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What happened on September 29, 1992
NEWS
Clinton Advance Man a Well-Kept Secret : Movie producer Mort Engelberg and the rest of his team work days ahead to ensure that each stop on the campaign trail comes off just right. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kidnap Victim Was Stalked, Officers Say : Abduction: Three neighbors in affluent community used long-range eavesdropping gear, videotaped young man's movements and scribbled detailed ransom plan in a diary, authorities say. DARYL KELLEY and GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Navy Officer Put on Trial in Wife's Murder : Court: The mother of three disappeared five years ago. Investigators discovered her body buried behind the couple's home last December. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : Armenian Office Has an American Accent : Foreign Minister Raffi Hovannisian grew up in Brentwood. But he says his upbringing prepared him for his new job. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scrutinizing Alternative Paths to Health : Medicine: Do acupuncture, herbs, massage therapy, meditation and hands-on healing really work? The National Institutes of Health hopes to find out through a new office that will put them to the test. SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Drug Agents Break Global Money-Laundering System RONALD J. OSTROW and WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Comet, Last Seen in Civil War, Is Sighted Washington Post
Next Step : Russia Mixing Business With Politics : The influential industrialist class emerges as a powerful voice in the new order. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : SOS for Russian Science : A massive research network, long a source of prestige and power, is in danger of disintegration. Laboratory chiefs and the Russian government are looking overseas for help. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Signs Bill on Clemency for Battered Women CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tuned Out : Crooner Forced Off Berkeley Campus, Into Court MICHAEL ARNOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Press : Editorial Writers Give French Mixed Reviews for Treaty Vote
Top Clinton, Bush Aides Court Perot Backers on Budget : Campaign: At the end of a day of political theater, Perot has kind words for both sides. Texas billionaire says supporters to be canvassed before he decides course. PAUL RICHTER and J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LUANDA : A Civil Solution
EPA Drops Toxic Waste Rules Overhaul : Environment: Agency backs down on hazardous materials plan in face of strong opposition. RUDY ABRAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Electoral Battleground: Where They Stand
Bush, Clinton Get Extension on Debate From Times Wire Services
Residents Allowed Home as Danger From Fire Passes From a Times Staff Writer
Study Indicates Well-Off Give Most in Politics MATT MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arctic Dumping Probe Reuters
Critics Shoot Down V-2 Rocket Ceremony : Germany: The observance was to mark the dawn of the space age 50 years ago. But Nazi-era remembrances prove too strong. TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quayle Issues Call for Health Care Changes ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Deja Vu as Bush Hits Taxes, Crime JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KUWAIT CITY : Crowd of Candidates
Why They Stick to the Program KATHLEEN DOHENY
Plan Now and Don't Pay Later : If you think ahead, it's easy to take along simple healthful snacks and to prepare nutritious dinners fast. JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Utah Explosives Plant Hit by Blast and Fire Associated Press
TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : President Still Running Just Even With Clinton : Despite a stepped-up local campaign, Bush's standing remains about the same as in last poll a month ago. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
When a False Report Is Worse Than None Times Staff Writer
Child of War Still Searching for Father DIANNE KLEIN
1,400-Acre Brush Fire Chases Residents From a Times Staff Writer
Party Is Music to Chorale's Ears KATHRYN BOLD
National Agenda : Social Reforms Out as Iran Takes Turn to the Right : The expected debut of a kinder, gentler Islamic republic will have to wait. The mullahs are back. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sticking With It--the Toughest Exercise KATHLEEN DOHENY
Bradley to Join L.A. Office of S.F. Law Firm FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Impeachment Vote Set for Today in Brazil WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Use of AIDS Drug DDI Expanded From Reuters
Bush Vetoes Bill Limiting China Trade JIM MANN and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Syria Summit Necessary for Peace, Rabin Says MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOSCOW : Capitalist Conspiracy
