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What happened on October 17, 1991
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23 Shot Dead at Texas Cafeteria : Massacre: A gunman drives his pickup through a window and opens fire with a semiautomatic handgun, in nation's worst mass shooting. He is among the dead. LIANNE HART and TRACY WOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Americans Shut Out of Science Nobels : Awards: Swiss chemist and French physicist are recipients of the prestigious honors. It marks the first time since 1971 that neither prize has gone to someone from the U.S. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
REDEFINING THE MAN : Now That Cheech and Chong Has Gone Up in Smoke, Stand-Up May Be One Partner's Salvation DENNIS McLELLAN, Dennis McLellan is a Times staff writer who covers comedy regularly for O.C. Live!
News Junkies MARY LAINE YARBER and R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
14 Insurance Firms Told to Refund $1.5 Billion : Rebates: Industry to appeal Garamendi's order, issued under Prop. 103. No payments are expected soon. BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torrey Pines Are Spared as Beetles Take the Bait : Sex appeal: Traps with chemical lure halt the ravages of beetles that killed many of the rare trees. JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Gate : Volunteer Group Receives Award for Anti-Gang Effort
Music to the Phil's Ears MARY LOU LOPER
Used Car Wheeler-Dealers and 'Commodity Brokers' Strike It Rich : Soviet Far East: Importing vehicles from Japan or expediting exchanges of goods, middlemen are plunging into the budding free market. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compton : School Board Condemns State Takeover Proposal
Judge Returns to Job After Her Moment in Spotlight : Hearings: Susan J. Hoerchner was among those testifying on the Clarence Thomas nomination. TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safety Board Blames FAA for LAX Collision ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Smoking's Asbestos Episode : The carcinogen was used in Kent filters in 1952-56. Now the company faces lawsuits of a sort never seen in the industry. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making an Eco Trip Out of an Ego Trip : Letting an Ego Trip Boost Ecology, Too RICHARD KAHLENBERG
RESTAURANTS : Well-Hidden A'Roma Is Worth Discovering MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
For Lawry's Diners, a 'Paradise' Lost : Restaurants: Patrons lament planned closing Jan. 3 of their bucolic hideaway, which started in 1953 as a spice factory. AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swinging With the Duke
In High Gear : Sheila Cluff, owner of the Oaks at Ojai, leads fitness classes, runs, lectures, consults. She's known as a woman who never slows down. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Archdiocese to Keep School and May Reopen It Someday AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILM : This Time, Saura Keeps It Light, With 'Ay, Carmela!' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers film for The Times Orange County Edition.
Blue Santa : John Orvis has been a guitar-playing fixture in Ojai for years. Says he: 'I am the blues, man.' BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harvey Mudd Student Gets Edison Scholarship
ENTERTAINMENT : The Right Foote : The zany Canadian singer-songwriter- puppeteer-comedian will bring his wackiness to Ventura County this weekend. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Cheerful Soul-Searching in Mexico JENNIFER MERIN, Associated Press SPECIAL FEATURES
Norwalk : City Will Buy 10 Acres to Boost Stalled Development
Panel OK of Gates for CIA Is Seen Likely : Senate: But another tough floor fight against a controversial Bush nominee may break out if key Democrats argue he slanted intelligence. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : CAMBODIA : Joint Search Held for American MIAs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bill to Protect Desert Lands OKd by Panel : Environment: House committee passes measure to designate 4.4 million acres as wilderness areas and create two national parks. The legislation is opposed by the Bush Administration. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Beach : Governor Signs Legislation on Ship-Monitoring System
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Security Council Gets Five New Members From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PERSONALITY IN THE NEWS : Barr: Conservative With 'Political Savvy' Is on Fast Track RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treats Sans Sweets From The Associated Press
Raging Northwest Fires Kill 3, Burn Homes Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : 2 Jailed Activists Reportedly Escape From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Long Beach : Construction Hurt Business, Restaurant Owners Say
Australia Bush Fires Kill 2 Associated Press
California IN BRIEF : OAKLAND : Workers at Medical Center Losing Hair From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : GAZA STRIP : Muslim Activist Given Life Sentence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : UNITED NATIONS : Peacekeeping Force for Cambodia OKd From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Volcano's Previous Eruption Date Revised Associated Press
Navy Apology in Iowa Blast Case Expected From Associated Press
Wilson Calls on Cities to Help Improve Climate for Business DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Lebanon Bomb Wounds 3 Militiamen Associated Press
Soviets, Japanese See Hope of Ending Islands Dispute : Diplomacy: A special working group will try to make progress. A Moscow spokesman talks of satisfying public opinion on both sides. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crenshaw : Agency to Study Plaza Idea
