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What happened on July 28, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
VENTURA : Grunion Run Due to Begin Saturday JEFF McDONALD
WESTLAKE : Arrest Order Issued for Wife of TV Star PAUL ELIAS
San Fernando Valley : Ghost Town to Get New Look for Public
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Inn Dates Back to '90s
ORANGE : Suspect Arrested in ATM Robbery, Killing TINA NGUYEN
OJAI : Recreation Initiative Barred From Ballot ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
South Bay : FEDS GO HOME
Muslims Mourn for Bosnia in an Indifferent World : War: American brethren feel hurt and hopeless, with the added burden of their government's callousness. MAHER HATHOUT, Dr. Maher Hathout is a frequent spokesman on Muslim affairs and president of the InterReligious Council of Los Angeles
LAGUNA BEACH : Main Beach Park Repair Completed LESLIE EARNEST
Supervisors Grapple With Grim Fiscal Reality : Budget: Officials struggle to decide which part of health care system to sacrifice. 'The best-case scenario is miserable and the worst-case scenario is disastrous,' one says. JEFFREY L. RABIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SIMI VALLEY : Rotary Club Gives $25,000 to Charities IRA E. STOLL
OXNARD : Kids' Safety Course Is Coming to Town ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
UC Task Force to Examine System's Fertility Programs JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions and Answers About Your Commute : Drivers Now Guided by the Dotted Line DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Central Los Angeles : HELP ON THE WAY
Always Leave 'em Hurting Al Martinez
VENTURA : Concrete Strike Delays City Project JEFF McDONALD
City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
CYPRESS : Candidates Sought for 2 City Commissions
Cool Job : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California
Obituaries
Review of Nursing Homes Called Lax : Health care: State inspectors late to respond to complaints one-third of the time, failed to apply maximum penalties against serious violators, report says. JULIE MARQUIS and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Central Los Angeles : AT HOME
South Bay : PLEASE PARK HERE
Smog Siege to Remain Into Next Week, Air Official Says
Legislators From 2 Counties Join Forces on Budget : Crises: Unlikely allies, L.A. and Orange hope to divert transit tax money to help them recover from financial woes. Union greatly improves their chances of success. ERIC BAILEY and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
When a Promise Is Broken, What's Left but Anger? : Affirmative action: Once, minorities could hope that hard work would earn a spot at UC. MELVIN L. OLIVER, Melvin L. Oliver is a professor of sociology and policy studies at UCLA. In 1994, he was named California Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. and
Stick Up
SIMI VALLEY : Convenience Store Robbed by 2 Men ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Westside : FACING UP
A Pill for the California Shakes : Quackenbush proposes a privately financed quake insurance authority
The GOP
Bilingual Education
Base Closings
President Frees $4.9 Billion in Quake Aid From a Times Staff Writer
OXNARD : Committee to Design School Uniform OKd CHRISTINA LIMA
OXNARD : Finance Plan OKd for Baldwin Co. ERIC WAHLGREN
OJAI : Judge's Ruling Affects Rother Defense BARBARA MURPHY
Poll Looks at Community's Ties to Vietnam : Surveys: Study for Cal State Fullerton shows nearly one in five have visited their homeland. LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Won't Face Charges for Leaving Daughter at Gas Station
English Class Unites World of Diversity IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
What Turns Us Into Highway Jerks? : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Developer Hired to Restore Apartments LESLEY WRIGHT
Valleywide : Heat Fails to Stop the Fun as Fair Opens DAVID E. BRADY
Woman Killed as Car Hits Tree
Obituaries
Cook Critically Burned in Restaurant Blast
100 Picket Spanish Network Over Brandy Ads : Broadcasting: Protesters say Telemundo's spots, the only ones for hard liquor on the air, are harmful. JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 2 Students Offer Views on Bigotry SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN
Van Nuys : Carwash to Benefit Scholarship Fund ED BOND
War on Abuse Falling Short, Grand Jury Says : Domestic violence: Panel finds that efforts of police, courts and social agencies haven't kept up with problem. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight With Electric Company Zaps All Feelings of Power Dana Parsons
Amgen Callers Hungry for Anti-Fat Drug FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Funds for Charities Approved by Council ALAN EYERLY
Studio City : In-N-Out Burgers in Back-and-Forth Battle KAY HWANGBO
San Gabriel Valley : La Puente Official Gets Recall Notice
Obituaries : * Oral F. Maxwell; Retired Mechanic at Navy Base
Running on Fumes : Those who want to excercise face a dilemma: Brave the smog and possibly face health problems, or become a couch potato. : City Smart / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Static Charge Ignites Blast Inside Oil Tank ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Hospital Workers Hold Rally to Protest Proposed Cuts
Winnetka Slaying Suspect Held in Mexico JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hot Time Ahead for Weekend SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine : Business Leaders Seek a City Marketing Plan RUSS LOAR
