- BASKETBALL / WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS : Croatia Routs China; Greece Wins
- TELEVISIONOn the Caruso Watch: When "NYPD Blue"...
- Premiere Radio Rebounds With Solid Profit Boost
- Pinkerton Purchases Stanley Smith Offices
- Father Victor Salandini; Served With Chavez
- SAUGERTIES : Woodstock Redux
- Company Town : Video Retailers' Arch Rival : Some Complain That Discounts by McDonald's Hurt Industry
- Campbell Soup to Buy Fast-Food Supplier : Acquisitions: Brea-based Fresh Start Foods provides hamburger buns and English muffins worldwide to one customer: McDonald's.
- Retired Judge Joins Optometry College Board
- Comarco Stung by Losing Bid for Navy Work : Defense: Company misses out on $400-million contract and current one expires next month.
- Personal Computers to Change Inside--and Out : Technology: In the next two years, the PC will get smarter, easier to use and better looking.
- Wilson Pushes Committee to OK Anti-Crime Bills : Politics: The governor holds a campaign-style rally to put pressure on Democrats. Brown accuses her rival of staging a political event at taxpayers expense.
- Entitlements Seen Taking Up Nearly All Taxes by 2012
- Someone in obvious need of toilet training:...
- Cardinals Reach Connie Mack Series
- Compromise Reached on Telecom Measure
- BODY WATCH : Kick off the Flab : The Martial Arts Might Let You Get the Drop on an Attacker--and Drop a Few Pounds Too.
- Culture : Brazilians Get a Kick Out of Nicknames : Soccer players, doormen and presidents crave that informal touch. It's a way of life.
- Mark Kauffman; Life Magazine Photographer
- Saticoy : Low-Income Clinic to Break Ground
- Excavation of Rare Mammoth to Begin Today
- BURBANK : Principal Appointed at Burbank High
- Anaheim Hills Fires Spark Search for Arson Suspects
- Langston Stymies Royals, 6-1 : Baseball: His four-hit complete game, Salmon's three-run homer give Angels the victory.
- '86 Immigrant Hiring Ban Used in L.A. Case
- Firefighters Gain on Sierra Blazes : Nature: Lessening winds and cooler temperatures aid crews. More than 30 buildings have been destroyed.
- Giovanni Spadolini; Former Italian Leader
- U.N. Official Proposes Weapons-Free Bosnian Capital
- Cal Lutheran to Host Public Radio Station : Media: Broadcasts will carry such familiar fare as 'All Things Considered' and add news and entertainment with a local flavor.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Parolee Arrested in Alleged Rape
- D.A.'s Actions Against Jurist Meet Resistance : Law: Court officials try to force prosecutors to abandon attempt to ban judge from hearing new felony cases.
- Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Theft at Cable TV Company Leads to Free Service
- Newport Council Approves McDonald's on Balboa
- FULLERTON : Public Input Sought on General Plan
- AARP Offers Job Re-Entry Workshop
- PRO FOOTBALL / BILL PLASCHKE : Uniforms, Rules Are New, but Talk Remains the Same
- Getting Mellow: The Evolution of Pauly Shore : Acting: The death of his ex-girlfriend, a porn film actress, may be the turning point in the comedian's life. He wants to shed his party-boy persona.
- Cleaning Up on Natural Gas Automobiles
- Unmasking the Myth : While fighting for uranium miners, Stewart Udall came to startling conclusions about U.S. nuclear policy.
- Calm Prevails as Week of Abortion Protest Starts
- Huge Spy Office Sneaks Up on Senators
- THOUSAND OAKS : Library Slide Shows Focus on Marine Life
- VAN NUYS : Officer Pleads Guilty to Spousal Abuse
- Poky Christie Is Fast Enough to Win 100
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Flora Hopes to Rebound Once Again
- Recalling Past Strikes : As Businessman, DeCinces Sees the Issues From Both Sides Now
- Pop Music Review : Powered by Passion, the Proclaimers Energize
- Disney, Baby Bells Plan Interactive Video Deal : Technology: The entertainment giant and its partners plan to offer home shopping and movies on demand.
