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What happened on August 04, 1995
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The Newest Defense for the Oldest Profession : Courts: Does Roe vs. Wade make sex for hire constitutionally OK? That's what a former call girl says in a right-to-privacy lawsuit. And she's finding support. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kids Give Old-Time Radio a New Life By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power to the People : Remember the peaceful protests of the '60s? The violent '70s? Whatever happened to those guys? By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Counting Calories? Just Calculate 'Em By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : Get Rid of Your Blue Books, and Turn on Your Modem By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Making the World a Little Nicer for Trees By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : The Flea Days of Summer : It's hot, the insects are hatching, and everyone is scratching. You could trade in Fido for a goldfish, but a new pill may bring relief. By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Parallel of Child and Human Development : THE DESCENT OF THE CHILD \o7 by Elaine Morgan\f7 ; Oxford University Press; $19.95, 197 pages By Bettyann Kevles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Will Magazine Editor Be Part of Disney Family? By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acura Rolls Into the Breach Yet Again By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Global Economy
Sen. Bob Dole
UC Alumni
Urban Design
Atom Bomb and World War II
Quackenbush Insurance Plan
Wilson Chastises O.C. for Lacking a Recovery Plan : Bankruptcy: The governor, after vetoing a transit tax diversion, warns that the county should have a full blueprint within three weeks if it wants state help. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEVIL'S CANDY? Operation Storefront is the county's... By Jerry Hicks and Mimi Ko Cruz
Buses Could Run Even if O.C. Took Millions By Rebecca Trounson and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Croatian Army Attacks Rebels, Widening War By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Fans in Heaven as Star Returns : Baseball: Jim Abbott, the one-handed pitcher who was traded in 1992, gets a warm homecoming from admirers. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abortion Funding Limits Clear House : Legislation: Bill passes on 215-206 vote and would allow states to deny Medicaid money in cases of rape and incest. Issue is tied to controversial spending measure. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Spy's Life: Not Quite James Bond : Sandi Lucas joined the CIA in search of intrigue and adventure. Although she had her share of high drama and low comedy, she said she found a heavy dose of discrimination and personal crises. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croatia Serbs Agree to Pact, but Government Is Silent : Balkans: U.S. ambassador conveys rebel leaders' acceptance. Both armies remain on full alert. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE REBOUND: One more sign that the Ventura County... By Carlos V. Lozano
Florida Suffers 2nd Blow From Hurricane Erin By Edith Stanley and Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Curb on Baseball Antitrust Exemption Is OKd by Panel : Labor: Senate bill would allow players to sue owners to challenge any unilateral changes in work conditions. By Edwin Chen and Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Signs State Budget That Reflects His Influence : Finance: Document includes rise in education spending and welfare cuts. Governor also takes jabs at Brown, Allen. By Dave Lesher and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rival Agrees to Buy Southern Pacific Railroad By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Got Tip on Sweatshop 3 Years Ago By George White and Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gang-Related Murders on the Rise in Valley : Crime: The trend counters the drop in such homicides citywide. So far this year, 27 have been killed. By Frank B. Williams and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House OKs Deep Cuts in Spending : Budget: Bill passes, 219-208, and would kill a number of education, labor and health programs. It also places new limits on federal funding for abortion. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,200 County Jobs Saved as Governor OKs Funds By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DNA Witness Concedes a Lack of Expertise By Andrea Ford and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
1,200 County Jobs Saved as Governor OKs Funds By Timothy Williams and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IT'S HISTORY: Less than three years after the county's... By Jeff Schnaufer
Help Wanted : Orange County Hopes Volunteers Will Run Free Parkland By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Budget Impasse Made for a Life of All Work, No Pay By Maria L. La Ganga
Anti-Wilson Ads Quietly Scrapped : Politics: Lobbyists discard radio and newspaper campaign after governor settles teachers' lawsuit and boosts funds for education. By Richard Lee Colvin and Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
