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What happened on August 24, 1995
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For the Record
Inspiration and Perspiration : Young Designers Follow a Pattern for Success By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sweatshop Charges Put a Wrinkle in Consumerism : Labor: Many shoppers and industry insiders say they would now consider factors such as treatment of workers in making a purchase or business decision. By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
By Design : Trial by Style
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : After 'Jekyll & Hyde,' Star Makes One More Change By Kathryn Bold
Sweatshop Charges Weigh Heavy on Fashion Lovers' Minds By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP CULTURE : Garcia's Hits Will Resound Long After Mantle's By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daddy's Girl : When Delia Ephron's father faced death, it was her he called. And called. Writing a novel helped her come to terms with their painful relationship By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Back to the Beach for Volleyball By Laurie K. Schenden
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Rude Awakening From the Dream State of Daily Life : RANGE OF MOTION, \o7 by Elizabeth Berg\f7 ; Random House; $21, 217 pages By Georgia Jones-davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Our Children Are Our Future and Worth Fighting For
All GPAs Are Not Created Equal
E-Mail Opens Doors Letters Never Would
Abstaining Is Only Part of the Solution
It's All in the Bag By Betty Goodwin
Eyeing a Sleeping Giant : Scientists are pursuing tantalizing--but inconclusive--clues to volcanic activity beneath Mammoth Mountain by monitoring seeping gases. : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friedman Bill to Shift Hospital Funds Would Aid L.A. County : Health: Assemblywoman's measure calls for giving more money to public institutions that care for poor. But some private hospitals would see income fall. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faulkner Quits The Citadel
Congressional Priorities
Mental Health Services
'Reckless' Bicyclist
Probate Referees
Work Ethic
Plans to Expand Area Landfill Draw Fire : Sanitation: About 200 appear before county planners to protest proposed expansion of Val Verde dump. They say increasing site's capacity is unnecessary. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUFFRAGETTE CITY: Sen. Barbara Boxer will be the featured... By Gregory W. Griggs
Ventura County Weekend Calendar
A CALIFORNIA FIRST: Fans of Los Alamitos High School's... By Jerry Hicks
Germs Far More Resistant to Penicillin By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Medicine's Fatal Code of Silence : Eight-year-old Richard Leonard was undergoing 'minor surgery' when he died at a Denver hospital. His anesthesiologist was known as a problem. But the peer review system kept his parents in the dark. By Barry Siegel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Terror Network Cut, Israel Says : Mideast: Shin Bet security force declares it seized head of militant Islamic group's bombing ring and 29 others. Hamas point man implicated in recent suicide bus attacks. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Global Gains, Women's Status Still Suffers By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Moorhead Will Not Seek Reelection in '96 By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend Calendar
Global Hype Raises the Curtain on Windows 95 : Computers: Microsoft introduces new software--and softer image--with myriad of grandiose gimmicks. By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revised SAT Test Yields Large Gains By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fear Stalks Hutu Refugees Forced Back to Rwanda : Africa: As money and patience run out, Zaire seps up explusions. Campaign to coax people home flopped. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blood-Pattern Expert Bolsters Defense : Simpson trial: A second set of shoes could have left marks, scientist says. By Jim Newton and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A. Unified's Decline in SAT Scores Continues : Education: Results lag behind state, U.S. averages for sixth consecutive year. By Beth Shuster and Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
China Sentences Wu to 15 Years, May Expel Him By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Failed Recall Called a Warning : Politics: Democrats say voters won't accept use of process for partisan causes after Assemblyman Machado retains office. By Jenifer Warren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Staffs Learning to Spot Battering : Medicine: Program finds that with simple training, doctors and nurses get better at recognizing abuse and providing support to victims. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Hell Week That Seems to Have No End By George Skelton
Charges Filed Against Ex-DMV Official : Ethics: Former head of failed computer project is accused of lobbying colleagues while in private sector job. By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Laughs and Lessons at Camp Sickle Cell By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Photos, Tapes of Westerners Held Captive in India Released \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Colombia Guerrillas Free American \o7 Reuters\f7
