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What happened on July 16, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
More DMV Offices May Open Saturdays SUSAN BYRNES
Texaco Settling Claims for $100 in Refinery Blast : Wilmington: Payments are being made in exchange for signed promises that residents will not sue the company if they or their children become ill. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Badly Hurt in Fall Off Ride at Knott's : Amusement park: Witnesses say she may have been trying to climb out of fast-spinning ride. Incident follows injuries at fair. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer David Reyes contributed to this report
It Must Be Something in the Water : Ventura: Two tourists say they were bitten at the beach. One believes it was a shark, lifeguards suspect a sea lion, but no one is quite sure. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Official Appeals City OK of PCH Project ROBERT BARKER
No Laughing Matter for Stooges' Heirs : Suit Says Families Are Not Getting Fair Share of Profits PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : Man, 20, Pleads Not Guilty in Stabbing JEFF McDONALD
Default Judgment Sought in Fraud Suit Against Attorney : Courts: Lawyer accused of wrongfully obtaining $3.5 million from an elderly client's estate is allegedly not obeying an order to produce documents, answer questions. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father Dies After Struggle With Daughter, 19, at Home : Violence: Richard Raymond Barrett, 56, suffers a heart attack. His wife is also attacked after the couple asked the woman to move out, police say. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PANORAMA CITY : Fence to Block Students From Crossing Track JEFF SCHNAUFER
Reno Hears Views of Youths on Urban Troubles ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA
Obituaries
Panelists' Effort to End Rail Study Fails HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Alleges Stroke Signs Overlooked RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Plan Will Devastate Social Services, Official Says : Finances: Since the 1985-86 fiscal year, the county's caseload has more than doubled to 1.8 million people. The department's staff already has been trimmed by 17%. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great Police Work Against Hate
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 2 Medflies Found 8 Miles Outside Quarantine Area
Help Sought to Find Mentally Impaired Girl
Today Could Be the Day : Closing in on a reform to help California
WESTMINSTER : Budget Includes Pay Freeze, Benefit Cuts ANDREA HEIMAN
Gloomy Prospects From Latin America's Summit : Hemisphere: Democracy is holding, but the economic miracle remains elusive. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a graduate professor of political science at the National Autonomous University of Mexico in Mexico City.
2 Medflies Found
School District Foes Look for New Strategies : Ballot: School voucher activists hope to enlist Valley parents who supported failed breakup bill. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : How Many Will Die in County Cutbacks? Dr. DAVID W. BAKER is an assistant professor of medicine at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. He told The Times:
Obituaries
To Christopher-ize or Not : That is now the question for stalled Middle East talks
ANAHEIM : Trucker Hurt as Rig Flips, Spilling Rice THUAN LE
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Councilwoman to Resign After Term JILL LEOVY
Can L.A. Renew Its Love Affair With Itself? : Public relations: Out-of-towners say city can right its image with positive thinking and a little advertising. FAYE FIORE and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Struggle Over Gun Leaves Stepson Dead
Berman Parts Company With Local Democrats on Space Station This column was reported by Times staff writers Alan C. Miller in Washington, Henry Chu and John Schwada in Los Angeles and Mark Gladstone in Sacramento
CAMARILLO : Proposed Graffiti Law to Be Revised MAIA DAVIS
County Budget Watch
CAMARILLO : City Gives Final OK to Pay Raise MAIA DAVIS
STUDIO CITY : Toxin Level Still High Beneath Mini-Mall SCOTT GLOVER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Ex-City Worker Gets Life in Shooting THOM MROZEK
NEWBURY PARK : Developer Agrees to Expand Size of Lots STEPHANIE SIMON
SAN CLEMENTE : Council Puts Aside Street Repair Fee ANNA CEKOLA
VENTURA : Molester Gets 1-Year in Jail and Probation JEFF McDONALD
Cigarettes Blamed in Port Hueneme Blaze JULIE FIELDS
Officer's Gun Discharges; Man Struck
Coastal Commission OKs Bolsa Chica Condo Project : Development: Planner gets go-ahead after agreeing to eliminate locked gates and give public access to coast and parkland. Critics will keep pushing for fewer units. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Mideast Peace Talks
SPORTS WATCH : Artful Dodgers
