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What happened on October 03, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : Spirit Fills Show That's Pure Ella : At the Performing Arts Center, the legendary singer proved that at age 72, along with her remarkable vocal refinement, she still has the vigor of a little girl, exploring and taking chances. By Jim Washburn
STAGE REVIEW : Groundlings' Fresh Take on Stale TV By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Tv & Video By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : Tender 'History of Parking Lots' an Impressive Debut By Sheila Benson, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Pop/rock By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press.
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MUSIC REVIEW : Argentine Ensemble Opens Monday Eve Concerts By John Henken, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Grappling With Libidos : The Newport Theatre Arts Center cast, directed by D. Jay Bradley, often struggles with Sondheim's score for 'A Little Night Music.' By Mark Chalon Smith
Arts By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Bryant, Eicher: Effortless Skill By Don Heckman
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Bragg Atop Barricades By Jim Washburn
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : KC & Co.: Just the Way We Like It By Chris Willman
South-of-Border Singer With Cactus Sound : Pop: Astrid Hadad is an actress-singer who loves to laugh at pain and has no shame in her camp, cabaret-style show. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Reaching For the Ska By Don Snowden
ART REVIEWS : F. Scott Hess: Stripping Away Media Hokum By Suvan Geer
'Gift Rap': A Fun Package By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germani Finding His Voice Through Dance : Performances: The choreographer takes another leap as his expanded dance company shows off his latest steps this week at Sushi. By Eileen Sondak
POP MUSIC : Rio's Not Even Singing 'How Dry I Am' Anymore By Thomas K. Arnold
CBS' 'America Tonight' Feels Like Old News By Howard Rosenberg
Those Fabulous Fauves : Art: Landmark landscapes by turn-of-the-century French artists once dubbed 'wild beasts' go on view at LACMA. By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
TV Viewers Stick With Tried, True : Ratings: Despite network ballyhoo, the audience hasn't flocked to the new fall lineup. PBS put up an unexpected fight with 'The Civil War.' By Rick Du Brow, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
Panel to Take Technical Look at Fauvism By Suzanne Muchnic
What About the Mouseketeers? By Lonnie Burr
My TV Dinner With Mickey : Television: 'The Mickey Mouse Club' debuted 35 years ago today. The author, a Mouseketeer, talks about its impact. By Lonnie Burr
Brooklyn Museum Exhibit Censures Censorship : Art: The display is made up of deliberately 'objectionable' works partly funded by the NEA that were already part of the museum's collection. By Dana Kennedy, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ava Gardner's Memoir Tells All; It Lives Up to Legend
Ruling Asked Before Photo Show Opened : Obscenity: But, the art center counsel testifies, the Mapplethorpe exhibit was never considered unlawful. By Terry Kinney, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Marlene Dietrich Welcomes German Reunification \o7 Reuters\f7
Mel Gibson Takes New Role: Real Life By Michael Miller, REUTERS
SHORT TAKES : Bacall: Broadway's Appeal Lost From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : 'The Thin Man' Musical Delayed as Producers Seek Financing From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Leno Book to Help AIDS Project From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : Tabloid Drops Don Johnson Suit From Times Wire Services
Paid attendance for the New York City Ballet's seven... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Stage Uproar Could Haunt Playhouse : Funding: Despite accepting a finding that 'Sister Mary' did not violate city rules, council members criticize the theater's choice of plays. By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ella Fitzgerald's concert at the Center on Monday was a... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
Patricia Trenton, guest curator of the Laguna Art Museum... Compiled by Kenneth Williams
MUSIC REVIEW : Soviet Mezzo at Wilshire Ebell By Daniel Cariaga
Artist's Work Takes Autobiographical Turn By Cheryl Hanselman
NEWS
Where Small-Town Ways Thrive Amid the Urban Sprawl : Neighborhood: Shops are small, the clientele loyal. Families relax on front lawns. Yet crime has taken its toll on this community near the San Gabriel Mission. By Loretta Schertz Keller, Keller is a regular contributor to San Gabriel Valley View.
