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What happened on August 16, 1995
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : U.S. Leaders of the 20th Century : IN THE TIME OF THE AMERICANS: FDR, Truman, Eisenhower, Marshall, MacArthur--The Generation That Changed America's Role in the World \o7 by David Fromkin\f7 ; Knopf $30, 618 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. STORIES : A Fit Place to Make a Few Friends By Leslie Schwartz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Blurring the Line Between Victim and Aggressor By Robin Abcarian
An Appeal to Justice : He was a respected doctor. Now he's in prison on child sexual abuse convictions. A new ruling in his case may clarify this highly charged area of the law. By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not the Retiring Type : No Mere Layoff Threat Can Stop 90-Year-Old Albert Christopher By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laugh Lines
'90s FAMILY : Children Need Extra Sun Protection
'90s FAMILY : Support for Moms at Home or Out By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Cop, Bad Cop : It really doesn't matter whether it's Mom or Dad who dishes out the discipline. But parents should support each other and stay consistent. By Kristina Sauerwein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RSVP : 'Life Is Short, but Art Is Long' By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Studies on Child Sexual Abuse Conflict By Lynn Smith
Gangsta Rap
U.S.-China Relations
Anti-Smoking Campaign
County Finances
California State Budget
Anguish Over Cyclist's Death
Superintendent Says Thanks
A Right Call on Tanker Shipments
TREE SERVICE: More than 40 local environmentalists... By Jeff Schnaufer and Vince Kowalick
Monitoring of Sweatshops Said to Be Inadequate By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Colombia Leader Staggers Under Drug Allegations By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WHAT'S IN A NAME? Why is a savings and loan called Downey... By April Jackson and Greg Johnson and Jerry Hicks
Grief Over O.C. Crash Victims By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Trial at Risk, Ito Sends Issue of Tapes to Another Court : Simpson trial: Prosecution wants judge removed from case, saying Fuhrman's alleged comments about Ito's wife create conflict of interest. Defense objects vehemently. By Stephanie Simon and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Vetoing the Way We Vote : Blame America's electoral woes on how we pick our leaders, mathematicians say. They claim dumping winner-take-all pluralities for other methods could reduce apathy, extremism and mudslinging. By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
UC Panel Changed Its Mind on Candidate, Sources Say : Education: Nominee for top job is said to have been rejected earlier. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Proposal for King Beating Site Criticized By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Approaches to Sweatshop Problem Urged By Paul Feldman and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAPD Panel Probes Taped Allegations By Jim Newton and Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Can the Department Store Survive? By James Flanigan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Shift to New Judge Still Leaves a Host of Questions : Jurisprudence: If Ito recuses himself from case, a mistrial is feared. But experts doubt he can be forced off. By Tim Rutten and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. to Pay $3.1 Million for '92 Idaho Shootout : Court: Settlement in Weaver case reflects loss of mother, son in Ruby Ridge incident. But wrongdoing is denied. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Board OKs Recovery Plan With 6 Options By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Asked to Kill Affirmative Action Suit : Government: Women's and civil rights groups ask appellate justices to throw out Wilson's bid to gut such programs. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Home-Grown History By Christina Lima
See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Wear No Evil By Peter H. King
Pro-Voucher Group Delays Ballot Drive : Education: Poll finds voters still oppose spending tax money on private schools, wealthy foundation says. Teachers union hails decision. By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Orange County Recovery Options Upset Legislators By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discord With Union Stymies New Orchestra : Music: Symphony files charges with labor board over being put on blacklist. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israel to Probe Deaths of Egyptian POWs in '56 : Sinai: At Cairo's request, defense officials will investigate general's claim that scores were shot. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Strike Shuts Kashmir City; 4 Hostages' Fate Uncertain By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH : Clinton Science Appointees Are Beginning to Speak Out By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE : Sound and Fury Signifies the World Below Our Feet : Project Deep Probe uses explosions and ultrasound to draw map of the Earth's mantle. Blasts set off from Canada to New Mexico. By Michael Milstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Open-Air Building Awaits Women : China: Delegates to forum at world conference will also find widely varying accommodations and police presence in country town north of Beijing. By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Envoy Expected to See Iraqi Defectors \o7 From Reuters\f7
