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What happened on August 26, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
'Body Language' Meets the Naked Truth
By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Porter's Cinematic Station
By Cynthia Kelly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oldies: Fraternal Fun and Paternal Respect
By Mike Boehm
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
By Diane Haithman
Weekend Box Office
By Claudia Puig
Smooth Lineup Explores Range of Contemporary Styles
By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Del Amitri Crunches Dark Pop Into Gritty Rock
By Natalie Nichols
Dazzling Technique Opens Library Series
By Timothy Mangan
Energy Helps Washington's Mixed Bag
By Victoria Looseleaf, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Class Is Now in Session
By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You and a Guest are Not Invited
By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An NEA Deal or a Gutting?
By Kasper Zeuthen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'G.I. Jane' Takes Weekend, but Smoke of Dispute Lingers
By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Dow Drops for 3rd Straight Session; Small Stocks Gain
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Zoo's Who of Society
By Kathryn Bold
10 Tibetan Monks Get in the Spirit
By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Punch Lines
The Great Prix Tender
By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Little Ladies' Choice for Web Fun
By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flights of Flacons
By Rosemarie Turk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Corporate Greed and Growth
Will on End of Poverty
Church Pact
Jeffe on the California Republican Party
Ralph Reed
Schuller
Pork-Laden Bills
Peace on Cyprus
Tobacco Firms to Pay $11.3 Billion to Florida
By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
S.F. Schools on a Winning Streak
By Elaine Woo, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
State Justices Ease Costs of Eminent Domain
By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Owners' Numbers Are Small but Impact Is Powerful
By Steve Berry and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C.'s Bergen Plans Merger With Big Rival
By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Faces Dilemma Over Street Lights
By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Headway A Cal State committee on campus development...
By Gregory W. Griggs
Street-Sweeping Expansion Adds 750 Miles in Valley
By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Connerly Won't Seek Top UC Regents Post
By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
State Launches Program to Curb Juvenile Crime
By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Pleads Innocent in Killing of Girl at Casino
From Associated Press
Court Upholds State Plan to Cut Prenatal Care for Immigrants
By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cal State Panel OKs Plan to Take Over Camarillo Site
By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former East Germans Found Guilty
By Petra Falkenberg and Mary Williams Walsh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Montserrat Officials Urge Aid for Remaining Residents
From Reuters
Brooklyn Moms Hold Private Peace Talks
By Lisa Meyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Senator Pushes All Work, No Play on Federal Computers
By Dina Bass, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sterilization Reports May Trigger Probe
From Times Wire Reports
Bodies Pile Up in Juarez Drug War
By Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killings Spur Fears Kenya Is Adopting Culture of Violence
By Ann M. Simmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top N. Korea Envoy Said to Defect to U.S.
From Times Wire Reports
1,000 L.A.-Destined Animals Intercepted
From Times Wire Reports
Russia
From Times Wire Reports
New Gene Defect Leading to Colon Cancer Found
By Rick Weiss, THE WASHINGTON POST
During Dog Days, Wacky Rules in N.Y.
By Eleanor Randolph, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rape Charge Against Army's Top Enlisted Man Urged
By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Navy to Seek Bombs Lost in Plane Crash
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Inmate-Abuse Suit Filed by Missouri
NASA Launches Science Mission
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Samuel Chase; Broadcaster, Former Billboard Editor
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Gene Defect Leading to Colon Cancer Found
By Rick Weiss, THE WASHINGTON POST
Life of Quiet Desperation as Dangerous as Smoking, Study Finds
From Associated Press
Woman, Three Men Quit VMI
Associated Press
Coleman Young Critical
Associated Press
Assembly Passes Bill Restricting Gun Permits
From a Times Staff Writer
Cuba Accuses U.S. of Waging Bug Warfare
By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bitter Lessons for Wall St.'s 'Orphans'
By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Upgrade Glendale will break ground today on a...
BUSINESS
TeleProcessing Hires Sales Director for Eastern Region
Times Names Lynne T. Jewell Director of Public Affairs
Internet Shopping Firm's Profits Turn to Losses
Intertex General Contractors of Valencia won a...
