John Thomas exhibits of Dallas, unravels a board member of a gay rights group called the Human Rights Campaign Fund, called on the committee in written testimony to recognize gay men and lesbians "as part of the pluralistic society we, as Republicans, champion" and to back an "unprecedented effort" to combat AIDS. KANSAS CITY — Practicing their own version of glasnost, Republican Party platform drafters Tuesday reached well outside the GOP's ideological mainstream to hear advocates of such controversial causes as freedom of choice on abortion, gay rights and a prominent federal role in funding and regulating day care for children of working parents. 377 average when he was called up, and he has impressed Braves manager Bobby Cox with strong defense. The balls were falling quite nicely for them " Redman has allowed 30 runs in 31 innings in six home starts this season, giving up nine homers. didn' t make the trip with the Reds, staying back at the team' s complex for extra batting practice with hitting coach Chris Chambliss on a planned day off for the slugger Milton, slated to be the Reds' No. Morneau hit a double off the wall in left, scoring Joe Mauer.

Signed as a free agent in December for$ 4 million this season after spending four years with Oakland, Dye is happy he' s producing for a first- place club as the season winds down " It feels good " he said " Any time you' re in the middle of the lineup, you' re counted on to drive in runs " Juan Uribe had an RBI single in the fourth for the White Sox' s third run . Tonight, they were " Islanders coach Steve Stirling said it was good to see York rewarded " His production hasn' t been what he would like or what we would like " Stirling said " But through all that, he still does the little things, still kills penalties, still does the things we need him to do " Mark Parrish added two goals and reached two milestones . And that decline comes despite a growing enrollment of minority children who are not fluent in English, Losoya said . Her 6-year-old daughter, Linsay, asked, "Can't they vote somewhere else, not on the street" 'We're Healing Ourselves' "By making our voices heard, we're healing ourselves for what our government is doing in Central America" replies Mark Coplan, a spokesman for Nuremberg Actions, which organizes the protest . He traveled to Virginia early Thursday, where a federal judge approved his six- year plan to repay creditors$ 20 million and emerge from bankruptcy, and then hustled out of court to return to Philadelphia for the game " It was mentally draining " Vick said. But when you get the kind of positive confirmation that this kind of thing gives you, that slaps you right in the face, you can't deny the fact it is in existence. Crystals to amplify energy, brightly polished gemstones for healing, and a deck of cards adorned with symbols drawn in felt pen are the tools of John Burchard's trade. You keep score with money" -Nolan Bushnell, the entrepreneur and video game developer who founded Atari.

The closing signals the finale for a more than 40-year-old tradition of Hall family businesses in Lomita . He has two years left on his contract " I would prefer to be in a place where I' m appreciated " Dillon said " It could be anywhere . Putnam's Sons: $13. 95; 28 pp) SIX CROWS by Leo Lionni; illustrated by Leo Lionni (Alfred A . "The insurance policy is a little in limbo" said Jean Rose, who formerly worked with her husband as a hairdresser in Costa Mesa . Lynn Beutler, 83, here to buy bucking stock for his nephew's rodeo in Oklahoma, stood by the chutes at the fairgrounds, checkbook in hand, and watched a young cowboy come hurtling out of the gate on the back of an ornery gelding Beutler nodded approvingly.

Colorado got a run in the second inning on Holliday' s single, but the Giants got runs in the third and fourth on sacrifices by Pierzynski and Durham to go up 5- 1 . Game notesThe Devil Rays signed 1B- DH Randall Simon, released last Saturday by Pittsburgh . But the Knicks would come back and take a 28- 24 lead behind 16 first- quarter points from Richardson, who made his first six attempts . 'Benefit of Doubt' Now, by contrast, Reagan describes Gorbachev as a leader who could be trusted and should be given "the benefit of the doubt" Whereas previous Kremlin rulers cared nothing for the welfare of the Soviet people, in Reagan's current view, Gorbachev is "quite different than past Soviet leaders" And, where once he saw the Kremlin as intent on spreading Marxism-Leninism around the world, Reagan now says, "I no longer feel that way" Has Ronald Reagan, now 77 years old, in fact changed his core beliefs about Moscow? If his views were too simplistically negative before, are they too naively hopeful now? How and why has a new Reagan perception emerged, and will it evolve further as a result of his Moscow visit?HELSINKI, Finland — At a recent black-tie dinner, President Reagan entertained guests by reading captions a la Johnny Carson as news photographs flashed on a giant screen behind him . More than 10 months after Bradley announced that the city had agreed to buy 102 two- and three-bedroom trailers from a Utah public utilities agency, 78 of them are either in storage near Torrance or in San Bernardino County The city pays about $5,000 a month to store them.

