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What happened on August 24, 1994
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Zany, Beguiling and Odd Tale That Almost Makes Sense : FOUR HANDS \o7 by Paco Ignacio Taibo II\f7 ; Translated by Laura C. Dail; St. Martin's Press $22.95, 378 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Healthy Ways to Cope With Serious Illness at Work By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Parents Narrow the Generation Gap : Families: Early parenthood has its pluses--consider the energy it takes to keep up with kids. But the responsibility can seem overwhelming. By Julie Bawden Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Carlos Takes Tinseltown? He Could've Been a Terror By Robin Abcarian
One for the Record : Halberstam's Hard Look at '64 Season Shows Teams Marching Toward a Title--and Social Change By Dan Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
'90s FAMILY : A Story of Desperation and the Child It Wrought By Diane Kovacs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'90s FAMILY : Free Health Fair Offered for Kids
'90s FAMILY : The Talk : The facts-of-life discussion every parent dreads has never been more important than it is today. The keys are communication and mutual trust. By Susan Jaques / Special To The Times
'90s FAMILY : Back to the Books : Establishing Rules on TV and Homework and Helping Them Get Organized Will Get Kids Off to a Good Start for the School Year From Associated Press
Salary Cap
Health Reform Debate
Firefighters' Assistance
New Crime Laws
Dr. Claudia Hampton
California Ads
Dust Cloud After Quake Caused Valley Fever, Scientists Conclude : Health: Windblown debris is blamed for flu-like ailment. Researchers will declare the Simi Valley outbreak the first known to be linked to a temblor. By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Votes on Crime Bill
SMOG WARS: Ventura County wants to target stinky old cars... By Fred Alvarez
Robert Pellissier; Dairy Family Scion, Civic Leader, Businessman
Anson Thacher; Ex-Headmaster of Venerable Ojai Prep School By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joan Harrison, 83; Producer, Writer for Alfred Hitchcock By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scores on College Entrance ACT Exam Rise \o7 Associated Press\f7
FEARSOME TWOSOME: A 48-member, all-time National Football... By Jerry Hicks
CLEAN NEEDLES: The L. A. City Council wants to prevent... By Jack Cheevers and Michael Arkush
Services Friday for Hollywood Publicist Foladare
Russia, China to Sign Pact \o7 Reuters\f7
Save Rams Task Force to Make Its Pitch Today : Sports: Group hopes offer of $50 million for minority interest, stadium improvements will keep team in O.C. By Matt Lait and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Zedillo Offers to Consult With Opposition on Policy By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Learning to Tell Custom From Abuse : Children's welfare officials are working with immigrant parents to clear up cultural misperceptions that may lead to false reports of trouble. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kings' McNall Reportedly Will Plead Guilty to Fraud : Business: Sources say agreement stems from U.S. bank probe. Cooperation with authorities may shorten term. By Lisa Dillman and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. May Lift Most Sanctions Against China By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battered Wife Who Killed Husband Gets Early Release : Prisons: Panel sets 1995 date. The case is the state's first in which clemency has been granted on such grounds. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Lets Henley Travel but Increases Bail to $1 Million By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Threatens to Block Crime Bill : Legislation: Forty-one Republican senators--enough to stymie the measure--call on Clinton to negotiate major changes. But their resolve is questioned. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's the Economy, Stupid, Cuban Rafters Admit By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foley Says He'd Accept Limited Health Reform By Karen Tumulty and Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simpson Team Zeros In on Police Technicians : Courts: Judge irritated as session strays from issue of access to blood samples. Hairs in cap resemble defendant's. By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senators Urge Linking Bases to Prevent Closures : Military: The 'Southwest Complex' would include Edwards Air Force Base and other state weapons-testing sites. East Coast lawmakers criticize the proposal. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Feinstein Airs Sequel to Dramatic Commercial : Her announcement of 1978 San Francisco slayings was used in a 1990 ad credited with helping her win the Democratic nomination for governor. It seeks to show leadership and an anti-crime stance. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Seeks Tough Limits on Card Rooms By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Law Allowing Public School Uniforms By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Modest Proposal By Peter H. King