EPA Vote Switch Yanks Dooley Out of Obscurity : Politics: Democrat at first lined up with environmentalists, then sided with GOP after lobbying from his district about the impact. By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Sanatorium, a Pale Yeltsin Touts Chechen Peace Pact in TV Address : Russia: Clumsy editing of taped speech suggests ailing president can't speak without faltering. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Priests Blamed in Some Rwanda Deaths Reuters
CULTURE : Newest Challenge for Japan: Polo Shirts : No leisure means no leisure wear. 'Casual Friday' leaves men in sartorial lurch. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ETHNIC DISCORD : Turkish-Kurd Battle Spreads to Germany By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sri Lanka Peace Plan Announced : South Asia: President's proposal would give broad powers to 8 regions. Tamil rebels stand to gain but are expected to oppose idea. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christopher Tries to Downplay China Incident : Asia: Secretary of state is irked that expulsions of U.S. attaches could hurt gains he made in talks with Beijing counterpart. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Supplied False Data, U.S. Asserts By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Weigh Plan to Curb Teen Smoking : Tobacco: Proposal barring cigarette sales to minors would establish nicotine as an FDA-regulated drug. Foes say they will fight the move. By Paul Richter and Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wisconsin Plans to Steer Welfare Seekers to Work : Labor: Gov. Thompson's proposal breaks ground by guaranteeing jobs, and requiring they be taken. Approval is expected. By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Won't Censure UFO Sex Researcher Associated Press
Panel to Take Up New Packwood Charges : Ethics: Committee will reopen its inquiry. Two more women have filed complaints against the senator but the nature of allegations is not disclosed. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe of Travel, Phone Led to Bomb Suspect From Times Staff Writers
3 Die in Seniors Bus Crash Associated Press
Lobster Treat, by Accident Reuters
450 Gila Trout Airlifted From Polluted Stream Associated Press
Senate Vote Defies U.S. Missile Accord Associated Press
First Lady's Acts After Aide's Death Told : Whitewater: A White House attorney testifies that she 'may have been concerned' about granting 'unfettered access' to Vincent Foster's office. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Voids Euthanasia Law in Oregon By Doug Conner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Voids Euthanasia Law in Oregon By Doug Conner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP-Led Task Force Dismisses Challenge to Democrat's Election Associated Press
INTO THE SPOTLIGHT / LARRY R. FELDMAN : When 'Dream Team' Needs Its Own Lawyer By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Judge Ito Accepts a Birthday Cake From NBC
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Lab Flaws' Impact Will Linger Long By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : County, Pool Participants Quarrel Over Who Gets Property Tax Money : Bankruptcy: O.C. officials are withholding millions of dollars, saying they cannot determine who the funds belong to. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reference to Gays Leads Lungren to Remove Deputy From Associated Press
Ex-Official Says Salinas Paid Him Big 'Bonus' : Mexico: Former assistant attorney general, being held in U.S., denies embezzling money from drug dealers. By Helaine Olen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Just The Ticket
Some Venues for Valley Verse--and Some Rules By Robin Rauzi
COVER STORY : Angry Young Poets : Coffeehouse readings are an often loud and irate scene influenced by MTV and punk. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Tangled Conventional Crime Yarn : Mix of theater art and gunplay in 'Earth and Sky' doesn't quite work. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER : Drama for Better or Worse : Contrasting styles made for rocky times when Charlie Oates and Moira Keefe were writing their real-life play, 'Staying Married.' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
FILM : The Laser Disc Specialists : Stores catering to the format are few and far between. Here are five of the best-stocked spots in the Valley. By Jim Bartoo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Keeping the Jump in Jive : Jazz bassist Dave Carpenter enjoys the edge and surprise of live performance. He plays with a saxophonist and a drummer. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
MUSIC : Donna Summer Brings Old Hits for New Fans : The singer, known for her '70s disco singles, performs at Universal Amphitheatre, her first L.A. show since 1988. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times\f7
DESIGN : Woodwork and Waves : Scott Dunning creates elaborate inlays to blend with high-tech surfboard materials. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO GAMES REVIEW / AARON CURTISS : Mission Accomplished : In Jungle Strike for Gameboy, targets are big and clear and the helicopter maneuvers easily. By Aaron Curtiss, \o7 Staff writer Aaron Curtiss reviews video games every other Friday in Valley Life!\f7
ART : For All the World to See : Works have popped up in the most public of places--from a North Hollywood shopping center to a Northridge car dealership. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
Valley music charts are compiled for the Los Angeles Times...
