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What happened on July 27, 1995
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Clinton's Leadership Style
Fire Scorches 1,000 Acres in Tejon Pass
Sun Warnings Just Hot Air for Some : Beach-Goers Shrug at UV Danger TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying Suspect Arraigned : Courts: Scott James Craft, 33, pleads not guilty to murder. He allegedly shot neighbor three times in the back. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar : Man's Body Found Near Freeways MARK SABBATINI
County's First Endowment for Women, Girls Created : Grants: Launched with $40,000 in pledges and cash, effort will target such issues as domestic violence, teen-age pregnancy and illiteracy. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach-Goers Shrug Off Warnings of Danger Under the Sun : Health: The UV index shows that these are perilous days, especially for the fair-skinned who venture out without sunscreen. But in an area where tan is gold, few seem to be worrying. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VILLA PARK : City Delays Update in Fees for Services BILL BILLITER
Irvine : Brady Gets One-Year Contract at Same Pay RUSS LOAR
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment NONA YATES
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Countywide : Grant to Pay for Police Computer Network DEBRA CANO
Jail Procedures Probed in Wake of Mistaken Release : Sheriff: Sherman Block says a clerk apparently confused a woman accused of murder with another female inmate. KENNETH REICH and FRANK B. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CYPRESS : Advisory Issues Join Recall Ballot BILL BILLITER
Valleywide : Police Seek Help to Identify Burned Body JULIE TAMAKI
Ojai Group Forms to Challenge Recreation Initiative ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : CSUN Doubles Size of Satellite Campus CHRISTINA LIMA
Port Settles Suit by Environmental Groups Over Pollution in Bay
Council Demands Airport Curfew : Burbank: Officials list conditions that must be met before city will approve terminal expansion project. JEANNETTE DESANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City, Builder Discuss Entertainment Center DAVID R. BAKER
Filling the Void : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Compassion Led Dr. Carol Jennings to the Inner City, but Few Colleagues Choose to Follow in Her Footsteps DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, Times Staff Writer
Let the Water Wars Cool Off
VENTURA : Youth Services Plan OKd Without Funds JEFF McDONALD
Disbarred Lawyer Accused of Defrauding Clients Will Stand Trial
OXNARD : Crime Bill Funds Will Buy Police Computers ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
San Fernando Valley : Mistaken Release of Inmate Spurs Review
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Backs Change in Ridgeline Limits DAVID R. BAKER
No Help in Sight, County Budget Meeting Canceled JEFFREY L. RABIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Volunteers : Helping hands : Volunteers needed:
San Fernando Valley : FLIGHT INSTRUCTIONS
Rural Respite : Valley Fair Opens Today, Offering a Reminder of a Bucolic Past DAVID E. BRADY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Water-Reclamation Project Scrubbed ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Southeast : Queen Mary to Stay Docked in Long Beach
THOUSAND OAKS : Security Moves OKd for Old City Hall DAVID R. BAKER
VILLA PARK : Council Considers Mobile Home Controls BILL BILLITER
That's an Antique Keeping You Up There : Update sorely needed for FAA air traffic system equipment
Valleywide : 118 Freeway Markers Are Signs of Change DOUGLAS ALGER
SANTA PAULA : 28th Citrus Festival Scheduled at Park CHRISTINA LIMA
Presidential Music
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Bar Patron Tied to One-Third of New Minneapolis TB Cases From Times staff and wire reports
Casinos
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : New Areas of Dying Trees Found Outside of Mammoth From Times staff and wire reports
LAGUNA HILLS : Council Unanimously OKs No-Camping Law FRANK MESSINA
County Officials May Testify in Baby's Death PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SEAL BEACH : Applications for Manager Flood City RUSS LOAR
Sunshine, Please, in Packwood Case : Senate should stop resisting open hearings on sexual and official misconduct
Riordan Lists $300,000 in Reelection Campaign Fund From A Times Staff Writer
Obituaries
DANA POINT : Carwash Proposal Rejected by Council JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
2nd Wrongful Death Claim Filed Over Fatal Explosion MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Consumer Affairs Talk for Seniors Will Be Offered
Jesse James' DNA
South Bay : WAVE WARS
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : One-Stop Shop
Man Defends Himself in '3 Strikes' Dog Theft Case : Courts: Ty Clayton, who wants to call his parrot as a witness, could go to prison for life. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Close- Up Look At People Who Matter : He Traded the Casting Call for Higher Calling ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Move Over, Smokey : Samson mania is bigger than ever, nearly a year after the hot-tub-hopping bear was captured. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiesenthal Center Grant
