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- ICN Shares Increase on Analyst's Assessment
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- Molestation Case Nets Family Members
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- Council Seeks More Harbor Project Data
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- Ban on Skaters, Cyclists on Promenade OKd
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- Spotlight: Capital Auto REIT Buys 2 Marina Dealerships
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- More Mexican Candidates Go Stumping in Southland
- NEW SOUTHLAND BANK
- SEC Accuses L.A. Broker of Fraud
- Group Increases Stake in Quality Systems
- 'Buffalo Bob' Smith; 'Howdy Doody' Host in TV's Early Years
- Peru Military Denies Trial for American
- A Land Caught Between Opposing Forces
- Sneaky Move on 'Guest Workers'
- Traffic Collision Kills Man, Woman
- Gary Coleman Sought in Alleged Attack
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- Symphony Weighs Move to New Headquarters
- Hercules to Buy BetzDearborn for $3.1 Billion
- Behind-the-Scenes Software Giant Takes Center Stage
- Stock-Fund Inflows Continue Slowdown
- Three Arrested in Telemarketing Scheme
- No-Pilot Projects
- Campaign Finance Reform Measure Nears Approval
- Shelling of Kashmir by India Kills 10
- Chechnya Tensions Heighten Threat of New War in Russia
- Black, Latino Smokers Quit Over Price Hikes, Study Says
- Fire Rips Through Wheat Fields, Kills Farmer, Chars 20,000 Acres
- Limited Inquiry of King Killing Offered
- Nation Buries a Hero; Family Buries a Dad
- 3 Men to Be Arraigned in Robbery and Chase
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- Clorox Cleans Up in Quarterly Report
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- 3 U.S. Sailors Acquitted of Rape
- Navy Pilot Dies in Mediterranean Crash
- Leaving Private Ryan
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- Pressure Stolle Faces to Win Is of Legendary Proportions
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- Making the Rounds
- Police Have Mixed Views of Audit's Conclusions
- Former Bus Driver Sentenced for On-Duty Sexual Battery
- Superior, Municipal Courts Will Merge
- Groundbreaking Held for Biotech Park
- Surf Festival to Be Held This Weekend
- The Wrong Way to Aid Part-Timers
- State Finds Hueneme Cut Landfill Use
- Jazz Diva Celebrates Semi-Stardom
- New Law May Take a Toll on Interstates
- Clinton Goes Where Skies Aren't Clouded by Crisis
- Knott's Quiets Ride at Neighbors' Request
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- Pena Retains State Super-Flyweight Title
- Applications Open for Training Course
- Fans Aren't Pleased by 150th Show
- RACING AT A GLANCE
- A Rich Vein of History
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- Park Officials Take Dim View of Plan for Island Tower
- Mistrial Declared After Defense Attorney Suffers Heart Attack
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- A's Have Something to Cheer About, 6-5
- Columbia/HCA to Pay Penalty in FTC Case
- Air Board Delays Vote on Hazards of Diesel Fumes
- Snorkel Use Led to HIV Test, Suit Says
- Pint-Sized Punch Lines
- Police to Get New Radio Frequencies
- 'Crooks' Survives on Madcap Energy
- The Derailers Excel at Not Following Suit
- Thank You, Mr. Rabinowitz
- MTI Technology Corp.: The Anaheim maker of...
