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What happened on August 25, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : Taking a Crash Course in the 'Spirit of Fluxus' : A large, ambitious exhibition at Santa Barbara Museum of Art lays out the terrain for the raucous movement that began in '61. By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
Theater Review : A Perfect Gentleman at 'Dinner' in Newport By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : Clear Night Is Ideal for a 'Tempest' in Dana Point : The New World setting harmonizes well with the outdoor staging, and the fine cast contributes to the poetry and magic. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Us3's Hybrid Ends Up as a Sample-Free Jazz Combo By Richard Cromelin
LEGAL FILE Tur Wins Suit: A Los Angeles jury has sided... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Record Review : A Fine, Confident Debut by B Sharp By Bill Kohlhaase
Detroit Symphony, Jarvi Begin Five-Night Bowl Visit By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Ghosts of '70s No-Brainers Haunt 'Hoods' and 'Heaven' By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Allison Proves He Hasn't Lost That Youthful Spark By Don Heckman
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Downset's Passions Ring True By Lorraine Ali
ART REVIEWS : 'Transtextualism': Works to Read, See, Feel By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
All-Age Velocity: A Perfectly Demented Punk Experience By Heidi Siegmund
Helping Make Offspring a Smash By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Films Abound, but Successes Don't : Movies: Studios roll out wholesome films to satisfy the boomer crowd. But except for two Spielberg productions, the only other hits have been Disney's 'Lion King' and 'Angels.' By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Bergman Touch, From Father to Son : Movies: 'Sunday's Children' explores a boy's relationship with his father, a relationship deeply rooted in reality: Ingmar wrote it, son Daniel directed. By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'M.A.N.T.I.S.' Undergoes Pilot-to-Series Changes : New Producers of TV Series About an African American Super-Hero Cite Creative Reasons; Others Claim Racism By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blending Past and Present Into B Sharp Focus : Jazz: All members of the quartet write wide-ranging material that they believe pushes the group into a new realm. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A.'s 2nd Country-Music Station to Join Lineup Sept. 10 By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
'Miracle cat' Justine seems destined to make full use of all nine lives.
Scrap Metal Firm's Lease Creates a Ruckus By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pitch Touts the Joys of Treated Sewage Water : Recycling: Oil company representatives are told of potential savings if used in refinery cooling towers. By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Councilman Wins a Key Race--Against Cancer By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HARBOR AREA : Retrofitting of 4 Bridges to Begin in November By Susan Woodward
PORT OF LOS ANGELES : Terminal Island Rail Link to Be Replaced By Susan Woodward
PORT OF LOS ANGELES : Hearing Is Set for Terminal Island Plans By Susan Woodward
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES : City Considers Hiring Naturalist for Center By Jeff Kass
TORRANCE : $15 Kit Helps Merchants Deter Panhandlers By Mary Guthrie
HERMOSA BEACH : Group Members Share Step-Family Solutions By Mary Guthrie
MANHATTAN BEACH : Teachers to Vote on 3% Salary Bonus Proposal By James Benning
EL SEGUNDO : Tourist Dragged Out of Hotel, Raped Twice By James Benning
GARDENA : City Rejects Tax on Residents for Library By Jon Garcia
REDONDO BEACH : Senate to Weigh Bill on Lease of Hospital By Deborah Schoch
Roller Derby : The Popularity of Roller Hockey Surges As Players Use Everything From Parking Lots to Tennis Courts for Rinks By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Complex to Offer Midnight Sports for 'High-Risk' Youths By Susan Woodward
BRIEFLY : Education: Sign-Ups for LEARN Schools
BRIEFLY : Libraries: Crackdown on Tardy Patrons By Jeff Kass
BRIEFLY : Landmarks: $50,000 for Bridge-Lighting Project By Susan Woodward
Torrance Teacher Fosters Love for Little Creatures With $10,000 Grant By Susan Paterno, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Worldly Tastes By Michael Krikorian
Volunteers Will Turn On Ye Olde Charm at Festival By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / ROB FERNAS : El Camino Is Pulling Out All the Stops in Effort to Improve Defense By Rob Fernas
Doctors Say Fonua Must Skip Sports in Senior Year By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cemetery: Methods of Locating Historic Site
Housing: Air Force Plan for San Pedro Site
Nudism: Potential Closure of Sacred Beach
Libraries: Council Vote Against Annual Tax
Election: Stance of Libertarian Candidate
Religion: Story on Mormon Church
Joe Camel vs. the Marlboro Man \o7 Associated Press\f7
Trouble With Cookbooks
A Necessary Evil?
Kitchen Confidence
Boiling Mad
WEST COVINA : BKK Might Become Superfund Site By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MONROVIA: A new fire station is a step closer to reality...
