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What happened on October 23, 1992
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Agencies Arrest 60 in Crackdown on Asian Gangs : Crime: A joint federal, state and local task force spent 20 months tracking members, and the operation continues. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Massage Parlor Suit Alleges Prostitution JULIE TAMAKI
Tony Winner Cleavon Little Dies at Age 53 : Entertainer: The actor was known to millions as the black sheriff in the movie comedy 'Blazing Saddles.' BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finding the Past in Brass Rubbings : Genealogy: Families of British descent may find evidence of ancestors in exhibit of tombstone plate replicas in Long Beach. SUSAN PATERNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : No Closure in Works for La Colina Drive ANDREA HEIMAN
EL CAJON : Police Pursuing Suspect in Holdup
BREA : Job Center Connects Work With Jobless BERT ELJERA
Officer at King Beating Cleared of Failure to Report Misconduct : LAPD: He also is found innocent of charges that he failed to intervene to stop police assault on the motorist. MICHAEL CONNELLY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Buenaventura Mall Seeks Expansion OK PEGGY Y. LEE
LOCAL ELECTIONS / ANAHEIM CITY COUNCIL : Incumbents Vastly Outspend Others : Three current council members have paid out 13 times more on campaigns than the 10 challengers. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
IRVINE : Candidate Forum Tonight at College
Of Kings, Candidates and Crazy Wheat : Politics: The people want their leaders to understand their problems. GERALD T. McLAUGHLIN, Gerald T. McLaughlin is the dean of Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
Fantasy 5 Results
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : The Right Call in Brea Case
ELECTIONS / 19TH STATE SENATE DISTRICT : Wright Denies Joining Clinton Bandwagon PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planners Reject Chatsworth Growth Limits JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acting UCI Chancellor Foresees Tight Times TOM MC QUEENEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH PASADENA : Police Seek to Bill Parents for 'Baby-Sitting' Arrestees
Input on Gnatcatcher Status Cut Off : Listing: Builders are pessimistic in fight to block songbird's being labeled as endangered. MARLA CONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Coroner's Office Seeking Help Identifying Man in Fatal Plunge
BUENA PARK : 120-Day Freeze May Save City $900,000 DEBRA CANO
Record Spending in Mayoral Race to Exceed $2 Million : Campaign: Susan Golding's fund-raising is the most impressive ever seen in a local race. More than half of Peter Navarro's campaign funds came from his own pockets. BARRY M. HORSTMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Council Criticizes County Land Policy JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Moorpark Resolution Angers Real Estate Agents : Overcrowding: The council urges brokers to refrain from marketing houses to more than one family. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Officials Seek to Quell Health Fears About Nevada Air Base
COUNTYWIDE : Costa Mesa Joins War on Business Complex LYNDA NATALI
Countywide : Home Sales Drop 6.3% From Year Ago JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Free-Trade Pact Targeted by Protesters : Border: About 500 workers, and labor and environmental leaders rally against agreement. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : D. A. Investigating Voter's Complaint PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Use Sewer Funds to Aid LAPD, Wachs Says : Politics: Councilman says he is responding to Webster report. Engineers argue that the move would threaten upgrade of Hyperion plant. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE PRESIDENTIAL RACE : Latins Try to Be Positive on Clinton : A free-trade Democrat might foster both economic progress and democracy in a North-South bargain. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda, who usually writes from Mexico, is currently a visiting professor of international affairs at Princeton University.
