- 2 New Steps Should Benefit Nasdaq Investors : Stocks: NASD reverses itself and grants wider role to maverick market maker. It also moves against late reporting of trades.
- COMPANY TOWN : Scott Rushes In : 'Crimson Tide' Director Fears Just One Thing: Failure
- BANKING
- Ford to Pare Down to Low-Cost Producer : Autos: The company says it will keep total manufacturing cost per vehicle from rising for the next five years.
- California Wood Opens Its 4th Recycling Plant
- LONDON : Belfast Talks Tenuous
- EVADING JUSTICE : As WWII ended, top Nazis took flight
- CULTURE : Canoe Voyage Rekindles Pride in Old Polynesian Seafaring Skills
- Partisans of Ramos Lead in Elections
- LOS ANGELES : Administrator Appointed to Sort Out Rapper's Estate
- NEWPORT BEACH : History, Wildlife Focus of Campfire Programs
- Blaze Rips Through Moorpark Thrift Store : Disaster: The nonprofit Luther's Attic sustains $35,000 worth of property damage.
- Council to Give Retreat Another Try
- VAN NUYS : Thai Students Visit Madison Middle School
- Irvine-to-San Bernardino Metrolink to Start in Fall
- County Streak Could Be in Jeopardy : Boys' volleyball: O.C. teams have made 20 straight appearances in major division finals. But Laguna Beach is only one seeded this year.
- Rancho Santiago Leads the Way in Baseball Playoff Pairings
- Rainfall Blamed in Asphalt Firm's $3.38-Million Loss
- Deseret Business Assn. Sets an Active Agenda
- INSURANCE
- RETAILING
- MAI Systems Posts $2.9-Million Profit
- MOSCOW : Allies Mark V-E Day
- Justices Rule Against Lawyer Who Took LSD : Appeals: State Supreme Court says suspects can be charged with possession even if they ingest drug before arrest. Ventura attorney faces disbarment.
- Next Step : Croatia Fighting for Tourists With Repairs and Travel Subsidies : Many of its sunny Adriatic resorts are far from the current warfare. But Americans and Britons are still staying away.
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Disc Golf Tournament Entry Deadline Nears
- Slaying Suspect Arrested at Motel
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisor Vows to Save Anti-Pornography Panel
- City Studies Santa Rosa Valley Equestrian Plan : Thousand Oaks: Although the proposed golf course, park and horse center have been discussed since 1993, many details, including cost, remain undecided.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Driver Killed When Tanker Turns Over
- Data Select Will Move to Westlake Village
- St. Ives Earnings Drop; Increased Costs Cited
- State Board Can Help Iron Out Problems With Contractors
- Delta to Seek U.S. Approval for Transatlantic Network : Transportation: No. 3 airline will file the application for antitrust immunity with federal government.
- Higher Interest Rates Blamed for Slowing Home Sales : Real estate: April's median sales price of $170,000 was down 5% from a year ago. Observers who were previously optimistic fear fledgling recovery may be waning.
- Company Town
- King World Stock Up $2 on Talk of Turner Buyout
- Green Foods and YH Products Are Honored
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Senate GOP Moderates Feel Pressure From the Right : Politics: Domenici, Hatfield, Packwood move closer to some House positions. Presidential race also a factor.
- Bryan HarrisonDana Hills, SophomoreTrack and field/SprinterHarrison tied...
- HOPEFUL MEMORY: Toluca Lake resident Bob Hope...
- National Agenda : Mandela After One Year: Public Acclaim, Private Pain : The president's stature has grown as he helps unite South Africa. But his personal life is troubled.
- VICTORY IN EUROPE
- Indian Casinos in Middle of Battle Over Slots
- Betting the Farm on Life Sans Subsidies : Without the strings attached, farmers can diversify, reduce costs and increase production.
- 103 Schools Added to L.A. District Reform Bid : Education: Board approves additional campuses for LEARN effort, but funding remains a question. Superintendent is asked to come up with answer.
- Voter Registration at DMV to Add Election Costs, Officials Warn : Balloting: A U.S. statute requiring states to conduct sign-ups at motor vehicle offices could force Ventura County to equip at least 50 more polling sites.
- Dr. John O. Jones; Helped Found Simi Hospital
- Bryant Prosecutor Says Fear Is Behind Witnesses' Silence : Trial: Nearly a dozen have testified they can't recall statements made to police about drug-dealing Family members accused of murders. Deputy D. A. says the memory lapses are telling evidence.
