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What happened on August 08, 1994
NEWS
Shake-Up Expected at Treasury Department : Whitewater: Lawyer who gave embarrassing testimony may be first to go. White House says it stands by officials. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti Military May Not Resist if U.S. Invades KENNETH FREED and ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
4 Killed When Plane Crashes on San Luis Obispo Highway Associated Press
Welcome to the Potato State--Now Go Home : Idaho: Californians fleeing big-city problems have been met with resentment by their new neighbors. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hijacking Ends Without Injury in Nicaragua From Times Wire Services
COMMITMENTS : New Rules, New Attitudes? : Fear of AIDS and STDs may have changed the way we think and talk about sex. But we still have some bad habits. ANDREA HEIMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation Seeking Common Standards for Social Policies : Move reflects a hunger for uniform rules of behavior that transcend politics and cultural differences. RONALD BROWNSTEIN
U.S. Carries Israel's Concerns to Syrians NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outlook Is Pessimistic at AIDS Conclave THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
12 Killed by Robbers' Grenade in Salvador Associated Press
Belgrade Cuts Off Key Rebel Link : Bosnia: Serb strongman Milosevic shuts down TV broadcasts one day after criticism by renegade leader Karadzic. Move strengthens bid to isolate faction and force acceptance of peace plan. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fear of Reprisals in Rwanda Is Growing : Africa: Reports of attacks on returning refugees filter back to camps. Kigali regime renews pledge to provide safety, U.S. says. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vatican Denies Report of Complicity in Pope's Shooting Reuters
Reformer Would Iron Out Tax Wrinkles : Revenue: O.C. man wants to replace complex state system with a flat 2 1/2% levy on all income. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colombian Chief Vows to Press Drug War : Inauguration: New president rejects U.S. criticism, denies charges his campaign accepted money from cartel. STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Developers Go to War Over Water Bill MARK ARAX and VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Homes Lost as Fires Rage in N. California From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irish Guerrillas Kill Woman from Reuters
Colombian Police Seize Cocaine Aboard Plane Reuters
Cubans Rally as U.S. Plays Down Unrest From Times Wire Services
O.C. Short of Foster Homes for Latinos TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel, Jordan Begin to Bridge Gaps : Mideast: The border town of Eilat hopes to bask in the glow of warming relations between the two countries. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Landers Aftershocks Shake Desert Associated Press
S. Korea Seizes Copies of Book by Kim Il Sung Associated Press
Flat Tax Proponents Waging an Uphill Battle : Initiative: Group wants to set state tax at 2 1/2% of annual income, with no deductions. Although the concept has attracted much interest, backers are far short of getting the plan on the ballot. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIV Researchers Struggle to Hit Their Moving Target : Disease: The virus frustrates scientists with its ability to mutate and hide for long periods in a host's genes. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Reno May Request Independent Counsel for Espy Investigation THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Court, Pog Is Not Just a Game : Marketing: Two groups are fighting over whether the name of the popular kids' pastime is a trademark. The outcome could be worth millions of dollars. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Stalked by Violence on the Job : Domestic abuse is spilling over into the workplace. Victims' job performance can suffer, and they may risk being fired. At worst, the outcome can be deadly for them and for co-workers. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deep in History : Researchers Plumb Ocean, Documents for Channel Shipwrecks PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Workplace Smoking Bans Raise Concerns : Regulation: With more localities imposing controls, questions abound on how far the government should go to ensure employee safety. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Say Love Conquers All--Will It Now? : They're married. But she's still in high school and the Catholic Church isn't happy. DENNIS ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
60 Years Later, the Old School Ties Still Bind JACK SMITH, Jack Smith's column is published Mondays
COMMITMENTS : You Give It Gas and It Goes, Right? : When it comes to cars, she knows the bare minimum. And, frankly, that's all she wants to know. JANET EASTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helping MDA, Hope Hits Close to Home ANN CONWAY
Laugh Lines : Jokes
Behind the Madness Theo Wilson, Theo Wilson, celebrated national trials reporter for the New York Daily News, ignored Charlie Manson's threats to her and other newswomen in courtroom. Her upcoming book recounts the Manson and other trials she covered
BUSINESS
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPOTLIGHT : Ceramics Maker Fired Up in Receptive Market : Artistry: With its hand- painted designs, the firm is in great shape despite quake, fire and imports. NANCY RIVERA BROOKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Diego County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cleaning Up on Natural Gas Cars : Huntington Beach auto shop finds a lucrative niche converting vehicles to run on the lower-emissions fuel. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Paying the Price : Yen's Might Makes It Tough for Japanese Firms to Make a Buck LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Australia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Borrows, Foreign 'Feds' Lend TOM PETRUNO
