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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 10, 1997
FEATURES
Lawn sprinklers blend whimsy and function Spray: Gizmos for watering the grass have an appeal all their own, and can be found in many forms, both antique and new. By Marty Ross | Marty Ross,UNIVERSAL PRESS SYNDICATE
The gospel truth Choir: These local singers see their concerts as a way to share a religious experience across boundaries of language and culture. They've been a big hit in Europe. By Glenn McNatt | Glenn McNatt,SUN STAFF
Month full of great escapes Getaway: From kayaking solo in Alaskan waters to building a treehouse so elaborate it has French doors, the ways to evade the workaday 20th century multiply. By Cynthia Dockrell | Cynthia Dockrell,BOSTON GLOBE
Wheeling through corridors of culture By Glenn McNatt
Travelers go to these top spots Destinations: Surveys give popular places for food, biking and beautiful scenery. By Liz Doup | Liz Doup,KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Family travel books hard to track down By Eileen Ogintz | Eileen Ogintz,LOS ANGELES TIMES SYNDICATE
150 years ago in The SunAug. 10: A Race -- Yesterday... By Fred Rasmussen
Happiness is a funky display By Carl Schoettler | Carl Schoettler,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
August's lengthening shadows tell us it's time to reflect By JACQUES KELLY
Travelers face limits on Medicare coverage By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Civil War parkNearly 135 years ago, Gen. Robert E. Lee... By New York Times News Service
Basil: Queen of Herbs Garden: It's great for cooking, but the aromatic herb has many other uses as well. By Ary Bruno | Ary Bruno,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
BET announces new offerings for fall Cable: Expanded news program and urban-theme movies will get their start next month. By Chris Kaltenbach | Chris Kaltenbach,SUN STAFF
'Tour de France': A nice trip for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation By SYLVIA BADGER
Opera box office has good reason to sing Success: Baltimore company earns a third consecutive year in the black, thanks to fund-raising and subscription sales. By Karin Remesch | Karin Remesch,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
In the footsteps of Vincent Van Gogh Provence: Tourists, packing brushes or not, can see the light and color that influenced Van Gogh and Cezanne By Robert Cross | Robert Cross,CHICAGO TRIBUNE
The beauty of ironThe balustrade in front of the Charles... By ELIZABETH LARGE | ELIZABETH LARGE,SUN STAFF
Shopping for history An expanded Baltimore Summer Antiques Fair will offer everything from furniture to paper. By Karol V. Menzie | Karol V. Menzie,SUN STAFF
Old Navy docks hereAn Old Navy store has been launched in... By VIDA ROBERTS | VIDA ROBERTS,SUN FASHION EDITOR
Some men play soldier and forget it's just play By Susan Reimer
A Voyage of Discovery Four centuries after John Smith charted the Chesapeake Bay, a team of inveterate kayakers wonders if there is a new passageway to be found through the heart of the great Dorchester marsh. By Tom Horton | Tom Horton,Sun Staff
1996 Viognier du Campuget Cuvee Prestige, Vin de Pays du... By Michael Dresser
In dark about tobacco settlement? Here's a light By Dave Barry | Dave Barry,Knight-Ridder News Service
Musical giant's legacy lives on Appreciation: Sviatoslav Richter, dead at 82, gave unforgettable performances of music both familiar and obscure. By Stephen Wigler | Stephen Wigler,SUN MUSIC CRITIC
The 'Rumours' are true Reunion: A more mature Fleetwood Mac reunites to mark the 20th anniversary of its landmark classic. By J.D. Considine | J.D. Considine,SUN POP MUSIC CRITIC
The perfect setting for Indian food Restaurant: The dining room in the Ambassador Apartments has changed its menu and its decor. By Elizabeth Large | Elizabeth Large,SUN RESTAURANT CRITIC
The fantasy world of Salvador Dali Reminders: Clocks don't drip from trees, but visitors can still see samples of surrealism on the artist's home turf By Larry Bleiberg | Larry Bleiberg,DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Collecting is a matter of memory Antiques: Major interest in saving oddments and relics of an earlier lifestyle began to build just after World War II. By Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel | Ralph Kovel and Terry Kovel,KING FEATURES SYNDICATE
Old Ironsides paid a visit to Baltimore Ship: The USS Constitution was towed to a berth in Fells Point in 1931. One of those who came to look it over was a man who had sailed on it in the previous century. By Fred Rasmussen | Fred Rasmussen,SUN STAFF
Hot, thirsty trees signal distress in different ways Drought: Blackened or fallen leaves are probably signs of summer suffering.