PERSPECTIVE ON RELIGION : Crusades Reap a Political Harvest : Evangelical faith translates into a strong political allegiance-- rightward--that the left can't match. BRAD STETSON, Brad Stetson is the author of "Pluralism and Particularity in Religious Belief" (Praeger, 1994) and director of the David Institute, a social research group based in Tustin. and
Volunteers LESLIE EARNEST
GARDEN GROVE : Lounge-Restaurant Permit Denied to Local Club Owner DEBORAH SULLIVAN
A Librarian's Unabridged Gift : Memorial: The late Priscilla Flanagin's hundreds of books are being distributed to Ventura schools. ERIC WAHLGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Is Stress From Tourists Causing Penguins to Die? From Times staff and wire reports
Victimized Workers Are Lured by County's Crops : Agriculture: A legal aid firm has started an outreach group for the exploited Mixtec laborers from Oaxaca, Mexico. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacoima : Vow to Clear Dump Cheers Neighbors TIM MAY
MTA to Cut Security on West Valley Bus Lines : Transit: All officers monitoring the area's routes are being reassigned to the South Bay's new Green Line, official says. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys : Panel OKs Move to Curb Chopper Noise KAY HWANGBO
Westside : Hospital OKs Merger With UCLA Facility
Judge Wants Embryos, Records Preserved : Ruling: He orders attorneys for UC Irvine and fertility center patients to agree on plan to safeguard frozen fertilized eggs and documents about them. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Board Votes to Replace Hollywood Subway Builder RICHARD SIMON and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : City Plans Overhaul of Historic Bathhouse
Obituaries : * Martha Freedenberg; Camarillo Homemaker
San Gabriel Valley : SCAVENGER HUNT
Obituaries
Tenant Guilty of Killing Apartment Manager, Shooting Her Sister
ANAHEIM : Ducks Wing Their Way to Hockey Camp ALAN EYERLY
SANTA ANA : Schools to Seek Grant for Police Officers JEFF KASS
San Gabriel Valley : Caltrans to Sell 54 Surplus Properties
San Gabriel Valley : AUSSIES IN ARCADIA
VENTURA : Celebration to Mark Renovated Downtown CHRISTINA LIMA
Failed Cop's Life a Mystery to His Mother MICHAEL GRANBERRY and REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAX Logs Record 26 Million Travelers in First 6 Months of Year
POVERTY CANYON : State Awards Grant to Clean Up Old Landfill CARLOS V. LOZANO
Riordan Calls for Inquiry Into DWP Worker Buyout : Government: One employee received $25,000 but stayed on in another city job. Officials look for signs of manipulation. JOHN SCHWADA and JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
This E.T. Theory Is Not Just Pie in Sky Doug Smith
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Accused of Pyramid Scheme ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
The Family Doctor : Surrogacy Specialist Makes Intrepid Couples Into Parents, With a Little Help JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woodland Hills : Proposal for Higher Density Draws Fire FRANK MANNING
Owners Claim Dream House Has Become a Nightmare : Real estate: They want San Juan Capistrano to buy back the home, citing numerous defects. City had bought dwelling in a controversial deal with ex-city manager. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : 2nd Lawsuit Filed Over Fatal Blast MYRON LEVIN
NEWPORT BEACH : Doubts Raised on Non-Resident Library Fees HOLLY J. WAGNER
OXNARD : 17 Fire Department Explorers Sworn In ERIC WAHLGREN
Ex-Servite Teen Loses Challenge on Free Speech SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donald H. Gard, 72, Professor at Cal State Fullerton, Dies
Central Los Angeles : Bulletin Board Wins National Award
Honoring a Promise : Cut Off From Family by Korean War, Doctor Takes Role in Memorial K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camps, Seminars Fill Cal Lutheran's Summer : Education: Magic Johnson teaches basketball as the university raises cash by hosting a range of activities. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Police Department Planning 'Night Out' Events ALAN EYERLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Hard Life for Mixtec Laborers : Agriculture: Outreach group seeks to help migrant workers from Oaxaca, Mexico, who face discrimination at home and abroad. Many work in Ventura County. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When the Boys Came Home to Santa Fe . . . : World War II: The Hispanos of northern New Mexico drew on a centuries-old heritage to serve in the Philippines. FRANK DEL OLMO, Frank del Olmo is assistant to the editor of The Times
Girl's Hand Blown Off After Brother Puts Firecracker in It EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Return of Simpson Trophy Turns Out a Bust for USC ERIC MALNIC
Defense in Fleiss Trial Expected to Call Its Final Witnesses Today
Police Identify 4 Who Died in 2-Car Crash
$611,000 Awarded to 3 Men in Brutality Case : Law enforcement: Damages are the first assessed in a vast lawsuit against the Sheriff's Department and deputies in Lynwood. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : CAMP SOMEWHERE
