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What happened on July 27, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Jury Told Erik Menendez Confessed ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Instructor from Kauai Teaches Graceful Art of Hula Dancing : Cultures: The class, which gathers at a Thousand Oaks studio, learns to express the island's aloha spirit. DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Friend Tells of Confession in Menendez Case : Trial: Erik Menendez admitted to killing his parents, saying his brother told him, 'Shoot Mom,' comrade says. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When Jobs Go South--a True Parable : Green Giant workers are fighting on two fronts. ALEXANDER COCKBURN, Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications.
Ojai Rancher Has a Different View of Origin of Man : Anthropology: The idea that humankind came from the New World--not Africa--is gaining credence, thanks to Alvah (Pardner) Hicks. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor in Crash May Lose License : Medicine: State officials say they will seek suspension of medical certificate of physician in accident fatal to couple. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Man Gets 6 Months in Graffiti Case THOM MROZEK
OXNARD : Judge Removes Self From Criminal Trial JEFF McDONALD
Dana Point City Manager Resigns Post : Politics: David Elbaum, who has been with city a year, cites communication problems with council as main reason for leaving. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Fine Doctor for the Nation : Joycelyn Elders may be very outspoken, but her prescriptions are sensible and wise
Anaheim Schools Sue City, Disney Over Resort : Jurisprudence: Settlement is reported near. Suit says project would create further school overcrowding. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weakening Donations Threaten Aid Groups : Thousand Oaks: If $585,000 is not raised to pay off the mortgage at the Human Services Center, 18 nonprofit help agencies face paying rent. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoning Change Urged in Effort to Block Project : Thousand Oaks: The city had earlier rejected plans by the developer to build a shopping center on the Newbury Park site. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Imperiling a Plan to Harness Idealism : National service bill deserves to be passed; end the Senate filibuster
Infection Killed Whale, Curator Says JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : City Loan Sought for Seniors Project SCOTT GLOVER
City's Bond Rating Is Downgraded a Notch : Economy: The recession and municipal budget pressures are cited by Moody's. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interactive TV Sessions Prove a Hit With Lawmakers, Public : Capitol: Calls have poured in at five hearings aired on the California Channel. Critics say involvement is illusory with great potential for abuse. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Cite Racial Overtones in Slaying at Scene of Party
IRVINE : City to Act to Ensure Voice in Base Reuse SHELBY GRAD
Obituaries
Wright Seeks Backing for Trash Legislation SARA CATANIA
NEWPORT BEACH : 70 Evacuated From Hospital in Fire Scare
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City OKs Talks on Golf Course Proposal ROBERT BARKER
VENTURA : Sidewalk Dining Law to Be Considered PEGGY Y. LEE
Ex-Clerk Revisits Office in Fight to Get Job Back : City Hall: Participants in the Civil Service proceeding re-enact possible scenarios of sexual harassment. Allegations led to the firing of Elias Martinez. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Cuts Likely to Offset Extra Lottery Funds ED BOND
WINNETKA : City to Install $30,000 Park Lighting System JILL LEOVY
THOUSAND OAKS : Fiore Recall Leaders Say Signatures Valid STEPHANIE SIMON
Services Today for Activist Ruth M. Kahn
Bus Lines to Get Boost Under Transit Budget NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Accident Liability
Papal Contraceptive Ban
MONTEREY PARK : Trash Haulers Sued in Liability Dispute
Youth to Be Tried as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Girl
Letters to the Ventura Edition : Supervisors are Out of Control
MALIBU : 3.5 Offshore Quake Shakes Coastal Area
Wilson Says State Is Bouncing Back : Economy: The governor begins a tour touting his administration's role in helping to engineer California's comeback. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Is Identified JULIE FIELDS
CALABASAS : City Moves Toward Tougher Sign Law KURT PITZER
Abortion Protesters Help Save Clinic Guard KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Board to Review Anti-Graffiti Report GEOFF BOUCHER
Grinding Out Pork to Cover Bad Loans : What lenders call 'prudent,' politicians call 'discrimination'; the solution--a tax-subsidized 'community development bank.' PAUL CRAIG ROBERTS, Paul Craig Roberts writes on economics from Washington.
