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What happened on July 14, 1995
NEWS
GROOVERS SHAKERS : Suited up like jocks, they're ready for 'battle.' But the competition here is dancing to house music. Unlike the raves of yesterday, these bashes are done with city permits. By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Mean Season : We seem a lot ruder lately--acts of kindness make news. But truth is, we've been nasty to each other for ages. By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An A-Peeling Display of Lunacy By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding a New Path, a New Voice of Her Own By Mary Susan Herczog, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Facing an Identity Crisis in Cyberspace By Craig Tomashoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Problems With Plastic Interiors By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The On-Line Activist By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Simple Pleasures : High-tech gadets aren't everything. This year's crop of award-winning product designs proves less is more. By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Tours Boost Bestsellers by Conroy and Gingrich By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Unlikely Romance of a Merry Actress and a Melancholy Writer : OPPOSITE ATTRACTION: The Lives of Erich Maria Remarque and Paulette Goddard, by Julie Gilbert, Pantheon, $32.50, 540 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FILM : Valley Takes a Hit : John Herzfeld's new movie about misfits and murder, set in the 'big, vast grid,' brings the area dubious distinction. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rehnquist's Court
Venice Ducks
DDT Levels
The Demise of Typewriters
Cop-Killer Bullets
Flag-Burning
Syria and Israel
PRE-SIMPSON: It may surprise you, but there's more you may... By Jerry Hicks
VEEP VISIT: Vice President Al Gore will travel to the... By Jeff Schnaufer
SIGN 'EM UP: Political activists are competing to register... By Catherine Saillant
Judge Says O.C. Must Set Aside Funds for Debt By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Fires Subway Tunnel Contractor By Edward J. Boyer and Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Refugees Tell of Serb Atrocities in Fall of 'Safe Area' : Bosnia: Women are reportedly dragged off, raped during 'ethnic cleansing' of Srebrenica. Displacement of thousands of Muslims is called a humanitarian disaster. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson's $7.6-Billion Tax Cut Bill Apparently Killed By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ito's Ruling Deals Setback to Defense Theory By Jeff Leeds and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Assails Panel but OKs Base Closings : Military: He angrily accuses the bipartisan commission of politicizing the process, citing injury to the economies of California and Texas. By James Bornemeier and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Roadside Revival by the Patels : Indian immigrants, many sharing a surname and a dream, now own one-third of America's motels. They've weathered tough times and bias to give a sluggish industry a shot in the arm. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Sites Raided in Toxic Waste Probe By Mack Reed and Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Panel OKs Flexible Bilingual Education Policy : Schools: Districts could use English-only instruction or a combination of class types. Reaction is mixed in O.C. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
State Panel OKs Flexible Bilingual Education Policy : Schools: Districts could use English-only instruction or combination of immersion and native language classes. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Ex-City Worker Accused of Massive Fraud By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Hints at Giving FDA Tobacco-Regulation Power : Health: Remarks come after agency finds nicotine is addictive. AMA charges deception by one manufacturer. By John M. Broder and Terence Monmaney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Popejoy Blasts Away at Three Supervisors : Bankruptcy: Outgoing CEO hurls barbs at Stanton, Silva and Vasquez. Board members downplay departure. By Rene Lynch and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER\o7 S\f7
Tomes That Tell All . . . or Just Too Much By Faye Fiore
Popejoy Takes Parting Shots at Orange County Supervisors By Rene Lynch and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bone Marrow Recipient Donates to Save Sister : Medicine: Paulina Aguilar, 6, is first to provide transplant after getting one. Sibling has immune system disease she was cured of. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