Instead, he said, "When you look at it in terms of having to fly guests out and put them up in hotels, it's actually cheaper" Well, heck, Darryl Genis didn't really want the job anyway . Like the Harley manufacturers, the AMA recommends its members wear helmets, but leaves it to their discretion . Chacin, a rookie left- hander who will start the season as Toronto' s No . He went 7 2/ 3 scoreless innings in beating Atlanta 3- 1 last Friday " I could hear Melvin Mora and Miguel Tejada say during the game' This guy' s got some nasty stuff " Lawton said " When you' ve got those guys saying it, you know he' s got all of his stuff working " Wells tried to forget about the 3- 0 cushion, saying " Sometimes when I get a lead, I start pitching like I' ve got a lead . " What do you think " frowning Royals catcher John Buck said when asked about the mood of the team " We hate it every single day " Absolutely " he replied when asked if the 16- game losing streak was the worst thing he' d ever been through as a player. I thought he was just busting and playing hard " Martin was reluctant to discuss the incident " I didn' t get an explanation " he said " It' s basketball Basketball is a contact sport. But GD based its attendance expectations on lower totals, "so we weren't disappointed" Bettinger said.

The Americans will urge their hosts to observe human rights and to allow freer emigration-something that even in the era of glasnost must lead to an argument . "He is a tough, hard-nosed player who has the ability to knock down the 20-foot jump shot" Bennett, a speedy guard who made the All-Garden Grove League team last season, averaged 16 points and 6 assists . The program is based on a frequently quoted statement by Harold H . Connolly had been cited for speeding the night of April 7, 1987 . In 2001, he had 13 sacks among his 82 tackles and the Jets made the playoffs. It was a very big win and now we can build on that " Jan Bulis and Mike Ribeiro also each had a goal and an assist on power plays in the second. Jones, spokesman for the Texas Department of Agriculture in Austin, it is a $4. 55 billion annual industry for the Lone Star state. LAREDO, Tex.

One of the hopefuls serenaded an elderly crowd at a candidates' forum with a rendition of "Let Me Call You Sweetheart" and another impersonated sportscaster Howard Cosell and former President Jimmy Carter . Mike Woodard, (213) 379-3317; Diane Laubach, (213) 322-8051, Juleen Jackson, (213) 545-7663 . Felipe Lopez then hit a broken- bat chopper at the drawn- in Sanchez . Catcher Rene Rivera was called up from Double- A San Antonio . He felt discomfort after catching a popup by Javy Lopez in the middle of the diamond and stumbling off the pitcher' s mound. His statistics after three games are hardly Pro Bowl worthy: One tackle, one pass defensed and two punt returns for 28 yards. NICOSIA, Cyprus — Iranian security forces smashed several gangs smuggling arms and narcotics, Iran said.

Supreme Court has created an exception for searches occurring at the border, exempting the government from the amendment's specific requirement of a warrant based on probable cause This exception is based upon necessity . It is the first county-sponsored collection program, said project engineer Bill George . And the other thing you get out of fighting, which is very logical, you pit people against each other and they're all going to come to you and tell you what the other person is doing You never have any problem knowing what your staff is doing . They played without five offensive starters, including three linemen . LaTroy Hawkins got three outs for his fifth save in nine attempts. Brand' s shot near end drops Clippers as 76ers prevail Associated PressPHILADELPHIA- Elton Brand went through the usual pregame routine a former All- Star makes the first time he plays his old team. For Better Living Safi Qureshey AST Research John Wright Fluor Walter Hahne For Better Living George Reinhardt Bergen Brunswig Hugh Coble Fluor J.

That's exactly the amount of time she had" Fassnidge told Listen . Homeowner group leaders who have fought further development along the boulevard, which is lined with older buildings increasingly interspersed with modern shopping centers and garish signs, hailed Alatorre's decision "I am overjoyed" Kathleen Aberman, Eagle Rock Assn president, said "We thought Mr . Malone asked for the extension Friday, after announcing the day before that the grand jury would go along with a call by Sheriff John Duffy for a review of the allegations . The plan can be as simple as formulating an emergency contact list and and contracting with suppliers and vendors who will provide material on an emergency basis . They found a man, his chest ravaged by bullet holes, lying in the street. Then Jacksonville' s defense put an end to all that.

Kerry Collins replaced Young after halftime, immediately leading the Titans on a 14- play, 80- yard drive that ended with a 1- yard touchdown run by rookie Chris Johnson . But Ortiz squandered another chance in the seventh when he tried to bunt to the vacant left side of the shifted infield and instead hit into a forceout . He made two 3- pointers with under a minute left to extend his NBA- best streak of consecutive games in double figures to 208 " I was a little rusty out there " Anthony said " Good to get that one game under my belt " Anthony, who ditched his trademark cornrows for a close- cropped cut, was held to a single bucket until sinking consecutive baskets to help the Nuggets slice it to 93- 91 with 4 minutes left . "I mean, every single neighborhood? That may never happen again . After John Buck struck out, Hocking- who at 35 is the second- oldest Royals player- batted for Andres Blanco and singled on a 2- 2 pitch " When you' re an older guy on a younger team, you can lead by example or you can lead verbally " Hocking said " I lead enough here verbally. Ewalt of National Medical Enterprises said he is particularly concerned about the growing use of registry nurses.