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What happened on October 06, 1993
NEWS
Michael Jordan Plans to Retire; Basketball Idol : Sports: Bulls' star is said to be distraught over his father's murder. He is widely regarded as the game's greatest player. MIKE DOWNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Say They Foiled Plot to Kill Executive's Estranged Wife : Investigation: An informant reportedly told authorities he was offered $10,000 to kill a Ventura County woman. Her husband and an official of his computer company deny that a murder scheme existed. VIRGINIA ELLIS and DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Building a Family in Steps : A 'blended' household isn't anyone's ideal, but stepfamilies are growing in number. Here's what one such family (and two experts) advise about coping. LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Remains of Alligator Victim Are Sought From Times Staff and Wire Reports
BOOK REVIEW : Guises of the Deity Through the Ages : A HISTORY OF GOD: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam by Karen Armstrong ; Knopf; 427.50, 460 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
American Dies Trying to Save Another's Life CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nolan Wants His Trial Moved Out of Capital From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Shalala Says Math Delaying Health Bill : Legislation: Cabinet secretary predicts it will be two weeks before Congress can get to work on the plan. She cites a second look at cost estimates. MARLENE CIMONS and MARK BOUSIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senate Confirms Joint Chiefs Head From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Boxer Outlines Plan to Lessen Impact of Defense Cuts GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Desert Bill Easily Passes Key Senate Committee Vote : Environment: Feinstein-backed legislation would preserve 6.6 million acres. Final approval is expected. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Ethics Code Limits Lobbying by Ex-Officials MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Meddler Makes Light of Pedestrian Traffic From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Governor Approves Family Leave Law
Sen. Hutchison Puts Koresh Lawyer on Her Defense Team Reuters
FAMILY : Thanks but No Thanks ELIZABETH MEHREN
A Phone Call Could Save a Bill That Could Save Children ROBIN ABCARIAN
Encyclical Could Divide U.S. Catholics LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Satellite Silent After Being Launched in Wrong Orbit Associated Press
Sacramento Official's Home Is Firebombed : Crime: Attack on Chinese-American councilman is the fourth racially motivated assault in 10 weeks. The incidents may not be linked, authorities say. JENIFER WARREN and VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Moves Presidential Primary to March : Politics: Gov. Wilson signs law in an effort to give California more clout in the nomination process. It could result in a make or break vote for Republican contenders. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Voucher Initiative Too Costly, Wilson Says DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Defeat, Russia's Right Tries to Regroup : Politics: Yeltsin's opponents point fingers, plan rallies and just plain wonder what will become of them. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canada Is Shaken by Impending Trials of 6 Soldiers in Somali Death MARY WILLIAMS WALSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE HUMAN CONDITION / WHO MAKES THE FIRST MOVE? : The Date-or-Wait Game MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : A City in the Hearts of 2 Peoples : As Israelis and Palestinians edge toward peace, they remain worlds apart on the future of Jerusalem. Each side insists this sacred center of culture, faith must not be given up. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warlord Aidid's Forces Better at Fighting Now : Foes: Militiamen are more organized than when U.N. took over mission. They can also down helicopters. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All-Out Search for Missing Girl : Kidnaping: A community is galvanized in its efforts to locate 12-year-old Polly Klaas. She was abducted from her bedroom during a slumber party. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cruisers Soak Up Salty Stories : Orange County sailors will socialize and gather facts at a Catalina rendezvous to prepare for the season. SHEARLEAN DUKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wreckage of Plane Carrying Students Found MIKE CARLSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : ILLINOIS : State Sues Killer for Prison Stay From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Pope Reaffirms Church Authority in Stern Message WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China Conducts A-Test; Clinton Weighs Renewal RONE TEMPEST and JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-House Aide to Plead Guilty in Bank Scandal : Congress: Jack Russ, former sergeant-at-arms, admits cashing bad checks. Prosecutors may seek his help in other inquiries involving lawmakers. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Oom-Pah-Pah Lightens the Liturgy Associated Press
U.S. Conditions for Bosnia Troops Include Escape Clauses DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Photo of Dead GI Stirs Protests Associated Press
The Clothes Make the M. BETTY GOODWIN