COSTA MESA : Children's Programs Find Home at Center LYNDA NATALI
Lake Forest : Drunk-Driving Foes to Stage Crashes
Robber Wields Syringe, Uses Threat of AIDS
Chance of Showers, Clouds Forecast for the Weekend ANNE BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanton City Council
Skeptics Hear Proposals to Manage Santa Clara River : Environment: Santa Paula forum on how best to manage the estuary gives landowners a first chance to air concerns. Many fear government interference. RICHARD LEE COLVIN and AMY PYLE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Homeowners File Lawsuit Over Warner Ridge Plan JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Map Project Teaches Leadership JANE HULSE
A Most Delicate Trip
THOUSAND OAKS : Beilenson's Treasury Dwarfs McClintock's JACK CHEEVERS
Ross Perot's Campaign
Ross Perot's Campaign
Toronto Blue Jays
Campaign Offices
CAMARILLO : Candidate Tours Solar Power Firm PATRICK McCARTNEY
Ross Perot's Campaign
OJAI : School Officials Resurrect Plan for Child-Care Center CAITLIN ROTHER
Ice Testifies Gun Went Off Accidentally : Courts: Fired police officer says lurching vehicle made him fire shot that hit motorist during altercation in traffic. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Council Candidate Forum to Be Held WILLSON CUMMER
SAN DIEGO : Car Strikes, Kills Man on Interstate 5
ELECTIONS / NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Final Voter Registration Figures Show Sharp Gains for Democrats MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ross Perot's Campaign
Ross Perot's Campaign
BURBANK : 2 Men Arrested in Shooting Death JULIE TAMAKI
EL CAJON : Girl, 3, Snatched, Left in Trash Bin
Ross Perot's Campaign
Ross Perot's Campaign
The Remaking of Candidates in Heat of Election BILL BOYARSKY
Jury Rejects $2.8-Million Suit Alleging Abuse by Deputies VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Beilenson, McClintock Provide Voters Sharp Ideological Contrast JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / SCHOOL, COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTS : School Board Races Maintain Low Profile : Election: Campaigns for San Diego Unified and San Diego Communty College seats are the hottest races, along with measures to alter city school board voting. DAVID SMOLLAR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROPOSITION L : No Pipe Dream
SAN DIEGO : Motorist Shot by Police Is Identified
Entrepreneurs' Group Prepares Blacks to Mind Their Businesses : Organizations: Gene Hale founded the Greater Los Angeles African-American Chamber of Commerce to provide a network for business owners and help the community. ANTHONY MILLICAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Session to Focus on Little Saigon Future
SANTA CLARITA : Train Platform to Be Dedicated JEFF PRUGH
$100,000 Grant to Tissue Bank in Torrance Saves It From Closing DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Testimony Shows Priest Handled All Donations MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drunk Driver Must Pay $8,363 to Victim's Family THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Inmate Pleads Not Guilty in Slaying of U.S. Agent
ELECTIONS / LOCAL CONGRESSIONAL RACES : Beilenson Treasury Dwarfs Rival's : Reports indicate Tom McClintock has made a strong showing in fund raising during the final weeks of the campaign. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gunshot Ended Dreams, Hope, Flight From India ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / PROP. A : Bond Act Has $10 Million for Peninsula Parks Projects : The countywide measure would also raise $14.8 million for public piers, wildlife habitats and open space in other South Bay cities. RONALD B. TAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Medicine for a Serious Ailment : Statewide Prop. 166 only looks like health care reform
You and Your Wallet Will Soon Qualify for Life in the Fast Lane MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Man Wounded During Struggle With Carjacker
Public Works Supervisor Slain in Office : Violence: Gunman escapes after shooting 20-year veteran of department. Police have no suspects or motive. RANDAL C. ARCHIBOLD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : District Smoking Ban Tentatively OKd JON NALICK
SANTA CLARITA : City Appoints New Parks Director JEFF PRUGH
Memo to Stormin' Norman: Just the Facts : Gulf War: His fellow Desert Storm commander questions some revisionism in Schwarzkopf's book. KHALID IBN SULTAN, Gen. Khalid ibn Sultan was overall commander of the 150,000-member Arab and Islamic forces during the Gulf War. and
SIMI VALLEY : Traffic Stop Leads to 40 Graffiti Arrests PATRICK McCARTNEY
Convicted Brea Mayor Isles Resigns Post MATT LAIT
Man Struck and Killed by Amtrak Train GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds Protest at U.S.-Mexico Border Over Trade Agreement Special to The Times
Super Lotto Results
ALTADENA : Man Escapes 1 Drive-By Shooting, Dies in Another
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Drive Seeks to Improve Health During Pregnancy
Party Invitations Called Racist; College Severs Ties to Fraternity SAM ENRIQUEZ
Webster Panel Deleted Criticism of LAPD Intelligence Gathering RICH CONNELL and RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Symphony Cuts Musician, Staff Pay : Deficit: Three weeks will also be trimmed from season as players and management reach accord to deal with a $900,000 shortfall. KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fullerton Police Warn of Con Artists : Fraud: Two women have been bilked out of $15,000 through bogus lottery and gold bar scams, authorities say. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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TUSTIN : AAUW to Sponsor Candidates' Forum ANDREA HEIMAN