Southeast : CLEANER BAY
Southeast : CEMETERY PLAN
ENTERTAINMENT
Selena's 'Dreaming' Album Premieres in No. 1 Spot CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Top 10
ART REVIEWS : Wall-to-Wall Pondering of Time's Passage DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Grants Could Redeem City Program : Commentary: Tacking on a category for individual artists in the Cultural Affairs' funding program is a smart way to make it possible to judge artists simply on the basis of merit. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Theater Review : 'Knot' Isn't Undone by Ties to Past : Fugard Work Transcends Changes in South Africa ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Duck's Breath: Screwy, Cerebral and Back (Briefly) : Comedy: It's been seven years since the troupe's members have been on stage together, but this weekend they'll offer reunion shows at LunaPark. JON MATSUMOTO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PBS Chief Is Optimistic as Congress Debates Funding : Broadcasting: Ervin S. Duggan says battle is far from over, but he strikes conciliatory tone despite ongoing budget threats. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New L.A. Ballet Director Dances With High Hopes and Controversy : Dance: John Clifford's ambitious eight-figure budget is being questioned as well as promotional statements about featured dancers' backgrounds. LEWIS SEGAL and DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JAZZ REVIEW : Structure, Improvisation From Blanchard DON HECKMAN
CLUB REVIEW : Troubadour: It's Still a Class Act HEIDI SIEGMUND CUDA
MUSIC REVIEW : A Belated Debut for Carlo Rizzi MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Reissues Look at the Early Daze of Social Distortion : Pop: 'Mainliner,' 'Monster' and others demonstrate that although needles and brawling figured large, so did creativity. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Grrls Fight Back : Girl-Rock Tour Is Also a Lesson in Self-Defense LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Review : Jack Sheldon Can Improvise in More Ways Than One BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
George Romney; Governor Ran for President MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zepa Refugees Recount Terror of Siege, Flight TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hormone Found to Cause Weight Loss in Obese Mice : Health: Researchers identify a similar fast-acting substance in humans. They say reducing drug may result. TERENCE MONMANEY, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Greed, Insanity Create Amusing Comedy : 'The Curious Savage,' which was first produced in 1950, is a fable that is entertaining despite its many cliches. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Missouri Executes Robber Associated Press
Key Witness in Congressman's Trial Is Jailed Washington Post
Wilson, Legislative Leaders Approve Budget Proposal : Capitol: Plan would boost aid to schools, cut welfare. Vote expected Saturday, with fate in Assembly uncertain. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public TV Seems to Be Dodging Funding Bullet : House: Panel vote to cut CPB budget by only 8% is seen as a victory for agency. But efforts to kill it may resurface. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow Scrambles to Salvage Faltering Talks on Chechnya SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson Announces Bid to Recall Wilson : Politics: Civil rights leader, charging race-baiting and divisiveness, says petition effort will start by late August. Governor's spokesman says state's leader is unfazed. EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Game Called a Gate to Health
Judge Hints That Prop. 187 May Be Unconstitutional : Immigration: Federal court could issue setback to controversial initiative without going to trial. State lawyers say they would appeal immediately. PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Should Spare Smith From Death, Her Brother Argues Associated Press
Clarifying Stance on Politics and Religion
CIA Cites Errors in Guatemala Case : Probe: Agency says no one should be fired even though it failed to tell Congress of its ties to a man implicated in the murders of two people. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arab Fugitive May Have Planned Israeli Blast : Terrorism: Bus explosion resembled others blamed on 'the Engineer.' Now the PLO has joined the hunt for him. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Sees Health Catastrophe if Cuts Reduce Medicaid : Study: Groups warn of reductions in projected spending growth. GOP lawmakers call document a scare tactic. FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Closes Cajon Pass Associated Press
O-Ring Heat Damage Is Found on 2nd Straight Shuttle Flight From Associated Press
SANTA MONICA : New Fees Target Runoff Water LOUISE YARNALL
