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What happened on July 06, 2003
NEWS
Ancient and Bloody Bolivian Ritual Draws a Crowd Graham Gori, Associated Press Writer
Tokyo Life Can Be Found in Lost Dept. Hans Greimel, Associated Press Writer
3 Die in Explosion at Fireworks Warehouse Lisa Falkenberg, Associated Press Writer
Dozens Killed as Three Attack Mosque in Pakistan Shamim Ur-Rahman and Robyn Dixon, Special to The Times
A Wild and Woolly Look Into the Future Susan King, Times Staff Writer
British Were Reportedly Warned of Washington's Plans Carl Hartman, Associated Press Writer
The Civics Gap No Laughing Matter Ben Feller, Associated Press Writer
Bear-Baiting Habit Under the Gun in Alaska Mike Chambers, Associated Press Writer
Romanian Health Care System Is Sick Alison Mutler, Associated Press Writer
Cosmic Optimists Seek to Reach Out and Touch E.T. Leslie Hoffman, Associated Press Writer
Brazil's Farmers Step Up Land Seizures Stan Lehman, Associated Press Writer
These Old Parks Must Struggle to Keep Up With Wear and Tear Linda Ashton, Associated Press Writer
Double Trouble for Jobless Couples Adam Geller, Associated Press Writer
'Pacific Graveyard' a Perilous Puzzle Joseph B. Frazier, Associated Press Writer
2 Feet From the Brink, Hanging On Helen O'Neill, Associated Press Writer
Spirit Survives a Life-Changing Flash of Fire Jennifer L. Brown, Associated Press Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Plane Crash Shattered Not Just a Building, but a Community Nita Lelyveld, Times Staff Writer
Joe Moore, 71; Coach Won Age-Bias Suit Against Notre Dame From Staff and Wire Reports
Miriam Matthews, 97; Pioneering L.A. Librarian Was an Expert in Black History Myrna Oliver, Times Staff Writer
Arrest Ends Hunt in Fatal O.C. Stabbing Dan Weikel and Ashley Powers, Times Staff Writers
Alarming Realities of Mental Illness Dana Parsons
Fire Museum Tells of Valor, History Cecilia Rasmussen, Times Staff Writer
Cities' Choice: Make Way, or Do Away With Segways Hilda Munoz, Times Staff Writer
Daredevil Falls Short in Bid to Break Limo-Leaping Record Kristina Sauerwein, Times Staff Writer
Woman Badly Burned by Fire Ignited by Candle From Times staff reports
Victims Group Asks Church to Reward Tipsters Daren Briscoe, Times Staff Writer
In Trenches of a Rebellion Stephanie Chavez and Cara Mia DiMassa, Times Staff Writers
Ban Takes Bite Out of Anglers Tracy Wilson, Times Staff Writer
Searchers Intensify Hunt for Missing Paraglider From Times Wire Reports
Crews Battle Blaze in Wildlife Refuge From Times Staff Reports
Tractor Rollover Kills Man at July 4th Parade From Times Wire Reports
Teen Killed as Gunfire Erupts at Birthday Party From Times Staff Reports
Storage Unit Body Was That of Wanted Suspect From Times Staff Reports
Swearing-In Ceremony Scheduled for 2 Judges From Times staff reports
Man Stabbed Multiple Times at Produce Stand From Times Staff Reports
Former Lab Worker Gets Whistle-Blower Status From Times Wire Reports
Brush Fire Blamed on Use of Illegal Fireworks From Times staff reports
Summer Beach Safety
Issa's Recall Effort Is No Surprise in D.C. Faye Fiore, Times Staff Writer
Yosemite Busing Plan Stalls Amid Criticism Eric Bailey, Times Staff Writer
Bid to Recycle TVs and E-Waste Gains Miguel Bustillo, Times Staff Writer
Harsh Report on Long Beach Jail Disputed Nancy Wride, Times Staff Writer
Great Trailers, but There's a Hitch Jeff Gottlieb, Times Staff Writer
Sword-Attack Victim Left a Legacy of Wit David Haldane, Times Staff Writer
Doctors Bring Surgical Miracles to Third World Sandy Banks, Times Staff Writer
Seniors Break Down the Language Barrier in Longtime Spanish Class Brenda Loree, Special to The Times
Plan to Bring In Mexican Doctors May Be Revised Lee Romney, Times Staff Writer
Orme Phelps, 96; Dean, Professor at Claremont McKenna College From Staff and Wire Reports
Bill Would Regulate Hiring by Governor Gregg Jones, Times Staff Writer
Councilwoman Greuel Has Baby on 4th of July Matea Gold, Times Staff Writer
Robert McCloskey, 89; Wrote Children's Classics Mary Rourke, Times Staff Writer
BOOKS
Coming to terms with Gettysburg John Rhodehamel, John Rhodehamel is Norris Foundation curator at the Huntington Library and organizer of the library's new exhibition, "Forever Free: Lincoln's Journey to Emancipation" which begins a national tour in September.
