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What happened on October 27, 1992
NEWS
5,000 Stolen Barbie Dolls Are Recovered ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Wrestles With Tale by Perot 'Informer' : Intrigue: Agency director tries to settle matter of a failed sting, 'dirty tricks' and a man of many stories. RONALD J. OSTROW and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Regional Outlook : Rebels Without a Cause in Americas : Latin guerrillas may go the way of the cavalry and Cold War spies as democracy spreads and Marxism fizzles on the continent. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perot Source Was Fired as El Cajon Cop MARK PLATTE and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
* Laurie E. Colwin; Food Essayist, Novelist
PRACTICAL VIEW / THE ASCENT OF FAKE FLOWERS : It's a Blooming Inundation CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lithuania's Ex-Communist Boss Is Upset Victor STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : 'Doll Wars' Challenge Female Ideal : Japan likes 'cute.' America likes 'sexy.' So, Barbie and Licca duke it out in toydom. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weather Slows Turks' Hunt for Rebel Kurds Associated Press
Clinton Keeps His Eye on Rearview Mirror--for Specter of Ross Perot : Campaign: Governor acknowledges that the Texan is cutting into his share of the vote. But the surge of the independent is now seen as waning. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Israel Retaliates for Fatal Bomb Attack by Shelling Guerrilla Targets in S. Lebanon MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadians Vote on Measures to Preserve Unity MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMPAIGN JOURNAL : Herschensohn Lunch With Women Draws 400 Admirers DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pollsters Search for Reasons for Disparities in Surveys : Campaign: They explain the differences by talking about methodology. Timing and makeup of voters play key roles. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environmental Law Criticized by Foresters From Associated Press
Wife Says Quayle Would Be Good Leader for U.S. Reuters
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Boxer Assails Rival's Offshore Drilling Views BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Helping Kids Breathe Easier : Health: Asthma rates among children have skyrocketed. Although the causes of the upsurge are unclear, experts say there are ways to minimize the disease's effects. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Canada Rejects Unity Program in Referendum MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FITNESS / KATHLEEN DOHENY : Exercise Can Take the Sting Out of Aging KATHLEEN DOHENY
Man Struck by Two Cars Associated Press
Clinton Team Is Reflective of Its Boss : Unlike Bush's hierarchical, corporate structure, the Democratic nominee runs an amorphous, though highly flexible, organization. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANKARA : Talking Turkey
TOKYO : Russian Rescue
The Press : Foreign Commentators Take On U.S. Elections
Perot's Penchant for Suspicion Not New : Security: For two decades he has said he and his family were targets of enemies ranging from murderers to the media. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Da Palma Carlos; Led Portugal Into Democracy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bronzan Will Resign From Assembly, Cites Term Limits DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Ghosts of Past Again Haunt Clinton, Perot RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
COLUMN ONE : GM Saga a Lesson for America : If the firm can reform and recover some of its luster, it will make a larger statement about how the United States can solve some of its own massive and complex problems. JAMES FLANIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If You Don't Fake It . . . CONNIE KOENENN
Bush Advocates New 'Activism' Guided by Conservative Policy : Republicans: He plans legislative agenda that would gain swift passage. Aides, meanwhile, warn against Perot candidacy. DOUGLAS JEHL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diaspora Jews Seeking More Influence in Israel : Dispute: Major donors want a shake-up of the Jewish Agency, which brings in 100,000 immigrants a year. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Quake Alert Issued for Parkfield
THE TIMES POLL : Voters Evenly Split Over Proposal to Cut Welfare : Propositions: Term-limit measure has wide support in state. Contests close on euthanasia and tax increases. GEORGE SKELTON, TIMES SACRAMENTO BUREAU CHIEF
Buenos Aires Mayor Quits After Criticism Associated Press
A Confident Yeltsin Shrugs Off Protests JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Pioneering Physician Is Vividly Recalled : DIARY OF WILLIAM HARVEY: The Imaginary Journal of the Physician Who Revolutionized Medicine by Jean Hamburger , Rutgers University Press $35 hardback; 255 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Found to Have Eased Way for Iraqi Supergun DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM Chairman Stempel Resigns Under Pressure DONALD WOUTAT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long Time Blooming CONNIE KOENENN
China and Japan to Exchange Pandas Associated Press
Medical Board Director Quits Under Pressure : Government: Criticism centered on his handling of disciplinary actions against doctors. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rail Commuter Era Begins in L.A. : Metrolink: Trains carry 5,000 passengers from suburban stations on first day. Despite minor glitches, many say the service is faster and easier than driving. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Great Race of Car, Bus and Train FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Perot Defends Claim of GOP Smear : Campaign: He assails Bush and media for questioning his assertion about plan to ruin daughter's reputation. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Art Welcomes Stony Looks KATHRYN BOLD
