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DATE INDEX | WHAT HAPPENED ON AUGUST 31, 1998

NEWS

Homicides haunt neighbors Slayings: Two double-murders this summer in Reservoir Hill have left residents with a sense of loss and feelings of apprehension. By Jamie Stiehm | Jamie Stiehm,SUN STAFF

A scoring system you have to love Tennis: The quirky method of calling out who's ahead -- and by how many points -- is part of the game's charm. By Sandra McKee | Sandra McKee,SUN STAFF

Liberal clergy and the Lewinsky affair By Cal Thomas

Authorities ID two military instructors killed in Potomac River airplane crash BY A SUN STAFF WRITER

Election edge swings to GOP Democratic prospects of gains on Capitol Hill fall casualty to scandal By Paul West | Paul West,SUN NATIONAL STAFF

Spending disparities mark Balto. County races Incumbents maintain large edge over novices in campaign fund-raising By Larry Carson | Larry Carson,SUN STAFF

Police Blotter is a sampling of crimes in Baltimore and... By Alice Lukens

Russia deal on sharing power fails Communist Party, ultranationalists reject agreement By Will Englund and Kathy Lally | Will Englund and Kathy Lally,SUN FOREIGN STAFF

Since when does Maryland state Senate eligibility law... By Dan Berger

Carroll County pilot balks at limits on flights Airstrip owner calls restriction arbitrary By Mary Gail Hare | Mary Gail Hare,SUN STAFF

Eastern Shore voters want concerns heard Farmers: Many across the bay see a historical pattern repeating itself with politicians ignoring the Shore. By C. Fraser Smith | C. Fraser Smith,SUN STAFF

Scores show gap for blacks But Howard students still performing better than national average By Robert Little and Erika D. Peterman | Robert Little and Erika D. Peterman,SUN STAFF

Police seek clues to help identify body Father, sons find corpse while hiking in Arbutus By Kris Antonelli | Kris Antonelli,SUN STAFF

Loyola set to build retreat College to develop rural property in Balto. County By Liz Atwood | Liz Atwood,SUN STAFF

Charter schools, competition at work By Neal R. Peirce

Johns Hopkins move-in ritual signals area college students' return to class By Lisa Respers | Lisa Respers,SUN STAFF

Program lets youths dig into city's past Archaeology: A group of young men, some in the custody of Juvenile Justice, spent two weeks at the future site of a new detention center. By Frank D. Roylance | Frank D. Roylance,SUN STAFF

Commitment pays off for 4-H member Manchester girl competes in horse and pony show By Mike Farabaugh | Mike Farabaugh,SUN STAFF

Angry Arundel teachers say their deal was broken Gifted program's science instructor to teach cooking By Kris Antonelli | Kris Antonelli,SUN STAFF

Beltsville scientists find fungus fascinating Fungi collections help as researchers seek life form's secrets By Dennis O'Brien | Dennis O'Brien,SUN STAFF

Man is accused of posing as officer, stopping traffic By Kris Antonelli | Kris Antonelli,SUN STAFF

Bringing basilica into 21st century Restoration, upgrade planned for landmark By Edward Gunts | Edward Gunts,SUN STAFF

U.S. tells Bosnians to vote for peace Albright dangles aid to those who back Dayton, warns against repression By LOS ANGELES TIMES

View photographer's artwork while dining at deli By Melinda Rice | Melinda Rice,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Hair salon in Locust Point finds a way to double dip By DAN RODRICKS

Monica Lewinsky and the Russian missiles in Cyprus By Robert O. Freedman

William Armstrong, 78, city police commander By Joe Nawrozki | Joe Nawrozki,SUN STAFF

Reberts begin work at Kenya school By Lisa Breslin | Lisa Breslin,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

University system in need of repair By Thomas V. Mike Miller Jr

Police crack down on fake IDs Technology makes phony licenses harder to spot By Ron Snyder | Ron Snyder,CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Man spearheads camp for youths By Sally Voris | Sally Voris,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

Vincent 'Craig' O'Connell, 50, coach, teacher By Timothy B. Wheeler and Mary Maushard | Timothy B. Wheeler and Mary Maushard,SUN STAFF

