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What happened on July 22, 1995
NEWS
Laborer Held in Slayings of 5 in Maryland From Associated Press
Editor Jumps to His Death at N.Y. Hotel Associated Press
Regents Confirm UCI Medical Center Executive Director : Staffing: Mark Laret, an administrator from UCLA who specializes in managed care, will start at the Irvine facility Aug. 28. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Will Is Key if Allies' Plan to Succeed : Bosnia: Resolve in the face of public criticism is necessary, experts contend. But they say the new policy is workable. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PERU : 36 Killed in Clash of Soldiers, Rebels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nominee for Treasury's No. 2 Post, Assailed by D'Amato, Clears Panel From Associated Press
Two Inland Empire Brush Fires Scorch 5,300 Acres From a Times Staff Writer
WORLD IN BRIEF : CHINA : Tibet Groups Barred From Conference From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Revokes U.S. Citizenship of Accused Death Camp Guard From Reuters
O.C. Assessor Says Staff Doing Its Best in Pinch MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire in Morocco Injures 62 Reuters
HEALTH : S. Africa Takes First Steps to Fight Rising AIDS Rate BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Jewish Settlers Block West Bank Roads From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Discovery Landing Delayed; NASA Probes Atlantis' Booster From Associated Press
Sue Miller Fleishman; Travel Writer
Senate Approves $16 Billion in Spending Cuts EDWIN CHEN and JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Donors From Mideast Nations Raise Millions for Bosnian Muslims From Reuters
COLUMN ONE : Regents: Too Much Clout? : The UC board was designed as an independent body. But its vote to kill affirmative action--defying wishes of chancellors and other groups--reignites debate over range of its power. ELAINE WOO and AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITERS
Senate Ponders Audit of the Press Corps From Associated Press
Weary Refugees Wait in Tuzla, Without Tears WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Judges, Lawyers Argue Over Defense of Poor : Impact: Proposed legislation to turn the public defender's work over to private attorneys prompts bitter exchange. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Apathy May Be Leading in Sunday's Japan Vote : Parties have offered few specific strategies to cope with economic woes or reform political system. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Allied Threat, Serbs Attack Beleaguered Enclaves : Bosnia: Four 'safe areas' come under attack. Zepa faces heavy mortar fire after negotiations for its surrender collapse. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
May Sarton; Prolific Poet and Novelist MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kashmiri Rebels Claim 2 Hostages Hurt : South Asia: Muslim separatists holding five Westerners report pair wounded in gun battle. From Associated Press
MTA Official Charged With Taking Kickbacks : Subway: Overseer of insurance operations allegedly accepted $25,000. Lawyer says he will plead guilty. ERIC LICHTBLAU and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Russia's Sustainable Cost of War : Conflict: Despite dire predictions, the Chechnya toll looks more like a setback than a reversal of Moscow's post-Soviet course. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ryoichi Sasakawa; Billionaire, Philanthropist
Ghana Wrestles With Conflict Between Austerity and Democracy : Africa: While international lenders demand fiscal discipline, the nation's leaders are under pressure from voters seeking prosperity. JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense in Bomb Plot Says Hands Are Tied : Courts: Lawyers for Egyptian cleric, others in New York case complain about judge's ruling denying them witnesses they wanted to call. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Vote to End Affirmative Action Echoes Across U.S. : Education: Wilson claims a political victory as Jesse Jackson calls on President Clinton to intervene. DAVE LESHER and AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCI Whistle-Blowers' Payouts Dwarf Others : Settlements: $900,000 awarded in clinic scandal is 87% of total for all UC cases over five years, regents are told. JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chalmers Edwin Lones Jr.; Fresno Attorney
Mark Alan Lipschutz; Stage Producer, Manager
State Senate OKs LAUSD Breakup Bill MAX VANZI and HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plan to Use Tear Gas at Waco Was Questioned, Panel Told GLENN F. BUNTING and DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Roundup' Planner Insulted Blacks, 2 ATF Agents Say : Senate: But others at hearing defend ex-official. Panel is probing allegations of racism at 'Good Ol' Boys' event. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maggie Keswick; Wrote 'The Chinese Garden'