U.S. Trade Agreements
SANTA PAULA : Board Delays Plan to Remove Official PATRICK McCARTNEY
Riordan Says Jobs at Rocketdyne Essential SUSAN BYRNES
DANA POINT : 3 on Advisory Board Resign in Protest LEN HALL
Every Dog Can Have Its Day in New Park : Pets: Owners and their four-legged friends rejoice in a place where there is no leash law. DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Reward Offered in Hit-Run Accident LEO SMITH
Firefighters Union Files Suit to Block Closing of Station JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chinese Immigrants
VAN NUYS : Defendant Says Boy Told to Fire in Air THOM MROZEK
Mayor's Goal: More Police but No Tax Hike : Hawthorne: The proposal includes contracting out some services and selling city cars and cellular phones. Some council members are skeptical. CAROL CHASTANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Schools Open Classrooms to Bible Groups : Education: The high school district will allow religious and other student organizations to use facilities during certain times. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Appeal for Information on Identity of Baby DUKE HELFAND
Accused Doctor Held Without Bail : Courts: Prosecutors call physician charged with driving under the influence of drugs when he killed a couple 'a menace to society.' They say his body bore both fresh and old needle marks after the crash. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : City Acts to Influence Base Redevelopment SHELBY GRAD
VAN NUYS : Court Orders Sale of Drunk Driver's Car THOM MROZEK
POINT MUGU : Lasers Tested to Aid Weather Forecasting MAIA DAVIS
A Journey of Desperation and Hope : Immigration: For a 19-year-old fleeing China, 70 days of thirst, filth and brutal treatment by ruthless smugglers was a small price to pay for a chance at freedom. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Attorneys Show Their Grit, Not Glitz, at Family Center : Justice: This version of L.A. law features a low-income clientele at a storefront office with barred windows in Silver Lake. The chief partners draw no salaries and the staff of 12 includes many volunteers. LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents to Discuss Plan to Break Up L.A. Schools : Education: After defeat in Assembly committee, backers regroup. Roberti stops short of endorsing statewide initiative plan. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Sam Enriquez contributed to this story
PERSPECTIVES ON GAY RIGHTS : First, We Demand Recognition : Unlike others who have been discriminated against, homosexuals must constantly argue for their right to exist. ROBERT DAWIDOFF, Robert Dawidoff is a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School and co-author, with Michael Nava, of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to Americans" (St. Martin's Press, 1994).
THOUSAND OAKS : St. Paschal Baylon Festival Begins Friday STEPHANIE SIMON
Can L.A. Love Itself? : The City Can Right Its Image With Positive Thinking and a Little Advertising--If You Believe a Couple of Out-of-Towners FAYE FIORE and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Theft of Costly Fish Costume Is Blow to Fund-Raiser : Hardship: Someone stole the outfit, which had been borrowed for use in a program to benefit disabled boy. If not returned, $850 of the money raised will have to be used to replace it. MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : Scout Displays His Stick-To-Itiveness DEBRA CANO
Zoe Officials Pin Hopes on New Site in Oxnard's Business District : Homeless: A letter of intent is signed for the shelter to lease a downtown building. Funds from the city are also sought. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New England Man Slain in North Hollywood
SANTA ANA : School Board Adopts Smoking Prohibition
Despite Protests, New Liquor Store in South L.A. OKd MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denny's Agreement
PERSPECTIVES ON GAY RIGHTS : Biblical Roots of Right and Wrong : Even if homosexuality is inborn, society isn't required to accept it as the moral equal of heterosexuality. DENNIS PRAGER, Dennis Prager is a KABC radio commentator. This is excerpted from his article, "Homosexuality, the Bible and us--a Jewish perspective," which appears in the summer issue of the journal Public Interest. and
VAN NUYS : Man Gets 15 Years in Bar Slaying
LA HABRA : Food Boxes Given to 300 at New Center MIMI KO
Stranded Russian Sailors Tire of Life as Castaways : Shipping: An expedition sent to relieve the crew, marooned since April on a disabled ship in Los Angeles Harbor, had to return home. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Social Services Would Be Devastated, Official Says FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Files Claim Against Simi Valley in 'Home Alone' Case : Supervision: Parents accuse police of mishandling the incident and traumatizing their four children. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Air Rescue Services Fail to Collect Fees : Safety: The county seeks an exemption from an FAA order affecting such charges. Outstanding bills for helicopter use total $433,000. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Vons Works Toward Approval of Market JILL LEOVY