2nd-Year Optometry Student Wins Award
Ballot Campaign Started to Create a Police Force : * Law enforcement: Group wants to end the city's contract with the Sheriff's Department. It calls deputies insensitive to the gay community. DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : School Enrollment Up 5.2%
Diamond Bar : General Plan Reconsidered
A Study in Hope : School for Homeless Aims to Break Cycle of Poverty DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City College Named Bicentennial Site
As Number of Poor Grows, No Solutions Seem in Sight JENNIFER TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sacred Heart Sets Open House for Anniversary
Crenshaw : Arts Center Benefit Planned
Senate Upholds Veto of Jobless Aid Bill WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IN BRIEF : SAN FRANCISCO : Wilson Urges Less Control on Business From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Housing Plan Back Again : Sleepy Hollow: Proposal survives 2-2 vote by city planners. It returns to the City Council, which rejected an earlier version last December. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LITHUANIA : Exonerations Halted in War Crime Cases From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Several Cities Study Law to Ban Gangs From Using Parks MARC LACEY and HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Price-Fixing Issue
THE HOUSE : Price-Fixing Issue
La Canada Flintridge : Hearing on Graffiti Set
The Fans' Choices
Alhambra : Snake Victim Not Charged
World IN BRIEF : ZAIRE : New Leaders Backed by Belgian Troops From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bangladesh Launches Campaign Against Rats Associated Press
Florida Cities Spared as Storm Bypasses Coast Associated Press
Jurisdiction in Clinic Blockade Argued From Associated Press
South El Monte : 1 Hospital Site Ruled Out
Computing Services Dean Is Selected
Wilson Seeks New Bill on Sexual Harassment JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Customized Books From Computer in Works at UCSD DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.D. Growth Initiative Cut From Ballot LEONARD BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If It Ain't Broke, Don't Replace Part
Not All Data on Smoking Is Depressing From American Health Magazine
A Proud Day for Armenia as It Chooses First President : Politics: But for the Soviet Union, it's yet another episode in the crumbling of the edifice. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carmenita Students Hoist Flag as Salute to Excellence
Syria Affirms Commitment to Talks, Vents Bitterness : Mideast: Baker says the meeting is on course. But the Syrians will boycott the last phase and won't shake hands with Israelis. NORMAN KEMPSTER and DANIEL WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Body Found After Israeli, Jordan Guards Open Fire Associated Press
Martin Not Asked to AFL-CIO Convention From Associated Press
O.C. Jails Praised as 'Proper and Efficient'
SPORTS BRIEFS : Football Team to Erase Graffiti in South Gate
Clashes Peril Soviet-Backed Truce in Yugoslavia From Reuters
Horrors of a Different Color in Recent Offerings From The Associated Press
Taxiing Airliners Collide at Newark Associated Press
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Good-Grade Prize Idea Crumpled From Associated Press
Begin's Son Says He Will Run if Shamir Steps Down Associated Press
District Approves Plan for Elementary School : * Education: Two aging schools nearby will close. The board hopes the new building will attract students to the area. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pan Am Case Spotlights Bankruptcy Questions JEFFREY S. KLEIN and LOUIS M. BROWN, Klein is an attorney and president of The Times Valley and Ventura County Editions. Brown is professor of law emeritus at USC and chairman of the board for the National Center for Preventive Law
West Los Angeles : Courthouses Downsized
Students' Memories Are a Good Way to Measure Teachers' Success MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, Mary Laine Yarber teaches English and journalism at Santa Monica High School. Her column appears weekly.
Freed of Moscow, Balts Return to the Sea : Economy: Their fishing occupations withered under Soviet domination. Now the Baltics' maritime industry must be rebuilt. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Whittier : Parent Complaints Prompt Board to Buy More Texts
Church Group Wants Goode House : Seniors: If deal for partial city funding goes through, restoration of the historic site and construction of low-income housing for senior citizens could begin by February. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discovery / Newport Antique Mall KATHIE BOZANICH
Instructor Becomes President of Group
Murder Trial Set for Professed Killer of 70 From Associated Press
Mail Takes the Creative Route DIRK SUTRO
Pacific Palisades : Latchkey Kids Fund-Raiser
Commerce : Leaking Drum of Pesticide Sends 8 People to Hospital
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUN FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Midnight for Moscow : 20 County Exchange Students Visit Just Before Soviet Metamorphosis JEDIDIAH YUEH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Jedidiah Yueh is a senior at Sunny Hills High School, where he is editor of Accolade, the student newspaper. Layne Mosler contributed to this story. and
Lakewood : Suit Seeks to Block Eviction of Rent-Subsidized Tenants
Safety-Minded Costumes From The Associated Press
Inmate's Ouster Before Surgery Spurs Inquiry DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : 50 Arrested in Drug Sting
Fall Oasis : Big Laguna Trail Opens New Path to a World of Scenic Beauty Jerry Schad, Jerry Schad is an outdoor enthusiast, educator and author of books on hiking and cycling in San Diego County.
