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What happened on September 26, 1990
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Bug Money : Farmer Makes Big Profit Raising Insects That Devour Citrus Predator JANET BERGAMO
California IN BRIEF : SAN JOSE : Indians Laud Effort on Burial Ground From Times staff and Wire reports
2 Groups Unite to Provide AIDS Sufferers Free Meals : Concern: Nonprofit group and restaurant join to help victims unable to prepare their own food. JOHN D. CRAMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers Again Picket 2 Plants in Union Drive PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Links to Gentile, Maine Investigated : Probe: Five officers and a former officer are under scrutiny in the murder of one prostitute and the disappearance of another. MARK PLATTE and DEANNA BELLANDI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Prosecutors May Seek Death Penalty in Slaying of Pacoima Pastor : Crime: The two defendants, college students Philip J. Dimenno and Dana L. Singer, plead not guilty to charges of first-degree murder in the black minister's shooting death. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Killed in Crash Left Legacy of Controversy : Growth: Ezra Raiten was involved in disputes with environmentalists over plans to develop the 320-acre Paramount Ranch in the Santa Monica Mountains. MICHAEL CONNELLY and TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suspect's Plans for Fast Escape Were Out of Line : Crime: Douglas Girard wanted to 'blend in' with the crowd at a La Verne McDonald's. Instead, he found himself saddled with 20 hostages. PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER and JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : C. Russell Cook Park Expanded by 4 Acres
High Risk, Low Security at Fast-Food Stands : Danger: Not much is done to protect customers and employees, experts say. Some firms refuse to guard the restaurants. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Bargain for Drug Kingpin Falls Through
California IN BRIEF : COALINGA : Cleanup Plan OKd for Asbestos Mine From Times staff and Wire reports
Man Enters Not Guilty Plea in Slaying of Ex-Girlfriend
Local Elections : DISTRICT ATTORNEY : 2 Prosecutors Announce Endorsement of Enright JERRY HICKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE SHERWOOD : Supervisors Delay Special District Vote DARYL KELLEY
Bill Signed to Create L.A. River Park Plan
OXNARD : $1.1 Million Restored for Schools' Use ADRIANNE GOODMAN
San Diego
County Cited for Missing Deadline on Plan to Reduce Worker Travel RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds RTD Has Most Bus Riders in U.S.
County to Bill Schools Over Tax Collections : Budget: Supervisors override vehement protests by the districts. They blame state budget cuts for the fees, which total $3.4 million. ADRIANNE GOODMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
Court Site to Get Closer Scrutiny : North Hollywood: If an environmental study finds no problems, officials are authorized to begin negotiations to buy the land. LYNN O'SHAUGHNESSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Reforms' That Aren't : Politics: Some proposals would just make campaigns more boring, when Americans are busier than ever. STEVEN E. SCHIER, Steven E. Schier is a professor of political science at Carleton College in Northfield, Minn
Soka University to Hold Meetings on Expansion
Neighbors to Hear Soka Plans : Education: Administrators of the Tokyo-based university will meet with Calabasas residents about the campus's future. AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hahn Urges More Pool Inspections
Elys to Stand Trial Over Expense Accounts : Courts: The judge says there is enough evidence to charge the college district trustee's wife with embezzlement. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Ford Settles Suits in 2 Men's Deaths MACK REED
SEAL BEACH : City Rebuts Report Critical of Police SHANNON SANDS
Police Seeking Man in Kidnaping of Wife
OXNARD : Police Chief Listed in Stable Condition CAROL WATSON
County Cited for Late Traffic-Reduction Plan RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
15% Face Penalties for Exceeding Water Allocation Limit SANTIAGO O'DONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Food, VCRs Stolen From 3 Restaurants KIRSTEN LEE SWARTZ
City Planner Rejects Work-Furlough Site
Residential Housing for Prisoners Is Opposed : Studio City: Elderly tenants of a retirement complex would be replaced by nonviolent lawbreakers in a work-furlough program. But a planning official says the location is wrong. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Tightrope to Tripwire : Avoid temptation to veer off the present course
De Klerk Deserved to Be Heard : But Congress will rightly insist on more moves from his government
Don't Be Alarmed by Wailing Sirens LEN HALL