2 Youths Held, 2 Sought in Foiled Bank Holdup : Crime: The attempted robbery occurs close to the scene of another heist this week in Mission Viejo. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amgen Finds Public Hungry for Anti-Obesity Protein FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas : Ballot Will Decide Fate of Park Centre FRANK MANNING
COSTA MESA : Dancers to Share Island Heritage HOPE HAMASHIGE
Chairman or Not, Waxman Still Fumes at Tobacco Companies HUGO MARTIN and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA ANA : Task Force to Study Bilingual Education JEFF KASS
Women Fliers to Be Honored for Contribution in World War II
Volunteers Will Spruce Up Ghost Town MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Who Abandoned Baby Charged With Child Abuse
SANTA ANA : Boy Critically Hurt When Hit by Truck THAO HUA
2 Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide
Hunters Killing Island's Wild Pigs : Ecology: Thinning the numbers of swine on Santa Cruz will protect habitat, the park service says. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Three-Strikes' Felon Escapes Into Air Ducts at Courthouse NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN and MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Wilson Nets $400,000 for Presidential Run at Irvine Fund-Raiser : Politics: He is fourth in the GOP money derby. He's been bedeviled by a late start, slow recovery from throat surgery--and a strong O.C. contingent that backs others. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Westside : OFF WITH THEIR . . .
Disabled and Needy Again Facing Aid Reductions : Government: State spending plan calls for a 4.9% cut in grants for the blind and for welfare recipients. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : Fair Will Celebrate Downtown Renewal RUSS LOAR
State Mandate on Electric Vehicles
Investigators Seek 50 Cited for Camping : Homelessness: Long arm of the law holds an olive branch in the form of dropped charges for any who will do one day of community service. But many can't be found. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forster Ranch Developer Vows to Make School Improvements JULIE FATE SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Red Eye From County Jail?
Westside : A Smashing Start to El Capitan Redo
Chatsworth : Driver Passes Out, Dies in Freeway Crash CHRISTINA LIMA
THOUSAND OAKS : Woman Dies After Single-Car Accident CHRISTINA LIMA
Activists Target Problems at Liquor Stores : Crime: Residents in Pico-Union/Westlake plan to monitor area for drug sales and other violations. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arleta : Fund-Raiser to Honor 2 Accident Victims FRANK MANNING
Baby Found Entangled in Bag Is Near Death
Funding for Hospital Will Not Be a Snap : Health: Obtaining the $51 million needed for expanding the county medical center may be costlier after Orange County's crisis. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Inland Valleys Top the 100 Mark : Weather: Ojai is the county's hot spot with a reading of 105. High smog levels didn't materialize but are expected today, along with the heat. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Committee Hearing a Trial by Fire for the Jury System : Justice: State Senate panel listens to arguments over altering rules on unanimous verdicts and on the impact of TV cameras in the courtroom. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Adopts City Blueprint for 21st Century : Development: Planning Commission approves document that channels growth into areas that can accommodate it. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Teen-Agers Face Trial as Adults in Slaying : Crime: Two are from Ventura County. Life terms are possible in the stabbing death of an Agoura Hills boy and wounding of another. STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SEAL BEACH : Owner Denied Extended Hours at 2nd Restaurant RUSS LOAR
Appreciation in the Air : 120-Plane Flight Across Country Is One Man's Salute to the Veterans of World War II JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay : Real Estate Agent Faces Fine for Holding Community Garage Sale
Food for Thought : Nutrition Students From Korean University Learn How to Cook American PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Suit
3 Teens Face Trial as Adults in Stabbing Death : Crime: Life terms are possible in the May slaying of an Agoura Hills boy and the wounding of another youth. STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Welfare Spending
$80,000 DWP Buyout Deal Draws Fire : Severance: Unusual pact also allows 30-year employee to draw full pension. Utility official says overall plan will still result in savings. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Central Los Angeles : Preschool Struggles to Remain Open
People
ANAHEIM : Worker Assaulted by Boss Wins $446,000 ANNA CEKOLA
Courts: Marco Violante is ordered to stand trial on murder charge following testimony by 12-year-old witness. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Non-Unanimous Jury Proposal
Coming Clean After Decades of Dirty Science : Panel urges U.S. apology and payments to subjects of covert radiation tests
Flying Blind : Korean War Pilot Recalls Terror of Losing Sight During Mission NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Democratic Activist's Body Found in San Francisco Bay : Politics: Death of Duane Garrett, who worked for Gore and Feinstein, is being investigated as a suicide. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