The overthrow of democracy in Iran Nikki R. Keddie, Nikki R. Keddie is professor emerita of Middle Eastern and Iranian history at UCLA and is the author of "Modern Iran: Roots and Results of Revolution."
Discoveries Susan Salter Reynolds
It'll be a bug's life Alex Soojung-Kim Pang, Alex Soojung-Kim Pang is a historian of science and technology who works at the Institute for the Future, a Silicon Valley think tank.
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A poetics of the unspoken Jeff Turrentine, Jeff Turrentine is a writer whose essays and criticism have appeared in several publications, including Book Review, the New York Times Magazine, Architectural Digest and Slate.com.
Smears on a seamy L.A. canvas Thomas Curwen, Thomas Curwen is deputy editor of Book Review.
A little more kin, and more than kind Frederic Raphael, Frederic Raphael is the author of many novels, screenplays and translations and is co-editor of "The Great Philosophers From Socrates to Turing."
Lady Macbeth on Sleep William Logan
High priest of the hard-core underground Douglas Brinkley, Douglas Brinkley is director of the Eisenhower Center for American Studies and a professor of history at the University of New Orleans.
Orwell's final muse, without the doublespeak Matthew Price, Matthew Price is an occasional contributor to Book Review, among other publications.
Eroticism's symphony Adriana Lopez, Adriana Lopez is the editor of Criticas, Publishers Weekly's sister magazine on Spanish-language literature.
Assimilation and its discontents Frederick R. Lynch, Frederick R. Lynch is author of "The Diversity Machine" and associate professor of government at Claremont McKenna College.
Bitter fate and battered souls Michael Harris, Michael Harris is a regular contributor to Book Review.
The rhetoric changes, yet the art endures Pete Hamill, Pete Hamill is the author of numerous books, including "Diego Rivera."
ENTERTAINMENT
Both rare and well done Robert W. Welkos, Times Staff Writer
It's Martha Raye and the USA Michael T. Jarvis
Grove's money dispute continues Mike Boehm
They've thrown away the blueprint Robert Hilburn, Times Staff Writer
Talking Mozart
Streisand's rights
Substance over style
Quiet in the glen -- for now Chris Pasles, Times Staff Writer
Coldplay delights
Making room for musicals Don Shirley, Times Staff Writer
A taste of the action Mark Olsen
Stand-up family
Will Pink get the holiday sales party started? Steve Hochman, Special to The Times
Road scholar Hugh Hart, Special to The Times
An age-old issue
Here they are: the big spenders Louise Roug
Music of love from an awkward soul Alec Hanley Bemis, Special to The Times
Big-city hall marks Paul Lieberman, Times Staff Writer
A galactic gala Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
TV saves the day Brian Lowry, Times Staff Writer
Platinum power Susan King, Times Staff Writer
Tuneful lessons in music history Don Heckman, Special to The Times
Walter Cronkite returns to his trusty typewriter DAVID SHAW
A new citizen of Chopin's world Daniel Cariaga; Josef Woodard; Allan Ulrich; James C. Taylor
So we hop in and Buddy drives Paul Brownfield, Times Staff Writer
Catching dance fever Ann Conway, Times Staff Writer
Shakespeare in Pershing Square Don Shirley
Old-fashioned girl, up-to-date outlook Mark Olsen, Special to The Times
Outsider's inner city Kristin Hohenadel, Special to The Times
Help for the beginning beatboxer
Southland influence at Paris Opera Mark Swed
Decades of dancing feet Diane Haithman
REAL ESTATE
It 'reeks' with Spanish charm Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Does the state prohibit deposits for pet owners? Kevin Postema, Special to The Times
HUD launches Spanish Web site Times staff and wire reports
Don't wait longer to refinance Mary Umberger, Chicago Tribune
