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What happened on September 14, 1991
ENTERTAINMENT
STAGE REVIEW : Old Globe's Sly, Vivid 'Show-Off' : Theater: George Kelly's 1920's comedy is produced with a flair for the period and a real nose for its innocent undercurrents. By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Change of Direction : Fate Puts Linda Rae in Breakheart Pass By John D'Agostino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Diego Spotlight : Gruppmans' Soviet Tour Hinges on Peaceful Politics By Kenneth Herman
Will Guns N' Roses Deliver a One-Two Punch? By Patrick Goldstein and Chuck Philips, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPERA REVIEW : Revisionist 'Butterfly' at Pavilion By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
STAGE REVIEW : Old Globe's Sly, Vivid 'Show-Off' By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Highway 101 Should Keep Eyes on Road : Too Much Mindless Chatter and Not Enough Direction Throws Country Band Off Course By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Barry Corbin Likes to Mix Acting With a Little Bit of Horsing Around By Susan King
Peter Berg Really Loves to Act, but He Has Trouble Accounting for It By Andy Marx
Bryan Genesse Didn't Have to Fight for 'Justice'--It Just Worked Out By Lauren Lipton
STAGE REVIEW : 1960s Tale Has Lost Its Why By M.E. Warren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Paulus Trumpet Concerto Introduced at Bowl By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
JAZZ REVIEW : Stan Getz Remembered in Bowl Salute By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Cambodian Culture Thrives in 'Dreams' By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Saturday Cartoons: Adapting to the New Season By Charles Solomon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Nun' Opens Series of 'Lost' Films By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : Self-Help Message in 3rd World Documentary By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parachute Rises to the Top With 'Happy' By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEW : Strong Cast Packs Punch in Gritty, Humorous 'Champ' By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS ON WEEKEND TV : Baseball, Football Vie By Steven Herbert
WEEKEND TV : New Season Unwraps; Beauty Pageant Due By Steve Weinstein
A Shining Example of Culture : Folk art: Anaheim dancer, leader of colorful, sequined troupe, passes on various facets of Mexican heritage. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABT's 'Nutcracker' Canceled at OCPAC By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Folk Arts Could Become Victim of Proposed Layoff : Budget: If the state council eliminates its program coordinator, those who lean more on trained administrators could lose out on grants. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Rev. Virginia Erwin will be installed as rector at... By Daye Clark
'Wolves' Keeps Dancing in Latest Incarnations By Robert Epstein
'Murphy' Pregnancy: A '90s Cliffhanger By Rick Du Brow
Will Guns N' Roses Deliver a 1-2 Punch? By Chuck Philips and Patrick Goldstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strike Stalls the Chicago Symphony's Opener : Music: Despite feverish negotiations, the orchestra cancels the first program of its 101st season. By Donna Perlmutter, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Network Editing Elicits Mixed Reactions By Steven Herbert, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music Center Tackles 'Les Troyens' : Opera: The five-hour Berlioz epic opens tonight with a cast, orchestra and crew numbering 304. Its director has 'tried very hard to avoid pageantry.' By John Henken, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : High Holy Days: A Time for Jews to Confront Selves on Ethical Behavior By Rabbi A. James Rudin, Rudin, the national interreligious affairs director of the American Jewish Committee, wrote this commentary for Religious News Service.