Rail Commuter Era Begins in L.A. : Metrolink: Trains carry 5,000 passengers from suburban stations on first day. No major glitches appear as service is launched with a week of free rides. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did the Press Apply the Teflon to Reagan's Presidency? : Coverage: Critics say media failed to report fully and accurately what the government was doing. However, the public 'longed for a tall-in-the-saddle America.' DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marty Klein; Agent for Top Comics
SAN SALVADOR : Deadline for Peace
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Bush, Clinton Still in Virtual Tie; Perot Gains : In Senate races, Seymour, Feinstein are in dead heat; Herschensohn improves in race against Boxer. DAVE LESHER and ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
No Further Punishment for 2 Admirals : Tailhook scandal: Acting Navy secretary's decision is contained in letter to Defense Dept., whose inspector general is assailed. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The President's Brain Trust President Bush's top political and policy advisers are already in place, often moving within his Administration or his campaign. Here are a few of them:
Car-Fee Ruling Will Save State $1.5 Billion : Courts: Justices find high taxes on automobiles bought outside California unlawful, but say only a few who filed timely claims can get rebates. PHILIP HAGER, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
A Tenant Tempest : Married Couple Claim Reverse Bias; Landlord Calls Their Suit 'Ludicrous' GARRY ABRAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Reversal, U.S. to Admit Some Bosnian Refugees NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraqgate--A Case Study of a Big Story With Little Impact : Journalism: Despite hundreds of news reports, no public outrage has erupted over secret U.S. aid to Iraq. DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Miracle, Please : Alyx Dominguez, 3, Needs a New Liver . . . Again. Her Family, Friends and Neighbors Are Rallying to Her Side Once More. DIANNE KLEIN
Tricks With Treats : There Are Fun, Low-Fat Ways to Enjoy Halloween Traditions JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Remote Control Clears Path for Metrolink Trains WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.Y. Nominee Faces Charge of Harassment JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snakes Getting Popular Among Drug Dealers Reuters
4 Abortion Advice Centers Sued Over Ads : Lawsuit: Facilities are run by anti-abortion groups that are not upfront about intent to pursue their agenda, Planned Parenthood says. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Howard E. Freeman; UCLA Sociologist
* Jerome Andrews; American Pioneer of Modern Dance
THE HUMAN CONDITION / THAT NAGGING FEELING : OK, What Did You Forget This Time? SUSAN JAQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Agenda : Myanmar Awakens to Kinder, Gentler Military : Regime loosens martial law and renews contacts with the outside world. But critics wonder if changes are cosmetic. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : Zen and the Art of Taxi Driving in Mexico City : You see, there are two types of cabbies: laid-back and kamikaze. You'd better hope you don't get the latter. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Look Eastward, Russia: the New Asian Interest : Disappointed with the West and hungry for capital, Yeltsin courts Japan, China, India and South Korea. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARIS : Last Puff in Paris
Ethnic Relations : Tempers Flaring in Transylvanian City : Romanians and Hungarians are reviving their ancient feud over the territory. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Mazda Puts Brakes on Amati : The Car Maker Cancels Plans to Launch a Luxury Car Division JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Finds Strength in Boomers' Weaknesses ANN BRENOFF, TTMES STAFF WRITER
A Healthy Rx for Maker of Drug-Dispensing Equipment : Health care: Pyxis Corp. has built a $40-million business in a market it created single-handedly. CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
Companies to Offer Recyclable Disposable Diaper Service CAROL SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supplies Dry Up for Penta : Electron tubes: The Chatsworth firm turns to China, Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia for the old-fashioned but still popular power devices. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ownership of Heritage Holding to Be Decided ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Developer Wins the Bidding for N.Y. Daily News : Media: Court approval of the $36.3-million offer by Mortimer B. Zuckerman means the Big Apple will continue to have four newspapers. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Levy Bancorp Reports $44,000 3rd-Quarter Loss
Cuts Will Hurt, Navy Warns JACK SEARLES
Boeing Profit Hurt by Fewer Plane Deliveries
Koll Management Keeps Its Rank : Survey: The company is again No. 2 on Forbes magazine list of the 200 best small U.S. firms. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vitesse Semiconductor Loses $469,000 in Quarter
Home Resale Market Posts Slight Gain : Real estate: The 1.1% increase in September is offset by a drop in the county's median price for a detached, single-family home to $232,470. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4th-Quarter Profits Rise 74% for Xircom Inc.