Kaleta to Get $100,000 Severance : Pasadena: City attorney agrees to waive his right to sue in exchange for retirement package. He had been the target of gender bias accusations. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Off-Duty Deputy's Version of Man's Slaying Disputed : Crime: Family and girlfriend of John Huffman have initiated an independent inquiry into his shooting death in a scuffle outside a Rowland Heights restaurant. By Lisa O'Neill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Few Cities Adopting County Library Fee : Government: Only two of 16 area cities with endangered branches have OKd special property tax. Facilities face staff cutbacks, reduced hours. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HEALTH : Fair Offers Checkups for Children
BUSINESS : City Looks to Mall Upgrade for a Lift : New, upscale stores, including Nordstrom, at Santa Anita Fashion Park should boost tax revenues, Arcadia official says. The wing will open on Friday. By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reward Offered in El Monte Sex Assaults
HACIENDA HEIGHTS: Authorities are asking for the public's...
She Followed Her Heart Into Art : Internship: Rosemead High alumna rejected a more practical career to study how creativity and culture are intertwined. By Tally Goldstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Education Briefs
ANGELES NATIONAL FOREST : User Fees May Be Instituted to Keep Picnic Areas Open
BALDWIN PARK : Memorial Service to Honor Local Educator
PASADENA : Thousands Predicted to Attend Summer Fest
WEST VALLEY : Kahn Supported by Police, Firefighters
Documenting the Dangers of Smog : \o7 Researchers are examining the long-term effects of air pollution, particularly on children. : \f7 By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Innovative Format Can't Save Tiresome 'Crime of Danny Segal' By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Diamond Bar: Recall Petitions, Finance Meetings
Library: 'Salad Bowl' Analogy for Modern Life
San Gabriel Falls in Final of Babe Ruth World Series By Jeff Riley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Having a Really, Relay Good Time : Swimming: Six members of the Pomona-Pitzer women's team set a world record in relay from Palos Verdes to Catalina Island. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Suspect Charged in Murder of Former Covina Athlete By Gary Klein
LYNWOOD : City Officials Postpone Increase in Water Rates By John J. Wagner
LONG BEACH : Marine Patrol Given Power to Arrest Boaters By John Pope
HAWAIIAN GARDENS : City Worker Placed on Leave Amid Probe
Queen Mary's Operators Jump at Chance to Add Bungee Tower
Woman Pleads Guilty to Credit Card Fraud : Courts: Employee used mortgage company data to buy merchandise, get cash advances and apply for loans. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Weekend Trip to Merry Olde England : Entertainment: The Renaissance Arts Festival will re-create the trappings of the 16th Century. By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CERRITOS : Court Upholds Firing of 26-Year Teacher By Psyche Pascual
CERRITOS : Towne Center Offers Grand Opening Events By John Canalis
WHITTIER : Ex-Engineer Again Will Lead Veterans' Group By John D. Wagner
HAWAIIAN GARDENS : Not Guilty Plea Entered in Attempted Murder
COMPTON : Ex-College Chief Settles Lawsuit for $125,000 By John D. Wagner
LONG BEACH : Panel Is Studying Plan for Batting Cages By John Pope
CERRITOS : Tentative OK Given to 61-Home Development By John Canalis
SOUTH GATE : Police Center at Target Store Offers Safety Tips By Simon Romero
Signing Off : Stiffer penalties, enhanced police activity and rewards have cut neighborhood graffiti. The fad is fading, officials say. By Emily Adams
He's Tackling a New Endeavor : Semipro football: After losing his job, Clint Duran discovered he had not lost his love for the gridiron, so he started his own team. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orchestra Conductors Appointed
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Finding Truth as Death Looms : ONE TRUE THING \o7 by Anna Quindlen\f7 ; Random House $22, 320 pages By Michael Dorris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clouds of Smoke Test Survivability
How's That Go Again?
Church 'Squanders' Its Moral Capital
Fountain Story: Poetry or Rule Breaking?
Menopause Is Just a Pause That Refreshes
His Loose Lips Get a Presidential Seal : Politics: Suddenly, one of the chattiest men to occupy the White House is quiet as a mouse. It's not easy for Bill Clinton--or the press. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The 'Aha' Moment: Vacation Epiphany : Revelations: Some vacationers return refreshed and ready to go; others realize they want to trade their lives in for new ones. By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Waif Not : The modeling world is a fickle place. Waifs are out and glamour is in--again. Fashion writer Maureen Sajbel looks at the ever-shifting notion of what the ideal female form should be.
