their Old Dock With New Tricks : The Boy Scout Sea Base program is saved by volunteers who will design and build the Newport Beach facility. By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Nun Passionately Attacks Death Penalty : DEAD MAN WALKING; An Eyewitness Account of the Death Penalty in the United States \o7 by Helen Prejean, C.S.J.\f7 ; Random House; $21, 278 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Putting Their Money Where His Mouth Is By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$15 on No. 4 and a Little Off the Top By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
War of the Walls : THE TAGGED: SERGIO PALOS : 'They are tearing up our community.' By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KID STUFF : Dinosaurs Roam Bookstore Shelves ASSOCIATED PRESS
Female Politicians: Just How Far Have They Truly Come? By Robin Abcarian
A 22-Year-Old Who Digs Graves : Michele Devulder of Orange Feels 'Safe' in Cemeteries By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
War of the Walls : THE TAGGER: 'CREATOR' : 'It's for the chase and the street fame.' By Michael Quintanilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Fun, Good Food, Good Cause By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Affordable Shakespeare at the Ford : Theater: Each patron pays with a can of food to see 'Romeo and Juliet.' By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Troubled Tresses : Kitchen Staples and State-of-the-Art Hair Products Help Battle the Damaging Forces of Summer By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The L.A. City Council is always the last to know: Item No... By Steve Harvey
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Battlefront : Staying Hot on the Trail of Arsonists By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Final Warning for Saddam Hussein : Showdown looms on Security Council demand for monitoring of missile testing facilities
New Tactic, Same Worthy Goal
If Ever a Strong Finish Was Needed . . . : Three key issues face Legislature before it recesses
Let Them Eat Cake--at Home : In Europe as in the United States, economic recession has caused many to call for stricter controls on immigration. By Catherine O'Neill, \o7 Catherine O'Neill of Los Angeles is co-founder of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children. She lived in Paris in the mid-1980s, when she was director of public affairs for the International Herald Tribune. \f7
PLATFORM : Make Closed Bases Work for Us as the Price of Peace \o7 MICHAEL R. PEEVEY, chairman of Calstart, the consortium working on innovative transportation, has ideas for former military bases. He told The Times: \f7
Breaking Up Is Hard to Do--but Unified We Will Fail : Schools: Dividing the LAUSD won't guarantee success for every child. But leaving it : as is opens the door to vouchers. By David A. Roberti, \o7 David A. Roberti (D-Van Nuys) is president pro tem of the state Senate\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON TRADE : Want to Do Business in Japan? Hire Businessmen : Replace the lawyer-dominated win-lose bargaining with a win-win framework run by people who have met payrolls. By M. Carl Johnson Jr. and Craig R. Johnson, \o7 Craig R. Johnson is managing director of Infrastructure International, an Indianapolis-based investment firm; M. Carl Johnson Jr. is president of VFI Associates, an international marketing firm in Springfield, Va. Both have lived in Japan. \f7
Valley Obituaries
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Step Over the Line in Fighting Gangs
$836-Million Budget Cuts Nearly 200 Jobs : Supervisors: New plan includes minimal reductions for law enforcement and health care. All 16 branch libraries are to remain open. By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Rebate for Mall Developer Ruled Illegal By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Motorist Enters Guilty Plea in 3 Deaths : Courts: Diane Mannes of Somis is convicted of manslaughter in the 1989 accident while intoxicated. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard Budget to Be Pared Further By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan Adopted to Revitalize Downtown : Ventura: The council-approved document details how the city would revamp the deteriorated area. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Pie Zone : Pizza Maker Won't Deliver to Oxnard High-Crime Area By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Student Gets 3 Years for Bank Robbery By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : Award Offered in 'Pedal-By' Shooting By Jeff Mcdonald