Big Rate Hike for Assigned-Risk Car Insurance
Big Rate Hike for Assigned-Risk Car Insurance
Controversy Over Book on Mossad
Controversy Over Book on Mossad
Big Rate Hike for Assigned-Risk Car Insurance
Magnet Schools
Controversy Over Book on Mossad
El Salvador Government
Hussein's Cadillac
Big Rate Hike for Assigned-Risk Car Insurance
Big Rate Hike for Assigned-Risk Car Insurance
2nd Corroded Pipe Delays End of S.D. Water Crisis : Conservation: Water-saving efforts are applauded, urged on. The pipeline is expected to reopen Tuesday. By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : PAKISTAN : Bhutto Supporters Stage Court Protest From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : DJIBOUTI : Pro-Iraqi Group Says It Killed Boy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : Peacekeeping Force Shells Taylor Rebels From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : Fired KGB General Sues Former Bosses From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Report Faults EPA Disinfectant Testing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Countdown Starting for Shuttle Mission From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Money Launderer Gets 12-Year Term From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Mapplethorpe Said to Be Like Van Gogh From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : COLOMBIA : Cocaine Laboratory Explosion Kills 8 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : INDIA : 17 Reported Slain After Rebel Ambush From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : POLAND : Presidential Vote Will Be Nov. 25 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Inquiry Into LAPD May Jeopardize Drug Cases : Law enforcement: The D.A.'s office says officers may have stolen money. None have been indicted. By Richard A. Serrano and Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tax Hikes to Hit the Poor, Middle Class By Tom Redburn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Lottery Wins Some, Loses Some : It celebrates its fifth birthday as the largest in North America. But officials admit they have had a string of bad luck as new games fail to increase revenues. By Virginia Ellis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
East Germany Dances at Its Own Funeral By Tamara Jones and Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bush Pleads for Public Support of Budget Pact By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany Is Reunited; Nation Celebrates; a New Era Begins : Europe: A huge crowd cheers the moment at the Reichstag in Berlin. 'We want to serve the cause of freedom,' the country's president says. By Tyler Marshall and Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Inquiry Into LAPD May Jeopardize Drug Cases : Law enforcement: The D.A.'s office says policemen may have stolen money. None have been indicted. By Richard A. Serrano and Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Yemenis Wear Out Their Welcome in Saudi Arabia By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. and Soviets in Accord on Cutting Arms in Europe : Military: The way is open for a November summit to sign an agreement on conventional forces. By Robert C. Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Souter Confirmed for High Court in 90-9 Vote : Judiciary: Senate opponents said they feared he would back overturning of Roe vs. Wade ruling. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Delays Ruling on Funding Limits : Politics: Judges say they'll decide later whether to overturn a ruling blocking Proposition 73's campaign restrictions. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stinging DMV Renewal Bills Traced to a Bug in Computer By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Questions Raised on Wilson Move to Block Bill : Politics: Senator says he is acting in the public interest. Critics contend that his actions could mean more business for one of his major campaign backers. By Sara Fritz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Justices Appear Split on Prop. 115 : Law: Opponents of the anti-crime initiative say it revises the Constitution. Court holds spirited debate on far-reaching issue. By Philip Hager, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS 34th SENATE DISTRICT : Ayala's Longevity an Issue in Tough Race Against GOP's Bader By Mike Ward, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Francisco Considers Law on VDT Safety : Health: Proponents argue for regulations to reduce work-related injuries and stress. Business lobbyists say the measure would be too costly. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Global AIDS Cases Up by 5,000 in September \o7 Reuters\f7
Death Toll 127 in Crash of Hijacked Chinese Airliner : Disaster: The Boeing 737 careened into two other planes, destroying one full of passengers. At least 96 people survive. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zulu Chief Rejects Bid to Meet With Mandela By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENVIRONMENT / MEDICAL TWIST : Yew Tree Use in Anti-Cancer Drug Adds to Logging Debate By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sverdlovsk Shrine to Honor Last Czar : Soviet Union: Church plans a building where Nicholas II was executed. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Panel OKs Pact to End German Split From Associated Press
Unification Leaves Thousands of Diplomats Out of Work : Foreign relations: Flustered nations ponder how to deal with double representation in a single Germany. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS / WHY DID HE WIN? : Washington State Puzzled as Voters Oust Chief Justice : What's in a name? A lot, for Charles Johnson. Or maybe the dangerous-dog lobby's bite is worse than its bark. By John Balzar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Greets Unification With Congratulations, Trepidation From Times Wire Services
Lithuania Loosens Moscow Ties, Will Negotiate Economic Pacts By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
European Group Admits Hungary
U.S. Will Guarantee Loans for Housing Soviet Emigres : Israel: Jerusalem agrees that none of the $400 million will be used in the West Bank and Gaza Strip. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Prime Minister of Greece Falls Ill After Debate From Reuters
Iraq Publicizes Alleged Kuwaiti Indiscretions By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 62
Senate Backs Bush; Carrier Enters Gulf : Congress: Lawmakers express fear that events are leading toward all-out war with Iraq. The Independence sends a 'signal.' By Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saudi Customs Officials Damaging Trucks at Border, Jordanians Charge By Nick B. Williams Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Stalling Exit Visas for Workers, Soviets Say By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disabled End Protest at Morehouse College \o7 Associated Press\f7
