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What happened on October 08, 1986
NEWS
Avoiding Jury Duty Without Guilt : But 'Amazing Stories' Outnumber Legitimate Excuses JOHN DREYFUSS, Times Staff Writer
East German Police Free American Seized on Wall From Reuters
Best-Seller Listing Is Issue in Lawsuit by Author PHILIP HAGER, Times Staff Writer
Mystery Man Jumps From 10,000 Feet : Notary, Cameramen See No Parachute as He Leaps From Plane Associated Press
House OKs Death Penalty in Drug Bill United Press International
'Why Johnny Can't Read' Author Flesch Dies BURT A. FOLKART, Times Staff Writer
Killer's Impending Parole Scuttled by Extortion Plot BILL FARR, Times Staff Writer
Exhibit Profiles Historian's Black 'Women of Courage' BEVERLY BEYETTE, Times Staff Writer
Drugs, Murder and the Mob in D.C. : Political Wives Take a Novel Approach BETTY CUNIBERTI, Times Staff Writer
4 Die in Fort Bragg Blast; Gunman Sought Associated Press
The Nation : Exposing Fraud May Pay
The State
Bangladesh Teachers End Lengthy Strike From Reuters
Iran Cleric's Grandson Reported Killed in Iraq From Reuters
The Nation
The Region
The Nation
Revised Drug Bill Expected to Clear House KAREN TUMULTY, Times Staff Writer
House Passes Limit on Racketeer Law Associated Press
The World : 5 Arrested in Gandhi Case
Claiborne Not Worthy of Post, Senators Told ROBERT L. JACKSON, Times Staff Writer
British Soldier Killed United Press International
Washington Alters Its Statewide Capsule Ban United Press International
Sister Seeking Visa to Aid Dying Kin Seized in Moscow Associated Press
The World
In Political Money Race, It's Brown at $2.7 Million, Nolan $1.3 Million JERRY GILLAM and TILLIE FONG, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Acting as Go-Between in Jordan Talks, Peres Says Associated Press
Firm Accords in Iceland Not Critical, U.S. Says RUDY ABRAMSON and DON SHANNON, Times Staff Writers
Boeing Machinists to Vote on Latest Contract Offer United Press International
Panel Finds Rep. Weaver Violated House Rules on Campaign Funds United Press International
The World
Senate Panel Charges Spy Damage Total in Billions From the Washington Post
The Nation
The State
Cities' Payrolls Up 26,857 Associated Press
The State
White House Issues Threat of Shutdown From Times Wire Services
Stays in Hospital Fewer as System of Care Changes Associated Press
The State
The Nation
The Region
Soviets Upping Afghan Troops--Weinberger Associated Press
Deukmejian Lead Widens in One Poll JANET CLAYTON, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Encyclopaedia Leaps Forward Into China PENNY PAGANO, Times Staff Writer
The Nation
Helms' Name Makes Liberals 'Break Out in Rash'--Reagan : Stumps for GOP Candidates Before Leaving for Iceland United Press International
The Nation
Some May Still Push Excess Shuttle Flights, Panel Says Associated Press
The World
Glemp Off for Canada United Press International
The World
First Marrow Transplant From Reuters
Witt's Pitching Leads Angels to Playoff Victory
Jet Engine Fails in Flight Associated Press
S. African Detention of Children Decried MICHAEL PARKS, Times Staff Writer
He Borrowed Chute : Survivor an Ex-Marine and Sky Diver MAURA DOLAN, Times Staff Writer
The State
Concern Raised Over Pranks by Person Posing as Air Controller Associated Press