U.S., Allies Pledge Decisive Response to Protect Gorazde : Bosnia: 16-nation conference backs Washington's plan for 'attacks on significant targets' if Bosnian Serbs assault 'safe area.' Failure could doom U.N. mission. NORMAN KEMPSTER and WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Two Inland Empire Brush Fires Scorch 8,100 Acres From a Times Staff Writer
At 72, Dole Has Healthy Respect for Age Issue JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Taiwan Won't Say Whether China Is Firing Missiles : Asia: Fishermen and airliners nonetheless stay clear of area where Beijing had vowed it would begin testing on Friday. From Reuters
Ray Wilson; San Diego News Anchor, Director
Planned Parenthood President Resigns Associated Press
Religion in Vietnam Freer but Not Fully Free : Rights: Communist regime loosens reins on worshipers. But church groups still face limits. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Seeks Reforms at Center for Mentally Retarded Associated Press
Clinton OKs $100 Million in Aid to States Hardest Hit by Heat Wave From Reuters
Multicar Crash Kills 5 Associated Press
Accident Halts River Traffic Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Conroy Bill Would Let County Tap Measure R Money ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.F. Coroner Blames Cocaine, Not a Beating, for Burglary Suspect's Death From Times staff and wires
U.S. Appellate Panel Denies Nichols Bail : Blast: The Oklahoma City bombing suspect 'poses a flight risk and a danger to the community' and 'should be detained pending trial,' it rules. From Reuters
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Lawyer Says All of O.C. Biased Against Raabe RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Says Son's Cries Stopped Smith's Suicide From Associated Press
Seventh Couple Acts Against UCI Clinic : Fertility: A Costa Mesa husband and wife file a notice of intent to sue, alleging eggs and embryos were misappropriated. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Physical Abuse May Have Led Illegal Immigrants to Riot at Facility From The Washington Post
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Pair Injured in Cemetery Cave-In Sue GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King Legal Battle Threatens Much of Lawsuit Award JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family's Money Commingled Often, Fleiss' Mother Testifies
Scavengers Trash Cities' Profits From Recycling : Refuse: Haulers say organized groups are depriving them and municipalities of revenue by taking aluminum cans, paper from bins. STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Genius' Author Takes Sci-Fi Approach to Earthly Issues From Religion News Service
On Sycamore Ave., Parking Lot Uproar Is Not Child's Play MATHIS CHAZANOV
IRVINE : Newport Unlikely to Back Blocking Bypass RUSS LOAR
Countywide : Chamber Concert Emphasizes Romance
South Bay : DEFENSE CONVERSION
Valleywide : Credit Cards to Be Used in City Purchases HUGO MARTIN
Valleywide : Warning Issued Over Quake Debris KAY HWANGBO
Somis Grocer Robbed Outside Bank PAUL ELIAS
State Senate Approves Bill to Ease L.A. Schools' Breakup MAX VANZI and HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Paradise Found
Father Charged in Fire That Injured Children ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kildee Assistant Seeks to Succeed Supervisor CARLOS V. LOZANO
South Bay : WRECK AND RENEWAL
Sylmar : Program Gives Pupils a Taste of College DOUGLAS ALGER
Countywide : Laguna Hills Annexation Expected to Get OK SHELBY GRAD
Update : Follow-up on the news : LA PALMA : Replacement of Signs on Poles Proceeding
2 Inland Empire Fires Scorch 8,100 Acres From a Times Staff Writer
VENTURA : Rail Work to Affect Johnson Drive JEFF McDONALD
LAKE FOREST : Recreation Program Expansion Proposed FRANK MESSINA
Southeast : New City Council Scraps Hefty Pay Raise
IRVINE : Renewal of Brady's Contract Not a Given RUSS LOAR
Second Opinion : THE SENTINEL
On Theater Security
Van Nuys : Response to Copter Noise Plan Mixed KAY HWANGBO
THOUSAND OAKS : Cal Lutheran Names New Administrators LISA M. BOWMAN
San Fernando Valley : Travel Cost of Airport Officials Detailed
Obituaries
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Newport Beach Seeks to Drill Wells in City DEBRA CANO
Sylmar : 4 Students Awarded Arts Scholarships DOUGLAS ALGER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Merchants Await Swell of Tourists DEBRA CANO
5 Quake-Hit Projects Receive Repair Loans DAVID E. BRADY
Update : Follow-up on the news : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : August Rodeo Exempted From Ban
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Heist, Getaway Fatality Draw Stiff Sentence ANNA CEKOLA
Quake Insurance Still Elusive for Homeowners : Rebuilding: Industry woes and pending legislation have left recent buyers virtually unable to find coverage. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : Neighbors Oppose Plan for Gay Center
Hearing Set to Review Inmate's Murder Conviction