U.S. Agents Seize Records From Rockwell Facilities : Raid: Probe reportedly involves how firm disposed of hazardous waste and billed the government for it. By Ralph Vartabedian and Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plan to Save Some Base Jobs Criticized : Military: Defense analysts say Clinton's proposal for McClellan is flawed and could seriously erode savings the Air Force hopes to make. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Researchers' Cold Streak Yields New State of Matter : Science: Thousands of atoms merge at extreme low temperature. Deeper understanding of physics may result. By K. C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Discovery, Launched After Delay, Releases Satellite From Associated Press
Probe Asked on ATF Whites-Only Retreat : Congress: Armey cites reports of Tennessee gathering loaded with racist epithets and slogans. Evolution into 'Good Ol' Boy Roundup' is described. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOMY : Russians in Panic Over Plan for New $100 Bills By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE MEDIA : Giving Mexicans News They Can Trust : Political commentator is new executive at No. 2 TV network, where he hopes to instill credibility. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., China Exchange Conciliatory Words : Diplomacy: Statements on Taiwan, jailed activist fail to resolve disputes. Relations remain strained. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Legislators Push to Lift Arms Embargo By Michael Ross and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tamils Pounded by Sri Lanka, Clergyman Says From Reuters
Singer Defeats Port-au-Prince Mayor Times Wire Services
American Fatally Gored in Spain Associated Press
Heat Keeps Grip on Plains States, Derails a Train From Associated Press
Study Hails 3 Whooping Cough Vaccines : Health: In clinical trials, they proved to be more effective and safer than the one in use. FDA promises to give them 'priority review.' By Jennifer Corbett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7.3 China Quake Kills 3 Reuters
GOP Foes of Tax-Financed Arts Win Victory in House : Congress: Republican leadership bows to conservatives, agrees to seek phaseout of such aid. $12-billion measure was being held hostage. From Associated Press
NAACP Finds Lavish Outlays by Past Officers From Associated Press
Clinton Orders Democrats to Curb Big-Donor Perks From Associated Press
700 Now Feared Dead in Seoul Disaster Times Wire Services
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Fast Lane Isn't Where Most of L.A. Lives By Bill Boyarsky
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Ex-Juror Kept List of Panelists' Names in Violation of Ito's Order : Transcripts: In addition, the Glendale man was accused by colleagues of eavesdropping. Records also show that neighbors told police Jeanette Harris had been a victim of domestic abuse. By Henry Weinstein and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Elks Consider a Proposal to Admit Women From Associated Press
Peru OKs Sanctions for Recidivist Rebels Reuters
Allen Attacks GOP Rivals as Sexist and Un-American From Associated Press
Popejoy Plans to Relax--After July 31, That Is : Resignation: Orange County's CEO plans to stay busy working on bankruptcy crisis until he leaves office. Then, it'll be a family vacation trip far away from here. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just The Ticket
TELEVISION : 'Sherman Oaks' Unzipped : A bawdy new sitcom on Showtime intends to shake up the nation's view of the Valley. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Town and Gown Productions : Troupe is flourishing in Santa Clarita, with many of its members CalArts students or graduates. Coming to the stage is 'As You Like It.' By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
RADIO : Live Connections : KSCA has hosted over 100 performers playing an eclectic mix over the air during its first year. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Variations on a Landscape Theme : The diverse works in the Topanga Canyon Gallery exhibit are an attempt to present more than 'little old lady watercolors.' By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
FILM : A Step Back in Cinematic Time : The Old West meets vintage Hollywood during open-air showings of silent movies at Paramount Ranch. By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Songs of the Soaps : A housewife has turned her time at home into a career of writing love melodies for television. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Building on Ellington Legacy : Bill Berry played with Duke in the early '60s and has been passionate about the maestro's music ever since. His L.A. Band blends swing with be-bop. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Lots of Rock at Cruise Night : Glendale's street party will feature Freddy Cannon, The Chantays and Capt. Cardiac & the Coronaries. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley music charts are compiled for the Los Angeles Times...