U.S. Envoy Presses Plan to End Warfare in Balkans : Europe: Senior diplomat meets Bosnian leaders despite signs they dislike proposal. Russians are skeptical. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croatian Resort Plunges Back Into Chaos : Balkans: The latest Serb offensive against Dubrovnik ends hoped-for renaissance and sends residents into shelters. By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congressmen Don't Have to Return Tobacco Documents, Court Rules \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Air Force Chief Defends Way Iraq Incident Handled : Military: He metes out career-ending punishment to seven officers involved in downing of helicopters that killed 26. He says the system worked properly. By Robert L. Jackson and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oklahoma City Bomb Suspects Plead Not Guilty : Arraignment: Attorneys for McVeigh, Nichols say defendants can't get a fair trial in community. Special courtesy shown to federal workers in court is cited. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Fatalities Down \o7 Associated Press\f7
Co-Defendant in Rep. Reynolds Case Is Acquitted \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Arrest Revives Imam's Fiery Political Past : Crime: Now a Muslim, the former H. Rap Brown says accusation of shooting a man continues harassment he faced as a Black Panther in the '60s. By Eric Harrison, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supporters, Foes Clash as Abu-Jamal Hearing Ends \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Forecasters Say Fierce Storm Season Has Scarcely Begun : Weather: Experts say the peak period of activity is just beginning and seven storms have been named. Hurricane Felix is nearing the North Carolina coast. By Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Israeli Robber Used Threat of AIDS \o7 Reuters\f7
A First: Manatee Is Found in New England \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : An Explosion's Resounding Echoes By Bill Boyarsky
INTO THE SPOTLIGHT / JUDGE JOHN H. REID : THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Jurist Jumps Into Trial Banter With a Direct Style By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Fatal Robbery Case \o7 Special to The Times\f7
U.S. Helicopter Crashes \o7 Associated Press\f7
Garamendi Gets No. 2 Interior Department Job \o7 Associated Press\f7
Ground Broken for Ashe Statue Amid Protests \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Boy's Body Found; Paroled Killer Held in Kidnaping \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Citadel's First Woman Cadet Spends 2nd Day in Infirmary \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Heads for a Natural Time in Wyoming \o7 From Reuters\f7
Youth Held in Slaying of Parents, Brother, 5 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Packwood Says He Should Stay Even if Guilty \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Archbishop in Vienna to Quit \o7 from Reuters\f7
Asians Welcome and Criticize Japanese Apology for WWII \o7 From Reuters\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
Lolla-gal-ooza! : Main Stage: Women lead the way, with Courtney Love focusing on artistry, not antics. By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
And Now Your Host, Ross Perot! By Howard Rosenberg
MOVIE REVIEW : Going Along for a Wild Ride With 'The Usual Suspects' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Frenzied Ride With 'Suspects' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Lolla-gal-ooza! : Second Stage: Dirty Three, Mike Watt and Pavement were only reasons to make trek away from main stage. By Lorraine Ali, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : A Case of Trial and Error : Even This Solid Production of 'A Few Good Men' in Huntington Beach Can't Overcome a Weak Script By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLASSICAL MUSIC Bach Goes to the Movies: British former... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEW : 'Dark Cloud' of Remoteness Hangs Over Family Portrait By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Enit Festival a Successful Mix of Traditional, Progressive By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Meticulous Adaptation of Stormy 'Wuthering Heights' By Philip Brandes
It's Not Graceland, but It's Sanctuary : Pop music: For Africa's Elvis--Tabu Ley Rochereau--Anaheim has become a home away from home--when he's not on the road. By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whither CAA After Departure of Ovitz? : Hollywood: Speculation runs high over the future of the agency and its client list now that its main man is headed for Disney. By Greg Braxton and Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South Coast Repertory has been awarded $94,580 in the...
