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What happened on June 17, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
AFI's Top 100 List: The Ultimate Pitch By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
More Than Melanie By Patrick Pacheco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bulls Win and It's Valentine's Day Again By Howard Rosenberg
AFI's Top 100 List: The Ultimate Pitch By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Rocker Phil Collins Beats the Drum for Big-Band Music By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Present Laughter': Babes in the Words By Mark Chalon Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Role of His Lifetime By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Venture Takes a World-Music View By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NBA Finals Help NBC Dunk the Competition By Brian Lowry
NEWS
A Death in Desert Haunts Rave Scene By Noa Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Esprit de Corps
And in the Wink of a Little Girl's Eye, the First Grade Was Over By Chris Erskine
Starr Leaves Everybody Speechless By Art Buchwald
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Off-Kilter By Roy Rivenburg, Times Staff Writer
Punch Lines
Heston Puts Himself in the Bull's-Eye
Thrill of Flying Propels Choppy Ride By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Maybe What State Needs Is Less Flash
Mailer, Cormier Know How to Touch a Nerve
Clinton on Immigration
Pros and Cons of Prop. 226
Nick Contreraz
227 Protests
Baptists, Mormons
Orgasm Pill
Social Promotion
White Supremacy
Mental Health
Applications Sought for CSUN Internships By Edward M. Yoon
Gay Pride Festival
SOAR Petitions and the Law
Prop. 227 Protests
Shooting Death
Merrill Loses Bid to Keep O.C. Jury Testimony Secret By Jean O. Pasco and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trinidad Returns to the Gallows By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southeast Asia Is Parched by Drought By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Weighs New Push to Stabilize Yen, Region By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning Curve Hits Learned Counsel By David Willman and Ronald J. Ostrow and Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Inquiry Into Childbirth Practices Is Expanded By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garlic Pills Called Useless for Cholesterol By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Alarcon Beats Katz by 31 Votes in Senate Race By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Yeltsin, Milosevic Yields a Bit on Kosovo By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inhaled Form of Insulin Seen as a Breakthrough By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Cosby Murder Case Opens With Claim of Gang Link By Steve Berry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Couple Killed as Plane Crashes Into Valley Home By Solomon Moore and Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mr. Wrongs and Other Crimes of the Dating Life By Mike Downey
Monterey Defends Efforts on Cannery Row By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Puts Growth Control Measure on Ventura County Ballot By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lungren, Davis to Hold Five Debates in Governor's Race \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Court Backs Release of Testimony About Orange County Bankruptcy By Jean Pasco and Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thousands See Child's Birth Via Internet \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
S. Korean Tycoon Rides Herd On Peace With North \o7 Associated Press\f7
Opposition Calls for New Elections on St. Vincent \o7 Reuters\f7
North Admits Sale of Missiles Abroad From Times Wire Reports
Premier Reportedly to Quit by December From Times Wire Reports
Large Nuclear Ambitions Denied From Times Wire Reports
Teacher Fired for Praying, Practicing Religion in Class \o7 Reuters\f7
Man Drowns After Blowing Hole in Boat \o7 Associated Press\f7
Senate Sets Cap on Fees for Attorneys in Tobacco Suits By Myron Levin and Alissa J. Rubin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oregon Youth Is Charged in School Rampage \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Court Upholds Reduced Jail Sentence of British Nanny By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Wins, Loses Votes With Its Comments on Gays By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black's Dragging Death Prompts KKK Rally Plan \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Hearing Held for Shooting Suspect From Times Wire Reports
Outrage Forced an Open Gondola Probe From Times Wire Reports
Democrats, GOP Raise $12 Million From Times Wire Reports
Views on Fake-Fat Potato Chips a Mixed Bag \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Father Who Fled With Daughters in '79 Is Indicted \o7 From Associated Press\f7
King's Widow Asks Clinton for Inquiry From Times Wire Reports
New Law Gives Police $25 Million for Vests From Times Wire Reports
Storms Wreak Havoc Throughout State From Times Wire Reports
FBI Searches for Girl, 13, Near Ft. Ord \o7 Associated Press\f7
In Naughty, Nice Deeds, Girls Equal Boys, Study Finds \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Newest Media Critic Savors His Publicity Coup By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Backs FCC Shutdown of Radio Microbroadcaster \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Europe Tries to Map Political Landscape By Jim Mann
Villagers in Cross Hairs When Paramilitary Groups Attack Rebels By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Press Corps Sets Up for Cosby Case By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lucio Costa; Designer of Brazil's Capital City \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Joseph Dixon; Performer in Leading Jazz Bands
Work of Times Photographer, Writer Named 'Best of West'
BUSINESS
Ties That Bind By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Exec, Montreux to Buy OP Label By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GM Strikes May Hurt Sales Industrywide By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Removing Roadblocks to Prosperity By James Flanigan
Labor Woes No Laughing Matter for Cartoonists By Marla Matzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marshall Industries Expects Drop in 4th-Quarter Earnings \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Chancellor to Buy Stake in Z Spanish Media Bloomberg News
Retail Center to Replace Long Beach Drive-In By Jesus Sanchez
Schering Seeks Wider Use of Hepatitis Drugs From Bloomberg News
Also
Interstate Bakeries Accused of Discrimination Bloomberg News
Toyota Agrees to Change Name of New Truck Bloomberg News
Shopping.com Expects a Wider Loss Bloomberg News
Also
Now They're Cookin' By Karen E. Klein
Spotlight: Jakks Hooks Licensing Agreement for Fishing Toys
Ocean Pacific Buyout Part of Its Next Wave By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Red Ink at Troubled Shopping.com \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Rental Firms to Merge in $1.2-Billion Deal \o7 From Reuters\f7
IBM to Offer AOL Software on Its Personal Computers for Consumers From Bloomberg News
Greenspan Plays Down Spate of Mergers Associated Press
Technology
Software Piracy Estimated at $11.4 Billion From Reuters
Sunbeam Girds for Fight With Ousted Chief \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Also. . .
