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What happened on October 16, 1990
ENTERTAINMENT
ART REVIEW : The Changing Landscape : Sculptor Tony Cragg's Urban Renewal of the Pastoral Tradition By Christopher Knight, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Tv & Video By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Pop/rock By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
'Marked' for the Top Spot By Pat H. Broeske, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
'Beehive': An Exquisite Enigma By Kevin Thomas
STAGE REVIEW : 'Twelfth Night' in La Jolla . . . as You Might Like It By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER WRITER
Music Reviews : Recital Wraps Up Redlands Sax Fest By Gregg Wager
Music Reviews : Arditti Quartet Performs at UCLA By John Henken
Music Reviews : Budapest Chamber Orchestra at Segerstrom Hall By Daniel Cariaga
OPERA REVIEW : San Francisco Presents Its First 'Entfuhrung' : Mozart: The Bay City had to wait 208 years for a disappointing production of the composer's fragile tragicomic masterpiece. By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
TV Reviews : 'The Fourth Man': A Tale of Steroids in the High School Locker Room By Lynne Heffley
A 'Simpsons' Demographics Lesson
TV Reviews : PBS' 'Cops' Looks at Defectors in the Drug War By Robert Koehler
Movies By Claudia Puig, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
CLASSICAL MUSIC / KENNETH HERMAN : A Little Traveling Music, Please, for This Maestro By Kenneth Herman
Music Reviews : Gross Leads the Santa Monica Opener By Timothy Mangan
A Woman in the Upper Reaches : Screenplay: Paramount pays $1 million for the work of a 23-year-old Cal State Northridge graduate. It may be the highest fee ever paid a female writer. By Nina J. Easton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Hollywood Scouts : Movies: A troika of insiders is guiding Japanese investors eager to take on the risky world of filmmaking in America. By Nina J. Easton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting Words : Movie: The writers of 'Marked for Death' and Steven Seagal are still feuding over script credit. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local, National Tributes Planned for Bernstein By John Henken, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good Riddance to the X, but Woes Remain : Film: There should be explanations for R and NC-17 ratings and maybe for PG as well. By Charles Champlin, TIMES ARTS EDITOR
Four-Part 'Power in the Pacific' on KCET: Vim on the Rim : Television: The growing influence of Japan dominates this report on economic developments in Pacific Rim countries. By Diane Haithman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On The Record
O.C. ART REVIEW : The Changing Landscape : Sculptor Tony Cragg's Urban Renewal of the Pastoral Tradition By Christopher Knight, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Sword Helped Protect Famed Musical Bond : O.C. Music: The Gilbert and Sullivan relationship seemed near an end when fate intervened as a Japanese blade fell. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Bad Boy and Hermit of Hull : A candid John Godber directs work on reclusive English poet Philip Larkin. By Jan Herman
Segerstrom Hosts Polished Budapest Chamber Band By Daniel Cariaga
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Up-Tempo Set Dilutes Crowell's Magic By Jim Washburn
SHORT TAKES : Ad Brews Trouble With Guitarist From Times Wire Services
SHORT TAKES : 'Sex, Lies' Star Dismisses Fame From Times Wire Services
Queen of the B's : Welles' 'Touch of Evil' Has Become a Cult Classic By Vernon Scott, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
SHORT TAKES : Streep Awes Co-Star MacLaine From Times Wire Services
'Back to Future' Actor Sues Studio
'Cosby' Edges 'Simpsons' Across U.S. : Television: The NBC sitcom ekes out a victory over the Fox entry in the national ratings. By Joan Hanauer, UNITED PRESS INTERNATIONAL
2 Live Crew Transcript Ruled Out of Trial From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Actor Begley Boosts Recycling From Times Wire Services
NEWS
Smokers Lose Again
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Demonstrators Form Life Chain
Demonstrators Form Life Chain
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Demonstrators Form Life Chain
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Demonstrators Form Life Chain
Bush on the Budget
Proposition 136
Paterson on Refusing to Go to Saudi Arabia
Courts: Ruling places 17-year-old in County Jail. Defendant fatally shot a boy in a similar incident four years ago. By Nancy Wride and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nemesis Experts Keep Navy's Secret Weapons Shipshape By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Sri Lanka Soldiers Slain \o7 Reuters\f7
Bus-Train Crash Kills 19 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hanoi Foreign Minister to Discuss 1,700 MIAs \o7 Associated Press\f7
Protest on U.S. Tax Policies, Pay Raises Is Spray-Painted on Rep. Michel House \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Gorbachev Wins Nobel Peace Prize : Award: Soviet leader cited for helping end Cold War and forging change in Europe. Bush lauds the decision. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Condemns Hussein Amid Confusing Signals By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B-2 Survives Key Test as Senate OKs Defense Bill : Military: Lawmakers, in 50-44 vote, reject bid to halt production of plane at six instead of 75 sought by Bush. By Paul Houston, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait Women Resist Iraq, Seek Recognition of Role : Gulf crisis: Chants, posters and peaceful marches are their arms against invaders. Three have died so far. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeling Heat, Wilson Goes Back to Senate By Bill Stall and Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