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Tosses Out Bulk of Suit Against Health Net
Lease Rate Trending Up for Adaptable Buildings JACK SEARLES
TransWorld Bancorp Profit Surges in Quarter
Alpharel Inc. Readies Move to Larger Facility JACK SEARLES
Summit Health Reports Profit Up 55% in Quarter
Foothill Group Profit Jumps 66% in 3rd Quarter
A Quandary of Interest to Homeowners : Jump in Mortgage Rates Leaves Many Wondering If They've Missed the Refinancing Boat DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Refinancing Helps First American Set Record : Earnings: Profit for quarter nearly tripled like period last year at Santa Ana title insurance and financial services firm. CAROL SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Role of the Poor in Presidential Plans HARRY BERNSTEIN
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dow Increases 36.47 on Strong Earnings News : Market Overview Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Newhall Land Profits Fall Despite Revenue Increase
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Merchant Group Picks Manager ANNE MICHAUD
Alpharel's Profit Falls in 3rd Quarter
Calnetics Profit Slides Despite Revenue Jump
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hong Kong Stocks Plunge 3% Amid Beijing Threats From Reuters
Tekelec Posts Loss of $185,000 in 3rd Quarter
McDonnell Jets: Cloudy Future? RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tokos Medical's Earnings, Revenue Up in 3rd Quarter CAROL SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Central County Losing 11 Offices in Bank Merger MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J. P. Morgan, Ex-CBS Chiefs Backed GM Shift LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Increases 36.47 on Strong Earnings News : Market Overview Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Existing Home Sales Continue to Be Lethargic DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keating Judge Bars Use of State Verdict : Courts: Telling jurors in the federal case about the fraud conviction of the former S&L operator is called 'overwhelmingly' prejudicial. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Ives Blames Profit Dip on Phar-Mor Failure
Martin Lawrence Reports $924,000 3rd-Quarter Loss
Higher Natural Gas Prices Boost Oil Firms' Net From Associated Press
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
J. P. Morgan, Ex-CBS Leaders Backed Ouster LINDA GRANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Design in Mind Expects 4th-Quarter Loss
Pacific Enterprises to Cut 90% of Corporate Staff : Restructuring: The parent of Southern California Gas is selling off all of its non-utility subsidiaries. MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadline Near for GTE Employee Buyout
Brokerage, Bank Plan an Alliance : Securities: Nationsbank and Dean Witter propose to sell investments at bank branches. The first joint venture of its kind still needs regulatory approval. VICTOR F. ZONANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Team to Get Job of Remaking GM : Management: Analysts see the need for a radical restructuring of the ailing auto maker. But the new leaders will face the same entrenched resistance to change. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales Effect of Metrolink's Proximity to Homes Uncertain RON GALPERIN
Hamburger Hamlet's 3rd Quarter Profit Surges
Quarterly Profits Up 3% at 20th Century Industries
4,800 Jobs Cut at American Express Unit : Finance: Restructuring of the troubled card and travel division will result in a $342-million charge for the quarter. From Times Wire Services
GM: A Tale of Two Chairmen NANCY RIVERA BROOKS