Half of Door From Stricken Jetliner Recovered Off Hawaii \o7 Associated Press\f7
Dinkins Offers $1.8-Billion 'Battle Plan Against Fear' : Crime: New York mayor's program includes hiring more than 7,900 new police officers. Violent incidents have been rising in the city. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President Was Warned to Rally the Public to Deficit Package or Risk Humiliation : Budget: Bush hastily decided to make television appeal after discussions with GOP congressmen. His big problem seems to be within his own party. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Fruit Ban Amid Poisoning Scare Proper, GAO Decides By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dead in Truck-Bus Crash \o7 Associated Press\f7
Officials Seek Cause of Convention Illnesses \o7 United Press International\f7
Gingrich? Few Remain Indifferent : House: To his admirers, the GOP whip is the party's hope to regain a majority. To his critics, he's a demagogue with no sense of national interest. By William J. Eaton and Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Searchers Find 8th Victim of Weekend Plane Crash at Lake \o7 Associated Press\f7
California Elections: The Ad Campaign \o7 Elements of the commercials with analysis by Times political writer Cathleen Decker\f7
Asthma Death Rate Reported Increasing \o7 Associated Press\f7
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS GOVERNOR : Feinstein Tries Softer Touch in New TV Ads By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
AIDS Sufferer Who Won Job Back Dies
SOUTHLAND : Man Who Killed Child Convicted From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Suspect Crashes in N. Hollywood From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Pacewitz Convicted of Murder in Stabbing of Anaheim Girl From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Store Owner Guilty in Sale of Rap Album From Associated Press
Royal Tragedy in Monaco : Husband of Caroline Dies in Boat Crash From Associated Press
Bush Lobbies Congress to Pass Deficit Package : Budget: As the President tries to quell a revolt in his own party, his spokesman concedes that votes are scarce. From Reuters
LOCAL : Children's Bill of Rights OKd From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : 'St. Peter' Rape Suspect Held From Times Wire Services
NATION : Tobacco Industry Ads Targeting Women Smokers Under Attack From Times Wire Services
STATE : Prop. 73 Limits Rejected Again From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Blast Rocks U.S. Envoy's Home From Times Wire Services
Moving Day Is Blunder He Won't Forget \o7 Associated Press\f7
NATION : Watch Thieves Use Chain Saw From Times Wire Services
NATION : Thumbs-Down for Left Hand From Times Wire Services
House Passes Bill to Boost Immigration : Congress: The measure would bring in workers and ease obstacles to unite families. The White House favors more modest limits. From Associated Press
The Dawning of a New European Nation : Germany: Celebrations continue as leaders invoke 'historic responsibility' for the Holocaust and assure the world of their peaceful intentions. From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Athens Fights to Pierce Smog From Times Wire Services
Government Troops Turn Back Uprising of Refugees in Rwanda From Associated Press
Hussein Tours 'Province' of Kuwait : Mideast: The president of Iraq visits the emirate for the first time since his troops invaded it on Aug. 2. From Times Wire Services
Irvine Co., Laguna Strike Tentative Deal for Canyon : Environment: The city would get 2,150 acres for $78 million that would be paid over five years. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROADBLOCK? Riverside County may go to court to block toll... By David Reyes and Dallas Jackson
UP & DOWN: Although Orange County students' attendance at... By Dallas Jackson and David Reyes
FAX HOAX: The alert came via fax. President Ford's pardon... By David Reyes and Dallas Jackson
4 Lives Torn by Nazis Split on Reunification : Fascism: Ex-GI, ex-Nazi youth, Jewish woman and 'righteous Gentile' reflect on Germany's past, and future. By Bob Schwartz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OUCH: The deficit reduction plan hammered out by... By Dallas Jackson and David Reyes
Bill to Provide Inmate List to INS Vetoed By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Class Strike: Fifth Avenue in New York is the scene... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
Women Find Combat on the Soil of Their Homeland By Jack Smith
Taking Steps to Thank New York City Ballet By Ann Conway
Recycling System Helps Sort Household Items By Lynn Simross
BOOK REVIEW : Drummer Explores the Real and Magical Powers of Percussion : DRUMMING AT THE EDGE OF MAGIC; A Journey Into the Spirit of Percussion \o7 by Mickey Hart with Jay Stevens\f7 ; HarperCollins San Francisco $35, cloth; $19.95 paper, 271 pages By Jonathan Kirsch
Hip Say Hooray to Reporter By Kevin Allman
A Touch Opens Door to Healing : Medicine: Osteopath Viola Frymann says she simply helps ailing children realize their potential, but many parents speak of miracles. By Sarah Pattee
It's Sink or Swim : Hurting and Exhausted to Extreme, Navy SEAL Recruits Battle to Finish Course By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where the Twain Meet : Books: L.A. writer T. Coraghessan Boyle's latest work, 'East Is East,' is a Southern novel with a Japanese twist. By Garry Abrams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Spot on Road of Fame : Entertainment: Family and friends toast and serenade Nancy Wilson after singer gets her star on Hollywood Boulevard. By Bill Higgins
The Drill on Mailing Packages to Mideast : Mail service: The best gifts for troops include board games, hard candies and audio tapes, officials say. Avoid sending liquor, pork and some magazines. By Lynn Simross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nursing Parents Through a Child's First Week Away at College By G. Bruce Smith, \o7 Smith is the public information officer at Santa Monica College and a parent. \f7
World Events Leave Texts in Lurch : Publishing: Writers of history books and map-makers are outflanked by European, Mideast changes, leaving Orange County teachers to sort it all out. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : DISCOVERY : The Placentia Trolley By Elena Brunet
MAKING IT WORK : Ways to Improve on a Troubled Relationship With Your Father By Sherry Angel
Healing Feelings About Delinquent Dads By Sherry Angel, \o7 Sherry Angel is a regular contributor to Orange County View. and \f7
BUSINESS
MCA Records, Universal City, named Diarmuid Quinn a...
