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What happened on July 27, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
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Dance By 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 By Steve Appleford
THEATER REVIEW : 'Murder': Dumb on Arrival at Backstage By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office : 'Poetic' Finds Its Place in Line By David J. Fox
TV REVIEW : 'Turning Point's' 'Birth': A News Book By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Band' to Give HBO Another Power Boost By Rick Du Brow
ART / CATHY CURTIS : A Bit of Basquiat : Meaning More Important Than Style in 11 'Blue Ribbon' Works From '84 at Newport Harbor By Cathy Curtis
Journey Back in Time : At the Baldwin Park Rail Station, UCI Art Professor Judy Baca Pays Homage to the Area's Indian Heritage By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Menace II Society' Filmmakers Going to Disney Land By Claudia Eller, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Q&A WITH MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV : 'I Do What I Want . . . This Is What I Do Now' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
This Singer Makes No Bones About What He Wants By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Still a Handsome Couple : Shari Lewis and Sidekick Lamb Chop Teach Kids to 'Play-Along' By Monica Yant, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How About a Little Country Stompin' to Aid the Barclay?
A Fair Ending : Attendance at 101st Event Was Down, but Admission, Parking Revenues Were Up By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
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. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow Reuters
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Frank Mancuso Roars Into Action at MGM By Alan Citron
Film: Orion Pictures, emerging from Chapter 11...
Hamilton Cloud Named VP of Quincy Jones' New Firm
Stapleton Named Mitsubishi Group VP
Domestic Market Share
Don Traud was named marketing manager of Triple Check...
PPO Alliance, a Woodland Hills-based health care insurance...
Dow Hits New High as Bond Yields Retreat : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Asian-American Workers View Hughes Memo as Ethnic Insult : Race: Officials admit note warning employees about Taiwan espionage efforts was lacking in cultural sensitivity. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Touch That Mouse! : Advertisers Want to Fill Your Computer's Idle Time By Bruce Horovitz
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. By Chris Kraul, 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. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wilson Unveils 5-Step Plan to Improve Business Climate By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Real Estate Slump Deepens By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chevron Profit Tumbles After Restructuring Charges
State's Management of Failed Insurers Criticized By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Los Angeles-based Atlantic Richfield Co. said its earnings...
Unocal Corp. said second-quarter earnings jumped 69% as...
American Express Co. reported second-quarter earnings of...
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. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus on Entertainment Stocks : Spotlight: New Line Cinema
Vitesse Semiconductor Posts $4.2-Million Loss
TransWorld Bancorp Profit Up 6% in Quarter
El Camino's Net Income Drops 9% for Fiscal Year
Newhall Land's 2nd-Quarter Profit Falls to $1 Million
Ventura Bank Names CEO; Posts 2nd-Quarter Loss
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. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amerigon Underwriter to Exercise Stock Option
Medgroup to Acquire Product from Port O2 Gen
GTE Signs Contract With 12,000 Hourly Workers
Insurance Auto Auctions Offers 900,000 Shares
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. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electronic Clearing House Extends Warrants Deadline
WellPoint Signs Deal With HealthCare Compare
Flamemaster Increases Stake in Perfectdata
Securities Firm Buys 10.6% of Cherokee Stock
20th Century Posts $34.8-Million Profit
American Pacific Reports 2nd-Quarter Profit Fell 40%
MB Communications to Spin Off MICOM Corp.
Atlanta Firm Increases Stake in Pollution Corp.
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. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USA Petroleum Alters Its Moving Plans By Jack Searles
GI Jobs Program Proving Popular By Jack Searles
County's Home Sales Decline Slightly From '92 By Jack Searles
Oxnard Marine Hardware Thrives With Mexican Business By Jack Searles
Technology Education's Importance Stressed By Jack Searles
B of A Leaving Disneyland, Setting Up Shop at Knott's : Marketing: While Anaheim park appears to shed sponsors, its competitor courts them. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
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
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. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH CARE : Trimedyne Inc. Seeks FDA OK on Device for Prostate Procedure Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
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. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Health Care Compiled by James M. Gomez / Times staff writer
Eden Air Files for Liquidation
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
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. By Denise Lavoie, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Witches Among Angels By Al Martinez
Tar Pit Excavation on Public View By Nona Yates
Making a Difference in Your Community : Program Helps Break Cycle of Illiteracy By James Zoltak, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
A Fine Doctor for the Nation : Joycelyn Elders may be very outspoken, but her prescriptions are sensible and wise
Imperiling a Plan to Harness Idealism : National service bill deserves to be passed; end the Senate filibuster
Need a Gun Dealer's License? No Problem : Federal laws are looser than some cannons
When Jobs Go South--a True Parable : Green Giant workers are fighting on two fronts. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
Grinding Out Pork to Cover Bad Loans : What lenders call 'prudent,' politicians call 'discrimination'; the solution--a tax-subsidized 'community development bank.' By Paul Craig Roberts, \o7 Paul Craig Roberts writes on economics from Washington. \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON CIVIL RIGHTS : The True Concern Is Racial Justice By Gayle Pollard Terry, \f7 and Times Staff Writer; \o7 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.
