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What happened on June 02, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Wails From the Crypt: A True Story By Howard Rosenberg
Q & A with MERCE CUNNINGHAM : He's Choreographing in Cyberspace By Mark Swed, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : A Novel Picture of a Bestseller : Eastwood Crafts a 'Bridges' With More Show Than Tell, Giving Depth to the Fantasy Romance By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Hollywood Leaders Lash Back at Dole's 'Bashing' : Industry: Film, TV and music figures respond to the senator's speech charging Hollywood with 'mainstreaming of deviancy.' By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
RADIO A Crumb for Keillor: R. Crumb, the reclusive... By Diane Haithman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Reincarnation, Talking Dogs an Unlikely Mix in 'Fluke' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Exquisite 'Red Firecracker': Sparks Amid Old China By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Atmospheric 'Odessa' a Bit Heavy on Drama By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : A Look at B-Grade Movie Hits and Misses By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLUB REVIEW : Bartenders Set Barbary Tone at Poop Deck By Heidi Siegmund
Ex-Marrieds Go Back to 'Familiar Places' By Philip Brandes
One-Man Show Pays Tribute to Lanza By F. Kathleen Foley
'Moon' Provides Some Biting Satire By Philip Brandes
'Adam Henry' Is Hard to Understand By Philip Brandes
Listening to Woes in 'Chick on the Field' By F. Kathleen Foley
FAMILY : Storybook's 'Jack' Gets Kids In on the Act By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEWS : 'Best' a Tribute to an Artist of Courage By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
ART REVIEWS : 'Works' Shows Pleasure, Pain of Francis By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Bay Area Doesn't Swallow Abiquiu's Eclecticism, Prices By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Girasole: An Italian Homey Gem By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Sleeping' Makes Dream Come True : Movies: After 12 years of drudgery, screenwriters Fredric Lebow and Daniel G. Sullivan strike it rich with 'While You Were Sleeping.' Now they're a hot property. By Connie Benesch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : When Cartoons and Large Paintings Collide By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Season for Outdoor Concerts, Fests Getting Into High Gear By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : Gelber Overpowers Pacific, 'Emperor' Concerto By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elia Kazan's 'Baby Doll' Is a Crude Tennessee Hoot By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Album Review : Sugar Ray--Witless Juvenilia With a Beat By Mike Boehm
The State of Marcia Ball's Art Has No Bounds : Pop music: The singer-pianist brings her mix of Louisiana and Texas to Long Beach for the Cajun & Zydeco Festival. By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Glass Shield': Pursuit of Manifesto Cloaks Cop Drama By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
70 Years of Pipes and Pedals By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on Street Smarts From the \o7 Real\f7 Experts By Dennis Romero
Survival 101 : The days of school spirit have given way to harsh lessons in violence. Students guardedly watch how they talk, walk and dress to avoid trouble. How can we keep them safe? By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Eye for Detail That Commands a Sea of Respect : Books: Patrick O'Brian sets his tales in the Royal Navy during the Napoleonic Wars--and he stays faithful to the dialogue of the time. By Anthony Day, TIMES SENIOR CORRESPONDENT
THE GOODS : The Gold Standard : It's true--all that glitters isn't necessarily real. So here are a few tips on how to buy jewelry that's worth its weight. By Nancy Rommelmann, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rust's Damage Can Be Exhaustive By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Third Trial Convicts Driver By Michael Haederle
Study Details Pregnancy Patterns By Cristine Russell, WASHINGTON POST
BOOK REVIEW / SCIENCE : Discovery of Iceman Brings Alive Fragments of the Past : THE MAN IN THE ICE, \o7 by Konrad Spindler\f7 , Harmony Books, $25, 320 pages By Bettyann Kevles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Survival 101 : The days of school spirit have given way to harsh lessons in violence. Students guardedly watch how they talk, walk and dress to avoid trouble. How can we keep them safe? By Dennis Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : In Comfort of Bed, Waking Up to Reality Doesn't Ring Any Bells By Seung Yi, \o7 Seung Yi is a senior at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Accolade. \f7
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Taking a Break
Finally, a Puzzling Show of Simplicity By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : Don't Snooze, You Lose : Health: Rest isn't a high priority for all teens, but getting enough has its benefits, and getting too little (or too much) can be more than exhausting. By Jina Chung, \o7 Jina Chung is a junior at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton, where this article first appeared in the student newspaper, the Accolade. \f7
OC HIGH / Student News and Views : OC High asks: How did your pet get its name?
