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What happened on May 25, 1995
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HOLLYWOOD : Final Chapter Ends for Bookstore SCOTT COLLINS
Anaheim Officer Fired for Whistle-Blowing, He Claims : Law enforcement: Steve Nolan says he broke 'code of silence' when he reported alleged police brutality. The department disputes his accusations. GREG HERNANDEZ and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
American Naval Officer Is Accused of Passing Secrets to Saudi Arabia From Associated Press
Bad days at Black Hills for developer Costner : Lakota Sioux object to the movie star's proposed land swap in what's considered tribal territory. BILL HARLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nudism's Champion : Obituary: Services remember Elysium Fields' longtime leader Ed Lange as a devoted advocate who played a key role in helping to change practitioners' image as social lepers. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen May Face Trial as Adult in Claes Slaying LEE ROMNEY and GREG HERNANDEZ and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Norman Mailer Takes On Nation's Paranoia and Comes Up With 'Oswald' DAN COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Muir High Officials Try to Polish Up a Tarnished Image : Education: A shooting and stabbing have altered perceptions of the school. Administrators counter with heightened security. JOHN M. HUBBELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Consultant Poised to Preside Over O.C. Sports : Personalities: As head of Disney Sports Enterprises, Tony Tavares could oversee both Ducks and Angels. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handing Down the Ancient Craft of Straw Weaving : Culture: Morgyn Owens-Celli helps establish a museum in Long Beach to preserve woven treasures. SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Embattled Fire Chief Files Libel Suit Against Pasadena
Sports KIRBY LEE
World IN BRIEF : BRAZIL : Oil Refineries Seized in Bid to Break Strike From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sports MITCH POLIN
Stand-Up Takes a Tumble : The comedy club boom of the '80s has gone bust in the '90s, and some blame TV for offering top-quality humor at low cost. KEN McALPINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rest in Peace : He was a man of faith, a man of freedom. He dreamed of uniting us all with a message of love. But Gary had a dark side that kept him on the streets, the same streets that took his life. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Model Takes Race in Utah Wilderness to the Extreme DAVE GRIMM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A billboard bears an ironic message near former chemical plant.
The News That Could Be in a Somewhat Familiar Form
Ex-Governors, CEOs Among 13 Named by GOP to Study Flat Tax From Associated Press
Oklahomans Win OK to Carry Hidden Guns Associated Press
Wilhelm's Back in Town, With a Partner You May Know BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County. Information for this column can be faxed to (714) 966-7790. Or phone (714) 966-7700.
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KOREATOWN : Library Expands Its Children's Programs
BLUES / POP : BLUES PLANET : Nearly All the World Is a Stage for John Hammond JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition.
New Wal-Mart Store to Create 200 Jobs
New Format for South Bay News
New Study May Explain Gulf War Syndrome From Reuters
Orange County Fans' Choices
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : Local Improv Performer Gets Smart on Quiz Show : TheatreSports' Tom Mueller turns up on 'Jeopardy!,' survives a case of the jitters and goes home with a refrigerator for his mental efforts. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight ALAN C. MILLER and ELIZABETH SHOGREN
Hats Off to Brave Souls in the Funny Business JEFF MEYERS, Jeff Meyers is editor of Ventura County Life
U.N. Envoy Going to China in Effort to Save Conference : Dispute: Women's groups protest isolated site for parallel meeting. Diplomat's mission to Beijing is not announced. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republican Prosecutor Named to Head Cisneros Investigation From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : ALGERIA : U.S. Urges Travelers to Pack Protection From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stock Watch
LADERA HEIGHTS : Child Services Group Celebrates Anniversary, but Faces Fund Cuts ERIN J. AUBRY
Artist Plays Up Mocks of Distinction
FOR THE KIDS : Young People's Arts Celebration to Offer Full Day of Activities : The free event Sunday at Civic Arts Plaza Park in Thousand Oaks will include songs, magic, dance and crafts. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BRIEFLY : Computers: L.A. Offers Residents On-Line Information
A Master of Strategy Makes His Move GEORGE SKELTON
NORWALK : City Gets $2.5 Million for New Senior Center JOHN CANALIS
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : Police Arrest Four More Dissidents From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Syria, Israel Agree to Hold Military Talks NORMAN KEMPSTER and MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
House Abortion Foe Wins Vote to Bar Funds to U.N. Population Fund From Reuters
Investment Pools' Bankruptcy Filing Dismissed JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crews Still Battle Sliding Hill in Diamond Bar : Damage: Slippage slows dramatically as homeowners try to assess blame. County supervisors declare a local emergency for the city and Rowland Heights. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Library Concert Series Ends on a Blue Note JIM WASHBURN
Santa Monica ADRIAN MAHER
WILSHIRE : Supermarket Planned Near Wiltern Theater
House Republicans Halting Lobbyists' Special Access : Congress: Admittance to the Capitol after hours and to non-public areas near the chamber will end next week. Parking perks will also be lost. From Times Wire Services
Streets: Lighting Assessment Hits Home
Getting Into Flow of Things ROSE APODACA JONES
DOMINGUEZ HILLS : Class of '95 Includes Avid Genealogist, 77 MARY GUTHRIE
Another Piece de Resistance MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