- Youth
- 600 Gather for Final Farewell to 4 Victims of Plane Crash : Simi Valley: Family and students pay tribute to Donald Lee and Peggy Lou Muchmore, son Brandon Miller and friend Venessa Gonzalez.
- NORWALK : Man Who Killed 2 of His Friends Given Life Term
- Two Slain Officers Are Honored : Police: Names of the LAPD's Zlatko Nikola Sintic and Christy Brondell Hamilton are solemnly set in granite outside of San Fernando Valley station.
- OXNARD : Defendant's Violent Past Told to Jury
- Baseball / Daily Report
- Spurs Get Free Ride on Divac's 2 Costly Misses : NBA playoffs: Lakers blow chance to win, then lose in overtime, 97-90, to fall behind in series, 2-0.
- Baskets and Boards on Rodman's Menu : Spurs: Rebound specialist scores 22 points, a personal playoff best, as Robinson has an off night.
- T-HQ Reports Net Loss of $431,000 in 1st Quarter
- Incomnet's Revenues More Than Double
- Fila Golf Reports 1st-Quarter Loss
- Cuban Exiles in Miami Shut Down Highway to Protest New U.S. Policy
- Mandela's Eventful Year
- SIMI VALLEY : Employees Bound in Restaurant Robbery
- PERSPECTIVE ON NUCLEAR WEAPONS : Iran's Wish List Isn't Peaceful : It doesn't need reactors and related technology for civilian use, and the U.S.-North Korean deal isn't comparable.
- DANA POINT : Speed Limit Decisions Are Expected Tonight
- AGOURA HILLS : City Drops Plan to Tax Cellular Users
- Firestone Proposal to Audit Assembly Clears One Hurdle
- 21,000 Seats Available in 2nd Open Enrollment : Education: Valley schools have space for 9,754 in the annual registration. Taft High School, with 800, has the most openings and plans to distribute flyers and conduct tours.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Host Makes Up for Studio Slight
- Bills to Help County Recover From Bankruptcy Face Vote
- STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS : Saddleback Loses Seven-Shot Lead, Finishes Second to College of Desert
- Canon Computer to Transfer Its Support Center to Virginia : Relocation: Forty will be moved, 60 will lose jobs. About 200 will remain at Costa Mesa headquarters.
- BioSource to Manufacture Heart-Attack Test Kits
- Watson General Corp.: The Irvine remote-monitoring software...
- Aggression Can Be Fun . . . Safe Too : Toys: It's been 25 years since Reynolds Guyer invented the Nerf ball. It and its cousins sell at the rate of 4 million a year.
- Authentic Fitness Posts Net of $5.97 Million in Quarter
- Penning a Tale on Pen PC and 'Other Walking Dead' : Computers: Jerry Kaplan, founder of ill-fated Go, says in book that timing was wrong, not the device.
- InVitro International: The Irvine company that makes...
- Slam-Bang Comeback : C'mon, admit it: You used to watch Roller Derby. Skaters are on a roll again . . . at least for now.
- U.S. Links Iran to Efforts to Torpedo Peace Process
- SOCIAL ISSUES : Helping the Mentally Ill Keep Their Families Intact : New York program helps those with children retain custody. Services include parenting classes and living arrangements.
- National Agenda : Venezuela's Short Slide to Economic Obscurity : Just 10 years ago, it was among the Western Hemisphere's richer nations. Now, it has a debt-ridden, shrinking economy.
- Monarchs' Reversal of Fortune
- Wilson's Tax Cut Plan Fails 1st Test : Finances: Bill to lower personal and business levies is rejected in Assembly committee. A second measure awaits action in Senate.
- GARDEN GROVE : 29 Teachers Receive Funding From Disneyland Fine Arts Program
- World Trade Week Will Be Observed in Oxnard
- Japan Banker Warns of Dollar Crisis : Currency: Bank of Tokyo chairman criticizes what he sees as a lack of political leadership in the two countries.
- Complex Business, Simple Success : Selling Futuristic Building Blocks for Telecommunications Networks
- Solid Profits Cheer Bankers : Earnings: Some see better times coming after a lengthy recession and earthquake losses. All but one institution post improved results for the quarter.
- Cheesecake Factory Posts Profit of $1.79 Million
- THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Trial Highlights
- Anti-Terrorism Package Needs to 'Pass Now,' Clinton Tells Congress
- Gambling Industry Studies the Odds : Betting: Lobbyists are intensifying their battle for full-scale, Vegas-style casinos in California. They face determined opposition, but time may be on side of gaming interests.