Clinton Eulogizes Bosnia Envoys, Names New Team : Balkans: President salutes diplomats who died as 'extraordinary Americans.' U.S. negotiators to head for Europe this weekend. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
The Epitaph keeps history alive in Tombstone : There have been changes, but Arizona's oldest continuously published newspaper is still telling the stories of the West. By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Sifts New Iraqi Documents on Arms : Mideast: Chief inspector believes Baghdad is no longer a major threat to Persian Gulf region. But U.S. officials fear latest revelations are more lies. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France to Oust 20,000 Yearly \o7 Reuters\f7
Young Hurricane Season Churns Out Record Number of Storms \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Poll Finds Rising Support for a Independent Race : Elections: As Clinton's ratings slip, a presidential candidate such as Colin Powell or even Bill Bradley finds more favor, a Times Mirror survey shows. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crash Investigators Find Faulty Prop \o7 From Associated Press\f7
White House Outlines Steps if Budget Fails \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Freeh Rejects an Outside Review of FBI : Law enforcement: The director says agency can police itself. Allegations against five senior officials over 1992 siege couldn't be 'more serious,' he says. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Outlines Steps if Budget Fails \o7 From Associated Press\f7
School District Readies Rules on Internet Use By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
German Peace Train Starts Anti-Racist Tour \o7 Reuters\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Nichols Accuses Judge of 'Personal Bias' : Courts: Oklahoma City suspect alleges jurist was affected through blast's impact on courthouse workers. His claim goes beyond McVeigh's position. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Restrict Use of 'Fresh' Label on Poultry \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Most O.C. Seniors Again Outscore Peers on SATs : Education: 1995 students mirror national trend by gaining in both math and verbal sections of the standardized test that is key to college admission. By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN THEIR ELEMENT : The Vividness of Neon Art Is Likely to Keep Kids in Front of the Tube By Corinne Flocken, \o7 Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
SPOTLIGHT : FOR CRYIN' OUT LOUD : Soundproof Cinema Rooms Let Tots Wail All They Want By Patrick Mott, \o7 Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition. Times staff writer Zan Dubin also contributed to this story. \f7
MUSIC : 'Land of Cards' Stacks Deck Against Ignorance By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
Tour d' Aliso Viejo Serves Three Courses and Lunch By Rick Vanderknyff, \o7 Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and \f7
Spellbound (NR) Gregory Peck stars as a mental patient... By Mark Chalon Smith
The Gang's All Here in New Chapter of 'Baby-Sitters Club' By Lynn Smith, \o7 Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section. \f7
La Dolce Vita at Prego Is a Double Feature: Movie and a Meal By Benjamin Epstein, \o7 Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Fax, (714) 966-7790; phone, (714) 966-7700. \f7
RESTAURANTS : A Feast at Claim Jumper Can Be Worth the Weight By Max Jacobson, \o7 Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition. \f7
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ENTERTAINMENT
Reelin' and a-Rockin'--Shane Style : Pop music review: Former Pogue's House of Blues concert reveals little of the drama and humor of his current solo album. By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Paavo Jarvi in Bowl Debut: A Fine Chip Off the Old Block By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Theater Review : Tony, Maria Fail Chemistry Class By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP/ROCK Good News for Michael: Epic Records, which is... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CLUB REVIEW : Reborn Gashouse Series Makes a Killer Comeback By Heidi Siegmund Cuda, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Album Review : Trout Continues to Set the Standard By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Eerie Tone Resounds Within 'Theremin' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Entertaining, Political 'Night!' of Music By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Focused Survey of Jeanloup Sieff Photos By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Kombat' Set to Battle New Terrain--and Critics By Chris Riemenschneider, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Dr. 'Jekyll's' Mixed Formula : Hit Songs and Vocal Pyrotechnics Can't Hide Lack of Characters By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
On Sept. 19, Huntington Beach Art Center will begin a...