BY DESIGN : Born to Be Wildly Underdressed By Michele Seipp
BY DESIGN : Q & A : Allen Bruce Schwartz : A Cool Copycat
The Best of Intentions Gone Bad By Debra Gendel, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
A Pair of Natural Born Style Setters By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rock 'N the Puck With Stars By Laurie K. Schenden
A Life Dedicated to Helping the Disabled By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Airing your Views : Want to Get Something Off Your Chest Put It on a T-Shirt By Kathryn Bold / Special To The Times
OFF THE CUFF : Watch It! There's No Present Like the Time
Temptation in the Garden of Escada By Rose Apodaca Jones
Dragon Lady By Rose Apodaca Jones
Out-of-the-Closet Entrepreneurship Suits This Humorist to a T : Statement: The Don't Panic company's slogans promote pride, unity and activism, but they're not popular with everyone. By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Society Publisher Tipped Off to 'Code'
What Autumn Will Feel Like This Year : Fabrics: Touchable textures--such as mohair, fake furs and velvet--are in for fall. By Francine Parnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLOSET RX : Navy Wool Blazer Is Standby for a Reason By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Women Get Their Voices Heard, Fashion Needs Met By Stephania H. Davis, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Steel-Frame Code Change to Be Sought : Safety: City Council will be asked to enact stopgap ban on construction of the type found vulnerable in quakes. More stringent standards are goal. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Strike
Home HIV Testing
Male Abusers
Unz on Brown
Simpson Trial
Mexican Official on Prop. 187
Liberals and Religion
Aftershock Watch
Quake Area Sweep Cites 9 Unlicensed Contractors : Recovery: Investigators fan out for the day, mostly in Sherman Oaks, looking for rubble or other signs that building is going on. At one stop workers are unwilling to show identification and police are called. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police File Claims Over Huntington's Refusal to Pay State for Spiking : Pensions: Officers say the city is jeopardizing its contract with the retirement system, endangering their benefits. Deputy city attorney says move is premature and should wait until PERS issue is resolved. By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAFETY NET: Susan Eberhart holds a traditional American... By Fred Alvarez
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Brown Accuses Wilson of Mismanaging Lottery By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
NOT SO NAKED CITY: With many cities facing legal... By Russ Loar and Mike Boehm and Jerry Hicks
OPPOSITES: Northridge's A.J. Langer, 20, plays Rayanne... By Michael Arkush
Governor Gets Bill to Provide Metal Detectors at L.A. Schools By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Czech Victims of Nazis Will Be Compensated \o7 Reuters\f7
Mandela Will Visit U.S. \o7 Reuters\f7
Senate Leaders Bargain, Battle Over Crime Bill By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. SAT Scores High but Slip as More Take Test By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frontiere Leaves Door Open--but Just a Crack : Rams: Owner won't rule out keeping the team in O.C. but has very little hope. Task force meets with Shaw. By Tracy Weber and T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clothes Make the Student, Schools Decide : Education: Long Beach pupils will wear uniforms starting in September. By Nicholas Riccardi and J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Studio Chief Katzenberg to Leave Disney By Kathryn Harris and Claudia Eller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Guantanamo's Capacity for Cubans to Be Tripled : Refugees: The island detention center will hold 60,000, the White House says. Move will bring 1,700 military dependents at the base back to the U.S. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Scope of PRI Win in Mexico a Blow to Opposition Parties By Sebastian Rotella and Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Flying Through Turbulence : Bold and savvy, C. Michael Armstrong is steering Hughes Aircraft through a stormy economy. With his triumphs have come a few big bumps--especially for workers. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : '\o7 Viva \f7 Castro!' Fading Into '\o7 Adios, \f7 Cuba' By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuclear Cloud Drifted Over L.A. in '65 Test, Official Says : Health: Congressman charges that 6 million were purposely exposed. Records indicate extremely low levels. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Sees Chances Fading for Action on Health : Legislation: Administration takes measures to revive debate in next Congress, sources say. Clinton remains determined not to settle for half steps on reform. By Edwin Chen and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sen. Rogers Defends Talk to Group Accused of Racism By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Schools Trying Uniforms On for Size : Education: New law allows districts to make them mandatory in era of gangs, fashion pressures. By J. Michael Kennedy and Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Metrolink Train Hits Car; 4 Killed By Shawn Hubler and Nieson Himmel, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson's View of a 2nd Term as He Turns 61 By George Skelton
