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What happened on November 16, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Varney: The Importance of Being Ernest : Movies: The character that began as a role for a commercial has grown into a big business. The current 'Ernest Rides Again' is the fifth installment and another is scheduled for August. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Arts SHAUNA SNOW, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Poetry and Melody Ring Out in This Collaboration RICHARD CROMELIN
Weekend Box Office : A Jolly 'Three Musketeers' Weekend DAVID J. FOX
No 'Child's Christmas' in Rolling Hills Estates Either : Theater: The Laguna Beach company that took control of the show from GroveShakespeare has canceled its production. JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Misfit' Finds an Audience : Me'Shell's Blend of Styles Fits Her Maverick Label DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : PBS' 'Oswald' a Riveting 'Frontline' ROBERT KOEHLER
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : A Time to Tolerate the Intolerant? CATHY CURTIS
'Comedy 101': It's Not Easy Being Green RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Cassatt Quartet at Caltech CHRIS PASLES
TV REVIEWS : 'Celebration' an Enjoyable '70s Ride CHRIS WILLMAN
MUSIC REVIEW : Mischa Would Have Been Proud SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : Reflections on Oldest Profession : Kienholzes Take an Illuminating Stroll Through a Red-Light District LEAH OLLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Mild Response to St.Clair Debut MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
9-Month 'Saigon' Run to Reopen Ahmanson : Theater: Jonathan Pryce, who is committed for a London show, will not play the Engineer, but Lea Salonga is a possibility as the female lead. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Great Songs, So What's Wrong? : The Pasadena Playhouse's 'Sweet, Smart, Rodgers & Hart' is a bland, unimaginative revue of the works of the renowned team. SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Menendez Therapist's Ex-Lover Testifies : Trial: She says Oziel wanted the brothers to confess on tape so he could 'control' them. Calls that the woman secretly recorded of the stormy affair are also played in court. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : City Sued Over Loss of Home in Landslide GEOFF BOUCHER
Parting Shots on NAFTA : Hollywood's Cut JACK VALENTI, Jack Valenti is president and CEO of the Motion Picture Assn. of America.
Working on the Railroad (Station) : Old Depot in Orange Is About to Become a Whistle Stop Again JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Secondhand Poetry, Firsthand Lesson SCOTT HARRIS
Oxnard's Mayor Criticizes Salary Review Proposal : Government: Manuel Lopez calls plan for council approval of raises for city clerk and treasurer 'a step backward.' Issue will be discussed today. PATRICK McCARTNEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries : Lynton R. Kistler; Modern Artists' Lithographer MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Giving Kids a Closer Look at Starry Skies TOMMY LI
BURBANK : Planning Committees Draw Little Interest ED BOND
Angry Car Owner Slams the Door on Theft Suspect ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Associate of Snyder to Pay Ethics Fine : Politics: Controller in former councilman's law office tentatively agrees to admit funneling illegal contributions. Other money-laundering investigations continue. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Opens for Man Accused of Killing Boy, 2 THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Parting Shots on NAFTA : Watch Mexico Dig In Its Heels : The allure of investment will keep the lid on worker rights--a long future for the status quo. HARLEY SHAIKEN, Harley Shaiken is a professor at UC Berkeley who has written two books on Mexican industry
Flaws Cited in Plan to Overhaul Boulevard SCOTT GLOVER
Fountain Valley : Bowling Tournament to Benefit Can Drive
$1 Million in Housing Loans for Needy Proposed : Government: The Board of Supervisors is expected to approve the plan to offer no-interest assistance to victims of recent fires and to other homeless working families. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Too Rich for Everyone's Blood : Times analysis shows campaign limits are often ignored by the wealthy
A Passionate Challenge, in King's Spirit
Reservoir Vote Still Uncertain ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Governor Delivers Firefighting Funds SCOTT HADLY
First Federal Checks Go to Fire Victims : Loans: Owners of seven homes that went up in flames are the first Laguna Beach residents to get emergency assistance funds from the U.S. government. RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Child Center Groundbreaking Takes Place : Education: The $1.5-million project will be the first of its kind in the Santa Clarita Valley. It will accommodate more than 75 children. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Berman Channels $3.25 Million Into Advanced Transit Project ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Recommendations
