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What happened on May 31, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
Headfirst Plunge Into Fear By Booth Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Less Fun in the New World By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Kirov in L.A.'s Future? By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Movies: Screen Is Shrinking By Brian Lowry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ordinary Philharmonic Fare, Extraordinary Concert By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Jim Campbell's Poetic Engineering of Choices By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
Welcome to the Next Generation of Soap Opera By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Show, Auction Set for Burbank
'Life' a Return to Punk Basics By Sandy Masuo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ozomatli Rouses Crowd With Hot Mix By Yvette C. Doss
Paula Jones, Oklahoma City Bombing Trial By Lee Harris
Buddy Miles: Between Rock and Hard Spots By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Life Goes On : Doing the Best He Can, John Mellencamp Holds On, From 'American Fool' to 'Mr. Happy Go Lucky' By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Weekend's Best Bet
Promising "pure-pop, mod [and] ear candy," a monthly...
Taking a Cartoon Break From the Computer Age By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
An Earful of Surf Rocks and Pops By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
'World' Is Better but Not for Kids, Latinos
Caruso and Television
A 'Lake' Full of Feathers
Comparing Jazzy Covers
Heritage, Talent Night Planned at College By Julie Tamaki
3 Final Farewells : Family, Friends Attend Rites for Children Killed by Fumes in Pickup Camper Shell By Joe Mozingo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Only Risky Options for D.A. After Pratt Murder Reversal By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Braude Honored
Residents Say Coliseum Area Is Blooming By Jocelyn Y. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Repeat Molester Crummel Jailed to Cheers in O.C. By Janet Wilson and Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sex Offender Guilty of Killing Megan Kanka By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State School Board's Breakup Rules Assailed By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fumigation Plan Has O.C. Seniors Fuming By Scott Martelle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bitter Battle Over Beanie Babies By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Girl's Slaying Will Fight Extradition By Douglas P. Shuit and John Cox, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
12 Mexican Mafia Members Guilty in Racketeering Case By George Ramos and Robert J. Lopez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Battles Won--and Lost--in Military Base Conversions By Jeff Leeds and Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pope's Visit to Poland Colored by Political, Personal Themes By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Faces New Threat--From Above By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S. Korea's Kim Vows Tough Reforms in Political Scandal By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nearly 900 Evacuated From Sierra Leone By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Approach to War Crimes Suspects Called 'Naive' By Tracy Wilkinson and Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Yeltsin Backtracks From Warheads Vow By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuba Launches Bid to Weaken U.S. Embargo By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 U.N. Peacekeepers in Lebanon Slain By Rebecca Trounson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Bid to Revive Mideast Talks Reaches an Impasse By Marjorie Miller and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Zaire Name Change
Troops Allow Congo Leader's Foes to March Despite Ban From Reuters
National Front Positioned for Role of Spoiler By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation's Future, Leader's Fate Intertwine By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talent Night Planned at Pierce
Officials Face Sex Misconduct Charges By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PD Not Keen to Hire Owners of of High IQs, So Bright Guy Sues Associated Press
Air Force General Gets Nod to Head Joint Chiefs of Staff By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Sergeant Sentenced on Sex Counts By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Susan McDougal Reported Federal Tax Probe Target By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher Allegedly Writes Reminder on Child's Skin Associated Press
Court Upholds Discrimination Against Lesbian Associated Press
Man Who Sued Ann Landers Is Convicted of Murdering Wife From Associated Press
2 Held in Abuse of Newly Adopted Children Associated Press
Oklahoma Officials Allocate Funds to Prosecute McVeigh From Reuters