Disney's Goofy, Ducky Puzzle By Jeane Decoster and David Crook, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lesbian Hopes to Become Chaplain if She Wins Reinstatement to Army \o7 From Times Wire Services and \f7
Church Role in Mideast Peace Seen : Discord: Leader of Armenian faith hopes to help build trust between warring factions. He hails new religious freedom in homeland. By Russell Chandler, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Vote Sought on Gay Ordination \o7 From Times Wire Services and \f7
Bishops Oppose Legal Euthanasia \o7 From Times Wire Services and \f7
Preacher's Memoirs a Gateway to 19th-Century America : History: The recently discovered manuscript by a Methodist circuit rider describes life from the settlement of the Southeastern frontier to Reconstruction. By David L. Langford, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Graham Breaks Attendance Mark \f7 and \o7 From Times Wire Services
NEWS
When Dottie West Met 'Just a Kid Out of High School'
Symbols of Ad Bigotry
'BIBLE VIDEOS' LETTERS : Recalling Germany, 1934
'BIBLE VIDEOS' LETTERS : Recalling Germany, 1934
In Grove Article, Critic Sounds More Like a Jilted Lover
'Bible Videos' Letters
A Comment That Hurt
Debbie Gibson's Way
Gehry Design for Disney Concert Hall
Education President
British War Effort
Gehry Design for Disney Concert Hall
Gehry Design for Disney Concert Hall
Gehry Design for Disney Concert Hall
Gehry Design for Disney Concert Hall
Water From Alaska
Negotiations in El Salvador
Don't Blame the Dogs
Review Child Service Laws
Pros, Cons of Soka Campus
Van Nuys a Beggars' Capital
Don't Blame the Dogs
Pros, Cons of Soka Campus
Scrutiny Cuts Both Ways
Scrutiny Cuts Both Ways
Wilder Enters Democratic Race for the White House : Politics: Virginia governor sounds a populist theme and admits that he is "the longest of long shots." By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Arizona Men Held in Monks' Deaths By Laura Laughlin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Generation Gap Tears at NAACP : Many young blacks turn away from the group that waged key civil rights battles. Skeptical of aging leaders, they find other organizations more relevant or inspirational. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fed Cuts Discount Rate to 5%--an 18-Year Low : Economy: The action is an attempt to jump-start the sluggish recovery. Major banks quickly reduce prime. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Consumers Shy Away From Big Burst of Buying By Kathy M. Kristof and James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. and Soviets Will Halt Afghan Arms Aid by Jan. 1 : Diplomacy: The accord opens the way for negotiations to end the 13-year civil war. It resolves another major Washington-Moscow dispute. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Talk as if Court Seat for Thomas Is Assured By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deputies Not Threatened With Knife, Officials Say : Slaying: Sheriff's homicide reports indicate Ladera Heights man killed by officers never tried to use weapon. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Chooses 9 Women, 3 Men as Jurors for Noriega's Drug Trial From Reuters
Gorbachev Asks New Safeguards on A-Arms Use By Doyle Mcmanus and Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Baker Visits a Much-Changed KGB : Espionage: The trip is a first for a U.S. Cabinet officer. The secret police's new chief urges an end to animosity and even seeks management tips from the CIA. By Doyle Mcmanus, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush's Physical Condition 'Incredible,' Doctor Says From Associated Press
U.S., Soviets Unsure Over Mideast Talks : Diplomacy: Baker says there is still hope for an October conference but that both nations will have to work harder on allies. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arms and Afghanistan
He Won't Step Down Despite Setbacks, Afghan President Says : Politics: Najibullah vows to stay until a U.N. settlement allows elections that include his party. Observers see signs of a 'siege mentality' in Kabul. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aquino Will Call for Subic Referendum By Abby Tan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hong Kong Voters Face a Choice: Confront China or Conform to It? : Politics: Martin Lee leads the charge for democracy. But election foes say the colony should stick to business. By Christine Courtney and David Holley, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Perez de Cuellar Sees Hostage Hope Associated Press
Correspondent of London Paper Expelled by Beijing : China: Action is apparently related to his reportage on the secret arrest of ethnic Mongolian nationalists. By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guerrilla, U.N. Soldier Slain in Lebanon Clash From Reuters
N. Korea Close to Producing A-Bomb, Defector Says Associated Press