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- FTC Gives OK to Auto Merger
- Power Firms Get Hourly Bidding System
- Piano Is His Forte
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- Businesses Can Use Public Parking Spots
- Suspect Who Fled in Wheelchair Arrested
- Zuniga Shows the Way, San Jose Beats Lancaster
- Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
- Cinderella as the Original Spice Girl
- 'Much Ado,' 'Tempest' Shine Brightly
- Sophomoric 'BASEketball' Leaves Comedy on the Bench
- Berry Firm Broke Law, Union Claims
- DOUBLE DATE
- Qualifying Set for Crystalaire
- Scandal Widens, but Race Continues
- Yankees Walk Away With It
- They're Fishing Up a Storm in Tranquil Zihuatanejo
- A Dramatic Evening of Song With Lainie Kazan
- Wages, Benefits Rise at 3.5% Rate, U.S. Says
- MCI Income Drops 27%, Less Than Expected
- In Hollywood, Almost Anything Goes--Except for 'Lolita,' That Is
- Embracing the Romance Novel
- Police Kill Coyote That Attacked Boy, 4
- Police Seek Leads in Gang-Related Shooting
- Fireworks May Have Caused Condo Fire
- Against NFL, L.A. Can't Move the Ball
- MARIS WATCH: 61
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- 'Young, Restless,' Unbeatable
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- Rates on Fixed Mortgages Rise Slightly
- Porky Pig Lawsuit Is No Laughing Matter
- To Aid Breast Cancer Research, This Stamp Makes Cents
- For Five Surfers Who Made Waves: Recognition
- South Street Ramp Closed Permanently
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- Port Firm Again Told to Build 2 Domes
- USGA Staking Out Riviera as Future Open Turf
- Yankees Walk Away With It
- King Rules the Day With a 64 at Windsor
- Cirrus Strikes the Right, Eclectic Balance
- Seven Trainers Targeted by Investigators
- Hope for the High Road
- Lithuania Defeats U.S.
- Reno Beats Vigilantes With 9th-Inning Run
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- Core Inc. Posts Net Loss for Quarter
- Waving In the Wet Set
- Capitol Shootout Victim Says She Saw Who Shot Her
- China Imprisons Ex-Mayor of Beijing for Corruption
- 11th-Hour Lawsuit Filed Against Prop. 227
- Best Advice to Clinton: Take the 5th Amendment
- Mistrial Declared After Attorney's Heart Attack
- There Is Something in the Air at Paraclete
- Almost the Versions You Want to Hear
- TODAY'S BEST BETS
- 3 Out of 4 Not a Bad Record
- Vietnam's Circus Gets a Better Act
- For Merrill Rep, It Was Match Made in Sales Heaven
- Dems Aren't That Desperate for Fun
- A Center of Inattention Has Plans to Raise Profile
- In Search of Material Gain
- Winged Victory : Federal Judge Allows San Diego Chicken's Free-Range Comedy--He Can Continue Performing Skit That Mocks Barney Character
- Execution of Mother Urged for 3 Murders
- Ex-MTA Driver Gets 3 Years for Fondling Bus Passengers
- Gull Wings Museum Selects Director
- Alleged Drug Lord Threatens Americans
- Mexican Officer Killed; Rebels Suspected
- A weekly roundup of unusual news stories from around the globe
- Bus Riders Union Vows to Stage a Fare Strike
- Man Gets Probation for Worm Swindle
- INS Detainees Abused in Jail, Advocates Allege
- Group Deserves More Time to Submit Petitions, Chick Says
- D.A. Division Officer Guilty in Records Case
- Children's Program Teaches Road Safety
- Free Breast-Cancer Screenings Offered
- 6 Marijuana Plants Found in Bean Field
- Guzman Concentrates and Beats Rangers
- Wake of Angel Moves Felt at Many Positions
- Leyritz Takes One for Padres in 3-1 Victory
- Irvan's Record Run Proves to Be Worth All the Wait
- The Story Behind Cindy Crawford's Look at Sex in the U.S.
- 'Seasons' Springs Dazzlingly to Life
- Mancini Institute Concerts to Showcase Young Talent
- Senate Votes More Pay for Military, Kosovo Safeguard
- Back Pain Sidelines Mondesi
- Brothers Reach Third Round
- Kelley Finishes Second in 3,100-Mile Run in N.Y.