HIV Pioneer Gallo to Open New Institute : AIDS: The famed researcher is leaving the National Institutes of Health after 30 years. Center will be created at University of Maryland. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor to Give Residents a Say on Tax : Utilities: Covina official reverses his position in the wake of recall efforts against three council members. A referendum on whether to continue the 8.25% levy is likely to be held in November. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Softens Veto Talk, Seeks a Deal : Legislation: President says he'll drop threat to kill spending cut bill if GOP restores some money. But compromise with senators proves elusive. JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Panel OKs More Defense Spending : Congress: Bill boosts military budget by $9.5 billion over Clinton's request. GOP-backed measure enhances modernization, readiness. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Spider' Caught in a Tangled Web : Despite an attempt to jazz up the Knightsbridge Theatre production, Agatha Christie's whodunit falls victim to complicated relationships and excessive plot twists. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Grapples With Departure DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WHITTIER : City to Buy Unocal Land for Wildlife Corridor JOHN POPE
Trying to Find the Humor in Comedy Life : After her last gig at a bowling alley, local comic J.D. is glad to be back in a club, even if there are only 36 customers. Better yet, she makes them laugh. KEN McALPINE
Doctor Tied to 2 Deaths Loses License : Abortions: His credentials had been revoked in earlier disciplinary actions, but he was allowed to continue practicing on probation. Citing praise for the physician in a previous ruling, his lawyer says he will appeal. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anchorage Feels 5.7 Quake Reuters
A Summer of Love, a Summer of Pain JUDITH AUBERJONOIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Auberjonois, of Los Angeles, writes and produces theater
Comedy Shack Owner Sees Success on Horizon : After a slow start, Paul Opel says business has been steady at the 'luau of laughs' in Simi Valley. KEN McALPINE
TORRANCE : Art Exhibit Displays Daily Life at Hospital DEBORAH SCHOCH
Feisty Moscow Newspaper Folds--for Now : Media: The free market Nezavisimaya Gazeta endorsed has brought hard times to Russian journalism. The daily will open itself to investors. RICHARD BOUDREAUX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both Sides Get U.N. Ultimatum Over Sarajevo : Balkans: Warning of impending NATO air strikes issued to Bosnian government and Serbs. From Associated Press
REDONDO BEACH : Flood-Control Project Gets County Approval BRITT TUNICK
COLUMN ONE : Raising the Price of Protecting Nature : Does government too zealously regulate private property? Some say making U.S. pay owners when land is devalued could curb excesses. Others fear it would gut enforcement. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Walnut: Looking at the Recall Effort
Panel Urges U.S. Armed Forces Teamwork : Military: Commission dismisses concerns over unneeded duplication among four services. But it does recommend abolishing some civilian posts. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislation: Response to Death With Dignity Bill
Chinese Cuisine for the Health-Minded MICHAEL KRIKORIAN
TORRANCE : Simpson Satire Prompts Racism Condemnation MARY GUTHRIE
Senators Question Popejoy's N.Y. Trip : Bankruptcy: Relations strained by O.C. official's meeting with Merrill Lynch chairman after canceling a scheduled Sacramento visit on grounds of illness. MATT LAIT and ERIC BAILEY and MICHAEL G. WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORGANIZATIONS : The Next Generation of Girl Scout Troops RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'I Am Not a Liar,' Chief Declares : Law enforcement: Williams says he did not solicit Las Vegas rooms and has not acted improperly. He seeks to put issue, speculation about his effectiveness to rest. JIM NEWTON and TED ROHRLICH and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Insider Trading Is Their Specialty WILLIAM KISSEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LONG BEACH : Owners of Flooded Condos Get $377,000 EMILY ADAMS
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Press's Win-at-All-Cost Tradition Lives On BILL BOYARSKY
Combining Best of Two Cultures : The Texas Tornados have attracted a loyal cross-cultural following with their blend of blues, country and rock. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena: Cable TV and Community Access
HAWAIIAN GARDENS : Sheriff's Department, City Wrangle Over Fees STEVE EAMES
Pretzel Treats to Go to Kobe Quake Victims
College Seeks Computers to Refurbish
Ebola Death Toll Reaches 108; Swiss Woman Ailing From Associated Press
SAN GABRIEL VALLEY / COVER STORY : ARTISTIC DIFFERENCES : Pasadena's drama, music and dance groups are struggling to survive in the face of high rents, funding cuts, city zoning regulations and the failed vision of an arts-friendly 'hometown downtown.' ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EDUCATION : Mall Crawlers : Insects and other creepy critters delight youngsters during science exhibit at shopping center in Puente Hills. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real-Life Stories : Special School Gives Homeless Children a Chance to Live and Learn EMELYN CRUZ LAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Big Helping of Nostalgia CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
SOUTH BAY / COVER STORY : Boulevard of Dreams : From the ocean to Inglewood, Hawthorne Boulevard reflects the changing character of the towns it crosses. This story was reported by Times staff writers Ted Johnson, Kim Kowsky and Deborah Schoch and correspondents Mary Guthrie, Jeff Kass, Kim Stewart and Britt Tunick, who fanned out along Hawthorne Boulevard from dawn to dusk. The story was written by Kowsky
Democrats Criticize Republican Plan to Overhaul Welfare System From Associated Press
FESTIVAL : Salute to Strawberries--and Moms BENJAMIN EPSTEIN
Drowning of Two Boys by Mother in South Carolina Is Re-Enacted From Associated Press
Steep Drop in Bighorn Sheep Tally : Wildlife: Helicopter survey finds only 60 in the San Gabriels, far fewer than the 222 in 1992. But experts say the decline may just be a result of inexact counting method. RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Juvenile Suspect in Slaying Could Get Life if Convicted MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Board: Gay
Hook Up's Jampacked Debut Is Backed by the Beat ROSE APODACA JONES, Rose Apodaca Jones is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Explosives Truck Flips Associated Press
At 45, Peter Frampton Is Still Groovin' on Classic Rock Tunes : The guitarist's 1976 hit recording is the biggest-selling live album and still gets plenty of airplay. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports GARY KLEIN