U.S. Adopts Hands-Off Cuba Policy : Cold War: Officials think the Castro regime, with Soviet aid dwindling, will sink by itself. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officials Got Loans From BCCI-Owned Bank, Fed Says : Probe: The disclosure is first statement of possible ties between First American and former U.S. government personnel. An investigation is under way. By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Burns Self to Death at a Supreme Court Door Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Key Heroin Dealer Arrested in Sting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : OHIO : Bones of 1st Dahmer Victim Identified From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Plane's Tape Contains 'Whooshing' Sound From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senate Rejects Cut in Dam's Water Flow From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS ANALYSIS : Thomas' Views Don't Fit Orthodox Right : Judiciary: His comments at hearings suggest he would vote with the center of the current court, a less conservative stand than some expected. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dozens of Screws Left Out of Plane's Tail Before Crash From Associated Press
Grand Jury's Term Extended for Probe in Smith Rape Case Associated Press
Primary Paves Way for More Minorities on N.Y. City Council From Associated Press
Ozone Research Satellite Aboard Shuttle Passes Tests, NASA Says From Associated Press
Cuomo Urges Consensus Against Bush : Politics: The N.Y. governor tells a San Francisco gathering that Democratic candidates must unite to agree on solutions to problems. Some party strategists react coolly. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Smaller NASA Scientific Satellites Urged : Space: A panel of experts concludes that six huge instrument platforms for global-warming studies will cost too much and take too long to develop. By Rudy Abramson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : RICHMOND : 3 More Stricken by Legionnaire's Illness From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : RIVERSIDE : Vandals Set Fire to Funeral Home From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Zoo May Have to Repay State Funds From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Teen Held in 'Oath of Silence' Killing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : MADERA : Man Sentenced to Die in 2 Slayings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Official Calls Delta Smelt Threatened From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Minority Mix Expanding in Legal Profession : Lawyers: Change is clearly noticeable among attorneys in practice five years or less, a State Bar survey shows. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Legislation to Hold Early Presidential Primary Dies : Politics: Measure is rejected by committee as state lawmakers head into overtime in trying to settle several contentious issues. By Carl Ingram and Jerry Gillam, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawmakers Miss Deadline for Redrawing Districts By Daniel M. Weintraub and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA GOP CONVENTION : Unity Is Key to '92 Victory, Wilson Says By Bill Stall and Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Garamendi Takes Appeal to Wilson : Insurance: He seeks to reverse ruling by state Office of Administrative Law holding up $2.5 billion in rebates to policyholders. By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sting Videotapes Show Aides Asking for Funds By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jan Lipski; Polish Anti-Communist From Times Wire Services
Ben Piazza; Broadway, Screen Actor
Screenwriter H. Dimsdale and Wife Are Suicides By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yosemite Deal Includes 'Golden Parachutes' By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Group Offers Funds to Create Better Schools : Education: Business-funded nonprofit corporation will award contracts up to $3 million to 20 or 30 groups to design innovative learning centers. By Jean Merl, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Yosemite Deal Includes 'Golden Parachutes' : Parks: Five executives of firm that will sell its concession operation stand will share $2 million in severence pay. By Larry B. Stammer, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Woman May Be 17th Serial Killer Victim From a Times Staff Writer
Bill for Amnesty Applicants' Classes OKd, Sent to Wilson By William Trombley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAPANESE WAY: The United Way launches its new campaign... By Dan Crump and Jerry Hicks
SAVED: Once a registered nurse in Vietnam, Eileen Moore... By Dan Crump and Jerry Hicks
FOUNDERING: The Newport Beach Character Boat Parade has... By Jerry Hicks and Dan Crump
SPY VS. SCOUTS: It was big news when James G. Randall of... By Dan Crump and Jerry Hicks
O.C. Bus Firm Shut as Threat to Child Safety By Jeffrey Perlman and James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 White S. Africans Sentenced to Death \o7 Reuters\f7
Nigeria State Visit \o7 Reuters\f7
Abbott Leaves a Long Memory
An Older Connors Is Still Childish
An Older Connors Is Still Childish
Bring on Those Mud Hens, er, Rockets
Herzog Won't Sign Checks for Angels
Herzog Won't Sign Checks for Angels
Herzog Won't Sign Checks for Angels
More or Less, They Weren't So Accurate
It's a Sad Day if This Fight Is a Good Draw
An Older Connors Is Still Childish
It's a Sad Day if This Fight Is a Good Draw
Imagine Going to Stadium to Watch a Ballgame