- Residents Upset With Rising Water Levels : Santa Clarita: City Council will discuss problem created by homes built above an underground river that is swollen from the heavy rainy season.
- Fire at House Traps and Kills 24 Dogs, 1 Cat
- Comments Sought on Loral Development : Land use: Newport Beach residents can respond to report on impact of proposed 500-unit project.
- Antonovich Vows to Keep Anti-Porn Panel : Morals: The supervisor wants to save the commission from elimination by cost-cutters. Made up of volunteers, it no longer receives any public funding.
- Kiwis Take Command of Conner : America's Cup: Black Magic leads, 2-0, as 4:14 margin is the biggest in finals since 1974.
- COMPANY TOWN : The Twain Are About to Meet : Japanese Producer Looks to American Studios for Keys to Success
- Storms Kill 2 in Missouri; Snow Shuts Roads in West
- High Schools Offer Their Own Advantages : Many swimmers enjoy the camaraderie of training with their prep teammates. Some coaches make it mandatory.
- BUENOS AIRES : Menem Feels Poll Heat
- LAUGH LINES : Jokes
- Land Preservers Declare Success
- The Speaker Speaketh Too Much : Gingrich should watch what he says in aftermath of Oklahoma bombing
- Memories Gathered for 2 Missing Victims : Bombing: Their bodies still lie in the rubble of the Oklahoma City building. Memorial services give families and friends a chance to say goodby.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Council Candidate Enters Guilty Plea
- Industry Leaders Meet With U.S. Officials in Washington : Lobbying: Valley delegation worries that the government might cut back on earthquake assistance.
- They Come, They See, We Conquer?
- No Rest for the Commie Hunters : The 35-year battle to eliminate Castro dithers on; why not try a China-size dose of capitalism?
- Simi Acquires Site Option for Regional Mall Project : Retail: The council hopes a developer purchases the 80-acre parcel near 1st Street and the freeway and creates the upscale center the city has been trying to build for more than 20 years.
- Vikings Let Weak-Kneed Allen Go
- GOLF REGIONALS : Santa Margarita Dominates, Winning by Six Shots
- Cotton Is Back on Bumpy Road
- Baseball / Daily Report : Around The Majors : Brave Manager Cox Denies Hitting Wife
- THEATER REVIEWS : For Cirque Eloize, Small Is Fantastic : Using a bare minimum of props, these seven performers juggle, dance, leap and flip in an intimate yet world-class show.
- OPERA REVIEW : Modernist Navel-Gazing Amid Long Beach's Strange Billfellows
- BODY WATCH : Heel Thyself : Still quite the fan of high heels, are you? Well, if you insist on wearing them, at least be informed.
- Four New Lives--at Last : Families: Despite years of infertility, tragedy and sorrow, Shelley Smith and Reid Nathan kept the faith. The big payoff? Twins Nicholas and Miranda.
- Cat got your tax? The daring city...
- Media : Airing a New Era : There's a new sound on South Africa's state radio: English with an African accent. And some whites aren't happy about it.
- Another High-Level UCLA Medical Administrator Quits
- Calabasas Questions Delay in Parkland Improvements
- A Movie That Never Got Made
- STANTON : Council to Meet Potential Planners
- Valley Youths Speak of Trip to Oklahoma City
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Art Center to Open Store and Gallery
- UCI Rally Defends Student Affirmative Action : Education: Faculty members join opposition to a regent's call for an end to race-based preferences.
- 21,000 Openings at L.A. Schools
- COLLEGES : Chapman Opens Softball Playoffs Against Simpson in Iowa
- TENNIS ROUNDUP : Thompson Defends Century League Title; Hol Also Advances
- TRIPLE CROWN RATINGS : Pimlico Should Couple Lukas' Pair
- Garcia Doctor Is Cautiously Optimistic
- CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTES : Agreement Reached in Suit Involving 15 Former Titan Football Players
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Unplugged Sonic Intrigue From J Mascis
- Sign of Prosperity : Splashy Nissan Billboard Aims to Sell Luxury, Value
- Senate GOP Revamps Liability Bill
- Hard Times : 'Safety Ball' Debate Divides Little League Officials and Parents
- Cutting It Short : Today, hospitals stress stress-free stays for kids. Recovery time is less and patients are happier.
