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What happened on July 23, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Prince Inspires Rocky Horrors at the Ballet : Joffrey's 'Billboards' tries to be brash but ends up looking vapid. It opens Tuesday at the Performing Arts Center. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
DANCE REVIEW : Prince Inspires Rocky Horrors at the Ballet By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Movie Reviews : 'Poetic Justice': Traveling on a Bumpy Road By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Movie Reviews : 'Coneheads': 1-Note Joke With Legs 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
MOVIE REVIEW : Same Old Shtick in 'Stakeout' By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Beside Myself ': Formulaic Look at One's Identity By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Arlo Guthrie's Endearing Digressions By Steve Hochman
THEATER REVIEW : 'Stormy Monday' an Alternative History Lesson By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : The Taste of Americana at Annie's By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colorized '34th Street' a Miracle to Retailers By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Dracula' Only Whets the Appetite of Coppola Fans By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Sentimental Journey' Surveys Pre-Rock Pop Hits By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER / ROBERT KOEHLER : Waaaaaay Off Broadway : Santa Ana Players' 'In Search of Love' Should Seek Laughs First
TV REVIEWS : 'The Bet,' 'Pro and Con' Pay Off By Ray Loynd
TV REVIEWS : Few Revelations in 'Dogs of War' By David Scheiderer
THEATER REVIEW : Kate Clinton's Adult Ed Class on Gay Politics By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Giving Older Masters Their Due Respect By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals : A Good Week for 'Good Men' By Dennis Hunt
Pop Album Chart : Going After the Over-35 Crowd By Dennis Hunt
Community Theater Tames 'Shrew' in the Park By Mark Chalon Smith
The New Big Kid in Emmy Nominations: HBO : Television: CBS and 'Northern Exposure' lead the pack. But the cable channel's 55 nods sends a signal to networks that TV is changing. By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Republican Joins Double-Duty Commentator Ranks : Television: KCOP says Xavier Hermosillo's mayoral appointment poses no conflict of interest in his on-air role as counterpoint to Democrat Bill Press. By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comedian Paul Reiser Tries Drama for Fox
Cultural Grant Forms Available
Getting Wet at the Norton Simon Museum
Film Series Explores the Exotic Dietrich By Mark Chalon Smith
'Just Follow the Bouncing Ball' : Jazz: After a series of ups and downs, singer Carol Sloane's career is holding steady at the top again. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Emmy Award Nominations 1993 : Nighttime Nominees: A Complete Rundown
Laguna Museum Given $125,000 Irvine Grant By Zan Dubin
Contest Set for 'Arsenio' to Film in Viewer Home
Jane Seymour to Host 'Heart of Healing'
BUSINESS
Overwatered Garden of Eden : Gov. Branstad Visits L.A. to Promote Iowa Despite Flood Devastation By Pradnya Joshi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance
Dow Falls 30 on Interest Fears, Bond Weakness From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos
Energy Stocks Hold Up Even as Oil Prices Drop By Tom Petruno
Awash in Opportunities : Gov. Branstad Visits L.A. to Promote Iowa Despite Flood Devastation By Pradnya Joshi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Dreamin' Costs Plenty
Topic No. 1--With a Bullet : Wherehouse's Dispute Over Used CDs Is the Talk of the Music Industry By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Upholds Burroughs' Claim to AZT Patent : Drugs: Ruling gives firm exclusive rights to AIDS medication; two others are prohibited from making a cheaper generic. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Falls 30 on Interest Fears, Bond Weakness From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BofA Doubles Earnings in 2nd Quarter : Banking: Excluding one-time charges and gains, however, operating profits were unchanged from a year ago. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Mirror Co. Reports Second-Quarter Gains By John Lippman
Coca-Cola Executives Think Things Go Better With CAA By Bruce Horovitz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Manufacturing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance
Banking & Finance
Crackdown Targets Investment Ads By Denise Gellene
Bank to Pay $13 Million Damages From Times Wire Services
Former Foes Now in Musical Harmony : Records: Time Warner, Sony, went toe-to-toe in court four years ago. Now they're partners in a mail-order business. By Alan Citron
*Film: Paul Verhoeven is back at the helm of Columbia...
