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What happened on July 29, 1995
NEWS
Riots Spur Indianapolis Police to Step Up Patrols Times Wire Services
FDA Panel Declines to Offer Opinion on Generic Estrogen From Associated Press
Howard Earle; Leader in Field of Police Science MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 From Oregon Commune Convicted in Murder Plot From Associated Press
Bush Sinks in Peat Bog--and Nearly Drowns Reuters
Woman Runs Over Son in Driving Test Error Reuters
UCI Fertility Scandal Widens to UC San Diego : Biotechnology: Officials say that at least five patients at UCSD may have been victims of egg-swapping scheme. MICHAEL GRANBERRY and JULIE MARQUIS and MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : INTO THE SPOTLIGHT / JOHN MARTEL : County's Answer to the Dream Team ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Upholds EPA's Powers in a Surprise Vote : Congress: Narrow defeat of bill to rein in agency is unexpected victory for environmentalists. Some concede measure 'may have gone too far,' revised proposal possible. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buttafuoco Enters Plea on Probation Violation Associated Press
Food Stamp Rolls Shrink in May, Continuing Trend From Associated Press
Colombia Leader Seeks Probe of Campaign : South America: Samper asks Congress to determine if drug lords' money helped him to win the presidency. From Reuters
A Roadblock to Peace: Terror on Mass Transit : Fatal Bombings Underscore Bus-Dependent Israelis' Vulnerability, Slow Negotiations to a Crawl MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel OKs Funds Cut on Wolf Project From Reuters
McVeigh's Sister Said to Testify for Government in Bomb Case From Associated Press
Reno Says Starr's Indictment of Gov. Tucker Should Stand From Associated Press
Senate Passes Limits on Lavish Lobbyist Gifts EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Wants to Try Detained Hamas Official From Reuters
Wilson Faces Showdown With GOP Foes of Abortion : Budget: Deal may collapse over family planning funding for poor and Democrats' dislike of welfare cuts. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saw-Wielding Activists Mock Logging Law From Associated Press
Davidians Set Compound Ablaze, 2 Experts Tell Panel : Waco: Tapes and conversations recorded by the FBI, they say, point to the sect members igniting the fire. DAVID WILLMAN and GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LATIN AMERICA : Many Mexicans Slipping Through Health-Care Net : Beset by the nation's economic crisis, the Social Security Institute faces a grim diagnosis. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sri Lanka Rebels' Attack Backfires; 200 Are Killed : Asia: Army was alerted about simultaneous raids at four camps. Fifteen guerrilla boats sunk. From Reuters
Plan to Give Rocks 'Natural' Look Is Halted From Associated Press
Lenders Owe Quake Funds, Owners Say : Insurance: State appeals court's decision favoring residents fails to resolve dispute over cash payouts. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hettie Kram; Longtime Protector of Cats MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Towns Try to Paint Way to Prosperity : Twentynine Palms is among the out-of-the-way places that hope to become tourist spots by covering their walls with murals. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Chinese Accused in $380-Million Scam; Chief Faces Death Penalty From Reuters
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Jurors Cite Smith's Troubled Past in Decision to Spare Life STEPHANIE SAUL, NEWSDAY
Sister Magdalen Mary; Folk Art Expert, Educator
Alaska to Keep Its Cap for Salmon Harvest Reuters
Apartment Units Cave In; 7 Killed, 10 Missing Associated Press
Judge Rejects Defense Bid for Fuhrman Tapes SAM FULWOOD III and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
400 Workers Evacuated in Spill at Drug Plant Associated Press
$200,000 Award to Robber Is Reversed Associated Press
Alabama Chain Gangs In for Rock-Crushing Work Associated Press
Alligator Caught in Lake Associated Press
Shuttle Grounded by O-Ring Problem : Space: NASA says heat-searing is minor, but puts off Endeavour launch until solution is in place. K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : AUSTRALIA : Top Official Rejects French Plea on Tests From Times Wire Services
WORLD IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : Peace Accord Nearly Set, Rebel Chief Says From Times Wire Services
MIDDLE EAST : Hamas Combat: Both Political and Mortal MARJORIE MILLER TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : BURUNDI : Thousands Flee Battle Near Capital From Times Wire Services