Kirov Ballet Drops Fall Tour of U.S. After Venues Cancel By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : ABC Fends Off a Strong NBC to Finish First By John P. Scheibe
BUSINESS
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION By Adam Bauman
Buying Spree Boosts Dollar to 6-Month High : Currency: But blue chips sag as U.S., Germany and Japan join forces to end greenback's downward trend against yen. From Times Wire Services
Technology And Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Prices, Supplies May Ease Farm Reform Bill's Impact : Agriculture: U.S. subsidies could drop by $11 billion over next five years, government says. From Reuters
Securities \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Disney-Ovitz Deal Ratchets Up Stakes Among Media Giants : Entertainment: Latest executive shift puts pressure on Hollywood's other big players to consider their own mega-mergers. By Claudia Eller and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
California Retailing Shake-Up : Beleaguered Broadway Workers Learn Lesson About Company Stock By Tom Petruno
Buying Spree Boosts Dollar to 6-Month High : Currency: U.S., Germany and Japan join forces to fuel greenback's rise, but the gains hurt U.S. multinational stocks. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Retailing Shake-Up : Federated's Next Move: Sell Some Broadways : A Variety of Buyers Expected to Emerge By Patrick Lee and Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Interscope Files Lawsuit Against Rap Music Critic : Entertainment: Company accuses activist of conspiring with Time Warner to get Death Row Records to sever its ties. By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mullikin Medical to Merge With MedPartners : Health care: The new firm will have revenue of $1 billion and employ 800 physicians. MedPartners shares add $4.25. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Industry Gets Jolt From July Utility Boom : Economy: Analysts contend that the declining manufacturing sector is headed for a rebound. From Associated Press
Exec Named to New Post at Los Angeles Times
Firm Markets Cosmetics of Unlicensed Physician : Retailing: Knickerbocker says it won't deal with the product after it sells remaining inventory. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Retailing \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Agriculture \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Aerospace \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Trade \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Trade \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Will Ovitz Move Affect CAA-Coke Deal? : Advertising: Talent agency insiders say account is 'up in the air.' Partnership set precedent. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T Tells of Internet Access Plans : Telecom: Firm says three new businesses are in the works, but it provides few details. From Associated Press
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Engines That Could (Burn More Cleanly) : Autos: Two Southland companies say their computer-controlled design cuts emissions and improves efficiency. By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Using Internet to Get Addresses, ZIP Codes and Other Practical Things By Daniel Akst
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Team Did Grasp A-Bomb's Power By Lee Dye
THE CUTTING EDGE: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Tuning In to '60s Love, Haight : Cyberspace: A new CD-ROM allows a peek at that innocent yet powerful time when the Grateful Dead got its start. By Lawrence J. Magid
California Retailing Shake-Up : Shoppers Give Their Regards to The Broadway--and Buy on Sale : Consumers: Some lament the passing of a Southland institution. But others aren't as sentimental. By Dan Margolis and Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Mountain Bike Maker to Sell Stock : Markets: GT Bicycles plans to offer about 4.7 million shares. It manufactures the cycle the U.S. Olympic team will ride in '96 games. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Broadway Sale May Be Good Deal for O.C. : Mall Operators Covet Cachet of Federated Stores By Greg Johnson and Dan Margolis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Heartland Advisors Boosts ICN Holdings : Investment: Milwaukee-based fund manager now owns 10.6% of the Costa Mesa pharmaceutical maker. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condo Builder Settles Suit Over Alleged Defects for $4 Million By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aurora Electronics Inc.: The Irvine spare parts...
Kraft Foods Inc.: The Northfield, Ill.-based food producer...
Power Rangers Maker Moving U.S. Office to Cypress By Greg Miller and Bill Billiter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unit Instruments in Yorba Linda to Benefit From Sale of AEG By Chris Woodyard
Fullerton-Based Day Runner Posts 19% Gain in Fiscal Year Profit
Amplicon Inc.: The Santa Ana high-technology equipment...
EARNINGS ROUNDUP : Wal-Mart Reports Record 2nd-Quarter Profit, Sales From Reuters
Premier Laser Systems Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of...
General Automation Inc.: The Irvine computer company said...