Women's Advocates See Health Reform Problem : Medicine: They say preventive procedures such as mammograms and Pap smears are underfunded. The White House is eager to win them over. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rally by 300 Movie Extras Brings Changes in Film's Pay Procedures Associated Press
Nation IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : 4 Arrests Reported in Tourist's Slaying From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Hopes Security Blanket Will Help U.S. Confront Change : Presidency: He seeks to convince the public that trade shifts and other risks are worthwhile if Americans are protected from potential ill effects. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Special N.Y. Police Unit Follows the Lights, Camera, Action : With a 27-person team offering free aid for filmmakers, the city is getting a bigger slice of the movie-making pie. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buttafuoco Alters Story, Pleads Guilty to Third-Degree Rape From Associated Press
School Voucher Initiative Too Expensive, Wilson Says DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angry Lawmakers Threaten to Push for Somalia Pullout : Africa: After meeting with Aspin and Christopher, members of both parties warn they may cut funds. Clinton confers with his top security advisers. MICHAEL ROSS and ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Agent Testifies He Saw Van Before Trade Center Blast ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill for Ducks' Opening Show Estimated at $450,000 : Disney: The 15-minute production will include lavish fireworks, choreographed skaters and a flying mascot. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery Death of General Haunts Pakistan Elections CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uprising Over, Yeltsin Clamps Down on Foes CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yellow Ribbons Grace Captive's Hometown : Reaction: News about downed pilot prompts outpouring of concern in New England community. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protected Status for a Fly Stirs Up a Hornet's Nest : Environment: The insect is found only near Colton. Critics say the Endangered Species Act has gone too far. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karcher Says Board Kept Him in Dark : Management: In answer to contentions of new Carl's Jr. chairman, founder says directors distort his actions. GREG JOHNSON and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENTERTAINMENT
Theme From 'The Exorcist,' the Sequel : Pop music: Mike Oldfield faces some old demons as he gives his 1973 hit, 'Tubular Bells,' another incarnation. STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Letup at KLAX: It's Still No. 1 : Radio: Arbitron ratings have the Spanish-language station on top for a fourth quarter. Howard Stern falls behind Mark Thompson and Brian Phelps in the morning-drive race. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chung-Rather Team Losing the Ratings Battle : Television: Despite the numbers, CBS executives say the war for evening news dominance is far from over. But changes are planned. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEWS : Laughter Calls Rarely Upon 'The Boys Next Door' T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'Monday in America' Offers Little to Sink One's Teeth Into T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : 'Frasier' in Top 10; 'Grace,' 'Dave's' Also Fare Well LEE MARGULIES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : McBride and the Ride Prove that They're the Real McCoy NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART REVIEW : Private Thoughts Go Public at Newport Harbor : The Fourth Biennial presents 18 area artists' intimate and eccentric views on big issues, but the mostly young visionaries want to be seen as sensitive, not demagogic. WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Hundreds to Undertake Berlioz's Requiem CHRIS PASLES
THEATER REVIEW : 'Hand Behind the Face' a Wild Paranoid Excursion RICHARD STAYTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : An Authentic 'Porgy' From London : Trevor Nunn, Simon Rattle Find New Meaning in Gershwin's Folk Opera MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : 'Whiteface' an Engaging Solo Act JAN BRESLAUER
ART REVIEW : The Library's Most Valuable Additions : Some artworks commissioned for the new Bradley Wing help to mitigate the building's architecturally disappointing design. CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, TIMES ART CRITIC
BUSINESS
Executive Travel : Runzheimer Business Travel Price Index Los Angeles Times
Small Banks Do Big Business in Low-Interest Credit Cards : Finance: Major issuers respond to market share loss by cutting rates for their best customers and promoting extra services. IAN JOHNSON, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Personal View
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bond Fund Risk: No, This Time We Really Mean It TOM PETRUNO
President Rides Russia's Wave of Privatization JAMES FLANIGAN
Most Cable Operators, Stations in Accord : Television: Both sides scramble to meet deadline for law allowing stations to be compensated for their signal. Some disputes unresolved. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Assembly Panel Blasts Contractors Board : Housing: Report says the licensing agency fails to investigate or discipline those accused of doing shoddy work. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shell to Develop Major Gulf Site : Energy: Oil company will spend $1.2 billion on the find 130 miles southwest of New Orleans, its biggest in area in 20 years. From Reuters