Gun Advocates Square Off Against Roberti Bill : Legislation: Fight is over a proposed expansion of assault-weapon ban, which faces test in Assembly committee hearing today. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. May Spend Millions for Black-Market Fuel in Haiti : Caribbean: Gasoline meant for aid agencies was seized by army. Payments for new supplies would enrich military, its allies. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wartime Sex Slaves Confront Japanese Premier in Manila \o7 From Reuters\f7
Typhoon Leaves 700 Dead in East China \o7 Reuters\f7
CIVIL RIGHTS : Spent by Upheaval, NAACP Must Now Revive Finances, Image : After Chavis, the group is hobbled by debt and doubts. It seeks a new leader and a return to its integrationist roots. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Election Leaves Opposition in Chiapas Bitter and Angry : Mexico: The PRD and its allies believe they were cheated out of the governor's post. Pro-Zapatista groups call for campaign of civil disobedience. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compensation Program for Property Seized by Soviets Not All-Inclusive : Russia: Tight limits on restitution may work against need to build confidence that the state will respect private ownership. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Nod to Jordan, U.S. Moves to End Blockade of Red Sea : Mideast: Allies enforcing embargo against Iraq will allow ships to be inspected in port by private firm. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rwandan Refugees Leave Crowded Zaire Town for New Campsite \o7 From Reuters\f7
Senator Will End His NRA Membership \o7 Newsday\f7
White House Urges Other Nations to Take Cuban Refugees : Immigration: Clinton Administration hopes that detainment outside the U.S. will discourage rafters. Coast Guard is still rescuing hundreds a day. By Norman Kempster and Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Woman Killed at Husband's Grave \o7 Reuters\f7
Police Fire on Each Other at N.Y. Subway Stop; 3 Hurt \o7 From Associated Press\f7
N.Y. Bars Rape Defense on Victim's Attire \o7 Reuters\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : More Reason for the Elderly to Exercise From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Louisiana Legislature Approves Financing for Some Abortions By Garry Boulard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teacher Suspended for Defying Moment-of-Silence Law \o7 From Associated Press\f7
U.S. Judge Throws Out Much of South Dakota Abortion Law \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : THE WEST : Cool Weather Slows Spread of Fires From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : HAWAII : Elephant Reportedly Had Earlier Incident From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trading on Misfortune? : Dealers Are Offering Football Cards Autographed by Simpson While in Jail By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate OKs Bill on Rights for Unwed Couples By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION Babs Grabs Viewers: HBO scored a ratings... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : When 'The Advocate' Goes to Trial in the Middle Ages By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : 'Home Improvement' Keeps Its Lock on Top Spot By Lee Margulies
TV REVIEW : Bridging East, West in 'Long Shadows' By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : OCC Neuters 'Aunt Dan and Lemon' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KOCE Channel 50, Orange County's public television... Compiled by Ken Williams
'My So-Called Life': Weary Trip Through Teen Years By Howard Rosenberg
A Flap Over L.A. County Arts Funds Surfaces : Policy: A commission is wrestling with proposals that would reapportion a $366,000 grant fund, with the L.A. Philharmonic bearing the brunt of the redistribution. By Jan Breslauer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. MUSIC : Soprano Starts Off on High Notes By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opening Ears to Urban African Pop : World music: Tabu Ley Rochereau, who performs tonight in Long Beach, is a missionary of sound. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ABC Goes on the Sitcom Defensive : Television: The network puts top-rated 'Home Improvement' in 'Roseanne's' time slot to counter NBC's plan to move 'Frasier' to Tuesday night. By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Godfather of African Soul' on U.S. Safari : Pop music: Cameroon's Manu Dibango is on his first major tour here in years to promote 'Wakafrika,' which reinterprets Afro-pop songs, including his 'Soul Makossa.' By Gil Griffin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stark Reality Slows Down 'Streets' : Documentary About South-Central Proves a Hard Sell in Hollywood By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Running His Own Show : 'Gonzo Country' Performer Jerry Jeff Walker Finds Great Rewards in Taking Control of His Career By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Rally Solidly; Bond Yields Fall From Times Wire Services