New Pastor Faces Conflicts at Activist Queen of Angels : Religion: Father Vazquez is torn between focusing on Latino culture and maintaining refuge for immigrants. By Marita Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Chief Gets 'Hot Air' Award at Home By Carey Goldberg and Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Are Farms Wasting Water? : Government subsidies make the supply cheap and plentiful for agriculture. But critics say it's urban areas that are getting soaked. By Miles Corwin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United to Buy 128 Boeing Jets for $22 Billion By Denise Gellene and Tracy Shryer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Another Candidate Declares for Teamster President : Labor: Little-known San Jose official's move illustrates leadership fragmentation. The union will hold its first national rank-and-file election next year. By Bob Baker, TIMES LABOR WRITER
Yosemite Makes a Nice Christmas Gift By Robert A. Jones
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS TREASURER : Hayes, Brown in Uphill Battle for Recognition By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS PROPOSITION 128 : EPA Chief Questions Provisions of 'Big Green' By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
S. Korea Premier Crosses DMZ for Talks in North's Capital : Asia: Few results are expected from the Pyongyang meeting, however. It follows one made to Seoul last month. By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuberculosis Now the Deadliest Disease as Toll Climbs By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CONGRESS / CUTTING AGONY : Hospital Lobbyists Resorting to Budgetary Damage Control By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PRESIDENCY / NEVER SAY NEVER? : A Good Bush Role Model? Some Suggest Eisenhower : Ex-general balanced three budgets and kept inflation, joblessness low. He succeeded partly by cultivating Congress' top Democrats. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
California Exile Predicted by Poet \o7 Reuters\f7
In the Words of Gorbachev . . .
Bush Hails Gorbachev as a 'Courageous Force for Peace' By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 37 Years, S. Africa Ends an Apartheid Law : Segregation: That doesn't mean separation of the races is over. Towns write new ordinances to perpetuate it. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shamir Assails U.S. Mideast Policies : Israel: Washington's strengthened ties with Arabs are a slap in the face, he says. The growing tension is an unexpected turn in the gulf crisis. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Urges Israel to Accept U.N.'s Investigation By John J. Goldman and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mexico's Tough Drug Czar Loses His Job By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Embargo Starting to Bite, Cheney Reports : Sanctions: But he says U.S. is prepared to keep troops in Saudi Arabia for years, if necessary. By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GULF WATCH: Day 75 : A Daily Briefing Paper On Developments In The Crisis
Kuwaitis Urge U.N. to Force Out Iraqis By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Doubles Anti-Terrorist Reward Pool to $4 Million \o7 From Times Staff Writer\f7
Bush Steps Up Attacks on Congress for Failure to End Budget Impasse : Deficit: He warns he is prepared to shut down the government again on Friday. He declines to say specifically what financing plan he would support. By William J. Eaton and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Expected to OK Measure Requiring Schools to Reveal Campus Crime Figures : Congress: The bill orders colleges and universities to provide the information to applicants. It also mandates disclosure of graduation rates. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Allows Payments to Fallout Victims, Uranium Miners From Associated Press
Chess Game Adjourned; Early Kasparov Moves Stun Experts From Associated Press
Didn't Lie to Couple Who Hired Her to Bear Child, Surrogate Mother Says From a Times Staff Writer
NEA Appropriations Take Unusual Path : Arts: The House adds the entire text of a bill on extending the agency to a funding measure. Opposition led by Sen. Helms is likely. By Allan Parachini, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vandal Again Attacks Rep. Michel's Home \o7 Associated Press\f7
Defense Dept. to Clean Hazardous Waste Site From a Times Staff Writer
Richard Dugally; Legislative Aide, Veteran Ford Lobbyist By Daniel Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L. McEdward; Founded Charity Group
Samuel Brownell; Former U.S. Education Commissioner
Elizabeth Parke Firestone; Widow of Tire Maker
Alexander Zakin; Pianist Collaborated With Violinist Stern
San Diego Serial Killings Remain a Mystery : Crime: The leads continue to pour in--2,200 at last count--but local police say they are no closer to catching whoever is responsible for the stabbing deaths of five women. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KILLER HANDS: Four serial killers, including Randy Kraft... By Tom Mcqueeney and Chris Pasles
NEW PROSPECT: Larry Agran lost his job as Irvine mayor... By Chris Pasles and Tom Mcqueeney
ILL WIND: The Rams (C1) have lost three straight and are... By Tom Mcqueeney and Chris Pasles
AFTERSHOCK: News of the death of Leonard Bernstein shook... By Chris Pasles and Tom Mcqueeney
Campbell Blasted for Copying Old State Stationery : Controversy: The former senator's use of a replica of a state letterhead draws fire from a consumers group charging he is treading on his past title. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holly-Seacliff OKd by Council Over Protests By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Drop Deadline for Shift to Market Economy From Associated Press
No Retreat on Kuwait : U.S. Not Interested in Partial Solution to Crisis, Baker Says From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Steve Martin Visits Saudi Arabia From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Three Americans Share the Nobel Prize for Economics From Associated Press
LOCAL : Santa Ana Man Shot in Chest From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
LOCAL : Eatery Smoking Ban Rejected From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
WORLD : S. Korea Makes Offer to North From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : 1,400 Pounds of Cocaine Seized From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