The Tab Man : For hard-edged editor Joe Kovach, the days of brash, freewheeling tabloids and raucous newsrooms are gone. His punchy paper fell victim to sleaze kings and corporate moguls. JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Is Granted a Wish That Beats All LOREN HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART : Dated, but in a Good Way : Neil Boyle has dropped most of his commercial illustration work to do his painting. But he's kept one longtime job: the Rand Corp. calendar. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
U.S. Court Orders Fugitive's Extradition to N. Ireland From Associated Press
Defense Expert Has an Uneven Record in Court : Evidence: Toxicologist Fredric Rieders' testimony has been called into question in a string of high-profile cases. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Urges Allies to Back Bosnia Air Strikes : Balkans: Clinton calls threat of NATO attacks the 'last chance' to save the U.N. mission. Americans fear that protecting only one 'safe area' will allow Serbs to exploit the others. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stepfather Takes Blame for Smith's Distress : Crime: In pleading for her life, he admits that he molested the woman convicted of drowning her two young sons. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Their Product Has Gone to the Dogs . . . Fortunately BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EVENTS : Cowboy Way at the Valley Fair : Bronc and bull riders will perform tonight and Saturday at the L.A. Equestrian Center in Burbank. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latvian Court Convicts Communist in Failed Coup : Justice: Ex-leader of party sentenced to eight years for backing attempt to overthrow Gorbachev. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LIFESTYLE : Taking a Bite at a Time : In a rush and just want a nosh? Valley spots offer mini fare--from the sweet to savory. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Samper Aide Seized; Scandal Deepens From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firefighters Battle 3 Brush Blazes in Southland JOHN GLIONNA
Assembly OK of Budget Uncertain : Finances: For very different reasons, Democrats and some Republicans could end up in an alliance to derail Wilson's budget deal with legislative leaders. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : SRI LANKA : Rebel Attack Follows News of Peace Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Board Expansion Gets Warm Response at Forum RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Birth of the Headline Heard 'Round the World JOSH GETLIN
WORLD IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Hospital Chief Fired After Yeltsin Stay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bill Signed Freeing $4.9 Billion in Quake Aid From a Times Staff Writer
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
COLUMN ONE : Hiroshima Longs for Life Beyond the Bomb : This modern metropolis wants to be more than a symbol of horrendous tragedy. But like the rest of Japan, the city struggles with its responsibilities for peace and a still-bitter war. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life Goes On Even as Croatians Await Attack WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Protesters Disrupt Emperor's Visit to Hiroshima From Reuters
South America : Prices Creep Up, but Brazil Says Inflation Is Beaten : High interest rates curb credit and slow economic recovery. Government says plan is on track. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heavy Interest : Firm Is Flooded With Calls About Anti-Obesity Hormone FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Gang Law Faces Court Test : Law: State Supreme Court will review San Jose clampdown. Police say it works; civil libertarians call it unconstitutional. MAURA DOLAN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Dole Campaign Cashes In on Its Front-Runner Image : Politics: Prospect of success has fueled big donations. Some backers see their contributions as an 'investment.' JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Physician Learns to Heal Himself PETER D. ROGERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cooling Down to the Hot Topic of Compost ROBIN RAUZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Best-Laid Plans of Designing Men DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Says U.S. Activist Confesses to Lying : Asia: Supporters of jailed filmmaker Harry Wu doubt validity of claim. MAGGIE FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Reportedly Denies Any Conflict of Interest in Book Deal From Associated Press
Bloodstain Not From a Spatter, Witness Says JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Foster File Search Said Blocked by Ex-Counsel : Senate: Bernard Nussbaum went through the papers and described them to investigators, who did not get to look at them, witnesses tell panel. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Tries to Keep Hamas Official Out of Country : Immigration: Case complicated by the fact that Gaza native has resident-alien status--won during a lottery. ROBIN WRIGHT and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Temperatures in the Valley Top 100 Mark BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Novel Quake Insurance Plan Proposed THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Reassures South Korea on Ties to North JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Don't Want to Be 'Wanted' MARC LACEY
