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What happened on June 20, 1993
BOOKS
Jealous Gods : LENIN'S TOMB: Russia and the Fall of Communism, \o7 By David Remnick (Random House: $25; 512 pp.)\f7 By Michael Ignatieff, \o7 Ignatieff's most recent novel, "Asya," is an historical tale of Russia after the Bolsheviks took power\f7
Jealous Gods : BLACK HUNDRED: The Rise of the Extreme Right in Russia, \o7 By Walter Laqueur (HarperCollins: $27.50; 306 pp.)\f7 By Jane A. Taubman, \o7 Taubman is Professor of Russian at Amherst College\f7
Gorgeous Ghouls By Susan Reynolds
Highbrow Horror : THE VIRGIN SUICIDES, \o7 By Jeffrey Eugenides (Farrar, Straus & Giroux: $18; 256 pp.)\f7 By Kristin Mccloy, \o7 McCloy is the author of "Velocity" and has just completed her second novel, "Some Girls," which will be published next year\f7
Highbrow Horror : DR. HAGGARD'S DISEASE, \o7 By Patrick McGrath (Poseidon Press: $20; 182 pp.)\f7 By Liza Pennywitt Taylor, \o7 Liza Pennywitt Taylor's first novel, "The Drummer Was the First to Die," was published in 1992 by St. Martin's Press\f7
YOUNG ADULTS : Insider Out By Suzanne Curley
DOGZILLA \o7 by Dav Pilkey, author and illustrator... By Susan Salter Reynolds and Sonja Bolle
Of Hope, Anxiety and Brylcreem : THE FIFTIES, \o7 By David Halberstam (Villard Books: $27.50; 800 pp.)\f7 By William Hauptman, \o7 Hauptman is the author of "Good Rockin' Tonight and Other Stories" and "The Storm Season."\f7
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Fiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
FATHER WILLIAM, By Lewis Carroll
Nonfiction By Kenneth Turan
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
Nonfiction By Chris Goodrich
A Meditation on Motherhood : A MOTHER'S LOVE, \o7 By Mary Morris (Doubleday: $19.95; 287 pp.)\f7 By Christopher Tilghman, \o7 Christopher Tilghman is the author of \f7 "\o7 In a Father's Place,\f7 "\o7 a collection of stories\f7
The One Baltimore Didn't Need : BALLPARK: Camden Yards and the Building of an American Dream, \o7 By Peter Richmond (Simon & Schuster: $23; 270 pp.)\f7 By John Schulian, \o7 John Schulian, a television writer and producer, is a former syndicated sports columnist\f7
THE GETTY KOUROS COLLOQUIUM \o7 text edited by Angeliki... By Charles Solomon
THE EXPLORATION OF AFRICA: From Cairo to the Cape \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
BRUGES-LA-MORTE \o7 by Georges Rodenbach, translated from... By Charles Solomon
THE WINGLESS CROW \o7 by Charles Fergus (Lyons & Burford... By Charles Solomon
LANDSCAPE WITH TRAVELLER: The Pillow Book of Francis... By Charles Solomon
A GOOD SCENT FROM A STRANGE MOUNTAIN \o7 by Robert Olen... By Charles Solomon
AMERICAN GIRL: Scenes From a Small-Town Childhood \o7 by... By Charles Solomon
A TILER'S AFTERNOON \o7 by Lars Gustafsson, translated... By Charles Solomon
Money in the Bank By Dan Stern
NEWS
Where the Retreads Meet the Road
Movies Time Forgot
Admirable Adams
Classical, It's a Gas
The People's Bard
For the Record
A summary of selected City Hall actions affecting Central Los Angeles in the past week. By Lee Harris
Pipeline Plan Brings Residents' Jeers, Union's Cheers : Public hearings: Neighbors fear spills and other environmental hazards. Labor organization officials say jobs should be the main concern. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DOWNTOWN : Slum Task Force Passes State's Muster By Iris Yokoi
ELYSIAN PARK : Decision on Firm's Warehouse Delayed By Diana S. Kim
ECHO PARK : Kids Get Head Start at Parents' School By Iris Yokoi
HYDE PARK : Beloved Priest Given a Warm Send-Off By Erin J. Aubry
CRENSHAW : 15 to Be Elected to Redevelopment Panel
CRENSHAW : Forest Service Trainees Fired Up By Erin J. Aubry
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Golden State Building Named Landmark
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Club's Hit Combo: Blues, Friendliness By Elston Carr
2 Sentenced for Roles in Abortion Protest By Elston Carr
WATTS : 1st County Museum Exhibit for Towers By Sandra Hernandez
SOUTH-CENTRAL : New Entrepreneurs Earning Seed Money By Elston Carr
EAST LOS ANGELES : Chicano Art Deals With AIDS Toll
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Landlords Face Up to 3 Years in Jail By Mary Anne Perez
EAST LOS ANGELES : 3 Among Winners in Computer Contest By Mary Anne Perez
Drug-Abuse Center Offers Legal Aid
EAST LOS ANGELES : Maravilla Students Get 'Second Chance' By Mary Anne Perez
HUNTINGTON PARK : Defrauder Still Holds Realty License By Sandra Hernandez
Council Gets Plan to Boost Security at Busiest Parks
CUDAHY : Sports Center Nears Completion
BELL GARDENS : Gomez Locks Up City Manager's Job
MID-WILSHIRE : Tours of Red Line Extension Thursday
WILSHIRE CORRIDOR : Aid Offered to Firms Affected by Subway By Jake Doherty
KOREATOWN : Officers, Citizens Honored at Banquet
WESTLAKE : Minority Labor Coalition Formed
RAMPART AREA : Stores Cautioned on Illegal Alcohol Sales By Jake Doherty
Fortress L.A. : WELCOME TO THE POST-RIOT CENTRAL CITY, WHERE MANY DAMAGED BUSINESSES ARE BEING REDESIGNED TO BE AS CRIME-PROOF AS POSSIBLE. By Robert J. Lopez
Variety Boys and Girls Club to Jump-Start College Educations
CITY ARTS : A Legend of Note
Treating Latinos' Alcohol, Drug Dependency Sensitively : Social services: Casa Libre in Bell Gardens is one of the few programs of its kind in Los Angeles County. By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Fence Is No Defense : Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters. : A design contest illustrated both sides of the fencing issue: that although some believe barriers keep out bad elements, they also can be self-imprisonment. By Julia Anne Donoho, \f7 and \o7 Julia Anne Donoho is a Santa Monica architect who entered a competition to design a fence around Baldwin Hills Village. Her entry was no fence at all. The community's homeowners association has no involvement with the contest or its outcome.
