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What happened on June 17, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
An American Dream : Doctorow's rich novel becomes great theater in its U.S. debut. Its grand and brutal themes of modern life in this country are both timely and timeless. By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
A Tour With Past, Present Bogeymen By Elysa Gardner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Finds Life in 'Dead' By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Baring an Injustice to Farrah By Liz Smith
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Judith Michaelson
Festival Blends Jazz and Fans Into a Big Party at the Bowl By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moliere's 'School for Wives' a Joyous, Witty Lesson in Love By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTA to Offer Tours of Downtown Art
Taking 'Son of Othello' as One Likes It By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
McMillen's Ingenious 'Laboratory' By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Jon Nakamatsu, gold medal winner at the 10th Van Cliburn...
More Buddy Holly Music Than 'Story' By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
One 'Sighs' Doesn't Fit All Needs for Trower By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Speed 2' Edges 'Con Air' for No. 1 By Susan King
Remembering a Debt By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
He's Not Taking the Back Seat Lying Down By Chris Erskine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Prairie's Diamonds of Wisdom By Kathy Stickel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hot Stuff By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Disc Is a Real Eye Opener By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sound Is Bigger Than It Is By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Goes the Register By Janet Kinosian, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Works Of Art
Punch Lines
A Party That Kept Things Swinging By Bill Higgins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Engaged in Old-Fashioned Conversation By Kathy Stickel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Fund-raisers By Gretchen Stahl
Rounding Up AIDS Services Supporters By Kathryn Bold
ATM Customers Charged Twice
Myanmar and China's Role in Asia
Veterans' Diplomas
Flag-Burning Amendment
Tax Cut
Tagger's Fall
Smoking
Mexican Factories
Lone Pine
Economic Future
Council to Discuss Library Fee Policy By Miguel Bustillo
IRA Kills 2 Policemen, Sabotaging Peace Hopes By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huang's Security Status Raises New Questions By Alan C. Miller and James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gang on Trial: With the unsealing of indictments Wednesday...
EU Settles Fight Over Jobs, Keeps Euro on Track By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Russian Ambulance Is Seldom Chased By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislators Launch HMO Reform Efforts By Max Vanzi and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Riot-Recovery Bank Stands at Crucial Phase By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Playwright Awarded 'Genius Grant' By Hector Tobar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Newspapers Take Different Paths to Online Publishing By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Who Freed Pratt Known for Independence By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times' Series on Jails Wins Award
Girl Killed in Botched Holdup at McDonald's \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Doctor's Suit Over Firing to Be Test of Law By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Grills Wilson Choice for Pollution Agency Post By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leonard Likely to Be Assembly GOP Leader By Max Vanzi and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
38 Arabs Wounded in W. Bank Unrest From Times Wire Reports
Tudjman Reelected by Sizable Majority From Times Wire Reports
Peace Not at Hand, Colombia Officials Say By Juanita Darling and Steven Ambrus, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Call to Volunteerism Drawing Support in Corporate World By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton to Nudge China on Rights Reform, Officials Say By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Gives No Ground on Abortion By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hong Kong Eases Residency Fears By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senators 'Send a Warning' on Pensions By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDougal Enters Federal Prison From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Talks Set in TV Ratings Debate From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Republic of Georgia Frees Jailed Donor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Conducting an On-Site Lab in High-Tech Silicon Valley By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Aggressive, Multimedia Presence on the Web By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spending Less, Risking Less in a Fast-Changing Venue By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fugitive Guru Arrested in France, 16 Years After Killing Girlfriend \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Huang Denies Role as Conduit for Foreign Nations' Donations \o7 Associated Press\f7
Repeat Success : Santa Margarita Wins Large-School Title for Second Year in a Row, Servite/Rosary Wins Small-School Crown By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Unexpected Loss By Dave Mckibben
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Still Improving By Mike Terry
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Losing With Grace By Martin Henderson
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Losing With Grace, Part II By Michael Itagaki
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Not Family Fare By Steve Kresal
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Wrestler Fights Off Illness By Erik Hamilton
Members of The Times Orange County prep sports staff share their memories of the people, events and issues of the past school year. : Rough Night By Paul Mcleod