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Simpson, Part 1 Arguing against a fifth attempt by the... By Steve Harvey
Citadel, Forward March
Japan's Apology: Late and Too Little : Statement on war leaves many unsatisfied
A Ghost Still Not at Rest : Questions remain in 'friendly fire' tragedy, despite disciplining of 7 officers
ECONOMY WATCH : American Canyon
No More Exploiting of Jane Roe : Pro-abortion forces condescended to Norma McCorvey. Pro-lifers should allow her to evolve at her own pace. By Susan Carpenter Mcmillan, \o7 Susan Carpenter McMillan is a television commentator in Los Angeles and spokesperson for the Woman's Coalition. \f7
Serbs, Croats and Muslims Must Share for Peace to Last : Bosnia: However tempting partition seems, it will only prolong the fighting. By Morton I. Abramowitz, \o7 Morton I. Abramowitz is president of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. and \f7
Obituaries
Mom of Dead Newborn Charged With Murder : Crime: Jackie Anderson was arrested after her baby was found in a car trunk. She also faces charges in 1992 child-abandonment case. By Lisa Richardson and Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Smell of Success : Unsung Hero Dons Wet Suit to Keep Laguna Beach Sewers Flowing By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County to Spend Up to $835,000 on Sheriff's Cruisers By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Family of Man Slain by FBI Files Claim for $9 Million : Litigation: They allege that a federal agent shot Kevin Arnold, a former Fountain Valley police officer suspected in a string of robberies, 'point blank in the chest as he sat in his vehicle.' By David Haldane and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Front-Row Seat at Death Row's Theater of the Absurd By Dana Parsons
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Classes Still Have Openings
Volunteers : Helping hands : ORANGE : Police Program Earns Kudos for Director By Lesley Wright
LA HABRA : Nude Dance Theater Plan Awaits OK By Mimi Ko Cruz
NEWPORT BEACH : Land Use Near Airport to Be Studied By Holly J. Wagner
IRVINE : Council to Review Plan for Apartments By Russ Loar
Countywide : Decision on $50,000 Fee for Andrus Postponed By Shelby Grad
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Free Immunizations Available for Children
ALISO VIEJO : Bike Event to Benefit High School Athletics
Countywide : Swim Laps to Benefit Leukemia Society
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : The First Tourists
CYPRESS : Action Delayed on Valley View Street Warehouse Project By Bill Billiter
SANTA ANA : Paddling Into Academic Mainstream By Jeff Kass
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Bicyclist Critically Injured in Accident By Sarah Klein
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Budget Balance Linked to Job Cuts By Debra Cano
SEAL BEACH : City Examines Options to Replenish Beaches By Russ Loar
GARDEN GROVE : New Vector Control District Office to Open By Shelby Grad
GARDEN GROVE : Free Compost to Be Offered to Residents By Alan Eyerly
Effort to Derail Cal-OPTIMA Loses in Court By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren Decries Video Game Gore : Entertainment: State attorney general, speaking at Tustin store, urges nonviolent alternatives. By Phuong Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decision on Major Development on Brea Hills Stalled By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Killer of 2 Compton Police Officers Sentenced to Death By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Is Advised to Settle Amputee's Suit for $1 Million By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Agency Officials Not Cooperating, Yaroslavsky Says By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Gives Dire Report to Private Hospitals : Finances: Officials announce plan to stop accepting most transfer patients Sept. 1. They say that even if U.S. aid comes, it won't stop crisis. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
People Visit Troubled Cemetery to Hunt for Graves of Loved Ones : Probe: Some find tombstones in the trash at Lincoln Memorial Park in Carson, which is under investigation. By Greg Krikorian and Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. : Images to Live Up To : Latino veterans hope to conquer negative stereotypes by giving youths a personal view of history and heroism. By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news. : Good Day at Pride Rock By Robert A. Jones
HEARTS OF THE CITY: Exploring attitudes and issues behind the news.