Single-family permits climb 5%
Average Mortgage Rates and Indexes
Mailbox proposal could be costly Times staff and wire reports
Senior citizens, disabled can seek property tax aid Times staff and wire reports
For play's run, actress finds gem by the ocean Ruth Ryon, Times Staff Writer
Airports offer ways to muffle the noise Allison B. Cohen
Board skirts meeting minutes Stephen Glassman and Donie Vanitzian, Special to The Times
Making a splash in Canyon Lake Susan Sullivan, Special to The Times
The sky's the limit Allison B. Cohen, Special to The Times
SPORTS
Postell, Patterson and Hatch Join U.S. Team Helene Elliott, Times Staff Writer
For Armstrong, Familiarity Breeds Respect in France Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
For Ducks, It's a New Sales Job Chris Snow, Times Staff Writer
Sorenstam Puts Ill Power to Use Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Cold Comfort Served by Serena Lisa Dillman, Times Staff Writer
Padres Surprise Schmidt, Giants From Associated Press
Sky Mesa Returns Today BOB MIESZERSKI
Woods Extends His Lead to Six From Associated Press
Slumping Glaus Is an All-Star Starter Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Lakers Await Payton's Move Tim Brown, Times Staff Writer
All-Stars Named Today From Associated Press
Biffle Pulls an Upset at Daytona Staff and Wire Reports
Tracy Focuses on Mistakes at Meeting Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
L.A. Shows Spark After Short Layoff Mike Terry, Times Staff Writer
Armstrong Is Off to a Rough Start Diane Pucin, Times Staff Writer
Charlotte Gets Past Sacramento From Associated Press
Red Sox Beat Up Yankees From Associated Press
Stand-Up Guy Is Last Thing Dodgers Need Bill Plaschke
Dodger Win Stops Short of History Mike DiGiovanna, Times Staff Writer
Mariners Get by Rangers From Associated Press
An Early Leg Up Ross Newhan
Mystical Sign Aims to Be at Top of Another Class BOB MIESZERSKI
Quotebook
Federer Will Depend on Style Points in Final Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
San Antonio Turns Out to Be a Good Bet Mike Terry
Chains of Success From Associated Press
They'll Do It on the Cheap From Associated Press
Dodger Power Pack Lacks Juice ROSS NEWHAN
Davis Didn't Care for Corner Route Mike Hiserman
They Dive With Gusto Into a Green Bashing T.J. Simers
Charger Draft Choice Is Shot From Staff and Wire Reports
Blatter Knows How Deep Is the Oceania MIKE PENNER
Flores, Aboard Dimitrova, Makes All the Right Moves Bob Mieszerski, Times Staff Writer
Salmon Gets to Be an All-Star for a Day Bill Shaikin, Times Staff Writer
Staying the Course From Associated Press
Eight From Southland to Compete in Canada John Ortega
Gaven's Goal Lifts MetroStars
Wie's Father Reverses Course Peter Yoon, Times Staff Writer
Summer Pro League Gets a Boost From the Lottery Chris Snow, Times Staff Writer
No Collusion, but a Whole Lot of Confusion Bill Dwyre, Times Staff Writer
She Has a Blueprint for Athens' Success Alan Abrahamson, Times Staff Writer
WORLD
Suicide Bombers Kill 14 at Moscow Concert David Holley, Times Staff Writer
Surgery to Separate Conjoined Twins Begins From Times Wire Reports
U.S. Troops Find Cache of Weapons at Cemetery From Reuters
22 Coal Miners Killed in Blast From Times Wire Reports
8 Iraqis Trained by U.S. Killed Terry McDermott, Times Staff Writer
Barricades Go Up for Protestant March From Times Wire Reports
Fuel Blasts Injure Nearly 200 Wedding Guests From Times Wire Reports
Nigeria to Open Door to Liberian From Associated Press
Naked Activists Decry Running of the Bulls From Times Wire Reports
'Road Map' Will Test 2 Premiers' Leadership Tracy Wilkinson, Times Staff Writer
Women Protest Being Shut Out of Elections From Times Wire Reports
Striking Union Rejects Fuel Price Compromise From Times Wire Reports