Police Hunt Suspect in Fiery Deaths of 4 at Fort Bragg Home Associated Press
Stars Take Detour From Political Trail MARYLOUISE OATES, Times Staff Writer
The Region : Firm Found Guilty of Dumping Toxics
Weinberger Arrives in Peking on Heels of Soviets, All Hoping for Better China Ties JAMES GERSTENZANG, Times Staff Writer
Bennett Vows to Fire Offenders : Drug Inquiry Asked at Education Dept. LEE MAY, Times Staff Writer
Plane With Marijuana Crashes; 2 Hurt
LaRouche Tells President He Will 'Defend Myself' KEVIN RODERICK and RONALD J. OSTROW, Times Staff Writers
Ex-Housing Official Sentenced to Year in Jail
Foes of Toxics Measure Outspend Backers 4 to 1 PAUL JACOBS, Times Staff Writer
Fetus, Removed From Womb for Operation, Is Born Normally From Times Wire Services
Governor's Campaign Outspends Bradley by More Than $2 Million TRACY WOOD and ROBERT W. STEWART, Times Staff Writers
U.S. Jewish Leaders Will Go to Iceland STANLEY MEISLER, Times Staff Writer
Oak Rooted in Battle Headlines DEBORAH CHRISTENSEN
Wife of Hostage Offers to Serve as Intermediary Associated Press
The World
Reagan Salutes Orlov as 'Hero for Our Time' RUDY ABRAMSON, Times Staff Writer
The World
Pope Ends French Visit With Anti-Terrorist Plea DON A. SCHANCHE, Times Staff Writer
Refuseniks Urge Superpowers to Agree on Emigration WILLIAM J. EATON, Times Staff Writer
United Stewardesses Settle for $37 Million Associated Press
State Parks Chief Under Fire Over Race Bias Charges RICHARD C. PADDOCK, Times Staff Writer
Crowd Attacks West German Embassy in Iran Associated Press
Yugoslav Gas Prices Rise From Reuters
Glacier's Ice Dam Ruptures United Press International
Five Sikhs Arrested in Gandhi Shooting Incident Associated Press
Pennsylvania Pipeline Breaks; Roads Closed, Thousands Flee United Press International
The State
Egyptian Officials Unhurt by Missile From War Games From Reuters
City Council Endorses Anti-Toxics Initiative 9-1 VICTOR MERINA, Times Staff Writer
Oliver Hardy's Widow Dies
Woman's Body Found After Son Is Arrested
The World
Bellamy Subpoena Quashed From United Press International
The Rhyme and Reason of Women's Health Issues KAREN KENYON
The Region
Scientists Find Seven More Quasars Hurling 'Blobs' Out Into Space LEE DYE, Times Science Writer
Democrats Sue to Prevent GOP Voter Roll Purge From Times Wire Services
3 Libyans Released in Swap for 4 Italians Associated Press
Burroughs to Trim Staff 8% From Reuters
Waterford, Wedgwood Merge From Reuters
Removal of Feeding Tube From Woman in Coma Ordered
Yugoslavia Sentences U.S. Citizen for Protest in U.S. Associated Press
Hal B. Wallis, 'Starmaker' Movie Producer, Dies at 88 BURT A. FOLKART, Times Staff Writer
2 Killed as Helicopter Crashes in Ravine Associated Press
Thousands Still Homeless in Midwest Floods From Times Wire Services
Columbus' Route Retraced--to Different Landing Site Associated Press
Girl Turns In Mother, Sister, 2 Men for Drugs Associated Press
L.A. Drivers May Be Cruising for a $100 Bruising
In Court, Irish Woman Curses Arab Accused of Duping Her in Bomb Plot From Reuters
Kalb Quits State Dept. Post to Protest 'Disinformation' : Fears Loss of His Own Credibility From Times Wire Services
Downed Plane Not Ours, Shultz Says : But Crewmen Termed Heroes by U.S. Official DOYLE McMANUS, Times Staff Writer