Police Again Beef Up Serial Slaying Task Force MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. to Investigate Mayor's Charge of Secret Meetings by Colleagues HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : State Awards $22,000 to Fence Bike Path JANET BERGAMO
Port Wary of Costly Cup Fund Requests ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunman Bursts Into Home, Kills 2 Men
High Spirits Marked Placentia Girl, 13, Who Died After Battle With Cancer
Bay Regional Park to Be Meeting's Focus
Board OKs Changes in Children's Services : Social programs: The supervisors approve a plan to overhaul the child welfare system. Addressed are 10 issues identified by the state. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mayor Bradley's Trip to Europe
Renamed Ship
Sending a Message
PACIFIC PERSPECTIVE : When Japan's Bubble Bursts : Write four lines of deck to supplement information in the head, and end it with a paragraph symbol. : When its sky-high land prices tumble, the shock waves will be felt worldwide. Now is the time for preventive measures. RICHARD L. MEIER and WALLACE F. SMITH and AUSTIN C. HOGGATT and FRANCES M. ROSENBLUTH, Richard L. Meier is a professor of city and regional planning; Wallace F. Smith is a professor of business administration; Austin C. Hoggatt is a professor of business administration, all of UC Berkeley. Frances M. Rosenbluth is an assistant professor of international relations and Pacific studies at UC, San Diego. They were brought together by the Institute of Urban and Regional Development at UC Berkeley. and
Air Force Chief Fired for Remarks on Iraq Strikes
Air Force Chief Fired for Remarks on Iraq Strikes
Mayor Bradley's Trip to Europe
Air Force Chief Fired for Remarks on Iraq Strikes
Mayor Bradley's Trip to Europe
Quake Insurance
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : City Challenge Says Census Count Low From Times staff and Wire reports
Westside Undercounted in Census, Officials Charge MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Businessman Held in Alleged Assault LUCY CHABOT
Capital in High Fever for a 'Low-Cost' War : Gulf: Faith in high-tech weapons and pundits' delusions make a dangerous brew. Maybe we could win--but we must also look at what we'd lose. ROBERT E. HUNTER, Robert E. Hunter is vice president for regional programs and director of European studies at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington.
California IN BRIEF : MARYSVILLE : Woman Gets 3 Years for Killing Newborn From Times staff and Wire reports
Crash Suspect Hits Pedestrian
SEAL BEACH : Mola Sues Officials, City for $11 Million SHANNON SANDS
Air Force Chief Fired for Remarks on Iraq Strikes
Laguna Land Deal Has 'Long Way to Go' GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Landmark Status Urged for Club Hall THIA BELL
Marie Catherine Collins; Retired Librarian
Mittermeier Named Airport Manager JIM NEWTON
Crash Victim Wins Suit Against GM KEN JOHNSON
Death Penalty Considered in Pacoima Pastor Slaying AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Security Guard Shot to Death on Patrol
YORBA LINDA : Opponents Could Stall Super Street TED JOHNSON
Driver in Crash Was 'Trying to Get Away' : Deaths: In a pretrial hearing, a man accused of killing two students during a police chase says in taped interview he was afraid of returning to jail. PHILIPP GOLLNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developers and New Parklands
Supervisors Urged to Pass AIDS Statute JIM NEWTON
Air Force Chief Fired for Remarks on Iraq Strikes
County Will Pay $1.7 Million to Motorist Injured by Speeding Deputy : Lawsuit: The settlement represents 20% of the reserve fund used to pay for unexpected emergencies. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICIAN WATCH : Cincinnati Obscenity
Freeway Barriers Urged to Reduce Migrant Deaths : Safety: Border Patrol and CHP back plan for structures in medians to deter illegal migrants from using freeways as evasion routes. Others call barriers dangerous. PATRICK McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nightclubs Under Fire Over Appearance Policies
Bob Newhart Named Rose Parade Marshal VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Children, Gift of the Sea : Program Offers Troubled Kids Fun and, for Some, a Wave of Calm BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Douglas Florian Talbott; Assistant Plant Manager
United Way to Distribute $62 Million in Next Year
Quayle Tries to Woo Vietnamese Voters : Politics: In kicking off the GOP registration effort, the vice president, joined by Sen. Pete Wilson, strives to appeal to strong anti-communism sentiments among Little Saigon audience. DAVE LESHER and SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Said the Prince to the King, 'Facts Are Stubborn Things' : Diplomacy: Saudi Arabia asks the Jordanian monarch to examine his nation's past actions before hurling criticism at his Arab neighbor. BANDAR IBN SULTAN, Prince Bandar ibn Sultan is the Saudi ambassador to the United States. This is excerpted from a speech delivered Tuesday on CNN.