Sesame Grill Brims With Sophisticated Taste From Pacific Rim : The Yu brothers mix flavors from East and West, traditional and nouvelle cuisine at their new restaurant in Arcadia. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Endangered Species Act Is Sound Science, Panel Finds : Environment: Report to Congress says the embattled law is correct in holding that habitat protection is crucial. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
GOINGS ON : Dancers Will Tap Into National Celebration : A variety of groups will perform heel-clicking numbers in Santa Barbara in honor of Bojangles' birthday. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Embattled Fertility Doctor Says He Is Target of Extortion : Inquiry: Ricardo Asch, one of three UC Irvine specialists under scrutiny, shows letter threatening to 'expose excesses.' Investigators are looking closely at whether note is legitimate, a source says. LESLIE BERKMAN and LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man on Bail Arrested in Slaying of Teacher Associated Press
Library Opens New Chapter in Data Retrieval Business CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-British Prime Minister Harold Wilson Dies WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PASADENA : As Suit Looms, Hunt for New City Attorney Is Put on Hold RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Education Department's Death Outlined : Budget: GOP task force wants to kill Cabinet agency in favor of block grants to states. Proposal is part of effort to cut scope of federal government. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Dirty War' Confessions Revive Argentines' Suffering : Human rights: A mother calls a radio show to hear an ex-officer admit to killing her son. 'I felt crazed,' she says. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : BEACH PATROL : A Preview of the Minimum Requirements for Summer : Hers
Citizen Support for Williams Remains Strong FRANK B. WILLIAMS and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LONG BEACH : Court Ruling Supports Firing of Police Officer JOHN CANALIS
THE REGION : 5 Elementary Schools Win Statewide Honors
FASHION : Just Say Zap : Lasers Take Unwanted Hair Right Off--but Not in Time for Summer KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Animals: Unleashing an Ordinance on Dogs
THEATER REVIEW : An Actress Forgets Her Lines? It's in the Script : Life imitates art as flubs mar the opening night of a very funny play about players. Time should improve that little problem. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Variety, She Just Follows the Eras ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Court TV Head Praises Job by Ito : Trial: Steven Brill says the jurist is being held to 'an impossible standard' and has performed well. But he criticizes E! Entertainment's coverage. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weighty Handshake for Britain, Sinn Fein : Ulster: Senior British official and leader of IRA political wing meet on U.S. soil to advance talks. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Words From the Man of 'Virtues' : Former Cabinet member William J. Bennett talks about his best-selling book at an Irvine fund-raiser. KATHRYN BOLD
Rebels Suspected as Car Bomb Kills 4 at Hotel in Peru From Associated Press
EL CAMINO COLLEGE : Administrator Fallo to Be New President MARY GUTHRIE
ORANGE COUNTY IN BANKRUPTCY : Pool Committee Urged to Back Tax Hike : Measure R: The group is drafting a resolution of support, according to some who attended the session. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BELLFLOWER : Caution Signs Required for Ice Cream Trucks STEVE EAMES
U.S. Scholar Suspected in Theft of Manuscript Pages : Vatican: Tome owned by medieval poet Petrarch has been cut up. Art historian's lawyer denies client did it. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memorial Services Honor 2 Murdered Youths : Grief: Tustin school service is held for Carl Dan Claes, 14. People at Santa Ana vigil prayed for him and Julio Sarinana, 17. DAVID REYES and DIANE SEO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fertility Expert Says He Was Blackmail Target : Investigation: Ricardo H. Asch releases copy of letter demanding $100,000. He offers to take lie detector test. LESLIE BERKMAN and LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Witness May Have Opened Door for Simpson Interview ANDREA FORD and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Universal Plans 'Jurassic' Ride of Epoch Proportions : Amusements: Sources estimate cost of studio's 67,015-square-foot project at more than $80 million. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fence-Jumpers Low on Scale of Security Threats DOYLE McMANUS and PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE REGION : Legion Will Host Memorial Day Services
Grad Student Charged in White House Trespass : Security: Fence-jumper held unloaded gun. Agent's bullet wounded him and guard 50 feet from mansion. PAUL RICHTER and SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COVER STORY : Parishioners on a mission to help gang members leave the streets and lives of crime have become . . . : Salvation's Army DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 22 Years, Agnew Returns for Senate Honor From Associated Press
SIGHTS : Energy of Group Shows Helps Set Gallery Apart : Current exhibit, combined with artists' photographs, offers some insight into the unique offerings of Art City II. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FASHION : Beauty and the Beach
Trancas Town Project Clears Legal Hurdle : Development: Appeals court upholds firm's right to build 35-acre subdivision. Malibu vows to continue fighting the plan. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plane Spoken : Aviation: After 38 years of doing business at O.C.'s airport, feisty Cliff Fraizer could be evicted. And, as usual, he has something to say about that. STEVE EMMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRENSHAW : Center Plans Salute to African Culture ERIN J. AUBRY
MEDICINE : Institute Wrestles With Thorny Ethical Issues RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Expression in Art Liberates Inmates' Spirits LEONARD REED, Leonard Reed is a Times staff writer
SANTA MONICA : Abdo Loses Bid for Seat on Coastal Panel SUSAN STEINBERG
Sing It From the Rooftops: Look Out Below Jim Washburn, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to the Times Orange County Edition.
