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What happened on July 31, 1996
NEWS
Stymied Search for Sacred Sites By Christopher Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother, May I? By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Columnists Say the Darndest Things By Robin Abcarian
Punch Lines
Reality Is Key to Losing Weight By Carole Sugarman, THE WASHINGTON POST
Turning the Tide By Carol Krucoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Minors and Where They Can Make Major Decisions By Shari Roan
Her 'Baby' Offers Support, Education for Moms in Need By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Be It Serious or Fun, It Was All Beneficial By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Portraits of London, the Magnificent, Through the Centuries : THE OXFORD BOOK OF LONDON edited by Paul Bailey; Oxford University Press $25, 377 pages By Anthony Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mother, May I? : Should teenagers have to ask permission for information on abortion or contraception? Backers of the new 'parental rights' movement want that--and more. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Eyewitnesses to Crimes
UC Regents and Affirmative Action
Weapons Exports
Diet
Senate Passes Welfare Reform Legislation
Blight Fighter
The Right's Focus
High Water: When Dwight Stones of Glendale arrived at the... By Fernando Dominguez
Dole II Offers Praise for Hollywood By Maria L. La Ganga, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shootings Prompt Visit From CHP Chief By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Republicans' Nominee-to-Be Preaches to Converted in O.C. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying of 'Everybody's Mama' Stuns Neighbors By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Child Stars Commute to TV From O.C. By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Family Lost, One in Mourning By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steelhead Trout Nominated for Endangered Status By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
San Diego Offers Lessons on Art of the Comeback By James Flanigan, TIMES SENIOR ECONOMICS EDITOR
Hollywood Legend Claudette Colbert Dies \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Guard Who Saw Bomb Now Called a Suspect By Eric Harrison and Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Guard Who Saw Bomb Now Called a Suspect By Eric Harrison and Mike Clary, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
House and Senate Conferees Approve Welfare Overhaul By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Decisions Led to Officer's Slaying, Defense Lawyer Says By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guess Who's Back By Peter H. King
Report Touts New Nerve Imaging Technique By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Woman Pleads No Contest in Shooting By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israelis Say Palestinian Help Resolved MIA Case From '89 By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Powers Agree on Anti-Terror Principles By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Railway Connects Sarajevo to Croatian Coast, Opening Economic Prospects \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Indonesia Army Threatens to Shoot Protesters By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinians Say Plans by Israel Threaten Peace By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WASHINGTON, D.C. : Clinton Vetoes Bill Opposed by Unions From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ARKANSAS : Whitewater Jury Says It's Deadlocked From Times Staff and Wire Reports
House OKs Bill Substituting Days Off for Overtime Pay By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONWIDE : Herpes Virus Tied to AIDS-Type Disease From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lott Yearns for Order Amid Senate Chaos : New majority leader's disciplined ways go against the grain of an unruly institution. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divers Confront Hazards, Horrors Amid Wreckage of TWA Jet By Eric Malnic and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Softens Plan to Bar Illegal Immigrants in Public Schools By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Executive Avoids Falling Into 'Lost Generation' By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Still Deliberating in Klaas Case \o7 Associated Press\f7
Suit Says Christian Coalition Improperly Assisted GOP By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
BACK TO THE FUTURE? : Houston Making Texas-Size Bid for 2008, but These Guys Love L.A. By Mike Downey
U.S. Women Find Glory, Controversy By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dream Team Gets Scare--Off the Court By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Viewer's Guide By Larry Stewart
Highlights
It's Five Times the Fun, Five Times the Confusion By Bill Plaschke
Agassi's Down on Game, but Still High on Drama By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Overlooked, Not Overmatched By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henry Is Unmasked in Competition By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuba's Savon Impressive in Victory By Tim Kawakami
Once-Strong U.S. Medal Hopes Go From Slim to None By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gold-Medal Performance by Announcers Marlowe, Sunderland By Larry Stewart