U.S. Fumes at Sandinista Denial of Access to Prisoner Associated Press
Aquino Has Abandoned Mandate, Enrile Charges MARK FINEMAN, Times Staff Writer
Dinoseb Banned as Herbicide; Danger to Workers Cited RONALD B. TAYLOR, Times Staff Writer
Downed Plane Not Ours, Shultz Says : 2 Americans in Advisers Unit, Managua Claims MARJORIE MILLER, Times Staff Writer
Downed Plane Not Ours, Shultz Says : 2 Americans in Advisers Unit, Managua Claims MARJORIE MILLER, Times Staff Writer
Seven in Photocopier Supplies Firm Charged With Mail Fraud
Study Identifies February-April as Stroke Season United Press International
Anti-Bird Coalition's $900,000 Radio-TV Ad Blitz Gets Going FRANK CLIFFORD, Times Staff Writer
Boom in Home-Built Craft : Kit Planes: Amateur Pilots' Dream Ships LEE DYE, Times Science Writer
Scholars Doubt Apocalyptic View of Jesus JOHN DART, Times Religion Writer
Center Debut: Hard Work for Guilds ELLEN APPEL
Parties Greet Symphony's Center Debut M. CHRISTINE MOORE
Book Review : An Author Whose Mind Is Elsewhere RICHARD EDER, Times Book Critic
IRS Says Nothing Certain but Death of Tax Protesting PETER BAKER, Times Staff Writer
Naming the nightmare: Language is but one victim that withers in the shadow of the mushroom cloud Jack Smith
Tax Protester Is Proud of Fight He Lost With IRS PETER BAKER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Widow Asks for $11 Million in Police-Collision Death ANDY ROSE, Times Staff Writer
2 Suicides Are Linked to Beleaguered Hillcrest Mental Hospital DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB and DAVID SMOLLAR, Times Staff Writers
'Twilight Zone' Prosecutor Subpoenas Actor Bellamy PAUL FELDMAN, Times Staff Writer
Normal Heights Man on Trial : Black Couple Tell Jury of Flight From Racist Threats TIM WATERS, Times Staff Writer
Mexico's Debt 'Rescue' Is the Frailest of Lifelines JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda, a graduate professor of political science at the National University of Mexico and political commentator for the Mexican weekly, Proceso, is currently a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington.
Tight Rein Set on '87 Surf Contest ANDY ROSE, Times Staff Writer
County OKs Plan for Malibu Units
Board Seeks Drug Tests of Bus Firm Employees TED VOLLMER, Times Staff Writer
Tax Simplification Only Simplifies the Next Tax Increase DANIEL BURSTEIN, Daniel Burstein is a New York-based writer who specializes in business and technology.
Yes on 60: Home Taxes
La Mesa
Beam, Roth Neck and Neck in Fund Raising Since July JOHN NEEDHAM, Times County Bureau Chief
Beckman Turns Sod for Science Center MARK I. PINSKY, Times Staff Writer
The House
INS Sweeps Seize 117 in Canoga Park, Northridge ANDREW C. REVKIN, Times Staff Writer
No Victory at Sea
Yes on 55: Safe Water
Lagoon Pact Won't Delay Pipeline Start DEAN MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
2 Growth Issues on Simi Ballot Called 'Flawed' REGINALD SMITH, Times Staff Writer
Countywide
Issues '86
Supervisors Ask CHP to Use Radar on Topanga Beach Route
$225 Million Freed for First Leg of Metro Rail RICH CONNELL, Times Staff Writer
There's Profit to Be Had in Iceland : Reagan's in a Strong Position to Soothe Critics on All Sides DIMITRI K. SIMES, Dimitri K. Simes is a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace in Washington.
