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What happened on October 06, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Stage By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Music By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
People Watch By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Art By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Trio Packs Potent Punch With 'Lulu' By Dirk Sutro
FILM REVIEW : A Fragile Forest Is the Focus : OMNIMAX: 'Tropical Rainforest' at Reuben H. Fleet Space Center takes the audience to a different world. By Kevin Brass, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Activist and Art Historian : Colonialism: Shifra Goldman, who will lecture at Mesa College, is a rebel against what she sees as European domination. By Leah Ollman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : 'Smoke on the Mountain' Relentlessly Pleasant By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art By Aleene Macminn, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
PERFORMANCE REVIEW : Taper's 'Out in Front' Mixes Post-Riot Cultural Furies By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OPERA REVIEW : The Met Retells Some Old Tales By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : Smooth Vermeer Veneer : The Chicago-based string quartet opens chamber-music series at Founders Hall with works Webern, Schubert. By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Cosi-Stefanescu Ballet in a U.S. Premiere at Royce Hall By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Jazz on a Rainy Day' Has a Mix for Purists, Populists By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Force Is With Her : Television: Karla Kay Bair, co-producer of Fox's reality series 'Cops,' researches the show on the streets and in squad cars. By Sharon Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Leno Defends Fired 'Tonight' Producer By Daniel Cerone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Box Office Hasn't Seen the Last of 'Mohicans' By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Catholics Ask NBC for Apology Over Sinead Act By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fox's 'Simpsons' Strategy Paying Off By Rick Du Brow
'Long Day's Journey': A Familiar Trip : O.C. Theater: Co-stars Mitchell Ryan and Salome Jens know Eugene O'Neill's work and each other well. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Artistic Director's Creative Differences : Spanish National Ballet Brings Slightly Changed 'Three-Cornered Hat' to Arts Center By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Long Day's Journey': A Familiar Trip : STAGE REVIEW: Classic drama of family confrontation now runs a little less than three hours but retains its bite. By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Kmart Accused of Pumpkin-Face Lift Associated Press
Trouble on Wall St. : Falling Stock Prices Certainly Don't Help Consumer Confidence From Associated Press
Dow Falls 21.61 in Selloff That Is Broad-Based \o7 A roundup of Monday's trading, as compiled from Times wire service reports:\f7
RTC to Sell Some Holdings Via Limited Partnerships From Bloomberg Business News
Oceanside Unemployment Office Eases Benefit Hassles : Government: Office changes after complaints from claimants and now receives compliments on its smooth-running operation. By Ann Brenoff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zoo and Sea World Seek to Lure Corporate Groups : Meetings: Business gatherings, although representing a small percentage of income, help tourist attractions weather recession. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John M. Seidl will resign as president of Maxxam Inc. and... By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Falls 21.61 in Selloff That Is Broad-Based \o7 A roundup of Monday's trading, as compiled from Times wire service reports\f7
Susan Hollander has been promoted to vice president of...
Underwriters Reinsurance Co. in Woodland Hills has named...
TransWorld Bank has promoted Diana Jenkins to vice...
Sutro & Co. said Joseph M. Smith has been named vice...
F2M Inc. of Lancaster obtained a $14-million contract from...
Micro Memory Inc. of Chatsworth will provide the U. S...
Teledyne Electronics of Newbury Park won a $6.27-million...
King Nutronics Corp. of Woodland Hills will receive...
'90s Haven't Been Especially Kind to Some of O.C.'s Rich Residents : Wealth: Real estate millionaires William Lyon and George Argyros drop out of Forbes 400, but Donald Bren still heads the list for the county. By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
TECHNOLOGY : Western Digital Stock Rebounds After Wall Street Analysts' Recommendation Compiled by Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Irvine Medical Products Firm Cuts Staff 15%, Boosts Sales Force By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fluor Says It Will Not Bid on 2nd DOE Contract : Environment: Analysts suggest that its recent capture of a $2.2-billion Energy Department cleanup would work against the firm in its efforts to secure another. By Carol Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Acquisition Completed: Pacific Greystone Corp. said Monday...