Flood Stories Enhance the Myth of Midwestern Virtue Dana Parsons
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Should Cable Pay to Carry Local Stations? DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Growing List of Juveniles Blamed for Recent Fires
Youths Blamed for Dozens of Grass Fires SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUMMER CONCERTS : Pleasing tunes will fill the air along the beach on hot days and balmy nights. MARY HELEN BERG
NEWPORT BEACH : Backbay Drive, Trail Will Reopen Friday ROBERT ELSTON
War of Wages : Low-Paid Janitors, Fighting Status as 'Invisible Workers,' Target El Segundo Job Sites GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inmate Pleads Not Guilty in '90 Stabbing Death of Roommate in Chatsworth Tunnel TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Round-Trip Ticket to Greater Understanding : Contest: An essay describing how a visit to South Korea changed her perceptions wins an African-American student another chance to learn. JAKE DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tustin Priest, 34, Dies of Heart Attack After Playing Basketball DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : 2nd Jury Sworn in for Menendez Murder Trial
Poison Center's Calls to Go to L.A. County Facility : Health: The consolidation is aimed at saving money. The Orange facility, which serves a five-county area, is unable to stay open due to lack of funding. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Farmers' Market to Start at College : Shopping: Organizers' initial choice to use the City Hall parking lot became a bone of contention with Newhall Land & Farming. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Brinks Guard Shoots 2 Robbery Suspects JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTYWIDE : Vietnamese to Get Cancer Information ROBERT BARKER
Friends Hope Arrest Breaks Thompson Case ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Rene Lynch contributed to this story
Year of the Chicken AL MARTINEZ
CALABASAS : Free Rides Offered to Curb Drunk Driving KURT PITZER
For Small Libraries, It May Be the Last Chapter ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Children's Wing Lifts Spirits of Young Patients FRANK MESSINA
Sanitation Agency Head Wins Perks From Board : Benefits: The general manager of the Ventura district would also get up to $67,600 if his job is eliminated. SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tighter Restrictions Placed on Boy Charged in Slaying DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TARZANA : Group to Open New Kosher Food Pantry JILL LEOVY
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Report Calls for More Mass Transit in Inner City
Rain-Soaked, Jam-Packed : Mother Nature: Downpour that grew fruit for prize-winning preserves also helped wreck the Anaheim Hills' home of gardener. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Expects 7,000 at Finnfest '93 CONSTANCE SOMMER
VAN NUYS, SUN VALLEY : Rezoning Sought for Mobile Home Parks ED BOND
Thousand Oaks : Court Orders Sale of Drunk Driver's Car THOM MROZEK
Iraq Bombing
Broome Ranch Auction Fizzles With 1 Low Bid : Real estate: Executors of the 640-acre property sought $10 million for the land. They reject state's $2.5-million offer. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revitalization Zone
NEWS
O.C. Skinheads' Violent Streak Raises Concern GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Disrupted Reagan Speech Flees 4-Month Jail Term JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind The Scenes : Clothes and Jewelry of Afghanistan Modestly Speak the 'Language of Exotic Fashion' ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sounds of 'Silents' : Vintage films are screened outdoors to the accompaniment of a musician and the chirping of crickets. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Michael Szymanski writes frequently for Valley Life.
Random Color Hits Tie-Dye Techniques Head-on SHARON COHOON
Philharmonic's Choice Has Been Performer, Educator GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Rock and the Bible : 'Acts' is a handy, music-happy Christian primer for Muslims, Jews and sundry non-Christians. RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Looks to Dye For : Technicolor tresses are back, bolder than ever. And this time guys are leading the pack. MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater on Ice : This weekend marks the 20th annual "Showcase for Skaters," a unique competition in which emphasis is on artistic ability. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Libby Slate writes regularly for The Times.
