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What happened on November 30, 1993
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COSTA MESA : New TV Show Uses Spanish and English WILLSON CUMMER
Friend of Poor, Hungry Is Mourned : Obituary: Deacon Arthur M. Hiraga will be honored at Mass tonight. MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Failed Penile Implant Brings $300,000 Award : Medicine: Jury sides with Chatsworth banker who claimed he suffered permanent sexual problems. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Told About a Joking Lyle Menendez : Trial: Assistant to the brothers' slain father describes the defendant's 'bizarre' conversation after a memorial service. She says he talked about tennis tickets and wearing his father's shoes. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ready for Takeoff : Kick Boxer Benny the Jet, at 41, Readies for Bout With World Champion RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Surgery on Boy, 3, Will Make History RICHARD CORE
Obituary : Claudia McNeil; 'Raisin in the Sun' Actress MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VanderKolk Unlikely to Seek Reelection TINA DAUNT
House Of Representatives
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH : Only a Meeting
Workshop Zips Fans Into the Far Galaxies of 'Star Trek' Trivia : Television: Show's graphic designers explain what they built into the universe. It's a matter, they say, of interacting realities. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : City Won't Assess Downtown Firms PEGGY Y. LEE
LOS ANGELES : Hot Line Begun to Protect Fire Victims From Fraud
OXNARD : Founder of Homeless Center Faces Eviction FRED ALVAREZ
DANA POINT : City OKs Forming Committee on Parks LEN HALL
Holdup Man at Teller Machine Shot by Police
PLATFORM : Our Chosen Land RAJEN S. ANAND, a native of India and a professor at Cal State Long Beach, wishes that his fellow Americans were more understanding of immigrants.
LOS ANGELES : Bank Adviser Enters GOP Contest to Face Beilenson
BURBANK : Program May Mean 2 Short School Days ED BOND
Countywide : Anti-Drug Program's Founders Honored SHELBY GRAD
Branch Leave Extended for Two Weeks : Inquiry: Officials are still interviewing employees about complaints of misconduct by the county recorder. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Driver Held in Death of Pedestrian, 75
Bumps in Path of an Heir Apparent : Salinas' endorsement carries drawbacks, too
Clearing, Warming Trend Expected FRED ALVAREZ
LOS ALAMITOS : Fees Set for Large Public Gatherings BERT ELJERA
Countywide : State PTA Offers $250 Scholarships JODI WILGOREN
LOS ANGELES : Suspect in 'Fedbuster' Letter Threats Pleads Not Guilty
Man Dropped as Serial Molester Suspect : Crime: Police say the Van Nuys man was eliminated as a possibility in the Valley attacks after detectives questioned him. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SYLMAR : Activists, Builder to Discuss Development GEOFFREY MOHAN
Urban Planning Update Scheduled STEPHANIE SIMON
LOS ANGELES : Companies to Pay $19,300 for Illegal Contributions
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Proposed Water Rate Hikes Cause but a Ripple : Utilities: There's little turnout at public hearings on Antelope Valley Water Co.'s request. But PUC advocates division is suggesting a smaller boost. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : $45,520 Is Raised for Ventura Campus JOANNA M. MILLER
Gunmen Kill Van Nuys Resident in Apartment TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, AND ABIGAIL GOLDMANTIMES STAFF WRITERS
Task Force Targets Fire-Related Fraud JULIE FIELDS
BUENA PARK : Schools Take Part in Food Collection
Alcohol Unwelcome on Ventura Pier
Deficit Reduction
Response to Oxnard School Board Rift
Electric Cars
Mickey Kantor
GOP's Idea of 'Balance' Is Out of Orwell : Clinton's moderate NLRB nominee runs afoul of right-wing Republicans. VICTOR KAMBER, Victor Kamber is president of the Kamber Group, America's only fully unionized full-service communications consulting and public-relations firm.