Reshuffling Management Portfolio: Irvine Co., which last...
Two Overseas Subsidiaries Shut by Alpha Micro By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
320-Unit Apartment Complex in Fullerton Sold to Brea Firm By Carol Smith
Title Insurance Company Plans an Acquisition : Expansion: Fidelity National Financial has tentative agreement to buy company owned by Harry and Leona Helmsley. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battle Between O.C. Media Rivals Escalates : Newspapers: The Newport News publisher files a police complaint accusing the Daily Pilot of defrauding advertisers. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Plunge Drags O.C. Stocks to Yearly Low : Sell-off: A dozen companies, including builders and financiers, hit bottom as traders react to economic news. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spear Plans Divestiture to Focus on Annuities
LDA Systems Receives $1 Million for Units Sale
Task Force to Examine Doing Business in Valley
Nu-Med Defaults on Part of Its Debt
Company Sells 14% of Its California Amplifier Stock
To Catch a Cable Thief : Television: Bootleg hookups have cost local operators millions of dollars. They are hoping stronger enforcement will slow piracy. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Showing Off Sherwood : Real Estate: In a rare marketing effort, developer David Murdock opens his million-dollar houses to the public. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Greystone Buys A-M Homes' Operations
Majority of Area's Stocks Decline : Market: Slides in the 3rd and 2nd quarters abruptly halted the region's strong showing in early 1992. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay-Fone Adjusts Profit Upward by $28,200
American Pacific's Quarterly Profit Up 6%
Oxnard Bank Company Lifts Loss Allowance
Pinkerton's Inc. Records 65% Decline in Profits
Terminal Freezers Adds Oxnard Warehouse Space By Jack Searles
Businesses Continue to Sign New Property Leases By Jack Searles
Poor Credit Needn't Rule Out Hopes for Real Estate Loan By Ron Galperin
Construction Down by 55% By Jack Searles
USAir Grounds 25% of Flights After Strike : Transportation: Thousands of travelers are affected as ground crew workers walk out over wage and benefit concessions. By Jesus Sanchez and Stacy Wong, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Court to Decide Antitrust Case Against Insurers : Insurance: California and 18 other states claim that the industry conspired to drop certain types of liability coverage. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ousted S&L Chief Knapp Adds Bankruptcy to List of His Woes By Tom Furlong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An October Surprise? : Falling Stock Prices Prove Alluring, but There May Be a Hook By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Birkenstocks Set Trends All the Way to Bank By Daniel Akst
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Marriott to Split Into 2 Firms, Shift Debt Load : Strategy: The hotel management and franchise business will be separated from hotel and retirement properties. From Reuters
Trade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SAS Is Joining One of Bidders for Continental : Airlines: The Scandinavian carrier's hookup with a Houston businessman may lead to a new, higher offer. From Associated Press
The Times' quarterly survey of goods and services commonly...
Citicorp's President Quits Unexpectedly By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
1992 Model Vehicle Sales Prove Flat : Autos: A total of 12.9 million cars and truck are sold, compared to 12.8 million in 1991. By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perot to Aim for the High Road in Ads By Bruce Horovitz
Carlyle Group to Acquire General Dynamics Unit By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
NEWS
Newspaper Overlooked
Racial Tensions in the Classroom
Clinton and Military Service
Carless in L.A.
Clinton and Military Service
Clinton and Military Service
Clinton and Military Service
Dana Rohrabacher
Racial Tensions in the Classroom
Clinton and Military Service
Carless in L.A.