Sex Harassment Suit Names Areias, Chief Aide By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Erred by 3 Years on Aris' Parole Date : Prison: Release of woman who killed her husband after years of abuse is set for December, 1998, instead of 1995. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senator Defends Speech Before Alleged White Supremacists : Politics: Don Rogers says Bakersfield gathering is for 'patriotic Americans.' By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAT Tests Show Gains Made in 1980s Eroding : Education: Girls do slightly better in math, but boys' verbal scores fall. California students decline in both areas. By Ralph Frammolino and Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rwanda Refugees Attack Countrymen \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rwanda's Few Creature Comforts : Africa: With people gone and chaos reigning elsewhere, baboons have moved in and are living it up at a safari lodge. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel, PLO Agree to More Self-Rule : Mideast: Negotiations yield early transfer of some powers Sept. 12. Palestinians will set up tax system to fund programs. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's biologists versus rhesus in the Keys : A large colony of monkeys raised for lab research have taxed their island environment. Critics say control efforts are halfhearted. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zedillo Awaits Confirmation of Presidential Victory in Mexico : Election: With 90% of returns counted, officials say it is 'statistically clear' that he is winner. PRD still refuses to concede defeat. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnian Troops Accused of Raping, Killing Civilians \o7 From Reuters\f7
China, Reeling From Typhoon, Acts to Stabilize Food Prices \o7 Associated Press\f7
22 Pounds of Uranium Recovered by Russians : Regulation: Material stolen from a closed nuclear center is reportedly not weapons-grade. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudi Diplomat Gets Political Asylum in U.S. \o7 Reuters\f7
At University High, a Culture of Achievement By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castro Blasts U.S. Policy, Calls Base a 'Concentration Camp' \o7 Associated Press\f7
For Some Cubans, Rafts Turn Into Deathtraps By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cubans Find Legal Route Unnavigable : Immigration: Even with a processing center in Havana, few apply to emigrate. Most applicants must have a close relative or a job in the U.S. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flood Fills Georgia City With Discontent : Disaster: Many black residents of Albany charge that water was diverted into their neighborhoods. Officials say no one could control the deluge. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senators Investigate Removal of Regulators \o7 Associated Press\f7
Washington Health Debate Is a Replay for Californians : Reform: The state took a nearly identical journey, from universal coverage to pragmatic compromise. The voluntary measures feature key Clinton goals. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chavis Agrees to Discussions With NAACP \o7 From Associated Press\f7
William Bennett Says He Won't Run for President \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Sets Mandela Fete \o7 Associated Press\f7
O.C. Leaders Hopeful After Rams Talks By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices
Most Likely to Secede : If Nothing Else, Jackson Browne's Orange County Days Gave Him a place to Move Away From By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. Zan Dubin, who covers the arts for The Times, also contributed. \f7
Spend an Evening in Suede Surroundings By Rose Apodaca Jones, \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
The B-52s "Whammy!" (1983) \o7 Warner Bros.\f7 The B-52s... By Jon Matsumoto
Hal Ketchum "Every Little Word" \o7 Curb\f7 As both... By Randy Lewis
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
LEGACIES OF WAR, 'SONG OF HEALING' : U.S. Veterans and Vietnamese Refugees Add Their Voices to the History Lessons By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County. \f7
Snails Welcome to Keep Pace in Irvine Park 8K By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and \f7
WET & WILD : Aquatics Enthusiast Sinks to New Lows By David Haldane, \o7 David Haldane is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
VIDEO REWIND : Old World and New Meet on 'Hester Street' By Mark Chalon Smith
Ticket Policy Changed By Corinne Flocken
Clever 'Andre' Doesn't Need to Fish for Compliments By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' Life & Style section. \f7
Neglect for the World Kills the Oasis of Haunting 'Garden' By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. and \f7
RESTAURANTS : Italian Cafe Separates the Wheat From the Chaff By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Pascal Will Serve Delectable Platters, Wines for Oyster Lovers to Savor By Benjamin Epstein, \f7 and \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Just a Page Away From Getting Personal By Jim Washburn, \o7 Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. T. Jefferson Parker's column resumes in this spot next week. and \f7
From Adobe Abode to Icy Chalet By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Orange County Fans'Choices
In Search of the Perfect Wave Close to Home By Wendy Miller, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
THEATER REVIEWS : Play Puts 'Herstorical' Spin on the Life of Shakespeare : In 'Anne Hath a Way,' playwright S.A. Sizemore speculates that the Bard's genius came from his wife. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : A Comical Voyage Into Courtship : Capable cast of 'Chapter Two' makes the sentimental journey without an excess of warm and fuzzy feelings. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Texas Legend Bringing Hard Luck Songs This Way : Jerry Jeff Walker, known for such hits as 'Mr. Bojangles,' will perform at the Ventura Theatre. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bonedaddys Boast Costumed Fun by the Trunkload : Danceable tunes, where the beat is king, attract loyal fans known as 'boneheads.' The band plays in Ventura on Saturday. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Eternal Optimists : Three surfers let enthusiasm be their guide as they embark on an 'Endless Summer' quest on the county's coast. By Ken Mcalpine, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Authors Tally Up Successes : Writers from Ojai to Newbury Park are finding celebrity in book topics ranging from finance to medieval mysteries. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Life in Jazz's In-Between Zone : Keyboardist John Beasley's musical vocabulary ranges from electric-eclectic to be-bop. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The exclusive Ventura County music charts are compiled for...