Planning Saves Money, Eases Confusion From the Associated Press
Advertising From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : The Uncalled-For Maze of Long-Distance Dialing
Japan Unlikely to Meet Pledge on Purchases of U.S. Car Parts, Chips From Reuters
Executive Travel : Business Travel Notes JOE BRANCATELLI
Company Comedy Turns Dark : Tough Times Inspire Employees to Use Humor From Bloomberg Business News
Sales of Domestic Cars and Trucks Jump 6% in September From Associated Press
U.S. Firms Still Bullish on Yeltsin : Hard-Liners' Loss Viewed as Victory for Reform Effort PATRICK LEE and SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
South County Home: Speaking of spreading out . . . James M. Gomez Times staff writer
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
L.A. Ad Agency Dropped by First Interstate Calling It Quits BRUCE HOROVITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Ford's Trotman, Leadership Is Job 1 . . . and Job 2 . . . and Job 3 From Associated Press
Medical Equipment Firm Deal: James M. Gomez Times staff writer
Early Rally Falters, but Dow Up 9.50 : Stocks: A selloff in semiconductor shares limits the gains prompted by a surge in overseas markets. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Most Cable Operators, Stations Reach Accord on Retransmissions : Television: Both sides scramble to meet deadline for law allowing stations to be compensated for their signal. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Men's Clothing Retailer to Open 2 Stores in County : Expansion: Men's Wearhouse plans 4,700-square-foot outlets in Brea and Huntington Beach by the end of the year. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Karcher Alleges Conspiracy in Ouster as Carl's Jr. Chairman : Restaurants: Donald E. Doyle Jr., president of the fast-food chain, denied that bylaws were changed to eliminate chairman's role. GREG JOHNSON and CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Germany's Daimler-Benz Finds Parking Spot on NYSE From Associated Press
Mergers Add Up to Historic Shift for U.S. Banks : Finance: A fragmented industry consolidates as loan demand shrinks. Relaxed laws are also driving the trend. From Associated Press
Drywallers Will Donate Time in Building Shelter : Labor: Project in aid of homeless mothers also offers chance to mend fences with contractors they struck. MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boom in Municipal Bonds Proves Elusive : Investment: Tax changes pushed by Clinton Administration have not triggered the predicted rush to the instruments and the mutual funds that buy them. CHET CURRIER, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Paramount to Study QVC Finance Details : Entertainment: The home shopping giant says its $9.6-billion offer for the studio includes $4 billion from banks and investors. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some O.C. Cable Customers Face Loss of KNBC, KTLA Broadcasts : Television: Channels 4 and 5 are scheduled to be yanked if local companies fail to win the right to carry signals. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH CARE : PacifiCare to Set Up HMO in Oklahoma to Serve 12-County Area James M. Gomez Times staff writer
Investors Group to Buy Mall From O.C. Developer : Real estate: Investment trust will pay Dicker Warmington Properties of Fullerton $58 million in cash for Plaza at Puente Hills. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sears Completes Sale of Coldwell to Fremont Group JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Early Rally Falters, but Dow Up 9.50 : Stocks: A selloff in semiconductor shares limits the gains prompted by a surge in overseas markets. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business : BRIEFING BOOK : Argentina's Privatization Wave Expected to Broaden Its Market WILLIAM R. LONG
Baby Boomers Heading for Windfall From Parents' Investments : Finances: The postwar generation, not known as savers, will inherit trillions from elders' accumulated wealth, economists say. VIVIAN MARINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exceptions to Federal Taxes on Gifts, Bequests From the Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
CHP Arrests Man in Drug Possession THUAN LE
VENTURA : Municipal Court Picks Commissioner MACK REED
LOS ANGELES : Doris Duke Gives $1 Million to Taylor AIDS Foundation
ANAHEIM HILLS : Landslide Victims File Negligence Suits
Low-Income Consumers Pay More for Poorer Services, Study Finds PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : All-Male Jail Not Needed Yet for Female Inmates DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA BEACH : City OKs $555,000 for Low-Income Housing LESLIE EARNEST
Man Accused of Murdering Nurse Denies All Charges : Courts: Mark Scott Thornton faces a special allegation that, if proved, could send him to the gas chamber. The hearing receives heavy media attention. DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Obituaries
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall : Retin-A or face-lift? Diet or liposuction? Eyelids or chin? Reflections on being an age that dares not speak its name. JENIJOY La BELLE, Jenijoy La Belle is a professor of literature at Caltech and author of "Herself Beheld: The Literature of the Looking Glass" (Cornell University Press, 1988).
