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What happened on October 20, 1992
ENTERTAINMENT
Ellington 'Graduate' to Play in S.D. By Dirk Sutro
STAGE REVIEW : Establishing Once Again the 'Importance' of Talent : Theater: With good acting, as in Blackfriars staging of Wilde's classic, the rest is superfluous. By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Symphony Falls Short on Payroll By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Athenaeum Ignores Caution and XTET Delivers : Modern Music: New chamber season at La Jolla facility begins on a high note with contemporary American music, usually shunned during slow economic times. By Kenneth Herman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Circus Brings Sleepy Fun to San Diego By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Pianists Provide Memorable Weekend on UCLA Campus By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
A Dizzy Celebration : Salute: Although jazz giant John Birks (Dizzy) Gillespie, 75, is told by his doctor to bypass a birthday bash on a cruise ship, musicians are giving a stirring tribute to his 55-year career. By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTV Goes to the 'Hood : Documentary Promises a Probing Look at Community Life By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Under Siege' Blasts Off for Seagal : Movies: The action-film star credits some 'human moments' and humor for $30.3 million in box-office sales in 11 days. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney Delivers a Big Gift to CalArts : The arts: Its $8-million pledge is part of $30 million raised by the small but nationally respected school. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getty, Czechs Plan to Restore 'Last Judgment' By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Movies By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Movies By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Weekend Box Office
Legal File By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Television By Beth Kleid, \o7 Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press\f7
Hollywood and Jewelry: A Many-Faceted Thing : Exhibition: The show at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences tells a history of Hollywood through precious minerals. By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale Opens 69th Season By Donna Perlmutter
MUSIC REVIEWS : Dawn Upshaw and Richard Goode: A Recital to Cherish By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
'Discover America' Piano Recitals Set at LACMA
OPERA REVIEW : An Ill-Fated 'Forza del Destino' in San Francisco By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEW : L.A. Bach Fest Closes With 'St. John' Passion By Herbert Glass
C'Bam Puts 'New Words' to Rap--Literally : Music: Group accepts a challenge to put some of the 16,000 new dictionary words into a song. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian's Daunting Art Task By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Viewers Call Vlad, Phil Twice a Week By Rick Du Brow
TV Reviews : It's Dull Sailing on 'First Americans' By Martin Zimmerman
TV Reviews : 'Politics of Power' a Gridlock Wake-Up By Robert Koehler
TV Reviews : 'Sexual Considerations' Looks at Harassment By Lynne Heffley
Hey, Hey, He's Back Again : Pop music: Ex-Monkee Peter Tork has started a new band, which plays at Bogart's tonight. By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. THEATER / MARK CHALON SMITH : Prison, Art and 'Our Country's Good' : South Coast Repertory takes on the 1991 Timberlake Wertenbaker drama about a group of 18th-Century inmates who stage Australia's first play. By Mark Chalon Smith
JAZZ REVIEW : Nonnis Makes Good Arrangements at Cafe Lido By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seagal Has Blast With Unlikely Success of 'Siege' : Movies: The action-film star credits some 'human moments' and humor for $30.3 million in box-office sales in 11 days. By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Kilgore Services Inc. of Lancaster won a $302,193 contract...
Ricway Inc. of Mojave will replace underground tanks at...
ABC Watermark Inc. of Los Angeles will provide radio...
Catalina Plastics & Coating Corp. of Calabasas will...
Stevens Construction Inc. of Lancaster will install and...
Llamas Plastic Inc. of Sylmar won a $624,672 contract from...
Teledyne Electronics of Newbury Park won a $6.27-million...
Santa Barbara Applied Research Inc. of Ventura will...
Gary A. Hammond has been named vice president and manager...
King Nutronics Corp. of Woodland Hills won a $3.4-million...
Northridge Tract Epitomizes Sickly Home Sales Market By Ron Galperin
Intermark, Triton Ask Chapter 11 Protection By Greg Johnson
Where to Get Good Knight's Sleep Associated Press
Michael Gage, chairman-elect of the Metropolitan Water...
In a move that signals a growing emphasis on the Southern...
Friedberg Will Retire as Sony Unit Chairman
Dow Gains 14; Bonds Yields Still on Rise : Market Overview \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:\f7
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hill International Inc. has appointed John F. McCune vice...