The Secret Memoirs of a Sly Ollie North : Books: The former Marine took extraordinary precautions to make sure no one knew he was writing his autobiography. It debuts next week. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Connell, 80; L.A. Philanthropist
City of Industry : Benefit Crafts Show Set
Wilson Vetoes State Parks Budget Bill : * Legislation: It would have paved the way for a revival of plans to build a luxury beach hotel on the former site of the Sand and Sea Club. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NOTEBOOK / GARY KLEIN : Brothers Play a Big Role in Covina High's 5-0 Start GARY KLEIN
James Dean's Head Is in the Stars--Why Not Terminator's? RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pasadena : Discrepancy in Miralle Trial
Oceanfront Cities Float Idea of Water Taxi : * Transit: The proposal for a commuter ferry service is being touted as a novel way to combat freeway congestion, smog. KIM KOWSKY and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Acting Justice Dept. Chief Named Attorney General DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : PHILIPPINES : American Tells of Assassination Plan From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Long Beach : Water Officials Propose to Ease Rationing, Penalties
Man of Many Titles, He Submits Resignation(s) IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brazil Indians Tell Pope of Threats to Survival WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Noshing Like Benjie's JANET EASTMAN
New Library OKd Near Current Site AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital's Discharge of Seriously Ill Inmate Investigated DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation Will Be Watching Oregon's 'Pioneering Step' : Under new program, high school ends at 10th grade, followed by 2 years of specialized training. It could become model for future. STUART WASSERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents File Petition, Blame Hotels for Crime LORNA FERNANDES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Local Development Plan Risks State Rejection : * Government: It conflicts with Coastal Commission standards by favoring the preservation of affordable housing over public access and visitor-serving uses. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Long Wait for Council Seat Pays Off DICK WAGNER
Woman With Guts Puts a Scare Into America DIANNE KLEIN
Underwhelmed Under the Umbrellas in the Tejon Pass JACK SMITH
Broken Dreams in Soviet Hinterland : Communism: A failed experiment leaves shattered lives--and a madness of sorts--in its wake. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stories That Are Handled With Kid Gloves CAROL DEEGAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Police Officer Charged in Two Killings ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Civic Light Opera's 'Brigadoon'--Rich Revival of a Timeless Classic RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disney Sings Praises of AIDS Foundation BEA MAXWELL
Thomas H. Eliot, 84; Helped Draft Social Security Act Associated Press
Radar 'Guns' Holstered in Cancer Scare From Associated Press
State to Publish Annual Reports on Acute-Care Facilities JANNY SCOTT, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Four Marines Killed in Crash of Helicopter From a Times Staff Writer
ARCHITECTURE : Mundane Concerns Compromise Visionary Chemosphere House AARON BETSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Learning to Live With Mistakes GERI COOK
Outhouse Revival : Upscale Laguna Beach Uses Outdoor Potties During Sewer Repair LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Execution Blocked as Killer Agrees to Appeal PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
High Life / A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Success for the Year? Please, Just Nothing Embarrassing!
California IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Controversial Editor of Paper Resigns From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Minority Students Excel at Abundant Beverly Hills High : * Education: A small-scale integration program allows the transfer of 74 pupils from Los Angeles schools. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Housing Plan Giving CSUN Small-City Feel : Education: The Northridge campus will soon boast nearly 3,000 dormitory rooms--a more than fourfold increase over just four years ago. But problems also come with that growth. DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 5-Year-Old Fellini? : The Director Is a Kindergartner, but He's Got All the Moves--and a Contract BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witnesses Criticize Norplant Proposals : Capitol: Women lawmakers hear testimony opposing any legislation that mandates use of the birth control device. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senators' Private Deal Kept '2nd Woman' Off TV : Thomas: Democrats feared Republican attacks on Angela Wright's public testimony. Biden's handling of the hearing is criticized. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Keeping It in the Family : Artesia's Father-Son Team Proves Winning Combination PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge's Lengthy Sick Leave Gives Court a Big Headache VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germany to Pay Nazi Victims in Poland : Reparations: Kohl's Cabinet approves $300 million for Poles who were used as slave labor during World War II. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Experiment's Volunteers Tolerate Pain for Science : Medicine: The Veterans Administration study in Sepulveda is the first of its kind to look at depression and chronic discomfort. MICHAEL SZYMANSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Szymanski is a frequent contributor to Valley View
A Forgotten Community Remembers Its Children JAMES M. LEAVY, James M. Leavy is assistant editor of the Southeast and Long Beach sections. His column appears occasionally
BOOK REVIEW : Perpetual Motion in a Shifting Triangle : TALKING IT OVER by Julian Barnes Alfred A. Knopf $22, 273 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Mercy Hospital Turns Its Gaze to 21st Century DAVID NELSON
THE HUMAN CONDITION / MEN AND DIRECTIONS : Going in Circles KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Schools Turn to Hot Lines to Link Up With Parents : Education: Several O.C. schools offer daily phone recordings listing such things as homework assignments. LISA MASCARO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scientists Use Synthetic Sex Lure to Save Torrey Pine Grove JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Read All About It, Even in Another Language R. DANIEL FOSTER
Glendale : Panel to Study School Issues
Tailback Is Leading the Attack : * High schools: Alvin Cooley, a former wide receiver, has quickly made a successful transition to his new position. RAY RIPTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ways Sought to Improve Confirmation Proceedings : Congress: The problem is that 'politics of abortion' dominates the selection of justices, Sen. Mitchell says. DAVID LAUTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
California IN BRIEF : SANTA ANA : Girl's Killer Gets Death Sentence From Times Staff and Wire Reports
After Tragedy in Texas, Writer Paints a Portrait of Hope : Books: A fatal school bus crash compelled novelist Russell Banks to write about the way a close-knit community survives a devastating loss. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lazy J. Ranch Park 22800 Saticoy St., West Hills KAREN KINGSBURY
Mother Won't Face Death Penalty in Girls' Slayings DAVAN MAHARAJ and LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
France, Germany Call for Europe-Only Military Force : Security: The contingent would operate outside NATO. British and U.S. officials are skeptical. WILLIAM TUOHY and RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.N. Envoy Talks With Kidnapers Reported Reuters
Dial Plant to Close, Affecting Employment of 140 Workers : Business: The detergent manufacturing plant ranked among the top third in production of tax revenues for the city, already hit by closure of car dealerships. DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
These Women Love the Game of Tennis : Seniors: Area team to compete in National Senior Doubles League championships in Dallas. GARY KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Hideaway Worth Seeking and Finding DAVID NELSON, David Nelson regularly reviews restaurants for The Times in San Diego. His column also appears in Calendar on Fridays.