Drag-Racing Problem Stymies Police : Sylmar: They patrol for speeders four nights a week. But it's an age-old tradition that's not easily eradicated. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Brace for Layoffs : Employment: County managers and employees, once secure in government positions, fear for their futures. Up to 5,000 may be dismissed. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Bond Rating Downgraded a Notch : Economy: The recession and municipal budget pressures are cited by Moody's investment firm. Action still leaves Los Angeles ahead of most other public entities. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Tustin Joins Groups Soliciting Flood Aid BERT ELJERA
PERSPECTIVE ON CIVIL RIGHTS : The True Concern Is Racial Justice Gayle Pollard Terry, Times Staff Writer; C. Lani Guinier was nominated by President Clinton to head the Justice Department's civil rights division. But the President withdrew the nomination of the 43-year-old University of Pennsylvania law professor last month after conservatives complained that she favored race-based voting rights remedies. Guinier was interviewed by Times editorial writer Gayle Pollard Terry last week during the annual convention of the National Assn. of Black Journalists in Houston. and
THOUSAND OAKS : Alcohol Sales Law for Clubs Tightened CARLOS V. LOZANO
Man Jailed for Stealing $50,000 in Golf Gear LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Accused of Delaying Seawater Plant : Council: The charge is levied by the head of last fall's successful effort to persuade voters to back desalination. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : 2 Boys Sentenced in School Firebombing KURT PITZER
WESTMINSTER : Fire Chief Inherits Agency in Upheaval ANDREA HEIMAN
PLACENTIA : La Habra Will Book Placentia Suspects DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Tar Pit Excavation on Public View NONA YATES
70-Year-Old Man Killed in Arson Fire : Violence: Police had warned Haud Grooms to leave the house, which was the site of a weekend gang shooting. Officials say the firebombing was in retaliation. ANTHONY DUIGNAN-CABRERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Murder Trial Jury Selection Near Done JEFF McDONALD
LAKE FOREST : Council Approves New City Hall Hours FRANK MESSINA
Witches Among Angels AL MARTINEZ
Offer to Forgo Overtime Pay Considered : Budget: County union leaders say their proposal is 'reasonable and generous.' Officials, who are demanding workers take an 8.25% pay cut, give lukewarm response. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Driver Shot on McFadden Avenue LEN HALL
LANCASTER : Plane Crash That Killed 6 Under Investigation
OXNARD : Job Retraining Paying Off for Some in County PATRICK McCARTNEY
Woman Found Shot to Death
Chinese Commissioners Tour CALSTART Building
GAVIOTA : Tanker Tested Before Oil Shipments Start JEFF MEYERS
LOS ANGELES : Man Pleads Guilty to Lying About Syringe in Pepsi Can
Obituaries
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WESTMINSTER : Police Identify Man Found Dead in Car LEN HALL
Non-Lethal Weapons
Suspect in Dog's Death Blames Bark, Police Say : Cruelty: Disabled man told investigators he muzzled the animal to quiet it, not to kill it. WILLSON CUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Author, UCI Professor Donald Heiney Dies at 71 : Obituary: The co-founder of the campus's acclaimed writing program is recalled as talented and dedicated. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smog Levels in County Decreasing : Pollution: Officials cite strict local and state regulations for improvement in rankings from fourth-worst in nation to 13th. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNLAND, TUJUNGA : Volunteer Group Seeks Donations ED BOND
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Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Schools Move to Year-Round Child Care : Education: Summer months will be included in after-school program at Wiley Canyon School. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Kristin A. Kay; Recent Sixth-Grade Graduate, 12, Dies of Rare Bone Cancer
Rampage Suspect Barred From Courtroom RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Residents Urged to Help Monitor Parks KURT PITZER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Contestants Sought for Revived Pageant
LOS ANGELES : Lopez-Lee Will Head Community College Board
SAN CLEMENTE : Convicts Will Be Charged for Jail Fee ANNA CEKOLA