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Filmmaker Rick Ridgeway's Stock Climbs : The Ventura mountaineer's exploits have given rise to a career making adventure documentaries. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Varieties of Dry Onions Differ in Flavor and Shelf Life : The sweets, such as the Walla Walla, have high sugar and water content. It's the pungent storage type that will make you cry. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOPTALK : Out of the Woods and Into the Mainstream : As an accessory this season, backpacks have arrived in a variety of sizes, colors and fabrics and in a range of prices. By Julie Sawyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Bra's Arrival Proves Uplifting : Ventura County is one of the first areas to get the much ballyhooed bras. Sales are brisk, but not all buyers are satisfied. By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Enlightened Planning Makes Big Bang Work By Leonard Reed, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
Space Research Provides Tools to Clean Environment : Aerospace scientists in Thousands Oaks have developed a laser analyzer that is being adapted to detect toxic gas leaks on Earth. By Richard Kahlenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Up Close in the Backcountry : A park ranger will lead a 10-mile tour of the new public parkland--Palo Comado Canyon--which is way off the beaten track. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Last-Minute Adventure Before Class Bell Sounds : There's still time to catch the tail end of 'The World of Peter Rabbit' at Santa Barbara's Natural History Museum. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UP THE COAST : A Season of Diversity at UC Santa Barbara : The 1994-1995 schedule includes a Mexico City string quartet, the National Theatre of the Deaf and a Finnish rock star. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Play Puts Bard's Tale in New Era : Sprightly, stylish production places 'Love's Labour's Lost' in Edwardian times. By Phillip Brandes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : She's Taking Pain and Her Piano on the Road : Tori Amos is touring to promote her second album. She talks about what's really 'Under the Pink.' By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Fun of Korean Dining Is in the Variety : The Simi eatery offers more than grilled meats. Choices include tasty soups, tender dumplings and pungent seafood. By Norm Chandler Fox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chef Nicola Rossetto of the Pastabilities Restaurant in... By Leo Smith
Air Conditioning Man Chills Out With Cold Cash
Key Hearing Nears on Bluff Protection Plan : Environment: Panel's approval would send land-use proposal to the council. Activists give it lukewarm support, while some homeowners say it is too restrictive. By Adrian Maher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxed by Cuts, Culver City OKs Library Tax : Government: Strong community support leads city to join property assessment district aimed at restoring county library services. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRIEFLY : Education: Student Is Arkansas-Bound
FAMILY : Grieving Spouses, Children Find Empathy By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Buses: MTA Raises One-Way Fares
SANTA MONICA : Job Dreams Fly High at Aviation Camp By Jon Garcia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENICE : Filmmaker Hopes to Present Kids With Reel-Life 'Choices' By Lorenza Munoz
BRENTWOOD : Traffic Barricades Proposed for Simpson's Neighborhood
Small Is Big : Personal Touch, Innovative Ideas of Local Ad Agencies Are Luring Clients Away From New York By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dunes: Restoration Provides the Real Joy
Airport: Pilot Says Noise Rules Are Observed
West Hollywood: Praise for City Council
Dance Hall Days By \f7 and \o7 The Mayflower Ballroom, 234 S. Hindry Ave., Inglewood. Hours Are From 7 To 11:30 P.M. Wednesdays. Admission Is $6. Information: (310) 649-4255. and Christina V. Godbey
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Pepperdine Basketball Program Gets a Boost With Signing of Marcaccini By Sean Waters
Number 44 Has Double Meaning for Cougars' Saadat By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Weak Factory Orders Send Dow Soaring 70.90 : Markets: The Dow Jones industrial average soars, buoyed by hopes that the Federal Reserve will not raise interest rates. From Times Wire Services
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Jensen Role in First Pension Scam Detailed : Inquiry: Memo to prosecutors describes how ex-president of Irvine firm set up phony accounts and diverted funds. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Others Likely to Follow Compaq, IBM in Price Cuts By Karen Kaplan and Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TMI Operators Deny Investment Fund Is Insolvent : Suit: Owners challenge allegation that O.C.-based firm lost $100 million, blame depressed real estate market for setbacks. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Weak Factory Orders Send Dow Soaring 70.90 : Markets: Investors see the economy slowing and less chance of the Federal Reserve Board raising interest rates again soon. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On-Line Pizza Idea Is Clever but Only Half-Baked By Michael Schrage, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
SHAKE-UP AT DISNEY : Wide-Open Plot : Katzenberg's Hot-Property Status Has Rumor Mill Working Overtime By James Bates and John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PC Maker Price War Expected to Create Bargains : Computers: IBM, Compaq cuts likely to spark a new frenzy, analysts say, but business clients are seen gaining the most. By Ross Kerber and Karen Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Justice Officials to Probe Some Practices in Bank Industry : Consumers: Investigation into service fees is triggered by advocate groups' allegations of antitrust violations. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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TMI Blames Real Estate Crash for Losses : Investments: Clients' lawsuit alleges mismanagement and a cover-up. It seeks to place the fund in receivership. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Pascal Named President of Production at Turner By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Big-Ticket Factory Orders Dive 4.2% : Economy: July plunge in durable goods is result of interest rate increases, some analysts say. Others call drop an aberration. From Associated Press
SHAKE-UP AT DISNEY : Co-Pilots of the Next Studio Era : PROFILE: JOE ROTH : Maverick Co-Founder of Morgan Creek Is No Stranger to Eisner By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHAKE-UP AT DISNEY : Co-Pilots of the Next Studio Era : PROFILE: RICHARD FRANK : Taking Over the Hugely Profitable TV Division He Built By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROFILE : International Business : Master Deal Maker Scores Another Coup With Canadian Buy : Acquisitions: Peter Munk's purchase of Lac Minerals could create the largest gold mining firm in the world. From Reuters
Beijing Orders Release of Food Reserves: Fearful about... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Reclaim Those Taxing European Travel Expenses By Carol Smith
Global Markets and Economic Update : MEXICAN STOCKS
India to Allow Foreign Firms Majority Ownership: Prime... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Venezuelan Bank to Buy Some Banco Latino Assets: Banco... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quality Systems Inc.: The company said Wednesday that it...