Round Table: The Concerns of Latino Leaders About Their Community \o7 Compiled by Mary Helen Berg\f7 / \o7 Times community correspondent\f7
Commentary on local issues, viewpoints of residents and community leaders, and letters. : An 'Irresponsible Media'? That's News to Him By Dennis C. Schatzman, \o7 Dennis C. Schatzman is a general assignment reporter and editorial writer for the Los Angeles Sentinel. \f7
United Way Grant Applications
All-Star Team: A Mound of Talent : Baseball: Crenshaw, South Gate and Verbum Dei pitchers are named to the squad. Roosevelt's Ruiz, South Gate's Ryan are the year's top player and coach. By Charles Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK : Fremont's Taylor Coaches in No One's Shadow By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hey folks, make sure your kids are not anywhere around... By Anne L. Bannon
REVIEW : As Openings Go, Theater Tops 'Fiddler' : "Fiddler on the Roof": Covina Valley Playhouse, 104 N. Citrus Ave., Covina, Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday matinees, 2 p.m. Ends July 10. $10-$12. (818) 339-5135. Running time: 2 hours, 40 minutes. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cal Poly Pomona President Lauded for His Foresight
Pasadena Library Service Cutbacks and Proposition 1
South Pasadena and Rules for Tax Petitioning
Not an Open-and-Shut Matter : Victim of Assault and Burglary Tries to Spare Sheriff's Station From Cutbacks By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vollaire Used Pre-Signed Checks, Officials Say : Finances: As much as $8,500 spent at the Price Club may have been for non-city items, according to auditors. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities Weigh Teamwork Approach to Services : Government: Communities may join to provide street maintenance, fire and police protection in a way that cuts costs but keeps local control. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Landfill Trucks Dump Diesel for Natural Gas : Technology: Puente Hills facility harnesses methane from refuse and turns it into clean-burning fuel. Operators hope to convert entire fleet. By Andrew Lepage, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arcadia : 2 Women Suing Racetrack
Altadena : Town Hall Structure OKd
Temple City : Council Approves Budget
Altadena : Water Firm Wins in Court
San Gabriel : School Board Head Resigns
San Gabriel : No Service Cuts in Budget
Arcadia : $57.4-Million Budget OKd
City Official, Asked to Resign, Is Rehired as Temporary Consultant By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pastor's Plans for Church Complex Built on Faith : Development: The $23-million multifaceted project would dwarf Orange County's Crystal Cathedral in sanctuary seating capacity. By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dishing It Out : Abuse Is Served Sunny Side Up--and Customers Love It By Dick Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It May Have Been a Final Stand for McDonald's Fans : Preservation: Corporate officials remain undeterred in their plans to close the historic but outdated outlet. By Howard Blume, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Musical Gift of Pops for Upbeat Dad By Emily Adams
2 Lame-Duck Officials Decide Against Trip By Emily Adams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latino Alcoholics Helped by Immigrant Who Has Been Where They Are By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Low-Cost, High-Quality Public Education Key to State's Future
Consolidating the Special Districts
Don't Be So Quick to Judge Disneyland
Twins Doubly Thankful for Contributions
Making Students Serve Community
Mall Lawsuit Not Frivolous
Utilize Academics to Solve UC Crisis
$5 Charge to Avoid Hit on Libraries
Thriving Trees Leave Little Room for Doubt
There Are Better Ways to Help the Homeless
Column on Hockey Didn't Win Points
Bring Back Former Street-Light System
Reason for CSUN's Low Graduation Rate
School Prayer Comment Needs Amplification
Schools Should Teach English, Not Spanish
Theater Construction OK Ignored Public Input
Army Corps Bike Trail Action Cynical
Grand Jury Report on Mental Health Clinics
Headlands Plans Are Fair, Equitable
PET PAY: Just about everything is getting more expensive... By Anne Michaud and Jerry Hicks and Kevin Johnson
EARLY TOP GUNS: Ex-test pilot Tony LeVier vividly recalls...