Camera Platforms Loses $273,000 in 2nd Quarter
Dow Corning Offers $2.4 Billion to Settle Implant Cases
From Times Wire Services
Dallas Company to Buy SFX in $2.1-Billion Deal
By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Business
Two-Part Harmony
By Helaine Olen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hudson Seeking New Beef Buyer, Mulls Plant Sale
From Bloomberg News
The IPO for Jerry's Deli: In a Pickle
By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Young IPOs Don't Get the Help They Need
By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bergen Agrees to Merge With Rival Cardinal
By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 4 Is Simple as 1-2-3
By Karen E. Klein
Household to Buy ACC, Double Auto Lending
From Bloomberg News
Spotlight: BankAmerica Establishes a Banking Unit in Poland
Netscape to Sell New Products Via Retailers
Reuters
C-Cube Unveils Digital Video Chip
Reuters
CSC to Expand for DuPont Contract
Bloomberg News
Calpine to Buy Stakes in N.Y. Power Plants
Bloomberg News
San Francisco-based advertising agency Odiorne Wilde...
Republic-Toyota Pact May End Dealerships Dispute
From Associated Press
Settlement Reached in U.S. Robotics Suit
Bloomberg News
Online Scams Becoming More Sophisticated
By Rajiv Chandrasekaran, WASHINGTON POST
Hudson Seeks New Beef Buyer, Mulls Plant Sale
From Bloomberg News
Mosinee and Wausau Agree to Merge
Reuters
Perkin-Elmer to Purchase PerSeptive
Reuters
Also. . .
T-Bill Rates Climb to Two-Week High
Associated Press
Dow Drops for 3rd Straight Session; Small Stocks Gain
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
If Aggressiveness, Volatility Don't Scare You . . .
By Debora Varna
Yield Goal
By James F. Peltz
SBA Offers Plenty of Seminars for the Aspiring Business Owner
By Karen E. Klein
New Requirements for MTA Contractors
Kirch Group Chief Is Subject of Tax Probe
From Bloomberg News
Domestic Market Share
S. African Firm Sentrachem Accepts Sweetened Dow Bid
From Bloomberg News
Groups Call for Probe of New Winston Ads
From Bloomberg News
2 O.C. Firms Awarded Military Cleanup Work
Bloomberg News
There's a New Style for the Back-to-School Ritual
By Greg Johnson, Greg Johnson covers retail businesses and restaurants for The Times
Wet Seal Anti-Takeover Plan
Times Staff and Wire Services
Salick Health Opens Facility
Dow Jones
Dense-Pac Microsystems Order
Dow Jones
Casual Yes, but Parents Favor Dress Codes
By Greg Johnson, Greg Johnson covers retail businesses and restaurants for The Times
Kentucky Had Inside Track on PepsiCo
By Greg Johnson, Greg Johnson covers retail businesses and restaurants for The Times
Bread Company Recipe for Success: 'Be Loose, Have Fun,' Make Dough
By Susan Gallagher, ASSOCIATED PRESS
S. Korea Vows Loans to Aid Banks
From Associated Press
American Honda Seeks Republic Injunction
From Associated Press
Dow Drops for 3rd Straight Session; Bond Yields Rise
From Times Wire Services
Veterinarians Embrace Acupuncture for Pets in Pain
By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ojai-Based Magazine Aids Working Parents
By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Semtech Finds Shift From Defense Paying Off
By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Johnston Group Buys Thousand Oaks Plaza
By Barbara Murphy
Franklin Telecom Buys Out Partner in Cyclone
By Barbara Murphy
Gold Coast Business Center Expands Services
By Barbara Murphy
Cal Lutheran to Offer Post-MBA Certificate
By Barbara Murphy
Management Acquires 60% of American Title Co.