6 Ex-Employees Sue Top Valu/Valu Plus Stores
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The Skyline's Par for This Golf Course : Sports: Players tee off amid Chicago's high-rises at the nation's first center-city links. By David Dishneau, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Speculation Takes Toll on Body Shop's Clean Image : Stocks: The company's shares plunge following rumors about upcoming articles questioning its ethics. By Dirk Beveridge, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Airline Has Just the Ticket for Blahs in Indianapolis From Associated Press
Tandem Bike Peddlers Report Steady Sales Climb : Retail: The big rigs of the bicycle biz are particularly popular among couples. More manufacturers are venturing into the market. By Jeff Barnard, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
Korea Counselor By Barbara Hansen
Hot Book Contest By Charles Perry
Salad : Unfashionable Dressings: Which Thousand Islands? By Russ Parsons, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Salad : The Greens Goddess By Laurie Ochoa, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Salad : Bag That Salad By Michelle Huneven, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salad : One Vegetable, One Salad
Salad : Lettuce: Enjoy By Leslie Land
Salad : Keeping 'Em Green By Leslie Land
Parrillada Party By Jonathan Gold
Mint, the Untamable By Sylvia Thompson
Mastering the Avocado By Joan Drake
The Wet Chill By Abby Mandel
It's a Rose Future By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Wine of the Week By Dan Berger
Caesar Salad, Quiche Lorraine By Rose Dosti
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Activist Is on the Lookout for Lost Youths By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Hairy situation: Beverly Hills takes pride in its glitz... By Steve Harvey
Anti-Abortion Mail Shows It Can Happen Here By Scott Harris
Cuba Crisis: Its Roots Travel Many Troubled Decades : Clinton confronts a situation exacerbated by Washington's earlier policies
So Where Is the Maximum Son? : South Korea worries as succession process up north clouds over
Follow the Rule, No Exceptions
A New Starr Leaves Them Trembling : Counsel named to Whitewater probe is truly independent, a quality the Democrats fear. By Robert K. Dornan, \o7 Robert K. Dornan is a Republican congressman from Orange County. \f7
Big Labor Gives Workers Empty Words : Global capitalism rules all; unions must act globally as well, or Labor Day is a joke. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
'Do As I Say' Doesn't Cut It With Teens : Family values: Adult behavior and commercial culture must change first. By Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, \o7 Barbara Dafoe Whitehead is vice president of the Institute for American Values in New York City\f7
High School SAT Results a Mixed Bag for County : Education: College-bound seniors show far better math skills than verbal. Some campuses showed large declines in both. By Maia Davis and Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Storch Assigned to Civil Bench : Courts: Bradbury had blocked him from hearing criminal cases. Reshuffling is characterized as most efficient use of resources. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Voids Fall Ballot Initiative on Landfill : Weldon Canyon: Jurist calls the measure 'clearly invalid.' But project supporters pledge an immediate appeal of the ruling. By Phyllis W. Jordan and Joanna Miller, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Fair : Fair Animals Tug at Kids' Heartstrings By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Hires Outside Firms in Health Care Suit : Medical: Defense teams will focus on claims the public hospital competes unfairly with private sector. By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Hazardous Material Scare Closes Off Site By Greg Rippee
OJAI : Man Killed in Car Accident Is Identified By Greg Rippee
OXNARD : Manager of Store Cleared in Shooting By Greg Rippee
FILLMORE : Restoration Assured at Towne Theater By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : School Passes 1st Accreditation Step By Julie Fields
Homes Sales Rise as Prices Decline By Mary F. Pols
MOORPARK : Police Plan New Station Downtown By Scott Hadly
Motorcyclists Rev Up for Benefit Ride By Joanna M. Miller
MOORPARK : Developer Again Asks for Exemption By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Candidate Program Open to Residents By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Volunteers Sought to Help Quake Victims By Sara Catania
School Puts Emphasis on Help Beyond the Classroom : Ventura: At the poorest campus in the district, free individual and family therapy is provided along with immunizations, checkups and clothing. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Appoints 3 Unopposed Incumbents : Moorpark: City decides that holding an election without challengers would not be worth the cost. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar
Obituaries
Diane Courtney Anderson Dies
Simpson Team Unplugs Hot Line : Investigation: Quality and quantity of tips has dwindled, defense says. Grand jury hears several witnesses in Cowlings case. By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Panther Pratt Denied Parole for 13th Time : Prison: He calls panel members political pawns. D.A. is reviewing a report arguing his innocence in the 1968 Santa Monica slaying of a teacher. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Double Aid to L.A. Homeless : Social services: The change in HUD procedure would replace competition for grants with a formula to give funds to cities. By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Link's Letters : Media: Common Cause honors Clara Link, 83, as an 'indefatigable agitator' for writing prolifically to editors over the last 40 years. She says she's just an educator. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Sweep Targets Quake-Repair Crime : Law enforcement: Task force visits numerous Valley homes, finding unlicensed contractors and labor violations. By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strike Could Cause Rift With Charter Teachers : Union: At Vaughn and Fenton where they negotiate their own contracts, some wouldn't back walkout. Others believe in solidarity. By Susan Byrnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Group Aiding Foster Kids Plans Benefit