Replacing Retiring Pilots Could Force Airlines Into Flying Blind : Aviation: The military has been the traditional source of new personnel, but that supply is drying up. Who will be in the cockpit? By Fred Bayles, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely Wartime Hero a Savior to Poles, Jews : Europe: Nazi Oskar Schindler's motives were unclear, but those he helped say they owe him everything. By Drusilla Menaker, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wealthy Peruvians Hire Neighborhood Vigilantes By Alex Emery, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Disabled Man Sheds 'Retarded' Label, Turns to Writing : Education: Because he has cerebral palsy, Georgia school officials barred him. The disease does not affect intellect, but about half of its 700,000 American victims are illiterate, expert says. By Lauran Neergaard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vermont Saying Goodby to Solzhenitsyn : Emigre: Townspeople in Cavendish agree they will miss the reclusive the Russian writer. After 17 years in exile, he is preparing to return to his homeland. By Ross Sneyd, ASSOCIATED PRESS
'Tender Land' Opera Returns to Its Roots : Music: Dairy farm is the first stop as university theater launches a rural tour of American composer Aaron Copland's agrarian work. By Karren Mills, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sen. Specter 'Feels Fine' After Brain Surgery \o7 Associated Press\f7
Contamination Tags Along to New Home : Environment: Woman who fled Love Canal in the 1970s discovers her Connecticut residence is sitting near a toxic dump. By Denise Lavoie, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Balkan Gang Suspected of Burglaries : Crime: Police say the group has victimized more than 200 grocery stores from Vermont to Virginia, taking about $4 million. No political motive is apparent. By John Roll, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Patients Over 45 Are Often the Forgotten AIDS Victims By Lauran Neergaard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Schools Taking the Paddle Out of Discipline : Education: But some principals still view corporal punishment as more effective than any lecture. By Katharine Webster, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Italians Wake Up to a Tax Nightmare \o7 Associated Press\f7
Pilot Crunch Expected Within 3 to 5 Years By Fred Bayles, ASSOCIATED PRESS
India Anthropologist Finds Denmark Wanting : Research: He laments the loneliness and lack of human values in remote village and asks if prosperity can be achieved without such sacrifices. By Christopher Follett, REUTERS
Conservationists Trying Radical Ways to Preserve 'Megaspecies' : Wildlife: In Namibia, officials tranquilize rhinos and saw off their horns in an effort to discourage poachers. Tigers, elephants and gorillas also are on the brink of extinction. By Joy Aschenbach, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Italians Antsy, Art Crawls Free \o7 Associated Press\f7
Goetz's Legal Battles Seem Unending After Shootings : New York: The so-called Subway Vigilante was acquitted of the most serious criminal charges, but he faces a $50-million civil suit filed by one of the four youths he shot during what he calls a mugging. By Larry Mcshane, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Med School's Prescription for Family Doctors : Health Care: Southern Illinois University says it 'weeds out the barracudas' with interviews, and tries to recruit those who think '$100,000 a year is real money.' By Daniel Q. Haney, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aerobics Music Has It All Worked Out : Exercise: It drives at a dependable beat that lays a solid foundation for choreography. The tempo is computed in heart rate. By Ira Dreyfuss, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Candid Style Key to UCI's New Leader : Education: Laurel Wilkening's reputation as agent of change will be tested when she takes over as chancellor July 1. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cristophe Cut to the Quick Over Bad Press : Media: Hairstylist talks about the tangle he got himself into since the President had his infamous bad hair day. By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Delta Blues: Trouble in Paradise? : Old-timers regret the way life has changed in the Sacramento-San Joaquin estuary. The pristine world at the heart of their lives and the state's complex water system is threatened by technology. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Triple Slaying Stuns Town Near Palm Springs By Tony Perry and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Gaps in U.N. Transition Underlie Somali Clashes : Africa: Troops replacing U.S. forces were not as well trained, equipped, and lacked cohesiveness, experts say. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC to Share $365-Million Annenberg Gift to 4 Schools : Endowment: The campuses are recipients of largest cash donation in U.S. education. USC will get $120 million. By Larry Gordon, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Clinton Assails GOP Cuts That Tap Poor, Elderly By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Brown May Hold Key to Budget Talks : Government: Speaker and Gov. Wilson have discarded old animosities, meeting with leaders in an effort to enact a plan by July 1. Prompt passage could aid them both. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quelling Aidid Tests U.N. Plan for Somali Peace By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Negotiators Try to Forge Budget Deal : Government: Wilson and top legislators appeared to be headed for consensus on many issues, including property tax shift. A snag on school funding could squelch any compromise, Brown says. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Carlsbad Battles Over Lego Park Plan : The seaside town is fighting over whether a proposed amusement area will uphold wholesome image or flood it with fast-food restaurants and cut-rate motels. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prisoners of a Dilemma : Penitentiaries: Officials are being asked to decide whether to grant compassionate releases to inmates dying of AIDS. Corrections system is also beefing up facilities to provide care. By John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Wasn't Afraid to Believe By Peter H. King
Beach-Goers Bothered by Blood-Sucking Pests : Nature: The saw-toothed crustaceans, about a quarter-inch long, have arrived earlier than usual--and in greater numbers--at Newport Beach. By T. Christian Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers' Comp Judge Defends Seminar Fees : Legal affairs: The top jurist in system acknowledges that judges have made money by conducting programs for lawyers. But he insists there is no pressure to attend and there is nothing wrong with the practice. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Copper Fever' Rages Throughout Russia's Second City : Crime: Vandals are destroying everything from phone lines to traffic lights. They can sell the wiring for big rubles. By Matt Bivens, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Toll in Cairo Bomb Blast Rises to 7 \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Irish President Ends Ulster Trip Amid Criticism for Meddling By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Influence of Shining Path Guerrillas Fades in Peru : Terrorism: Leader's capture and other setbacks have taken a toll. But some observers warn that a resurgence is possible. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite a New Cease-Fire, Bosnia Fighting Continues \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ukraine's Prime Minister Says He Plans to Resign \o7 Reuters\f7
Billions in Losses Expected in HUD-Insured Mortgages \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mayors Hail Clinton as Having Understanding of Urban Needs \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON STATE : Pact Eludes Alaska Airlines, Attendants From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pepsi Affair Tests Skill of New Investigative Crew : Product safety: FDA unit teams with other agencies to quickly unmask series of alleged tamperings as hoaxes. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texans Bracing for Flooding as Tropical Storm Soaks Gulf Coast \o7 from Associated Press\f7
French Tourist Dies in Swim Off Miami Beach \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Mayors Say Clinton Understands Needs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Flooding Expected in Tropical Storm From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Saliva Test Appears to Aid Bomb Case From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Said to Have Older Half Brother \o7 Associated Press\f7
Shift Seen in Court's Religion Stand : Law: In three key rulings, the U.S. Supreme Court has moved to a non-discriminatory approach to church-state conflicts. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alaska Airlines Flight Attendant Talks Collapse \o7 Reuters\f7
Babbitt to Propose Higher Fees for Grazing on Federal Lands \o7 Associated Press\f7
Shuttle Launch Ticks Closer Without Hitch \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
2 Oxnard Teen-Agers Die in Truck Accident : Crash: The group was returning from a graduation party when the pickup overturned on the Ventura Freeway. A third girl was seriously injured. By Julie Fields and Stephanie Simon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
William Golding; 'Lord of the Flies' Author \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bill Would Set Deadline for State Reforms : Legislature: Under state Sen. Marian Bergeson's plan, government would virtually shut down unless reforms are in place before July 1, 1994. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federation Formed by 22 of Europe's 'Green' Parties \o7 Reuters\f7
Bangladesh Storm Kills 32 \o7 Associated Press\f7
A Bird-Watching 'Free Spirit' Jealously Guards Personal Time By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plenty
Venice Ducks
Chicano Studies Department
Jordan Ranch
Needs in South-Central
Nepal And The Movies
LETTERS FROM READERS : Kids' Stuff
A New Age : 'THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS' INTRODUCES ISSUES OF THE ELDERLY By Libby Slate, Libby Slate writes frequently for TV Times and Calendar
The Hot Summer Dish By Libby Slate
500 Miles of Confusion
Parenthood (CBS Sunday at 8:30 p.m.), a likable 1989... By Michael Wilmington
The Wages of Fear (Cinemax Sunday at 9:30 a.m.) is... By Michael Wilmington
A Day Of Compassion By Libby Slate
'Paradise' Found Down Under By Libby Slate
Day Care Isn't A Big Issue For Deidre Hall By Nancy M. Reichardt
MITCHELL KOSS : Jailhouse Views By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WITH AN EYE ON ... : Opposites do attract: Look at Alfonso Ribeiro and 'Fresh Prince's' cousin By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus : Closing Her Circle : DAUGHTER FINDS A FATHER LOST DURING THE '40S INTERNMENT By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nick celebrates Father's Day (Sunday at 8:30 p.m. on...