NEWS
They're howling about James Joyce's Ulysses' again, while it should be fun By Michael Pakenham
A guide for Soros' vision Director: Diana L. Morris will use her expertise, drawn from places as far-flung as Africa to the back streets of Baltimore, to help define George Soros' philanthropic operation. By Ernest F. Imhoff | Ernest F. Imhoff,SUN STAFF
Scam victims still paying the price $1 million swindle leaves many bitter, financially broken By Caitlin Francke | Caitlin Francke,SUN STAFF
11-year-old girl fascinated by unicorns By Rosalie Falter | Rosalie Falter,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
"Hell With the Fire Out," by Arthur Quinn. Faber & Faber... By Ron Coddington | Ron Coddington,Knight-Ridder/Tribune News Service
$1.9 million McDonald not in touch with reality By Michael Olesker
Jilted wife wins fame as well as lawsuit N.C.'s 'alienation' law is rare in modern U.S. By KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Contraband Cuban cigars turn travelers into smugglers Customs officials report increase in confiscations By NEWSDAY
I'm a survivor of child abuse Scars: The case of Baltimore County third-grader Rita Fisher brought back painful memories for the 19-year-old writer, who, unlike Rita, came through her experience alive. By STACEY PATTON
100 years agoProf. Charles A. Zimmerman, director of the... By Robert M. Pennington from the archives of the Ann Arrundell County Historical Society
Trigger locks draw opposition from unusual coalition Safety advocates, NRA call newly required devices ineffective By KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
New tax law's hidden advantage: boon for cities? By Neal A. Peirce
Canadians taking lead in mine fight United States 'miffed' as nation to north forms coalition against weapon By Philip C. Winslow
Microsoft move stunning chapter in computer saga Deal: By taking $150 million from Microsoft Corp., did Apple Computer relinquish "the Force" and cast its lot with the Dark Side? By MICHAEL GRAY
Holbrooke's talks end without concessions Four-day effort makes no progress in saving Bosnia peace accords By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Split develops among elite who are privatizing Russia Quiet sales of assets end with a squabble over phone system By LOS ANGELES TIMES
Arafat urges confrontation with Israel U.S. envoy Ross to meet with both sides in attempt to resolve latest crisis By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Balto. Co. incentives target business Government spends big to lure, keep companies and help them expand By Liz Atwood | Liz Atwood,SUN STAFF
The Maryland tax man cometh -- for 25-cent overdue bill Penalties raise amount to $18.92 By Lisa Respers | Lisa Respers,SUN STAFF
Ecker seems to enjoy uphill gubernatorial race By Norris West
Marathoner chases prowler to truck, aids in arrest of 2 By TaNoah Morgan | TaNoah Morgan,SUN STAFF
N.Y. man arrested in extortion threat Two Baltimore builders say they were targeted By Erin Texeira | Erin Texeira,SUN STAFF
Planning project in Carroll debated Panel to reconsider workshop canceled because of bickering By James M. Coram | James M. Coram,SUN STAFF Sun staff writer Mary Gail Hare contributed to this article
25 years agoThe Taneytown Council took no action Monday on... By Compiled from the archives of the Historical Society of Carroll County
Managed care official named at Carroll hospitalDavid Horn...