NATION : Anti-Gulf Protesters Spill Oil From Times Wire Services
Deer Hunter Defends His Fatal Mistake From Associated Press
HEALTH : Brain Cancer on Rise in Elderly From Times Wire Services
Scandinavian Accent Emerges After Baltimore Man's Stroke \o7 Associated Press \f7
Jerusalem Mayor Open to U.N. Inquiry Team : Israel: Prime Minister Yitzhak Shamir rejects the stance, which contradicts the nation's position that no investigation into the Temple Mount killings is necessary. From Associated Press
NATION : Alcohol Use Found to Start Early From Times Wire Services
Nadia Recasts Her Former Patron as a Jailer and Thief \o7 United Press International \f7
Duel Over Aoun's Fate Continues From Associated Press
Look Out for the Language Cop With Literary License By Jack Smith
Birthday Bash: British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher... Compiled by YEMI TOURE
BOOK REVIEW : New Perspective on Cosmology : ORIGINS: The Lives and Worlds of Modern Cosmologists, \o7 by Alan Lightman and Roberta Brawer\f7 . Harvard University Press. $29.95, 561 pages By John Wilkes
The Party Chronicles: a First-Night Fete By Kevin Allman
It's All Right to Still Like Ike : History: Once painted as a 'distanced' President, Dwight Eisenhower now is heralded for his strong sense of service. By Maura Reynolds, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mental Illness: Suffer the Little Children : Personal health: Millions of youngsters have mental disorders, but only a fraction get appropriate help. Few adults can spot problems or obtain help, experts say. By Shari Roan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowning Blow? : Tiny Monaco, Which Lost Its Beloved Princess Grace 8 Years Ago, Grieves Again With Caroline, and Asks What Lies Ahead? By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life at the Top Shops : Party: The opening for Two Rodeo Drive complex drew 1,200 people. Most of the guests were Blue Ribbon members. By Jeannine Stein, TIMES SOCIETY WRITER
Finding Footwear to Fit the Sport By Kathleen Doheny
Researchers Identify Some Risk Factors for Mental Illness By Shari Roan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT / COUNTERPOINT : Scalpel vs. No-Scalpel Vasectomy
San Quentin's Killer Bridge Parties : Kraft, Bonin and 2 Other Serial Murderers Play a Mean Game of Cards By John Needham, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Code of Ethics Takes a Back Seat When Higher Stakes Are at Risk By Joseph N. Bell
Clipboard : Costa's Hummingbird
St. Joe Audience Shows Up--Barely By Pamela Marin
KEEPING FIT : Anti-Smoking Opera a Breath of Fresh Air : Opera Pacific takes its nicotine addiction messages to 160 elementary schools and 100,000 students. By Jan Hofmann, \o7 Jan Hofmann is a regular contributor to Orange County View. \f7
STYLE : Daring Artists Invest Their Talents in Gold and Silver By Kathryn Bold, \o7 Kathryn Bold is a regular contributor to Orange County View. \f7
PANAMA CITY : Latin Togetherness
LUXEMBOURG : Distant Test for U.S. Farms
DURBAN : Conservative Last Stand?
Regional Outlook : Fueling the Flames in Jerusalem : The shootings at the Temple Mount may have been expected to rouse the Palestinian uprising. But division in the movement may make the incident just another violent episode. By Daniel Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : Life and Death in the Rain Forests : Species may be disappearing at a rate of more than one an hour. Alarmed conservationists have a new strategy for preservation. By Larry Pryor, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PYONGYANG : Korea Talks: Round 2
America From Abroad : Is the Journey North Worth It for Mexico's Migrant Work Force? : Those who have made the trip to the United States--and the families left behind--have different interpretations. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Bush's Man in Baghdad: Right Mix of Old World Style and Derring Do : 'I've always dreamed of covering a war as a diplomat,' says Joe Wilson, 'and now that I'm here in the middle of it; it's absolutely fascinating.' By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Newsletter : Southeast Asia Stocks Battered by Gulf Crisis : Higher energy prices cut into profit margins. And economic decline in the United States means fewer buyers for products. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : Pilot Wants Just a Piece of Mighty Aeroflot's Sky : There is only one Soviet airline. Nick Selbakov hopes to change that, even though he'd be starting small. By Charles Hillinger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking of: Family Budgets
The Press : Echoes in Soviet Union of Free-Market Worries : Writers reflect fears that top-to-bottom unpreparedness for the new economy will seriously impede its success. Compiled and translated by Viktor K. Grebenshikov
Insider : Foreign Embassies Reaching Out to Touch Someone--Anyone : Envoys increasingly believe that they need to influence the American public as much as they do fellow diplomats and U.S. officials. By Jennifer Toth, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Filling a Void With 'Qigong' in China : Millions have turned to the practice, which mixes exercise and meditation. Officials fear unpredictable political consequences. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
STOCKS : Dow Rises 18.32 After See-Saw Day of Trading From Times Staff and Wire Services
Magnetek Inc.: The Los Angeles-based provider of... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Polaroid Corp.: Third-quarter profit at the Cambridge... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boise Cascade Corp.: The Idaho-based timber and paper... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pepsico Inc.: The Purchase, N.Y., soft drink, food and... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Upjohn Co.: The Kalamazoo, Mich., drug firm said... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TRW Inc.: Net profit for the advanced technology products... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Robert M. Kagan has been named vice president and...
