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What happened on August 27, 1985
NEWS
Father Who Killed Alleged Abuser on TV Avoids Jail
Associated Press
The State
Ex-Northrop Buyer Gets 3 Years for Kickback
GEORGE RAMOS, Times Staff Writer
Samantha Smith, 13, Author of Letter to Soviet Leader, Killed in Airplane Crash
BURT A. FOLKART, Times Staff Writer
France Denies Any Role in Ship Sinking : Report on Greenpeace Blast 'Incredible,' New Zealand Says
STANLEY MEISLER, Times Staff Writer
Farmers Bedeviled : Thieves Now Cultivating Bean Fields
MILES CORWIN, Times Staff Writer
'Greylord' Judge Gets 12 Years
Associated Press
Military Manpower Rises
Associated Press
The Nation
Vote on Deukmejian Prison Plan Delayed by Broad Resistance
LEO C. WOLINSKY, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
The Region
The State
'Abnormal Impact' Cited in JAL Inquiry
Associated Press
Foes Vow to Seek Offshore Oil Ban if Hodel Alters Plan
MICHAEL WINES, Times Staff Writer
Dole, Chinese Leader Meet
From Reuters
Reagan Plans Trip to Truman's Birthplace to Urge Tax Reform
United Press International
Soviets Hedge on Wheat Buy, Block Reports
Associated Press
Furious Kohl to Overhaul Spy System
From Times Wire Services
The Nation
The Nation
The Nation
Governor
Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Hodel Excludes Offshore Tracts
Associated Press
Lower-Ranking MIA Team to Go to Hanoi Talks
DON SHANNON, Times Staff Writer
Crocker Fined $2 Million; Kept Cash Dealings Quiet
Associated Press
The Nation
The Region : Woman Given 50 Years for Tax Fraud
The Region
The Nation
Plan to Contain Tainted Farm Water Killed; High Cost Cited
Associated Press
The World
Delay Would Jeopardize Satellite Rescue : Weather May Prevent Launch of Shuttle
LEE DYE, Times Science Writer
Jetliners Grounded by Engine Problems Put Back in Service
United Press International
Four Killed, Six Injured in South Carolina Car Crash
Associated Press
The Nation : Crash Costs U.S. Millions
FTC Chairman Calls for End of Mail Monopoly
Associated Press
The State
The World
The Nation
The World : Killed Supporter, IRA Says
French Premier Orders Review of Secret Service
United Press International
Police Seek Vehicle in Intruder Case
Bonn Adds Sixth Name to Spy List : Kohl, Furious Over Espionage Scandal, Confers With Aides
WILLIAM TUOHY, Times Staff Writer
The World
Hydrochloric Acid Spills at Carbide Plant; No Injuries Reported
Associated Press
19,825 Outlets, Including Major Chains, to Sell Lottery Tickets
Associated Press
Calls Flood AIDS Office in Wake of Hudson Case
DENNIS McLELLAN, Times Staff Writer
The World
The World
The World
Fraternity Balcony Collapses; 26 Hurt
Associated Press
Girl, 3, Only Bruised After Six-Story Fall
Associated Press
Fewer Living in Poverty, Now $10,609 : 1st Big Decline Since 1976; Still Above Pre-Reagan Figures