- CANOGA PARK : Historians Take Pieces of Past From Station
- NEWPORT BEACH / COSTA MESA : Adams School Parents Want New Boundary
- Victim Identified as Bail Bondsman
- VICTORY IN EUROPE : REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK : 50 Years After War, Britain's Star Soccer Player Is a German With Jewish Fans
- La Colonia Group Honored for Efforts
- Officials Hope to Tap Late Property Taxes : Crisis: Assembly panel will weigh plan to alter the way bonds backed by the overdue payments are issued.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Domestic Violence Hot Line to Offer 24-Hour Help
- 10 Nonprofit Groups Share Service Awards : Recognition: Food Pantry, Special Olympics, theater group are among the agencies receiving $5,000 Los Angeles Times grants.
- NHL PLAYOFFS : Messier Hits Milestone, Rangers Rap Nordiques
- Touring 'Joseph' Needs Kids for Local Choirs
- Kinko's Offers Access to Internet Forum
- Premiere Radio Reports Steep Rise in Earnings
- Chamber Pushes for Mutual Discount Offers
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Victory Brings Chirac Task of Delivering on Promises : Europe: France's president-elect must raise salaries and reduce unemployment to avert looming social upheaval.
- Baseball / Daily Report : Dodgers : Rodriguez Puts Homers out of His Head
- Pacific Diversified Agrees to Sell Wahlco Systems to New Investor
- Insurance Auto Auctions Sees Profit Jump 33%
- Meade Ullman Is Helping Public Radio Station
- Culture : Brazilian Women Take Cover in Modest 'Hang Glider' Bikinis : Men mourn while experts hunt for hidden meanings in disappearing <i> tanga</i> .
- Medical Screening Slated at Senior Fair
- COMEDYLaughing in Las Vegas: Brian (Kato) Kaelin's...
- Straddling the Proscenium and the Pit : Music: Adding maestro duties to an already busy singing schedule has inspired Placido Domingo to do even more.
- Arts Orange County will sponsor a free...
- Talk Radio and Blast
- Peace Dividend
- Rainbow Bridge Park
- Qazi Uddin
- Golden State Health Centers
- Getting Serious
- Libraries and Literacy
- Forrett Award
- Low Reading Test Scores
- Taking a Gamble
- Young Adult Plight
- OTHER NEWS - May 9, 1995
- OTHER NEWS - May 9, 1995
- Obituaries - May 9, 1995
- Obituaries - May 9, 1995
- Notes on a Scorecard - May 9, 1995
- Man Convicted in '88 Cyanide Poisoning of Wife
- Tagger Given 9-Month Jail Term, Ordered to Pay $34,000 : Graffiti: Under a plea agreement, the 19-year-old student also must serve 100 hours of cleanup duty.
- Lawsuit Against Heiress's Butler Dismissed : Ruling: Justice says former employees of Doris Duke had not shown sufficient 'emotional harm' to collect damages from Bernard Lafferty.
- Overton Found Guilty of Wife's Cyanide Murder
- Graffiti Vandal Given Jail Term, $34,000 Fine
- Numbers All Pay Off for Lotto Winner : Jackpot: Cypress College student scores three times on one ticket, including $8-million bonanza. Goodby, minimarket night job; hello, $288,000 a year after taxes.
- Tagger Must Pay $34,000, Serve Jail Time : Graffiti: Under a plea agreement, student John Azim Lake is given a nine-month term, ordered to pay restitution and perform 100 hours of cleanup.
- Prosecutors Begin Crucial DNA Phase of Simpson Case : Trial: Lab director gives a primer on the complex subject. She does not refer to tests involving defendant.
- TECHNOLOGY - May 9, 1995
- Butting Out in the Big Apple : Lifestyles: Even New York eateries are telling smokers to stop. There goes the city's hardscrabble image. What's next, red meat?
- Unlikely Alliances Emerge in Debate Over Terrorism and Civil Liberties
- A New Man at L.A. Magazine's Helm : Periodicals: Robert Anson plans a few things--education coverage, closer scrutiny of Hollywood. Are staff changes far behind?
- COMMITMENTS : Black Couplehood Is Alive and Very Well
- GARDEN GROVE : Home of the Year Honors to Be Awarded
- Agency for Homeless Marks 10th Anniversary
- Angels, Finley Come Up Short : Baseball: Hard-throwing Randy Johnson escapes bases-loaded jam in fifth inning and Mariners hang on for 3-2 victory.