Economy Shows Weakest Quarterly Growth in Years THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : KENYA : Britain Freezes Aid, Seeks Rights Progress From Times Wire Services
Quake Rattles Manila Reuters
Advisory Group Urges Summit on AIDS From Associated Press
Smith Gets Life Sentence for Drowning Sons ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carl S. Cleveland Jr.; Chiropractic Chancellor
Foot Bone Find a 'Missing Link,' Scientists Say : Evolution: Fossils discovered in South Africa may help pinpoint when human ancestors began walking upright. From Reuters
Lenore Yeamans; Teacher, Campaign Manager
Vagrant Held in Kidnap-Rape of 2 Boys in O.C. THAO HUA and SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Croatia Takes 2 Towns in Bosnia From Serbs : Balkans: U.N. sees threat of wider war in fighting across borders. Road links between rebels are severed. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police in Miami Increase Force After Rampage From Associated Press
Ito Maps Out Jurors' Night Trip to Scenes ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman, 2 Others Killed in German Bus Hijacking : Europe: Police storm tour vehicle, which held 25, after seven-hour standoff. One hostage and a police officer are wounded. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC San Diego Patients Drawn Into Fertility Scandal : Medicine: Officials say Dr. Ricardo Asch may have had a role in improper transfers of eggs of five women treated there. Legislator calls widening controversy 'a nightmare that doesn't end.' MICHAEL GRANBERRY and JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Obituaries : * John L. Cudworth; Computer Consultant
Why It's So Hot and Smoggy
Valley-Area Swelter Breaks Records : Weather: Van Nuys endures 111 degrees, Palmdale 109 before sea breezes bring relief. Hot conditions spark three brush fires. BETH SHUSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mercury Sticking to Triple Digits PAUL ELIAS
THOUSAND OAKS : Hot Times, Cool Solutions at Day Camp LISA M. BOWMAN
Memorial to Sailor Now Popular Regatta IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sailor's Tribute : Growing Memorial Regatta Gives Young Skippers a Goal IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Why It's So Hot and Smoggy
WESTMINSTER : Council Still Stumped on Mobile Home Rules JOHN POPE
ANAHEIM : Network to Help Fight Freeway Snarls ALAN EYERLY
Obituaries
SEAL BEACH : Council Wary of Costs for Pier Safety Office RUSS LOAR
Letter From The Editor
Valleywide : Exhibit at Fair Gives a Cool View of Pluto DAVID E. BRADY
Update : Follow-up on the news : WESTMINSTER : Business License Reviews Continue
Valleywide : Bill Protecting Rights of Students Endorsed FRANK MANNING
Agoura Hills : Deadline to Run for Council Draws Near FRANK MANNING
Marathon Session Will Precede City Council's Monthlong Vacation : Government: Ventura panel members must face 33 agenda items. They will likely meet into the wee hours before their break can begin. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Counties Seek Detour of Transit Funds : Legislature: O.C. Republicans, L.A. Democrats try to bail out their counties by linking a tax diversion to the state budget. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Court Ruling, Quake Payouts Are Still in Dispute ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Anti-Tax Leader to Speak in Orange
Council to Weigh Alternatives to Lopez Canyon Landfill : Refuse: Panel instructs sanitation officials to report on options other than extending dump near Lake View Terrace to 2001. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sherman Oaks : Beilenson to Address Democratic Club STEPHANIE STASSEL
Obituaries
Update : Follow-up on the news : GARDEN GROVE : Reward Is Doubled in Guard's Slaying
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : A Berry Nice Donation
Builder Faces Trial in Battery Case BARBARA MURPHY
3 Brush Fires Erupt North of L.A.; Some Homes Threatened
City Council Votes to Seek Federal Grant to Beef Up Police Force
Delays This Year May Force Tougher Cuts in '96 : Budget: The county reduced spending by $19 million, but could still face deep program and employee reductions next time around. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tarzana : Injured Cat Owes 1 Life to Firefighters ED BOND
Bill That May Aid Campus Plan OKd KENNETH R. WEISS
Multicultural Manners : Know the Sabbath NORINE DRESSER, Norine Dresser is a folklorist and author of the forthcoming book "Multicultural Manners" (Wiley & Sons). Tell her your experiences c/o Voices.
