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What happened on June 18, 1994
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June Dayton Harens; Played Mary Aldrich in Henry Aldrich Films
Nation Transfixed by Extraordinary Spectacle : Chase: Millions are riveted to their TVs by bizarre pursuit of Simpson. In L.A., crowds flock to the route. ART BERMAN and JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : Quiet Encino Home Plays Role in Drama LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : Text of Simpson's Letter to the Public
New Human AIDS Vaccine Tests Rejected : Health: Federal researchers decide that expanded studies on two products are not justified. Possible devastating psychological effect feared. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Puts End to Spending on Tobacco Research Associated Press
Biological Mom Wants Jimmy Peters Back : Family: The Colorado woman last saw troubled O.C. special-ed student shortly after his birth. JODI WILGOREN and JAIME ABDO, TIMES STAFF WRITER S
Johnny Downs, 81; 'Our Gang,' Musical Comedy Actor MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sydney R. Barlow; Founded Gibraltar Savings and Loan
Guatemalans Sign Refugee Deal From Times Wire Services
Telegram Shows How Admiration for Simpson Transcended Rivalries EARL GUSTKEY
Arafat Hampered by Police Feud From Associated Press
Sudan Troops Rout Southern Rebels : Africa: In stunning reversal of fortunes, three-pronged army attack leaves insurgents with only one town. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Slights Gov. Carlson, Endorses Rival From The Washington Post
William Theo Eskew; Former Oil Pipeline Executive
Rams' Season-Ticket Sales Off 30% : Football: Management projects a loss of $5 million or more. Team officials see little hope for economic success in Anaheim. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Simpson Murder Case : Voices
Nation Transfixed by Extraordinary Spectacle : Chase: Millions are riveted to TVs by bizarre pursuit of Simpson through Orange and Los Angeles counties. ART BERMAN and JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Puts Its Spin on Ball at Kickoff of World Cup : Soccer: Clinton joins German, Bolivian leaders at tourney's Chicago opening. First Rose Bowl game today. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Huffington Ad Blasts Feinstein's Shift on Health Care : Senator is lambasted for dropping her support of the President's plan. Her spokesman says she changed her stance to maintain flexibility on the issue. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : The News Conferences : Law Enforcement Agencies Scramble to Explain and Deal With Bizarre Events of Day : DIST. ATTY. GIL GARCETTI : 'We Saw, Perhaps, the Falling of an American Hero' ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiapas Negotiations Mired in Presidential Politics : Mexico: The two leading presidential candidates have taken a hard line toward the Zapatista rebels. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Honor Car Payments More Than Child Support, Study Finds From Associated Press
New Search Planned for MIAs in Vietnam Associated Press
U.S. Weighs Boost in Forces in S. Korea Against North : Defense: Pressure for new military moves grows. Confusion over Carter statements may delay decision. ART PINE and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hill Goes Into Seclusion After Conviction : Legislature: The Whittier senator is expected to resign his seat but could be expelled from Senate if he does not. He was found guilty on political corruption charges. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Weighs Boost in Forces in S. Korea to Counter Any Invasion by the North : Asia: Options range from sending more support troops to deploying dozens of additional bombers and ships. ART PINE and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shelling Kills 36 in South Yemen; 900 Foreigners Flee Aden Associated Press
Haiti Sanctions Show Leaks in Several Key Areas : Caribbean: Air France refuses to join air embargo. Gasoline price falls, a sign smuggling is flourishing. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mideast Peace Effort Focus Shifts From Syria to Jordan : Diplomacy: Israel revives talks with King Hussein's government. Damascus no longer sets pattern for Arabs. ROBIN WRIGHT and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMMENTARY : Chase Outran the Usual TV Theatrics HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Heat Persists in Eastern Half of the Nation From Associated Press
State Has Wasted Millions on Computer Systems, Report Says : Spending: Legislative analyst's office blames mismanagement, delays, soaring costs and bureaucrats' lack of expertise in complex technology. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rwanda Peace Talks Stall After Troops, Rebels Conduct Raids From Times Wire Services
Sports Super-Agent Joins Fight to Keep Rams in O.C. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tulsa Mayor Saves Woman's Wildflowers Associated Press
High Court Rules for Truth in Sentencing : Trials: The justices overturn a South Carolina man's death sentence because jurors were not told that he was ineligible for parole. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Manos Hadjidakis; Wrote Music for 'Never on Sunday'
Gertrude Ross Marks; Award-Winning Filmmaker
Match Brings O.C. Fans Together TAMMY HYUNJOO KRESTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Hannah; Directed Donald Duck Cartoons for Disney
Lawyer Details Simpson's Day in Gripping Tale MILES CORWIN and JESSE KATZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FDA Cites Red Cross for Violations at Blood Bank : Safety: A Miami facility distributed blood even though some donors' medical records were incomplete. Officials say there was no health risk. From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Brown's New Ad Blames Wilson for State's Recession AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brazil Jails on Alert During World Cup Reuters