Burbank Rejects Hillside Development
Back Off Ban on Vendors, City Advised ROXANA KOPETMAN
Auto Financing
Metro Rail
Air Conditioning
Carlsbad
Norco to Review Plan That Could Triple Size, Block Jurupa Cityhood BARRY S. SURMAN, Times Staff Writer
DuPont Credo
Woman Held in Pickpocket Robberies of Elderly Victims STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, Times Staff Writer
Encinitas
Mission Bay Reopens After Spill : Sewage Sludge Leak May Cost City a $20,000 Fine JENIFER WARREN, Times Staff Writer
Anaheim Says Potential Revenues Justify Expense : Angels Suit Costs City $5.3 Million ROXANA KOPETMAN, Times Staff Writer
Stadium Ban on Bottles and Cans Is Now Official ROXANA KOPETMAN, Times Staff Writer
Fraud Case : AIDS Victim Flies East for Prison Tests THOMAS OMESTAD, Times Staff Writer
Straddling a Fence : Prompt Action Asked on $100-Million Proposal That Has Topanga Canyon Folks Split : BY BOB POOL Times Staff Writer
Air Conditioning
150 Evacuated From Anaheim Hospital on Gas Leak Report GARY JARLSON, Times Staff Writer
Parrot May Have Bad News for Buzzard That Stole Her PATT MORRISON, Times Staff Writer
Seal Beach : Navy Hires Company to Test Refuge for Pollution Karen Kucher
Weiss Continues Recovery Associated Press
Port to Strengthen Airport Taxi Rules : Commissioners Promise Fast Answers to Tourists' Complaints About Chaos H.G. REZA, Times Staff Writer
Medicare Tax
On the lookout for a bar with a sense of turf and tradition. DOUG SMITH
San Diego
San Diego
San Diego
San Diego
Simi Lifts Finance-Disclosure Edict : FPPC Relents, Decides to Review Order on Appointees REGINALD SMITH, Times Staff Writer
Countywide
Sick and Tired
Santa Ana : 2 Men Are Arrested in Death of Man at YMCA Gary Jarlson
Artist to be Arraigned Today in $300,000 Monastery Fire ERIC BAILEY, Times Staff Writer
Coming to Terms
LAPD Reacts Swiftly in Wake of Cocaine Overdose Incident at Elementary School MICHAEL SEILER, Times Staff Writer
San Diego
Meanwhile, Where's Detente With Cuba? JONATHAN POWER, Jonathan Power writes for the International Herald Tribune.
War on Drugs Is Not Hopeless
Solana Beach
Bus Firm With Safety Violations Gets City Pact VICTOR MERINA, Times Staff Writer
Costa Mesa : Coast College Names a New Dean of Students Kristina Lindgren \f7
Two Die, Two Hurt in Crash of Helicopter Near Mojave Desert Associated Press
Faux Pas Were Out at Ballet Audition BOB SCHWARTZ, Times Staff Writer
Stockholm Arms Accord
3 More Slayings May Be Tied to 4 Transient Deaths DAVID FREED and GEORGE RAMOS, Times Staff Writers
Typical RTD Driver Out 32 Days a Year RICH CONNELL, Times Staff Writer
Cheers for the Upstart
House Blocks VA Land Sale in Westwood, Sepulveda MATHIS CHAZANOV, Times Staff Writer
Man Gets 13 Months for Role in Tax Evasion Plot BOB SCHWARTZ, Times Staff Writer
$10 Million in Damages Sought : Malpractice Allegation Is Added to Bouvia's Lawsuit KIM MURPHY, Times Staff Writer
Trial Opens for Woman Charged With Offering Kickbacks for Patients JANE APPLEGATE, Times Staff Writer
No Fighting Yet in 75th District : Mojonnier Keeps Odds on Her Side by Avoiding Lasky BARRY M. HORSTMAN, Times Staff Writer
Fullerton : 'Marx Brothers' in Red After Aborted Bank Job Gary Jarlson
Suit Threatened Over Student's Suspension : School's Beer Shirt Ban Brews Legal Brouhaha LEONARD BERNSTEIN, Times Staff Writer
San Diego : Airplane Makes Forced Landing at High School TOM FRIESEN
'Pockmarked Bandit' Case : Suspect to Stand Trial in 3-Month Rash of Holdups JAN KLUNDER, Times Staff Writer
Hearing Addresses Concerns About Drug Testing in Workplace MARCIDA DODSON, Times Staff Writer
BUSINESS
Chase Manhattan started operations in Arizona.
Los Angeles County
Much Talk but Still No Word on Gemco Sale MARTHA GROVES, Times Staff Writer
California
Commodities for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1986 : Energy Futures Prices Firm From Associated Press
A newspaper made its debut in Great Britain.
Foreign Exchange for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1986 : Dollar Up Against Major Currencies Associated Press
Los Angeles County
AFG Industries Reports 69% Gain in 3rd-Period Net for New Record
Collins Completes Sale of 111 Units for Naugles Stock
1st Interstate Must Hike Bid to Buy B of A, Analysts Say JOHN M. BRODER, Times Staff Writer
California
House Votes to Expand FSLIC's Powers Associated Press
OPEC Member Agrees to Cut Oil Production : Pledge by Emirates Boosts Cartel's Hopes Associated Press
The House passed a "truth in savings" bill.