Mexican President Lowers His Sights Richard Boudreaux, Times Staff Writer
Turkey Demands U.S. Free Its Soldiers in Iraq Amberin Zaman, Special to The Times
Hong Kong Simmers Over Bill Ching-Ching Ni, Times Staff Writer
Soviet-Designed Weapon Is Still Guerrillas' Choice Ken Silverstein, Times Staff Writer
British Journalist Killed in Baghdad From Times Wire Services
Bracing Cease-Fire, Abbas Meets Hamas Leader Laura King, Times Staff Writer
TRAVEL
Tours & Cruises Rosemary McClure, Times Staff Writer
Splitting up for togetherness
Adventure Pass? He says let's lose it
Having fun: It's a walk in the national park Eileen Ogintz, Special to The Times
Hiya, hon. Whaddaya havin'? Cheap eats in Philly Mike Shoup
Coming to America? Visitors, ante up Arthur Frommer, Special to The Times
It's about more than just the prices James Gilden, Special to The Times
Taking a different route to planning your next road trip Jane Engle, Times Staff Writer
Pinching euros in Avignon
Kudos for Rome's cat custodians
England's rugged coast a favorite of the British John McKinney, Special to The Times
On the right note in Memphis Jane Engle, Time Staff Writer
An entree to dining in Philly Mike Shoup, Special to The Times
Well above the fray in Utrecht Jennifer Hamm, Special to The Times
Readers recommend
On vacation, the mind unwinds like a highway Susan Spano, Times Staff Writer
The Philadelphia story Robert Strauss, Special to The Times
Comforted by Asilomar's natural history Vani Rangachar, Times Staff Writer
OPINION
A New Force at City Hall
Exorcising the Ghosts of a Nation Joanne Leedom-Ackerman, Joanne Leedom-Ackerman, who serves on the boards of the International Crisis Group and Human Rights Watch, recently returned from a trip to Iraq with Save the Children.
Democrats Putting Davis at Risk Tony Quinn, Tony Quinn is co-editor of the California Target Book, a nonpartisan analysis of California congressional and legislative elections.
It's Time to Raise Sewer Fees
It's Time to Preserve Bolsa Chica Mesa
Artists Will Get By Without Grants
School Vouchers: Put the Children First
The Day of the Long Knives Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior scholar in the School of Policy, Planning and Development at USC and political analyst for KCAL-TV.
Redistricting Plays a Part in Budget Crisis Frank del Olmo, Frank del Olmo is associate editor of The Times.
Don't Let Community College Students Down
The Roles of Bush and Davis in California's Budget Crisis
Parents Deserve Praise for Small Classes
There Are Lessons to Be Learned From the Violence in Irvine Market
Philadelphia Slaying Shows Need for Scouting
El Toro Contamination: Developer, Insure Thyself Gregory F. Hurley, Gregory F. Hurley is an environmental lawyer with the Irvine office of Kutak Rock. He is a registered environmental assessor and has received commendations from the Marine Corps and the California Legislature for his work on the El Toro Marine base.
Critical Point for Drug Plan
'Baskin-Robbins' Voting Andrew Reding, Andrew Reding is a senior fellow of the World Policy Institute, where he directs the Project for Global Democracy and Human Rights.
A Nader Voter Sings the Bush Blues Jason Salzman, Jason Salzman, co-founder of Repent NaderVoter.com, is author of "Making the News: A Guide for Activists and Nonprofits" (1998, Westview Press).
Democracy and Unions Go Together Julius Getman and F. Ray Marshall, Julius Getman is a law professor and F. Ray Marshall, former U.S. secretary of Labor, is an economics and public affairs professor at the University of Texas at Austin. Marshall is also a member of the State Department's Advisory Committee on Labor Diplomacy.
Motorcycle Officers' Risks Outweigh Benefits
West Coast Gumbo Jervey Tervalon, Jervey Tervalon's latest novel, "Lita," has just been released.