Cinnabar named Erik Johnson vice president of planning and...
Ray W. Johnston, former general manager of the Pasadena...
A. Michael Spence, dean of Stanford University's Graduate...
Workers Await Verdict on UAL Buyout Loan By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Boon to Small Firms and Their Backers By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care Suffers Unkindest Cut of All By James Flanigan
Oil Prices Keep Sliding on Hopes for Peace in Gulf : Energy: Crude tumbled $3.14 a barrel to close at $33.95. It traded last week at more than $40 a barrel. By Linda Darnell Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Say They Will Have No Choice but to Swallow Gas Tax By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Strategy Shift, Apple to Unveil 3 Low-Cost Macs By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Unveils Production Unit: Paramount Pictures... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MGM/UA Shareholders Approve Merger: MGM/UA Communications... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THREE REACTIONS : R&D Credit to Help Small Firms for a While By Dean Takahashi
Judge Refuses to Dismiss Love Canal Claim: A U.S. district... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Unisys Debt Downgraded: Moody's Investors Service... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PepsiCo Gobbles Up Mexican Baker: Expanding its... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Character for Raisin Commercials: The animated raisins... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Milken Profits May be Reclaimed: Drexel Burnham Lambert... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pacific Bell Proposes Rate Cut: The proposed $73.3-million... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American to Drop John Wayne-S.F. Service: American... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trend Watch \o7 A roundup of business developments spotted by other publications. Items were compiled and edited by Grassroots Research, a unit of the San Francisco money management firm RCM Capital Management. \f7
Turning Point for Inner City Federal Help : Urban renewal: Breaks to create jobs and spur low-income housing signal more interest by Washington in solving community problems. By Jesus Sanchez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THREE REACTIONS : Views Mixed on Effect on Airline Traffic By Robert E. Dallos
THREE REACTIONS : Alcohol Tax Will Hurt Cheaper Brands Most By Nancy Rivera Brooks
Delta Plans L.A.-Hong Kong Flights: Delta Air Lines will... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Transit With All the Advantages of a Car By Timothy H. Willard, TIMOTHY H. WILLARD \o7 is managing editor of the Futurist, a publication of the World Future Society in Bethesda, Md\f7
Practical Side to Luxury Business By Tom Petruno
STOCKS : Dow Off 10.64; Profit Takers Nip Early Rally From Times Staff and Wire Services
OVERSEAS : Stock Prices Soar in Tokyo From Times Wire Services
August Sales of New Homes Decline 1.4% From Reuters
First Executive May Call Special Holders Meeting : Insurance: The ailing L.A. firm declined comment. However, First Boston Corp. was hired earlier this year to look into a restructuring. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Milken Hearing Will Start Oct. 9 : Securities: The proceedings will focus on more crimes that the former trader for Drexel is alleged to have committed. Ivan Boesky may appear. By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA Pulling the Shade on Talks to Help Keep Matsushita at the Table By Alan Citron and Michael Cieply, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Aeroflot May Make Miami Its Gateway to Latin America From Times Wire Services
Peter Lund Is New Executive VP at CBS From Times Staff and Wire Reports
3 at TBS Promoted to More Senior Levels By Jane Hall
International Trade Compiled by Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
RECALLS : Peril in Yugoslav Canned Hams From Times Wire Services
Murdoch Merges 4 Newspapers Into 2 in Rescue Effort : Australia: Firm's stock tumbles 40% in a month amid concern over its massive $8.7-billion debt. From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Singapore Air Orders Boeings From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Sematech Picks Xerox Executive From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Air Travel Soars, but Not Profit From Times Wire Services
IMF Suspends Argentine Loan \o7 Associated Press\f7
P.M. BRIEFING : Small, Luxury Car Gap Widens From Times Wire Services
Fed Chairman Endorses Deficit Package : Economy: In a boost for the President, Greenspan hints that the $500-billion proposal could clear the way for lower interest rates. From Times Wire Services
Oil Spurs 1.8% Rise in August Factory Orders From Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : Glenn to Explain Keating Deals From Times Wire Services
Nikkei Settles Down Day After Record Gain \o7 Associated Press\f7
American Airlines to Halt O.C. Flights to San Francisco : Air service: The airline plans to drop its five daily round trips Nov. 1 because they have not been profitable. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Pacific Telesis Revises Merger Plan: The San...
