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What happened on August 06, 1993
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Man Slain in Kansas Court Rampage : Violence: Gunman also dies when explosives attached to his torso explode. He faced sentencing on drugs and weapons charges. RICHARD A. SERRANO and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Judge Raises Questions on Briseno Acts JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury in Nesler Trial Begins Deliberations : Courts: Crucial point is defendant's state of mind when she shot and killed the man accused of molesting her son. Defense says that the act was not premeditated. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hold Everything--A Woman Needs a Good Bag in Case She Needs to Pack It In JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
B.J. Turner; Brought 'Pantos' to Southland
Bomb Plot Informant Taped Talks With Agents : Court: Prosecution says clandestine recordings don't compromise its case against 11 defendants. Judge declines to turn material over to defense. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Losing Our Masks : Lisa Duke's 70-minute nightclub piece has evolved into a bona fide work on the different sides of our personalities. JANICE ARKATOV, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Valley Life.
Moldova Vote Ends Commonwealth Ties Associated Press
Postal Service Vows Better Ways to Weed Out Violent Applicants GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heidi Copes With Life in Media Fishbowl : Celebrity: Hemmed in at home, the alleged madam can't escape the unwanted attention. SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Declare Pullback From Heights at Sarajevo : Bosnia: A voluntary breaking of the ring around the city would reduce the likelihood of NATO air strikes. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Social Programs a Key to Budget Votes : Support: The inclusion of $1 billion for a family preservation bill illustrates how legislators were lured to back the President's deficit-reduction measure. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ho-hum Style, Race-Car Soul PAUL DEAN
Voices
The Word On What's Hip And What's Hype ROSE APODACA
Guerrillas Attack 'Security Zone' Associated Press
U.S. Officials Tell Bosnia's Leader to Rejoin Peace Talks DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Draft Willie' Appeal Barely Stirs a Breeze DAN MORAIN
Taxpayers' Ire Stings O.C. Pest Control Board KEVIN JOHNSON and MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Let's Make a Deal, Sen. Feinstein Said--and the White House Did : Negotiations: Pressured to support the Administration budget plan, she held out for incentives vital to California's recovery. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Dating Game, Fate Either Takes a Hand or Needs a Hand ANN CONWAY and PATRICK MOTT
In Search of a Newer, Younger You : Yearning for improvement or a change? Take a makeup lesson. Hint: One secret is to blend, blend, blend. VALERIE J. NELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Snapshots of life in the Golden State. : Driving Each Other Crazy on Sacramento's Streets PATT MORRISON
Texas Murderer Executed Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Freeway Foes Refuse to Yield : Passions are fierce on both sides of the battle over extending the 710. Rivals Talmage Burke and AlvaLee Arnold have fought for decades over six miles of roadway. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blasts Kill 7, Injure 137 in S. China's Showcase City CHRISTINE COURTNEY and DAVID HOLLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Brown Leans on Wall Street, Garamendi on Labor : Politics: The two Democrats amass funds for probable gubernatorial campaigns. Wilson relies on traditional sources: big business and agriculture. DAN MORAIN and PAUL JACOBS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Helms Acts to Oust Official at State Dept. : Inquiry: Some suspect partisan motives in effort to force out man who criticized Bush appointees who searched Clinton's passport file. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many Democrats Hesitate to Back Clinton's Budget KAREN TUMULTY and WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Deficit Plan Squeaks Through House by 218 to 216 : Budget: The close vote, with no support from the GOP, comes after White House pledges to offer further spending cuts. President will continue the fight today in the Senate. WILLIAM J. EATON and KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Derailment Forces Busing of Passengers Associated Press
Clinton Deficit Plan Squeaks Through House, Faces Senate : Budget: The 218-216 vote, with no support from GOP, comes after hard lobbying of wavering Democrats. The White House pledges to offer further spending cuts. WILLIAM J. EATON and KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mandela Assails White Politicians, Police From Associated Press