Paris Bomb Probe Focuses on Serb, Algerian Groups MARY WILLIAMS WALSH and SARAH WHITE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Officials Defend Decision Made in Heat of Fiscal Meltdown RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Lady's Top Aide Said to Remove Foster Office Files : Senate: Secret Service agent's account before Whitewater panel is denied. His testimony runs counter to nearly all who witnessed the White House events. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Votes to Lift Bosnia Arms Embargo, 69-29 : Balkans: Rebuff of Clinton policy strong is enough to override veto, but shipment of U.S. weapons is unlikely. House, which has OKd similar measure, must vote again. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plastic Profits : Finance: Culver City is expecting to generate revenue with its own credit card--an idea catching on nationwide. MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FBI Skeptical of Koresh Surrender Plan, Officials Say : Waco: Proposal from the Branch Davidian leader's lawyer was given little credence, they testify. The offer 'was just another delaying tactic,' one says. DAVID WILLMAN and GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's time for exotic birds to alight in Oshkosh : About 800,000 people, many in unique aircraft, flock here for the Experimental Aircraft Assn.'s annual fly-in. MIKE COWLING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
O.C. Bankruptcy Move Too Early, Critics Testify : Hearing: Witnesses before House subcommittee attack supervisors' decision to seek protection from creditors. GEBE MARTINEZ and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : The Mixtecs: a Grim Life in the Fields : The Mixtec Indians, who came here to escape bias in Mexico, find they still must fight for decent jobs and cultural dignity. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternatives to CFCs May Harm Wetlands : Environment: The chemicals could lead to acidity buildup, researchers say. But EPA officials doubt that study will slow effort to protect the ozone layer. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Top NATO Target: Serb Air Defense : Military: U.N. revamps command structure, gives military officials power to call air strikes to protect Gorazde. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Defense Accuses Own Witness of Bias HENRY WEINSTEIN and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lungren Aide Secretly Taped Target of Sting : Investigation: Disclosure of operation touches off anxiety in Capitol. Former state GOP Chairman Michael B. Montgomery denies making alleged bribery attempt. MARK GLADSTONE and VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
China Sanctions Put Off, U.S. Officials Say : Asia: Beijing could still be penalized for technology sales to Iran and Pakistan. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refugees Flee Fighting in Bihac : Bosnia: Serb rebels threaten to overrun a third 'safe area.' U.N. officials fear humanitarian disaster as 8,000 people rush to escape enclave. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOINGS ON : A Powerful Weekend of Cool Talent : You can choose from pop artists, Greek ensembles and traditional opera. Not to mention a slide show on India. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Top Industrial Unions Expected to Seek Merger DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : In a Low-Key Moment, Defense Hits Its Key Point BILL BOYARSKY
S. Korea Fights to Contain Oil Spill Blackening Coastline TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Loved One MARK CHALON SMITH
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : SCHOOL DAZE : Campus Planning All-Class Reunion BILL LOCEY
Airport Commission Reorganization Proposed MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Looking for Love in Cyberspace Isn't as Easy--or Safe--as It Seems SHARON WHITLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : Way Down : Charity: Drop in donations to United Way--caused by corporate downsizing and the agency's internal problems--hurts programs throughout the Southland. SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : ART SHOW : A Teaser Before the Ojai Studio Tour JOSEF WOODARD
They'll Be Taking the Plunge for Beach Cleanup RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a member of The Times Orange County Edition staff. and
Some Clothes Encounters With Men JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Nation of Contradictions, in Conflict : AFTER THE WALL: Germany, the Germans and the Burdens of History by Marc Fisher ; Simon & Schuster $24, 351 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : A New Name, but the Same Old Polyester DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAUNTS : Beachfront Art Comes and Goes With the Tide : Sand sculpture contests on nature themes are a regular Saturday event at Carpinteria State Beach. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
SIGHTS : War and Peace Come Together at Art Exhibit : Beatrice Wood's peaceful drawings and images of the aircraft of WWII are on display at museum in Santa Paula. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Women Will Rock the Underground Saturday BILL LOCEY
Show Time DEBRA GENDEL, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Ghost-Tour Slots Are Vanishing ELENA JARVIS
SANTA MONICA : Laws Protect Renters From Unfair Practices LOUISE YARNALL
Lava Room Erupts With Disco and All Its Trappings ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition.