Retro : Honeymoon Memories : AUDREY MEADOWS RECALLS THE CLASSIC SERIES, NOW ON VIDEO By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On View : The Real World Spins West By Steve Weinstein, Steve Weinstein writes frequently for Calendar and TV Times
Disney humors all Mark Twain fans with a weeklong festival By N.F. Mendoza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Moving Past Tragedy Toward a New Life By Dianne Klein
Bud Donley died days before the birth of his son, who learned to call another man 'dad.' But when that boy grew up, he tracked down his past. Even in death Bud Donley is ... : 'Still Part of My Life'
Rap of Angels : With her booming beats and rhymes of salvation, Sister Saved is working to help Christianity speak to disgruntled youths. By Lynell George, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents' Love Beat All Odds to Give Baby Hope of Life By Robin Abcarian
A Room With a View By Roy Rivenburg
Dreams Are Real for Vietnamese Outcast By Dianne Klein, \o7 Klein's column appears Sunday\f7
Trade a Dodger for a Mo-pro? COMPILED BY THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
The Crooner Crowd By Mark Ehrman
Special Dads : The Fathers' Network of O.C. Links Men Who Have Extra Job in Raising Disabled Kids By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
"You don't hang with us no more," one of my homeys said... By M. Harris
He Swaps Legal Cases for Suitcases to Take Photos Around the Globe By Christina V. Godbey
Legal Staff Makes a Case for Itself
Students Say Beating Was a Hate Crime By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : Parting Shots in Duck Fight at Venice Canals By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Great Minds Help Develop Their Brains : Education: Renowned scientists are part of a hands-on program that whets young students' curiosity in once-ignored subjects. By Lois Timnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Middle School Principal From Stockton to Head Malibu High MALIBU
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : Awash in the Venice Biennale : The 98-year-old art carnival is, as usual, a ripping good time; too bad the works on display fail to measure up By Peter Schjeldahl, \o7 Peter Schjeldahl is an art critic for the Village Voice, based in New York\f7
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Dinologists Aren't Saur, but 'Jurassic Park' Gets DNA Docs' Amber Up By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, \o7 Thomas H. Maugh II is a Times science writer\f7
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : Roseanne, Tom and a Tale of Two Agencies By Claudia Eller
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : THE ROAD TO 'RADIOLAND' : Mill Valley Murder-Mystery, or the Not-So-Young George Lucas Chronicles By Claudia Eller
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : THE PLUG'S THE THING : At Least Arnold Doesn't Mention His \o7 Other\f7 Eatery By Jane Galbraith
A look inside Hollywood and the movies : COMING ATTRACTIONS : 'Rising Sun': The Saga of the Trailer By Jane Galbraith
Today At Afi Festival \o7 Compiled by Michael Wilmington\f7
'Twilight' Tidbits (Minus the Hammering) By Don Shirley
Starry Editions of Mahler's 'Des Knaben Wunderhorn' By Herbert Glass, \o7 Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar. \f7
Boundary-Bending Hip-Hop and Soul From Bell Biv DeVoe By Dennis Hunt
There's Good Rockin' By Robert Hilburn, \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic. \f7
BILLY RAY CYRUS "It Won't Be the Last" \o7 Mercury\f7... By Richard Cromelin
MARC COHN "The Rainy Season" \o7 Atlantic\f7 * * 1/2 It's... By Mike Boehm
A Plush Feeling
SWV : Friends Find Success in the Top 10--Twice By Dennis Hunt
MICHAEL W. SMITH : A Brave New 'World' for Onetime Gospel Star By Chris Willman
In Brief By Mike Boehm
In Brief By Chris Willman
In Brief By Jean Rosenbluth
In Brief By Katherine Turman
In Brief By Chris Willman
LET'S MAKE A DEAL: When director John Singleton went to... By Steve Hochman
ACTION NEWS: Don't get confused if you turn on MTV in the... By Dave Adelson
'500 Miles' + 5 Years = Unforeseen Hit By Steve Hochman
Citing a need to concentrate on rehabilitation for a...
PRECIOUS METAL: Metallica appears to be in line for the... By Dave Adelson
AND ONE MORE THING: Those romantic rascals at Scotti Bros...
