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What happened on October 18, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Okies--They Sank Roots and Changed the Heart of California : History: Unwanted and shunned, the 1930s refugees from the Dust Bowl endured, spawning new generations. Their legacy can be found in towns scattered throughout the San Joaquin Valley. JULES LOH, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Family Finally Lays to Rest Slain Daughter : Funeral: After husband is convicted of murdering Vickie Eddington five years ago and burying her in their back yard, friends and family gather for an emotional memorial service. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revered Reverend : Religion: Pastor Lisa R. Golden's efforts to help the poor in Porterville have earned her respect at St. John's Episcopal Church and School in Rancho Santa Margarita. ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tangled Web of Lies Snags Air Force Sergeant : Deception: Believed killed in a hit-and-run accident five years ago, James Doug Pou now is awaiting a court-martial. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / VOTER REGISTRATION : GOP Lead Reduced by More Than Half RON SOBLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fall From Grace of Clergy and Lessons to Be Learned
No Surprises Here; Just a Little Advice : * Attitude Adjustment in Order for Congress Delegation
Proposal for Hotel Draws Opposition : Development: About 50 residents gather to protest plans to build a 123-room luxury resort near San Clemente Pier. ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fairways May Displace Couple and Their Home in the Rough HENRY CHU, Henry Chu is a Times staff writer
VENTURA : Paintings Stolen From Art Gallery MICHELLE QUINN
THOUSAND OAKS : Woman Kidnaped at Teller Machine PHIL SNEIDERMAN
ELECTION / 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Beilenson and McClintock Split on Issue of Health Care JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Clarion Call to Retain Arts
Community Policing Shows Promise : Law enforcement: Getting to the roots of crime is paying off, officers and residents involved in the program say. It is getting favorable marks in the San Fernando Valley, which has L.A.'s oldest program and may be a model for citywide effort. MICHAEL CONNELLY, This story was reported by Times staff writers Michael Connelly, Hugo Martin, Josh Meyer and Jim Herron Zamora. It was written by Connelly
Effort to Recall Eggers Draws Protest
Odd Vision of Comedy
Under the Helicopters
Who Are, Aren't Tax-Hike Backers
Soka and Development
Anti-Tax Rally Draws Few in Thousand Oaks PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN DIEGO : Cadillac Carjacked, 2 Youths Arrested
CITY HALL ROUNDUP : In Torrance, they're sick of all the name-dropping. DEBORAH SCHOCH with staff reports
Gunman Takes About $1,000 From Restaurant
Actor Olmos Wins ABRAZO Award
Case of the Illiterate 5th-Grader
United Way Campaign
People's Park
Duck! They've Got Band Candy! : Fund-Raising: A parent would rather scale than turn kids into pint-sized tycoons to pay for education and after-school activities. GREG JOHNSON, Greg Johnson is a staff writer for the San Diego County edition of The Times
Notes about your surroundings.
Roadwork: Major projects for the week of Oct. 18-24
The Souls of Animals
Golding Needs 'Selective Reality' Check, Navarro Argues : Campaign: Each mayoral candidate accuses the other of cutting factual corners when attacking their opponent. And both are right. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Squashing the Opposition TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finally, a School for Homeless Children : * O.C. Coalition Acts With Foresight in Setting Up Classes for Underprivileged Youths
Would-Be Donors Get a Personal Thank You : Medicine: Leukemia patient and his mother travel from Kansas to meet the Wilmington youths who volunteered for bone marrow transplant program. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uneven Staffing Plagues Mental Patients : Psychiatry: Workers say mismanagement has left west county clients dangerously underserved and has reduced state funding. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bowers to Be Star Exhibit in Cultural Hub : Arts: Reopened museum is to be the centerpiece of a 90-acre district that Santa Ana hopes will revitalize the mid-town area. JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN DIEGO : Drifter Sought in Stabbing Death
Missing Woman, 79, Found Dead
Congress : Schenk Merits Vote in 49th; Incumbents Encased Elsewhere
Encinitas Spending
VENTURA : 1 Motorist Seized in Sobriety Checks PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Proposition A
State Legislature : Incumbents Killea, Gotch, Alpert Deserve to Keep Their Seats
Fall From Grace of Clergy and Lessons to Be Learned
Super Lotto Results: Oct. 17
L.A. Unified Teachers Poised for Critical Contract Vote : Schools: Balloting begins Tuesday on whether to take a 9% pay cut or authorize a strike and risk losing more money. Most say outcome is too close to call. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
OK, Study Illegal Aliens--But It Borders on the Bizarre DANA PARSONS
A Clarion Call to Retain Arts
Okie Music Shows a Melancholy Wit From Associated Press
A Timely Comeback by Bowers Museum : * Its Mission to Increase Cultural Understanding Is in Tune With Diversity in O.C.
Vacant House Being Sold to Asians Damaged in Apparent Hate Crime
Police Still Seeking Hit-Run Driver Who Killed Bicyclist HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Baby Girl Back Home After Beating the Odds : Medicine: Anaheim toddler Stephanie Rudat spent three months in Seattle, where she received a risky bone-marrow transplant to treat leukemia. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chiropractor Calls Prop. 166 a Pain
Clinton Will Make Stops in Irvine, Costa Mesa Thursday JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Funding Should be Equal
Obituaries
Under the Helicopters
How Do You Spell Tax ? Proposition B
Professor Has an Earthshaking Idea That No One Seems to Buy : Science: CSUN's Lorence G. Collins says gases within the planet are behind quakes, oil and formation of the continents. Critics sneer at his theory. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Force Plan to Move Satellite Unit Stuns Officials : El Segundo: Civic leaders are surprised and dismayed by the announcement. They say the transfer of several hundred high-paying scientific and engineering jobs is certain to hurt the local economy. JANET RAE-DUPREE and MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
VENTURA : Auction Benefits American Indians MICHELLE QUINN
Ethnic Weddings on Rise Among Black Couples : Customs: More are choosing traditional rituals as an expression of their heritage. Because it is difficult to trace exact lineage, most use a variety of practices. LYNNETTE KHALFANI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Like Parents, Like Children
COMMENTARIES ON FAMILY VALUES : Gays Should Not Be Outcasts Just Because of Their Sexual Orientation : Homosexuals deserve to be a part of society, instead of being rejected by their own kin and discriminated against out of fear and ignorance. BRYAN DAVID, "Bryan David" (not his full name) lives in Laguna Niguel
Palmdale Vows to Enforce Ban on Real Estate Signs : City codes: The council orders a crackdown. But some critics say the action is poorly timed and could discourage housing sales. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Shot in Back in Squabble Over Pet Parrot MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punk Rocker Speaks
ELECTIONS / 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Showdown by the Bay : Democrat Debra Bowen hopes to sway voters who backed Republicans in better times. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Principals in Valley Brace for Strike Vote : Schools: Administrators make plans for handling the students if the instructors walk out. The union is fighting a 9% pay cut proposed by the district. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tent Cities
LOCAL ELECTIONS / ANAHEIM : City Council, Utility Issues Rouse Voters TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brea Soothes Pain to Displaced Businesses : Relocation: City will provide those affected by the redevelopment project with $10,000 each, in addition to $20,000 that will go toward rent over a two-year period. BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
10 Abortion Protesters Arrested for Blocking Clinic Door
Fall From Grace of Clergy and Lessons to Be Learned
Candidates Meet Public at Open Forum : Election: Congressional, Fullerton council hopefuls get hard questions about issues such as the city budget, education and gangs, and offer very different solutions.