International Trade Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
O.C. Firm Tops Fast-Growth List : Expansion: Kingston Technology's sales increase by 117,122% over 5 years. Nine other county firms are also listed by Inc. magazine. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INTERNATIONAL TRADE : Kaufman Meeks Newport Office Wins Contract in Latvia Cristina Lee / Times staff writer
Buyout Now Haunts Cherokee : Apparel: The struggling maker of casual clothes is trying to restructure the oversize debt load it took on during an LBO in 1989. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Office Vacancies Drop, but Average Still Is High PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Firm Has Something to Really Cheer About BRUCE HOROVITZ
Soap Won't Float; Will It Buoy Profit? Associated Press
National Lampoon Suit Is Serious Business : Trademarks: Breach of contract complaint could determine who gets the rights to the famous name and logo. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Icahn Offers TWA Pension Deal From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
SAN DIEGO : Teen Faces Murder Charge as an Adult
ELECTIONS / CONGRESSIONAL RACES : Pair Get Letters of Exoneration in Bank Scandal : Federal prosecutor tells Reps. Howard Berman and Henry Waxman they have been cleared of any House overdraft violations. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ambulance Firm Adds Paramedics MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Margaret Louise Rasmussen; Principal
Jury Urges Death Penalty for Slaying at Swap Meet JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Nears Decision on Skateboard Ban MIMI KO
LOS ALAMITOS : Forum for Trustee Candidates to Be Held BERT ELJERA
Can This Man Be Taken Seriously? : Yet another baffling turn in Perot's roller-coaster candidacy
D.A. Won't File Charges in Rally Spitting Case DAVID A. AVILA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Man, Girlfriend Held in Slaying AARON CURTISS
Campaign Calendar
Officials Map Plans to Run Schools if Strike Occurs : Education: L.A. District administrators, union leaders search for compromise that would avert a walkout. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
PLATFORM : Try Abstinence BEVERLY CIELNICKY, president of Crusade for Life in Fountain Valley, commented on the opening of an on-campus infant care center for students with babies. and
Countywide : Transportation Priorities Told
Union Emerges as Major Donor to Anaheim Council Campaigns : Contributions: The IBEW has given $8,000 to candidates since a resolution protecting city workers' jobs from outside competition was adopted. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Relief on Way; New Courthouse to Open ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Parks Department Praises Supporters PEGGY Y. LEE
Mailer a Dirty Trick, Hayden's Foe Charges : State Senate: GOP's McRoskey calls claim that he's not a 23rd District candidate outdated, false. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Council to Choose New Mayor Today BERT ELJERA
LAKE FOREST : Scenic Park Languishes in Disarray FRANK MESSINA
WESTMINSTER : Candidates' Forum Slated for Wednesday ANDREA HEIMAN
Daily 3
Huge Sums Go to Races for Supervisor RICHARD SIMON and FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE : Advice on Business Survival Offered
SIMI VALLEY : Court Order Sought to Allow 2 to Vote JAMES MAIELLA JR.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Police Unveil ID Plan to Deter Car Thieves DEBRA CANO
Prosecutors Say Mack Regularly Used Cocaine THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Crime
SIMI VALLEY : First Lady Leads Teen-Agers on Tour JAMES MAIELLA JR.