Capitol Punishment: 20 Acts Get Pink Slips : Music: CEO Gary Gersh pulls the plug on Smithereens, Great White, Billy Squire and others. By Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Times TV Index : TV FACTS
Jacqueline Lyons Named Vice President at TriStar TV
The Times Music Index : STACKING UP SALES
Delta Air Lines hopped aboard a trend of modest...
American Telephone & Telegraph Co. reported a 9...
Amgen Inc., the world's largest biotechnology company...
Lockheed Corp. said it had higher second-quarter net...
Lawmakers Urged to Prod FDA : Health: Manufacturers of medical devices meet with Feinstein and others to stress their need for speedier approval process. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Builder's Bonds Go Over Big on Wall St. : Finance: Enthusiastic response to $155-million Baldwin issue is regarded by industry insiders as a show of faith in the future of Southland residential real estate. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reverse Stock Split at Garden Grove Firm
Strawberry Crop Increases but Still Paltry : Agriculture: Despite heavy rains, county growers' harvest is up 6.3% over '92 but is far short of amount plucked in '91. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vans Reports Steep Drop in Revenue, Profit : Finance: Orange-based shoemaker earned well under half that of previous year. Acting President Schoenberg is named CEO. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Court Refuses to Delay First Shiley Valve Trial
Abbey Healthcare Reports Record Revenue, Profit : Earnings: The Costa Mesa-based company attributes strong second-quarter showing to facilities' performance, focus on higher-margin equipment. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Firm Insists U.S. Charge Is Bum Rap : Export: Company accused of violating export law by shipping a satellite communications system to Iran says ruling vindicates it. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOURISM : Business 'Will Be 5% Better Than Horrible,' Economist Predicts compiled by Chris Woodward, Times staff writer
Tourism compiled by Chris Woodward, Times staff writer
Tourism compiled by Chris Woodward, Times staff writer
Tourism compiled by Chris Woodward, Times staff writer
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Tourism compiled by Chris Woodward, Times staff writer
McGaw Posts $3.8-Million 2nd-Quarter Profit
Cytocare Inc.: The Irvine medical device company said it...
Independence One Bank of California: The Mission Viejo...
NEWS
Street Protests
Holocaust in Bosnia
Rep. Jay C. Kim
Rep. Dornan
Conservative 'Vocal Minority'
Ex-Officer Battles City Over Medical Files : Culver City: He left in 1987 on a stress-related disability. His cancer is in remission and he's trying to get his job back but is incensed that the city is demanding his cancer records as a condition for reapplying. By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Major Tax Hike, Benefit Levy OKd in Budget Talks By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Break in Levee Floods Historic Illinois Island : Midwest: Kaskaskia residents flee former state capital. In Des Moines, water is on tap for first time in 12 days. By Louis Sahagun and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gas Blast in St. Paul Slams Neighborhood From Associated Press
AIDS Drug Study to Continue Despite Mistake in Experiment Associated Press
Entrepreneur, 10, Sells Bottled Flood Associated Press
Finders Keep Lottery Ticket Associated Press
Avri Elad; Mideast Spy Spent 10 Years in Israeli Jail
Memorial Planned for Carlton E. Morse
Frances M. Finnen; Santa Monica Anti-Crime Activist
Scott Salmon; Choreographer, Director for Award Shows
U.S. Ends Importing of Endangered Turtles Associated Press
VALLEY POWER: Hard to say which was rarer in the seats of...