Builder of Luxury Hotel Gets OK to Bring in New Manager ARMANDO ACUNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Water-Wasting Ban Gets Initial OK HUGO MARTIN
Local Elections : SANTA ANA CITY COUNCIL : Pulido Lashes Opponent Over Hiring of Detective LILY ENG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego
2 on Faculty Urge Trustee to Resign GREG HERNANDEZ
Ban Sought on Beer Sales at Raiders Games JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County Will Share Ill Children's Center JANE HULSE
Local Elections : HUNTINGTON BEACH SCHOOL DISTRICT : Hard-Fought Board Races Cap an Acrimonious Year JOHN PENNER
Leone M. Kiefer; Longtime Glendale Resident
Victim Tracks Robbery Suspect : Crime: A restaurant owner calls deputies on a neighbor's portable phone. Authorities find the man in a closet after an eight-hour standoff. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : Woman Killed as Her Pickup Hits Big Rig LUCY CHABOT
Governor Vetoes County Airports' Exemption From Tough Land-Use Law MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 3 Deputies Accused of Brutality in Suit MACK REED
Huntington Beach City School District
San Diego
All That Anyone Can Ask For
Principal Unfit Foster Parent, State Charges HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carlsbad's Lagoon Plan Worries EPA : Environment: It isn't "comfortable" with plans to let nature take its course after Batiquitos Lagoon is dredged. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Under the Gun: Armed Kids Have Teachers' Nerves Shot DANA PARSONS
Builders of Metro Rail Taking New Measures to Make Project Safer : Transit: The construction company says it will review the qualifications of all safety personnel. TRACY WOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Ventura Man Beaten at Telephone Booth CAROL WATSON
SIMI VALLEY : Man Pinned Under Pickup Truck Dies CAROL WATSON
Placentia Unified School District
NEWPORT BEACH : Group of Students Rescued From Surf LAURA MICHAELIS
Mayor to Lead Delegation on Sister-City Trip : Exchange: Two former Irvine council members are criticizing Sally Anne Sheridan for taking the trip. Last spring, she condemned the decision to establish the relationship with Tsukuba, Japan. TOM McQUEENEY
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Clancey Drops Bid for City Council Seat LEN HALL
Welcome Back, Mayor BILL BOYARSKY
'I Had Thought That I'd Be Able to See Him' : Surrogate: Despite contract, Anna Johnson says, she expected a role in the life of the child she bore for Mark and Crispina Calvert. CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liver Transplant Patient From Scripps Goes Home LINDA ROACH MONROE
Council Spars Over Absent Mayor's Control of Meeting Docket BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Munitions Train From Weapons Station Derails ERIC BAILEY and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Air Force Chief Fired for Remarks on Iraq Strikes
Japanese Firm Gives $500,000 to Cal State San Marcos JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Work-Furlough Housing Plan Opposed LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita OKs Mall Aid Package STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brando Sets Off Bidding War : Books: Actor's plan to write autobiography has publishers rushing to make offer he can't refuse. A $2-million proposal has been rejected. LOIS TIMNICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Practices of 'Defense Reps' Cited : Police hearing: Attorneys for Sgt. Beno Hernandez, charged with improperly assisting in a criminal trial, claim he is being used as an example. RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Go Where the Brave Dare Not Follow ANTHONY PERRY
Surrogate Expected Mother Role : Custody battle: Woman seeks parental rights of boy born last week. She signed contract to give baby to Orange County couple who provided the genetic material. From a Times Staff Writer
OXNARD : Council Approves Fire Sprinkler Law HUGO MARTIN
Jack William Morgan; Retired Teacher
Death of Stuntman Will Be Investigated
Club Do-Si-Dos Into Its 31st Year MAJA RADEVICH
Birch Society Ad
John J. Turley; Retired Truck Driver
Cause of Reno Bus Crash Probed : Accident: Rain apparently contributed to the collision that injured dozens of Norwalk senior citizens and killed an off-duty patrol woman. Twelve people remain hospitalized. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
CONSUMERS : Getting Zapped! : Sudden Power Surges May Ruin Computers and Other Costly Equipment, but an Inexpensive Device Can Prevent Damage LYNN SIMROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Restaurant Siege Marked by Series of Small Heroics : Crime: Two McDonald's assistant managers kept police informed, colleagues calmed throughout ordeal. Ashley Dunn and Berkley Hudson and Jesse Katz and Tracy Wilkinson, This article was reported and written by Times staff writers Ashley Dunn, Berkley Hudson, Jesse Katz and Tracy Wilkinson
Gay Traffic School Finds Niche in Big-Ticket Market : Regulations: California drivers use the sessions as an alternative to expensive citations and increased insurance rates. As long as schools follow the DMV curriculum, they can emphasize comedy or lifestyle to get the points across. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Wrong Man Convicted of Rape From Times Wire Services
NATION : 'Happy Ten' Win Florida Lotto From Times Wire Services
Suit Asks Court to Take Over Sheriff Station VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviet Military Spending Drops for 1st Time Under Gorbachev From Associated Press