Motto, It Seems, Is 'To Each Its Own' By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Viewers Are Coming Out on the Short End By Howard Rosenberg
U.S. Boats Will Get Another Opportunity Times Wire Services
Lee of U.S. Completes Home Run Derby Times Wire Services
Bang Gets a Break and Chance for Gold Times Wire Services
Argentine Men Reach the Finals Times Wire Services
Angle on Stage With Comeback Win Times Wire Services
U.S. Women Perfect With Loss to China Times Wire Services
Australia to Play South Korea for Gold Times Wire Services
Russians in a Familiar Place Times Wire Services
Australia Receives a Dream Matchup Times Wire Services
Hey, Medved, This Target's for You Times Wire Services
Tan Becomes the Biggest Flop in Springboard By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Complete Doubles Sweep Times Wire Services
United States Takes Off Like a Rocket Times Wire Services
U.S. Hopes Sinking With 5 Classes Sailed Times Wire Services
Last-Gasp Energy Gives Parygin Gold Times Wire Services
Is U.S. on Too Level a Playing Field? By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Today's Schedule of Events
Theirs is a story full of anxiety, tricky maneuvering and... By Tim Kawakami
Strug Says She Is Skipping UCLA and Cashing In Associated Press
What's Love Got To Do With It? By Mike Hiserman
Smokin' Joe Still Fuming By Tim Kawakami
Hitting Below The Belt By Tim Kawakami
Right on Target : America's Best Archer, Justin Huish, Is Having a Ball and Advancing Toward Medal While Doing So By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicken Salad Operation By Mike Penner
Chairwoman Of The Board By Mike Downey
Reality Bites By Julie Cart
They'll Charge Next Time Reuters
Silver Lining By Mike Kupper
Lewis Shows He's Not on Last Legs for Last Leg By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gray Area in the 800 Might Be in the Lead and on Medal Stand By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Hollywood in the Year AD 1 (After Dole) By Elaine Dutka and Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Tis the Season : Outside It's Hardly a Winter Wonderland, but Inside the Studio . . . By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Comparing 'Carousel' Ballets: Visions of Bitter and the Sweet By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
The Chieftains and Friends Keep Camaraderie at the Fore By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Not-Quite-Ready-for-Paris Program From Philharmonic By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Folk Music' for Kids a True Celebration By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC Rolls a Seven With Olympics By Lee Margulies
Performance Test By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jack Sheldon: Connecting With Many Camps By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Reality of Abstraction By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
O.C. Hoteliers Enjoy Brisk June Business By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Notes Find Eager Buyers From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Standing Oration By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA Strikes Huge Deal With German Firms By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
String of Illegal Home-Sewing Sites Found, Regulators Say By Vicki Torres and Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
McDonnell and Raytheon Discuss Merging Their Aerospace Lines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prepare for Rates to Jump or Tumble By Tom Petruno
Temporarily Filling the Bill By Lesley Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wage Report Shows Moderate Gains; Benefit Costs Are Steady From Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
Health Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade Times Staff and Wire Reports
DEC Posts $433-Million Loss After Charge From Times Wire Services
Economic Data Boost Dow; Yields Drop From Times Wire Services
Microsoft's New Windows NT Version Is Open for Businesses From Associated Press
Economic Data Boost Dow; Yields Drop From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WellPoint Health Networks, the parent company of...
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
At a Glance: From Times Wire Services
USAir Files for Divorce from Partner British Airways By Peter Behr and Anthony Faiola, WASHINGTON POST
Reports Offer Murky Picture on Short-Term Interest Rates From Times Wire Services
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Transportation Times Staff and Wire Reports
House, Senate Agree to Improve IRAs for Single-Income Couples From Associated Press
Clinton Signs Taxpayer Bill of Rights From Times Wire Services
Food at LAX Is No Longer a Terminal Experience By Daniel Gaines, Daniel Gaines, markets editor of The Times, edits the Executive Travel page. If you have suggestions or comments on Executive Travel, write to Executive Travel, Business Section, Los Angeles Times, Times Mirror Square, Los Angeles, CA 90053, or message business @latimes.com on the Internet
Bergen Brunswig Division Gets $100-Million Supply Contract
Truck Firm Settles Vehicle Fee Case By Greg Johnson
Swissair Takes a Gamble on New System From Times Wire Services
Irvine Bond Sale Helps Company Expand
Seminar Scheduled on New Export Rules
Mitsubishi Unit Not Part of Rights Case
Gensia Treatment OKd
CompCare Signs Pact
State of the Art Deal
Funding Sought for County Branch of Technology Center
Regency Health Services Inc.: The Tustin post-acute care...