Rohrabacher's Record
Obituaries
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Berman Expects L.A. to Get Funds for High-Tech Plant
BURBANK : Making Homework a Family Affair ED BOND
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Bus Service Improves as Strike Enters 4th Week SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : 2 Nominated to Lead Pierce Foundation KURT PITZER
Suspect Sought in Sex Assaults on 22 Children ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Rain, Winds Expected This Week : Weather: Rapidly changing patterns will continue, with scattered showers on Thursday and Friday giving way to gusty Santa Ana conditions, forecasters say. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Geologists Downgrade Earthquake Risk KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Biologists Will Determine Fate of Otter Colony on San Nicolas Island : Preservation: Eleven animals live there. Officials had transferred 139 from the Monterey coast more than three years ago. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Expanded Clinic May Go on Tainted Site JULIE FIELDS
Making a Difference in Your Community : Host Homes Sought for Holiday Cheer REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Man Pleads Innocent to Latest Charges BOB ELSTON
Parting Shots on NAFTA : Only the Shortsighted Trust the Economists : Americans have lost too many jobs already to econometric 'models.' Why not take a gradual approach to freer trade? ANN MARKUSEN, Ann Markusen is a professor and director of the Project on Regional and Industrial Economics at Rutgers University, and co-author of "Trading Industries, Trading Regions" (Guilford, 1993).
Arctic Winds Whip Up Ash, Grass Seed ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Ill Wind : Weather: Gusts knocked down power lines and may have made a mess of the seed sown after the wildfires. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Clemente High to Stage Comedy
LOS ANGELES AIRPORT : Airport Panel to Meet on Banning Airlines Over Fees
PLACENTIA : Quilt on Display for 6th World AIDS Day DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
LOS ANGELES : Fear of Contamination Prompts Beef Links Recall
Youth Is Not Being Charged With Arson : Fire: Juvenile Court says that the 17-year-old will instead face a felony count of recklessly setting a fire in the $1-million Anaheim Hills blaze. The case and the boy's name will remain confidential. RENE LYNCH and MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : A Teacher Like No Other, Parents Say REBECCA BRYANT
This Old House AL MARTINEZ
Police Identify Man Who Killed Ex-Girlfriend, Self : Violence: Witnesses said he shot his way into the apartment he once shared with her. After chasing her outside he shot her to death as her son shouted for help. THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Ordered to Stand Trial in Store Slayings : Crime: Douglas Stanley is accused of killing his sister-in-law and another woman in Fountain Valley shop. If convicted, he could get the death penalty. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Bank Thefts Down : Increase in East Region Blamed on Criminals From Outside Area DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Construction Begins on Medical Offices JILL LEOVY
Records of Naturalists on 1836 Trip on View NONA YATES
STUDIO CITY : Restrictions Proposed for Left-Hand Turns SCOTT GLOVER
Anxiously Looking South : NAFTA: Many U.S. garment workers and others left Mexico in search of a better life. Now they fear that a vote for the pact will send their jobs back below the border. RICK BRAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Distributes Firefighting Funds ABIGAIL GOLDMAN
SEAL BEACH : Disappearing Sand Is Focus of Study SHELBY GRAD
Classes for Girls Only
LA HABRA : Council Adopts Rules on Naming City Sites MIMI KO
SYLMAR : Police Outline Plans for New Academy GEOFFREY MOHAN
New Student Loan Plan to Include 2 County Schools : Education: UC Irvine and a Newport Beach interior design school will be among the first to participate in the federal government program. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Construction Bids in Japan
Colleagues Claim Branch Played Computer Games : Investigation: Scope of inquiry into sexual harassment allegations widens to include input from 30 in recorder's office. Timetable will be pushed back. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McGuigan Returns to Fill Seat on Santa Ana Council : Government: She is selected to replace Richards L. Norton, who resigned because of health problems. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Seeks Lower Fee for Dumping Trash PEGGY Y. LEE
Countywide : UCI Opens New Psychiatric Center LESLIE BERKMAN