LONG BEACH : Outside Lawyers Hired in Harassment Suits JOHN POPE
Eating Fruits, Vegetables Good for You and the Planet : Dole has launched an ad campaign to boost consumption by kids. After all, why should fast foods have all the fun? RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mothers Get in Touch With Their Babies : Health: Classes teach parents about the physical and emotional benefits of massage for infants and toddlers. SUSAN JAQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coalition Urges Officials to Oppose Airport's Flight Path Change SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANTS : At China Palms, the Intrigue Is in the 2nd Menu MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for the Times Orange County Edition.
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Dark, Murky Story of Uncertainty and Oppressed Lives : THE BLACK ENVELOPE by Norman Manea ; Translated from the Romanian by Patrick Camiller; Farrar, Straus & Giroux $25, 331 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Environment: Hyperion Plant Discharge
EL MONTE : Mountain View Schools Name Superintendent
Dining On Oddities in 'Bagdad Cafe' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for the Times Orange County Edition.
WESTSIDE / COVER STORY : RIDING THE 'UP' ESCALATOR : The Improving Performance of the Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza Only Figures to Get Better After a New Theater Complex Opens Next Month.
THEATER : 'Elegies' Gives Melodic Voice to AIDS Victims JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kilts Never Looked This Good BETTY GOODWIN
RESTAURANT REVIEW : La Trattoria: Home-Away-From-Home Dining : Storefront restaurant that might be called a Family Red Sauce Joint is run by a guy named Worrick. Recipes come from family in Tuscany. DAVID GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHOPTALK : Finally, Exercise You Can Do Lying Down : Bodyboarding may be just the way to get in shape this summer. But before investing up to $200 in the equipment, consider the options. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Tears Say It All: 'Princess' Satisfies LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for the Times' Life & Style section.
BRIEFLY : Culture: Teacher Gets Fellowship to Study in France
Public Libraries Need Government Funding : To help maintain services, the city of Ventura has formed a campaign committee. You can also volunteer for a Friends group. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trial Begins Over Fate of Landfill : West Covina: BKK Corp. and city square off in legal dispute over history of agreement to close facility. CHIP JACOBS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Development in Downtown Takes a Hit : Government: Faced with declining property values, Long Beach agency slashes funds for renovation projects and curtails business incentives. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange Show Opens Fair Season LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Officials to Study Plans for Reservoir KIM STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Trail Winds Through Thrilling Days of Old : A hike to Rocky Peak near Simi Valley will give you an eyeful of scenery that served as a backdrop for some well-known Westerns. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / INGLEWOOD : Controversy, Barbs Mark City Council, School Races TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On This Spread, Mustard Is Tops BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, Benjamin Epstein is a free-lance writer who contributes frequently to the Times Orange County Edition.
MUSIC : Wail of a Time in Santa Barbara : Reggae pioneers the Wailers top the Reggae Sunsplash bill at the County Bowl. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMEDY : Bobby Collins Can Now Cross 'Debut CD' Off His To-Do List GLENN DOGGRELL, Glenn Doggrell writes about comedy for The Times Orange County Edition.
FASHION : VIDEO VOGUE : Simply Dreamy MAUREEN SAJBEL
PRESIDENTIAL FOCUS : White House News Photographers Exhibit Also Looks Beyond the Beltway MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to the Times Orange County Edition.