Lawsuit Filed Against Educators' Fund : Courts: Investors' civil action alleges that up to $100 million has been lost. Company officials were unavailable for comment. By John O'Dell and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexicans Are Seeing and Seizing Big Opportunities By James Flanigan
Blockbuster and Viacom May Be Wed After All : Mergers: Blockbuster's board backs the deal, which could again fall through if Viacom's stock price drops. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Calls for Crackdown on Stockbrokers : Wall Street: Agency letters urging that the exchanges review their policies are a first step toward tougher action. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Robots Roll Up Their Sleeves : Technology Aims to Help the Elderly Around the House By Karen Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CBS Inc. said it completed its $1.14-billion offer to... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firm Will Unveil Home Dialysis Machine : Health: Baxter International says its device is lighter, easier to use than forerunners. From Associated Press
Loan Arrests Train Light on Packagers : Lending: SBA blames fraudulent applications submitted by unscrupulous consultants for a recent rash of defaults. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broadway Reports Higher Sales, Smaller Loss : Retailing: Chain's second-quarter results point to improvement in California's economy. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Official Threatens to Block Macy Merger : Retailing: Attorney general proposes that 12 of its 13 stores in state be sold. Federated rejects the idea. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mexican, Brazilian Stocks May Pause, but Not for Long By Tom Petruno
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Rally Solidly; Bond Yields Ease From Times Staff and Wire Services
Many Credit Rates Inching Higher : Consumers: Issuers of variable cards don't have to notify their customers of the adjustments. By Albert B. Crenshaw, WASHINGTON POST
Money Market Fund Fees Are Making Comeback From Associated Press
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Sports Fans Can Access All but Crowd's Roar By Adam S. Bauman
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Copying Chlorophyll Conversion By Kathleen Wiegner
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Compton's New Media Founder Is Ousted : Multimedia: Tribune Co. replaces flamboyant entrepreneur Norman J. Bastin one year after it took over company. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : How to Clean Up That Windows Clutter Safely By Richard O'Reilly
No End Predicted to Novell-Microsoft Rivalry : Computers: Despite talks, competition in networking will remain fierce, analysts say. From Reuters
IBM Price Cuts Expected in Response to Compaq From Reuters
Small Business Loan Process Draws Crooks : Crime: Some packagers use phony tax returns, charge high prices for a complicated job, federal authorities say. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Educators' Fund May Be Insolvent, Suit Alleges : Courts: Civil action filed by investors claims that up to $100 million has been lost. Officials from TMI were unavailable for comment. By John O'Dell and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SysteMed Sued by Shareholder Over 'Poison Pill' From Bloomberg Business News
IBM to Cut PC Prices to Match Compaq's Move
Cake Decorating Goes High Tech at Anaheim Trade Show : Innovation: Machine puts photo images on foods. Other exhibits include edible business cards, personalized candies. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Venus Lends Name to New Restaurant at South Coast Plaza Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Retail Compiled by Greg Johnson, Times staff writer
Furon's Profit Jumps
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Fighting Nuclear Smugglers
Zedillo's Big Challenge: The 5 Northern 5 Neighbor : The Mexican president-elect's foreign policy agenda
FIRE WATCH : Safety First
Better Math, Science Grades?
Coming Soon From Syria: Peace With Israel : Mideast: Assad may seem reluctant, but without a deal with Rabin, he'd be isolated with nowhere else to turn. By Fawaz A. Gerges, \o7 Fawaz A. Gerges, a visiting fellow in the Near Eastern Studies Department at Princeton University, teaches Middle East international relations at Sarah Lawrence College. His book, "The Superpowers and the Middle East: Regional and International Politics," will be published next month by Westview Press. \f7
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Getting a Jump on Health Care : Do away with private insurance, make the state the 'single payer'--this could be the biggest consumer revolt ever. By Pacy Markman and Bill Zimmerman, \f7 and \o7 The authors are principals in the Santa Monica political consulting firm, Zimmerman & Markman. They are working on the campaign to pass Proposition 186.