People Express asked for a fast OK of its takeover.
The Senate voted to extend the Ex-Im Bank's life.
Flying Tiger Says It May Fold if Wages Aren't Cut DENISE GELLENE, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
IRA and Keogh assets jumped $70 billion in a year.
Electro Funds Posts a $120,122 Increase
Los Angeles County
State Can Afford Better Jobless Benefits HARRY BERNSTEIN
Consumer Debt Growth Slows Associated Press
U. S. Regulator Tells of Job Offer by S&L : Gray Terms Lincoln Savings' Action an Effort to 'Buy Him Out' A Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
Western Digital Says Its Profits Will Exceed Analysts' Estimates ROBERT HANLEY, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
California
Venture in County Viewed as Test for National Expansion : Santa Ana Firm Targets ZapMail's Void JEFF ROWE
May-Associated Deal in the Clear : FTC Took No Action MARTHA GROVES, Times Staff Writer
Investor Group May Make Another Bid : Viacom Board Rejects Sweetened Offer PAUL RICHTER, Times Staff Writer
Stocks Mixed in Dull Day; Dow Unchanged From Times Wire Services
IBM Stock Takes a Fall Following Report of Slackening Foreign Sales DEBRA WHITEFIELD, Times Staff Writer
Los Angeles County
GE Profit Up 5% in Quarter; RCA Deal Swells Revenue Associated Press
BankAmerica, 1st Interstate Merger Seen Leading to Cuts in Staff and Branch Closings BILL SING and TOM FURLONG, Times Staff Writers
USX Puts Off Reply to Icahn's Bid : Investor Again Increases Stake--to 11.4% From 9.83% MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, Times Staff Writer
Controversial Public TV show was canceled.
ENTERTAINMENT
Leona Mitchell At Home In L.a. DONNA PERLMUTTER
But Virtuoso Seeks Accompanist For Future Years : Isaac Stern, 'Collaborator' To Play ALLAN JALON, Times Staff Writer
'Spenser's' Second Shot At Success CLARKE TAYLOR
New East County Performing Arts Center Programs KENNETH HERMAN
City Needs To Take Close Look At Combo HILLIARD HARPER, San Diego County Arts Writer
2 'Horror Nights' At Universal Studios Planned
Monday Evening Opener : Swedish Ensemble Makes U.s. Debut DONNA PERLMUTTER
Arts Conference Will Examine Funding Issues JUDITH MICHAELSON, Times Staff Writer
Lace Gallery Lineup : Performance Artists To Speak Out JANICE ARKATOV
Jazz Reviews : An Updated Bill Berry Steps Aside For Soloists LEONARD FEATHER
Daring Director Of Chamber Music Society MARC SHULGOLD
Art Review : A Sinking Feeling At Boat Show ROBERT McDONALD
Cutting Movies Down To Size JACK MATHEWS
Movie Review : 'Peggy Sue Got Married': A Present From The Past SHEILA BENSON, Times Film Critic
Aspiring S.d. Comedians Play Switch With A Pro THOMAS K. ARNOLD
Commentary : FOLLOWING THE BOUNCING NEWS AT CHANNEL 2 DAVID CROOK, Times Staff Writer
Tv Review : 'Channel 3': A Sample Of Soviet Fare LEE MARGULIES, Times Staff Writer
Hbo Gives Go-ahead For Three Series
SPORTS
On Cue : Bert Schrager's Custom Pool Sticks Are Known Throughout the World JEFF MEYERS, Times Staff Writer
Witt Isn't Perfect, but Darn Close Scott Ostler
Right Now, the Only Team Worth Cheering Is Stuck Down Under Dave Distel
These Guys Just Want To Coach : Assistants STEVE LOWERY, Times Staff Writer
The Preps / Scott Howard-Cooper : When the Going Gets Tough, Westminster Goes Back to the Beginning Scott Howard-Cooper
Eagle's Options Are Limited, and Conner Wins Easily RICH ROBERTS, Times Staff Writer
Times' Top 10
PLAYER OF WEEK : Bell's 4 Touchdowns Solve Scoring Problem
Panthers and Steelers Naturally Are the Pitts Steve Harvey
SDSU Moves Time for BYU Game
San Diego Volleyball : Aztec Women Defeat UC Irvine
Darcey Leads CSUN to Volleyball Victory