Levee Break Wipes Out Historic Illinois Island : Midwest: Kaskaskia residents flee former state capital. In Des Moines, water is on tap for first time in 12 days. By Louis Sahagun and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Murphy reported from Kaskaskia, Ill., and Sahagun from Des Moines. Times staff writers Judy Pasternak in Chicago and D'Jamila Salem and Richard E. Meyer in Los Angeles contributed to this story
BONE TO PICK: Government in action seldom gets feistier... By Robyn Norwood and Mimi Ko and Jerry Hicks
NOT MOVING: If you thought house sales were off, try... By Gary Gorman
COLUMN ONE : ANC Crash Course in Capitalism : After years of Marxist rhetoric, the South African group faces a tricky balancing act. It must persuade white businesses to stay and blacks to join a market-driven struggle for equality. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ginsburg Decries Bias Against Gays : Justice: High court nominee calls such discrimination deplorable and 'against the tradition of the United States.' No senators at hearing challenge her stand. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Against Ex-GM Whiz Stir Global Ruckus : Auto industry: Executive who went to VW is accused of stealing secrets. U.S. and German probes under way. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff reporter Tyler Marshall in Berlin contributed to this story
Major Tax Hike, Benefit Levy OKd in Budget Talks By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'It's Almost Like There Are 2 Sides to Him' : Racism: Chris Fisher grew up in a home that championed tolerance. So his alleged part in a white supremacist plot has shocked family and friends. By Mark Platte and Roxana Kopetman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nicaragua Troops Dislodge Rebels; 150 Dead, Wounded By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Bidding to Regain Missiles Sent to Afghans By Robin Wright and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Not All 'Good' Cholesterol Is Good, Study Says By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Property, Hotel Owners Sue Disney, Anaheim : Resort: Environmental data is challenged. School districts meanwhile decide not to fight $3-billion project. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Man Says Plan Was to Sell Pipe Bombs By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yearning to Say Goodby : Health: The former guardians of a Romanian orphan, in the U.S. for foot surgery, want to see the child again. But officials say it is best not to. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senate Panel OKs Border Patrol Funds : Immigration: Appropriations Committee approves money to hire up to 600 agents. The measure also restores 93 positions eliminated in the proposed federal budget. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER; Times staff writer Alan C. Miller contributed to this story
Management Firm Probed in Overbilling : Fraud: Ventura County prosecutors and FBI agents are investigating whether construction supervisors charged twice for the same work. By Daryl Kelley and Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS; Times staff writers Carlos V. Lozano and Jim Newton contributed to this story
Suits Challenge Expansion by Disneyland By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experts Predict More Humboldt Quakes : Seismology: Last year's 7.1 coastal temblor is an omen of more to come and reveals activity at junction of three tectonic plates, research team says. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Your People's Park Dirt, Call 1-800-Berkeley : Snaphsots of life in the Golden State. By Patt Morrison
House Won't Release Post Office Probe Results By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ASIA : 'Steady Eddie' Keeps Moving on Philippine Problems By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
German Police Smash Chinese Smuggling Ring Reuters
Major Calls Vote of Confidence on Treaty : Britain: Prime minister loses critical Commons test on ratifying Maastricht pact on European union. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Mood in Baghdad: Gloom, Resignation, a Sense of National Isolation : Iraq: Euphoria over U.N. accord fades quickly. Food prices soar and the dinar falls as sanctions continue. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton, Aristide Meet; U.S. to Send Military Trainers From Times Wire Services
Key Defector Throws Support to Japan Opposition : Politics: But ex-Liberal Democrat who leads grass-roots party sets a condition for alliance. Another important rebel does the same. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Trial of Ex-Kingpin Starts in Japan By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beating, Drug, Alcohol Cited in Motorist's Death Associated Press
Pipe Bombs Dangerous but Popular Devices By Patricia Callahan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Packard Home After Heart Surgery From Associated Press
Sabotage Suspected in Bridge Levee Break : Investigation: A probe is opened after river washed over a road, closing West Quincy, Mo., span. Experts say it would be easy to cause a failure. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Bars Confederate Daughters' Flag Use From Associated Press
Deficit Concerns Stall Flood Aid Bill : Relief: The House blocked the $3-billion emergency bill because it didn't include offsetting spending cuts. The move jolts the leadership. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Surrenders in Harassment Case By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sex Seen as Source of Most New AIDS Cases in Women : Health: Prior to 1992, intravenous drug use was the leading cause, CDC says. The trend indicates spread of the disease away from primary risk groups. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comparing Roe, Dred Scott Decisions Angers Senator By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Felon Charged With Making Pipe Bombs for Profit By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fisher May Have Talked to FBI Without a Lawyer By Jim Newton