Xerox Unveils Computerized Publishing System: The DocuTech...
17 in Kashmir Reported Slain After Ambush Associated Press
Tall Order: In what it called its largest sale to date... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Law Firm Collapse Bankrupts Attorney in a Billion-Dollar Way By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Trade Compiled by Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
FHP International Will Extend Service Into San Diego County : Health care: HMO plans a $1-million marketing campaign aimed at businesses. It is seeking approval of a later offer of its programs to Medicare recipients. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Keith Cos. Teams Up With Yugoslav Firm for Building Projects Compiled by Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Of the 100 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Pacific Mutual Damage Appeal Will Be Argued Today : Litigation: Some expect the U.S. Supreme Court case to affect the size of punitive awards that can be assessed against corporations. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Office Buildings, Lowest Vacancy Rates Researched by Dallas M. Jackson / Los Angeles Times
FundAmerica Founder's $20-Million Fine Set Aside By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joint Venture Firm Buys Option for Rich Mine Claim : Precious metals: The company says action on the Philippines land will raise its ore reserves to more than 10 million ounces of gold. By Cristina Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TouchStone and Standard Logic Plan to Merge By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rating Firm Downgrades Bonds of Brea's UnionFed By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
It sounds like a parent's nightmare: A first-grader with a... By Steve Harvey
A Chance to End the Isolation
SPORTS WATCH : Raw Treatment
They've Only Just Begun : Huge social, economic woes face new Germany
Not Exactly a Big Finish
Crush Iraqi War Power or No Deal : Gulf: Pressures are mounting to make a deal with Saddam Hussein that leaves the threat to Israel and U.S. interests intact. By Robin Ranger and Raymond Cohen, \o7 Raymond Cohen is professor of international relations, the Hebrew University of Jerusalem; Robin Ranger is vice president of Ranger Associates, a Washington-based consulting firm. Both are former Jennings Randolph Fellows at the United States Institute of Peace. and \f7
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : We Should Follow New Zealand's Lead in Curbing Teen Traffic Deaths By Ray Connors, \o7 Ray Connors is a free-lance writer in Laguna Niguel\f7
PRIVATE FACES, PUBLIC PLACES : In the County Jail, 15 Minutes for Men Who Haven't Got a Prayer By Linda Blandford
PERSPECTIVE ON GERMAN UNIFICATION : The Lessons of Evil Are Not Forgotten : Can Germany be trusted? A generation that has witnessed catastrophic results of war will not jeopardize democracy. By Reinhardt Rummel, \o7 Reinhardt Rummel is a specialist in international relations at the Institute for Science and Policy in Ebenhausen, Germany. \f7
County AIDS Death Toll Placed at 130 Over 9-Year Period By Jane Hulse
THE DROUGHT : Ventura Rejects Calling for Its State Water By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Officer Confesses to Stealing $600,000 : Moorpark: The treasurer says he began taking money in 1974. He faces up to four years in prison. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father and Child Reunion : Shared Dream Becomes Reality After 22-Year Separation By Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Forum Planned on Organic Crops By Joanna M. Miller
Some Say Ojai Should Merge Into New City : Annexation: Officials find support from residents of nearby communities for a plan to absorb neighboring areas. They also hear counterproposals. By Thia Bell
Countywide : Experts to Present Child Abuse Forum By Maja Radevich
2 Plead Not Guilty in Slaying at Bus Stop
Countywide : Supervisors Delay Well Reactivation By Jane Hulse
Blaze Aboard Cruise Ship Quickly Contained
OXNARD : Council Cuts Staff of Visitors Bureau By Hugo Martin
VENTURA : Police Plan to Cut Jail Booking Fees By Carol Watson
Man Stabbed to Death in Apparent Love Triangle
OXNARD : Police Warn Group Over Bingo Proceeds By Hugo Martin
Landfill Asked to Bar L.A. : Calabasas: Mike Antonovich wants to restrict access to the county's dump because the city denied expansion at Sunshine Canyon. By Lynn O'Shaughnessy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rail Plan May Get 2nd Chance : Transportation: County officials ask Caltrans to reconsider a proposed LAX-to-Palmdale line that has been passed over. By James Quinn and John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SIMI VALLEY : Experts Testify on Oleander Poisoning By Mack Reed
Braude Backs Project After Movie Theaters Eliminated By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Paper Chase for Palm Fronds : Holiday frenzy: The city's giveaway of leaves to Jews who use them for \o7 sukkah\f7 shelters is now so popular that those who order get priority. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 College District Trustees Call on Ely to Resign : Expense accounts: The education official faces trial on embezzlement charges. He accuses the district attorney and a judge of conducting a vendetta. By Daryl Kelley and Christopher Pummer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawyer Says City Has Week to Settle Stun-Gun Claim By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Superintendent List Down to 5 Finalists