Drugs Blamed for Burglary Suspect's Death From Times staff and wires
ANAHEIM : Water Fee Study on Tap ALAN EYERLY
Central Los Angeles : City Budget Cuts Threaten Fire Service
SIMI VALLEY : Activist to Speak on Militia Movement LISA M. BOWMAN
Judge Denies Bias Toward Prosecution BARBARA MURPHY
South Bay : Cemetery Clippings Get a Second Life
Gingrich Draws Many Cheers, Few Jeers at Events : Politics: Westlake Village and presidential library crowds welcome the House Speaker. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FRAZIER MOUNTAIN : Trails to Be Closed, Rerouted for $500,000 CHRISTINA LIMA
Fire Officials Seek Own Ambulance Service : Ventura: Quicker response times and about $1 million in new revenue are predicted. The city will consider the plan next week. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Update : Follow-up on the news : LAGUNA NIGUEL : No Agreement on Ridge-Top Project
Mother's Boyfriend Held in Death of Daughter, 2 JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EL RIO : Schoolchildren Write to Save Local Library CATHERINE SAILLANT
Woodland Hills : Cicero Intends to Start Farm Stand FRANK MANNING
CAMARILLO : Children's Center to Dedicate Ball Field STEPHANIE BROMMER
CSUN President Concedes Lack of Disaster Staffing JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rubble Trouble : Lingering Quake Debris Poses New Problems for Homeowners ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Hueneme High Wins $5,000 Library Grant CATHERINE SAILLANT
Canine Conditioning : Pet Owners Take Dogs to School and They Get in Shape Together FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys : Council Gives $4,000 to 2 Youth Programs KAY HWANGBO
Community Essay : A Personal Discovery Tour of Gender : Is a man who notices a handsome fellow one day and a woman's legs the next gay with straight tendencies or vice versa? JOSEPH HANANIA, Joseph Hanania is a free-lance writer who lives in Santa Monica.
OXNARD : Housing Units OKd for Seniors, Families ERIC WAHLGREN
NEWPORT BEACH : 2 to Serve at Home for Prize Scheme TINA NGUYEN
War's Witness : Visit to Monument Rekindles Kim's Memories of Bravery, Horror in Korea GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Angels on Fire, Fans Stay Lukewarm : Baseball: Division leaders play in front of sparse crowds. Post-strike resentment gets most of the blame. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING A DIFFERENCE: Young Aces : Flights of Passage
Man Is Killed in Car Accident
LOS ALAMITOS : Chamber of Commerce Seeks New Director DEBORAH SULLIVAN
LAGUNA BEACH : City Gets Down to the Wires LESLIE EARNEST
Woodland Hills : Service Will Honor Girl Killed in Israel BRETT A. COLLINS
Agoura Hills : Entrepreneur Plans New Farmers' Market FRANK MANNING
Girl Scouts Council Names New Director LISA M. BOWMAN
SANTA ANA : It's a Bike Bonanza for Boys, Girls Club JEFF KASS
Drive-In May Be Driven Out by Builder of Fillmore Mall CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Team Plans to End Case by Aug. 3 : Trial: Cochran tells Ito, prosecutors of shortened defense in sidebar. Ice cream expert may be called to testify. ANDREA FORD and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police to Take Residence in Santa Ana Neighborhood JEFF KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Gabriel Valley : 2 Cities Oppose Move to Outlaw Rent Caps
Probe of King Hospital Urged : Burke Seeks Review After Report on Deputy's Death RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy, 2, Drowns in Chatsworth Apartment Swimming Pool ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition of Nonprofit Groups Protests Lobbying Curbs From Religion News Service
King Detained Again--but No Crime Occurred JAMES RAINEY and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oxnard Panel Approves Housing Project Near Factories and Wetlands ERIC WAHLGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Archdiocese Begins Group for Spanish-Speaking Gays LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Richard Villapando Rodriguez; County Worker
ORANGE : Truant Teens Will Get Special Attention LESLEY WRIGHT
Youth Beaten by Compton Officer Awarded No Damages ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousand Oaks Neighborhood Answers a School's Call for Help : Cooperation: Residents of a nearby apartment complex now keep watch over a tiny campus playground once littered with trash and bottles. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth Opinion : Children of Immigrants: Seeking a Place to Belong
Canoga Park : Police Identify Man Killed in Shootout JULIE TAMAKI
Records Detail Airport Panel's Travel Expenses : Burbank: Commissioners were reimbursed for $130,000 on trips during 1992-95, including first-class flights, limousine rides. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builders Will Pay Shangri-La Homeowners $3.1 Million MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Molestation Suits Name Priest, Stockton Diocese LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
STANTON : Search On for Mentally Ill Man, 41