Irvine Apartment Communities: The Newport Beach real...
MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim computer storage company...
US Facilities Corp.: The Costa Mesa medical and casualty...
Tivoli Industries Inc.: The Santa Ana designer and...
Hospitals Upgrading Food Service Operations By Steve Sakson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fidelity National Financial Posts Nearly Sevenfold Income Gain
At a Glance From Times Wire Services
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Dole's Fade Out By Robert A. Jones
A rotating panel of experts from the worlds of philosophy, psychology and religion offer their perspective on the dilemmas that come with living in Southern California.
More proof we live in nervous times: The Pasadena... By Steve Harvey
The Undying Echo of Fate By Patt Morrison
Ring Up 'No Sale'
Finally, Insurance Reform That the President Can Sign
High Risk Amid the High Tech
False Figure Fuels Furor By Adela De La Torre, Adela de la Torre is director of the Mexican American Studies & Research Center at the University of Arizona
More News, More Claptrap By George Black, George Black, based in New York, writes on the media, human rights and international affairs
Chaos Led to Killing by Tuffree, Lawyer Says By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stream of Dreams : Many Hope Endangered Listing Would Draw Trout to Malibu Creek By Mary F. Pols and Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Moore Extortion Trial Gets Off to a Bitter Start By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife Pleads No Contest in Husband's Slaying By Lorenza Mun~oz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trout Drought By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Approves Deal for Downtown Theater Complex By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Vote to Oppose Proposition 209 By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Bank Issues 1st Loan By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DUI Driver Gets Murder Verdict By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran Lawyer Elected to Lead L.A. Police Panel By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Assails Critics of LAPD By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rivals on Same Side in Fight on Growth Plan By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Americana Dream By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Housing Project Changes Approved By Miguel Helft
Woman Arrested in Bigamy Case By Jason Terada
Worker's Family Sues EDD Over Slaying By Mack Reed
Man Gets Year for Dumping Chemicals By Jose Cardenas
Meeting to Focus on Septic Waste Facilities By Darrell Satzman
Grant Will Increase Food Pantry Space By Sylvia L. Oliande
Mervyn's Joins Kids' Clothing Program By Darrell Satzman
Glitzy Shops and Top Stars Do Her Bidding By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Urges Mandate on Gas Shut-Off Valves By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City, Developers Help Construct Park Entrance By Kate Folmar
Man Charged With Cruelty in Cat Deaths By David E. Brady
Another Gun Found at High School By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
$259,750 Budget OKd for Cultural Center By David R. Baker
Swimmers Aim to Be Next Olympic Stars By Darrell Satzman
Site Still Sought for Skateboard Park By Tracy Wilson
CHP Chief Seeks to Reassure Officers By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Tries to Sell Residents on Antenna By David E. Brady
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : Tracking Teen Runaways Has Its Rewards By John M. Gonzales, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Plane Lands Safely at LAX After Bomb Threat
* Carl Lanquist; 72-Year Ojai Valley Resident
Schools Focus on Trimming 1st-Grade Class Sizes By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dogs Have Their Day By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Real Estate Broker Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
Man Held in 21 Bank Robberies By Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Fight Claim by Officer in King Case
Plan to Slow Officials' Raises Placed on Ballot
Woman Gets Life Sentence in Fatal Robbery
County Honors Student for Helping Abused Children By Monica Valencia
Crews Mop Up 10,000-Gallon Oil Leak in Flood Channel
Council Aid to Store Owner Irks Alcohol Abuse Group
Woman Killed in Freeway Crash By Yvonne Milosevic
Suspected 'Bicycle Bandit' Held in Series of Bank Holdups
Burbank Removes Panelist for Racial Slur By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
2 Officers to Be Honored for Saving Woman, Daughter
Actor Faces Gun Charge By Duke Helfand