Domestic violence programs have hidden beneficiary: men As services increase, fewer women retaliate By Joe Mathews | Joe Mathews,SUN STAFF

Baltimore public schools open today with 2,000 children... By From staff reports

FEATURES

New Pax TV network will air shows it thinks God might enjoy Television: Co-founder of Home Shopping Network believes 'family-friendly' shows can turn a profit. By Michael L. Rozansky | Michael L. Rozansky,KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE

Diana is deified in a fawning look back Television: The princess' friend Richard Attenborough presents a portrait that's too perfect to be true. By David Zurawik | David Zurawik,SUN TELEVISION CRITIC

MTV sets Di's troubled life to music Television: Her troubled life is apparent in this balanced musical biography. By Tamara Ikenberg | Tamara Ikenberg,SUN STAFF

Leader of the packs YAK'S CORNER By Cathy Collison

Performers needed for 'Rent' By Karin Remesch

Some things to cheer about Overview: The Baltimore Playwrights Festival scores some runs this year By J. Wynn Rousuck | J. Wynn Rousuck,SUN THEATER CRITIC

BMA to feature more than 40 works by Degas Dance: The exhibit "Degas and the Little Dancer" goes on view Oct. 4. By Judith Green | Judith Green,SPECIAL TO THE SUN

'A Taste of Cherry' is a natural beauty Review: Iranian film is a simple but remarkable day-in-the-life story. By Ann Hornaday | Ann Hornaday,SUN FILM CRITIC

A living reminder In Rehoboth Beach, memorial trees fill an empty space on the street, and in the hearts of loved ones. By Sarah Pekkanen | Sarah Pekkanen,SUN STAFF

SPORTS

Orioles dealt Royal flush K.C. edges Guzman, 3-2, to cap 1-run sweep By Joe Strauss | Joe Strauss,SUN STAFF

Scouting report: White Sox vs. Orioles By Roch Kubatko

Chang hopes to end Grand elusion at Open 11-year pro to seek 1st major title since '89 By Sandra McKee | Sandra McKee,SUN STAFF

Bordick gets shot, then hits one No. 9 hitter bats second, homers By Roch Kubatko | Roch Kubatko,SUN STAFF

'Andro' leaves mark of doubt By John Eisenberg

Molina closes in, 1 save at a time Reliever aids big-league bid with sterling jump to Bowie By Kent Baker | Kent Baker,SUN STAFF

Ravens punt 10-year veteran Montgomery moves on, Richardson gets call as 53-man roster set By Gary Lambrecht | Gary Lambrecht,SUN STAFF

Long putt gets Raivel first title in Municipal Towson golfer caps rally with 45-foot birdie on 17th By John W. Stewart | John W. Stewart,SUN STAFF

ENTERTAINMENT

Rear-view mirror on PC helps workers protect their... By Rafe Colburn SlimScreen polymer filter reduces glare, radiation

Upgrading 'gotcha' can be avoided By Dan Keating | Dan Keating,KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE

Online tutorials teach the basics that others seem already to know By Glenn Gamboa | Glenn Gamboa,KNIGHT RIDDER/TRIBUNE

For faster computer, take a bus Circuitry: This vehicle brings users a different speedy transport. By Bill Husted | Bill Husted,COX NEWS SERVICE

A-one, a-two -- guitar virtuosity Ratings: Several publishers offer instructional software for Eric Clapton wannabes By MIKE STROH | MIKE STROH,SUN STAFF

Music licenser silences popular Web site By JAY APPERSON | JAY APPERSON,SUN STAFF

iMac-compatible printers Help Line By David Einstein | David Einstein,SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE

Print Shop upgrade an even bigger bargain By MIKE HIMOWITZ

Web players HOA -- hooked on Acrophobia Smart Surfing By Jay Friess | Jay Friess,SUN STAFF

BUSINESS

Steel firms try to repel import tide U.S. coalition seeks to cut off Japan, S. Korea and Russia By CHICAGO TRIBUNE

Saving land for farming Preservation: In Cecil County, where up to 700 acres of farmland a year are lost to development, activists want to offer tax breaks to farmers who don't sell out. By Ted Shelsby | Ted Shelsby,SUN STAFF

Short-term Treasury securities available for as little as $1,000 By Jane Bryant Quinn