All Kinds of Music--for a Song : Phi Beta Records in Studio City boasts an encyclopedic inventory, at prices that are a positive note for your budget. By Geri Cook
EVENTS : It's All Smooth Skating Now : Club's annual show encourages competitors-- hobbyists as well as serious athletes--to skip the jumps. The contest gives points for artistry and theatricality. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeling Groovy at The Happening By Maki Becker
Hammering Home a Lesson : Women's 'Tool Time' class proves instructional and results in a victorious visit to the hardware store. By Amy A. Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fueled by Fun : Saugus Speedway introduces inexpensive Pure Stock racing night, often a family affair. By Michael P. Lucas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LIFESTYLE : Travelers Trading Places : Families save by swapping a Craftsman for a villa or \o7 pied-a-terre\f7 . Flexibility is key to home exchanges. By Robin Greene, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robin Greene writes regularly for The Times\f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Better Than Average Joe's : Tiny place in Reseda serves up a mixture of comfort food and eclectic dishes at prices that almost inspire nostalgia. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
Not Your Average Nymphet : Malibu's Dominique Swain, 14, Wins Role as 'Lolita' Over 2,500 Others By Judy Brennan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Indian': A Cupboard Full of Magic : Movie review: The children's tale of a toy coming to life is told in a captivating, gentle, low-key manner. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Newt Faces Some 'Raw' Questions : Television: Six twentysomething men and women shoot the breeze with the Speaker of the House in an MTV round-table discussion. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Looks to Restore the Shine on 'SNL' : Television: The late-night series gets an overhaul, with cast and writer changes. 'The show needs to be reinvented,' a network executive says. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIES Making a 'Shockwave': "Waterworld" screenwriter... By Steven Linan, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Showtime Tries to Build Identity With New Series : Television: The new 'full-service menu' puts emphasis on weekly shows instead of monthly specials. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Sister' a Powerful Journey Into a Dark Household By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Roosters' Can't Overcome Theatrical Flights of Fancy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Sorrento': Inviting Look at Life in Australia By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Chilling Account of an Anti-Gay Campaign By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Powerful Works From Guevara By Chris Pasles
Chef's Mission Is to Put Saddle Peak Back on Track By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Tonno a New Place With Hits, Misses By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pat Martino's Remarkable Comeback By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Foreboding, Witty Film Scores From Cooder : RY COODER: "The Music of Ry Cooder" \o7 Warner Bros.\f7 *** 1/2 By Robert Hilburn
Sonny Terry, "Whoopin' the Blues: The Capitol Recordings," Capitol. *** By Dennis Hunt
Jackie Wilson, "Jackie Wilson at the Copa," Brunswick. ** 1/2 By Robert Hilburn
Enya, "The Celts," Reprise. ** 1/2 By Dennis Hunt
Various Artists, "Donna Reed's Dinner Party," Nick at Nite Records. ** By Robert Hilburn
MUSIC REVIEW : Zukerman, Romero: An Odd Bowl Mix By Josef Woodard
'High City': Slices of Life Without a Core By Philip Brandes
'Sailor's' Urgency Spirals Out of Control By \o7 * "Call Of The Night Sailor" ("La Sirena Del Marinero Nocturno"), Unity Arts Center, 412 S\f7 .\o7 Park View. Spanish Performances Tonight, Saturday, 8 P.M.; Sunday, 6 P.M. and July 27-29, 8 P.M.; July 30, 6 P.M. English Performances July 20-22, 8 P.M.; July 23, 6 P.M. $12. (213) 382-8133. Running Time: 1 Hour, 35 Minutes. \f7 and F. Kathleen Foley
It's All in Fun at 'Beachwood Palace' By Philip Brandes
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Buns of Steel' Sales Heat Up for Summer By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Artwork Pulled From Irvine Show : Exhibition: A city-owned center removes a work with sexual content from upcoming 'All Media '95,' apparently fearing budget-cutting reprisals. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Snuff Dreams Are Made Of : Art: Chinese boxes represent centuries of craftsmanship in tiny, clever packages. By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Try Hard With a Vengeance : Theater: Ron Campbell takes on Richard III as an action figure of restrained energy, seeking love as well as power and finding joy in revenge. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troupe's Stories Gain Something in the Translation By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