James E. Perry has been appointed vice...
Robert L. Scoville has joined PenUltimate Inc. as...
Tom Limberg, former general manager of the Newport Beach...
PenUltimate Inc. Names New Executive Vice President
Health Insurance, Deficit Woes Tackled by Props. 166 and 167 By Daniel Akst
Dressing Green : Big Firms Spot Profit in 'Organic' Clothes By Otto Strong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRS Examiners About to Zoom In on Hollywood : Taxes: The sweeping effort will focus on the practice of using 'independent contractors.' The industry is 'very concerned.' By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SDG&E Proposal to Tie Profit to Performance Could Lower Rates By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blockbuster Buys 236 Retail Record Stores : Acquisitions: The Music Plus and Sound Warehouse chains give the video 'superstore' giant a foothold in the music business. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE : How Business Views the Election By Otto Strong
EARNINGS : Some Media Giants Break Mold With Quarterly Gains From Reuters
New Puerto Rico Plant May Cut Amgen's Taxes : Pharmaceuticals: Savings could hit $60 million a year in 1995. But the controversial benefit, used by many firms, may be scaled back. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Predicts State Recovery to Start in '93 By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EARNINGS : NationsBank Leads Surge in Profits for the Industry From Reuters
EARNINGS : Allergan Posts Sales Increase
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Teledyne Executive Pleads Guilty to Falsifying Parts Tests From Associated Press
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Smoking in Ads Now Is a Smoldering Issue By Bruce Horovitz
Dow Rises 14.04 on Anniversary of the Market Crash of 1987 : Market Overview \f7 and \o7 Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Pollution Research Posts 71% Increase in Earnings
CU Bancorp Reports $135,809 Quarterly Profit
Lockheed's 3rd-Quarter Profit Increases 6%
Debt-Burdened Cherokee May File for Bankruptcy
Shamrock to Expand Presence in Radio : Broadcasting: The company, owned by the family of Roy E. Disney, plans to buy more stations in the wake of new FCC regulations. By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Caribbean Tax Remedy : Biotechnology: Amgen Inc., based in Thousand Oaks, is building a plant in Puerto Rico that may save the firm $60 million a year. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Superior Industries Earnings Up 16%
New Image Reports Profit of $796,000 in Quarter
Dole Reports 18% Drop in Profits for Quarter
On Assignment Says Profit Rose 69% in 3rd Quarter
Harmony Holdings Has $70,303 Profit in Quarter
3-D Systems Narrows Losses in 3rd Quarter
Prudential to Trim 150 Jobs in Woodland Hills
Shareholder Files Suit Against With Design
Storage Equities Plans Preferred Stock Offering
ARCS Mortgage Cancels Plans to Go Public
Insurance Auto Officers Sell 650,000 Shares
Dolco Is Alive and Kicking : Manufacturing: The company is profitable again after emerging from bankruptcy, but problems remain. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mushroom Grower Notes 5th Year in Ventura By Jack Searles
Kuschall's Sales Growth Spurs Plant Relocation By Jack Searles
Mountain Gate Mall for Sale By Jack Searles
John Thomas Shutters Earns Regional Honor By Jack Searles
Building an Education: PCL Construction Services in Irvine... By Carol Smith
B of A to Close 15 Branches of 56 Located in North O.C. : Consolidation: Action follows April acquisition of Security Pacific. Layoffs will be delayed until staffing is sorted out. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hard Rock Talks : Job-Seekers Interview at New Newport Beach Cafe By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bell Atlantic's Profit Up 11%
Pacific Scientific Profits Down 75% By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Building's Price Reflects Slow Market : Real estate: The Resolution Trust Corp. is selling Class-A structure in Santa Ana for $39 a square foot -- lowest price this year. By Carol Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Beckman Profit Increase of 14.3% Laid to Cost Control, Better Sales By Ted Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi and Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
TECHNOLOGY : AST to Launch New Expanded PC System for Small Businesses Compiled by Dean Takahashi and Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Disease Detection Forms Subsidiary to Distribute New Test for Pregnancy By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allergan Says Strong Sales Boost 3rd-Quarter Profits : The Irvine pharmaceuticals manufacturer also cites favorable overseas exchange rates as a factor. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi and Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Gains in 1st-Quarter Taxable Sales May Be Reason for Optimism in O.C.