United Press International
The State
Reagan, Congress Nearing Clash Over Import Curbs
ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, Times Staff Writer
Faroe Islands Reject Whale-Kill Protests
2 Bulgarians Reported Asking Asylum in U.S.
From Reuters
The Region
Bennett Plays Teacher for a Day in 7th-Grade Civics
United Press International
Confident of Battle Strength, Contras Now Seek to Clean Up Their Image, Build Civilian Support
DAN WILLIAMS, Times Staff Writer
Star light, star bright, first star we see tonight . . . and they'll never believe it in Keokuk
JACK SMITH
Shuttle Thunders Through Clouds, Launches Satellite
LEE DYE, Times Science Writer
China Praises Nationalists' Role in WWII
JIM MANN, Times Staff Writer
Maddox Gets Good News: No Sign of AIDS
United Press International
Springsteen to Give 4 Shows in Coliseum
JOHN VOLAND, Times Staff Writer
Pearl Is a Gem in Train Wreck
JOHN STEWART
Ex-Rep. Sandman Dies; Opposed Ousting Nixon
From Times Wire Services
Shipwrecked Haitians Rescued
Associated Press
Project to Demonstrate Buying Power of Blacks
EDWARD J. BOYER, Times Staff Writer
The Region
Blinded Brothers Fight for Vision
LYNN SIMROSS, Times Staff Writer
'Doesn't Meet Any Profile' : Valley Intruder Defies Serial Killers' Pattern
BOB BAKER, Times Staff Writer
No Bodies Found in 'Snuff Films' Area
Associated Press
Airliner Lands on One Engine
Tutu's Son Arrested for Disrupting S. African Hearing for Black Pupils
MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
Becker Debuts Big in U.S. Open
United Press International
Panel Accepts Women's Unit in Legislature
MARK GLADSTONE, Times Staff Writer
Nigerian Army Coup Ends General's 20-Month Tenure : Ports Sealed; Dusk-to-Dawn Curfew Ordered
United Press International
Klan Denied March on Highway
United Press International
S. Africa Jails Boesak, Key Apartheid Foe
From Times Wire Services
Frustaci Doctor Defends the Use of Fertility Drug
PAUL DEAN, Times Staff Writer
Hotels, Restaurants : South Africa Desegregated, Reagan Says
KAREN TUMULTY, Times Staff Writer
200 Cases Probed, 9 Men Jailed : West Bank Land Fraud: Furor Growing in Israel
DAN FISHER, Times Staff Writer
Justice Lawyers Target of Probe : Grand Jury to Look at Actions in Presser Case
ROBERT L. JACKSON, Times Staff Writer
Pentagon Drops Gun After Seven Years and $1.8 Billion : Calif.-Made Tank Arm Is Scuttled
Associated Press
SPORTS
Murray's 3 Homers, 9 RBIs Help Orioles Thrash Angels, 17-3
JIM McCURDIE, Times Staff Writer
Palmer Will Play in 1985 Skins Game at Bear Creek Golf Club in Murrieta
From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Herrmann Gets His Opportunity to Win Chargers' No. 2 Job
CHRIS COBBS, Times Staff Writer
Padres Find No Relief in 4-3 Loss
TOM FRIEND, Times Staff Writer
Mexico Defeats Chile in Soccer, 2-1, at Coliseum
KEVIN L. CARTER, Staff Writer
Williams Gets Vote of Confidence From Ballard Smith
TOM FRIEND
National League Roundup : Cardinals Flying Again in East, Beat Reds, 3-0
From Times Wire Services
American League Roundup : Brett, in the Swing, Homers Again in a 9-2 Win
From Times Wire Services
Dodgers' Good One, Valenzuela, Shows His Grit in 6-1 Win
GORDON EDES, Times Staff Writer
Perez Brothers Score KOs in Marriott Fights
GERALD SCOTT
Septien Kicks Cowboys Past Bears
United Press International
The Omnipotent Eye : Television Pays the Bills and Calls the Shots--Right Down to the Where and When
BRUCE LOWITT, Associated Press
Surfing Championships Begin Today at Huntington Beach Pier
KURT ROSENBERG
Braves Fire Haas and Name Wine as Manager
Deyna, Crow, Clavijo Will Probably Stay With Sockers
STEVE DOLAN, Times Staff Writer
Rams : Souped-Up Passing Attack Has Bombed So Far
RICH ROBERTS, Times Staff Writer
Names in the News
The Breaking Point : One in Three Franchises Is Losing Money; Something Has to Give
BRUCE LOWITT, Associated Press
Murray's 3 Homers, 9 RBIs Lead Orioles to Win Over Angels
JIM McCURDIE, Times Staff Writer
A Pig Farmer Puts Arm on Hollywood and Everybody Else
SCOTT OSTLER
Becker Gives U.S. Open a Piece of the Front Page in Big Apple
MIKE PENNER, Times Staff Writer
Here's a Tip of Hat to Lord Derby
Zola Budd Shatters World 5,000-Meter Record at London
From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Raiders : Barnwell, Odd Man Out, Is Traded to Redskins
MARK HEISLER, Times Staff Writer
Youngblood Retirement Likely
RICH ROBERTS
The Throw-In Who Really Muscled Up
Jim Murray
The NFL : Manning's Elbow Injury Forces His Retirement
From Times Wire Services
Crenshaw's Victory May Signal End of a Slump
RANDY HARVEY, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
New Owners Plan More Cookie Stores, Products : Less-Famous Rivals Passed Amos
DANIEL AKST, Times Staff Writer
Hussong's Beer to Tap a Mystique : Thursday Debut of Mexican Import Aims at Cantina Cult
BRUCE HOROVITZ, Times Staff Writer
Carnation reported the sale of its genetics division.
