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What happened on June 26, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
GETTING ANSWERS : No Matter Where They Play, Raiders Send Wrong Message to the Street : The Raiders' Reply GILBERT LAFFERTY-HERNANDEZ, Gilbert Lafferty-Hernandez is the executive director of marketing and community affairs for the Los Angeles Raiders
Harsh Treatment of Prisoners
Chamber Draws Fire for Leadership Ranks Living Out of Town : Oxnard: Business group's president and much of its executive committee are non-residents. A top official, however, says all members take part in the city's financial and social life. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riding the Waves : Ham Radio Club Competes to Tune In New Voices ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signs of Confusion Over Speed Limits on California 118 SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting the Ball Rolling : Embracing Petanque --a Sunny Game With a Continental Flair HOLLY J. WAGNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Slain in Gunfight on Residential Street DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys : 2 Residents Will Get Service Awards DOUGLAS ALGER
Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : Perspective : 'Entrepreneurial Libraries' Could Bring Happy Endings MARTIN MILLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Parking on Royal May Be Limited SCOTT HADLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Council Meetings to Start Later MARY F. POLS
OJAI : Man Held on Fraud Charges PAUL ELIAS
City Agendas
VENTURA : School District, City to Meet JEFF McDONALD
Volcanic Emissions to Be Studied in Mammoth Mountain Area : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
O.C. Sales Tax Vote
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Star Tours
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : I Didn't Know That. . . From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Simpson and Gloves
Surviving Life Among Lunkheads ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams' Rebuke Overturned
Flood, Sinkhole Shuts Down Santa Rosa Road TRACY WILSON
Opening Car-Pool Lanes to All Poses a Timing Problem LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chairman of Fluor Threatens Move if Measure R Loses DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roylene G. Cunningham; School Board President
Still Wanting to Fight the Good Fight GEORGE RAMOS
Troubled Organization at the Age of 50 : United Nations has had many failures, but the world is better with it than without
2 Lanes Over Hole on Hollywood Blvd. Reopen
Presidential Bid
Orange County Focus is dedicated on Monday to analysis of community news, a look at what's ahead and the voices of local people. : In Person : A Former Monk Finds Lessons Along Life's Path GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Glimmer of Hope in the Media Toxic Spill : Culture: The sex-and-violence debate blurs political lines as more of us call for trashing the stuff that treats life like trash. BRIAN STONEHILL, Brian Stonehill directs the media studies program at Pomona College
Man's Body Found at Construction Site
Sylmar : Seminars Offered to Returning Students ED BOND
GETTING ANSWERS : No Matter Where They Play, Raiders Send Wrong Message to the Street ANTHONY LaPEAU, Anthony LaPeau lives in the Mid-City neighborhood of Los Angeles. He volunteers his time to help keep kids out of gangs
Vitamin A Deficiency
200 Protest Move Toward New Ties With Vietnam : Politics: Demonstrators gather in Little Saigon to denounce the consideration of full diplomatic relations. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Vitamin E May Lessen Risk of Heart Disease, Researchers Say
Man Arrested in Slaying of Girlfriend
A Day to Be Proud : Parade: Gays and lesbians from throughout the Southland jam the streets of West Hollywood for the 25th annual celebration. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Unconventional Wisdom : Mathematical maverick who created a DNA computer solves old problems in new ways. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
The Pain on Main : Ventura: Merchants suffer while downtown streets are torn apart for a make-over that is expected to attract customers--eventually. But most of the disruption will be over by the Fourth of July. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Clears Implants as Cause of Connective Tissue Diseases : Science File / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
A Remarkable Life, an Extraordinary Era : The death of Jonas Salk closes a memorable chapter in medical history
Reseda : Woman, 31, Killed Crossing the Street NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Calabasas : Folk Lovers of Many Lands Join for Festival FRANK MANNING