Technology Compiled by Dean Takahashi and Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Shopping in the Foothills: Foothill Ranch Co. of Laguna... By Carol Smith
In the city improvement department: Hedley Builders Inc... By Carol Smith
UniDirect Corp. Announces British Software Joint Venture By Carol Smith
Retail Giants Joining the Green Movement : Apparel: Levi Strauss & Co., Esprit and Nike among those selling environmentally correct clothing. By Otto Strong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
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James Baker's Role
Debate Over Death Penalty : In response to "High Court Asked to Allow Execution Despite Evidence," Oct. 8:
James Baker's Role
Debate Over Death Penalty
James Baker's Role
James Baker's Role
Teacher Pay Cuts
Opposition to Welfare Measure
Opposition to Welfare Measure
Education Spending
Opposition to Welfare Measure
Opposition to Welfare Measure
Tolerance
Moscow Visit
BRIAN'S WAR: Ever since the 1989 San Francisco earthquake... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks
REAL ORANGE CRUSH: From sunup to midafternoon for the next... By Jerry Hicks and Jeffrey A. Perlman
MILLER'S OUTPOST: The new Roosevelt Hall, which will be... By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Jerry Hicks
UPDATING LAGUNA: While researching a dance permit for a... By Jerry Hicks and Jeffrey A. Perlman
1,700 Convair Workers in S.D. to Be Laid Off By Ralph Vartabedian and Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Longer Life in Rats Linked to Chromium By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Clinton Vows to Rebuild U.S.; Bush Warns of 'Misery Index' : Debate: Perot says neither of his rivals' economic plans would work. He charges Bush foreign policy helped create Hussein in Iraq and Noriega in Panama. By Jack Nelson and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Survives 15 Days Eating Snow in Arctic \o7 Associated Press\f7
Government to Probe Maker of Hubble Space Telescope Lenses \o7 Associated Press\f7
Chechens Reportedly Ordered Out of Region \o7 Reuters\f7
Electronic U.S. Medical Billing Sought \o7 from Associated Press\f7
2nd Iran-Contra Trial Begins for Spy Chief George \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Eagleburger Orders Probe of Clinton Records Search \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Japanese Youth Killed Seeking Costume Party \o7 from Times Wire Services\f7
Court Rules State Can't Force Drugs on Louisiana Inmate \o7 Associated Press\f7
Perot Infomercials Win Strong Ratings By Steven Herbert
National Council of La Raza Says Parties Ignore Latinos By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV as the Totem of Global Village
Clinton Vows to Rebuild U.S.; Bush Warns of 'Misery Index' : Debate: Perot says neither of his rivals' economic plans would work. He charges Bush foreign policy built up regimes of Hussein in Iraq and Noriega in Panama. By Jack Nelson and David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Baseball's Gift to Toronto : The World Series draws eyes to a city that often says it gets no respect. Stodgy to some, a global example to others, it is cosmopolitan and offers amenities nearly forgotten in the United States. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Prosecutor Selected as New Judge in Denny Case : Courts: Garcetti, expected winner in D.A. race, says he would consider a plea bargain by defendants in beating. By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Britain Forced to Back Off From Huge Coal Cutbacks : Industry: Public outrage pushes Major's government into an embarrassing retreat on massive mine closures. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serb Strongman Seizes Federal Police Ministry By Laura Silber and Carol J. Williams, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Longer Life Span in Rats Linked to Chromium By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
San Diego to Lose 1,700 Aircraft Jobs By Chris Kraul and Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Last Debate Crystallizes Dilemma Facing Bush : Campaign: No matter how much he assails Clinton, race turns mainly on President's record as incumbent. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Justification of Iraq Aid Found Flawed in 1990 By Douglas Frantz and Murray Waas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Official, Wife Target of Inquiry on Schools Grant : Education: An assistant state superintendent steered a grant to Fresno system, and his wife later received $48,000 of it as program developer. The FPPC is asked for a conflict-of-interest ruling. By William Trombley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : U.S. SENATE : Seymour and Feinstein Trade Biting Charges By Bill Stall and Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : 19TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Untested Republican in Tight Race With 10-Year Incumbent By Amy Pyle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rekindling Hope : A Year After Deadly Fire, Life Is Returning to Oakland Hills By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : STATE SENATE : Voter Discontent, Remapping Cloud 3 Lawmakers' Chances By Tina Griego and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA to Expedite Cleanup of Many Superfund Sites By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Three Newcomers \o7 Times wire services\f7