We the People
Clinton and Military Service
Grounded Plane
Soka Bashing Draws Fire
A Language Barrier
IQ Testing Is Helpful
Rail Plan Is Off Track
Park Support Is Praised
Talk Chess, Not Taxes
Land Encircles the Mountains
Helicopter Noise Tiring
Bleak Look at Ahmanson
Missing SEA for Oak Trees
NOT SO MISERABLE: Say what you want about coastal... By Dave Lesher and Dean Takahashi and Jerry Hicks
DOCTOR GIL: Assemblyman Gil Ferguson (R-Newport Beach) has... By Jerry Hicks and Dean Takahashi and Dave Lesher
OIL STILL STICKS: Developers used to dominate the Orange... By Dean Takahashi and Dave Lesher and Jerry Hicks
REMEMBERING WAR: Some 100 Japanese-Americans from Orange... By Jerry Hicks and Dean Takahashi and Dave Lesher
General Dynamics Sells a Third San Diego Unit : Aerospace: Purchaser says it has no plans to eliminate jobs or move Electronics Division. By Chris Kraul, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
COLUMN ONE : A Legacy on Court, in Court : The death of Hank Gathers reverberates in legal circles and in the sports world 2 1/2 years after his sudden collapse. No verdict was ever rendered on the tragedy's cause. By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twins, Grandma? She's Pregnant Pioneer : Medicine: In first for fertilization program, 53-year-old expects double birth. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Pull Out of Tailspin in Day of October Jitters By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toll in Dutch Air Disaster May Reach 250 By Tamara Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kuwait's Elite Electorate Feasts on New Democracy : Persian Gulf: Party atmosphere greets voters in newest symbol of liberation, but women aren't invited. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxer a Risk-Taker Who Challenges Status Quo By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Buy 15 Rail Cars From Sumitomo : Green Line: Transit panel returns to Japanese-owned firm despite uproar that canceled earlier contract. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Veto Fails for 1st Time; Cable Rates Bill Passed : Legislation: Margin for override is 74-25 in Senate, 308-114 in House. Bill requires government to set maximum rates for basic television subscriber service. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Train Tracking : 2 Keep Meticulous Logs on Ventura Rail Traffic By Charles Hillinger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Taxes, Personal Finances, Jobs Are Grist for Attack By Dean E. Murphy and Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Defense, Foreign Aid Funds Pass; Energy Bill Stalls By William J. Eaton and Michael Ross, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
San Diego Sheriff, FBI Probe Migrant Beatings By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Approves New U.S. Water Distribution Bill : Legislation: Seymour vows to fight measure when it comes for a vote in the Senate. Governor and farmers also oppose provisions that allow diversion of supplies from Central Valley Project. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judges Opt Not to Vote on Gay Bias Proposal : Ethics: State association plans further study of a change in its code that would forbid membership in private groups that discriminate against homosexuals. By Philip Hager, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Clinton Finds Florida Is Warmer These Days : Campaign: Democrats usually could expect a chilly reception in GOP territory. But the climate has changed. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Clinton Scoffs at Mention of Spy Contact : Politics: He laughs at Rep. Dornan's suggestion that candidate may have been visited by KGB in Moscow 20 years ago. By David Lauter and Douglas Jehl, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Weird' Year in Politics Leads Bush Down Unusual Paths By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Texas Swings, Bush Not the Lone Star in His Home State : The President is locked in a dead heat with Clinton, and with fellow Texan Perot in the contest now, the home field advantage is split. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Quayle Bringing Campaign to L.A. Area Today By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Philadelphia City Workers Go on Strike \o7 Associated Press\f7