D.A. Won't File Criminal Charges Over Mobil Blast : Safety: Official says there are no grounds for felony prosecution of firm in 1994 explosion at Torrance refinery. By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Officers' Suit Accuses Police Union of 'White Supremacy' : LAPD: Minority organization says its members have been denied services that are granted to whites. The union denies the charge. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. City Council Delays Action on Remedy for Quake Debris
Charges Dog Acton Resident : Neighbors of woman who has 55 Chihuahuas say they are noisy and smelly. She appears in court next month. By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Fernando Valley : Banquet Hall Urged for King Beating Site
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San Fernando Valley
Racially Motivated Brawl Breaks Out at Central Jail
Drifter Accused of Stalking Madonna Faces 5 Felony Counts
County Agrees to Pay $790,000 for Child's Injuries at Birth
Just How Weird \o7 Is\f7 California? By Dana Parsons
Westside : Council May Be Repaid for Child-Care Costs
San Gabriel Valley : Arcadia Beautification Is Behind Schedule
Southeast / Long Beach : Father Charged With Murdering His 2 Sons
South Bay : Experimental Surgery Saves Airport's Fox
Central Los Angeles : Bells May Be Tolling for Historic Downtown Church
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Antonovich Again Uses Fire Chopper : Leaders: Spokesman defends trip as good use of supervisor's time. Deputy county fire chief also calls it 'appropriate.' By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales of Homes Slide 31.7% in 1-Month Period By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fate of Area's 2 Broadway Stores Stirs Fear, Hope : Retailing: Thousand Oaks site appears vulnerable to closure or consolidation, while Ventura mall could wind up with a more upscale anchor operation. By Mary F. Pols and Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teachers Live on Edge With the Geography of Suburbia : Education: They're studying use of local settings for classroom lessons in seminar hosted by Moorpark school district. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY FAIR : Conditions Are Right for More Than a Fair Crowd By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Durand Named to Head Health Agency By Stephanie Brommer
SIMI VALLEY : Youths Help Bring Japan, U.S. Together By Ira E. Stoll
2 Area Banks Hit in Robberies By Stephanie Brommer
THOUSAND OAKS : GTE Executive Airs Cable Service Plans By David R. Baker
SIMI VALLEY : City Seeking Ways to Slow Speeders By Scott Hadly
OXNARD : Tax Collector Says Developer Paid Debt By Eric Wahlgren
OXNARD : Bus Route to Serve High School Students By Christina Lima
Today at the Fair
VENTURA : Courtroom's Jury Problems Abound By Paul Elias
Residents Protest City's Treatment of Former Utilities Director By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Slaying Suspect Enters Plea : Crime: Paralyzed Reseda man charged with murder, robbery after fatal shootout in Newbury Park with officers from controversial LAPD unit. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jack Oliver; Retired Teacher
Developer Reduces Plan for Adult Entertainment : Business: Despite revisions, Simi Valley group vows to block complex that would include nude dancing. By Stephanie Brommer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Sexual Assault Suspect Asks to Recant Plea : Courts: Kevin Malone had confessed to a string of crimes in May. Now he wants a judge to withdraw his guilty plea and schedule a jury trial. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Limit to Puppy Love : Breeder Charged With Running an Illegal Kennel By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Hits Snag on Plan for Debris : Earthquake: A $3.5-million proposal to end illegal dumping on streets is criticized for its cost and lack of appeal process. By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE FIGHT AGAINST CRIME: NOTES FROM THE BATTLEFRONT : More Officers Seeking Help of Counselors By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Encino : Benefit to Aid Group That Feeds the Hungry By Stephanie Stassel
North Hollywood : Synagogue's Plans to Expand Are Contested By Kay Hwangbo
Valleywide : City Council to Meet in Woodland Hills By Efrain Hernandez Jr.