Scorecard / Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events : Prep Football Games GARY KLEIN
Region : Boy Scout Appointment
SPECIAL EVENT : Ultimate 007 Trivia Contest Will Test the Ties That Bond JESS BRAVIN, Jess Bravin is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
AUTHOR, AUTHOR, AUTHOR : Scales : Something--in fact, everything--is fishy in Robin Love's 'Probably More Than You Want to Know About the Fishes of the Pacific Coast.' CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada Flintridge : Discrepancy in Miralle Trial
THEATER REVIEW 'THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN' : Marriage of Laughs : The hunchback steals the show in The Magnificent Moorpark Melodrama & Vaudeville Company's Halloween farce. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC WRECK : Screeching Decibels : The three-piece guitar band out of Chicago has hit the road for a tour of the West Coast. It will be pulling in to Isla Vista. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
$50,000 Awarded for Library Automation
Edwards Gives 'El Diablo' His Due JON NALICK
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Porcupine Art and Hog Calls of the Old West LYNDA NATALI, Lynda Natali is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Chinese Activism on the Rise : Politics: Although municipal elections are six months away, Chinese-Americans are assessing candidacies and becoming more active in how the city operates. IRENE CHANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Something to Talk About : These Days, Luck and Success Are Legitimate Topics for Bonnie Raitt MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
When Vanity Helps : The surcharge on personalized license plates is used to fund environmental programs, including grants for schools. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pomona Freshman Wins Tandy Award
Glassell Park : Shooting Death at Baptism
Santa Monica : Campaign Reform Studied
RESTAURANT REVIEW GIOVANNI'S CAFE : Abundant Service : An Italian restaurant that makes outstanding pasta and knows how to cover for its mistakes. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Language Classes on Fast Track SUSAN GEMBROWSKI
Playa del Rey : Ballona Wetlands Walk
BENEFIT : March of Dimes Fund-Raiser Not Necessarily a Single Event MARY ANNE PEREZ, Mary Anne Perez is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
AUTHOR, AUTHOR, AUTHOR : Skills : Jerry Dunn offers up advice from people who should know. The famous and not-so-famous tell all in 'Tricks of the Trade.' CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Will Guide Growth of 'Auto Row' : Development: Specific plan for 175 acres would allow limited expansion of car dealerships into residential areas. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FLICKS FILM AND VIDEO FILE : Diners' Flub : 'Candid Camera' plays some tricks on unsuspecting patrons at a Camarillo restaurant. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC / DANCE : ABSTRACT PROJECTIONS : Shapes and Light Fuse a Diverse Program of Works by UCI Students ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin is a Times staff writer who writes about the arts for The Times Orange County Edition.
SURFING : Against the Tide : Learning to ride the waves when the age of 40 is on the horizon may be an idea that's all wet. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Best of Two Worlds at Language Schools SUSAN GEMBROWSKI
Guide to the Globe : Irma Kackert became an adventurer later in life. Now she gives others tips on seeing the world. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GOINGS ON SANTA BARBARA : Country & Eastern : Offerings in the coming week range from classical sitar to Mexican folk music to a melange of domestic styles. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltech Professor Wins Chemistry Medal
$50-Million Industrial Park Approved for Gravel Pit Site MICHAEL UTLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Armed Robbers Escape With Jewels : Theft: Three men tie up youngster who let them in house. Thieves force father to turn over loot.
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Reinventing Nature : Landscape photographs by William Giles and Gene Cooper approach the abstract painter's realm. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Passport' Food Fair Aims to Raise Awareness, Money BEVERLY BUSH SMITH, Beverly Bush Smith is a free-lance writer who regularly covers restaurant news for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Country's King at Foothill MARK CHALON SMITH
Chemistry Professor Wins Research Award
AUTHOR, AUTHOR, AUTHOR : Bagels : Noah benShea writes about the person he aspires to be. In 'Jacob's Journey,' that man sets out to reconcile his route to reality. HILARY DOLE KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Who Were Those Masked People? : Children's Museum Takes a Look at Reasons and Uses for Cover-Ups Throughout History CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
NEIGHBORS : Uniform Collection : An Ojai woman with a collection of 70 Girl Scout outfits can easily trace the evolution of the familiar style over several decades. LEO SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Comision Femenil Honors 5 San Gabriel Valley Women
BUSINESS
Fries Entertainment Seeks Bankruptcy Shield : Television: The major independent supplier of made-for-TV movies has been hit by rising bank debt and defaults. JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helpful Spill-Payout Terms May Cut Exxon Bite in Half : Energy: Tax breaks and the fact that the $1.125 billion will be paid over 10 years will ease the 'real-dollar' sting, a study says. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay Hikes to Shrink : But Smaller Raises May Aid Economy Later STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Optimism Drives Dow to New High : Markets: The index rises 20.35. Investors appear cheered by third-quarter earnings that are better than expected. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American's Parent Posts a Modest Net : Transportation: Labeling the improvement 'inadequate,' AMR Corp. says it still plans to cut capital spending. From Reuters
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Citicorp Chair Prepares for 5 More Tough Quarters VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Profits at State's Major Thrifts Surge in Quarter : S&Ls: H. F. Ahmanson, Golden West Financial and Great Western Financial credit the widening spread in interest rates. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Northrop Has Better Quarter RALPH VARTABEDIAN