Los Angeles County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Vietnam From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Healthy Economy Could Bring Stocks, Bonds a Surprise TOM PETRUNO
Japan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Los Angeles County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
San Diego County From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy & Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Resources Subsidizing Private Business, Report Says From Associated Press
The Pacific : Chinese Colas Go Flat as U.S. Brands Take Over : Trade: The country's soft drink makers say they can't compete against Coke and Pepsi, which now have 20% of the market. From Reuters
China From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Cambodia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Caterpillar Confirms Review by Justice Officials : Manufacturing: Heavy equipment maker says antitrust probe will find no violations of the law. From Bloomberg Business News
New General Manager Named at Newport Dunes Resort From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fluor Vice Chairman Kontny Taking Early Retirement From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Independent Contractor' May Legally Be an Employee
Delta Workers Wonder Where They'll Land : Airlines: A rent dispute with LAX officials could result in hundreds losing their jobs or being forced to move. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace and Profit JAMES BATES
The Framers Come First in Construction Projects JANICE L. JONES
O.C. Ad Shop G2 Pushing Mitsubishi's Redesigned Eclipse in Fiery TV Blitz JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mitsubishi's Redesigned Eclipse Debuts in Blaze of Advertising JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Thanks to Golfers' Wild Shots, This Firm Is Diving for Dollars : Recreation: Rancho Santa Margarita-based Ball Hawk fetches $900,000 a year retrieving lost golf balls. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sermon : On 'Star Trek' and Spirituality GERALD R. ZOLLAR, The Rev. Gerald R. Zollar is the director of Obadiah Ministries in Los Angeles.
Media City Builder Raises $374 Million : Finance: Haagen Co., which developed mall with city as partner, receives cash infusion from investors. Some wonder when revenues will flow in Burbank's direction. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Man Hit by Truck in Critical Condition JEFF McDONALD
Community Essay : Diversity of Bench Takes the Stand in Simpson Case : Presiding Judge Lance Ito is a rarity in California, where minorities are 43% of the population but less than 14% of the state judiciary. JOHN K.C. MAH, John K.C. Mah is president of the Southern California Chinese Lawyers Assn.
OXNARD : Fire Explorer Post to Educate Youths TRACY WILSON
Presidential Criticism
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Disabled Workers Will Be Replaced LYNN FRANEY
County Firefighters Stop Blaze in Garage JEFF McDONALD
A Lesson in Cooperation on Ghost Towns of the Quake : Federal, state, local officials work together to further rebuilding
PLACENTIA : Former Bar May Be Demolished DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Today's Topic
Multicultural Manners : 'The French Put a High Value on Privacy' NORINE DRESSER
LA PALMA : Family of the Year Idea Is Under Study BILL BILLITER
SEAL BEACH : City Budget to Be Discussed Tonight
City Gets $4.6-Million Quake Grant DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whitewater: Start All Over Again : Midstream switch of special prosecutor was unavoidable
LOS ALAMITOS : Hearing Scheduled on Reopening School BERT ELJERA
Brea, Tustin Join Fight to Keep Rams ALAN EYERLY
Religious Rights
Second-Guessing Medical Decisions
Economic Profile
Tops in His Field : In Unending Process, Worker's Efforts Help Produce Yearly Bounty of Berries H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Compton--a New Videotape and a New Storm GEORGE RAMOS
Youth Opinion : 'A Ride Through Time' To See What the Auto Wrought DEBORAH HENIGSON, Deborah Henigson, 17, of University High School in Los Angeles, won the national essay contest sponsored by the American Jewish Committee's Skirball Institute on American Values with her answer to "What can events, documents or personalities in U.S. history teach us about protecting our environment?" The contest challenges high-school students to tell how America's historic ideals play a role in their lives.
Community Comment : Fears About a National Identity Database Are 'a Bogus Issue' TIRSO del JUNCO, The national Bipartisan Commission on Immigration has proposed using an electronic database to verify Social Security numbers of prospective employees. Dr. Tirso del Junco, a practicing general surgeon and Chairman of the California Republican Party, discusses the proposal's impact on the Latino community. and
This Recall Should Be Recalled
PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : Overwhelmed by Our Generosity : Family reunification and amnesty have brought millions ill-equipped to serve our nation's needs, a luxury we can't afford. DAN STEIN, Dan Stein is executive director of the Federation for American Immigration Reform (FAIR)
SIMI VALLEY : Defense Firm Wins $11-Million Contract SARA CATANIA
SANTA ANA : College Gets Funds for Computer Lab JON NALICK
5 Party-Goers Injured in Gang Shootout
Plan to Dredge Marina del Rey Silt Proposed : Environment: Opponents fear that removing contaminated sediment may threaten the waterway. The state Coastal Commission will consider the plan Tuesday. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Penal State of California : Corrections: We could switch millions to education. VINCENT SCHIRALDI, Vincent Schiraldi is executive director of the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice, a nonprofit justice-policy organization.