Casting for High-Quality Reruns : It's a Wrap Production Wardrobe sells nearly new, sometimes never-worn, clothing from TV and film studios. By Geri Cook, \o7 Geri Cook's Bargains column runs every Friday in Valley Life! and Geri Cook can be heard from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturdays on KIEV 870-AM\f7
LIFESTYLE : Homing In on History : Delving into your house's past is fairly easy and can turn up interesting facts about former residents. By Barbara Bronson Gray, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times\f7
Abracadabra! A New Attitude : A lesson brings an appreciation for the tricks and the trade. And there's nothing up his sleeve--really. By Jeff Schnaufer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOBBIES : Sharpening Their Skills : Woodcarvers' works range from mice to bedroom sets. Group passes on techniques at adult school classes. By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard writes regularly for The Times\f7
Squeeze Play : Body-hugging clothes--from slim-cut pants to zip-up skirts and shirts--are shaping up for fall. By Rebecca Howard, \o7 Rebecca Howard writes regularly about fashion for The Times\f7
Suburban Corral for the Country Set By Kastle Waserman
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Grill Fest--Chinese Style : Specialties at Sam Woo's B.B.Q. Restaurant range from succulent roast duck to tripe and homemade sausages. And the service is good, too. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION And the Hosts Are: Cybill Shepherd, star of the... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Shearing, Lee and Torme Showcased at Hollywood Bowl By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Jeffrey' Stumbles in Move to the Big Screen By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Miller's 'Enemy' Still Delivers Punch By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Strong Cast Lifts a Familiar 'Something' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Action-Filled 'Virtuosity' a Cautionary Tale By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bushwhacked' Deliveryman Gets Framed for Murder By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLUB REVIEW : 50 Bucks Retains Its Underground Charm By Heidi Siegmund Cuda
Promising Saxman Out to Make Own Mark By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reprising Music That Shaped the Westerns : ENNIO MORRICONE "The Ennio Morricone Anthology"; \o7 Rhino\f7 **** By Robert\f7 Hilburn
Jerry Reed, "The Essential Jerry Reed," RCA. *** By Robert\f7 Hilburn
Poco, "Pickin' Up the Pieces," Legacy. ** 1/2 By Robert\f7 Hilburn
Al Green, "The Belle Album," the Right Stuff *** 1/2 By Robert\f7 Hilburn
VIDEO REVIEW : Relive Sports Favorites on Home Video By Martie Zad, THE WASHINGTON POST
DANCE REVIEW : Tibetan Lamas Maintain Tradition in Exile By Lewis Segal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALBUM REVIEW : 'No Se Parece' Shows Albita as a Refreshing Vocal Force : ALBITA "No Se Parece a Nada"; \o7 Crescent Moon/Epic\f7 *** By Enrique Lopetegui
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Traditional Diners Will Love Magpies By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Giorgio Malibu Serves Up Familiar Fare By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
'Armour': A Quirky Trio of One-Acts By Scott Collins
'Wage Slaves' Loses Sight of Satire By Philip Brandes
'The Devil's Disciple' Sparkles in Revival By Scott Collins
National Video Rentals
ART REVIEW : Summer Scene With Message of Narcissism By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre Reviews : 'Wives of Windsor,' Minus Merriness : The amateur Irvine Community production fails to reach even the shallow heights that the Bard intended. By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre Reviews : 4 One-Acts Hit, Miss Poe-tential : OCC, in staging a total of 11 works by Don Nigro, is to be congratulated for its rare festival format. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre Reviews : Overlong 'Tempest' More Like a Mild Rain : The instincts in this Huntington Beach Playhouse staging, though well-intentioned, have turned the magical into the mundane. By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : 'Film' Returns, Hit-or-Miss Style Intact By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Television Joins in A-Bomb Debate By Howard Rosenberg
A Singer Unlike Anything Else : Cuban Sensation Albita Mixes Berlin Cabaret With Soulful Salsa By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : This Little Piggy Has All the Makings of a Sleeper : Movie review: The charming, carefree 'Babe' is an unanticipated treat. The director of 'Mad Max' co-wrote the script. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Everybody Wants to Get Into the Act : Games: The TV act, that is. Even the Milton Bradley company has the bug. It's selling Channel Surfing, a board game to play while watching the tube. By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Road Back Brings McCann to O.C. : Jazz: Still battling the effects of a stroke, the pianist-singer plays tonight in Newport. By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fund-Raiser for Musicians Will Honor Jackson Browne By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movie Review : Strong Cast Cuts 'Something' From Familiar Material By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