Pay Hikes to Shrink : But Smaller Raises May Aid Economy Later STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roseanne Arnold Sues Former Agents THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Disney Is Among Winners of British Broadcast Rights : Entertainment: The Burbank firm is part of a group that wins new TV franchises. But a consortium including NBC loses out. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Roseanne Arnold Sues Former Agents THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM to Launch 'Multimedia' Computer Line JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Tandy Chain to Sell AST Advantage! PCs : Retailing: The Irvine company will turn to the Texas electronic giant to market its computers in 'super stores.' DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standard Pacific Suffers Effects of Market Slump : Home sales: Earnings dropped 88% in third quarter but the firm's executives are optimistic about orders placed for homes. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Diet Firms Told to Trim Fat Claims : Consumers: As part of an industrywide crackdown, the FTC says 'hype' must be replaced by 'documented fact.' DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
System Makes PC Networking Simple LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer analyst and writer
Barratt American Retrenches; Peters Shows Signs of Life : Home construction: Slimmed-down company prepares move to San Diego, while the luxury builder is at work on 180 news homes in existing projects. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mutuals May Tap Synthetic Securities MICHAEL SCHRAGE
Casket Competition : Retailing: A Cypress discount store hopes to break the domination of big funeral homes such as Forest Lawn, its neighbor across the street. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Ex-Judge Who Fled Drug Charges Captured in Montana : Fugitive: Alan A. Plaia, who was indicted in L.A. in September, is arrested at a dude ranch after a tip. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Differences in Testimony Attacked : Court: Betty Broderick's attorney says discrepancies between the first and second murder trials may be a ploy by prosecutors. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Residents Receive New Trash Cans
Mosquitoes in Torrance Carry Encephalitis Strain JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Sergeant Implicates LAPD Detectives in Drug Trial VICTOR MERINA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Police Seek Law to Punish Taxi Owners ZION BANKS
Cyclist Sought as Witness in Accident
COUNTYWIDE : 3 Women's Shelters Awarded Grants MARY ANNE PEREZ
GARDEN GROVE : Deejay Goes on Record: Avoid Drugs JON NALICK
Developer Loses Ruling to Build on Bookstore Site CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLATFORM : Driven by Fear Father MIKE NIEMEYER, Is a life sentence for selling small amounts of drugs cruel and unusual punishment? Father MIKE NIEMEYER, a Catholic chaplain at Orange County Juvenile Hall and coordinator of the Orange County Victim Offender Reconciliation Program, commented on the nature of "severe sentences." He told The Times: and
Charges Won't Be Filed in Washington Portrait Case
COUNTYWIDE : McClintock's Office Picketed by Gays PSYCHE PASCUAL
COUNTYWIDE : Union Backs College District Candidates JANE HULSE
NEWPORT BEACH : School Candidates Focus on Spending LISA MASCARO
Parents Push Back : School Street Patrol Keeps Dealers Away DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Shift Strategy on Protests for Gay Rights : Marches: Demonstrators who illegally block traffic will be arrested. Officials say the change was spurred by complaints from motorists. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Asks Fishermen to Pipe Down
Senate OKs Funds for 6.7 Miles of Metro Rail
A Poisonous Route to Take : Counties don't pay for the benefit they receive--and that could doom poison control centers
San Diego
COUNTYWIDE : Judge Has No Plans for 2nd Grand Jury LINDA BURSTYN
Vista
'Moonlighting' Actor Gets Ticket During Protest
MISSION VIEJO : A Principal Sets Her Priorities ZION BANKS
Court Challenge to Prop. 13
Court Challenge to Prop. 13
Robert Gates Hearings
Robert Gates Hearings
Court Challenge to Prop. 13
U.S.-Japan Relations
Legacies of Confirmation
Court Challenge to Prop. 13
Warner Ridge
Plenty of Hits . . . and Some Big Errors : Amid end-of-session chaos, Wilson connects on gun control, misses on sexual harassment
Tear Down the Walls, Listen to the Community : Current large-scale social services don't work, but the reasons for failure could all be overcome by American ingenuity. LISBETH B. SCHORR, Lisbeth B. Schorr is the author of "Within Our Reach," an analysis of successful social programs for disadvantaged children. and
Swastikas and Other Graffiti Again Deface Tujunga Temple MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dropped Hotel Developer Sues Over Labor Plan
Blacklist Revisited? Reform That Troubles : America needs no protection from foreign ideas
Lottery Results
Business Groups Assail Plan to Ban Trucks During Rush Hours : Traffic: Mayor Bradley's proposal would cost billions in higher transportation costs, lost jobs and inefficiency, leaders assert. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Sister City Group From Japan to Visit
IRVINE : Authorities Probe Mystery Shooting JAMES M. GOMEZ
Bradley, Woo Call for Studies of Sexual Harassment Complaints, Policy LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Funds Transferred to Secure College Grant GREG HERNANDEZ
At 63, Diver Draws Hope From Sea HERBERT J. VIDA
Ramona
Police Say They Shot Man After He Aimed at Them
Bank Robbery Suspect Arrested After Stakeout DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Athletes Christen Running Course STEPHANIE STASSEL
Now We Deserve to Ascend the Rostrum : Women: It is ironic that as Soviet democracy makes gains, men still monopolize power. GALINA SEMENOVA, Galina Semenova is a deputy in the Congress of People's Deputies
PERSPECTIVE ON THE THOMAS CONTROVERSY : The Judge's Trial by Fury : The feminists' verdict and their attack on women who defended him violated the law's principles of fairness. WILLIAM BROYLES JR., William Broyles Jr. is the former editor-in-chief of Newsweek and a co-creator of the TV series "China Beach."