O.C. Commercial Vacancy Rates Down in June : Real estate: The decrease--most notable in the industrial sector--reflects growing demand for existing space. By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Banking Takes a Major Step Forward : Technology: Alliance of 20 banks and Intuit will link computer users to financial services starting this fall. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Trades Target of SEC, FBI Inquiries : Stocks: Sources say investigators are looking at the sale of 55,000 shares by the firm's chairman. ICN refused comment. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Mounting Campaign to Combat Windows 95 Debut : Software: Computer maker feels compelled to counterattack $135-million Microsoft marketing effort. By Julie Pitta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Video Vexation : Tallying Sales in Booming Biz Can Be Tough By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Small-Customer Plan Expected to Get NASD Nod : Trading: Nasdaq system would give investors more opportunities to get better prices. The SEC is not likely to approve it any time soon, though. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sybase Inc. said its second-quarter profit from operations... From Times Wires Services
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Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
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Justice Dept. OKs Sprint's 20% Sale to French, German Phone Firms : Telecom: But the $4.2-billion deal has strings attached relating to opening of European markets. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell-Led Team Wins British Copter Contract From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hilton Reports 56% Rise in Second-Quarter Profit From Times Wires Services
U.S., Japan Clash Anew Over Aviation, Telecom From Associated Press
U.S. Outlines Potential Case Against Microsoft : Antitrust: Probe of Windows 95 is still pending, judge is told by Justice Department. From Associated Press
Wholesale Prices Take a Rare Dip in June : Economy: The benign inflation news is seen as giving the Fed more room to lower interest rates. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
J.P. Morgan, the nation's fifth-largest bank, earned $315... From Times Wires Services
First Fidelity Bancorp., a partner in the banking... From Times Wires Services
Louisiana-Pacific Corp. earnings plunged almost 50% in the... From Times Wires Services
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
CD-ROM Buyer Caveat: Check Prices \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow, Nasdaq Again Enter Record Turf From Times Wire Services
Medical Panel OKs Osteoporosis Drug : Pharmaceuticals: Analysts say FDA is likely to approve Merck's non-hormonal Fosamax. From Associated Press
Southwest to Begin Florida Service: Moving into an already... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Zantac Wins Preliminary FDA Approval: The prescription... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Company Town : Turner Names McCready to Key Post
Company Town
Company Town : Tensions Under 'Waterworld' Come to the Surface in the Press By Claudia Eller
Check-Cashing Company's Receiver Put on Hold : Money: Judge orders payment delay pending a closer look at finances. The firm is accused of taking deposits, acting as a bank. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Future Domain Corp.: The privately held Irvine company has...
O.C. Company Fraud Victim, SEC Charges
Unisource to Move Customer Service, 100 New Jobs to Huntington By Dan Margolis
Wet Seal Inc.: Suzy Shier Ltd., a Montreal-based retailer...
Touchstone Software Corp.: The Huntington Beach company's...
Comprehensive Care Corp.: The Newport Beach provider of...
Wonderware Corp.: The Irvine industrial automation...
State Electric Wholesale Plan Supported By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CEO's Vanishing Act Leaves Board in Market for Magician By Dana Parsons
MTA Plans to Smooth Out Train Tracks By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Talk about swing votes You may recall that we learned from... By Steve Harvey
A Room Full of Champions By Al Martinez
Obituaries
A Symbol of Hope Calls It Quits : Popejoy's departure should bring no cheers, even among O.C. supervisors
Smoking: Oval Office Hot Potato
COUNTY WATCH : This Wolf Is Real
The President in the Lion's Den : Clinton forthrightly addresses religion in schools
UC Affirmative Action: What Does It Mean to Those It Affects? : PLATFORM
PERSPECTIVE ON THE MTA : Stop the Train Before We Crash : The trouble-plagued Red Line will cost $4.3 billion more to complete. Spend the money on expanding dependable mass transit. By Tom Hayden, \o7 State Sen. Tom Hayden is a Democrat representing parts of West Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley. \f7
The Diagnosis Is Poor for Medical Specialists Going It Alone : But in a health industry dominated by managed care, doctors can control their destiny by forming multispecialty groups. By Paul J. Feldstein, \f7 and \o7 Paul J. Feldstein is a professor and the FHP Foundation Distinguished Chair in Health Care Management at UC Irvine's Graduate School of Management. He is the author of more than 60 articles on health care and six books, including the recently published "Health Policy Issues: An Economic Perspective on Health Reform."