Toxic Discharges
NAFTA Votes
Banking Consultant Says He Plans to Seek Beilenson's Seat JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hearing Granted for Man Shackled While on Trial : Courts: Judge in rape case failed to show necessity of the measure, a federal appeals panel rules. From Associated Press
Getting the Southland Back on Track : Regional economy: Creating an industry to make the vehicles of the future could arrest the shift to low-wage, low-skill jobs. ALLEN J. SCOTT and DAVID BERGMAN, Allen J. Scott is a professor of geography and director of the Lewis Center for Regional Policy Studies at UCLA; David Bergman is a graduate student in the department of geography at UCLA.
Body of Stabbing Victim Found in Park
A Noble Quest : Thousands Will Be Out Searching for the Perfect Christmas Conifer LILY DIZON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Auto Mall Dealers Weigh Less Flashy Alternative to Electronic Sign Board : Thousand Oaks: Merchants' soaring original proposal touched off a furor. But it may be too late for consensus. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : Councilman Selvaggi Is City's New Mayor BERT ELJERA
VENTURA : Nurses Picket to Urge Contract Settlement JEFF McDONALD
A Deeply Pragmatic Mayor : Riordan is a former businessman who wants to get down to business
DANA POINT : Slide-Area Residents Get Waiver Deadline LEN HALL
Volunteers Sought for Whale Count NONA YATES
County Jobless Rate Dips to 9.3% but Outlook Is Weak : Economy: October figure matches that of 12 months ago. Few jobs are being created to replace those lost. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Participants Sought for Boat Parade SCOTT HADLY
Judge Delays Trial of Priest in Theft Case DWAYNE BRAY
VAN NUYS : Gang Suspect Gets 45-Day Jail Term KURT PITZER
UCI Hospital Officials' Raises Protested
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Woman Pleads Not Guilty to Arson and 2 Other Felonies DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Bus Service Circumvents Strike
Acorn Planting Seeks to Revive Ex-Oak Grove KURT PITZER
ALTADENA : Man Pleads No Contest to Starting Disastrous Fire
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Joining Hands in Anti-Gang War
Japan: Not So Miraculous Now
Video Game Violence
Scientist Tests His Theory of Learning on Students at Thousand Oaks School : Education: Official at high-tech firm is teaching third-graders to find answers through research and experimentation. He wants them to ask, 'Why?' BRENDA DAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA HABRA : Patrons Appreciate Multilingual Books MIMI KO
Trains Kill Pedestrian, Motorist EMILY ADAMS and VICKI TORRES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Church's Tradition of Perpetual Prayer Stretches Back 35 Years HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Geologist to Study Threat of Rockslide JEFF McDONALD
Budget Cuts Mean No Rest for School District Nurse : Oxnard: Linda Butcher attends to needs of 13,000 children. Health officials say fiscal crisis has led to a decline in medical care. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trekking Through the Trivia : North Hollywood: Two 'Star Trek' graphic designers try to separate fact from fiction for fans of the 24th Century. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medical Crisis Is a Catch 22 for Family : Illness: Feliciano Astiz, 71, suffered a stroke while visiting his daughter on Thanksgiving. Kin can't afford to pay his hospital bills or return him to Argentina for care. JENNIFER BRUNDIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Held After Bank Holdup, Chase
OXNARD : Police Plan Meeting on Teen Drug Abuse JULIE FIELDS
Armed Man Is Shot by CHP Officer : Violence: Authorities say the driver, pulled over on the Hollywood Freeway for speeding, was wounded after pointing a gun at the officer.