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Agency Considers Shelter in Warehouse JEFF SCHNAUFER
YORBA LINDA : City's Finance Chief Resigns His Post DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Williams, Violante Seek Funds in Washington for LAPD : Police: They will visit members of the state's delegation. Money for 100 new officers would come from a $150-million congressional allocation. JIM NEWTON and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COSTA MESA : Woman Found Slain in Her Apartment
Students Spend Summer Caring for the Poor : Education: UCLA program for Oxnard College minorities gives them hands-on health clinic experience, hoping to spur them to pursue careers in their own communities. SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Need a Gun Dealer's License? No Problem : Federal laws are looser than some cannons
Lake View Terrace School Granted Autonomy HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting RENE LYNCH
Recycling Man Starting Over : Homeless: No one asked Ron Swift to oversee a recycling site in West Hollywood. But he made friends there who went to bat for him when the city closed the center. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Training Puts Coast Guard Skills to Test JULIE FIELDS
YORBA LINDA : City Council Drops Trash Payment Plan DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
104-Year-Old Isabel Parra Grijalva, Descendant of County Pioneer, Dies T. CHRISTIAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Anti-Graffiti Plan Aimed at Merchants KURT PITZER
Arrest of Skinheads
ANAHEIM : Grenade Found in Telephone Booth LEN HALL
TUSTIN : Permit, Inspection Fees Raised by City BERT ELJERA
LOS ANGELES : School Board Backs Charter Status for 2 More Campuses
Ex-Deputy Ventura City Attorney Held in Jail No-Show : Crime: Kenneth Makature is arrested at a psychological treatment facility in Oxnard. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : 5 Charged in Gas Credit Card Scam TOMMY LI
Sunland : Both Sides to Appeal Ruling on Antenna CARMEN VALENCIA
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Improvements Considered for Animal Shelter JEFF SCHNAUFER
RESEDA : Homes to Help Disabled Are Nearly Done JILL LEOVY
Countywide : Catz Named to OCTA Board of Directors JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
THOUSAND OAKS : Conejo Valley Festival Makes $20,000 Profit STEPHANIE SIMON
Psychologist Helps Juries Judge Eyewitness Accounts of Crimes
Walt Disney
Sen. Boxer Opposes Proposed Landfill in Elsmere Canyon
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : 12 Injured in Crash Involving 4 Vehicles ED BOND
Making a Difference in Your Community : Program Helps Break Cycle of Illiteracy JAMES ZOLTAK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
6 Died Instantly When Plane Plummeted to the Ground : Accident: Investigators find no evidence of fuel in the Cessna 310's tanks. The craft was en route to Van Nuys Airport. SHARON MOESER and JOHN CHANDLER
Man Killed, Driver Arrested in Crash
Trial to Focus on Police Tactics at Santa Ana Bar : Courts: Owner alleges officers singled out her customers, most of whom are Mexican immigrants, for harassment. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broome Ranch Gets 2 New Offers : Real estate: Officials say the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has the best chance. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Decision on Raising Bus Fare Is Delayed PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Cineplex's Delay on 'Poetic Justice' Angers NAACP DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Foes on Abortion Issue Join in Saving Man's Life
SPORTS
Razor Sharp, When Wet : Swimmers Find Bald Bodies Bring Better Times, Broken Records THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : Bleszynski Shows She's Good, Not That Good
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler Suffers a Poke in the Eye STEVE SPRINGER
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : For Garrison-Jackson, Love Means Helping Kids THOMAS BONK
OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : Mark Henry Wins Weightlifting Competition From Staff and Wire Reports
Frazier to Rejoin Dukes Tonight DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' Skid Hits 10; Snow Is Sent Down : Baseball: The first baseman, batting .223, sits out the team's 11-4 loss to the Athletics. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Feeney Suffers Stroke at Candlestick Park MARYANN HUDSON
Titans Add Wyoming in Basketball SCOTT MILLER