Officer Fatally Shoots Carjacking Suspect
Bar Lifts Hedgecock's Suspension From Law Practice Associated Press
Jurors Hear Contrasting Views of Courtroom Killer Associated Press
Man Convicted of Murdering 4 in School Siege Associated Press
Assemblyman Brulte Hit in Arm by BB While on Golf Course By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Secretary Confirmed Associated Press
Fees to Treat Lead Poisoning Defended : Courts: Lawsuit seeks to block efforts by paint and oil industries to upset '91 law. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Paul Gas Explosion Rips Neighborhood, Killing 2 From Associated Press
No Clues Found in Clinton Aide's Death : White House: A search of Vince Foster's office fails to shed light on his apparent suicide, officials say. The President will attend funeral today. By Ronald J. Ostrow and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
RECRUITING / JEFF FELLENZER : Bruins Get a Jump on Competition With Commitment From Bailey By Jeff Fellenzer
Carving Their Own Niche : Studio City Music handcrafts and repairs violins, violas and cellos--an age-old art that is enjoying a renaissance. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for Valley Life
Cheapest Ticket in Town : At least three mornings a week, orchestra rehearsals are free to visitors at the Hollywood Bowl. Even the parking is free. By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Don Heckman is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
A Personal Collection : Stephanie Haynes, with a repertoire of 400 to 450 tunes, has a reputation for doing jazz interpretations of standards. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Bill Kohlhasse is a Marina del Rey writer
FOR KIDS : Down-Home Sound : If their knee-slapping music doesn't grab attention, the ages of this award-laden bluegrass band certainly will. By Heather W. Morgan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Heather W. Morgan is a regular contributor to Valley Life
Going Back in Time : Ancient rocks and the early cultures of Italy provide inspiration for two artists. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
Who's Who at the Zoo By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Wild Job, But Someone's Got to Love It
Where Yarns Are Spun : At the Storyteller Bookstore & Cafe in Canoga Park, the fixation on the spoken narrative borders on the fanatical. By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Susan Heeger writes regularly for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : A Giddy Spin on Movie Land : The \o7 wonderful \f7 town of Hollywood in 'Favors' is where power and gender struggles are the staff of life. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times
On the TV Watch : Creators of an experimental piece vent opinions about television, among other things. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes about theater for Valley Life
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Royal Savings From the Party King : Store offers a wide selection of cards and paper goods at 20% to 50% below retail. By Geri Cook
Outlaw's Lair : Famed movie backdrop Vasquez Rocks, named for a stagecoach robber, is really a geological treasure house. By David S. Barry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; David Barry is a regular contributor to Valley Life
Hiking Heaven : The San Gabriel Mountains offer one of the most scenic stretches of the 2,638-mile Pacific Crest Trail. By Walter Houk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Walter Houk writes regularly about recreation for Valley Life
Putting Creedence in Karaoke : Terror strikes when the newcomer is called to the stage, but soon you realize how much fun you're having. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Jungle Out There
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cooking With a Deft Hand : Crowds aren't flocking to the newly renamed Fu Ling 88 Chinese restaurant. They don't know what they're missing. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday for Valley Life
It's Only Civilized to Feel Superior to Snobs Who Snub By Ann Conway and Patrick Mott
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype By Rose Apodaca
Supra Smooth at Warp Speed By Paul Dean
Get the Hang of Keeping Trousers Creased or You'll Need an Iron Supplement By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Retailers Go to Great Lengths to Offer Shorts With Legs By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Kustom Kulture' Puts Retro Rags in the Driver's Seat
It's Makeover Time for Pageant By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doing Jackson Justice By Betty Goodwin
Never Postpone Work on Brakes By Ralph Vartabedian
BOOK REVIEW : Love Is the Answer in an Eccentric Family : THE BUBBLE REPUTATION \o7 by Cathie Pelletier\f7 ; Crown $21,272 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CULTURE WATCH : Is Santa Monica Pier Boardwalk? By Steve Tice
For Reluctant Suitors : Men like what a coat and tie say about them. But they also yearn for a Huck Finn kind of freedom. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUITING YOURSELF: WHAT MEN SHOULD KNOW : SIZING up SUITS By Stories By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drugstores Have Prescription for Cheap Makeup By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Graying of America : The Old Standby--in a Variety of Shades--Makes a Comeback This Fall in Suits With a Twist on Tradition By William Kissel
Supporters of Joffrey Ballet Go Pop and Like It By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fashion a Matter of Poetic License By Kevin Allman
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
In the late 1960s, there were dozens of Swedish... By Michael Krikorian
Four choral groups are scheduled to sing this weekend at...