High Court to Hear Haitian Refugee Case : Law: The justices open a new session. They will rule on whether the U.S. can intercept and return boat people without a hearing. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA : Death From Hunger Feared for Children From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : ESTONIA : Ballot Leader Loses Presidential Runoff From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Diamonds and Gold for a Silver Jubilee : Asia: Brunei fetes its sultan, the world's richest man, but he is freer with wealth than democracy. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Possible Interference in Iraq Loan Probe Cited By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eddie Kendricks; Temptations Singer By Ron Russell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vote on Cable TV Veto Override
Suit Over Police Sweep of S.F. Gay Area Settled
4 Killed as Rolls of Steel Fall Off Truck in Buffalo \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Bush Signs Spending Bill for Capital \o7 Associated Press\f7
Court Ruling May Make Room for Women at All-Male School \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Perot Vows to Fight 'Character Assassination' at Debates : Politics: Independent candidate says he will try to keep forums focused on economic issues. His efforts could cause problems for Bush. By Jack Nelson, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
'Elite' Festival Battles Censorship By Kevin Allman
Check Options Before Buying Dental Plan By Kathleen Doheny
BOOK REVIEW : Bad-Boy Tale Hardly Works : HELLO DARLING, ARE YOU WORKING? \o7 by Rupert Everett,\f7 Morrow, $20; 240 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE HUMAN CONDITION / Why We Flirt : When Eyes Meet Across That Crowded Room By Andrea Heiman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOTES : TreePeople Repay 'Rootsy Support' By Connie Koenenn
The Family Nurse : Medicine: Mary Jones, who diagnoses diseases and issues prescriptions, is one of the state's few nurse practitioners. If organized nursing has its way, there will be more. By Claudia Morain, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Revised Rx: Stay \o7 Out\f7 of Bed : Magic Johnson's Return to Basketball Underscores Health Benefits of Exercise By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
A Convenient Application of 'Family Values' By Dianne Klein
The Family Nurse : Medicine: Mary Jones, who diagnoses diseases and issues prescriptions, is one of the state's few nurse practitioners. If organized nursing has its way, there will be more. By Claudia Morain, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Concours d'Elegance Benefit Is Classic By Kathryn Bold
Free Prostate Exams Help Detect Cancer By Patrick Mott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BISHKEK : Eleven for One
BEIJING : The Succession Question
BUCHAREST : A Presidential Walkover
America From Abroad : Reflections on 1492
HONG KONG : Into the Home Stretch
Insider : Clinton's Tough China Talk Keeps Diplomats Guessing : Candidate's adviser denies promising a softer position in visit to Beijing By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : A Diamond in the Rough : For decades, the Kremlin claimed the gems of Sakha. No more. And the republic stands to profit hugely. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : EC's Trust-Buster Takes Heat : 'You are never really loved if you are a policeman,' Sir Leon Brittan concedes. But he relishes the challenge. By Joel Havemann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ethnic Relations : A Place Where Arabs and Jews Build Peace : Five years later, an Israeli project funded by Los Angeles group is showing how the two traditional enemies can cooperate. By Michael Parks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postcript : Orphans Continue to Haunt Romania : 'Ceausecu's children' are more apparent than ever--despite the influx of foreign charity. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo Essay : Ancient People Learning New Way of Life in Kenya
Market Scene : Mining the Arctic for Cold Cash : Entrepreneur who defied doubters has drilled one of the world's most efficient zinc operations out of Canadian wilderness. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Legal Motions Further Split King Defendants : LAPD: Briseno says Powell's attorney has conflict of interest. Koon seeks to sever Briseno from the upcoming trial. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Exhibit Features U.S. Space Program By Nona Yates
(A) Yes (B) Maybe (C) What? By Al Martinez
The LAPD's Unaddressed 'Problems' : Most of the officers that the Christopher report cited for excessive force are still on the job