Commuters Adrift as Strike Idles Long Island Rail Road : Labor: Talks collapse, and walkout may worsen New York congestion at a busy time. Gov. Cuomo urges federal action to force return of workers. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Simpson Murder Case : Voices
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : Twists and Turns Keep Radio Fans Talking About Simpson GREG BRAXTON and CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Simpson Flees Murder Charges : He Disappears After Agreeing to Surrender : Crime: Authorities charge the former football star in the slayings of his ex-wife and her friend. In a letter to the public, he maintains his innocence. JIM NEWTON and SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
5 Branch Davidians Get 40-Year Terms : Courts: Judge delivers maximum prison sentences to cult members he declares unremorseful. Lighter penalties go to three other defendants in shootout. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds Flee Toxic Chemical Explosion Associated Press
L.A. Seeks to Accelerate Eviction of Squatters HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : The News Conferences : Law Enforcement Agencies Scramble to Explain and Deal With Bizarre Events of Day : CMDR. DAVID J. GASCON : The LAPD Is 'Very Unhappy With . . . His Failure to Surrender' JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Held After Wild Chase : He's Charged With Murder of Ex-Wife, Friend : Crime: Football legend had agreed to surrender but disappeared, prompting manhunt. Car is spotted in Orange County; pursuit ends in driveway of his Brentwood home. JIM NEWTON and SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Philip Vera Cruz; Helped Chavez Found the UFW From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Parents of Boy Mauled by Rat Are Convicted RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Painful Lesson for a Gay Teacher : L.A. district has support groups and a policy against discrimination. But student taunts drove him out. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : O.J. and A.C.: Bond Transcends Time, Tragedy : Friends: The boyhood pals were together through pro football careers and beyond. Acquaintances say Simpson 'took care of' Al Cowlings, who was at his side to the end. JENIFER WARREN and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Pushes Crime Bill in Chicago Tour : Legislation: He underscores the need for action during a visit to a violent housing project. His measure remains bogged down in Congress. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : USC, Ex-Teammates Reel From Shock, Disbelief EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAPD Criticized for Leniency in Handling Case DAVID FERRELL and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
John D. Lowry; UPI Bureau Chief, L.A. Press Club President
THE SIMPSON MURDER CASE : 'I Was Somebody Who Didn't Care About Anything' : Childhood: The football hero grew up in a bleak housing project in San Francisco and was often in trouble. But a jailhouse visit by baseball star Willie Mays helped the youth turn his life around. RICHARD C. PADDOCK and JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENTERTAINMENT
Courtney Love Bandmate Kristen Pfaff Found Dead : Pop music: The body of Hole's bass player is discovered in her bathtub in Seattle. No cause of death has been determined. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ticketmaster's Fees and Service Raise Ire
Call in the Specialist MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend TV : Looking at Youths' 'Roots of Racism' N.F. MENDOZA
A New Appreciation
Stern's Terms
Pop Music Review : Voluptuous Horror Twists Out Some Cracked Fun LORRAINE ALI
'Filename: FUTURFAX'
Pop Album Chart
Pop Music Review : Leon Redbone Show: An Exercise in Total Recall BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Gender-Bent 'Perversity': Date Lives in Infamy NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Shakespeare the Man Plays On T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Reviews : Discovery Enters the World of 'Dreams' ROBERT KOEHLER
The Grrrl Who Heads the Jett Set LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boyz Hip-Hop to L.A. Big Time : Radio: KPWR deejays Nick and Eric Vidal are straight outta Bakersfield. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Reviews : The Inside Track of Comic Bill Hicks RICK VANDERKNYFF
'The Cocktail Party'
Feminine Appeal
How We Treat the Eagles and Other Pop Icons
SPORTS
Cline Replaces Willard as Baseball Coach at Camarillo JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHERE THEY ARE NOW: RANDY SHIELDS : Former Pugilist Hopes to Score Knockout With Movie Script : Boxing: He punches a keyboard instead of opponents trying for his big break in Hollywood. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blazing Trails--600 and On : Outdoors: The Rails to Trails Conservancy hopes to have 10,000 miles of trails established within three years. From Associated Press
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Germans Avoid an Opening Slip : Soccer: Tournament begins with a whimper, not a bang, as Bolivia falls, 1-0, on goal by Klinsmann. RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Softball All-American, Jones Considers Basketball MIKE HISERMAN
World Cup Usa '94 / The First Round : Today At A Glance LISA DILLMAN
Malone and 76ers Part Ways Again From Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : WE WERE ROBBED, BOLIVIANS SAY MARTHA VARGAS-SEAGLE