- SECURITIES
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Prices, Higher Dollar Boost Stocks
- Allergan to Acquire Lens-Making Firm
- 2nd-Quarter Earnings Fall 67% at Positive Response
- Kidnaper of Wynn's Daughter Sentenced
- George Miller has been appointed vice president/merchandising...
- LONDONDERRY : Marching in Ulster
- Handling of Horses Under Investigation : Moorpark: D.A. and community college district look into the disappearance of more than 20 animals from defunct riding facility.
- Syncor's Earnings Fall 76% for Quarter
- FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dollar Gains; Stocks, Bonds Marking Time
- Voice Powered's Loss Narrows in Second Quarter
- MINORITY BUSINESSES : Elan Ranks 3rd in List of Growing Latino Businesses
- Superior Industries to Supply Wheels for Ford
- Company Town
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Novel Cited by Chan Often Misunderstood, Teachers Say
- Amy Jill Sacks; TV Producer Won 13 Emmys
- Glendale : Community Center to Open This Month
- Unfinished Tollway Bridge Tumbles When Vehicle Hits It
- Where Are They Now? : MIKE MARSHALL
- Halprin Sets First Program in Orange County
- JAZZ REVIEW : Pasadena Fest Reaches for Challenging, Satisfying Mix
- Wiles Convicted of Fraud in MiniScribe Case : Computers: Former chairman faces prison, $750,000 fine for role in scam at now-defunct disk drive maker.
- Summer Camp for Robots--and Kids
- No Freedom From Religion : Societies that impose the faith raise insuperable barriers for West
- Antelope Valley Transit OKs Century City Commuter Bus
- El Toro Swap Wouldn't Alter Tollway Plans : Land use: Environmentalists' view that Irvine Co. deal would end need for road is disputed.
- Instead of Farewell, Martina Simply Makes It Final
- Art Review : At Newport: Into the Limelight
- Newport Systems Deal Completed
- New Strains of AIDS Virus Are Identified
- Enabling the Disabled to Work : Agency Finds Job Market Opening for Its Mentally Impaired Clients
- Making A Difference In Your Community : Help Line for Battered Looks for Assistance
- Ashmore Has the Confidence to Replace Ram Legend : NFL: Right tackle says he's prepared to assume starter's role ahead of 40-year-old Jackie Slater.
- A Poet of the Ordinary : Art: Keith Carter's photographs, now showing at G. Ray Hawkins gallery, reflect an affinity for rural Americana and for 'unsung heroes.'
- Market Scene : All You Gotta Do Is . . . : Whistle for England's J. Hudson & Co., top maker of the sports models.
- Chavis Says Outside 'Forces' Seek to Wrest Control of NAACP
- It's Curtains for Federal Arts Funding : The NEA is unconstitutional, unfair, unwise and unnecessary.
- RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Arroyo Vista School Manager Is Honored
- Valley Interview : Head of Donor Services Strives to Keep the Lifeblood Flowing
- L.A. to Be Linked by Satellite to AIDS
- Company Town : Bill Deutsch Named A&R; Chief at Hollywood Records
- TCI Will Buy Virginia-Based TeleCable : Television: The $1.4-billion deal is further evidence of the No. 1 cable company's desire to expand its reach.
- Feminists Face Off in War Over Menopause
- Breast Milk Trial Deadlocks
- Benefits Board Is Prime Player in Health Debate
- Cypress, Police Union Reach Agreement
- TOPANGA : Fire-Hit Restaurant to Reopen at New Site
- City Contests Legality of Airport Initiative
- LOS ANGELES : Madonna Given Restraining Order Against Jailed Fan
- Where Are They Now? : BERT BLYLEVEN
- Slain Woman, 81, Was Minister to the Needy : USE THIS RELEASE : Violence: City will be asked to offer $25,000 reward. The victim, a pastor in the Mid-City area, was found bound, gagged and assaulted two weeks ago.