Media : Brazilian Press Fans the Flames Threatening to Engulf President : No longer subdued, the Fourth Estate leads the call for scandal-plagued Collor's impeachment. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italian Pressure Cited in Iraq Loan Fraud Case MURRAY WAAS and DOUGLAS FRANTZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UC Law School Violates Civil Rights, U.S. Says : Education: Affirmative action admissions plan at Berkeley is not consistent with the law, inquiry finds. JEAN MERL and WILLIAM TROMBLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
All Goes Right for Gore at Cable TV Battleground : Politics: Nominee visits N.C. hamlet victorious in epic fight. He assails Bush for saying he will veto regulatory bill. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Reaction Led to Pileups, NTSB Says ROBERT C. TOTH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislator's Wife Shot; Rival Candidate Is Arrested From Associated Press
Ex-Aide Claims Drug Use by Sen. Kennedy Associated Press
Ralph Manheim; Master Translator of Literature BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
167 Die as Jet Crashes Into Nepal Hillside From Associated Press
5 Die in Sikh Bombing Associated Press
Rebel Serbs Mock U.N. Mission in Croatia Zones : Balkans: Guerrilla bands keep peacekeeping troops from restoring civilian control to four 'protected areas.' CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
153 Seized in Scheme to Launder Drug Funds : Crime: Worldwide sting operation included dummy La Jolla firm. $44 million in cash was also seized. RONALD J. OSTROW and H.G. REZA and WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Experimental Fighter Can Turn on a Dime, Pentagon Says From Associated Press
David Scharf's photography reveals inhabitants of microspace. It's an artistic, eerie world from . . . : A Bug's-Eye View EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doors Swing Open at Former 'Slave' Compound : Agriculture: New Haitian laborers report improved conditions at ranch where owner was charged with enslaving workers. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Politics and AIDS: Fatal Combination : DRAGON WITHIN THE GATES: The Once and Future AIDS Epidemic, by Stephen C. Joseph, (Carroll & Graf) $19.95; 228 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
S. Africa Frees Most-Notorious Racist, Rebels SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Zookeeper Attacked as Two Gorillas Flee Cage Reuters
THE TIMES ORANGE COUNTY POLL : Crucial GOP Region Shows Bush, Clinton in Dead Heat DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
SUBIC BAY : Anchors Aweigh
Changing Lifestyles : Haiti's Wealthy Elite Turn Blind Eye to Plight of Poor : The wall of privilege that shields the upper class from poverty and despair has never been higher. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quietly, Doctors Already Help Terminal Patients Die : Ethics: A Westside physician tells of two 'caring acts.' Prop. 161, to legalize such aid, divides the medical field. PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Law School's Standards Found Unfair to Anglos : Education: Berkeley admissions program shields minorities from competing with other applicants, U.S. says. From Associated Press
Agents Break Global Drug Money Laundry RONALD J. OSTROW and WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Life, Death, Birth and Love Twisted by Heroin's Power : Addicts: A pregnant hooker frets over an HIV test. It's the only thought that competes with the call of dope. BARRY BEARAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Russia's Jewish Homeland Possesses Soviet Soul : Dreams of religious freedom were crushed long ago. Today, few authentic Jewish traditions remain. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : Trail Coming to an End for Spanish Shepherds : Migratory routes give way to highways and railroads. But legislation aims to preserve a piece of the past. JOHN POLLACK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
USC Player Shot on Practice Field : Football: Police say stray bullet from gang-related incident a quarter-mile away wounds freshman linebacker. JERRY CROWE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Gideon's Job Not a Snap CHRIS BAKER
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
CROSS-COUNTRY: PREP PREVIEW : Aparicio Is a Big Name From a Small Town KIRBY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SWIMMING / THERESA MUNOZ : Decrease in Prize Fund for U.S. Athletes Urged THERESA MUNOZ
Okada to Wrestle for Cypress This Season STEVE KRESAL
Danger Rides : The Thrill of Racing Overcomes Fear of Injury for Laurie Gulas JAY HOVDEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Emerging as No. 1 Running Back TIM KAWAKAMI
Oberkfell's Single Beats Royals in 11th Inning HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ross Determines Experience Was Factor in Loss DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finish Line Is in Sight : Brett Has Run a Major League Marathon, and the End of the Race Is Four Hits Away ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Luginbill Puts An End on Discussion of UCLA DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Tritons Decide to Keep Athletics at Division III Level in NCAA
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Clinching Doesn't Slow Pirates, 10-3 From Associated Press
The Inmates Are Losing an Asylum JIM MURRAY
Slow-Starting Rams Are Pushed Into Fast Lane TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Gary Emerging as No. 1 Running Back TIM KAWAKAMI
