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What happened on July 12, 1995
NEWS
Ready for New Look at the 'Sky'? : Theater: The unusual song-play about social issues in L.A. has become a work in progress. It opens tonight in New York. By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Journey of a Man Caught Between Worlds : A BOOK THAT WAS LOST AND OTHER STORIES \o7 by S. Y. Agnon\f7 , edited by Alan Mintz and Anne Golomb Hoffman, Schocken, $27.50, 436 pages By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cyber Charm May Be Vanishing Into Thin Air By Michael Colton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canine Poetry Isn't Just Doggerel By Robin Abcarian
Are We Teaching Too Little, Too Late? : Americans are fiercely divided over sex education. Some call for abstinence. Others preach contraceptives. But so far, little seems to be working. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Partners to Parents . . . and Then Back Again By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : In Search of a Perfect Match : Choosing a college can be daunting for students and parents. That's where consultants can help by sifting through information on more than 3,500 schools. By Marnell Jameson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Listening to God
State Goals for Education
Disabled
Death Penalty
Oil Tankers
Hazel O'Leary
Proportional Representation
OFF TARGET? President Clinton's decision Tuesday to... By Jeff Schnaufer and Rene Tawa
Panel May Ease Rules for Breakup By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montgomery McKinney; Ad Executive By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Resignation and Regret in Little Saigon By Rebecca Trounson and Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Recognizes Vietnam to 'Help Extend Reach of Freedom' : Diplomacy: President puts a formal end to the only war the U.S. ever lost. Some veterans and MIA groups denounce the decision, and Dole calls it a 'moral mistake.' By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decoded Soviet Messages Affirm Rosenberg Spy Case : Espionage: Transcripts appear to settle debate over couple's 1953 executions. Notes show atomic secrets passed. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Wenatchee: Little Town of Horrors : This bucolic Northwest city seemed to epitomize the innocence of rural America. Then came a plague of grisly crimes, natural disasters and a child sex scandal. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Panel Assails Builders, Code Enforcers By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Flee as Serbs Seize Bosnian 'Safe Area' : Balkans: NATO halts air strikes after rebels threaten to kill Dutch peacekeepers. Defeat is devastating blow to U.N. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Will Push 'Sin Taxes' in Revenue Search By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slew of Defense Witnesses Target Murder Timeline : Simpson trial: They say they heard no barking at key time. Prosecutors aggressively cross-examine them. By Jim Newton and James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Resignation and Regret in Little Saigon By Lily Dizon and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.N. Departure From Bosnia Now More Likely By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ailing Heart Puts Yeltsin in Hospital By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Many Echo State Political Expert's Gloomy Outlook By Bill Stall, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Big Orange, Blue Ribbons and Red Ink By Peter H. King
Activists Warn of Perils to Quake Insurance : Legislature: Consumer advocates fear that availability will be limited by conference committee. Insurers say they should not have to offer such policies. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill to Lift Ban on Mountain Lion Killing Advances : Legislature: Approved by Assembly panel, the measure would repeal Prop. 117. Critics say its only purpose is to bring back sport hunting. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Plans to Pursue New Tax Proposals : Bankruptcy: In wake of sales tax defeat, options are listed in memos to supervisors. They include liquor and cigarette levies, which would need legislative approval. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Expected to Accept Closure Panel's List Today : Bases: Agreement with Defense Department calls for about one-third of the jobs at McClellan, near Sacramento, to be turned over to private firms. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desert Scoured for Clues in Oklahoma Case : Bombing: Friend of McVeigh purportedly tells officials a bag buried in Arizona may hold evidence about attack. Snakes hamper search. By Richard A. Serrano and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Algerian Opposition Figure Slain in Paris : North Africa: Islamic Salvation Front's co-founder is ambushed in mosque. Killing casts new doubts on peace prospects. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freed Myanmar Dissident Urges Reconciliation \o7 From Associated Press\f7
AGRICULTURE : Farm Bill May Contain Bitter Pill for Nation's Sugar Growers : Coalition of conservatives and liberals is trying to eliminate the industry's price supports. Proposal could strike another blow to California economy. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : Division at the Wall : Visitors at the War Memorial Voice Their Anger, Understanding By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : From Business Pioneers in Hanoi, a Toast to New Ties : Commerce: U.S. executives applaud decision, say they're no longer 'hobbled.' But the Vietnamese reaction is muted. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America And Vietnam: A New Era : Why Now?