Heidi Fleiss
U.N. Troops in Bosnia
Campaign Gifts
Simpson Trial
California Electric Vehicle Mandate
Dept. of Education
Clinton Stumps for Voters--in Militia Hotbed By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WATER SAFETY: As two environmental groups issued warnings... By Adrianne Goodman
Brass Wanted to 'Erase' Soldiers' Fear of Radiation From Associated Press
White House Intruder's Bid for Release Fails By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanley Elkin; Author, Teacher From Times staff and Wire Reports
A. Russell; Designed the Concorde From Reuters
PRESIDENTIAL: When President Clinton honors UCLA's... By Jocelyn Y. Stewart
Germany to Rehabilitate Deserters From WWII Associated Press
Clinton Takes a Veiled Swipe at Dole on Militias By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Pin Down 400 U.N. Troops : Balkans: Battles around three 'safe areas' threaten more peacekeepers and Muslim civilians. Bosnian Serb leader warns against trying to rescue hostages. By Norman Kempster and Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CSUN Removes Quake Repair Firm, Orders Ethics Probe By Eric Lichtblau and Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Spars With Taiwanese to Keep Visit Low-Profile By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Takes Swipe at Affirmative Action : Politics: Governor acts to wipe out some programs. Foes doubt impact. By Bill Stall and Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE TIMES POLL : Many See Williams as Political Smear Victim By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : How Many Jurors Does It Take to Reach a Verdict? : Courts: Some say Simpson case can proceed with fewer than 12 panelists. Others say state Constitution forbids it. By Tim Rutten and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Bosnia Role Offers Clinton Risk, Little Gain By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Japan's Media: How Watchful an Eye? : Investigations into nerve gas attacks create a dilemma for the passive press. Instead of challenging questionable tactics, journalists join public in rallying behind police. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly OKs Bill to Create Gaming Commission : Legislature: Backers want to weed out any criminal element involved in card rooms. Senate fate is uncertain. By Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tide May Be Turning for Offshore Oil Rigs By James Bornemeier
In Procedural Votes, Legislators Speed Up Budget Process By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine Says It Paid 3 Who Told About Clinic : Medicine: Whistle-blowers who were given $900,000 in settlements agreed not to talk any further about allegations of fertility center improprieties. Doctor calls the payments 'hush money.' By Tracy Weber and Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Colleges Consider No-Voter Tax Hike : Education: Critics protest as the L.A. community college board studies a way used by some other agencies to circumvent Prop. 13 limits. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studies Point Up Contamination of Drinking Water : Environment: Two groups report that 45 million Americans have been exposed to pollutants such as lead, pesticides and cryptosporidium. By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAPAN : Eddy of New Thinking Makes Waves Amid Old By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRITAIN : There's No National ID Crisis Yet, but It May Be in the Cards : Civil rights groups and law-and-order proponents square off as Tory minister's proposals spark outcry--mostly negative. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popular Russian General Quits; May Run Against Yeltsin in '96 : Politics: Commander of Moldova forces is viewed as a potential conservative challenger to ruling clique. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians Ready New Offensive Against 2 Chechen Strongholds From Associated Press
Decline in Tuberculosis Cases Continues : Health: Two-year trend is encouraging, but disease is still at epidemic levels in county, officials say.