VENTURA : City to Reconsider Covering of Pool PEGGY Y. LEE
Religious Right and Politics
Clinton and Vietnam
Religious Right and Politics
Religious Right and Politics
School Bond Measure
Religious Right and Politics
Clinton and Vietnam
Perot and Stockdale
Benefit Cuts
SANTA ANA : Mayor, Allies Have Huge Lead in Funds JON NALICK
Clinton and Vietnam
Mayor of Cypress Is Hospitalized
OXNARD : Meeting to Focus on Youth Problems KAY SAILLANT
VENTURA : City to Seek State Grant for Bike Trail PEGGY Y. LEE
COSTA MESA : Homeowners to Host Candidates' Forum
Woman Critically Hurt in 1-Car Crash
ANTELOPE VALLEY : Driver Killed When His Car Overturns AARON CURTISS
CLIPBOARD : Airline Performance at John Wayne
Newport-Mesa Moving to Freeze Assets of Budget Director in Probe DAVID REYES and KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fiesta Aura Launches Reborn Gill Building LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Woman Killed, 2nd Hurt by Hit-and-Run Driver
Blustery Winds Over Hong Kong : China issues threats as Britain seeks to preserve the colony's rights upon its return
Countywide : Kids Go to Dog for Anti-Drug Message WILLSON CUMMER
IRVINE : Candidate Support Exceeds $100,000 TOM McQUEENEY
SANTA CLARITA : 170-Acre Park Named for State Sen. Ed Davis
COSTA MESA : City to Study Golf Course Discounts LYNDA NATALI
2 Alien Smugglers Sentenced in Hostage Torture Case
MOORPARK : Last Redevelopment Lawsuit Is Settled JAMES MAIELLA JR.
MISSION HILLS : Collision Closes Freeway Transition JOSH MEYER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Mailer Controversy Stirs Council Race BILL BILLITER
American Dream
Wrong Vehicle for Pension Reform
San Diego : Woman Found Fatally Stabbed
VALLEY VILLAGE : Temple Gets Permit to Build Addition JOHN SCHWADA
Obituaries
Hunter Asks Navy to Help Scouts From Associated Press
Council Dodges Stiff Smoke Ban, Orders Study JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PANORAMA CITY : Hospital to Reopen With New Direction AARON CURTISS
ELECTIONS / SANTA PAULA : Mobile Home Park Owners Fight Measure : Rent control: The expensive campaign involves a mailer and a Los Angeles County campaign manager. Backers criticize the use of outsiders. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sheriff's Deputies Prevail in Wild Goose Chase AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd Teen-Ager Convicted in 1991 Slaying of Woman at Zuma Beach MANLEY WITTEN
School Bond Measure
OXNARD : Bank Robber Gets 6-Year Prison Term KAY SAILLANT
Shop Gives Shelter a Boost : Facility: A YWCA thrift store, stocked with donated items and staffed almost entirely by volunteers, helps provide funding for the 19-room Hotel for Homeless Women. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cocaine Found in Fiberglass Doghouses United Press International
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Accused Doctor Defends Actions MACK REED
LOS ANGELES : 2 Ordered to Stand Trial in Beating of Motorist
Interest Groups Profile 4 Valley Lawmakers by Recent Voting Records ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / CITY PROPOSITIONS : Measures Would Hike Taxes to Bolster Police Services : LAPD: Propositions M and N would upgrade the 911 system and add 1,000 officers to the force. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hundreds Pack Metrolink Cars : Transportation: Ceremonies in Moorpark and Simi Valley help introduce the new rail system. Most local riders praise the service. PHIL SNEIDERMAN and CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mission Viejo Councilman Is Censured Over Meeting FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Girl Kidnaped From Parking Lot, Raped KAY SAILLANT
1,800 File Claims Against City Over Riot Injuries, Losses ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COUNTY ELECTION / PROPOSITION A : Prop. A, to Raise Funds for Jails, Police, Is Given Little Chance : Taxes: Even backers say the recession and need for two-thirds margin appear to doom measure. MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STATE ELECTIONS / 77th ASSEMBLY DISTRICT : Baldwin, Connolly Accuse Each Other of Extremist Stances MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Halloween Treats for Young and Old NONA YATES
Suit Claims Clinics Hide Their Bias : Abortion: Planned Parenthood sues four groups it says operate bogus abortion clinics as a ruse to talk women out of terminating their pregnancies. H. G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby-Sitting Couple Found Shot to Death : Crime: Placentia man, wife are discovered by paramedics in an apparent murder-suicide, police say. Four children left in their care are unhurt. LEN HALL and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
BURBANK, PALMDALE : Lockheed Breaks Ground at Complex JOHN CHANDLER