Flashbacks on Sexual Abuse Still Haunt Adults : Society often looks for other causes for self- destructive behavior, but therapy can help those who were molested when they were children. SHERRY ANGEL, Sherry Angel is a regular contributor to Orange County View
Ex-Officer Says Doe Fed People to 2 Pet Lions Reuters
E. German Miners Win Reuters
WORLD IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : Court Clears Way to Raze Gaza Buildings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD IN BRIEF : BULGARIA : Socialist Party's Leader Reelected From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Department Failed Americans, House Members Charge MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION : Senate OKs Abortion Counseling From Times Wire Services
NATION : 3 Senators Oppose Souter From Times Wire Services
Bush May Deal on Capital Gains Cuts, Lawmakers Say From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Salvadoran Leader Asks Congress Aid From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gorbachev Set to Use Sweeping New Powers : Soviet Union: The first steps will be to stabilize the economy with strict control on government spending. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Embargo Seen as Largely Symbolic : Boycott: Very few goods have entered Iraq by plane, and the nation has no ability to resupply itself this way. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MAKING IT WORK : Suggestions for Dealing With Past While Maintaining a Relationship SHERRY ANGEL
Kremlin Split Keeps Soviets in Iraq, U.S. Says MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Offers Trade Favors to Woo Turks : Foreign policy: In return, President Ozal promises to abide by sanctions against Iraq. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jordan Skirts Air Embargo : 3 Jets Land; Iraq Extends Rationing From Associated Press
U.S. Pupils Rate a D in Latest 'Report Card' From United Press International
Irvine Co. Wins Ruling Slashing Smith's Interest MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : Resistance Ready to Restart Talks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GULF WATCH: Day 55 : A Daily Briefing Paper On Developments In The Crisis : Diplomatic Front:
WORLD IN BRIEF : POLAND : Prime Minister May Make Trip to U.S. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gen. to Marines: Cheer Up--That's an Order! From Associated Press
NASA Aims for Oct. 6 Launch of Sun Probe From Associated Press
Lord Swann; Former Chairman of BBC
Democrats Seek Delay in Drastic Budget Cuts : Deficit: A key House panel votes to put off reductions called for by the Gramm-Rudman law for 20 days. Bush says he would veto such a bill. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studies Link Depression to Smoking JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Chorale Opens 35th Season on an Italian Note PAMELA MARIN
'Rich Niche' Could Become 'Poor Moor'
Judge Strikes Down Prop. 73 Funding Limits RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still Putting Around With the Idea of Playing Golf JACK SMITH
Economy Stalls; Analysts Expect Recession, Inflation OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tighter Auto Fuel-Economy Rules Blocked in Senate : Congress: Effort to cut off debate on the gas-saving measure falls three votes short. The bill's sponsor vows to try again during the next session. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR : Abortion a Factor in Bergeson vs. McCarthy DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agreement Reached in Quake Lawsuit From Times Wire Services
It Could Become the U.S.S.S. Times Staff Writer
U.N. Orders Air Embargo on Iraq : Gulf crisis: But the shooting down of any planes is barred. Medicine and food are exceptions. Declaration contains no enforcement provisions. MELISSA HEALY and DON SHANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL : 2 Killed in Van Fire in Compton From Times Wire Services
Japan's Kaifu to Visit Mideast for Talks : Policy: The nation is still debating a response to demands that it send forces to the gulf. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conferees OK Rights Bill to Reverse Court Rulings SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Korea President Holds First Talks With Japan Party Leader SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
De Klerk Urges New Look at Sanctions JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Prepping Out BETTY GOODWIN
African Healer Drowns During Tribal Ritual Associated Press
Train Derails With Load of Naval Shells ERIC BAILEY and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Benefits of Quitting Smoking Cited : Health: Even older people with long history of tobacco use can extend their lives, surgeon general says. Insurers urged to pay for cessation programs. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheney Orders 40,000 Troops Out of Europe From Associated Press
STATE : Ex-Priest Hired to Counsel Gays From Times Wire Services
LOCAL : Cyclist Dies in Sun Valley Crash From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
6 More Killed in India Caste Strife From Reuters