Couple Convicted of Raping Sons From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Singer Disappears While Swimming From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Standing on Line for $70-Million Lottery From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Jury Begins Deliberating McVeigh's Fate By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Sues Automobile Auctioneer By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Rejects Bill on Tax-Free Savings for College Tuition From a Times Staff Writer
Youth Found Sane at Time of Killings Associated Press
'Red Chips' Put Heat in Hong Kong Market By Maggie Farley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When It's Money Time, Claire and Karros Sign
They May Be Headless, but They Were Trying
Hockeytown Fans Tell Bad Jokes, Duck Fans Live One
Without Magic, It Seems Riley Has Lost Charm Too
Coliseum Commission Alienates O'Malley, Others
IRL's Checkered Flag Might be a Bit Premature
Hockeytown Fans Tell Bad Jokes, Duck Fans Live One
Once You Catch Tiger by Tail, It's Tough to Let Him Loose
BUSINESS
Builders Buy 3,470 Acres for San Clemente Project By Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ivax Will Sell Irvine-Based McGaw Unit By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INSURANCE : State Urged to Block Pacific Mutual Plan By James S. Granelli
ICN Asks for Court Order to Let Company Fire Accuser By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intel's 2nd-Quarter Sales Dip--so Does Its Stock By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ore and Peace By Ann M. Simmons and Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Cutting Edge
Liberty Mutual Outbids AIG for Golden Eagle By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Ties Between Rap Label, Drug Dealer Probed By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
31% Rise Seen in State in Personal Bankruptcies By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall Street, California
Developers Buy Big O.C. Parcel for Community By Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AT&T to Increase Some Pay Phone Charges Associated Press
Tentative Deal Reached in ADM Lawsuit Associated Press
8 States Fight Staples-Office Depot Merger Bloomberg News
Also. . .
Fox Executive Quits, Spurring Reshuffle
FHLB Cost of Funds Index Rose in April Bloomberg News
GlenFed Plans to Form Thrift Holding Company From Bloomberg News
Geffen Records Trims Work Force by 10% By Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonald's Nixes 55-Second Service Plan Associated Press
Gains Tax Cut Would Affect Most, Study Says From Reuters
Intel News Sends Stocks on Wild Ride From Times Wire Services
Economic Growth Hits Highest Rate in Decade From Times Wire Services
HOME & GARDEN
Landing Gear By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making Dreams a Livable Reality By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Polishing Should Restore Marble Stained by Juice By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Cover Story By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
First-Year Care Crucial to Well-Grounded Trees From Associated Press
The Perennial Stalk of the Town: Asparagus From Associated Press
Watering Too Much or Too Little Can Stress to Kill From Associated Press
Crowning Touch Often a New Roof From Associated Press
'Volunteers' Aren't Always Welcome From Associated Press
Repairing (or Replacing) Rotted Windowsills From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Interest Level Low for Measures in 3 Districts By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Import Jury for Dally-Haun Trial, Judge Rules By Nick Green and Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Casa Pacifica Staff, Supporters Vow to Fight for Facility By Dawn Hobbs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Closing Up Shop By David Greenberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Stretch By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura District Committed to Building New School By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Veterans Pay Tribute to Fallen Police Officer By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fraud Suspect May Face Court-Martial By Lorenza Munoz
Goodwill Opening 2 Renovated Stores By Dade Hayes
Small-Business Owner Gets Advocate Honor By Dade Hayes
Musicians, Orchestra Reach Agreement By Coll Metcalfe
Berry Vendor Fights Farmers' Market Ban By Scott Steepleton
Student Assembly No Picnic for Teachers By Rob O'Neil
Prep Students Exceed Service Requirements By Rob O'Neil
Community Spirit Behind School Project By Rob O'Neil
Would-Be Rescuer in Serious Condition By Scott Steepleton
City to Decide on Seeking HUD Funds By Coll Metcalfe
Expo to Spotlight Businesses, Services By Coll Metcalfe
Chamber Names Teachers of Year By Kate Folmar
An Opportunity to Volunteer By Ed Bond
Park's Historic Adobe to Be Refurbished By Claire Vitucci
Report Points to Potential Impact of Homes at Mandalay Beach By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conflict-of-Interest Standards Urged By Chris Chi and Miguel Bustillo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Young Boy's Critical Head Injuries Suspicious, Police Say By Scott Steepleton