King Denies Refusing Blood Test in Arrest : Hearing: He tells DMV officer he was confused in Orange drunk driving incident and had 'flashbacks' to earlier beating, lawyer says. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defendants Seek to Bar Past Charges From King Case JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Largest Cities Had Increases in Crime : Statistics: The FBI says Thousand Oaks and Simi Valley could be displaced as the nation's safest municipalities with 100,000 or more residents. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita Crime Rate 2nd-Lowest in U.S. JOSH MEYER and DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
75 Jobless Get Uplifting Hairstyles at No Charge : Economy: Salon offers the make-overs to help laid-off professionals in their search for employment. KATHY McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Green Light for Downtown Grand Prix : Sports: City Council approves plans for the car race. Two other entities must also give their OK. JOHN H. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Escondido Man Sentenced for Murder, Sexual Assault THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy, 16, to Be Tried as an Adult on Murder Charges in Triple Slaying
Faster U.S. Aid Sought for Victims of Riots, Hurricanes PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : OCC to Conduct Career Workshop
A Movie in Black and White : Riot aftermath: Hollywood crew joins Watts students to make two-hour documentary. Some prejudices are knocked down as a result. DUKE HELFAND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Arrested as Blacks, Latinos Clash at School : Violence: Police officer in riot gear break up a racially motivated fight at North Hollywood High School. SHARON BERNSTEIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thousand Oaks to Crack Down on Graffiti Taggers PSYCHE PASCUAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
September Restaurant Closures
Collector's Barbie Dolls Found Intact After Theft ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : UCLA Lifts Suspension of Sigma Pi Fraternity
Diocese to Fight Award by Jury
Murder Suspect to Be Arraigned Today
Key Clue to Huntington's Disease Found : Medicine: Discovery of a brain chemistry change in those afflicted with the degenerative illness may lead to development of the first therapies to treat it. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
4 Arrested in Racial Melee at High School : Violence: Police officers in partial riot gear break up a fight between blacks and Latinos at North Hollywood campus. SHARON BERNSTEIN and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Appointments
Suspect Named in Killing of Clerk : Crime: An arrest warrant has been issued for Miguel Naranjo Zamora, 22. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OJAI : Trees May Be Pulled to Repair Sidewalk GEOFF FEIN
Tracks to the Past : Transportation: The debut of Metrolink is a reminder of the late, great Big Red Cars that helped make the Valley what it is today. MAYERENE BARKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN RIGHT/ J. NEIL SCHULMAN : Gunfight at the 4 'n 20 Pie Shop : The evidence against restricting handguns is statistical, not just anecdotal. J. NEIL SCHULMAN, J. Neil Schulman hosts an American Radio Network program. and
SPORTS
Ventura's Secret Out in the Open : Prep football: Some aren't all that shocked at the arrest of a coach for alleged sexual misconduct with a student. JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rangers Pick Ex-Aztec Kennedy to be Manager : Baseball: He succeeds Toby Harrah as manager in Texas. He never played a game in the major leagues. From Staff and Wire Reports
Esperanza-Mater Dei Home, Home Series Set
QUARTER HORSE RACING / HOLLYWOOD PARK : The Race for World Champion Remains Far From the Finish STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Volleyball Team Is Now Struggling On, Not In, Court MIKE DiGIOVANNA
ORANGE COUNTY SPORTS HALL OF FAME : DeCinces, Ferragamo, Busby and Carmichael to Be Inducted Tonight
CHARGERS : Replay Fails to Provide Solid Proof of Interception DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With 16 Hurt, Oberlin Must Forfeit Game From Associated Press
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Consistency Still Elusive for Raiders STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Goat or Not, Nixon Shows He Is Winner JIM MURRAY
WAC Checking Luginbill's Call : Football: Representatives are looking at game film to determine if SDSU coach has a legitimate complaint. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : USC : Tough Sledding Ahead for Rushing JERRY CROWE
Names in the News From Staff and Wire Reports
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
THE PREPS / ERIC SHEPARD : Thousands Won't Get to See Big Games ERIC SHEPARD