Heinz Profit Rises 62% on Cost-Cutting Bloomberg News
Technology
Digital Not Liable in Keyboard Lawsuit Reuters
May CPI Rises 0.3%, Highest Since 1996 From Reuters
Oil, Techs Lead Stocks Higher; Yields Climb \o7 From Times Staff and Wire Services\f7
Celebra Seen as Next Blockbuster Pill From Associated Press
Boston Scientific to Buy Pfizer's Catheter Business From Reuters
Oil, Techs Lead Stocks Higher; Yields Climb From Times Wire Services
Aetna Won't Pay for Viagra in N.Y. From Associated Press
Marketing by the Books By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School-to-Career Programs Offer Rewards to Both Students and Firms By Vicki Torres
Little-Known Import-Export Finance Method Is Cost-Effective By Juan Hovey, Juan Hovey is a freelance writer
Going Low-Tech in Your Office With Plastic Bags, Pens By Lawrence J. Magid, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JPL Helps Out Businesses, and That's Cool By Jane Applegate
Court Asked to Overturn Stealth Ruling From Times Wire Services
Playwright Sues Paramount Over 'Truman' \o7 Reuters\f7
This chart tracks video sales--alternating weekly between...
Developer Settles With Condo Owners By Daryl Strickland
Tech Firm's Auditors Withdraw Reports By P.J. Huffstutter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wider Use Sought for ICN's Hepatitis C Drug Therapy From Bloomberg News
A New Route to Romance: Dana Point to Catalina By E. Scott Reckard
Danger: Road Construction Ahead By E. Scott Reckard
An Evening With Smoke and Water By E. Scott Reckard
FDA OKs First Oral Herpes Drug for HIV Patients \o7 From Associated Press\f7
In a Turbulent Stock Market, Look for Earnings Consistency By Walter Hamilton
FOOD
Bitterness in Sweet Onion Country By Russ Parsons
Los Angeles Times Cookbook Hot List
California Cuisine in the Louvre? By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
All Quite on the Avocado Front By Russ Parsons
Scandale! By Charles Perry
Coming Monday in Health : No Bones About It
Where to Get (Duck) Fat
Fast and French By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sauce Tricks By Abby Mandel
The Egg Cream By Leilah Bernstein
A Spritz in Time By Leilah Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1996 Argiano Rosso di Montalcino, Tuscany (About $16) By S. Irene Virbila
Grapevine By Danae Campbell
What Are You Drinking?