Countywide : Forum Will Focus on On-Line Pornography
Hawaii Prison Official to Inspect Medical Facilities in County Jail
Some Southern Baptist Moderates Move Toward Separate Denomination From Religion News Service
Council OKs Tightened Buyout Plan for L.A. City Workers JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northridge : Handlers Wanted for Super-Hero Balloon DOUGLAS ALGER
MISSION VIEJO : Veterans Raise Funds for War Memorial
San Gabriel Valley : Blue Line Extension Wins MTA Approval
Lenders Owe Quake Funds, Owners Say : Insurance: State appeals court's decision favoring residents fails to resolve dispute over cash payouts. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast : Parents Won't Be Charged in Accident
VENTURA : Veterans at Weekend Event Offered Aid STEPHANIE BROMMER
North Hollywood : Auto Shop Owner Fined in Swindles FRANK MANNING
Central Los Angeles : New Director Brings Changes to YMCA
Jewish Groups Strive to Cool Debate on Peace : America: Fifty leaders, organizations sign statement to end 'verbal violence.' From Religion News Service
Legal System Improvises Amid Search for Escapee MATHIS CHAZANOV and KELLY DAVID, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Die When Plane Explodes, Crashes Into Vacant Building ABIGAIL GOLDMAN
San Fernando Valley : Heroes Recall a Dramatic Rescue
Man Drives His Truck Off Conejo Grade PAUL ELIAS
Second Opinion : THE EASTSIDE SUN : Glimmer of Good News in Minority Homeowning
Historic Downtown Ventura's Face Lift Will Be Celebrated at ArtWalk : Community: Strolling along new sidewalks, hundreds are expected to check out the local art scene during the open house event. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Supervisors Delay Plan for Widespread Layoffs JOSH MEYER and JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Update : Follow-up on the news : HUNTINGTON BEACH : 9-Acre School Site Rezoned for 58 Homes
Westside : GENEROUS OFFER
LAGUNA HILLS : Police Chief Disputes Crime Study's Results FRANK MESSINA
Update : Follow-up on the news : 43-Home Project OKd at Harris Ranch
Officials Plan to Lift Quarantine on County Fruit : Medflies: The biological war, which enraged some residents, cost local growers an estimated $50 million. Restrictions may be removed Tuesday. DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Seek Stepson of Shooting Victim : Crime: Frank Pina, 37, is wanted for questioning in the death of his stepfather, Edward Tobin of Fullerton. TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valleywide : Bird Auction to Raise Nest Egg for Research DOUGLAS ALGER
South Bay : Dognaper Fails to Surrender Her Pooch
Apartment Owners Face Federal Bias Suit : Glendale: Civil lawsuit also names manager in alleged discrimination against African Americans and families with children. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth Opinion : The Law in a Stern Blue Uniform
GM Wins Court Fight on City Taxes HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beyond Cookie Sales: These Scouts Chew on Today's Tough Topics : 'We really try to work with them on a lot of the contemporary issues, things that will really affect them.' JOCELYN Y. STEWART
Waco Case Tests Boundaries of Religious Liberty : Rights: Some say government targeted Davidians with such firepower because agents viewed them as a cult. From The Washington Post
THOUSAND OAKS : Bid for New Trial Against Deputy Fails BARBARA MURPHY
LA HABRA : Child Center Named for Late Activist HOPE HAMASHIGE
Anticipate Hazards, Health Experts Urge After 2 Babies Die PHUONG NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Gone Fishin' at Lake Laguna Niguel FRANK MESSINA
Youngsters to Unfurl New Skills at Regatta IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ministry Puts the Street on Stage : Religion: Rap music and portrayals of gangbangers will help Victory Outreach bring its message to teens. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : A Clearer Picture of Cable-TV Service ALAN EYERLY
SEAL BEACH : Hearings Planned on Old Ranch RUSS LOAR
LAGUNA HILLS : Lack of Bond Kills Lowest Landscape Bid FRANK MESSINA
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Aliso Viejo Gets a New Principal