Despite Vow, Vasquez Hasn't Taken Pay Cut MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange, L.A. Counties Plot Transit Tax Raid ERIC BAILEY and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Votes to Extend AIDS Care Legislation ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2,900 Miles Before Them, Yet They've Come So Far : Sports: Elderly O.C. team expects race to test endurance. Through cycling, four already won a second chance at life. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miklos Rozsa; Classical and Hollywood Film Composer Won 3 Oscars MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Dedicates Korean War Memorial : Ceremony: Presidents Clinton and Kim Young Sam salute those who fought in 'forgotten' conflict. JENNIFER CORBETT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Arizona Scientists Discover New Moons Circling Saturn Associated Press
Gang Member's Crack Conviction Reversed : Courts: Appeals justices say defense was wrongly denied records on whether U.S. prosecutors unfairly target blacks. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just The Ticket
Fishing for a Few Compliments BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House GOP Begins Drive to Slash Social Spending : Congress: Debate starts with bill to cut housing programs, EPA. Republican moderates may break ranks. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC : Percussionist a Man of World : Don't call Luis Conte a jazz/Latin/pop musician. He plays all that, but he transcends labels. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Scrambler Speeds Up Debate on Safety RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reno, FBI Agent Differ in Views of Waco Talks GLENN F. BUNTING and DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Jurors Are 'Defendants' in the Private Trial You Never See : Panel: The judge has spent hundreds of hours in closed hearings to decide which members should be dismissed, transcripts reveal. HENRY WEINSTEIN and TIM RUTTEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabbi Baruch Korff; Nixon Confidant KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Targeting a Younger Audience : Jessica Harper will perform at Pages Books. Her album of children's music is an award-winner. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Galileo Shifts Course on Way to Jupiter Orbit From Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Exploring Territory Long Since Settled : SAFE IN AMERICA by Marcie Hershman ; HarperCollins; $24, 395 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coffee, Pasta and 'Dust in the Wind' TIM MAY
Dole Takes Aim at 'Preferential' Hiring : Politics: Staking out position for presidential contest, Senate leader would undo race- and gender-based affirmative action provisions. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Even a Kennedy Was Safe Working at the Tabs
MUSIC : 2 Talents Team Up to Play the Blues DAVID S. BARRY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; David S. Barry is a regular contributor to The Times
HOBBIES : Expanding on a Model Idea : About 40 planes will be displayed Sunday for the Giant Scale Fly-In and Swap Meet. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : The Mutual Fund : Need a vacation? How about dry cleaning? Barter and trade exchanges can help you swap your skills to fulfill your needs. GARY LIBMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Patching Together History : Autry Museum displays works from a quilting contest that inspired thousands of Depression-era women. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Lindbergh's Bio That Doesn't Quite Soar RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Old-Style Pizza Is Still Primo : Jacopo's and its menu of homemade doughs, sauces and colorful salads has come to a cozy sit-down cafe in Encino. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
Byrd's Vote, His 14,000th, Draws Ovation in Senate Associated Press
Treasure Hunt . . . or Deep, Dark Obsession? CLAUDIA LUTHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Europe : Russian Army's No. 1 Enemy May Be Hunger : Officials fear winter of discontent if troops don't get more food. But some doubt severity of problem. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fancy but Frugal : Surfas offers low prices on an array of gourmet foods and supplies. It also stocks a big selection of kitchenware. GERI COOK, Geri Cook's Bargains column runs every Friday in Valley Life! Geri Cook can be heard from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturdays on KIEV 870-AM
ENTERTAINMENT
'Hysteria' Puts Freud on the Couch : Theater review: In this play of debate and farce, the therapist is forced to face his own secrets when confronted about abandoning his theory of hysteria. LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Home Entertainment : Scarry Creations Find Their Way to Video SCOTT BLAKEY and SCOTT HETTRICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Life' Moves 'Vanya' to Australian Outback KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Theater Review : Life Passes Everyone by in Slow, Blurry 'Last Drive-In' SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Dogs': A Bittersweet Awakening KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Net's' Trip Suffers From Lack of Urgency DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : 'Two by Two' Would Be at Sea If Not for Noah ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : An Abundant, Varied Metheny Concert BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Citi and Epi: Downtown Deli Offerings MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAMILY : Anna Moo's Comical and Soulful World LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Dumbo': Not Typical Vietnam War Film KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Interview': Hollywood's Age Problem PHILIP BRANDES