Clinton Says Yes--Sort Of : With reservations, he endorses the North American Free Trade Agreement
Coping With Election '92 : Voters face bewildering array of candidates and initiatives
A Daemon Sucker-Punches Us--and the Pope : Protest: What was Sinead O'Connor telling us by ripping up the pontiff's picture on 'Saturday Night Live'? By Adelle-marie Stan, \o7 Adelle-Marie Stan has written on religion for the Village Voice, the New Republic and Ms. magazine. \f7
Distortions Dominate Jewish Life : Renewal: The essence of Judaism is at variance with the institutions of Jewish life. By Michael Lerner, \o7 Michael Lerner is editor of Tikkun magazine, a bimonthly Jewish critique of politics, culture and society. He is also author of "The Socialism of Fools: Anti-Semitism on the Left" (Tikkun Books, 1992). and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON FREE TRADE : Clinton Gives Mexico Little to Quarrel With : The further negotiations he asks cover changes needed to reform a poor country into a modern economy and society. By Luis Rubio, \o7 Luis Rubio is general director of CIDAC, an independent research center in Mexico City. \f7
Laurie Anders; Retired Actress
Obituaries
BUENA PARK : Library Will Hold Candidate Forum
Countywide : Women Voter Panel to Discuss the Ballot
COSTA MESA : Free OCC Workshop on Student Transfers
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Balancing the Gloom With New Jobs
AIDS Activists Vow to Expand Needle Exchange : Health: Action by San Diego group is in response to governor's veto of a bill to legalize such programs. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Street of Unfulfilled Dreams : Million-Dollar Showcase Homes Still Stand Vacant By Carol Masciola, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Proposal for RV Park Is Revised : Port Hueneme: City leaders hope that a buffer zone between the site and endangered birds on adjacent wetlands will quiet opponents of the project. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College District to Weigh AIDS Policy Revision : Education: Trustees battle over condom machines on the Oxnard and Moorpark campuses. One criticizes maintenance. By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff, FBI Send Teams to Alpine Camp : Violence: Investigations launched into the beating of migrant workers at encampment. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Backs Off on 'Tent Cities' for Homeless By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Food Maker Savors Japan's Sushi Ruling By Tom Gorman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Council Calls for Resignation of Starr By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Track Star Pleads Guilty to 2nd-Degree Murder By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lobster Shift : Crustaceans: A state agency grants different season opening dates to recreational divers and commercial fishermen. The latter are angry. By Stephanie Stassel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Golding Versus Navarro Race Is Likely to Be Costliest S.D. Campaign for Mayor By Barry M. Horstman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County Reimbursed for Police Trial Costs By Geoff Fein
OXNARD : Funding Shortage Threatens Foster Children's Tutoring By Jane Hulse
Murder Defendant Burrus Testifies He Was on Good Terms With Wife : Trial: Judge refuses to allow alleged evidence of homosexual affairs to be used at Burrus' trial on charges he killed his wife. By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Museum Grants for Art Projects Offered By Geoff Fein
VENTURA : Woman, 87, Dies After Car Crash By Geoff Fein
Lawsuit Filed Against City in Big Sewage Spill From Associated Press
OXNARD : Filipino-Americans Endorse Candidates By Maia Davis
Countywide : Agencies to Provide Programs on AIDS By Maia Davis
SIMI VALLEY : Council Approves Subsidy for Condos By Phil Sneiderman
SIMI VALLEY : Killer of Drunken Transient Gets 16 Years to Life By Mack Reed
Lawyer Sam Spital to Pay $1.8 Million to Settle Suit : Advertising: Action alleged that Spital's firm, which advertises heavily on TV, falsely claimed client was insane after botching an injury lawsuit. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Child-Safe Day Planned at Plaza By Phil Sneiderman
SANTA PAULA : Rezoning of Mobile Home Park OKd By Patrick Mccartney
SIMI VALLEY : Write-In Mayoral Hopeful Files Papers By Phil Sneiderman
MOORPARK : Construction of McDonald's OKd By James Maiella Jr.
