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What happened on July 18, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEW : 'The Sisters' Takes a Dramatic Turn By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Good Start for Summer Films but . . . : Movies: The pace is ahead of last summer's record take, but this season's box office is likely to finish as the industry's second-best ever. To many it's apparently not enough: Where is this year's 'Forrest Gump'? By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Selena's Last Words : Will She Achieve Crossover Success With Her Final Album? By Steve Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bit of Hollywood Goes a Long Way for NASA : Movies: The box-office success of 'Apollo 13' renews interest in both that flight and the space program. By Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lack of Focus Hampers Set by Magnuson By Steve Hochman
PEOPLE WATCH Stork for Sinead: Announcing that she is... By Steven Linan, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Shabba Ranks at 'Reggae Splash' By Chris Rubin
Weekend Box Office : 'Under Siege' Opens in No. 2 Spot By Elaine Dutka
ALBUM REVIEW / POP : Satisfying Last Album From Selena : SELENA: "Dreaming of You" \o7 EMI/SBK\f7 *** By Enrique Lopetegui
A 'Dream' That Shouldn't Be Missed By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : 'Jazz Pilgrimage '95' in the Spirit of Be-Bop By Zan Stewart
What If the NEA Dies? : With the Agency's Future in Question, O.C. Arts Groups Ponder Theirs By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not All Donors Think Government Should Subsidize By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grants Come With Strings Attached By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camera as Truth Detector in Tribune Theater's 'Vision Verite' Film Series By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
He Might Have the Cure for Medicine's Ills By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surviving When All Collapses Around You : Disasters: What kept two women going during the long days they were trapped in the rubble of a Seoul department store? Experts say certain physical and psychological responses are key to survival. By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Secret Life : In his new book, poet and professor Michael Ryan leads us down the dark path of his sexaddiction . . . and back. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pick Of O.c. By Barbie Ludovise, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Generic Drugs--Just as Good as Brand Names? By Kathleen Doheny, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finding Peace in a Cemetery
Families Nix Organ Donations By Don Colburn, THE WASHINGTON POST
BODY WATCH : High Water Mark : They're doing \o7 what \f7 at 5:30 in the morning? Despite exhausting workouts and coaches' taunts, rowers are devoted to the sport--and its health benefits. By T.G. Rand, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / MEMOIRS : One Man's Tale of the Holocaust and Human Suffering : LIFE IN DARK AGES: A Memoir \o7 by Ernst Pawel\f7 , Fromm International, $20.95, 268 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Survivors Take Life in Stride By Kathleen Doheny
Road Scholar : Welcome to the freeway of the future-an intelligent, automated highway system that does just about everything to keep cars moving along safely at a decent clip. : Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fake Goods
Fight Over Abortion
Bosnia
Workplace Violence
Debate Over B-2 Bomber
Simpson Trial
Measure M Money
DO IT WITH A SMILE: When Felice Ginsberg took over... By Joanna M. Miller
Maker Is Ruled Not Liable in Malathion Suit By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hussein Vows No Cooperation if Sanctions Stay By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Backs Amendment on Non-Unanimous Juries : Legislation: Governor cites difficulty of obtaining convictions. Proposal would not apply to capital cases. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Stalled by British-French Rift on Strategy By Art Pine and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. Troops Held as Human Shield : Bosnia: Ukrainian peacekeepers in Zepa 'safe area' detained by Serbs to ward off NATO air strikes. Rebel advance slows as government soldiers strongly resist. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Listen for Tick of Jesse Jackson Time Bomb : Politics: If he explodes into race, backers hope it's after primaries. He could help the party but hurt Clinton. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Income Gap: Tale of 2 Chinas : Under Deng, the goatherd moves out of poverty--but the businesswoman gets rich. Beijing's policy of letting some prosper faster than others helps to boost the economy, but inequities may threaten stability. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Had Strength to Kill, Doctor Testifies : Trial: Physician also describes defendant's ailments and says he appeared under great stress after the slayings. By Jim Newton and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
DOCTOR THE NUMBERS: If you want to enter medical school at... By Jerry Hicks and Barbie Ludovise and Vicky Clepper