'One Strike' for Rapists Isn't Nearly Enough : Crime: Very few sexual assaults are even reported; the state's crackdown should focus on prevention and encouraging victims to come forward. SUSAN QUINLAN, Susan Quinlan is a rape survivor who volunteers with the California State Coalition of Rape Crisis Centers.
ANAHEIM : Disney Ice Facility to Be Considered MARTIN MILLER
Health Care
IRVINE : Business Assistance Program Planned SHELBY GRAD
Man Shot to Death at Party
Abortion Stand
Wildlife Biologists Are Sharing Best of 2 Worlds : Ecology: Brazilian scientist hopes to take home ideas from volunteer and public education programs that she is observing. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : College District Gets $1-Million Grant JON NALICK
Outlet Parking Based on Total Square Footage of Stores SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inspired by Suburbia : Literary Magazine With Roots in Simi Valley Is Still Surviving SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Homeowners Ask to Privatize Community LYNN FRANEY
SANTA ANA : Funds Shift to Aid Youth Programs JON NALICK
Rival Gangs Brawl in Ventura Parking Lot J. E. MITCHELL
Incurable Fungus Attacking Historic Palms : Landscape: Fusarium wilt is killing about 40 trees that have lined Capistrano Beach streets since 1920s. JEFF BEAN and LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Entrepreneur Drives Change : Environment: Arthur Sweet's device compresses household natural gas into a tank in the trunk of a car. KURT PITZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tragedy in Rwanda
CityWalk Returns to Normal After Melee : Leisure: Officials say attendance has not been affected by gang fight that resulted in eight arrests. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'World-Class' Surf Open Is Trouble-Free : Recreation: Contest softens the memory of July 4 melee, riot at 1986 Op Pro, officials say. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : City Will Buy Old Fire Station Site JEFF BEAN
Agency Gives Foster Youths Lessons on Surviving : Education: When they reach 18, these youngsters are on their own. Interface Children, Family Services is teaching them how to fend for themselves. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Low-Cost Housing Report Favorable BILL BILLITER
A Sign of the Times : Once-Quaint Oxnard Community Strives to Weather Transition MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In a World of Advertising Vehicles, These Billboards Pick Up Riders RICHARD SIMON
Obituaries
The Capitol Hill Freeloading Zone : Politics: Hungry legislative staffers have a lot on their plates at lobbyists' receptions. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Warm Send-Off : Retirement: Ice plant employee Don Moore hangs up his parka after 50 chilly years on the job. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Agency to Open New Blood Donor Center TRACY WILSON
Valley Pilots Club Wants to Take Women on a Flight of Fancy SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA HABRA : Bikini Bar in Mall Rejected by Council MIMI KO
TUSTIN : Anti-Smoking Law Being Enforced ALAN EYERLY
LA PALMA : City Cars Will Get Fill-Ups in Cypress BILL BILLITER
Seasonal Lifeguards Seek Union : Employment: The group plans to petition Huntington Beach for recognition. They say wages, benefits and public safety are the key issues. DEBRA CANO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VILLA PARK : City Cracks Down on Door-to-Door Sales BILL BILLITER
Putting Courage to the Test : Tough Program Challenges Firefighter Recruits BORIS YARO
Man Adds Details to Simpson Case : Investigation: Brentwood ice cream parlor manager says Nicole, her children and a man visited his shop the night she died. RICHARD LEE COLVIN and LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NYELAND ACRES : Victim of Fatal Stabbing Identified JEFF McDONALD
THOUSAND OAKS : Little League Stars Defeat Hawaii Team JEFF McDONALD
Platform : Mixed Couples: What Are the Issues You Have to Deal With? Compiled for The Times by Berkley Hudson
Front-Window Tinting Is Banned for Safety Reasons DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parking Discount at Beaches Extended DEBRA CANO
Judge Defies '3 Strikes'
U.S. Policy Toward Ukraine
MAKING A DIFFERENCE : Theater as a Stage for Learning Researched by CATHERINE GOTTLIEB / Los Angeles Times
ENTERTAINMENT
A 'Clear' Triumph at Box Office : Movies: The Harrison Ford thriller seizes the No. 1 spot with estimated ticket receipts of more than $20 million. DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEWS : Hersch's Artistry Shines Through ZAN STEWART
JAZZ REVIEWS : Singers Warm to Spotlight at Jazz Festival DON HECKMAN
MUSIC REVIEW : Williams Fills the Bowl With Scores of Variety DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
T.S.O.L. Vets to Come Out and Play Again : Music: Fronting a new band called the Joykillers, O.C.-based Jack Grisham and Ron Emory will appear tonight in Hollywood. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Providing an 'EXTRA' Dose of Hollywood : Television: Warner Bros. hopes to pattern its new show after 'Entertainment Tonight,' with variations, and tap into the MTV generation's thirst for celebrity news. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Guitarist Morall Promises but Doesn't Deliver ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance : Clash of Styles on Stage at 'Kaleidoscope '94' Finale LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Proclaimers: Power of Positive Thinking STEVE HOCHMAN