ART REVIEW : Abstractions That Match Ambitions DAVID PAGEL
The Preset Styles of 'Triple Play' F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
Jazz Review : Star of the Show Is Honoree Williams DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bernard White's Eccentric World F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
This Time, the Place's the Thing : Theater: Orange County Light Opera stages productions at such venues as a courthouse, a ship, and even a zoo. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Betty Boop' Clips to Screen at Benefit
'Tapestry' Weaves King's Themes PHILIP BRANDES
MOVIE REVIEWS : Dancing With Dolphins : Costner's 'Waterworld' Exhibits Elements Both Weak and Strong-- but at $175 Million? KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Rare Chance to Catch the Shearing Sound ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lange Gets His Vote for Most Likely to Self-Promote HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : Shum's 'Double Happiness' Glows With Subtle Notes KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Kids': Grossing Out the Old Squares KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Hidden Nuggets in Charlie Rich's Work : CHARLIE RICH "Greatest Hits", Epic *** ROBERT HILBURN
Kiss and Tell: The Music Is Frehley's Love : Pop: With his '70s group's theatrics behind him, the guitarist works to establish his place in a modern rock scene. JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CD-ROM REVIEW : 'Tutor' an Interactive Program for Understanding, Playing Jazz : PHIL WOODS: "Jazz Tutor" CD-ROM, MasterClass Productions DON HECKMAN
BUSINESS
Company Town : Real Key Is How Goldwyn Is Treated CLAUDIA ELLER
GOP Unveils Legislation to Overhaul U.S. Securities Laws : Policy: Opponents say the sweeping plan will strip investors of protections and unleash a rash of corporate takeovers. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Smaller Stocks Take Lead as Market Powers Ahead From Times Staff and Wire Services
Governor Seeks to Block Records in First Pension Case : Courts: Files on state agency appointee should be kept confidential, Wilson says. Data is sought in investment fraud suit. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Close Down 90 Outfits Fraudulently Luring Investors RANDOLPH E. SCHMID, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economic Signals Mixed, but Pointing Mostly Down : Indicators: Orders for durable goods orders slip, but so do first-time jobless claims. From Associated Press
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Indices Set New Records as Technology Stocks Rise From Times Wire Services
Company Town
Latin America Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
State of the (Mega) Union : Historic Merger Seen as Wise Move--but Big Obstacles Remain DONALD W. NAUSS and ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Amgen Adds Fuel to Biotech's Revival TOM PETRUNO
Panel Urged Not to Over-Regulate Munis Market : Congress: Despite testimony in wake of O.C. debacle, House committee may seek legislation requiring greater risk disclosure. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AST Has Another Losing Quarter, but Relief in Sight : Earnings: Irvine computer maker couples latest dose of bad news with word that financing from Samsung is finally official. ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Datum Reports 58% Drop in Net Income for 2nd Quarter
Makers of Computer Network Gear to Join : Acquisitions: 3 Com will buy Chipcom for about $775 million in stock, making it No. 2. From Bloomberg Business News
ZZZZ Best's Whiz Kid Cleans Up His Pitch : Crime: Former carpet-cleaning entrepreneur who went to prison for fraud tells how to detect scams. From Associated Press
Delta Air Lines Rebounds With 4th-Quarter Profit of $251 Million From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tough Times Add to Shifting Legal Landscape : Partnerships: Six lawyers from big L.A. firm form smaller, specialized practice in Costa Mesa. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baldwin Credit Line Approved : Construction: Bankruptcy judge allows an interim financing plan that extends $70 million to the O.C. building company. Checks to subcontractors will be issued today. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Construction Jobs Elude Foreigners : Trade: 1994 accord fails to make headway in opening up government building projects. From Times Wire Services
MCI Will Restructure, Analysts Say : Telecom: Changes will include management lineup, and jobs may be cut. Announcement could come as soon as next week. From Bloomberg Business News
Utility Vehicles to Sport Protection Times Wire Services
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Business Booms for Opportunity Crooks : Fraud: Swindlers find fertile ground among those looking for a chance to make money. ALBERT B. CRENSHAW, THE WASHINGTON POST
For Homebound Alaskans, Mail Order Is Only Outlet : Retail: Catalogue companies and home-shopping networks target those living in the state's rural outposts. DAVID GERMAIN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
