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What happened on August 01, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
'Serenade' Offers a Pitiless, Comic Vision of Romance By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Meet 'Men' Behaving Badly, the Movie By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
A Cuban Road Trip Full of Wit, Wisdom and Life By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standing Up to Bullies: a Tedious Route By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Air Bud' Mixes Antics With Bittersweet Reality By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edgy 'Moonlight' Reflects Human Condition By John Anderson, FOR THE TIMES
'Picture Perfect': Life, Love and the Ad Game By John Anderson, FOR THE TIMES
'Spawn' Is Hellish--and That's a Compliment By John Anderson, FOR THE TIMES
Backing Out of 'Jury' Duty By Judy Brennan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chasing After Innuendo and Runaway Cars
In a Bit of a Rut By Cheo Hodari Coker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock of Aged : Jerry Garcia-inspired festival will bring the '60s to Irvine. Music's more than just nostalgia. By Sara Scribner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming Sunday
Soprano Battle Settling Into Jazz With Confident Pizazz By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
'Passport '97 Fusion' to Benefit AIDS Groups
A Focused Keineg Balances Eclectic Moods By Natalie Nichols
Idealism and a 'Cruel World' From American Ballet Theatre By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Avenida Resolucion By Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Night Rooted in Americana By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Unforced Mastery Makes 'Trip' Worth the Wait By Mike Boehm
'Art Fair, Open House' at First Steps Academy
Lessons on Values Found in 'Jungle' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paintings in Midst of Generational Conflict By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mentor Program to Offer Film Funding
'Bridegroom' Sets Folk Tale Set to Bluegrass By Philip Brandes
'Seven Out' Shoots for the Right Roll By Jana J. Monji
Plot Bogs Down 'Wandering Whore' By Jana J. Monji
'Cuba' a Unique Taste of Country's Cultural Sounds By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Give 'Em a Hand By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Expert Navigator of Sport-Ute Terrain By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comic Strip's Error Gives Creator a Dose of Reality By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punch Lines
Inside the Mind of an Ideological Terrorist By Anthony Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
America's Economy and Social Programs
Corporate Links to Schools
Health Care
Boycotts
Jury Reform
Teenage Pregnancies
Justice Brennan
Older, Richer: Five former employees of the Burbank...
The Right to Know vs. the Right to Privacy By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Toxic Chemical Shuts 18 Water Wells in State By Frank Clifford, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
5 Bombs Seized in N.Y.; Subway Called Target By John J. Goldman and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Teamsters Postpone UPS Strike By James F. Peltz and Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Budget Agreement Is Blown Opportunity, Experts Say By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Kim, Wife to Plead Guilty to Misdemeanors By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Growth Throttles Back to Calmer 2.2% Rate By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shippers Brace for UPS Strike By Stuart Silverstein and James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fading Khmer Rouge Down but Not Out in Cambodia By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Refuses to Grant Clemency as Inmate's Execution Date Nears By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Arrests 7 in Abduction, Slaying of Santa Ana Men By Lorenza Munoz and Shelby Grad, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Literacy Drive by Group Uses Lessons of Scientology Founder By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Removal of Squirrel From Protected List Is Overturned By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
This Is Taking New Math to Places It Shouldn't Go By Patt Morrison
No One Is Happy With State Budget By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC San Diego Medical School Takes No Blacks for Fall Class By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Astronaut Knew Her Mir Trip Was in Doubt By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions About Fujimori's Birth Unsettle Nation By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Not Everyone Agrees Floods Provide an Economic Boost By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alps Casualties Rise as 3 Die in Mishaps From Times Wire Reports
Grenade Attack on Highway Kills 7 From Times Wire Reports
2 Bodies Found in Ski Lodge Landslide From Times Wire Reports