Garlic Gift From Texas By Rose Dosti
The Care and Feeding of Dad By Leilah Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
My Dad, the Salad King By Cindy Dorn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tipping Tales By Charles Perry
Scallop Home By Danae Campbell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jewish holidays are traditionally observed at home, but... By Laurie Ochoa
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Cigars By Charles Perry
Project By Tracy Crowe Mcgonigle
Imperfect Fruit? Give Them a Bath? By Russ Parsons
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Court Expedites Condemned Man's Evidence Hearing By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fragmented Exam Results Test Patience of Educators By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Parent's Love Holds Steadfast When Drugs Have Taken All Else By Dana Parsons
Ex-Wife Guilty in Plot to Kill Man By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Juan Enacts 45-Day Project Ban to Revise City Plan By Robert Ourlian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Independent Operator Mulled for Steed Park By Erika Chavez
Supervisors Pass Plan to Care for Artifacts By Jean O. Pasco
Donation Plucks Avian Art From Harm By Lesley Wright
El Nino's Rains Will Add Fuel to Any Future Fires By Steve Carney
Love? They've Got That Covered By Susan Deemer
3 Left Homeless in Apartment Blaze By Valerie Burgher
Officer to Be Honored for Saving Life By John Canalis
Sanchez, Dornan Invited to Debate at School By Peter M. Warren
Fund-Raiser to Target Museum Taxes By Tini Tran
17-Year-Old Girl Raped by Kidnapper By Valerie Burgher
Construction to Close Harbor Blvd. Ramps By Debra Cano
4 Injured in Crash; DUI Suspect Arrested By Valerie Burgher
Parolee Arrested in Computer Parts Thefts By Erika Chavez
TV Industry Experts Will Speak at Seminar By John Pope and John Canalis and Lisa Addison
Scholarship to Fund Year's Study in China By John Pope and John Canalis and Lisa Addison
Math Team Outdoes a Number of Others By John Canalis and John Pope and Lisa Addison
Graduate Student Awarded Fellowship By Lisa Addison and John Pope and John Canalis
Woman Killed, 2 Hurt in Freeway Collision By Valerie Burgher
Fullerton Police Officers' Pursuit of Drug Suspects Ends in Minor Crash By Valerie Burgher
Times Staffers Are Named Best of the West
Lesson From Campaign Case
Alvarez to Challenge Coontz for Orange Mayor By Lesley Wright, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Driver With Low-Wattage Light in His Dome By Steve Harvey
Hope in Charter Schools
No End to Sheriff's Dept. Laxity
IMF Is Crucial for U.S. Too
Distortion, Guilt by Association By Thomas G. Borer, Thomas G. Borer is Swiss ambassador-at-large and head of a government task force investigating Switzerland's role during and after World War II
At Best, Selective Neutrality By Marvin Hier and Abraham Cooper, Rabbi Marvin Hier is the founder and dean of the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Rabbi Abraham Cooper is the center's associate dean
Biblically Faithful in Our Time, Not Theirs By Madison T. Shockley Ii, The Rev. Madison T. Shockley II is pastor of the Congregational Church of Christian Fellowship, United Church of Christ, in Mid-City and a member of Mobilization for the Human Family: a Progressive Christian Movement
Educational Negligence: Guilty as Charged By Carol Jago, Carol Jago teaches at Santa Monica High School and directs the California Reading and Literature Project at UCLA. E-mail: jago@gseis.ucla.edu
Riordan's New Chief of Staff a Surprise Choice By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Charged With Smuggling Immigrants By Patrick J. Mcdonnell and Patrick Kerkstra, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Manhattan Beach Votes Down Tower By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reading Test Scores Rise in Compton By Jack Leonard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Interpreting the Stanford 9 Test By Richard Lee Colvin, Times Education Writer
County Task Force Shuts 6 Storefront Pharmacies and Clinics By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Expands in Alleged Cash-for-Anesthesia Case By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poll Finds Teenagers Unaware of Methamphetamine Risks By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Die as Plane Crashes Into House During Fog By Martha Willman and Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Department Merger With County Pushed
Mammal Center Caring for 4 Newborn Sea Lions
Lakers Star Gives YMCA 5 Computers After Theft
Larger Recycling Bins Distributed to Residents
Owners of 7 Immigration Businesses Charged During Crackdown
Reward Offered for Animal Cruelty Whistle-Blowers
Council OKs Final Step in Leaf-Blower Ban
Boy's Death at Center Spurs Suit Against County
2 Job Agency Officials Accused of Fraud, Theft
Ordinance to Restrict Delivery of Handbills Gains
Council Adopts Sister City Plan Despite Objections
Centinela School District Fills Vacant Seat on Board
Boy, 5, Shoots Cousin, 6, While Playing With Gun
Mahony Doing 'Very Well' After Prostate Surgery
YWCA Offering Free Mammograms, Pap Tests
Lawyer Expected to Plead Guilty to Tax Charges By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clara River Denied Federal Heritage Designation By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Petition No Longer SOAR Point; Measure OKd By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crackdown Sought on Unlicensed Rehab Centers By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simi, Royal, Oak Park Grads Step Toward Dreams By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Law Officer Is Arrested in Burglary By Chris Chi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighters Seek Brush Clearance By Megan Garvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspected Rehab Clinic Toll Hits 11 By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Throws Party to Mark Its 125 Years By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Schools Hope to Have a New Chief Soon By Coll Metcalfe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Arrested After Chase Closes Freeway By Nick Green