Way Cleared for Malathion Suit Against State By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profits Fail to Reverberate for Most Firms By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Boy, 14, Killed as Teens Play With Gun : Shooting: The victim's cousin, 13, pulls the trigger of the semiautomatic pistol on a dare, authorities say. By Tina Nguyen Thao Hua and Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Supervisors Say They Will Curb Extensive Borrowing By Josh Meyer and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PAPER CHASE: After funds for a meal program for the... By David E. Brady and Jocelyn Y. Stewart
Measure to Split L.A. School District Nears Final Vote By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Looms Over Extent of Protection for Coho Salmon : Fisheries: An 'endangered' designation could close areas to logging, agriculture and development. But environmentalists warn of extinction threat unless strong measures are taken. By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Using New Majority to Retool Senate Bills in Assembly : Legislature: Lawmakers are attaching amendments to resurrect proposals that died before Republicans gained their advantage. Democrats say the practice creates unnecessary discord. By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare, School Funds in State Budget Debated : Finance: Democrats seek softer blow to social programs and ask Wilson to drop plan to withhold $700 million from education's slice of fiscal pie. Brown says accord is 'minimum three, four days away.' By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minority Firms Top $1 Billion in Quake Work Via Program By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warnings Issued After Break in Folsom Dam : Evacuation: Boaters and hikers are cautioned along a stretch of the American River near Sacramento. About 40,000 cubic feet of water per second is gushing through broken gate. \o7 From Associated Press\f7
CIA Official's Posting Sparks Anger in Ranks : Intelligence: Some are upset by Deutch's decision to award plum job to agent touched by Ames scandal. Defenders say officer wasn't responsible. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Death Toll From Heat Rises to Nearly 300 Across U.S. : Weather: Chicago alone certifies 179 deaths, with more expected as autopsies are completed. But cooling trend over Midwest already is evident. By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Returns to White House for Unveiling of Official Portrait \o7 Associated Press\f7
Plutonium Smugglers Convicted in Germany : Europe: Two Spaniards, Colombian receive relatively light sentences. Official entrapment is alleged. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trolley Crash Injures 32 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Police Detain Suspect in N.Y. Hatchet Slaying \o7 Associated Press\f7
Democrats Call for Scrutiny of NRA's Role in Waco Hearings \o7 From Associated Press\f7
HISTORY : Jesse James May Prove Dead Men Do Tell Tales : Up from the grave, out of the coffin, the old bones may give clues on murder and identity. DNA experts meet an outlaw from the last century. By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDUCATION : Trade School Scandal Exposes Flaws in Pell Grant Program By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : 160 Reported Killed in Tamil Blast From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Thai Court Extradites Ex-Politician to U.S. to Face Drug Trafficking Charges : Asia: Suspect accused of smuggling 45 tons of marijuana into California allegedly once operated out of Beverly Hills mansion. His lawyers will appeal. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : SUDAN : Diplomats Recalled After Cairo Assaults From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NIGERIA : Pressure Mounts to Halt Coup Sentences From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : INDIA : Report Decries Trafficking in Girls From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Radiation Poisoning Probed at National Health Center By Brian Mooar, THE WASHINGTON POST
11 Struck by Lightning in Florida \o7 Associated Press\f7
Treasury to Probe Racist Bash; ATF Not Only Agency Involved By John Mintz, THE WASHINGTON POST
McVeigh's Lawyer Might Ask to Move Trial Out of Oklahoma \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Donald L. Kanter; Educator, Wrote Book on Cynicism
Harold E. Moulton; Chemical Engineer, Patron of USC
Harry Guardino, 69; Actor on Stage, Screen and TV By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thomas Crail; W. Hollywood Chamber Head
Patsy R. Miller; Silent Film Star, Fiction Writer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Some Sobering Glimpses of the Grit That Lies Beneath Stardom's Glitter By Bill Boyarsky
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Susan Smith Asked for Gun, Confessed, Sheriff Testifies \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Military Rebuts GAO Report on Stealth Bomber \o7 The Washington Post\f7
From Start, Agents Were Skeptical of Susan Smith \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Storm Weakens in Atlantic \o7 Associated Press\f7
5-Month-Old Girl Dies After Mauling by Family's Pit Bull \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
FAMILIES : China : Communism Broke Grip of Tradition : Half a century of change has reduced role of family. But overseas relatives are imposing old values. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families : Family Dialogue
FAMILIES : Sources for Help and Information on Families