Which Direction for Post-Cold War U.S.? : Trade vote is a vote for American foreign policy continuity
MISSION HILLS : Parents Protest Shift of Gifted Students JILL LEOVY
NAFTA Opponents
Irvine : Talk to Be on Filling Education Board Seat SHELBY GRAD
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : State Water Information Site Opens DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Misuse of Police File Alleged by Private Eye : Litigation: Toluca Lake man, a former state Senate candidate, says an L.A. police investigator fed information to neo-Nazis, endangering his life. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Board Refuses to Increase Funding for Charter Schools : Education: But Pacoima campus gets one-time grant. Principal plans to continue push for more yearly money. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Quake Master : Caltech's Seismological Lab Director to Be Saluted by Museum KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LA PALMA : Doctor's Specialty Is Musicians' Ailments MARTIN MILLER
Obituaries : Anna Sten; Actress Imported by Goldwyn MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Ranger Now Makes Fire Ecology Part of Her Youth Talks
Private Detective Sues Over Computer Abuse : Litigation: Investigator says a Police Department employee accessed information in city files to help neo-Nazi groups snoop on him, violating his civil rights. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAKE FOREST : Public Discussion on Rent Control Tonight FRANK MESSINA
Litter Signs
CHATSWORTH : Horseback Rider Finds Dead Snake ABIGAIL GOLDMAN
Suspect in Fatal Shooting of Man Arrested After 6 Weeks in Hiding : Crime: Hector Garcia, 22, of Oxnard is being held on bail of $520,000. He is expected to be arraigned today in slaying of Michael Mansir. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Gathering Addresses School Safety Concerns : Education: Suggestions for combatting campus violence are aired before members of a new state Senate subcommittee. SUSAN BYRNES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Discuss Coyote Problems With Animal Control Staff HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Architectural Work on View at Museum FRANK MESSINA
Countywide : Red Cross Flooded With Volunteers WILLSON CUMMER
Parting Shots on NAFTA : A 65-m.p.h. Hijacking : An 'understanding' would exempt Mexican truckers from U.S. safety rules and open our roads to really big rigs. MICHAEL J. RILEY, Michael J. Riley is president of the Southern California and Southern Nevada Joint Council of Teamsters No. 42.
Goldberg to Seek Benefits for Unmarried Partners : Rights: Proposal would allow city workers who have lived with their mates for at least one year to obtain insurance for them and their dependents. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State PTA President to Meet Local Leaders MAIA DAVIS
Proposal for 11-Screen Film Complex Faces Opposition : Camarillo: The city's staff says the 2,780-seat facility lacks adequate parking. Neighbors tell concerns about noise and traffic 'at all hours.' J. E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Federal Panel to Hold Rights Hearing in County : Complaints: The Civil Rights Commission action is a response to Latino groups' charges of governmental discrimination. The December event will be a first. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : Chamber to Hold Business Showcase
Amgen Would Need Waiver for Buildings, Study Shows : Development: The biotech company's expansion plan would also affect traffic, but all major impacts could be mitigated, report says. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Quest for Saddleback Chancellor Narrows BILL BILLITER
Court Administrator Wins National Award DWAYNE BRAY
SIMI VALLEY : Council Moves to Save Housing Project SARA CATANIA
L.A. Plans Soccer Festival as a World Cup Warm-Up AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Pupils Milk Event for All It's Worth JON NALICK
CAMARILLO : Intruder Springs Condemned Dog SCOTT HADLY
Panel Rejects Bid to Take Auel Books Off School's Reading List : Moorpark: The parent-teacher committee says concerns over explicit material in the works do not outweigh the educational benefits. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : In Surprise Move, Katz to Run Again for Assembly
Countywide : 2 Centers May Get Grants From County GEOFF BOUCHER
Parting Shots on NAFTA : Latinos Will Prosper, and Not Just Financially : Apart from prosperity, this promises a historic breakthrough against myriad forms of discrimination. RAUL YZAGUIRRE, Raul Yzaguirre is president of the National Council of La Raza
Parting Shots on NAFTA : Move Ahead or Get Out of the Way : The future of U.S. trade lies south; Mexico is only the first door to open in the Americas' potential market of 46 countries. FREDERICK W. SMITH, Frederick W. Smith is chairman, president and CEO of Federal Express Corp.