Bruins in Trouble After Beating BYU
More or Less, They Weren't So Accurate
An Older Connors Is Still Childish
It's a Sad Day if This Fight Is a Good Draw
It's a Sad Day if This Fight Is a Good Draw
Fan Wants to Know How to Get All Scores
More or Less, They Weren't So Accurate
Golfer Calls Criticism of His Actions Unfair
BUSINESS
S.D. Firm Hails Grant of Patent : * Biotech: But competitors of Molecular Biosystems say the patent is irrelevant because it covers too broad a field. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Report States Shiley Misled FDA on Heart Valve Defects By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rainbow Technologies Offers New Shares: Rainbow... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
2 Former Regulators Forced to Quit Guardian : *Thrift: Federal agency squeezes them out about a month after one of the officials proposed turning the S&L into an employee-owned unit. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Case Closed: A Taco Bell assistant manager was fired for... From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Healthtech Buys Into Computers By A Times Staff Writer
REGIONAL REPORT : Heartbreak in Hotel Industry : Projects That Were Launched Before Recession to Be on Line Soon, Adding to Southland Glut By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fixed-Up B-2 Would Rate an 8 : Rice Admits Bomber Would Be Only 80% as 'Stealthy' as Hoped By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Life Plan May Erode Value for Some Policyholders By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Probes 70 Firms' Shift in Pension Plans : * Workplace: The Labor Department is looking at companies that replaced their plans with annuities purchased from potentially shaky insurance firms. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Savings Buys Remnants of Fallen Columbia : * Thrifts: The once-high-flying S&L's core deposits go for only $6.1 million, but the bailout will cost taxpayers $1.2 billion. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Intel Drops $6.75 a Share on Disappointing Earnings By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visa Plans Debit Cards to Pay Bills From Home : * Finances: The move reflects an urgent desire to expand outside traditional credit card services, which are growing slowly in the United States. From Times Staff and Wires
CalPERS Hits Chrysler Plan to Issue Shares : * Stocks: The firm's program to offer 33 million new shares would have a 'negative effect' on the pension fund's holdings, an official says. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vehicle Sales Fell 15.3% During Early September From Associated Press
Banks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prosecutors Try to Salvage Payola Probe : * Investigation: A local record promoter has been indicted, but it isn't clear whether more charges will be filed in wake of a ruling that voided a key case. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banks From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Memory Card Accord to Mean Tinier Laptops From Associated Press
Milken Loses Court Bid to Bar Use of Law Firm : * Securities: He doesn't want a prestigious New York firm to represent the government in suits against him related to the Columbia S&L failure. From a Times Staff Writer
Merrill Lynch Fires 2 Over Shifting of Trade From Associated Press
Fed Looking Into Loans to U.S. Officials in BCCI Case From Reuters
Foreign Firms Have Big Bioscience Stake \o7 Associated Press\f7
Cleveland Rivals to Merge, Forging 24th-Largest Bank From Associated Press
STOCKS : Dow Drops 22.14 After Fed Cuts Discount Rate From Times Staff and Wire Services
RTC Quietly Forces Out 2 Guardian S&L Officers By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank to Double in Size After Acquisition \o7 Associated Press\f7
Maker Denies Link Between Collagen, 2 Skin Diseases From Associated Press
HOME & GARDEN
With Ornamental Grass, Seeding's Believing : Growers Are Taken With Its Versatility, Though the Lively Ground Cover Has Been Slowto Catch On Here By Sharon Cohoon, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Key Elements in Keeping a Grand Effect By Patrick Mott
GARDENING : Palm Is Nursery's Fair-Weather Frond By Valerie Orleans, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Patio Whose Paint Is Flaking Could Use the Ol' Brushoff By John Morell
HOME IMPROVEMENT : Redecorating Puts Houses of the '60s and '70s on Right Side of the Tracts By Dan Logan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Choice Needn't Be a Lawn Shot By Sharon Cohoon
CLIPBOARD : Single-Family Home Futures
The Beauty of Grass Is, Less Is Mower By Sharon Cohoon
DECORATING ADVICE : Rattan Would Be at Home With Yellow, Gold By Carleton Varney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
The Man Beijing Is Rooting Against
It's Your Right to Know : A necessary protest about manipulative Pentagon press policy in the Gulf
All Too Easy to Forget, All Too Important Now : Oft-ignored Africa gets some needed attention from Washington
You get fast results in L.A. when you hold a contest whose... By Steve Harvey
Little Lotto Results
Producer Lauded for Lupus Show By Herbert J. Vida
The Superior Court of Los Angeles, Family Court Services...