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Delahoussaye Ails, but Sardula Is in Top Form BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : WINNING NOT KEY, EXCEPT PLAYING IN U.S. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, Times New Delhi Bureau
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : HELP FOR THE FIELD, HINDRANCE FOR PLAYERS EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ
Palmer's Final Open Leaves Him in Tears : Golf: Crowd gives Arnie a two-minute ovation after he is assured of missing cut with second-round 81. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Bavasi Disputes Davis' Comments BOB NIGHTENGALE
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : Pomp and Politicians EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ
Dodgers Not Close Against the Rockies : Baseball: Colorado scores 11 runs in fourth, fifth and sixth innings of 13-5 victory. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : RUMOR OF THE DAY (NOT TO BE BELIEVED) ELLIOTT ALMOND
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : SLAKE YOUR THIRST, BUT USE OUR BRAND ELLIOTT ALMOND
U.S. OPEN : Montgomerie's 65 Puts Him Two Up : Golf: Pudgy Scot is leader after two rounds, with Irwin, Cook and Edwards tied for second. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berganio Makes Good on Word and Makes Cut STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NBA / MARK HEISLER : Knicks Need to Ring Up One More for Riley MARK HEISLER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Rockies Unsure of Contending TIM KAWAKAMI
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Oates Defends Managing Status Associated Press
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : FOR GERMAN TEAM, D-DAY IN REVERSE MARJORIE MILLER, Times Bonn Bureau
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : U.S. Finds Itself on the Hot Seat : First round: Game against Switzerland in expected humidity of Silverdome shapes up as a must-win situation for both teams. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Everyone Has an Idea About Where Dodgers Should Go for Relief
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Griffey Equals Ruth With No. 30 From Associated Press
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : CHANGE OF PRIORITY STEVE GUTTERMAN, Times Moscow Bureau
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : WAKE UP, AMIGO WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : It's Kind of Live Home, Isn't It? Izvestia
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : TAKE ME OUT TO THE SOCCER GAME Obshaya Gazeta
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : IF YOU CAN'T STAND THE HEAT . . . EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blauser Rescues Braves From Associated Press
Hogen Named Coach at Camarillo
World Cup Usa '94 / The First Round : Today At A Glance BILL PLASCHKE
COMMENTARY : These Finals are No Classic ALAN GREENBERG, THE HARTFORD COURANT
Firm Gets License to Run Hollywood Park Casino BOB MIESZERSKI
COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTES / STEVE KRESAL : Carlson, Kazmer, Lee Named Athletes of Year STEVE KRESAL
This Seems to Be a Case of Doing the Wrong Thing
World Cup Usa '94 / The First Round : In Case You Don't Like Barbecue CHRIS DUFRESNE
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : ON THE FIRST DAY EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ
Worker at Coliseum Says It Will Be Ready for Season LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : South Koreans Wear Down Spain for a Tie : Group C: After Spanish captain Nadal is ejected in first half, Koreans score two goals in final five minutes. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers Say Tyson Deserved Day in Court
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : PRESIDENT IS LOCAL, THIS IS WORLD CUP TRACY WILKINSON, Times San Salvador Bureau
For Starters, They'll Be Watching McKeon : Football: Hart High junior is following quarterbacks who have earned Section honors for nine consecutive years. IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unbeaten Bullfrogs Start Slowly, Then Leap to 11-6 Victory : Roller hockey: After falling behind by one goal in first quarter, Anaheim dominates Sacramento. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gayhart Leads From Start to Finish for First Victory DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marshall Plays Tough in Job Fight : Baseball: In his battle to keep the head coaching position and West Texas A&M, the former Cy Young winner has gone public. From Associated Press
Rancho Cucamonga's Flannery Approaches Job With a Passion : Baseball: He will do just about anything to help his Quakes be successful. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : FANS WIGGED OUT ABOUT VALDERRAMA EMILIO GARCIA-RUIZ
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : A Wild Week in Heavyweight Division TIM KAWAKAMI
Governor Needs Help With Basics MAL FLORENCE
Wolf and Parque Will Be Pitching Under the Gun in All-Star Game JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enowitz Selected Coach at Reseda
And We Always Thought It Was a Smoggy Town
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Spotlight : FACTS AND FIGURES
World Cup Already Has Grown on Him
Angels Subdued After Big Rally : Baseball: O.J. Simpson saga puts team in sober mood after dramatic 5-3 victory over White Sox. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge's Kernen Hopes to Relive the Past : Baseball: Coach renews his quest for players with dedication and a strong work ethic. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They'll Pitch Baseball, but With a French Twist : Travel: Dana Hills' Bob Canary, San Clemente's Paul Prinz head a group that will teach the game's fundamentals in Europe. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan and Sandberg: An Eerie Coincidence?