China's New Leaders Get a Blessing From Deng : Politics: Appearing frail, the 88-year-old architect of reform poses for photos. He pronounces party congress 'a great success.' By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mild Quake, Rumors of Coup Strike Beleaguered Sarajevo \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Greens Founder, Partner Found Dead \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
15 Die in Russian Crash \o7 Associated Press\f7
Colorado Contest Takes on Nasty Character : Democratic Rep. Ben Nighthorse Campbell trades charges with former GOP state Sen. Terry Considine. By Louis Sahagun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Not Year of Women (Challengers) in Midwest By Stephen Braun, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Misjudged Cuba Buildup, Memos Say By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Progress on POW-MIA Issue Reported \o7 Washington Post\f7
Yeltsin Extends Russia's Ban on Nuclear Testing : Weapons: In public appeal, president also calls for an international treaty fully barring all such tests. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANC Admits Torture of Its Own Prisoners : S. Africa: Mandela terms 'inexcusable' documented atrocities committed on black inmates at detention camp in Angola in 1980s. By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court to Rule on Rights of Mentally Retarded By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Air Safety Group Opens Office in Washington \o7 Associated Press\f7
Breast-Saving Urged for More Cancer Victims : Medicine: Three major health organizations cite benefits in options less-radical than mastectomies. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore Pledges Realistic Space Program Priorities By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Closing Match \o7 Some notable quotes from Monday's debate:\f7
COMMENTARY : Recap for Those Who Missed 2nd Half By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
Voters Note Experience, but It's Their Own That Counts : Reaction: After watching debate, many say Bush offers too little, too late. Perot scores points for fresh approach after rough years, muddy race. By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Excerpts: Candidates Clash Over the Economy, Taxes, Iraq \o7 From Associated Press\f7
No Knockout Blows as Sparks Fly All Around : Strategy: All three candidates seem determined to take best shots at final head-on confrontation. By Douglas Jehl and James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Networks Adamant on Projecting Winner \o7 Associated Press\f7
Rose Zamaria, a Key Player in the President's 'Inner Circle' \o7 from a Times Staff Writer\f7
NEWS ANALYSIS : Once Again, Rivals Stay Close to Truth : Credibility: But exceptions are noted at the final debate as the candidates clash on familiar points of controversy. By Douglas Frantz and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Campaigning in N.J., Quayle Sees a 'November Surprise' By John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Look at the Ads By Bill Stall
Perot Campaign Claims Bush Camp Is Distorting Swindle's Comments \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
Architects Say Councilman Linked Donations to Bids : Politics: Robert Breton of Mission Viejo denies using coercion in his library campaign fund-raising effort. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C.-Based Team on Way to Guam for Typhoon Aid By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Readers on Each Side Respond to Residential Treatment Story
BOOK REVIEW : From London's Seamier Side, a Tale of Woe, Betrayal : THE VAST MEMORY OF LOVE, \o7 by Malcolm Bosse,\f7 Ticknor & Fields, $21.95; 482 pages By Chris Goodrich, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Readers on Each Side Respond to Residential Treatment Story
Readers on Each Side Respond to Residential Treatment Story
Low Cholesterol Can Be a Danger Signal By Kathleen Doheny
Robot Returns to Educate Children By Lynn Simross
Tasters Go Global for Food Bank By Kathryn Bold
Page by Page, They Disappear By Connie Koenenn
Riots Spur Questions for Family Therapists : Behavior: Some say profession must re-examine focus on white middle-class. 'It's a kind of benign neglect,' one social worker says. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRACTICAL VIEW / ABOUT YOUR PHONE BOOK : The 411 on Your Directory By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CULTURE WATCH : Harassment's Just a Game--Right? THE WASHINGTON POST
The Cult of Bobby : Hero or opportunist? Almost 25 years after his death, Robert Kennedy is seen as both. By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time to Get Rid of Your Book? By Connie Koenenn
Ballpark Figures : Sports: Between them, Hank and Ken Stickney of Orange County own three minor-league teams. They've done well at it, but it's clearly a labor of love for the 'ultimate baseball family.' By Brad Bonhall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anaheim Punishes the Victim By Dianne Klein
Step, Step, Dip : Aerobics Classes Take the Plunge to Walk Under Water By Phyllis P. Sturman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tuning In The Global Village : How TV Is Transforming World Culture and Politics By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Worldnet Spreads Word From U.S. : But critics say Washington's programming isn't aggressive or sophisticated enough for its audience. By Stephanie Grace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : TV a Star Player on the World's Political Stage : Ignoring national boundaries and ideology, it influences the course of events it covers. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Investors Ask: How Does It Play in Peru and Paris? By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : 'Wheel' Making a Fortune : The world's most popular TV game show symbolizes America's dominance of the airwaves. Yet each country puts its own stamp on the program. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Steamy Soaps a Hot Property for Brazilian TV By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Commercial Breaks : Glasnost for Advertisers