- Headliners Set for 'The Concert' Benefit
- OPERA REVIEW : Once More, With Domingo
- Don't Let Us Rub Your Nose in It, but . . .
- 'Safety' Ball Strikes Out in Laguna Niguel : Sports: A Little League chapter's refusal to use the ball has caused a heated debate among parents.
- OK, So He Errs . . .but It's Not <i> His</i> Fault
- Citizen Gain : Thousands of Documented Immigrants Are Applying for Full Legal Status
- A Battle for Honor : Family Wages a Campaign to Clear the Name of Court-Martialed Son
- Man Killed in Suspected Gang Shooting
- A Roll Down Memory Lane : Vintage Car Lovers Showcase Classic Chevys, From Corvettes to Nomads
- Key Group Opposes Parks Bill : Environment: Conservationists say GOP plan could remove Santa Monica Mountains and other areas from federal oversight.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Langston Trade Talk Keeps Surfacing
- Inflated Yen Not Such a Big Deal in Japan : Currency: Most Japanese say their savings on foreign goods haven't kept pace with the rise.
- Students at CSU Cite Problems : Education: Survey shows highest level ever of those who fear lack of money, lowest rating ever over class availability.
- Benefits Always Try the Same Thing: Being Different
- OXNARD : New Land-Use Panel Will Be Discussed
- Renting a Personality for the Road
- Politics Are Simpler Than Economics : France settles the political stalemate, but social unrest remains
- No Job Was Too Large When It Came to Creature Comfort : Animals: Thousand Oaks, with its exotic collection of Jungleland beasts, was a dream-come-true for Robert M. Miller, the area's first veterinarian.
- ABC, NBC Want Their Turn at Bat in Baseball : Commentary: Each network can make a case that it deserves rights to this year's World Series, but will the fans tune in to the postseason? Or will they have post-traumatic strike syndrome?
- Quake Jolts Area Near Palm Springs
- Bail Bond Worker Shot to Death : Crime: Officials have no motive for the slaying, and the Sherman Oaks office showed no sign of forced entry.
- Volunteers Bring Pound Pets to Valley Shopping Malls
- VENTURA : Items Sought for Harbor Time Capsule
- HOLLYWOOD PARK : Stevens Rides Luck to Another Victory
- Man Behind 'The Mad Dancer' : Theater: Yehuda Hyman uses the wanderings of an Everyschmoe word processor to explore the many facets of Semitic cultural identity.
- MOVIESWhat a Kiss: It was a love...
- THEATER REVIEW : A Mixed Bag of Stories About Women and Foolish Love
- Rep. Waters Fights the GOP Tide : Congress: The Democrat from L.A. makes no concessions to the Republican landslide of '94. She remains an outspoken, unrepentant liberal.
- RSVP : 'Otello' Didn't Even Play Football
- Nichols Said to Get 2nd Look in Bomb Inquiry
- VENTURA : CalResources Gives $25,000 to Red Cross
- Body Likely That of Glendale Man
- North Girls Come Back to Beat South in All-Star Game
- MUSIC REVIEW : Attractive End to Chamber Series
- NOSY NEIGHBORS: Since Oxnard began its citywide...
- GOP Warns Against Iran, Russia Deal : Summit: Gingrich and Dole signal that U.S. aid is at risk if Moscow makes reactor sale. Clinton says health of relationship goes beyond single issue.
- French Elect Chirac, End Socialist Reign
- SPLASH: As the weather heats up, finding...
- Clinton Affirms Case for U.S.-Israel Bond : Mideast: With Rabin seated beside him, President says peace process depends on ties.
- Cubans in Miami Protest U.S. Policy on Returning Refugees
- Balboa Peninsula Retailers Look for Resurgence : Business: With help from the city, an effort to draw customers from outside the area gets started Sunday with a classic car show.
- When Being in the Right Lane Can Be the Wrong Move
- MOTOR RACING ROUNDUP : Earnhardt Wins First on Road Course
- Sunny Hills Begins Defense of Golf Title
- JAZZ REVIEWS : Lessons From a Masterful Performer
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Mixed Results From 'Stand-Up Opera'
- SOUTH KOREA
- Small Cable Operators May Raise Prices : Television: The FCC ruling could boost monthly bills by as much as $19.20.
- SINGAPORE
- Southland
- Orange County Almanac
- This Portable Investment Retains Its Value Over Time : Investing: Watches may actually appreciate if purchased with care. Most quality models are mechanical.