- Superstars of Deep : Whales in Santa Barbara Channel Putting On a Show Unmatched in Nature for Pure Majesty
- Film Hype: What It Will Get You--and What It Won't : Movies: Spending upward of $10 million to open a film is not unusual these days. That can set it up for a fall, but many believe it's a necessary risk.
- O.C.'s Fluidmaster Is Flush With Success : Competition: With 65% of the U.S. market, the maker of water inlet and valve replacements is poised for serious foreign expansion.
- Next Step : Cleaning Up Arafat's Image : The Palestinian leader hopes that using the jobless to collect Gaza's garbage will solve two problems--and prove he can help the region.
- Principal in Prom Bias Case Removed
- Placing Bets on a Single Europe Currency
- State Seeks 2-Day Election Recess in Simpson Trial
- Youth Gets Life Term in Honor Student's Death
- Media : Free-Wheeling Press Faces Curbs in Beirut : The regime lifted its ban on political broadcasting, but Parliament will soon consider regulating licenses and content.
- Countywide : Nixon Remembered With Talk, Video
- SANTA MONICA : Quake-Damaged Hospital Gets $10-Million Grant
- Kevin Wynn's Kidnaper Given 19 Years
- Woman Is Sentenced for False Aid Claim : Earthquake: Woman gets probation for fraudulently collecting FEMA money by claiming she lived at Northridge Meadows.
- Beaten Worrell Reacts : Dodgers: After giving up four runs in ninth to give Rockies a 7-6 victory, he derides reporters.
- DEL MAR : Desormeaux Loses Both His Fights
- STUDIO CITY : Helicopter Noise Is Focus of Meeting
- Woman Gets Probation in Quake Fraud : Courts: Defendant, who claimed to have lived in Northridge apartments where 16 died, tells judge 'I'm very ashamed.'
- City Launches Weeklong Effort to Fix Potholes
- Baby-Sitting, Basic First-Aid Class Set
- Urban Voters Get a Chance to Be Heard : A non-binding referendum on presidential candidates will appear on some city ballots.
- Jackson-Presley Order Is Sweet for Candy Maker
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Expos Take Success, Strike in Stride
- Negotiators Keep Bats on Shoulders Again : Baseball: Compromise appears as elusive as ever as the Friday strike deadline approaches.
- Nothing Artificial Added : Just Plain Folk Again, the Sweethearts of the Rodeo Are Taking an Acoustic Spin
- Private Colleges Learn How to Make a Mark : Some have prospered by carving out specialized career programs. But one school had its license revoked by the state.
- John L. Varnau has been appointed president...
- MINORITY BUSINESSES
- HEALTH
- H & H Oil Shows 40% Drop in 2nd-Quarter Income
- May Stores Reports Record Earnings for 2nd Quarter
- MINORITY BUSINESSES
- BODY WATCH
- Israel, Jordan Open Road Link : Mideast: Rabin, Christopher and crown prince attend ceremony. Crossing will be limited to foreigners initially, but move deepens goodwill between former enemies.
- WASHINGTON : A First for Armenia
- WESTMINSTER : City to Weigh Shifts in Management Setup
- Trust Fund Set Up in Search for Man
- Lawyer for Indigent Refuses to Share Caseload : Justice system: William W. Stewart rejects judges' recommendation, saying it would leave bad impression.
- NRC Gives San Onofre an A-/B+ Rating
- CALABASAS : Ex-Official to Head Tucson Water District
- THOUSAND OAKS : Little League All-Stars Go for the State Title
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Time for a New Right Tackle?
- TUJUNGA : Police Investigate Body in Rubbish Fire
- Hockey
- Valencia Bank Reports $75,647 Earnings in Quarter
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- Coalition Urges Delay of GATT Consideration : Trade: In a letter to Clinton, an incongruous group of more than 130 liberals and conservatives urge that Congress avoid 'a rush to judgment' on the new world treaty.