Shuttle Workers Put Lives on Line After Landings : Work: Edwards AFB crew spends five days preparing craft for transfer to Florida. Risks include fuel leaks, exploding tires, delicate crane maneuvers and chronic job insecurity. JEFF SCHNAUFER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidney Donation Is One More Way Family Shares : Medicine: Garden Grove woman, one of 15 siblings, is due to undergo transplant surgery on behalf of an ailing brother. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Don't Mess With Our Constitution : Politics: The Republican Congress has introduced 148 amendments. VICTOR KAMBER, Victor Kamber is president of the Washington-based communications consulting and public relations firm, the Kamber Group, and the author of the forthcoming book, "Giving Up on Democracy: Why Term Limits Are Bad for America" (Regnery Publishing), from which this column is adapted
The Very High Price of a Healthy L.A. County : How to cut costs but still keep County-USC open
Westlake Village : Hearing to Delay PriceCostco Building FRANK MANNING
FARIA BEACH : Rock Art--Testaments to Free Time TRACY WILSON
New Cable Channel Seeks to Fill Gap in Public Access : Broadcasting: Producers of offbeat shows have felt frustrated by lack of a Glendale outlet. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Death Camp Survivor and Army Nurse Are Reunited DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soccer Finals' Big Goal: Money for Scholarships : Sports: The 32-team ADELA league, whose matches attracted 5,000 fans Sunday, also seeks to offer alternatives to gangs. JEFF KASS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : City May Rezone Industrial Area JEFF McDONALD
A Place of Peace : Chumash Cultural Center Promotes Understanding, Love for Land ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pacoima : 40-Year-Old Encino Man Dies in Shooting NICHOLAS RICCARDI
Synagogue Reunites Death Camp Survivor With Angel of Mercy DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Probation Officials See Urgent Need for a New Juvenile Hall : Youth: The inmate population is rising with the increase in gang violence, creating severe crowding. Supervisors may balk at spending the estimated $20 million needed. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY NEWS : Bus Route Changes
Classes, Budgets Feel Impact of Teacher Retirement : Education: Twenty-two are leaving the Conejo Valley district, making room for younger, lower-paid instructors. But Simi Valley's labor dispute is causing many to defer the decision. IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marcee Beth Mandler; AIDS Victim, Activist
Animal Attractions : From Canine playgrounds to rescue centers, L.A. County offers something for almost every animal lover. CECILIA RASMUSSEN
Steep Price to Pay for Living Near a Landfill : Environment: Lopez Canyon residents were given $5 million by the city to mitigate the effects of the dump. Some call it a failed social experiment, but others say there have been benefits. TIM MAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON THE DEATH PENALTY : Apartheid Lives on Our Death Row : South Africa can see its way clear to abolish capital punishment. So why can't the United States do the same? JACK GREENBERG, Jack Greenberg, a law professor at Columbia University, was director counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Education Fund from 1961 to 1984 and directed its campaign against the death penalty. He helped establish the first public interest law firm in South Africa in 19 7 8
ENTERTAINMENT
Pearl Jam Cancels Rest of Its U.S. Tour : Complaining of Flu, Vedder Leaves Stage During Golden Gate Park Performance; Neil Young Helps Band Finish the Show ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Holy Lawsuit, Batman ! : Artist Says His Work Was 'Cheapened' by New Film CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eclectic Bill for KIIS' 'Unite' CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
'Pocahontas' Fans Prefer Happy Endings CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Isn't It Time for Film Industry to Listen? DAVID HOWARD, David Howard is a clarinetist with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and on the music faculty at USC
Open Letter to Michael Jackson DAWN STEEL, Dawn Steel is an independent film producer partnered in Atlas Entertainment and former president of Columbia Pictures
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Pop Music : Tradition's Still Mainstay of Sixth Mariachi USA ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND REVIEWS : DANCE : 'Prime Moves' Is a Prime Time at LACE LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Eclectic Bill for KIIS' 'Unite' CHRIS RIEMENSCHNEIDER
Jazz Tap Ensemble at Ford LEWIS SEGAL
Farewell, My Lovely Truck Chase HOWARD ROSENBERG
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Fans Welcome Revival of Arena Rock DENNIS HUNT
ABC Makes Barter Deal for Michael Jackson Videos : Television: The network ran 10 commercials for his album in exchange for rights to music videos. News division chief says it had no part in the arrangement. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Joyride Jumps From Idle to Full-Throttle MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Girl Movie' Tops the Bat Guys : Box office: 'Pocahontas' grosses an estimated $30.5 million while 'Batman Forever' adds another $28 million to swoop past the $100-million mark. RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You Need a Few More Sound Facts DAVID WHITTAKER, David A. Whittaker, a 20-year industry veteran with credits on 45 feature films, was co-sound effects supervisor on "Little Rascals" and "Fluke."