Judge Freezes Work on Mountain Park : Recreation: Environmental group fighting Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy plans for Big Sky Gateway. JON D. MARKMAN and KAY HWANGBO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Killed as Airplane Crashes in Pacoima : Aviation: Pilot, passenger die when their craft explodes after it hits transformer on takeoff and plunges into vacant building, police say. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Best Thing About a Hot Day Is the Cool Night : Weather: But with afternoon temperatures topping 100 in many Southland areas, relief isn't easy to find. ERIC MALNIC and JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GM Court Victory May Cost City $50 Million : Lawsuit: The decision finds a manufacturers' tax is unconstitutional because it discriminates against outsiders. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Public Places : Hollywood Boulevard--Just Like the Champs Elysees : Subway tunneling once caused the premier avenue of Paris to sink. And like L.A., its metro incorporates fine art--but far more visibly. JANE SPILLER, Jane Spiller welcomes suggestions for public places of interest. Contact her c/o Voices or by e-mail: spillers@news.latimes.com. and
NEWPORT BEACH : Surfers Ask City to End 'Blackballing' on Summer Afternoons HOLLY J. WAGNER
OJAI : Man Arrested After Rifle Incident at Lake STEPHANIE BROMMER
Van Nuys : 2 New Head Start Preschools Open FRANK MANNING
19 Sickened by Fumes After Pump at Bleach Plant Malfunctions
SIMI VALLEY : Man Shot 13 Times Sues 2 Officers SCOTT HADLY
Escapee Can't Duct the Law : He's Caught After Day in Courthouse Vent System MATHIS CHAZANOV and KELLY DAVID, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New School Board Trustee Challenges Status Quo : Education: A former employee, Arthur Joe Lopez shifted the balance of power and lengthened meetings by insisting on reviewing policies. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : Eviction Notice Takes Psychics by Surprise
IRVINE : Footbridge Closure Has Residents Mad RUSS LOAR
Simi Council to Weigh Renovation Funding for Shopping Center : Tapo Plaza: Proposal would provide $150,000 for landscaping, lighting and parking lot repaving. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Continue Investigation of 2 Bodies Found in Parked Van
Bill Could Hamper Anaheim Councilman's Career : Legislature: The measure bars civil servants, such as police officer and official Lou Lopez, from serving on the local governing board. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valleywide : Earthquake Rescuers Honored With Medals FRANK MANNING
3 Suspects Held in Series of Violent Robberies : Crime: Police say reputed gang members targeted business owners of Asian descent in the northwestern Valley. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Wave Offers Only Comic Relief : Weather: Residents swelter as air conditioners conk out, tempers flare and temperatures soar into the 90s. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi Man Gets 19 Years to Life in Slaying : Crime: Sentencing comes after tearful statements in court from the mothers of the defendant and the shooting victim. BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RELIGION / JOHN DART : Rumors of Push to Ban Christian Broadcasting Refuse to Disappear JOHN DART
Homes for Exchange Students Getting Scarcer LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Overseas Students Find Visit More Than a Fair Exchange ERIC WAHLGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockin' With Jesus : Music Sounds the Same, but the Message Is Different on the Christian Network From Associated Press
Young Skippers Take to the Water in Yacht Club Race IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Conversation / WITH BOOKER WOODS : Winning Coach Puts Kids on Track BOOKER WOODS coaches the girls' team of the Los Angeles Jets, a private nonprofit youth track and field organization founded in 1973 and now serving 60 boys and 68 girls mainly from Inglewood, Gardena, Carson, Compton and South Los Angeles. and Woods, 58, like all of the Jets coaches, is a volunteer. The retired sheriff's department corrections officer came to the Jets in 1978 and has coached his charges to dozens of national championships without ever turning away an applicant. He talked with MARY REESE BOYKIN.