- Payments for Storm Roadwork Mired in Red Tape : Some Firms Complain They Have Yet to Be Paid for January Cleanup as Caltrans Tackles Backlog of Paperwork
- Move, Then Just Try to Get Phone Service : Getting answers: How could it take nearly a week to get the same number up and running?
- Teacher Placed on Leave for Allegedly Writing Obscenities : Education: Palmdale district is investigating parents' claim that a middle school instructor defined sexual slang for students during family life classes.
- America or Iran--Russia Must Choose : Moscow summit: Selling nuclear technology to a terrorist state will cost more than it earns.
- Night Treasures
- Friends in High Places
- Burbank Keeps Ovrom : Government: After closed-door discussion, council approves a compromise under which city manager's contract will be reviewed in November. 'We are going to let bygones be bygones,' vice mayor says.
- Dear Street Smart:Recently I heard that the...
- NHL PLAYOFFS : Red Wings Not Celebrating After 4-3 Win
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Veruca Salt's Lasting Effect
- 'West Side' Teams MacLaine, Minnelli
- CHINA
- City Hall Aims High in First Setting of Goals
- Good Neighbor Policy : Oxnard: Police are now more supportive of resident patrols that watch out for lawbreakers and report them to authorities. Crime is down in the areas where the program is in operation.
- NEWPORT BEACH : Council to Consider Request to Put Video Cameras in 29 Police Cars
- Disabled Students Press Colleges for Accommodation
- Caligiuri Puts on a Show, but Salsa Loses, 5-3 : Soccer: Strong second half by San Fernando Valley team spoils his debut in Mission Viejo.
- Lakers to Play It Straight? : NBA playoffs: They figure Robinson's production will be stellar, double-teamed or not.
- POP MUSIC REVIEWS : 'Divas': Stirring Song and Comedy
- COLLEGE BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Titans in Fine Shape After Sweeping the Aggies
- GARDEN GROVE : Service Will Honor City's Fallen Officers
- LA HABRA : Utility Tax Foes Press for Change
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Disc Golfers Teed Off at 2-Month Loss of Course
- KENTUCKY DERBY : Jumron Fast Enough for Fourth, Too Slow to Beat Quick Official
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : After Maddux Leaves, Phillies Come to Life
- Golden State Has True Golden Boy
- Israel Allowing in 3,000 More Arab Workers
- Engineers Draw the Line on Changing Railroad Crossing
- Backs to the Wall, Rockets Come Back : NBA playoffs: Houston plays like a champion to beat Utah, 95-91, in decisive fifth game.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda Has Happy Reunion in Denver
- Review of 'Texas' Fails to Set the Record Straight
- And No Sidebar Conferences
- JAPAN
- Gingrich Calls Attention to 'Fear of Government' : Congress: He says such sentiment cannot be dismissed as ranting of fringe. Assault weapons ban still targeted.
- Lingering Chechen Fight Embarrasses the Kremlin : Russia: Small-scale rebel attacks trigger a heavy-handed reaction from Moscow's troops.
- Guadalajara's Chivas Beats Brazil's Internacional, 2-0
- Chang Finishes Off Big Week by Beating Agassi
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Brendel Finds the Options in Beethoven
- American Honda Ordered to Release Inquiry Data : Courts: Two former executives are entitled to results of the auto importer's internal investigation of the bribery case.
- JAPAN
- Vons Names New Chairman, Executive Vice President
- 3 Children, Adult Die in Chicago Apartment Fire
- Russia Gets Tough to Assure Order at WW II Ceremony : Security: Moscow prepares with Draconian traffic rules and the forced exit of thousands.
- COMMITMENTS : A Passionate History : Kissing didn't start with the silver screen. It has a lovely, lusty, 4-million-year-old legacy.
- Ethiopia's Future Rests on Outcome of Weekend Voting
- Long in Ruins, Synagogue in Berlin Reopens
- FOUNTAIN VALLEY : City Names Projects to Get Grant Funds
- Gay Festival Draws Thousands
- Killing in Brentwood Sparks Fear
- Surrounded by Art : 1,800-Foot Mural Turns Construction Fencing Into an Urban Palette
- JAZZ REVIEWS : Predictability May Hurt Redman
- It's Good for You, but Don't Expect Labels to Say That : Food: A year after reforms were made, few companies are taking advantage of the opportunity to brag.
- Civil Suits Wait While O.C. Sorts Out Bankruptcy
- Tornado Hurtles Texan From Trailer, Raises Death Toll to 18