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : To Angry Minority, Vietnam Is Still a Foe : Opposition: Outrage is concentrated in the GOP-controlled Congress. Lawmakers vow to make things hard for Clinton. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : From War to Rapprochement
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : For Vietnamese-Language Media, Story Hits Home : Normalization: Little Saigon Radio opens its lines to distraught callers. Newspaper reporters struggle to cover a volatile issue fairly without inflaming their community's passions. By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : O.C. Conservatives Seek Ways to Thwart Normalization : Reaction: Their options are limited, but Rep. Robert K. Dornan says he will pursue a bill to prohibit funding of an American embassy in Hanoi. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House OKs Bill Sharply Reducing Foreign Aid : Congress: Measure includes ban on funds for groups involved with abortions. Senate is expected to water it down. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : Voices
AMERICA AND VIETNAM: A NEW ERA : Renewal of Vietnam Ties Angers Vets : Reaction: Orange County's POW-MIA families also show little support for President Clinton's historic decision. Some vow to fight normalization. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : UKRAINE : Sewage Breakdown Cuts Water Supply From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : Latest Fighting Kills Scores of Civilians From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : SOUTH KOREA : A Few Feet Separate Living and the Dead From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : MEXICO : Ruling Party Wins Big in Chihuahua From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : CHILE : U.S. Magnate Delays Creating Huge Park From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Regulatory Reform Bill to Be Scaled Back \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Speech to Outline Policy on Preferences \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Tax Returns Offer a Glimpse of Willie Brown's Lifestyle \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Mother Ruled Competent to Stand Trial in Boys' Deaths \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Probe of Police Rampage Implicates Only 7 Officers \o7 Associated Press\f7
Panel Votes to Cut President's Economic Aides By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nuclear Arms Buildup Cost U.S. $4 Trillion, Study Says : Defense: Brookings Institution report contends financing of stockpile was kept from public. It attacks the idea that the weapons provided cheap deterrent. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Disputes Link Between Breast Cancer, Estrogen \o7 From Associated Press\f7
O.C. Pool Investors to Get Overdue Interest Payments : Bankruptcy: $50 million is freed by the county's agreement with cities, schools and other agencies, which had threatened to sue in dispute over the amount owed. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : The Stork Visits, Dad Flies Off the Handle : Comedy 'Nine Months' Features Hugh Grant as a Most Reluctant Parent By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TELEVISION 'Late' Cast: Daniel Roebuck will play Jay Leno... By Judith Michaelson, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
THEATER REVIEW : 'Five Women': Sharing Those Bridesmaid Blues By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Grosse Fatigue': A Quirky Dark Comedy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Enemy' Still Delivers Powerful Punch By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : A&E's 'Apollo' Fills in Details Film Misses By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Lights Slowly Dim on 'Northern Exposure' : Television: The loss of a main character and its time slot were the beginning of the end for one of CBS' most popular prime-time programs. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Real World' Doesn't Look Like His World : Commentary: The MTV staple has gone international, with a global gang of seven rooming in a house in London. But they still don't look like anybody this writer knows. By James Endrst, THE HARTFORD COURANT
TV Ratings : Viewers Take a Fourth of July Holiday By Lee Margulies
O.C. THEATER REVIEW : Wit Meets Wordiness in Funny 'Be^te' By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doing the Two-Step, Double-Time : Dance: Miami Ballet's two sets of twins to give new meaning to pas de deux in Costa Mesa. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mommies' Fodder Knows Best : Comedy: The trials of motherhood and marriage are fair game for Fullerton-raised Caryl Kristensen and partner Marilyn Kentz. They perform Thursday at the Coach House. By Jon Matsumoto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ready for New Look at the 'Sky'? : Theater: The unusual song-play about social issues in L.A. has become a work in progress. It opens tonight in New York. By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields, Profit Taking Spark Selloff From Times Wire Services