Case of the Illiterate 5th-Grader
Gold Attracts a New Breed of Prospectors : Mining: They gamble that the price of the metal, near a six-year low, is about ready to climb again. With modern methods and equipment, they want to be ready when it does. JOHN K. WILEY, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Small Talk Keeps Him Rolling : Trains: Amtrak conductor likes nothing better than to talk to passengers. He knows many by their first name. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Dead, 15-Year-Old Clinging to Life After Night of Bloodshed : Violence: Authorities offer no explanation for the rash of shootings in a three-hour period. Said one police sergeant: 'Our poor Valley.' AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College Student Arrested in Murder
COMMENTARIES ON FAMILY VALUES : Sanctity of Marriage as an Institution Is Foundation for Happy Home : A couple's commitment to their relationship helps build a strong family, which is the basis for a strong nation. SANDRA EARNEST, Sandra Earnest of Laguna Niguel, wife and mother of 10 children, was crowned Mrs. U.S.A. in August
Dogs Get Park to Call Their Own : Dedication: Thirty dogs got to go leashless and socialize with other pets during the opening of a new two-acre preserve in Laguna Beach. GEORGE FRANK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'There Has Been Progress Made' : Response: Community-based policing has received wide--but not universal--praise from residents and organizations. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fall From Grace of Clergy and Lessons to Be Learned
A Bad Name for Towsley Canyon Park
'Arrogance' at Issue in Bid to Recall 3 on Council : Hermosa Beach: Critics denounce the attitudes of Councilmen Robert Benz and Sam Edgerton and Mayor Robert Essertier. The three blame developers. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Showdown by the Bay : Republican Brad Parton calls himself a 'bold conservative,' denies he's part of the religious right. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Thread Leads to San Diego in Case of the Champ's Pants TONY PERRY
On the Road Toward Change : Commerce: Officials say Thousand Oaks Boulevard should be transformed into a more pedestrian-friendly commercial strip. PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer No Stranger to Big Cases : Courts: Colleagues and critics say Milton C. Grimes' court experience will make him a formidable advocate in Rodney G. King case. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Arrest Suspect in 20 Armed Robberies
SAN DIEGO : 2 Killed as Car Runs off Road, Rolls Over
Male Rottweiler Takes to Owner's Hormone Therapy, Vet Has a Fix Associated Press
'The Party's Over'
BUSINESS
TV Dealer Proves He Is the King of the Big Screens : Retail: Paul Goldenberg, known for his "I am the king" ads, has been Mitsubishi Electronics America Inc.'s top single-store seller for eight years. He expects sales of $20 million this year. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER and LA HABRA
How the '87 Market Plunge Unfolded TOM PETRUNO
Homing In on Solutions to Ease Mortgage Woes CARLA LAZZARESCHI
Who's Responsible For the U.S. Budget?
Questioning Age Discrimination
Is Murdoch's Empire 'Living on Borrowed Time'? : Media: Critics say News Corp., the parent company of 20th Century Fox, is in a financial hole it can't escape. Others predict the company is heading to better times. KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Five Years After The Crash, Wall Street and Main Street Again Seem : Out of Touch TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What to Consider When Investing 401(k) Funds KATHY M. KRISTOF
Financial Analyst Advises Investors to Sell Helionetics Stock : Technology: Report says company has a history of exaggerating sales and earnings potential of prospects. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lack of Royal Airs May Be Reason He's 'King' of Big-Screen TV Dealers : Retailing: Paul Goldenberg is so customer-oriented that his employees have to open doors toward the inside so they don't bump patrons. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Close-Up: Paul Goldenberg DALLAS M. JACKSON / Los Angeles Times
Why Company Write-Offs Should Be a Warning Bell A. GARY SHILLING, A. GARY SHILLING is president of A. Gary Shilling & Co., economic consultants and investment advisers based in New Jersey
Who's Responsible For the U.S. Budget?
Filling in the Facts on Shearson Lehman
NEWS
Air Force Leaves Greenland Base After 50 Years LESLIE DREYFOUS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dentist Won't Face Charges in Wife's Death MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. T Asks Bond Issue for SMCC : Education: The $23-million measure would pay to expand the college library and update aging buildings. BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father and Son Think They Know Best : Politics: Republican duo running for Assembly seats in Democratic strongholds. Businessmen say GOP's platform will bring success back to South L.A. neighborhoods. ELSTON CARR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rubbing Up to Kin on Tomb Markers SUSAN PATERNO
GAME OF THE WEEK : Garfield Flies by Roosevelt, 14-0, in Eastside Classic : Football: A pre-game stunt primes the Bulldogs for victory in the 57th annual meeting of the schools. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Try Getting to Root of Problems : Law enforcement: A new emphasis on community relations encourages residents to act in tandem with officers. The results are mixed. MICHAEL CONNELLY, This story was reported by Times staff writers Michael Connelly, Hugo Martin, Josh Meyer and Jim Herron Zamora. It was written by Connelly
Tom Schabarum; Realtor, Brother of Ex-Supervisor
Quake Hits Colombia; 20 Hurt, 500 Homeless in Poor Village From Associated Press
Glendora : Swap Meet Plan in Trouble
Riot Peacekeeper to Stand Trial in Attack on Officer AMY LOUISE KAZMIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DAME WENDY HILLER: Still Acting Strong SUSAN KING, Times Staff Writer
Issues in the 53rd Assembly District
Charges of 'Stealth' Tactics Color Assembly Race BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The House
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THE ISSUES: What do the candidates stand for? Here's a look at their positions, from A to Z : PEROT : His campaign centerpiece: A 5-year plan to destroy the deficit JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reality Visits Realty PETER H. KING
DOWNTOWN : New Multiethnic Business Program ELSTON CARR
CULTURE WATCH : Election With a Latin Beat THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday Football Roundup CHRIS GARCIA
Mortgage Rates at 8.06% Associated Press
FREEWAY REPAIRS : Caltrans Issues Advisory About Scheduled Freeway Work Areas
Violence Greets Angola Vote Results From Reuters
Trends Indicate Some of World's 'Vital Signs' Are Looking Better From Associated Press
Hitting Comic High Notes ANNE KLARNER
The Big Lie: New Politics of Mendacity DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Willard Bretz Jr.; Head of Local Electrical Assn.