Motorcycle Officer Dies After Crash : Accident: Police believe patrolman was chasing a suspected traffic violator when he broadsided a car and suffered massive head injuries. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUN VALLEY : Compost Plant Ordered to Reduce Foul Odors
Suspect Charged in Rape of 2 Girls
Border Trade Show a Big Draw : Business: Attendance and exhibitors on Otay Mesa are up 50% with prospect of barriers falling. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Officer's Death Casts Pall at Awards Lunch : Heroes: L.A. fire and law enforcement officials salute 10 Valley honorees amid knowledge that one of their own, a veteran policeman, had just died. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Fate of Old Jail Divides Officials CAITLIN ROTHER
BUENA PARK : Property Owner Says City Has Him Treed DEBRA CANO
Race Relations
Riders Rail Against Cars : O.C. Commuters Say Metrolink Coaches Are Noisy and Cramped MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hotel Accepts Union, Will Rehire Workers : Labor: Koreana Co. reaches agreement with former employees of Wilshire Plaza Hotel hours before a hearing. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth Who Killed Brother Pleads Guilty : Justice: Defense attorney says he could have proved his client's innocence in the Oceanside stabbing but that a trial would have 'emotionally destroyed' the defendant. CAROL MASCIOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Princess Wife : Married 18-Year-Old Mother Is on Homecoming Court in Ojai MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Tycoon's Ex-Mistress Hopes to Sell Story : Palimony: Eleanor Oliver, who lost a suit against the Mudd estate, says she needs to bolster her dwindling savings. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAT Cheating Inquiry Opens at Calabasas High HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diocese Must Pay for Discrimination THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Convicted in Crossbow Shooting THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STANTON : 3 Candidates to Run for 2 Council Seats WILLSON CUMMER
17 Arrested, $3 Million Worth of Cocaine Confiscated in Raids RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rock Singer Turned Teacher Finds She's Still on the Road Dana Parsons
CANOGA PARK : Gunmen Seize Cash, Jewelry From Store JULIE TAMAKI
HALLOWEEN EVENTS : Even the dog can get a treat this year. (No trick required.) MARTIN MILLER
Avoiding States of Disrepair : L.A. County Proposition A would keep parks green and happy
OXNARD : Hospital Move Planned Saturday MICHELLE QUINN
Hotel Accepts Union, Will Rehire Workers : Labor: Koreana Co. reaches agreement with former employees of Wilshire Plaza Hotel hours before a hearing. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : All-Night Dance Hall Has Permit Revoked GEBE MARTINEZ
Bicyclist Killed by Train in Orange County
Homeowners Raising the Roof Over County's Tax Bill Bungle Tony Perry
Math, Minus Escalante : Education: Fewer students are passing a calculus placement test since the acclaimed teacher left Garfield High. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Son of Northrop Test Pilot Is Ejected From Trainer Jet : Aviation: Firm investigates Mojave Desert incident in which teen-ager is slightly injured. The purpose of flight is not known. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
YORBA LINDA : Girl Scouts Granted Permit for Facility DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Ports of Call for the Clergy : Ministry: The Seamen's Church Institute in San Pedro brings practical help and spiritual counseling to merchant seafarers. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The Socialite Who Dumped Me' : Palimony: Eleanor Oliver hopes to sell the rights to her life story after losing a suit against the Mudd estate. CAROL WATSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sheriff's Department to Retain Ties With Scouts JOHN H. LEE and LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CSUN Official Suspends Fraternity Over Racism Issue : Education: The group could be reinstated after a flyer considered degrading to Latinos is investigated. SAM ENRIQUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North County College District Candidate Pulls Out of Race
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Meters Matter
NEWPORT BEACH : 'Cool' Menu, Decor Fill School Cafeteria MIMI KO
Hacker Rings Up Big Bill at Call Box : Fraud: Mysterious caller charged 11,733 calls to emergency telephone, OCTA says. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Equal Rights for Airlines
SHERMAN OAKS : Fair Raises $29,000 for 5 Area Schools CAROL WATSON
ENTERTAINMENT
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
TV REVIEW : Camcorder Footage on L.A. Riots ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Word According to KRS-One : Lecture: The rapper-philosopher talks about common sense with an audience of Cal State Fullerton students. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEW : Good-Natured Fun With 'Columbus' : Michel de Ghelderode's little-known version of the explorer's vision portrays a gentle creature who is 'haunted by the horizon.' SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
ART REVIEW : A Snake in the Grass at UCSD : Alexis Smith's 'Snake Path' winds up a hill to the university library, symbolically linking it to the realm of paradise. LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ABC, NBC Shake Up Schedules; 'Jones,' 'Blues' to Return Later LEE MARGULIES
MOVIE REVIEW : Virtues of Leone's 'America' Evident in Original Version KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