Work to Start on Widening Traffic-Snarling El Toro Y : Freeways: The project will create the world's widest interchange--up to 26 lanes--and will cost $105 million. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Farm Workers and NAFTA
MWD Headquarters
CANOGA PARK : Police Will Oppose Club Dance Permit JILL LEOVY
MISSION VIEJO : City Establishes Rules on Day-Care Centers FRANK MESSINA
VILLA PARK : Denes Is Elected Mayor by Council MIMI KO
GLENDALE : Haven for the Blind Celebrates 54 Years TOMMY LI
Obituaries
Electrocution Victim Still Unidentified THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
2 Sentenced Over Graffiti Vandalism THOM MROZEK
October Restaurant Closures
Willie and the Roar of Engines AL MARTINEZ
WESTMINSTER : Woman Run Over in Parking Lot, Killed
SEAL BEACH : Council Approves Zoning Changes SHELBY GRAD
COSTA MESA : Classes Help 3rd-Graders Spell 'Unity' BOB ELSTON
School Adopts Minority Enrollment Program : Education: Ventura Unified will take steps to increase admissions in response to a federal civil rights investigation of Mound Elementary. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Antonovich Urges Less Severe Limits on Garage Sales TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gratitude for Firefighters
Ride Turns Into Trek on Matterhorn MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tournament of Roses to Add 5 Minorities : Diversity: Two African Americans, a Latino and an Asian American are named to Executive Committee. Two appointees are women. Action is seen as a reconciliation effort. EDMUND NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Schools to Recognize Veteran Employees
Dealing With Homeless, Beggars
PERSPECTIVE ON MEXICO : Salinas Bets All on 'the Good Son' : His longtime protege, Luis Donaldo Colosio, is expected to further the president's agenda and secure his reputation. DENISE DRESSER, Denise Dresser is a professor of political science at the Autonomous Technological Institute of Mexico (ITAM)
Tree-Killing Mistletoe Threatens Local Forests : Environment: Federal crews are working to eradicate cousin of popular Yuletide symbol, which is strangling pines in Los Padres and big arbores in Angeles. JOANNA M. MILLER and MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Outlawing Firearms
Family Asks Camarillo to Annex 120-Acre Site : Planning: A section is seen as potential home for farm museum. City has rejected the proposal twice in recent years. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Anti-Graffiti Drive Gains Visibility ALICIA DI RADO
Pawnbroker Disputes Myths, Defends Reputation of Business
Academic Decathletes Will Hear Results SUSAN BYRNES
RESEDA : Teacher's Gift of Giving Pays Off for Students JILL LEOVY
Wood Ranch Property Owner Seeks Tax Refund : Lawsuit: Real estate company claims the county's assessment was overblown. It wants $121,044 back. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall Heater Accident Spurs Calls to Utility : Safety: The gas company reports deluge of customer requests for inspections in wake of carbon monoxide leak blamed for two deaths in Palmdale. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SYLMAR : Florists Angered as Illegal Sales Continue GEOFFREY MOHAN
Dispute May Divert Travelers to John Wayne Airport : Transportation: O.C. officials expect some airlines to try to shift passengers in event of a shutdown at LAX. JEFFREY A. PERLMAN, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
Making A Difference in Your Community : Senior Center Fills Void in Santa Clarita REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-IRS Agent Gets 15-Month Sentence : Courts: Processor of late payments embezzled more than $59,000 from accounts of 25 taxpayers at Laguna Niguel office. Prosecutor lauds sentence as deterrent. DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's in a Name? Memories and Money : A little Nash Metropolitan was waiting at the curb. The driver greeted Michael and introduced himself to Alva. "I'm Walt Disney," he said. SCOTT HARRIS
ENTERTAINMENT
Blending AIDS Awareness, Art for a Day : The Artist: For Barbara Kruger, whose works will be on view in Newport, the less that is said or written about her pieces, the better. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guarding the Playground : Eric Huerta Decides Who Gets In With Hollywood Elite at Roxbury HEIDI SIEGMUND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : The Sixteen Shines in Carol Program TIMOTHY MANGAN
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Peeking Through Neoclassical Window : An Ambitious--but Diffuse and Incomplete--Show in San Juan Capistrano Offers Glimpses of an Era CATHY CURTIS