Late Provision Steers Taxes to Tobacco Settlements \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Congress Passes Tax Cut, Spending Bills Easily By Sam Fulwood Iii and Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Graduation Rates Rise for Blacks, Whites, Not Latinos By Heather Knight, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Chicago Cops Indicted \o7 Reuters\f7
How 5 Escaped Fiery FedEx Plane Crash From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Officer Given New Trial in Beating Death From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defense Chief Rebukes Commander in Saudi Bombing By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DNC Raises $19 Million but Is Still in Debt, Report Says By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sect's Clinton Donations Detailed By Marc Lacey and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shalala Calls for New Health Privacy Laws By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat Urged to Disband Cabinet \o7 Times wire services\f7
Palestinians Debate Cost of Bombings By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel Threatens to Send Troops After Militants By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Halts Use of Certain Pollution Control Equipment By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
U.S. Budget Deal Will Have Wide Impact in California By Faye Fiore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Memo Says a Touch Too Much on Legislators' Pay By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
William Wilke; Southland Architect Designed Homes, High-Rises
Patrick James McFadden Jr.; Southland Theater Set Designer
Retired Secretary Wills $18 Million to Hospital \o7 Associated Press\f7
State Lottery Wasted Millions, Audit Finds By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cunanan Was HIV Negative, Paper Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
Reno Apologizes for FBI Leak; Jewell Still to Sue, Lawyer Says By Dina Bass and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Graduation Rates Rise for Blacks, Whites, Not Latinos By Heather Knight, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Finding an Outlet : Camarillo Transforms Itself Into a Bargain Hunter's Mecca By Mary Pitzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Western Bancorp Will Acquire Another Rival By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rap Critic Sues Shakur's Estate for Defamation By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Coverage Broker Fined for Violations By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capital Gains Rules Revamped By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Memo, Jobs Says He Refused Top Apple Post By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds Widened Gap in Bank Fees By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FHLB Cost of Funds Index Drops in June (Times Staff Writer)
SmarTalk Confirms Deal for ConQuest By (Debora Vrana)
Consumers Union Sued Over Trooper Report (Associated Press)
Toyota Moves to Block Republic Acquisition (Bloomberg News)
Suit Claims Fujitsu's Amdahl Bid Inadequate (Bloomberg News)
Also ...
Spotlight: Auto Insurer Fined for Unlicensed Workers
Environmental Group Puts Port Businesses on Guard Capitol Alert News Service
Western to Acquire Santa Monica Bank By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Undergoing Examination : Kaiser Forms a 'Blue Ribbon' Panel to Study Arbitration By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foote, Cone & Belding Parent to Buy Rival By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TBS to Change Its 'Super' Status From Bloomberg News
Merger Leaves O.C. Firm Seeking Agency By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NYSE to Ease Rule for Leaving From Bloomberg News
Also ...
NYSE to Make It Easier to Leave the Big Board From Bloomberg News
Fares on Discount Airlines Due to Rise From Baltimore Sun
Mortgage Rates Dip to 17-Month Low (Associated Press)
Sony's 1st-Quarter Profit More Than Doubles By James Bates
Judge Sets Deadline for Decision on USA Network Case By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is Sony Pictures' Calley Minding the Movie Pipeline? By Claudia Eller
Networks sell advertising time based principally on their...
Nasdaq Rises to New High; Blue Chips Dip From Times Wire Services
Winged 'M' Will Take Flight on Mazdas By John O'Dell
Bear Stearns Takes 5.2% Stake in Biopsys Medical (Dow Jones)
Nasdaq Rises to New High; Blue Chips Dip From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Motorola Plant Making a Little More Smog By John O'Dell
Irvine Firm Settles Colorado Sweepstakes Suit, to Make Refunds From Associated Press
Taco Bell's Parent to Be Based in Louisville, Ky. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Site to Be Purchased (Dow Jones)
Fraud Case Widens Against O.C. Auctioneer By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAM Data Systems: The Fountain Valley company, which...
Pacific Gulf Properties Inc.: The Newport Beach real...