An Offer Coppola Didn't Refuse : Paramount gets the director to re-edit his three 'Godfathers' into a six-cassette trilogy. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stage ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Radio ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEWS : Ex-Messengers Salute Blakey ZAN STEWART
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEWS : Shirley Horn Ready for Greatness DON HECKMAN
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
RESTAURANT REVIEW : 442 Delivers Deliciously Hip Ambience MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Joffe Comedy and Parenthood's Curse KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
CBS' Miniseries Sparks 'Sinatra' Bonanza for Fans ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Music ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Reverence Runs Deep in 'River' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
The Spin Doctor Will See You Now HOWARD ROSENBERG
MOVIE REVIEW : A Salute to 'Magical' Animator CHARLES SOLOMON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'As You Like It' Gets Hip Treatment ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Coach House Rocks With Roots of Femmes-inism MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEWS : City Mauls, N.Y. to L.A. : 'Reservoir Dogs,' Tarantino's Brash Debut Film, Announces a Director to Be Reckoned With KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ABC Plans Four-Hour Program on Lincoln
Solid Lineup Set for Bakery Fund-Raiser ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEWS : City Mauls, N.Y. to L.A. : The Remake of 'Night and the City' Sounds Unbeatable, but Lands Wide of Its Mark KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Pop Album Chart : Prince Unlikely to Topple King Garth DENNIS HUNT
Limbaugh Backs Clinton (for a While) : Conservative Talk-Show Host Shocks His Audience With Bogus Announcement CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
That's Not All, Folks: More Golden Looney Tunes BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Rachelle Ferrell: Moxie at Roxy DENNIS HUNT
STAGE REVIEW : Deaf/West Reworks 'Cuckoo's Nest' KAREN FRICKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STAGE REVIEWS : The Two Faces of 'Tartuffe' : Chapman Captures Hypocrisy and Humor of Moliere's Farce JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STAGE REVIEWS : Fullerton's Broad Strokes Fall Short of Substance MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Emerson Woelffer's Lessons in Artistic Integrity : Art: Three simultaneous exhibitions are devoted to the work of an artist more revered by peers and students than celebrated by mass and media. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
San Diego Spotlight : Pickled Herring and Palm Trees at Hit-and-Miss Saro
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Bowers Exhibits: All Show, No Tell : The reopened Santa Ana museum unlocks a jewelry box of pre-Columbian gold and Chinese ceramic, but there are no keys to the cultures that produced the works.
MOVIE REVIEW : New Faces Rescue the Familiar Plot of 'Zebrahead' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Angel to Devil : Stage: Michael Cerveris, star of 'Tommy,' sees parallels in his latest, villainous role. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Pure Country': Creaky and Corny : Country singer George Strait makes his acting debut in this overfamiliar, uninvolving film. PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Francesco Trio Plays Schuller, Dvorak, Beethoven HERBERT GLASS
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Johnny Stecchino' Doubles the Fun : Italian director-star Roberto Benigni brings a delightful wide-eyed style to this wish-fulfilling film about mistaken identity. MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Bush Backer Opposes New Vietnam Tack : Politics: Key O.C. Vietnamese- American campaign official says normalization of relations with former foe would cause him to resign. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Saga of an Italian Family : Sherry Adamo stars in her father's autobiographical comedy 'Spaghetti and Apple Pie.' In a sense, it's the story of all immigrants. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Skewering Myths About the Family : THE WAY WE NEVER WERE: American Families and the Nostalgia Trap by Stephanie Coontz , Basic Books $27; 383 pages. CONSTANCE CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Finding Reasonably Priced Bodywear Is an Easy Exercise JANET KINOSIAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Sergeant Accused of Passing Secrets to East Bloc : Cold War: The 'extremely sensitive' data allegedly included tactical nuclear weapons plans. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROPOSITION 156 : OK Sought on Another $1 Billion in Rail Bonds MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'92 POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE : Mixed Expectations About Election's Impact on Capitol Hill : While analysts agree that change is coming, they vary as to whether it will be merely cosmetic or result in legislative and congressional reform. MICHAEL ROSS and WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Court Approves Worker Furloughs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Moscow Police Raid Associated Press
Longer Prison Terms for Some Felons OKd : Jurisprudence: State justices abandon a Bird court decision that limited additional prison time for criminals who inflict added injury on their victims. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Officials Seek to Quell Fears Near Nevada Air Base RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Ad Backs Taxing Foreign Firms WILLIAM J. EATON and JAMES GERSTENZANG