Parents, Officials Worry as Cuts Jeopardize Crossing Guards' Jobs : Safety: The county stopped funding some positions and several school districts have reluctantly picked up the tab, for now. KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Candidate Stresses Recruiting Businesses PEGGY Y. LEE
Feasting on Human Drama in the Hamburger Business Dana Parsons
Next, an Agreement on the 'Trade' in Labor : The border: The ebb and flow of workers from Mexico can be charted and regulated, ending the 'undocumented' problem. JORGE A. BUSTAMANTE, Jorge A. Bustamante is president of El Colegio de la Frontera Norte in Tijuana
SAN FERNANDO : Council Approves Anti-Graffiti Plan GEOFFREY MOHAN
Council Signs Off on Mayor's First Budget Plan : Finances: Riordan gets unanimous approval for $50 million in cuts. Councilman Bernson's proposal for hiring more police receives a cold reception. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money OKd to Begin Rescue Program TIMOTHY WILLIAMS
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
Supervisors Hold Off Tapping Surplus Funds TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA HILLS : Sheriff's Search for Alleged Car Thieves THUAN LE
BUENA PARK : Computers to Cut 911 Paperwork DEBRA CANO
SAN FERNANDO : Police to Seek State Quake Safety Funds GEOFFREY MOHAN
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 3 Challenge Incumbents on Newhall Water District Board JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Lifesaver for Farmlands
Wanted: More Help for a Struggling Giant : California needs a major presidential initiative
RESEDA : Protest Planned at Town Hall Meeting JILL LEOVY
7 Inmates Injured in Jail Brawl
Campaign Calendar
LAW WATCH : Surrogate Confusion
CALABASAS : Festival Pumpkin Is Patched, Relocated KURT PITZER
BEVERLY HILLS : Actress Faces Charge of Marijuana Possession
VAN NUYS : Man Denies Guilt in Relative's Slaying THOM MROZEK
College District Upholds Its Vote Backing School Vouchers Proposition : Education: Officials believe the board is the only one in the state to support the measure. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Health Care Proposal
Hospital Site Sought for LAPD Academy : Training: Officials compare the proposed facility to a junior college. Some neighbors of the former Olive View hospital land in Sylmar have expressed opposition. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : School Board Weighs Tennis Court Plan SHELBY GRAD
LOS ANGELES : LAPD Lags in Minority Promotions, Panel Told
SYLMAR : Residents Object to Developer's Plans GEOFFREY MOHAN
1 Hurt in Crash on Ortega Highway
Clinton Insists Medicare Reform Can Be Painless : Health care: In Culver City, the President tells senior citizens that costs can be contained without cutting benefits. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Council Adopts Code of Ethical Conduct ROBERT BARKER
PASADENA : City Council Votes to Make Bid for 1998 Super Bowl
SIMI VALLEY : Planners May Back Permit for Church BRENDA DAY
County OKs Contract With Ventura Fire Dept. : Government: Supervisors say it is cheaper to pay the city for protection of north Ventura Avenue area than to operate a station. TINA DAUNT and PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
B.E. Vandegrift, Disneyland Hotel Builder, Dead at 89
Military Help for Los Angeles
Koon's Bail Motion Is Denied by High Court : King case: U.S. Supreme Court rejects his appeal without an explanation. The action means the LAPD sergeant will begin serving his prison term next week. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
DWP Leaders' Spending During Strike Assailed as Extravagant : Finances: City Council orders inquiries into more than $7.7 million spent by officials during the walkout. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : Theater Company Holding Gala Dinner MIMI KO
Simi to Hire Outside Firm to Aid in Graffiti Cleanup : Vandalism: Officials say maintenance crews need to be freed up to patch potholes and repair drains. The added workers will ensure quick removal of paint. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : Contract to Remove Graffiti Is Renewed JON NALICK
CYPRESS/LA PALMA /BUENA PARK : 25 Real Estate Agents to Help Patrol Area MIMI KO