By Barbara Murphy
Bank Employees Help Fund Scholarships
By Barbara Murphy
Computer Firms Get Political
From Bloomberg News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Mission Viejo Shrinks, Delays Planned Stadium
By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Flock of Fresh Faces
By Mimi Ko Cruz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Group to Bypass County, Fund Non-Aviation Plan
By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Justice Halts Merrill Testimony Release
By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tearing Down the Barriers (but Not Walls) to Cityhood
By Jerry Hicks
Principal Swept Away by Volunteer Cleanup
By Lesley Wright
$783 Million OKd for Health Care, Social Services
By Jean O. Pasco
Slain Boy's Mother Urges Swifter Justice
By Jeff Kass
Program Would Make Students Money-Wise
By Jeff Kass
Motorcycle Patrol Back After 14 Years
By Steve Carney
Supervisors to Donate Office Funds for Debt
By Jean O. Pasco
OCTA to Refinance $57.6 Million in Bonds
By Hope Hamashige
Two Thumbs Down on Radio Slogan
By Steve Harvey
4 Celebrate a Century Full of Life
By Hope Hamashige
Toddler Recovering After Near-Drowning in Family Pool
By Steve Carney
Procedure on Commission Seats Changed
By Frank Messina
Trustees to Consider $180 Annual School Bus Fee
By Jennifer Leuer
School District May Annex Irvine Area
By Hope Hamashige
Machinist Arrested in Fatal Shooting
By Wire Services
Free Video Explains North I-5 Project
By Lesley Wright
Man in Truck's Path Killed on Freeway
By Steve Carney
Library Planning Book and Bake Sale
By Julio V. Cano
Fireworks Issue May Go Back on Ballot
By Mimi Ko Cruz and J.J. Pope
Growth OKd for Kids' Section of Library
By J.J. Pope and Mimi Ko Cruz
Auto Center Approved for Imperial Highway
By Mimi Ko Cruz
Libraries Add PCs, Copiers, Fax Machines
By Debra Cano
Applicants Wanted for Housing Commission
By Debra Cano
Police Chief to Retire; Hypertension Cited
By J.J. Pope and Mimi Ko Cruz
Rare Embolism to Blame in Plastic Surgery Death, Lawyer Says
By Marcida Dodson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Napping on the Cigarette Issue
Sweden's Dirty Secret
Crime Comes Home
Meat Recall Raises Questions About New USDA Rules
Let's Hope It Rains on the B-2's Parade
By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
Australia Leaves Asians Aghast
By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate also teaches media and government ethics at UCLA. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
800 Residents to Make Way for 3 Hotels Near Disneyland
By Cathy Werblin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Settles Lawsuit Over Gay Rights Rally
By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venice Boardwalk Vending Ban Voided
By Hector Tobar and Joe Hanania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rebirth of the Blues
By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Group Criticizes Medi-Cal
By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rules Beauty Queen Can't Sue Sultan
By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Victims Get a New Accounting
By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Northridge President to Keep Post
By Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITER
July Restaurant Closures
Woman Firing Gun Into Pasadena Office Is Slain
By Richard Winton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Devices to Speed Processing of Security Camera Pictures Unveiled
Crackdown Begins on Zoning Ordinance
State Helps Cash-Strapped City Meet Worker Payroll
Officials Investigating Fatal Crash at Drag Strip
Animation, Special Effects Academy Opens at College
Dreamworks Selects Students for Workshop
Latest Carport Fire May Be Linked to Serial Arsonist
Program to Prevent HIV Targets Latino Women
Program Aims to Reduce Lead Poisoning in Workers
City Urged to Avoid Cuts by Using Reserve Funds
Contractor Sentenced for Role in Bribery Scheme
Long Beach Port Director Will Retire After Overseeing Expansion
Supervisors Announce Program to Reduce Storm Drain Pollution
3 Reception Areas in Torrance City Hall to Be Consolidated
Man Collapses, Dies After Workout at College
After-School Program Adds Computer Class, Sports
CSUN Center Recommended for Hospital Site
By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Event Goes to Pieces, Then Goes
By Brenda Loree, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bennett Launches New Campaign-Reform Initiative
By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinic Aide Who Fondled Patients Freed