CSU Board Advised of Soil Test Results By Joanna M. Miller
THOUSAND OAKS : Citizen Involvement Urged in Crime Fight By Brenda Day
COUNTYWIDE : 9 Are Honored for Self-Esteem Efforts By Sara Catania
NEWBURY PARK : Roommate Arrested in Stabbing of Man By Julie Fields
NEWBURY PARK : Man Pleads Innocent in Beating Death By Jeff Mcdonald
POINT MUGU : Laser Experiment to Cast Beam Over Sea By Maia Davis
OXNARD : Police Arrest 12 in Sweep Against Gangs By Julie Fields
Oxnard : Council Backs New Community Center By Matthew Mosk
CAMARILLO : City Considers Yard-Waste Composting By Maia Davis
Decisions
Oxnard : Cities Invited to Help Build Recycling Site By Matthew Mosk
McDonald's Blocked by Planners : Thousand Oaks: Commissioners cite traffic, pollution in rejecting the project. An appeal is expected. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Will Consider Pool Roads High on Its Priority List : Planning: In an annual review of objectives, the City Council will discuss a 24-page report on goals and pressing challenges. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Planning Officials Tour Whiteface Mountain Development Site : Simi Valley: The commissioners travel through Dry and Tapo canyons to view two housing project locations. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
LOCAL ELECTIONS / COVINA CITY COUNCIL : Voters Angry Over Tax Oust Board By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors OK Pay Cut Dependent on Contract : L.A. County: Molina urges a voluntary 8.25% salary reduction. But the board votes to take whatever concession rank-and-file employees approve. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Coroner and the Cost of Death : Cutbacks: Four regional offices may close, resulting in long delays in dealing with fatalities. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Balks at Backing District Breakup Plan : Schools: Issue of endorsing the proposal is referred to committee for further study. Its sponsor wanted a show of support prior to a key Assembly panel vote today. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Paid $9 Million Too Much in Welfare : Finances: Audit of two-year period finds instances of multiple checks. Agency blames an outdated computer and faulty procedures that have been corrected. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti May Put His Plan Before Voters By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Children's Agency Now Complies With State Rules
Hahn Withdraws Application for Disability Benefits By Eric Malnic
L.A.'s New Deputy Mayors
BELL GARDENS : String of Firings Grows as City Attorney Loses Job
LOS ANGELES : Judge Accused of Conflict in Sexual Harassment Case
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : 70-Year-Old Father of Store Owner Slain by Robbers
MONROVIA : Relief Fund Set Up for Midwest Flooding Victims
Murder Suspect Overdoses, Delaying Extradition to U.S. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Rainbow Man' Sentenced to 3 Life Terms : Crime: Rollen Stewart, known for his bizarre wig and religious placards, is convicted of taking over a hotel room at LAX and holding a maid hostage. By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Seeks Law Barring Challenges to Expansion : Legislature: State, city officials decry effort for special interest bill. Studio says it is needed to stop suits that would delay newly approved plan. By Dan Morain and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Riordan Appoints Final Two Deputy Mayors : City Hall: Mayor wins praise for selecting an African-American and a Latino. Early nominees had been criticized by minority groups. By Richard Simon and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Budget Watch
Covered by Blanket Policy : Anaheim Hills Man Helps Homeless Stay Warm in Private Crusade By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Concedes Inaction in Doctor's Probe : Investigation: Medical board failed to act quickly on complaints about physician. He is charged in deaths of Mission Viejo couple and injury of girl in collision. By Lily Dizon and Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS;Times correspondents Frank Messina and Anna Cekola contributed to this report
Episode Would Get Audience Member Where It Hurts By Dana Parsons
Vasquez Assails Leaving O.C. off Base Panel By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Alleges Molestation by Schoolteacher : Crime: Instructor at Fullerton high school is charged with eight felony counts involving girl, 15. By Willson Cummer and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS;Times staff writer Eric Young contributed to this story