A Woman's Place: Ruling the Kitchen By Kathie Jenkins
Feeling Fresh at Champagne Bis By Laurie Ochoa
COMMENTARY : What Ike Had to Do With It : Tales from his dark side still cloud Ike Turner's reputation as a pioneer in American rhythm and blues By Robert Palmer, \o7 Robert Palmer is a contributing editor with Rolling Stone and the former chief pop music critic for the New York Times. He has recently been producing blues records for the independent Fat Possum label\f7
ON LOCATION : From 'Alcatraz' to 'Attica' : Veteran director John Frankenheimer returns to a familiar subject and medium for an HBO movie about the Attica riots By Michael Mccall, \o7 Michael McCall is a free-lance writer based in Nashville\f7
The End of the Age of Innocence : Janet Jackson is pop's most material girl now. In addition to all her power and money, she's added a new component: sex By Robert Hilburn, \o7 Robert Hilburn is The Times' pop music critic\f7
On the Staging of Diversity : San Diego's Old Globe Theatre has become a major force in promoting multicultural theater. With an in-house specialist doing translations and commissioning new works, it has moved beyond quota programming By Jan Breslauer, \o7 Jan Breslauer is a frequent contributor to Calendar\f7
FILM COMMENT : John Ford's Monument : 'The Searchers' may or may not be the greatest Western of all time, but it's certainly the most influential one of our time By Kenneth Turan, \o7 Kenneth Turan is The Times' film critic\f7
When You See These, Smile By Kenneth Turan
Before Barney Roamed the Earth : Our intrepid Mesozoic-minded sleuth embarks on a trek back through time (and through three L.A. museums) in search of pre-Spielberg \o7 T. rex\f7 By Diane Haithman, \o7 Diane Haithman is a Times staff writer\f7
Klezmer's Outer Limits : Clarinetist Don Byron is the king of genre-hopping. But his eclecticism is less a reflection of his wide-ranging taste than the instrument he plays By Richard Guilliatt, \o7 Richard Guilliatt is a free-lance writer based in New York. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : In Harmony With Mariachis : Producer Rodri Rodriguez makes sure that the Hollywood Bowl festival is a cultural event as well as a musical extravaganza By Don Heckman, \o7 Don Heckman is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Trio Works as a Team for Laughs By T.H. Mcculloh, \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Pianist Gives Melodies a Bit of Jazz and Pizazz By Zan Stewart, \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
WESTSIDE / VALLEY : Ilene Segalove's 'Photographic Stories' Takes a Video Approach By Nancy Kapitanoff, \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
BUSINESS
'Marlboro Friday' Stock Lesson: Giants Must Wake Up to Competition By A. Gary Shilling, A. GARY SHILLING \o7 is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., economic consultants and investment advisers based in New Jersey\f7
Plan Mortgage Payoff Via Tables or Computer By Carla Lazzareschi
Building a Better Berry : UC Research in Irvine, Davis Yields 6 New Plant Varieties By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Again, Apple Responds by Meeting Change Head-On By James Flanigan
Days of Reckoning at Paramount : Investors Are Looking to Jaffe and Davis to Produce Results. A Hot Slate of Summer Films May Be a Good Start By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Go for the Green : Country Club Members Scrambling to Buy PGA West, Mission Hills Courses at Auction By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Protect Your Assets and Sleep at Night By Kathy M. Kristof
O.C. Firms Set New Gold Standard for Home Designs : Awards: Emphasizing affordability, builders and architects garner more than half the top honors at Pacific Coast Builders Conference. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 to Be Recognized for Helping Minorities : Awards: Recipients will be honored by the Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce for their meritorious service. By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Morehouse Industries of Fullerton Reports a 16% Decrease in Profits
4 Top Execs Leaving San Francisco Newspaper Firm From a Times Staff Writer
Quality Systems Inc.: The Tustin company, which sells...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Scientist Uses Sand Grains to Sift Through History From Associated Press
Deaths of Mentally Retarded Children Raise Questions About Hospital : Health care: State inspectors find myriad problems at the Loma Linda facility. But officials allow it to continue operating. By Michael Fleeman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Muslims Find Quiet, but Little Peace, in U.S. Recuperation : Bosnia: Madera physician volunteers to treat victims of faraway conflict. All five will return within two months, when they are better. By Nancy Mayer, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Internees Make Pilgrimage to Desert : Utah: Nearly 400 Japanese-Americans trekked to the site--many for the first time since their imprisonment by the U.S. government during World War II. By Mike Carter, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Major Turns to Giggle Clinic Reuters
Disney Is Acting in a Neighborly Way : * Company Makes Concessions to City and Residents to Move Westcot Plan Forward
Bike Trail Detours Are Price of Progress : * Cyclists Should Be Patient Because Santa Ana River Route Changes Are Temporary
County Faces Bitter Choices on Budget : * Nobody's Crying Wolf; He Really Is at Our Door
COMMENTARY ON FATHERHOOD : Expressed in Offbeat Ways, a Dad's Devotion Shines Through : He has a whole collection of vacuum cleaners and more dog houses than dogs. But no kids were ever in them. By Bonnie B. Hesse, \o7 Bonnie Hesse is a writer in Corona del Mar. \f7
SPAM lovers will try to cook up some respect with special recipes. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, with staff reports
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : The Capitol Hill Budget
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When School Buses Flunk Exams : CHP's Inspections Are Commendable, but More Details About the Results Are in Order
Breast-Feeding Moms Deserve Facilities
War on Gangs Badly in Need of More Soldiers : Some Residents Are Fighting Back, but Many Still Won't
The Stage Is Set : If Lankershim Boulevard doesn't look like a theater district, just wait. A hearty band of entrepreneurs has sprung up in North Hollywood. By Richard Kahlenberg, \o7 Richard Kahlenberg of North Hollywood, a former literary agent, writes regularly for The Times. \f7
Don't Let Fear Keep Treatment Center Away : Communities such as the East Valley should welcome facilities like Phoenix House, which would go a long way toward helping troubled youth get off and stay off drugs. By Mary Cooley, \f7 and \o7 Mary Cooley is a longtime resident of Pacoima, where she is active in church and community affairs.