- 'Tilt' Looks at Uneventful 'Dusk' Shoot
- Crescenta Valley Is Shot Down by Ayala, 43-20
- Reverential Treatment
- Ex-Incomnet Chair Subject of New Charges
- Entrepreneur to Gamble With Vegas Carrier
- Kaiser Reports $61-Million 2nd-Quarter Loss
- Panel Calls for FDA Nod on Amgen Cancer Drug
- FDA Told Not to Block Drug Data
- Tropical Storm Alex Strengthens in Atlantic
- Smart Start in Japan
- L.A.'s Top 10
- San Clemente Decides Casa Will Best Serve City as a Restaurant
- Pate Grateful to Take Charity
- Cambodian Strongman Calls for Coalition
- Truth Panel, 'Dr. Death' Square Off
- Girl, 12, Gets Late Abortion After Incest Is Alleged
- Indonesia Facing Economic Meltdown, Experts Warn
- Deadline Is at Hand to Transfer to CSUN
- Wags Sure to Follow Doggy Walk Festivities
- 2 Gunmen Rob Bank Branch Inside Hospital
- Volunteers Step Forward for Coyote-Control Experiment
- O'Brien Added, Glaus Gets the Call
- Ganging Up on City Hall
- Skip the Lottery; Grab Your Glove and Fly to Atlanta
- VIGILANTES ON DECK
- Indy Visible
- Small Washington Town Prepares for Global Debut
- UCI's McKayle: 'I Never Quite Knew What to Expect'
- In 'Voyage,' Mastroianni Takes a Fabulous Journey
- Vision, Heart Made Robbins 'the Best'
- TICKER TALK
- Pacific Community to Acquire 2 Banks
- O.C. Home Product Retailer Three D Files to Reorganize
- Judge Throws an Injudicious Tantrum
- Punch Lines
- Jewish Day School Given $100,000 Grant
- 2 Accused in Slaying Face Trial as Adults
- Curran Catches Wave Into Third Round of Surfing
- Sprewell's Lawsuit Against Warriors, NBA Is Dismissed
- Recitals to Cover Majors
- Multi-State Probe Nets 2 O.C. Firms in Alleged Sales Scam
- National Asks Workers to Take Time Off
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- Clinton Rigs for Silent Running During Crisis
- Heirs' Angst Upstages Wagner
- Roadblock Is on Ballot in Yorba Linda
- Campers Get a Taste of Life in Old West
- 2 Youths to Be Tried as Adults in Fatal Stabbing
- How to Reach Us
- Tatrai Enters Georgia With Large Lead
- Rousseau Loses Sparks Job, Woolridge Set for Promotion
- Stanley, Colbrunn Find Way Back to Boston and Atlanta
- Winters to Receive Film Festival Honor
- Recalling a Directorial Pas de Deux
- Three D Departments Seeks to Reorganize
- Techs Lead Broad Rally; Dollar Rises
- When Merger Offers Aren't at a Premium
- Sisters: Best of Friends . . . yet Worst of Enemies
- 5 Arrested in Sweep for Leads in Shooting
- Pounding the Pavement
- HP to Impose a Pay Cut on Some Managers
- TV Ratings Report
- Housing Sales Boom Amid a Rise in Wages
- In the Wake of Cataclysm, Life Goes On
- CSU Chancellor Tours Camarillo Hospital Site
- Search for Missing Woman Suspended
- Jewish Day School in Agoura Is Given a $100,000 Grant
- State Budget
- Clinton, Lewinsky to Testify
- Schools
- Vegetarians in China
- NRA Member Defends Stand
- Obituaries - July 31, 1998
- Danny Gonzales' Work Is Recognized
- 'Lucky 13' Strike It Really Rich With Powerball Ticket
- Starr Seeks DNA Test on Lewinsky Dress
- State to Reexamine Corcoran Shootings
- UCI Extension Honors 2 Students
- Woman Killed in Jewelry Store
- Major Change in Sewer Service Rates Approved
- For Giving, She Receives Award
- Cable TV Faces New Threat of Rate Controls
- TECHNOLOGY - July 31, 1998
- Body shop owner and nine relatives and friends charged in insurance fraud scheme
- Bill May Restrict Kaiser Quake Repairs
- ORANGE COUNTY EARNINGS
- Best Time to Prepare for Changing a Tire Is Before You're Stranded on the Highway
- He Needs to Stay Focused
- A Major Air Offensive
- Angel Hitters Put Dukes Up, Pound Yankees
- Single- Minded
- An Eye for Video
- Learning from the Masters
- Sony Profit Slumps as Prices on Electronics Slip
- Girls League Rejects Offer to Use Field
- Man Sought Since 1990 to Be Tried in Beating of Son
- Uninvited Guest
- Albright, in New Guinea, Bears a Gift