OJAI : 2 Buildings on Arcade to Get 2nd Stories By Thia Bell
Developer Cuts Warner Ridge Project By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Balks at Parkland Price Tag : Fryman Canyon: Councilman Yaroslavsky says a $1.96-million city contribution for the property could jeopardize other site acquisitions. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jan C. Posten; Travel Agent, Diver
Margaret H. Bellamy; Eucharistic Minister
Legal Limbo Thawing for Those Who Back Cryonics By Carol Mcgraw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Charged With Theft of Jewelry By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maxine Adams; Co-Owner of Pete's Corn Stand
Ex-Owner Ordered to Pay for Toxics Cleanup After Fire By Mayerene Barker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beatrice Mary Clark; Longtime Burbank Resident
Prime Time Cited for Safety Violations : Health: Cal/OSHA says workers had been exposed to exhaust fumes at the shuttle company's Van Nuys headquarters. By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slaying Suspect Gets Term in Unrelated Case
Judge Orders Silberman to Pay $50,000 : Crime: The fine is in addition to the 46-month prison sentence the former financier was given for his part in a money laundering scheme. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Still Has What It Takes to Be a Ghost Town By Anthony Perry
Sun Setting on the Fleet : Fishing: A way of life for four generations has come to an end for the Zolezzi family. They and other tuna fishermen have reluctantly bowed to environmental and economic factors. By John D. Cramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gang Activity Suspected in Slaying of Girl By Ray Tessler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Investigators Leery of S.D. Probe By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Plan OKd to Make Development Help Pay Way By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Daily Briefings on Serial Killings Halted By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
Drown Ads Hit Roache
Police Search for Clues in Killing of Respected Professor By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement Stymies County By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torres Asks More City Jobs for Latinos : Employment: State senator calls for reforms to increase hirings and promotions. He says community won't stand for 'blatant inequity.' By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Nerd Factor : Nightclubs' Unwritten Dress Codes Under Attack By Judy Pasternak, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Beginning in South-Central : Housing: HUD has taken over a troubled apartment complex. But many residents are wary that the agency's promises won't be kept. By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilderness Road Rises to New Status : Travel: U.S. Forest Service names Angeles Crest Highway a scenic byway, hoping to lure more sightseers to its natural attractions. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Audit Medical Foundation : Health care: Some families involved with bone marrow donor group complain of withheld funds. Five senators requested action. By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burned Body Identified as Missing Businesswoman
Teen Who Led Border War Games to Stand Trial in Robberies By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Model Plane Buff Charged in Collision With Blimp
Fired for Bias Complaint, 2 Rockwell Engineers Say
Outbreak of Oriental Fruit Fly Eradicated
Aids In Los Angeles County Research: Tracy Thomas
Suspect Arrested After Jewelry Cache Discovered
Utilities Set Up Program to Save Water, Energy
Supervisors Vote to Study Parking Lot Over Freeway
L.A. Becomes First City to Ban Animal Sacrifices
City Council Delays Vote on Buying Fryman Canyon
The Empty Chair in City Hall By Bill Boyarsky
16 Hurt as 100 Flee Fire in Garment District Building By Darrell Dawsey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Councilman Urges Probe of Sweeper Fatality : Accident: Woo calls for a review of the city's use of heavy equipment to clean Skid Row after a transient is struck and killed. By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bail Set for Sports Show Promoter in Texas Case : Fraud charges: But authorities say there is little likelihood of charges being filed relating to Pasadena 'Baseball Legends' event. By Penelope Mc Millan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thaw in Legal Limbo Favors Those Who Want to Be Frozen : Courts: Judge rules that people have the right to dispose of their bodies as they wish. State health officials have not decided if they will appeal. By Carol Mcgraw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Three USC Rapes Linked to Previous Attack : Crime: A West Covina woman saw photo of suspect in USC assaults and identified him as the man who broke into her home last year. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspirin Found to Cut Down Occurrence of Migraine : Medicine: Researchers say taking one every other day can reduce the rate of headaches by 20%. By Janny Scott, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Scent of Fear Sends Scribe to Library Seeking Answers By Dana Parsons
