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What happened on June 12, 1996
ENTERTAINMENT
A Female Connection : Diversity of 'Women' Traces a Half-Century of Max Weber's Work By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Valdes Crosses Over the U.S.-Cuban Gulf By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How 'Country' Came to the Small Screen By Susan King, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Screenwriters Want to Tell Own Stories By Robert W. Welkos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For More Coverage of Playoffs, Just Click the Remote By Brian Lowry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Heinz to Donate $450,000 to NEA
NBA Finals Lead NBC to Bullish Victory By Lee Margulies
Lighting Fuses By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport Theatre Arts Center: Far removed from the drama of the Founding Fathers that inspired '1776,' the production lacks focus and balance despite a few good performances. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stages: Behind the modest exterior lurks a superheroic effort by the company to create a fun and fast-paced 'Blue Beetle.' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theatre District: 'Catfish Moon,' a light, bittersweet story by Laddy Sartin having its West Coast premiere in Costa Mesa, is well-cast and cleverly staged. And it's a fresh catch for audiences. By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
A Real Hero Wakes From the Daze of Celebrity By Robin Abcarian
The Grieving Never Ends By Roxanne Roberts, THE WASHINGTON POST
An Aggressive Approach to a Most Deadly Disease By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
He's a Man on the Run By Candace A. Wedlan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When You Don't Immunize
HEALTH BOOKS / REVIEW : Guides That Can Help You Take Charge of Your Health By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Punch Lines
The Transformation of a Strangling Soul : THE FREQUENCY OF SOULS by Mary Kay Zuravleff; Farrar Straus & Giroux $23, 243 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Life's Absurdities, Pain, Warmth and Humor By Charlotte Innes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Could Some Government Programs Be Life-Destroying?
Too Many Plugs at 'Cable Guy' Premiere By Mark Ehrman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Why Honor a Man Who Did Damage?
Cheers With Honors for the Class of '96
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Stroke Victims
The House Special By Dave Wielenga, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board to Pursue 'Right to Farm' Ordinance By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Backs Plan to Build Minor League Stadium By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Services
Officials' Cars
Iran Accused of Covert Action in Bahrain
European Role in NATO
Fired Bus Driver
Netanyahu
GOP Platform on Abortion
Olympic Age: Laszlo Tabori was the third man in the world... By Jon D. Markman
County HMO: Ventura County Medical Center has won a state... By Greg Schneider
Clinton Vows to Urge More Children's Educational TV By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Debits in Yeltsin's Ledger By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Arrests Top Mafia Group's Reputed Bosses By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Criticism of Dole's Abortion Remarks Grows By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clinton Vows to Urge More Children's Educational TV By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Asks Millions in 5 More Suits Over Bankruptcy By Matt Lait and Debora Vrana and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dole Bids Farewell to the Senate By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spanish Architect to Design St. Vibiana's By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Sue Tobacco Firms Over Health Costs By Jeffrey L. Rabin and Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Growing Need Taxes Dwindling Resources By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Push Measure to Remove Barriers to Organ Donations By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President's Visit to Glendale Campus Is a Crowd Pleaser By Nancy Hill-holtzman and Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Case Goes to Jury in Klaas Murder Trial \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Big Orange: at the End of the Day By Peter H. King
Assembly Buys GOP Staff Chief $37,000 Car By Virginia Ellis and Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bill to Publicize Locations of Sex Offenders Gains By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Let Students Switch to Better Schools By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Palestinians Detain Leading Rights Activist Again By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPDATE : Tucker Conviction May Be Factor in President's Election Fate : A rival long in Clinton's shadow, Arkansas governor is discussing deal since being found guilty of fraud, conspiracy in Whitewater-linked trial. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blast Mars Run-Up to Russian Vote By Vanora Bennett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Sen. Mitchell OKd as Chair of N. Ireland Talks By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dole's Legacy
DOLE LEAVES SENATE : Poll Watch: Frozen in Place