TV REVIEW : 'Blood and Politics': Report on HIV, Ethics ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : In Garrison Keillor's Book, Guys Are Free to Be Dumb RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mazzy Star: A Duo Working From Inside Out : Pop: They're bringing their internalized music to a public stage--this time the Coach House--whether or not they connect with the audience. MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blending AIDS Awareness, Art for a Day : Costa Mesa Refuses to Issue Proclamation ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chieftains Hook Up With Stones : Music: Ireland's premiere traditional group will also be joined by Mark Knopfler and Tom Jones on its next album. RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blending AIDS Awareness, Art for a Day : The Events: O.C. institutions' programs will remember those who have died of the disease and will try to raise funds for research. ZAN DUBIN
Thanksgiving Weekend Box Office : Attendance Good but Off 20% From '92 DAVID J. FOX
'Day Without Art' Marks AIDS Deaths : Artists: A national movement allows organizations to portray a future world devastated by the disease. SHAUNA SNOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thirteen With a Bullet : The self-assuredness that actor J. D. Daniels displays on stage in 'Conversations' carries over into real life. He has definite career plans--and is already accomplishing them. SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay/Lesbian Arts Center Intends to Fill Vacuum : Culture: The response to a nonprofit umbrella corporation that will unite L.A.'s gay and lesbian artists is mostly positive. DIANE HAITHMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
20,000 Stories . . . and Counting : Television: At 70, Stan Chambers shows no sign of slowing down on his night-beat reporting for KTLA. He started there 46 years ago helping out on a cooking show. STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Home Buyers, Some Developers, Dislike Mello-Roos Taxes RON GALPERIN
Business Brokers Poised for Entrepreneurial Bonanza : Sales: Proliferation of small companies has created a lucrative opportunity for firms like O.C.'s VR Business Brokers. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMPANY TOWN : Delaware Supreme Court Agrees to Consider Paramount's Appeal : Merger: The state high court will decide whether studio can accept Viacom bid without entertaining QVC's offer. KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
House of Fabrics Loses $25 Million in Quarter
Semtech 3rd-Quarter Profit Rises 64% to $185,000
Advanced Photonix Raises $2.8 Million in Warrants
Gaming Group Inc. to Offer 2 Million Shares
What Business Brokers Have to Offer DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Retail Greg Johnson / Times Staff Writer
County Unemployment Rate Remains Unyielding at 6.6% : Economy: The October figure is unchanged from a year ago. Statewide, the jobless rate is a dismal 9.8% as California continues stuck in business doldrums. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Japanese Hear Upbeat Message on California : Trade: Wilson hits the ground running--and talking--at start of 17-day mission to extol the virtues of doing business in the state. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Rough to Ready
Domestic Market Share
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks, Yields Fall After Low Oil Prices Spur Rally : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Auto Auctions' Earnings Increase 64%
RETAIL : Baby Boomer Parents Drive Booming Sales of Great Toys From the Past Greg Johnson / Times Staff Writer
Billions Still Pouring Into Stock Mutual Funds : Investing: The nation's overall fund total nears $2 trillion as analysts wonder how long the flow can last. From Associated Press
Japan's Car Exports Plunge 25% : Trade: A slump in foreign demand and the yen's rise are cited. The October figure is the worst since WWII. From Associated Press
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Basic Information for Investors of Mutual Funds Sold at Banks From Associated Press
Janss Mall Planning $30-Million Expansion JACK SEARLES
Hughes Takes Big Leap Into Cellular Field : Telecommunications: BellSouth contract expands its moves into commercial ventures in the face of diminishing spending by the Pentagon. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Standard Pacific Founder to Retire After 21 Years JACK SEARLES
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Paramount Network Signs 3 Stations JOHN LIPPMAN
World Bank May Relax Rules for Russian Loan From Associated Press
Hughes Takes Big Leap Into Cellular Field : Telecommunications: BellSouth contract expands its moves into commercial ventures in the face of diminishing spending by the Pentagon. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Holidays' Video Game Picture Gets Complicated : Consumers: Industry is moving away from cartridges and toward compact discs. But there's not much yet in CD format, and it's expensive. EVAN RAMSTAD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