BUSINESS
Pepsi Workers Vote Today on Proposal to End 6-Week Strike : Labor: Employees in Buena Park and at three other Southern California plants will consider an offer by soft drink company. By Dan Margolis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Lays Off 14 Workers in O.C. and San Diego : Construction: The New Jersey-based home-builder had entered the local market with fanfare just last year. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rival Agrees to Buy Southern Pacific Rail : Transportation: Union Pacific's $4-billion acquisition would create the nation's biggest railroad. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garment 'Slaves' Facing Ouster : They Describe 17-Hour Days, Broken Promises By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : Broadcast Boom : It's Radio's Turn: Chancellor to Buy 19 Shamrock Stations By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both Sides Gird for Showdown Vote on Bomber : Defense: Pentagon says more B-2s not needed. Proponents of Stealth craft predict House approval today. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
India Orders Plug Pulled on U.S.-Run Power Project : Energy: Local officials call $2.8-billion deal with Houston firm one-sided. Move could rock trade relations. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIME STAFF WRITER
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : What's Next? : Anxiety Takes Root at CBS as Few Details of Merger Disclosed By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Delta to Trim 60 Flights From Dallas Airport : Airlines: Carrier had hinted more cuts were needed to maintain newfound profitability. From Associated Press
U.S. Factory Orders Headed South in June : Economy: First-time jobless claims tumble. Retailers posted modest sales gains in July. From Times Wires Services
International \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Labor \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Phone Workers May Strike From Associated Press
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
U.S. Factory Orders Headed South in June : Economy: First-time jobless claims tumble. Retailers posted modest sales gains in July. From Times Wires Services
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Implications of a Rising Dollar on Investments By Tom Petruno
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Bounces Back a Bit; Yields Climb From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Men Dominate in Workplace Deaths \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Sears Accused of Fraud: A lawsuit charges widespread fraud... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
General Mills Raising Cereal Prices: General Mills Inc. is... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Big Market Shifts Could Result if Dollar Is Turning By Tom Petruno
Auto Insurer Ohio Indemnity Is Fined, Barred By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Priority Mail Rates to Be Cut: The U.S. Postal... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
McDonald's, Chevron to Open More Outlets: McDonald's Corp... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : POLICY : Mergers May Put Pressure on Legislation By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : PROFILE : Bill Korn Made Group W Stronger and Better, but Now What? : Broadcasting: Westinghouse won't say what its management plans for CBS might be. By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : IN LIMBO : Deal Would Give Cartoon Unit to Disney : Animation: Company stands to get supplier of children's programming with Cap Cities. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : POLICY : Mergers May Put Pressure on Legislation By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stacking Up Sales
Company Town: Entertainment Upheaval : Pulling Strings in the Hendrix Battle By Chuck Philips
Company Town \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Fidelity National Financial Inc.: The Irvine title...
Revere Transducers Inc. in Tustin Appoints President
As Expected, AST Loses $31.6 Million in Quarter By Greg Johnson
American Telephone & Data Seeks to Halt Stock Trading By James S. Granelli
County Home Sales Suffer 9th Month of Decline : Housing: The median residential price fell almost 6% to $198,000 from $210,000 a year earlier. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apria Healthcare Group Inc.: The Costa Mesa company...
Emulex Corp.: The Costa Mesa designer and manufacturer of...
Gold Express Communications Inc.: The Irvine...