OJAI : Old Photos, Maps of Sespe Creek Sought ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Obituaries : Robert Ray Boswell; Civic Leader, Entrepreneur BRETT A. COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investment Bank Whistle-Blower Wants to Be CEO : Recovery: Like Popejoy, longtime Smith Barney executive Michael Lissack would do job for free. He says county should refuse to repay 'illegal' debts. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Sellers Use Statues for Luck : Icons: Figures of St. Joseph are considered helpful in a sluggish market. Some clerics voice skepticism. From Religion News Service
Little Leaguers Cry Foul Over Win : Baseball: Team from Foothill protests victory by Vaquero All-Stars in division championship game. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newport Beach Civic Leader Phillo R. Tozer Dies at 74 HOLLY J. WAGNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Regents' Vote Prompts Diverse Response at UCI : Education: The rejection of affirmative action stirs reaction ranging from outrage to delight. DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
A Spiritual Art Quest in New Mexico : Theater: Santa Fe Stages' director turns vision of 'passion and fire' into an international festival that kicks off its inaugural season this summer. PATRICK PACHECO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Album Reviews : BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY *** 1/2, "E.1999 Eternal" Relativity CHEO H. COKER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. JUDITH MICHAELSON
Weekend TV : Jackson-Wilson Duel Scheduled Over UC N.F. MENDOZA
Album Reviews : 1/2 Blessid Union of Souls, "Home," EMI. STEVE HOCHMAN
Like a Lawyer, He Registers an Objection
Gene Pools Its Influences to Fight Off Old Image LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Monet Exhibition: A Trip to Bountiful : Impressionist's Retrospective Is Setting Records in Chicago JUDITH RUSSI KIRSHNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Friendly Hand Helps Guide CNBC's Lively Talk : Television: Cable exec Andy Friendly picks high-profile but offbeat hosts. 'I don't look at it as talking heads, but as talking brains,' he says. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Architects Hand Out Awards CATHY CURTIS
Unending Ways to Self-Serve the News Howard Rosenberg
ELO Part II: It Can Rise, but Can It Shine? : Pop: A modified version of the '70s orchestral rock band has been trying to re-establish itself in the U.S. The group, which plays the Coach House tonight, hopes its third album is a charm. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Review : Jim Thirlwell Brings Foetus to the Roxy LORRAINE ALI
Beating a Path From Village to City to Globe : World music: Obo Addy cites a variety of creative influences, including sounds from his native Ghana. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phyllis Hyman Tribute at Hollywood Roosevelt
Poppin' Up : Offspring Takes Accusations of Plagiarism to the Airwaves STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Tale of Three Goo Goo Dolls : The Band Has Sweated Through Hard Times, but It Still Has Great Expectations MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Album Reviews : ** Monica, "Miss Thang," Rowdy/Arista. CONNIE JOHNSON
Music Review : Cautious Mozart, Bourgeois Brahms at Bowl CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Games Are Not Starting on a Mile High : Olympic Festival: Change of professional sports landscape in Denver affects ticket sales to Colorado's nine-day event. ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leach Advances to Semifinals at Hardcourt Championships
Angels Still Need a Starter After Loss JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Tartabull-for-Sierra Deal in the Works? Times News Services
He Wants a Shot--That's All : Brown Adjusts His Attitude at Summer Pro League JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : Knockout Matchups Taking Hold Tim Kawakami
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Martinez (9-0), Indians Too Much for A's From Associated Press
There and Back : Nevin Eager for Another Chance After Major League Struggle LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LEGION PLAYOFFS : Chan Refuels Verdugo Hills in Arms Race JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : DeShields Sorry for Blaming Lasorda BOB NIGHTENGALE
Learning the Links, Woods Easily Makes Cut From Associated Press
TOUR DE FRANCE : Armstrong Earns an Emotional Stage Victory From Times Wire Services
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Team Gets Some Positive Medical News JOHN WEYLER
The Kings: A Team You Can Bank On
Where's Good News About USC Football?
We Know Green Bay: It's No Los Angeles
U.S. Men's Soccer Team Deserves Wider Coverage
Maybe He'll Buy in His Next Life
Spoils of Victory Seem a Little Much
Worrell Saves the Day After Scary Flashback BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Seem to Have a First-Place Ballclub, so What's the Problem?