FAMILIES : Thailand : Retiree Remains in Bangkok for Sake of Grandchildren : Former civil servant forgoes rural living to help his children survive the pressure of modern world. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : Jordan : Balancing Pull of Custom With Push of Modernity : A patriarch's rags-to-riches rise affords his offspring chances that he never had. But tradition still governs many family relationships. By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : Kenya : Villagers Cling to Values at Odds With Those of West : For the Samburu, family is rooted in clearly defined roles and interdependence. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : United States : Give and Take Marks Search for Middle-American Dream : Couple struggles to balance work, children, chores and changing values and still come out ahead. By Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : Russia : Post-Soviet Poverty Brings More Pressure to Daily Life : The Yakusheviches of Moscow dream of a future for their children that their pocketbooks, drained by the nation's economic crises, cannot afford. By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : Japan : Crush of Work Strains Centuries of Tradition : With clear roles for mom and dad, households evoke America of the 1950s. But children and parents get little time together. By Hilary E. Macgregor, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILIES : Mexico : Parents, Teens Work Together on Values, Morals, Money : Father makes it clear his priority is family despite long work hours. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : Denmark : Social Benefits Make Home a Cozy Place : The Andersens enjoy a comfortable income and a system that eases the load on working women. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : The Churchills of Britain
FAMILIES : Genealogy : Many Searching Roots of Their Family Trees for Life's Meaning, Security : Curiosity often replaces snobbery as the driving force for those who trace ancestry to paupers or kings. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILIES : Photo Essay : Down-Home Alternatives to Traditional Unions
FAMILIES : A World of Pressures on Parents, Children By Tyler Marshall, TIME STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
2 Paper Firms to Increase Their Heft by Joining Forces : Mergers: Kimberly-Clark's plan to buy Scott for $6.8 billion reflects growing competition in household products industry. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Maker Fades to Black : Zenith to Sell Majority Stake to S. Korean Conglomerate By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NORTHRIDGE QUAKE: The road to recovery 18 months out : Northridge Quake Is Still Causing Pain : Real estate: Foreclosures in Valley are up 19% this year. And prices continue a downward spiral. By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMPANY TOWN : Will Cacophony Muffle Music at Warner's? By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Nasdaq Rides Tech Stocks Through the 1,000 Barrier : Markets: The Dow industrials also move into record territory despite some concerns on the inflation front. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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
Accounting \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Nasdaq Parent OKs New Trading System From Associated Press
Philip Morris Reportedly in Talks to Shed Baking Unit From Associated Press
Inventories in May Increase at Slowest Pace in Five Months : Economy: Report helps alleviate recession fears. Analysts expect higher sales to follow. From Associated Press
Grain Prices Soar on Worries About Heat : Commodities: Analysts say it's too early to predict whether the increases will affect food costs. From Reuters
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
CEO's Profit Nothing to Sneeze At : Executives: Scott Paper's Alfred J. Dunlap may gain up to $100 million in the $6.8-billion deal. From Times Wire Services
Company Town : Buzz Shifts to CAA Partner Bill Haber By Claudia Eller and Sallie Hofmeister
Company Town
Company Town : Warner TV Exec to Join CBS as VP
Company Town \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
Westlake Village-based Dole Food Co. said its... From Times Wire Services
First Interstate Reports Gain in Second-Quarter Profit From Associated Press
Microsoft Profit Inches Up After Charge for Failed Deal From Times Wire Services
Rockwell International Corp. reported a 22% jump in... From Times Wire Services
Strong sales growth and a favorable foreign exchange... From Times Wire Services
Travelers Group Inc. said its second-quarter earnings rose... From Times Wire Services
Japan Threatens to Abandon Aviation Pact With U.S. : Trade: Tokyo says it will not accept an unfavorable Washington compromise, as the nations remain far apart in talks. From Reuters
Real Estate Deals Are True to Form By \o7 Ron Galperin\f7, \o7 Ron Galperin as an attorney with Wolf, Rifkin & Shapiro in West Los Angeles. \f7
InTV's Screen Test : Interactive Cable Service Puts Viewer in Command, but Analysts Call Offering Relatively Low-Tech By Jennifer Pendleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE NORTHRIDGE QUAKE: The road to recovery 18 months out : Losing to Foreclosure : Repossessions Are Up 19%, Leaving Many Former Owners Bitter and Driving Down Home Prices By Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE NORTHRIDGE QUAKE: The road to recovery 18 months out : Family Struggles to Build Their Shattered Dream House Anew : They Go Through Contractor Hell as They Work to Bring Life Back to a Home Ravaged by the Quake By Abigail Goldman
* Gary Cushing, president of GSMC Inc., a restaurant...