N.Y. man arrested in extortion threat Two Baltimore builders say they were targeted By Erin Texeira | Erin Texeira,SUN STAFF
Anglers get surprise access to Hudson One-man protest results in deal for a railroad crossing By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
A costly lack of oversight Bus contracts: Partial audit shows city schools overpaid by $133,000.
Hudson pollution inquiry widens State joins U.S. effort to determine costs of environmental harm By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Federal control polarizes district D.C. residents voice anger, gratitude By Ellen Gamerman | Ellen Gamerman,SUN NATIONAL STAFF
Dystopian realities By George F. Will
'Prelude to a Scream' -- organ crime By Laura Demanski | Laura Demanski,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Fatal shooting by officer on videotape By Brenda J. Buote | Brenda J. Buote,SUN STAFF
2 walk picket lines, but not in lock step By Gregory Kane
Robert Bly's "Sibling Society." It's an overview of life i...
W. Baltimore man wounded last year is shot fatally By Christian Ewell and Brenda J. Buote | Christian Ewell and Brenda J. Buote,SUN STAFF
2 arrested in assault, robbery at store By Jill Hudson | Jill Hudson,SUN STAFF
Strategic plan for library would improve PrattI support...
School reform plan is OK'd City board reaches consensus on first-year goals for improvement By Stephen Henderson and Jean Thompson | Stephen Henderson and Jean Thompson,SUN STAFF
Olesker column shows his hypocrisyThe hypocrisy of Michael...
Plan aims to protect New York bird haven $6.3 million effort to clear harbor island of dangerous debris By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Consulting perils -- dangers to health By Theo Lippman Jr. | Theo Lippman Jr.,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
After 300 years, Scots may rule Referendum: Vote on Sept. 11 likely will give Scotland a parliament separate from Britain's. By Bill Glauber | Bill Glauber,SUN FOREIGN STAFF
Bible school, crab events top calendar By Phyllis Lucas | Phyllis Lucas,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Companies seek approval of anti-depressant for children Formal FDA clearance could boost marketing By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Land mine usefulness in dispute 40 years By Philip C. Winslow
All is fair in Howard County, where crowds enjoy 'slice of Americana' Fair: Cows, pigs, horses, food, rides, games, races, silliness and crowds define the 52nd annual event in West Friendship. By Edward Lee | Edward Lee,SUN STAFF
Punishing all won't solve Jessup problemsAs a citizen and...
Night Out a day in sun for neighbors Spirited communities turn national event into anti-crime celebration By TaNoah Morgan | TaNoah Morgan,SUN STAFF
Panel to reconsider planning workshop on South Carroll growth Conference was canceled in wake of bickering By James M. Coram | James M. Coram,SUN STAFF Sun staff writer Mary Gail Hare contributed to this article
Museum features visions of India Philadelphia show highlights 50 years of independence By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
The Hoosier takes on the Tarheel Lugar threat: Holding tobacco hostage for an ambassador to Mexico.
Expen$ive Dino$aur$ America's defense requires a different use of resources, not more spending By WILLIAM E. ODOM
School won't be ready for students Water system flaws hold up completion of Meade elementary By Elaine Tassy | Elaine Tassy,SUN STAFF
N.J. moves to protect horseshoe crabs Moratorium seeks to thwart 'handful' of commercial watermen By Douglas A. Campbell | Douglas A. Campbell,KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
The 'mayor' of Columbia Padraic Kennedy: Retiring long-time leader had great impact on the town that Rouse built.
University settles case over theft of data Researcher said scientist stole her work By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Uncle Sam is the hot new heavy Government is villain in movies, TV shows By Brigid Schulte
Short circuit causes fire that destroys mobile home Harwood family of six displaced by blaze
Racial gap in sickness and in health under study Ethnicity: Scientists are finding that disease and its treatment can be affected by the patient's roots. By Diana K. Sugg | Diana K. Sugg,SUN STAFF
All's fair on the midway Fair: Cows, pigs, horses, food, rides, games, races, silliness and crowds define the county fair. By Edward Lee | Edward Lee,SUN STAFF
Sister Bernadette, 79, teacher, social workerSister...