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
Los Angeles County
Yields on short-term Treasury bills declined.
Los Angeles County
Existing-home sales increased 1.6% last month.
Nation
Dollar Gains in Limited Trading; Gold Advances
Associated Press
Los Angeles County
Orange County
Full-Court Press
BILL RITTER
Los Angeles County
Heating Oil Leads Rally
From Associated Press
California
Firm Gives Advice to Companies Lured Abroad
Associated Press
A computer dealer was convicted of conspiracy.
Brazil Finance Chief Quits in Policy Dispute : Culminates Four-Month Fight Over Austerity
JAMES L. ROWE Jr., The Washington Post
Low Prices Threaten Sugar Loans
Associated Press
Fremont General Quits Property-Casualty Line
BRUCE KEPPEL, Times Staff Writer
Trio Hopes to Hit a Home Run With Inflatable Bat
GREG JOHNSON, Times Staff Writer
Five Star Energy Seeks to Acquire Las Vegas Hotel
Monsanto's offer yielded 97.5% of Searle's shares.
TWA Canceling Merger Deal With Texas Air
Associated Press
Ford May Shift Some Car Parts Work Abroad : Firm Pressures U.S. to Ease Fuel Economy Rules
From Reuters
Nu-Med Acquiring Psychiatric Hospitals, Sees Lucrative Field
ALAN GOLDSTEIN, Times Staff Writer
Bold Move to Build Profits : Campbell Soups Up Its Operation
Associated Press
Appeals Court Decision Favors Lear and Perenchio
Associated Press
Grapefruit 45 Firm Broke Pact, Judge Says
BILL RITTER, San Diego County Business Editor
Responds to Kimberly-Clark With New Products, Lawsuit : P&G Fights Back in 'Diaper War'
NANCY YOSHIHARA, Times Staff Writer
California
California
Flight Systems Wins $7 Million AF Contract
Passengers' Preferences Prevail : Muse Air to Allow Smoking
From Times Wire Services
Mesa Plans to Change Into Partnership : Shareholders Would Get Better Return on Their Investments
DEBRA WHITEFIELD, Times Staff Writer
Seeking to Diversify as World Prices Remain Depressed : Dominican Company Battles Slump in Sugar
WILLIAM R. LONG, Times Staff Writer
Dalkon Shield Users Fight Robins' Bankruptcy Filing
From Reuters
Los Angeles County
Trafalgar entered a Japanese takeover battle.
Federated reached an agreement with the FTC.
Beauty-Products Firm Plans to Pay Premium for 10 Million of Own Shares : Revlon Rejects Pantry Pride's Takeover Offer
Associated Press
Farm Credit Banks bailed out an ailing Omaha bank.
Los Angeles County
Rose From Trainee to Division President : No Limits for Limited's Gibson
Associated Press
Stocks Mixed in Light Trading; Dow Off 0.67
From Times Wire Services
California
Los Angeles County
Christian Business Show Draws 8,500 : Event Presents a Variety of Church-Oriented Products, Services
JEANNE BOYER, Times Staff Writer
An Investment Turned Sour : Receiver Named for Activator Supply Co.
JANE APPLEGATE, Times Staff Writer
20th Century Posts Record Profit
Hunts' Fortune Reported 50% Less Than in '80
Associated Press
Los Angeles County
Viacom to Buy MTV and Showtime in Deal Worth $667.5 Million
MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, Times Staff Writer
ENTERTAINMENT
Stage Review : 'Sea Gull' Through A Glass Darkly In La Jolla
DAN SULLIVAN, Times Theater Critic
Abc's Erlick Seeks New 'Challenge'
JAY SHARBUTT, Times Staff Writer
Round The World In 17 Days With N.y. Film Festival
CLARKE TAYLOR
'Second Lady' Star Wins Praise At Scottish Fest
MATT WOLF, Associated Press
Dichter: A Career On Schedule
DANIEL CARIAGA, Times Staff Writer
Owens Will Ride Kkgo-fm Airwaves
DENNIS McDOUGAL, Times Staff Writer
Downtown Art Project Now Reality
SUZANNE MUCHNIC, Times Staff Writer
Nostalgia Album Raises Bad Memories In Korea
SAM JAMESON, Times Staff Writer
Teenzine : Readers Find Relevancy Among the Fab Fax on All Their Faves
PAT H. BROESKE and CHERYL A. LATUNER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Sarah Rosenberg Puts the 'Ma' in Drama : Students Act As If Their Teacher Cares
ANNE VALDESPINO, Times Staff Writer
Man Pleads Not Guilty in Explosives Find
Fullerton : Parking Meters Out Under Proposed Plan
Roxana Kopetman \f7
More of Same Expected by Friday : Heat Wave, Smog to Take a Breather
MICHELE L. NORRIS, Times Staff Writer
Meese Backs Overtime Rule Break--Dana
JOHN BALZAR, Times Staff Writer
Woman Wins $24,000 in Suit Over Claim on Husband's Pay
MYRNA OLIVER, Times Staff Writer
School Purchases From S. Africa Firms Outlawed
PAMELA MORELAND, Times Staff Writer
For Ogling Motorists, an Old Friend Is Gone
TOM GREELEY
Supervisor Race : Beam Declares Candidacy to Replace Clark
JOHN NEEDHAM, Times Staff Writer
Freeway Foibles
Weeping Officer
Offshore Oil an Onslaught?