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- 3 Bidders Vying for Kodak's L&F; Products : Corporations: Firm seeks up to $2 billion for household products unit. It plans to sell two other divisions by year's end.
- Company Town
- Leslie's Poolmart Earnings Rise in Quarter, 1st Half
- Teri Hibbard has joined Western States Courier...
- OSHA Issues Asbestos Rules for Workers
- Company Town : TBS Agrees to Movie, Video Distribution Pact With Sony
- Mentally Ill Find Strength in Each Other : Health: O.C. conference will showcase growing self-help movement.
- Judgment Day Comes for All in Politics : Washington: Because making the right call is intuitive, we will always have investigations like Whitewater.
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cadigan Might Return to Jets
- Weida Racing to Front of Class : Indy Lights Team Owner From San Clemente Coming Up a Winner--Whoever Drives
- Dodgers Collapse in Ninth : Baseball: Rockies rally for four runs against Worrell and Gott for a 7-6 victory.
- Thomas J. Carto has been named director...
- Weekend Box Office
- Religious Right
- A-Bomb Dropped on Hiroshima
- For Good of Ojai
- Pat Harvey
- Stadium Cigarette Ad
- AFTERSHOCK WATCH
- Rosenfield on Health Reform
- Haiti's Gen. Cedras
- Nursing Care Defended
- Place of Solace
- China
- Showing Disrespect
- Avenue Cleanup
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 9, 1994
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- Obituaries - Aug. 9, 1994
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- Notes on a Scorecard - Aug. 9, 1994
- BANKING & FINANCE - Aug. 9, 1994
- Congress Reaches Its D-Day, as in Debate, on Health Bill : Reform: Senate begins contentious task today on Mitchell's diluted version of Clinton plan. The House will be watching for signs of political hits.
- NEW HIGH: Thirty-two people are recorded as...
- Panel Rejects Bill Tying Growth, Water Supply : Government: Unusual alliance of farmers and environmentalists backed measure. Builders opposed it.
- 400 Acres Burned in Leona Valley Fire
- MISSION VIEJO : Attack at Party Probed as Hate Crime
- Defense Fights Media Bid in Simpson Case : Courts: Judge is asked to deny request by news organizations to view photos of victims at the scene. Matter will be considered today.
- Paying the Price : Yen's Might Makes It Tough for Japanese Firms to Make a Buck
- Cleaning Up on Natural Gas Cars : Huntington Beach auto shop finds a lucrative niche converting vehicles to run on the lower-emissions fuel.
- Peace and Profit
- Shake-Up Expected at Treasury Department : Whitewater: Lawyer who gave embarrassing testimony may be first to go. White House says it stands by officials.
- Helping MDA, Hope Hits Close to Home
- Clara Phillips was never one to mask...
- THOUSAND OAKS : Little League Stars Defeat Hawaii Team
- In Compton--a New Videotape and a New Storm
- Inspired by Suburbia : Literary Magazine With Roots in Simi Valley Is Still Surviving
- Tops in His Field : In Unending Process, Worker's Efforts Help Produce Yearly Bounty of Berries
- Entrepreneur Drives Change : Environment: Arthur Sweet's device compresses household natural gas into a tank in the trunk of a car.
- Rival Gangs Brawl in Ventura Parking Lot
- The Capitol Hill Freeloading Zone : Politics: Hungry legislative staffers have a lot on their plates at lobbyists' receptions.
- The Penal State of California : Corrections: We could switch millions to education.
- Putting Courage to the Test : Tough Program Challenges Firefighter Recruits
- Track Great Rudolph Reportedly Has Cancer
- Healthy Economy Could Bring Stocks, Bonds a Surprise
- CYPRESS : Low-Cost Housing Report Favorable
- MAKING A DIFFERENCE : Theater as a Stage for Learning
- LA HABRA : Bikini Bar in Mall Rejected by Council
- SEAL BEACH : City Budget to Be Discussed Tonight
- Agency Gives Foster Youths Lessons on Surviving : Education: When they reach 18, these youngsters are on their own. Interface Children, Family Services is teaching them how to fend for themselves.