Elders' Confirmation Hearing Delayed : Senate: Panel members want to review documents regarding a lawsuit filed against the surgeon general nominee. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writers John M. Broder and Paul Richter contributed to this story
COLUMN ONE : Japan's Old Ties Hard to Break : Many voters favor reform but benefit from pork-barreling and patronage that dates back to the feudal lords. Such mixed feelings may temper the mood for change in Sunday's crucial election. TERESA WATANABE and LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Chiaki Kitada, a researcher in The Times' Tokyo Bureau, contributed to this report
NEWS ANALYSIS : New Leaders Must Assess Directions of O.C. Arts Institutions RICK VANDERKNYFF and JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Times staff writer Chris Pasles contributed to this report
Work Blocked, U.N. Panel Says Reuters
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Wilson OKs Home Loan Program From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Westminster Woman Beaten in Robbery
A Fix for Sports Junkies : A 12-day festival with everything from slam dunks to slap shots begins Monday at Magic Mountain. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Mortgage Guarantee Program OKd From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Russia to Strengthen Tajikistan Forces Associated Press
SANCTIONS : China May Help U.N. With N. Korea Curbs : Beijing seems ready to go along with Security Council unless nuclear inspections are allowed. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Announces Credit Plan for Poor : Finance: President proposes distributing $382 million to lending units in urban and rural areas. Industry opposes creating new class of banks. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged N.Y. Serial Killer Pleads Not Guilty to Murder Charge Reuters
New Policy Will Allow Military to Expel Gays MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC May Revive Plans for Campus in Central California HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malaria Cases Hit Camp Pendleton
World IN BRIEF : IRAQ : Talks Begin Over Test-Site Monitoring From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Dept. Panel Defends Reports on Salvador Abuses : Latin America: Democrats in Congress, human rights activists call the study a whitewash by the department. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spanish, Latin Officials Urge Castro to Quit : Summit: Appeal by 200 calls him a 'discordant note' at Ibero-American talks. It asks him to give Cubans a chance 'to know complete freedom.' From Times Wire Services
Top Posts Filled at Two O.C. Art Organizations : Culture: Performing Arts Center, Philharmonic Society turn to Alaska, San Diego for new administrators. CHRIS PASLES and RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CDC Warns Against High Levels of Lead in Many Ethnic Remedies From Reuters
Workers Dig for Victims Buried in Japanese Quake From Associated Press
Former Rep. Campbell to Seek State Senate Seat Being Vacated
DEMOCRACY : Hong Kong Activists Decide to Rock Boat CHRISTINE COURTNEY and DAVID HOLLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Times special correspondent Courtney reported from Hong Kong. Times staff writer Holley reported from Beijing
Stay With Deficit Target, Clinton Urges : Budget: He asks Democrats not to retreat from $500-billion cut. White House sets up 'war room' to drum up support, answer attacks. KAREN TUMULTY and JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype ROSE APODACA
Flood Sweeps Some Into Time of Washboards and Iceboxes LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Millions In Diamonds Taken in London Heist Reuters
Dornan Looking to Make History in '96 ROBERT W. STEWART
Crews Pour Their Faith, Muscle Into Key Levee : Barriers: Thousands of acres of land and 10 towns depend on those fighting the river at the Sny Island wall. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Researcher D'Jamila Salem in Los Angeles contributed to this story
Women, Children Chase and Beat Purse Snatcher Associated Press
Kim Hires GOP Advisers to Audit Campaign CLAIRE SPIEGEL and WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Survey Cites Conservative 'Vocal Minority' : Politics: Talk radio callers or those who write their lawmakers seem to be more critical of Clinton than average citizens are. Public opinion is distorted. PAUL HOUSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : $420-Million Drive to Halt Leprosy Planned From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Egypt Links Trade Center Blast to International Plot : Terrorism: Information given to U.S. officials implicates Iraqis, Iranians and a group of Islamic extremists operating out of Pakistan. SUSAN SACHS, NEWSDAY
Little Victory, Big Dream : Bare Bones Theater Company finds a home and artistic mentoring. The group will debut with "Eastern Standard." TOM JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Tom Jacobs is a regular contributor to the Times.