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Bolivia Gropes for Answers, Finds Only Excuses : Aftermath: Despite solid play against Germany--mostly minus a contrite Etcheverry--it weakly blames elements. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Late Push Gives South Korea Tie With Spain : Group C: Tying goal comes in the final minute of 2-2 draw. From Reuter
World Cup Usa '94 / The First Round : Today At A Glance JULIE CART
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Granddaddy of an Opener at Rose Bowl : Showcase: Romania-Colombia matchup first of eight World Cup games at Pasadena venue. MIKE PENNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Chance : Velazco Makes Pitch to Finish Career on High Note JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : Crowd at Cotton Bowl Orderly, if Not a Sellout CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal-Hi Sports Honors Calvary Chapel
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : COMMENTARY : Referee Sets Tone--and It's Not a High Note GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL Championship Was a Great One
Knicks Head to Houston Ahead : NBA finals: Starks, Ewing spark fourth-quarter surge for 91-84 victory and 3-2 edge in series. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marv Goux the Good, Marv Goux the Bad
WORLD CUP USA '94 / THE FIRST ROUND : After the Fall, Show Goes On MIKE DOWNEY
USC's Jones Gets an 'F' for Effort
HOME & GARDEN
Do You Know Where Your Water Meter Valve Is? From Associated Press
ENVIRONMENT : Appliances That Work Better, Cleaner, Cheaper From Associated Press
Inside & Out : Nitty-gritty Times-Post News Service
INSIDE & OUT : Flashback, Fast Forward CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERIORS : Stylish Home Is a Pet Project BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FURNISHINGS : Fresh Look Is Just a Stone's Throw Away BETH SHERMAN, TIMES-POST NEWS SERVICE
The Quest for Deals : Townhome Furnished with Bargains Too Good to Pass JOANNA DENDEL
Near and Dear : Collecting Treasures From the Recent Past Is Wise for : Practical and Emotional Reasons KATHY BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clearing the Air on the Best Filters to Keep Dust and Pollen at Bay From Associated Press
Mapping Out Places to Treasure Hunt Kathy Bryant
Find Right Mattress, Rest Easy From Associated Press
GARDENING : Big Production: Blooms for All Seasons KAREN DARDICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MATERIALS : Homely Cast Iron Gets Fancy in Show of Its Cultural Qualities BARBARA MAYER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
DO-IT-YOURSELF : Fix a Leaky Faucet Without Feeling Drained From Associated Press
INSIDE & OUT : Painting to Avoid 'Holidays' JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
LAGUNA BEACH : Tollway Protesters to Picnic Near Site LESLIE EARNEST
Authors of Books on Harmony in Legal Discord : Courts: Lawsuit by group founded by spiritual leader John-Roger charges breach of contract by writer Peter McWilliams, who in turn says he was 'brainwashed.' BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charges Against Fullerton Teacher Upped to Murder From A Times Staff Writer
BREA : Groundbreaking for Project Scheduled ALAN EYERLY
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Board Tentatively Saves Music Program DEBRA CANO
Campaign Calendar
Germans, Bolivians Take First Drink From World Cup : During the . . . roughly played first half, fans shrieked as both sides missed scoring opportunities. PAUL FELDMAN and PATRICK J. McDONNELL
City Urged to Look at Dump Alternatives HUGO MARTIN
COSTA MESA : Meeting Empowered Them, Residents Say WILLSON CUMMER
BURBANK : City Names Services Director for Libraries JENNIFER OLDHAM
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Vintage Cars in Race to Be Shown Today
Schools Budget Calls for No Major Cuts JON NALICK
Police Contract Offer Appears Headed for Approval MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Jobless Rate Dips to 6.4%, Lowest Since '91 : Economy: A year ago, county unemployment was 7.8%. But state officials caution that methods of calculating the figures have changed. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Quake-Loan Counseling Offered MAKI BECKER
VAN NUYS : Man, 18, Accused of Robbery at Home LESLIE BERGER
OJAI : Landfill Petition Is Called Invalid TRACY WILSON