Harvard Lauds Reagans Reuters
Zaire Ebola Fever Outbreak Traced to Lab Worker From Times Wire Services
CRISIS IN THE BALKANS : U.S. Role in Bosnia Is Likely to Put 1973 War Powers Act Under Fire : Politics: Clinton and Congress appear headed for a collision over policy. But all seem to agree law needs to be changed. By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Intruder's Bid for Release Fails From a Times Staff Writer
No New Bombing Arrests Expected Any Time Soon : Oklahoma City: Investigation is still at early stage, official stresses. Prosecutors strongly urge court to keep Terry Nichols behind bars. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Ties Preacher's Son to School Arson : Arrest: Christopher Lynn Johnson has been indicted in the 1994 fire at a rural Alabama high school where racial tensions were high. By Edith Stanley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arkansan Wins Spelling Bee Via \o7 Xanthosis\f7 Associated Press
2 Financial Giants Join Fight for Control of Duke Estate : Courts: The Bank of New York and Chemical Banking Corp. file papers claiming they are in line to manage the billionaire heiress's fortune. By John J. Goldman and Paul Lieberman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reeve Injury Called Among Worst Possible : Accident: Experts say breaks high in spinal column are potentially devastating. But it could be months before extent of actor's disability is known. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arkansas' First Lady Appears at Grand Jury From Reuters
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Testimony on DNA Drags to a Conclusion : Courtroom: Amid repetitious, lackluster argument, attention is focused on three jurors, who sources say are under investigation. By Henry Weinstein and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Marcus Allen's Testimony Sought on Alleged Affair By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Senate OKs Bill to Allow Sport Hunting of Mountain Lions From Associated Press
Simpson House Backs $3-Million Credit Line By Thomas S. Mulligan
UCI Conceded 'Unacceptable' Monitoring By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN THE FIRST PLACE: What a difference a year makes. The... By April Jackson and Jerry Hicks and Keith Thursby
Not-Lucky Pair Grab Richest O.C. Lotto Prize By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C., Creditors Reach Accord on Debt Rollover By Jodi Wilgoren and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Whistle-Blowers Paid to Keep Quiet About Clinic : Medicine: UCI officials say confidentiality clauses with $900,000 in settlements needed to protect integrity of fertility center probes. By Julie Marquis and Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Assembly Eases Rule for School Breakup Vote By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investigator Says UCI Case Could Have Broad Bioethical Implications By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Chose Not to Tell FDA of Non-Approved Drug Use By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Country to the Core : Four legends of the genre join again as the Highwaymen. Cash, Jennings, Nelson and Kristofferson shrug off the slick for plain-spoken songs. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times. \f7
Battle With an Upbeat : High school rock bands will compete in a program designed to boost skill levels and careers. By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Take on a '40s Sound : Royal Crown Revue takes the swing style made famous by Louis Jordan and updates it with the best elements of jazz and rock. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
Home-Grown Acts : Warner Park concerts are adding local talent to the lineup. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curves Are Optional : If flimsy is your whimsy or you prefer padding aplenty, swimsuit styles have it all. By Rebecca Howard, \o7 Rebecca Howard writes regularly about fashion for The Times. \f7
Dressing for Success : Northridge mall designers hope bright, sturdy look lures back patrons in July. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sneak Peek at the Winners : Selma Moskowitz and Penny Olson are the two artists who will be honored Sunday at the Century Gallery's juried show. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
A Tale of Love and Denial : 'Puppetmaster of Lodz,' inaugurating Storefront Theatre at El Portal, explores a survivor's view of the Holocaust. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
THEATER REVIEW : Through Rose-Colored Glasses : One-woman show about the Kennedy family matriarch steers clear of the difficult reality in its look at her life and times. By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
An Optimist Unmasked : Gideon Potter, who believes in the need for human connection, involves adults as well as children in his world of wonder. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for the Los...