He Knows It's Hard to Find Good Help Associated Press
Astro Sciences Reports $95,881 2nd-Quarter Loss
$3-Million Conference Center Opens in Malibu JACK SEARLES
Read Fine Print on Mutual Funds, Bonds : Investment: You can avoid a lot of problems by asking questions about claims that financial products are guaranteed. CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Creative Computer Plans Private Stock Placement
Perceptronics Wins Defense Software Contract
Stocks in Japan Rise on Reports of Government Action : Markets: Talk of tax breaks helps the Nikkei average rebound from a decline of nearly 4%. From Times Wire Services
Booming Mutual Fund Sales at Banks Raise Fears of Deception : Finance: Lawmakers introduce legislation to tighten regulation to protect investors who may not understand risks. MARY BETH SHERIDAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brace Manufacturer Royce Medical Moves to Camarillo JACK SEARLES
First American Title Insurance Buys Its 3rd Firm in Texas This Year DEBORA VRANA
The Implications of Crude Oil's Latest Plunge MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morton's Puts Accent on Youth in Choosing Top Chef
Sales of Country Club Memberships Reach 500 JACK SEARLES
Back From the Brink : Glendale Federal's Stephen Trafton Seeks Profits After Helping S&L Avoid Seizure DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Assistant General Counsel Appointed at McDonnell Douglas
Plan OKd for Some Maruko Creditors : Liquidation: The 'quintessential Japanese bubble company' bought real estate at peak 1980s prices in Japan and America. KARL SCHOENBERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court to Rule on Lawyer Liability in Failed S&Ls : Thrifts: The government is seeking to recover bailout losses, claiming attorneys should have exposed wrongdoing. From Associated Press
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Less Is More in the Case of Foothill's Thrift Spinoff : Finance: Company awaits SEC approval to give shareholders stock in a new independent thrift. The subsidiary has been a drag on Foothill's earnings. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Action Possible Against Pollution Firm
Retail Greg Johnson / Times Staff Writer
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southland Ad Agencies Expect Little Relief in '94 BRUCE HOROVITZ
Japanese Market Sinks as Hope for Official Stimuli Fizzles : Stocks: The Nikkei average fell after the finance minister's remarks punctured a frail rebound. From Bloomberg Business News
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Superior Industries Ready to Build Arkansas Plant
High Court to Rule on Lawyer Liability in S&L Failures : Thrifts: The government is seeking to recover bailout losses, claiming attorneys should have exposed wrongdoing. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Home Sales Hit 14-Year High : Economy: California led the nationwide rebound in October. But housing alone cannot ignite growth, analysts say. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Pollo Loco Solves Chicken-or-Beef Dilemma : Dining: Restaurant in Upland combined its menu with that of Fosters Freeze; revenue increased 60%. Other eateries may form similar alliances. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signs of Rebound Emerge as New Home Sales Rise : Real Estate: Consumers are looking to cash in on low interest rates and more affordable new home prices. Developers are offering an array of incentives. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Studios Push to End Rerun Time Rule JOHN LIPPMAN
NEWS
Colombia to Protect Escobar Family Again From Associated Press
The Barber's Bookshelf : Business: At one Santa Ana barbershop, you can get a shave and a haircut. But more people come to get the latest works by Latino authors. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How to Avert a Cold War : Family therapists say that many couples find their relationship strained when one partner gets sick and the other becomes a care-giver. SHERRY ANGEL
Nasal Dilator Subverts the Snoring SHARI ROAN
Artificial Pancreas Aids Diabetic Man : Medicine: Doctor says membrane that secretes insulin has proved a success and implants a second. It is hoped it will completely free the patient from injections. THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Kevorkian Is Declared a Fugitive; Faces Charge of Assisting Suicide From Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : MICHIGAN : Religious Portrait Settlement Rejected From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TRIPOLI : Question of Sanctions
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : Cancer Study Finds Diagnostic Disparity From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BRUSSELS : New Partnership?