'Slow Growth' Policies Raise Housing Prices
Jordan's Troubling Detour Toujan Faisal and Ian Urbina, Toujan Faisal was, in 1993, the first woman to win a seat in the Jordanian parliament. Last year she was imprisoned for four months after accusing the government of corruption. Ian Urbina is associate editor at the Middle East Research and Information Project in Washington.
Excavate the Past to Make Amends for an Old Sin Tony Platt, Tony Platt, emeritus professor of social work at Cal State Sacramento, is a member of the editorial board of Social Justice and author of books and articles on U.S. history and social policy.
The Exhausted World of Doctors in Training
A New Nuclear Age William M. Arkin, William M. Arkin is a military affairs analyst who writes regularly for Opinion. E-mail: warkin@igc.org.
UCLA Program Attracts Qualified Students
Intervention in Liberia
The Maddox Legacy: 'Phooey!' Steve Oney, Former Georgian Steve Oney's book on a notorious Southern lynching, "And the Dead Shall Rise," will be published in October by Pantheon.
Dirge for Drums
NATIONAL
A Rousing Homecoming for 600 U.S. Soldiers From Times Wire Reports
Agents Call Fireworks Explosion an Accident From Times Wire Reports
Haitians Intercepted at Sea Are Returned From Times Wire Reports
Past May Hold Key to Bush's Future Maura Reynolds, Times Staff Writer
Wildfire Roars On, Burning Five Cabins From Times Wire Reports
Power Has Shifted in Medicare Debate Janet Hook, Times Staff Writer
Zoo's Bald Eagle Dies on the Fourth of July From Times Wire Reports
Security Would Slow Puget Sound Commute Tomas Alex Tizon, Times Staff Writer
Union Urges Early Learning From Associated Press
From Bataan to Capitol Hill, a Long Fight for U.S. Benefits Richard Simon, Times Staff Writer
12 Are Injured When Deck of House Collapses From Associated Press
Al Sharpton Josh Getlin, Times Staff Writer
3 Drown, 4 Missing in Michigan From Associated Press
Bill Would Regulate Mail-Order Bride Business From Associated Press
Book on Unsolved Killing Rattles Cape Cod Town Elizabeth Mehren, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
California's Decline Poses New Challenge
Investors Discouraged by Execs' Big Perks
Senator's Antipiracy Idea Is Vigilantism
Week in Review / TOP STORIES -- June 29-July 4 From Times Staff
Getting Paid for Familial Duties
Mutual Fund Fee Disclosure Inadequate Kathy M. Kristof, Times Staff Writer
The American Dream Still Worth Pursuing James Flanigan
Column Entered Anti-SBC Publicity War
Cirque's Outlook -- Some Call It a Mystere Jerry Hirsch, Times Staff Writer
Financial Responsibility Should Be Taught at Home Liz Pulliam Weston, Special to The Times
Maybe the High Prices Hurt the Music Industry
What's a Movie Before It's a Movie? P.J. Huffstutter, Times Staff Writer
MAGAZINE
The Burning Season Rick Bass, Rick Bass is a Montana-based writer. He is the author of "The Hermit's Story," a collection of short stories published last year by Houghton Mifflin.
The Full Pacino Joseph Honig, Joseph Honig writes for television in Los Angeles. His commentaries air on Public Radio International's "Marketplace" broadcast.
Lego Vision ANDREW JOHN IGNATIUS VONTZ
Viva el Beisbol ERYN BROWN
Eastside Masterpiece ABEL SALAS
Urban Potter Jeremy Rosenberg
Colloquy With a Screaming Liberal NELSON HANDEL
The Odd Payoff of a Crime Scott Martelle, Scott Martelle is a Times staff writer based in Orange County.
Behind the Bamboo Curtain Susan Heeger
Was There a Conspiracy to Drive Out EV1? GM Says No.
Hats Off to the Fickleness of Fashion ANDREW JOHN IGNATIUS VONTZ
Listening to Oakland Scott Duke Harris, Scott Duke Harris last wrote for the magazine about Marin County's hot tub legacy.
The Truth About Tapas MARTIN BOOE
SCIENCE
Last SARS Hot Spot Contained Charles Piller, Times Staff Writer
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