Slip On Some Style : Forget the middlemen. The latest hot decorating trend can be tailored to your budget at Best Slipcover Co. By Geri Cook
Hot Coffee and a Tall, Cool One--Mitch By Maki Becker
Straight Answers on Posture : A six-footer who slouches sets nervousness aside and finds that a chiropractor is someone he can trust. By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Feasting the Armenian Way : Varouj's Kabobs has grilling down to an art, and complements its meats with an array of ethnic specialties. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life! \f7
BUSINESS
Yields at 15-Month Low on Signs of Economic Slowing : Markets: Index of U.S. manufacturing shows first decline in 20 months. Stocks rally on talk of Fed rate cut. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Ex-American Honda Executives Convicted : Courts: At least $15 million in cash and goods were taken in a kickback scheme by sales executives. Civil suits by some dealers are expected. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yields at 15-Month Low on Signs of Economic Slowing : Markets: Index of U.S. manufacturing shows contraction in May. Stocks rally on talk of Fed rate cut. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Former Honda Execs Guilty in Bribery Case : Autos: Pair had said the practice was accepted in firm's corporate culture. Verdicts open door to flood of dealer lawsuits. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seagram Hopes to Announce Ovitz Signing Next Week : Executives: But the Creative Artists Agency chairman is wavering about accepting the post, sources say. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Kmart to Close 72 Stores and Eliminate 5,800 Jobs : Retailing: Discount chain takes aim at poor-performing outlets. Eight of them are in the Southland. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Pop Shopping : Booming Music Business Has Investors Drooling By Chuck Philips
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Ruling Protects Insurance Agents Who Help Customers With Pricing By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At CBS-TV, Lund Gets a Free Hand and a Loud Ovation By Daniel Howard Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Industry Encouraged by Latest Sales Figures From Associated Press
Media & Advertising \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
New Batch of Figures Indicate Drastic Slowdown From Times Wire Services
New World Bank Chief Off to Aggressive Start : Economics: The former Wall Streeter goes on the defensive, saying cuts in the institution would be shortsighted. From Reuters
Retail Sales Experience Warming Trend in May From Associated Press
Health Care \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Media & Advertising \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
These Are Bad News Days for Inveterate Bears By Tom Petruno
New Baseball Bat Shows Its Dimples \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Where's the Beef? In the Mailbox: More and more American... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Compulsive Shopper? Take This: Obsessive shoppers who risk... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Pepsi to 'Shake' Up Market: Food and soft drink giant... \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Company Town : Rocco to Head Distribution Unit at Universal
Company Town By James Bates
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Company Town
Company Town : \o7 Signore\f7 Murdoch : Why the Mogul Wants to Spend $2 Billion on Italian TV By Louise Mcelvogue, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Furon Co.: The Laguna Niguel maker of industrial...
Source Scientific Inc.: The Garden Grove manufacturer of...
Rainbow Technologies Now Owns 'Clipper Chip' Maker By Ross Kerber
St. John Knits of Irvine Sees Quarterly Net Income Jump 45%
Pacific Sunwear of California Inc.: The Anaheim apparel...
The Wet Seal Inc.: The Irvine women's apparel retailer...
Rockwell President to Retire; Vice President to Succeed Him
Wall Street Bets Its Future on Computer Whizzes : Markets: But some find there is economic peril when intelligence is substituted for wisdom. O.C.'s bankruptcy is often cited as a case in point. By Jeffrey Hoffman, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Students Advised of Shift in SAT Scoring : Tests: Some youths may be misled when they see higher scores on their results, officials warn. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Scramble to Sort Out the Complicated Eggs Scandal By Dana Parsons
Think positive thoughts, Rover: Marilyn Cagle noticed a... By Steve Harvey
A Negative Start for Wilson '96 : Ending affirmative action is a divisive move
POLITICIAN WATCH : Dole's Split Personality
Not a Distinguished Campaign : Some Yaroslavsky 5th District campaign literature is very misleading
LAUSD's 5th: a Tilt to Tokofsky
If You Build It Right, Japan Will Buy : Community Comment: From the viewpoint of someone who's lived in Japan but calls Glendale home, this automobile trade war is silly. By Go Yoshida, \o7 Go Yoshida of Glendale worked for Panasonic in Japan from 1989-1992. and \f7
PERSPECTIVES ON BOSNIA : If People Are Going to Die, They Should Not be Americans : The U.S. has no credible rationale worth the risks of getting further involved, not even to evacuate U.N. forces. By Christopher Layne, \o7 Christopher Layne teaches international politics at UCLA and is a foreign policy consultant in Santa Monica. and \f7
The Political Baser Instinct By Norman Lear, \o7 Norman Lear is a veteran TV and film producer and the founder of People for the American Way. He was interviewed by Jim Blair. \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Tax Hike: Painful but Necessary
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Jury of Their Teen Peers
Assembly OKs Bill to Ease L.A. School Breakup : Education: Measure reduces the number of signatures needed to put proposal on ballot. Critics of long-term effort say splitting the huge district would pit community against community. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WWII Veterans Give Students a Lesson in War's Toll By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Rabbis Accused of Molesting Girl, 15 : Crime: U.S. authorities say the attack occurred on Australia-to-L.A. flight. The ultra-orthodox leaders deny the charges. By Bettina Boxall and J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mad About Marilyn : Collectibles: Fans flock to post offices as stamps bearing sultry star's image are released on 69th anniversary of Monroe's birth. By Tim May and Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rep. Tucker Indicted on New Charges : Inquiry: Two extortion counts are issued against ex-Compton mayor, who earlier was charged with accepting bribes. He says he is innocent. By Robert J. Lopez and Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HARBOR CITY : Last Suspect Arrested in Beating Death of Student
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Board Delays Decision on Clinics, Hospital Closures
LOS ANGELES : Grocers Assn. President Surrenders to Face Charges
SAN DIMAS : 2 Deer at Nature Center Recovering From Dog Attack
Mayor Riordan OKs Budget With Council's Changes By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Escapee Rapes Female Inmate at Courts Building By Nieson Himmel
Lawyer Convicted of Bribery in Client's Defense By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Names New Construction Chief to Oversee Subway Project By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Elections / 5th District : Issues Center on Public Safety, Services for Valley : Attorney Michael Feuer calls for a more visible police presence and says he will establish neighborhood councils.