CHESS RESULTS : Fischer Old Self in Endgame, Leads 8-4 Jack Peters
Sutherland's 'Station' SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Help for Those With Special Needs
The House
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : NEWS ANALYSIS : Seymour's Complaints May Not Hold Water BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
College Board Candidates
Walnut : 2 Political Forums Slated
Rosemead : Ramona Blvd. Realignment
Rosenstein's Votes on Growth Issues as Commissioner
HEALTH HORIZONS : Letter from the Editor
'Frannie's' Turnoff
'Better Characters' Should Grow Up, Too
Payroll Bandits Hit Woody Allen Film Unit Associated Press
Mixed Emotions Make Emperor's Visit a Gamble : Asia: Akihito's trip this week is meant to warm Sino-Japanese ties, but old animosities stir fears. SAM JAMESON and DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Goosey the Gander Follows Others When They Wander From Associated Press
From Car Seat to Council Seat? : Fullerton Candidate Who Lives in a Chevy Champions Homeless Issues in His Campaign HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A GOP Senator Seeks Seat on Democratic Turf : Elections: The 27th District race is likely to be the most competitive of the three state Senate campaigns in this region. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friday Football Roundup GREG SANDOVAL
Israeli Killed by Bomb; 2 Arab Cousins Buried MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There Is a Morning After for This Tuned-Out TV Addict RIP RENSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Friday Football Roundup GARY CHAVEZ
High Court Hits New Low Over Privacy ROGER SIMON
WATTS : Gift Will Allow More Cancer Tests DUKE HELFAND
Friday Football Roundup WILL ETHERIDGE
ELECTIONS '92 : The Key to Their Success? It's Simple JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS '92 : Candidates Prepare for Last Debate : Countdown: Bush spends day at Camp David, Clinton wins new endorsements and Perot stays out of public eye. JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Tornado Loss Put at $100 Million Associated Press
Pasadena : Memorial for 2 Robinsons
Mild but Unusually Deep Quakes Strike Sierra, Northern Coast From Associated Press
BELL GARDENS : City Will Help Pay Home Repairs
FRIDAY FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Lincoln Strong-Arms Eagle Rock in 24-7 Win MIKE LAZARUS
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THE FORMATIVE YEARS: The varied experiences of their lives have profoundly shaped the outlooks of the men who would be President DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Road Notes
'Better Characters' Should Grow Up, Too
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THE RUNNING MATES: : QUAYLE: The vice president has warmed the Republican hearts with his blasts at lawyers and Hollywood. But can he overcome the 'snicker factor'? PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missile Team Reports No Iraqi Obstacles Reuters
Performance of Genser, Abdo in Santa Monica
West Urged to Enliven Diet, Dine on Bugs IAN GEOGHEGAN, REUTERS
Health Horizons : Pulse KATHLEEN DOHENY
Missing Indian Artifacts Are Returned to Tribe Associated Press
Friday Football Roundup PAUL GOLDBERG
Older Gays Join Forces to Fight Loneliness LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THEIR RECORDS: An examination of the successes and failures of Bush as President and Clinton as governor : BUSH DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Head Out of State to Avoid College Gridlock : Education: More are paying the extra costs so they can finish in four years. Private schools also try to capitalize. LARRY GORDON, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Sierra Madre : Brighter Street Lights
FOOTBALL : Crenshaw Outgunned in 14-6 Loss to Carson ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Nun Wins $1 Million on a Fling and a Prayer From Associated Press
FBI Had Data on Iraq Loan, Panel Is Told : Gulf War: CIA witnesses reportedly said the bureau knew at 1989 meeting that Italian bankers were aware of funds funneled through Atlanta branch. DOUGLAS FRANTZ and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Despite Dead-Ends in Hunt for Cancer Cure, Researchers Cling to Hope RICHARD L. VERNACI, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Issue: The Future of Los Angeles Schools Duke Helfand / Times community correspondent
Friday Football Roundup ROY JURGENS
Win or Lose, Perot Changing Rules of Game SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THE ISSUES: What do the candidates stand for? Here's a look at their positions, from A to Z RONALD BROWNSTEIN, Times Political Writer
O.C. Toxic Site Part of Retooled Superfund Plan MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Brief
Vigilant or Vigilantes? : Studio City: Strike force members say their watchfulness cuts crime. Others say it could violate rights. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendora : Annexation Approved
Dornan Outdoes Himself as Presidential Point Man ERIC BAILEY and ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Friday Football Roundup JOHN TAMANAHA
Russian Roulette on South Korea Roads ANDREW STEELE, REUTERS
Friday Football Roundup JASON MANIBOG
Returning to School Leads Mother to New Career, Scholastic Honors CHRISTINA V. GODBEY
A TV Miscellany LARRY TRITTEN, Larry Tritten is a San Francisco-based writer
'Better Characters' Should Grow Up, Too
San Marino : Rebuilding Permits Voted
Fans Make Tracks to a Rail Hobo Happening MARK EHRMAN
ELECTIONS 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Abortion, Recession Dominating Campaign : Democrats: Debra L. Bowen, a relative newcomer to politics, hopes to lure away voters who supported Republicans in better economic times. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Focused on Black Culture Evokes Protests by White Neighbors : Malcolm X Academy: Institution has been in the eye of the storm since decision to locate it in a building that had been closed for seven years. LISA HOLEWA, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Distorted 'World'
Lehrer of PBS Will Be Final Debate Moderator Associated Press
Can Ability Grouping Be Some Students' Path to Failure? MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mary Laine Yarber teaches high school English
License to Sell THE SOCIAL CLIMES STAFF
THE TIMES POLL : 57% Approve of Police; Few See Changes MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT BOARD : Candidates Agree--All Roads Lead to Capitol BERNICE HIRABAYASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monterey Park : Penalty for False Alarms
ELECTIONS : Latinos, Democrats Are Expected to Be Big Winners in Central L.A. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Lifts Ban on Day-Care Sites in Industrial Areas : Child care: The action clears the way for a new facility at economic development corporation's business park. It would have room for about 100 children of workers. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly District 53
ELECTIONS / SANTA MONICA CITY COUNCIL : Ballot Names to Swamp Voters NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thieves Put Pinch on Recyclers : Crime: Residents are livid that city-issued plastic containers are disappearing from curbs. Some people blame scavengers seeking to get money for discarded cans, bottles and newspapers. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Medical 'Firsts' Celebrate Their First Birthday : Childbirth: South Dakota woman bears a boy and a girl after serving as nine-month host to embryo created by her daughter and son-in-law. CHET BROKAW, ASSOCIATED PRESS
If Money Talks in Campaigns, Some Have a Lot More to Say
Removing the Mask : Taking Away a Child's Anger Starts a Chain Reaction of Caring and Loving That Will Last for Generations : ANDY PADILLA MARY ANNE PEREZ, Andy Padilla is the mentor co-ordinator at Salesian Boys and Girls Club in City Terrace. Padilla, who runs programs and retreats for youngsters who come to the club, was interviewed by Mary Anne Perez. and
HEALTH HORIZONS : PSYCHOLOGY : Supermarket Psychology : Modern grocery shoppers are the targets of a sophisticated system designed to make them stay longer and spend more JANNY SCOTT, Janny Scott is a medical writer for The Times
Quayle Underlines Need to Point Out Risks in Clinton : Strategy: The vice president, in must-win Texas, says people have to recognize the necessity of experience in the Oval Office in times of crisis. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wasn't Hitting Boys How Thelma and Louise Got Started? DIANNE KLEIN, Klein's column appears Sunday
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THEIR PROMISES: Excerpts from the candidate's basic stump speeches, a look at what they vow to do for the nation : BUSH: Here is an abbreviated text of a campaign speech given by George Bush on Sept. 15 in Englewood, Colo., as transcribed by the Associated Press
Defiant Armed Zulus March in Protest : South Africa: Buthelezi leads 10,000 carrying spears in Johannesburg despite ban on weapons. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Swiss Apologize for 'Invasion' of Neighbor Reuters
Myers Gone, but Not the Homeless He Championed : Law: Joseph Lawrence has adhered to the policies of the city attorney he replaced, as council candidates take sides on safety issues. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH HORIZONS : MEDICINE : A Literal Gift of Life : Organ donations are saving lives, but a shrinking donor pool has caused many to re-evaluate the system for transplants. JAMES WARREN, Warren, a Washington, D.C.-area journalist, is editor and publisher of Transplant News
ELECTIONS '92 : Clinton Courts Black Vote as Election Day Nears EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Peace Corps Volunteers Teach Russians the Rudiments of Capitalism : Economics: Years of communism left many lacking business skills. The group's goal is to set up centers to counsel budding entrepreneurs. DONALD SMITH, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
Teacher Salary Issue Clouds Race for School Board : Education: Three-way struggle in the ABC Unified School District seems a referendum on the board majority. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Family's Ocean Adventure Turned Stormy : South Pacific: Couple with three children were chased by cyclone for three days. KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Christian Right Tries to Take Over State GOP : Politics: Activists are focusing on Assembly races in campaigns largely financed by four businessmen. CARLOS V. LOZANO and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Extend Voting Rights to Deflect Bigotry
Eyewitness : Veteran of Pancho Villa's Army Adds Life to History Lessons EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Victims of Earthquake Riot in Cairo KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
European-Style Bed-and-Breakfasts Flourish Across the Nation : Tourism: Establishments can range from a rustic cabin in the woods to a townhouse in Manhattan. Not all are the bargains they are cracked up to be. NANCY SHULINS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THEIR PROMISES: Excerpts from the candidate's basic stump speeches, a look at what they vow to do for the nation : CLINTON: Here is an abbreviated text of a campaign speech given by Bill Clinton on Sept. 17 during an outdoor rally in downtown Denver, as transcribed by the Associated Press.