Tuning In The Global Village : The Staff for 'Global Village'
Tuning In The Global Village : Canada Leads Fight to Save Public Broadcasting : Leaders see international mergers as the key to preserving bulwark against crass commercialism. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : What They'll Be Watching This Week
Tuning In The Global Village : Frontier: India : 'Dish Wallahs' Plug India Into the World : Unregulated and growing fast, these entrepreneurs and their satellite TV have fostered a revolution. By Charles P. Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Frontier: The Arctic : Network Tunes Into Tradition : Canada's Inuit broadcasters channel their energy into promoting and protecting their own culture and identity. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Frontier: C.I.S. : Instant Replay of Central Control? : Republics' rigid Soviet programming is replaced by rigid nationalist agendas for a suspiciously familiar look. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Television Taboos
Tuning In The Global Village : Who Will Rule the News? Rivals Race Against CNN : The Atlanta-based network got a head start. But Europeans are competing for revenue and prestige. By John Lippman and William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Tuning In The Global Village : Powerful Signals: A Look at Four Global Media Moguls : RUPERT MURDOCH By John Lippman, Times Staff Writer
Tuning In The Global Village : Powerful Signals: A Look at Four Global Media Moguls : RICHARD LI \o7 Li is deputy chairman of Hong Kong's Star TV and the son of the colony's richest man. His father, Li Ka-shing, heads the parent Hutchison Whampoa Ltd. financial empire, which operates five core businesses: real estate, container terminals, telecommunications, energy and retail. Sent to the United States to study at age 14, the younger Li says the experience shaped his attitudes about satellite television: and \f7
Tuning In The Global Village : Powerful Signals: A Look at Four Global Media Moguls : EMILIO AZCARRAGA By Juanita Darling, Times Staff Writer
Tuning In The Global Village : Powerful Signals: A Look at Four Global Media Moguls : SILVIO BERLUSCONI \o7 Berlusconi is president of the international media conglomerate Fininvest Group and the richest man in Italy. Fininvest owns Canale 5, Italia 1 and Retequattro, the country's most popular private television channels, and is also part owner of Telecinco in Spain and Telefunf in Germany. Berlusconi wrote this article for The Times:\f7
Tuning In The Global Village : And Now, for a Word From Our Future . . . : We'll use pizza-sized dishes to capture hundreds of channels, or play games with friends and shop from department stores via TV. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuning In The Global Village : Where on Earth Are the TVs?
Tuning In The Global Village : EXPLORING THE WORLD OF SATELLITE TELEVISION
Tuning In The Global Village : Cost of Viewing TV
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Always go to the source: Headphones in place, jurors were... By Steve Harvey
Plants and Insects of Santa Barbara By Nona Yates
Girls, Bikes Pizza By Al Martinez
6 Condors Airlifted to Site Near Fillmore : Wildlife: The zoo-hatched chicks are moved to a simulated cave where they'll be monitored until their release in a few months. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High-Speed Train Plans Announced : Transportation: Proposal to link San Diego to Sacramento is ambitious but lacks serious funding for $7 billion cost. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fake Crash Fails to Fool Students : Oxnard: County emergency workers and an ambulance company simulate a bloody accident at Rio Mesa High to deliver an anti-drunk-driving message. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Challenger Seeks to Unseat 1 of 2 Ojai Incumbents By Caitlin Rother, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Mayor Curran Dies; Led Downtown Restoration By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Night Ban at Beach for Skateboarders By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biotech Industry Becomes Factor in S.D. Politics : Campaign: Mayoral candidates seek support from leaders in the increasing important high-tech industry. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / SIMI VALLEY : Mayor's Race Focuses on McDonald's : Politics: Candidate Steve Frank accuses incumbent Greg Stratton of voting for the restaurant. The officeholder denies the charge. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Statement on Inquiry Angers Judges : Courts: State agency suggests probe has cleared most jurists of wrongdoing. Judges claim confidentiality was breached. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy, Gangs Dominate Santa Paula Campaign By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Center Taps Scholar as Director By Phil Sneiderman
MOORPARK : Workshops Planned on Sign Ordinance By James Maiella Jr.