Consumers Catching Onto the Organic Cause : Health conscious baby boomers are buying chemical-free produce. Where the money goes, industry is sure to follow. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Focus for Wedding Photographs
Sober Judgment Is Needed for Tattoos ROSE APODACA JONES
The Fears of Freeways and Public Speaking WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Here's the 411 on 'Clueless'--It's Smarter Than It Looks LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Contrasting, Fresh Flavors Make Tipps Thai a Hit : Choice is crucial, though. Some dishes are bland and cloying, while others, such as roast duck and cashew chicken, stand out. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IT'S A WRAP : 'It's in the Bag' Combines Masking, Clowning, Mime and Dance in Bright Pouches CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Dressing Local Takes Attitude : Out-of-Towners Can't Get a Handle on Fashion Here ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senior Citizens Set Their Own Course in Classroom KELLY DAVID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANTS : German Food With Heart at Loreley MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
A Stand-Up Guy Is Drawing Laughs--in a Bookstore CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
Let 'Country Roads' Be Your County Guide : Arline Inge's new travel book focuses on places to visit from Simi Valley to Carpinteria.
It's Your Life / People, Places and Things to do. : Stories Straight From the Streets of Oxnard LEO SMITH
All in the Family at Ringling Bros. LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
THEATER REVIEW : An Ambitious 'Oliver!' Steals Into Ojai Center : Production of the groundbreaking musical looks top-flight, but there are some basic problems. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Standing Up to Public Speaking : Toastmasters clubs take the terror out of talking in front of large groups. Members say they not only overcome the jitters, but gain confidence in pursuing their careers. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk Of The Town LEONARD REED
Honky-Tonk Crowd Favorite Celebrates Award Nomination : Larry Dean and the Shooters play the Silver Dollar Saloon, where they invite fans to festivities for singer's birthday. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BY DESIGN : Stitches in Time : Through Her Elaborate, Intricate Works, Lily Vorperian Keeps Alive a Centuries-Old Art Form DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's the Single Leaf on a Literary Tree : Authors: Dorothy West is the sole survivor of the Harlem Renaissance, the first significant black writers' movement in the United States. DAVID STREITFELD, THE WASHINGTON POST
Tattoo View : Skin Art Is Getting More Ink--and Hip Huggers And Cropped Tops Help Show It ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Monica to Study Loan Deal : Inquiry: Ex-Mayor Nat Trives may have received improper funds from city housing agency. Trives denies wrongdoing. SUSAN STEINBERG and LOUISE YARNALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Have We Made a Faustian Pact for Modern Technology? : THE AXEMAKER'S GIFT: A Double-Edged History of Human Culture by James Burke and Robert Ornstein ; G.P. Putnam's Sons; $26.95, 368 pages LEE DEMBART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOR THE KIDS : It's Time for the Curtain to Rise on Teen-Agers' Summer Musical : This year's presentation is 'Jesus Christ Superstar.' The program has shown dramatic growth over the past 15 years. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
By Design : Building On the Sweet Smell of Success ROSE-MARIE TURK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Mrs. Gooch Adds Bulk to O.C. Diet BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County. Fax, (714) 966-7790; phone, (714) 966-7700.