Daniel B. Grady, 16-Year Trustee of Community Colleges, Dies at 70
Homeless Center Agrees to Help Combat Crime By Kathy Mcdonald, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stephen Yost, Aide to District Attorney, Dies at 44
Obituaries
Woman Found Slain
TIJUANA : Emergency Water Going to Mexico
COUNTYWIDE : Ex-Waiter Linked to 'Baby Face' Holdups
San Diego : UCSD Lab to Aid Earthquake Study
2 Cling to Life After Crash
San Diego : CHP Clamps Down on Freeway Speeders
SAN DIEGO : 4 Men Robbed; One Shot in Hip
Steamy Summer a Welcome Relief for Firefighters : Weather: Unseasonal conditions inhibited fire activity, but a hotter, drier and windier pattern is emerging that could spell trouble this fall. By Bob Elston, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gunmen Hold Up Supermarket in Buena Park; 2 Suspects Arrested By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Targets Prior Acts of 3 Officers : King case: Prosecutors hope to bolster position by using examples of misconduct by Koon, Powell and Briseno. By Michael Connelly, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinics Offer Free Vaccinations : Medicine: Health officials and private groups are sponsoring the weekend immunization effort because only half of preschool-age children are fully protected. By Maresa Archer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Floor Design in 2 Red Line Stations Faulty : Transit: Mezzanines lack drains and expansion joints. Repairs could cost $3 million. By Mark A. Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Infant Mortality Rate Falls 13% in County : Health: Officials attribute the significant decline for 1990 to better prenatal care for the poor. The drop is most dramatic for African-American babies, who still die in infancy more frequently than whites. By John Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Delayed in Appeal by Fired Newport Female Officer By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deportation Hearings Held at Jail Under New Program : Courts: INS and L.A. county try to speed expulsion of immigrants convicted of crimes. Civil rights advocates decry the action. By Somini Sengupta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thompson Appointed to Helm of L.A. Schools : Education: Board names him interim superintendent while it searches for a permanent successor to Anton. By Charisse Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Major Step : Police Begin Walking Foot Beats in Koreatown By Somini Sengupta, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Registration Edge Cut by Democrats' Blitz : Politics: County Republican leaders still predict a Bush landslide, saying their opponents have 'scraped the bottom of the barrel' to register voters who won't bother to show up on Election Day. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daily 3
ROSEMEAD : Public's Help Sought in Finding Murder Suspect
LOS ANGELES : Panel Puts Off Discussion on CRA Fund Transfer
VAN NUYS : Ex-Headmaster Sues School, Charges Racism
LOS ANGELES : Wachs Officially Declares Candidacy for Mayor
WESTMINSTER : Closure Urged for Midway City School By Jon Nalick
LOS ANGELES : Central Jail Escapee Turns Himself In
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Crews Begin Release of Sterile Medflies
LOS ANGELES : Mother Won't Be Charged in Deaths of 2 Children
Countywide : Ballot Issues Taped for Sight-Impaired
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Mental Test Ordered for Slaying Suspect By James Quinn
LANCASTER : Council Drops Ban on Sexual Devices By John Chandler
STUDIO CITY : Not-Guilty Plea in Actor's Shooting By Henry Chu and James Quinn
TUSTIN : School Is Renamed to Honor Trustee By Andrea Heiman
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT : Airport Panel to Look Within Ranks for Chief
Seal Beach : Fund Raising Lags for Repair of Pier By Shelby Grad
LOS ANGELES : $3 Million Award to Peggy Lee Upheld
VAN NUYS : Wachs Declares Mayoral Candidacy By John Schwada
CHATSWORTH : Woman, 70, Killed Crossing Street By Julio Moran
BUENA PARK : Fire Officials Get Tough With Motels By Debra Cano
ORANGE : Cafe Turns a New Leaf for Workers By Helaine Olen
CASTAIC : 23 Inmates Hurt in Latest Brawl at Jail By Henry Chu
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Principal New Chief of Statewide Panel By Robert Barker
'Inside Edition' Crew Banned From Trial By Carol Watson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Mayor Says Foe Has Conflict of Interest By Mark Landsbaum and Terry Spencer
Phone Bank Volunteers Honored for Riot Work : Involvement: 25 who staffed assistance lines heard heart-rending stories of personal loss. They offered advice and comfort. 'A lot of people needed to talk,' one says. By Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Beach Unified School District
Second Suit Charges Bias at School : Van Nuys: Former headmaster says he was fired because the institution's owner thought he was black. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Dealt Blow in Murder Trial By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Planned Fees, Cuts Give Budget Cushion By Bert Eljera
ANAHEIM : Junkyard's Waste Pile Being Removed By Terry Spencer
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Budget Forum to Be Held Tonight By Bob Elston