THOUSAND OAKS : Hearing to Address Ahmanson Ranch By Daryl Kelley
San Diegan Will Join All-Woman Trek Across Antarctica--in Winter : Expedition: Using only skis for travel, the team will slog 1,500 miles across the frozen wastes while braving the brutal cold. By Anne Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Tax Revenue Jump Puzzles Officials By James Maiella Jr.
VENTURA : City Plans Hearing on RV Park Dispute By Peggy Y. Lee
Man Pushing Stalled Car on I-5 Is Hit
VENTURA : Participants Sought for Holiday Festival By Peggy Y. Lee
ROSE VALLEY : Forest Service Seeks to Keep Phones By Caitlin Rother
FOSTER PARK : Hawk Crashes Into Power Line, Igniting 17-Acre Brush Fire By Maia Davis
ENCINITAS : Trader Admits Fraud in Gold, Silver
Conquering Hero : Olympic Champion Gail Devers Makes Her Triumphant Return to National City By John H. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FALLBROOK : Toilet Firm Pleads Guilty to Pollution
SAN DIEGO : Abuse Claimed in Crossbow Case
Countywide : Tax Forms Won't Be at County Libraries By Doug Mcclellan
Countywide : Assessor Sees Dip in Property Tax Levies By Tina Daunt
Man Shot to Death in Oxnard Park : Crime: The victim was seated in the driver's seat of a parked car. Police have no suspects. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Knockouts--but a Knockout Process : Whirlwind series of TV debates is a great success
Antoinette F. Molinari; Retired Actress
Who Lost Those 800,000 Jobs? : Economic malaise demands action from the state's leadership
Work Harder but Keep Quiet : Beijing Party congress proposes economic dynamism without political liberalization
Obituaries
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs Is Wrong Campaign Cry : Lifestyle: Can work be made meaningful--to the economy, the family, the individual? By Robert Theobald, \o7 Robert Theobald is a writer in New Orleans. This commentary is based his book, "Turning the Century," to be published by Knowledge Systems\f7
PLATFORM : A Warning to the Generation in Power \o7 JON COWAN and ROB NELSON, co-founders of a nonpartisan national group, Lead ... or Leave, based in Washington, argue that both George Bush and Bill Clinton have ignored the prospects of a "generational war" in the United States. They told The Times:\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON PROPOSITION 158 : Watchdog Caught in the Cross-Fire : With no friends in high places, the nonpartisan budget analyst's office needs voters' protection against political assault. By William G. Hamm, \o7 William G. Hamm, a banking executive, was California's legislative analyst from 1977 to 1986. \f7
My Friend Died for Bill Clinton : Vietnam: Who can forget the abuse heaped on men who fought by men who ducked? By Jack Estes, \o7 Jack Estes is author of "A Field of Innocence" (Warner Books, 1990) about Vietnam and lives in Portland, Ore. \f7
Racism Led Official to Fight Blacks' Camp, Judge Finds By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ready to Take Wing : Six Captive-Bred Condors Are Flown to a Cave in the Wilderness By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UTLA Dues Rule Upheld by Court : Labor: U.S. justices let stand decision that non-member teachers must pay full amount unless they notify the union in advance that they object to paying for political, non-bargaining matters. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Chill City' Tries to Rise From Ashes : Riot aftermath: Snow-cone stand to benefit inner-city youth can't find a home. By Bob Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weed and Seed Project Assailed at L.A. Meeting : Riot aid: The federal project is denounced as potentially racist and unconstitutional by many in the crowd of 200. By Carla Rivera, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BALDWIN PARK : 2 Ex-Officers Charged in Beating of Suspect
NEWHALL : Drive-In Condom Shop Vandalized Before Opening
LOS ANGELES : Interim L.A. School Chief Chairs 1st Board Meeting
BURBANK : Airport Bans Smoking in Most Terminal Areas
COMPTON : College Suspends 2 Officials in Financial Probe
Panel Delays Decision on Airport Soliciting : Fund raising: Charitable groups say a proposed ban would impose a severe financial hardship. They call for an alternative plan. By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
King's New Attorney Known for Testing Limits of the Law : Profile: Though sometimes criticized for theatrics, he has a solid record. He stresses his experience in racial issues. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Katz Raises $100,000 in Expected Mayoral Bid : Politics: He envisions L.A. as the capital of a mass transit manufacturing industry. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORKING IN L.A. : Guests Rely on Him Without Reservations : Hotel: The chief concierge at the Regent Beverly Wilshire Hotel knows how to satisfy some very demanding requests. By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clues Sought in Couple's Fatal Stabbing
