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What happened on July 28, 1994
NEWS
Out with the old, in with a parking lot.
Remembering the Heartache of Terminal Island By Tommy Li, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oceanfront Site May Go on Ballot Again Despite '92 Decision for Park : Hermosa Beach: Fearing high maintenance costs, council members are considering another vote on the former Biltmore Hotel acreage. It would be the 14th time the issue has gone before voters. By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tugboats Take a Bow at Exhibit : Ships: Photographs and memorabilia at San Pedro's Maritime Museum reflect the 'universal appeal' of the powerful little vessels. By Gordon Dillow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
African Delegation Arrives in Inglewood By Jon Garcia Jon Garcia..Bd: Special To The Times
Lawndale Taking Applications for Tax Exemption By Jon Garcia
PALOS VERDES ESTATES : Park Upgrade, Plaque for Slain Officers OKd
Police Department Gets 3% Pay Increase By Jeff Kass
HAWTHORNE : City to Study Whether to Retain Fire Dept. By Jon Garcia
Topics / BRIEFLY : Business: Chamber Seeks Latino Members By Susan Woodward
Topics / HEALTH : Hard-Hitting Advertisements Push Prenatal Care : Group uses a variety of informative methods, including shock tactics, in bid to give black babies a good start in life. And the campaigns seem to work. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics / BRIEFLY : Education: Proposal for Chicano Studies By Mary Guthrie
Topics / BRIEFLY : Police: Division Gets 22 New Patrol Cars By Susan Woodward
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA : Trustees Trim Budget for Library Furniture By Jeff Kass
HARBOR AREA : EPA Plan for Port User Fees Challenged
CARSON : Parents Pick Up 48 Who Violated Curfew By Mary Guthrie
Late-Night Snacks By Michael Krikorian
NOTEBOOK / ROB FERNAS : El Segundo Advances to American Legion District Final By Rob Fernas
Sports : Torrance Team Tries to Ride Out on Title Wave By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Champion Windsurfer Also Charts a Course for Success in College By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Firefighters: The Role of Family Traditions
City Hall: Removal of Harbor Commissioner
Hearing on Toxic Waste Cleanup at Carson Site
GARDENA : Mattress Donation Helps Out Homeless By Erin J. Aubry
Carson to Launch New, Improved Bus System By Mary Guthrie
Accusations of Racism Plague Monterey Park Library Board By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Battling Back From Tragedy : Severely Injured in Altadena Blaze, Man Is Determined to Return to Firefighting By Tally Goldstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners Voice Opposition to Racetrack's Concert Plan : Entertainment: Program would boost revenue at Santa Anita. Residents fear increases in noise, traffic. By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY NEWS : 4 Cities, Residents Sue to Block Casino : Gaming: Officials and a citizens group say Pomona must conduct an environmental study and put the matter before voters. By Deborah Sullivan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Topics / RECREATION : Proposed Tax to Save Parks Draws Fire
Stock Watch
Topics / ENVIRONMENT : Landfill Firm's Expansion Plans Draw Criticism
Topics / TRANSPORTATION : Foothill Transit Extends Service
Topics / BUSINESS : City Settles Claims of Loss by 10 Vendors at Soccer Event By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALHAMBRA: Two Alhambra women were killed in a traffic...
Jailed Woman Released as Kidnaping Inquiry Continues
ALTADENA : Court Ruling Revives Environmental Suit
GLENDORA : Police Seek Volunteers for Auxiliary Program
ANGELES FOREST : Public Input Sought on Long-Term Policy
THE REGION : Host Families Needed for Spanish Visitors
BALDWIN PARK : New Plant to Purify Tainted Ground Water
CLAREMONT : Wading Pools Open for Children at 2 Parks
GLENDORA : Auto Club Merges 2 Units at New Office
DUARTE : Program Aims to Help Critically Ill Patients
Pasadena Letter Writer Gets Award for Being 'Agitator' By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : A Brouhaha On Tap : Despite a long fight by Miller Brewing Co., a $25-million project to reclaim water moves closer to reality. By Tally Goldstein, Times Staff Writer
For Parents : Helping Kids Get the Most Mileage From a Vacation By Mary Laine Yarber, \o7 Mary Laine Yarber teaches English at Santa Monica High School. \f7
A Gastronomic Adventure at Walter's By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : North, South Battle to a Tie in Shrine Game By Gary Klein
Sports : Getting His Kicks Indoors : Former Garey High, Cal State L.A. Standout Sanchez Earns Job With Splash By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Following a Drop of Water Through Its Reclamation By Tally Goldstein
BELLFLOWER : New Law Holds Parents Liable for Kids' Crimes By John Canalis
LONG BEACH : Spurned by City, Asphalt Company Files Claim By Emily Adams
LYNWOOD : Missed Deadline Dooms Council Recall Effort By John D. Wagner
SIGNAL HILL : Council Raises Water Rates a Second Time
Positively Speaking : High School Students Get a Wake-Up Call on HIV and AIDS By Linda Beth Mothner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drive Begins to Build Auto-Racing Complex : Development: Plan calls for a $200-million track and research center on the border of Long Beach and Signal Hill. By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LONG BEACH : Ports Protest EPA Plan to Tax Polluting Ships By Susan Woodward
WHITTIER : Donations Sought for Family of Rape Victim