Nation IN BRIEF : ARKANSAS : Light Show Fails to Dazzle Neighbors From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Regional Outlook : Israeli and PLO Negotiators Are Bedeviled in the Details : Seven rounds of talks haven't closed all the gaps. Will the Dec. 13 deadline be met? KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Upholds State Ban on 'Copycat' Assault Guns From Associated Press
Religious Extremism Loses in India Vote : Elections: Militant Hindus' slippage in state balloting eases fears of a fundamentalist tide. Returns also show weakening of ruling party. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Bank Aims to Cut Poverty, Hunger in Half Associated Press
THE GREAT DIVIDE : Solving the Problem Ronald Brownstein, Times Staff Writer
Passed Over for Nomination, Mexico City Mayor Quits : Politics: Manuel Camacho had been a top contender for ruling party's presidential candidacy. Some fear he may join opposition. JUANITA DARLING and PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Airlines and L.A. to Meet on Fee Feud : Airport: Talks in Washington will seek to avoid a threatened LAX shutdown on Saturday. The firms may pay the higher landing charges under protest. JAMES BORNEMEIER and JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
First Lady Tops Out Tree Associated Press
Crime Tops Economy as No. 1 Concern in O.C. : Poll: It's the first time in the 12-year history of UCI's annual survey that lawlessness has headed the list. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices to Hear a Church-State Case on Schools DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking of: : Calculating the Revolution
In Shift, U.S. May Seek to Help Jobless Relocate : Economy: White House sees unlikely prospects for extension of benefits. State could lose skilled workers. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GREAT DIVIDE : Where They Stand Researched by NONA YATES / Los Angeles Times
Reality Tempers Hopes for O.C. Gang Summit KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Times Readers Speak Out on Stopping Gang Violence : Opinion: Callers to TimesLink suggest more social and recreational programs for youth, education for parents and tougher law enforcement. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Woes Offer a Poor Prognosis for School Nurses : Education: Cash-strapped districts have been forced to drastically cut staffs. Health professionals see a major decline in medical care to students. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Russia Has 96 AIDS Deaths Reuters
System Puts Planes Right on Course : Aviation: The 24-satellite navigation system promises more precise landings. It is expected to replace costlier radar setup. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Democrats Drop Suit Over N.J. Campaign : Politics: Party officials see no evidence of a plot to suppress black vote. Federal probe of Rollins' initial claims continues. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Homeless Woman Dies Near HUD From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Spacewalking Repair Team to Work on Hubble Flaws : Astronomy: Shower head inspires a device to improve focusing ability. Seven astronauts to lift off Wednesday. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Panel Finds Priests Sexually Abused 34 Boys at Seminary From Times Wire Services
COLUMN ONE : What If We Ignored the SOS? : High-risk sports have sparked a backlash among frustrated search teams. Park Service, others are considering charging fees or creating 'no-rescue zones,' in which athletes would be left on their own. JENIFER WARREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Effectiveness of Drug Testing in Workplace Questioned : Health: Report cites flaws in efforts to solve society's narcotics, alcohol problems. Advocates of corporate involvement challenge the findings. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World Patience Wearing Thin, African Leaders Tell Somalis From Associated Press
HEALTH WATCH : Nostalgia of the Nose Is Nothing to Sniff At Compiled from wire-service reports
U.S. Says Millions Can't Afford to Get Dental Care From Associated Press
Israeli-PLO Skirmishes Threaten Pact MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OTTAWA : Sensitive Study
Radiation May Halt Spread of Breast Cancer From Reuters
America From Abroad : Irked French View U.S. Ego as Dinosaur-Sized These Days : * Why won't they play ball on GATT? Because they're jealous over Clinton's courtship of Canada and feel colonized by U.S. culture. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Polarization Marks Debate on Immigration Policy : Politics: One side would tighten borders, the other would punish employers. Consensus may be impossible. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Carving Out a Noble Calling PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Perspective : Fixing the Troubled Hubble
Lice Might Be What's Bugging Your Child KATHLEEN DOHENY
PERSONAL HEALTH : Whooping Cough on Comeback Trail THE BALTIMORE SUN
World View : U.S. Defense Industry Heeds Call to Arms--by Foreigners : * With the Pentagon buying less, jobs depend on orders from abroad--which raises troubling questions. RALPH VARTABEDIAN and TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
JERUSALEM : Shuttling Forward
U.S. Diplomat Reported Freed by Yemen Tribe Associated Press
Statement Weighed in Biehl Trial : Law: Judge considers whether to admit it as evidence from one suspect in the killing of the Newport Beach scholar. From Associated Press