Sure It's Silly, but After 45 Years Sales Are Still Bouncing Along : Toys: That glob of goo called Silly Putty became a craze in the '50s. It's still a consistent seller despite a lack of advertising. By John Lacy, THE HARTFORD COURANT
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Henschel Acquitted on Judge's Order : Courts: Jurist Paul Gutman rules that evidence was insufficient to support a guilty verdict in real estate swindle case. By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Museum Soon to Be History : Culture: County satellite showcasing natural world will vacate Media City mall due to financial pressure, weak attendance. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley PTSA Launches Breakup Campaign : Education: As movement gains, group seeks members for task forces that will work on proposals for smaller school districts. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breaking Silence : Exhibit on 'Forgotten Holocaust' Focuses on Japanese War Crimes By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closing County Parks Could Ignite Gang Wars, Officials Say : Budget: Deficit compromise averts the threat to the neutral havens for now. But youths say they will compete for the facilities as turf if they are shut down. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outsider Is Selected to Head CRA : Government: Board hopes Sacramento's redevelopment chief can give troubled L.A. agency new vigor. Council approval is expected next week. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Perjury Indictments Due in Probe of Sunland Shootings : Investigation: Members of elite LAPD unit had been suspected of covering up facts in 1990 killings of restaurant robbers. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
The Do's and Don'ts of Courtesy : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
Get in Line to Adopt That Freeway : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obstacle Course : Getting around in a wheelchair on public transit is a challenge that takes a bit of planning as well as savvy. : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills : Runner Raises Funds for Disabled Skiers By Stephanie Stassel
Pacoima : Cable Group Honors Innovative Teacher By Frank Manning
Mission Hills : Anti-Graffiti Program Covers New Ground By Douglas Alger
Valleywide : Heat Blamed for Drop in Fair Attendance By David E. Brady
Canoga Park : Arts Center Proposed at Site of Old Theater By Frank Manning
West Hills : Young Valedictorian Takes to Science Camp By David E. Brady
Woodland Hills : Rabbi Explains Leaving Police Commission By Ed Bond
Gang-Related Murders Rise in Valley : Crime: Number of killings in '95 has nearly equaled all of last year. But some observers say large police presence after '94 Northridge quake kept violence down. By Frank B. Williams and Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sometimes 2 Lanes Aren't Better Than 1 By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Salvadoran Immigrants Start Getting Notices to Seek Asylum : Immigration: The INS messages--to those granted temporary protected status in 1990--extend for six months the deadline for avoiding deportation. By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced in Slaying of Councilman's Daughter
Central Los Angeles : Homeless Return to Rebuild Razed Shelters
Latino Deputy Mayor Quits to Return to Furniture Business By Hugo Martin
Hanging Fire on Being Fired : Leslie Winner waits for the outcome of a dispute between the mayor and council on Fire Commission post. By Peter Y. Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Entered in Bad-Check Case
City Council Assailed for Allowing Trapping of Coyotes
Central Los Angeles : WAKE-UP CALL
Central Los Angeles : SAFETY MEASURES
San Gabriel Valley : COVINA COPS STAY
Southeast : FIREBOMB
San Fernando Valley : TAKE TWO
San Fernando Valley : Museum to Close at Burbank Mall
San Gabriel Valley : Ex-Police Chief Still Owes Pasadena
Lorna and Her Grandpa By Al Martinez
South Bay : Redondo Beach Council OKs Funds to Muffle Police Gun Range
Southeast : Stopping Crime May Be a Job for a Dummy
Top Congressional Aides Little-Known but Highly Influential By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : Settlement Reached in Wrongful Death Suit
San Gabriel Valley : ANYTHING BUT THE POND
San Gabriel Valley : RECALL, STRIKE TWO
Obituaries
It's Time for Some Good Answers : A complete and quick airing of LAPD shooting in Lincoln Heights is required
Slavery's Long Gone? Don't Bet on It : Thais--paid $1.60 an hour--are found confined in illegal garment factory in El Monte
Right Thing to Do--Lift and Strike in Bosnia : Clinton must act against embargo as a moral necessity
Justice for All--if They Can Afford It : Legal aid: Low-income people would lose recourse to the law if the House cuts this program. By Leonard S. Janofsky and Robert D. Raven, \f7 and \o7 Leonard Janofsky and Robert Raven are both past presidentsof the American Bar Assn. Janofsky practices law with the firm of Paul, Hastings, Janofsky, and Walker in Los Angeles and Raven with the firm of Morrison & Foerster in San Francisco.