Summer Vacation
Former Woodbridge Star Stovall Makes Mark in Hawaii By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Team Champions
Final Large School Top 20
BUSINESS
Rally's, Checkers Call Off Merger Backed by CKE By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Continues to Gain Steam By Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
2 Men Indicted for Filing False Income Tax Returns (James S. Granelli)
3 New Suits Filed in Dispute Over Concrete Used in Houses By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wiz Technology Losses Go From Bad to Worse By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Resources to Buy 2 Brea Firms (Dow Jones)
Aviation Distributors Reports Engine Sale (Dow Jones)
Pacific Gulf Acquires New Senior Properties (Dow Jones)
San Diego Firm Agrees to Purchase Ellis Realty By E. Scott Reckard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Hands Hughes a Limited Victory on Fraud Suits By Ralph Vartabedian and David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
White House Report Rejects New Laws on Internet Porn By John Schwartz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran, WASHINGTON POST
Out of Gen-X Formation By Jennifer Pendleton
Strong Initial Reaction By Debora Vrana
Maquiladora Lockout Reflects the Industry's Growing Pains By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight: State Opens Probe of Anheuser-Busch Promotion
Obesity Drug Yields Results, Safe in Trials, Amgen Says From Times Wire Services
Boeing Sees Possible End to McDonnell Jets By Karen Kaplan
Allergan Cited Over Eye-Product Marketing By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop Wins Air Force Contracts Bloomberg News
Manufacturers Pessimistic About EVs By Donald W. Nauss
U.S. Surgical Lowers Circon Offer Reuters
Individual Inc. Will Buy ClariNet Reuters
Also
They Go Here Before Going There By Karen E. Klein
Rally's, Checkers End Their Merger Talks By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Chief Delays Vote on Liquor Ad Inquiry By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Issues Unresolved in Tobacco Industry Lawsuits By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
MFS Loses Vote to Replace Navellier Bloomberg News
Genesis, 2 Funds to Buy Elder-Care Firm Associated Press
Also
Dow Ends Record-Breaking Streak; Tech Stocks Advance From Staff and Wire Reports
Rates for 3- and 6-Month T-Bills Decline Associated Press
Synchronicity
As Stocks Shoot Higher, 'Value' Concepts Diverge By Tom Petruno
Still in High Gear By James F. Peltz
Insure Heavily in High-Risk Specialty By Karen E. Klein
Paxson to Buy the Travel Channel From Bloomberg News
The Special Challenge of Special Interest By Thomas K. Arnold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Sniffing Allowed During the Movie, Please By Midge Gillies, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Domestic Market Share
Market Researchers Help Tailor Ads to Target Latinos By Julia Scheeres, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Time Warner to Shut Site in Burbank, Laying Off 150
Xircom Won't Meet Revenue Projections
Litton Earnings Up 8% in 3rd Quarter, Sales Up 9%
New Contract Approved at Universal Studios
Maryland Bank Buys Xylan Corp. Computer Systems
Leslie's Poolmart Inc. Now Privately Owned
IndeNet's Order Backlog Approaches $75 Million
Stephen Rubenstein, vice president of LRA Property...
Oxnard Developer Finds New Life for Vacated Aerospace Plant By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fruit Growers Supply Co. Building in Santa Paula By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bear Advertising to Work for 2 Boat Manufacturers By Rodney Bosch
2 Promoted, 1 Retires at American Commercial By Rodney Bosch
Autologic Cuts Its Net Losses for 6-Month Period By Rodney Bosch
ITS Federal in Line to Land U.S. Contract Work By Rodney Bosch
Whittaker Losses Reflect Electronic Unit's Woes By Rodney Bosch
Cal Lutheran University Offers MBA Counseling By Rodney Bosch
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Positive Heresy
Free Speech Is Not for Burning
You Shouldn't Have to Hire a Pension 'Private Eye'
The United States as Deadbeat
Share Tools to Build Opportunity By Linda Griego, Linda Griego is a businesswoman, former deputy mayor and former president and CEO of Rebuild L.A. (RLA)
After 27 Years, Vietnam Is Almost Fun By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
Common Interests, Common Ground By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate also teaches mass communication and public policy ethics at UCLA. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Highly Cultivated By Sandy Banks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother of Three Slain at Wheel of Car in Santa Ana By Bonnie Hayes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Confounding Question of Life or Death By Scott Harris
State Board Stops CSUN Tax Refund Diversions By Radha Krishnan Thampi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rescuers Save Tenants in Blaze at Apartment By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arguments End; Famalaro's Life Hangs in Balance By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Our Librarians Shouldn't Do Parenting by the Book By Jerry Hicks
Graduate Won't Take Flack on Job Choice By Dade Hayes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
County Settles on Way to Pay for Bigger Jail By Shelby Grad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Building Begins at Site of 16 Quake Deaths By Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board OKs Loans for School By Doug Smith, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Some Fees and Quiet By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Filipino Veterans Chain Selves to Statue in Protest By Joe Mozingo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid to Save Cathedral Intensifies By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Granddaughter Sees Mulholland's Vision By Scott Harris
Group Seeks Ideas for Improving Kids' Lives By Sylvia L. Oliande
A Learning Experience for Troubled Kids By Claire Vitucci
Libraries Make Case for Summer Reading By Sylvia L. Oliande