Riordan Needs to Reflect on His Debt to the Valley : The area's voters delivered his victory. He must channel resources and make appointments to recognize an electorate that has waited too long for action from City Hall. By Paul Clarke, \o7 Paul Clarke is a corporate political consultant who lives and works in Northridge. and \f7
The Nest Quest: Group Sets Sail for Lesbian Sea Gulls : Nature: Biologist takes gay group to Channel Islands, where he had observed same-sex pairs in the 1970s. Research has prompted controversy. By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drive-by Attack Seen as 'Fetus Murder' Test Case : Law: Appeals court ruling prompts filing of charge in shooting. Abortion rights activists worry about the implications. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Throwing Rings Around the Rest of Us : Recreation: Some of the nation's best jugglers hold court at Valley College. And as they keep clubs and balls soaring, they trade tips and gibes. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind the Budget Numbers There Is a Human Drama By Bill Boyarsky
Man Arrested in Slaying of Hollywood Girl, 11 By Michelle Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chairs, Fists Fly in Latino Labor Union Election By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help on Way for Y Snarl : Area Will Become 24-Lane Interchange By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Father's Day Is a Painful Reminder of Casualties of War By Dana Parsons
NEWS ANALYSIS : Budget 'Shift' a Twisted Tale of Fiscal Foes By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crystal Cove Dwellers Want to Delay Inevitable : Eviction: The parks system has plans for the land and residents must move by June 30, but there's a chance for a temporary reprieve. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes about your surroundings
Liberating a Holiday From Neglect : Tradition: Juneteenth commemorates freeing of slaves in Texas, where it's a big celebration. Some try to keep it alive here. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Congressmen Blast Clinton Plan at Town Meeting : Forum: Hundreds attend event held by O.C. House members, which was part of a nationwide effort to encourage opposition to President's economic package. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Father's Honor a Gift of Love From His Son : Family: Bernard Harvey, who will receive the Muscular Dystrophy Assn.'s personal achievement award, was nominated by his 16-year-old son Neal. By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They're Off and Running : Graduation: UCI hands out more than 3,600 degrees at three ceremonies Saturday. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family and Friends Remember Slain Girl's Zest for Life : Tribute: Hundreds watch video projects by Melissa Austin, a Mission Viejo student who dreamed of working in TV. An ex-boyfriend is charged with murder. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newspaper Carrier Discovers Bomb Under Customer's Car
Two Slayings in Santa Ana Gang-Related, Police Say : Crime: An Orange man was shot to death outside two fast-food restaurants, and a 15-year-old was killed in a driveby shooting. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Men Injured at Restaurant as Fight Erupts Into Gunfire By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace Firm Puts New Spin on Technology : Defense industry: Pentagon official tours Hughes, gets view of how high-tech commercial gadgets can be created from military advances. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Stay in Harmony With the Past : Music: Barbershop quartets in South Bay thrive despite stigma of being passe. Singers say the unique style strikes a chord with audiences. By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teachers May Face Another Salary Cut : Education: Inglewood district officials say trims are needed to help offset a projected $3.5-million deficit. Proposed budget will be presented at a Wednesday hearing. By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A U-Turn Toward Berkeley : Student Says That in the Absence of His Father, a Role Model Steered Him From Average to Outstanding By Michele Fuetsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : The Capitol Hill Budget
Seizure Puts Escrows on Hold for Many By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Held in Rapes, Robberies : Crime: Police say he matches the description of one of two suspects sought in connection with a series of West Valley park incidents. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fatherly Advice From a Ladies' Man By Scott Harris
Free at Last : Housing: Severely disabled United Cerebral Palsy clients move to Panorama City apartment in bid for independence. By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Students Die in Crash Following Grad Party : Tragedy: Crowded pickup truck spins out of control, flips over on freeway. Third teen-ager is seriously injured. Victims went to Hueneme High School. By Julie Fields and Stephanie Simon
New 4-Day Workweek to Save Less for County By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oxnard City Council Divided Over Card Club : Gambling: The panel Tuesday will discuss divergent views on the proposed casino. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Fill Shoes of Missing Dads By Maia Davis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Care Raises $18,000 at Auction By Matthew Mosk
3 Men Arrested Over Cocaine Deal By Matthew Mosk
Man Arrested on Prowling Charge By Mack Reed
Shoppers' Purchases Benefit Schools By Brenda Day
2 Men Arrested in Fatal Stabbing By Matthew Mosk
Simi Valley Draws the Line Over Road Extension : Transportation: Officials want Sunset Hills Boulevard to run into their city, and they are suing Thousand Oaks to see that it does. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Boys Arrested After Deputy Fires at Truck By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Police Officers, It's Fun and Games for a Good Cause : Charity: Along with celebrities, they compete in tug-of-war, doughnut eating and other activities to raise money for homeless children. By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOP SECRET : Lockheed's 'Skunk Works' Turns 50 Researched and written by Sharon Moeser / Los Angeles Times
400 March Silently to Urge Racial Harmony : Palmdale: The event is in reaction to a derogatory poem that was distributed by a local freshman lawmaker. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPINION
Three Californias: Why It's Not an Eccentric Idea : Governance: Sacramento gridlock, ethnic division and localism combine to give an advisory bill perhaps a 50-50 chance of passage. By Kevin Starr
Playing to the Crowd : Clinton had forgotten that character makes the man. But the public didn't By Susan Wstrich, \o7 Susan Estrich, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a law professor at USC. She served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988\f7
But, Mommy, When Do the Dinosaurs Start to Sing? : Society: Parents are complaining about the violence in 'Jurassic Park.' But since when is nature an Eden, orderly and serene? By Gregg Easterbrook, \o7 Gregg Easterbrook is a contributing editor to Newsweek and the Atlantic Monthly. His book on understanding the historical significance of environmental issues, "A Moment on the Earth" will be published next year by Viking Penguin\f7