Tarzana : Comics to Join Benefit for Counseling Center By Ed Bond
Calabasas : Water District Plans to Buy New Furniture By Frank Manning
San Fernando : Training Offered for Ham Radio Operation By Douglas Alger
Sylmar : Ground Broken for Child-Care Center By Frank B. Williams
Calabasas : Eatery's Revised Plans Will Be Considered By Frank Manning
Suspect in Fatal Newbury Park Gun Battle Enters Plea : Crime: Reseda man is charged with murder and robbery in a shootout at a liquor store with LAPD officers. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Convicted in 23-Year-Old Murder Case : Verdict: Jury finds Harland Gallion guilty of strangling his mother-in-law. The case hinged on his daughter's testimony. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Damages Antique Cars; Boy, 9, Arrested
GLENDALE / BURBANK : Developers Spar in Lawsuit Over Condos : Glendale: Dispute over shoddy construction pits a local group against New York investors who bought and resold units. By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Angels Beat Heat, Chicago : Baseball: Langston sweats out his 12th victory of the season in a 7-3 decision over the White Sox. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Last Yankee Baseball Hero? : Baseball: The sport will be a long time finding a player and a personality like Mickey Mantle. By Joe Gergen, NEWSDAY
It's As If She Had Never Been Away : Tennis: After an 837-day absence, Monica Seles returns to women's tour and trounces Kimberly Po, 6-0, 6-3. From Associated Press
Seles Won't Take On Graf in This One By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minor Leaguer Leads Off Four Consecutive Games With Homers
AMERICAN LEAGUE : Twins Turn Griffey's Return Into a Nightmare From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE : Sanders Hits Three Homers, Rockies Fall From Associated Press
Northridge Is Too Far From Home to Win By Rick Schulte, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California Thunder Wins AAU Baseball Title
It's As If She Had Never Been Away : Tennis: Monica Seles makes an emotional and successful return to the tour with a 6-0, 6-3 victory over Kimberly Po. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Langston Has Hot Time in Chicago : Baseball: He gets 12th win; Angels are 8-0 against White Sox after 7-3 victory. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now, It's Mondesi Mania : Baseball: Nomo has an off night but still wins his 10th as right fielder has grand slam and more in 7-5 victory over Cubs before 48,449. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Streak Amazes, He Should Know By Ross Newhan
Haslip Cleared for USC : Football: Arbitrator rules against Educational Testing Service in squabble over SAT scores. Trojan recruit may join team. By David Rosenzweig and Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Friends Say, 'So Long, Mick' : Baseball: About 1,500 attend funeral for Hall of Famer Mickey Mantle in Dallas. By Richard Justice, THE WASHINGTON POST
Big Sky Encouraged by Northridge Visit : College sports: CSUN plays accommodating host and takes step closer to membership in new conference. However, numerous obstacles remain. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Westbrook Receives $6.5-Million Bonus \o7 Associated Press\f7
Even at Age 60, He Was Worth Every Penny By Shav Glick
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Oakland Court Asked to Nix Move \o7 Associated Press\f7
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Hicks Sidelined by Knee Injury By Steve Springer
The Kings hired former NHL defenseman Rick Green as an... From Staff and Wire Reports
Kings Beat Clock, Sign Berg for $2.4 Million By Lisa Dillman
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Lambright Jibe Gets Ball Rolling By Earl Gustkey
Hurricane Flossie Leaves Mark in Cabo By Pete Thomas
Crawdads Great Bait for Bass at Lake Casitas
The 49ers of '95 : Members of This Northern California Club Are Digging Up Gold, but Also Stirring Up Controversy, With Skeptics Calling It a Scam By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Phillies Get Springer to Complete Deal By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : There's Talk of Butler Returning By Bob Nightengale
Angel Ticket Sales Heat Up as Playoff Fever Rises : Business: Fans want to make sure they have a chance to watch games in October. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Phillies Get Springer to Complete Deal By Elliott Teaford
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Tigers Acquire Nevin From Astros \o7 Associated Press\f7
Astros Send Nevin to the Tigers to Complete Trade for Henneman From Associated Press
Taking His Show on the Road : Racing: Benson, popular rock 'n' roll deejay from La Crescenta, loves to get behind the wheel. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waiting Game Gives Way to Game Day for Fien : Football: After three seasons as a backup, former Royal High quarterback earns starting job at UCLA. He opens Sept. 2 against Miami. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Academic. Hernandez Picks Moorpark College
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Anaheim Public Courses Pick Up the Pace By Martin Beck
LOS ALAMITOS : Refrigerator to Make '95 Debut By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cordero, 52, Will Resurrect Jockey Career From Associated Press
RHI Tie-Breakers
Coaches Have Little in Common : Roller hockey: Sonier and Hull approach games differently, but the result is same: they both win. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Group Pursuing Arena Football Team By Chris Foster
Rich Schaaf, who resigned as athletic director at Santa...
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