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Africa Fete, Kassav Find Diverse Groove DON SNOWDEN
MUSIC REVIEW : Van Driel: Blown Away by Crystal Cathedral Organ SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Whoopi: Bruised but Unbowed : Goldberg Has New Movie, 'Corrina, Corrina,' and New Man in Her Life LINDA WINER-BERNHEIMER, NEWSDAY
Josephine Baker Film Opens Fullerton Series MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bailey May Still Have Earth, Wind, but Fire's Gone BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop : Boz Scaggs: Rock Takes a Snooze DENNIS HUNT
The World According to Steinberg : Comedy: Johnny Carson's retirement temporarily put an end to his novel reflections, but he returns to performing live at the Moonlight Tango cafe, beginning Tuesday. LAWRENCE CHRISTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ups and Downs of the Latest Schwarzenegger Film : Hasta la Vista, Fairness: Media's Line on Arabs SALAM AL-MARAYATI and DON BUSTANY, Salam Al-Marayati is director of the Muslim Public Affairs Council in Los Angeles and Don Bustany is president of the American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee/LA. and
Ups and Downs of the Latest Schwarzenegger Film : Curtis' True Role in 'Lies': Empowerment DOUGLAS EBY, Writer Douglas Eby specializes in articles about women in entertainment fields
SPORTS
Pilots' Gipson Reaches Hall of Fame as Outfielder JOHN WEYLER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Knee Injury Ends Portugal's Season Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : There's No Corralling Mondesi at First MARYANN HUDSON
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Hill Gets His 16th Victory and Expos Get Their 17th in 19 Games From Associated Press
Dodgers Clinch West Title, if a Strike Begins on Friday : Baseball: They beat the Rockies, 6-2. Hershiser gets his sixth victory, but fears that it might be his last game for L.A. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lapses, Not Big Inning, Bother Manager JOHN WEYLER
He Has a Lott of Support as a Future Coach TIM KAWAKAMI
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Belle Booming Again as Indians Gain Split From Associated Press
Angels Get No Pay for Working Overtime : Baseball: For the second time in less than 18 hours, they lose to the White Sox. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Women, Remaining Perfect in Goodwill Basketball, Take Gold Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Couples' One-Two Punch Wins From Associated Press
Loss to Montreal Leaves the Salsa in Sour Mood : Soccer: The Impact stages late rally to win, 4-3, after trailing at halftime. DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woods Wins Major Event From Associated Press
Track Great Rudolph Reportedly Has Cancer From Staff and Wire Reports
Villa Park's DeVera Advances to Second Round in Tennis
O.C. Cardinals in Regional Final
Dukes' Financial Status Uncertain as Season Concludes DAVE MCKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SURFING : For Slater, It's a Case of Too Little, Too Late JODY BERGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hey, Get the Number of That Becker : Tennis: It's up to eighth after he runs over Woodforde, 6-2, 6-2, to win the Los Angeles Open. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / WOMEN AT LA COSTA : Graf Ends Slump Talk, Routs Sanchez Vicario BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beschen Puts His All Into Victory JODY BERGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Wake Her Up When This Strike Is Over JOHNETTE HOWARD, WASHINGTON POST
Becker the 55-Minute Man in L.A. : Tennis: Boris Becker wins L.A. Open with a speedy victory over Australian Woodforde. From Associated Press
Splash Start Trip With a Victory
Southland-Based Fanmore Wins Arlington Handicap From Associated Press
FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gandy Endures Rude Welcome to NFL CHRIS FOSTER
1-800-Honeymoon Skates on Thin Ice MIKE DOWNEY
Nen Rediscovers Confidence in Florida : Baseball: Trade allowed former Los Alamitos standout to come in and replace Bryan Harvey as Marlins' closer. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : Trainer Cross Happy to Have Avoided Claim BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
For U.S., Perfect, Not Perfection : World Basketball: Dream Team sleepwalks through 105-82 victory over Brazil and runs record to 3-0. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicago's LaValliere Happily Swats Angels' Pitching ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / WOMEN AT MANHATTAN BEACH : Novotna Still Overshadowed by Collapse ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Perseveres Among Rubble, Lost Rubles : Goodwill Games: Glitches, financial losses can't be ignored on final day, but St. Petersburg shows spunk. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bollettieri Fueling Becker's Resurgence : Tennis: The coach has his new pupil believing in himself again and the result was clear Sunday. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Don't Drop Baton for Raiders : Pro football: Young receivers Jordan, Ismail and Hobbs turn the game into a track meet as L.A. beats the Cowboys, 27-19. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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