Need for a Dole Policy Agenda Is Taking on Greater Urgency By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Dole's Annual Pension Totals at Least $107,000 \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
EXCERPTS: 'Leadership Is a Combination of Background and Backbone' \o7 From Associated Press\f7
BANGLADESH : Vote Sparks Huge Security Operation From Times Wire Reports
NIGERIA : Protests of Annulled Election Are Banned From Times Wire Reports
JAPAN : 12th Victim of Gas Attack Dies From Times Wire Reports
MEXICO : Properties Seized From Raul Salinas From Times Wire Reports
BANGLADESH : Vote Sparks Huge Security Operation From Times Wire Reports
NIGERIA : Protests of Annulled Election Are Banned From Times Wire Reports
JAPAN : 12th Victim of Gas Attack Dies From Times Wire Reports
Senate Whitewater Panel Ends Meetings By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BRAZIL : Shopping Mall Blast Kills at Least 44 From Times Wire Reports
BRAZIL : Shopping Mall Blast Kills at Least 44 From Times Wire Reports
Sen. Warner Defeats Miller in Virginia GOP Primary \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Grass-Roots Effort Helps Residents to Help Themselves By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Higher Fines for Late Finance Reports Vetoed \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Hantavirus Is Found in Ventura County Rodents \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Girl Pleads Guilty in Poisoning Try \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Child Poverty Worst Among Richest Nations By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paratrooper Convicted of Murder in Sniper Attack \o7 From Associated Press\f7
3 Questioned in Texas on Church Fires Are Freed \o7 From Associated Press\f7
TEXAS : School Board Cancels Meeting Over Threat From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Freemen' Leader Meets Jailed Comrade on Possible Surrender \o7 From Associated Press\f7
MICHIGAN : Kevorkian Attends Woman's Suicide From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Freemen' Leader Taken to Meet With Jailed Comrade \o7 From Associated Press\f7
O.C. Sues Five Firms in Its Bid to Recover Investment Losses By Davan Maharaj and Matt Lait and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Disney Making Reality of California Dreamin' By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airline Coalition Joins Fray Over El Toro Airport By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach Sidelined
Clinton Urges Changes in Educational TV : Campaign: In Glendale talk, the president calls for more children's programs. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
City Hall, Airlines Need to Work on Revving LAX Economic Engine By James Flanigan
Bond Rating Powers Increasingly Facing Challenges By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Disney Theme Park to Pay Homage to Hollywood By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prescription for Success : Drug Maker Watson Thrives in Crowded Generic Market By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chip Maker Gets Warner Bros. to Erase Its Name from Action Film By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Pulls Plug on Glass-Steagall Bill, Ending Hopes of '96 Bank Reform From Reuters
Nasdaq Delists Comparator in Fallout From Stock Run-Up By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Increasingly, Bond-Rating Firms Come Under Attack By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Debt Growth Slows; Delinquencies Up From Associated Press
This Group's Max-im: Chips With Olestra Are Unsafe From Reuters
House Pulls the Plug on Bank Reform Legislation for '96 From Reuters
City of . . . Culture? : L.A. Tourism Officials Tackle Identity Crisis By Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inflation Retreats as Energy Prices Fall From Associated Press
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy 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
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Thorn EMI Profit Jumps 27% on Spinoff Expectations By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Securities Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Early Stock, Bond Rallies Lose Steam From Times Wire Services
Smith Barney Plans No-Loads --at 1.5% Fee By Jerry Morgan, NEWSDAY
More Mutual Fund Managers Give Up Trying to Time the Market By Chet Currier, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Early Stock, Bond Rallies Lose Steam From Times Wire Services
U.S. Offers Firms 401(k) Investment Guidelines By Albert B. Crenshaw, WASHINGTON POST
Airlines Turning 1st Class Into Cloud 9 By Charles Lockwood, Charles Lockwood, author of seven books about architecture and cities, is a frequent traveler based in Los Angeles
New Heights of Comfort By Charles Lockwood
American Teams Up With British Airways From Associated Press
Personal View
Imago Records Sues DreamWorks
Boyds Sells $13.5 Million Worth of Stock in Secondary Offering By John O'Dell
Catellus Residential Group Names Division Executive
Wal-Mart Wants to Build at Site of Former Broadway
Bank of Yorba Linda Makes Its Nasdaq Debut By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Custom John's Owner Faces Tax Charges
Urohealth to Redeem Preferred Shares
Interpore Signs Up 9 Overseas Distributors
Dutch Firm Awards Contract to Hughes
Bell Canada Contract Buoys PairGain Stock
'Millionaire Maker' of Old Still Paying for His Past By Greg Smith, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