Ingram Micro Records 49% Gain in Net Income in 2nd Quarter
Irvine's Vendor Surveillance Gets Award From Northrop By John O'Dell
Dictionary Maker Fights Back as Reference Works Go Electronic By Sara Silver, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Night in the City of Dreams By Al Martinez
Excuses, Excuses By Patt Morrison
A Little Cash Therapy By Shawn Hubler
If We Don't Eat, You Don't Eat! By Steve Harvey
Theatrics on the Briny Deep
A Slim Hope for Radio Marti
Bold Change a Must in Mideast
This Could Be the Year for Killing Off Junk Guns
It Takes a Community for Community Policing to Work By Steve Herbert, Steve Herbert is an assistant professor of criminal justice at Indiana University and author of "Policing Space: Territoriality and the Los Angeles Police Department." E-mail: herbert@indiana.edu
The Pain of Victims, Present and Future, Is Power By Louis Rene Beres, Louis Rene Beres is a professor of political science and international law at Purdue University
The Absence of Peace Feeds Palestinian Extremism By Michael Lerner, Rabbi Michael Lerner, spiritual leader of Beyt Tikkun synagogue in San Francisco, is editor of Tikkun magazine and the author of "The Politics of Meaning: Restoring Hope and Possibility in an Age of Cynicism" (Addison Wesley, 1997)
24% of MTA Officers Rejected by LAPD By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zacarias Gives Deadline to 100 Lowest Schools By Amy Pyle and Doug Smith, TIMES EDUCATION WRITERS
New Postage Stamp Gives Bogart His Due : Commemorative Issue Honoring Film Legend Unveiled in Hollywood By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Literacy Drive Uses Scientology Founder's Lessons By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Seeks Delicate Balance in Approving Books for Schools By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
$20,000 Reward Set in Church Fire By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soil Scientist to Dig Up Dirt Data By Sue Mcallister, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cesar Chavez Honored on Latino Walk of Fame
Library on Drawing Board for 47 Years to Open
2 Teenagers Charged in Race-Motivated Arsons
Dance Hall Finished at Seniors Citizens Center
Man Sought in Shooting of Boy at Elementary School
Group Fights Plan for 14-Story Condo Complex
Attorney on Trial for Challenging Bailiff
Hollenbeck Division Opens Mobile Police Center
Golf Course Developer Files Claim Against City
Art Studio Fire Destroys 2 Classrooms at High School
More Study Urged on Plan for Point Dume Beach Boardwalk
Children's Museum to Present Literacy Programs
Officials Assail LAX Plan to Buy Municipal Airport
School Board Recall Petitions Reported Stolen
Search for MTA Chief Expands By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Candidates Offer Glimpse of Campaign Balance Sheets By Cathleen Decker and Mark Z. Barabak, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Name-Calling Attorney Gets His Date in Court By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moral Ambiguity Finds a Place to Stay With Rev. Drake By Dana Parsons
Trial Judge Issues Ground Rules for Haun Jurors By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bennett Won't Seek 2nd Term on Council By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo Plan Puts New Face on Old Town By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zone Not a Guarantee of Pacoima's Empowerment By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Tijuana Policemen Arrested in Murder Case By Lorenza Munoz and Shelby Grad, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suspect in Officer's Killing Tells Mother He's Not Safe By Bonnie Hayes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escaped Prisoner Found by Deputies By Scott Hadly
Judge Refuses to Block Water District Merger By Hope Hamashige and J. J. Pope
Council Reinstates Quarterly Newsletter By Miguel Bustillo
State Funds Sought for New Building By Mimi Ko Cruz
Rezoning Clears Way for Houses on Parcel By Hope Hamashige and J. J. Pope
162-Home Irvine Co. Project Approved By J. J. Pope and Hope Hamashige
Senior Aid Group Plans Benefit Dinner By Coll Metcalfe
Talks Planned on Use of Methyl Bromide By Dawn Hobbs
School Items Sought for Battered Kids By John Canalis
In-Flight Medical Technology Debuts By Kimberly Brower
1-Year Renewal Likely for Animal Shelter By Frank Messina
Pierce Students Land Architecture Awards By Darrell Satzman
Church Gives Council Preview of Relocation By Sylvia L. Oliande
New Program Targets Teen Pregnancy By Dade Hayes
Restaurateur Joins Compensation Panel By Dade Hayes
Concert for Teens to Benefit the Needy By Scott Steepleton
4 Arrested in Raid Involving DMV By Scott Steepleton
Developers' Traffic Fees to Be Reviewed By Nick Green
Anglican Bishop to Make Pastoral Visit By Veronique De Turenne
Street Sweeper Veers Off 101; Driver Hurt By Scott Hadly
No Murders or Rapes at Orange Coast College as Crime Drops 8.2% By John Canalis
Computer Class to Be Offered for Seniors
Drivers Don't Get the Point at 405 Onramp By Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flowers, Candles for a Father-to-Be By Julio V. Cano
New Phone Numbers for City Offices By John Canalis
Council OKs Plan for Permit-Only Parking By Lesley Wright
Platt Library Shows Gifts From Mexico By Sylvia L. Oliande
4 Held After Raid on Drug-Making Lab By Bonnie Hayes
Event Makes a Dent in Cost to Restore Theater By Hope Hamashige
Man Stabbed in Head in Scuffle With Teens By Bonnie Hayes
KidFest Fund-Raiser Will Benefit Children By Steve Carney
Fujimoto Guided Mission College's Growth By Rebecca Andrade