Park Hailed as 1st Step to Beautify River By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Supervisors Hope for Aid From Clinton : Lobbying: Even as efforts in Sacramento bear some fruit, they and California lawmakers urge the White House to restore health care funds. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : A Bleak Outlook : L.A.'s Pioneering, Renowned Suicide Prevention Center Could Shut Down as Early as Aug. 1 By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Become Citizens by the Busload, Now Wield Vote : Immigration: About 120 pledge allegiance at mass ceremony, aided by El Concilio del Condado. Some see a new political force in the making. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Thais Tap Into Water Expertise : Hydrology: Worried about its sinking capital, delegation learns from county's experience with replenishing wells. By Eric Wahlgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Controversy Followed Embezzlement Suspect : Museum: But deputy director of natural history facility was never charged in incidents at previous jobs. He is now accused in scheme that pocketed $2.1 million. By Frederick Muirbyjames Rainey and Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Report Spells Out Dramatic Prologue to Diving Deaths : Accident: Preliminary account tells how two adult divers tried to rescue boy. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard May Let Owners Sell Radisson Hotel : Investments: The City Council next week will weigh the proposed $8-million sale of the financially struggling hostelry, which would halt foreclosure proceedings. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New West Symphony Faces Threat by Union : Labor: Amid troubled contract negotiations, American Federation of Musicians considers barring members from playing in orchestra. By Lisa M. Bowman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Urged to Drop Tax Deal for Mall By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Time Out / How we play in L.A. : A Summer Surge to the Slopes : Mountain bikers flock to ski areas in off-season, boosting lifts' revenue. By Frederick M. Muir, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making It Happen : A Stop Sign for Your Street : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California By Cecilia Rasmussen
* James Dale Witt, 35 Job: Gardener. Expertise: Degrees in...
Car Thieves Take the H but Leave the onda By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* 535 W. Roses Road This 127-year-old Episcopal church is...
OXNARD : Labor Dispute Sparks Protest at Dole Office By Andrew D. Blechman
SANTA PAULA : New Clinic Offers Low-Cost Services By Christina Lima
CAMARILLO : Council Approves 2 Housing Projects By J.E. Mitchell
PORT HUENEME : Motel Manager Stabbed in the Neck By Andrew D. Blechman
VENTURA : Robber Holds Up Downtown Bank By Christina Lima
VENTURA : City Opens One-Stop Permit Counter By Stephanie Brommer
VENTURA : Hotels, Motels Get New Visitors Guide By Jeff Mcdonald
VENTURA : Escaped Prisoner Was Misidentified By Andrew D. Blechman
Buyout Plan Gets 1,500 Workers to Leave DWP : Government: Employees take enticements of $25,000 to $85,000 as utility moves to trim staff by 3,000. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Dismisses Lawsuit Against L.A. Ethics Panel
Lacey Seeks Ban on Cigarette Machines By Carlos V. Lozano
THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Hazard Cleared in a Controlled Burn By Joanna M. Miller
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Gets 60 Days for Masquerading as RN By Paul Elias
MOORPARK : Unlicensed Valencia Contractor Arrested By Andrew D. Blechman
Libraries Again Hope to Solicit in Tax Bills By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Seen as Top Choices for Police Chief Job By Mack Reed
Southeast : RED-HANDED
Southeast : PLEA ENTERED
Southeast : EDUCATIONAL MOVEMENT
Task Force to Study Why LAPD Officers Are Leaving
Southeast : Body Relocated at Troubled Cemetery
It's Life in the Crash Lane on Hollywood's Favorite 'Freeway' : Shoreline Drive in Long Beach is a movie-maker's dream: all the mayhem you like for $400 a day. By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Balking at City's $70,000 Bill for Environmental Report : Moorpark: Messenger says document is being held 'hostage.' Official says firm hasn't paid bills. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Authorities Ask Help in Finding 3-Year-Old West Covina Girl
Man Pleads Guilty to Murder of El Segundo Official's Daughter
Central Los Angeles : CONFIDENTIAL CHAT
San Fernando Valley : SUBURBAN SODOM