City Backs Minor League Stadium Plan By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arson Suspected in 25-Acre Parkland Fire By Scott Hadly and David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senior Class Events Canceled After Vandals Deface School By Miguel Helft, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Medical Center Granted HMO License By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revisions Approved for General Plan By David R. Baker
Baby Expo Expects 100-Plus Vendors By Stephanie Brommer
Trustees Name New Magnet High School By Kelly David
Workshop to Address Beach Erosion Study By Nick Green
County Drops Rule in Golf Course Project By Carlos V. Lozano
Comments Sought on Charter Proposal By Nick Green
City to Count Mall Petition Signatures By Tracy Wilson
Skates Banned From Downtown Sidewalks By Tracy Wilson
Jury Convicts Man in Brother's Slaying By Paul Elias
Police Seek Man in Attack on Officer By Nick Green
2 Men Killed in High-Speed, Single-Car Accident North of El Rio By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors to Pursue 'Right to Farm' Measure to Protect Agriculture By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy Swamp for the Birds and Tourists By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anti-Government Protester Ruled Fit to Stand Trial on Forgery Charges By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expansion of Shopping at the Rose OKd By Eric Wahlgren
City Council to Draft Public Safety Tax By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Durbin, Erma Ann, 86, of Ojai, Oakview Cafe owner. Clausen...
Police Push for Nightclub's Closure By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Revokes Nightclub's Permits By Miguel Bustillo
Ruby Clyde Bunce; 51-Year Ojai Resident
Parents Picket, Plead on Behalf of Principal By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hantavirus Found Near Simi Valley By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Home-Grown Terror : Clinton presses effort to quell spree of arson at black churches
Clear View of a Wonder's Future : Coalition offers a plan for better visibility at Grand Canyon
Sensible Ruling in a Drug Case
School Doors Should Not Be Closed to Immigrant Kids : Lott would get off to a good start by blocking the ban
Safety Is No Luxury By Gloria Romero, Gloria Romero is a member of the Los Angeles Community College Board of Trustees and teaches psychology at Cal State Los Angeles
Building Bridges, Not Borders By Adela De La Torre, Adela de la Torre is an executive fellow in the Cal State chancellor's office
A Different Kind of 'City on a Hill' By Richard Weinstein, Richard Weinstein is a professor of architecture and urban design at UCLA. He participated in the architectural selection processes for Disney Hall and the cathedral
Hill Says She Will Resign From Police Commission By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Bundy Drive Irregulars : Second Anniversary of Slayings Finds Sleuths Still Sorting Through Evidence By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Schools to Open Academies on Film Trades By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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. Compiled by K. Connie Kang, Times Staff Writer
The Long Life of the Short Con By Robert A Jones
Special Deliverer By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers in Compton End Strike By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Slash Funds for L.A. Ad Campaign By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid to Form Citizens Panel on Charter Reform Garners Support By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blood Drop Evidence Is Missing, Simpson Lawyer Says By Stephanie Simon
Street Closures
Program Tells Pupils How to Avoid Dog Bites
Thought for the day: Scott Hawthorne of Canyon Country... By Steve Harvey
Police Volunteer Found Dead in Hollenbeck Division Trailer
Panel to Hold Public Meetings on Selection of Schools Chief
Attorney Found Not Guilty of Overcharging L.A. County
Oasis for Readers : A South-Central Store Has Provided Eclectic Choices for Almost 30 Years By Michael Krikorian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football Star Gives Students Lesson on Protecting Wildlife
El Segundo Councilwoman Accused of Sex Harassment
Seeking Trust in a City of Strangers By Patt Morrison
Gallery Showcases Artwork of Balboa Magnet Students
Setback For Project
Officials Delay Vote on Domestic Partnership Law
Proposal to Provide Food for Needy Children Rejected
Snag Jeopardizes Proposed 3-Year Police Contract By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Margaret Taylor; Philanthropist, Zoo Assn. Chief, Museum Volunteer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vito Scotti; Veteran Character Actor in Films and on TV By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charles H. Stern; Hollywood Agent
Walter C. Allen; Retired Judge
Clement Cole; Aerospace Engineer
Edward Christian Madsen; Electronics Expert
Kathleen Morris; Active in Arts Community
U.S. Sues to Bar AIDS Patient's Eviction By Dexter Filkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bolsa Chica Beach Closure Bums Out Surfers, the State By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henley Indicted in Alleged Plot to Murder Judge By Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bottlenecks Raise Doubt on Border Checkpoint Value By Dana Parsons
United Way Alters Funding to Aid Smaller Programs By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Scene at Estancia for Teacher By Hope Hamashige