Man Gets 4-Year Prison Term for Drunk Driving
San Diego
Vessel-Tracking Measure Signed
NEWBURY PARK : Man Holds Burglary Suspects for Police JANE HULSE
Trolley Severs Right Foot of Jobless Man From The Associated Press
Canceled Court Hearing on Mobil Frustrates Torrance JANET RAE-DUPREE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corruption Inquiries Led to Firing, Former Transit Worker Says : Construction: Commission ex-employee says he was investigating incompetence at several projects. Board spokeswoman denies his allegations. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airport Traffic Researched by KATHIE BOZANICH / Los Angeles Times
SDSU Student Panel Turns Down Ban on Promotions by Alcohol Companies JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robert Gates Hearings
Boy Shot When Two Friends Play With Gun JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : State Calls School District Fee Illegal MAIA DAVIS
Search Ends as Director for L.A. Zoo Is Chosen : Personnel: The veterinarian headed a similar facility in Boston amid controversy. LOUIS SAHAGUN and JANE FRITSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Language Divide
L.A.'s Picus Fights Road for Project : Ahmanson Ranch: The councilwoman plans to use a one-foot-wide strip of street to restrict access to development. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Bus Routes Changed to Boost Ridership MAIA DAVIS
Police Shoot, Wound Theft Suspect
ANAHEIM : Soccer-Field Plan Seems to Be Gaining TERRY SPENCER
VENTURA : 4 Candidates Backed by Labor Council MACK REED
The Outhouse Is In : Portable Privies Hit Streets While Sewer Is Out, but Laguna Residents Aren't Going for the Idea LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hot Line Veto Disappoints Asian Leaders : Language: Bill would have set up statewide phone service so that non-English speakers could report crimes THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heightened Security Planned at Hospital : Gangs: Extra guards are placed on duty, bulletproof glass is to be installed in wake of shooting at emergency room in Boyle Heights. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Secretaries Name Oxnard Official Best of the Bosses : Workplace: Streets Supt. James D. Weeks, a down-to-earth guy, is called tough and fair. He cites honesty as a secret of his success. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita Builders Protest Hillside Development Limits TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leader of Theft Ring Sentenced in Boy's Death : Courts: The Reseda man, accused of recruiting youths to commit crimes, gets almost five years in prison after a 13-year-old dies during a burglary. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Softener Firms Fight Escondido Law : Environment: City has banned automatic devices, which they contend hinder reclamation efforts. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Soot is Scooped; Beach Reopens TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND
University May Restrict Next Year's Enrollment : Education: Five years ago, Cal State Dominguez Hills was trying to attract more students. Now, growing popularity and scarce funds have led the school to consider its first-ever admissions cap. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S.-Japan Relations
ELECTIONS / TORRANCE SCHOOL BOARD : 2 Incumbents Run on Expertise Against 3 Advocates of Change DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Search for Lost Boy, Then Learn Sick Dad Just Thought He Was Missing JOSH MEYER
Man Who Swung Bat at Gay Rally Gets Probation : Crime: Judge orders 3 years' supervision for anti-homosexual assailant at Garden Grove demonstration. Activists laud what they see as a strong punishment. ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Dept. Rescinds Backing of Bingo Hall 'Slots' PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snapshot History : Archives: Members of L.A.'s black community are being asked to dust off family photo albums to help fill in a gap in the Central Library's visual record of the city. ELAINE WOO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Marines Die in Helicopter Crash : Training: Their craft falls onto farmland near the Salton Sea during a routine training flight. RAY TESSLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Arrested for Alleged Car Assault
Complaints Against L.A. Police Up 70% in '91 : Law enforcement: Number rose sharply after the beating of motorist Rodney G. King. Officials attribute the increase to unprecedented scrutiny of LAPD. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religious Figure Arraigned in Drug Case HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DeHoyos Gets Death Penalty for Killing Girl : Punishment: Judge could reduce sentence to life imprisonment for rape, murder of 9-year-old Nadia Puente. GEORGE FRANK and JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Delta Burke Employee to Stand Trial in Theft
Prosecutors Say Man Won't Face Homicide Charges in Stabbing GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Water at Toxic Waste Dump Seen as Safe TED JOHNSON
Murder Charges Filed in 1989 Disappearance
Man Stabbed in Robbery Try After Gay Bar Vandalized : North Hollywood: Police determine that there is no connection between the two incidents. LESLIE BERGER and JOHN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Oil and Water : Texaco Ships Annual Supply of the Cool, Clear Stuff to Arid Islands CAITLIN ROTHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
James C. Pratt; Retired Producer
Suspect Found Dead in Car Is Identified
Classroom Creativity Helps Teacher Rise in Statewide Competition CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HOUSE : Price-Fixing Issue
Suspect in Arson Threat Is Arrested After Walking Away From Hospital : Crime: Authorities thought the Vista man would be held at psychiatric hospital, but he was released, returning to the gas station where the incident occurred. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Curious Cavern : Students Dig the Experience of Earthmobile, a Museum on Wheels That Will Visit 100 Schools HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officially Junk, Not Art BOB POOL