Family : Small Top Enchants All Ages By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Singing Praises of a 'Friends' Sensation : Television: Fox hopes theme songs will mean the audience will be there for 'The Crew' and 'Partners.' By Greg Braxton and Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Top 10
$337,900 in Grants Given in Long Beach
Theater Quest's Mission Accomplished : Stage: The troupe, founded to replace gangs in teens' lives, is performing at the Kennedy Center. By Linda Killian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : MUSIC : Supreme Inspiration : Mary Wilson will transport fans back to halcyon days when she opens with hit songs at the 'Legends of Motown' revue at Universal Amphitheatre. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : COMIC PUZZLER 'BONE' NOT ALL FUN AND GAMES By T.H. Mcculloh, T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theatre for the Times
ART : Mosaics Pull Together the Pieces of Movie History : Artist's creations adorn the fence posts in front of the Motion Picture Assn. of America building in Encino By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : Silliness Rules in Futuristic 'Lepratrons' Tale By T.H. Mcculloh
Ventura County Weekend By Leo Smith
Ventura County Weekend : Murder Mystery Latest Trophy on News Anchor's Shelf By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : JAUNTS : New Hummingbird Creek Trail Is Group's Labor of Love : The hiking path, cleared by Rancho Simi Trail Blazers, opens this weekend. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : KIDS : Theater Is Child's Play That's Also a Challenge By Heather W. Morgan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : RESTAURANT REVIEW : Diversity Dominates at the Marmalade Cafe : Continental dishes get creative treatment along with Asian, Mideastern and Mexican fare. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : ENTERTAINMENT CLUB OFFERS THEATER SEATS 'ON THE HOUSE' : A yearly membership fee gives fans of stage and cinema a chance to see a variety of shows. By Geri Cook, Special to The Times
Ventura County Weekend : ROCKTALK : Joe Louis Walker Bringin' Blues to Ventura : MUSIC By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend
Valley Weekend : Veteran Guitar Player Mixes Magic, Melody : Ron Anthony's career has included work with Sinatra and Shearing. Tonight he'll join a pianist and bassist at Monteleone's West. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : COUNTY FAIR : Oak Ridge Boys Keep the Faith With Their Fans : Even without a hit album in four years, the gospel-inspired vocalists keep packing in crowds at the popular summertime gatherings. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Theater : 'A Thousand Clowns' Offers More Than a Few Laughs : A strong acting ensemble deftly combines humor with physical gags at the newly named Marquie Dinner Theatre in Camarillo. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : COUNTY FAIR : Area's Amateur Artists Find Their Cultural Niche at the Fair By Josef Woodard
BUSINESS
Touchstone's Stock Buoyed by Anticipation : Finance: The Huntington Beach firm has a program that helps computers use Microsoft's new operating system. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Caps Interest Rates to Aid Debt Crisis : Peso: Limits agreed to by government and banks. Currency devaluation has caused bad-loan portfolio to balloon. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Lags in Per-Capita Income Growth : Wages: 2.1% rate for region is among lowest in country and below that of inflation. Plains, Great Lakes states set pace. From Times Wire Services
A Pattern for Success : Garment Maker Finds Prosperity With Union Labor By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tire Makers Are the Focus of Antitrust Investigation : Probe: Justice Dept. looks into possible price fixing or restraint of trade as the industry is hit with higher raw material costs. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ovitz's Departure Ends Agency's Tele-TV Venture With Phone Firms By James Bates and Claudia Eller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Transportation \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Transportation \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Kodak to Sell Film at Half Its Current Price in Japan From Associated Press
Colorado Power Company to Merge With Texas Utility From Associated Press
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Autos \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Get Ready for Happiest Place in Cyberspace : Telecom: Disney says it will launch a family- oriented on-line network, to be headed by former magazines chief. By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What Price Intellectual Capital? By Michael S. Malone, Michael S. Malone's new book is titled "The Microprocessor: A Biography."