San Fernando Valley : All-Star Team Tagged Out Over Fund-Raising Games
South Bay : Tax Proposed to Pay for Crossing Guards
Central Los Angeles : Housing Project Newspaper Is in Peril
Westside : Beverly Hills Store's Police and Fire Sale
San Gabriel Valley : Last Dilapidated Corner in Old Pasadena to Be Transformed Into a Pottery Barn
Westside : DOLE PROTEST
South Bay : JOB TURMOIL
San Gabriel Valley : NEW HOME
San Gabriel Valley : CHECK THIS OUT
San Gabriel Valley : IT'S A DEAL
Conejo Board Debates How to Spend Possible $40-Million Bond Issue : Schools: It would place a top priority on the modernization of existing buildings, the Thousand Oaks trustees and staff members agree. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : * LeRoy Farrar, 66; Avid Golfer
Coalition Votes to Fight Transit Fund Suit By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Commentary : Latin Reforms Weather Mexico's Storm : Economics: Modernization continues with renewed commitment by voters and leaders in key countries. By Sebastian Edwards, \o7 Sebastian Edwards is the World Bank's chief economist for Latin America. He is on leave from UCLA, where he teaches international business. \f7
Legislators Try to Aid Fertility Clinics' Users : Enforcement: State Sen. Bill Leonard proposes to make it easier for patients to sue for theft, while a congressman pushes U.S. agency to implement rules already approved. By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Turn to Clinton Seeking Cash : Lobbying: As efforts in Sacramento pan out, supervisors and legislators urge White House to restore health care funds. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charity Strikes Out : Glendale Little Leaguers Benched for Playing in Benefit Tourney By David E. Brady, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando : Restaurant Event Planned Downtown By Ed Bond
North Hills : Charges Filed Against Bagel Firm Executives By Tim May
Valleywide : Controlled Burn Consumes Fire Hazard By Joanna M. Miller
Agoura Hills : Council to Appeal Ruling on Recall By Frank Manning
Valleywide : Greens Fee Hikes OKd for 7 City Courses By Kay Hwangbo
Valleywide : The Coolest Job in Town: Ice Cream Taster By David Brady
Another B of A Branch Robbed, Day After Major Heist By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Lays Off 47 Employees By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Zoo, Amphitheater Allowed for Posh Resort : Agoura: Supervisor's plan restricts expansion of Fantasy Island. Neighbors have complained of noise. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Familiar Face Helps Push District Breakup Bill to New Heights By Cynthia H. Craft and Hugo Martin and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Activists Gain Partial Victory in AIDS Fight : Health care: Bob Dole announces July 24 as date for Senate vote on bill funding $690-million program for victims. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale to Hire at Least 20 Firefighters This Summer By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Street Artists on Promenade Facing New Noise Rules By Susan Steinberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Go the Ad Balloons : Costa Mesa Outlaws Inflatables Despite Merchants' Protests By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Clemente Couple Die as Plane Breaks Apart, Crashes : Tragedy: Investigators study why the single-engine craft fell in pieces into a San Joaquin Valley cornfield, killing newlyweds Gordon and Pauline Hatch. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Another Bountiful Harvest : Evangelism: Baseball makes way for religion as 20,000 gather at Anaheim Stadium to take part in a modern crusade. By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Rancho Santiago Sets Anniversary Events By Jon Nalick
IRVINE : City, Newport to Join Forces on Toll Road By Russ Loar
Colleges
SANTA ANA : Vietnamese Protesters Decry Normalization By Phuong Nguyen
ORANGE : City 'Energy Retrofit' Gets Initial Approval By Lesley Wright
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Cancer Hot Line Business Booming By Debra Cano
COSTA MESA : 21 Citizens Enroll in Police Training By Hope Hamashige
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A Handy Swimsuit Inspector
SEAL BEACH : Channel's Sand May Replenish Beaches if Grains Match By Russ Loar
Countywide : County Plans Forum on Fiscal Recovery By Shelby Grad
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Weapons Possession Expulsions Plunge By Jeff Bean
YORBA LINDA : December Slaying Still Baffles Police By Lee Romney
LAGUNA BEACH : Goats to Again Munch Away Canyon Brush By Leslie Earnest