Wake Up, Delegation: Transit Funds A-Going : California could lose in congressional end run
The Shadow Over Rostenkowski
Obituaries
A Deal to Help Jump-Start the Region : Wilson throws $60 million on the Disneyland table and says let's get going
PERSPECTIVE ON ARMS CONTROL : How We Got Oversold on Overkill : A government report pins our trillion-dollar defense buildup on 'experts' who misstated the Soviet menace. By Anne H. Cahn, \o7 Anne H. Cahn, an arms-control official in the Carter Administration, is a visiting scholar at the University of Maryland's Center for International Security Studies. \f7
U.S. Catholics' Stand-Off Holds on Birth Control : Sexual behavior: The 1968 ban led to the laity adopting its own ethic, but the church view of sex remains oppressive. By Frances Kissling, \o7 Frances Kissling is the president of Catholics for a Free Choice, Washington. \f7
Oxnard Plans to Start Recycling Program for Apartments, Small Firms By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hueneme High to Offer Naval Reserve Officers Training : Schools: Starting in the fall, the campus will launch the only ROTC program in Ventura County. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Helping Children \o7 LORRAINE CASTRO is executive director of the Bienvenidos Children's Center, which has offices in Altadena, East Los Angeles, West Covina, Long Beach, Pomona and Van Nuys. She commented on the state's recent announcement that Los Angeles County's Department of Children's Services is in compliance with California regulations: \f7
Firm Building Civic Arts Plaza Is Accused of Double-Billing : Investigation: County officials and FBI agents are looking into fraud allegations against the company managing construction of the major Thousand Oaks project. By Daryl Kelley and Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Goodby, Station 24 : Somber Firefighters Pack Up as Facility Closes After Six Decades By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Carwash, Sale to Aid Music Program By Maia Davis
OXNARD : Man Held in Theft to Represent Himself By Jeff Mcdonald
Next up, buckaroos--the car-roping competition!Even for... By Steve Harvey
SANTA PAULA : Intervention Helps Keep Kids in School By Patrick Mccartney
National Bancorp Picks New President By Constance Sommer
Charges of Racism Ruled Unfounded By Jeff Mcdonald
Cal State Overcomes Hurdle for Campus By Kay Saillant
Dodds to Resign as Public Health Officer By Sara Catania
MOORPARK : Upgrade OKd for Historic Central Area By James Maiella Jr.
PORT HUENEME : Man Gets 6 1/2 Years in Prison for Robbery By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Beaten After Motorcycle Rammed By Julie Fields
OAK PARK : Investigation Begun in Assault of Girl By Julie Fields
Saving the Russian Soul : Religion: Thousand Oaks evangelist Mark Finley spreads the Gospel, but legislators want to deny foreigners a pulpit. By Beth Knobel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Police Raid Simi Store Over Illegal Pistols By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serious Crime in Simi Valley Falls 14.6% : Law enforcement: More intense street work by police has led to a drop in violent offenses, but graffiti reports have jumped. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Shot in Face Is Treated, Released
Fire Blamed on Unattended Iron
Get Banks Out of Student Aid : Finance: Essentially, the government already is the lender, so cut the middlemen and save. By Morton Owen Schapiro and Michael S. Mcpherson, \o7 Michael S. McPherson is a professor of economics at Williams College in Williamstown, Mass. Morton Owen Schapiro is professor and chairman of the economics department at USC. They are co-authors of "Keeping College Affordable: Government and Educational Opportunity" (Brookings Institution, 1991). \f7
Dirt-Removal Plan May Give College a Break : Education: A developer is to offer Pierce $2.1 million, but the proposal has homeowners upset. By Kurt Pitzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Compton School Czar to Lay Off Teachers, Cut Administrators' Pay By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Battle Over Smoking Ban Is Heating Up By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Mountain Trek for Latino Teens Planned
COSTA MESA : City Seeks Applicants to Planning Panel By Lynda Natali
FAMILY ATTRACTIONS : Lowdown on the hoedown is that downtown will be the place to be in Torrance. By Mary Helen Berg
Riordan Looks to the Valley to Fill Lofty Commission Jobs By Kill Byline, \f7 and SPACE FIRST COLUMN; \o7 This column was reported by Times staff writers John Schwada in Los Angeles and Alan C. Miller in Washington.