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
German Central Bank Cuts Another Key Interest Rate From Bloomberg Business News
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Government to Expand Search for Pensioners From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Slides 35; Treasury Yields Rise; Dollar Treads Water From Times Wire Services
Patients Often Pay More of Medical Bills Than Realized : Health care: Some insurers don't pass on savings negotiated with providers. Consumer share can be as much as half. From The Washington Post
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Slides 35 in Late Selloff; Yields Rise After Note Sale From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business
International Business : Debt-Plagued Kibbutz Community Embraces the Capitalist Revolution From Reuters
Executive Travel : Hand-Held Translation Devices Are Improving, Getting Cheaper By Carol Smith, CAROL SMITH \o7 is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
International Business \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Wanted: Talented, Reliable Ghouls, Ghosts and Goblins By Dan Margolis
SRS Labs of Santa Ana Signs Licensing Deal With NEC
PacifiCare's Florida Subsidiary Names President, Chief Executive
Earnings Jump for Subsidiary of Western Financial
Comarco Inc.: The Yorba Linda provider of wireless...
Tokos Medical Corp.: The Santa Ana obstetrical home care...
Mission Energy Co.: The Irvine subsidiary of SCEcorp said...
Underwriters Laboratories Inc.: The nonprofit safety...
Cerplex Group Inc.: The Tustin electronics repair company...
With Sabbaticals, Businesses Are Taking a Page From College Texts : Management: Leaves of absence let employees unwind, re-energize or do community service. Some firms say they boost productivity, morale. By Lisa Genasci, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taco Bell Ads Go to Great Heights
FOOD
BITES : Note to Bingers: Take a Pill By Charles Perry
Lean, Keen Burger By Donna Deane, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR; \o7 Deane is co-author of "Simply Healthful Cakes" (Chapters Publishing: 1993; $9.95)\f7
Time Is Not on Your Side By Dan Berger
EaT Your Chill
Korean Cool By Linda Burum
The Buckwheat Stops Here By Linda Burum, \f7 and \o7 Burum honed her soba cooking expertise while writing "Asian Pasta: A Cook's Guide to the Noodles, Wrappers and Pasta Creations of the East."
A Hong Kong Nostalgia Lunch By Julianne Ryan
A Host of Melons By Russ Parsons
Yan Can Book
FINDS : Sticker Shock By Charles Perry
It's Toast By Jonathan Gold
Cup o' Salt By Charles Perry
Salad Season By Marie Simmons
Eat Your Pasta While It's Cold By Abby Mandel
Easy and Red Hot By Rose Dosti
Lots of Figs, Give 'Em a Dry By Sylvia Thompson
Everywhere By Sylvia Thompson
Give a Fig a Sunny Home By Sylvia Thompson
Pick Your Fig By Sylvia Thompson
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Breast Implant Recipients Hold Graphic Protest By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students in L.A. Score Far Below Nation on SAT : Education: Average score was 60 points lower. District blames results in part on rising number of students not fluent in English. By Danica Kirka and Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Wave for Marina : Supervisors Give Houseboat Owners 4 Months to Make Craft Seaworthy By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agents Raid Sweatshops, Arrest 55 at 3 Sites : Garments: Federal investigators say workers included 39 Thais who may have been paying off debts. Clothes appeared to be headed for major retailers. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Local Leaders Decry Possible Cuts in Census Bureau : Government: Many tell Washington officials that the data is essential to their livelihoods or causes. By Susan Moffat, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Caltech Astronomers Detect 1st Sunspot in New Cycle of Activity \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Mind Over Matter : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Rising Waters Not a Mere Fantasy By Ralph A. Kahn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Neanderthals Survived Longer Than Once Thought, Report Says \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Foundations of Pagan Temple Built by King Herod Uncovered \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Heart Defect Surgery Helps Middle-Aged, Study Finds \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Moorhead to Not Seek Reelection : Congress: Sources say factors include his age, being pushed aside by new GOP majority and desire to spend more time with his grandchildren. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hagman's Prognosis Good After Liver Transplant : Medicine: 'Dallas' star got organ 'just in time,' doctor says. Actor is in critical condition. By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Analysis Shows Menendezes Planned Killing, Prosecutors Say By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast/ Long Beach : Man, 28, Arrested in Crime Spree