Groups' Role No Surprise to Experts on Hate Crime : White supremacy: Virulent rhetoric characterizes two well-known organizations as well as newer group. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Copter Attack Said to Aim at Aidid and Officers : Somalia: Several top militia leaders are reported killed. But the fugitive warlord had left the meeting site, U.N. officials say. KEITH B. RICHBURG, THE WASHINGTON POST
Jurors Hard to Find for Nesler Case : Courts: Sentiment runs high regarding a woman accused of killing her son's alleged molester. But lawyers say an impartial panel will eventually be seated. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quirky American Sampler : A colorful palette of characters populates a Saroyan play touching on the freedom to be oneself. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for Valley Life
MEDICINE / ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE : Discovery May Explain Memory Loss THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : Peace Agreement Near, Mediators Say From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California IN BRIEF : NORTHERN CALIFORNIA : Campbell to Seek State Senate Seat From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sometimes It's Harder to Get Old in the Age of Reason PATRICK MOTT and ANN CONWAY
House Votes $38,400 for Family of Lincoln Memorial Caretaker KENT JENKINS JR., THE WASHINGTON POST
Alleged White Supremacists Seized in Assassination Plots : Crime: Rodney King, First AME Church were among targets of at least one suspect, investigators say. Agents tracked Southland hate groups' activities for 18 months, leading to the 8 arrests. JIM NEWTON and ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Contributing to this article were staff writers Paul Feldman in Los Angeles and De Tran and Greg Hernandez in Orange County
2 Major Rivers Threaten to Cut Path Upstream J. MICHAEL KENNEDY and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Kennedy reported from St. Louis and Sahagun from Des Moines. Stephen Braun reported from Quincy, Ill.; Sheryl Stolberg from Des Moines and Judy Pasternak from Chicago
Serbs Shell Croatian City, Threaten Capital in Dispute Over Bridge : Balkans: Ceremonial reopening of span is planned. U.N. sources warn of rekindling of deadly conflict. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Strongly Links Genetics, Homosexuality THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Center's New Chief Takes 'Road to Somewhere' BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Times correspondent David Hulen contributed to this report from Anchorage
Alleged White Supremacists Seized in Assassination Plots : Crime: Rodney King, First AME Church were among planned targets of one suspect, investigators say. Others held include a Costa Mesa man and a Fullerton couple. JIM NEWTON and ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Contributing to this article were staff writers Paul Feldman in Los Angeles and De Tran and Greg Hernandez in Orange County
Riverside Keeps Heat on Taggers; 4 Suspects Arrested TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hints of Hatred Flashed Under Friendly Veneer ANN W. O'NEILL and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Riordan Gets an Earful From Disgruntled Officers : LAPD: Rank and file complain about low morale and the police chief. Mayor tells them to work with Williams. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ranger Shot, Wounded at Yosemite FRANK CLIFFORD and MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Clifford reported from Los Angeles and La Ganga from Yosemite National Park. Times staff writer Martha Groves and staff photographer Bob Carey also contributed to this story from Yosemite
California IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Police Arrest 4 in Graffiti Crackdown From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Summertime Sales: Where the Buys Are : Bargains: The price is right at a variety of stores. Marked down 30-50% are items like bell-bottoms, halter tops and designer outfits. JOANNA DENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rein in Way-Out Western Gear at the Office and Leave the Hat at Home JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trolls to Artists : Unobtrusive street offers a curious mix of charming boutiques and no-frills, warehouse-style stores. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to The Times
CHIME Rings Up $200,000 at Knott's to Aid Hospital BEA MAXWELL
How to Smooth Out Those Wrinkles PADDY CALISTRO
Seats of Power : Which Body Part Is This Season's Hot Fashion Accessory? : (Hint: You're Sitting on Yours) RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Scoop on CBS Anchors' Clothes BETTY GOODWIN
Glad to Get Into Jams : Drummer Earl Palmer, who boasts credentials in jazz and rock, is host at a weekly, by-invitation-only session. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
'Stella Marie Has a Girl's Heart, but She Knows How to Be a Lady,' Its Founder Says ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At $710, We Could Only Look DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Right Here, Right Now : Exhibit at six locations features current works by a cross-section of Southern California artists. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. and
Weekly Chief Fired; 5 Resign in Protest : Journalism: Publisher of alternative newspaper cites unhappiness with its editorial direction. BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Natural Beauty: Total Beauty Care, Using Natural Ingredients' MARIA D. LASO
The Joys of Dining Alfresco : A number of restaurants take advantage of the weather by serving outdoors in a variety of settings. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life.