The Hardest Part Is Letting Go : A mother listens to the wedding march and hears the ballerina, the graduate, the girl who is a no longer a child. By Lydia A. Nayo, \o7 Lydia A. Nayo is an associate professor at Loyola Law School. \f7
Aftershock Watch
Ventura County Fair : Celebrating Decades of Wedded Bliss : County fair: Couples renew long-ago wedding vows as Annual Blessing of Marriage kicks off Senior Day. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Has a Gym After 19-Year Wait : Oxnard: It's hoped the complex will propel the institution to level of services of its sister campuses. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scientists Blame Quake Dust for Valley Fever By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board Pitches Local Clean-Air Plan to EPA : Pollution: Supervisors will request many provisions of federal proposal be replaced with those drafted by county business leaders. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County in a State of Flux By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CONEJO VALLEY : Injured Student Files Claim Against District By Tracy Wilson
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Information Age Altering Crime Fighting By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Plan May Cushion Blow of Budget Cuts By Susan Byrnes
OXNARD : Store Employees Robbed at Gunpoint By Christina Lima
CALABASAS : Appeal Considered on Road-Widening By Frank Manning
PORT HUENEME : Task Force Considers Future of Lab Site By Christina Lima
CAMARILLO : County Tells Farm to Control Odor By J.E. Mitchell
Manager Quits Symphony Post By Julie Fields
New Fire Chief Gets Welcome By Joanna M. Miller
Service Union Backs Tallman By Jeff Mcdonald
Obituaries
Simi Valley City Council Votes to Increase Hotel Bed Tax to 10% : Revenue: The 2% boost goes into effect Oct. 20. The additional funds will be used for local services. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituary
Civic Arts Plaza Endowment Fund Surpasses $6 Million By Tracy Wilson
Simi Man, 46, Files Claim Alleging Abuse by Officer By Mack Reed
Trial Opens in Case of Missing Northridge Boy : Courts: Despite the lack of a body or crime scene, man is charged with killing Michael Azzaro, 16. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roadblocks Stall Repairs on Simi Valley Freeway By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unwelcome Support : Parents: Those who have organized centers at city schools are not pleased with district plans to take charge and standardize their programs. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Council May Decide on Filing of Appeal By Frank Manning
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Jazz Artist to Play in Library Courtyard By Jeff Bean
IRVINE : Nursery School to Host Summer Picnic By Russ Loar
Stuck Elevator Halts Foes of Billboard By Alicia Doyle
NORTH HILLS : Residents Criticize 'Ghost Town' Guards By Jeff Schnaufer
Recovery Center Offers Help to Gays, Lesbians By Maki Becker
GLENDALE : Broken Pipe Shuts Down Water Service By Steve Ryfle
GLENDALE : Garden Plot Helps Patients to Grow By Antonio Olivo
GLENDALE : Officials, Vets Seek Funds for Memorial By Steve Ryfle
BURBANK : Medical Center Opens New HIV Unit By Antonio Olivo
SHERMAN OAKS : Sav-On Likely to Reopen, Says Building Owner By Kay Hwangbo
PANORAMA CITY : Volunteer Center Gets New Director By Antonio Olivo
VAN NUYS : Partial Motel Victory on Security Issues By Jeff Schnaufer
Motorcyclist Killed on Freeway
Panel Wants Steel-Frame Buildings Codes Altered : Ordinance: Temporary measure would change requirements for beam-to-column connections. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys Trash Company Faces Charges of Illegal Dumping By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Quake Safety : Districts Scramble To Be Ready For the Next One
Man Receives 10 Days in Jail in Hawk Shooting
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Held in Shooting Over Snake
A Stray Survivor : Feline Was Sealed in an Attic Without Food or Water By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Peitz Pleads Not Guilty in Wife's Slaying : Courts: Man ordered held without bail in death of Neighborhood Watch activist, whose shooting he blamed on vagrant. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Cable Firm Sued Over Sales Calls : Law: Annoyed with Time Warner Cable telemarketers, Bob Arkow is asking for damages and some peace of mind in suit. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Residents Asked to Report Street Quake Damage
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : $1 Million Worth of Drugs Seized in Bust
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Safety First