WORLD IN BRIEF : WORLDWIDE : AIDS Taking Heavy Toll of Children From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Hostages Wait in the Wings : With the freedom airlift finished, those Americans left behind in Iraq live with the agony of uncertainty. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TREND / PLAYING THE BARD : All the Classroom's a Stage for Lessons on Shakespeare : Folger Library gives teachers a cue on how to get high school students in on the act. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonn Appeals for Help, Saying It Can't Afford Refugee Influx CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Offers Plan to Ease Obstetrical System Chaos : Medi-Cal: Private hospitals would be paid directly for services as part of proposal to ease overcrowding. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venus Bares Its Soul in New Radar Images : Space: Latest photographs show craters large enough to swallow Los Angeles. JPL scientists search for clues telling why planet turned out to be so different than Earth. LEE DYE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Pope Sets Standards for Catholic Colleges : Vatican: Academic freedom and autonomy are guaranteed. Fidelity to church teaching is demanded. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD : Cuba Extends Food Rationing From Times Wire Services
L.A. County Plan to Ease Obstetric System Chaos : Medi-Cal: Private hospitals would be paid directly for services as part of proposal to ease overcrowding. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another $310 Million Cut by Dukakis; Welfare Aid Reduced United Press International
NATION : U.S., Mexico Plan Free Trade From Times Wire Services
Most Immediate Threat to GIs: Terrorist Car Bombing : Security: U.S. forces were placed on maximum alert after warning. They have added sentries and tightened access to bases. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Pass Law Banning Religious Repression From Associated Press
Oliver Butterworth; Writer of Children's Books
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : Military Spending Slowed Last Year From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pepper Commission Issues Final Medical System Report : Health: The panel targets people who do not have insurance and provision of long-term care. It splits on funding. MAURA REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
10-Year-Olds Make Alcatraz Swim Associated Press
School's Curtain Call for Music Teacher Goes On and On : Theater: La Puente High is renaming its auditorium after Robert Gurnee for his musical productions and what they gave to students for more than 20 years. KAREN E. KLEIN
Suspect Was Way Out of Line in Effort to Blend In at McDonald's PATRICIA KLEIN LERNER and JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORLD : Bombs Target Pepsi, Coke Plants From Times Wire Services
POLITICS / CAPITAL CONTEST : D.C. Mayor Hopeful Wins Votes by Pushing Reforms SUE ELLEN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Formally Begins Work on Expo 92 Pavilion in Spain Reuters
Gorbachev Rejects Solzhenitsyn Proposal for an All-Slavic State JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Rattles Midwest; No Major Damage From Times Wire Services
WORLD : Italian Writer Moravia, 82, Dies From Times Wire Services
Selection of Sex Spawns Reader's Ire
Wilford E. (Bill) Deming; Stunt Pilot Made Films in India
Milken Accused of Bribery, More Insider Trading SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Condoms Used to Keep Gulf Guns Clean Reuters
Daredevil competitors in the fledging sport called 'dry land luge' hit 80 in the illegal, deadly, feet-first pursuit of . . . : Downhill Thrills BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Storage Tank for Alcohol Explodes, Killing Worker Associated Press
Dukakis--Stumping in Her Own Write : Books: The wife of the former Democratic presidential candidate is winding up the tour on behalf of her new autobiography. IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jane Cary Peck; Scholar of Christian Social Ethics
U.S. Would Pay Heavy Price, Hussein Warns : Broadcast: In a rambling videotaped message to American people, Iraq's leader says that war would be like Vietnam, only more costly. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soviets Suggesting U.N. Military Role : Diplomacy: Shevardnadze warns of impending war. He cites global resolve in stopping Iraq's 'terrorism.' DON SHANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flash Forward : Fashion: L.A. preview show of spring looks expands its vision beyond the clothing industry for a peek at some related fields. MARY ROURKE, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
LOCAL : 1 Dead in Antelope Valley Crash From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Japan Electronics Giant in Talks to Buy MCA : Films: Deal for the studio could reach $7.5 billion if a takeover attempt by Matsushita is successful. MICHAEL CIEPLY and ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOCAL : Vandal Believed Responsible for Derailment in Westminster From Times Staff and Wire Service Reports
Stay-Flat Blanket Is a Real Picnic to Use LYNN SIMROSS
HEALTH : First Lyme Disease Death Told From Times Wire Services
Clipboard : FRAMERS' WORKSHOP KATHIE BOZANICH
WORLD IN BRIEF : NORTH KOREA : Japan Visitor Makes Vow on Reparations From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Refueling Stop Is Airline's Weight-Reduction Secret : Noise limits: To comply with John Wayne Airport's strict rules, some Alaska flights take off with less fuel. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Makings of a Modern Rabbi : STONES IN THE SOUL: One Day in the Life of an American Rabbi by Ben Kamin ; Macmillan; $18.95, 242 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH
SPORTS