Miller Gets the Shrine Password : Football: California coach's plan to throw plays right into Westlake receiver's hands. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / BRYAN RODGERS : Valencia's Herta Hits Bumps on Indy Road Bryan Rodgers
GOLF ROUNDUP : Archer, Montalbano Share Seniors Lead at 66 From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Hopes Are High Again at Saratoga ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : New Team and New Stadium Bring New Hope for Shrine ERIC SHEPARD
Olajuwon Cleared for Olympics From Staff and Wire Reports
Sanders Traded to Giants : Baseball: But he may have left his heart in Cincinnati. Reds hope to get pitching help from Portugal and Burba. From Associated Press
West Comes Up Short in Olympic Festival Volleyball
We're Sorry That It Couldn't Be Haiku
They Still Have a Soft Spot for a Steak SHAV GLICK
Sticking Neck Out : Powell Resumes Career in Shrine Game After Injury That Wasn't as Serious as It Appeared MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winning Three : Ventura Can Trace Its Basketball Glory to Late '40s and Era of Cowan, Dunn and Millan JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tired of Beach, Ochoa Heads for UCLA DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING : It Seems That Thunder Gulch Is Finally Given Due Respect BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foothill Softball Players Named All-Americans MIKE TERRY
BRITISH OPEN : Big John Eats Up the Old Course : Golf: Daly shares lead with Faxon and Tomori at six under after two rounds. Faldo makes his move with a 67. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Snider Becomes the Duke of Greed MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
BOXING AT THE POND : Mosely Looks Sharp Against Aging Foe DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sweeney Called for Illegal Procedure
BRITISH OPEN : A Farewell to Arnie in Britain : Golf: No one wants to miss the moment when Palmer plays his final round at St. Andrews, 35 years after his first one. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Padres' Cianfrocco Is a Big Hit From Associated Press
VENTURA RACEWAY : Voigt Burns Moore After Fiery Crash DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Will the Seahawks Fill L.A. Vacuum? : Pro football: Ovitz group wants to build stadium. NFL approves Raider move, but there are problems, as usual. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olajuwon Cleared for Olympics From Staff and Wire Reports
Hudler Does Homework, Then Steals Home : Angels: Second baseman studied pitcher last Sunday while in Detroit, and figured he could surprise him. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
With Proper Care, Plywood Can Stand Up to Some Pounding From Associated Press
DECORATIVE ARTS : Developing a Flair for Whimsical Wares ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INSIDE & OUT : It's a Snap Cyndi Y. Nightengale
Nice Little Bugs : Many people believe that the only good insect is a dead insect, but, in truth, gardeners have oodles of multi-legged friends--those that feed on the harmful insect attackers of plants, produce and flowers. KAREN DARDICK, Special to The Times
INSIDE & OUT : Stucco Doesn't Like That Fresh Salt Air JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Brilliant Pottery Pieces Come Out of the Blue--From Spode's From Associated Press
Oregano's Distinct Flavors Are Always in Season From Associated Press
BUSINESS
Justice Withdraws Disputed Subpoena in Microsoft Probe : Computers: Department says it already has enough information to decide whether to proceed with its antitrust case. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Times Will Cut Some Sections, News Jobs : Media: State's continuing economic downturn and rising newsprint prices are cited as factors in shifting focus toward core news operations. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armor All's Earnings Tumble 46% in Quarter
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Exits Roller Coaster Unfazed--Bonds Shaken From Times Wire Services
USAir Group's Income in 2nd Quarter Up Eightfold From Associated Press
For the Record
Carriers Applaud Cargo Pact : Pena Says New Japan Agreement Will Benefit U.S. EVELYN IRITANI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CoreStates and Bank of Boston Close to a Merger : Finance: Two Eastern institutions are likely to announce a deal early next week. Analysts are mixed on the merits. From Reuters
SEC Looking Into Problems Caused by Nasdaq Trading Surge : Securities: Agency says it's concerned that heavy volume may have caused disorderly activity. NASD defends its performance. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westinghouse Reportedly Close to $5-Billion Deal to Buy CBS : Acquisitions: A bid could come as early as Sunday, sources say. Details on financing remain unclear. SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields Soar but Most Stocks Gain From Times Staff and Wire Services
Deal Would Form Biggest Brokerage : Securities: Merger of Merrill Lynch and Smith New Court would be one of the largest in the industry. From Associated Press
Look Mom, No Gum Disease Bloomberg Business News
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