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What happened on August 08, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
'Magic Hour' Third Failed Try to Copy Hall's Success By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Axl, the Musical? By Natalie Nichols, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Mulan' Hits a Wall of Chinese Red Tape By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 1st 'Brick' in the Wall : For Dennis Lluy of Koo's, a U.S. Award for Community Organizing By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next From the Diva Machine : It's not entirely coincidence that Monica seems poised to follow in the footsteps of Toni Braxton and Whitney Houston. By Elysa Gardner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crawford Makes the Night Bloom By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
British Rock Symphony Gets a Boost From Roger Daltrey By Steve Hochman
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Choir Helps Kids Change Their Tune By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Still Yukkin' It Up--Unplugged : His 'Hee Haw' heyday is history. Now string-wizard and country-singer Roy Clark gives fans a 'total package' on a fast-paced tour schedule. By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Generous, Passionate Show From Crawford By Don Heckman
Album Reviews / Pop By Sara Scribner
Album Reviews / Pop By Randy Lewis
Album Reviews / Pop By Ernesto Lechner
Bridging Gap Between Commentary, Partying By Soren Baker
Album Reviews / Pop By Connie Johnson
Sherman Sets a Substantial, Amusing 'Table' By F. Kathleen Foley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gay Trailblazer Surveys the Changed Landscape By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sanderling Shows Leadership Skills By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Rodwin's Creative Daring Sustains One-Man Opera By Josef Woodard
Jones' Most Rewarding Work Graces 'Point' By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Ali Is the Champ in Sales of Singles
NEWS
'Ryan': More (or Less) Than Reality
On Disney Hall
Women Laugh Too
The Roots of Robbins
More L.A. Jazz Echoes
'Ryan': More (or Less) Than Reality
Only In L.a. By Steve Harvey
MTA Efforts to Improve Buses
Alaskan Wilderness Road
Attacks in Kenya, Tanzania Kill 80, Hurt 1,700 By Robin Wright and Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Up Where It's Always a Cold Day in Hell By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embassies in Africa Lack State-of-the-Art Security By Stanley Meisler and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Search for Culprits Yields Very Few Clues By Tyler Marshall and Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
38 Lockheed Workers Win Huge Toxics Suit By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starr May Have Violated Secrecy Law, Judge Decides By Robert L. Jackson and David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Research Center Sheds Light on the Dark Past By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Samper Presidency Ends, but Funds Scandal Far From Over By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did Fieger Vote in Wrong Place? \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Flooding Eases; Body Found in Drainage Ditch \o7 From Associated Press\f7
A Breakthrough for Victims of Arthritis \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Lewinsky Is Unique Among Women Linked to Clinton By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Buy Mother's House to Keep Child Molester Out \o7 Associated Press\f7
Clinton Signs Bill Creating Jobless Voucher Program \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Top Lottery Prize for 'Lucky 13' Is Claimed From Times Wire Reports
Columnist Backed in Battle for Job From Times Wire Reports
Myanmar Opposition Refuses Meeting With Regime Figure \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Man to Get 30 Years in Daughter's Death From Times Wire Reports
10 Hurt as Jetliner Hits Turbulence From Times Wire Reports
Five Young Girls Die in Car Trunk From Times Wire Reports
Ramsey Case Special Prosecutor Studied From Times Wire Reports
Colombia Inaugurates New Leader By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congo Rebels Claim Advances as Kabila Arrives at Regional Summit \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
IRA Bomb Maker's Release Stirs Outrage From Times Wire Reports
Premier Quits, Cites 'Constant Disputes' From Times Wire Reports
Government Frees Detained Dissident From Times Wire Reports
Voices
International Terrorist Incidents
Unlikely Sites for Terrorist Attacks \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Kenya and Tanzania at a Glance
In Brazil, a Threat to Fusion of Religions By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fossett's 4th Global Balloon Bid Begins \o7 Associated Press\f7
Drastic Measures May Be Taken to Try to Control Yangtze Flooding \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Serbian Troops Rout Remaining Rebel Holdouts \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Iraq Only 'Contravened' Pact, Source Says \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
National Archives to Begin Dividing Up Nixon's Tapes By Scott Martelle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victims of 1995 Flood Win Lawsuit \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Trial to Begin in Logging Protesters' Lawsuit \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Robert Cornog; Atomic Physicist, Engineer By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Citizenship Applications Drop Sharply By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lettuce Celebrate Caesar's Raw Eggs
Boxing Is Boxing: Don't Try to Stop It
Fans Get Sense of Deja Blue From Dodgers' Latest Trade
Putting Mettle to the Pedal
Time for Midterm Exam in Sparky Grammar 101
Not Only That, USC Hasn't Lost a Game Yet
Formula Missing Vital Ingredient: Success
Hey, Vinny, Who Do You Like in Fifth at Del Mar?