Boy Mauled by Bear Leaves Hospital, Revisits Scene of Attack From a Times Staff Writer
Stakes in Denny Case Raised, Say Black Leaders PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chang Kang Jae; South Korean Publisher
Change Is in the Air : Forget seduction and sin. Perfume of the '90s holds the promise of purity, optimism and global well-being. DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Agency Halts Giveaways of Surplus Planes DOUGLAS FRANTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Israel, Syria Negotiate With Christopher's Help ART PINE and MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Robert Ravicz; Cal State Northridge Professor
Japan Apology Not Enough, Former Sex Slaves Say Reuters
5 Ex-Travel Office Workers No Longer Targets of Probe : White House: Inquiry continues into activities of two others, the agency's former top officials. Quintet likely will get other federal jobs soon. PAUL RICHTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Irvine High Model Gets an Eyeful With Her Taste of the Big Apple ROSE APODACA
Post Office to Toughen Hiring Rules : Violence: Agency, racked by shootings by employees, tells a House panel it will hire a company to perform background checks. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Wait, Pray Town Levees Will Hold : Flood: Dikes protecting historic Ste. Genevieve from the Mississippi River are leaking. Elsewhere, the deluge appears to be easing. MARC LACEY and D'JAMILA SALEM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Eugene T. Maleska; Crossword Puzzle Editor
Suspect in Wynn Kidnaping Delays Extradition to Las Vegas E.J. GONG JR., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Arena Clips Wings of Early Birds MATT LAIT and TERRY SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Men Can Dress for Success After Hours, Too JOHN MORELL
Japan's Outgoing Party Sabotages Vote on New Prime Minister SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Man Is an Island: His Home Stands Against Flood : Mississippi: As the river attacked, a stalwart Illinois farmer circled the sandbags. Finally, the water retreated. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bernard Barrow; Actor in 'Ryan's Hope'
EXECUTIONS : Egypt Curbing Muslim Militants--and Civil Rights, Critics Say KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kenny Drew; Jazz Pianist Based in Denmark
Helms Sings a Song of 'Dixie'; Moseley-Braun Looks Away Associated Press
Kim Reports Returning $21,000 to Donors : Politics: Congressman says campaign contributions from corporations and churches apparently violated election rules. CLAIRE SPIEGEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frank Tipton Birk; Test Pilot for Stealth Bomber
How to Find Out Whether a 'New' Car Is Really New RALPH VARTABEDIAN
A Universe of Entertainment : Just look up: The show is great, the cast truly stellar. JEFF SCHNAUFER, Special to The Times; Jeff Schnaufer is a regular contributor to The Times.
Change Is in the Air : Putting Into Words What the Nose Knows DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Zings and Arrows : An Australian native has entertained Midwest radio listeners for 20 years from a cubbyhole studio in Glendale. JEFF PRUGH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sitting Pretty : Fashion on TV: What's Hot GAILE ROBINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long on Collars, Cuffs and Style JOANNA DENDEL
Playboy Goes Blond; Kenneth Cole Goes L.A. DEBRA GENDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Search for a Sound : Alto saxophonist Michael Paulo of Van Nuys believes the path to individuality is through live performance and recording. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times.
The Outsiders : USC's Open-Air Theater Proved a Fine Site to Premiere 'Strapped' KEVIN ALLMAN
Risk for the Sake of Beauty : Eyebrow and eyelash dyes are popular with women who want the natural look. But the FDA says beware. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray is a regular contributor to Valley Life.
Collector at Heart : Jay Warner's new book focuses on vocal ensembles of the last half-century. It is based on memorabilia he has amassed. DON HECKMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Don Heckman writes regularly about music for The Times.
BOOK REVIEW : Life of Chevalier Tells Tale of French Theater : THE MAN WHO STOOD FOR FRANCE The Good Frenchman: The True Story of the Life and Times of Maurice Chevalier By Edward Behr ; Villard $27.50, 428 pages ELAINE KENDALL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Bit of Japan in Tarzana : Ueru-Ka-Mu is typical of pubs of the Far East, where the art of conversation mixes well with fine food and drinks. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life.