Vietnam's Promising Market : Many in O.C. Predict Bright Future, but Obstacles Remain By Tina Nguyen and Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Aerospace Left Us a Legacy to Be Used By James Flanigan
Wasserman, Sheinberg Vacate Posts at MCA : Hollywood: The long-expected moves mark the end of an era. Sheinberg announces plans for a production company. By Claudia Eller and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Listening Boom : Music-Oriented Sites Lead the World Wide Web Hit Parade By Karen Kaplan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Even FTC Not Sure What's 'Made in USA' : Regulation: Agency puts off hearing on New Balance athletic shoes labeling while it explores the issue. By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Normalizing Ties to Vietnam Important Step for U.S. Firms : Pacific Rim: California stands to profit handsomely when barriers fall to trade with fast-growing country. By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields, Earnings Fears Drive Selloff From Times Staff and Wire Services
Motorola Solves Inventory Woes; Profits Up 31% : Earnings: Second quarter beats predictions, rising to $481 million from $367 million a year ago. From Times Wire Services
Salomon Projects $65-Million Quarterly Loss From Times Wire Services
Consumer Debt Up Slightly; Car Loans Jump From Associated Press
House Panel Recommends Deep Cuts at NASA : Space: Agency sharply opposes call to transfer programs and jobs from Maryland to Pasadena. By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Insurance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Advertising \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \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
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Earnings Reports Force Investors To Look Ahead By Tom Petruno
Card Issuers Punish Tardy Payers With Fees From Associated Press
CD Deposits May Keep Falling if Rates Drop From American Banker
Lexus Tops Survey of Motorists : Automobiles: Infiniti and Saturn rank second and third in J.D. Power performance gauge. From Times Wire Services
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Tapping Into Technology in Hopes of Making Electricity Cheaper : Energy: New usage-measuring meters and deregulated systems are part of a PUC effort to achieve lower rates. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Netscape Will Come to Market From Bloomberg Business News
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : System May Get Fast Trains Back on Track By Kathleen Wiegner
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Liberal Magazine's Web Site Opens Up PAC Info By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION By Adam S. Bauman
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : Spun Gel Lines Are Latest Angle in Fishing Gear From Reuters
The Cutting Edge: COMPUTING / TECHNOLOGY / INNOVATION : With Internet Phone, Talk Is Literally Cheap By Daniel Akst
This Federal Pork Is More Nourishing Than Usual : Food: To ease swine surplus, USDA will buy $30 million worth of ham and ground pork to serve up in school cafeterias. By Robert Greene, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Koll Co.: The Newport Beach real estate services firm...
OptimumCare Corp.: The Laguna Nigel company signed a...
Bozell/Salvati Montgomery Sakoda: The agency's Costa Mesa...
Davstar Industries Ltd.: Shareholders of the Costa Mesa...
Samsung Again Extends Deadline of Tender Offer in Its Deal With AST By Ross Kerber
China's Software Piracy Crackdown Hits Snag : Technology: Turns out the country's biggest user of illegal software is the Chinese government itself. From Bloomberg Business News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Not-So-Sweet Odor of the Slush Fund : Ruling stemming from budget impasse opens door to abuse
There Comes a Time for Healing : Two decades after war's end, Clinton rightly extends diplomatic recognition to Vietnam
Ruling From a Presidential Bunker : Mexico: Zedillo appears to have learned little from the past, tinkering with the system while 85 million citizens burn. By Denise Dresser, \o7 Denise Dresser is a professor of political science at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico. \f7
How Much Is It Worth to Hear? : Congressional budget cutters aren't telling us the real cost, in delayed or halted research, of loss of health care funds. By Adela De La Torre, \o7 Adela de la Torre is an economist in the health care administration department at Cal State Long Beach. Her e-mail address is delatore@csulb.edu. \f7