EARNINGS : PaineWebber Estimates Claim Settlement Cost at $200 Million From Associated Press
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Female Business Owners Say Borrowing Is Tough : Discrimination: Only 7.5% of their firms are at highest risk of failing. But tell that to their bankers. JACKIE SPINNER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Female Business Owners Say Borrowing Is Tough : Discrimination: Only 7.5% of their firms are at highest risk of failing. But tell that to their bankers. JACKIE SPINNER, THE WASHINGTON POST
Energy Times Staff and Wire Reports
AMP Will Cut 490 Jobs at Its Matrix Science Unit in Torrance From Reuters
U.S. Soaps Top Foreign Market, but Stay Tuned : Company Town: Latin American and Western European countries are starting to produce their own serials. RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Telecommunications Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wind Dancer Names New Chief
SPORTS
Abbott Returns to Angel Family : Baseball: Pitcher who was traded in 1992 is stunned by deal with White Sox that brings him back to Anaheim for four minor leaguers. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEGION AREA 6 PLAYOFFS : Newhall Drops Ball, Loses to Camarillo, 5-4, in 9th JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blues Trade High-Scoring Shanahan to Whalers From Staff and Wire Reports
Abbott Returns to Angel Family : Baseball: Pitcher who was traded to Yankees is reacquired from White Sox for minor leaguers. From Associated Press
SURFING : Mother's Comeback Stays on Track ERIK HAMILTON
They Don't Need Savior on Day They Get Starter MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Yankee Left-Hander Pettitte a Royal Pain From Associated Press
ROLLER HOCKEY : Bullfrogs Maintain Upper Hand in Rivalry With Blades PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' Ninth-Inning Spree Gives Bullpen Some Leeway : Baseball: They score five late runs and beat Milwaukee, 9-3, in rain-delayed game. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abbott Returns to Angel Family : Finally, a Mistake Corrected MIKE PENNER
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Dodd, Whitmarsh Are Old Favorites PAUL McLEOD
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : DeShields Expected to Return Tonight BOB NIGHTENGALE
ROLLER HOCKEY : Blades Run Out of Answers as Bullfrogs Make Their Point GEORGE DOHRMANN
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Indians Acquire Hill for 3 Minor Leaguers Associated Press
DEL MAR : Pat Valenzuela Is Suspended Indefinitely BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Emphatic in Rout : Baseball: Braves stymied, 9-4, by Cummings and five-run inning after marveling at team's potential. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Broncos' Sharpe May Have to Retire Associated Press
Lineup Changes Can't Get Splash a Victory : Indoor soccer: Anaheim rallies in fourth quarter but loses, 10-9, in overtime to Arizona. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : There's Still Life in Mattingly's Bat and the Yankees' Season MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
LOS ALAMITOS : Schvaneveldt Suspended for Switch BILL CHRISTINE and STACY PIGOTT
Baseball? It's Yours for a Song MIKE DOWNEY
Hart's Baker Signs With Northridge
Management Decision : LeVasseur Became a Skipper When Griffey Sr. Skipped Out JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drury Weighs In Big Time as Hockey Star : Olympic Festival: Former pitcher for U.S. Little League champions finds niche on the ice. ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abbott's Return Pleases Fans : Baseball: Pitcher, who had been one of the most popular players on the team, should boost Angels' attendance figures as well as won-loss record. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Carried a Texas-Sized Chip
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Moon's Crime Can't Be Ignored LARRY STEWART
BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Heavyweight Sullivan Loses; Fans Don't Like Decision DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two County Girls' Soccer Teams Will Get Shot at a National Title
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Bagwell, Astros Get Satisfaction From Associated Press
SURFING / OP PRO CHAMPIONSHIPS : Mearig Goes From Retirement to Quarterfinals ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Deal Seemed Impossible at First MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Abbott Returns to Angel Family : Baseball: Pitcher who was traded in 1992 is stunned by deal that brings him back to Anaheim for minor leaguers. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING / BRYAN RODGERS : Saugus Fans Hope to Get Back in Race BRYAN RODGERS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL / SEAL BEACH OPEN : For Dodd, It's Not the Years, It's the Titles PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Stokes Signs: Seven Years, $8.4 Million
America's Closer : As if Maddux & Co. Needed Help, Mark Wohlers Comes Along With His 100-m.p.h. Fastball MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indians Join Arms Race, Get Hill From Cardinals From Associated Press
No Rams or Raiders? Fans, Here's the Ticket : Football: USC and UCLA hoping to capitalize on moves by selling abandoned ticket holders on college game with aggressive marketing campaigns. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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