Granada Hills : Haz-Mat Team Reacts to Chemical Spill JEFF SCHNAUFER
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered in Martial Arts Robbery TRACY WILSON
City Steps Up Eviction Try in Quake-Hit Ghost Towns : Recovery: Officials attempt to speed up elimination of scavengers and squatters from earthquake-damaged vacant apartment buildings. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rally Round the Counties : Resisting a Sacramento money drain-off
YORBA LINDA : City to Build Gym Despite Stalled Talks DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
VENTURA : Parents Could Face Charges in Shooting PEGGY Y. LEE
The 'Conscience' of the Senate
Several Key Counseling Centers Are Omitted
Aftershock Watch
Voters
Speaking Out on AIDS
Obituaries
ORANGE : Consultant Hired to Find Superintendent LESLEY WRIGHT
OXNARD : Latino Activist Seeks School Board Post MAIA DAVIS
County Jobless Rate Drops to 29-Month Low : Unemployment: Gains in the service and construction industries are credited with the dip to 5.3% in May. Some economists say it's a sign the local recovery is underway. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handbook to Offer HIV Information MAKI BECKER
SPORTS WATCH : A Very Full Cup
MOORPARK : Black Leader Enters School Board Race SCOTT HADLY
MOORPARK : Man Found Guilty of Molesting Girl DWAYNE BRAY
IRVINE : New Plans for Project Unveiled SHELBY GRAD
WOODLAND HILLS : 3-Year Drive Ends in Cool Relief at School KURT PITZER
Plan for Gala Fails to Wow Officials : Thousand Oaks: Promoter's offer for a party would cost taxpayers nothing. But some civic leaders call the proposal too extravagant. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Boys & Girls Club Takes in $150,000 : Youth: Organizers believe the earthquake may have boosted donations to highest level in four years. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Overall Crime Down, 1993 Statistics Show GREG HERNANDEZ
SHERMAN OAKS : Meeting to Focus on Quake Recovery KAY HWANGBO
Funds Likely for Ventura River Wildlife Revival Plan FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Plans Groundbreaking Event DAYE CLARK
Catechism Expected to Offend, Comfort From Associated Press
Obituaries
Planned Fare Hike Points Up Inequities in Bus, Rail Subsidies HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donaldson May Face 3rd Strike With Prison Weapons Charge
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Interstate Antique Car Race to Steer Into Area : Lancaster: Business leaders, officials lobbied for overnight stop, hoping to drive up national attention for their city. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-County Official Gets Suspended Term DWAYNE BRAY
MISSION VIEJO : Library Building Effort Intensifies FRANK MESSINA
Credit Requirements Lowered for Outgoing Brea Olinda Seniors MIMI KO and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reading Playboy in Firehouses
SUN VALLEY : $250,000 Expected for Neighborhood ED BOND
Confrontation With North Korea
Developer Seeks Loan to Build Low-Income Simi Units for Seniors : Housing: City officials on Monday will consider whether to extend $230,000 for the long-awaited apartment complex. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Life, Relearning: Girl Overcomes Tumors, Coma JEFF SCHNAUFER
Wilson Names Jo Ellen Allen to State Bar Panel JAIME ABDO
Trapped by the Terror of a Venice Street War : Violence: Neighborhoods are increasingly resentful of gangs, police and the media as last week's shootings bring the death toll to 17. JIM CROGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Chamber Panel Picks 10 New Members J.E. MITCHELL
SANTA ANA : Women Offered Free Pre-Cancer Screening LEE ROMNEY
Curtains or Happy Endings? : Old Theaters Are Endangered, but Admirers Hope for a Rescue LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Trying to Keep Medfly Out of County MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israeli Rabbi and Arafat
RESEDA : Program for Ex-Prostitutes Is Persevering JIM CROGAN
Death Spurs Questions on PCH Safety Effort : Accidents: The latest fatality on the highway comes amid a campaign by law enforcement agencies and Caltrans. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wright Endorsed 2 in Race for Congress ALAN C. MILLER
Recycle Centers to Take Used Motor Oil MAIA DAVIS
This Is No Chicken Joke : The USDA's definition of 'fresh' should be overhauled immediately