Licensing Gun Owners
MOORPARK : Project to Add Bike Lanes to Freeway SARA CATANIA
Countywide : High School Holds Canned Food Drive
SPORTS
NHL Referees Begin Striking : Hockey: Replacements work three games while talks break off between league and on-ice officials. From Associated Press
No Problems for Fill-In Officials : Hockey: On first day of strike by NHL referees and linesmen, replacements keep the peace in three games. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titans Play Sunday at San Diego
Everett Questions the Rams' Preparation : Pro football: Zampese says he should have allowed quarterback to change plays at line of scrimmage. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brian Martz
Matadors Land a Recruit, Lose Another MICHAEL LAZARUS
NHL ROUNDUP : Flames' Onslaught Overpowers Jets From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Enjoys Rivalry With USC JIM HODGES
Pro Football / Daily Report : Around The Nfl Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Bettman Erred in Taking Hard Line HELENE ELLIOTT
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
NBA : Rockets Extend Win Streak to Six Associated Press
Angels' Rodgers Wins Hall's Courage Award
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Anteaters Have a Big Game This Week, Too JOHN WEYLER
EMPIRE LEAGUE 1993-1994 / BOYS BASKETBALL : Esperanza's Thimgan Gets Down to Business CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Brown: Team Needs Adjustment STEVE SPRINGER
Pietrowski Plans to Play at Notre Dame
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
Cypress Coach Glad Hearvey Answered His Call STEVE KRESAL
Manning to Sit Out at Least Five Games CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Camino Real Wins Wacky Tiebreaker STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Has Too Much Class to Gloat JIM MURRAY
Everett Critical of Brain Trust : NFL: Ram quarterback says team was ill-prepared for Sunday's game. He also questions parts of offensive plan. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Gannon Expected to Start for Redskins Washington Post
Full-Courting Press : British Tabloid Offers a $210,000 Reward to Polish Soccer Team if It Helps England From Associated Press
OAK TREE : Breeders' Cup Helps Meeting Surge in Attendance, Handle BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mieszerski Leads the Way
Dr. Jekyll Raiders Make Shell Want to Hyde : Pro football: Coach can't figure out why team has faltered after halftime. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Morton Still Battling Illness EARL GUSTKEY
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
Paez Stops Franco in the 10th TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holly Meyers
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
One Will Be the Best of the Best : Golf: Grand Slam brings together winners of the year's four majors. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico City Awarded 1997 World Track Meet From Associated Press
Irish Claim Their Superiority Beyond a Reasonable Doubt GARR KLUENDER
ROSE BOWL SHOWDOWN: UCLA VS. USC : BATTLE FOR A TRIP TO THE ROSE BOWL PROVIDES. . . : A Look Back, a Look Ahead : Johnson Expects to Stay Put and Put Trojans Back on Top EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Empire League 1993-1994 / Boys Basketball
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Newberry, Young Among Injured T.J. SIMERS
Steelers Win; Kelly, Reed, Foster Injured From Associated Press
ROSE BOWL SHOWDOWN: UCLA VS. USC : BATTLE FOR A TRIP TO THE ROSE BOWL PROVIDES. . . : A Look Back, a Look Ahead : Last Year's Hero, John Barnes, Never Tires of Telling His Tale JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
MicroAge Stores to Sell AST's Full Line of Computers
TECHNOLOGY : Growth Is in the PCMCIA Cards for PC-Product Makers Dean Takahashi / Times Staff Writer
Computer Industry Descends on Vegas for Comdex Crunch : Conventions: The massive fall show draws 170,000 visitors--who pay $175 a night for rooms and vie for 884 taxicabs. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Losses Grow in Quarter at Martin Lawrence Limited
Perceptronics' Loss Reduced in 2nd Quarter
Presley Cos. Posts $3.4-Million Loss in Third Quarter JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
High Court Rejects Challenges to Regional Bells' Info Services From Associated Press
Survey Logs 4th Quarterly Gain for Real Estate : Economy: Bank regulators nationwide reported improved local market conditions--except in California. From Reuters
Retail From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Biopool Shows 78% Drop in Quarterly Profit
Software Supplier Alpharel Posts Loss for 3rd Quarter
Paramount Slides as Merger Odds Shift to Viacom AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Output Jump Inspires Optimism on Jobs : Economy: Reports show stable inventories and higher sales, indicating manufacturing losses may be over. From Associated Press