Democratic Offices Struck by Burglars
Plan for High-Speed Train Told : Transportation: U.S. commits $1.2 million toward the project. Funds will be used to improve 85 crossings between San Diego and L.A. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gage to Head Electric Car Consortium
Compton Official to Be Lynwood City Manager
Man Dies in Grinding Machine
2 UC Irvine Scientists Get $1-Million Grant By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Boxes Are Seized in Massive Raid : Sun Valley: Police say the equipment, worth millions of dollars, is part of a fraud scheme. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Disabled Leader to Speak at University By Amy Pyle
SAN FERNANDO : Head Start Director Refutes Allegations By Sam Enriquez
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : 3 Appointed to County Panels By Amy Pyle
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Budget Forcing 27 More Layoffs OKd By John Chandler
GRANADA HILLS : Businessman Heads Cairo Relief Efforts By Mayerene Barker
Drive-In Condom Shop Opening Is Delayed By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Gage to Head Group on Electric Vehicles By Hugo Martin
State Tells Anheuser-Busch to Pay $98,000 for Stream Spills By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soft Drink Salesman Slain in Supermarket Robbery By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slavkin Talk First Salvo in Election Bid, Critics Charge : Education: The schools trustee denies he plans to run in newly drawn District 4. Incumbent Julie Korenstein expresses annoyance at his planned forum. By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Burbank Airport Bans Smoking in Most Areas : Cigarettes: The action, which takes effect Nov. 1, is prompted by complaints from passengers and airline managers. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Caltrans Worker's Killer Faces Prison : Courts: Man who was on PCP when he hit Callie Joel Buser pleads no contest to vehicular manslaughter. By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wachs Warns Council Will Reject Refund to Riding Center By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
18-Year-Old Tells Judge He 'Panicked,' Fatally Stabbed Woman : Crimes: He was 16 when the Northridge resident was slain at Zuma Beach. Teen-ager has waived a jury trial. By Manley Witten, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar
Newport's Acting Chief Works to Repair Morale : Scandal: But he says rape, sex harassment charges 'forever changed everyone's life' on the police force. By Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Singer's Spirit Rises Above Her Fatal Illness : Soprano Lives to Sing 'Messiah' in Moscow By Willson Cummer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Benefactors to Give $1 Million to UCI Scientists : Award: The donation will aid the two experts' atmospheric research programs. By Kristina Lindgren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buena Park Mayor Wants Fullerton Airport Closed : Aviation: The second crash in two weeks renews complaints. Airport officials, pilots call it safe. By Terry Spencer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parents Convicted of Killing Daughter, 5 : Trial: Jury finds Marcos and Beatriz Morales guilty of murder in 15-year-old case on testimony of two other children. By David A. Avila, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Worker Dies After Losing Arm, Legs By Len Hall
Countywide : Tollway Foes Win Round in Court By Jeffrey A. Perlman
Placentia : Service Rule for Students Proposed By Danielle A. Fouquette
PLACENTIA, ANAHEIM : Schools Give Graffiti the Brushoff By Danielle A. Fouquette
HUNTINGTON BEACH : $25.5-Million Need Seen for New Schools By Robert Barker
BUENA PARK : Mental Health Clinic to Open at School By Debra Cano
Focal Point : San Clemente Pier Bowl Resort
IRVINE : Sheridan Appointed to Theater Board By Tom Mcqueeney
Garden Grove : AIDS Seminar Called Off; Politics Blamed By Robert Barker
SANTA ANA : Budget Dominates College Board Race By Jon Nalick
SAN CLEMENTE : Turnout Poor for Bilingual Forum By Anna Cekola
NEWPORT BEACH : Crossing in Newport Center Called Unsafe By Mimi Ko
Rancho Santiago Community College District
O.C.-Based Heroin Ring Broken Up