Myth of Moderate Growth: But Just What Is Moderate? : Economy: Over a 40-year period, the nation's annual economic growth was between 2% and 3%. So why does Clinton disdain this figure? By Charles R. Morris, \o7 Charles R. Morris, a Wall Street consultant, is the author of "The Cost of Good Intentions," an analysis of the New York fiscal crisis. His most recent book is "Computer Wars: How the West Can Win in a Post-IBM World" (Times Books)\f7
An Unlikely Person to Be a Worthy Yeltsin Foe--His Vice President : Russia: Rutskoi has been stripped of power but he is getting even. The Afghanistan war hero may be up to challenging the president. By Roy Medvedev and Vladimir L. Chebotarev, \o7 Roy Medvedev and Vladimir L. Chebotarev are Russian historians. Medvedev is author of "Let History Decide" and co-chairman of the Russian Socialist Party. \f7
When Your Options Fall Between Bad and Worst : Bosnia: There are four ways to end the fighting, and the best alternative embraces an outcome few will be content with--three ethnic zones. By Hugh De Santis, \o7 Hugh De Santis is professor of national security strategy at the National War College. The views expressed are his own. \f7
A Call to Arms: Controlling Access to Guns Must Become a Women's Issue : PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE By Ann Reiss Lane, \o7 Ann Reiss Lane is a member of the Los Angeles Police Commission. \f7
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : John Major : Even Under Fire, Britains's Prime Minister Holds His Own By Thomas Plate and William Tuohy, \o7 Thomas Plate is editor of the editorial pages for The Times. William Tuohy is London bureau chief for The Times\f7
The Rugged Road of the Peacekeeper : U.N. must find courage in face of setbacks in several areas
A 'Chavez Day' in Hard Economic Times
Credibility for an Infant Industry : UCLA analysis of the electric vehicle field bolsters area's aspirations as manufacturing hub
Cynicism vs. the Politics of Meaning : Hillary Clinton doesn't deserve the media's sneers for saying what most Americans feel. By Michael Lerner, \o7 Michael Lerner is the editor of Tikkun, a bimonthly Jewish journal of politics, culture and society. \f7
Swimming With a Shark Named Perot : Political legitimizing of the Texan could doom GOP in 1996. By Morton M. Kondracke, \o7 Morton M. Kondracke publishes Roll Call, a Capitol Hill newsletter\f7
PERSPECTIVES ON FATHERHOOD : Between Haves and Have-nots: Dad : We need a credible national agenda to reverse the trend of fathers being superfluous to family life. By David Blankenhorn, \o7 David Blankenhorn is president of the Institute for American Values in New York\f7
PERSPECTIVES ON FATHERHOOD : Time Doesn't Ease the Weight of Sons' Worries By Paul O'Brien, \o7 Paul O'Brien lives in West Covina. \f7
UCLA's Plan to Reorganize Its Professional Schools Is Sheer Madness : Planning: At a time when Los Angeles desperately needs an integrated vision, the university seeks to sever its major components. By William Fulton, \o7 William Fulton is editor of California Planning & Development Report and author of "Guide to California Planning," (Solano Press Books). He received a master's degree in urban planning from the UCLA Graduate School of Architecture and Urban Planning. \f7
REAL ESTATE
'60s Heartthrob Gets New Beat By Ruth Ryon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owner Can't Afford to Pay Special Assessment By Jan Hickenbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Hickenbottom is a past president of the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Community Associations Institute (CAI), a national nonprofit research and educational organization
Proud Community Maintains Its Independence : Ladera Heights: Residents resist annexation attempts while enjoying suburban-like quietness and freeway convenience. By Linda Beth Mothner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mothner is a Los Angeles free-lance writer
Getting Loan If Credit Is Marred By Kenneth R. Harney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Playing by Rules Speeds Refinance Game By Ellen James Martin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REAL ESTATE AND THE LAW : TV Satellite Antenna Ordinance Challenged Special to The Times
Book Shows How to Cut Utility Bills
Summer Gardens Are Getting Hotter By Robert Smaus, TIMES GARDEN EDITOR
'Professional' Range Saves Energy By James Dulley
Sales Still Sluggish But Worst May Be Over, Figures Indicate From a Times Staff Writer
Best in the West : Southland Home Builders, Architects Dominate Pacific Coast Builders Conference Design Competition Winning in 'Home of the Year,' Best Commercial Categories : Southland Firms Dominate Design Contest From a Times Staff Writer
New Home Shoppers Show Greater Reluctance to Buy From a Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Who's on First? : There's More to Being a First Base Coach Than Meets the Eye: but Not That Much By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Streak Is Only a Memory : Dodgers: Hershiser is rocked by Reds, who collect 19 hits in 8-4 victory. L.A. falls 9 1/2 games behind Giants. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Not Heavenly for All Angels : Baseball: Despite 5-4 victory over the White Sox and Langston improving to 9-1, Polonia is not happy. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Navratilova Wins at Eastbourne Again From Associated Press
Germany Wins, 2-1, in Tropical Silverdome : Soccer: Experiment with indoor natural grass appears to succeed, but heat and humidity are daunting. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recalling the Babe, Gehrig, Gehringer By John Steadman, BALTIMORE SUN
Aikman Might Sit Out 12 Weeks From Staff and Wire Reports
Anabolic Steroids Can Affect the Mind, Experiment Reveals By Ira Dreyfuss, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Collins, Booth Advance in Oceanside Surf Open
TRACK AND FIELD / STATE HIGH SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Meet Turns Out Worth the Wait By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
SWIMMING : Hudepohl, 19, Continues to Be Dominant in Sprints By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rocky Mountain High: 17 Runs From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Fielder's Home Run Expands June Boom From Associated Press
BOXING : Knockdowns Stop Blocker, Not Norris By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOLF ROUNDUP : Green Ties Record, Takes Rochester Lead From Associated Press
GIRLS' STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Newport Harbor High Jumpers Highlight Meet By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOYS' STATE TRACK AND FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Parrish's Mark Comes on Day of Reflection By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inglewood's Childs Is Winner in Long Jump With Leap of 24 Feet : Finals: Sentinel boys finish in a six-way tie for eighth place. Morningside girls finish in a three-way tie for sixth. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach Youth Wins Surfing Event