Blood, Sweat & Cheers : Woodland Hills' John Tolos Can Look to a Large Collection of Scars to Document His Long, Rowdy Career as a Pro Wrestler RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Became Student of the Game : Football: White couldn't play in '89 because of Prop. 48. In the end, it helped the athlete, who didn't say he had dyslexia. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comiskey Park Heads Into Final Inning : Baseball: After Sunday's game, the next ball in the oldest stadium in the major leagues will be the wrecking ball. TOM YANTZ, THE HARTFORD COURANT
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Beathard Takes Advantage of Rule T.J. SIMERS
Royal Delivers a Message With Sweep of Westlake CHRIS J. PARKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Braves Remind Reds That It's Not Quite Over in the NL West, 10-0 DAN HAFNER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Drabek a Hit Again for Pirates in 5-3 Win DAN HAFNER
NFL NOTES : Teams Cleared to Sign 3 to 5 'Practice Players' From Times Wire Services
Back Pain Sidelines Lemieux; Penguins Say He Might Not Return for Weeks From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Indians, Displaying No Prejudice in East, Also Beat Up on Red Sox, 5-2 DAN HAFNER
THE SIDELINES : No More Rizzuto? Holy Cow! From Times Wire Services
Perhaps the Mysterians Could Help Them Out : THE COLLEGES STEVE HARVEY
THE SIDELINES : Sanders Wants to Be a Brave From Times Wire Services
Names in the News
Brooks Gives Dodgers That Something Extra : Baseball: His two-run home run in the 10th leads to a 3-1 victory over the Astros and cuts the Reds' lead to 3 1/2 games. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY REPORT : UCLA : Cougar Kicker Could Give Bruins Fits MAL FLORENCE
'Rickey Runs' Support Stewart, Make A's the Best in West Again From Associated Press
Palmdale Will Race in Gateway to Glory From Times Wire Services
PREP WEDNESDAY : ON THE PREP PATH : Earning a Scholarship the Old-Fashioned Way Is the Best Way BARBIE LUDOVISE
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY REPORT : USC : Trojans 'Stunk' in 31-0 Loss, Smith Says JERRY CROWE
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Robinson Isn't in Rush to Curb Pass JOHN WEYLER
THE SIDELINES : Dodgers Win Playoff Coin Toss From Times Wire Services
Anderson Shares Tournament Lead
After '89, Wary Bears Hope Their Winning Recipe Won't Spoil JIM LITKE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
THE SIDELINES : Blacks' Grades Football Barrier From Times Wire Services
Notes on a Scorecard Allan Malamud
He Almost Got Tired Out Near the Finish TED BROCK
L.A. Group Announces Festival Sites JIM COLONNA
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Shell Credits Backs' Unselfishness CHRIS DUFRESNE
Witt's Bid for 20 Wins at an End, 8-2 : Angels: Lewis wins major league debut by allowing Rangers two runs in 7 1/3 innings. From Associated Press
After Fall, Orioles Ready to Spring to Life WILLIAM GILDEA, THE WASHINGTON POST
ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Stays Unbeaten
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : SAN DIEGO STATE : Defense Sitting at the Bottom of the Heap SCOTT MILLER
What Might Have Been : USC Will Be Tantalized by Ohio State's Smith, a Recruit Who Got Away JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Injuries Turning Rams' Super Bowl Vision Into Hard-Luck Story JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crusaders Forced to Go Extra Yard
Bradley, Barrett Named Top WSC Players on Offense
How Johnson Started the Ball Rolling : Bowling: Panorama City woman received early boost in her development into top professional. VITTORIO TAFUR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malone, Stockton Get New Contracts Without Asking Associated Press
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Sicilian Open Begins With Pair of Upsets From Associated Press
Westlake Wins With Its Wiles
PREP WEDNESDAY : Quest for Athletic Scholarships Consumes Athletes and Parents CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back Returns to Rugged Style STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : U Bu Go, Capital Game Top Trot Field From Times Wire Services
Outdoors : OUTDOOR NOTES : Blues Can Be Upbeat When Goal Is Tuna PETE THOMAS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY REPORT : South Carolina Satisfies Its Taste for Football, Joins SEC Associated Press
Horse Racing : Miss Easy Breaks Pacing Record for 2-Year-Old Fillies From Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Yorba, Hannaman Help Tustin Win in Water Polo
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK : Gill Has Talent of Veteran, but Experience of Rookie Water Polo Player ROBYN NORWOOD
PRO FOOTBALL REPORT WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE LEAGUE : Saints Get Walsh for Draft Choices Associated Press
Toring Helps Harvard Rush Past Agoura in Water Polo KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miami Decides Against Joining the SEC : College football: School says it will still consider membership in Big East or ACC. STEVEN WINE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Horse Racing : FAIRPLEX : Yes I'm Blue Hurries Back to Win Again ED BURGART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calabasas Losing a Numbers Game BRIAN MURPHY
He Doesn't Know Talent Is Timeless Mike Downey
Court Upholds Ruling for Stanford Athletes Against NCAA Drug Tests