Ex-Gov. Wallace Leaves Hospital After Treatment for Infection Associated Press
Chess Game Postponed Jack Peters
Costume Custom Can Be an Ill Fit or a Fantasy Come True ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
Seymour Responds With Ad Attacking Feinstein's Record BILL STALL
Rabin Demands Cabinet Support : Israel: Prime minister is fed up with feuding. He may quit, try to form new government. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boxer Commercial Assails Herschensohn's Flat-Tax Plan DEAN E. MURPHY
PROPOSITION 156 : OK Sought on Another $1 Billion in Rail Bonds MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gore Blocked From Speaking at Space Center Associated Press
Perot Spending Outpaces Both Bush, Clinton From Associated Press
Nurse Practitioners Are the Rx for Health Care
The Young, the Polls and Lost Enthusiasm : Elections: Voting was once embraced as a rite of passage into adulthood. But these days, many first-time voters aren't eager to cast their ballots. KRISTINA SAUERWEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Charged in Attack on Latino Camp in Alpine : Crime: Warrants out for others in assault to avenge a purported rape, for which the D.A. finds no case. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Behind the Scenes : After Five at Tiffany's ROSE APODACA
L.A. Teachers Give Union OK to Call Strike STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Billionaire Named Premier of Lebanon Associated Press
American Working in Hanoi Provided Key MIA Photos THOMAS W. LIPPMAN, THE WASHINGTON POST
Plugging Into Spirit of Grand Prix : Ecology: A rally of electric vehicles unites critics and fanatics for a test drive into the automotive future. So what if they race from outlet to outlet? PAUL DEAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Probe Clears Spouse in Wife's Shooting From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bush Calls Votes for Perot Wasted : Campaign: The independent candidate starts to show unexpected strength in polls. President says billionaire came 'from the fringe' and offers 'some nutty ideas.' DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Voter Registration of 15.1 Million Points to Big Turnout BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Bush Calls Hanoi MIA Move a 'Breakthrough' : Diplomacy: But he wants a 'full accounting' of all cases of missing before normalizing relations. MICHAEL ROSS and MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shuttle Weathers Excessive Wind Gusts at Liftoff From Associated Press
'Unmasking' a Few More Details
A Sampling of Stores Offering Value and Distinction : DISCOUNT JOHN MORELL
Two Men Charged, Warrants Issued in Attack on Migrants LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Force Yeltsin Aide to Defend Russia's Policy Toward U.S. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crowning Touch : She's Wife, Mother, High School Homecoming Princess MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Pop Music Charts
Perot Hints Bush Is Losing Touch With Reality JACK NELSON, TIMES WASHINGTON BUREAU CHIEF
Democrats Jam Amphitheater, Cheer Candidate ERIC BAILEY and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Japanese Faction Divided on New Leader SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N., Iraq Sign Accord to Resume Aid Projects Reuters
MEDICINE / ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE : Science Zeros In on Suspected Gene THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Leadership Turmoil Latest Woe in GM Bid to Revamp DONALD WOUTAT and AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Even Without Quake, Alert Called a Success : Seismology: Odds grow slim of a Parkfield temblor within experts' deadline. Officials praise response by state and local agencies. KENNETH REICH and JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
WORD ON THE STREET : Custom Fits MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High-Style Dance Clubs Sashay Into O.C. Hot on Heels of Upscale Eateries CHRIS WOODYARD
Perot Runs Biographical 'Infomercial' : Campaign: In 30 minutes, it sketches the Texas billionaire's life, including efforts for POWs, Tehran raid and building of EDS company. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Jury Seated in Retrial of Ex-CIA Official From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Orange County Voters Rally Around Clinton DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Islamic Extremists Declaring War on Egypt's Tourist Industry : Terrorism: It is the country's No. 1 moneymaker. But beer-guzzling, scantily clad foreigners irritate fundamentalists. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congress Plans to Send Tax Bill to Bush; Veto Expected ART PINE
Bush Admits Some 'Dual-Use Technology' Was Sold to Iraq From a Times Staff Writer
Battle for Midwest Is Turning Into Rout for Bush's Campaign : Politics: As President fails to win suburban voters in Ohio, Michigan and Illinois, the focus shifts to Perot's gains on Clinton lead. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
True Blue Seeing Red in Orange County : Campaign: GOP walls shake as Clinton converts trumpet their support for a (gasp!) Democrat. But the party faithful are outraged by the rallying rebels. PATT MORRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : The Battle to Change the Military : The Clinton and Bush defense budgets foresee very different duties for the armed forces. The Pentagon's role in policing the world and creating jobs at home is at issue. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE WORD ON WHAT'S HIP AND WHAT'S HYPE : Tattoo You ROSE APODACA