Bob Steinberger has joined Grubb & Ellis, office...
Bill Trumpfheller has been promoted to senior account...
William E. Best has been named senior vice president and...
Thomas T. Peterson has been named senior vice president...
Ronald P. Bird, president and chief executive officer of...
R.E. Hazard Jr. Inc. has named Marc Cicchetto senior...
Doug Evans has joined Scripps Bank as senior vice...
E.C. (John) DeBlanc has been named vice president, program...
Thomas B. Hazard has been named president of Junior...
San Diego Trust & Savings Bank has promoted Kathleen...
Margaret Marr has joined Mission Valley Escrow as a...
Dana Quittner, long range planning administrator for...
Charles J. Pretto has joined The Kobey Corp. as...
VideoCipher, Scrambling Device Maker, Opens San Marcos Retail Store : Electronics: Manufacturer hopes to cash in on new technology expected to increase sales of home satellite dishes and descramblers this decade. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grossmont Bank has named Debra A. Dvorak, commercial loan...
Irma Cazares has been named executive director of San...
Shellye Schmorleitz has been named communications...
Scott D. Montgomery has joined Northland Financial Company...
The Dow Jones Industrial Average last week dropped to...
FTC Accuses Photo Company of Violations : Dispute: The agency says Traditional Industries is not complying with a 1989 settlement stemming from complaints about sales practices. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Market Still in Slump as Sales Dip 15% in September : Real estate: A monthly report says the huge inventory of residential properties dropped slightly from an all-time high in August. By John Medearis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Encino Firm Accused of Mishandling McEnroe Escrow : Real estate: The company vehemently denies any wrongdoing. It challenged regulators by taking the case to Superior Court. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Firm Takes the Offensive : Economy: Ocean Technology of Burbank has its sights set on foreign customers to make up for an expected 10% decline in sales to the U.S. military. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cherokee Scraps $40-Million Initial Public Stock Offering : Apparel: The Sunland fashion manufacturer cites Wall Street's slide in canceling the sale. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amwest's 3rd-Quarter Profit Doubles From '89
HR Textron in Valencia won a $2-million contract from the...
Litton Systems Inc. in Woodland Hills won a $973,567...
Transamerica Insurance Co. of Woodland Hills said it...
Litton's Data Systems division in Van Nuys has been...
Levy Bancorp's Profit Jumps 30% in 3rd Quarter
Fibermux Corp. in Chatsworth won a $299,813 contract from...
Security Pacific's Quarterly Profit Declines 27% : Finance: California banks have been weathering the current downturn better than their counterparts elsewhere. Concerns are rising that this may no longer be true. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boeing's Coup Fuels Global Rivalry Among Aircraft Firms By Ralph Vartabedian and Robert Dallos, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Intel Chips Offer Prospect of Book-Sized PCs By Leslie Helm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Express Joins Clean-Car Pilot Project: The South Coast... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Employers Waking Up to Child-Care Cries By Harry Anderson
U.S. Witnesses Fail to Link Milken to Wickes Scam By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony to Change CBS Records Name: Sony Corp., which... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FTC Challenges Publishing-Printing Merger: The Federal... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Journal Reacts to Singapore Press Restrictions: The owners... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bally Chief Rules Out Bankruptcy Filing: The new interim... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
T-Bill Rates Nearly Unchanged: The Treasury sold $9.4... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Justice Department Backtracks: The department urged... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Los Angeles-based investor group of Leonard Green... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carl's Jr. Announces Licensing Deal: The Happy Star is... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Apple Rolls Out Cheaper Macintosh Models : Computers: The new PCs are key parts of an aggressive corporate push to slow the firm's declining market share. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five U.S. Airlines Win Route Authorization: The five... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Digital Computer to Be Compatible With Rival Units From Associated Press
Keating Lawyers Protest Fraud Charges : Thrifts: The pretrial statements provide hints of what the defense strategy may be. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Tries Bold Tack to Spur Agriculture Trade Talks : Trade: America proposes slashing nearly all barriers to create a more market-oriented system. A showdown with Europe may result. By Tom Redburn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studio Denies Suit Accusations: Orion Pictures Corp. has... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Disney Plans to Launch Publishing Unit By Alan Citron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Epilady Makers Sue to Refute Bankers' Claims : Lawsuit: In their countersuit, the Krok family calls the financial firms' charges of looting their struggling business a 'smut campaign.' By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Unions Rally to Feinstein By Harry Bernstein
METALS : Gold Price Turns to Lead, Drops Nearly $13 From Reuters
'Boss as Star' Campaigns Can Backfire if the Executive Falls From Grace By Bruce Horovitz
IBM Profit Rise Disappoints Wall Street By Carla Lazzareschi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
States Lose Supreme Court Battle to Airlines Over Ads : Decision: The justices let stand a ruling that only the U.S. can regulate merchandising that California and 33 others contend is deceptive. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales of U.S.-Made Vehicles Off 2.1% in Early October From Associated Press
Inventories Edge Up 0.5% During August From Associated Press
Dennis Evans Cleared of Insider Trading Charges By Gregory Crouch
Report Says 5 Insurers Could Face Insolvency \o7 Associated Press\f7
Boeing Order a 'Stabilizing' Factor in Face of a Slowdown From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hydro-Mill Co. in Chatsworth won a $2,239,893 contract...