Sardines Make Comeback : Little Fish Are Helping to Provide a Big Season in Southern California PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Athletes Hire Image Makers to Get an Edge : High school: Companies are discovering there's a booming business in marketing athletes to colleges. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marsh to Be Aided by USOC : Track and field: In an unusual move, Olympic committee will back his appeal of suspension by The Athletics Congress. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Variety Spices Catch for Anglers at Pyramid
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Long Beach Sweeps UCI in Women's Volleyball
Foreman Is Impatient Only When in the Ring : Boxing: He knocks out Anderson in the first round, says he will wait as long as necessary to fight for the title again. From Associated Press
Lakers Obtain Warriors' Teagle for Draft Pick to Replace Cooper MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shields Outlasts Baynes to Win Comeback Fight RICH TOSCHES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : Pasquale Turns Special Teams Into an Asset : Football: The difference between this year and last is like night and day. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO COLLEGE NOTEBOOK : UCSD Players Took Long Drop When They Went Down Under JIM LINDGREN
Gebhard Among Top Padre GM Candidates BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIDELINES : West Says Magic Took Pay Cut So Lakers Could Acquire Teagle From Times Wire Services
Horse Racing : LOS ALAMITOS : Refugee From Steinbrenner Finds Success STEVE SCHUELEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Valley Men Tie Orange Coast in Soccer
Police Had No Firm Identification of Suspect Before Dee Brown Arrest From Associated Press
THE SIDELINES : Buffalo's No Joke to Residents From Times Wire Services
ENTERTAINMENT
POP MUSIC : Outdoor Concert Promoter Hopes 3rd Time Is a Charm THOMAS K. ARNOLD
You Can Tell These Books by Their Covers : Bindings: Collector snapped up the best of the binders' art for 12 years. Now he plans to sell 150 of the jeweled and leather works at an auction. SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Campbell Pays $300,000 in Skyywalker Settlement : Lawsuit: The 2 Live Crew leader agrees not to use variation on the name trademarked by 'Star Wars' filmmaker George Lucas. CHUCK PHILIPS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Laguna Museum Completes Fiscal Year With Surplus ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Rejects Grove Festival Bailout : Theater: Following the City Council's denial of emergency funds, the Garden Grove troupe has canceled its final performance of season. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benefit SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : 'Trek' Star a Singer Deep Down From Times Wire Services
Pop/rock SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
SHORT TAKES : Roseanne and Show May Escape L.A. 'Loony Bin' for Twin Cities From Times Wire Services
Movies SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
The NBC Hit Machine Loses Its Momentum : Television: CBS takes the first week from the five-year ratings leader. No new series on any network cracked the Top 10. RICK DU BROW, TIMES TELEVISION WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Pure Thought Fueled 'Fantasia' From Times Wire Services
Rep Feisty Despite Finances : Theater: After taking a beating last year, the company shows its continuing desire to present the under-represented point of view. NANCY CHURNIN
Tv & Video SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Another Effort to Restrict the NEA Fails in the House ALLAN PARACHINI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MPAA May Adopt New Rating by End of Week JACK MATHEWS, TIMES FILM EDITOR
Shakespeare Under Siege, Bradac Fears : Theater: The Grove artistic director came away from Monday's City Council meeting with the impression that officials wish the group would focus on American culture. The council denied his troupe bailout funds. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHORT TAKES : Actress Sinks Teeth Into Role From Times Wire Services
'Sister Mary' No Violation of Grant, City Attorney Says ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tv & Video SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Landers Gives Bladder Book a Big Boost Up Sales Ladder Associated Press
Voices of a Few Carrying Weight in Arts Debate : Controversy: Protests by a vocal minority have had a 'chilling effect' on exhibitors and public officials who are afraid to rock the boat now that the content of art is under scrutiny. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE : Stepping Out of a Corps Into a Legacy SUSAN REITER
The Frustrations of Tough Guy Mike Wallace : Television: He acknowledges he was treated for depression during a libel trial brought by Gen. Westmoreland against CBS in 1985. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Shimon': A Study of Discrimination Against Koreans by the Japanese KEVIN THOMAS
Cincinnati Panel Gets Verbal Look at Photos : Obscenity: Defense attorney gauges the reaction of potential jurors to Mapplethorpe's work. From Associated Press
SHORT TAKES : Marriage Ends but Show Goes On From Times Wire Services
CAPSULE REVIEW : 'Idomeneo' According to Sendak and Corsaro MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
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POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Dio's Wagnerian Excess Tops Metal Mega-Bill JIM WASHBURN
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Brenda Russell Goes Slumming at the Strand DENNIS HUNT