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Fit To Lead Wins; Eliza a Poor Fourth By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ferreira's Skill Is Seeing Big Picture in a Puzzle By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA FINALS : Suns Right Where Bulls Want Them : Game 6: The visiting team is 6-1 in the Phoenix-Chicago series this season. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's So Tough About It? By Jim Murray
U.S. OPEN : Stewart Is Keeping the Heat on Janzen : Golf: Janzen shoots 69 for one-shot edge over Stewart, who shoots 68. Baltusrol and weather finally take their toll. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jones Leaves Her Mark in Triplicate By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mutual Fans Are Able to Hit Right Chords By Danny Robbins
They Took a Turn for the Worst By Mike Downey
A Game of Chance : Staging Soccer's World Cup in the U.S. May Be Risky, but It Could Prove to Be a Worthwhile Venture By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hockey From Staff and Wire Reports
LaCour Speaks to Leadership Role : L.A. Watts Games: Shortstop aware he needs to be the 'chat' in Chatsworth if he and team are to grow. By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS : Michael Johnson Wins the 400, Defeating Reynolds and Watts By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : IRS Investigates Strawberry, Report Says Times Wire Services
Fastest Start for an Angel Suits Langston Just Fine By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Daily Report : Dodgers By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Correia Joins Team as Insurance Policy By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Heart Problems Force Simmons to Resign Associated Press
Making Impressions, Good and Bad By Ross Newhan
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Suns Were Loose on Town as Bulls Tightened Up By Mark Heisler
NHL'S TOP PROSPECTIVE NEWCOMERS : A look at the top five prospects for Saturday's NHL entry draft By Robyn Norwood
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Oh Misses Cut but Leaves an Impression By Mal Florence
Assistant GM Gauthier Finds Talent Where Others Fail to Look By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eager Ducks Await Protection Lists for Expansion Draft By Robyn Norwood
Something Snapped : And in Gamez's Case, the Putter Had to Go in a Frustrating Round Reuters
No Pushovers for Loyola in Basketball : Colleges: Lions' nonconference schedule includes road games against UCLA, USC and Nevada Las Vegas. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pierce Is Starting to Get His Points Across : Summer Games: Junior is making it clear that he will be Inglewood's go-to guy this season. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fledgling Team's Goal Is to Gain Area Appeal : Soccer: L.A. United, a member of the seven-team Continental Indoor Soccer League, has seven players from the South Bay. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PRO BASEBALL / MIKE HISERMAN : Kendrena Starts No Longer but Knows How to Finish By Mike Hiserman
Calkins, Nichols Make Big Splash at Mission Viejo : Meet of Champions: Conejo-Simi pair third and sixth in 200 freestyle. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watkinson's Saugus Effort Simply Grand By Paul Olson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AMERICAN LEGION ROUNDUP : Woodland Hills West Prevails, 15-14
Magnuson to Play Football at San Diego
Nadeau Disarms Threat by East in 10-3 Win : All-star baseball: Kennedy outfielder's throw to the plate in third inning helps Suppan pick up victory for the West. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAGAZINE
Toxic Hope : Widely Embraced, The Aids Drug Is Now Under Heavy Fire. : The Azt Story By Linda Marsa, \o7 Omni contributing editor Linda Marsa is writing a book about drug development. Her last article for this magazine was on cancer research at UCLA\f7
soulmen : IN A QUIET REVOLUTION, MORMONS CARRY NEW VISIONS OF LIFE--AND HEAVEN--TO LATIN AMERICA By William R. Long, \o7 William R. Long is a Times correspondent in South America and chief of the Buenos Aires Bureau\f7
STYLE : FASHION : Get 'Em While It's Hot
STYLE : GARDENS : Prickly Pairings By Susan Heeger
RESTAURANTS : IN ITS PRIME : At Lawry's, Meat and Potatoes Are More Than a Huge Meal-- They Are One Big Show By Ruth Reichl
The Wine List By Dan Berger
THE EIGHTH DAY : At a Bris, the Baby Chills Out With a Sip of Sweet Wine; It's the Adults Who Get the Willies By Jonathan Gold
IN EXCESS : Anti-Dittos By Jamie Reno
STATE OF MIND : Healing Arts By Janet Kinosian
Verbatim \o7 From "The Talking Leaves Newsletter," by Christopher Nyerges, an L.A.-based writer who teaches survival skills to city dwellers. and \f7
CLOSE-UP : Easy Pickin's By Jennie Nash
L.a. Speak By Jennie Nash
DOWN THE HULAHULA : The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Is Wilderness Without Qualification. The Question Is, Should It Stay That Way? By John Balzar, \o7 John Balzar, The Times' Northwest Bureau chief, has yet to reach his accommodation with mosquitoes\f7
TRAVEL
Sunny Sojourns On Two Mediterranean Isles : Sticking to the back roads, two intrepid travelers go in search of untrammeled beaches, mouthwatering local food, places of wild beauty. They find it in. . . By Janet Yesk, \o7 Yesk is a free-lance writer who is studying French literature at the Sorbonne in Paris\f7
Sunny Sojourns On Two Mediterranean Isles : Sticking to the back roads, two intrepid travelers go in search of untrammeled beaches, mouthwatering local food, places of wild beauty. They find it in. . . : Sardinia By Alexander Lobrano, \f7 and \o7 Lobrano is a free-lance writer based in Paris.
TRAVEL INSIDER : Helicopters Churn Up Noise, Safety Questions : Tours: As complaints grow, national parks consider altitude restrictions over areas such as Grand Canyon. By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Shadow of Wyoming's Wind River Range : Wild and Empty, the Old West Lives On in a Region Not Far From Yellowstone By James T. Yenckel, WASHINGTON POST
Vatican's Sistine Frescoes Protected From Throngs By Kim Upton
Breakfast With Breakers on the Side : Up and down the wild Mendocino coastline are restaurants that take special pride in the No. 1 meal of the day. By Heidi Haughy Cusick, \o7 Cusick is a free-lance food writer who lives in Mendocino. \f7
A Walk Through the Wild West End of Catalina By John Mckinney
Honeymooners Gaze Starward on Mexico Voyage : Norwegian Cruise Line vessel, now en route from Caribbean to Los Angeles, involves younger passengers in sports and shore excursions. By Harry Basch and Shirley Slater
Hotels Dangle More Discounts to Lure Families : Children have suddenly become the growth market for big chains. Deals abound, but be prepared to pay up front. By Eileen Ogintz
Watch for Surcharges on Car Rentals in Europe : Rates: 'Airport service charges' and theft coverage are adding to the cost of renting on the Continent. By Jack Adler
Summer Highlights at Lake Arrowhead Resort : Mountain village offers lodging discounts. More bargains in Monterey. By Hank Kovell
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