Boxing EARL GUSTKEY
BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Clemens Returns to Boston for Exam Associated Press
Oberkfell's Hit Tops Royals in 11th Inning : Baseball: Second baseman singles to drive in Chad Curtis and Angels win, 6-5. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Ruelas Is Close to Deal to Fight Nelson for Title EARL GUSTKEY
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
MOTOR RACING : Risk Pays in Victory for Bodine From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : Coaching Class of 1992 Already Has Candidates for Valedictorian BOB OATES
BASEBALL: DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Salmon Is Minor League Player of Year HELENE ELLIOTT
Twins Lose, 9-4, to Give Oakland West Title Again From Associated Press
PREP POLLS : Esperanza Moves Ahead of Los Alamitos
PRO FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Graddy Breaks Right Arm in Game CHRIS DUFRESNE
Sore Shoulder Sidelines Quest for 3,000th Hit HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Anaheim's Mui Wins Senior Hardcourt Match
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : USC : Huskies' Barry Sidelined JERRY CROWE
COLLEGE FOOTBALL: DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Cowboy Scout Sought Tapes A s sociated Press
Maradona Plays Again After 18-Month Exile From Staff and Wire Reports
THE PREPS : $3.7 Million for Athletics Is Not an Expense, It's an Investment ERIC SHEPARD
Miscellany From Staff and Wire Reports
Binh Tran
Slow-Starting Rams Pushed Into Fast Lane TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOLLYWOOD PARK: QUARTER HORSES : Mega Dash Near Head of Class STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
This Prep Coach Has Traded Real Prose for Would-Be Pros SHAV GLICK
Chiefs Take Raiders Up the Middle : Pro football: Kansas City uses running attack to score a 27-7 victory, L.A.'s eighth consecutive loss. CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rothermel Among Finalists for UC Irvine Job : Administration: List of athletic director candidates is narrowed to ex-UNLV official, Arizona State's Cegles and Fairleigh Dickinson's Danforth. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE DIVISION : Cal Poly Pomona to Challenge Bakersfield for Volleyball Title ARA NAJARIAN
PREP ROUNDUP : Los Alamitos Wins in Girls' Tennis
Jackson Joins Dolphins, Veris Becomes 49er : Pro football: They take advantage of court-ordered free agency to change teams for lucrative contracts. From Associated Press
Titans' Unforced Errors Are Limiting Murphy's Option MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Rachel Wacholder
BOXING : Mayweather Defeated by Avendano Associated Press
Pair Makes It a Fine Line for the Bruins : College football: Parker and Novitsky help open the holes that let the Bruins average 231 yards rushing. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Aerospace Firm Will Close Santa Ana Plant : Consolidation: SPS Technologies plans to lay off 300 workers by the end of 1993 because of sagging orders for aircraft parts. TED JOHNSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lawsuits Threaten to Sour Image of Sunkist Growers DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sober Times for the Recovery Industry DANIEL AKST
RGC's Soft Sell Is Succeeding : Pricey Newport Coast Homes Find Buyers Despite Recession JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Drywallers--an Ironic Tale HARRY BERNSTEIN
Gulf War Veterans
Plan to Liquidate Heritage Holding Real Estate Firm Blocked by Court : Litigation: Bankruptcy judge stops attempt by creditors and allows company to reorganize under Chapter 11. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wisconsin Increases Pinkerton Holdings to 5%
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Benton Plans Offering of 4 Million Shares
Charter Schools
Mutual Fund Buying Takes a Steep Dive TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New UnionFed Money Plan 'Difficult to Achieve' : Finance: The Brea firm's subsidiary needs $27 million by the end of next March and another $13 million by June 30. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Properties OKs Nu-Med Payment Plan
New Image, Officials Agree to Settlement
Access HealthNet Notes Purchased
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Rules May Force Sale of Many U.S. Banks : Finance: Many institutions will have to find a buyer or raise money to comply with much tougher regulations. From Reuters
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sears Takes Visa to Court for Right to Issue Cards From Associated Press
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Amperif Subsidiary Wins $2.8-Million Contract
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Yen Is a Mixed Blessing for Japan : Currency: The record run-up against the dollar boosts Japanese prestige and purchasing power, but it could also slow the sale of its products abroad. PAUL BLUSTEIN, WASHINGTON POST
E.N. Phillips to Merge With Gaming Company
GM, Union in Tentative Agreement : Autos: The accord would end a walkout at key Lansing body plant. But another strike is brewing in Indiana. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Endorsement That's All Garbage MICHAEL PARRISH