Attorney's Friends Pay Back Her Kindness--With Interest DIANNE KLEIN
What's Best for the Children? : Gregory K. and other cases have bolstered children's rights. But, some say, instead of relying on legal remedies we should increase public support of the American family. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More and More Americans Find Food for Thought in Vegetarianism : Diet: Concerns about health and the environment have brought meatless meals into the mainstream, and chefs are making plant-based food tasty. MARY MacVEAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Friday Football Roundup SCOTT BURGER
Rebuild L.A. Stumbling Over Red Tape, Factionalism : Riot aftermath: Group struggles to define itself and what it can accomplish. But its leaders remain optimistic. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treatment for Botulism Found, Doctors Report Reuters
HEALTH HORIZONS : NUTRITION : Formulas for Figuring Fat Therese Iknoian
Friday Football Roundup ENRIQUE LAVIN
Koreans Find Retailing a Way Around Cultural Barriers : CHAD KIM JAKE DOHERTY, Chad Kim, owner of Hi-Tech Typesetting & Printing, has been in the Mid-Wilshire/Koreatown area for nearly 20 years. He was interviewed by Jake Doherty. and
ELECTIONS / 53RD ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Abortion, Recession Dominating Campaign : Republicans: Redondo Beach Mayor W. Brad Parton, who calls himself a 'bold conservative,' denies being beholden to the religious right. JEFFREY L. RABIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Germans Lay Beloved Statesman Brandt to Rest : Funeral: 'He shaped an era,' the country's president says of the former West Berlin mayor, foreign minister and chancellor. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Lethal Relic of Old West : Mercury and other substances used by 19th-Century miners have left a legacy of toxic waste at a dozen sites. At the Comstock Lode, residents assess the threat. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH HORIZONS : PSYCHOLOGY : The Best Places to Kiss in Southern California Kathleen Doheny
A's Dream Come True : A Martinez Says Timing is Perfect for his Entry on NBC's 'L.A. Law' LIBBY SLATE, Libby Slate is a frequent contributor to Calendar and TV Times
NOTEBOOK : Of Quarterbacks and Quarter-Pounders SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputy Wounds Man After Responding to Gang Fight
HEALTH HORIZONS : NUTRITION : Weight a Minute! : Your scale may not lie, but it doesn't tell you the whole truth. Carrying less fat is the key. THERESE IKNOIAN, Therese Ikoian is a San Jose-based health and fitness writer
HEALTH HORIZONS : FITNESS : Trusting Your Trainer : A one-on-one coach can be a boon to a fitness program. But anyone can offer his services as a personal trainer. PAMELA WARRICK, Pamela Warrick is a staff writer for The Times' View Section
Experimental Drugs Give Cancer Patients Last Hope for Survival : Medicine: An ailing railroad worker opts to negotiate the uncertain voyage through the unpredictable maze of clinical trials. PAUL RECER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : PROPOSITION 161 : Suicide Measure Losing Cash Battle PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRACK : Perea Leads the Pack CHARLES SMITH
HEALTH HORIZONS : ESSAY : Learning to listen : Doctors with the patience to lend their patients an ear may find cures more quickly than those who rush into medical intervention. DAVID H. FRANKEL MD, David Frankel is physician who practices in Santa Barbara
In Mt. Pinatubo's Wake, Buried Dreams and Lives : Disaster: As volcano comes to life yet again, rivers of mud threaten villages and weary Filipinos lose hope. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robinson's-May Co. Reorganization : EXPANSION PLANS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : . . . While Herschensohn Plays Finances Close to the Vest DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : Rep. Boxer's Investment Portfolio Detailed . . . DAN MORAIN and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Last Aristocrat : Anthony Andrews Said he Wouldn't Play one Again--but 'Jewels' Was a Gem SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AQMD to Test Children for Lead Levels in Their Blood : Health: Federally funded program will focus on youngsters living within a mile of a smelter in the City of Industry. DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hordes of Country Music Fans Admitting Weakness, Even in Ivy League DENISE LAVOIE, ASSOCIATED PRESS
HEALTH HORIZONS : PSYCHOLOGY : Hearts and Flowers : Men and women disagree--sometimes passionately--on what strikes them as being romantic. But there is little discord over the notion that it's in vogue. KATHLEEN DOHENY, Doheny, a frequent contributor to The Times, is a free-lance health writer in Burbank
Uprooting 'Green Acres' STEPHEN COX, Stephen Cox is the author of the forthcoming book "The Hooterville Handbook: A Viewer's Guide to Green Acres" (St. Martin's Press)
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THE RUNNING MATES: : STOCKDALE: The war hero turned citizen politician is said to be a man of integrity, but not a student of public policy. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Those 'Pagan Rituals': Please Say It Isn't So
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THE RUNNING MATES: : GORE: Some still call him 'Al Bore', but the senator from Tennessee has brought political and legislative instincts to the Democratic ticket. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harmony House Shelters Women Who Need to Regain a Normal Life ELSTON CARR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH-CENTRAL : Ceremony for New Policing Council DUKE HELFAND
KCAL Owns Up
LEIMERT PARK : Giving Black Music Its Due ERIN J. AUBRY
LITTLE TOKYO : Bone-Marrow Donor Group Seeks Asians IRIS YOKOI
'Better Characters' Should Grow Up, Too
WESTLAKE : Cooperative Effort Cuts Crime Rate JAKE DOHERTY
SOUTH : AIDS Education Packets at First AME ELSTON CARR
'Leap' Into Controversy
BOYLE HEIGHTS : Students Work for Trip to Valley Forge MARY ANNE PEREZ
ADAMS-NORMANDIE : Information Sought on Historic Homes JAKE DOHERTY
BOYLE HEIGHTS : New Scope of Duties at Police Substation MARY ANNE PEREZ
BALDWIN HILLS : Flights of Fancy and Gritty Reality ERIN J. AUBRY
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THEIR PROMISES: Excerpts from the candidate's basic stump speeches, a look at what they vow to do for the nation : PEROT: Because Ross Perot does not give campaign speeches, here is an abbreviated text of his book, "United We Stand: How We Can Take Back Our Country." This is his plan for America. and
Odd Man Out : Controversial Councilman Often Votes on Losing Side RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Center's Inner-City Games Open Today at USC CHARLES SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Disney's 'Wolves' Tells a Tale of Overcoming Greed and Treachery and Terro N.F. MENDOZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Office Aims at 'Deadbeat' Parents for Back Child Support DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MAYWOOD : Council Approves 5% Utility Users Tax
PICO-UNION : Literacy Classes a Key to Survival ELSTON CARR
CITY CULTURE : Bluesy Black / Note ZAN STEWART
Bean's Church Isn't in Unity Movement
SOUTH GATE : Kennedy Woos Senior Citizens JILL GOTTESMAN
Net Gain : Shatto Park Team Serves Notice That Kids From Inner City Are Catching Up to Suburban Peers JAKE DOHERTY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EASTSIDE : Maintenance Woes at East L.A. College MARY ANNE PEREZ
It's More Than a Game : Faced With Underfunded Programs and Urban Strife, Inner-City Coaches Play All the Positions--From Mr. Fix-It to Dad SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : THEIR RECORDS: An examination of the successes and failures of Bush as President and Clinton as governor : CLINTON DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DECISION '92: SPECIAL VOTER'S GUIDE TO THE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION : Who Will Lead America Toward a New Era? RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