Real estate scheme spurs lawsuits $1 million swindle leaves many bitter, financially broken By Caitlin Francke | Caitlin Francke,SUN STAFF
Robbery suspect fits description in similar case Two High's shops held up on successive nights By Sheridan Lyons | Sheridan Lyons,SUN STAFF
State officials are encouraged by lower number of dying fish River will remain closed until mortality ends By Marcia Myers | Marcia Myers,SUN STAFF
Reading the test results By Elise Armacost
Requests flow into capital for memorials Washington: Suggestions for statuary include monuments for a 'Goddess of Democracy,' children of the American Revolution and dogs that have served in the military. By KNIGHT-RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
Federal law on medical privacy in the works 'Fewer safeguards than our video-store records' By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Guards' union gives ECI warden no-confidence vote By Dennis O'Brien | Dennis O'Brien,SUN STAFF
Troopers at Golden Ring Barracks throw block party Event gives citizens a chance to feel at ease around state police By Robert Erlandson | Robert Erlandson,SUN STAFF
Club plays a serious tennis game Group in east Columbia plays a different racket By Matthew French | Matthew French,CONTRIBUTING WRITER
Swap shop is getting trashed, to county's dismay More unusable items left at free public flea market By Donna R. Engle | Donna R. Engle,SUN STAFF
New York drywall contractor arrested in extortion threat Two Baltimore builders say they and their families were targeted, By Erin Texeira | Erin Texeira,SUN STAFF
Honoring Hispanic heritage, traditions Annual festival celebrates culture, raises money to buy building for museum By Brenda J. Buote | Brenda J. Buote,SUN STAFF
Twenty years later, Elvis is still alive and among us Immortality: It's not blasphemy that the cultural force of The King rocks and rolls eternally. By James Haner | James Haner,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Alma Thomas, 92, taught phys. ed., setting pace for students half her age By Robert Hilson Jr. | Robert Hilson Jr.,SUN STAFF
Teachers hear call of the classroom Of 120 newly hired, not all are arriving fresh from college By Anne Haddad | Anne Haddad,SUN STAFF
Monty Roberts: learning the language of horses By Stephen Proctor | Stephen Proctor,SUN STAFF
Current economy fractures an image of labor harmony UPS: Management and union members are swearing to outfight and outlast each other in the carrier's first nationwide strike. By NEW YORK TIMES NEWS SERVICE
Questions about a child's death Still no answer: Was everything done that could have been done to save Rita Fisher?
Saving farmland in South County: Clagett's Gettysburg, 0...
Manure from chicken farms is suspected in Pocomoke ills Runoff can degrade water quality, spark growth of toxic organisms By Timothy B. Wheeler | Timothy B. Wheeler,SUN STAFF
Reaping risk and reward By Sara Engram
Terkel's 'Century': national conscience By Joan Mellen | Joan Mellen,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
John J. Martin, 74, NASA and CIA official
14 men arrested on charges of soliciting for prostitution By Jill Hudson | Jill Hudson,SUN STAFF
Paul Rudolph,78, an architect whose career epitomized the...
The end of the colonial age Independence: Great Britain formally relinquished rule of India 50 years ago this week. Religious conflicts grew into three Indo-Pakistani wars. BY A SUN STAFF WRITER
Arundel's 'main drag' a trip through rural, urban history When it opened in 1940, Route 2 was envisioned as a scenic parkway By Elaine Tassy | Elaine Tassy,SUN STAFF Anne Arundel County Bureau staffers contributed to this article
Lottery ends games aimed at the elderly State director says mall, nursing home programs face review By Howard Libit | Howard Libit,SUN STAFF
SPORTS
Like father, like son: Hibdon is BASS Master By Peter Baker | Peter Baker,SUN STAFF
Angels bust into Orioles' bullpen, 4-3 Anaheim scores 3 in 8th off Rhodes By Peter Schmuck | Peter Schmuck,SUN STAFF
BaseballBrewers: Placed OF Matt Mieske on the DL. Recalled...