By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Wilson Is Passed Over for Job
By Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Days of Despair
By Jon Steinman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Do We Need Another Tourist Trap? Totally
By Scott Harris
Ojai Man, 54, Killed, 2 Injured in Freeway Rush-Hour Crash
By Scott Steepleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sister Offers Haun Alibi for Time of Kidnapping
By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looking Smart as Term Starts
By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Band Booster Club Recovers Stolen Items
By David Greenberg
A Happy Ending for Library's Summertime Reading Program
By Lisa Fernandez
Shalom Wagon Will Make House Calls
By Kimberly Lisagor
Construction Blast Rattles Neighbors
By David Greenberg
Saddle Patrol
By Jill Connelly
Cal Lutheran Plans Student Orientation
By David Greenberg
Hillside Brush Fire Started by Children
By Veronique De Turenne
Tests Show No Threat From Use of Pesticide
By Daryl Kelley
2 Men Critical After Unrelated Shootings
By Jose Cardenas
Neonatal Care for the Undocumented
By Diane Wedner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drive Is Launched Against Storage Site
By Darrell Satzman
Stalwart Liberal With a Thick Skin
By Rob O'Neil
Grants Awarded to 8 Jewish Programs
By Karima A. Haynes
Panel Approves Park Centre Project Permit
By Sylvia L. Oliande
6 Arrested in Graffiti Stakeouts at Schools
By Veronique De Turenne
Hit-Run Victim Dies in Emergency Room
By Veronique De Turenne
Driver Rescued After Car Veers Off Road
By Veronique De Turenne
Bennett to Discuss Farmland Protection
By Hilary E. Macgregor
Cow's Tongue Left at Welfare Office Investigated as Threat
By Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Department Sued in Restraint Death
By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Separate Trials Sought for Couple in Slaying
By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Man's Caretaker to Face Charges of Killing Predecessor
By Claire Vitucci, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Suspects Held After Crashing Van, Shooting at Motorist
By Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Not Appeased by Smaller CSUN Project
By Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Machinist Held in Man's Slaying
Robert L. Borrego; Fellowship Founder
Obituaries
SPORTS
Special Delivery
By Ross Newhan and Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's Splittsburgh Piracy
By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Day of Winners Past and Present
By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McElroy's New Role Is as Simple as X, Z
By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Page From the Playbook
By Bill Plaschke
Ivanisevic Falls at First Hurdle
From Associated Press
A Great Start to the Day
From Associated Press
Nicklaus Warning: Livelier Ball Means Less Lively Future
By Shav Glick
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media...
By Larry Stewart
When It Comes to Newell, Even Bobby Knight Talks
By Randy Harvey
Chong Puts Up Little Fight in Loss
By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lakers 'Very Much' in the Hunt as Rick Fox Nears a Decision
By Scott Howard-cooper
Robinson Takes Pay Cut to Sign With Suns
From Staff and Wire Reports
Mariners Are Beaten in Ninth
From Associated Press
Kreuter's Years of Toil Finally Start to Pay Off
By Mike Digiovanna
Texas Loses Clark to Heel Injury
Associated Press
Cardinals Pay Price for Ankiel
Associated Press
Giants Regain Their Winning Touch
From Associated Press
Piazza Is Still Hurting, and He's a Bit Sore Too
By Steve Springer
Realignment Vote Is Expected Soon
From Associated Press
Miller Is Hoping to Finally Catch On
By Robyn Norwood
Redskins' Westbrook Apologizes to Fans
Associated Press
Hicks Hopes Approach Results in 2,000 Yards
By Jim Hodges
Oregon's Top Receiver Sidelined by Injury
Associated Press
Smith Denies Report About Six-Year Deal
Associated Press
Bakersfield Beats JetHawks, 11-6
From Staff Reports
Robinson Takes Pay Cut to Sign With Suns
From Staff and Wire Reports
Vigilantes' Ehler Gets Another Shutout
Standout Defenseman Signs With the Ducks
By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Titan Matyuch Returns to Coach
By Lon Eubanks
Kotsay Steps Into Limelight
By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bullfrogs Win, Reach RHI Finals
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