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : More Quake Damage Is Discovered at Stadium : School: Reopening for College of the Canyons' facility is pushed back to mid-October, changing playing schedules. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Not Just for Kicks : Martial Arts Expert Hopes Expertise Brings Film Fame, Fortune By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Ponders Fate of Two Charged in Spearing Death : Courts: The reputed gang members are on trial for murder in attack on 17-year-old San Clemente youth in melee at a beach last fall. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Complaints Led to Firing, Ex-Aide to Conroy Says : Lawsuit: Robyn Boyd details charges of sexual harassment, alleging it was 'very common' for the assemblyman to make unwanted gestures. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agran Wants Urban-Area Primaries : Politics: Ex-Irvine mayor says cities could showcase their needs in non-binding presidential elections. Experts give his idea mixed review. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Run-Up in Price : Orange Investor Gets Unique O.J. Cards; He Plans to Score With Trial Raising Value By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Football Players Held in Vegas Slaying By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Board OKs $438,000 for Graffiti Program By Matt Lait
COSTA MESA : Problematic Trees Will Be Replaced By Tom Ragan
Countywide : Toll Road Survey Work Permitted By H.G. Reza
Countywide : Fares for Van Rides to Rise 20 Cents Jan. 1 By H.G. Reza
COSTA MESA : Fatal Shots Heard; Police Not Called By Shelby Grad
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback District OKs 9% Budget Jump By Jeff Bean
SAN CLEMENTE : State Picks Nursing Home Representative By Lynn Franey
MISSION VIEJO : Police Services Head Promoted, Replaced By Frank Messina
LAGUNA NIGUEL : ARF to Lead Drive for Dog Park Funds By Lynn Franey
LA HABRA : Traffic Light to Be Put Up Near School By Mimi Ko
SEAL BEACH : Freshly Painted Jail Is Open for Business By Russ Loar
GARDEN GROVE : Occupants Safe in Mobile Home Fire By Shelby Grad
GARDEN GROVE : School Opens Sept. 8; Sign-Ups Underway By Jon Nalick
GARDEN GROVE : School District's Budget Made Public By Jon Nalick
FULLERTON : Oil-Water Mixture Flows Onto Street By Martin Miller
LA HABRA : Casa Carrillo Gets Permit for 2 Parties By Mimi Ko
CYPRESS : Union May Go to Court Over Layoffs By Bill Billiter
County Calls for New Fire Standards and Codes : Disaster: Supervisors seek to avoid a repetition of last fall's devastating firestorms. Plan stresses fire-retardant buildings and brush clearance. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 5-Year Sentence in Attempted Kidnaping of Girl By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Suffers Severe Electrical Shock at Power Station By Shelby Grad
Company Accused of Pollution Is Ordered to Halt Creek Mining By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Drops Plan for Private Golf Contractor By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Puts Off Vote on Billboard Ban By Martin Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OCTA, Drivers Union Reach Pact on Calling Out Bus Stops By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cost Hikes Won't Kill Disney Hall, Officials Say : Arts: Leaders say the extra $50 million can be raised, although some voice surprise at the size of the increase disclosed Monday. Donor's family pledges continued support. By Diane Haithman and Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Promotion Policy Stirs LAPD Clash : Police: Commission hears heated complaint against Assistant Chief Bernard C. Parks, an affirmative action advocate who has blocked advancements. His actions have divided the ranks along racial lines. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollyguard : Landmark: A security system with infrared cameras and radar-activated lenses is installed to protect Hollywood sign. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Votes to Facilitate Clean Needle Distribution : Health: Mayor is asked to declare AIDS epidemic a state of emergency, which would encourage LAPD to avoid arresting activists for giving out hypodermics. By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bitter Bequest : Heirs, Charities Battle Over Funds Freed After 20 Years By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : City Council OKs 7% Pay Raise for Firefighters
SANTA MONICA : Man Given Probation in FEMA Quake Fraud
BELLFLOWER : Policy of Keeping Jurors' Names Secret Is Challenged
His ears were burning: Pressure is mounting on the... By Steve Harvey
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Fire Crews Get OK to Test 'Superscooper' Plane
SOUTH GATE : Teacher Who Took Gun to School Gets 7 Years
HOLLYWOOD : Officials Ask U.S. to Inspect Subway-Related Soil Sinking
LOS ANGELES : Protesters Demand Release of Ex-Black Panther Leader
LOS ANGELES : Fan Who Scaled Madonna's Fence Gets Year in Jail
L.A. School District, Teachers Union to Meet With Mediator on Deadlock
Emergency Change Sought in City's Steel-Frame Building Code : Safety: Council will be asked to enact stopgap measure preventing new construction of the type found vulnerable in quakes. More stringent standards are goal. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holy Crime Scene! 81 Storyboards for 'Batman' Stolen From Studio By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Order Review of Film Office After Director's Firing : Show business: Head of private firm that runs the office declines to give an explanation for the dismissal. Industry officials denounce his action. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Fever Outbreak Blamed on Quake's Dust Cloud : Health: Researchers say the Ventura County cases are the first known to be related to a temblor. An L.A. County official disputes the findings. By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Henley Can Travel, on $1-Million Bail From Associated Press