Seeking a Niche With Plastics That Are Degradable : Environment: From plant in Scripps Ranch, maker tries to interest manufacturers in incorporating his technology. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economic Programs Spared Cuts : Austerity: Business-boosting programs escape ax in San Diego city manager's proposed budget reductions. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Late Blue Chip Buying Boosts Dow 25.94 : Market Overview Highlights of Monday's market activity, compiled from Times staff and wire reports:
Merit Succeeds Schultz as Head of Varco's Shaffer Drill Unit
Guilty Plea Expected in Wymer Case : Courts: Money manager is expected to forfeit assets and help trace losses of local governments, including the city of Orange, that he's accused of bilking out of $100 million. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flamemaster Corp. Files Antitrust Action
Madison Ave. Plugs Into Home Videos BRUCE HOROVITZ
TECHNOLOGY : AST Research Names European Expert to Manufacturing Post Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Business Center Sites for Sale
LTC Puts Trust in Nursing Homes : Real estate: In a friendlier environment for REITs, the Oxnard-based enterprise has just raised $142 million by going public. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kraft Buys Candy Maker for $1.5 Billion From Reuters
On Assignment Completes Initial Public Offering
'Two-Speed' Europe Idea Is Rejected : Unification: EC ministers refuse a quick fix to calm volatile currency markets. They vow to press ahead on Maastricht treaty. JOEL HAVEMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Centennial Group Posts Year's Loss of $34.9 Million JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting Away From the Corporate 'Glass Ceiling' : Women: Instead of tearing down corporate barriers, female entrepreneurs are advised to break into business for themselves. CAROL SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPI Pharmaceuticals to Market Drug in Mexico CHRIS WOODYARD
A Shorter Road to Bankruptcy : Law: A new full-time court in Santa Barbara has been hearing cases originating in western Ventura County, easing the L.A. Civic Center caseload. JACK SEARLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Perceptronics Foresees Debt Payment Problems
Baleful Cotton Season : Pests and Low Prices Have All but Wiped Out the Crop in the Imperial Valley DONNA K. H. WALTERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gary & Co. Sees Few Changes : Real estate: Some industry professionals predict that the death last week of the firm's namesake co-founder will leave a large void. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Pays to Check the Math on Adjustable Mortgage Rates RON GALPERIN
Kinko's Rotterdam Store Is Its 1st in Europe JACK SEARLES
'Working Mother' Cites G.T. Water, Patagonia
A Savings and Loan's Failure Is a Mortgage Banking Company's Gain CHRIS KRAUL, SAN DIEGO COUNTY BUSINESS EDITOR
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
POINT MUGU : Fraud Investigators Receive More Names RON SOBLE
New Restaurant Serves Up Hope, Jobs in Watts : Rebuilding: It is the first large family-style facility to open in the area since the 1965 riots. STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perks Exceeded $270,000 for Officials : Government: The benefits were part of a lucrative package distributed last year to a dozen top Ventura County leaders. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Told Navy Officer Killed Sleeping Wife : Trial: Prosecutor contends he buried her body in back yard of Jamul home where deputies unearthed it four years later. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cool Reception Expected for Granada Hills Students HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Calendar
Registering to Vote Times correspondent Kay Saillant
Parent Hopes Music Bridges Gap Between Latino, Black Pupils : Education: Segregating students for instruction in Spanish sends wrong signal, father says. He launches fund-raising effort to buy and rent instruments. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Shell Gas Station Hearing Postponed PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Supervisors to Consider Restoring Budget Cuts : Finances: Antonovich spearheads drive. He hopes to pay for Sheriff's Department operations largely with funds diverted from retirement account for employees. JIM HERRON ZAMORA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Young Musicians Join to Sing Compton's Praises : Ambassadors: Band formed to enhance city's image will play in Berlin, if travel funds can be found. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : LACTC Agrees to Change Name of Orange Line
OAK PARK : Board to Discuss Deerhill Park Plan MAIA DAVIS
White-Collar Blues : The Best-Laid Capitalist Plans Are Tested by the Economic Malaise SCOTT HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Novel Plan Nets 300 Books for School MIMI KO
GUN-CONTROL WATCH : Bullet Proof
Butchery in Bosnia Should Stir West : U.N. should pass war crimes resolution
Countywide : Detention Ministry to Help Children SHELBY GRAD
Countywide : Road Safety Barriers Unveiled MINERVA CANTO