18-Year-Old Arrested in Teen's Death in Van Nuys By Angie Chuang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Crushed to Death Between Cement Trucks By Greg Sandoval, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Posting of Racist Fliers Investigated From Associated Press
Emerson Curtis Townsend; Retired Contractor
Obituaries
Obituaries
Police Break Up High School Fight By Coll Metcalfe
A CELEBRATION OF TRADITIONS: "Traditions: Celebrating... By Susan Abram
Interim LAPD Chief Loses Bid for Top Reno Police Job By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternative Sentences Urged to Unclog O.C. Jails By Shelby Grad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Is Slain by a Gunman Who Knocked at Her Front Door By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Honor She Can't Live to Talk About By Mimi Ko Cruz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vietnamese Couple Test Their Limits in College and Pass With Honors By Jerry Hicks
Files on Deputy Death Shredded, Suit Alleges By Jean O. Pasco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
City Considers Regulations for Tattoo Parlors By John Canalis
Q & A
Vote Scheduled on New School Leader By Leslie Earnest
Council to Discuss Bond Agency Creation By Frank Messina
Plan to Lease Shut School Advances By Jennifer Leuer
Chamber Director Is OCC Citizen of Year By John Canalis
Ranger Is Wild Over Kid Classes By Frank Messina
Chapman Might Make Historic Facade a Thing of the Past By Lesley Wright
4 Firefighters to Be Honored for Courage By Debra Cano
City Budget Raises Prop. 218 Concerns By Jeff Kass
City Officials Favor Park Assessment By Cathy Werblin
Group to Present Welfare Challenge
Wrestler Has Got the SAT Pinned By Debra Cano
Old Eatery to House Culinary Classes By Jennifer Leuer
Home Depot Move Before City Council By Debra Cano
Longtime County Manager Murry S. Cable Dead at 50 By Jean O. Pasco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Park and Library Top List for Foes of El Toro Airport By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback Final Will Stand Despite Students' Complaints By Kimberly Brower, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skater's Killer Gets 25 to Life By Hope Hamashige, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Buoyant Spirits By Emily Otani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chemical Fire Destroys Storage Shed By Bonnie Hayes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff Heading County Red Cross Drive
L.A. Design Firm Wins Arena Contract By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Few in LAPD Affected by Gun Curb By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Interim Chief of LAPD Loses Out in Bid for Reno Job By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Won't Seek Death Penalty in Ennis Cosby Case By Greg Krikorian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Musician Finds He Needs to Read the Large Print By Bob Pool
Participants in Summer Arts Program Honored
MTA Takes Disabled Students on Tour in Adopt-a-Class Program
Truck, Computers Donated to School
Police Investigating Posting of Racist Fliers
200 Students Pledge to Stay Out of Gangs
Famous one day, gone with the wind the next: Phil Proctor... By Steve Harvey
Police Employee Sentenced in Property Room Embezzlement
Nature Preserve Named After Councilman Braude
Council Members Study Seating Plan for Temporary Chambers
Quake-Damaged Adobe Set for $323,000 Restoration
Students Say Academy Mistreats Teachers
Going Up on a Rubber Band and a Prayer By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Sentenced in Rape at Elementary School By John M. Gonzales, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family Bids Final Farewell to 3 Children By Joe Mozingo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics Assail State School Board Over Proposed Breakup Rules By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservative Episcopalians Unite By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pope Intends to Canonize German Nun as a Saint By Laurie Goodstein, THE WASHINGTON POST
Conservative Christians' Outcry Forces Cancellation of New Bible From Religion News Service
Dalai Lama to Lecture Across Region By John Dart
Pedal Power for Aids
Pedal Power for Aids
Pedal Power for Aids
Pedal Power for Aids
Styling It Her Way By Jean Morrison Moss, Jean Morrison Moss is a high school English teacher living in Los Angeles
Pedal Power for AIDS
A Public-Private Partnership in Health Care
4 Charged in Destruction of Hawks' Nest By Angie Chuang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Gross Got Lockheed Off Ground By Stephen Byrd
SPORTS
Northridge Aces Plan to Transfer By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kid Gloves By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chaminade Lays Down a Surprise By Peter Yoon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crespi Still Thriving in Arms' Race By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Chip Leaves Kohut Just Short By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* The 1997 American Open Professional Figure Skating...