'1 Mind in 2 Bodies' Is One Hot Duo : Designers: The name--Badgley Mischka--makes some say, 'Huh?' but the fashions don't. The team is earning rave reviews. JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Healing Power of Images : Emotions ranging from grief to joy inspire a series of 19 abstract but graceful compositions by Edna Miron-Wapner. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. and
Sitting Pretty : For years, Elsa Klensch ruled TV fashion. Now she's got some competition. Is she worried? Not a chance. KATE STAPLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Peek at Farm Life : Pierce College's agricultural program is in budget-induced disrepair, but still offers a close-up look at livestock. R. DANIEL FOSTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; R. Daniel Foster writes regularly for Valley Life.
Learning to Stay in Step : Bill and Sally Rinaldi offer all levels of country-Western dance instruction. Six one-hour lessons cost $39. GERI COOK
For the Man on the Go BETTY GOODWIN
Summer's Special Attractions : Planets, constellations and the dazzling Perseid meteor shower are all out there for the gazing. JEFF SCHNAUFER, Special to The Times; Jeff Schnaufer is a regular contributor to The Times.
THEATER REVIEW : Play Can't Offer Time of Your Life T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Psychologist Tells of His Fear After Confession : Courts: L. Jerome Oziel testifies that he felt his life was endangered after the Menendez brothers told him of killing their parents. He also warned his wife, children and lover of the possible threat. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Music From the Cemetery AL MARTINEZ
Paralyzed Horse-Lover Overrides Barriers to Love, Career Dana Parsons
AGOURA HILLS : Restaurant Smoking Ban Gets Initial OK KURT PITZER
GARDEN GROVE : Gang Sweep Nets 9 Suspects, 20 Guns DAVID REYES
The Searing Agony of Bosnia : A second U.S. official resigns in protest
Small Project Reaps Big Rewards : L.A. Volunteers in 'Summer of Service' Help to Launch Clinton's Program BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
5 More Medflies, 1 Larva Discovered in Westminster : Infestation: State officials, heartened by the close grouping of all the recent finds, call for another round of malathion spraying and plan to release sterile flies. T. CHRISTIAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Consulate Open House to Mark Belgian King's Death
VENTURA : State Allocates Funds to Upgrade Bridges PHIL SNEIDERMAN
Free School Meal Requirements Listed
FILLMORE : Middle School Wins Math Grant SARA CATANIA
LAKE FOREST : Council Approves Hiring 3 Deputies FRANK MESSINA
In Today's America, Justice Is Still Deferred : King case: Lenient sentences dash hopes that videotapes would change way LAPD works. RALPH M. SEMIEN, Ralph M. Semien is an attorney with a downtown Los Angeles law firm. and
Pedaling Power : Mayor Cycles Into High Gear as He Takes His Passion for Biking Public JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Council Candidates' Filing Deadline Today SHELBY GRAD
TUSTIN : Council Limits Use of Revamped Chambers BERT ELJERA
MTA Postpones Decision on Purchasing Diesel-Fueled Buses : Transportation: Agency grapples with dilemma of buying more expensive but cleaner-running vehicles. It is looking into ones powered by liquefied natural gas. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : City Budget Passes; Deficit Is Covered BERT ELJERA
Legislature: Take Another Look : County program to fight fraud suddenly lacks state funds
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES : Disclosure of Files in Post Office Scandal
SANTA PAULA : Study to Save Santa Clara River Planned SARA CATANIA
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Bus Ridership Up Despite Fare Hikes : Transportation: Santa Clarita system continues to show rapid growth. Increased prices expected to bring in an additional $39,000 a year. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : Meeting to Focus on Laguna Canyon Road LESLIE EARNEST
Permit System Makes L.A. Like a Communist Country, Riordan Says JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Woman Fined $50 in Clash With TV Cameraman
Volunteers Wanted to Help Restore Dunes
GARDEN GROVE : City to Continue Cultural Funding ROBERT BARKER
CALABASAS : $1.7-Million Contract OKd for Ramp Work KURT PITZER
CHATSWORTH : School Gets Surplus Hughes Equipment JILL LEOVY
AIDS in Los Angeles County
The Epidemic of Paperwork : The rampaging disease that may be fatal to health care cost containment
THOUSAND OAKS : Mother Faces Charge of Child Abduction LESLIE BERGER
Grand Jury Seeks Input From Ethnic Groups : Diversity: Unprecedented invitations by a subcommittee are prompted by negative reaction to the jury's recent report calling for a national three-year moratorium on immigration. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART EXHIBITS : It's an interesting chapter in creativity when artists do it by the book. MICHELE FUETSCH
FULLERTON : City OKs Changing Dirt Lot Into Plaza WILLSON CUMMER
SIMI, THOUSAND OAKS : Fair Entries Can Be Registered Off-Site MAIA DAVIS