PERSPECTIVE ON HIROSHIMA : Targeting of Civilians Is Now the Ugly Norm : Mass bombing was made possible by technology, which still dictates policies of callous disregard for human life. By Roger N. Johnson, \o7 Roger N. Johnson is a professor of psychology at Ramapo College, Mahwah, N.J. and has published widely on the field of violence and aggression. \f7
English Literacy Is the Coin of the Realm : Renewing America: Bilingual programs keep immigrants isolated, making their transition unnecessarily slow and painful. By Newt Gingrich
Obituaries : Genevieve Tobin; Stage, Film Actress of 1920s and '30s By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : Lillian Bronson; Longtime Actress, Model for Mural By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Muhammad Ali's Golf Game? The Greatest, Naturally By Dana Parsons
Surf Stars Saluted : Six Names Are Added to Sport's Walk of Fame By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracking the Rail Dangers : Transit: Train engineers, police officers and safety experts join forces to nab errant drivers and pedestrians. Ten people have died this year along Amtrak and Metrolink routes in the county. By Sarah Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Third-Strike' Convictions Stir Concern By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. May Spend $835,000 for 42 New Patrol Cars By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Schillo Moves Into Office at Arts Plaza : Government: Supervisor says the new quarters, which are more costly than his predecessor's, will provide added services. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Number of Welfare Recipients in County Drops By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turnaround Isn't Fair Play but Road Remains Closed : Ojai Valley: Many grapple with continuing unavailability of a stretch of California 150. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hospital Drops Suit Against County Rival By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Words to Live By : Class Helps Older Adults Preserve Personal Stories By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colleges : Campus scene : HUNTINGTON BEACH : Golden West Student Chief Has Come Far
MOORPARK : Caltrans to Remove 'Truck Route' Signs By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : OK Near for Study on Retail Complex By Eric Wahlgren
PORT HUENEME : 30,000 Expected for Seabee Days By Eric Wahlgren
VENTURA : Patagonia Official to Talk on Family Leave By Tracy Wilson
Countywide : Federal Food Program to Expand in County By Sarah Klein
Countywide : 3 Teens Held on Gun Charges After Chase By Thao Hua
NEWBURY PARK : Transient Pleads Not Guilty to Break-Ins By Paul Elias
CAMARILLO : Boy, 11, Dies in Crash in New Hampshire By Stephanie Brommer
Countywide : Film Projects Raise More Than $2 Million During 1994-95 By Rene Lynch
Flights of Fancy : Model Plane Pilots Keep Their Feet on the Ground, Their Eyes to the Skies By Debra Cano
WESTMINSTER : New Principal Named At Meairs Elementary By Jon Nalick
VILLA PARK : Youth League to Hold Fund-Raising Cookout By Bill Billiter
Colleges : Campus scene : HUNTINGTON BEACH : $35,000 Grant to Fund Math Classrooms By Bill Billiter
MOORPARK : City OKs Study of Development Plan By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : Miniature Horse Is Honored for Work By Ira E. Stoll
VENTURA : Woman, 89, Fatally Injured in Collision By Tracy Wilson
NEWPORT BEACH : Surfrider Event Will Take to Streets to Support Ocean Testing By Holly J. Wagner
PLACENTIA : Residents, City Square Off Over Baseball Diamond By Russ Loar
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A Soldier's Blunder
TRABUCO CANYON : Equestrians Ride to Park's Rescue By Frank Messina
Newport Beach : Anti-Child Abuse Group Seeks Members
LA PALMA : Agency Supervisor Praises City's July Fourth Races By Bill Billiter
SAN CLEMENTE : City Seeking to Limit Portable Signs By Julie Fate Sullivan
LA PALMA : Hospital Seminar to Focus on Nutrition
Campuswide Board Meetings Will End By Lisa M. Bowman
ANAHEIM : City Backs Off Street Vendor Parking Law By Alan Eyerly
YORBA LINDA : Concerts in the Park Offer Musical Variety By Deborah Sullivan
Assembly Candidates Report on Finances By Stephanie Brommer
Tax Attorney to Head County Democrats By Kenneth R. Weiss
LAKE FOREST : 2 Officials to Deal With School Parking By Frank Messina
COSTA MESA : Council to Address Bankruptcy Recovery By Hope Hamashige
Police Search for Irvine Mother Last Seen July 20 : Investigation: Carolyn Rodrick's husband awoke in the middle of the night to find her gone. Foul play has not been ruled out. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnaper of Infant Gets 8-Year Sentence : Crime: On eve of trial, Maria Luisa Martinez of Delano pleads guilty to taking the 4-month-old Santa Ana girl from a South Coast Plaza store in April. By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Men Charged in Theft From UPS Truck in Irvine By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Lela F. Russell; Ventura Resident, Retired Nurse
Driver Who Killed Boy on Bicycle Is Sentenced : Simi Valley: Penelope Reeps must perform 240 hours of community service for hitting Travis Peterson, 13. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Cities Offering Financial Assistance for Home Buyers : Housing: Several municipalities have programs designed to help residents trying to buy their first homes. Others plan similar efforts. By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
House Bill Seeks to Lift Tuna Import Ban From Associated Press
Jury Convicts Shop Teacher of Grand Theft By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
400 Pay Tribute to Victim of Desert Crash By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Actress Who Was Subject of Mural Dies By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activists Plan to Study Wages, Cut in Sales Tax