Jury Told Erik Menendez Confessed By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Lines to Get Boost Under Transit Budget By Nora Zamichow, 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. By James Rainey, 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. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cineplex's Delay on 'Poetic Justice' Angers NAACP By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Contestants Sought for Revived Pageant
VAN NUYS : Foes on Abortion Issue Join in Saving Man's Life
LOS ANGELES : Man Pleads Guilty to Lying About Syringe in Pepsi Can
LANCASTER : Plane Crash That Killed 6 Under Investigation
LOS ANGELES : School Board Backs Charter Status for 2 More Campuses
LOS ANGELES : Lopez-Lee Will Head Community College Board
MALIBU : 3.5 Offshore Quake Shakes Coastal Area
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. By Jim Newton and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Anthony Duignan-cabrera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services Today for Activist Ruth M. Kahn
104-Year-Old Isabel Parra Grijalva, Descendant of County Pioneer, Dies By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Jeff Meyers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Smog Levels in County Decreasing : Pollution: Officials cite strict local and state regulations for improvement in rankings from fourth-worst in nation to 13th. By Joanna M. Miller, 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. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Deputy Ventura City Attorney Held in Jail No-Show : Crime: Kenneth Makature is arrested at a psychological treatment facility in Oxnard. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Training Puts Coast Guard Skills to Test By Julie Fields
GAVIOTA : Tanker Tested Before Oil Shipments Start By Jeff Meyers
OXNARD : Judge Removes Self From Criminal Trial By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Sidewalk Dining Law to Be Considered By Peggy Y. Lee
CAMARILLO : Motorcyclist Killed in Crash Is Identified By Julie Fields
SIMI VALLEY : Decision on Raising Bus Fare Is Delayed By Phil Sneiderman
OXNARD : Job Retraining Paying Off for Some in County By Patrick Mccartney
THOUSAND OAKS : Conejo Valley Festival Makes $20,000 Profit By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : Fiore Recall Leaders Say Signatures Valid By Stephanie Simon
MOORPARK : Murder Trial Jury Selection Near Done By Jeff Mcdonald
THOUSAND OAKS : Alcohol Sales Law for Clubs Tightened By Carlos V. Lozano
Wright Seeks Backing for Trash Legislation By Sara Catania
Broome Ranch Gets 2 New Offers : Real estate: Officials say the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy has the best chance. By Carlos V. Lozano, 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. By 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. By Carlos V. Lozano, 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. By Doug Mcclellan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Kristin A. Kay; Recent Sixth-Grade Graduate, 12, Dies of Rare Bone Cancer
Obituaries
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. By Eric Bailey, 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. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Infection Killed Whale, Curator Says By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Jailed for Stealing $50,000 in Golf Gear By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE FOREST : Council Approves New City Hall Hours By Frank Messina
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City OKs Talks on Golf Course Proposal By Robert Barker
YORBA LINDA : City Council Drops Trash Payment Plan By Danielle A. Fouquette
ANAHEIM : Grenade Found in Telephone Booth By Len Hall
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Driver Shot on McFadden Avenue By Len Hall
LOS ALAMITOS : Officers Cleared in Fatal Shooting By Rene Lynch
SAN CLEMENTE : Convicts Will Be Charged for Jail Fee By Anna Cekola
PLACENTIA : La Habra Will Book Placentia Suspects By Danielle A. Fouquette
YORBA LINDA : City's Finance Chief Resigns His Post By Danielle A. Fouquette
WESTMINSTER : Fire Chief Inherits Agency in Upheaval By Andrea Heiman
NEWPORT BEACH : 70 Evacuated From Hospital in Fire Scare
Countywide : Catz Named to OCTA Board of Directors By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Countywide : Tustin Joins Groups Soliciting Flood Aid By Bert Eljera
Countywide : Board to Review Anti-Graffiti Report By Geoff Boucher
IRVINE : City to Act to Ensure Voice in Base Reuse By Shelby Grad
COSTA MESA : Woman Found Slain in Her Apartment
WESTMINSTER : Police Identify Man Found Dead in Car By Len Hall
TUSTIN : Permit, Inspection Fees Raised by City By Bert Eljera
Man Killed, Driver Arrested in Crash
Anaheim Schools Sue City, Disney Over Resort : Jurisprudence: Settlement is reported near. Suit says project would create further school overcrowding. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rampage Suspect Barred From Courtroom By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Protesters Help Save Clinic Guard By Kurt Pitzer, 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. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Bond Rating Is Downgraded a Notch : Economy: The recession and municipal budget pressures are cited by Moody's. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : 12 Injured in Crash Involving 4 Vehicles By Ed Bond
Sunland : Both Sides to Appeal Ruling on Antenna By Carmen Valencia
VAN NUYS : Man Gets 6 Months in Graffiti Case By Thom Mrozek