ENTERTAINMENT
KFWB and KNX: Future Allies? : Radio: If Westinghouse does end up buying CBS Inc., the company would own the two L.A. all-news stations. Some wonder if both would be maintained. JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Over Budget and Behind Schedule : 'Waterworld' Isn't the First Film to Run Amok. Some Went Down in Flames but Others Were Redeemed With Time DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Duck's Breath: Sophomoric Nostalgia LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Album Review : A Reckless, Refreshing Return : * 1/2 CIRCLE JERKS, "Oddities, Abnormalities and Curiosities", Mercury SANDY MASUO
Labels Aside, Garbage Is Still Garbage
Austin Theater Group Due at Evidence Room
Kudos and Brickbats
Weekend TV : Medicare Is Subject of CNN Special, Debate
Grohl and Foo Fighters Peek Out From Nirvana's Shadow LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Credit Where Credit Due
Music Review : Philharmonic Perks Up for Schumann CHRIS PASLES
Two Voices, Many Tones : World music: Throat singing draws Kongar-ol Ondar of Tuva and California bluesman Paul Pena to each other--and to Santa Ana. BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Poppin' Up : Rap's Junior M.A.F.I.A. Is Making It in B.I.G. Time CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steps to Enlightenment : Spiritual Message Pervades Choreographer Todd Williams' Work Premiering Tonight ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Happiness' Is an Acting Career for Canadian Sandra Oh : Movies: Her struggles parallel those of her character--but unlike her counterpart, Oh has won best actress awards. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
Country's Todd Snider: The Man of Still : Pop: The genre has changed over the years, but the artist remains true to traditional styles, as his 'Songs for the Daily Planet' shows. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Reviews : Haunting Parables : Russia's Ilya Kabakov Deftly Uses Storytelling to Engage an Audience CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
Dreaming of Elephants
Cabaret Review : Eartha Kitt at the Cinegrill: She's Still Here, Thankfully DON HECKMAN
Circle Jerks Orbit Back : Now That Punk Is Hot Again, the Group Is Cashing In on Its Past CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Votes for 'Homicide'
SPORTS
BEACH VOLLEYBALL : Johnson-Loiola Team Upset in Overtime at Seal Beach
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Warner Bounces Back Yet Again DANA HADDAD
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Dibble Signs, Goes to Minors Associated Press
GOLF ROUNDUP : Funk Goes 3 Strokes Atop Field From Associated Press
Venus Has Skyrocketing Self-Confidence SHAV GLICK
Angels Knock Stuffing Out of the Brewers, 13-6 : Baseball: They rack up 17 hits and two home runs to give Langston plenty of support. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seles' Second Half Starts at the Top : Tennis: Co-No. 1's exhibition against Navratilova marks return from 1993 stabbing. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mussina Wins 12th in Orioles' Victory From Associated Press
Gretzky Gets Reassurance, Reason to Relax : Hockey: Prospective King owners tell veteran they want to keep him, not trade him. He also likes Robinson hiring. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golf, Murray and Daly: What Could Be Better?