BRIEFLY : Medicine: UCLA Wants Volunteers for Stroke Study
SHIRT TALES : It used to be the same old story. Now menswear is loosening up. KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sports SEAN WATERS
LONG BEACH : Marina Pacifica Mall to Undergo Renovation STEVE EAMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Henley Petitions for New Trial, Alleges Juror Misconduct : Courts: Former Ram cornerback, convicted of cocaine trafficking, joins a co-defendant in the action. The two say one of the panelists expressed racial prejudice. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Heiress Duke's Nurse Charged in Thefts : Crime: The woman, who claimed her client was killed, allegedly stole art and jewels from six patients. Her lawyer says she is paying the price for blowing whistle. PAUL LIEBERMAN and JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Minors Held in Stabbings May Be Tried as Adults : Crime: Two juveniles and an 18-year-old are in custody in Monday's slaying in Agoura Hills. A fourth teen-ager who is from Thousand Oaks is sought. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Juveniles May Be Tried as Adults in Fatal Stabbing : Slaying: The youths are among group of four accused of killing one teen-ager and wounding another. One suspect is still at large. NICHOLAS RICCARDI and TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Recycling Young Lives : Low-Rider Bicycle Club in Santa Paula Helps Turn Youngsters Away From Gangs CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rush to Judgment About the Chief? : Be very careful how Williams case is handled
LA HABRA : Naysayers Challenged to Help Out MIMI KO
SEAL BEACH : Surfside Moves Ahead With Utility Project RUSS LOAR
GLENDALE : Annual Fund-Raising Dance Scheduled ED BOND
Orange County Almanac
AGOURA HILLS : Teen-Agers May Be Tried as Adults in Fatal Stabbing
Coast Guard Offers Tips for Boating Safety PAUL ELIAS
Developers Agree to Pay $8.9 Million to Homeowners
COSTA MESA : Private School Gets OK to Add Classrooms HOPE HAMASHIGE
THOUSAND OAKS : Sheriff's Volunteers to Help Write Tickets DAVID R. BAKER
ELECTION WATCH : Romero for Trustee
Obituaries : * A. Marquis Petrie; Volunteer, Longtime Resident
Ojai Parks Commissioner Removed : Council: Officials say move stems from a change in city policy, but ousted panel member contends action was punishment for his political activity. ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Regulation: Too Big a Gamble
Oxnard Budget Plan Avoids Cuts, Layoffs MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / COUNTY SUPERVISORS : Camarillo's Morgan Lays Out Themes for Board Bid CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Avoid the Tax-Cut Showboating : Wisely, Senate rebuffs a House effort that would set back deficit reduction
ELECTIONS / THOUSAND OAKS COUNCIL : At Final Candidates' Forum, Signs of Stress and Flashes of Friendship MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Church Gives $5,000 to Site for Homeless FRED ALVAREZ
CYPRESS : Petitions to Recall 2 on Council to Be Submitted Today BILL BILLITER
SANTA ANA : Trustees Scrap Plan for Pupil Transfers JEFF KASS
2 O.C. Congressmen Urge Stronger Border Enforcement : Immigration: Dana Rohrabacher and Ron Packard urge a House panel to back legislation that would create a national Prop. 187, beef up patrols and streamline visas. LISA RICHWINE, STATES NEWS SERVICE
Testing Infants for HIV Status
Anchor Team
House Plan for Balanced Budget
Orange : Rotary Clubs to Give Police, Fire Awards LESLEY WRIGHT
PASADENA : Drug Charges Filed Against 'Grunge Rock' Singer
CALABASAS : Panel to Vote on Tree Removal Plan FRANK MANNING
IRVINE : City OKs Part-Time Treasurer Position RUSS LOAR
OJAI : Golf Course Foes Seek Court Rehearing ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
SIMI VALLEY : New Police Costs Add to City Budget Deficit SCOTT HADLY
Children Go Back 100 Years for a Lesson : Education: Students visit 1889 replica of Timber School as part of Stagecoach Inn Museum and take part in the lessons of the day. DUNCAN MARTELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HOLLYWOOD : Metro Rail Finishes Tunneling at Troubled Site
Obituaries
PIRU : Driver Charged After Crash Kills Passenger ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
Base Supporters to Present Their Case Today : Point Mugu: Boosters hope their testimony before a panel in San Francisco will help keep the weapons-testing facility operating. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Police Call Death of Woman, 85, a Homicide
RESEDA : Courtroom Play to Raise Funds for History Trip ANTONIO OLIVO
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Excellent CAST-ing
Tax-Sharing Deal to Expand Mall Is Unveiled : Ventura: Over 20 years, city plans to return almost $20 million in revenues to developers, who plan to spend up to $50 million on the renovation. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Loss Deduction
Grand Jury Indicts 10 in Insurance Scam MACK REED
VENTURA, OJAI : Recall Petitions Filed Against Larner, Miller CATHERINE SAILLANT
SAN FERNANDO : Panel to Recommend Chavez Memorial TIM MAY
Former Judge Gets Year in Jail in Sexual Assault : Sentencing: The penalty surprises the defense, the victim and the prosecutor, who had sought a six-month term. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Both Sides Laud LAX Fee Ruling : Airport: Judge favors city on some points, airlines on others. U.S. transportation chief will review decision. JAMES BORNEMEIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents of Wandering Tot Face Endangerment Charges