VIEWPOINT / BY RICHARD TOSCHES : Young Boxers Know There Are 2 Kinds of Battered Existence By Richard Tosches, \o7 Richard Tosches is a Times staff writer\f7
Hurdles Remain After Choice of University Site : Education: The recession is drying up funding sources for CSU's Ventura County campus. Leaders call for the region to pull together. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countdown to Primary: San Diego Council Races : District 2: Rich Grosch is waging an uphill battle to unseat Ron Roberts, who appears to have mayoral aspirations. By Leonard Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State May Ask Zoo to Return Over $500,000 : Audit: Widespread discrepancies uncovered in job-training program. By Ralph Frammolino, TIMES STAFF WRITER
B of A to Close Most of Thrift's Branches : Takeover: Bank officials won't say how many of Santa Barbara Savings' 500 workers will lose their jobs. By Jack Searles, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Thwarts Del Mar Foes of Freeway Plan : Courts: City of San Diego, Caltrans can proceed with project linking Interstates 5, 15. By Nancy Ray, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troubled Deputy Threatens to Leap Off Bridge By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff Defends Selection of Site in Greenbelt for New County Jail By Ron Soble, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countdown to Primary: San Diego Council Races : District 8: Andrea Skorepa is battling incumbent Bob Filner in a district that has been reshaped with a Latino majority. By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Living . . . Off the Land : Agriculture: A state program is placing laid-off farm workers in new jobs. But only a few dozen are participating. By Santiago O'Donnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Police, City Sued in Alleged Beating By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Suicide Threat Closes Highway By Maia Davis
Hartley Says He Will Explore a Run at the Mayor's Office By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New College's Growth May Be Speeded Up : Education: Cal State may accelerate San Marcos campus to compensate for cap on SDSU enrollment. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey Finds SDG&E's Electric Rates Lowest Among State's Big 3 By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Homeowners Sue Over Sign Removal By Mack Reed
OXNARD : Son Arrested in Hammer Attack By Ron Soble
OXNARD : Girl, 15, Admits She Left Newborn to Die By Mack Reed
SIMI VALLEY : Corriganville Annexation OKd By Carlos V. Lozano
SIMI VALLEY : New Fire Station to Serve Wood Ranch By Carlos V. Lozano
Air Quality Report
Fine Levied for Import of Toxic Wastes : Border: Toy maker to pay $25,000 for transporting solder dross from \o7 maquiladora \f7 plant in Tijuana to Chula Vista. By Patrick Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crew of Tugboat Saves Woman From Waters of Bay
Ruling Delays Construction of Trash Recycling Plant : Environment: A judge says the Ventura sanitation district must complete an impact report before it can buy Oxnard land. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds the Ban on Green Dragon Demolition By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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El Cajon
Deputies' Trial Opens in Theft of Drug Funds : Law enforcement: In second case arising from sting, prosecution says officers in elite unit had a code of silence about corruption, in which $100,000 was allegedly taken from dealers. From Times Wire Services
Obituaries
Oskar Stark; Attorney
Redistricting Expertise Brings Berman Back to Sacramento : Politics: The congressman is the key Democratic negotiator for redrawing the state's congressional districts. His knowledge and savvy put him at the center of attention. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Officers' Trial Opens in Theft of Drug Funds : Law enforcement: In the second case arising from sting, prosecution says investigators in an elite unit had a code of silence about corruption. Allegedly, $100,000 was taken from dealers. By Victor Merina, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shop Stoppers : Rising Burglary Rate on Melrose Avenue Chases Some Stores By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Single Bullet Kills 2 Runaway Teen-Agers in Vacant House : Suicide: Boy, 17, fires shot fatal to both him and his 14-year-old girlfriend after they are confronted by officer. By Greg Braxton and Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man, 100, Who Rode With Zapata Will Ride in L.A. Parade Sunday By Laurie Becklund, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Arrested, $2.8 Million Worth of Cocaine Seized
Bradley Solicits Aid for Jordan Downs Fire Victims
After-the-Fact Permit Won for Grading Road
Soldier Charged in Killing of Channel 13 Engineer
Engineering Center to Be Dedicated at USC
2 Children Killed in Mobile Home Fire
