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What happened on July 31, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
Cinderella as the Original Spice Girl By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
In 'Voyage,' Mastroianni Takes a Fabulous Journey By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sophomoric 'BASEketball' Leaves Comedy on the Bench By Jack Mathews, FOR THE TIMES
Driver Shines Through Negatives in 'Governess' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Tilt' Looks at Uneventful 'Dusk' Shoot By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of Material Gain By Nicolai Ouroussoff, TIMES ARCHITECTURE CRITIC
Thank You, Mr. Rabinowitz By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
Recalling a Directorial Pas de Deux
Today's Best Bets
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
'Seasons' Springs Dazzlingly to Life By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
'Young, Restless,' Unbeatable By Jon Matsumoto, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Winters to Receive Film Festival Honor
Christie's Seeks Photos of Israel
Mancini Institute Concerts to Showcase Young Talent By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Dramatic Evening of Song With Lainie Kazan By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cirrus Strikes the Right, Eclectic Balance By Steve Hochman
Finding a Groove With Girls Against Boys By Natalie Nichols
Vision, Heart Made Robbins 'the Best' By Elaine Dutka, Times Staff Writer
Almost the Versions You Want to Hear By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Jazz Diva Celebrates Semi-Stardom By Sandra Crockett, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Contrasting Windows on Consumerist Concept By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Much Ado,' 'Tempest' Shine Brightly By Philip Brandes
The Story Behind Cindy Crawford's Look at Sex in the U.S. By James Endrst, THE HARTFORD COURANT
'Crooks' Survives on Madcap Energy By F. Kathleen Foley
UCI's McKayle: 'I Never Quite Knew What to Expect' By Chris Pasles
Reverential Treatment By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Derailers Excel at Not Following Suit By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
You Can't Always Get What You Want, but . . . By Mike Boehm
3 Out of 4 Not a Bad Record By Mike Boehm
Recitals to Cover Majors
Small Washington Town Prepares for Global Debut By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Masina Gives Life to a Clean 'Cabiria' By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
NEWS
Piano Is His Forte By Duane Noriyuki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sisters: Best of Friends . . . yet Worst of Enemies By Sandy Banks
Summer Outside, Winter in the Mailbox By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Wake of Cataclysm, Life Goes On By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punch Lines
A Land Caught Between Opposing Forces By Anthony Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
A weekly roundup of unusual news stories from around the globe
Waving In the Wet Set By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton, Lewinsky to Testify
NRA Member Defends Stand
Vegetarians in China
Schools
State Budget
State to Reexamine Corcoran Shootings By Mark Arax and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Asia Crisis Hitting U.S. Economy By Jonathan Peterson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Law May Take a Toll on Interstates By Mark Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indonesia Facing Economic Meltdown, Experts Warn By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Mexican Candidates Go Stumping in Southland By Mary Beth Sheridan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heirs' Angst Upstages Wagner By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roadblock Is on Ballot in Yorba Linda By Esther Schrader, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Rigs for Silent Running During Crisis By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starr Seeks DNA Test on Lewinsky Dress By Ronald J. Ostrow and Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Cable TV Faces New Threat of Rate Controls By Sallie Hofmeister and Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITERS
An Unlikely Hero of the Romance World By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Winged Victory : Federal Judge Allows San Diego Chicken's Free-Range Comedy--He Can Continue Performing Skit That Mocks Barney Character By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Porky Pig Lawsuit Is No Laughing Matter By Mike Downey
Embracing the Romance Novel By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Limits on Judicial Panel's Powers Backed By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Candidates From Mexico Go Stumping in Southland By Mary Beth Sheridan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Board Delays Vote on Hazards of Diesel Fumes By Marla Cone, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Truth Panel, 'Dr. Death' Square Off By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vietnam's Circus Gets a Better Act By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chechnya Tensions Heighten Threat of New War in Russia By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cambodian Strongman Calls for Coalition \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
China Imprisons Ex-Mayor of Beijing for Corruption \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Thousands Trek Through Kosovo, Seeking Shelter From Serb Attacks By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 U.S. Sailors Acquitted of Rape From Times Wire Reports