Saw No Tailhook Misconduct, Kelso Testifies From Associated Press
Go and Snore No More SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Media : Russians Tune Into First TV Campaign : * Candidates try to tug at the heartstrings and pursestrings of voters. Or at least to get their attention for moment. STEVEN GUTTERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Some Unusual Food for Thought About Self-Indulgence : THE FOOD CHAIN, by Geoff Nicholson ; Overlook Press, $21.95, 184 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bosnia Foes Agree to Resume Talks, but Serbia's President Takes Defiant Stance : Balkans: The warring parties meet in Geneva. But troop movements and Milosevic's tough talk dash hopes of a peace accord. LAURA SILBER and CAROL J. WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
British Government Wins Praise for IRA Contacts : Policy: Most lawmakers support the secret negotiations. Ulster Protestants lash out. From Associated Press
Doing Business : Latin America's New Retailers : From fast-food outlets to shoe repair emporiums, franchising is booming. And its growth shows no sign of stopping. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Terrifying Journey to Get to His Brother's Side DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ball of the Butterflies Lets Spirits Soar : The gala and auction raise more than $100,000 for Interval House, which enables battered women and their children to take flight by providing shelter, counseling and outreach programs. KATHRYN BOLD
Environment : Warning: All Roads Lead to Asian Cities : Population growth is fouling the air, blocking the traffic and impoverishing the region's urban areas. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head of Subway Probe Linked to Tunnel Designer DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : 'Rising' Laughter : * Many Japanese are more amused than offended by stereotypes in the American movie. They're treating the whodunit as a comedy. TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
GIRLS' BASKETBALL 1993-94 / SMALL SCHOOLS : Her Decision Cheers Calvary Chapel ERIK HAMILTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GIRLS' BASKETBALL 1993-94 / SMALL SCHOOLS : New Face Brings a Smile From Aliso Niguel Coach ERIK HAMILTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kevin Allen
Golden West, Cypress Face Big Challenges STEVE KRESAL
NHL ROUNDUP : Sabres Shut Out Maple Leafs From Associated Press
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Vaught Gets High Marks on Boards : Pro basketball: Clipper forward outplays Coleman with career-high 21 rebounds in 118-94 victory over New Jersey. CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shell Not Only One to Blame : Raiders: Coaching decisions can be questioned, but players have not executed. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Past Performance Chart Gives Valencia, Trabuco Hills Big Edge
Court Lets Rulings Stand on Colorado State From Associated Press
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
If This Idea Really Had Worked, Maybe Lakers Could Hire Ditka SHAV GLICK
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Carter Stepped Away Before the Slow Fade : After a Few 'Signs' He Realized, 'It Was Definitely Time to Leave' MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wuerffel to Miss SEC Title Game Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : New Warning Around the League: Watch Out for Sharks HELENE ELLIOTT
Everyone Has Learned How to Beat Kings LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Bemoans Injury Situation T.J. SIMERS
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Vikings to Go Back to McMahon Associated Press
Humphries Gives Chargers a Boost : Pro football: The quarterback passes for two touchdowns in 31-0 victory over Colts. From Associated Press
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
COLLEGE BASKETBALL ROUNDUP : Connecticut Cruises Past No. 12 Virginia, 77-36 From Associated Press
NBA ROUNDUP : Robinson Dominates Bucks From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Appendectomy Sidelines McCallum STEVE SPRINGER
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
After One Season, Spalding Quits Diablos CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Jessica Corbin
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Pomona's May Reaches 500-Win Milestone ARA NAJARIAN
Mountaineers Don't Cotton to Texas A&M : Bowls: West Virginia spurns game in Dallas because it's sweeter to play in New Orleans. GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Call Ram Drama 'Free Flipper' : Pro football: Deep threat Anderson has been forgotten man in a forgettable season. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
Fiege and Crowley Make Presence Felt ERIC SHEPARD
Front-Office Enforcer : Former NHL Brawler McPhee Canucks' Second in Command HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
South Carolina Fires Woods; Clemson Hires West From Staff and Wire Reports
Athletes Today Owe Bulla a Lot JIM MURRAY
St. Louis Is Best Bet, Others Sing the Blues : Pro football: When the league's 30th team is named today, Baltimore, Memphis and Jacksonville will be outside, looking in. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tokyo Roses : Here's Why Wisconsin Is Playing Michigan State in Japan to Get to Pasadena JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls' Basketball 1993-94 / Small Schools
VALLEY DIGEST : Lertzman Resigns as Monroe Football Coach PAIGE A. LEECH
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