3 Cities Face Legal Storm Unless They Clean Their Runoff GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Nursing Homes Say Problems Have Been Resolved : Health: Two facilities have changed hands since occurrences that drew advocacy group's criticism. A third says the state cleared it in resident's death. RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : Driver Faces Manslaughter Counts in Passenger's Death
BUENA PARK : Interim Supt. for Centralia Selected DEBRA CANO
Wright Pushes Plan for Waste Authority SARA CATANIA
House Of Representatives
VAN NUYS : Merchants Urged to Prepare for Quakes JEFF SCHNAUFER
Riordan Chastises City Hall : Government: The mayor calls the city permit system 'communistic.' He blames lobbyists for gridlock. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Education Bill Undercuts Reform
Gun Protection
Playa Vista
Riordan Owes No Debt to Valley
Clinton's Tax Bill
Reverse Lane Is Never Open
Latigo Canyon Stand Misreported
MOORPARK : Jurors Taken to View Blood-Stained Carpet JEFF McDONALD
Chinese Boat People
ROSSMOOR : Swastika Vandalism Generates Outrage BERT ELJERA
SHERMAN OAKS : ATM Wall That May Have Hidden Killer to Be Razed
NORTHRIDGE : New CSUN Provost Overcame Obstacles JILL LEOVY
Informed Opinions : Re-Examining Insurance and Marital Status DAVID E. BRADY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Will Investigate Incidents as Hate Crimes : North Hollywood: A department captain will urge a swifter response to such complaints as those by the church for gays and lesbians. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mother Charged With Child Abduction LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART WATCH : Bad Show
BURBANK : Callers Air Issues on Mayor's Talk Show ED BOND
BUENA PARK : Trustees Shelve Vote on Library Cutbacks DEBRA CANO
AGOURA HILLS/CALABASAS : Deputies to Set Up Sobriety Checkpoints KURT PITZER
Postal Service Error Delays Delivery of Pension Funds : Retirees: Checks were accidentally dispatched through third-class mail. Prudential's Woodland Hills office has been inundated with calls. SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Cooler, Cleaner Air Due for Weekend PATRICK McCARTNEY
Driving Charge Filed Against Deputy D.A. : Crime: She allegedly cut off a car and hit a Saddleback College student as she pulled into a parking spot where he stood, ignoring his motions to stop. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Project in Biking Hills Could Pose Tough Choice for Riordan JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Slope Repair Forces Animal Shelter Out ANNA CEKOLA
Leisure World Couple Allege Age Bias : Retirement: Husband, 74, can swim or golf. His wife, 51, is deemed too young. Official says they knew rules. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Defending Upkeep of Malibu Creek Park
Employee Suing Newport PD Quits Job, Cites Hostility : Litigation: Animal control officer who collected disability said she's been 'forced to move' because city stopped paying her. City manager calls it a legal maneuver. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bilingual Program Does Offer English
Braude's Smoking Ban Is Anti-Business
CHP Says Crash Victims Didn't Use Seat Belts JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Man, 18, Arrested in Armed Carjacking
A Shelter Fit to Call Home : Troubled, Runaway Youths Find Refuge at Laurel House BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CAMARILLO : Accused Rapist to Be Sent Back to Hospital JEFF McDONALD
Rail Yard Neighbors Beat a Track to City Hall : Moorpark: People who live near Metrolink facility say noise and pollution are making their lives miserable. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reprimanded Santa Ana City Worker Gets $30,000 Judgment T. CHRISTIAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Couple Win Lottery Pot of $6.5 Million MATTHEW MOSK
Strangulation Victim's Body Found After Fire : Port Hueneme: She was thought to have succumbed to smoke. A Ventura woman's death is also being probed. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
61st Annual Sea Festival in Long Beach
Pair Arrested in Credit-Card Fraud Case BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gale to Head Westlake Cancer Unit : Health: The renowned doctor will direct a new bone marrow transplant program at medical center, officials say. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mikhail Baryshnikov Makes Local Dance Debut : Entertainment: The ballet legend appeared in modern mode with his White Oak Dance Project in a sold-out show at the Performing Arts Center. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claims on Private Schools Unfounded
LOS ANGELES : Queen Mary to Begin Charging Admission
We've Proved That We Can't Conquer the River : Floods: Advocates of better zoning and building laws have new arguments against the dam-and-levee crowd. PHILIP WILLIAMS, Philip Williams is an engineer and president of a hydrology consulting company in San Francisco. He is also president of the International Rivers Network.