Alhambra Man, Indicted in Taiwan, Ordered Deported By Irene Chang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DMV Office Warned of Crime 2 Years Ago : Slaying: 'We felt that it would have to take a big tragedy before they would even listen to us,' a Hawthorne branch employee says. By Janet Rae-dupree, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fair to Midway : Cooking, Crafts, Curiosities and Cows Draw Crowds By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Emergency Service Firm Accused of Coercive Sales : Consumers: State, eight counties claim Chatsworth company pressured elderly and disabled to pay thousands of dollars for Life Alert system. By Jack Cheevers and Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Palmdale to Settle Suit, Drop Effort to Close Adult Store By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gallegly Tied to Remap Plan That Excludes Rival : Politics: The congressman is working to have Sang Korman's Calabasas home cut out of the 21st District, sources say. By Jack Cheevers and Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
County Appointee to Run Troubled Head Start Center By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Accuses Alarm Firm of Misleading, Pressuring Elderly : Chatsworth: Life Alert faces complaints of wearing down customers with long pitches and falsely implying its system can bypass 911 dispatchers. By Amy Pyle and Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Officials Seek to Scrap Water-Saving Goals : Santa Clarita: Bigger state deliveries and new wells mean the area has an ample supply. Voluntary cuts of 25% had been urged. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bicyclist, 24, Wounded in Newhall Drive-By Shooting By Jim Herron Zamora, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer's Contract Draws D.A.'s Interest : Ventura County: The State Bar will be asked to investigate attorney's job applications that allow 'sexual acts.' By Gary Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Admits Electronic Tax Fraud Role
Rail Route Purchase May Ease Westside Congestion : Transportation: Southern Pacific sells 2.2-mile right of way on Santa Monica Boulevard. Officials have ambitious plans for corridor but they hinge on federal aid. By Shawn Doherty, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson Urges Tolerance, Unity at GOP Convention : Politics: Small group of conservative protesters confront governor at start of gathering. By Bill Stall and Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITERS
Doctor Wins $16 Million in Libel Suit Against Paper : Defamation: Jurors find a Vietnamese-language journal in Westminster guilty of soiling the physician's reputation. It's the biggest-ever California award. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'They told me either I was too happy or I was too worried.' : Years and Miles Melt Away : Newly Arrived Vietnamese Matriarch Reunited With Loved Ones By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Math Teacher Wins Presidential Award By Matt Lait
BUENA PARK : Man Surrenders After Police Standoff By Lily Dizon
ANAHEIM : Arena Builder Hires Ex-City Official By Terry Spencer
IRVINE : More Testing Ahead as PCE Found in Soil By Tom Mcqueeney
CLIPBOARD : John Wayne Airline Performance
CYPRESS : Student-Aid Figures Surge Dramatically By Lynda Natali
YORBA LINDA : Trustees, Council to Hold Joint Meeting By Ted Johnson
MISSION VIEJO : Trash Hauler Asks for Arbitration By Frank Messina
Countywide : Arts Groups Will Receive $283,487 By Zan Dubin
SANTA ANA : Boy Held After Shot Is Fired at 2 Deputies
Countywide : County Investments Earn Record Interest By Maria Newman
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Tolerance in a 'World of Difference' By Zion Banks
Steering Youngsters Onto Path of Success By Gebe Martinez
Coast Highway Will Partially Reopen After Repairs
Caltrans to Buy Desert Open Land for Endangered Squirrel, Tortoise
Schuller to Return to U.S. on Monday : Recovery: An examination shows no further difficulty with blood clots. Televangelist may be allowed to recuperate at home. By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daughter of Prominent Newport Pastor Dies at 23 By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Calls Criticism of Gates Sentence Unfair : Courts: Richard W. Stanford Jr. says he's been target of 'personal attacks' for his role in the bitter jail overcrowding debate. By Maria Newman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Ordered in Newport Beach Man's Stabbing By Mack Reed, from From a Times Staff Writer
Teacher Cleared of Abuse Sees Suit Dismissed By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
United Way to Fund Scouts Despite Religion-Bias Suit By Geoff Boucher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Seeks to Force State to List Gnatcatcher as Endangered By Ralph Frammolino and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Approves Bill to Extend the Life of High-Speed Train Panel By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Chance of Indian Summer Weekend Is Dim By Lily Dizon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Award Against Farmers Insurance Upheld : Courts: The firm, which is ordered to pay $58 million in damages to Cypress firm, plans to appeal the decision. By George Frank, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Rumble Over Football, Little League