How Should Spelling Be Taught to Kids? By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Identity Released of Man Who Died in Jail By Beth Shuster
Supervisors to Review County Budget Plan By Shelby Grad
Kaiser Gives $25,000 for Immunization Net By John Canalis
Council Expected to Approve Budget By Leslie Earnest
Trash Disposal Rates Expected to Go Down By Frank Messina
L.A. insult of the week: Chet Jaeger of Claremont visited... By Steve Harvey
Council to Consider Hiring Consultants By Frank Messina
Plan to Overhaul Downtown Santa Monica Clears Panel
New Complex to Be Erected at Northridge Quake Site
Inmate Is Convicted of Tustin Clerk's Murder in Robbery at Bank By Thao Hua
Officers Carry Torch to Raise Funds for Special Olympics
32 Candidates Apply to Become Next LAPD Chief
Hope Takes Root Again After Greenhouse Is Vandalized
Deputies Mount Up to Patrol Horse Trails By Kimberly Brower
'Blue Flu' Strikes Compton After Contract Talks Stall
Ex-U.S. Prosecutor Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Conflict of Interest
Improvement Needed in AIDS Education, Grand Jury Reports By Marcida Dodson
Carwash Is Guilty of False Advertising By Greg Rippee
Council Weighs Rate Hikes to Fund Water Tank Project
Magazine Cites College's Long-Distance Curriculum
$24-Million Budget Plan to Be Considered By Debra Cano
Elementary School to Require Uniforms
A Month of Passing Seasons By Al Martinez
State Halts Transfer of Tax Refunds to College By Radha Krishnan Thampi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Laurels for a Branch Manager By Mimi Ko Cruz
A Special Night to Meet Vigilantes
City Seeks to Fill Seats on Advisory Boards By John Canalis
Two Irvine Valley College Teachers Honored By Lori Haycox
Secession Foe Named to Influential Panel By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 More Groups Join Riverbank Cleanup
Principals Named at 2 Elementary Schools
Man Ordered to Stand Trial on Murder Charge in Chase By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Robbers Hold Family at Gunpoint, Take $4,000 By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lasordas Offer Assist to Casa Loma Gym By Hope Hamashige
Cal State to Move Up Application Deadline By Randal C. Archibold
Program for Needy Is Delayed By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sister-City Program Is Terminated By Lori Haycox
5 Killed, 3 Injured as 18-Wheeler Rams Van
Tractor Clearing Brush Sparks Fire By Greg Rippee
$671-Million Budget Plan Set for Approval
Computer Hacker Mitnick to Get 22-Month Term By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Brea Loses Appeal to Seize Inventor's Property By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Rejects Simpson's Bid to Shield Valuables By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Chief Pitches His Qualifications for City Manager By Chris Chi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Price of Adventure : New Law Charging Admission to National Forests Catches Many by Surprise By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hacker May Get 22 Months in Prison By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Priesthood Had a Hold Ex-Wrestler Couldn't Escape By Richard Warchol, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Delays Hospital Compliance Ruling By Fred Alvarez
Man, Woman Die in 2-Car Collision By Scott Hadly
$190-Million Spending Plan Boosts Staff and Services By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Says HMO Fired Her for Lobbying for Better Care By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Strengthen, Restore Historic Pier By Hilary E. Macgregor
Mayor Vows Renewal Plan Will Pay Off By Hilary E. Macgregor
Schools Solicit Voter Support for Repairs By David R. Baker
2 Held in Attempted Theft of Copper Wire By Scott Steepleton
5 Schools May Trim Kindergarten Classes By Kate Folmar
Calvary Church to Buy New Building By Kimberly Lisagor
Trustees Fail to Pick Interim Schools Chief By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge to Decide If Haun, Dally Get Separate Trials By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Salvador A. Marquez; War Veteran, Welder
SPORTS
He Hopes Streak Provides a Boost By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Falconer Faces Davis Again in Summer All-Star Game
Vigilantes On Deck By Steve Kresal
Stevenson Tops Tennis Field at San Clemente Tourney By Dave Mckibben
FREEWAY SERIES BECOMES FREEWAY SERIOUS : For Angels, It's a Chance to Show Up Big Brother By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is She Better Than Ever? : Two Weeks from Turning 39, Nancy Lieberman-Cline Hopes to Turn Back Clock in WNBA By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lucky Number : Smith Has '43' on His Race Car, but 16, 18, 28, 30, 34 and 37 Are What Paid for It By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FREEWAY SERIES BECOMES FREEWAY SERIOUS : After a 36-Year Wait, High Noon Has Arrived By Mike Downey
McEnroe Playing to Handicap--His Mouth By Mal Florence
Did Angels' Edmonds Ever Meet Dodgers' Reiser? By Randy Harvey
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media... By Larry Stewart
Wait Till Next Year How Coaches Fared the Season Before...
Chicago Celebrates Bulls' Fifth NBA Title From Staff and Wire Reports
Galaxy Deal Makes Room for Caligiuri By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chicago Celebrates Bulls' Fifth NBA Title From Staff and Wire Reports
Cubs Win Round 1 in Chicago From Associated Press
Mets Take a Bite of the Apple From Associated Press
Benes' One Mistake Costs Cardinals, 1-0 From Associated Press
Reds' Larkin Strains His Left Calf Associated Press
Neagle Gets Best of Toronto, Clemens From Associated Press
Selig: Interleague Idea Is Here to Stay From Associated Press
Vaughn May Be Sidelined Six Weeks Associated Press
Dodger-angel Report : On Deck By Chris Baker
Dodger-angel Report By Mike Digiovanna
DODGER-ANGEL REPORT : Injuries to Erstad, DeLucia Not Serious By Mike Digiovanna and Chris Baker
IRL Assumes Officiating Duties After Recent Mix-ups by USAC From Associated Press
Hay Is Not Ducks' Pick Any Longer By Elliott Teaford
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