Leaving the Show Stuns Snow : Angels: Even with .188 average and five homers since May 1, rookie didn't expect to be sent down. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Every Dodger Has His Day, 15-1 : Baseball: Hershiser pitches fifth complete game, yields only five hits to the Giants. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brunansky's Homer Sinks Red Sox From Associated Press
Charges Weighed in Prank : Investigation: Report to district attorney's office on throwing of explosive in Dodger parking lot is due today. LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Faces Challenge Again T.J. SIMERS
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Discredits Finley Trade Rumor ELLIOTT TEAFORD
House Resolution Urges IOC to Bypass Beijing From Staff and Wire Reports
Lights Are Brighter, and the Heat Hotter JIM MURRAY
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres Lose to Cubs, Unload Harris, Hurst From Associated Press
He'll Be Ready for Show Time : Football: Thompson, last on Rams' depth chart at running back, is prepared to move up at a moment's notice. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comeback Kid Sims Wins Wrestling Gold : Olympic Festival: Former State champion from Woodbridge takes 149.5-pound Greco-Roman medal. from Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bills' Smith Agrees to Pact Associated Press
Ramblin Guy Joins Mayberry Streak : Horse racing: The Hollywood Futurity gives trainer second consecutive sweep of the track's top 2-year-old races. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Evans Bests Barcelona Time in 800 THERESA SMITH MUNOZ
$100,000 No-Show Fuels Payoff Record Associated Press
Field Hockey Player Suffers Larynx Injury THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Finally Plants His Roots in the Ice : Olympic Festival: The son of an NHL assistant coach, former El Segundo High quarterback is the top draft choice of the Toronto Maple Leafs. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
So Much for the Official Silence : At Their Convention, Referees Show They Are Now Willing to Be Heard as Well as Seen BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Mussina Will Apologize to Gaston Associated Press
Pro Football Becomes Too Costly to Laugh : Raiders: Former players look around and see current players without smiles, without stories. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles Partners to Bring a CFL Franchise to Las Vegas From Associated Press
Connors Crash Probe Continues FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith Improving, Still Critical After Crash in Talladega Race From Associated Press
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Andrade Quit Football and Got a Real Lift MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Golfer's Lament Becomes a Golfer's Epitaph in Vermont SHAV GLICK
BUSINESS
Calfed Chairman Forced Out : Finance: Jerry St. Dennis' ouster follows a second-quarter loss of $45.5 million. The thrift says the two are unrelated. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hamilton Cloud Named VP of Quincy Jones' New Firm
California Steel Plans New Furnace at Old Kaiser Plant : Manufacturing: The $220-million project would help keep 1,000 jobs by making price-competitive products, the firm says. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyundai Lays Off 30 in Fountain Valley
Subway Founder DeLuca Is a Hero's Hero : Dining: He opened his first sandwich store in 1965 at age 17. Today the company ranks as one of the top franchise firms. DENISE LAVOIE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lanz of California to Close Retail Stores : Apparel: The 55-year- old firm, once popular with film stars, hangs it up. Lanz will continue as a manufacturer. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Pacific Reports 2nd-Quarter Profit Fell 40%
TransWorld Bancorp Profit Up 6% in Quarter
First American Quarterly Profits Jump 31% : Earnings: Increase for Santa Ana firm is attributed to a surge in home loan refinancing and a rise in the number of new mortgages. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
20th Century Posts $34.8-Million Profit
Chevron Profit Tumbles After Restructuring Charges
Ventura Bank Names CEO; Posts 2nd-Quarter Loss
Newhall Land's 2nd-Quarter Profit Falls to $1 Million
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Electronic Clearing House Extends Warrants Deadline
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MB Communications to Spin Off MICOM Corp.