Plan for Bird Haven Not Hard to Swallow : Nature: Head of Valley sewage treatment plant readily agreed to accommodate the avians that made Capistrano famous. By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Suggests Steps to Combat Fire Dept. Bias By John Schwada and Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hugh Grant Gets Fine, Probation on Misdemeanor By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exiled Priest Misses Parish in Chiapas : Ministry: Father Loren Riebe is petitioning to return. The government accuses him of inciting the peasants, but critics call those trumped-up charges. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County-USC Closure Seen as Peril to 911 System : Health: Indigent patients would flood other hospitals and overextend resources, experts say. Alternate proposal calls for closing Harbor and Olive View facilities instead. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Files Seized From Tunnel Contractor : Metro Rail: Federal agents serve search warrants on the offices of Shea-Kiewit-Kenny. The inquiry reportedly centers on the use of wood wedges blamed for ground sinkage. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Does It Right With Redesign of Central Library By Robert A. Jones
Swastika-Like Designs on Lampposts Draw Protest By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Council Rejects Proposal to Trim Fee Benefiting the Arts : Development: A mayoral panel had urged that the levy on builders be reduced or eliminated to stimulate business. Even Riordan's strongest allies vote no on the idea. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disassembly: Karen Johnson of Long Beach sent us a strange... By Steve Harvey
Central Los Angeles : These Shop Owners Want More Taxes
Prosecutors Find No Evidence of Misconduct by Svorinich
Recognition Comes for Her Work Against Gangs, but She Shuns It : Woman who lost two sons declines White House invitation. She says others deserve credit too. By Ian James, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City OKs Reforms in Purchasing That Could Save Millions a Year
Central Los Angeles : HELP ARRIVES
Central Los Angeles : GET A JOB
Probe Finds No Fault by Officers in Accident That Killed Boy
Actors Guild President Plans to Run for Congress
Southeast : Long Beach Swaps Marsh for Landfill
San Fernando Valley : Turnout Low for Prison Guard Protest
Westside : Groups Sue to Block Marina Development
South Bay : City Fireboat No Longer Homeless
Time as Measured in Typewriters By Patt Morrison
San Gabriel Valley : House Republicans Boost JPL Expansion
San Gabriel Valley : ALL IN THE FAMILY
San Gabriel Valley : TAX CUT
San Fernando Valley : WHEN IT REINS
Southeast : GRIM TASK
Westside : THERE'S THE RUB
South Bay : WEEPING WILLOWS
County Workers Begin Job Action Over Cutbacks By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Fresh Approach to Homeless Aid : Washington provides major funding under a system that emphasizes local cooperation
PERSPECTIVE ON AFRICA : Today's Nigeria Is Doubly Enslaved : Only a boycott of the oil multinationals will loosen the grip of the generals and save a nation ravaged by greed. By Ken Saro-wiwa, \o7 Ken Saro-Wiwa, the 1995 Goldman Environmental Prize recipient from Nigeria, is president of the Movement for the Survival of the Ogoni People. He is in prison awaiting trial before a military tribunal on charges that have no merit, according to Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch. \f7
'Swastika' Designs Anger JDL Chief : Glendale: Officials say markings weren't meant as Nazi symbols, but removal from lampposts is demanded. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nest Friends : Birds That Made Capistrano Famous Find a Home at Valley Sewage Treatment Plant By Jon D. Markman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fears Cited Over Access to Quake Insurance : Legislation: Consumer advocates are concerned that compromises on competing bills will limit coverage availability. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Urged to Reconsider Centralized Smog Tests : Pollution: Shop owners say the plan would cost them business and inconvenience motorists. Schillo withdraws his support. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tax Measure to Aid Libraries OKd for Ballot : Ventura: Council backs a plan that would charge property owners $35 a year to ensure Foster, Wright, Avenue facilities stay open. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plan Would Disperse Gateway Students, Provide More Class Time By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and isues behind the news. : Life's an Open Book for New Reader : At 69, Louis Ennis has gained a passion for words and learning that has brought him to a proud chapter in his life. By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : After 80 Years in U.S., Woman Will Be Citizen By Scott Hadly
Supervisors Hear Plea to Spare Libraries By Carlos V. Lozano
Hearts of the City / Exploring attitudes and isues behind the news. : A rotating panel of experts from the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion offer their perspective on the dilemmas that come with living in Southern California.