TV REVIEW : A Long, Frustrating Look at Ballet Theatre MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Pop/rock BETH KLEID, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Laguna Museum Enters the Grisly World of Clive Barker : Art: The exhibit, which opens Aug. 14, will feature works by the British novelist and filmmaker best known for violent thrillers. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Seldom-Heard Sondheim Is Worth Revue JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Olajuwon on Olympic Top 10 List? From Staff and Wire Reports
Agassi, Sampras Finally Foes Again? : Wimbledon: Renewal of rivalry with a title on the line possible in London. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Norman Wins to Up June Total to $781,780 From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Two More Orioles on Disabled List Associated Press
Dodgers Turn on Giants, Not One Another : Baseball: Surge after tussle between Offerman, Karros continues with sweep. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abrams Gets Lift With Sectional Tennis Victory DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Day Dawns for the Angels : Baseball: After being overpowered by Randy Johnson the night before, they beat Seattle, 7-5. Edmonds extends hitting streak to 19 games. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Allanson Takes Batting Practice ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Lalas' Schedule Starts in Italy, Moves to MLS, Maybe Olympics HELENE ELLIOTT
After 20-Month Wait, King Qualifies for Hall of Fame Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Ashley Finds His Groove CHRIS BAKER
Hurricanes Will Still Blow Into Rose Bowl EARL GUSTKEY
Valk, Ewen Go to Arbitration for Last Season : Hockey: Lockout prompted NHL to put off hearings until after the 1995 Stanley Cup playoffs. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George Leads Splash's Overtime Charge : Soccer: After missing much of last season, he helps Anaheim defeat Portland, 7-6. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Galarraga Puts On Power Display From Associated Press
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Work on Grass Helps 'Revenge Win on Dirt BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now It Seems Winning Is Also a Mania MIKE DOWNEY
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : White Sox Sweep Slumping Indians From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Al Davis Has to Do It His Way, So He Heads for Highway STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tie Helps U.S. Achieve Its Objective : Soccer: Sampson, players do what it takes against Colombia to wrap up U.S. Cup title. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Phipps Has Age and Experience 10 Years Later ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR SPORTS ROUNDUP : On Further Review, Unser is Disqualified in Portland From Associated Press
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
New Jersey Cup Parade Exit Ahead MIKE PENNER
Timing Has Been Everything to Him : Baseball: Barbara, now with the Long Beach Barracuda, has come close to making the majors a few times. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Former Chief Justice Warren Burger Dies at 87 : Judiciary: Conservative Nixon appointee's court was surprisingly liberal. Clinton hails jurist's 'tireless service.' DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commitments : COMMENTARY : Would 'Bridges' Move Us If Roles Were Reversed? : What If 'Bridges' Roles Were Reversed? WARREN FARRELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Warren Farrell is the author of "Why Men Are the Way They Are" and "The Myth of Male Power." He is the only man in the United States ever elected three times to the board of directors of the National Organization for Women in New York City. He lives in Encinitas
Gore Defends Free Vaccine Program Associated Press
Wilson Stumps as Underdog Who Can Win DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Infighting Erupts Over Patent Terms MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protesters, Israeli Troops Clash : Mideast: One man dies at march for Palestinian prisoners. Bomber kills himself, injures three soldiers. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PAKISTAN : 33 Die as Militants Rampage in Karachi From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nello Pace; Pioneered Weightlessness Study
Clinton Budget Plan Favored, Poll Finds Reuters
Gulf War Lessons Fail to Leave Mark on U.S. Soil JIM MANN
For the Record
Republicans in Congress Seek to Eliminate Surgeon General's Post : Public health: GOP proposal stirs debate over whether job has become too political or merely obsolete. White House, medical groups defend it. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Haiti Votes Amid Delays, Confusion : Caribbean: Legislative election--the first since military coup--seen as peaceful despite scattered incidents of violence. Ballot count expected to take a week or more. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laurence McKinley Gould; Geologist, Polar Explorer
Clampdown Dents Bahrain's Image as Stable Eden CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Sarajevo Shelling Kills 9 and Wounds 30 : Balkans: Four children are among victims as rebel Serbs continue intensified shelling of Bosnian capital. Youngsters were playing outdoors on a sunny day. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : FRANCE : 7 EU Leaders Decry Nuclear Test Plans From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chechens Hold On to Image of Daring Rebel : Caucasus: Guerrilla who led raid on Russian city is a hero. His getaway could derail peace talks. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Wasn't Much Fun While It Lasted GEORGE SKELTON
NEWS ANALYSIS : Clinton's Centrist Strategy Throws Party Into Disarray : Democrats: In trying to rise above fray, he's alienated many allies in Congress. Some talk of a primary challenge. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NRA Mired in Red Ink for 4 Years, Documents Show : Finances: Gun lobby ran a $69-million deficit from 1991 to 1993. But an official says the group is solid. From Associated Press