AGOURA HILLS : City Manager Hired From Atwater FRANK MANNING
Q & A : Gary Kingsbury, Irvine Recall Committee
City Wants to Uproot Woman's Alley Garden JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 'Charlie,' a Lancaster Fixture, Reported Missing : Police: Authorities say disappearance of man who peddled jewelry is suspicious, but say there is no evidence of foul play. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Close-Up Look At People Who Matter : Students Get Together for TreePeople ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council OKs East-West Connector MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Says Resident Violated Drug Order DEBRA CANO
TUJUNGA : Children Taken From Stray Girl's Parents JULIE TAMAKI
COSTA MESA, NEWPORT BEACH : School Dress Code OKd; Teachers to Set Example HOLLY J. WAGNER
WILLOWBROOK : Doctor Denied Promotion Because of Bias, Panel Finds
Two Dornan Proposals in Defense Bill : Military: House National Security Committee OKs AIDS and anti-abortion measures. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going to Extremes : Cover Model Is Top Competitor in Rough Wilderness Sport DAVE GRIMM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Redevelopment Agency Forced to Reduce Activities : Government: Faced with declining property values, the board slashes funds for renovation projects and curtails incentives to lure new retailers. STEVE EAMES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Honey Locusts to Be Replaced by Palms JEFF McDONALD
County Health Chief to Step Down Nov. 1 : Government: Robert C. Gates has headed the agency, which faces huge funding cuts, since 1984. He offers no explanation for his decision to resign. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boland's LAUSD Breakup Bill Advances CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : City Plans to Switch to County Fire Authority DEBRA CANO
Students Spend a Day at School in the 1880s DUNCAN MARTELL
Cast Out : City Orders Gardener to Abandon Her Alley Paradise JON D. MARKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGELES FOREST : Some Campgrounds to Be Closed for Holiday Weekend
LAGUNA BEACH : Landscape Document Loses Some Clout LESLIE EARNEST
VENTURA : New Redevelopment Area Plan Advances JEFF McDONALD
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Arrest Warrant Issued for Suspect in Case of LSD-Laced Gum QUYEN DO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : West Names Outstanding Student BILL BILLITER
Police Commissioner Fired After She Complained of Dispute : Burbank: Linda Acaldo contends authorities interfered in a conflict with neighbors. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : High-Speed Chase Ends in Arrest ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
VENTURA : Chief Says Officers Cleared in Shootings LISA M. BOWMAN
OXNARD : CHP to Establish Sobriety Checkpoint DUNCAN MARTELL
LOS ANGELES : Board of New Film Permit Agency Elects Officers
FULLERTON : Ron Cooper Named Superintendent MIMI KO
Bookkeeper Draws 9-Year Sentence for Embezzlement LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Opposition Urged to Airport Flight Path Realignment : Westside: Group seeks to enlist school, state and federal officials in its efforts. The FAA says the change would result in safer, quieter air traffic. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Degree of Difficulty : Some College Grads Learned Life's Lessons as Well as Classwork ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : New Workshop for Disabled to Open SCOTT HADLY
'Jurassic' Ride to Be Dino-Sized : Theme park: Uni- versal is spending more than $80 million on the project, sources say. Some neighbors fear its impact. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laughter Turns to Tears for Comic With MS SCOTT HARRIS
Where Kids Visit Strangers and Dream While They're Awake ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Craft Fair Is Added to Farmers' Market DEBRA CANO
Fleiss Gets 3 Years in Prison for Pandering : Sentencing: Judge says Hollywood madam preyed on young women. She posts bond and is freed pending an appeal. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emergency Workers Selected for Honors KAY HWANGBO
Countywide : 3 Schools Chosen for Bar Youth Program RUSS LOAR
Families, Teachers Angry After Simi Panel Votes to Convert a Junior High IRA E. STOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LYNWOOD : 3 Gang Members Arrested in Slaying of Deputy
Gunman Held After 7-Hour Standoff : Sniper: SWAT team storms Brea apartment after occupant fired about 50 gunshots from second-story site. He suffers only minor cuts. Authorities call it 'a miracle' no one is hit in barrage of bullets. JODI WILGOREN and GREG HERNANDEZ and THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
MISSION VIEJO : City Will Use Reserves to Start Long-Awaited Library Construction FRANK MESSINA
PERSPECTIVE ON BLACK-JEWISH RELATIONS : Rejecting Hate, Renewing Alliance : In talks across the country, thousands of young people say they'd be willing to work for a larger social transformation. CORNEL WEST and MICHAEL LERNER, Cornel West teaches at Harvard University and is the author of "Race Matters" (Beacon, 1993). Michael Lerner is the editor of Tikkun magazine and the author of "Jewish Renewal" (Putnam, 1994). They are co-authors of "Jews and Blacks: Let the Healing Begin" (Putnam, 1995).