LONG BEACH : Board OKs Exemptions on School Uniforms By John Cox
CERRITOS : Acting Superintendent at ABC Unified Resigns By Psyche Pascual
LONG BEACH : Report Weighs Quake Risk at College Building By John D. Wagner
COVER STORY : Faith in Folk Remedies : Many Immigrants Trust Their Well-Being to Spiritual Healers By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / KIRBY LEE : 49ers Get New Opponent for Pyramid Opener By Kirby Lee
Sports : Quickly Becoming King of the Hill : Baseball: El Rancho High grad Flores sets sights on 1996 Olympics after standout freshman season at USC. By Gary Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Gripping Tale Suffused With Repressed Emotion, Loneliness : THE WEEKEND \o7 by Peter Cameron\f7 ; Farrar Straus Giroux $17, 241 pages By Michael Dorris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Only Gamblers Leave the Tuck to Luck By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ethnic by Design : Adventurous Shoppers Get Wrapped Up in a Collection of Batik Fabrics Woven by Tribes of Indonesia, the Philippines
Leaving an Impression By Rose Apodaca Jones
FASHION / SHOPPING SCENES : A Little Art, a Little Crafts, a Lot of Fun By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Four 'Sisters' and Four Distinct Looks By Betty Goodwin
Richard the Great? Maybe--and for More Than Clothes By Debra Gendel, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Viva, Society! Let the Season Begin : SCR's Black-Tie Affair in September Kicks Off a Year's Worth of Great To-Do's By Ann Conway
'Dark Shadows' to Fall on L.A. By Laurie K. Schenden
Il's House Has the Cure for What Ails Us By Rose Apodaca Jones
Getting O.C. a Piece of the 'Action!' : Cristi Silverberg Will Lead the Effort to Give the County a Bigger Role in the Movies By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For families of missing persons, even bad news can be good. Now they can begin . . . : Closing Doors By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Judge of Character : Although he's blind, David Tatel skis, runs and climbs mountains. By summer's end, he may be a top jurist too. By Barbara Slavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cyber Sizzle : Creativity Is Turning Bits and Pieces of Computer Hardware and Musical Discards Into Warewear, the Latest in On-Line Finery By David Colker
BY DESIGN : OFF THE CUFF : Bargains, If You Catch Her Thrift
BY DESIGN : Fab Duo Is, Well, Fabulous : Britain's Edina and Patsy Are the Fashion World's Newest Sweetie Darlings By Gaile Robinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : The Buzz of Summer By William Kissel
CSUN Quake Repairs
'Justice by Jury'
Dole on Health Care
Goldwater on Gay Rights
Representation
Criminal Lawyers
Valley Emergency Bus Routes
BEST VEST: At a Rams game a few years ago, Shirl Rapport... By Bill Billiter and Jerry Hicks and Frank Messina
SAYONARA: The predicted attrition continues at 20th... By Michael Arkush
Washington Insight THE TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU
Embassy Warns of Threat to Americans in Algeria \o7 Reuters\f7
Helen Cordero; Pueblo Potter Created Storyteller Figure
Artie Glenn; Bass Player's Song Became Presley Hit
W. Dorr Legg; Founder of Gay Support Group ONE
Body Is Spotted Near Wreckage of the Fitzgerald \o7 From Associated Press\f7
12 Tajikistan Soldiers Killed by Muslim Rebels \o7 Associated Press\f7
Brazilian Crawls Back to Girlfriend--Literally \o7 Reuters\f7
Ex-Tustin MD Indicted on Fraud Charges By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing Image a Factor in Action on 757 Wake : Aviation: Documents show FAA concern regarding possible effects of safety measures on aircraft maker. By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Bill Protecting Vast Desert Acreage By James Bornemeier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Dissatisfied Americans May Spell Democrat Losses By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Impact Mounts in Transit Strike : Labor: MTA will not meet again with mechanics until Friday; no weekend service is planned if walkout continues. Long waits, lost wages plague stranded riders. By Jesse Katz and Richard Simon and Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
250,000 Tipsters Deluge Hot Line in Simpson Case By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAA Considered Effect of 757 Ruling on Boeing Sales : Aviation: Perception of firm was weighed, documents show. Agency official says discussion was appropriate. By Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intrepid Riders Take Bus Line's Travails in Stride By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Moderates Warn of Religious Right Takeover : Politics: Conservatives are outflanking mainstream Republicans, leaving national party at risk, senators say. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Serbs Blamed in Deadly Attack on U.N. Convoy By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Raft of Draft Dodgers : Young Russians are evading military service in ever-increasing numbers. Some dread the hazing and harsh conditions. Others fear having to repress dissent. And many of their parents back them. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bombs Spur Security Boost at Israeli Sites By Robin Wright and William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Brown Tries to Pin the 'Tax Hiker' Label on Wilson : In a new ad, she accuses the Republican of raising taxes. But his spokesman says the Democrat backed the higher levies during each of the past two years. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Group Seeks Disclosure on Use of Cow Hormone : Health: Coalition says the state is violating the law by not tracking sales of the drug. Agriculture officials say there is no danger and they are following the rules. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fatal Blast Probe Could Take Weeks : Safety: Three investigations are under way. Daughter of a Rockwell engineer who died in the explosion praises him as a dedicated scientist. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Little Big Find : Skeleton of Pygmy Mammoth Is Discovered on Channel Island By Phyllis W. Jordan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Finds Peril in Water Supply : Safety: About 14% of U.S. population drinks from systems that have violated federal contamination standards in last three years, researchers say. By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Stable Owner Charged in Candy Heiress Brach's Death : Crime: The widow disappeared 17 years ago. The suspect is one of 23 indicted in U.S. probe of insurance fraud and confidence schemes. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opponent Says Texas Senator Planted Spy \o7 Associated Press\f7
Woodstock '94: Will it play with MTV crowd? : 25 years later, countdown is under way for August event. Key focus is security, safety. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Sailor's Fate Exemplifies Russian Military's Grim Reality By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defector Claims North Korea Has 5 Nuclear Bombs : Asia: U.S. doubts remarks by man identified as premier's son-in-law. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brazilian Replaces Running Mate in Presidential Race \o7 Reuters\f7
Police Seek Brother of Italy Premier \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Relief Starts Making a Difference for Refugees : Africa: Rwandans in Zaire receive critical supplies of food and medicine. Some aid even comes from Somalia. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton May Dispatch 2,000 U.S. Troops to Rwanda : Military: Soldiers would aid returning refugees. Decision awaits report on airport's capability, assurances that returnees would not be harmed. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Appeals for Bipartisan Health Bill : Reform: He says he 'desperately' wants Republicans to help but that they have rebuffed him. Dole replies nation might not want any action. By Edwin Chen and Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP's Big Guns Rake Clinton's Handling of Foreign Policy : Politics: Baker, joined by Cheney, Kissinger and Kirkpatrick, leads charge against President. They assail policies on Haiti and North Korea. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Lightning Hurts Four on Disney World Tram \o7 Associated Press\f7
Widow Convicted of Manslaughter in Contract Killing of 'Lobster Boy' \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Espy Calls Tainted Meat Serious Problem : Food: The agriculture secretary says inspections have improved since he took office but agrees that contamination with bacteria is a 'time bomb.' By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Northwest Fires Rage Through 60,000 Acres \o7 From Reuters\f7
Father in Day-Care Custody Battle Charged With Assault \o7 Associated Press\f7
Press Panel Calls 'Political Correctness' Basic Fairness : Minorities: Unity conference members say avoiding demeaning terms is simply good journalism. It is seen as promoting a tolerant discussion. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conferees Endorse Ban on 19 Kinds of Assault Weapons for Crime Bill \o7 From Reuters\f7
Prosecutor to Be Nominee for Rail Retirement Post \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE MTA STRIKE : Mechanics Don't Want Layoffs--or Long Walkout : Union: Action is over job security, not pay, say workers who make an average of $44,000 a year. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Study Calls for More Research on Role of Behavior \o7 Reuters\f7
SPOTLIGHT : PREPARE TO GET STOKED : Catch a Wave--or a Wave-Catcher--and You'll Be Sittin' on Top of the World By David Reyes and Rick Fignetti, \f7 and \o7 Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil.
POP : H.O.R.D.E. EXPANDS ROCK'S HORIZON : Allmans, Big Head Todd, Blues Traveler Make a Day of It at Irvine Meadows By Mike Boehm, \o7 Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
The English Beat "Special Beat Service" (1982) \o7... By Jon Matsumoto
The following are the top music sales in Orange County for...
Various Artists "Melody Fair: Songs of the Bee Gees" \o7... By Mike Boehm
Metropolis: It's an Il Wind That Blows Hot and Cool By Rose Apodaca Jones, \o7 Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
COMEDY : A Foot Soldier in the Prattle of the Sexes By Glenn Doggrell
THIS ROOM IS BUGGED! : Exhibit Fits Into Children's Museum at La Habra as Snug as a You-Know-What in a Rug By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Los Alamitos Indoor Retreat Serves Volleyball Players By Rick Vanderknyff
Does 'The Client' Go by the Book? Opposing Sides Testify By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section. \f7
Meet Another Capra Underdog, John Doe By Mark Chalon Smith, \o7 Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for the Times Orange County Edition\f7
Orange County Fans' Choices
Made-to-Order Meals Find a Way Home By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County\f7
Yoshimi Soba Puts Japanese Noodles on the Map in Anaheim By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County. \f7
Jumpin' Jupiter! Can't the Planet Take a Joke? By Jim Washburn, \f7 and \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.