2 Photographers Sign Corporate Client Deals Compiled by Jack Searles
Boat Dealer Buys Property in Oxnard Compiled by Jack Searles
38% of Home Sellers Take Losses in 2nd Quarter Compiled by Jack Searles
Xircom Expects Higher Than Predicted Losses Compiled by Jack Searles
Reddi Brake Says Sales in June Rose to $5.2 Million Compiled by Jack Searles
Interlink Electronics Mice to Be Sold at Circuit City Compiled by Jack Searles
Father and Son Give Rent-A-Wreck a Tuneup : Car rental: Ken Blum Sr. is leaving oversight of daily operations to Ken Jr. with the firm on road to recovery. From Associated Press
Sharing a Brew : Irvine's Bayhawk Ales Offers Intoxicating Lure to Investors, but the Risk Could Leave Them Flat By Dan Margolis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chambers of Commerce Staging a 'Mega-Mixer' Compiled by Jack Searles
Housing Starts in County Show an Improvement Compiled by Jack Searles
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
U.S.-JAPAN TRADE : Surplus Continues to Widen : Pacific Rim: Japan's trade gap with United States grows to $25 billion for first six months of 1995. From Reuters
Electronics Units Lead Way as Rockwell Quarterly Net Climbs By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey Savings Grants Will Finance Affordable Housing By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watson Pharmaceuticals Merges With N.Y. Firm : Health: The Corona-based company joins with Circa Pharmaceuticals to form one of the nation's largest makers of generic drugs. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAM Data Systems Inc.: The Fountain Valley producer of...
Westcorp: The Irvine financial services holding company...
Standard Pacific Corp.: The Costa Mesa home builder said...
J.M. Peters Co. Inc.: The Newport Beach residential...
MPTV of Newport Secures Loan to Renovate Its Las Vegas Resort
Western Digital Posts Record '95 Profit Despite Poor Quarter By Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Portfolio Services Inc: The publicly traded...
L.L. Knickerbocker Co.: Shares of the Rancho Santa...
Gish Biomedical Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer of surgical...
Beckman's $13.8-Million Profit Includes Restructuring Charges
A Franchise Approach to Promotional Products : Marketing: Adventures in Advertising wants to be the McDonalds of personalized T-shirts, caps, mugs, pens and yo-yos. From Associated Press
Father-Son Design Team Fights Setbacks in Tackling Tough Glass Recycling Snags : Manufacturing: Quest for economic way to sort through colors and extraneous materials proves elusive. From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Payment Urged in Harassing of Female Deputy By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Using Force Too Often, Report Says : Law enforcement: Monitor appointed by county supervisors cites many incidents at jail, and finds that officers are disciplined only lightly for abuses. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lean Times Don't Imperil Wiesenthal Grant : Finance: Proposed state budget includes $5 million for center's Museum of Tolerance. School lobbyists oppose the donation, but it has strong backing from both parties. By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back in Fashion : Rebuilt and Spiffed Up, Quake-Battered Northridge Mall Reopens By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Official at County Museum Denies Embezzling $2 Million : Crime: The former deputy director and two aides are charged with stealing from the financially strapped Museum of Natural History. All three remain in jail. By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympic Boxer Henry Tillman Faces Prison By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis.