The Newest Defense for the Oldest Profession : Courts: Does Roe vs. Wade make sex for hire constitutionally OK? That's what a former call girl says in a right-to-privacy lawsuit. And she's finding support. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
100 REASONS FOR A SHOW : At the Independent's Day Festival This Weekend, Small Potatoes Will Be the Main Course MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
No Sonia, but Plenty of Song : The eight-piece band is climbing the charts with 'A Day at the Beach.' Three vocalists sing up a storm--from funk to soul. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Washington, a World War II Icon Dazzles Dignitaries Once More : Anniversary: Lawmakers flock to honor Mme. Chiang Kai-shek, 98, at reception co-hosted by Bob Dole. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sports : The Water Is His World : Venice Lifeguard Just May Be the Best in the U.S.--and Beyond SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Haunting Look at Downed Animals
SPORTS
Curren Rolls for a While, Then Is Eliminated : Op Pro: Three-time world champion, a crowd favorite, makes it through several qualifying rounds before losing in the fifth. ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY GOLF NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Booth Squeezes In a Break Between Events MARTIN BECK
SPLASH NOTEBOOK / MARTIN HENDERSON : Penalty Time Looms Over Hamlett MARTIN HENDERSON
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Hill May Be Headed to the Indians Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : 49ers Can't Get Deal Done With Stokes Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Bandwagon or Not, Crowds Welcomed MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
At $1.575 Million, Erstad Can Dress for Success : Baseball: Former Nebraska outfielder gets big bonus with Angels. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : A Bandwagon or Not, Crowds Are Welcomed MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Valdes Runs Confidence Game, 1-0 : Baseball: He teams with Worrell in shutout against Braves. Dodgers' only run is unearned against Avery. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Injured DeShields Looking for Answers CHRIS BAKER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : McNair Impressive in First Practice Associated Press
Cleveland Concedes to Angels This Time : Baseball: Indians say all the right things Wednesday, but add that it will be a different story if teams meet again. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Players to Vote on Union : Pro basketball: A secret ballot on decertification is ordered by the labor board. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nakatani Quickly Out of the Gate : Del Mar: Jockey wins both divisions of Oceanside Stakes on opening day with Lake George and Chilly Billy. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golfer Takes Care of History and Christmas SHAV GLICK
Harkey Humbled by Career MIKE PENNER
Erstad Signs Contract, Gets $1.575 Million Bonus MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vasquez's Prospects Look Promising in Moonlight : His Second Job as a Fighter Continues to Move Him Closer to Contention for a State Title DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quarterback Cook Signs Free-Agent Contract With Cardinals
Brayton Injured in Crash at Indy From Staff and Wire Reports
Kings Go With Robinson to Put Out Their Fire : Hockey: New coach has the credentials, personality and leadership skills to be a success--and he stresses defense. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback's Rosas Selects Cumberland
Just One Punch Works Wonders for Whitaker : Boxing: He ascends to No. 1 in the United States with knockout, predicts bigger things ahead. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aging Champion Tom Curren Ousted, but He Won't Stop Surfing ERIK HAMILTON
Fish Isn't Quite Out of the Water : Olympic Festival: Barrowman did it all in the breaststroke. Now he's paddling a kayak, with 2000 Games as his goal. ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Gave His All : For Ex-Raider Marsh, That Meant His Right Leg, Which Was Amputated After Years of Pain STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Makes Comeback From Crushing Setback SHAV GLICK
Anderson Signs On as an Assistant for Matadors, Who Add 3 Recruits
ITF Pursues Breakaway Men's Tennis Tour : Tennis: ATP calls the move, which could put it out of business, a power play aimed at controlling the sport. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Champions Will Raise Their Arms : Legion: With six games possible in four days, pitching should decide Area 6 playoffs. Double-elimination play starts today. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Basketball Lands Transfer LON EUBANKS
One Big Swing of the Bat Does the Trick for Davis : Baseball: Indians fool him in the fifth inning, but grand slam in the third is big hit in 6-3 victory. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lacking Lacrosse : Without Human Resources, Western Expansion of Eastern Game Making Few Inroads in Valley ETHAN SKOLNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Joyner Beats Throw, Ends Yankee Streak From Associated Press