Newport Central Library: Read It and Reap By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County. \f7
Right Tools Can Help Defeat Decor Demons By Wendy Miller, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
THEATER REVIEW / 'QUILTERS' : Tale of Women in Old West Is Rich Tapestry : The play provides a pattern of character studies and reminiscences of harsh frontier life. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Dubliners Takin' Rocky Road to Ventura : Popularity of the partly Irish band, based at Fair City pub in Santa Monica, keeps drawing packed houses here and abroad. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roster of Events to Fill Midsummer Nights : There's flamenco in downtown Ventura, a Music Academy of the West concert and chamber music at the Brandeis-Bardin Institute. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Book Takes Aim at Late Guru With a Worldwide Following : Author whose mother had affair with spiritual leader shows a picture of a self-indulgent, hypocritical life. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Color Your World : When It Comes to Remodeling, There Is a Painting Technique to Suit Almost Any Taste, Style or Budget By Barbara Weldon Tone, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Twilight Concerts Add Charm to Sizzling Summer Weekends : Two free evenings of music offer the perfect opportunity to relax and have a picnic. By Robyn Loewenthal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STRUCTURES : Oxnard Outlet Design Sends Mixed Messages : It's hard to tell if the discount complex is a nod to simpler times or a case of theme park meets shopping mall. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOP TALK : Bargains Are in the Bag at Newly Opened Discount Mall : The 40 stores that make up this complex are diverse enough to satisfy even those known to shop until they drop. By Julie Sawyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
REEL LIFE : Spielberg Company Remakes Multiethnic 'Little Rascals' Film : Newbury Park girl, who will play Alfalfa's girlfriend, will appear on 'The Tonight Show' this evening to promote the new movie. By Pancho Doll, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peaches, Abundant and Cheap, Can Often Fall Short on Flavor : Grocery store fruit usually has been picked too early. To ensure sweetness, look for tree-ripened varieties at farmers' markets and roadside stands. By Rodney Bosch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clusters of Public Art Might Again Stand Out By Leonard Reed, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
JAUNTS : Tales Surface About Shipwrecks at Islands : The saga begins with a gold-laden vessel in the 1850s. Stories are told at the national park's visitor center. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Designers Sound Off With Trendy Phones : There's an explosion of new styles. Some are high-tech, while others aim for novelty appeal. By Kathleen Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : Youth Theater to Present Gritty Look at Life : The serious musical about teen-agers who live on the streets is being presented by a Santa Paula drama group. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Connick's 'Funk Tour' Features All-Star Lineup : The crooner's band hails from his hometown of New Orleans. They'll perform at the Santa Barbara County Bowl. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON : Fiesta Will Celebrate Santa Barbara's Roots : Spanish Markets and Los Lobos concert will bring festive flavor to city event. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Emilio's Proves the Naysayers Wrong : Tasty and original dishes make this Italian cuisine some of the best in town. By David Goldman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A pat on the back to chef Robert Pugh, of the Ojai Valley... By Leo Smith
Man Hopes Mobile Resume Gets Acting Career in Gear
Culver City Electric Plan Is Deadlocked : Utilities: City Council is unable to decide whether to pursue a feasibility study of taking over service from Southern California Edison. Company opposes the idea. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Images of L.A. : History: Vast collection of former news photographer shows a century's worth of famous names, including William Mulholland, Charlie Chaplin and 'The Black Dahlia.' By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topics / RELIGION : Scholar Probes Beliefs of Ancient Israelites By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Topics / BRIEFLY : Charity: Group Seeks Donations to Help Disabled
Topics / BRIEFLY : Education: Fund Honoring Lawyer Established at USC
Topics / BRIEFLY : Safety: County School Program Cited as U.S. Model
Parkland: The Role of Conservancy in Acquiring Property
Clean Sweep : Homeless Help Change Their Image With Weekly Litter Patrol By Lorenza Munoz
MALIBU : Flood, Landslide Control Funds OKd By Kathleen Kelleher
CRENSHAW : Tightening Bonds by Sharing Stories By Erin J. Aubry
VENICE : Gang Truce Creates Cautious Optimism By Scott Collins
KOREATOWN : Justices Reject Case on Riot-Damaged Stores By Geoff Boucher
SANTA MONICA / CITY COUNCIL ROUNDUP : Dogs Have Their Day; Officials Have a Change of Heart on Panhandling By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : The High-Altitude Highway : About 2.8 billion pounds of air cargo moves through LAX each year, from apparel to equipment to animals. By Gordon Dillow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Report : PALOS VERDES ESTATES : City to Honor 150 Officers at Barbecue By Jeff Kass
Sundae School By Christina V. Godbey
Sports : Pool Is Kurza's Bridge Over Troubled Waters By Sean Waters, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTEBOOK / SEAN WATERS : Saturday's Senior Bowl Is Canceled After Financier Mims Backs Out By Sean Waters