2-run 8th sends Lynchburg past Keys By FROM STAFF REPORTS
This year, better foes bring out best in O's Reversal moves team forward, Mussina says By Peter Schmuck | Peter Schmuck,SUN STAFF
Hits and misses By Peter Schmuck
Alomar healing, won't be rushed He's eligible to leave DL on Thursday, probably will return a few days later By Peter Schmuck | Peter Schmuck,SUN STAFF
Short takes By Joe Strauss
Sox charity gives Giants appearance of contender By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF
Peter Schmuck's O's week in review By Peter Schmuck
O's could be 6-for-6 in affiliates' postseason Rated worst farm system, all organization teams have chance at playoffs By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF
Best foes bring out best in Orioles Reversal separates club from '96, Mussina says By Peter Schmuck | Peter Schmuck,SUN STAFF
United quickly shows Galaxy the exit, 4-2 By Lowell E. Sunderland | Lowell E. Sunderland,SUN STAFF
Graham's prognosis relief for Ravens RB suffers bruise, strain, but may return this week By Gary Lambrecht | Gary Lambrecht,SUN STAFF
Baysox double up Binghamton, 6-3 By FROM STAFF REPORTS
'Sanabelle' caught in jam run ends at 23 By Tom Keyser | Tom Keyser,SUN STAFF
From Modell to Palmer to Ruth: touching base, keeping score By John Steadman
Seahawks set bad, expensive precedent By Vito Stellino | Vito Stellino,SUN STAFF
Jooste masters bass fishing in traditional Zimbabwe fashion Practice in office pays off for early Classic leader By Peter Baker | Peter Baker,SUN STAFF
Boulware, Ravens agree deal is close Top pick's parents clear air with Modell By Mike Preston | Mike Preston,SUN STAFF
Concrete achievement Ravens: Alice Hoffman, an anomaly in the male-dominated construction world, must deal with escalating costs and tight schedules as director of the $220 million stadium project. By Jon Morgan | Jon Morgan,SUN STAFF
BUSINESS
No fun and games:Some companies will tell you that...
Important strides in tax bill By Kenneth R. Harney
Home-sale figures defy logic By Robert Nusgart | Robert Nusgart,SUN REAL ESTATE EDITOR
Older folks who are skilled sought again as employees By DALLAS MORNING NEWS
Md. economy stays strong Growth: The second quarter was marked by low unemployment and higher wages, but there are some weak spots. By Sean Somerville and Kevin L. McQuaid | Sean Somerville and Kevin L. McQuaid,SUN STAFF Sun staff writers Jay Hancock and Larry Phillips contributed to this article
Retirement planners often apply incorrect tax rate By Jerry Morgan | Jerry Morgan,NEWSDAY
Getting the buyer to buy In a strong buyer's market, a seller has to be extremely savvy. Correct pricing is key, but Realtors suggest other strategies to get that home to sell. By S. M. Tueting | S. M. Tueting,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Partly hidden beauty overlooks the Corsica Setting: A winding road leading to a neatly landscaped abode evoked love at first sight for owners of Centreville dwelling. By Gary Hornbacher | Gary Hornbacher,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
Long & Foster adds another firm, Beneficial Plus
Give close look to site for a pool By Karol V. Menzie & Randy Johnson
'The prettiest valley around' tugs the wanderer back home Village of Long Green keeps that country feel By Charles Cohen | Charles Cohen,SPECIAL TO THE SUN
DavCo chief knows what's cooking Kirstien takes hands-on approach as Wendy's franchisee By Liz Bowie | Liz Bowie,SUN STAFF
Microsoft's $150 million Band-Aid won't fix Apple's major problems By Eleanor Yang
Neil Sweren's office was misidentified in an article last...
Not unselfishly, Microsoft helps out Apple Keeping one's competitor alive has advantages By Michael Himowitz
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