County Officer Fails in His Attempt to Get Former Job Back : Law enforcement: Sheriff's lieutenant was demoted for taking home suspected LSD that was to be turned in as evidence. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Summer Jobs at Park Pay Off in Satisfaction SCOTT GLOVER
Alleged Marijuana Grower Is Arrested : Drugs: Sheriff's investigators, who seized 280 plants, say Matthew Powers, 27, had turned his 'typical' Lake Forest home into a highly sophisticated indoor farm. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Ventura High Coach Sued by Girl's Parents in Sex Case JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : Historical Society's Role Non-Official JAMES MAIELLA JR.
2 Chinese Immigrants Win Political Asylum : Smuggling: One man said he was persecuted for having more than one child. The other is a journalist who criticized the government. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Robbers Dressed as Nurses Shoot Armored Car Guard
Noise Ordinance Is Not Supported
MOORPARK : Council to Consider Developer's Plan JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Boy Mauled by Bear Pays a Visit to His Rescuers, Friends : Outdoors: Joshua Isaacs was treated for bites to his head. The Ojai youth returns to the mountain camp for thanks and goodbys. SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley Leaders Planning a Street 'Adoption' Program : Government: The maintenance project, modeled on state highway effort, could save up to $400,000 annually. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PORT HUENEME : City to Help Builder Buy Tainted Property PATRICK McCARTNEY
SIMI VALLEY : Royal High School Gets New Principal BRENDA DAY
Therapist Says He Tried to Hide From Brothers : Trial: He testifies that he feared for the safety of his wife, children and lover after the Menendezes confessed to killing their parents. From Associated Press
Freeway Crash Kills Cyclist, 24 THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beach-Goers Flee Gangster Shootout : Ventura: Rivals' gunfire erupts without warning, panicking sunbathers, but no injuries are reported. Authorities make six arrests. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OJAI : Killer's Prison Term Reduced by 2 Years JEFF McDONALD
Valley Obituaries
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Shelter for Runaways Dedicated ROBERT BARKER
Youth Killed Over Father's Alleged Drug Debt, Police Say PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Neighbors Want Scrap Yard to Clean Up Its Act : Environment: Homeowners and boaters demand less noise and cleaner air and water at Hugo Neu-Proler, which seeks a lease renewal. Labor leaders fear possible job losses. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA CRESCENTA : Outage Affects 10,000 Customers TOMMY LI
WINNETKA : Center Planning for Carnival This Weekend SUSAN BYRNES
Another Victim of County's Cutbacks : Medicine: Torrance Health Center faces closure next month amid spending cuts. The families it serves wonder where to turn for preventive care. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Actor Wesley Snipes Faces 2 Weapons Charges
The Competitors Acted as if Their Lives Depended on It : Swimming: Hermosa Beach's three-day national tournament started with junior lifeguards. They demonstrated a lot of skill, and it wasn't all fun and games. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Postal Error Delays 288,000 Pension Checks for 2 Weeks SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Transient Denies Assault in Church TOMMY LI
PERSPECTIVE ON HOMOSEXUALITY : Gays Should Lean on Justice, Not Science : Genetic studies are disputable and unlikely to sway opponents of gay rights. Better to seek equality for its own sake. PETER NARDI, Peter M. Nardi is a professor of sociology at Pitzer College in Claremont and a past co-president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation/Los Angeles. and
Centinela to Close Drug Rehabilitation Program : Treatment: Hospital officials say fewer patients are seeking help as insurance firms cut reimbursements to the chemical dependency unit. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : No Sites Found for Off-Road Bike Racing SHELBY GRAD
GLENDALE : 49 Hospital Workers Get Layoff Notices TOMMY LI
Countywide : 3 Are Appointed to County HIV Panel GEOFF BOUCHER
Countywide : Students Get Close-Up of U.S. Hospital DEBRA CANO
Foreshadowings of Call Girl Scandal : Hollywood: Director Ivan Nagy, a former friend of both Heidi Fleiss and 'Madam Alex,' once made a movie about prostitution. Now he faces real-life charges. JAMES BATES and SHAWN HUBLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trial Opens in Killings of 2 Set on Fire : Courts: Prosecutor says defendants barricaded victims in closet and set it ablaze. Robbery of cocaine was alleged motive. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rancho Palos Verdes Mayor and the Media