IRVINE : Decision Time Near on Council Vacancy By Shelby Grad
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Pledge of Allegiance Ordered in Schools By Anna Cekola
Countywide : Committee Rejects Anti-Graffiti Bill By Eric Bailey
YORBA LINDA : Poll Shows Residents Want a High School By Danielle A. Fouquette
NEWPORT BEACH : New Police Chief Signs $100,000 Pact By Bob Elston
Countywide : $600,000 OKd for HIV, AIDS Patients By Geoff Boucher
Fountain Valley : Basketball Benefits Boys & Girls Club By Debra Cano
MISSION VIEJO : City Wins Again for Financial Reporting By Frank Messina
FULLERTON : Library Patrons in for Some Warm Days By Willson Cummer
SANTA ANA : $200 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized By Eric Young
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Hopes to Lure Retail Businesses By Debra Cano
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Applications Being Accepted for Panels
CYPRESS : A Stricter Policy Urged for Center By Martin Miller
SANTA ANA : Postal Van Helps Ease Seniors' Lot By Martin Miller
STANTON : Explosive Device Goes Off on Street By Thuan Le
Car Believed Abandoned by Slaying Suspect Is Searched : Investigation: Police hope to speed extradition of Douglas Frederick Stanley from Colorado to face charges in shooting of 2 women in Fountain Valley. By Eric Lichtblau and Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Latinos Meet With Judge, Condemn Grand Jury Report : Immigration: Leaders of six organizations spend hour with presiding jurist to protest immigration comments by panel. One activist says meeting was 'productive.' By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Strikes, Kills Bicyclist
Missile Launch at Vandenberg AFB Lights Southland Skies From staff and wire service reports
Sister Comes Home to a Family Tragedy : Accident: Older sibling returns from Georgia to find parents dead and a younger sibling clinging to life. Friends remember the family as friendly, close-knit. By Lily Dizon and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
250 Residents File Claims Against MWD : Water: The Anaheim complainants allege that a large pipeline leaked and caused the landslide that damaged dozens of homes. District's attorney denies the charges. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
I'm a Recession Victim and I'm Taking It Very Personally : The company says the layoff is strictly business. That doesn't assuage the feelings of doubt, lack of self-worth and betrayal. By Pamela Dickerson, \o7 Pamela Dickerson is an unemployed technical writer living in Laguna Niguel. and \f7
The Coroner and the Cost of Death : Cutbacks: Four regional offices may close. Long delays in dealing with fatalities may occur. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Banker Named to Deputy Mayor Post By Sam Enriquez and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GLENDALE : Charges Dismissed in Man's Fatal Shooting By Tommy Li
SAN FERNANDO : Ghost Hunters Find No Spooks at Mission By Carmen Valencia
GLENDALE : Parking Issue Stalls Vote on Health Club By Martha Willman
VAN NUYS : Man Denies Guilt in Shooting of Boy By Thom Mrozek
SHERMAN OAKS : Zoning Officials OK Restrictions on Cafe By Scott Glover
VAN NUYS : Murder Trial Begins for Gang Member, 19 By Thom Mrozek
CALABASAS/AGOURA HILLS : Restaurant Smoking Ban Is Proposed By Kurt Pitzer
Russian Doctors See State-of-Art VA Hospital By Jeff Schnaufer
NORTHRIDGE : Baltic Educators Tour Area Colleges By Jill Leovy
Woodland Hills : Panel Will Consider Warner Center Plan By Kurt Pitzer
Crowds May Have Put Fair in the Black By Susan Byrnes
U.S. Funds to Help Improve Traffic Flow By Hugo Martin
Hearing on Plan to Truck Waste Delayed By Scott Glover
PACOIMA : Firefighters Honor a Fallen Rescuer By Susan Byrnes
Residents Feel Less Safe in Homes, Poll Finds By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Driver 1st in L.A. to Be Sentenced Under New Law By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Boxing Champ Chacon Missing En Route to Arizona By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents File Suit in Train Death By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brush Fire : How to Protect Your Home This Season By Researched and Written By Julie Sheer