SHERMAN OAKS : City Loan Sought for Seniors Project By Scott Glover
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Agency Considers Shelter in Warehouse By Jeff Schnaufer
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Improvements Considered for Animal Shelter By Jeff Schnaufer
SUNLAND, TUJUNGA : Volunteer Group Seeks Donations By Ed Bond
WINNETKA : City to Install $30,000 Park Lighting System By Jill Leovy
RESEDA : Homes to Help Disabled Are Nearly Done By Jill Leovy
GLENDALE : 5 Charged in Gas Credit Card Scam By Tommy Li
AGOURA HILLS : Residents Urged to Help Monitor Parks By Kurt Pitzer
CALABASAS : City Moves Toward Tougher Sign Law By Kurt Pitzer
AGOURA HILLS : 2 Boys Sentenced in School Firebombing By Kurt Pitzer
AGOURA HILLS : Anti-Graffiti Plan Aimed at Merchants By Kurt Pitzer
BURBANK : Cuts Likely to Offset Extra Lottery Funds By Ed Bond
Wilson Says State Is Bouncing Back : Economy: The governor begins a tour touting his administration's role in helping to engineer California's comeback. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Cite Racial Overtones in Slaying at Scene of Party
Psychologist Helps Juries Judge Eyewitness Accounts of Crimes
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. By John Chandler and Sharon Moeser
Woman Found Shot to Death
Youth to Be Tried as Adult in Fatal Shooting of Girl
Lake View Terrace School Granted Autonomy By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Commissioners Tour CALSTART Building
MONTEREY PARK : Trash Haulers Sued in Liability Dispute
Sen. Boxer Opposes Proposed Landfill in Elsmere Canyon
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. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Non-Lethal Weapons
Macedonia
Walt Disney
Getty Center
Papal Contraceptive Ban
Arrest of Skinheads
Getty Center
Accident Liability
Letters to the Ventura Edition : Supervisors are Out of Control
U.N. Warns Serbs: New Attack Will Bring Retaliation \o7 From Associated Press\f7
STILL SMILING: U.S. Rep. Jay C. Kim has made few public... By Dennis Mclellan and Jerry Hicks and Robert W. Stewart
DUBIOUS DISTINCTION: A milestone of sorts was reached with...
Nan Grey; Left Acting Career After Marriage By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donald Heiney; Co-Founder of UC Irvine's Writing Program By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Beck; Film Producer Made 'Harvey' and 'The Singing Nun'
SPEAKING OUT: Ventura County's multiethnic patchwork is... By Fred Alvarez
2 OKd for Economic Posts \o7 Associated Press\f7
Bolivia Official Quits in Dispute Over Chile \o7 Reuters\f7
Crash With Emu Kills British Motorcyclist \o7 Reuters\f7
Boy Dies in Baptismal Pool \o7 Associated Press\f7
After Mao Badges, Mao Fever, a Mao Mountain \o7 ASSOCIATED PRESS\f7
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. By Michael Parks, 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. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
S. Africans Fear Brutal Prophecy in Massacre By Scott Kraft, 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. By Edward J. Boyer, 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. By Maura Dolan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Audit Calls AQMD Lax on Smog Control By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Developers Get $366-Million Tax Break in Budget Bill By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaking Sulfuric Acid Sends 3,200 to Hospitals By Richard C. Paddock, 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. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Jim Newton and Jocelyn Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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. By Paul Jacobs and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quadriplegic Proves a Hero and a Weak Spot of Aryan Movement By Gebe Martinez, 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. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
68 Killed in Plane Crash in S. Korea \o7 From Associated Press\f7
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. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Asia Floods Kill 4,200; More Deaths Feared \o7 Reuters\f7
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. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
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. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SOMALIA : 3 Gunmen Slain in Attack on U.N. Base From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : Hints of Impending Attack on Esteli Told From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Hundreds Protest Slaying of Children From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Justice Allows Genetic Parents to Get Girl Back \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Lightning Strike Hurts 10 \o7 Reuters\f7
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. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal Would Force Congress to Join Cheapest Health Plan \o7 From Associated Press\f7
States' Medicaid Costs Top Higher Education Outlays By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Crest Measurement Is Not What It Seems: 48 Is 60 Feet By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Judy Pasternak and Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Drag Racing Hot Spot Has History of Tragedy By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Tapes Dog's Mouth Shut; Is Charged in Death By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mail Sorters Are Harmful for Workers, Study Finds By Robert A. Rosenblatt, 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. By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