MID-CITY : U.S. to Fund Job-Training Program for Youths
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : A Magical 'Mask' Sends in the Clown : The film's star, Jim Carrey, is adept at physical humor and has a likable screen presence. And Industrial Light & Magic's special-effects tricks are something to see. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THE ARTS Arts Partnership: The Los Angeles City Council's... By Shauna Snow
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Spanking': An Offbeat, Daring Directorial Debut By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Rhapsodic Hungarians Bring Bit of Budapest to Bowl By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEWS : Vistas Captured in Blurry Traces of Light By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Bit of Cicely in Poland : Fans Find Post-Communism Respite With 'Northern Exposure' By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She Acts, She Sings, She Models, She's 18 : Pop music: Milla's getting praise for her latest career venture, 'The Divine Comedy,' an album of acoustic-oriented, airy, folk-pop tunes that she wrote when she was 16. By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Master Chorale of Orange County Opens Oct. 15
Dark, Subversive Stuff--and Punk By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMEDY REVIEW : Show and Tales Move Jena to Head of the Class By Glenn Doggrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Yorba Linda's 'South Pacific': Dull Company and a Lousy View By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Prettier Picture : Under John Lottes, the Art Institute Is Shaping Up Financially and Aiming to Raise Its Profile By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Goods Report Hurts Stocks and Bonds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Going for Gold at Surfing Events : Economy: Merchants, sponsors are banking on big financial rewards from the Op Pro and the U.S. Open championships in Huntington Beach. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corporate '1984' May Intrude About 10 Years Late By Michael Schrage, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
NASA Admits Boeing Failed Cost Reviews : Aerospace: Agency comes under fire at a congressional hearing on the awarding of the space station contract. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Pulls the Plug on Wireless Communicator : Technology: Company says its EO didn't sell well enough. Move comes even as PCS licenses are being pounced on. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inflation Fear Arises From Positive Data : Economy: Durable goods orders show a sharp increase and Ford posts a record profit, raising specter of Fed rate hike. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California, Here We Stay : More Businesses Are Finding Reasons to Remain in the State By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Goods News Is Bad News for Stocks, Bonds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Keep Rogaine a Prescription Drug, Panel Says : Medicine: Committee fears patients will waste money without guidance on baldness medicine. From Associated Press
State Sells $3 Billion in Notes Times Staff and Wire Services
Kaiser Wins Break from Health Reform Clause : Health care: Under the provision, the HMO would retain control over the doctors it hires. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony to Install Digital Sound in AMC Theaters : Movies: $25-million deal could establish the firm as the leader in its battle against DTS and Dolby. By Jennifer Pendleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disney Income Rises 3%, Boosted by 'Lion King' : Entertainment: Profit in its third quarter hits $267.5 million, exceeding analysts' expectations. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop Profit Jumps 23% From Times Wire Services
Nelson C. Rising to Take Reins at Catellus Development : Real estate: Incoming CEO helped shepherd such massive L.A. projects as Playa Vista community. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Administration Defends Policy of Helping Fund Defense Mergers From Associated Press
Executive Travel : When Plans Go Awry, Know Your Rights By Carol Smith, CAROL SMITH \o7 is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena\f7
Global Piracy Brings New Brand of Sleuth : Trade: Investigators tell of flexible methods used to track intellectual-property crime, which accounts for 6% of world's volume. From Reuters
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Global Markets and Economic Update : International Business
International Business : Croatia's Shipbuilding Industry: Opportunities for Risk Takers By Carol J. Williams
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Property Values Fall Researched by JANICE L. JONES / Los Angeles Times
Ingram Micro Names Mac Chief; Pension Official Gets National Post
Mia Rose Products Agrees to Drop Claims for Its Air Sprays Compiled from staff and wire reports
First American Financial Corp. Reports $7.6-Million Profit
Dave Jaskulke has been promoted to senior director of...
Steven Colburn has been appointed a vice president with...
Chris Richardson has been appointed vice president of UPS...
Hycor Biomedical Inc.: The Irvine medical diagnostic...
Abbey Healthcare Group Inc.: The Costa Mesa health...
Nichols Institute: The San Juan Capistrano medical testing...
Cracking Asian Market: In its first big sales to the Asian... Compiled from staff and wire reports
AST Resignation: AST Research Inc. said Wednesday that... Compiled from staff and wire reports
Going Private: Koll Management Services Inc. said a... Compiled from staff and wire reports
Alliance Imaging Inc.: The Orange provider of magnetic...