Shelling of Kashmir by India Kills 10 From Times Wire Reports
Navy Pilot Dies in Mediterranean Crash From Times Wire Reports
Alleged Drug Lord Threatens Americans By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peru Military Denies Trial for American \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mexican Officer Killed; Rebels Suspected \o7 Associated Press\f7
Fire Rips Through Wheat Fields, Kills Farmer, Chars 20,000 Acres \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Clinton Goes Where Skies Aren't Clouded by Crisis By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Finance Reform Measure Nears Approval \o7 From Associated Press\f7
'Lucky 13' Strike It Really Rich With Powerball Ticket By John Beckham and Eric Slater, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Votes More Pay for Military, Kosovo Safeguard \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Gore to Propose More Privacy Safeguards for Public By Alissa J. Rubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Salute Capitol Hero's Cortege \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Nation Buries a Hero; Family Buries a Dad \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Capitol Shootout Victim Says She Saw Who Shot Her \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Blacks Lag in Accumulation of Wealth, Assets, Study Says \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Snorkel Use Led to HIV Test, Suit Says From Times Wire Reports
Limited Inquiry of King Killing Offered From Times Wire Reports
Police Kill Coyote That Attacked Boy, 4 From Times Wire Reports
INS Detainees Abused in Jail, Advocates Allege \o7 Reuters\f7
Girl, 12, Gets Late Abortion After Incest Is Alleged \o7 Associated Press\f7
Execution of Mother Urged for 3 Murders \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Tropical Storm Alex Strengthens in Atlantic \o7 Reuters\f7
Molestation Case Nets Family Members \o7 From Associated Press\f7
'Buffalo Bob' Smith; 'Howdy Doody' Host in TV's Early Years By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Throws an Injudicious Tantrum \o7 Associated Press\f7
Woman Gets $150,000 After Anesthetic Lapses in Surgery \o7 Associated Press\f7
Man Gets Probation for Worm Swindle \o7 Associated Press\f7
Black, Latino Smokers Quit Over Price Hikes, Study Says By Sarah Yang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
No-Pilot Projects By Lee Dye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wages, Benefits Rise at 3.5% Rate, U.S. Says By John M. Berry, WASHINGTON POST
In Hollywood, Almost Anything Goes--Except for 'Lolita,' That Is By Claudia Eller
Housing Sales Boom Amid a Rise in Wages \o7 From Reuters\f7
Behind-the-Scenes Software Giant Takes Center Stage By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Accuses L.A. Broker of Fraud By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Bank Stocks Rise on Limited Reform Outlook By Mark Magnier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight: Capital Auto REIT Buys 2 Marina Dealerships
Clorox Cleans Up in Quarterly Report Bloomberg News
Ex-Incomnet Chair Subject of New Charges By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Bloomberg News
Technology
Three Arrested in Telemarketing Scheme Times Staff and Wire Reports
Panel Calls for FDA Nod on Amgen Cancer Drug By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three D Departments Seeks to Reorganize By Barbara Marsh
Also. . .
HP to Impose a Pay Cut on Some Managers \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Also. . .
National Asks Workers to Take Time Off Bloomberg News
Developer Plans 3 Office Towers Next to John Wayne Airport By Daryl Strickland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Home Product Retailer Three D Files to Reorganize By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Multi-State Probe Nets 2 O.C. Firms in Alleged Sales Scam By P.J. Huffstutter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Shares Increase on Analyst's Assessment \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Health Bloomberg News
Kaiser Reports $61-Million 2nd-Quarter Loss Bloomberg News
MCI Income Drops 27%, Less Than Expected \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Entrepreneur to Gamble With Vegas Carrier Reuters
Overall Cost of Flying Down, but Fares for Short Trips Rise \o7 From Reuters\f7
FTC Gives OK to Auto Merger From Times Wire Services
Rates on Fixed Mortgages Rise Slightly Associated Press
FDA Told Not to Block Drug Data \o7 From Washington Post\f7
Hercules to Buy BetzDearborn for $3.1 Billion Reuters
Also. . .
Hollywood to Buy Reel.com From Bloomberg News
Columbia/HCA to Pay Penalty in FTC Case Bloomberg News
Dow Up 111 as Techs Lead Broad Rally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Southland Bank Times Staff Reports
Briefly Bloomberg News
Techs Lead Broad Rally; Dollar Rises From Times Wire Services
Nervous Russian Investors Press Moscow on Reforms By Vanora Bennett, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ticker Talk Bloomberg News
When Merger Offers Aren't at a Premium By James F. Peltz
Stock-Fund Inflows Continue Slowdown \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
News Corp. Sues Hollywood Entertainment By Marla Matzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Power Firms Get Hourly Bidding System By Vanessa Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings Report
MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim maker of computer...