Thomas W. Rosa was named president and chief executive of...
Barry Wright Corp. in Burbank won a $483,320 contract from...
U.S. Bearing in Chatsworth won a $149,736 contract from...
Valley Federal Posts $5.45-Million Profit
Net Income Increases 9% at El Camino Resources
TransWorld Bancorp Reports Earnings Gain
F2M Inc. in Lancaster won two contracts from the Navy--one...
JBL Inc., a Northridge producer of stereo loudspeakers...
Hewlett-Packard Co. in Calabasas won a $381,692 contract...
Brajdas Corp. Narrows Loss in 2nd Quarter
American Mobile Reports Profit After Assets Sale
Camera Platforms, UST Agree on Exchange Plan
Cine-Source Stock Falls as 'Texasville' Falters
Storage Firm Plans Real Estate Investment Trust
N.Y. Firm Increases Stake in Ventura Entertainment
Energizing an Electric Car Company : Acquisitions: A Northridge man is one of two new owners of Taylor-Dunn. The pair hopes to double the firm's sales of $23 million a year. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biotech / Biomedical Compiled by Leslie Berkman and Danielle A. Fouquette, Times staff writers
Carl's Jr. Hopes Its Star Will Rise in Mexican Market By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biotech / Biomedical Compiled by Leslie Berkman and Danielle A. Fouquette, Times staff writers
Of the 102 largest publicly traded companies in Orange...
Plenum Wins Order Barring Severance Pay : Proxy battle: Publisher says the ruling will prevent Gradco from exercising 'golden parachute' agreements and from dissipating funds. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission Viejo Man Cleared of Charges of Insider-Trading By Gregory Crouch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keating Lawyers Ask Dismissal of Fraud Counts : Courts: The defense claims that the charges against Keating and three other ex-officials of Lincoln Savings & Loan are too vague and unconstitutional. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIOTECH / BIOMEDICAL : I-Flow Corp. Gets U.S. Approval to Sell Self-Infusion Device Compiled by Leslie Berkman and Danielle A. Fouquette, Times staff writers
Offering Raises $3.4 Million for Parker Corp.
College--Courtesy of Carl's Jr. : Management: The fast-food company hopes to reduce employee turnover by offering to pay up to $405 a term for higher education. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parker Automotive Corp.: The Costa Mesa manufacturer of...
Better Use of Older Workers, Immigrants Urged : Employment: A new report calls for changes in immigration and retirement policies. By Frank Swoboda, THE WASHINGTON POST
Eldorado Bancorp: The holding company for Tustin-based...
Landmark Bancorp: The La Habra parent company of Landmark...
UniCare Financial Corp.: The Irvine-based worker's...
CommerceBancorp: The Newport Beach parent company of...
Technology Marketing Inc.: The Irvine-based electronic...
SPI Pharmaceuticals Inc.: The Costa Mesa drug company...
Hycor Biomedical Inc.: The Garden Grove-based...