For swimwear companies, this year's suits are old news. They're gearing up for '94. MAUREEN SAJBEL
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cuisine Fit for an Emperor : Despite toned-down spicing, the Mughlai food at new India's Tandoori in Valencia is fresh and honest. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson writes restaurant reviews every week in Valley Life.
From Soft Pop to Be-Bop : About once a month, Jim Honeyman gets a respite from playing standards and modern numbers, cutting loose with acoustic jazz. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
Maturing Beautifully : Aging boomers have captured the hearts and minds of yet another industry: cosmetics. Companies are out to convince millions of women that their products will fight--or hide--the inevitable wrinkles. PADDY CALISTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rock 'n' Roll : Rags = Riches : Legions of rock fans are remembering their heroes with Janis Joplin-style hats and John Lennon-inspired specs. But the hottest items, appropriately, are loud ties. MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTV Begets Labels on Rags as Well as Rock, Rap, Reggae From Associated Press
Arrest Might Lead to Break in Murder Case : Crime: A former business associate of car racing pioneer Mickey Thompson and his wife, who were gunned down in 1988, has been charged with bankruptcy fraud. Detectives downplay significance in solving the notorious slayings. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Children Color Their World With Hope : Young artists use a giant mural at the Universal CityWalk to fashion a vision of the future. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How the West Coast Was Won Over JEANNINE STEIN
Poster Tricks : The challenge is to afford a quality presentation of a print. Tarzana shop offers creative framing for 'instant gratification.' GERI COOK
Another Voice : Valley-based Bailey Broadcasting produces programs focusing on African-American issues. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Major Life of a Minor Poet, Deftly Done : IN EXTREMIS: The Life of Laura Riding by Deborah Baker ; Grove Press $24.95, 496 pages CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Taking Your Ego for a Spin : At Saugus Speedway, you can speed the family car around a racetrack. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Theater Reviews : 'Will Rogers Follies': Tune-in-Cheek Show DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Free Willy': A Fairy Tale of Innocence MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Emery Emery's Not Afraid of the Dark : Angry Young Comic Says 'There Is No Line for Me,' So There's No Telling What He'll Do RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sidemen's Anger Fuels Miles' Set ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Will 'Free Willy' Sink Aquatic Theme Parks? : Movies: Animal rights groups hope the film sparks a public outcry against keeping animals in captivity-but it could do just the opposite. TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mirren, Bonham Center, Davis Team Up on PBS
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Nature Club: Too Much of a Good Thing MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Exposure' Joins Short List of TV on Disc BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : Scripts Confine Adventurers' Spirits : Two one-man shows unexpectedly complement each other, but more because of the observations of authors Richard Henry Dana and Jack London than anything the actors try. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals : 'Few Good Men' Cruises Onto Chart DENNIS HUNT
Music for Romantic Occasions and After ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Tumlir, Otsea Mix Absurd, Intellectual SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Even a Strong Villain Can't Save Weak 'Benefit' MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : A Facile Evening With Stoltzman and Friends JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : 'Zooropa' Ousts 'Back to Broadway' DENNIS HUNT
Software Dealers Wary of New Formats DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Misfortune of Grove Snares Gem as Well JAN HERMAN
Coleman Chamber Concerts Schedule Set
VIDEO REVIEW : 'A Night in Chicago' Catches Dizzy Gillespie in Decline LEONARD FEATHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top 10 Films Worldwide United International Pictures
JAZZ REVIEW : Phil Woods Leads Stellar Quintet LEONARD FEATHER
Theater Reviews : 'Five Guys Named Moe': Thin Book, Huge Party SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
Music Guild Expands Season
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Problems Make for Fair 'Lady' : Despite star power, the show doesn't catch fire. It opens Tuesday at the Orange County Performing Arts Center. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