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Fleiss Gets 3 Years in Prison for Pandering : Sentencing: Judge says Hollywood madam preyed on young women. She posts bond and is freed pending an appeal. From Times Wire Services
BUSINESS
Political Capital : Consultant Finds Big Bucks Shaping Public Opinion DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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U.S.-JAPAN TRADE : Bloomberg Charges Unfair Trade by NTT : Complaint: A proposed 83% price hike by Nippon Telephone would favor a subsidiary, the financial information firm says. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Moody's to Review Bond Issue : Finance: Service, acting on its own, cites investors' concern in offering to evaluate an O.C. toll-road issue. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Designing Incentives Is a Virtual Reality for Luring New Customers MICHAEL SCHRAGE
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Drop in Orders for Durable Goods Prompts Recession Fears JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Union Has 'Solidarity Rally' at AT&T
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Rockwell to Make System for Czech Air Force Planes
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Regulators Propose Changes in Buying, Selling Electricity in State : Energy: One plan would create an electricity 'pool.' Another would allow customers to shop for lower-cost suppliers. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Sun Asks Hackers to Take a Crack From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bonds Rally as Yields Tumble; Dow Edges Up From Times Wire Services
International Business
Fidelity National's Hostile Takeover of US Facilities Turns Friendly : Insurance: Rival company decides against proposing a slate of director nominees. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Complex Luring Away London Financial District Tenants : Real estate: Canary Wharf, which once appeared a disaster, offers facilities that can't be matched in 'the City,' and is home to some big banks. From Reuters
Moody's to Rate Bonds for O.C.'s Eastern Toll Road : Finance: Agency cites concern over bankruptcy link in scheduling evaluation that no one requested. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Yields Hit 15-Month Low; Dow Edges Up From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Business Travel Notes Times Wire Services
Mutual Fund Pioneer Bogle to Retire From Vanguard From Times Wire Services
Colorado an Economic Gold Mine
U.S.-JAPAN TRADE : OECD Summit Brings No Solutions in Auto Dispute From Associated Press
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International Business : Concern Mounts in Western Europe About Ability to Cut Joblessness TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Travel : High-Performing Hardage Finds Suite Success CAROL SMITH, CAROL SMITH is a free-lance writer based in Pasadena
Matsushita Posts 370% Earnings Gain in 1994 : Electronics: But the company expects to post loss for 1995 because of exchange rate loss on last month's sale of MCA Inc. From Times Wire Services
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Japan's Luxury Cars Rate High : Autos: Infiniti, Lexus and Acura models took four of the top five spots in a survey ranking new cars with the fewest problems. From Associated Press
PUC Proposes Creating a Wholesale Market for Selling Electrical Power : Energy: Majority plan would create an electricity pool. Dissenting blueprint calls for moving to the 'retail' level. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abbey Chairman to Get $2.5 Million in Merger : Compensation: The contract isn't much by today's standards, analysts say. But since he'll stay on as the new firm's No. 2 executive, it raises eyebrows. BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Cracks Down on Staged Car Accidents : Insurance: Deliberate wrecks account for most of the estimated $20 billion a year in property and casualty fraud. JESUS SANCHEZ and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The New 777: Flight Crews Helped Design It, and It Shows From Bloomberg Business News
FOOD
Beach Blanket Barbecue DONNA DEANE and MAYI BRADY, DONNA DEANE IS TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Bag It RUSS PARSONS
For Business Majors: Wine 101 DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Magyar Mistake
The Budget Challenge MAYI BRADY, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Buffalo Grills CHARLES PERRY
The Real Red Stuff BEV BENNETT
Least Loved Fruits CHARLES PERRY
Veg Mahal JONATHAN GOLD
Slice of Life RUSS PARSONS
To a Tea BARBARA HANSEN
Spice Finder
Barbecue, Caribbean Style ABBY MANDEL
The Cookie Line BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Icing on a Cake
How Sweet It Is RUSS PARSONS
BITES : The Cake Monster CHARLES PERRY
Salad Dressing, Reece Pie ROSE DOSTI
Unlocking the Mysteries of Marination : Marinades: Every griller, it seems, has a secret concoction for making meat more tender and flavorful. But are the wet soaks and dry rubs really as effective as most of us think? RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
Bread Plus Pudding MARION CUNNINGHAM
SPORTS
Angels Hit Upon Winning Solution : Baseball: After being no-hit by McDowell for seven innings, team wins sixth in a row, 3-1, against Yankees. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente Survives a Scare in Semifinals MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tustin Sweeps Into Division II Final MELANIE NEFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP NOTES : Garden Grove Set to Face Alhambra Keppel in Final
McDowell Is Foiled by Angels : Baseball: Yankee loses no-hitter and game in the eighth inning as California comes back for its sixth straight victory, 3-1. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal With Riley May Be There for the Taking THOMAS BONK
Community College Notes
Vote Is Landslide on Raiders' Deal : Pro football: League owners approve plan for new stadium, but Hollywood Park is still $30 million short. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES : Garman, Titans Back on National Stage PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : A Cuban Refugee to Be No. 1 Pick? MIKE DiGIOVANNA
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rodriguez an Instant Hit in Montreal From Associated Press
NCAA SOFTBALL WORLD SERIES : Garman Brings Titans Back After Seven Years PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard Allan Malamud