Angry Citizens Force Laguna Niguel Council to Delay Ridgeline Vote By Leslie Earnest
Tag: Drivers Are 'It' : DMV Snafu Results in Registration Renewal Bills Up to $2,500 By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Teacher in Key AIDS Case Dies at 45 : Civil rights: Vincent Chalk's lawsuit against the County Education Department brought a landmark ruling protecting the job security of patients in government jobs. By Catherine Gewertz and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Raids Seize 5 in Brutal Beating by Bike Thieves : Crime: An Anaheim father trying to recover his son's property was viciously attacked by a pack of gang toughs. More than 50 outraged police bring suspects in. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saddleback Valley Unified School District
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Record Publicist Cleared of Charge By John Penner
YORBA LINDA : Candidate Demands Equal Cable Time By Ted Johnson
ANAHEIM : Candidates Forum to Be Held Tonight
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Tijeras Creek Bridge Construction Begins By Frank Messina
ANAHEIM : Girl Scouts Pack Books for Troops By Lisa Mascaro
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : District, Teachers Union on Same Side By Cherylanne Bealer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Proposal for New Church Rejected By John Penner
Countywide : Police Group Calls Prop. 134 Misleading By Lucy Chabot
IRVINE : League Backs City on Seating of Gaido By Tom Mcqueeney
SANTA ANA : Candidate Defends Hiring of Detective By Lily Eng
Countywide : Toll Rising in Theft of Police Equipment By Catherine Gewertz and David Reyes,
SANTA ANA : Boys Club Doors Open to Girls Too By Greg Hernandez
SANTA ANA : 2 Men Injured in Drive-By Shooting
Countywide : Odes to Joy Planned for Germany Unity
Countywide : Jurors Split in Case Against Attorney By Jerry Hicks
Suspect Identified in Fatal Shooting
3 Men Asking Cash for Smuggling Boy Are Suspected of Kidnaping By Wendy Paulson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voter Registration for 'Panic Time' Latecomers Offered
Gates Discusses His Court Defeat in Private Meeting With Supervisors : Suit judgment: The closed-door discussion was 'just a factual presentation,' sheriff says. By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Doing Work on Disneyland Ride Is Critically Injured in Fall By Wendy Paulson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Welch Wavers, but A's Help Him Win 27th By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Sox Party Is on Hold : AL East:The White Sox defeat Boston, 3-2. The Blue Jays stay alive with a 2-1 victory over the Orioles. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : UCLA : Top Arizona Back Listed as Doubtful By Mal Florence
Big Star Isn't Pumped Up Yet for the Playoffs By Ted Brock
The U.S. national soccer team, 7-11 this year in full...
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Names in the News
Two-time defending champion Jimmy Connors and top-seeded...
Aaron Krickstein, seeded No. 5, lost to Canadian Grant...
Samuel's Single in 10th Gives Dodgers 2nd Place By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McGriff, White Sox Keep Blue Jays Alive From Associated Press
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Brett Sits, Dares Henderson to Catch Him From Associated Press
Lake Casitas Anglers Enjoy Run on Crappie
OUTDOOR NOTES : Open Season on DFG in Sacramento Court By Rich Roberts, AND PETE THOMAS TIMES STAFF WRITERS
McIlvaine Makes It Official : Baseball: Mets No. 2 man becomes Padre vice president/baseball operations. By Dave Distel, SAN DIEGO COUNTY SPORTS EDITOR
Seau is Running From His Record By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Home Is Where the Job is for Carney By T.J. Simers
Samuel's Single in 10th Gives Dodgers Victory By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hockey
Running By John Geis
SAN DIEGO COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : Mission's Southern Division Off to Poor Start By Jim Lindgren
Sockers Sign Soviet Golovnia By John Geis
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : AZTECS : Arey Suffers Bruised Back in Practice By Dave Mckibben
NHL PREVIEW : No Question, the Game Has Plenty of Answers By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Second Wind Just Wasn't Enough : Dodgers: The second half provided some good memories, but those wasted leads blew the team out of the race. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Should Make It Open and Shut Case By Mike Downey
What Was Missing? Defense, Speed, Luck : Angels: Several injuries compounded problems that left them in fourth place. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Touching '90 Story: A Fielder of Dreams By Joe Gergen, NEWSDAY
NCAA to Meet on UNLV Case : Basketball: School says it will provide new information. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : USC : Price: We Made Marinovich's Year By Jerry Crowe
Smith Calls Referee 'Wimpy' : Football: USC coach says the official should not have consulted coaches about shortening game. However, rule book says both teams must consent. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit television reporter Virg Jacques filed an assault...