SPORTS
GOLF ROUNDUP : Massey Holds One-Shot Lead in Last LPGA Major of Year From Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Canseco Homer Doesn't Bother Blue Jays By Dan Hafner
Jackson Gets the Best of Abbott : Baseball: His sixth-inning single drives in the only run as White Sox beat Angels. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Buechele Rewards Patience of Pirates By Dan Hafner
TEAM CUP VOLLEYBALL : Kiraly Leads Squad to Team Cup Title
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Muster Gets Past Bruguera From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Loyola Loses to Mission Viejo
Strawberry Turns Other Cheek : Dodgers: He goes four for five, inspired by crowd's hostility in 5-2 victory over the Braves. L.A. returns to first place by half a game. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marlins Find No Shortage of Talent--for Front Office By Shav Glick
Motor Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
Track and Field From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Belcher Will Start Today, After All By Bill Plaschke
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : McCaskill Will Get Start on Road By Helene Elliott
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Craig Hospitalized With Heart Problem Associated Press
TENNIS / THOMAS BONK : There Are More Games Behind the Scenes
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Expectations to Weigh Heavily on In Excess By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Night Games Haven't Gone Well By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Humphrey Still Holding Out Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Meyer Is Used to Firing Rumors By Chris Baker
Top Performers
Anderson Lifts Washington Over Locke By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aztecs Wary of Low-Flying Pacific Tigers : College football: Luginbill respects opponent's ability to score at will. But UOP allowed Cal to score 86 points last week. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Craig's Illness Overshadows Benito's Day : Baseball: Giants manager is hospitalized with heart condition. Padre catcher goes five for five with five RBIs in 13-2 victory over San Francisco. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koch Wins First Regatta; Conner Places Third
USD Plans Coming Out Party Against SDSU By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PADRE UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / BOB NIGHTENGALE : Draft Pick's Mother Says He Probably Won't Sign By Bob Nightengale
CHARGER NOTEBOOK : Veterans Take Party Line in Meetings By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Lincoln Defense Swarms Like Hornets in Victory Over Los Angeles Dorsey By Jim Lindgren
THE BIG GAME : Spartans Shut Down Marauders By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Helix Gets Early Jump on Raiders By John Geis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mater Dei's Blanton Passes Test : Prep football: He throws three scoring passes in 27-21 victory over Capistrano Valley. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Milner Enjoys Victory in El Toro Debut By Barbie Ludovise, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Questions Unanswered in Valencia Victory By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Once More, Victory No. 192 Eludes Santa Ana Coach Hill By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Modena Victory No Snap : Football: Vanguards take advantage of La Habra's poor punt in third quarter for 28-23 victory. By Tom Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Defense Gets Tustin Past Foothill By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
North Torrance Steals Victory from San Clemente
Irvine's Passes Shoot Down University, 14-7
Brea-Olinda Balance Key in Victory Over Buena Park By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edison's Late Score Beats Jordan : Nonleague: Chargers recover fumble and Khamis hits Belitz with 17-yard touchdown pass to upend sloppy Long Beach. By Steve Lowery, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mobley Scores Twice in Kennedy's 12-7 Victory By Scott Jones
Chacon Gets Fullerton Rolling By Martin Beck, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Troy Pulls Out Last-Minute Tie with Vaqueros By Tom Birschbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ramirez Paces Mission Viejo Past Loyola
Lund Scores Twice in Servite's Victory By Bob Borsum, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HORSE RACING : No Way Does In Excess Rate Big Prize By Andrew Beyer, WASHINGTON POST
La Quinta Can't Stop Westminster By Heather Stevens
Sea Kings Win on Field Goal By Colin Embrey
Peery Sparks Laguna Beach Comeback By Len Hall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rowland Beats Sunny Hills, 16-14, on Deflected Pass By Dale Ruhe
Hennessy Scores Twice as Katella Beats Magnolia By Pat Larkin
Prep Football Roundup
PREP NOTES : Bordok Gains His Eligibility at Tustin High By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Ofer Hurt in Newport Harbor's 13-10 Victory By Kim Kutcher