CYPRESS PARK : Residents Lobby for Park Memorial MARY ANNE PEREZ
SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOL CROSS-COUNTRY / SANTA CLARITA INVITATIONAL : Hoover's Casillas Runs 15:21 to Break Own Course Mark JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Chula Vista Shuts Out Bonita Vista
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS / U.S. OPEN : Vandierendonck Wins Her Sixth Title SCOTT JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Like Old Times for Lakers, Johnson : Pro basketball: He runs fast-break offense and delights teammates with his play in exhibition victory over Trail Blazers. MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Has Too Little in Reserve : Bruins: Backup quarterbacks Barnes, Fien are dominated by the Washington State defense, 30-17. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Irvine Extends Winning Streak in Water Polo to 7
Chargers Ready for New Day : NFL: Team is ready to make a comeback and it sees the Colt game as an opportunity. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Angry Glavine Strikes Back at Batters and Critics ROSS NEWHAN
Huss Helps Lancers Run to 14-7 Victory JAMES ESCARCEGA
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
Valenzuela Rides Eliza to Keeneland Victory Associated Press
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
GOLF ROUNDUP : O'Meara, Schulz Shoot 64s, Carry One-Shot Lead From Associated Press
3rd-Quarter Surge by Valley Buries Ventura, 41-24 JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HIGH SCHOOLS / STEVE ELLING : A Batch of Remedies for That Morning After STEVE ELLING
SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Cal Lutheran Beats Occidental in Overtime, 17-14 From Associated Press
Palomar Amasses 701 Yards, Wins
AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Holiday Bowl Still Waffling on Big Ten SCOTT MILLER
Liley's 19 Kills Help U.S. Win in Volleyball
COMMENTARY / BASEBALL : It's That Special Time of the Year--Time for the World Series DAVE KINDRED, THE SPORTING NEWS
Auto Racing From Staff and Wire Reports
High School Football Roundup : Desert Mountain League
High School Football Roundup : Sante Fe League BRYAN RODGERS
Northridge Volleyball Team Rebounds With Sweep of 23rd-Ranked Notre Dame
Bruno Beats Coetzer on TKO in London From Staff and Wire Reports
Volleyball From Staff and Wire Reports
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Harvard-Westlake 3rd in Water Polo Event
Struggling Southwest Is Latest Victim of Glendale, 35-6 JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Loyola Women Defeat St. Mary's in Volleyball
El Camino Easily Beats Rancho Santiago
Glendale Pulls Another WSC Surprise, 35-6 JIM COLEMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTHWEST ROUNDUP : No. 5 Texas A&M Goes to the Air, Beats Rice, 35-9 From Associated Press
Esperanza Gets Its Inspiration From the Movies BARBIE LUDOVISE, Barbie Ludovise's column appears Wednesday, Sunday and Friday
Win or Lose, It's Been a Great Year : Auto racing: Rahal will celebrate his first season as a car owner regardless of the outcome today at Laguna Seca. SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WATER POLO ROUNDUP : Capistrano Valley Ends El Toro's Water Polo Streak BOB BORSUM
SOUTHLAND ROUNDUP : Sporrer Becomes USD's Top Rusher in Victory KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, From staff and wire reports
Kennedy Finally Gets Past Pacifica SCOTT JONES
Penalties Stop Golden West in Loss to Riverside MARK SPINN
Hearst's 246 Yards, Two Touchdowns Lead Georgia Past Vanderbilt, 30-20 From Associated Press
Spurs an Interesting Mix With Tarkanian at Helm JAN HUBBARD, NEWSDAY
Aztecs Should Blush, Not Gush, After Struggle DAVE DISTEL
Vandeweghe Leads Clippers Past Cavaliers Associated Press
Clippers Race Past Cavaliers From Associated Press
Little Air in Seattle's New Era : Pro football: Raiders will be facing a Seahawk team starting its No. 3 quaterback, journeyman Stan Gelbaug. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTHEASTERN ROUNDUP : South Carolina Stuns Mississippi State From Associated Press
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Brodie Returns to Victory Site MAL FLORENCE
Crimson Tide Not Just Blowing Smoke : SEC: Alabama defeats Tennessee, 17-10, for the seventh consecutive time and for the 18th of last 22. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Record-Setting Day for Miami's Torretta From Associated Press
Faulk Watch Allows Scott to Run DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vanishing Breed? : NFL Simply Is Not Doing Enough to Protect Its Franchise Position in Game That Is Changing Rapidly PAUL ATTNER, THE SPORTING NEWS
NHL ROUNDUP : Penguins' Stevens: Four Goals in 7-3 Win From Associated Press
High School Football Roundup : Nonleague MIKE YEAMAN
High School Football Roundup : Nonleague ROB SONNER
Southland Roundup From staff and wire reports
Trojan Offense Meets Challenge by the Defense : USC: Crayton scores the second of his two late touchdowns after Webb keeps his vow about forcing a Cal turnover. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water Polo Roundup
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : Morris' Mystique Is Laid to Rest on One Swing of Bat : Blue Jays: Toronto pitcher had a 4-0 World Series record and had shut out Braves for 18 consecutive innings. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Corona del Mar, Katella Win at O.C. Meet ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal State Fullerton Has One for the Road : Nonconference: The Titans get their first victory away from home since 1989, beating Southwestern Louisiana. From Associated Press
Arizona Clamps Down on Stanford : Pacific 10: Wildcats get eight sacks, limit Cardinal to minus 33 yards rushing in 21-6 win. From Associated Press
After a Comeback, Kansas Comes Back : Big Eight: Iowa State scores 40 points in a row after trailing, 21-7, then loses to the Jayhawks, 50-47. From Associated Press
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK HELENE ELLIOTT
EIGHT-MAN FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Slipakoff Sets School Records in Claremont Victory
COMMENTARY : Hard to Top This Zero Feat PHIL JACKMAN, BALTIMORE SUN
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Winner Has a Classic Agenda BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BIG WEST ROUNDUP : Turner Sets NCAA Record in Pacific's 49-17 Win From Associated Press
High School Football Roundup : Sante Fe League CHARLES SMITH
ROUNDUP : Eshelman Nets the Only Goal CLU Needs, 1-0
El Camino Shrugs Off Rancho Santiago TIM DERMODY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TENNIS ROUNDUP : Navratilova, Sabatini Will Play for Title in Germany From Associated Press
WESTERN ATHLETIC ROUNDUP : Faulk Gets 'Only' 156 in 49-27 Aztec Win From Associated Press
COMMENTARY : Bullets Try a Fresh Approach TONY KORNHEISER, WASHINGTON POST
Johner Finds His Form, Rallies Estancia Past Century TOM BIRSCHBACH
Cougar Defense Makes It Look Easy : Washington State: Linebacker Childs says that Bruins were slow and predictable as Rose Bowl fever spreads in an unusual location. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malarchuk Debuts in Gulls' Victory From Staff and Wire Services
Nordhoff Validates Ranking With Sweep of Paso Robles DAVID COULSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
They're No Hit in N.Y. : Auction: Star attraction at Christie's--a 1937 home jersey worn by Lou Gehrig--fails to receive even the minimum opening bid. KEVIN MCCOY, NEWSDAY
Northridge Romp Led by Farmer and Trice THERESA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Bernardino Scores Lopsided Victory Over Previously Unbeaten Antelope Valley KENNEDY COSGROVE
HARNESS RACING : Reddam Meets With Los Alamitos Horsemen STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arizona State Shuts Down Oregon State From Associated Press
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK : Gaston Adds Key to Rotation ROSS NEWHAN