L.A. ELECTIONS / 5th DISTRICT : Issues Center on Public Safety, Services for Valley : Candidate Barbara Yaroslavsky says putting police officers on the street is a top priority. She says breakup of school district is 'a last resort.'
Monthly Report : What the bulk of May's mail concerned
Obituaries
Jurors Weep in Convicting Guard's Killer : Courts: Construction worker will be sentenced June 30 for the unprovoked slaying at an Orange movie theater. By Anna Cekola and Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
First Among Legends : Hollywood Stamp Series Debuts With Marilyn Monroe to Cheers of Collectors By Phuong Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welfare Office Feels Cutback : Bankruptcy: Clients and their children wait hours to be served in cramped quarters by a reduced caseworker staff. Officials had predicted that turmoil would follow layoffs, closure of three offices. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Council to Wrestle With 8.8% Budget Hike By Lesley Wright
SEAL BEACH : Measure R Debate at Leisure World Today By Russ Loar
SEAL BEACH : City Studies Whether to Buy County Library By Russ Loar
ALISO VIEJO : Computer Workshop Offered for Families By Jeff Bean
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Volunteers Sought to Serve on Library Board
COSTA MESA : Lion's 50th Annual Fish Fry Opens Today By Hope Hamashige
IRVINE : 100 College Students to Be Tested for TB By Russ Loar
COSTA MESA : DARE Fair Plays Up Anti-Drug Message By Sarah Klein
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Tustin Rider Hurt in Police Pursuit of Stolen Motorcycle By Thao Hua
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Owners of 4 Displaced Shops Sue City for Compensation By Jeff Bean
Update
SANTA ANA : Martial Arts Customer Has a Bone to Pick By Tina Nguyen
Countywide : Possible Self-Inflicted Gunshot Fatal to Teen By Thao Hua
Countywide : Golf Benefit to Aid Child Cancer Research By Bill Billiter
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : School Trustees to Decide Policy on Gifts From Businesses By Debra Cano
Countywide : June Gloom Lives Up to Its Name By David Reyes
County to Put 19 Properties on the Block June 20 : Auction: Officials hope to pare bankruptcy debts with proceeds from real estate valued at $32.5 million. Success could prompt further sales. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Jury Seeks Counsel of Its Own : Bankruptcy: Request for independent help in fiscal probe is opposed by district attorney's office. By Matt Lait and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Laguna Hills Seeks Help on Annexation : Legislation: A Senate bill would permit action to proceed. Orange County is reluctant to cede the area--and its tax revenue--because of bankruptcy constraints. By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mortuary Sale Makes State Sanctions Moot
Denise Brown Makes Case Against Spousal Violence By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arrests Made in Four Anaheim Murders : Crime: Four men sought in separate homicides--one dating to 1989--have been taken into custody over past two weeks. Police cite persistence and luck in solving cases. By Susan Marquez Owen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole, Supporters Breakfast in Newport Beach : Politics: The senator's assault on Hollywood goes unmentioned at $1,000-a-plate event. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
The Hazy Days of Summer : Fog, Smog Season Returns By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Flight Test Plan Is Opposed : Military: Silver Strand Beach residents urge FAA to block the proposal. They fear the low-flying planes would be noisy and endanger lives. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Academy to Graduate 20 Men, 8 Women By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Hazy Days of Summer : 'June Gloom' Hits Coast By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Alleges Hospitals Erred in Woman's Death : Law: Family says the three facilities should have done more for the 25-year-old before she succumbed to an aspirin overdose. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Federal Funds for New City Hall Due Soon By Christina Lima
Petitioners Begin Trustees Recall Drive By Catherine Saillant
OXNARD : Boy Recants Story in Murder Case By Barbara Murphy
VENTURA : Deal to Protect Burial Grounds By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Candidate Found Not to Hold Degree By Jeff Mcdonald