There's No Bad Call in Montreal as Agassi Beats Tarango, 6-3, 6-4 Reuters
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Deion a Big Hit at Candlestick From Associated Press
Brayton Hurt in Brickyard Crash From Staff and Wire Reports
BUSINESS
Safeway Will Clear a Path for Those in Wheelchairs : Access: Supermarket chain's agreement comes on the fifth anniversary of Americans With Disabilities Act. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tobacco Times Staff and Wire Reports
After Export Cuts, Coffee Prices Soar on Volatile World Markets From Reuters
Consumer News Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Profits at DuPont, 3M Disappoint the Street From Times Wire Services
First American Financial Reports Drop in 2nd-Quarter Profit
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Westinghouse Board Meets but Stays Mum on CBS Deal From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Earnings Reports Halt Dow's Rally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
Manufacturers Ask Fed to Cut Rates Again From Associated Press
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Transportation Times Staff and Wire Reports
EARNINGS : Theme Parks Propel Disney's Income to Record High JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
Personal Income
Benefits to U.S. Seen in Financial Trade Pact : Commerce: WTO deal, which did not include U.S., will equalize foreign firms' access to financial service markets. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stock Fund Buying Stays Strong; Muni Funds Take a Hit TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Travel : A Newsletter Boomlet for Road Warriors CAROL SMITH, Carol Smith is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Glenfed Agrees to Sell Problem Assets Worth $180 Million THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
America Owes Asia for Its High-Tech Rebound MICHAEL BORRUS, Michael Borrus is co-director of the Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy at UC Berkeley
Cypress Firm Has Its Sights on Optical Disk Drive Market : Computers: MOST Inc. says it is poised to become a leading manufacturer in the new high-tech storage field. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : German Car Maker Opel to Abandon Fixed Workweek From Reuters
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Earnings Reports Push Dow Down 7 From Times Wire Services
FCC to Seek Closer Look at Regulations for HDTV : Television: Changes in technology, marketplace cited. Policy options could save or cost millions of dollars. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kerkorian May Buy More Chrysler : Autos: Tracinda Corp. files papers with the SEC saying it might increase its holdings in the No. 3 auto maker to 14.9%. From Times Wire Services
Six to Lose Their Jobs in Disneyland Shake-Up of Publicity Department CHRIS WOODYARD
Allergan Signs Agreement for Products From Peptech
There Is a Pattern to His Success : Entrepreneur: Bob Page's company, a source for discontinued styles of china, is growing at a dizzying pace. PAUL NOWELL, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vans Workers Protest Closing : Employment: 200 attend a Teamsters rally at an Orange County plant that will be shuttered Monday, eliminating 900 jobs. Company says it acted for business reasons, not to bust union. LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sprint Decides to Spin Off Cellular Division : Telecom: Company will press ahead with new wireless service. Analysts say move may weaken remaining corporation. From Associated Press
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Italian Firms Savor U.S. Cappuccino Boom : Coffee: It's meant a big increase in business for the manufacturers of both commercial and home espresso makers. From Bloomberg Business NEws
Japan's Business Failure Rate Hits 9-Year High, Survey Says From Bloomberg Business News
International Business Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : Pressure Amid the Pyramids : Egypt Struggles With Ambitious Push for Privatization CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pocahontas Is Blazing a Trail for Burger King : Restaurants: The No. 2 hamburger chain says its promotion based on the Disney film is its most successful ever. DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOD
BITES : Scratch the Sugar Frosted Brocc-Os CHARLES PERRY
Kitchen Tip RUSS PARSONS
Cool Chicken Salads FAYE LEVY
Morning Smoothies DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
NEWS : Raw Oysters: FDA Declares More at Risk DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pot Luck
The Biggest Crumbs ABBY MANDEL
Salad in the Sun MAYI BRADY
COVER STORY : The Myth of the Mediterranean Diet COLMAN ANDREWS, Andrews is executive editor of Saveur. This article is based on his research for a book, "Riviera: The Cooking of Liguria and Nice," to be published next year by Bantam. and
Meat Deal DANIEL P. PUZO
Root 'Loop CHARLES PERRY
Reggae Rice JONATHAN GOLD
Gone Bananas RUSS PARSONS
Stop and Smell the Roses DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
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