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Ditka Ends Weekly Media Briefings Associated Press
Padres Jettison Fernandez's $2.3-Million Salary : Baseball: They send him to Mets for Whitehurst, Dozier and a minor leaguer in an economy move. From Associated Press
Expos' Kennedy Hired to Manage the Rangers From Associated Press
Rothermel Won't Pursue UC Irvine Job ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bonds, McGwire, Sierra Are Free Agents From Staff and Wire Reports
Olympics From Staff and Wire Reports
Ernie Wilson
Boutin Wants Arazi to Run in the Mile, Not in the Classic BILL CHRISTINE
NHL ROUNDUP : Gartner's 2 Goals Lift Him to 9th in Scoring From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Montoya Expected Back at Practice STEVE SPRINGER
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Emergence of Gary Might Be Key Lift the Rams Have Needed BOB OATES
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Angels' Gonzales Files for Free Agency HELENE ELLIOTT
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The Point Is Woods Can Take His Time : Clippers: After years as a shooter, first-round draft choice learns a new position without pressure. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most of the Time, He Doesn't Have Anything to Kick About MAL FLORENCE
Her Dad's Dreams, Her Way : Turner Rejected Her Father's Methods, Revived Career and Won Skating Gold RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Bills Come Back in Final Minute to Edge Jets : Pro football: Kelly's 12-yard pass to Thomas with 51 seconds left gives Buffalo a 24-20 victory. From Associated Press
Chargers' Man for All Reasons : Football: Steve Hendrickson can, and will, play anytime, anywhere. All he wants is a chance. write three lines. write three lines. write three lines. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Problem Catching On : UCLA: Receiver Nguyen and his family have been toughened by the ordeal of their emigration by boat from Vietnam. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION / ARA NAJARIAN : Woman Joins Westmont Men as an Assistant ARA NAJARIAN
Padres Ship Fernandez to Mets : Baseball: Wally Whitehurst, D.J. Dozier are the players received in exchange for the All-Star shortstop. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE NOTEBOOK / STEVE KRESAL : Only One Is Standing in Chrishon's Way STEVE KRESAL
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Barnes to Start Against California CHRIS BAKER
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK / JIM LINDGREN : Just Kicking Around Idea of Stanford JIM LINDGREN
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Music Reviews : Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax at Chandler Pavilion HERBERT GLASS
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Carry On, Programmers : British TV Offers Unique Fare but Quality Is Threatened JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Mainly Mozart to Expand With Concert in January : Chamber music: Added performance is aimed at keeping public awareness of the June festival alive. KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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JAZZ REVIEW : Hubbard's Trumpet Sizzles, Snaps at Ambassador ZAN STEWART
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MUSIC REVIEW : A Manic San Jose Taiko Beats No Drum Slowly : At the Irvine Barclay, the 10-member New Age group entertains with exuberant, varied playing but fails as a cultural experience. LAURENCE VITTES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More to CBS Than Entertainment Hits RICK DU BROW
Every Tuesday Saxman Salutes Greats at Elario's DIRK SUTRO
Beethoven, by Way of Bulgaria : Music: Emil Tabakov brings the Sofia Philharmonic to Costa Mesa tonight. It's been a bumpy road for the group. JOHN HENKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A WITH MICHAEL BOLTON : His Career Is No Laughing Matter CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Britten's 'Heart of the Matter' Given U.S. Premiere DANIEL CARIAGA
Weekend Box Office: 'Siege' Continues Its Onslaught DAVID J. FOX
STAGE REVIEW : La Jolla's 'Much Ado' Romps in Tune With Today's World SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
'Poker Party's' Freewheeling Ace : Cable TV: Art Fein has parlayed a passion for rock into a public-access show devoted to 'roots' music. BOB BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Here's 'Proof ' : Laguna Beach Photo Show Looks at Rule Breakers of the '60s, '70s CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART REVIEW : Antony Gormley's Dictionary of Body Language : The British sculptor's work is about the emotional messages given out by the smallest gestures of the human body. SUSAN FREUDENHEIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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