Redevelopment Zone in Pacoima Suggested JOHN SCHWADA
Hernandez's Lifestyle Frustrates Prosecutors : Justice: Awaiting sentencing for misappropriating $7.85 million from precious-metals firm, he continues to enjoy luxury while officials try in vain to recoup money he says he doesn't have. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tipster Alleges Overton Tried to Undermine Trial : Courts: Anonymous writer tells judge in poisoning case that murder suspect knew his lawyer was depressed and hoped it would benefit him if he lost in court. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : OCC Math Professor Is Teacher of Year BILL BILLITER
Cuts May Not Rescue Area's Hospital : Palmdale: Despite laying off 100 workers, reducing services and beds, the facility's administrator says it will continue to lose money. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Loan Program Will Be Workshop Topic WILLSON CUMMER
IRVINE : UCI Officials Accused of 'Union Busting' BILL BILLITER
LOS ANGELES : Judge Upholds $250,000 Award to DWP Employee
Oak Park Woman Target of Suspected Death Plot : Crime: The alleged murder-for-hire scheme was thwarted after the FBI received a tip. One man has been charged. VIRGINIA ELLIS and DWAYNE BRAY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Obituaries
VENTURA : 'Give Back to School' Campaign Launched JAMES MAIELLA JR.
BURBANK : Armored Car to Aid SWAT Operations ED BOND
ANAHEIM : Principal Awarded by Milken MARY LOU PICKEL
Claim Filed Over Police Shooting : Compensation: Widow claims the officer lacked justification for killing her husband. Man had allegedly threatened couple's 7-year-old son. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Park to Be Site of Brush Fire Drill TOMMY LI
Arts Group Seeks to Take Over Historic Auditorium JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sex Offender Is Sought as Rape Suspect : Crime: Detectives say Robert Lee Donaldson, 34, is believed to have been involved in the recent assaults against three Pacoima students. GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Charity Struggles With Pinched Budget BOB ELSTON
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Agree to Seek Settlement With Museum
Amy Biehl's Family to Visit S. Africa MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBC, Cable Firm Reach Deal on Carrying Channel 4
Long Beach Councilman Censured Over Comments on Gays, Lesbians : Government: Douglas S. Drummond apologizes for remarks he made at a conservative forum but rejects calls for his resignation. RICK HOLGUIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Park Center Sought at No Cost to County SCOTT GLOVER
Students Join Beach Cleanup
THOUSAND OAKS : Fifth-Graders Get a Whiff of Indian Customs BRENDA DAY
GARDEN GROVE : Benefit for Needy Children Planned ROBERT BARKER
Women Join Teleconference With First Lady SCOTT GLOVER
Pollution Prevention Week Is Declared JOANNA M. MILLER
Troops in Somalia
Menendez Says He Can't Recall Details of Slayings ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pediatrician to Head County Public Health TINA DAUNT
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Widow of Man Slain by Police Seeks $10 Million
Police Show Video on Gay Sensitivity for Officer Training DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Positive Lesson From Ugly Graffiti : Education: Mayall Elementary School holds an assembly to discuss vandalism and to encourage racial understanding. JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Plea Bargain Worked Out in Knife Attack THOM MROZEK
OXNARD : Killing May Have Been Retaliation JULIE FIELDS
Remembering the Fallen Firefighters BOB POOL
Activist's Proposal for Copter Routes Assailed : Aviation: Officials and pilots criticize Gerald Silver's plan to change paths over his house. He says he made the request as a leader of Stop The Noise! CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now Yeltsin Is in Debt to the Army : Russia: The failure to settle a political dispute by political means sets a worrisome precedent with wide impact. ARCHIE BROWN, Archie Brown, director of the Russian and East European Center of St. Antony's College, Oxford, has just returned from Moscow.