VALLEYWIDE : 'Deadbeat Doctors' Measure Signed JOHN JOHNSON
City Delays Question of Ousting Starr PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Big Stride--and a New Hurdle : De Klerk and Mandela end deadlock, but now Zulu chief plays the spoiler
BURBANK : Plan Would Add 3 to Police Force JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Origin of Life Is Subject of Series NONA YATES
LA PALMA : Tax: It's Not Needed but Official Wants It TOM McQUEENEY
Obituaries
Candidate, Group Tangle at Forum Over Spanish Use FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
D.A. Files 5-Count Complaint on Brea Councilman Wedin HELAINE OLEN and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Business Group Backs Extension of California 126 : Santa Clarita: Proposed project is intended to reduce surface-street traffic. Opponents say it would displace homes and threaten a wildlife habitat. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Oceanside Settles With Developer : Lawsuit: Agreement reached with Marlborough Development on ordinance that scuttled housing project. RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Medflies Discovered Near Griffith Park
ENCINO : Suspect Held After All-Night Manhunt HUGO MARTIN
Bicyclist Dies in Collision With Bus ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Rockwell Donates Computers to CSUN JIM HERRON ZAMORA
SAN DIEGO : Bicycle Rider Dies When Hit by Van
Santa Clarita Will Ask Court to Close Down VFW Post : Communities: The city says residents have complained about inebriated patrons spending the night in campers outside the facility. A hearing is due Oct. 29. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Extremely Safe Bet : Little is at risk with a ban on underground nuclear testing
IRVINE : Council to Rehear Thrice-Denied Plan TOM McQUEENEY
Countywide : Communities Suffer Power Outages GEOFF FEIN and KAY SAILLANT
Viviano Dropped From Recall Bid
Kidnaped Girl, 5, Is Found Safe NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Seek Jail Impasse Report : Law enforcement: Sheriff and citizens review board are locked in conflict over inspection of county jails. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : USC Provost Pings Quits to Head Research Group
Man, Woman Critically Hurt in Motel Arson Fire THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : 400 Households Lose Power for 2 Hours JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Sheriff Denies Retirement Is Due to Benefits TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Juan Lets Go Embattled City Manager : Termination: Council members say Stephen B. Julian is no longer effective. His contract could entitle him to $200,000 in separation payments. LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Review of Police Conduct Sought KAY SAILLANT and PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Airport Seeks Funds to Buy Nearby Houses : Santa Paula: The money is available under recently approved state legislation. The goal is to remove structures in the flight path. GARY GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
God, Country, Hygiene--Which Buzzword Cuts It? : Politics: Imagine what candidate debates will be like when stripped to their essential nature, the ultimate sound bite. DENNIS McBRIDE, Dennis McBride is a poet and political satirist in Portland, Ore.
The Twisted Search for a School Superintendent : Race relations: What sort of message is sent by insisting on a successor of certain ethnicicty? CHRISTINE K. WASH, Christine K. Wash is a public-school psychologist.
Plan to Close Hillside Fire Station Becomes Hot Issue AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sad Family Doesn't See Why Young Man's Death Had to Be FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
4 Men Still Charged With Murder in Officer's Death LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USD Expects Decision on Debate Today ANN BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Residents Urged to Clear Tumbleweeds PHIL SNEIDERMAN
ORANGE COUNTY VOICES : 'Pro-Choice' Sticker Creates an Unwitting Target : Bumper sentiment on car provokes the cursing by another driver and the sarcasm of a passing patrolman. KIMBER JERRILS, Kimber Jerrils is a free-lance writer in Garden Grove. and
PORT HUENEME : Workers Protest Hires From Out of State CAITLIN ROTHER
Brea-Olinda Unified School District BERT ELJERA / For The Times
VENTURA : Plan for Cultural Development OKd PEGGY Y. LEE
LAGUNA BEACH : $95,000 Plan Would Transform Alleyway LESLIE EARNEST
Robbery Suspect Held KRISTINA LINDGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Director Lee Will Cut King Video From Film DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Reveals Public's Ignorance About Genetic Therapy, Testing NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OCOTILLO WELLS : Body of Man Found Near Desert Road
Wilson Vetoes L.A. River Parkway Bill MARK GLADSTONE and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BUENA PARK : Coast Guard Rescues Would-Be Rescuers SHELBY GRAD
CHATSWORTH : Browns Canyon Fire Scorches 10 Acres JIM HERRON ZAMORA
Burbank Employees May Get Metrolink Discount