Printronix Net Income, Sales Drop in Second Fiscal Quarter
Flavorists' Work Drawn from Palette of Chemicals : Food: The secretive business strives to add what processing takes out, generating a $750-million-a-year industry in the process. By Terry Kinney, ASSOCIATED PRESS
For Some, Christmas Never Takes a Holiday : Sales: Even in summer, sleigh bells ring and the halls are decked with holly. Specialty merchants ring up profits year-round. By Karen Schwartz, ASSOCIATED PRESS
P.M. BRIEFING : OPEC Official Asks More Output From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : USAir, Attendants Reach Accord From Times Wire Services
Douglas Aircraft Lays Off 1,000; Last of Work-Force Cuts This Year \o7 United Press International \f7
Dow Drops 35.15 as 2-Day Rally Fizzles From Times Wire Services
Sumitomo Chiefs Quit After Stock Scandal Arrest \o7 Reuters \f7
Farm Bill Boosts Conservation in Agriculture From Associated Press
EARNINGS : Merrill Lynch Profits Up 12.4% From Times Wire Services
Chinese Youth Try 'Yuan Me' Way for Date \o7 Associated Press \f7
EARNINGS : GE Revenue Rises on Air Engines From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Ruling Perils N.H. Utility Sale From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Resorts Hires Firm to Sell Units From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : Northwest Hikes Fares Over Fuel From Times Wire Services
Tonga Sees Energy Independence in Washington State's Old Tires From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Woodpeckers can be a problem for cities--their penchant... By Steve Harvey
Lessons From Life : Teacher's Aide Honored at 90 By Sam Enriquez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Final Goodby for a 'Cop's Cop' : Police: More than 1,500 attend services for Detective Russell Kuster. He is remembered as a man with 'a real sense of strength.' By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Pacific Deal Builds Steam for 3 Rail Projects : Transportation: The county pact spurs optimism for forging of train links to outlying areas within two years. Talks continue on further expansion. By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burning Issue of Smoking in Restaurants Faces Council By David Ferrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS: SAN GABRIEL VALLEY WATER BOARDS : Environmentalists Join Fray in 3 Races By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Outgoing Zoo Director Blasts a Range of Critics : Griffith Park: He takes no blame for problems at the facility, which he says has been 'unjustifiably pilloried and persecuted.' By Jane Fritsch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Raiders Fan Pleads Not Guilty in Attack
Woman on Trial in Murder Described as a Victim
Metro Rail Subway Worker Breaks Leg
Officers Expect Changes in Misconduct Probes
Delay Likely for Hearing on College's Subdivision
Wife Killed Husband Over 12-Year Affair, Court Told
69 Foster Families Face Possible Loss of Licenses
3 Oriental Fruit Flies Found; More Traps Are Set
SCHOOL REPORT : Expansion Planned for Recycling, Energy Conservation Programs By Sandy Banks, Times Education Writer
Daughter, Grandson Held in Slaying of Woman, 78 By Eric Lichtblau, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge to Question Camarena Jurors on Outside Influences : Trial: Rafeedie orders a hearing into one panelist's charges of misconduct. The case led to four convictions related to 1985 murder of U.S. drug agent. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Reopens After Solving Its Oil Crisis By Tina Griego, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Panel Endorses $900,000 Settlement for Comatose Boy By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Pacific Deal a Green Light for Rail Projects : Transportation: The county pact triggers a 2-year timetable for lines linking L.A. and Simi Valley, Newhall-Saugus and San Bernardino County. By Ronald B. Taylor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oriental Fruit Flies Found in W. Hollywood
Prof. Gets a Boot Out of Football By Herbert J. Vida
Drown Must Testify on Duffy and Jail Abuse : Law Enforcement: Sheriff's candidate opposes timing of his appearance at hearing, two weeks before the election. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Say Investigation of Serial Killings Is at a Standstill By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sierra Club Files Suit in Bid to Block Rt. 56 By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students' Lack of Fitness Is Worrying : Health: Overall, students in county tested higher than the state average, but scores were still low enough to cause concern. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumer Group Survey Claims Lucky Has Lowest Prices, Vons Highest By John D. Cramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settlement OKd in Fight Over Council-District Map By John D. Cramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Keep Apartments Low-Income; Ownership Up in Air : Housing: 5-4 vote follows three hours of contentious debate over property offered by reputed mobster. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sentencing of Sailor Angers American Indian Leaders From Associated Press
Police Arrest Driver After 20-Mile Chase
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Wells Fargo Museum of S.D. History to Open By John D. Cramer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Rail Way: Transit Without Tears : A vital deal--and two vital ballot measures
Israel Should Indulge the U.S. : Why its understandable fury with the U.N. hurts Bush's efforts
IN MEMORIAM : Bravo, Maestro
Pass More Laws, Set More Limits? How I'd Help the Environment : Manage growth with regional entities and conserve water by storage and recycling. By Pete Wilson
Young America Is Looking Out for No. 1 : Ethics: They feel entitled to whatever they want and will break any rule to get it. How well they absorbed the message of the 1980s! By Michael Josephson, \o7 Michael Josephson is the president and founder of the Joseph and Edna Josephson Institute of Ethics, a nonprofit organization in Marina del Rey. \f7