Health Care James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Amerigon Underwriter to Exercise Stock Option
Wilson Unveils 5-Step Plan to Improve Business Climate JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities Firm Buys 10.6% of Cherokee Stock
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Focus on Entertainment Stocks : Spotlight: New Line Cinema
Health Care James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Insurance Auto Auctions Offers 900,000 Shares
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
HEALTH CARE : Trimedyne Inc. Seeks FDA OK on Device for Prostate Procedure James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Vitesse Semiconductor Posts $4.2-Million Loss
County's Home Sales Decline Slightly From '92 JACK SEARLES
Domestic Market Share
McGaw Stock Falls 21%; VA Job in Jeopardy : Manufacturing: Irvine intravenous products maker's proposal for contract with veterans agency has been protested and may be lost. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GTE Signs Contract With 12,000 Hourly Workers
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Permit Revoked for Firm to Ship System to Brazil : Export: Satellite Technology Management has been focus of federal probe since shipment to Iran was seized in May. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WellPoint Signs Deal With HealthCare Compare
Flamemaster Increases Stake in Perfectdata
Mancuso Likely to Tap Paramount Connections for New MGM Brass : Hollywood: Former colleagues David Kirkpatrick and Gary Lucchesi are among the candidates for top posts. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Stalls on Ordering Keating Forfeiture : Courts: Concern for small investors defrauded by former head of Lincoln Savings & Loan prompts action. From the Associated Press
State's Management of Failed Insurers Criticized THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mancuso Likely to Tap Paramount Connections for New MGM Brass : Hollywood: Former colleagues David Kirkpatrick and Gary Lucchesi are among the candidates for top posts. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlanta Firm Increases Stake in Pollution Corp.
Murdoch Takes Leap Toward Worldwide Broadcasting : Media: News Corp., near bankruptcy two years ago, will pay $525 million for a Hong Kong-based satellite TV service. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian-American Workers View Hughes Memo as Ethnic Insult : Race: Officials admit note warning employees about Taiwan espionage efforts was lacking in cultural sensitivity. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medgroup to Acquire Product from Port O2 Gen
Stapleton Named Mitsubishi Group VP
B of A Leaving Disneyland, Setting Up Shop at Knott's : Marketing: While Anaheim park appears to shed sponsors, its competitor courts them. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Camino's Net Income Drops 9% for Fiscal Year
Don't Touch That Mouse! : Advertisers Want to Fill Your Computer's Idle Time BRUCE HOROVITZ
Cap Cities Broadens Its Top Executive Team : Management: The moves follow charges by some critics that the media conglomerate wasn't moving fast enough to groom younger executives. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Image Made Over Into Success : Canoga Park: The restructured firm now peddles high-tech equipment to dentists. Its first venture, a beauty imaging system, was spun off separately. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Education's Importance Stressed JACK SEARLES
GI Jobs Program Proving Popular JACK SEARLES
Delinquent? IRS May Be Willing to Negotiate : Taxes: Program allows settlement of massive bills for a fraction of the amount owed. The effort places greater importance on getting people back into the system. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Real Estate Slump Deepens GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow Reuters
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vans Goes Footloose in New Designs : Manufacturing: Facing a drop in sales, the Orange maker of canvas casual footwear is introducing style and color choices--even paisley. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Marine Hardware Thrives With Mexican Business JACK SEARLES
USA Petroleum Alters Its Moving Plans JACK SEARLES
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autonetics, Boeing Team Seek Contract : Defense: The pact would be to produce guidance kits for bombs. The initial phase would be worth $44 million. From Staff and Wire Reports
Frank Mancuso Roars Into Action at MGM ALAN CITRON
Transamerica Move Makes '93 a Record for Job Losses : Economy: With next spring's departure of the Warner Center tenant, Woodland Hills will especially feel the pinch. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eden Air Files for Liquidation
Dow Hits New High as Bond Yields Retreat : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
ART / CATHY CURTIS : A Bit of Basquiat : Meaning More Important Than Style in 11 'Blue Ribbon' Works From '84 at Newport Harbor CATHY CURTIS
Weekend Box Office : 'Poetic' Finds Its Place in Line DAVID J. FOX
Still a Handsome Couple : Shari Lewis and Sidekick Lamb Chop Teach Kids to 'Play-Along' MONICA YANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Fair Ending : Attendance at 101st Event Was Down, but Admission, Parking Revenues Were Up DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Singer Makes No Bones About What He Wants RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How About a Little Country Stompin' to Aid the Barclay?