Group Increases Stake in Quality Systems \o7 Times Staff and Wire Services\f7
Pacific Community to Acquire 2 Banks \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Panel Rejects Chairman's Offer to Buy Newport's Presley Cos. \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Core Inc. Posts Net Loss for Quarter
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Smart Start in Japan
Scent of Bigotry in the House
Hope for the High Road
Sneaky Move on 'Guest Workers'
Best Advice to Clinton: Take the 5th Amendment By Gerald F. Uelmen, Gerald F. Uelmen is a professor at the Santa Clara University School of Law
The Wrong Way to Aid Part-Timers By Alec R. Levenson, Alec R. Levenson is a Milken Institute economist. These views are his own
Keep Federal Mitts Off Technology By John Mccain, John McCain (R-Ariz.) chairs the Senate's Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee
An Average Mom? Hardly By Bill Press, Bill Press, a former chairman of the California Democratic Party, is co-host of CNN's "Crossfire."
Trouble-Plagued Bar Is 86'd From Neighborhood By Jennifer Hamm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaving Private Ryan By Al Martinez
Workers Who Really Pound the Pavement By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Struggles With Waivers for Disability By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
11th-Hour Lawsuit Filed Against Prop. 227 By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sewage Spill Couldn't Be Prevented, City Argues By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Deserves More Time to Submit Petitions, Chick Says By Phil Willon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airport Noise Study Fails to Quiet Critics By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Officials Take Dim View of Plan for Island Tower By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSU Chancellor Tours Camarillo Hospital Site By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pounding the Pavement By Jeff Leeds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Rich Vein of History By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A.'s Top 10
Applications Open for Training Course By Coll Metcalfe
Berry Firm Broke Law, Union Claims By Miguel Bustillo
Ganging Up on City Hall By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Finds Hueneme Cut Landfill Use By Coll Metcalfe
6 Marijuana Plants Found in Bean Field By Holly J. Wolcott
Children's Program Teaches Road Safety By Jason Takenouchi
Woodley Avenue Area to Be Closed for Work By Edward M. Yoon
Groundbreaking Held for Biotech Park By Edward M. Yoon
Campers Get a Taste of Life in Old West By Edward M. Yoon
Deadline Is at Hand to Transfer to CSUN By Edward M. Yoon
Immigration Center Warns Fees May Rise By Tom Schultz
Bus Riders Union Vows to Stage a Fare Strike By Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Airport Outlines 21 Noise Reduction Options By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-MTA Driver Gets 3 Years for Fondling Bus Passengers By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Found in Bushes After Police Pursuit By Holly J. Wolcott
Dems Aren't That Desperate for Fun By Steve Harvey
Gull Wings Museum Selects Director By Coll Metcalfe
Suspect Who Fled in Wheelchair Arrested By Holly J. Wolcott
Jewish Day School Given $100,000 Grant By Sue Fox
Port Firm Again Told to Build 2 Domes By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Businesses Can Use Public Parking Spots By Eric Rimbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police to Get New Radio Frequencies
Surf Festival to Be Held This Weekend
Police Seek Leads in Gang-Related Shooting
Ban on Skaters, Cyclists on Promenade OKd
3 Men to Be Arraigned in Robbery and Chase
Gary Coleman Sought in Alleged Attack
Symphony Weighs Move to New Headquarters
2 Gunmen Rob Bank Branch Inside Hospital
Simi Trustees Pick Schools Chief on Another Split Vote By Joel P. Engardio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mistrial Declared After Attorney's Heart Attack By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Bus Driver Sentenced for On-Duty Sexual Battery By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fireworks May Have Caused Condo Fire By Holly J. Wolcott
5 Arrested in Sweep for Leads in Shooting
Mistrial Declared After Defense Attorney Suffers Heart Attack By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
2 Youths to Be Tried as Adults in Fatal Stabbing
Traffic Collision Kills Man, Woman
2 Accused in Slaying Face Trial as Adults By Claire Vitucci, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Debra Ann Deutsch; Ventura Teacher
Jewish Day School in Agoura Is Given a $100,000 Grant By Sue Fox