Suit Says LAPD Negligence Led to Rape of 13-Year-Old JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeless Kids in Class Act : Unusual School Searches for Children Who Might Be Left Out LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON FREE TRADE : A Stable Mexico, a Secure U.S. : Congress must approve the NAFTA treaty to help stabilize our neighbor and prevent cross-border chaos. RICHARD HANEY, U.S. Army Col. Richard Haney is a professor of military strategy at the National War College. In 1987-90 he served the Joint Chiefs of Staff as an expert on low-intensity conflict. The views here are his own
Romanian Child Taken From Simi Valley Family : Dispute: Aid agency officials say the couple treated the 6-year-old boy as their own. Personality conflicts are also acknowledged. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Police Arrest Man in Hit-and-Run KAY SAILLANT
Principal, Councilman Criticize Arrest at Game : Disturbance: Newport Beach police defend handling of incident involving former Estancia High football star. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Return After Fire Forces Rainbow Evacuation TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Hot County 6 Days Behind the Calendar BOB ELSTON
Countywide : Lagomarsino Backs Away From Write-In PATRICK McCARTNEY
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City May Honor Lifeguard Pioneer ROBERT BARKER
A Lesson From Burbank AL MARTINEZ
Countywide : De Anza Teacher Wins Top Honor KAY SAILLANT
NORTHRIDGE : Gunman Identified in Murder-Suicide HUGO MARTIN
LOS ANGELES : Widow Sentenced to Death for Having Husband Killed
Obituaries
TUSTIN : Aerobics Champ Ready for Next Step ANDREA HEIMAN
BREA : City May Cancel Fireworks Display BERT ELJERA
More Poor on Street Predicted if Welfare Is Cut SOMINI SENGUPTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Complaint City
Wilson Vetoes L.A. River Parkway Bill : Legislation: Backers vow to continue efforts to create a commercial development along the corridor, which runs from the San Fernando Valley to San Pedro Bay. MARK GLADSTONE and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CENTURY CITY : Lawyer Pleads No Contest in Theft From Living Trust
Parents Sue City Over Teen-Ager's Alleged Ordeal After Arrest : Courts: The Sylmar girl was picked up last year for trespassing at Reseda High School. : Her family says she was abducted, drugged and raped after being released from custody to an 'unknown person.' JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Give Mexican Workers Their Due : U.S. firms are already taking advantage of poor labor protections; the treaty must be amended to prevent further abuse. JEROME I. LEVINSON, Jerome I. Levinson, an attorney, was formerly general counsel and special adviser to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank. and
Port District to Fight State Bay Cleanup Order LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Drug Probe Nets Newport Man ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Salesman Who Cheated Clients Sentenced THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Queen Mary to Be Offered to Long Beach Council : Landmark: A harbor panel majority favors selling the ship, but agrees to give city a chance to retain the tourist attraction. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOCAL ELECTIONS / LA HABRA CITY COUNCIL : Term Limits, Shelter Plan Among Top Issues in Race WILLSON CUMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
La Habra City Council Candidates
LOS ALAMITOS : Katella Widening Plans to Be Aired BERT ELJERA
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STAGE REVIEW : Actors' Charm Can't Carry 'Senior' and '1.5 Man Show!' KAREN FRICKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'Haiti' Explores Plight of Island Nation
Honor for Animator
'Mohicans' Breaks a Dry Spell DAVID J. FOX
Auctions ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Clinton Win
Networks Take Few Chances, Stick With the Tried and True RICK DU BROW
Dance ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
O.C. THEATER / JAN HERMAN : Dandy SCR Actor Goes Uptown Without Going Over the Top JAN HERMAN
POP MUSIC REVIEW : For Guns . . . No Night of Dreams ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
In George Clinton's World, Everyone Feels Funky : Pop: Rappers and rockers have embraced his musical approach. He and his comrades will play at the Coach House on Wednesday. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Menahem Pressler in Biola Recital DANIEL CARIAGA
Pop/rock 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
Movies ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Dan Quayle and Murphy Brown
ART REVIEW : Taking a Spin on the Kienholzes' 'Merry-Go-World' WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lighting a Fuse to 'Burning Questions' : Graham Parker Pays Dim Homage to Albums Chronologically, Then Bursts Into Current Material JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : 'Gypsy Baron' of Topical Note KENNETH HERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Piano Expands Eckert's Voice DIRK SUTRO
Television ALEENE MacMINN, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Bands Get Together for Rock for Choice JONATHAN GOLD
TV REVIEWS : Adoption Nightmare in 'Child of Rage' on CBS RAY LOYND
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