A Well-Rounded Education Takes I-Poly Students Far : Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. By Rene Tawa
The $100 Chateau Latour? Is it in Aisle 12 : Next L.A. / A Look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metropolis. By Rick Holguin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holden Offers Plan for LAPD : Law enforcement: The councilman details 10 proposals for stemming officer departures, but fails to explain how the city would pay for them. By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Defends Record on Child Support : Social services: At a hearing to address a flood of criticism, official cites recent efforts to improve collection--and promises to do better. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales in a City of Dreams By Al Martinez
Question: \o7 What direction is Altadena headed? What will...
Altadena at an Intersection : Residents of the Foothill Town Don't Want to Deal With Cityhood. But the Slaying of a Boy by a Stray Bullet Has Stirred Pained Thinking About the Future. By John M. Hubbell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Refuses to Delay Trial of Rep. Tucker for 5 Months
Man to Be Tried in Slaying of Boy, 12, Judge Rules
Third Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Palmdale Slaying
Wachs Rips DWP Buyouts, Vows to Limit Others
San Fernando Valley : Film Explores Suburban Life
San Gabriel Valley : Face-Lift for Police Building
Does this make you feel older? When Disneyland opened in... By Steve Harvey
South Bay : Parents Take Aim at Police Firing Range, Seek to Muffle It
Central Los Angeles : Residents Battle Pawnshop
Southeast : Metrolink Station Opens
Westside : Exercise Buffs Give Neighbors a Different Kind of Burn
Westside : WISE MOVE
Westside : GOLDEN GARBAGE
Woman to Be Charged Today in Slaying of Half-Sister, 3
County Finances: Tide of Outrage : Disclosures of mismanagement in Los Angeles seem to be endless
GOVERNMENT WATCH : A National Confession
A Ray for Public TV Funding : House panel, with backing of two GOP members, resists financial cutoff.
It's College, Not a Big High School : Cal State must tighten admission, but with care
PERSPECTIVE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : How Race Adds Up for UCLA Entry : An intricate ranking system excludes 350 white and Asian applicants a year from the university. By Shechao Charles Feng and Alexander Volokh, \o7 Alexander Volokh is a policy analyst at the Reason Foundation, a public policy think tank in Los Angeles. Shechao Charles Feng is a professor of physics at UCLA. \f7
Bosnia Is Past the Point of No Return : Serbia has won; not even a full-scale ground war can now achieve what the West dared only to dream about. By Jonathan Clarke, \o7 Jonathan Clarke, a former member of the British diplomatic service, is with the Cato Institute in Washington. and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION : A Tool for a Colorblind America : It's not the problem. Racial bias persists, and Berkeley is now more open to all while still keeping its excellence. By Chang-lin Tien, \o7 Chang-Lin Tien has been the chancellor of UC Berkeley since 1990. \f7
Stopping the Waco Buck at Reno : Clinton must hold her responsible for the Waco debacle. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at 76327.1675@compuserve.com. \f7
County Fair's Closed Ride Awaits Inspector By Sarah Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Party at Walt's Place : Disneyland Faithful Gather to Mark the Park's 40th Birthday By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Popejoy Aide Chooses to Leave : Crisis: Walter Fath plans to return to retirement despite offer from incoming county CEO Jan Mittermeier, who spends day in a series of briefings with officials. By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street War Simmering in San Clemente : Roadways: City pushes a new assessment district and a $55-million levy on homeowners for needed repairs. Opponents want a citywide vote on the matter. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Presence Puts Brakes on Sunday Cruising : Crime: Santa Ana credits a four-month-long program with bringing peace to a once-overrun South Bristol Street. By Jeff Kass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
YORBA LINDA : Landscaping Fees Hearing Is Scheduled By Deborah Sullivan
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Grant Loss Threatens City Literacy Program By Debra Cano
Colleges
SEAL BEACH : Paint This Tower in Conformist Hues By Russ Loar
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Transportation Board Seeking Applicants
ANAHEIM : Summer Park Shows Are 'Just for Kids' By Alan Eyerly
GARDEN GROVE : City Offers Variety of Summer Classes
ORANGE : Home Improvement Class Offered Tonight By Jon Nalick