FBI Set Sights on Crippled White Supremacist Hero : Inquiry: Informants befriended wheelchair-bound, poverty-stricken O.C. man to gain access to hate groups. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Cuts Robbins' Term, Cites Help in Ethics Inquiry By Mark Gladstone and Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Leaking Sulfuric Acid Sends 3,200 to Hospitals By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Bosnians Being Airlifted to U.S. Hospitals \o7 from Staff and Wire Reports\f7
If Woman Has Abortion Choice, It May Not Be an Easy One By Dianne Klein
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. By Sherry Angel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Children of Change : New names. New holidays. New rules. Youths accepting Islam face a lifestyle conversion. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : New Study Links Liquor and Cancer WASHINGTON POST
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? By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
One Last Story About Leaving L.A. By Rich Tosches, 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. By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Center 500 Cures Its Summertime Blues By Kathryn Bold
TOKYO : An Elaborate Puzzle
MOSCOW : It's the Economy
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. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Africa Moves Fitfully Toward Democracy : Nigeria's election fiasco typifies problems of entrenched leaders, unrest and mistrust. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JERUSALEM : A 'Terrible' Mistake?
CAIRO : Mideast Shuttle
Market Focus : Russia Looking East to Sell Arms : Desperate for cash, Moscow is challenging Western nations for the lucrative Asian market. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By Michael Parks, 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. By Kim Murphy, 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. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaking of: : Buckingham Palace By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Every Dodger Has His Day, 15-1 : Baseball: Hershiser pitches fifth complete game, yields only five hits to the Giants. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Golfer's Lament Becomes a Golfer's Epitaph in Vermont By Shav Glick
Olympic 100-meter champion Linford Christie pulled out of...
Evans Bests Barcelona Time in 800 By Theresa Smith Munoz
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres Lose to Cubs, Unload Harris, Hurst From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Brunansky's Homer Sinks Red Sox From 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. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comeback Kid Sims Wins Wrestling Gold : Olympic Festival: Former State champion from Woodbridge takes 149.5-pound Greco-Roman medal. \o7 from Staff and Wire Reports\f7
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. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : Mark Henry Wins Weightlifting Competition From Staff and Wire Reports
OLYMPIC FESTIVAL ROUNDUP : Bleszynski Shows She's Good, Not \o7 That \f7 Good
$100,000 No-Show Fuels Payoff Record \o7 Associated Press\f7
Pro Football Becomes Too Costly to Laugh : Raiders: Former players look around and see current players without smiles, without stories. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Weighed in Prank : Investigation: Report to district attorney's office on throwing of explosive in Dodger parking lot is due today. By Larry Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lights Are Brighter, and the Heat Hotter By Jim Murray
So Much for the Official Silence : At Their Convention, Referees Show They Are Now Willing to Be Heard as Well as Seen By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
House Resolution Urges IOC to Bypass Beijing From Staff and Wire Reports
Smith Improving, Still Critical After Crash in Talladega Race From Associated Press
Razor Sharp, When Wet : Swimmers Find Bald Bodies Bring Better Times, Broken Records By Theresa Smith 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. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : For Garrison-Jackson, Love Means Helping Kids By Thomas Bonk
Field Hockey Player Suffers Larynx Injury By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL : Andrade Quit Football and Got a Real Lift By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Feeney Suffers Stroke at Candlestick Park By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Rodgers Discredits Finley Trade Rumor By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Mussina Will Apologize to Gaston \o7 Associated Press\f7
Leaving the Show Stuns Snow : Angels: Even with .188 average and five homers since May 1, rookie didn't expect to be sent down. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frazier to Rejoin Dukes Tonight By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Add Wyoming in Basketball By Scott Miller
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler Suffers a Poke in the Eye By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Henley Faces Challenge Again By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Bills' Smith Agrees to Pact \o7 Associated Press\f7
Los Angeles Partners to Bring a CFL Franchise to Las Vegas From Associated Press
Connors Crash Probe Continues By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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