BRENTWOOD : Braude Offers Steps to Ease Traffic Near Simpson Estate
Judge Upholds City Approval of Playa Vista Project By Mathis Chazanov
Fighting Rabies
TOPANGA : Inner-City Girls Take a Path of Interaction By Antonio Olivo
HOLLYWOOD : Report Asked on All Damage From Subway Construction
MONTCLAIR : Mountain Lion Shot by Police at Shopping Center
LOS ANGELES : Nightclub Bouncer Cleared in Shooting Deaths of 2
LOS ANGELES : Alarcon Seeks Special Patrols for 'Ghost Towns'
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Completion of Simi Freeway Repairs Put Off to Sept. 19
Countywide : Literacy Program in Need of Volunteers By Shelby Grad
Countywide : Press Club to Present Annual Musical
SANTA ANA : Health Fair to Offer Free Screenings By Jon Nalick
Citizens to Advise on CRA's Recovery Role By Eric Slater
CALABASAS : City to Rule on Pole Sign Code Violation By Frank Manning
Council to Reconsider Quake Repair Funds By Tracey Kaplan
VAN NUYS : Air Show Attendance and Funds Drop By Jeff Schnaufer
PANORAMA CITY : Goodwill Helps Disabled Enter Job Market By Maki Becker
GLENDALE : Enrollment Growth Subsiding This Year By Steve Ryfle
VAN NUYS : Clothing Intended for Poor Youths Is Stolen By Susan Byrnes
VAN NUYS : Cement Truck Flips Over on Freeway By Abigail Goldman
GLENDALE : Fire at Warehouse Puzzles Officials By Steve Ryfle
Boyfriend Gets 4 Months in Woman's Beating By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father of Boy Who Died in Crash to Face Murder Trial By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alarcon Seeks Special Police Patrols to Rid 'Ghost Towns' of Vice : Safety: The councilman also asks for an official stance on spending disaster relief funds to hire armed guards at the buildings. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Held on Suspicion of Relief Funds Fraud : Crime: The two allegedly tried to cash in on more than $50,000 in aid after the Northridge quake and other disasters. By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Killed When Vehicle Flips Over on Freeway
Battling the Conversation Quagmire--What to Say? And How? By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bicyclist, 64, Killed in Collision
Body of Man, 62, Found in Bushes
Guardian Receives 78-Year Sentence for Molesting Girl By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservancy to Be Open for Guided Tours
Motorist Struck, Killed Leaving His Stalled Car
City Orders Study on Electing Airport Officials : Government: Burbank also raises garbage fees and approves expansion plans for Castaway restaurant. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talks on Assault Weapon Ban Stall From a Times Staff Writer
17-Year-Old Is Killed in Car Collision
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : New Warden Named to Head Lancaster Prison : Corrections: Ernest Roe was chief deputy warden in Tehachapi. He replaces Otis Thurman, who came under heavy criticism after two escapes. By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Mall Offers $2,500 Reward After Fatal Shooting
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Parents Worry That New School Will Cause Unwanted Transfers : Education: Stevenson Ranch campus will force the Newhall district to redraw many attendance boundaries. A final decision isn't expected until January. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Council Backs Tax District for County Libraries : Assessments: The proposal to maintain facilities would cost Santa Clarita homeowners about $28.50 a year. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Fair Expected to Draw 300,000 : Celebration: Tank rolls onto grounds amid hectic preparations for Antelope Valley gala. Conflict-of-interest allegations cloud mood. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Regulation of Peddlers Tightened : Commerce: The city will issue licenses and strengthen requirements for roadside vendors, who fear higher costs. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scrap Metal Company's Lease Is the Root of Ruckus With Boat Owners : Port: Hugo's contract is up for renewal and many are calling for noise reduction requirements in new draft. By Susan Woodward, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Warned of Housing Proposal on Ammo Site : Development: Critics cite likely leftover toxic material in the soil and a road system that is expected to bring noise. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Team at UCI Gets Grant for Cancer Study : Research: $1.1-million award will fund effort to find clues to colorectal form of disease. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro Jets Make Fly-Down to New Home : Military: Ceremony in San Diego greets 24 FA-18 Hornets. Flights signal the beginning of the end for South County Marine base and represent first of hundreds of aircraft to be sent to Miramar by 1999. By H.G. Reza and Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Las Vegas Murder Victim Had Fled to Avoid Suspect By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No-Cost Health Care : Newport-Mesa District Provides Free Vaccines, Screenings to Students By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : City Asks That Sign at Beach Be Removed By Russ Loar
SANTA ANA : Students Get Hard Lesson on Gang Life By Jon Nalick
LOS ALAMITOS : Drug-Abuse Policy Updated by Council By Bert Eljera
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Injured in Leap From Condo Fire By Ken Ellingwood
SANTA ANA : College District Crime Rate Drops By Jon Nalick
Santa Ana : 1 Killed, 1 Injured in Fight Outside Home By Mark I. Pinsky
LAGUNA BEACH : Canyon Preservation to Be Focus of Event By Leslie Earnest
COSTA MESA : Fatal Shooting Case Under Investigation By Tom Ragan
DANA POINT : Time-Share Resort Moratorium Voted By Len Hall
LA HABRA : City to Consider Renaming Park Area By Mimi Ko
NEWPORT BEACH : Father, Son Arrested in Sailboat Theft By Mark I. Pinsky
NEWPORT BEACH : Forestry Grant to Let City Add 500 Trees By Holly J. Wagner
NEWPORT BEACH : City to Buy Building, Raze It for Parking
LA HABRA : Council Acts to Ease a Parking Problem By Mimi Ko
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Planners Approve Renovations at Plaza By Jeff Bean
LAGUNA BEACH : Students to Stay on Campus at Lunch By Leslie Earnest
More Oil-Water Mix Leaks Reported on Fullerton Street