Cashing In With Collectibles Takes Expertise From Associated Press
Temporary Hiring Trend Signals New 'Industrial Revolution' : Employment: Experts say business is turning more to part-timers because of specialized skills, cost savings and work habits. By Lisa Genasci, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
The Chilly Bavarian By Joan Drake
Spicy Eggplant, Tabbouleh, Fried Ice Cream By Rose Dosti
Something We Ate By Charles Perry
GARDEN FRESH : Ginger: The Underground Spice By Sylvia Thompson
New Vietnamese Cuisine : Good Morning, Vietnam : Food: A new political openness in Vietnam has led to a renaissance in cooking. By Nina Simonds
Dating a Cognac By Dan Berger, TIMES WINE WRITER
Clayuda Me By Jonathan Gold
New Vietnamese Cuisine : One Last Coffee Before I Go : Transition: After the economic reforms of 1986, but before the lifting of the U.S. trade embargo, one food lover found some of Vietnam's best eating in urban street stalls and tiny cafes. By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Vietnamese Cuisine : MARKETS : The Best of Little Saigon: Made in America By Linda Burum
Catfish Fever By Marie Simmons
Taking the Sour With the Sweet By Faye Levy
Chicago, City of the Broad Sandwiches By Bev Bennett
From the Summer Fruit Bowl By Abby Mandel
It's Not Just for Invalids Anymore By Marion Cunningham
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
This Festival Could Be Time for Learning By Scott Harris
What to Do About the FAA : The federal agency blew it; overhaul is needed
RIGHTS WATCH : Paying for the Story
Do It Right, Be Inclusive : Assembly wisely calls for adding 'Asian Pacific' demographic category
The Attacks on Israelis and Jews : But from the ravages of international terrorism, no one is immune
PERSPECTIVE ON AFRICA : Charity and Peace Begin at Home : Africans want an end to the crises inflicted by and on their own people. How to help? Stop aid to military regimes. By George B. N. Ayittey, \o7 George B. N. Ayittey, a Ghanaian, is an associate professor of economics at American University and president of the Free Africa Foundation in Washington. \f7
Brown Betrays Her Ignorance of Economics : Her ill-conceived plan to boost business is grounded in politics and geared to 'correctness.' By Ron K. Unz, \o7 Ron K. Unz, a Silicon Valley computer software entrepreneur, was a Republican candidate for governor in the June primary\f7
Labor 'Reform' Will Eviscerate Worker Rights : Rhetoric is eerily similar at an Illinois firm that locked out and replaced union workers. By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
Hit-and-Run Death of Boy, 12, Stuns Seal Beach : Accident: Friends as well as strangers mourn where Steven Schneider was struck as he waited to cross the street. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Russian Boy Is Made at Home : Thanks to an Attorney Colleague of His New Mother, Adoption Begun in St. Petersburg Is Final By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Famalaro Hair, Blood, Saliva Samples Sought : Investigation: Arizona prosecutors say such evidence would help case if an autopsy finds that Denise Huber was sexually assaulted. By Kevin Johnson Rene Lynch and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State to Revoke Medical License of 'Dr. Death' : Euthanasia: Jack Kevorkian gained worldwide note for helping 20 people, including Costa Mesa man, end lives. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Backs Huntington Marina Lease : Recreation: When pact was proposed 3 years ago, criticisms arose over maintenance, company's ties to supervisor's son. By David Haldane and Doreen Carvajal, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simpson Experts Decline DNA Test : Courts: Defense attorney Robert L. Shapiro says guidelines are too restrictive. Procedure is to begin this morning. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
City Is Slow to Reform Finances, Panel Says : Government: Executives gave Riordan and City Council recommendations and claim that not enough have been adopted. Mayor's aide calls the assessment harsh. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Backs Civilians on LAPD Rights Panels By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Activist Zinzun Awarded $512,500 to Settle Suit With City : Police: Former Pasadena City Council candidate claimed he was defamed by LAPD official who released information about him. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHEAST L.A. COUNTY : Four Suspects Arrested in Freeway Graffiti War
NEWPORT BEACH : Officials Assess Threat by Coyotes By Bob Elston
WESTMINSTER : Fire Contracting Plan Won't Be on Ballot By Bert Eljera
LOS ANGELES : LAPD Asked to Explain Delay on New Academy
LONG BEACH : $200-Million Auto Racing, Research Center Proposed
ANAHEIM : Sound Wall Appeal Falls On Deaf Ears By Martin Miller
BELLFLOWER : Law Lets City Sue Parents for Curfew Violations
Children Transform Quake Fears Into Art at Workshop By Maki Becker
City Council Urges MTA to Bring Back Monthly Bus Passes
A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT PEOPLE WHO MATTER : Shelter Gives 60-Day Lease on a New Life By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who Rides The Bus?