SPORTS
Kaleaph Carter Hopes to Move Up the Rams' Lengthy List : Football: Former Edison player, one of four rookie running backs in camp, won't rest until he gives football one last try. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dumais Repeats as Three-Meter Diving Champion
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : Group of Blacks Want to Revive Local Course FRED ROBLEDO
Doctor Says He Ordered Lewis to Take More Tests on Heart Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Fans Come Out to See Yankees Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Bettis, White to Share Spotlight CHRIS FOSTER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Another Tough Outing for Worrell MARYANN HUDSON
Hathaway Hangs Tough on the Hill : Baseball: He has taken plenty of criticism, but after Angels' 5-4 victory over Royals, he is 3-1. ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back at First, Karros Succeeds : Baseball: He returns to the starting lineup after a day off and hits a homer and double to lead the Dodgers to 5-2 victory. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Behind Key and O'Neill, Yankees Earn Big Victory Over Blue Jays From Associated Press
Booth Stays Calm, Wins 2 Matches : Golf: She survives tough test, advances to semifinals for second year at USGA Girls' Junior. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOWLING SENIORS AT LAKEWOOD : Stus Stunned by Handegard
WOMEN'S TENNIS LA COSTA TOURNAMENT : Once Graf Finally Gets Going, She Doesn't Stop BOB WOLF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Davis Keeps His Focus on Baseball : Angels: Although questions about his future with the team keep coming up, the clutch hitter only wants to concentrate on the game. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First-Name Mixup Put Her in the Game : Solo: Australian Heather Rutherford finally got a tryout, now she's holding her own as the only female player among 17 Thousand Oaks teams. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hill Arrives Late for Pro-Am, Disqualified From Senior Event Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Aggressiveness Pays for Curtis ELLIOTT TEAFORD
GOLF ROUNDUP : Huston Starts Fast, Mize Finishes Faster for 64 From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Jones Agrees to Jet Contract Associated Press
MEN'S TENNIS LOS ANGELES TOURNAMENT : Krajicek Slams Racket, Then Stoltenberg THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Qualifying Starts Saturday for Slims of L.A. STEVEN HERBERT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Visser Sits and Waits, and Loves Doing Both LARRY STEWART
Raiders' Long to End Holdout STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cowboys Going for Greatness : Football: How can Jimmy's bunch follow up a near-perfect Super Bowl season? MIKE PRESTON, BALTIMORE SUN
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : With Ford on Pedestal, Kranefuss to Move On
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Bryan Twins Buoyed by Buildup in Kalamazoo DANA HADDAD
NBA Voids Dudley's Portland Deal From Staff and Wire Reports
DEL MAR : State Bans Arlington Horses DAVE DISTEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Skewed Views From This Perspective MIKE DOWNEY
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Skrepenak to Start Against 49ers LONNIE WHITE
Ex-Florida State Coach Peterson Dies at 73 From Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mets Lose 9-1 Lead, Win in 13th From Associated Press
Patterson Leaves CSUN for Position at Hueneme High
RECREATION : Embracing THE Mystique : National Adult Baseball Assn. Enables Local Players to Rediscover the Pastime of Their Youth JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On Sunday, They Will Be Holding on for Dear Life : Skiing: Competitors will reach speeds of 80 m.p.h. on Sunday in round-trip race between Long Beach and Catalina. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Players Named to Volleyball Hall of Fame
Holmes Takes Tour of Country Courtesy of CBA Trade Winds ERIC SHEPARD