Easley Expects to Play Against Raiders Associated Press
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : California vs. Boston : Downing Makes Amazing Discovery: His Swing : He Found It Down in Texas, but Boston and Clemens Have to Pay the Price GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, Times Staff Writer
CLOSEUP : Sutton Runs Circles Around the Marmonte League
This Week's Big Games
Kings Trim Currie and Duncanson From Roster in Countdown to Opener
Pro Football / Bob Oates : Instant Replay Officials Doing Too Much Bob Oates
A BROKEN SEASON : Padres Started in Turmoil and Never Recovered TOM FRIEND, Times Staff Writer
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : California vs. Boston : AL Playoff Notebook : This Series Causes Real Problem for a Laguna Hills Dad ROSS NEWHAN, Times Staff Writer
San Diego High School Player of the Week : Hopkins Doesn't Let His Schedule Slow Him Down ROB MIECH
Laughlin Can't Get Over His Perfect 10 : Ram Linebacker's 10-Tackle Game Is Journeyman's Dream Come True RICH ROBERTS, Times Staff Writer
A Calling From the Stands : Drake Keeps Watchful Eye From Above GERALD SCOTT, Times Staff Writer
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : California vs. Boston : Clemens Insists Angels Deserved Their Victory ROSS NEWHAN, Times Staff Writer
Names In The News
Community College Roundup : Saddleback Beats Rancho Santiago
FALL SPORTS HIGHLIGHTS : Westlake Beats Royal in Volleyball
College Roundup : San Diego State Sweeps UC Irvine
Mets' Life With Johnson Not Easy, but Very Successful Mike Downey
Lakers Hoped to Sign Brickowski, but They'll Have to Wait SAM McMANIS
NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : New York vs. Houston : Mets, Astros: Two Styles Collide Tonight GORDON EDES, Times Staff Writer
Mackovic: Raiders Play Dirty MARK HEISLER, Times Staff Writer
NHL PREVIEW 1986-87 : Strangely, Upsets This Season Would Mean a Return to Normal JULIE CART, Times Staff Writer
Carrozzo: Groomed to Coach : He Discovered His Life's Ambition at an Early Age TOM HAMILTON, Times Staff Writer
STATISTICS WATCH : Canyon's Streak Becomes Nation's Longest at 42
AROUND THE LEAGUES : Marmonte, Valley 4-A Teams Meet for 1st Time
North Ranch Course Wins Respect From Sub-Par NCAA Golfers STEVE ELLING, Times Staff Writer
AL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : California vs. Boston : Angels Sock It to Red Sox and Clemens, 8-1 : Witt, 5-Hitter, Stars in Opener of AL Playoffs MIKE PENNER, Times Staff Writer
NL CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES : New York vs. Houston : NL Playoff Notebook : In Gooden Against Scott, It's the Doctor Against the Alleged Doctorer MIKE DOWNEY, Times Staff Writer
Clippers' Coach Chaney Wants to Cut Benjamin Down to Size CHRIS BAKER, Times Staff Writer
McGraw Had to Get on His Horse Before Game Went Right to the Dogs
Maryland Athletic Director Resigns Amid Bias Case Upheaval
Emanuel Makes a Run for It--and He Succeeds : After a 144-Yard Performance, Sophomore Will Start at Tailback for Trojans MAL FLORENCE, Times Staff Writer
Chuck Smith, Aspiring Astronaut, Is Flying High as Tailback at Navy DAVE SELL, The Washington Post
Record Catches Joiner in Usual Subdued Mood : Charger Veteran Plays Down Becoming All-Time Leader in Receiving Yards TOM FRIEND, Times Staff Writer
HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO PREVIEW : Harvard May Be King of Wild Frontier League HEATHER HAFNER
Orange County Player of the Week : Todd Always Shows His Best Side : Laguna Beach Running Back Also Stars as Linebacker BARBIE LUDOVISE
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