There's No Place Like Home, But Physical Therapy Center Is Close : Nursing home offers modules in which people can practice domestic tasks such as cooking their meals and making their beds. By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast/ Long Beach : NO 'T.J. HOOKER' RERUNS
Southeast/ Long Beach : HELP IS IN THE AIR
Life Sentence Urged for Man in Murder-for-Insurance Case
Hmmm . . . lawyers selling used cars A scary thought... By Steve Harvey
Westside : BACHELOR'S DEGREES
Westside : STOLEN BIRDS
South Bay : CHARITABLE BOOST
Generation Y Need Not Apply By Scott Harris
San Gabriel Valley : City Hall to Get Quake Repairs
San Gabriel Valley : GENDER SUIT
South Bay : Officials Investigate Salmonella Poisonings
Westside : Reward Offered for Leads in Slaying
Central Los Angeles : Students at Housing Project Kick Off Youth Soccer Clinic
Central Los Angeles : THE SPORTING LIFE
San Fernando Valley : Uniform Dress Code Starts
Looks Like an Open-Door Policy : Two suspects in killings remain at large after being mistakenly freed from county lock-ups
Air Traffic Control Is No Place to Scrimp : Congressional cost cutters could put the lives of millions of travelers at risk
Iraq: How Many More Secrets Does It Have? : Trust is dead in dealing with a mendacious Baghdad
Allow Foreigners a Real Stake in the Land : Mexico: The ownership ban, while historically and emotionally viable, must be eased to foster development. By Manlio Fabio Beltrones R., \o7 Manlio Fabio Beltrones R. is governor of the Mexican state of Sonora\f7
COMMENTARY : Rooting for the Other Side in '96 Election : In a political paradox, either party could win by losing its bid for the White House. By John J. Pitney Jr., \o7 John J. Pitney Jr. is an associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College. His e-mail address is jpitney@benson.mckenna.edu\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON THE SIMPSON CASE : The Race Card, From Bottom of Deck : Cochran calling the press biased is an exercise in black racism. But now journalists know how cops feel being labeled. By Joseph Wambaugh, \o7 Author Joseph Wambaugh was a member of the Los Angeles Police Department for 14 years. His latest book is "Finnegan's Week" (William Morrow, 1993). \f7
COMMENTARY : Manufacturers and Retailers Must Be Liable : Self-regulation and 'honor codes' won't ensure that labor laws are followed all along the line in the garment industry. By Lora Jo Foo and Leti Volpp and Laura L. Ho, \f7 and \o7 Lora Jo Foo is staff attorney and Laura L. Ho is a fellow with the Asian Law Caucus in San Francisco. Leti Volpp is a fellow with the Equal Rights Advocates in San Francisco.
Happy Campers : Sickle Cell Anemia Sufferers Find Fun and Inspiration at Summer Gathering By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allen Fires Lawyer With State GOP Ties By Eric Bailey and Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
25 City Workers Earn $126,000 or More Each in '94 : Wages: Community group member assails Huntington figures as 'appalling and obscene.' By Deborah Schoch and Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
14-Year-Old Is Killed Sitting at Gas Station By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of Line On-Line : District Tightens Policies on Computer Use After Some Students Sneak Into Risque Web Sites By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Funding Shift for Hospitals Would Aid L.A. County : Legislation: Assemblywoman calls for giving more money to public institutions that care for poor. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Sentenced for Violating Child Gun Law By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surfing the Airwaves : Ham Radio Operators Talk to the World With a Mike, Not a Keyboard By Brenda Rees, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : County Jobs Structure to Be Discussed By Rene Lynch
ANAHEIM : Designer Sought for Center Expansion By Greg Hernandez
COSTA MESA : Uniform Makes Students Stylish By Enrique Lavin
People By Jeff Bean and Shelby Grad
Q: If tides are caused by the moon's gravitational pull on...