Judge Issuing Gag Order Should Have Disqualified Himself, Says NOW : Courts: Group says John H. Major was wrong in not disclosing that his home mortgage is held by the firm involved in the sexual harassment case. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Survey Finds Residents Happier Than in 1990 : Antelope Valley: Backers say the positive results of the $40,000 labor market study will help attract new businesses. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fox Seeks State Law to Block Expansion Suits : Legislature: Angry city and state officials decry move for special interest bill. Studio says it's needed to stop challenges that would delay newly approved plan. By Dan Morain and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
SAILING / TRANSPACIFIC YACHT RACE : Silver Bullet Takes Shortcut to Win By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES : Cuba Rallies to Defeat U.S. in Women's Basketball, 88-80 From Associated Press
SHRINE ALL-STAR FOOTBALL GAME : Five Orange County Players on South's Roster
LOCAL NOTES : Mixed Doubles Victory Sparks the Dukes Past San Antonio
Catfish Are Being Caught in Southland
LOS ALAMITOS : Wait Pays Off for Pages Calyx By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Berganio Fires 2nd 68 to Take Publinks Lead
Blue Jays Get Poll Position By Mike Penner
It's a Boo-tiful Night for Gaston : Baseball: He manages AL to 9-3 victory over NL but keeps Oriole favorite Mussina in bullpen. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nicks in Mix : Price, Faldo Draw Attention at British Open By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Politically Correct Baseball : Strategy: Pitch inside or slide too hard and you risk a brawl in the 1990s game that pays homage to money and mobility. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : 64TH ALL-STAR GAME : No Easy Escape for Ripken By Ross Newhan
Alabama Gang Has Lost Another : Auto racing: Tragic story of Allisons gets another chapter when Davey Allison, 32, dies after helicopter crash. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING : 217 to Compete in Irvine Event By Tina Fisher Ford
Lakers Sign Second-Round Pick Van Exel By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Is Not a Testimonial to USC Days By Mal Florence
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Dickerson Takes Shot at Raiders By Bill Plaschke
Golic Announces Retirement : Raiders: After 14 NFL seasons, the defensive lineman is no longer in the team's plans. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : 3 More Draft Choices Sign By Lonnie White
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
A Third Cuban Athlete Decides to Defect to U.S. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Net-Working : Myers Helping Women Learn the Strategy, Improve Their Game at His Ongoing Summer Tennis Camps By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stranded for Summer : Taking a Dog Team Through the Northwest Passage, Pam Flowers Stopped When Trail Turned to Water and She Will Complete Journey in Fall By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unusually Large Tuna Being Caught South of the Border By Pete Thomas
He Has an Ocean of Talent and Hopes : Racing: Open-water swimming champion Rodrigues wants to get others involved in sport. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy 90th : Former Sports Editor Zimmerman Celebrates By John Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Rejects IAAF Appeal From Staff and Wire Reports
Officials Ask if Perret Held Back in Trial From Associated Press
GOLF / STEVE KRESAL : Mesa Verde to See the Future of Women's Game By Steve Kresal
Allison's Death Hits Home Locally : Motor racing: NASCAR driver competed at Saugus and other West Coast tracks. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slimak Will Try to Make Name for Himself as CLU Coach : College baseball: He replaces Hill, who built Cal Lutheran into a Division III power, then took Division I job. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / STEVE ELLING : Mission Was Successful for Bommer By Steve Elling
California Cool With Hot Wheels : Bogoyevac Makes Switch From Ice to Roller Hockey for L.A. Blades By Lauren M. Cabell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALL-STAR NOTES : September Strike Hinted by Players By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Associated Press also contributed to this report
AMERICAN LEGION BASEBALL / JEFF FLETCHER : Texas-Bound Hornback Calls Off Sacrifice By Jeff Fletcher
COMMENTARY : Glitz Adds Something to All-Star Idea By John Eisenberg, THE BALTIMORE SUN
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