Grant Aims to Increase Marrow Donors LISA CASTIGLIONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Held in Seizure of Counterfeit Cash
SATICOY : Stolen Car Parts Seized; 2 Arrested LARRY SPEER
NEWPORT BEACH : Group Seeking Park Take Case to Council LISA MASCARO
Couple Sentenced in Daughter's Death : Courts: Palmdale man and woman get terms of 15 years to life in the fatal beating of their 4-year-old girl. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Coast Cities Float Idea of Water Taxi : Commuter Ferry Service Touted as a Way to Fight Congestion, Smog KIM KOWSKY and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Actor Pleads Not Guilty to Pharmacy Burglary : Courts: Hearings for Adam Rich are also held on charges of shoplifting and drug possession. MICHAEL CONNELLY and JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ruling to Let City Move on Overcrowding : Housing: In a much-watched case, a judge has issued a tentative decision upholding Santa Ana's ordinance to limit the number of people who can live in one dwelling. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port's Deal With Citrus Shipper to Generate $1 Million Annually CHRISTOPHER PUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lagomarsino Rejects Sespe Compromise : River: The Ventura congressman finds Supervisor Flynn's plan too restrictive for water interests. Senate hearings are today. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birth Control
Girl, 8, Escapes Would-Be Abductor on Way to East San Diego School : Crime: Kidnaping attempt heightens fears among parents in wake of three disappearances of young girls. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Vista's Football Program Finally Gets Out of the Red : Football: Lean years over, Panthers are 5-0 going into Friday's game against RBV. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR RACING : Arciero Spurns Palm Springs to Build Track in Moreno Valley SHAV GLICK
Stanford's Quick Quits U.S. Team THERESA MUNOZ
In Pitching, Applied Science More Like Applied Substance JULIE CART
Glendale's Dyrek Shakes Off Injury to Steal Spotlight
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES : Quantum Leap : Olympic Failure, Daughter's Illness Brought Dwight Stones Down to Earth JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notes TOM HAMILTON
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Royster, Strother Both Will Play JERRY CROWE
Prep Notes CHRIS FOSTER
Tarpley Out for Not Testing SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injuries Continue to Plague CSUN Football Team
Prep Roundup
Waller Agrees to Become Padre Scouting Chief BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O'Bannon Cleared for Some Drills JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Chapman's New Look Leaves Boyd Optimistic MARTIN BECK
Prep Notes MIKE REILLEY
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Community College Roundup
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
El Camino Real Girls Forge a Tie for 1st With Win Over Chatsworth DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Lyght Expects to Face Raiders TIM KAWAKAMI
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Packers Face Bears Tonight Associated Press
Tailgaters Featured on All-Madden Team : Football: Broadcaster loves the parties as much as the games. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Not Much Chance of Lifting Blackout CHRIS BAKER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Weekend Results Upsetting for Three Major Bowl Games GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
NHL ROUNDUP : New Line a Big Lift to Montreal From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : After Loss to SDSU, Lobos Try New QB Associated Press
Smith, Brown Key Clipper Victory From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC Extends Golden West to Fifth Game Before Losing STEVE KRESAL
PREP NOTES : Streak Proves to Be Sunny Hills' Toughest Water Polo Opponent MARTIN BECK
Prep Notes ELLIOTT TEAFORD
OAK TREE MEETING AT SANTA ANITA : Frost Free May Get Kentucky Trip and a Shot at Breeders' Cup Sprint BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Notes FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
Prep Notes KIM KUTCHER
Athletic Director Overrules Norm Stewart From Staff and Wire Reports
Williams Still Runs on Reserve Power : UCLA: Bruins' leading rusher doesn't start. He returned from injuries to have a big game against Arizona. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Wackerman, CLU Race Past Redlands in Women's Soccer
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Santa Barbara Sweeps Titans in Volleyball
It's Playtime No Longer for Richard : Chargers: What fun? First-round pick endures trials of his NFL education as well as the pressure of the team's 1-6 record. ALAN DROOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AZTEC UPDATE : NOTEBOOK : SDSU Freshman Faulk Is a Magic Kind of Personality SCOTT MILLER
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Curren Eliminates Rostagno in Tiebreaker Battle at Lyon From Associated Press
Cup Challengers Win on Deadline Decision : Sailing: Trustees' ruling gives syndicates an extra month to prepare boats. RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona Chick Breaks Los Alamitos Record STEVE ANDERSEN
GOLF / PGA AT LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA. : Elkington, Pavin, Nelson Are Tied at 65 From Associated Press
Gretzky Misses King Win to Be With Ailing Father STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coliseum Plan Promising More Seats Is Misleading : Stadium: Spectacor says renovation to yield 40,000 seats between goal posts. Actual total is under 35,000. MARYANN HUDSON and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Sespe Area in Ventura County Renowned for Variety of Uses : 55-Mile River a Source of Passion for Outdoorsmen, Preservationists JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Greene Still Must Fit the System TIM KAWAKAMI
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Injuries a Problem for Oregon State MAL FLORENCE