Pass More Laws, Set More Limits? How I'd Help the Environment : Put decision-making in hands of local citizens, but within a framework of statewide concerns and priorities. By Dianne Feinstein
Simi Chooses Chico School Superintendent : Education: Robert W. Purvis is credited with improving relations in his district. His new job will start on Dec. 1. By Stephanie Stassel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investor Testifies Ojai Minister Stole His $116,000 : Courts: Prosecutors say Robert J. Brancato used $1.66 million in clients' money for personal expenses and to operate National Preferred Business Services. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Raiders Find Arsenal in Residence : Simi Valley: Authorities seize 125 firearms, 100 bladed weapons and $750,000 worth of cocaine. Three are arrested. By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Monarchs Make Their Annual Visit : Migration: By the end of the month, hundreds of thousands of the butterflies will have settled in eucalyptus groves in the county. By Maja Radevich and Amelia Chaffee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS : PROP. 128 : Farm Families to Take Aim at 'Big Green' in Los Angeles By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : 3 Plead Guilty to Smuggling Cocaine By Mack Reed
CAMARILLO : No Conflict Found in Dual Candidacies By Kenneth R. Weiss
Ex-Guard Gets 2 Life Terms in 2 Murders
SOMIS : Reporter Ordered to Surrender Notes
Ex-Little League Coach Sentenced in Molestation
Reserve Seabees Train for Combat By Kenneth R. Weiss
VENTURA : Pen-Pal Service for U.S. Forces Is Busy By Kim Kash
VENTURA : State OKs $127,151 Marina Park Grant By Santiago O'Donnell
OXNARD : Council to Consider Firefighters' Pact By Hugo Martin
Murder Case Against Transient Goes to Jury : Crime: A 22-year-old man is accused of slaying a Simi Valley resident over the latter's Corvette. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Stabbing of Father Ends Family Dispute By Christopher Pummer
SANTA PAULA : City to Ask Ventura to Seek State Water By Amelia Chaffee
OJAI : Grant to Finance Housing Renovation By Thia Bell
$900,000 Settlement for Boy in Coma OKd : Lawsuits: The child was injured after climbing a fence and being swept down a flood channel. The county will provide funds for past and future medical expenses. By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Free Daily Newspaper Goes Broke, Stops Publishing After 13 Months By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OAK PARK : Recycling Raises Money for Schools By Kirsten Lee Swartz
County to Buy 13-Acre Site in Chatsworth : Development: Southern Pacific's sale of the parcel to the county is expected to sooth residents who feared that a lumber transfer station would be built there. By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tee-Off Time in Fight Over Water's Path : Sepulveda Basin: Ernani Bernardi and fellow golfers complain to a City Council committee about plans to bisect Woodley Golf Course with a new pipeline project. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planned Route for Pipeline Is Criticized : Santa Clarita: Mayor says the path for the oil would clog traffic and drive customers from small businesses along San Fernando Road. By Steve Padilla, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyers Say Accused Was Comtois' Victim By Philipp Gollner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Youths Escape From Juvenile Camp
Candidates Forum Scheduled for Tonight
Charges May Be Filed in Cemetery Shooting
7th Person Arrested in Party Shoot-Out
Police Revise Account of Shooting by Officers By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney Says Affair, Plan to Sell Firm Led to Slaying By Patricia Klein Lerner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ruth Ann Hodges; Former Grocery Store Owner
17-Year-Old Gang Member Arrested Over Slaying
Robert Thomas Deem; Retired CSUN Administrator
Immigrants Fuel Enrollment Surge in Lennox Schools By Anthony Millican, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Betty Loraine Gregg; Longtime Lancaster Resident
Agreement Barring Homeless Sweeps OKd By Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police After Thief Who Stole 2 Red Pickups in 1 Day By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorneys Question Surrogate's Credibility : Trial: She denies that she misled the couple and insisted that she had the right to change her mind about giving up the baby. From Times Staff Writers
ORANGE : Ground Is Broken for Child Care Center
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Commercial Center Appeal Scheduled
LAGUNA HILLS : Leisure World Backs Canyon Campaign By Leslie Earnest
NEWPORT BEACH : Youths Shave Heads to Bolster Ill Friend By Laura Michaelis
WESTMINSTER : Request to Expand Day Care Rejected By Jon Nalick
ORANGE : District May Expand Year-Round Schools By Mary Helen Berg
COSTA MESA : 3 Stabbed, 3 Sought in Traffic Dispute By Wendy Paulson
VILLA PARK : Public Hearing on Civic Center Tonight
VILLA PARK : Campaigns Continue in Low-Profile Style By Jon Nalick
ANAHEIM : 'Missing' Woman Contacts Police By Wendy Paulson
COUNTYWIDE : Costa Mesa High Gets a Royal Visit By Tony Marcano
FULLERTON : Vandalism at YMCA Estimated at $10,000 By Erik Hamilton
COUNTYWIDE : Lawmen Give Gates Vote of Confidence By Dan Weikel
ANAHEIM : Burned Man Booked After Drug Lab Fire By Wendy Paulson
STANTON : Shooting Victim in Fair Condition
STANTON : City Symbol for City Business Only By Jon Nalick
ANAHEIM : Residents' Group Endorses Simpson
BUENA PARK : Texas Man Shot in Motel Robbery Dies