Items for People in the News should be mailed to the Los...
Ex-Officer Battles City Over Medical Files : Personnel: John Kennedy wants to get back on the police force. He says a demand for his cancer treatment records violates a federal law. By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH GATE : Residents Vent Anger Over Proposed Tax Hike
Services Saturday for Ex-County Judge Celia Baker By Robert Barker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Jaw-Breaking Existence : Science: A study of La Brea fossils shows that mealtimes were tough in prehistoric Los Angeles. Saber-toothed cats and other predators often broke their teeth scrambling for food. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
'Far-Fetched' Ideas Included in LAPD Report : Law enforcement: Turning over the Valley to sheriff's deputies is one option in a preliminary list of ways to increase the number of officers by 3,000. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center to Help Businesses Cut Red Tape : Commerce: State office is part of 'one-stop' approach to streamlining permit process for L.A. area entrepreneurs. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurant Smoking Ban May Be Blocked : Legislation: Opponents will submit petitions seeking to overturn city law. If enough signatures are valid, the ban will be on hold until election. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tarzana Boy's Plunge Sparks New Warnings : Accidents: A study says that incidents among children have become a problem in Los Angeles. The co-author blames the lack of a city code requiring window guards. By Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Hall Job Given Wife of Congressman : Appointments: Riordan selects Janis Berman to assess suggestions for improving L.A. and polishing its public image. By Alan C. Miller and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA CLARITA : Magic Mountain Declines to Air Anti-Gang Messages
SOUTH LOS ANGELES : After 9 Years, Supermarket Gets Preliminary Approval
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Medfly-Infested Area Sprayed With Malathion
LOS ANGELES : Bradley May Still Be Called in City Clerk Case
LOS ANGELES : INS Agent at LAX Charged With Sexual Battery
BURBANK : Airport Authority Votes to Videotape Its Meetings
BELLFLOWER : School Chief Resigns Amid Sexual Harassment Claims
\o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland.\f7 \o7 Henry A. Kissinger, former secretary of state and national security adviser, spoke Monday at the Biltmore Hotel on "The United States in the Post-Soviet World\f7 .\o7 " His speech was sponsored by the public issues forum of Town Hall of California. From his remarks: \f7
NORTH HILLS : War Veterans Decorated for Green Thumbs By Jeff Schnaufer
RESEDA : Special Education Center Burglarized By Scott Glover
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Fiscal Chief Offers Ideas to Save $200 Million
SOUTHWEST LOS ANGELES : Witnesses Catch Suspect After Fatal Stabbing
WOODLAND HILLS : Dirt Deal May Be Worth $2.1 Million By Kurt Pitzer
GRANADA HILLS : Medfly Spraying Stirs Neighborhood By Matthew Heller
Menendez Family Run Like a Firm, Friend Says : Trial: Tennis coach testifies that the defendants' father was strict and tried to control every aspect of the brothers' lives. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Korean Riot Victims Still Devastated, Study Finds : Urban problems: Nearly a third of the families surveyed say they face financial ruin. They blame bureaucratic hurdles for delays in reopening businesses. By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Breakup Backers Vow to Press On : Education: Despite recent setbacks, leaders outline four strategies to keep effort on track. They hope to gauge strength of their support at parents summit. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riordan Names Rep. Berman's Wife to Post : City Hall: Democrat Janis Berman will assess ideas for bettering L.A. Move seen as part of mayor's effort for diversity. By Alan C. Miller and John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN FERNANDO : Children Get a Close-Up Look at Sharks By Thom Mrozek
BURBANK : Architect to Seek Funds for Schools By Ed Bond
VAN NUYS : Officer Describes Being Shot by Suspect By Thom Mrozek
VAN NUYS : Letter Helped Solve Slaying, Court Told By Thom Mrozek
SAN FERNANDO : Hospital Expansion Plan Tied to Lien By Carmen Valencia
GLENDALE : Schools May Be Due Lottery Windfall By Tommy Li
BURBANK : AIDS Awareness Books Ordered By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Center Backs City's Drug-Testing Policy By Martha L. Willman
Man Fatally Shoots Girlfriend, Self : Violence: The killings occur in the house he shared with his parents and the woman. Police say he was despondent over her recent miscarriage. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposed Cuts for Poor Draw Protests : County: Social workers, activists in Canoga Park, Pacoima assail recommended reductions in health, welfare services. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Newhall School District Board Votes to Tape-Record Meetings By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : School Board Trustee Won't Seek 2nd Term By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Blaze Damages 40-Acre Forest Service Plantation