Regency Health Services Posts $1.7-Million Quarterly Profit
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Authentic Fitness Will Offer 2 Million Shares
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Medical Properties' Loss Grows on Write-Down
Regulators to Scrutinize Claims Process at Farmers THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some Signs of Life in County's Economy JACK SEARLES
Storage Equities' Profit Reaches $7.9 Million
Chatsworth Toy Maker Narrows 3rd-Quarter Loss
Profits Surge 46% at Chad Therapeutics
Benton Oil & Gas Loss Widens to $1.21 Million
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Interactive TV Will Come to Valley in '94 : Technology: Pac Bell targets local communities for new telephone and video services with installation of high-speed fiber-optic network. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bad Real Estate Loans Still Haunt Banks, S&Ls : Finance: The pain spread and worsened for the region's major institutions in the third quarter, as six of eight posted losses. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Remote Imaging Profits Rise
Pay-Fone Systems Posts $7,270 Loss
Charter-Bus Case Highlights County Problem : Tourism: The area has 'significant' difficulties in its tour industry with unlicensed operators, regulator says. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
H & H Oil Tool Co.'s Revenue, Profits Rise
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Design Studio Wins Award for Brochure JACK SEARLES
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Trio-Tech's Earnings Dip Tied to Epoxy Shortage
Harmony Holdings Loss Doubles in 1st Quarter
Styles on Video to Buy Dycam in Stock Swap
Oil Company Increases Stake in Area Fields JACK SEARLES
Unilab Corp. Buys Lab's Customer List
Software Maker Rexon to Buy Fresno Company
2nd-Quarter Earnings Dip at Golden Systems
Levlad, Naturade Agree to Stock-Swap Merger
Capital Gains Yield Profit for Pac Rim
Citrus Growers Wary of Winter Weather JACK SEARLES
Astro Sciences, Novell Enter Partnership Deal
Flight Attendants File Suit Against American From Reuters
Iwerks Entertainment Reports 1st-Quarter Loss
GM Offering Stock to Ease Pension Debt : Labor: The proposed payment, valued at more than $5 billion, will be closely watched by corporate America. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camera Platforms Posts Loss in 3rd Quarter
Ire After the Fire : Victims Say Endangered Rat Got More Protection Than Their Homes DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Domestic Market Share
Hard Times Mean More Companies Winding Up in Bankruptcy Court : Nagging Recession Continues to Take a Heavy Toll With Bankruptcy Filings Up 17% From a Year Earlier JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developers See Market in Housing for Seniors : Construction: Instead of full-service complexes, builders are working on more affordable apartment projects. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Officer Is Taking Aim at Insurance Fraud : Workplace: Tyler Hutchison's Westlake Village firm has investigated 500 cases this year. He says economy is a factor in rising bogus claims. JENNIFER PENDLETON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Devices Gets TOW Missile Contract
Compton's Wins Patent Covering Multimedia JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Leaves Apple to Take Post at Toshiba
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Paramount's Stock Slides as Merger Odds Shift to Viacom AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uncertainty on NAFTA Drags Stocks Down : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Renaissance Golf Products Inc. Seeks to Raise $8.8 Million With Stock Sale
Corporate Boards Need More Women, National Survey Finds : Gender: Only seven of the 12 large companies examined in Orange County have a female director, according to research by an independent organization. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Case Spurs Examiners to Probe Farmers : Regulators: Insurance officials will look through unit's files seeking to determine if it is illegally denying liability claims. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Administration Drafts Tougher Redlining Law CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Means Business in South Africa : Investment: He is one of the first entrepreneurs from the U.S. to make a substantial investment in the country since sanctions were lifted. DONNA BRYSON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Investors Ask Judge for Priority If Government Recoups Keating Assets : Banking: She replies she fears U.S. will use any seized funds to pay for its own costs in the Lincoln Savings & Loan collapse. From Staff and Wire Reports
Uncertainty on NAFTA Drags Stocks Down : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Small Print in Loan Papers Returns to Haunt Home Buyers RON GALPERIN