Huntington Beach : Judge Rules U.S. Can Collect Smyth's Bond
Jane Applegate \f7
Buena Park : Huge Recreation Club to Offer Diverse Activities
Roxana Kopetman \f7
El Cajon
San Clemente
Bus Driver in Fatal Crash Had Record of 22 Convictions
Associated Press
No Griffith Park Museum
A Gamble for Education
Year-Round Term at 6 High Schools Being Considered
T.W. McGARRY, Times Staff Writer
Jumping the Nuclear Fence
Gates Gets Inmates off Jail Floors to Meet Deadline
JERRY HICKS, Times Staff Writer
County Plans Appeal in Delay of Road Funds
JAMES S. GRANELLI, Times Staff Writer
Clarifying Health Care for Poor
Suspect in 12 Rapes, Sent Out of State in Error, Fights Return
PATRICIA KLEIN, Times Staff Writer
W. V. Banks Dies; Black-Owned TV Station President
From Times Wire Services
Costa Mesa
Man Held in Slaying of Wife After Leading Police to Her Grave
MARC IGLER, Times Staff Writer
40-Foot Fall Onto Orange Freeway Is Fatal to Yorba Linda Woman, 19
Waxman Demands Metro Rail Avoid Methane Zone
RICH CONNELL, Times Staff Writer
Ex-County Pair Reported Freed by Nicaraguan Captors
BILL BILLITER, Times Staff Writer
San Ysidro
Buy-Out Plan Angers Residents : Schoolyard Expansion Jeopardizes Homes
JAMES QUINN, Times Staff Writer
Irvine : Enrollment Is Up for Newly Named College
Robert Hanley
The Baseball Action Under the Stands
Steve Emmons
Offshore Oil an Onslaught?
Found Secret FBI Documents in Miller's Bedroom, Agent Testifies
From United Press International
Paul Creston, Renowned Classical Composer, Dies
BURT A. FOLKART, Times Staff Writer
El Cajon
$90 Million Plan Unveiled to Improve Del Mar Track
NANCY RAY, Times Staff Writer
San Juan Capistrano : Computer-Theft Suspect Faces Burglary Charges
Robert Hanley
Dairy Sued Over Jobs
From United Press International
Intruder Look-Alike Spotted on Amtrak : Trail Lost in Delay in Notifying Police; Demand High for Guns, Locks and Dogs
MARK LANDSBAUM and LANIE JONES, Times Staff Writers
Slumlord Barred From Withholding Mail, Intruding
MARITA HERNANDEZ, Times Staff Writer
Dentist blames smoking for problems on which a unique practice is based : He Rebuilds Faces Ravaged by Cancer
HERBERT J. VIDA, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim : Landlords Reported Gaining on Violations
Roxana Kopetman
Arrowhead Hit With $600,000 Dumping Fine
DONNA ST. GEORGE, Times Staff Writer
Agent Describes Search of Miller's Home
WILLIAM OVEREND, Times Staff Writer
'There's Just Something About Hot Weather'
DENISE HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
Thrill's Not Gone Yet for Crowds at Horton Plaza
MICHELE L. NORRIS, Times Staff Writer
City of Hope
City of Hope
Mitrovich Labeled Mayor's 'Bag Man' : Hedgecock's Lawyer Irate Over Claim by the Prosecutor, Charges It's Unfair
BARRY M. HORSTMAN, Times Staff Writer
Marine Helicopter Crash Victim Identified
MARIA L. La GANGA and MARK PINSKY, Times Staff Writers
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