Leftover Hazardous Waste Disposal Set By Joel P. Engardio
6 Are Arrested in Counterfeiting Case By Joel P. Engardio
Portion of Freeway to Be Closed for 2 Days By Richard Warchol
Cal Lutheran to Get Solar-Powered Carts By Joel P. Engardio
School District Fees for Developers to Rise By Regina Hong
Gas Station Robber Uses Chemical Spray By Joel P. Engardio
League of Women Voters to Honor 5 By Joel P. Engardio
Sunnier Skies Are Expected on Thursday By Joel P. Engardio
Fire Prompts Evacuation at P & G Facility By Richard Warchol
Teachers Put Reading Ahead of Lunchtime By Diane Wedner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Police Lieutenants Honored by Chief By Tom Schultz
Ex-Museum Director May Be Charged By Nick Green
Mural Artist Sought for Construction Site By Brenda Loree
College's Job Center Schedules Orientation By Tom Schultz
Applications Sought for CSUN Internships By Edward M. Yoon
Positions Available on Curriculum Panel By Eric Rimbert
Celebration Honors 400 H.E.L.P. Students By Michael Baker
Valley College Offered Grant for Media Arts By Michael Baker
Theme Park Downplayed Clash, Church Asserts By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Jailed After 2-County Chase By Nick Green
Everett Paul Vital; Creator of Youth Programs
Obituaries
Second Judge Accused of Bias Over Endorsement By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Mayor, Same Message on Airport Policy By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Incumbents on Moorpark Council May Face Challengers By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
O'Neal Reads of Theft, Gives 5 New Computers to YMCA By Amy Oakes
Man Critically Hurt in Accident By Megan Garvey
Santa Clara River Is Denied Status as an American Heritage Waterway By Darrell Satzman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sewer Line Replacement Costs Escalate By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Class of '98 Is Destined to Go Places By Eric Sondheimer
Bryan Twins Leave Stanford for ATP Tour By David Wharton
Digest
Manuel's Home Run Is Difference for Poly
Valley Coasts on Freeway By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Expectations Run High for Burroughs' Murphy By Tris Wykes
Lovullo Reaches a Dozen Homers By Fernando Dominguez
Huntsville's McKay Feels at Home in Contest By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
First Place Now Turf of These Scrappers By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Wings Deliver a Sweeping Statement By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montomerie Tries to Shed 'But' By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers, Russell Appear to Be Sinking in the West By Bill Plaschke
Dodgers, Russell Appear to Be Sinking in the West By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hands Down, He Doesn't Love This Game By Mal Florence
It's a Good Thing Angels Aren't Running for Office By Randy Harvey
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. By Scott Moe
NBA Players Removed From U.S. Roster \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Dixon Tries to Provide the Spark, but Her Effort Is in Vain By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Is Everywhere By Helene Elliott
Everybody's A Critic By Helene Elliott
Talk About Rude Guests By Grahame L. Jones
Favorite Movie: Hello, Dolly? By Grahame L. Jones
Unusual, But Not Cruel By Grahame L. Jones
Putting The Rap On U.s. By Mike Penner
Kasey Didn't Strike Out Against Germany By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Views
Can German Soccer Fans Handle the Naked Truth? By Grahame L. Jones
GROUP B: Italy vs. Cameroon By Helene Elliott
Burley Uses Pen to Help Scotland Improve Position By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's All Over but the Shirting: Brazil in Round 2 By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sisters Drawn Apart at Wimbledon From Staff and Wire Reports
Player's Father Always Interferes With Italy's Coach By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
England's Games Will Get More Security By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Cup Ratings Down Significantly Associated Press
World Cup Notes Associated Press
Couch Knows He Might Need a Bigger Cushion By Scott Moe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Heat in Kitchen' Cooked His Goose By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yzerman Has Hand in Two Trophies By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A's Grieve Makes Himself at Home From Associated Press
Pedro Martinez Likes the Taste of Victory From Associated Press
Rangers Are at Witt's End Associated Press
Smoltz Plans to Return Saturday Associated Press
Phillies Rally With Seven in Ninth Inning From Associated Press
Giants' Rally Rocks Rockies From Associated Press
Martinez Seeks Opinion That Leaves Out Surgery By Jason Reid
They Were in a State of Animated Suspension By John Weyler
USGA to Play It Safe With Martin Cart By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Critics Trying to Find a Way to Foil Aluminum Bats By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Page Links Firing to Wilson By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goalie Hackett Wants to Be a Water Polo World Beater By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Water Polo Tournament
Cal's Jackson Signs With UCI
Vigilantes Slam Grays Harbor, 18-5
Burke Is No Longer Vigilant About His Baseball Career By Yung Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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