Three U.S. syndicates were approved as defense candidates...
Jim Knaub Wins Wheelchair Race
NCAA Rejects Florida Plan to Play in Bowl
The USA Basketball Council approved recommendations by its...
Clippers, Benjamin Initiate Talks on a Long-Term Contract By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Joe McIlvaine, former New York Met executive, was named...
Names in the News
The Phoenix Suns said they will offer first-round draft...
Names in the News
Fielder Down to Last Swings at 50 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Outdoors : Everything Isn't So Ducky : Preparations Have Been Made, but the Season May Be Held Up in Court By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pat Day Suspended for 5 Days \o7 Associated Press \f7
Legislator Floyd Asks for a Probe of Racing Board By John Cherwa, TIMES ASSOCIATE SPORTS EDITOR
OAK TREE : Many Top Horses May Skip Meeting Because Breeders' Cup Is Not Local By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clerks Union, Tracks Exchange Threats on Unsigned Contract By John Cherwa
Shields Hopes to Land Nunn in Comeback : Boxing: North Hollywood resident desires to meet up with the IBF middleweight champion down the road. By Rich Tosches, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baker, Henry Join List of Basketball Players Leaving CSUN Team By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highlander Back Filled Rush Order : Granada Hills Turned to Washington When Passes Missed Mark By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Clamps Down on Crespi, 8-6 : Water polo: Saracens switch defenses and rally from 3-0 deficit to hand Celts their first loss after 11 victories. By Adam Benson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
St. Genevieve Football Coach Clears His Players in Brawl By Kirby Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Velasco Makes Burbank Sit Upright and Pay Attention
LOS ALAMITOS : Jack Parker Jr. Still Knows How to Win By Steve Schuelein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Collegians to Begin Tennis Qualifying By Adam Benson
Injury Forces Wisconsin's Dameworth to Miss Season
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Barring Woman Will Cost Wyche \o7 Associated Press\f7
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Who Keeps Saying These Things? By Chris Dufresne
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Robinson: Bengals Not So Unusual By John Weyler
ROUNDUP : Burns 2nd, CSUN 5th in Golf Invitational
CSUN Volleyball Team Overtakes Fresno State
Criminal Type Will Miss Rest of the Year From Associated Press
U.S. to Face Mexico in '91 Davis Cup Opening Round From Associated Press
Eastern Echo Breaks Down During Workout, Will Not Race Again \o7 Associated Press\f7
Kings Coach to Revive Basics: BORING Defense : Hockey: Scoring is no problem, Webster says. The real problem is keeping opponents in check. From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : NW Louisiana Gets Probation From Times Wire Services
Brett Singles, Near 3rd Batting Title at .329 From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : NAIA OKs 2 Basketball Divisions From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : British Topple Hungarians 1-0 From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Phillies Start Staff Shake-Up From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Ex-Boxer Davey Day Dies at 78 From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : U.S. Tabs Dutch Soccer Player From Times Wire Services
City Doesn't Strike It Rich With 49er Turf \o7 Associated Press\f7
Chang Wins; All Three Top Seeds Advance in Australia From Times Wire Services
Gooden Gives Mets a Deadline: Sign Him by Start of Spring \o7 Associated Press\f7
THE SIDELINES : Boxing Victories Move S. Korea to 2nd in Asian Games Medals From Times Wire Services
Checking Neutrality at Door
Rolling Out Welcome Mats for Homecomings : The opposition: Scheduling these games against teams with losing records is part of the tradition, but it doesn't always ensure a victory. By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ON THE PREP PATH : Runner Who Allegedly Accepted Money Subject of Controversy By Barbie Ludovise
Gearing Up for 'Greatest Show on Earth' at Halftime : Homecoming: High schools are welcoming back their alumni with 20-minute extravaganzas that can feature a cast of hundreds and a budget of thousands of dollars. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Points Leader Andino to Surf in Florida Event
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Courter's Hat Trick Sparks OCC to a 5-2 Soccer Victory
RAMS : With Running Game Sputtering, Team Goes Back to Basics By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Santiago's League Record Remains Perfect in Tennis
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCLA Needs Overtime to Beat UC Irvine in Water Polo, 15-12
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Net Gain: Smith Making His Mark as a Scorer By Robyn Norwood
Ruedy Helps Chatsworth Pump Up Its Air Attack
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