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Braves Win Another 1-0 Those Games : NL Game 6: Avery sharp as Atlanta ends scoreless drought after 26 innings to beat Pittsburgh, 1-0, and force Game 7 tonight. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Aztecs' Faulk Has Collapsed Lung Associated Press
PREP ROUNDUP : Surprise Scorer Leads Corona del Mar MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
BASEBALL PLAYOFF REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE : Taking Risks Pays Off for Braves, Pirates BILL PLASCHKE
FISHING : Warm Water, Abundance of Bait Help Keep Action Hot DAN STANTON
Aztec Unit Finds Role Real Special : College football: Special teams players take pride in being heavy hitters at SDSU. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP COLUMN : A List of Best and Worst in Football ROB FERNAS
He Goes From Toast to Ghost, but Patterson Still Feels Special CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leach-Pugh Breakup Affects U.S. Team : Davis Cup: Doubles partners part ways. Americans might opt for a return to Flach-Seguso in final against France. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foothill's Parson Is Voice of Reason On, Off the Court : Tennis: Unbeaten senior sets an example for her teammates. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Only Change Is Strike 3 MIKE DOWNEY
LaValliere, Lemke and Lind Lead the Way JOE GERGEN, NEWSDAY
On the Sideline : Talented Athletes, the Copeland Brothers Try to Cope With Not Competing Because of Family Heart Disease ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
He's Hot as a Heavy : Former WFL Player Ballew Makes a Good Living by Portraying Bad Guys MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulls Get Defenseman From N.Y. Rangers
RAM NOTEBOOK : Defensive Philosophy Will Keep Greene on the Move TIM KAWAKAMI
UCLA Receives Commitment From Kristich FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ
Socking It to Bad Guys of Sports JIM MURRAY
FOOD
LIGHT STYLE : Salmon Says 'No Salt' ROSE DOSTI and DEBORAH KIDUSHIM-ALLEN, This column is based on the newly revised "Light Style: The Low Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Salt Way to Good Food and Good Health," by Dosti and Kidushim-Allen, a registered dietitian (HarperSanFrancisco: $14.95)
Pass the Polenta, Please MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER, Cone and Snyder are cookbook authors
Learning to Cook : Confessions of a Passionate Cook BOB MILLER as told to MARGY ROCHLIN, Miller lives and cooks in the Bay Area
Learning to Cook : First Courses : Wonder Years Home Ec KATHIE JENKINS
Beef, Cookies, Frosting ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Cook : First Courses : Better Late Than Never ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Cook : First Courses : Just Like Mom Made DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLIST
Learning to Cook : Learning to Teach JOAN DRAKE, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Learning to Cook : First Courses : Food of the Goddesses BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple of My Eye BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Welcome Back, Casserole ABBY MANDEL
Everyday Affordability DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Learning to Cook : First Courses : Everybody Loves a Cook RUTH REICHL, TIMES FOOD EDITOR
Learning to Cook : First Courses : One Too Many Cooks MINNIE BERNARDINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Cook : First Courses : The Soojee Challenge CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Cook : Our Miss Cook LAURIE OCHOA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Learning to Cook : First Courses : A Nose for Good Food MARGE POWERS, TIMES FOOD NEWS EDITOR
Plaza de la Masa JONATHAN GOLD
October Feast MINNIE BERNARDINO and DONNA DEANE, TIMES FOOD STYLISTS
Learning to Cook : Growing Up in the Kitchen MARGY ROCHLIN, Rochlin is a writer who still prefers Nancy Silverton's food to her own
Chop Secret FAYE LEVY, Levy is a cookbook author
High Steaks ROSE DOSTI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Can the Audience Bring Their Own, Just for Backup? CHARLES PERRY
ENTERTAINMENT
A New Diet for Couch Potatoes ROBERT EPSTEIN
Playwright Is at Home With 'The Extra Man' : * Theater: Richard Greenberg says he's more comfortable with the 'leveled-off,' less moneyed characters of his latest work, which opens at South Coast Repertory next week. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CNN Gets $3.5 Million From Foundation : Television: After withdrawing a grant to PBS, the John and Mary Markle Foundation is giving money to help the cable network finance its 1992 election coverage. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : A Visit to the Mind, Spirit of Woolf SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
TV REVIEW : 'Quake' Aims to Shake Us Up MARTIN ZIMMERMAN
People Watch ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Video Rental Chart : Window of Opportunity for 'Doors' DENNIS HUNT
Quotable
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
STAGE REVIEW : 'Scuba' Founders in a Sea of Misguided Humor : * The Irvine Community Theater production about an interracial affair owes more to Archie Bunker than to Spike Lee. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Women's Family Secrets Go Public in 'Tearsheets' NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Is a Camera : Legendary Alfred Eisenstaedt Opens Show of His Photographs DENNIS ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swaggart's Woes May Again Help 'Gantry' at Box Office NANCY CHURNIN
Radio 'X' : Popular Rock Groups Often Cross the Line--How Do the Stations Cope? STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : Gilbert-Rolfe's Monochromes Push Modernism to the Edge SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A 'Sinfonia' of Emotional Sound : * Music: Usually speedy guitarist Al di Meola turns lyrical in his latest album, and it may be his best playing to date. DIRK SUTRO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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