OXNARD : Bomb Simulators Found in Garage By Paul Elias
OJAI : Community Festival to Be Held Saturday By Andrew Blechman
THOUSAND OAKS : Investigation of House Fire Is Under Way By David R. Baker
Volunteers Sought to Work in Forest By Andrew Blechman
THOUSAND OAKS : Amateur Radio Club Donates Manuals By Lisa M. Bowman
NEWBURY PARK : Sierra Club Lawyers Hope to Halt Project By Lisa M. Bowman
SIMI VALLEY : More Than 50 Apply for Police Chief Job By Mack Reed
ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS CITY COUNCIL : Engineer Wants to Redesign Government--and Buildings By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Obituaries : * Clifford Wayne Coon; Retired Engineer
Billfolds Missing at Market By David R. Baker
'Polar Bear' Puts Chill on Truckers Driving in Moorpark : Highways: CHP officer is on the prowl for drivers using California 118 to dodge the mandatory scales and inspection station on the Ventura Freeway. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marilyn Sizzles at Post Office : Motion pictures: Film legend Monroe is honored with her portrait on a postage stamp. By Tim May, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors Delay Vote to Close Hospital By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Property Tax Hike Proposed : Education: Critics protest as the L.A. community college board studies a way used by some other agencies to circumvent Prop. 13 limits. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AGOURA HILLS : Judge OKs Recount in Council Recall By Frank Manning
CALABASAS : Busing Fees May Rise to Close Budget Gap By Frank Manning
NORTHRIDGE : Special Olympics Gymnasts to Compete By Antonio Olivo
TARZANA : 3 Assailants Sought in Robbery, Knifing By Nicholas Riccardi
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Restrictions on Abortion Pickets Mulled By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Kids Dig in to Prepare for Pumpkin Fest By Frank Manning
GLENDALE : 4 Suspects in Court in Boy's Slaying By Steve Ryfle
STUDIO CITY : John Nelson Elected Chamber President By Kay Hwangbo
VAN NUYS : Residents Oppose Swap Meet at College By Douglas Alger
BURBANK : Playground for City, School Is Opened at Last By Steve Ryfle
2 Killed, Child Hurt in Head-On Collision
LAPD May Buy 44 Acres From DWP for $5 Million : Granada Hills: 1989 bond money would be used. Critics say property for training facility should be leased for $1. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Man Dead, 1 Injured as Car Hits Tree
Suit Alleges Hospitals Erred in Glendale Woman's Death By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landfill Bill Is Silenced in Assembly : Calabasas: Legislators break into song as a bid to protect the Santa Monica Mountains area from a new garbage dump heads to defeat. By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rollins' Stand-Up Routine Will Be Playing to Smaller Crowds
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Defense Department Unveils Pilotless Spy Plane to Public : Aviation: The saucer-shaped DarkStar is designed to have a range of 500 miles and to stay aloft for more than eight hours. By Jeff Schnaufer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outrage Expressed On College 'Outsider' : Campus: The selection of Massachusetts' secretary of education to head Santa Monica College has some faculty members seething. By Tom Jennings, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Rabbis Are Accused of Molesting Girl on Plane By Bettina Boxall and J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A New Focus on the Homeless : Program: South-Central Los Angeles, East Los Angeles and greater Downtown are identified in $3-million proposal. By Marilyn Martinez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Women Say Discrimination Par for Course : Courts: Male-only golf during prime early hours illegal, lawsuit contends. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : City Exempt From Utility Revenue Bill By Greg Hernandez
FULLERTON : City to Buy Land to Build Parking Lot By Mimi Ko
PLACENTIA : Barbershop Singing Opens Notable Series By Holly J. Wagner
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Auto Racing . . .Kenneth L. Renkens, the neurosurgeon... \o7 From Staff and Wire Reports\f7