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 'Hooker' Defendants Deny Guilt By Ann O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Students to Help Build 2 Houses in Palmdale : Education: An agreement approved by the school district calls for the city to sell the structures to low- and moderate-income families. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Park Won't Air Anti-Gang Messages : Recreation: Magic Mountain officials say it doesn't fit in with fun theme. A rampage sparked Santa Clarita's request. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cox, Feinstein Square Off Over Funding for Courthouse : Politics: The Senate Appropriations Committee adopts legislation providing only half of the $168 million requested for the Santa Ana project. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businessman Is Gunned Down Outside His Home in Santa Ana : Slaying: One of two men hiding in a car killed the owner of cabinetmaking factories, witnesses say. No motive is determined. By Thuan Le and David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Hard Times, Public Workers Are Endangered Species By Dana Parsons
Judge Orders UCI to Rehire Professor Denied Tenure By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Industry May Get Cheaper Electricity By Terry Spencer
WESTMINSTER : Student Welcomes Leadership Role By Andrea Heiman
SOUTH COUNTY : State Budget Cuts Hurt Park Districts By Len Hall
MISSION VIEJO : Benefit Planned for Crash Victim, Sister By Anna Cekola
PLACENTIA : Council Overturns Carwash Approval By Danielle A. Fouquette
ANAHEIM : Driver Dies as Car Hits Parked Truck
SANTA ANA : Street Widening to Speed Traffic By Jon Nalick
Cypress : 20,000 Expected at Community Festival By Martin Miller
Countywide : Runway Blackout Caused by Regulator By Jodi Wilgoren
IRVINE : Schools Seek Voice on Future of Base By Shelby Grad
BUENA PARK : She's On the Watch for a Safer City By Debra Cano
NEWPORT BEACH : Residents Get Break on Flood Insurance By Bob Elston
Countywide : Prison Consultant to Tour County Jails
Educator Turns Himself In on Charges of Sex Crimes : Courts: Sunny Hills High teacher is freed on own recognizance pending arraignment. Female students claim they were molested or harassed. By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trial of 6 in Anti-Camping Case Halted By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets Identical Twin's Kidney in Transplant By Richard Core, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oil Companies Embrace EPA's Plan for Cleanup at McColl Site By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brea OKs 'Tough' Anti-Graffiti Law
Laguna Niguel Rail Station Dealt Double Blow : Transportation: City officials learn that another $1 million is needed for storm drains at the project site and that a $1.4-million state grant has been eliminated. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
District Will Try to Condemn Land in Laguna for Reservoir By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Makes Plans to Put Some Parks Out to Pasture : Budget: In the worst-case scenario, three local facilities would be abandoned. But officials and residents are scrambling for alternatives. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Business Leaders Relish Mayor's Attention : Westchester: For the second time in less than a week, Riordan visits the community that wants to be the 'door to Los Angeles,' not the doormat. By Scott Shibuya Brown, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Ailing Profession : Medicine: New doctors enduring the challenges and rigors as first-year interns face a future clouded by skyrocketing costs and impending health-care reforms. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Embarrassed Angels Routed : Baseball: The Yankees get five home runs and, with Abbott, hand them their worst defeat of the season, 12-1. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giants Handle Phillies Again : Baseball: Burkett becomes National League's first 14-game winner and Bonds hits 27th home run in 4-1 victory. From Associated Press
Dodgers Have to Hand It to Mets : Baseball: Sloppy defense leads to a seven-run inning. Murray hits two homers in 10-5 New York victory. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indurain Pedals Along in First as Tour de France Title Looms From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Burkett Beats Phillies for His 14th Victory From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Olerud Reaches .400 on Winning Homer From Associated Press
McSorley Sits Out Bullfrogs' Victory
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Argentina Eliminates U.S. in Federation Cup From Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Two Share Women's Open Lead From Associated Press