Baby Born at Bus Stop With Help From 2 Police Officers By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prosecutor Will Ask Judge to Set Retrial for Carmony By Jean O. Pasco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ruth A. Boak; Prominent Rubella Researcher
Obituaries
Claim Filed Against City Over Rejected Golf Links By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Dies, 2 Others Hurt in Crash By Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Shows Support for Pleasant Valley School Bond By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Sentenced in Wife's Slaying
Private Firm to Take Over Ventura Ambulance Service Today By Scott Hadly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Two-County Car Chase in Serious Condition By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Rejects Bias Claim of Ex-UCI Faculty Member By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rogan's Flair for Internal Party Politics Catches Eye of Newt By Nancy Hill-holtzman and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Democratic Congresswomen Vow to Close House By Jennifer Brooks, STATES NEWS SERVICE
D.A. Denies Office Pressed for Confession By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oxnard Loitering Law Left Hanging By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pilot Injured in Helicopter Crash By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Dispute Over Flag Burning Extinguished By Scott Steepleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Girl, 12, Shot in Face by Friend Goes Home By Lorenza Munoz
Former Deputy Sentenced to Five Years By Scott Martelle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zeanah Recall Group's Spending Tops $175,000 By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Call of the Wild By Leslie Earnest, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ballet May Be Based Near Bowers Museum By Jeff Kass
Public Invited to Tour Galleries at Artwalk By Jeff Kass
Rover Exploring Mars Under Its Own Guidance By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
SPORTS
Child On Board By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White Sox Supplied Arms to the Enemy By Mike Downey
Rivals Leave a Trade Mark From Associated Press
Rivals Leave a Trade Mark By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Still a Good Mix Offensively for Angels By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Tiptoe Up Next to the Giants By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A July to Remember
Marshall Shoots 68, Shares Lead in LPGA du Maurier From Staff and Wire Reports
Marshall Shoots 68, Shares Lead in LPGA du Maurier From Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Action in NHL Office: Put Foot in Mouth By Mark Heisler
Namath Offers Some Advice to Johnson From Times Wire Services
Change in Style Makes Coetzer a Winner By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mighty Ducks and Daigneault Agree to Terms By Chris Foster
ABL Says It Is Close to a TV Deal By Earl Gustkey
The Cleveland Rockers (10-8) won their seventh game in a... Associated Press
Shooting Comet Turns Into Shining Star in the WNBA By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sparks Tonight By Earl Gustkey
Washington Aware It Can't Look Ahead By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnson to Try a Track and TV Double By Larry Stewart
What To See And Do Around Southern California
Gordon Looms Large in Petty's Rearview Mirror By Shav Glick
Picking Ryder Team an Overriding Concern for Both Sides By Thomas Bonk
Southland Focus By Pete Thomas, 11 Handicap
When He Finally Lands Big One, It Looks Like a Wall of Famer By Pete Thomas
Fish Report
Langston's Return May Be Delayed By Chris Foster
No Deal a Big Deal By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nilsson Is Quite Happy to Be Lucky From Associated Press
For $42 Million, Rodriguez Will Stay With the Rangers From Associated Press
This Time, Marlins Close to 'Perfect' From Associated Press
Karros, for One, Likes Status Quo By Steve Springer
A July to Remember
Lasorda Denies Lobbying for Job By Bill Plaschke
Jockey Didn't Consider the Fix He Put Himself and Others In By Bill Christine
Haskell-Bound Trio Finally Arrives By Bill Christine
Krayzelburg Is Set for Memorable Mark By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Approach, Same Old Beck By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wren Brings Game Back Into Focus By Peter Yoon
Jones, Miller Set for U.S. Amateur Championships
Passing Time In Summer
Fast Fact
Tough fund-raising: When Mission College recently...
Teamwork: The Valley North baseball team, which begins...
Lancaster Wins on Cruz Control
Royal Crushes Ayala, 12-2, in Legion B Tournament From Staff Reports
Child On Board By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marshall Shoots 68, Shares Lead in LPGA du Maurier From Staff and Wire Reports
Fasching Leads RAAM for Fifth Day in a Row
Surf's Up!
Good Marketing Aside, She'd Prefer Clean Break By John Weyler
Angels' Percival Learning His Limits By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daigneault Will Remain a Duck By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Piranhas Tonight By Dave Mckibben
Zodiac Tonight By Martin Beck
Grays Harbor Again Silences Vigilantes By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Piranhas' Troubles Are Not Confined to Those on the Field By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullfrogs Beat Blades in Another Shootout By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vigilantes On Deck By Steve Kresal
Burgess, Chenowith to Play in All-Star Game at Pyramid
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