NEWPORT BEACH : Hearing to Focus on Car Dealer Expansion By Enrique Lavin
IRVINE : Selection of New Treasurer Delayed By Russ Loar
IRVINE : Council Delays OK of Civic Center Park By Russ Loar
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Summer Is Time to Go Fly a Kite By Debra Cano
ORANGE : Suit Alleges Wrongful Termination by City By Lesley Wright
SILVERADO CANYON : MWD Approves an 18-Mile Water Pipeline From Riverside County By Len Hall
Reseda : Alcohol, Speed Blamed in Fatal Accident By Frank B. Williams
Toluca Lake : Councilman Ferraro Moves Valley Office By David E. Brady
Valleywide : Jury Recommends Life in Prison for Hanson Associated Press
Van Nuys : Airport Fiesta Honors FlyAway Bus Service By David E. Brady
North Hills : Culinary Student Gets His Just Desserts By Tim May
STANTON : Panel to Study Mobile Home Park Conditions By Mimi Ko Cruz
ORANGE : Smokers Can Light Up at Senior Center Bingo By Lesley Wright
VILLA PARK : Initial OK Given Rules for 2nd Homes on Lots By Bill Billiter
Rancho Santa Margarita : Public Hearing Set on New Community By Frank Messina
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Haunted Ruins
Pacoima : 150 March to Protest Plan to Close Clinics By Tim May
Valleywide : Former Songwriter Is Suspect in 2 Deaths By Julie Tamaki
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : Putting Youth on the Road to an Education By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials of Cities, County Meet on Recovery Plan : Bankruptcy: Sticking point remains who should pay to transfer road operations to transportation authority. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans to Expand Dump in Val Verde Draw Opposition By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutors Say Tests Show Brothers Planned Killings By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Split Anaheim Council OKs 18-Year Permit for Junkyard By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hotel Thieves Steal $550,000 in Jewelry
3 Men With Guns Rob Bank in La Palma
Motorcyclist Critically Hurt in Crash
Racist Flyers Found in Packages of Food By Jeff Bean, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Women Crossing Street Hit by Car
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Robert T. Smith; Author, Flying Tigers Ace By Brett A. Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City to Soften Curfew's Impact on Cargo Flights : Burbank: Council stands firm on overall proposal, but will reword section pertaining to air freight companies. By Jeannette Desantis and Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nabisco to Lay Off 100 Workers at Oxnard Plant : Business: The company's move comes in response to plans to relocate production of A-1 Steak Sauce and Grey Poupon Mustard. By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illness Forces Attorney, 83, to Bid Farewell to Courts By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fine Swine : Pampered Pigs Compete for Top Fair Honors By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Meets Opposition to Expansion By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Short-Term Shelter Needed for Children By Stephanie Brommer
Strapped Red Cross to Begin Fund Drive By Andrew D. Blechman
CAMARILLO : Votes on Library Issues Postponed By Stephanie Brommer
VENTURA : 3 Pay $21,000 Over Marketing Scheme By Paul Elias
FILLMORE : Central Plaza, Welcome Sign Signal Renewal By Christina Lima
Corrections Agency Passes Fiscal Review By Carlos V. Lozano
517 Local Firms Owe Back Taxes, State Says By David R. Baker
THOUSAND OAKS : Musical Labor Day Set Under the Stars By Joanna M. Miller
SIMI VALLEY : School Board Gives Promotions to 3 By Lisa M. Bowman
THOUSAND OAKS : 5 Are Arrested in Knifepoint Robbery By Andrew D. Blechman
SIMI VALLEY : Club to Raise Funds for Parade, Police By Scott Hadly
SIMI VALLEY : City Plans Roundup of Hazardous Waste By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Diabetic Children to Go to Daylong Camp By Ira E. Stoll
Simi Officer Denies Lying at Drug Trial : Courts: A former school bus driver was convicted, based on testimony about a home search. She served nearly seven months in jail. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Minority Students Learn a Lesson on Transition at Ojai Valley School : Classes: Four-day program helps urban youths from Los Angeles prepare for a shift from public to private education. By Stephanie Brommer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hagman's Prognosis Good After Liver Transplant : Medicine: 'Dallas' star and resident of the upper Ojai Valley got the new organ 'just in time,' his doctor says. He's in critical condition. By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Carol C. Schwindt; Oil Museum Manager