Everything Old New Again in Baseball By Joe Gergen, NEWSDAY
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : The Learning Curve Helps Northridge, 6-4 By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream Team Provides Cuban a Dream-Like Escape Chance By Tim Kawakami
ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Defeat Blades in Opener By Michael Itagaki
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Christie Wins 100 Meters in 9.91 By Scott Howard-cooper
Names in the News
Bullfrogs Light It Up Late, Beat the Blades : Roller hockey: They score four goals in fourth to win, 9-6, at Anaheim. Game 2 of playoff series is tonight at Forum. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kernville's Fishing Takes Rough Punch By Rich Roberts
Summer Wanes, but Fun Hasn't at Big Bear Lake
LOS ALAMITOS : Success on Arabians Making Lambert Forget the Gold Cup By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Go For Gin to Return in the Forego From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Miami Quarterback Pleads No Contest Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Miami Quarterback Pleads No Contest Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : This Kick-Rushing Drill Goes Too Far By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Papadakis Follows Family Tradition By Chris Baker
Pro Football Daily Report : Around The Nfl
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : 'Captain Hook' Meola Gets Cut by Jets Associated Press
Northridge Is Lifted by Tuber : Baseball: Right-hander strikes out 13 in 6-4 victory over Middleboro, Mass., in Little League World Series. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woods Easily Advances in U.S. Amateur Golf : Tournament: He qualifies for match play after finishing two rounds five strokes behind Kim, who sets a record. From Associated Press
Colleges From Staff and Wire Reports
NOTEBOOK : This Time, Burroughs Doesn't Face the Music By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF / STEVE ELLING : Citing Self-Preservation, Gore Escapes Wildcat Trap By Steve Elling
Wi Fires 74, Remains in U.S. Amateur Hunt By John Ortega
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injuries, Loss Bring Changes on Defense By Mike Reilley
Rams Put Rubley on Injured List; Lewis Released : Football: Quarterback is ineligible to play the entire season. Receiver, one of seven cut loose, signs with Bears. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks-Kariya Talks Just Like Baseball By Mike Penner
Baseball Strike: Developments From Day 12
COMMENTARY : Despite Illusion, Emperor Had No Clothes By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henley Can Travel, but Bail Increases : Pro football: Ram cornerback allowed to play away games if he meets $1-million bond, is supervised. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bell Takes Inevitable Release Hard : Pro football: Ex-Raider tailback fizzles at tight end and blames system. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvan's Condition Improves Sharply From Associated Press
Signature Play Evidence of Bonds' Edge By Mike Downey
Studies Are a Snap : USC Center Jeremy Hogue Works Toward Rhodes Scholarship By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions Surround Kariya Talks : Hockey: Ducks' draftee waits for another contract offer while exploring possibility of not signing in order to be a free agent next season. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowded Table as Negotiations Resume Today : Baseball: Several dozen players, representatives of owners are expected to attend, but there is little hope. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ride the Wild Turf : John Tomac, Tinker Juarez Will Battle for National Mountain Bike Title in Big Bear By Rich Roberts, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Eric Woods Better Late Than Never By Martin Beck
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Little League System Is Simple, but Challenging : Baseball: Preparing a team with sound fundamentals is coach's primary role. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marcaccini Brothers Face Potential NCAA Scrutiny : Basketball: Players' ties to professional team in Italy could pose eligibility problems. By Bryan Rodgers and Mike Hiserman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Playing Graf in the U.S. Open at 16 Probably Would Be a Bit Tu Much By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Would Welcome Return of Heitmann : Volleyball: German National Team member could return for senior season. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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