Picketers Protest $12-Million Renewal Project By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commission OKs 2 Noise Plans for Van Nuys Airport : Aviation: An ordinance was endorsed to phase out the noisiest jets. A second effort extends night curfew on loud jets and asks pilots to reduce thrust on takeoff. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Drops Charges in Ventura Boulevard Fire By James Quinn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rehab Center Plan Now Divides Neighbors By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Council May Permit Lifeguard Citations By Leslie Earnest
U.S. Supreme Court Rejects County Death Penalty Cases : Jurisprudence: Both murder convictions relied on testimony of wounded victims who survived. A prosecutor says the appeals process is far from over. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cypress Man Hurt in Crashing Through 2nd-Story Window to Escape Robbers By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHP Officer Rams Car to End Ortega Highway Chase By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drop Ramp Linking Car-Pool Lane With Overpass to Open By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORWALK : Temple Backers Sue for Right to Build It
Man Shot, Wounded in Santa Ana Alley By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Without Gretzky, Kings Rely on Youth, Intensity : Hockey: After a dull season, new coach Melrose works to instill up-tempo play and enthusiasm. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Walker, Eagle Defense Run Over Cowboys, 31-7 From Associated Press
Little Stays Same : Game 1: Yes, it is the Braves and Pirates again, but the similarities to last season's NL playoffs nearly end there. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More UNLV Ties to Fixer Are Indicated : Basketball: Photos show former players' names painted on Perry's court. By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Critics Strike Out : Braves' Pendleton Proves Success of MVP Season Wasn't a Fluke By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Delpino Will Probably Miss 2-3 Weeks By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Signing Evans an Opportune Move By Steve Springer
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Billups Complains, Released by Packers \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nearly 40 Years Later, This Fan Remains Bitter By Mal Florence
Off the Field, Allen Plays Important Role : Raiders: Although he takes no credit, his teammates say he served as inspirational leader. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suddenly, Rams' Everett Doesn't Dread Monday : Pro football: His play in near-miss against San Francisco 49ers reminds of the way things used to be. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : Attention to Records Helps Everyone By Bob Oates
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Abbott Is the Bait for Herzog's Fishing Expedition : Angels: The goal is to lure some hitters to bulk up an anemic offense and lure fans back to the ballpark. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TWO FORGETTABLE BASEBALL SEASONS : What Went Wrong? Sometimes It Was Laughable : Dodgers: During their first last-place finish since 1905, even remembering to wear spikes was a problem. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : USC : Jon McGee Returns to Campus By Jerry Crowe
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue: Don't Blame Walker for Loss By Chris Baker
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Broken Rib Certainly No Laughing Matter : UCLA: LaChapelle can't take a deep breath, but receiver says that he still hopes to play against Stanford on Saturday. By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dominguez Hills Is Shying Away From 'R' Word By Ara Najarian
Flag Flies Over L.A. in Support of Sarajevo By Randy Harvey
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Four Stakes Wins Don't Dispel Pain By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura's Healing Takes Time By Eric Shepard
At Long Last, a Monday Everett Can Smile About : Rams: Quarterback completed 20 of 24 passes in encouraging showing despite loss to 49ers. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL : DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Delpino Probably to Miss 2-3 Weeks By Tim Kawakami
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Soccer Team's Soto Still Seeking His Level By Mike Digiovanna
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PREP ROUNDUP : Santa Margarita Defeats Mater Dei in Tennis By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yards Add Up at USD on Sporrer's Account : College football: Former El Dorado High running back is 245 yards shy of breaking Torero record of 2,176 yards. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Off Was Runner's Break for the Finish By Steve Kresal
Padres Dropping Monday From Broadcast Team By Jim Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers Taking Their Lone Victory in Stride By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gwynn Surgery Finds Problem By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Player Regains Consciousness By John Geis
AZTECS NOTEBOOK : Despite Victory, Team Grades Low By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOLS : When Talk Covers Helix, Morse, Debate Gets Fierce By Jim Lindgren
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