WESTMINSTER : Trial of Civil Rights Lawsuit by Ex-Firefighters Postponed By John Pope
LAGUNA BEACH : Rebuilding to Begin at Thurston School By Leslie Earnest
COSTA MESA : Demand for School Meals Is Higher Than Expected By Holly J. Wagner
LAGUNA HILLS : Lip Reading Expressly for Partially Deaf By Frank Messina
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A Long Movie History
Countywide : Dump Plan Calls for Huge Increase in Fees By Matt Lait and Shelby Grad
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Neighborhood Watch Coordinator Available By Jeff Bean
Countywide : Computer Users Can Access Library
COSTA MESA : Water Board to Meet on Residency, Budget By Hope Hamashige
NEWPORT BEACH : South Coast Plaza Aids Library Foundation By Holly J. Wagner
Judge Won't Set Bail for Henley, Says Former Ram Is a Flight Risk By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange Man Is Guilty in 1993 Stabbing Death : Courts: Penalty phase will start next week for landscaper charged with killing an acquaintance. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retirement Board Offers County $30-Million Loan : Government: Supervisors expected to make staffing concessions to the agency, settle interest-payment dispute to close the deal. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rites Today for Frank C. Harrington, Lumberman, Developer and Retailer
Anaheim Electronics Plant Robbed : Crime: Three gunmen burst into the factory and assault several employees but get away with little, police and company say. By Tina Nguyen and Ross Kerber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Now Supervisors Have the Ball
The Down Side of High Desert Life : Suburbia: Jenny Cool's documentary shows that the 'good life' in Antelope Valley exacts too high a price for some. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Breakup Bill for Schools on Fast Track : Education: The measure is allowed to bypass its final committee hearing. A full Senate vote could come as early as this week. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From the Rubble : 18 Months After the Quake, Shoppers Crowd Aisles to Mark Reopening of Northridge Mall By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$500,000 Settlement Urged in Harassment Suit : County: Panel says ex-deputy was target of abuse at jail. She says co-workers coaxed inmates to perform obscene acts in front of her. By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge : Security at Reopened Mall Topic of Meeting By Stephanie Stassel
Van Nuys : Joyride on Airport Runway Investigated By Nicholas Riccardi
Valleywide : FEMA Urged to Speed School Repair Forms By Amy Pyle
Chatsworth : Hearing Aid Dispenser Placed on Probation By Tim May
Valleywide : Warning Issued for Garbage Can Scam By Kay Hwangbo
Sherman Oaks : School Official Merits Top Post, Parents Say By Douglas Alger
Van Nuys : Man Enters Plea to Beating Charges By Julio Moran
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Student Rights vs. Drug Tests for Athletes By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angeles Forest : Bikers Set Fund-Raiser for Animal Sanctuary By Ed Bond
U.S. Rejects Funding for Quake Cleanup By Hugo Martin
Axed Welfare Workers Find Irony in Joblessness : Services: Impact of county's financial crisis felt at Glendale office, where 20% of staff will be laid off at month's end. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3rd Church Hit in Hate Crime : Vandalism: Swastikas and anti-religious graffiti are spray-painted on United Church of the Valley in La Crescenta. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Held in Attempt to Kidnap Jogger : Burbank: Authorities say John Michael Lew, 34, went to elaborate steps to try to abduct a female runner. By Vivien Lou Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Third Jury Deadlocks in Peitz Slaying Case : Courts: Panel split on whether Palmdale man killed his wife. Prosecutors must decide whether to try him a fourth time. By Julio Moran, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On a Roll : Longboards Make a Comeback as New Generation Finds They Have 'More Soul' By Stephanie Brommer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drunk-Driving Case Puts Rocker on Trial By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speaker Takes Aim at Freshman Lawmaker : Assembly: Doris Allen questions Brooks Firestone's stand on an environmental bill. But GOP members defend him. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funding for Additional Local Judges Threatened : Courts: Supervisors are also told the Simi Valley courthouse would incur the brunt of state's proposed reductions for area. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Teacher Wins 2nd Round in Fight to Keep His Job : Courts: A judge finds no grounds for the school district's attempt to dismiss special education instructor Bryan Bowman. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OAK PARK : City Eyes Cellular Tower to Aid Library By Lisa M. Bowman