4 Arrested After Explosions at Mall By Paul Elias
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Use This Breather Wisely
FBI Joins Shooting Probe : Police: Parents file claim countering LAPD assertion that youth provoked Lincoln Heights incident by drawing gun. By Paul Feldman and Robert J. Lopez Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SPORTS
This Reunion Took Awhile By Mike Penner
Abbott Finds Nothing Changed in Anaheim : Baseball: He's back, but he still can't beat the Mariners, who break the Angels' winning streak at eight games, 10-7. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abbott Finds Nothing Is Changed in Anaheim : Baseball: He's back, but he still can't beat the Mariners, who break the Angels' winning streak at eight games, 10-7. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stern: NBA Season Is Threatened : Pro basketball: Talks break off, and officials say if the union is decertified and no agreement is in place, there will be no games. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Can't Knock Saberhagen Off Pedestal : Baseball: Pitcher isn't sharp in his Colorado debut, but that doesn't matter to fans. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Werdel Witmeyer Has Sanchez Vicario on Run : Tennis: She scores upset of top-seeded player at La Costa. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Jump Record May Take a Leap : Track and field: Cuban Ivan Pedroso's mark of 29 feet 4 3/4 inches may not go in the books because of wind controversy. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PGA Puts Daily Championship Tickets on Sale
When Tarango Goes, It's a Bang, Not a Whimper By Mike Downey
NBA Talks End Abruptly With No Agreement From Staff and Wire Reports
A Familiar Look Up Front at Indianapolis : Auto racing: Last year's winner, Jeff Gordon, is on the pole and No. 43 is alongside for Saturday's NASCAR Brickyard 400. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How I Spent My Vacation: Crossing the Plate for the A's By Steve Springer
Seles Will Skip Manhattan Beach Tournament By Julie Cart, From Staff and Wire Reports
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USC Receiver Johnson Investigated Over Loan By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joyce Takes Bite Out of Courier : Tennis: Ivanisevic in his usual odd mood despite victory over Grabb. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Evans, Second Place Feels Just Fine : Swimming: She is pleased to give Bennett a race in 400 freestyle. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harrick Gets Deal Through 1999-2000 \o7 Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Decathlete Johnson Is Subject of Probe : Track and field: A potentially positive result from March drug test is quietly under review. By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Fined $5,000 for Fan Incident By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Fined $5,000 for Fan Incident By Mike Digiovanna
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Vaughn's Latest Slam Is Grand for Red Sox From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Fonville Ready to Pay Back Giants By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Rangers' Gonzalez Goes on Disabled List \o7 Associated Press\f7
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets Lose Argument and Game From Associated Press
Benes Makes Debut Count for Seattle : Baseball: Former Padre pitcher is impressive in victory over the Angels. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Doctors Work to Save Mosebar's Eye
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Bears Come to Terms With Salaam \o7 Associated Press\f7
Riva Ranger Destroyed After Breakdown in Race \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : A $5-Million Refund Could Buy Happiness By Bill Christine
Author Hopes His Book Becomes the Bible for Bat Collectors : Hobby: Riddell's guide tells how to identify and price Hillerich & Bradsby and Adirondack models. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SoCal Will Meet ORCA for Water Polo Title
MOTOR SPORTS / BRYAN RODGERS : Saugus Drivers Will Feel at Home By Bryan Rodgers
Blind Trust : Zany Promotion at Ventura Raceway That Began as a Vision for a Friend Tests the Communication Skills --Not to Mention the Nerves--of a Driver Who Cannot See and a Navigator Who--Look Out!--Can By Darin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soliz Carries the Club for Camarillo By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. SWIMMING CHAMPIONSHIPS : Quance Comes Up Short With a Fifth-Place Finish By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Evans, Second Place Feels Just Fine : Swimming: Suffering from swollen tonsils, world-record holder is pleased to give Bennett a race in 400 freestyle. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Erin (Boisclair) Could Blow Right Through San Jose
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTES : Ewen's Arbitration Hearing Scheduled Today By Robyn Norwood
SURFING / U.S. OPEN : Beschen's Meal Turns Out to Be a Breakfast of Champions By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / MIKE HISERMAN : New Trainer Paolina Figures Mullen Just Might Win for Losing By Mike Hiserman
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : He Can Teach in Any Language By Martin Beck
Despite Blindness, Kauffman Goes at Life Full Throttle By Darin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gurney Strikes Green in PBA Final, 216-187
Brown's Summer School Could Give Him an Edge : Football: Ex-Servite running back trained in off-season with strength and track coaches and is ready to play for Saints. From Associated Press
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