HUNTINGTON BEACH : 2 Armed Men Rob World Savings Bank
STANTON : City OKs Reduction of Utility Tax to 5% By Hope Hamashige
Countywide : Program for Latinos Targets Child Abuse By Holly J. Wagner
Countywide : Agencies to Sponsor Domestic Abuse Fair By Julie Fate Sullivan
LA HABRA : Body of Bludgeoning Victim Found in Field By Lee Romney
Amphetamine-Related Hospital Stays Rise in O.C. : Narcotics: Admissions data study covers drug trends between 1983 and 1992, during which cocaine and marijuana admissions leveled off. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olinda Elementary Principal Appointed By John Pope
Tibetan Lama, 4, Journeys to Anaheim's Magic Kingdom By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4th Athletics Staffer Accused of Molesting Girl in His Care By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorneys for Rams' Henley Argue for Release on Bail : Courts: Lawyers say the cornerback, convicted of cocaine trafficking, should be free while they seek new trial. Prosecutors disagree. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Metrolink Adds 2 More Trains Per Day for Orange County By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Dodgers Stagger Out of Second-Half Gate : Baseball: They adjust uniforms and coaching assignments, but familiar lack of offense is key in 4-0 loss to the Marlins. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edmonds Turns On the Ignition : Baseball: His long home run at Tiger Stadium gets the Angels started, and Salmon's shot in 10th finishes Detroit, 8-5. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Devils Staying in New Jersey From Staff and Wire Reports
Ito Should Try Watching Trial on Television By Shav Glick
Hot-Hitting Seniors Ignore Par at the Players Championship \o7 Associated Press\f7
GOLF ROUNDUP : Briles-Hinton Holds Women's Open Lead From Associated Press
ESPN Puts More Cameras on Nomo By Larry Stewart
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Colorado's Trip Gets Off to Rocky Start From Associated Press
Castro-Roque Beached
Bet Ended in a Split Decision
ROLLER HOCKEY : Brawl Mars Bullfrogs' Victory Over River Rats
Sciandri Is Leader of Daily Pack, but Indurain Stays First Overall \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Frohoff, Heidger Lose More Than a Match By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Stay Unbeaten With Victory
Baseball Could Be Big Tease By Mike Penner
Another Healing Process for Millen : A Second Crash Means a Second Rehabilitation and a Second Chance to Come Back and Win By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hydroplanes Still Racing Against Tide : Motor sports: Enthusiasm abounds with Doner in control, but sponsorship money and sites to race remain hard to come by. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McPeak Climbs to New Heights By Mike Downey
Escaping a Jam : Janicki Back on Track After Injuries Disrupted Pitching Career By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King of the Kings? He Seems to be Top Candidate By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Conine Getting the MVP Treatment By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Improves; Boskie Will Miss Start By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Improves; Boskie Will Miss Start By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Phillies Sign Fernandez as a Starter \o7 Associated Press\f7
Chipping Away at History : State Amateur Titlist Sanday Seeks Rare Double in SCGA Event By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blunt Will Transfer to New Mexico By Michael Lazarus
MOTOR RACING / BRYAN RODGERS : After Driving 42 Years, He Goes Like 60 By Bryan Rodgers
Tee for Six With Ties to Northridge By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : More TV Coverage Behind Plan to Move Kentucky Derby Draw By Bill Christine
GOLF / SCGA AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP : Berry Is Talking a Good Game Again After Struggles By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIGNINGS : Foothill's Davidson Picks Utah State
TENNIS / OPPORTUNITY TOURNAMENT : Mall Showing Potential, Not Results By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / NORTH-SOUTH ALL-STAR GAME : Ready or Not, Offenses Will Try to Play Catch-Up By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Star Football Starting Lineups
Rough-Water Test : Hilgers, 14, Is Ready to Try 10 Miles in Ocean Swim Event By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clemens Gets Caught in Home Run Derby From Associated Press
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