Claire Sterling; Author of Book About Attempt to Kill the Pope
Endangered Species Act Is Now Looking to Save Itself : Environment: Critics say it infringes on property rights. Even its defenders admit some reform is needed. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Cardinal Yves Congar; Reformist Theologian
George M. Stafford; Ex-Head of Interstate Commerce Commission
O.C. Agencies Weigh Tactics for Investing DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
50 Years Ago, Hopes Soared as U.N. Began Life STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turbulent Times Await New Union Head : Education: Lois Tinson takes helm of California Teachers Assn. today. She will have to battle voucher drive and persuade others that they are not a barrier to reform. RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Heat Wave Breaks Records in Bay Area Associated Press
S. Korea Sends First Boatload of Rice North from Reuters
Cuba Detains Nixon's Nephew Over Vesco Ties : Interview: Donald Nixon of Tustin says officials have accused him of being involved in the drug trade with the fugitive financier. SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P. Kessinger; Ran Paramount Commissary MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ALBUM : Farm Pesticides: Fear Is in the Air : How the state settles a dispute over alleged health problems in Lompoc could determine the course of similar battles wherever towns and fields meet. MARIA L. La GANGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tristan Jones; Author, Adventurer, Philanthropist
Jack Wagner; Longtime Voice of Disneyland
Michael Wornum; Former Assemblyman, Mayor in Marin County
He's Ministering to Needs Far Beyond the Spiritual : Missionary: Santa Ana priest Martin Ritsi hopes to ease suffering in brutally impoverished Balkan nation. REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran GOP Analyst Is Suspended : Politics: Anne McKinney was placed on leave after contending that computer use can damage the brains of children. Critics say new Assembly Speaker Doris Allen acted out of personal reasons. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuba Accuses Donald Nixon of Drug Ties : Interview: Ex-President's nephew says authorities believe he was involved with Vesco in money laundering. SARAH KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Algerian Official Says Civil War Near End : North Africa: Interior minister hints at compromise with Islamic fundamentalists. U.S. officials are skeptical. CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Philippine Maids Face Cruel Lives : Many who work abroad are victims of racism, abuse and slave-like conditions. Filipinos are outraged at Singapore's execution of a worker and Manila's lack of action. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Wild Bunch : Lawyers do it. And bankers do it. Even senators. Do what? Hog the streets of D.C. on their Harleys. BARBARA SLAVIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Exploring the Pill's 'Unplanned' Birth : THE PILL: The Biography of the Drug That Changed the World by Bernard Asbell ; Viking $25, 402 pages CHRIS GOODRICH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Apollo' Sends 'Em Over the Moon BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Commitments : People Who Read Too Much : Have all those pop psychology books of the last decade really been of much help? Or have they led us down the path to isolation and misery? JEANNE WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Of Dogs, Wives and Parallel Lives JACK SMITH
Commitments : Depression, Like a Bad Cold, Is Contagious KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Cultural Victory : Con Safos, a writers group, has restored the voices of those once told their stories were'too ethnic.' MICHAEL QUINTANILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shower Power : Janet Leigh, Discussing Her Book in Newport Beach, Tells How 'Psycho' Changed Her Life ANN CONWAY
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Machine Tool Orders Rise 5.1% in May From Associated Press
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BRE Properties Names New President and Chief Executive Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE U.S.--JAPAN TRADE SHOWDOWN : Talks Yielding Little Progress, Both Sides Say : International relations: Top officials Mickey Kantor, Ryutaro Hashimoto will lead the final stage of negotiations today. MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Familiar Look JAMES BATES
The Pacific : Wave of Internet Surfers Has Chinese Censors Nervous From Financial Times
THE U.S.--JAPAN TRADE SHOWDOWN : At One Dealership, It's Not Quite Business as Usual : Autos: A Santa Monica Infiniti outlet vows to stand by customers and employees, but they're still nervous. REBECCA MOWBRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More IRS Audits Mean More Tax Questions--and More Errors KATHY M. KRISTOF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Looking for a Groove : Wherehouse Hopes Restructuring Puts It Back on Track KAREN KAPLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Employers Are Not Required to Warn Before Firing
Gays Who Mean Business : Retailers' Association Seeks to Market Laguna Beach to Homosexual Visitors ANDREA ADELSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Till Debt Do You Part? Not if You Start Good Habits Early : Money management: Couples should think about bills, budgets and investments before or right after they marry, advisers say. From Associated Press
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Lillian Vernon Still the Head of Catalogue House : Entrepreneurs: She resolved the succession question by selling a large stake in the firm--and remaining in charge. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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