THOUSAND OAKS : City Moves to Curb Building's Vandalism By Mary F. Pols
San Fernando : Speakers to Discuss Alcohol, Tobacco Ads By Tim May
Economic Profile
VENTURA : Man Is Hospitalized After Being Stabbed By Ira E. Stoll
VENTURA : Mall Expansion Agreement Canceled By Jeff Mcdonald
Grants Help Meet Health Needs By Barbara Murphy
OXNARD : Ousted City Official Claims Harassment By Stephanie Brommer
OXNARD : Council to Weigh Ormond Beach Plans By Eric Wahlgren
7 Arrested in Suspected Pyramid Scheme : Crime: The group, including a Simi Valley police officer, collected more than $100,000 from investors. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shots Fired at Lemonwood School
Baby Dies After Dog Mauling
Oxnard School Board Approves Funding for Televised Meetings
City Funds Sought to Help Bring Art to Thousand Oaks Center : Culture: Committee hopes to raise $25,000 for traditional wine and cheese at Sept. 11 opening. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * James Mark Tull; Navy Veteran, Farmer
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Dominance Now On U.S. Feet : Soccer: Americans advance to America Cup semifinal by winning penalty-kick phase, 4-1, after scoreless regulation. By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Murray Has the Numbers, but the Not Reward : Baseball: His statistics match those of best in the game, but he doewn't get the attention they merit. By Thomas Boswell, WASHINGTON POST
Page, Formerly Coach of Nordiques, Is Fifth Calgary Coach in Five Years From Staff and Wire Reports
Astros Take Advantage of Dodger Slips : Baseball: Poor defense, weak offense again contribute to an L.A. loss. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hey, Cleveland, Don't Forget About Angels : Baseball: Snow, Anderson help send a reminder in the form of an 8-3 victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surging U.S. Continues Fine Run : Soccer: Americans reach semifinals of America Cup by defeating Mexico on penalty kicks. They play Brazil next. By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Story Behind Sparks Story Is Promised : High schools: Washington State running back says book will reveal shady side of transfers among Southland schools. By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Expected to Replace Athletic Director : Northridge: Sources say Bob Hiegert will be removed from the post he has held for 18 years and reassigned. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL: NEW BEGINNINGS : Spirit in St. Louis in Midseason Form : Pro football: Ram afternoon practice in new home draws thousands of supporters. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL: NEW BEGINNINGS : Both Teams Expand, but in Opposite Directions : Pro football: Jacksonville's Coughlin keeps tight rein on players, while Carolina's Capers prefers looser approach. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hey, Cleveland, Don't Forget About Angels : Baseball: Snow, Anderson help send a reminder in the form of an 8-3 victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fangio, Five-Time World Champion Formula One Race Driver, Dies at 84 By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TOUR DE FRANCE : Challengers Trying To Unlock Indurain From Associated Press
Next Gretzky Is Out There Somewhere By Shav Glick
Northridge Set to Replace Hiegert as Athletic Director By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Chili Davis Could Return Tonight By Mike Digiovanna
NATIONAL LEAGUE : All's Well That Ends Well for Colorado's Castilla From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE : Boston Rookie Gets a Big-League Lesson From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Reggie Smith Has Advice for Hitters By Tim Kawakami
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Davis Could Return Tonight By Mike Digiovanna
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Yankees Sign Thurman Munson's Son Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE : All's Well That Ends Well for Colorado's Castilla From Associated Press
Senior Tour Coming to Newport Beach By Martin Beck
As Senior Player, Lindborg Has Had Time Work to His Advantage : Tennis: Lenny Lindborg, 59, is a successful singles and doubles player and promoter. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton's Noe Shoots 72 at Public Links
Page, Formerly Coach of Nordiques, Is Fifth Calgary Coach in Five Years From Staff and Wire Reports
Bay Area Officials Formalize Deal for Bonds for Raider Move Associated Press
Linton Trying to Work Way Back to Majors By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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