Stromsborg Shows His Metal, 10-6 By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lorraine Will Sign With Angels Today By Steve Henson
Golf
AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP : Kmet, Wolf Sparkle in 12-6 Victory
Dukes' Winning Streak Grows With Victory Over San Antonio : Team tennis: Small crowd watches Newport Beach win, 28-19, after a scare from Racquets. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Reach Agreement With Bettis : Football: No. 1 pick expected to sign and practice today. Trade talks involve Cleveland Gary. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball's Owners Draw Bottom Line in San Diego By Mike Penner
He Threw Out Book, but Saved the Coach : College basketball: Four months later, official in UCLA-Michigan game explains how he made the call. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Hard Times Ahead : After Winning on Grass at Wimbledon Pete Sampras Will Take a Difficult Road to the U.S. Open By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Bettis Agrees to 5-Year Deal By T.J. Simers
Rubley Is Getting His Shot to Win Rams' Backup Spot : Football: After a silent rookie season, the ninth-round pick hopes to make noise this summer--and prove he should be No. 2 quarterback. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chances Are, He Won't Get Fur, er, Far By Shav Glick
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Rule Changes Shown Officially By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Elway, Reeves Trade Long-Range Barbs Associated Press
Tribute Was His Stock in Trade By Larry Stewart
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : San Antonio Avoids Los Angeles Pitfalls By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodge Is Taken Off List in San Francisco Race : Running: Canyon Country woman was credited with third-place finish but can't be found in film of the race. By Brian Jaramillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Must Play Mexico Without Ramos From Staff and Wire Reports
On the Road Again : Frank Tanana Still Has Value After All These Years, but Probably Not to the Mets, Who See a Trade to a Contender in His Future By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cycling Tour Heads to Mammoth By Elliott Almond
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Decision Looms: Mondesi or Butler? By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Easley Brings His Bat Up in the Lineup By Bob Nightengale
Baseball / Daily Report By Steve Henson
It's Not Just a Simple Game for Old Folks : Lawn bowling: County residents who will play at Pacific championships say the sport is challenging and highly competitive. By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Add O'Connor, Van Allen to the Flock : Hockey: Defenseman and center, both free agents, are expected to contribute to expansion team's offense. By Scott Miller
Charges Against Velasquez Are Dropped By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Towns Does Things the Hard Way : Prep football: A discipline problem at Pasadena High, he finds third time is the charm in taking test to enter USC. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
THOROUGHBRED RACING : 'Just Say No' Doesn't Do Job, so Horsemen Make Own Video By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hansen-Dent Is Getting a Different Kind of Education : Tennis: After one year on pro tour, former Newport Harbor and UC Irvine player hasn't fulfilled goals. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Obscure Beginning, Cronkhite Has Become One of Cycling's Wheels By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : 78 Athletes From Region Swell Ranks in San Antonio By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Master's Acquires Front-Line Help From University of Illinois : College basketball: Marc Davidson, a 6-6 forward, becomes third Division I player to join Mustangs in two years. By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sutherland Close on the Heels of His Mentor By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Covert Marking Time With His Feet of Endurance : Streak: Now 42, he has weathered the elements, illness, injury and surgery, running at least three miles each day for the past 25 years. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thanks to Olympics, Granger Feels Itch to Pitch By Owen Canfield, ASSOCIATED PRESS
LOCAL NOTES : Booth Advances to Golf Final
BOWLING / DANA HADDAD : Canadian Customs Pins Crime on Tour Players
Boseman Is Dismissed From All-Star Team : Shrine game: Former Morningside High player leaves football camp without permission. Dorsey player is also asked to leave. By Greg Gonzalez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : Company Plots New Course for Victoria By Fred Robledo
He's 100% Cotton : Incoming Freshman Draws Rave Reviews, but He Just Wants to Be Himself By Dan Reines, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Segundo Gears Up for Legion Playoffs
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