Leads on Molester Dwindle; Unrelated Attack Reported
Simi Backs Billing for Unneeded Police Calls By David R. Baker
Commission Can't Agree on Size of Canyon Project By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspected 'Bludgeon Killer' Indicted on 6 Murder Counts By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 in Supervisor Campaign Offer Jail Solutions By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Olympic Canoeist Sets Pace in Inspiring Santa Ana Teens By Binh Ha Hong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crime Scene : Seal Beach Shootout in Broad Daylight Is All for the TV Cameras By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disarming Personality Prevails on O.C.'s Bomb Squad By Dana Parsons
Officials Promoting Fire Safety Effort By Frank Messina
Council Honors Retired Official By Debra Cano and Bill Billiter
Project Share Seeks Volunteers for Kids By Debra Cano and Bill Billiter
Councilman Backs Transit Act Renewal By Lori Haycox
Activist Is Leaving City Panel By Russ Loar
Columnist Writes a Winning Essay By Bill Billiter and Debra Cano
Steps Taken to Reduce 1st-Grade Classes to 20 By Mimi Ko Cruz
Council Approves 3rd Investment Option By Bill Billiter
Class Reduction Focus to Be Put on 1st Grade By Jeff Kass
Schools Seek Means to Cut Class Sizes By Alan Eyerly
$1 Shuttle Service Operates Weekdays By John Pope
Study Tips Offered at Free Workshops
Laguna Niguel Councilman Is Named Chairman of Fire Agency for Second Year By Frank Messina
2 Workshops Offer County Budget Details By Lori Haycox
Ad Adds to City's Anytown Mystique By Lesley Wright
Dornan, Party Leaders Still Butting Heads By Dexter Filkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cox Named to Anti-Terrorist Task Force By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man's Suit Alleges He Wasn't Protected in Jail
Large Cache of Heroin Seized at Airport
Cocaine Confiscated at Checkpoint; 2 Arrested
High Risk Amid the High Tech
The Month Ahead
Saltarelli Suggests Redrawing County Supervisors' Districts By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New City Shelter Puts on the Dog By Kimberly Brower
State OKs Plans for Expanded Toland Dump By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Soka Plan Scaled Back to 650-Student Campus By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Battered Bullpen Gives JetHawks No Relief By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prince Transfers to Pepperdine By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Waterspout in the Valley : Returning to Swimming After a Five-Year Absence, Hefter Blossoms Into a Possible Olympic Prospect By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fletcher Sweeps National Sprints
They Had Cup of Coffee With Mariners and More By Jeff Fletcher
Westlake Won't Get Royal Treatment at State Tournament By Dana Haddad
Playing With Pain: Baltimore's Anderson and His Appendicitis By Caryle Murphy, THE WASHINGTON POST
THOMAS BONK : Russell's Name Is Only Penciled In By Thomas Bonk
Angels Take an Early Eight-Count in Loss By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Seventh-Inning Stretch Might Be Appropriate By Helene Elliott
Bryant a Record Setter From His First Game By Allan Malamud
Miscellany Cal State Dominguez Hills officials have... From Staff and Wire Reports
San Diego Stadium Financing Plan Approved by Appeals Court Panel By Tony Perry
Nicholls Hits Detour, Goes the Way of San Jose By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Phillips, Rams Agree to No-Bonus Contract From Staff and Wire Reports
Miller Signs Five-Year Contract to Return as 'Voice of the Kings' By Helene Elliott
Stich Is Second to Becker, and Draper By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : Sabo Says He Was Unaware of Cork Associated Press
The Beat Goes On in '96 for Maddux From Associated Press
Upbeat Butler Says He Will Be Back, He's Just Not Sure When By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OLYMPIC Notebook
Indians Now Must Deal With Offense From Associated Press
Garrido Candidate for Texas Job By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : Snow Feels Adrift After Sitting Out Two By Mike Digiovanna, Associated Press
Trying to Find the Right Wave By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joke's On Splash in Loss to San Diego By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marines Help Tustin Auto Racing Event Establish a Base Camp By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : Lasorda Has Some Advice for Russell By Bob Nightengale, Associated Press
Call This One 'As the Reel Turns' By Pete Thomas
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