Films Reflect Disney Exec's New Freedom ALAN CITRON
TCI Policy Memo Urges Managers to Exploit Rules : Cable TV: It calls for 'taking advantage' of loopholes and increasing fees. The author says he was merely being candid. PAUL FARHI, THE WASHINGTON POST
Visa CEO Russell Takes Industry by Storm : Finance: Rain and fate played a part in his choosing a banking career. Today, colleagues extol his perseverance, leadership, diplomacy. ROB WELLS, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Film Distribution Under Probe in Britain : Box office: Independents say studio-linked theaters have unfair advantage. Antitrust action is considered. JEFF KAYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Paramount Exec Sues, Says Career Sabotaged JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Independent Truckers Strike Begins to Hurt Farm Produce Exports : Commerce: Traffic at the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and at major rail yards remains light for the fifth day in a row. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fur Industry Goes on the Offensive in Bid to Brighten Tarnished Image : MARKETING / BRUCE HOROVITZ
Sony Pictures' Culver City Lots Placed Under Operations Team
NEWS
Caesars Plans $25-Million Palm Springs Indian Casino : Gambling: Tribal council sets aside downtown site. Pact is seen as an opening for Vegas-style gaming in Southland. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mistakes, Problems Add Millions to Subway Cost : Metro Rail: The Red Line is running about $200 million over budget. It may be costliest such project in U.S. DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton in Final Push for NAFTA : Trade: The President tells a small-business group that prosperity hinges on pact with Mexico and Canada. The vote will be close, as lawmakers slowly take sides. PAUL RICHTER and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Jilting His Party to Woo NAFTA Votes, Labor Chief Says : Trade: AFL-CIO leader assails the President for pork-barrel deals with Republicans. He sees defeat of pact benefiting the Administration. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Jury Pool System Is Upheld : Judiciary: Defense attorneys had argued that new divisions for Santa Ana court reduced the chances of racially representative juries for black clients. Judge rules process is fair. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Estrogen May Be Culprit Behind Morning Sickness SHARI ROAN
BOOK REVIEW: NONFICTION : Corporate Biography Finds More Secrets at Procter & Gamble : SOAP OPERA: The Inside Story of Procter & Gamble by Alecia Swasy , Times Books, $23, 288 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Uncertainties, Torn Loyalties Vex Lawmakers KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pacific Summit a Test for America
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Technology : The Issue Isn't Exchange--It's How to Achieve It : Japan wants a 'multilateral approach' to sharing know-how. Washington worries about technical parity. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Settler Kills Palestinian Attacking With Hatchet Associated Press
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : The Staff for 'Pacific Summit'
U.S. Offers to Sell Warplanes; Rabin Unsure Israel Can Pay : Mideast: Prime minister cites $1.8-billion price for F-15E fighters. U.S. has said it will not boost its aid. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense in Capitol Corruption Case Takes Hit at Robbins : Trial: The former state senator, who is the prosecution's star witness, is called the target of jokes in the Legislature during testimony from Sen. Daniel Boatwright. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kohl Seeks China Contracts With No Tie to Rights Issue : Trade: German chancellor heads a delegation expecting to cash in. Moral tone is left to U.S. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Pushing Ahead on Smog Check Penalties : Pollution: Officials reject congressional agency's opinion allowing state 18 months to overhaul vehicle inspection system. Sanctions could cost California $750 million in U.S. highway funds. MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S.F. Church Fails to Get Landmark Status From a Times Staff Writer
Ex-Arafat Ally Says His Faction Killed Israeli Settler KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ADL to Avoid Prosecution in Spying Case RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinical Drug Trials Face FDA Revisions From Associated Press
13 Cubans Steal Vintage Plane for Nerve-Jangling Escape to Florida From Reuters