Where Have All Angels Gone, Long Time Batting?
Does Anyone Care if L.A. Gets a Team?
Reader Was Truly Touched by a Story
BUSINESS
Too Many Cooks? By Stephen Gregory, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pressure on Yuan Mounts; Is Great Fall of China Next? By Mark Magnier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foundation Health's Cost-Cutting Chief Executive Steps Down By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian Financial Woes Are Creating Unease in Mexico By James F. Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Creates Jobs at Moderate Pace in July By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Top U.S. Drug Wholesalers Drop Plans to Become 2 Firms \o7 From Associated Press\f7
IBM to End Its Sponsorship of Olympics Bloomberg News
Technology Bloomberg News
WWF Has Theme Plans for Hotel By Susan Abram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Drug Firms Cancel Plans to Combine Into Two From Associated Press
GE Capital, Ward Credit Agree to Refunds Associated Press
Union Pacific Reports More Freight Delays \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
SFX to Acquire Magicworks Entertainment Bloomberg News
Chicago Board to Launch Online Trading Associated Press
PacifiCare Nevada Division Under Audit Associated Press
Laguna Hills' Voxel to Sell Off Operations By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PUC Approves WorldCom-MCI Merger By Elizabeth Douglass
Telecommunications By Elizabeth Douglass
Telecommunications Reuters
Disneyland's Rocket Rods to Partially Reopen By Steve Carney
First American Unit Acquires Title Company
Market Ends Higher But Below Peaks \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Job News Lifts Stock Markets; Dollar Gains \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
HOME & GARDEN
The Inside Story on Tending Houseplants By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trouble-Shooting Your Sprinkler System
Painters, Don't Get Called on the Carpet By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Different SNAP By Cyndi Y. Nightengale
Space Toys From '50s Rocket in Value By Ralph and Terry Kovel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cool Tips for Keeping Fans Running Quietly From Associated Press
Circuit Interrupters Reduce Risk of Home Electrocutions From Associated Press
Few Building Materials Can Stack Up to Concrete Blocks From Associated Press
A Few Helpful Hints on Making It an Easier Row to Hoe From Associated Press
Don't Fall Behind: Sow Autumn Crops From Associated Press
The Phones for Walking Talkies From Associated Press
Strategies for the Perennial Turf War From Associated Press
Attraction to Plants Is for the Birds Too From Associated Press
How to Pave Without Mortar From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Underground Parking By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Gag Order' on Prop. 227 Appears to Be Softening By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Facing Up to Our Biggest Fault Is a Daunting Task By Megan Garvey
Largely Latino School Is Closely Watched for Reaction to Immersion By Louis Sahagun and Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Formula Set Up to Divide State Tobacco Suit Funds By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Officer Barred From Suing Over Being Shot
Health, Safety Fair to Include Free Exams
Free Medical Tests to Be Offered at Mall
Town Hall Meeting Set on Airport Expansion
Nearly 600 Attend Youth Fishing Rodeo
200-Acre Brush Fire Destroys Mobile Home
Port Unveils Tugboat Rebuilt to Cut Pollution
City's Leader in Fight Against Freeway Resigns
Off-Leash Dog Park Officially Opens Today
Deal to Ease Impact of Alameda Corridor Project
Legislature Rejects Bill to Speed Building of Mall
City Charter Panel Sets Public Meetings
Dome Design Planned for Education Center
Judge Grants Hiatus in McDougal Trial
Protesters Decry Treatment of Ethnic Chinese in Indonesia
6 Held in Death of Woman Killed in Gang Cross-Fire
Agency Approves $1.3-Million Settlement at Housing Projects By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Porn and Academia Share the Stage at Conference By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Ordeal, a Day of Joy By Margaret Ramirez and Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Paper Gives $60,000 to Secession Bid By Phil Willon and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Muslim Cabbies Seek Airport Prayer Area Associated Press