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK HELENE ELLIOTT
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK BILL PLASCHKE
This Chance Is Enough for Crayton MIKE PENNER
Giants Might Get Taylor-Made Lift : Rams: Knox fears that the linebacker's retirement announcement will inspire New York. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brunell Tightens No. 1 Grip : Pacific 10: In first start since 1991 Rose Bowl, he leads top-ranked Huskies past Oregon, 24-3. From Associated Press
PLNC's Keter Claims Second Straight Title
Aztecs Strike Deep to Bury the Miners : College football: SDSU takes sole possession of WAC lead after 49-27 victory. Lowery and Scott spark offense. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : One Bad Pitch Is the Difference : Game 1: Jack Morris makes it and catcher Damon Berryhill hits it to give the Braves a 3-1 victory over Blue Jays. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Rallies to Beat Bears : Trojans: They force two late turnovers that Crayton turns into touchdowns for a 27-24 comeback victory. Wachholtz guides rally. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This George May be the Last to Know About His Candidacy MAL FLORENCE
SPOTLIGHT / Saturday's Games At a Glance : WHO'S IN CHARGE HERE? Mike James
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK HELENE ELLIOTT
BIG EIGHT ROUNDUP : Colorado's Last Play Ties Oklahoma, 24-24 From Associated Press
Kurri Is King for the Day : Hockey: He gets his 500th goal and Los Angeles, with an 8-6 victory over Boston, is off to its best start since the 1980-81 season. LISA DILLMAN, Times Staff Writer
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK HELENE ELLIOTT
Late Bakersfield Field Goal Forces Moorpark to Settle for a 10-10 Tie BRAD TURNER
Sporrer Gets USD Mark in Dramatic Win : College football: He becomes Toreros' career rushing leader in 42-35 victory over Azusa Pacific. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bickel's 3 Touchdowns Spark Brea to Victory MIKE WOJCIECHOWSKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Football-Baseball Doubleheader Could Have Been a Hoot for Deion JOHN EISENBERG, BALTIMORE SUN
AUTO RACING : World's Leading Drivers Set for Hawaii MIKE HARRIS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pierce Wins With Special Teams, 40-9 RON TWERSKY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH ROUNDUP : No. 6 Florida State Rallies to Win, Clinch Tie for ACC Title, 29-24 From Associated Press
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK ROSS NEWHAN
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK BILL PLASCHKE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Saddleback's Chrishon Scores Five Touchdowns STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football Spotlight : PIRATE PARTY ROB FERNAS, CAP CAREY, DUANE PLANK, MITCH POLIN AND ALEX MURASHKO
Boston College Stuns Penn State, 35-32 : Nonconference: Foley, one who got away from Paterno, throws four touchdown passes as No. 20 Eagles beat No. 9 Nittany Lions. From Associated Press
Cal's Monahan Is Hospitalized After Suffering Neck Injury JERRY CROWE
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Hernandez, L.A. Baptist Rush Past Maranatha JOHN KLIMA
Breeders' Cup Field Is Beginning to Take Shape PAUL MORAN, NEWSDAY
Yellowfin Tuna and Yellowtail Continue to Bite DAN STANTON
WORLD SERIES : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : Braves Are Deep at Catcher JIM MURRAY
BIG TEN ROUNDUP : Michigan Too Much for Indiana, 31-3 From Associated Press
Titans Pull Together, Beat Southwestern Louisiana BOBBY ARDOIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EAST ROUNDUP : Syracuse Fights Back and Defeats West Virginia After Brawl, 20-17 From Associated Press
World Series : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves : NOTEBOOK BILL PLASCHKE
Cal Lutheran Gets Kick Out of Overtime : College football: SCIAC tiebreaking procedure enables Kingsmen to win, 17-14, on Schuldheisz field goal. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOKS
Life Begins at Fifty : THE CHANGE: Women, Aging, and the Menopause, By Germaine Greer (Alfred A. Knopf: $24; 409 pp.) Frances Lear, Lear is the founder of Lear's magazine and author of "The Second Seduction" (Alfred A. Knopf)
Was Einstein Poisoned? : THE MURDER OF ALBERT EINSTEIN, By Todd Gitlin (Farrar Straus Giroux: $22; 285 pp.) Ron Carlson, Carlson's new collection of stories, "Plan B for the Middle Class" was published recently by Norton
A Literary Mugging : TALLER WOMEN: A Cautionary Tale, By Lawrence Naumoff (Harcourt Brace Jovanovich: $21.95; 289 pp.) Julia Cameron, Cameron is the author of "The Artist's Way" (Tarcher ) and co-author of "The Money Drunk" (Lowell House)
The Mystery That Was Marilyn : MARILYN: THE LAST TAKE, By Peter Harry Brown and Patte B. Barham (Dutton: $23; 452 pp.) : WHY NORMA JEAN KILLED MARILYN MONROE, By Lucy Freeman (Global Rights, distributed by Login Publishers Consortium, 1436 W. Randolph St., Chicago, IL 60607; $17.95; 191 pp.) : THE IMMORTALS, By Michael Korda (Poseidon Press: $20; 560 pp.) John Rechy, Rechy is the author of 10 novels, including "Marilyn's Daughter" (Carol & Graf)
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Nonfiction Donna Perlmutter
Enormous Achievement
Gatesgate
The Great Pretenders
Bottomed Out
Kissinger
Kissinger
Kissinger
Off The Blacklist
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
Cuban Time Warp
Kissinger
How It Was in West Texas : WALKING DUNES, By Sandra Scofield (The Permanent Press: $21.95; 247 pp.) Joanna Kavanagh, Kavanagh, a free-lance writer based in New York, is working on a novel
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
The Cinnamon Peeler, By MICHAEL ONDAATJE
Why Old Men Are Mad : THE ORIENT EXPRESS, By Gregor von Rezzori (Alfred A. Knopf: $21; 208 pp.) Louis Begley, Begley is the author of "Wartime Lies," a novel (Fodor/McKay)
Ondaatje, Unsworth Split Britain's Booker Prize
The People's Voice
They Came. They Saw, They Videotaped : WATCHING TV WITH THE RED CHINESE, By Luke Whisnant (Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill: $17.95; 310 pp.) RICHARD EDER
Cowboys and Comanches : BRULES, By Harry Combs (Lyford Books, Novato, Calif. 94945: $19.95 ; 521 pp. ) Garry Abrams, Abrams is a Times staff writer
Playing for Keeps : THE GREAT GAME: The Struggle for Empire in Central Asia, By Peter Hopkirk (Kodansha: $30; 576 pp., illustrated) Dick Roraback, Roraback is a member of the Book Review staff
Nonfiction CHRIS GOODRICH
'Lili Marlene'
Nothing Ventured : CAST IN DOUBT, By Lynne Tillman (Poseidon Press: $20; 239 pp.) Patrick McGrath, McGrath is the author of the novels "The Grotesque" and "Spider . " "Haggard's Disease" will be published next yea r
Hangout Of The '90s
Hangout Of The '90s
REAL ESTATE
Book May Have Recipe for Pie-Shaped Garden Bill Sidnam
Home Improvement : Ceiling Fan Can Save Energy Year-Round JAMES DULLEY
Hermosa to Discuss Future Development
Green Thumbs Robert Smaus
Laws Blamed for Spurring Violations H. JANE LEHMAN
Keep Equity Low and Put Money to Work ROBERT J. BRUSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
First-Time Buyers Class
Class on Rights of Homeowners and Tenants
Los Angeles County
Want the Answers? Try Sunset's Guide Bill Sidnam
Los Angeles County
Green Thumbs Robert Smaus
CRA Will Discuss Hollywood Project
Green Thumbs : Boomers Dig Into Gardening : Gardening is a hobby offering way to aid environment, push family activity on cheap or chic. CHRISTINA DUFF, WALL STREET JOURNAL
Old Building Gets New Life LEON WHITESON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Whiteson writes on architectural issues for The Times. and
Home Buyer Workshop
Gardening : Overwatering Causes Fruit Drop Bill Sidnam
Preparing for Career as Interior Designer
Rules Usually Have Sound Basis KEVIN POSTEMA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trials and Tribulations of Landowners H. JANE LEHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Lehman is a Washington, D.C., writer who specializes in real estate issues.