New Student Loan Plan to Include 6 California Schools ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Tries New Approach to Hold Down Costly Overruns in Subway's 2nd Phase DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Says It Overpaid State on Student Aid : Education: Bad debts were overstated by $1.5 billion in 1991, audit claims. Federal agency seeks reimbursement of $65.4 million. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Still Faults China on Rights, Christopher Says : Commerce: The secretary welcomes consideration of prison inspections. But he says that won't be enough. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Can America Become an Asian Nation? JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : Drink Up Plenty of Facts on Flu WASHINGTON POST
Katz Will Seek Reelection, Not Run for Senate JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vaccinations Are for Big People Too KATHLEEN DOHENY
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Interview : APEC Chief Sees 'Central Role' for U.S. Charles P. Wallace, Times Southeast Asia correspondent
Bishops Rally Around Accused Cardinal : Religion: President of prelate conference has harsh words for media treatment of Chicago's Bernardin. Abuse charge dominates session. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
HEALTH WATCH : Steroid Use Widespread, Study Says
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Japan : A Reluctant Giant Shies Away From Leadership : Tokyo's 'low-profile' diplomacy is partly a response to memories of its former aggression. But some observers say that it simply lacks a global vision. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Malaysia : Leader Gives Seattle a Cold Shoulder : Prime Minister Mahathir is snubbing the forum--but sending an envoy. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Miles Between Them, Sisters Stay Close JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Buzzwords : Talkin' Pacific Rim: Guide to the Groups and Lingo KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Frees U.S. Oilman After Senator Visits Baghdad : Persian Gulf: American was held for 205 days. Boren denies trip means any change in U.S. policy. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnia to Sue Britain Over Arms Embargo Reuters
Judge Upholds Jury System for O.C. Court : Jurisprudence: Ruling states that the process for selecting federal jurors does not unfairly exclude blacks. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense in Capitol Corruption Trial Again Rips Robbins : Legislature: The convicted former state senator from Van Nuys, now a star prosecution witness, is called 'a joke' during testimony. From Associated Press
Judge Says Democrats Can Question Rollins on New Jersey Campaigning JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Granddaddy' Has an Ancestor
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Sizing Up Pacific Cities : Crowds, Crime and Children
COLUMN ONE : A Surprise Roadblock for Busing : A new wave of younger black mayors seeks to curb school desegregation plans. Decried by some parents and civil rights leaders, they say it's time to focus on rebuilding the urban core. STEPHEN BRAUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buttafuoco Draws Maximum 6 Months in Amy Fisher Rape From Associated Press
Jackson 'Barely Able to Function,' His Lawyer Says JIM NEWTON and CARLA HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Residence Hotel Fire Kills 3; Arson Suspected ROBERT J. LOPEZ and JOHN HURST, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
At 100, She's a Great Grand Marshal EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S., Kuwaiti Troops Begin Joint Exercise Associated Press
Crash in O.C. Kills Pilot, Ignites Fire MATT LAIT and GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pair Wed by Sweat of Brow as Paths Merge at Marathon Associated Press
Battle Line Drawn in the Sands Over Mining Near Yellowstone : Opponents fight plans to extract gold and silver. Company says the project will pose no risk to the surroundings. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : The Press : Reflections of Regional Diversity
Have That Queasy Feeling? Many Remedies Available for Moms-to-Be SHARI ROAN
RSVP / ORANGE COUNTY : Winter Gives Off a Warm Feeling : For those who attended last year's traditional ball, the campy theme for the Opera Pacific gala is like a change of seasons. KATHRYN BOLD
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : Host City : Seattle: Rising in the West : Its ties with Asia could make it synonymous with Pacific Rim trade LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Pacific Summit : The Pacific Community
THE PACIFIC SUMMIT : The Organization : The Appearance of Consensus Without Consensus : APEC's fragile veneer will be put to the test by a proposal to embrace the aim of creating a free trade area. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sick of Morning Sickness SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Justices Uphold Parent-Consent Law on Abortion DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS Victim With IV Bag Forced Off Plane, Arrested From Associated Press
Print Expert Now Says Oswald Held Rifle From Reuters
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