Jews Seek Removal of Crosses at Auschwitz Religion News Service
Congregation Marks 80th Anniversary By Nona Yates
South Still Religious Bastion, Poll Shows Associated Press
Conference Highlights Anglican Unity, Diversity Associated Press
Conference Highlights Anglican Unity, Diversity By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Jehovah's Witness Sues to Regain Job Religion News Service
'Direct Flight' Aid to Cuba Is Resumed Religion News Service
Canadian Police Close Sikh Temple From Times Wire Services
Our Vulnerable Embassies
How Much Do You Want to Know By Rachel Fischer
Varying Degrees of Equal By Kathy Seven Williams, Kathy Seven Williams, formerly of Los Angeles, lives in Ogden, Utah
The Dangers of Gang Emulation By Lewis Yablonsky, Lewis Yablonsky is a professor emeritus of criminology at CSUN and author of "Gangsters: 50 Years of Madness, Drugs and Death on the Streets of America," (New York University Press, 1997)
Info on 'Invisible' Candidates
Tiny but Tough By Margaret Ramirez and Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Newspaper Is Biggest Donor to Valley VOTE Petition Effort By Hugo Martin and Phil Willon, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Contract Awarded for Airport Taxiway By Martha L. Willman
Classes Begin Soon at Area Colleges By Michael Baker
Smart Shuttle to Add Lines, Cut Saturdays By Tom Schultz
3 Challenge Water Board Incumbents By Sue Fox
Countrywide Donates $100,000 for Center By Sue Fox
Students Have a Blast at Learning Center By Tom Schultz
Sylmar Man Named City's Administrator By Tom Schultz
Teens Learn Job and Life Skills at Hospital By Sue Fox
FAA Official to Hear Burbank Airport Feud By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pornography Conference Explores Eroticism, Freedom of Speech By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Find Man, Wife Shot to Death at Home in Murder-Suicide By Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Witnesses in Helms Trial Raise Doubts About Evidence By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secession Study Legislation to Be Sought
Obituaries
Sheriff's Deputy's Car Kills 17-Year-Old By Karima A. Haynes
Man Accidentally Wounded by 4-Year-Old Neighbor Dies By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Pleads Guilty to Sexually Abusing Stepson By Evelyn Larrubia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Killed, 4 Hurt When Pickup Flips Over in Antelope Valley By Karima A. Haynes
Palmdale Brush Fire Claims Trailer, 200 Acres
Religion Notes By Jake Finch
Condo Blazes as Man Holes Up, Shoots at Police By Yung Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Way Too Young to Drive but Taking On Traffic By Jerry Hicks
Mentally Ill Youth Fatally Shot by Police By Jeff Gottlieb and Erika Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Law and Orders By Valerie Burgher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Formula Set Up for State Tobacco Deal By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
A Camp That Lets Children Give Peace a Chance By Steve Carney
Alleged Bank Robber Surrenders to Police By Renee Tawa
Man Turns Self In After Shooting in Alley Injures 2 By Yung Kim
Stuck Truck Hit by Train; No Injuries By Yung Kim
Freeway Work Driving Neighbors Crazy By Debra Cano
Police Warn of Danger Posed by Coyotes By Yung Kim
Children's Funds Purchase Heir to Silverina the Cow By Linn Groves
6 O.C. Students Among Editorial Cartoon Winners By Lesley Wright
Mariners Christian Wins Accreditations By Yung Kim and Chris Ceballos and Debra Cano
Open-Air Painters in Mission Competition By Linn Groves
Mission's Bell Wall Project Is Underway By Linn Groves
New Bill Permits Double Audit System
Army Engineers Shift Stance on Toll Road By Deborah Schoch
Man Honored for His Work With Goodwill
Saddleback Valley District Fills Posts By Chris Ceballos and Yung Kim and Debra Cano
Journalism Teacher Judged Best in State By Yung Kim and Debra Cano and Chris Ceballos
Retired Police Chief Leads Training Center By Chris Ceballos and Yung Kim and Debra Cano
Candidates in 30 Cities File for Nov. 3 Vote By Jean O. Pasco, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk to Focus on Vedic Scriptures By Gena Pasillas