ANAHEIM : $65,000 Missing From Esperanza High Fund By Danielle A. Fouquette
ANAHEIM : Man Dies in Crash on Riverside Freeway By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta
FULLERTON : Park's Swim Meet for Children Is Friday By Mimi Ko
VILLA PARK : Fire Dept. Authority Decision Postponed By Bill Billiter
IRVINE : Professionals to Give Acting Jobs Seminar By Shelby Grad
INGLEWOOD : 9 Officers in Gambling Probe File Damage Claims
COUNTYWIDE : Officials Stress Need for Immunizations By Shelby Grad
SAN CLEMENTE/DANA POINT : Work to Reopen Highway Begins By Jeffrey Bean
CYPRESS : City Votes to Lay Off 5 Landscape Workers By Bill Billiter
Panel OKs Shifting Funds to School Repairs : Education: $30 million earmarked for special career high schools will now be used to fix quake damage. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Settlement Near for New Police Contract By Bill Billiter
LOS ALAMITOS : City to Let Manager OK Small Contracts By Bert Eljera
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Retail Complex Under Construction By Jeffrey Bean
MISSION VIEJO : Sale at Unisys to Aid Nonprofit Group By Frank Messina
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Councilman Jones to Seek Reelection By Jeffrey Bean
LAGUNA HILLS : Panel Wants Signal at School Entrance By Lynn Franey
Woman With 51 Dogs and Cats Pleads Guilty to Cruelty : Maltreatment: The animals, six of them dead, were found in her filthy, flea-infested condominium. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nixon Policy Center Board Holds First Meeting By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fountain Valley Officer Is Subject of Embezzlement Inquiry : Investigation: The 10-year veteran is president of the police association and a Medal of Valor recipient. By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Equal School Funding Pact Upheld
Number of Major Crimes Declines, Sheriff Says By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Agrees That Families of Slain Officers Should Not Pay for Mementos
Early-Morning Fire at Furniture Store in Garden Grove Causes $400,000 in Damage By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta
Marijuana, Drug-Making Chemicals Found in Couple's Home : Investigation: Husband worked in UC Irvine lab. Police check school for missing chemicals, equipment. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Dies After Car Goes Out of Control, Crashes By Tammy Hyunjoo Kresta
Recycling Clogs the Air, Chick Says By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Standby : Relief Effort Gives Homeless Veterans Free Services By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuts in Aid to Homeless Attacked : Government: The budget reductions could mean more people will end up on the streets, advocates say. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Metal Detectors Possible at Grade Schools in Fall, '95 By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigators Still Searching for Clues About Rockwell Deaths : Explosion: Two engineers were killed in incident at the Santa Susana Field Laboratory. Three separate inquiries could take 10 days to several weeks. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Center Marks 10 Years of Growth : Simi Valley: Since its opening, facility has broadened services it offers to appeal to people age 50 and older. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks' City Hall Aims to Trim the Fat By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Spice Network Fans May Require Filters By Miguel Bustillo
OJAI : Lieutenant to Head Sheriff's Substation By Christina Lima
VENTURA : Accused Killer Won't Fight Extradition By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Top Smog Cop Retiring After Nearly 40 Years By Maia Davis
AIDS Care Comes Up Short in Funding Bid By Miguel Bustillo
Aid for Minor Quake Repairs Is Available By Julie Fields
OXNARD : Inmate May Face 2nd '3 Strikes' Charge By Dwayne Bray
OXNARD : Shellfish Quarantine Ends; Ban Remains By Jeff Mcdonald
SIMI VALLEY : Scholarship Winner Wise Beyond Years By Tracy Wilson
Ventura Man Held in East Coast Robbery By Joanna M. Miller
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Urged to Raise Developer Fees By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : Tickets to Go on Sale for Civic Arts Shows By Stephanie Simon
THOUSAND OAKS : Entries Sought for Art, Photo Show By Stephanie Simon
Free Hot Line Offers Commute Advisories By Sara Catania
SIMI VALLEY : Schools to Improve Access for Disabled By Tracy Wilson
SIMI VALLEY : School Board OKs $259,000 for Vehicles By Tracy Wilson
Building Is No Mini-Mall--It's Maximal Southern California By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Finally Heard : Deaf Woman Is Pleased by City Pledge to Improve Handling of TDD Emergency Calls; Her Complaint Prompted U.S. Pressure for Action By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxi Drivers Benefit From MTA Strike : Labor: Some people who normally take the bus are now calling a cab to get to work and elsewhere. By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
District Relaxes Some Summer School Policies By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Riders Give Metrolink a Try : Transit: New passengers stranded by strike are enamored with the trains. But for many, the comfort is a luxury they can hardly afford. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Deafness Center at CSUN Wins Grant By Susan Byrnes
RESEDA : Program Helps Sight-Impaired Senior Citizens By Jim Crogan
CANOGA PARK, ENCINO : Jewelry, Cash Taken in 2 Home Robberies By Chip Johnson
WOODLAND HILLS : College Aims to Lure Workers to Class By Susan Byrnes
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Show Goes On for Quake-Hit Theater Group By Jeff Schnaufer
Woman Named to Panel on Disabilities By Susan Byrnes
City May Cut Curbs on Police Memorials By Tracey Kaplan
VAN NUYS : Bus Stop Ads to Get Word Out on AIDS By Ed Bond
PACOIMA : Drunk Driver Gets 585-Day Jail Term By Jeff Schnaufer
SHERMAN OAKS : Hayden Partly Backs Redevelopment Area By Kay Hwangbo
MISSION HILLS : Buying a Brick Will Help Ararat Home By Maki Becker
Trash Hauled to Recyclers Sends Pollution to Valley Air : Environment: Concern is raised over added smog as recyclables continue to be trucked in weekly from the Westside. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Victims, Insurance Carriers Meet Head-On at Hearing : Aftermath: More than 300 turn out for often heated town hall meeting. Disgruntled victims of temblor and representatives of several companies state their cases. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shift of Funds for School Quake Repairs OKd : Education: State board backs spending $30 million earmarked for academies. Officials say recovery work is more important. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tests Reveal Leakage at Landfill Was Rainwater