Obituaries
Man Takes Cash From Ventura Liquor Store By Ira E. Stoll
County Reports Mixed Results on SAT Scores : Education: On average, area college-bound seniors outperformed their peers, but four schools fell below state and national levels. By Catherine Saillant and Lisa Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Yorba Hills Plays Its Way Into Semifinal By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shutout Ensures Dodgers a Sweep : Baseball: They finally solve Olympic Stadium, gain confidence with 1 1/2-game lead in West after 5-0 victory. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Use Some Muscle, but Mistakes Cost Them : Baseball: Snow, Salmon and Davis homer off Wakefield, but Boston wins it in the 10th, 6-5. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Collecting Is Hot, but No One Saves Like Him By Jim Murray
Michigan Can't Erase 'Mo Thing' : College football: Carr took over when his longtime friend resigned after arrest. By Gene Wojciechowski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tobacco Might Have to Butt Out of Racing : Motor sports: Events need the money and advertisers like the exposure, but federal regulations would curtail relationship. By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Butterflyer Pankratov Shatters Record for 100 Meters From Staff and Wire Reports
Butterfly Mark Can't Stand Up to Charge by Russia's Pankratov From Staff and Wire Reports
On a Scale of 1 to 10, He's an 11 By Mal Florence
Prince Admitted to Arizona State : College basketball: Former UCLA recruit will register after scholarship was revoked. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pro Football Daily Report : Nfc By Bill Plaschke
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Mosebar Needs Two More Eye Operations Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Eagles' Hall Has Blood Clots in His Lungs Associated Press
Long Beach Brings Back Drag Racing By Shav Glick
Memories of the Little League World Series Can Last a Lifetime : Baseball: Each athlete enjoyed the exposure and a few pranks while in Williamsport, Pa. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Snow Remembers Close Clemens Call By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Schilling Has Shoulder Surgery Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : New Day, New Position for Fonville By Bob Nightengale
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Send Pirates Streaking From Associated Press
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES NOTEBOOK : Torre Has a Lot to Say at Lamade By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Twins Still Can't Hit One Witt From Associated Press
LITTLE LEAGUE WORLD SERIES : Yorba Hills Makes the Biggest Play Pay Off : Baseball: Nicholson's catch robs Toms River of homer in 8-3 victory, earning berth in U.S. final. By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEL MAR : Cobra King's Balboa Romp a Big Winner By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Avison Helps Thompsons Celebrate By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPLASH NOTEBOOK : Castro Offers His Views on Turbulent Ervine-Fernandez Relationship By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Finds Some Good Help on Corner
Straight Shooter : Hacker-McWorter, Formerly a Hustler, Plays Pool Only on the Women's Circuit Now By Ethan Skolnick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Breaking Rule, Canyon Gets Tackled By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge Women Begin Their Climb at the Top : Volleyball: Young Matadors open season against No. 1-ranked Stanford in an inaugural tournament at Nebraska. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine's Seal Leaves UCLA for Cal State Fullerton By Lon Eubanks
O.C. Golfers Advance to Match Play From Associated Press
Bullfrogs, Laurie Eye Conference Finals By Dave Mckibben
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Fields, Papadakis Successful at Switch By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Kansas Tackle Can't Play, Judge Rules Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Move Makes Milliner Happier By Steve Springer
Joe Stern, a varsity assistant and head junior varsity...
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Angels, Red Sox Talk a Good Game By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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