Cutting Some Slack on Cuffs JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parishioners Testify They Feared Priest Was Stealing Funds MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Voters Rally Around Clinton : Campaign: In the heartland of the Republican Party, a crowd estimated at 18,000 overflows Pacific Amphitheatre to cheer prediction of Democratic victory. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Orders Population Cap at S.D. Juvenile Hall ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pages : Well Versed in Their Readings GARY LIBMAN
The Ultimate Fashion Victim GARRY ABRAMS
Japan Party Faction Divided over New Leader SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Queen Gets Applause, Jeers in Dresden Associated Press
Activist Pleads Guilty in Reagan Podium Incident Associated Press
ON THE RUNWAY / SWIMWEAR : Designers at L.A. Show Ride a Nostalgic Wave CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Gain by Herschensohn Puts Boxer Off Balance : Election: Lead of 20 points has been cut by half or more. Underdog's early TV campaign played big role. DEAN E. MURPHY and TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Designer Spotlight : Hard-Core Punks Plunk Down Bucks for Freak Show Attractions ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Study Cites Thousands of Bosnia Atrocities NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PROPOSITION 156 : OK Sought on Another $1 Billion in Rail Bonds MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defying Recession, 2 Theme Restaurants to Open in O.C. : Business: After Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock Cafe premiere, will they devour each others' customers? CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : Marilyn Quayle's 'Bruce!' Is for Herschensohn TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nurse Practitioners Are the Rx for Health Care
Ex-Music Center Official Tells of Financial Disarray : Finances: James Black says he is a 'scapegoat' and blames president for lavish spending. She denies charges. DIANE HAITHMAN and TRACY WOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Probe Ordered Into Search of Files on Clinton's Mother NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Risk for Women in Cancer Study Raises Concern : Health: Side effects from drug used in breast cancer research are not fully explained, House panel is told. Doctor defends tamoxifen test. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Bright Idea : A father-daughter team from Pasadena have invented a light source that may help preserve museum objects and cut costs too. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Failed to Interview Iraq Loan Case Witness : Persian Gulf: Documents show a key middleman said Italian bank officials knew of aid to Baghdad. DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Romancing the Summer of Love : Fashion: High-octane flower power fueled this week's spring collections in Paris as designers sent a dazzling array of hippie-inspired looks down the runways. Strongest trend? Soft, wide-legged pants. MARY ROURKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Church Provides One-Stop Center for Koreans' Needs : Religion: Immigrants benefit from Young Nak Presbyterian's help with jobs, language classes and housing. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If the Shoe Fits
Definitive : Paint the Frown Red and Things Will Turn Up PHYLLIS CHACHERE LOWE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hacker Taps Into Freeway Call Box--11,733 Times JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deal Unmasked : Sibella will create a Halloween style for you, whether you weigh in at 90 or 300. Her offerings are of theatrical quality. GERI COOK
Parents of Multiples Join Forces for Support
MUSIC : Singing His Praises : Synagogue composer Aminadav Aloni has established a musical legacy for future generations. He will be honored Sunday for 26 years of service. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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ENTERTAINMENT : A Gang's New Haunt : The Wednesday Night Regulars build a fright house as part of the Clean and Sober Carnival scheduled Saturday. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for Valley Life.
ART : East-West Perspective : Middle Eastern roots help shape the differing attitudes and works of two Armenian artists. Their sculptures and paintings are on display in Glendale. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times.
PEOPLE : Mind Game : Chess clubs allow players of varying ages to explore the intricacies of their beloved pastime. MICHAEL ARKUSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANTS : RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Taste of Cuba : L.A.'s Versailles has been imported to the Valley with the same garlic chicken and the same long lines. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : Milkmen to Deliver : The Philadelphia rock quartet, noted for its off-center lyrics, will perform at the Palomino. STEVE APPLEFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for The Times. and
COVER STORY : The Top 20 Restaurants in the Valley MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT : Taming the Wild West : Calabasas Days' Pumpkin Festival will strive to catch the spirit of frontier days with friendliness and creativity. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PEOPLE : SENIORS : Driving Home Their Point : Motorists over 50 are being urged to take refresher courses. Studies show accidents and injuries are reduced by 16%. JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; John Morell writes regularly for Valley Life.