Golden Opportunity : McDonald Played in Relative Obscurity for Six Years in Phoenix, but He Gets His Chance for Stardom With 49ers BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entrance Exam Score Keeps Moore on Sidelines : Football: Former Banning High player will sit out freshman season at Washington State and concentrate on school. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach Files $8-Million Suit Against USC : Women's basketball: Stanley claims that she was promised a lucrative multiyear contract. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leaving Others in His Wake : Swimming: Woody Bowersock, 80, swims a mile a day and has competed in senior meets all over the world. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Admits to Violations : Pacific 10: School's response says no-work summer jobs were provided for athletes and booster improperly contacted recruits. DANNY ROBBINS and ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
On the Outside, Still Looking In : After Excelling at Indoor Game, Ervine Is Readjusting His Soccer Skills PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnson Can Juggle Volleyball, Hobbies MIKE REILLEY
The Surf Still Meets the Turf at Del Mar : Horse racing: But the facility has undergone many changes during a two-year, $80 million grandstand renovation. JODY BERGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ENTERTAINMENT
Patrons Sue County Museum, Seek Return of Japanese Art SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
Allan Miller's 'The Fox': Elegant but a Bit Overwrought JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Meteor Man' Quickly Flames Out PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monday Is Deadline for 'Living Room' Art
THEATER REVIEW : 'Lips,' an Elegiac Lament That Sings, Hits a Few Wrong Notes SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
Benefit Performance of 'Twelfth Night' Set
Floyd Gets His Due on 'Rare Stamps' ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
JAZZ REVIEW : Davis Gives a Bass Lesson at Catalina LEONARD FEATHER
THEATER REVIEW : 'The Head' a Bright Lark at the Mojo DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rating the Pasadena, Long Beach Fests ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Ties,' 'Galley' a Provocative Double Bill DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : Winning Showcase for Latino Comics OSCAR GARZA
National Video Rentals : 'X' Premieres; 'Men' Holds Onto No. 1 DENNIS HUNT and Source: Billboard Publications Inc.
THEATER REVIEW : Prime Interest in 'Miss Jean Brodie' : The key role of the flamboyant, influential teacher is imbued with convincing charisma in La Habra Depot Theatre's production. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Masquers: Mixed Food, Mixed Show MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The Fugitive': A Thriller With Smarts : The creator-producer: Roy Huggins' idea, which was made into a TV series, was initially met with hostility in Hollywood. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Paramount Brings 'Cheers' to the Masses : Tapes of the long- running show will be available in various stores. The one-hour premiere is priced at $10; the other six volumes will cost $13. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : Chamber Ballet in Ambitious Program LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
O.C. THEATER / ROBERT KOEHLER : 'Ten Little Indians' Gets Tweaked : The ending is different, and although the cast is uneven, everyone has fun in Garden Grove Community Theatre production. ROBERT KOEHLER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Violence Gets Dwarves 15 Minutes of Fame at Bogart's LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pop Album Chart : A Smashing Start for Pumpkins DENNIS HUNT
'Kalifornia' Premiere Planned as a Benefit
TV REVIEWS : 'Punk': An Odyssey for the Young at Heart RAY LOYND
Would Richard Nixon Ever Appreciate Any of This? : Brainiac bash attempts to 'bring together Hollywood, Silicon Valley and rock 'n' roll' at former President's birthplace. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Space Odysseys: 'Invaders From Mars' and '2001' : William Cameron Menzies' 1953 chiller and Stanley Kubrick's 1968 adventure are released in deluxe editions. BARBARA SALTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special 'Control Freaks' Performance Set at Met
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Dwarves: Confrontational Show at Bogart's LORRAINE ALI
MOVIE REVIEW : 'My Boyfriend's Back': Buried in Sunny Sitcom Jauntiness KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Falling in Love With 'Night's' Love Story MICHAEL WILMINGTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For New Hampshire Players,'Our Town' Is Family Album DAVID PACE, THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR
Movies SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
High Marks for Upcoming Festival Acts : Jazz: From the performers at contemporary-oriented Long Beach event to the mainstream-leaning Pasadena shows, there are no rotten apples in the lineups. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DANCE REVIEW : Chamber Ballet in Ambitious Program LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