House Approves 5% Cut in NEA Budget Allotment WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'The Music of Chance': Bracing and Austere PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Family Prayers': Helping This Gambler Is a Losing Effort PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Hocus Pocus' Not Quite Bewitching KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : 'Hot August': Winking Yet Loving Hoot STEVE HOCHMAN
'Fatty' Never Fully Emerges in 'Pressure' RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Benefit Performance of 'Evita' Scheduled
New Markets Added to Hollywood Fest
Animation Convention to Be Held Saturday
TV REVIEW : 'Screen Play' Stands Out Among Trio on 'Animations' CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Will This Monster Movie Devour the World? : Movies: 'Jurassic Park' aims to become the biggest-grossing motion picture of all time worldwide. It opens in major overseas markets this weekend. CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Curator's Getty Years Draw to a Close SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Rap Played a Role in Jury Deliberations : Trial: Jurors say gangsta rap music was a significant factor in the murder of a Texas state trooper. But it wasn't enough of a factor to cause them to lessen the killer's sentence. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Ron Oberman New Executive VP of A&R at MCA Records
Pete Ellis, He of Car Jingle, Is Prepared to Try It Again MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Tenants Deciding Time Is Right to Buy : Real estate: Commercial lessees who see lowest prices in years find it often makes sense to purchase the property instead. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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China Seeking a Role Model for Markets? TOM PETRUNO
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Dow Gains, but Broad Market Declines : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pac Bell, TURN Disagree on Tactics DENISE GELLENE
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Coca-Cola's Second-Quarter Profit Up 20% Times Wire Services
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MARKETING AND MEDIA : Thrifty Drug Account Up for Review; Seven Agencies Being Heard Anne Michaud / Times staff writer
Time Warner Upbeat Despite a Heavy Loss : Entertainment: The media giant took an $80-million thumping in the second quarter but showed improved operating results in all five of its major lines of business. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Is Legal Static Distorting Cable Picture? : Media: Consumer groups and lawmakers worry that reform act is being jeopardized by resourceful industry lawyers. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Country Club Clearing Up Chapter 11 : Reorganization: Bankruptcy Court judge confirms plan for posh Marbella golf facility in San Juan Capistrano. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Rumors Just Get Stranger at MGM / UA ALAN CITRON and JAMES BATES
Pac Bell Takes Long Shot at Long-Distance : Telecommunications: The regional Bells want federal restrictions overturned as PUC staff prepares to back rivalry from long-distance firms. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Tv Facts
Success of Dealer's Venture Riding on Used Cars : Automobiles: Undaunted by the collapse of his businesses, Pete Ellis will open a lot in Costa Mesa, with a new sales approach. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Has Record 3rd-Quarter Loss : Earnings: Computer maker's $188-million deficit is much larger than expected; company earned only $11 million on its operations. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine's Platinum Software to Take a Charge on Shares
EFData Chief Joins Satellite Tech Board
Office Vacancy Rate in O.C. Is Lowest in Decade : Real estate: The second-quarter figure, 19.6%, sparks optimism in long-depressed commercial market. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Top Exec Named at Apple-IBM Venture : Software: Kaleida's multimedia labs will be run by an IBM veteran amid reports of delays and high costs. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courting the L.A. Market : Series of Controversies Complicates Wal-Mart's Latest Effort to Expand GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agencies' Double-A Ratings of State Bonds Calm Fiscal Fears SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bankruptcy Takes Its Toll on Orion Times Staff and Wire Services
Carole Little Sews Up Deal With Mayor Riordan : Jobs: Meeting persuades the apparel maker to stay in Los Angeles and take over the former May Co. distribution center. DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teledyne Cuts Staff by 1,200 in Restructure JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P&G to Cut 13,000 Jobs, Close Plants : Manufacturing: Procter & Gamble officials say move is designed to keep 156-year-old consumer products giant competitive with generic brands. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blue Chips Boost Dow; Bond Yields Fall : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SPORTS
Allison Remembered by Fans, Auto Racing's Elite at Funeral Associated Press