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THEATER : A Double Manhattan : 'Taxi Tales' and another Leonard Melfi one-act, 'Halloween,' are flavorfully staged glimpses of New York life. RAY LOYND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times.
A CHRONICLE OF THE PASSING SCENE : Simon Rodia's Agoura 'Tower' SUE REILLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
HIGH SCHOOLS / JIM LINDGREN : Santana Gymnast John Macready Has a Golden Goal JIM LINDGREN
He's Not All Talk : Cowboy Receiver Michael Irvin Can Back Up What He Says on the Field LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : New Model Mater Dei Keeps Winning CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Bruins Giving Away Points CHRIS BAKER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : San Diego's O'Neal Has Knee Surgery Associated Press
ANALYSIS : The Verdict: Rams Better Than Last Year, but . . . TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As a Team, They're Like Martin-Lewis MAL FLORENCE
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Rodgers Back at Home After More Surgery HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Chargers Finally Get Serious DAVE DISTEL
Santa Ana Valley Intercepts Pass, Ties Villa Park TOM BIRSCHBACH
Slater Advances in Brazil, Closes In on Surf Tour Title
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Just a Few Random Thoughts MIKE DOWNEY
EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Loara's Dawson Gains 200 Yards, but Cypress Wins SCOTT JONES
NHL ROUNDUP : Super Mario Tries a Hat Trick on for Size From Associated Press
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Hart Boys, Agoura Girls to Defend Rankings : Prep cross-country: No. 1 teams in state head lineup in Mt. SAC invitational. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Stewart's Injury Makes Room for Lyght TIM KAWAKAMI
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Village Christian Unscathed After Close Shaves
CHARGERS UPDATE : NOTEBOOK / T.J. SIMERS : O'Neal Has Surgery; Seau, Butts Improved
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : It's No Fun When Finishing Sixth Is the Goal SHAV GLICK
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ORANGE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Brennan Gets Message; Western Defeats Savanna FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : El Toro Again Stakes Claim to No. 1 Spot in Water Polo MARTIN BECK
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Reserve Hagen Sparks Thousand Oaks to 5-Game Volleyball Win Over Agoura
Atlanta Takes Anger Out on Toronto : Braves: Pregame meeting clears the air after Bream and Justice criticize teammates for not being focused. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL NOTES : Lightning Not a Typical Expansion Team LARRY WIGGE, THE SPORTING NEWS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Smith: Webb No Surprise JERRY CROWE
Fay Vincent Has Spinal Surgery Associated Press
Coach Is 'Clever' This Year : College football: Washington State's Mike Price has Cougars 6-0 for the first time since 1930, with a game Saturday against USC. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Activity Cutbacks Not the Answer BILL BACKSTROM, In seven seasons as football coach at El Modena High, Bill Backstrom's teams have compiled a record of 43-30-1. He spent the previous 11 seasons as an assistant at the school. A former defensive lineman at California, Backstrom also teaches history. Prep Perspective, expressing the views of key figures in high school sports, will run occasionally in The Times Orange County Edition.
His Words Cannot Describe MIKE PENNER
Series Not a Hit in the Ratings LARRY STEWART
AZTEC NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Injuries Continue to Take Toll on Morrison SCOTT MILLER
Tagatauli's Touchdowns Spark Los Amigos MIKE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Amateurs Will Try to Edge Pros in Century Club Matches : Golf: After 20 years, club pros and amateurs tied with 10 wins each in annual competition. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC 10 CONFERENCE FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Hot Streak No Mirage for No. 21 Arizona DAN HAFNER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Big Crowd, No TV for Cowboy Game STEVE SPRINGER
THE BIG GAME : Win May Give Edge in Avocado to Falcons DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Size Proves No Obstacle to Binh Tran : Prep football: Costa Mesa junior running back leads county with 1,261 yards in 164 carries and in scoring with 94 points. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIGEST : Salado Returns After Hiatus to Coach Track at Channel Islands
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Maple Stays in Hospital After Spill at Aqueduct Associated Press
FISHING / DAN STANTON : Catches of Bonito, Skipjack on the Rise DAN STANTON
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman Breaks Shutout Record as Irvine Wins
NOTES : Braves Don't Want This Cast Removed BILL PLASCHKE
Jordan Testifies Payoff Covered His Gambling From Staff and Wire Reports
SEA VIEW LEAGUE : Corona del Mar's Mistakes Help Tustin ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Camarillo Gangs Up on Marmonte Foes
Ex-Trainer to Coach Villa Park Baseball
SPORTSCOPE : Dominguez Hills Shuts Down Westmont, 2-0
Taft's Gender Bender : Hetman Learns on Job as Female Head Football Coach of B Team STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smith Puts the Music on Hold JIM MURRAY