Bochco's New Beat : Television: 'Cop Rock' invigorates the new season by combining the grit of 'Hill Street Blues' with a musical score that's fresh every week. HOWARD ROSENBERG
'Texasville' a Homecoming for Jeff Bridges, 'Show' Cast BOB THOMAS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Burroughs: Art Outlaw or Man of Letters? : Exhibition: With his show at the McGrath Gallery, the septuagenarian literary terror extends his aesthetic anarchy into other media. KRISTINE McKENNA
SHORT TAKES : Ruling Favors Divorcing Diva From Times Wire Services
Feeneys Saw 'Sister Mary' as Challenge : Arts funding: Costa Mesa couple, perhaps the play's most vociferous foes, say they're only defending their beliefs. RICK VANDERKNYFF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Interrogation': Janda's Arresting Performance SHEILA BENSON, TIMES FILM CRITIC
BUSINESS
Schleif Named to Two WD-40 Executive Posts
Alan Bond Resigns as Holdings Firm Fights for Survival : Australia: He gives up the reins of his corporate empire. Peter Lucas is named chairman of the board. From Times Wire Services
TRW Unit Wins Contract
Costly Bailout of Uninsured S&L Deposits Assailed JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Witness to Talk in Bush Hearing From Times Wire Services
Summer Sales of New, Resale O.C. Housing Declined JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Durable Goods Fall; Incomes Up Slightly From Times Wire Services
P.M. BRIEFING : U.S. Urges Tough Milken Penalty From Times Wire Services
Halliburton Buying PictureTel Machines United Press International
ENERGY : Oil Price Eases 72 Cents; Gas Up 1.8 Cents at Pump PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Appeals Court Won't Reduce Keating's Bail JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : 101-Carat Diamond Up for Sale From Times Wire Services
Court Rejects Keating's Bid to Cut $5-Million Bail JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Closes Off 25.99 as Gulf Anxiety Clings From Associated Press
Home Sales in State Climb as Prices Fall : Housing: The median cost slipped for the fifth straight month in August. That, and a trend toward smaller houses, spurred buying. From Times Wire Services
BANKING / FINANCE : CommerceBancorp to Buy Back Stocks with $1-Million Fund James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Trend Watch 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.
Tokyo Stocks Sharply Lower Reuters
P.M. BRIEFING : More Nutritional Labeling Urged From Times Wire Services
Economy Stalls; Revised Forecast Grows Gloomier : Recession: At 0.4% increase in spring, nation was in virtual standstill before gulf crisis. Analysts say inflation will make it worse before it gets better. OSWALD JOHNSTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Americans' Median Household Income Inches Up 1.3% in '89 From Times Wire Services
STOCKS : Oil, MCA Talks Help Dow Rally to Gain of 32.67 From Times Wire Services
FileNet Stock Drops 43%; Officials Blame Economy DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nikko Securities Opens Kuala Lumpur Office
Banking / Finance James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
FDA Approves Human Tests for Trimedyne Artery Laser CRISTINA LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA-Owned TV Station a Possible Snag : Broadcast: Federal rules prevent foreign firms from owning more than 20% of a station, but WWOR-TV in New York should be easy to sell. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gradco May Spin Off Its Printer Products Wing : Markets: The company would seek to maximize shareholder value by separating Irvine-based Gradco Printer Systems Inc. and copier-related Gradco Japan. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Defense Industry, Diversity Is Best Offense CHARLES DONALD SCALES, CHARLES DONALD SCALES is a director in the Los Angeles office of Arthur D. Little Inc., the international management and technology consulting firm based in Cambridge, Mass
Costly Bailout of Uninsured S&L Funds Assailed : Thrifts: The payoffs have cost taxpayers $7.8 billion, a House report says. Legislation is introduced to halt the practice. JAMES RISEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matsushita's Vision Goes Beyond Horizon JAMES FLANIGAN
On This Deal, the Fee May Be Only the Icing for Ovitz ALAN CITRON and NINA J. EASTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GM Taking an Earthy Approach to Saturn TV Ads BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Matsushita Takes a Surprisingly Bold Stab at Hollywood JUBE SHIVER Jr. and LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
David Kirkpatrick Named Paramount Co-President NINA J. EASTON
Grocery Union Local Plans South County Satellite Plant JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hyatt Hotels to Take Over Management of Irvine Hilton CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
P.M. BRIEFING : Pizza Hut Teens Fee Short-Lived From Times Wire Services
Ex-Official of Silverado S&L Backs Up Neil Bush : Thrifts: A former executive of the institution testifies that the President's son disclosed close ties with developers who later defaulted on loans. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edison Loses Bid to Have Ratepayers Pay Fuel Tab LINDA DARNELL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Northrop Sole Supplier of Sensor, Panel Told : Hearings: A Marine colonel says the Navy had no choice on a $300,000 spare parts order, even though the firm admitted faking tests on them. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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