Valley Stars Show Their Stuff One Last Friday Night : Football: High school standouts meet at Birmingham High before moving on. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Gets an A in Return : Baseball: Giants' third baseman comes off the disabled list and hits 22nd homer in 8-1 victory over Mets. From Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Australians Switch to Clay Against Italy From Associated Press
Baseball May Come Up Short MIKE PENNER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Reynolds Helps Orioles With Rare Homer From Associated Press
Baseball / Daily Report : Dodgers MARYANN HUDSON
Golf
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : McGriff-to-Braves Rumors Heat Up Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Lott: Hostetler Will Help Raiders BILL PLASCHKE
TOUR DE FRANCE : Indurain of Spain Leads the Others Into Plains From Associated Press
BRITISH OPEN NOTES : Janzen Has to Take His Cap Off to Them CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Predictions of Doom Found to Be All Wet : Golf: Rain takes the bite out of Royal St. George's. Norman, Zoeller, Calcavecchia and Senior tied for lead at 66. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calvin Finds His Niche--Again : Youth sports: After snub by Clippers, the former college and pro player turned to First A.M.E. and became a role model for youths. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
General Rule: Don't Sneak Up on the General MAL FLORENCE
Lack of Winds Yields Yawner : Yachting: For many crews, Transpac was more like a cruise to Hawaii, and frustration level was high. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gott Ends a Battle of Martinezes : Baseball: Dodgers get only four hits, but hold off Expos, 3-2. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Defensive Hopes Rest on Kelly LONNIE WHITE
GOLF ROUNDUP : LPGA Rookie Lunn Tied for Lead From Associated Press
More Objections Raised to Beijing's Bid From Staff and Wire Reports
Bringing L.A. Together on the Court : Basketball: Area youth team is composed of players with different social and economic backgrounds. GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angels' Rude Awakening : Baseball: The defense seems to be still on vacation with five errors in a 7-3 loss to the Indians. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Hope Changes in Game Are Reflected at Gate : Football: West Torrance group believes moving Lions all-star contest to Saturday and changing site will be beneficial. KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Double Victory Puts Malin in Quarterfinals JOHN ORTEGA
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SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING : Ohio State Leads in Three Events TINA FISHER FORDE
Rumble for Rubles Comes to Moscow : Boxing: Ringside tickets to the Cowell-McCrorie IBF cruiserweight bout, Russia's first title fight, cost $500, more than an average worker earns in a year. JASON ANDREW STANFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lion Center Among 15 Players Selected to Camp
It Was a Showcase for Best in Preps : Basketball: Arizona's Olson, Michigan's Fisher were among college coaches scouting camp at Cal State Dominguez Hills. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Matadors Officially Join American West : CSUN: Cal State Sacramento, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and Southern Utah also are charter members of new conference. THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Sport Cannibalizes a Good Idea When Its Tracks Scuttle ACRS BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Langston Doesn't Want Strike Called BOB NIGHTENGALE
Air's Army : Jordan Plays With Palmer in Pro-Am, Holding His Own and Drawing 17,500 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Williams Loses His Butterflies, Lifts Giants, 8-1 From Associated Press
LOCAL NOTES : Chapman's Coach is Former Olympic Long Jumper
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Drysdale's Widow Back at Stadium Associated Press
Curt Gowdy Talks, and Writes, About His Favorite Era LARRY STEWART
Oh, but for 20 Minutes . . . : It's Enough Time, Perhaps, for Engelstad to Rewrite UCI History MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berganio's Etiquette Catches Up to His Game : Golf: Minding his manners, he closes out two opponents to reach quarterfinals of U.S. Public Links Championships. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steinberg Can Write New Chapter of Golf History at Brentwood CC STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fortress of Fortitude : Robert Webb Defends Hard-Fought Gains on Field--and in His Stormy Life LAUREN M. CABELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Circuit : Instead of Squinting Toward the Twilight of a Career or Retiring at 55, the Softball Player Can Be a Rookie Again, Playing Out the String in His Golden Years PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Wiere Taking Step Toward Career Revival DANA HADDAD
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