'Band' to Give HBO Another Power Boost RICK DU BROW
Dance SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : World Party: Out of the Past STEVE APPLEFORD
TV REVIEW : 'Turning Point's' 'Birth': A News Book ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Murder': Dumb on Arrival at Backstage ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Journey Back in Time : At the Baldwin Park Rail Station, UCI Art Professor Judy Baca Pays Homage to the Area's Indian Heritage ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A WITH MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV : 'I Do What I Want . . . This Is What I Do Now' LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
'Menace II Society' Filmmakers Going to Disney Land CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
NEWS
Leaking Sulfuric Acid Sends 3,200 to Hospitals RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Dies in Baptismal Pool Associated Press
National Agenda : Prostitution, Prejudice Fuel AIDS Epidemic in Honduras : It has Latin America's highest case rate. But only a handful of volunteers are dedicated to helping victims. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Healing Power of VOICES : The Tustin-based agency is the only one in Orange County focused solely on the needs of adult incest survivors. In its 10th year, the group honors its founder, who knows the value of speaking out. DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
68 Killed in Plane Crash in S. Korea From Associated Press
Man Tapes Dog's Mouth Shut; Is Charged in Death WILLSON CUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lightning Strike Hurts 10 Reuters
After Mao Badges, Mao Fever, a Mao Mountain ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crash With Emu Kills British Motorcyclist Reuters
Nan Grey; Left Acting Career After Marriage MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quadriplegic Proves a Hero and a Weak Spot of Aryan Movement GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Sea Studies Struggle in Space Age : Frustrated by our preoccupation with the stars, oceanographers urge us to look down, not up. They cite natural wonders and lament the scientific ventures that they say are being shortchanged. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Expands Lebanon Attacks : Mideast: Residents are given time to flee as 35 villages are bombed and shelled in effort to drive out guerrillas. Rocket salvos continue to hit northern Israel. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal Would Force Congress to Join Cheapest Health Plan From Associated Press
State Audit Calls AQMD Lax on Smog Control MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
One Last Story About Leaving L.A. RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : Hints of Impending Attack on Esteli Told From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.N. Warns Serbs: New Attack Will Bring Retaliation From Associated Press
2 OKd for Economic Posts Associated Press
Center 500 Cures Its Summertime Blues KATHRYN BOLD
CAIRO : Mideast Shuttle
Justice Allows Genetic Parents to Get Girl Back From Associated Press
Japan Political Jostling Tilts to Right : Asia: Two new conservative opposition groups delay choosing sides as Liberal Democrats take another look at reforms they rejected in June. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Cuts Robbins' Term, Cites Help in Ethics Inquiry MARK GLADSTONE and PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bolivia Official Quits in Dispute Over Chile Reuters
Gore Unable to Shake Frustrations That Come With the Job : His high profile during campaign raised expectations for office of vice president. Despite Clinton's efforts to help, two centuries of history take their toll. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clinton Blasts Republicans as Obstructionists : Politics: The President says GOP's tactics threaten the government's business. He makes a pitch for his five-year economic plan. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
River Rolls a Silent Blanket of Watery Death Over Town : Flood: The Mississippi takes an Illinois burg, with a malice and force that can only be feared, and recognized. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Bosnians Being Airlifted to U.S. Hospitals from Staff and Wire Reports
Amid Public Fury, Yeltsin Softens Order Recalling Old Rubles : Russia: Deadline for exchange is put back. Izvestia indicates vacationing president hadn't been told of plan. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Africans Fear Brutal Prophecy in Massacre SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : 3 Gunmen Slain in Attack on U.N. Base From Times Staff and Wire Reports