NBA PLAYOFFS : Rockets Still Have Dream of Repeating in the Finals : Western Conference: Olajuwon leads Houston to 100-95 victory over San Antonio to clinch series. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Call Him Ismael and a Winner : Dodgers: Braves learn all they care to know about Valdes, who pitches 6-3 victory. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : The Great Hoosier II : Larry Brown Loves His Indiana Home--at Least, for Now By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State L.A. Coach Target of Complaints : Cross-country: Three former athletes charge mental abuse and NCAA rule violations. School says there's no evidence of wrongdoing. By Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES : Alvarez Overcomes Pain, and USC Gains By Gary Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If You're Going to Dream, Then Dream Fast By Lisa Dillman
TENNIS / FRENCH OPEN : Grand Slam Hopes Fading For Edberg By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK AND FIELD / NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS : UCLA Women's Team Gets a Jump on LSU By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Has NHL Outfoxed Itself by Icing Playoffs? By Larry Stewart
CITY BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS : Kennedy Prevails for Title By Mark Stroder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Basically, Perez Is a Winner From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Sanders Probably Out for at Least a Week \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Offerman: From All Done to All-Star? By Bob Nightengale
Angels Use No. 1 Draft Selection on Nebraska Outfielder Erstad : Baseball: Dodgers pick Florida State left-hander David Yocum; USC's Jenkins, Long Beach State's Liefer go in first round. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Red Wings Keep Overtime Playoff Work to a Minimum From Associated Press
Vacation Over, Norman Shares Memorial Lead From Staff and Wire Reports
Injured Silver Goblin Is Headed for Retirement By Bob Mieszerski
South Boys, Girls Win in All-Star Volleyball By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Take Outfielder in Out-of-the-Way Place : Baseball draft: No. 1 pick Darin Erstad, from North Dakota, became a prospect by starring at Nebraska. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winners Hail From Loserville By Mike Penner
White Sox Select Long Beach State's Liefer from Times Staff and News Services
Reightley Does Right Thing : Baseball: Pitcher will try to help Santa Margarita win its first Southern Section baseball title. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weaver Is Ready to Put Finishing Touches on Double Dip By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Calvary Chapel Is Comfortable Leaving Many Things to Chance : Baseball: King, a catcher, has been instrumental in helping Eagles advance to the Division V title game. By Tony Altobelli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Three O.C. Athletes Have Top Marks By Matt Farmer
Canary Quits as Dana Hills Baseball Coach By Chris Foster
South Posts Surprising Golf Victory By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE WORLD SERIES NOTEBOOK / LON EUBANKS : Titans Hope to Get Money's Worth Out of Silva By Lon Eubanks
Fullerton Finds Itself in Classy Company at World Series : College baseball: Titans trying to become the first top-seeded team to win the title. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kotsay, Silva Named All-Americans By Lon Eubanks
Titans, 49ers Invited to USA Baseball
Serr Homer All Kennedy Needs in City Final : Baseball: Senior catcher hits three-run blast in fifth inning to hand Golden Cougars a 3-1 victory and 4-A title. By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE TRACK : Skieresz in It for Long Run By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dent Back Atop Area Draft List When It Matters Most : Baseball: Montclair Prep outfielder picked by Baltimore in third round. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unleashed Arce Will Run With Big Dogs : Track: Palmdale senior saves energy for surge in two distance events. By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada Getting a 2nd Shot : Softball: Spartans meet Cajon for Division IV title after losing in 1994 final. By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Swing is All Cougars Need for City 4-A Championship : City Championship: Kennedy's Serr hits first home run in championship game since 1987. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard-Westlake's 400 Relay Team Making Brilliant Strides
Canyons Pitcher Cowan Signs With Northridge
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