PREP ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar Tennis Team Wins on Tiebreaker
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UC Irvine Wins 2 in Water Polo Tournament
Schwartz Wins Speedway Scratch Main Event
Out Of Place Wins at Belmont From Associated Press
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Quartz Hill Wins With Defense By Dave Desmond
High School Football Roundup
Prep SCOREBOARD : TOP PERFORMERS
Defense Picks Up the Pieces for Quartz Hill in 19-7 Win : High school football: Offense fails to live up to expectations in victory over Lompoc. By Dave Desmond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Individual Efforts Not Enough for Alemany By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Belmont Rallies to Knock Off Poly, 15-14 By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Makes More Big Plays in 32-27 Win Over Canyon By Brian Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Lisa Grall
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : SOUTHERN SECTION ROUNDUP : Simi Valley Beats Ventura for Only Its 2nd Win in 4 Years By Terry Steed
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Vince Bonsignore
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Paul Olson
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Gary Moreno
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Norm Weber
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Greg Anapol
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Kennedy Scoops Up 43-0 Win Over Narbonne By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Lance O'Fallon
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : San Fernando Breezes Past Fremont, 40-7 By Jim Coleman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Late Field Goal, Campbell's 282 Yards Push Camarillo Past San Marcos, 20-18 By Greg Meade
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Fien Passes Royal Past Santa Paula By Dave Coulson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Gerry Gittelson
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Steve Pratt
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Greg Guss
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By John Mooridian
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Rob Sonner
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Bryan Rodgers
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Mike Glaze
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Beven Grossman
High School Football : Southern Section Roundup By Frank Galvan
CITY SECTION FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Rose Shines in Grant's 17-14 Win By Sean Waters
Boghossian, Webster Named Preseason All-Americans
ROUNDUP : Northridge Women Romp in Volleyball
THE COLLEGES / MIKE HISERMAN : Area Coaches Tolerate Nomads By Mike Hiserman
Hornaday Back at Speedway for Tour Event By Brian Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Section Football Roundup By Todd Jacobson
Adley's Battle for Eligibility at Northridge Ends Happily By Theresa Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Quarterback Emerges in Westlake's 23-16 Victory By Jeff Riley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Losing Round One Deflates the Braves By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prodigal Son Shines : After Sitting Out a Season Because of Contract Dispute, Saints' Hebert Is Trying to Win Back Hearts of Fans By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bruins Hope for Another Turning Point By Mal Florence, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's First for U.S., Zmeskal : Gymnastics: She becomes first American to take all-around gold at World Championships. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trojans Turn On Respect By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOTOR SPORTS HYDROPLANE RACING : Faces Change, but the Boats Are the Same By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Football From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Jurisprudence From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL Trying to Avoid Strike or Lockout : Contract: Talks probably will continue after collective bargaining agreement expires Sunday. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latvia, Estonia Will Go It Alone in Olympics From Staff and Wire Reports
Lopez Gets Chance, Then Blows It and Title : Boxing: After failing to make weight, he is given an opportunity to fight by Mitchell, who wins IBF junior lightweight crown. By Jim Jenkins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach Seeks to End Road Streak
Chavez Is Heavy Favorite to Retain WBC Title Tonight By Earl Gustkey
Times Expands Local Coverage
COLLEGE DIVISION NOTEBOOK / MARTIN BECK : Chapman Adds Bulk While Others Trim By Martin Beck
Orange Coast Opens Against Long Beach By Steve Kresal
Ex-Missouri Forward Joins Titan Basketball
Girls' Basketball Coach at Estancia Takes Stanford Job By Fernando Dominguez
Top Performers
City Section Football Roundup By Steve Williams
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