- SURFING : For Slater, It's a Case of Too Little, Too Late
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Knee Injury Ends Portugal's Season
- Angels Get No Pay for Working Overtime : Baseball: For the second time in less than 18 hours, they lose to the White Sox.
- JAZZ REVIEWS : Singers Warm to Spotlight at Jazz Festival
- CAMBODIA
- Behind the Madness
- Workplace Smoking Bans Raise Concerns : Regulation: With more localities imposing controls, questions abound on how far the government should go to ensure employee safety.
- TENNIS / WOMEN AT LA COSTA : Graf Ends Slump Talk, Routs Sanchez Vicario
- In a World of Advertising Vehicles, These Billboards Pick Up Riders
- NYELAND ACRES : Victim of Fatal Stabbing Identified
- PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : Overwhelmed by Our Generosity : Family reunification and amnesty have brought millions ill-equipped to serve our nation's needs, a luxury we can't afford.
- Beschen Puts His All Into Victory
- They Don't Drop Baton for Raiders : Pro football: Young receivers Jordan, Ismail and Hobbs turn the game into a track meet as L.A. beats the Cowboys, 27-19.
- Nen Rediscovers Confidence in Florida : Baseball: Trade allowed former Los Alamitos standout to come in and replace Bryan Harvey as Marlins' closer.
- Splash Start Trip With a Victory
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Guitarist Morall Promises but Doesn't Deliver
- ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
- Colombian Police Seize Cocaine Aboard Plane
- Fear of Reprisals in Rwanda Is Growing : Africa: Reports of attacks on returning refugees filter back to camps. Kigali regime renews pledge to provide safety, U.S. says.
- OXNARD : Man Hit by Truck in Critical Condition
- Economic Profile
- Front-Window Tinting Is Banned for Safety Reasons
- Plan to Dredge Marina del Rey Silt Proposed : Environment: Opponents fear that removing contaminated sediment may threaten the waterway. The state Coastal Commission will consider the plan Tuesday.
- O.C. Cardinals in Regional Final
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Hill Gets His 16th Victory and Expos Get Their 17th in 19 Games
- COMMENTARY : Wake Her Up When This Strike Is Over
- Whoopi: Bruised but Unbowed : Goldberg Has New Movie, 'Corrina, Corrina,' and New Man in Her Life
- The World According to Steinberg : Comedy: Johnny Carson's retirement temporarily put an end to his novel reflections, but he returns to performing live at the Moonlight Tango cafe, beginning Tuesday.
- Fluor Vice Chairman Kontny Taking Early Retirement
- S. Korea Seizes Copies of Book by Kim Il Sung
- Dear Street Smart:We have all seen countless...
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : There's No Corralling Mondesi at First
- City Perseveres Among Rubble, Lost Rubles : Goodwill Games: Glitches, financial losses can't be ignored on final day, but St. Petersburg shows spunk.
- U.S. Women, Remaining Perfect in Goodwill Basketball, Take Gold
- Southland-Based Fanmore Wins Arlington Handicap
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Couples' One-Two Punch Wins
- Stanley R. Kinsey was named chief operating...
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SPOTLIGHT : Ceramics Maker Fired Up in Receptive Market : Artistry: With its hand- painted designs, the firm is in great shape despite quake, fire and imports.
- CHINA
- 'Independent Contractor' May Legally Be an Employee
- COLUMN ONE : Stalked by Violence on the Job : Domestic abuse is spilling over into the workplace. Victims' job performance can suffer, and they may risk being fired. At worst, the outcome can be deadly for them and for co-workers.
- 4 Killed When Plane Crashes on San Luis Obispo Highway
- Cubans Rally as U.S. Plays Down Unrest
- County Firefighters Stop Blaze in Garage
- Outlet Parking Based on Total Square Footage of Stores
- Multicultural Manners : 'The French Put a High Value on Privacy'
- 5 Party-Goers Injured in Gang Shootout
- Loss to Montreal Leaves the Salsa in Sour Mood : Soccer: The Impact stages late rally to win, 4-3, after trailing at halftime.