THOROUGHBRED RACING : St. Jovite's Scratch From Classic Means Jolie's Halo Has a Choice BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING AT THE IRVINE MARRIOTT : Jackson Does Only What's Needed in Victory MARK SPINN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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They're Living in a Perfect World : At 5-0, Harbor College Football Team Is Off to Its Best Start Since 1965 IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Magic Johnson Scheduled to Play in Exhibition at Sports Arena
Watts Among 6 Nominees for Owens Award JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOLF : Pavin (63) Regains Putting Stroke in Texas From Associated Press
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Toronto's 'Black Jack' Loses Shell Game With Atlanta
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GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Wolfson Sparks Late Pacifica Drive MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CENTURY LEAGUE FOOTBALL : El Modena's Wilson Runs Past Foothill : High schools: Running back gains 177 yards and scores twice as the Vanguards beat the Knights for the eighth consecutive season. TOM HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Happy Ending for Mira Costa : Preps: Mustangs' Dave Happy scores with 13 seconds left to secure a 9-7 victory over Peninsula. ALEX MURASHKO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Home on the Senior Tour : Golf: Dave Stockton, who has won more than $500,000 as a 'rookie,' is one of the favorites to win this weekend's tournament at Rancho Park. DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY HALL OF FAME : Ferragamo's Style Part of Ram Lore : Football: Quarterback who led team to the Super Bowl also played for Buffalo, Green Bay and in the CFL. JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meeting Exacting Standards : Solid on Football Field, Spectacular in Classroom, Krim of Thousand Oaks Is Ideal Student-Athlete VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bieniemy Now Makes Trouble for Opponents T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Don James to Have Surgery Associated Press
Hall of Famer Red Barber Dies : Baseball: Broadcasting great was 84. He brought a country touch to the booth and was Scully's mentor in Brooklyn. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blue Jays (and Series) Go South : Game 5: Lonnie Smith's grand slam in fifth inning breaks it open as Braves win, 7-2, and cut Toronto's lead to 3-2. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
13 InterTalent Agents Move to Positions at ICM ALAN CITRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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B of A Posts Profit, but Stock Drops : Banking: Third-quarter earnings of $476 million are not enough to allay concerns about loan problems after Security Pacific merger. MARTHA GROVES and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Western Digital Posts 1st-Quarter Profits : Finances: The Irvine-based company attributes its good performance to streamlining of its product line. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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AT&T Pulls Off Turnaround in Third Quarter From Associated Press
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New Variety of Wheat Resists Ancient Disease : Agriculture: Scientists declare victory over leaf rust, the age-worn fungus that this summer caused an 18% drop in yield on premier U.S. farmland. DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coasts Lag in the Latest Income Data : Economy: New data also shows an unexpected drop in jobless claims.
Sears Posts First Loss Since 1933--$833.7 Million From Associated Press
Dow Adds 13; Bonds Hit by Suspect Trades : Market Overview compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
Investors Need to Take Long View of 'Short-Selling' TOM PETRUNO
Dow Rises 13.78 as Rates Climb, Dollar Declines : Market Overview compiled from Times staff and wire reports: and
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Burlington Air Express Says Competition Cut Profits 27%
Ford Projects 3rd-Quarter Loss, Bigger Stock Offer From Reuters
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McDonald's Has a Record Quarter Reuters
Space Aliens Upset by New Tabloid Reuters
Sears Posts 1st Loss Since 1933 From Associated Press
Archive to Be Sold in Cash Deal : Computers: Costa Mesa company, a leader in data storage systems, says it soon will be acquired by Conner Peripherals for $210.4 million. JOHN O'DELL and TED JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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All Buttoned Down? : New Garment District Plan Attracts Many Minority Owners DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Business Booms for Unlicensed Insurers : Complaints Are Soaring Over Unpaid Claims, Regulators Say KATHY M. KRISTOF, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Makers Win Most Cases in Arbitration DENISE GELLENE
Regulators Take Aim at High Cellular Rates : Utilities: Southern California's 800,000 users could see their bills drop by as much as one-third. But service providers say rate cuts would overload the airwaves. CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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