San Clemente Decides Casa Will Best Serve City as a Restaurant By Nancy Cleeland, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superior, Municipal Courts Will Merge By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Major Change in Sewer Service Rates Approved By Shelby Grad and Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For Merrill Rep, It Was Match Made in Sales Heaven By Dana Parsons
Woman Killed in Jewelry Store By Esther Schrader and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Center of Inattention Has Plans to Raise Profile By Steve Carney
Volunteers Step Forward for Coyote-Control Experiment By Debra Cano
Wags Sure to Follow Doggy Walk Festivities By Lesley Wright
Knott's Quiets Ride at Neighbors' Request By John Canalis
City Being Sued Over 2 Building Projects By Lesley Wright
Police Have Mixed Views of Audit's Conclusions By Lesley Wright
Habitat for Humanity to Dedicate 8 Homes By John Canalis
Danny Gonzales' Work Is Recognized By Lisa Addison and Debra Cano and Mimi Ko Cruz
South Street Ramp Closed Permanently
To Aid Breast Cancer Research, This Stamp Makes Cents By Debra Cano
UCI Extension Honors 2 Students By Debra Cano and Lisa Addison and Mimi Ko Cruz
For Giving, She Receives Award By Mimi Ko Cruz and Debra Cano and Lisa Addison
Search for Missing Woman Suspended By Roberto J. Manzano
D.A. Division Officer Guilty in Records Case By John Pope
Council Seeks More Harbor Project Data By Linn Groves
Free Breast-Cancer Screenings Offered By Steve Carney
Teen's Body Found in Santa Ana Park By Erika Chavez
Review Expected in Wake of Investigator's Arrest By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Five Surfers Who Made Waves: Recognition By John Pope, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Farrell Barely Wet Behind Ears By Michael Lazarus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crescenta Valley Is Shot Down by Ayala, 43-20 By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
There Is Something in the Air at Paraclete By Paige A. Leech
Double Date By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Qualifying Set for Crystalaire
Tee Times
How to Reach Us
Pate Grateful to Take Charity By Peter Yoon
Curran Catches Wave Into Third Round of Surfing \o7 From Staff Reports\f7
Yankees Walk Away With It By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Indy Visible By Shav Glick
Making the Rounds By Randy Harvey
A's Have Something to Cheer About, 6-5 \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Against NFL, L.A. Can't Move the Ball By Bill Plaschke
Yankees Walk Away With It By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maris Watch: 61
Dodgers Conquer Phillies, Anxieties By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lithuania Defeats U.S. \o7 Associated Press\f7
Skip the Lottery; Grab Your Glove and Fly to Atlanta By Robyn Norwood
Sprewell's Lawsuit Against Warriors, NBA Is Dismissed From Staff and Wire Reports
Pressure Stolle Faces to Win Is of Legendary Proportions By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pena Retains State Super-Flyweight Title By Nicole Vargas
Sparks Tonight By Earl Gustkey
Scandal Widens, but Race Continues From Associated Press
Rousseau Loses Sparks Job, Woolridge Set for Promotion By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Place Where Sports Are Still Special By Larry Stewart
What to See and Do Around Southern California
Racing At A Glance
King Rules the Day With a 64 at Windsor From Associated Press
USGA Staking Out Riviera as Future Open Turf By Thomas Bonk
They're Fishing Up a Storm in Tranquil Zihuatanejo By Pete Thomas
Irvan's Record Run Proves to Be Worth All the Wait By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Focus By Shav Glick, 18 Handicap
Stanley, Colbrunn Find Way Back to Boston and Atlanta From Associated Press
Guzman Concentrates and Beats Rangers From Associated Press
Leyritz Takes One for Padres in 3-1 Victory From Associated Press
O'Brien Added, Glaus Gets the Call By Chris Foster
Seven Trainers Targeted by Investigators By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wake of Angel Moves Felt at Many Positions By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back Pain Sidelines Mondesi By Jason Reid
Brothers Reach Third Round By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tatrai Enters Georgia With Large Lead
Kelley Finishes Second in 3,100-Mile Run in N.Y.
Fans Aren't Pleased by 150th Show By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Swim to Relay Victory \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Vigilantes On Deck
Reno Beats Vigilantes With 9th-Inning Run
Gilbert Likes to Avoid a Crowd By Paul Mcleod
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