- 1-800-Honeymoon Skates on Thin Ice
- MUSIC REVIEW : Van Driel: Blown Away by Crystal Cathedral Organ
- Hijacking Ends Without Injury in Nicaragua
- A Lesson in Cooperation on Ghost Towns of the Quake : Federal, state, local officials work together to further rebuilding
- SANTA ANA : College District Gets $1-Million Grant
- SIMI VALLEY : Defense Firm Wins $11-Million Contract
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Parking Discount at Beaches Extended
- A 'Clear' Triumph at Box Office : Movies: The Harrison Ford thriller seizes the No. 1 spot with estimated ticket receipts of more than $20 million.
- Pop : Boz Scaggs: Rock Takes a Snooze
- ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
- A. Shawn Holder has been named president...
- Two Landers Aftershocks Shake Desert
- Outlook Is Pessimistic at AIDS Conclave
- Homes Lost as Fires Rage in N. California
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Disabled Workers Will Be Replaced
- New General Manager Named at Newport Dunes Resort
- PLACENTIA : Former Bar May Be Demolished
- 'One Strike' for Rapists Isn't Nearly Enough : Crime: Very few sexual assaults are even reported; the state's crackdown should focus on prevention and encouraging victims to come forward.
- Seasonal Lifeguards Seek Union : Employment: The group plans to petition Huntington Beach for recognition. They say wages, benefits and public safety are the key issues.
- SANTA ANA : College Gets Funds for Computer Lab
- Dodgers Clinch West Title, if a Strike Begins on Friday : Baseball: They beat the Rockies, 6-2. Hershiser gets his sixth victory, but fears that it might be his last game for L.A.
- MUSIC REVIEW : Williams Fills the Bowl With Scores of Variety
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Belle Booming Again as Indians Gain Split
- COMMITMENTS : New Rules, New Attitudes? : Fear of AIDS and STDs may have changed the way we think and talk about sex. But we still have some bad habits.
- Colombian Chief Vows to Press Drug War : Inauguration: New president rejects U.S. criticism, denies charges his campaign accepted money from cartel.
- Vatican Denies Report of Complicity in Pope's Shooting
- Flat Tax Proponents Waging an Uphill Battle : Initiative: Group wants to set state tax at 2 1/2% of annual income, with no deductions. Although the concept has attracted much interest, backers are far short of getting the plan on the ballot.
- A Warm Send-Off : Retirement: Ice plant employee Don Moore hangs up his parka after 50 chilly years on the job.
- Providing an 'EXTRA' Dose of Hollywood : Television: Warner Bros. hopes to pattern its new show after 'Entertainment Tonight,' with variations, and tap into the MTV generation's thirst for celebrity news.
- FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gandy Endures Rude Welcome to NFL
- T.S.O.L. Vets to Come Out and Play Again : Music: Fronting a new band called the Joykillers, O.C.-based Jack Grisham and Ron Emory will appear tonight in Hollywood.
- Josephine Baker Film Opens Fullerton Series
- O.C. Ad Shop G2 Pushing Mitsubishi's Redesigned Eclipse in Fiery TV Blitz
- Caterpillar Confirms Review by Justice Officials : Manufacturing: Heavy equipment maker says antitrust probe will find no violations of the law.
- Welcome to the Potato State--Now Go Home : Idaho: Californians fleeing big-city problems have been met with resentment by their new neighbors.
- Irish Guerrillas Kill Woman
- COMMITMENTS : You Give It Gas and It Goes, Right? : When it comes to cars, she knows the bare minimum. And, frankly, that's all she wants to know.
- They Say Love Conquers All--Will It Now? : They're married. But she's still in high school and the Catholic Church isn't happy.
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- VILLA PARK : City Cracks Down on Door-to-Door Sales
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