SANTA ANA : 1 in Group of 7 Stabs Youth in Home GREG HERNANDEZ
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Juneteenth Celebrated in Palmdale
In Major Shift, Baptist Group Backs Dialogue With Catholics : Ecumenism: The convention declaration acknowledges serious theological differences but affirms shared belief in major tenets of faith. From Associated Press
OXNARD : Bank Files Suit Over Radisson Parking Lot DWAYNE BRAY
Quake Victim Turns Angst to Art : Thousand Oaks: Michele Relkin uses shards from the wreckage of her home to create collages. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studies in Success : Years of Work Pay Off in Degrees for UCI Graduates ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Youth Accidentally Shoots Himself PEGGY Y. LEE
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Budget Meeting Open to the Public Today LYNN FRANEY
Non-Celebrity Memorial : Family of Slain Football Player Tries to Pay Tribute NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grads Say Goodby in Strange Ways : Pranks: High school seniors across the county pull public and sometimes illegal farewell stunts that range from the quirky to outrageous. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Sweep in San Clemente Nets 34 Arrests : Law enforcement: Sheriff's deputies say they surprised group that was fighting and drinking after getting a tip about an initiation party. GREG HERNANDEZ and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GLENDALE : College to Offer Evening Child Care JENNIFER OLDHAM
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman, 73, Killed When Truck Hits Car MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Police Searching for Man in Bank Heist MARY F. POLS
SUN VALLEY : Park Judo Club Takes a Stance Against Gangs ED BOND
Gospel Music's Hard Truths : Entertainment: The fall of Michael English points up the delicate balance Christian performers face between their art and and their ministry. From Associated Press
Man Receives 2 Death Sentences in Teen Slayings ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposal for Gala Birthday Party for City Fails to Wow Officials : Thousand Oaks: Promoter's offer would cost taxpayers nothing. But some call plan too extravagant. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : Despite Protest, City OKs Swap Meet Tax BILL BILLITER
OXNARD : High-Speed Pursuit Ends in Crash, Arrest PEGGY Y. LEE
Don't Eat the Water AL MARTINEZ
Pair Convicted of Neglect in Baby's Rat-Bite Death : Courts: Homeless couple's son was found dead in a trash-strewn station wagon in August. The jury deadlocked on an involuntary manslaughter charge, and prosecutors say a retrial is unlikely. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pursuing the Work : Judaism: Valley members of ultra-Orthodox Chabad movement press on with efforts to fulfill the mandate of late grand rabbi. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Graphix Zone Gets $3.9 Million in Stock Offering : Investment: The Irvine company issues 1.2 million shares to raise working capital for multimedia projects. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Room at the Inns : Agent's Overpricing Cost Them Business, Hoteliers Say THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Court Strikes Down Rules Favoring AT&T Competitors From Times Wire Services
Inflation Jitters Rattle Stocks as Bond Yields Soar : Wall Street: Dow industrials plummet 34.56. Precious metals and grains advance sharply. Oil prices hit a 14-month high. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Room at the Inns : Agent's Overpricing Cost Them Business, Hoteliers Say THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Consolidation by Thrift Holding Firm RSL Financial Means 82 O.C. Layoffs
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Fidelity National Buys 31% Stake in Micro General
Quaker Oats Stock Boils Over on Takeover Talk From Reuters
Hughes Wins $114 Million in Patent Case : Technology: It is the largest such award ever against the U.S. government, but it falls far short of the company's expectations. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Broadcasting's Creators of a New World : Perelman, Bevins Credited With Transforming the TV Station Operator KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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