Airport's Neighbors Blast Expansion Plan : Transportation: Criticism is leveled at environmental study dealing with new terminal at Burbank facility. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tape of Confession to Police Played for Jury in Van Buren Case : Courts: Former Newbury Park High football player admitted that he fired gunshot into his girlfriend's house. He has since changed his story. By Dwayne Bray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : 4 Suffer Minor Injuries in Jail Fight
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : City OKs Budget, Drops Deputies From Key Anti-Crime Programs : Finances: The Palmdale council decides to cut costs by using civilians to teach drug education and to oversee Neighborhood Watch. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : 2,000 Gallons of Gas Spill After Truck Overturns, Snarling Traffic
High-Altitude Highway : From Apparel to Animals, Billions of Pounds of Air Cargo Moves Through LAX Each Year By Gordon Dillow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Martial Arts Expert Called Innocent : Murder: Attorney believes that bloodstain on clothing of victim, also a tae kwon do expert, will exonerate his client. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
This One Is Not a Surprise : Basketball: Italy defeats United States, 81-72, proving yet again the world is catching up to Americans. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candiotti's Flutter Fades, Giants Sail : Dodgers: He shuts out San Francisco through seven, but falters in eighth and falls, 4-1. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Pitching Has Another Collapse, 11-3 : Baseball: Oakland strikes quickly by battering Leftwich during a six-run first inning. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road to Top Filled With Many Tickets By Shav Glick
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Johnson Erupts After Another Seattle Defeat From Associated Press
Lifeless Angels Putting Up a Brave Front : Baseball: After their sixth loss in a row, players hold team meeting and talk about trying to salvage the season. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mercker Ends Braves' Slide Against Expos From Associated Press
GOODWILL GAMES ROUNDUP : Cuba Packs Punch, U.S. Lacks It From Associated Press
Fullerton's Noe, Park Qualify for Match Play at USGA Junior
Suzuka Race Lawson's Last on Motorcycle By Shav Glick
Valley Rangers Win Opener, 6-1
Saugus to Scrap Sportsman Racing
Angel, DiTullio Qualify for Match Play By Steve Elling
Whittingham Has Numerous Success Stories : Del Mar: Trainer's $1.7-million colt is impressive in grass debut. Stevens and Rash win both halves of Oceanside Stakes. By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TEAMTENNIS : Undefeated Dukes Survive St. Louis Scare By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Op Pro Surfing
Clippers Call on Fitch to Rebuild : Pro basketball: Veteran coach with reputation of helping mediocre clubs will return to NBA after two-year break. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disorder Consumed Her Life : Gymnastics: Former elite athlete Christy Henrich gave in to fatal disease that destroyed her. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Days of Glory : Even 10 Years Later, Many See 1984 Olympics as a Crowning Moment in Los Angeles History That Gave Sports a Boost By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Sign on a Line That Blurs By Jim Murray
Negotiations Dissolve Into Anger : Baseball: Owners reject players' offer. Strike date expected to be set today. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Hough Knuckled Under by Hip Injury Associated Press
Kruk's Medical Problem 'Minor' Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Butler to Be on Line for Strike Date Call By Maryann Hudson
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Until Help Arrives, Leiter Might Close By John Weyler
POSTCARD: ST. PETERSBURG : Bells Sound Rebirth of Lutheran Church By Randy Harvey
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Until Help Arrives, Leiter Might Close By John Weyler
Former Ram Irvin Jailed for Spousal Abuse From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Dallas' Smith Cool to Bettis' Challenge By T.J. Simers
The Weight's Over for Rams' Drayton : Pro football: He says extra pounds, now gone, were part of a plan and he's ready for big season. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Brooks May Return to Packers' Practice Associated Press
Ex-NHL Union Chief Faces Extradition From Staff and Wire Services
Lalas Will Play in Top Italian League By Matt White
Knock on Wood : Former Titan Star Feels Fortunate to Play Professional Basketball on His Terms By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Big Push On to Lure Pros to Burbank By Dana Haddad
Six Years Later, Close Still Counts for Ex-Anteater Hess : Basketball: Former Corona del Mar standout knows anguish latest UCI team felt when it barely missed an NCAA berth. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Booth Enjoys the Open Despite Problems By Martin Beck
OP PRO SURFING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Curren Bows Out for Mom's Nuptials By Jody Berger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Is It Too Much of a Good Thing? : Saratoga: Meeting for the New York track starts earlier than ever, but attendance hasn't run to form. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Dallas' Smith Cool to Bettis' Challenge By T.J. Simers
Rams Adjust to Latest Rule Changes : Football: Special teams coach fine-tunes his game plan to take advantage of them. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westlake-Royal Has the Arms to Make Pitch for Area 6 Title : Legion: McClure can trot four quality starters to the mound and back them with several others. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Taking Stock, Kramer Caught Crook : Baseball: Westlake-Royal pitcher nabs shoplifter, gets stabbed in the process. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympics Oar Bust : Fun-Loving Ventura Canoeists Plan to Paddle All the Way to Atlanta By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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