Gardening : Flower District to Pay Rose Tribute in Open House Today
Gardening : October Declared National Houseplant Month JOEL RAPP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Rapp is a Los Angeles free-lance writer , the gardening editor of Redbook magazine and is heard Sunday mornings on KGIL radio.
REAL ESTATE AND THE LAW : Owner of Condo Pays Twice for Drug Dealing ROBERT J. BRUSS, Special to The Times
S.F. Valley Homes Sales Remain Stable from Times Wire Services
Watering Key to Tasty Vegetables Bill Sidnam
Beach Is 'Write' Spot for Couple RUTH RYON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles County
ENTERTAINMENT
JAZZ : Too Hip for the Room? : Branford Marsalis is the high-profile leader of the new 'Tonight Show' band, but some say he is shortchanging his brilliant talent MICHAEL WALKER, Free-lancer Michael Walker writes frequently about pop culture for The Times.
Powerful Emotions Shine Through Lyrics of Sun-60 Album STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside/Valley Calendar.
ART : Inside the Outsider : Artist Mindy Alper reveals the dark paths of her mind through the compulsiveness of her imaginative drawings KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
MOVIES : Leaps of Faith : Harvey Keitel's search for God often involves confronting his darker self; case in point: 'Reservoir Dogs' KRISTINE McKENNA, Kristine McKenna is a frequent contributor to Calendar
In Brief Steve Hochman
Plans for the LATC Site Coalition Are Coalescing DON SHIRLEY
It's Almost 'Automatic'
COVER STORY : COMMENTARY : The Lost Art of the Meal RUTH REICHL, Ruth Reichl is The Times' food editor and restaurant critic.
In Brief CONNIE JOHNSON
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : SECOND GUESSING : Another Battle Between Artistic Truth and Mass Appeal: And the Loser Is . . . JEFFREY WELLS
RESTAURANT NEWS : Elitism Out, Bistro In, at Opus KATHIE JENKINS
Blacks on TV: II
Blacks on TV: II
Get Me Rewrite
Lost in America
Mann's World
Blacks on TV: II
OFF-CENTERPIECE : MOVIES : Should You Have to Like Chaplin to Like 'Chaplin'? Ask Bugsy RYAN MURPHY
Blacks on TV: II
Lost in America
TOM COCHRANE : Driving Solo Suits This 'Highway' Star DENNIS HUNT
Saxophonist Karl Denson Evolves From Funk to Free Jazz ZAN STEWART, Zan Stewart writes regularly about music for The Times. and
MUSIC : Taking a Breather With Mel Powell : The Pulitzer-winning composer, whose latest work arrives Friday, says a key to writing is knowing when to stop CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles is a staff writer for The Times' Orange County edition
NENEH CHERRY : Transatlantic Dance Diva Stirs Up a 'Home Brew' ELENA OUMANO
COVER STORY : Hot Cuisine--Who Turned Off the Heat? : Southern California is a culinary paradise lost. Too many restaurants and too little money are reasons, but other factors took a toll LAURIE OCHOA, Laurie Ochoa is a Times staff writer.
STAGE : Wendy and Her 'Sisters' : Playwright Wasserstein survives 40, the Pulitzer and 'The Heidi Chronicles' to deliver a new work on family and the passage of time LYNN DARLING, Lynn Darling is a staff writer for New York Newsday
New Theater Group Discovers Westside in 'Fear and Misery' ROBERT KOEHLER, Robert Koehler is a frequent contributor to Calendar.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : MORE MURPHY : Something to Sink His Teeth Into Ryan Murphy
'Soweto's Burning' Takes a Close Look at the Roots of Racism T.H. McCULLOH, T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times.
Toscanini: A Mighty Beethoven's Seventh HERBERT GLASS, Herbert Glass is a regular contributor to Calendar.
Icons of the Bolshoi : Fabled Russian stars Ekaterina Maximova and Vladimir Vasiliev will bring Moscow's Golden Age of dance to UCLA's Royce Hall DONNA PERLMUTTER, Donna Perlmutter writes regularly for The Times.
A Miracle Mile Weekend for Worldwide Mask Masters SHAUNA SNOW
Madonna Struts Her New Pose CHRIS WILLMAN
Casting Call
Paris in the Springtime? In the Fall? Ask Rick Rubin Heidi Siegmund\f7 and\f7 Steve Hochman
POP MUSIC : Eddie's New Jam : Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder, once an underground band Everyman, finds himself reeling from sudden celebrity: 'It's all real weird' STEVE HOCHMAN, Steve Hochman writes about pop music for Calendar
Exile's Return : T-Bone Burnett's feverish mixed emotions permeate a new album tinged with idealism and outrage STEVE APPLEFORD, Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Westside/Valley Calendar.
A look inside Hollywood and the movies. : THE MURPHY FILE : Some Might Say That Fantasy Isn't Such a Bad Deal, Given the Political Realities Jane Galbraith
Hollywood, AIDS and Reality
OPINION
PERSPECTIVE ON PROP. 161 : Aid in Dying Is Human, Humane : Assisted suicide for the terminally ill doesn't conflict with medical or religious interests; it does respect individual rights. JAMES W. WALTERS, James W. Walters is a professor of ethics at Loma Linda University
As Head of Ticket Goes, So Goes Much of GOP, Alas John P. Sears, John P. Sears, a political analyst, served as Ronald Reagan's campaign manager in 1976 and 1980
PERSONAL PERSPECTIVE : Mr. President: Please Drop the 'Character' Issue Donald H. Segretti, Donald H. Segretti, who was guilty of misdemeanor campaign "dirty tricks" during the Nixon presidency, is a lawyer in Newport Beach
PLATFORM : Insight Through Film AYUKO BABU, AYUKO BABU is the executive director of the Pan African Film Festival, a Los Angeles event featuring films by black directors from four continents. Commenting on the role of the film industry in international relations, he told The Times:
Man's Death in Drug Raid
Lerner on Jewish Life
Griffith Observatory
Bruce Herschensohn
Man's Death in Drug Raid
In The Know : With Iraqgate, The Cia Seems To Have Finally Learned Its Political Lesson Tom Powers, Thomas Powers is the author of "The Man Who Kept the Secrets: Richard Helms and the CIA" (Knopf). His most recent book, "Heisenberg's War: The Secret History of the German Bomb," will be published by Knopf in March
Campaign
Man's Death in Drug Raid
When Negative Campaigning Finally Fails : Election: On Thursday, voters pressed home the point that they want to know what the candidates propose to do. Bush had little to say. Susan Estrich, Susan Estrich, a law professor at USC, served as campaign manager for Michael S. Dukakis in 1988
Lerner on Jewish Life
As Campaign Unravels, Baker Loses Infallibility Robert G. Beckel, Robert G. Beckel, a political analyst, served as Walter F. Mondale's campaign manager in 1984
Water Reform That Is Anything But a Watershed in Fairness, Efficiency : Legislation: The Omnibus Water Bill, if signed, would be a step forward, but at the cost of hurting the environment and keeping the feds in control. Tom Wolf, Tom Wolf is writing a book on biotic and cultural diversity in the San Luis Valley
Bush vs. Clinton: Can Technology Revive the Economy? : The presidential candidates, including Perot, have differing positions on the oft-discussed but poorly understood concept of growth policy
This Year, 1990 Predictions May Finally Come True : California: Unfriendly reapportionment and the budget fiasco, coupled with voter frustration, set stage for the ultimate political revenge. Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, Sherry Bebitch Jeffe, a contributing editor to Opinion, is a senior associate at the Center for Politics and Policy at Claremont Graduate School
LOS ANGELES TIMES INTERVIEW : Willie Williams : City's New Police Chief Faces Down Some Long Odds Gayle Pollard Terry, Gayle Pollard Terry is an editorial writer for The Times. She interviewed Willie Williams in the police chief's office
Man's Death in Drug Raid
Amid Faltering Plans for Unity, Europe Needs own 'Federalist Papers' : Maastricht: When mapping out concepts of union, leaders forgot the inspirational debate and vision provided by America's Founding Fathers. Martin Walker, Martin Walker is the U.S. bureau chief of the British daily, the Guardian
'A Mud Bath for Every Soul Concerned' This collection of pithy observations was compiled by BLAKE FLEETWOOD, a writer based in New York
Lerner on Jewish Life
Bruce Herschensohn
TRAVEL
VIDEOS : Films From San Francisco to the South Pacific BETTY MARTIN
A Sampling of Trips for the Upcoming Holidays : Thanksgiving and Christmas tours are planned to the California coast, the Southwest and Washington, D.C. BILL HUGHES
Traveling in Style
Zimbabwe No Longer Rhino Horn of Plenty KIM UPTON
California Corner : Festivals, Feasts & Fairs Mary Frances Smith
All for Alisal
All for Alisal
Orlando-Area Discount Plan Extended to March JACK ADLER
People Pleased
Flowering of the Senses in Bangkok : In Thailand's city of spicy smells and sizzling colors, even taxis stop to let elephants pass. JUDITH MORGAN
Pension in Poland
Hostels Can Bring Alpine Ski Costs Down to Earth : The 80 Swiss locations charge about $20 a night, with no restriction on age. LUCY IZON
Memories of Hawthorne Haunt Streets of Salem 300 Years After Witch Trials : Massachusetts Town Is Up to Its Seven Gables in American History JAMES F. LEE, Lee is a free-lance writer based in Lewisburg, Pa., and an English instructor at Susquehanna University.