THOUSAND OAKS : Open-Heart Surgery Update at Seminar By Joanna M. Miller
THOUSAND OAKS : 3-Day Church Event to Help Area Charities By Lisa M. Bowman
THOUSAND OAKS : Hardware Store Foes Plan Petition Drive By David R. Baker
Valleywide : Men Sue Health Club, Claim Discrimination By Jeannette Desantis
Valleywide : Fee Cuts Approved for Boulevard Plan By Kay Hwangbo
Lake View Terrace : Fund-Raiser Benefits Wildlife Waystation By Douglas Alger
Encino : Man Killed by Reserve Officer Is Identified By Nicholas Riccardi
Studio City : In-N-Out Burgers Put on Back Burner By Kay Hwangbo
Chatsworth : Horse Rescuer Faces Eviction From Ranch By Jeannette Desantis
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Sound Advice on Throwing a Summer Party By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Boy Struck by Car on C Street Dies By Andrew D. Blechman
Pacoima : Murder Charge Filed in Shooting By Nicholas Riccardi
OXNARD : Schools Seek More Parents' Participation By Christina Lima
SANTA PAULA : Ex-Investigator to Join School Board By Christina Lima
PIRU : County Plans to Open 8th Satellite Clinic By Carlos V. Lozano
PORT HUENEME : Cargo Shipments Up 15% Over Last Year By Stephanie Brommer
OJAI : Construction Begins on Park Bandstand By Andrew D. Blechman
VENTURA : City Expected to Pick Agency to Run HERO By Stephanie Brommer
FILLMORE : Golfer Files Suit Over Broken Wrist By Paul Elias
VENTURA : Council OKs $35,000 for Bulletproof Vests By Jeff Mcdonald
Valleywide : Open Enrollment for Year-Round Students By Douglas Alger
Human Bones Found Near Motel
Boy Playing With Gun Fatally Shoots Self : Death: Youth was showing grandfather's handgun to two girls. Friends say he had been taught to handle weapons. By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prison Guards Protest Against Budget Cuts and Beanbag Guns : Corrections: A comparatively small group of pickets opposes some of the policies at the institution. By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Train Kills Moorpark Teen-Ager Walking Home Along Trestle : Safety: A resident says that despite many accidents, people have used the path along the tracks for years. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ads on Police Cars to Raise Funds for Oxnard Youth Programs, Public Safety Services : Finance: The creative ploy is part of a $59-million budget approved by the council. By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Killed in Robbery Attempt
Moorpark Girl Dies After Being Struck by Train
City's Economic Development Director to Be Named Soon By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAG President Barry Gordon Planning to Run for Congress
Obituaries : * Dr. Harry Owen Simmons; Retired Optometrist
Youths Embark on First-Class 'Tour' of World : Culture: Students 'visit' a country each week in a summer program that exposes them to cooking, drama, crafts and music of foreign lands. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Ray Wilson; Businessman, World Traveler
Obituaries
County Employees Stop Work to Protest Cutbacks : Budget: Some workers call in sick or walk off jobs to fight efforts to cut as many as 18,255 positions and slash services. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Drop Fight Against Annexation : Government: In a 'downsizing' prelude, Laguna Hills gets tentative OK to take over an area the county had sought to keep. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body of Missing Girl Found on Shore of Lake : Accident: Nine days after family's rented boat capsized in San Bernardino County, worker discovers Marisol Quezada, 4. By Sarah Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
July Sun Banishes June Gloom : Long-Awaited Clear, Warm Weather Predicted to Last Through Weekend By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hugh Grant Affair Inspires a 'What If' Letter to Mom By Dana Parsons
Firm's Bid to Buy Top South County Water District Fails By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : New Mooring Fees Prompt Objections By Holly J. Wagner
MISSION VIEJO : Agreement on $2.8-Million Site Advances Plans for Civic Center By Frank Messina
Q & A
SANTA ANA : Health Fair Reaches Out to Latinas By Jeff Kass
NEWPORT BEACH : Hearings to Determine the Fate of Nightclub By Holly J. Wagner
COTO DE CAZA : Wilderness Park Offers Youth Classes By Julie Fate Sullivan
DANA POINT : Headlands Ecology Workshops Scheduled By Julie Fate Sullivan
LAGUNA HILLS : Class Teaches Coping With Hearing Loss By Frank Messina
PLACENTIA : City Merchants Sprucing Up Downtown By Tom Ragan
SEAL BEACH : $35,000 From Leisure World Caps Library Deal By Russ Loar
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Old School
Countywide : Supervisors Increase Election-Related Fees By Shelby Grad
CYPRESS : Council Recall Election Scheduled for Nov. 7 By Hope Hamashige
BREA : Free Movies Offered at Arovista Park By John Pope
FULLERTON : Investment Policy Approved by Council By Mimi Ko
Homeless Man Killed by Train Identified