Dodger Fans Have a Think-Boo Season
Game Shouldn't Be a Shrine to Thugs
Don't Be So Quick to Jump on the Buss
He Hates PGA's Price, and We Don't Mean Nick
Losers Need Not Apply for NFL's L.A. Market (No Gougers, Either)
LOCAL NOTES : Van Hook Leaving Calvary Chapel for Cerritos High
Garcia Primed for a Performance Worthy of Oscar : Boxing: He realizes the dangers of fighting--in the ring and on the streets. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda Bemoans Speed-Up Rules BOB NIGHTENGALE
Courier Gets Wild-Card Entry to L.A. Event, Is Seeded Third WENDY WITHERSPOON
Northridge Kids Try to Double Their Fun : Little League: Two squads attempt to emulate last year's championship team on tournament trail. ETHAN SKOLNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thoroughbred Assns. Oust Commissioner : Horse racing: TRA's attempt to unite the sport nationally ends in failure as Brian McGrath is dismissed, national office is closed. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Cubs Make Short Work of the Phillies, 4-0 From Associated Press
ROLLER HOCKEY : Wetzel's Scoring Lifts Bullfrogs, 5-3 PAUL McLEOD
Hornaday Vaults Onto the Pole for the Third Time This Season
Nakatani Rides Molistar to Victory in CTBA Stakes BILL CHRISTINE
MIGHTY DUCKS : Valk Agrees to Terms on Contract ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cone, Tartabull, Sierra, Bonilla Switch Teams : Baseball: With trade deadline approaching, Yankees make deals with A's and Blue Jays. Orioles deal with Mets. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR SPORTS : Teaming Up, Weston and Voigt Win DARIN ESPER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMENTARY : Now, Yankees Can Challenge Indians MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
AMERICAN LEGION AREA 6 PLAYOFFS : Camarillo Winds Up on Top Again in Bottom of the Ninth, 3-2 JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loss Has Dodgers Worried : Baseball: Players concerned team might be broken up if it doesn't win West title. Reds' Smiley wins 100th, 3-2. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gordon Injured in Qualifying From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Salaam Waiting on Family, Agent Associated Press
Organizers Might Salvage Big Orange Classic JASON REID
Laurie Keys Bullfrog Victory Over Coyotes : Roller hockey: Goaltender stops 41 shots and Wetzel scores winner on power play to upend last-place Oklahoma, 5-3. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gordon Hospitalized After Crash at Track From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Abbott Trade Sells Tickets MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
SURFING : Machado's Patience Pays Off ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SURFING / OP PRO CHAMPIONSHIPS : Machado Remains Patient, and It Pays Off ERIK HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Link Between Past, Present : Olympic Festival: Decathletes Dan O'Brien and Rafer Johnson discover common ground while fielding questions. ARA NAJARIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No NFL Teams? Here's the Ticket : Football: UCLA and USC hope to capitalize on Rams' and Raiders' departure with aggressive marketing. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garcia Primed for a Performance Worthy of Oscar : Bout: Oxnard fighter may be ready to achieve stature of stablemate De La Hoya. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is It True? Will Healy Tapes Become Available?
Baseball Then and Now: Where Have You Gone?
Oh, so You Mean That Wrigley Field
Pitcher to Mother: the Perfect Windup : Slaten Puts Energies Into Raising Family After All-American Career at Northridge PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Foundation Health Should Get Champus Contract, GAO Says CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Bonds Dip as Hopes Dim on Rates From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Asia Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Bonds Hit as Hopes for Cut Dim From Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
AT&T to Cut Jobs at Computer Unit : Labor: Operations will shrink as well at money-losing Global Information Systems. Refocus of markets is cited. From Reuters
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Leggo My Logo! : Battles Rage Over U.S. Trademarks in South Africa BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rocketdyne Scientist's Survivors Sue
Jordan Scores as Top Spokesperson Bloomberg Business News
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bidding War for Chipcom Could Erupt : Computers: Cabletron wants stake in networking equipment maker. From Associated Press
Steep Charges Proposed to Rescue S&L Insurance Fund : Finance: Plan calls for one-time $6.6-billion assessment on thrifts and payment of $550 million a year by banks. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank of Boston CEO Resigns Unexpectedly : Executives: Company won't say whether trio of scrapped merger plans led to Stepanian's departure. From Times Wire Services
FCC Gives Prime-Time Access Rule the Ax : Television: Regulation required network affiliates to buy non-network programming for an hour. 'Giant effect' seen. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME & GARDEN
PERFECTLY IMPERFECT : Locals are cultivating the controlled chaos of cottage gardens with native plants as well as traditional annuals and perennials. MARESA ARCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TRENDS : Kitchens: The Next Generation GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rip It Up? It Depends on the Glue JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EQUIPMENT : Sales Are Up--The Mower the Merrier From The Christian Science Monitor
Following Form CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
Keep Those Silverfish, Firebrats at Bay With Good Housekeeping From Associated Press
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