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Longest Day for White Sox, Rangers From Associated Press
Brown Says Disney to Take Angels to Next Level : Baseball: He believes corporate giant will do what's necessary to accelerate team's climb toward a championship. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Orange County Gets Lost in NFL Shuffle T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Cleared of Wrongdoing
COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTES : Hernandez Named Coach of Irvine Valley Basketball STEVE KRESAL
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : 'Throw-In' Called a Real Thrower BOB NIGHTENGALE
THE COLLEGES / FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ : There Were Moments to Remember in the School Year That Was Fernando Dominguez
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Positive Sample Called Contaminated BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA PLAYOFFS : A Happy Ending Likely, if You're Among Giants Jim Murray
NBA PLAYOFFS : As Rockets Soar, Spurs Disintegrate : Western Conference: Houston takes Game 2 at San Antonio, 106-96. Rodman Factor strikes again. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Astacio Convincingly Ends Drought : Baseball: He dazzles Mets, 5-0, for first victory since last June 25, Dodgers' first complete game. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE BASEBALL : USC's Jenkins Sees Big Picture GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Prospects Strut Their Stuff for Talent Scouts : Football: College coaches get an early look at high school players during combine. JOHN LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : A Cuban Refugee to Be No. 1 Pick? MIKE DiGIOVANNA
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Ozzie Smith Goes on Disabled List Associated Press
49er Coach Makes Biddle a Believer Too : West regional: Snow's faith in his pitcher has helped the Long Beach State freshman turn his season around. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tyson to Fight McNeeley Aug. 19 From Associated Press
ANALYSIS : NFL and Hubbard: an Odds-On Entry BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III VOLLEYBALL SEMIFINALS : Two-Fisted Attack Wins for Crusaders MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NAIA TRACK AND FIELD : Azusa Pacific Men Go for Repeat Performance ARA NAJARIAN
Toney Headlines Irvine Fight Card STEVE KRESAL
Kaufman Signs $5-Million Deal to Do Everything for Raiders STEVE SPRINGER
CITY SECTION TRACK AND FIELD : Title Up for Grabs as Dorsey Unlikely to Repeat ERIC SHEPARD
Olsen No Stranger to Louisiana, LSU LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carlsons Landed at SCC Because of Hoop Dreams : Track: Brothers from Katella have NCAA Division I talent in high jump, but their love of basketball keeps them at the NAIA school. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL PLAYOFFS : Hextall Has Last Word in New York From Associated Press
Tournament Format to Test Skills of Titan Pitching Staff : South regional: Possibility of five games in four days concerns Cal State Fullerton coach Horton. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calvary Chapel Returns to Volleyball Final DAN ARRITT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cavaliers Are Back on Track : City final: Cleveland High, dormant two seasons ago, springs to life and could compete for title. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restricted-Earnings Coaches Win Ruling ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
She's Striking Back : Epstein-Barr Slows Akers, but She Still Has Her Goals in Sight GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHERN SECTION DIVISION III VOLLEYBALL SEMIFINALS : Campbell Hall Falls Fast to Santa Ynez SCOTT WRAIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Possible Indy Car Power Struggle Gaining Speed Shav Glick
Three Musketeers : As Pitcher, Hitter and Youth-League Teacher, Penrod Becomes Part of Moorpark Softball Lore TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INDIANAPOLIS 500 / DAILY REPORT : Goodyear Benefits From Enhanced Engine SHAV GLICK
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : Renaissance Air in the Getty's 'Choir Books' WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
More Than 50 Films on Tap at 10th Asian Pacific Fest KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEWS : Eloquence, Thrills at 'Farewell' TIMOTHY MANGAN
FAMILY : 'Steig Library': Tales Are Definite Keepers LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Master Chorale Plans for Its 40th Season BENJAMIN EPSTEIN
Danes Bring Damaged Goods : Ballet Review: The Royal Danish company returns with a revised 'La Sylphide' in Costa Mesa. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC/DANCE CRITIC
Theater Reviews : Actors Give 'Kiss' With Just the Right Emotion ROBERT KOEHLER
CBS Trains Its Eye on the Young : Television: The struggling network sweeps away much of its older-skewing schedule and adds 11 new series for fall. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Two Films Hope Pigs Will Reel in the Bacon : Movies: Hollywood offers up 'Gordy' and, coming in August, 'Babe,' a pair of porkers that producers hope can talk their way into kids' pocketbooks. And, oh yes, offer a positive message. DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'The Fantasticks': Whimsy-Deficient T.H. McCULLOH
Robert Earl Keen? That's Another Story : The Texan's Lyric Songwriting, Literate and Full of Emotion, Ignores Country Formulas MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Goes to Court to Settle Dispute With 'E.T.' Host DANIEL HOWARD CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : A Warm Rendering of the Cold War Love Story 'Chess' LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Ed Moses: Pressing on the Outer Edges WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Another Way of Picturing Black Men SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Nice Guy Gets an Edge : Jay Leno Begins His Fourth Year Behind 'The Tonight Show' Desk . . . and He's Gaining on Letterman DANIEL HOWARD CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Southern Girls' Provides Thoughtful Look at Race PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB REVIEW : Grounds Zero: Hippy, Dippy and Trippy HEIDI SIEGMUND
MUSIC REVIEWS : Brahms Third From Ohyama Worth the Wait TIMOTHY MANGAN
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