Tribe of Many Colors : A boating adventure to Panama's San Blas Islands, where the Cuna Indians sell their famous appliqued molas to cruise ship passengers-but shrewdly manage to keep their culture a world apart Bill Heavey, Heavey is a free - lance writer based in Washington, D.C.
Harrowing History at Donner Park JOHN McKINNEY
TRAVEL INSIDER : Two New Airlines Woo California Customers : Transportation: Reno Air and Family Airlines hope to find a niche in the cheap-flight market. CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, TIMES TRAVEL WRITER
NEIGHBORHOODS : Cultures Clash in Dublin's Temple Bar District : Tradition meets trendy in the Irish capital's revitalized riverfront. CHRISTOPHER KENNEALLY, Kenneally is a Boston writer and television producer who visits Ireland frequently. and
A Journey to the Source of the Ultimate Cup of Java : Visit to an Indonesian coffee plantation adds spice to strong, sweet native brew. : news BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vicksburg Hides Civil War Memories Behind Sleepy Facade : Once called 'Gibraltar of Confederacy,' Mississippi River town is famed for battlefield and mansions. BEVERLY BEYER and ED RABEY
When Grandparents Give Busy Parents a Break : Special trips with grandchildren can prove refreshing for more than just the travelers. EILEEN OGINTZ
Tempted by Tahiti
MAGAZINE
STYLE : LOOKS : The Garbo Look
Banking on a Grand Scale : Bank of America Is Swallowing Competitors Across The Country, But The Sick California Economy And A Consumer Backlash Could Unsettle Its Accounts JAMES BATES, Staff writer James Bates covers banking for The Times.
STYLE : FASHION : Neutral News MICHAEL EISENHOWER
L.a. Speak Noe Gold
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : The Persian Version Judith Sims
Traveling In Style : Time & Place Colman Andrews
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : Hungary for Dinner Colman Andrews
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : The Name Game Anna Scotti
THE BIZ : Don't Forget 'The Boys From Burbank'. . . Mark Ehrman
The Stuff Of Legends
The Feel Of L.a.
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Charity Funding
TRAVELING IN STYLE : CLASS ACT : The Architecture Is Imposing, and the History Is Vividly Alive in England's Venerable Oxford, the World's Most Famous College Town CHRISTOPHER REYNOLDS, Christopher Reynolds is The Times' travel writer
URBAN ART : A River of Kitties Mari Florence
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Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Historical Hangouts William Tuohy, London bureau
TRAVELING IN STYLE : SIDE TRIPS : Personal History Rochelle Reed \f7
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Historical Hangouts William D. Montalbano, Rome bureau
TRAVELING IN STYLE : Good and Medieval : The Popes Left Their Palace in Avignon 600 Years Ago, but This Lively Provencal Capital Still Echoes With the Glorious Past WALTER WELLS, Wells, news editor of the International Herald Tribune, divides his time between Paris and Provence.
TRAVELING IN STYLE : LAST STOP : THE DEVIL ON SKIS : In a Tiny Tyrolean Village, a Young Priest Home for the Holidays Introduces Skiing to the Alps. LUDWIG BEMELMANS, From "The Eye of God" by Ludwig Bemelmans. Copyright 1949 by Ludwig Bemelmans. Copyright renewed 1977 by Madeleine Bemelmans and Barbara Bemelmans Marciano.
The Wine List Dan Berger
TRAVELING IN STYLE : OLD FLAME : The Ancient Canal-Laced Japanese Town of Hagi Draws Visitors With Its Famed Pottery Kilns but Seduces Them With Its Quiet Charms AMANDA MAYER STINCHECUM, Stinchecum, a Brooklyn-based textile historian, holds a doctorate in classical Japanese literature. She writes for the New York Times, the San Francisco Examiner and other publications. and
BOTTOM LINE : A Movable Fleece Laura A. Galloway
STYLE : ARCHITECTURE : Welcome to the Casbah MICHAEL WEBB
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Historical Hangouts David Lauter, Washington bureau
SAY IT AIN'T COOL, JOE : All of the 'Where There's Smoke, There's Self-Respect' Ads Could Break the Camel's Back Wanda Coleman
CLOSE-UP : Cry the Beloved Coyote Kathleen Moloney
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Historical Hangouts Rone Tempest, Paris bureau
Traveling In Style : Correspondents' Choice : Historical Hangouts William R.\f7 Long, Buenos Aires bureau
Welcome to Hell : At Ground Zero in the War in Yugoslavia, These Are the Rules: Never Go Into Open Places, Never Walk Easy and Always keep a Wall at the Back of Your Neck WILLIAM T. VOLLMAN, William T. Vollmann's latest work of nonfiction , "An Afghanistan Picture Show" (Farrar, Straus & Giroux ), and his most recent novel, "Fathers and Crows" (Viking) , were published last summer. Vollmann, who lives in Sacramento, contributed to this magazine's 1992 fiction issue.
Traveling In Style : A Yank At Oxford
TRAVELING IN STYLE : CITY OF BLACK GOLD : The Beautiful Mountain Hideaway of Ouro Preto Is a Living Monument to Brazil's Colonial Heritage--and an Open-Air Bazaar for Precious Gems BLAISE SIMPSON, Blaise Simpson has written for Vanity Fair, M magazine, Women's Wear Daily and the Los Angeles Times. Her last piece for Traveling in Style, in October, 1990, was a cover story on Careyes, Mexico
TRAVELING IN STYLE : WALKING THE MILKY WAY : For Centuries, the World Has Trekked to the Remarkable City of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain's Distant Galicia. Here's Why . . . COLM TOIBIN, Toibin is the author of several books, including "The South," a novel, and "Homage to Barcelona," both published by Penguin. He lives in Dublin.
TRAVELING IN STYLE : Pastoral Perfect : Visiting Her Family in a Little-Traveled Corner of Connecticut, the Author Finds Impressionistic Landscapes and Ancestral Ghosts LUCRETIA BINGHAM, Lucretia Bingham has written for Vanity Fair, Travel & Leisure and Westways, among other publications. She lives in Los Angeles.
RESTAURANTS : ALL IN THE GAME : In This Rustic Mountain Setting, Buffalo Roam and Pheasants Arrive Under Glass Charles Perry
The War On Drugs
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