Santa Ana OKs Ordinance to Limit Garage Sales By Lily Eng, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visiting Briton Presses Case for United Europe : Diplomacy: Former Prime Minister Edward Heath tells the World Affairs Council that countries must pool their sovereignty. He plans a mission to Middle East. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Riders Hail OCTD's Frequent Service Program : Transportation: Customers on main routes can expect buses every 15 minutes instead of the usual 20 to 30 minutes during peak morning and afternoon hours. By Jerry Hicks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gray Skies Just Teasing--They Bring No Rain By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Surrenders After Shooting
3 Men Hold Family at Gunpoint for 40 Minutes While Ransacking Home
Gay Center Gets $180,000 Irvine Foundation Grant
2 Men, Boy Are Wounded in Shootings in 3 Cities
SPORTS
He Had Them All Buffaloed, Until Things Turned Around By Ted Brock
Eagles Prove Better of a Bad Lot, 32-24 : Pro football: They score 17 points in the final minutes for second victory. The Vikings drop to 1-5. By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Canadiens Down Capitals, 3-1 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Did China Use Drugs to Win? : Swimming: Sudden success prompts speculation that its female athletes might have been taking steroids. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach, Management Differ on Personnel : Sockers: Newman wants Paul Dougherty on team, but the midfielder isn't signed. Sources say personnel matter is part of a deeper rift. By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Padres Add 2 Coaches to Staff From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Raiders, Jets Make a Trade By Chris Dufresne
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Harmon: Playing Time Out of My Hands By Don Patterson
Brandenburg Runs Aztecs Through Drills By Scott Miller
Women's Volleyball
HIGH SCHOOLS : Mt. Carmel Dominates N.Y. Race By Laura Palmer
California High Has Certain Air, Thanks to Haney By Lonnie White
Did China Use Drugs to Win? : Swimming: Sudden success prompts speculation that its female athletes might have been taking steroids. By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Michigan's Moeller Gets Apology for Missed Call By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Raiders, Jets Make a Deal but Allen Is Not Involved By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reds Feeling Young, A's Are Restless : Game 1: On paper, Oakland is the clear favorite. But teams are unfamiliar with each other, and Cincinnati is loose. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : USC : This Time, Royster Pays Price By Jerry Crowe
3 Trojan Players Charged : Courts: Freshmen members of the football team are accused in alleged sexual assault on a counselor. By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NATION : A First: Virginia Is No. 1
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : UCLA : Offense Finds Happy Medium By Mal Florence
Less Bash, but He's Still Brash : Athletics: Canseco has a bad back, bruised hand and swollen finger, but he says he's ready for the Reds. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson at a Loss on Defense : Rams: Preseason injuries might have created an overly cautious approach, coach says. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Strickland, Out for Season, Needs Surgery By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NFL : Dickerson Passes Colts' Physical Exam \o7 Associated Press\f7
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT : WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Long May Be Ready to Play This Weekend By Chris Dufresne
Leonard Dropped as HBO Analyst By Earl Gustkey
Disqualified Horse's Owner Files Appeal
Reds Can't Stop Henderson, but Can the A's Stop Them? : Baserunning: Piniella has plenty of speed at his disposal. Steinbach and Hassey rate an edge from Johnny Bench. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weiss Dropped Because of Injury
NOTES : Reds' Thoughts of Rose Have Not Wilted By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES : CINCINNATI REDS vs. OAKLAND ATHLETICS : HOW THEY MATCH UP : GAME 1 STARTING PITCHERS
PRO FOOTBALL : Eagle Owner Was No Brahmin By Bob Oates
Lakers Cut Three Free Agents, Play Israelis; Clippers Face Heat
Donahue: It's Still Early in the Race : UCLA: There is a lot of football to be played, the coach says. This week's results will tell more. By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Oklahoma Quarterback Testifies About Drug Sales \o7 Associated Press\f7
California High Has Certain Air, Thanks to Haney By Lonnie White
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK : Lack of Complaints Hasn't Made Losing Much Easier for Murphy By Mike Digiovanna
ROOMS WITH A PREP VIEW : Apartment-Dwellers in Anaheim Watch Games From Their Windows By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fullerton Is Defying Odds Once Again By Steve Kresal
Jason Minici
Cristin Rossman
THE SIDELINES : Gunguluza Nears Shot at Crown From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Louisiana Tech Names Stovall AD From Times Wire Services
Flood Ruins Famed Green at Augusta : Golf: Storm at the home of the Masters tournament washes away the putting surface on one hole of the 'Amen Corner.' Mud covers some fairways. From Associated Press
Raines Tells Expos He'd OK Certain Trades From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Raiders Deal McElroy to Seattle; Allen, Beuerlein Stay in L.A. From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Lakers Sign Up Irving Thomas From Times Wire Services
THE SIDELINES : Sabatini a Winner in Germany From Times Wire Services
Ex-Teammates Rijo, Stewart Put Old Times Aside for Series Opener From Associated Press
On Paper, Series Battle of Pens Ends in a Draw By Ben Walker, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Golden Pheasant Injured, Will Miss Breeders' Cup From Associated Press
AROUND THE NFL : Now Fryar and Dykes Are Socked by Patriots From Associated Press
National Thoroughbred Poll
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