Copters, Planes Help Quell Brush Fire By Thao Hua
Man Discovered With Bullet Wound to Head By Lee Romney
Fee Increases Get Preliminary Approval By Mimi Ko Cruz
City Budget Provides for More Police By Greg Hernandez
New Budget Rejects Low-Pay Proposal By Frank Messina
Her Options Few, She's Hoping for Transplant By Tina Nguyen
School Trustees OK Reduced Class Sizes By Kimberly Brower
Petition Drive Seeks Tax District for Park By Frank Messina
10 Years Ago Today . . .
Schoolchildren's Artwork Is a Big Draw By Jeff Kass
New High School Sign Memorializes Student By Lesley Wright
Yard Waste Containers to Be Provided Soon By Russ Loar
Parent Views Sought on School Discipline By Jeff Kass
City Officials Oppose Bill on Water Districts By Lori Haycox
County Treasury Wins Seal of National Group By Shelby Grad
Newport, Irvine Firms Assist Red Cross
Dispute Over Lotto Winnings Before Jury By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marine Bases Still Set for Closure, Officials Say By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Widower of Slain Jogger Sues Finance Company By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$6 Million for Desalination Research OKd By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charter Reform Panel Wins Council Backing By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Targets Area Bank Robberies By Beth Shuster and Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
City May Tighten Rules to Restrict Gay Sex Clubs By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Study Urges Fire Officials to Run Toxic Cleanups By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawsuits Fly Over Plan for Air Terminal By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lessons Open Other Senses to Trails' Wonders By Miguel Helft
Q & A : Paul Reed, Irvine Unified School District
Sign's Language Stirs Complaints By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Round Table: A Discussion of Poverty in the Valley Compiled by David E. Brady, Donna Mungen, Lucille Renwick and Stephanie Stassel
SPORTS
Dodgers Flunking Chemistry By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels Get Good and Bad News By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock of Ages? By Mark Heisler
It's Pavin to the Defense By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock of Ages? By Mike Downey
Track History Her Bag, Writing It or Making It By Allan Malamud
Here's a Quick Way to Pay Off That Mortgage By Mal Florence
Drug, Murder Charges in Henley Indictment By Tracy Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cup Has Finally Runneth Over in Denver By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Braves' Sub Sinks Mets in 13th From Associated Press
Baseball / Daily Report Associated Press
Baseball / Daily Report By Mike Digiovanna
Baseball / Daily Report By Ross Newhan
Ramirez's Fly Leads Indians From Associated Press
Baseball / Daily Report By Bob Nightengale
Security Will Be a Huge Concern Times News Services
1996 Nba Finals Watch By Scott Howard-cooper
The Times' All-region Tennis Team
Harrison Resigns at Pepperdine By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East Has a Hoover to Mop Up By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Ringing Finish for Dalton, Gomez By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Santana Playing Some Sweet Music, JetHawks Rock the Quakes, 5-2 By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mann, Varvais Have Much in Common By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morse Chosen Player of Year
Scratched, He Was Itching to Go By Jeff Fletcher
McKnight Has Tumor Removed From His Chest By Mike Terry and Chris Foster, From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence Mike Asher, a limousine driver who picked up... From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence Mike Asher, a limousine driver who picked up...
Catfish Haul Led by 71.25-Pounder
The Show Goes On, Even in Fishing By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKnight Has Tumor Removed By Chris Foster and Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Focus, Determination Pay Off Big for Demers By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada's Game Suffers a National Disaster By Mike Penner
Piranhas Quarterback Kopp Says He Would Like to Play Elsewhere By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angel Amateur Draft Selections
Bullfrogs Stay Aggressive in 5-4 Victory By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Recounts Events on Night of Blades Shooting From Staff and Wire Reports
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