DiCarlo Resigns as Suns President; Official Promises New Investors By Nick Green and Holly J. Wolcott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Host of Newcomers Seek City Hall Posts By Jason Takenouchi and Jennifer Knight and Miguel Bustillo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officers Make Animal Care a Priority at Fair By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annual Event's Cacophony of Sights, Sounds and Experiences Proves a Real Crowd Pleaser
Would-Be Sailor Taken to Mental Health Facility By Holly J. Wolcott
Market Opens Today in La Colonia Area By Nick Green and Jennifer Knight
Deputy Injured in Fight With Suspect By Jennifer Hamm
Man, 25, Shot in Foot by Gunmen in Alley By Jennifer Hamm
Father Arrested in Custody Dispute By Jennifer Hamm
2 Men Hospitalized After Head-On Crash By Jennifer Hamm
Westlake Medical Center Due to Reopen as Urgent-Care Facility By Jason Takenouchi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Rejects Suit Against SOAR Backers By Jason Takenouchi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
80 Candidates File for School Board Races
Obituaries
New Rabbi Brings Enthusiasm and Energy to Camarillo Pulpit By Jennifer Hamm, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Church to Remember Hiroshima
SPORTS
For the First Time, Moorpark Girls Have a Team of Their Own By David Wharton
Walking On Air By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conejo Valley to Face Hawaii in West Regional From Staff Reports
Geehr, 13, Feels Like a Veteran By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's a North Star By Rob Fernas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lancaster Falls to Quakes
Myers Reports for Setup Duty With Padres From Associated Press
Injury Gets the Best of Williams From Associated Press
Motto at La Costa: No Pain, No Gain By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Lockout + 1 Walkout = No Good By J.A. Adande
Maris Watch: 61
She Met Her Mat By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Error Is No Problem for Bohanon By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agassi Knocks Sampras Off Top From Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Comes From Behind to Advance to Final Four Associated Press
Chamblee Is Halfway to His First Victory From Associated Press
Here's a Fan Who Wanted His Kicks Too By Robyn Norwood
Aluminum Bat Maker Files Suit By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Campos, It'll Be Like Old Times By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Galaxy Today By Grahame L. Jones
Senators Plan No Probe of Gauthier's Hiring By Bill Shaikin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comets Rally for Victory From Times Wire Services
Rafael Ruelas Is Hot on the Trail of Another Title By Steve Springer
Fox May Up the Ante More on NHL Rights By Helene Elliott and Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sparks Tonight By Earl Gustkey
Reserves Get Their Chance in Yankee Sweep \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Mariners Double Their Pleasure From Associated Press
Indians Lose Thome and Ogea Associated Press
Johnson Gives Home Crowd a Good Show From Associated Press
Reds Find Runs Cheaper by Dozen From Associated Press
Giants Activate Johnson, Tavarez \o7 Associated Press\f7
Sheffield Still Trying to Plead His Case Long After Verdict Has Been Delivered By Steve Springer
Much-Traveled Juden Will Replace Someone in the Starting Rotation By Chris Foster
Angels Report By John Weyler
Let's Play 23: Minor League Game Is Too Long to Finish in One Night \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Hanson's Kicks Boost Lions From Associated Press
HORSE RACING : Top Trainers Know When They Have to Jockey for Position By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hilde Wins Third Event at Diving Championships
Bullfrog Owners Must Pick a League for Next Season By Paul Mcleod
Bullfrogs Tonight By Paul Mcleod
Burke Hits 2 More Homers for Vigilantes By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cooper Helps Houston Rally Past Detroit From Times Wire Services
Running Scared By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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