'The Fugitive': A Thriller With Smarts : The review: The jolting adventure film is packed with tension, energy and stunts that are well thought-out. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Soldier': A Brave Outing That Loses Focus KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KABC New King of Late-Night News : Television: The station steals first place from KNBC in July sweeps, A. C. Nielsen report shows. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Dancers' Glides Out of Low-Budget Box KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Jean-Pierre Rampal at Hollywood Bowl LAURENCE VITTES
BUSINESS
As Expected, AST Reports Loss for Year : Earnings: $125-million charge that company took to cover acquisition from Tandy Corp. puts it $53.7 million in the red. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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National Education Corp. Suffers Quarterly Loss
Trade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
WORKPLACE ISSUES : Silicon Valley, O.C. Rated as Best-Paying Areas for Secretaries Michael Flagg / Times Staff Writer
Stacking Up Sales
Raises Falling in California, U.S., 2 Polls Say : Workplace: Studies say pay increases at medium- and large-size companies are shrinking to an average of less than 5%. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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GM Revs Up New Vehicle Launch Center to Solve Problems From Associated Press
Airlines Slash Fares for Fall Travel : United, American Join Delta in Cutting Prices Up to 35%; Experts Say Industry's Profitable 2nd Quarter Enabled Reductions PRADNYA JOSHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Factory Orders Gain; New Jobless Claims Fall : Economy: Analysts hesitate, however, to say the reports indicate an upturn. From Times Wire Services
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Raises Falling in California, U.S., 2 Polls Say : Workplace: Studies say pay increases at medium- and large-size companies are shrinking to an average of less than 5%. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Key Airlines Match Delta on Fare Cuts : Transportation: United, American join others in a reduction of as much as 35% through mid-December. PRADNYA JOSHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Wall Street Doesn't Seem Too Worried About the Budget TOM PETRUNO
Banks Raise 2 Consumer Charges DENISE GELLENE
Rockwell Secures Deal to Extend Life of ICBMs JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLINTON BUDGET PACKAGE : Will the Blow Fall on California? : With Its Many Defense Plants and Above-Average Incomes, the State Is Likely to Feel theBurden of New Budget Proposals PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stocks Move Lower in Face of Budget Vote : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Gold Prices Take a Big Tumble : Markets: The $22 drop caught some by surprise. Big and small investors were left wondering where prices are headed next. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Rush for Low Air Fares : O.C. Travel Agents Say Fliers May Be Waiting for Added Discounts ANNE MICHAUD and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Caltrans Told to Reinstate Private Contracts : Courts: Judge rules the work will be temporarily returned to companies that had lost it. The debate continues over the interpretation of laws on working with outside consultants. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers Act to Impose Controls on TV Violence JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
David Mount to Head Sales at Warner Music
ECI Computer Acquired by Canadian Firm
Evans' Problems Go Beyond Bad Publicity : Film: Producer says he's been unfairly named in alleged Hollywood madam flap. ALAN CITRON and CLAUDIA ELLER
Stater Bros. Team to Buy Rest of Firm : Retailing: Colton-based grocery firm will be controlled by its management group. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carpeteria Switches to Heil-Brice : Advertising: The San Clemente agency will work on an image change for the Valencia-based chain. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Stocks Close Mixed Ahead of Budget Vote : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
REGIONAL REPORT : Tax Bite on Business Meals : Restaurant Owners Fear Effect If Expense Deductions Lowered GREG JOHNSON and JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Andersen Will Pay $82 Million on S&L Audits : Thrifts: Agreement will settle charges that company negligence contributed to the collapse of Lincoln, other firms. From Reuters
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