Royal High will try to become the first boys' volleyball...
Trevor Julian of Harvard-Westlake High and Don Killian of...
Offside: Michael Preis led the Cal State Northridge men's...
No laughing matter: Not even the smiling face painted on a...
Hart Gets Burned in the Third Degree By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Falls Behind Early in Playoff Loss to San Luis Obispo From Staff Reports
Still Laughing Despite the Pain : Royal Middle Blocker Ryan Denihan Has Adjusted After Mother's Death By Mike Bresnahan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Highlanders Fall to Palisades Again By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pepperdine Takes Lead at NCAA Championships From Staff Reports
Title Fight to Headline Reseda Card By Vince Kowalick
Failla Powers Lake Elsinore By Jeff Fletcher
Ice Cream By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Control a Problem for Guthrie in Loss By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Still Has Questions By Bill Plaschke
Dickson Discovers a Critic: Himself By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Upsets du Jour By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bull Market Really Starts After Finals By Mal Florence
Naveda Hat Trick Sinks MetroStars Associated Press
Galaxy Tonight By Grahame L. Jones
Labonte Gains Pole Again From Staff and Wire Reports
Foot Patrol Gives Bulls Concern From Associated Press
Michigan Players Were Paid by Booster, Newspaper Says From Staff and Wire Reports
It's Very Clear to All Who See: Glaus Is a Standout in His Field By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hoch Shoots 65; Woods Struggles From Associated Press
Stanford Pitching Duo Slows Auburn By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boone's Patience Finally Pays Off From Associated Press
Orioles' Mussina Perfect for 8 1/3 Innings From Associated Press
Irabu Will Make Debut in Class A Associated Press
Now Batting for the Angels: Mike James? By Elliott Teaford
Tucker a Big Hit for Victorious Braves From Associated Press
Marlins to Stick With Nen as Closer Associated Press
Rookie Makes Start Count for San Diego From Associated Press
To Ashley the Batter, It's a Side Issue By Chris Baker
Lost Opportunity Sticks in Sandstrom's Craw By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson, Kings OK Contract By Lonnie White, From Staff and Wire Reports
The Mighty Ducks and defenseman Marc Moro agreed to terms... By Elliott Teaford
The Washington Capitals met with Larry Pleau, the New York...
Ice Dogs Lose Series Opener, 5-3 From Associated Press
Piranhas Tonight By Dave Mckibben
Palisades High, which won the City Section boys' team...
Irvine Fight Night Takes a Couple of Strange Turns By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat Gets the Best of the Vigilantes' Pitching
Hernandez Gets His Reward Late By Tim Kawakami
Sinay Adds Name to Prestigious List By Martin Beck
Graf's No. 1 Priority Is Winning By Julie Cart
St. Bernard Sets 400-Meter Record By Mark Stroder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ybarra to Coach Costa Mesa Girls' Volleyball
Monthly Planner: June
Mandella Elects to Keep Siphon on the Sideboard By Bob Mieszerski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 County Teams to Hit the Road for Next Round
University Freshman Wins Title By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Dimas Knocks Off La Quinta, 6-5 By Steve Kresal
Canyon Slams Palm Desert, 18-8 By Dan Arritt, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Baseball / Southern Section Playoff Roundup
Esperanza Wins With Power By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach Millikan Tops Mater Dei By Jason Hill, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Three County Teams to Battle for Titles By Michael Itagaki
Boys' Team Tennis Sites Announced
Foothill's Hol, Servite's Moore Set to Test Their Friendship By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Find a Way to Win Two By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Northridge Pitchers on the Move By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bethel, Haneef, Axton Come Up Big By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
"The girls were saying they slept like babies. They were...
Scouting Report By Helene Elliott
First Look By Scott Howard-cooper
Fresh Tracks
Fargas and Fletcher Push Each Other to Sacramento By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sickler Rises to Occasion By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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