Co-Defendant in Henley Case Denied Bail : Court: Judge says man charged with supplying cocaine is a danger to the community and a flight risk. Ram player's travel plans, including to today's game, remain uncertain. By Mark Platte and Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Road Redesign Committee Is Seeking Applicants By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Minority Group Leaders Seek to Ease Inmate Tensions : Violence: They plan to talk to Sheriff's Department officials about the recent racially motivated clashes between blacks and Latinos at county jails. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Northridge Advances to U.S. Final : Little League: The California team does all it needs to, and more, in 2-0 victory over Virginia squad. The two teams play again today. From Associated Press
Jansen Decides to Put His Career on Ice From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Wheatley Suffers Shoulder Injury, to Miss Opener By Gene Wojciechowski
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Walters Having Sweet Dreams By Chris Baker
A Shot in Arm for Northridge : Baseball: Gentile pitches Valley squad into U.S. championship game with one-hitter, 2-0. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gentile Keeps Springfield Off Balance : Little League: Right-hander uses an effective changeup to pitch a one-hitter as Northridge wins, 2-0, to advance to U.S. championship game. By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woods, Oh, Harris Advance After First Matches in U.S. Amateur Associated Press
Woods, Oh, Harris Advance After First Matches in U.S. Amateur Associated Press
Bullfrogs Catch Their Breath in Time to Eliminate the Blades : Roller hockey: Down three goals, they come back for 9-8 victory and advance to Western Conference finals. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Rally to Beat Blades and Win Series By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Go For Gin Fizzles; American Chance Wins From Associated Press
Cherney Tied for 9th in Junior Golf Event
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
McNall Says Hockey Reality Much More Than an Illusion : Kings: Despite charges, new owners standing behind embattled president, who continues to represent team. "You wish you hadn't done certain things," he says. By Mike Downey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kiraly Is on the Ball on the Sand By Jim Murray
Not Powerless Anymore : Promising Notre Dame Quarterback Ron Powlus Is Healed and Ready to Achieve Greatness By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Strike: Developments From Day 13
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '94 / SEASON PREVIEWS : Trojans Have Talent--and a Challenge : USC: Record-setting quarterback Rob Johnson will lead the way through a tough schedule. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL '94 / SEASON PREVIEWS : J.J. Returns, but Balance Is Initial Idea : UCLA: Stokes will be the man to watch for Bruins, who would like to run the ball a little bit. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frontiere Now All Business : Rams: She says she wants to keep the team in Anaheim but doesn't hold much hope that she can afford to. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maybe These Fans Shouldn't Get Ready for Some Football By Tim Kawakami
Report Disputes Owners : Talks: Stanford professor claims teams underestimated revenue. Ravitch says it avoids the central issue. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Get Together, but Not on Issues : Baseball: Players and owners finally talk, but no progress is reported in settling strike. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indians Release Ailing Pitcher so He Can Get Paid Associated Press
Lewis Starting Over as Non-Starter : Pro football: Raiders, however, keep options open for former Chief great in grand scheme. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Reserves to Get Plenty of Playing Time By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Rubley Decides Against Elbow Surgery By Mike Reilley
Maradona's Ban Will Probably End His Career : Soccer: FIFA's 15-month suspension for failed World Cup drug test makes comeback slim for Argentine star. By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perkins Swims to Two Records in One Race From Staff and Wire Reports
College Football '94 By Gene Wojciechowski, Times Staff Writer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Wheatley Suffers Shoulder Injury, to Miss Opener By Gene Wojciechowski
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Walters Having Sweet Dreams By Chris Baker
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Unhappy Donahue Extends Practice By Jim Hodges
College Football Daily Report Associated Press
Rams Still Looking for Any Good News : Pro football: The main objective in tonight's final exhibition against the Chargers is to avoid injuries, but they also want a victory. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : If Ferraris Are Your Speed, Try Monterey
DEL MAR : Lukas Wants Two-Turn Races for Impressive Timber Country By Dave Distel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Announcer Misses Call of the Big Leagues By Milton Kent, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Stoddard Finds Life to Be Just Rosy Beyond the Nadadores : Swimming: After coaching a team in decline, he enjoys being around a program that's growing strong. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Rookie Season Is Bittersweet : Splash: Former Titan McDonnell has scored, and scored points with his coach, but the bottom line is winning the game. By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Splash Could Start Playoffs Sept. 10 By Martin Henderson
May to Attend Long Beach State
Sparks Is Ready to Regain Form After Injuries : Football: Running back who left Montclair Prep amid controversy will resume Washington State career. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Vacation : Mariners' Torey Lovullo Enjoying Time With Family During Strike By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : A Racket Is the Weapon of Choice By Dana Haddad
Psychologist Keeps Golfers on Their Game : Guidance: With a positive outlook, athletes can overcome mental blocks, Wright says. By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES NOTEBOOK : Collectors' Trade Is Pinned on Tradition By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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