Board Recommends Layoff of 7 on Irvine Redevelopment Staff By Tom Mc Queeney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lotto Winner's Security Fear Has Weighty Answer By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cities Seeking Volunteers for Water Test : Health: Several Orange County communities face a federal deadline to analyze samples for lead and copper. By Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Stabbed Critically for Refusal to Surrender His Raiders Jacket By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father, Son Arrested in Selling of Birth Control Drug From a Times Staff Writer
SPORTS
Navis, Lovett Share Lead in Four Ball
Injuries to Bernstine, O'Neal Unsettle Chargers : Pro football: Bernstine to miss 6 weeks; O'Neal faces surgery; and Seau might miss one more week. By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOLS /JIM LINDGREN : Board of Managers to Discuss Lynch's Court Challenge By Jim Lindgren
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : Cardinals Close, Bugel Insists ASSOCIATED PRESS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : SAN DIEGO STATE : Alexander Likely to Return for Game Against Air Force
New Leaf Should Turn Back Over By Mike Downey
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Same Problems at the Same Position By Ross Newhan
Paying Price for Baseball : Three More Cubans Decide to Leave Families Behind By Kevin Baxter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flag Is Up for Series in Canada : Game 3: Emotions should run high at the SkyDome for the first game in the fall classic to be played on Canadian soil. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Good News for Marinovich : Raiders: Quarterback's knee is only a little sore; he will practice this week. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking the Road to Playoffs : Rams: The team seems relaxed after a victory following two near-misses. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least Laettner Didn't Say of Shot, 'That Is Not a Brick' By Mal Florence
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Johnson Has the Weapons to Be Confident
Ditka Answers Query About Harbaugh With Profane Tirade, Then Walks Out From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Replacing Stewart Won't Be Easy By Tim Kawakami
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Chargers Lose Rod Bernstine \o7 Associated Press\f7
Steelers the Better of the Bad : Pro football: Bengals manage only 118 yards and lose, 20-0. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Dickerson Isn't Ready to Celebrate By Steve Springer
COMMENTARY : No One Handled Sanders' Situation Correctly By Bob Oates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanders Says He Didn't Promise He Wouldn't Play Football, Too From Newsday
NOTES : Being Auctioned Off Doesn't Hurt Ego By Bill Plaschke and Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE PREPS / ERIC SHEPARD : Consultant Brought In to Work on Resurrecting the CIF By Eric Shepard
Mission for Taylor: The Master's College Cross-Country Team
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Pollack Will Be Sidelined By Jerry Crowe
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Michigan to Face Nemesis \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Freshman Fien to Start Against Arizona State By Chris Baker
GOLF / MAL FLORENCE : Brodie Returns to Victory Site By Mal Florence
HOLLYWOOD PARK : Calin De Louve Proves Himself By Steve Andersen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Lakers Play at Forum With Johnson; Clippers, Cavaliers at Sports Arena By Scott Howard-cooper
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Revasser Helps Bring the Curtain Down at Belmont From Associated Press
Lakers Play at Forum With Johnson; Clippers, Cavaliers at Sports Arena By Mark Heisler
Zamboanga Declares Itself Winner of Little League Championship By Mike Kupper
Head of UNLV Decries Tarkanian Backers From Staff and Wire Reports
NHL : Ewen's 2 Goals Lead Canadiens From Associated Press
Short, Sweet Career : Injury Puts End to Busby's Promise By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roy Danforth Withdraws as Finalist for UC Irvine Job By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking Road to Playoffs : Rams: The team seems relaxed after a victory following two near-misses. By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracy Clark
Michael Love
Orange Empire Soccer Race Is a Close Call By Steve Kresal
Tansley Making Waves as a Runner By Mike Digiovanna
Pacific Christian Makes Nationals in Volleyball
The Memories Linger : 20 Years Ago, Series Star Tenace Was Threatened by a Gun-Toting Man in the Stands By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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