Unocal Oil Spill Produces a Sticky Mess in Fullerton : Environment: Cleanup crews and firefighters contain 200-gallon breach after it flows six miles down a flood channel. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Quickly Arrested in Bank Robbery : Crime: Following electronic signal planted in money from Lake Forest credit union, authorities capture suspected thieves in car on Riverside Freeway. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2-Year-Old Girl Drowns While Unattended in Bathtub By Susan Marquez Owen and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prostitution Sting Nets 82 Arrests
Man, 44, Drowns in Pool at Tustin Apartment Complex
Cleveland Forest Brush Fire Quelled
3 S. County Children Arrested in Hate Crime, Vandalism
SPORTS
Mantle Tries New Kind of Comeback : Baseball: Hall of Fame outfielder speaks of new chance at life while making first appearance since liver transplant. By Sue Anne Pressley, THE WASHINGTON POST
SAILING : Cheval '95 Overcomes Broken Mast to Win Transpacific Race From Associated Press
TOUR DE FRANCE : Powerful Late Surge Helps Indurain Extend His Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
Bolivia Upsets United States in America Cup, 1-0 From Staff and Wire Reports
Playful West Better Take Note: Sampras Might Club Him Next By Shav Glick
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Becker Reacts Strongly to Agassi's Treatment From Associated Press
Tearful Blades Says Death Was Accidental From Staff and Wire Reports
Tearful Blades Says Death Was Accidental From Staff and Wire Reports
Winning Game Takes Back Seat to Beating Heat By Mike Penner
ALL-STAR GAME : Nomo's Thrill Unforgettable for Him, Peers : All-Star game: Excited Dodger arrives early and stays late while leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALL-STAR GAME : Japanese Fans Say 'Tornado' Is Their Hero : All-Star game: Dodger pitcher Hideo Nomo's appearance at The Ballpark has tremendous impact in his native land, where he once was branded a rebel. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ALL-STAR GAME : He Will Always Be Her MVP By Mike Downey
Kings Criticized for Refunds Delay : Hockey: Crisis over return of playoff ticket deposits could be solved today, but some fans are fed up with the team. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mantle Tries New Kind of Comeback : Baseball: Hall of Fame outfielder speaks of a life full of regrets while making first appearance since liver transplant. By Sue Anne Pressley, THE WASHINGTON POST
Raiders Must Prove 'Loans' Were Just That : Pro football: Team could owe $20 million in taxes, penalties unless it can show money received was to be repaid. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oakland Officials Vote to Approve 16-Year Agreement with Raiders
Rose Bowl Might Get a $20-Million Face Lift By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Wardens Shark-Like in Poaching Arrests By Notes / Pete Thomas
Half Full, Not Half Empty : For Youngsters, Inexperienced Anglers, an Entire Day on the Water Is Too Much of a Good Thing, So They Prefer Shorter Excursions By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue, Channel Catfish Are the Word at Irvine
OCSA Says It Plans to Reopen Hall of Fame Despite Financial Woes By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK and STEVE KRESAL : Location, Weather Stall East Coyote Hills Project By Steve Kresal and Martin Beck
Shank's Goal Lifts Bullfrogs Over Phoenix, 6-5
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ALL-STAR GAME : Nomo Touches Down, Leaves Long Trail of Burned Out Flash Bulbs in His Wake
Planning a '50s Party at USF : Basketball: Mathews hopes to return Dons to their former greatness. By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Under Gun in Sights of 'Little Guns' : Boxing: Monjardin seeking revenge against Pumar with his career perhaps on the line. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Darrell Ready to Make a Dent as Big Leaguer By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION / JEFF FLETCHER : Gray Goes Off in New Direction By Jeff Fletcher
Tuizer's Homer Gives East the Victory : Legion baseball: Lone North Hollywood East player a true star. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Treasure Gets Some for Success By Stacy Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fuhr Becomes a Former King By Lisa Dillman
Baseball From Staff and Wire Reports
Titans Won't Renew Scholarships for Two Basketball Team Members By Lon Eubanks
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Rumors Swirl About Angels and Tapani \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
ALL-STAR GAME : NL Wins Battle of Homeric Proportions : All-Star game: Nomo draws crowd but shot by Conine in eighth inning is the difference in 3-2 victory as home runs provide all scoring. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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