States' Medicaid Costs Top Higher Education Outlays RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
TOKYO : An Elaborate Puzzle
Market Focus : Russia Looking East to Sell Arms : Desperate for cash, Moscow is challenging Western nations for the lucrative Asian market. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Woman Has Abortion Choice, It May Not Be an Easy One DIANNE KLEIN
Mail Sorters Are Harmful for Workers, Study Finds ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donald Heiney; Co-Founder of UC Irvine's Writing Program DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Presence to Continue, U.S. Reassures Southeast Asia : Security: Christopher says America will stay active in the region. 'They want us here,' a U.S. official asserts. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ill May Refuse Efforts to Save Life, Court Says : Law: Ruling in the case of a disabled prison inmate, state justices say adults may reject medical aid and food. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Drag Racing Hot Spot Has History of Tragedy MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : New Study Links Liquor and Cancer WASHINGTON POST
FBI Set Sights on Crippled White Supremacist Hero : Inquiry: Informants befriended wheelchair-bound, poverty-stricken O.C. man to gain access to hate groups. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaking Sulfuric Acid Sends 3,200 to Hospitals RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JERUSALEM : A 'Terrible' Mistake?
Saugus Couple Implicated in White Supremacist Probe : Investigation: Search warrants show that the pair may have supplied some hate group members with weapons. Neither of the two has been arrested in the case. JIM NEWTON and JOCELYN STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Hundreds Protest Slaying of Children From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Crest Measurement Is Not What It Seems: 48 Is 60 Feet DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gen. Matthew B. Ridgway, Hero of 2 Wars, Dies at 98 : Army: In World War II, he led major airborne operations. He also commanded U.N. forces in Korea. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brace Yourself for Pain Relief : Health: The backbone's connected to a controversy over the use of support belts. Are they the best defense against back strain? SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
John Beck; Film Producer Made 'Harvey' and 'The Singing Nun'
Ill May Refuse Efforts to Save Life, Court Says : Law: Ruling in the case of a disabled prison inmate, state justices say adults may reject medical aid and food. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Judge Reduces Robbins' Term, Cites His Help in Ethics Probe : Corruption: Imprisoned last year, the former state senator could be released to a halfway house by fall. Prosecutors sought the reduction, calling his help invaluable. MARK GLADSTONE and PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MOSCOW : It's the Economy
America From Abroad : Rift Opens Between Israel and U.S. Jews : The new Labor government is accused of switching policy signals without explaining itself to supporters abroad. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developers Get $366-Million Tax Break in Budget Bill JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethnic Discord : Radio Buffs Keep Bosnians in Touch : Operators in Croatia contact lost relatives in war zones and gather news from the battlefront. DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Regional Outlook : Africa Moves Fitfully Toward Democracy : Nigeria's election fiasco typifies problems of entrenched leaders, unrest and mistrust. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Asia Floods Kill 4,200; More Deaths Feared Reuters
Rain Falls, Rivers Rise; Worker Yells: 'Quit! Quit! Quit!' : Midwest: Weather keeps adding insult to injury as levees weaken and burst. Sandbaggers, residents and officials are at the breaking point too. LOUIS SAHAGUN and JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Children of Change : New names. New holidays. New rules. Youths accepting Islam face a lifestyle conversion. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking of: : Buckingham Palace WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : Khartoum at Crossroads : A visitor unveils Sudan's mysterious dual nature. By day, this controversial nation is Arabic. By night, it's African. At any hour, it can be harrowing. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tips on Avoiding Guilt Trips That Take False Turns : Orange County psychologist Ty Colbert, with a new book on the subject, provides some useful guideposts. SHERRY ANGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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