Fire Destroys Historic Railroad Station : Landmarks: Oldest depot in the Valley is lost after a blaze sweeps through the 81-year-old structure. Two firefighters are slightly hurt. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Reveals He Has Sequestered Jury in Denny Beating Case : Trial: Action surprises prosecutors and defense attorneys. Ouderkirk says he made the decision after a meeting with panelists. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWBURY PARK : Agency May Acquire Broome Ranch Land STEPHANIE SIMON
Street Wise : What's In A Name
VENTURA : Community-Oriented Policing Planned PEGGY Y. LEE
NORTHRIDGE : 2 Women Paint School Interior by Themselves SUSAN BYRNES
Council Approves Riordan's Budget Cuts : Finances: Bernson's dramatic proposal for channeling funds to expand the Police Department gets a cold reception. JAMES RAINEY and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : LAPD Officer Is Sewing Up His Retirement DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Picket at Anaheim City Hall for More Funding : Law enforcement: More than 500 officers, supporters call for increases in salaries and department size. The city says it doesn't have the money. TERRY SPENCER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trade Riddle
Mojave Desert
LOS ANGELES : New Chief of Animal Regulation Agency Named
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 'High Priestess' Files Complaint JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON MORALITY : The Right of Being Able to Do What We Ought : The Pope's encyclical celebrates the human capacity to live a good life--a welcome antidote to American relativism. GEORGE WEIGEL, George Weigel is the president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington.
Rush-Hour Traffic Is Halted by Man's Threatened Jump JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
That Mess in Somalia
SPORTS
Above All Else : Old Sunset League a Source of Pride for Its Football Teams, the County CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Henley Said to Be Drug Source : Jurisprudence: Ram cornerback is identified by federal agents in affidavit. MARK PLATTE and MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CSUN Players End Practice Boycott After Meeting With Hiegert : Athletic Director Refuses to Promise Meal Plan Sought by Team MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He's on Right Side of Hits Now : USC: Mike Salmon nearly quit football while a scout-team back. Now he gives as good as he got. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Offensive Production Worse Than in '92 STEVE SPRINGER
Toronto Adds Second Dose of Misery, 7-3 : American League: Behind the hitting of Sprague and Molitor, the Blue Jays shell White Sox in Game 1. Day is doubly painful for Reinsdorf. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' Heavenly Kids Plan Proves the Gods Must Be Crazy MIKE PENNER
This Poll Might Be Altered, Too STEVE HARVEY
Prep Roundup
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Dickerson Waived; Miller Out for Season Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : Smoltz Is Resigned to Bullpen Role ROSS NEWHAN
Girls
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : Playoff Is Special for Blue Jay Coach BOB NIGHTENGALE
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Robinson Hopes to Change Pattern EARL GUSTKEY
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Mistri's Substitution Adds Up to Trouble SCOTT MILLER
MIGHTY DUCKS NOTEBOOK / MIKE DiGIOVANNA : Team to Fill Hockey Void in Minnesota MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Perfect Mix : Though a Team of 'Drifters,' Phillies Prove Themselves ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Hockey's New Operating Plan Sounds a Lot Like NBA's HELENE ELLIOTT
PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Girls Win Round 1 KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
NHL ROUNDUP : Hockey in Dallas Gets Off to Good Start as Stars Win From Associated Press
Joe Anton Recalls the Sweet Smell of Orange Blossoms, Success BARBIE LUDOVISE
Jordan's Retirement Could Leave Nike Minus a Special Spokesman ELLIOTT ALMOND
Pressure Is All on the Braves : National League: Having lost in last two World Series, Atlanta feels pinch of being called baseball's Bills. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys
Prep Sports From Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD SPORTS SCENE / RANDY HARVEY : This Kind of Muscle Is Better Left Unflexed RANDY HARVEY
LOS ALAMITOS : Lewis Hopes to Cap Comeback STEVE ANDERSEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shark Shootout to Include 8 From U.S. Ryder Cup Team
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Astros Fire Howe and Wood; Watson Becomes Second Black General Manager Associated Press
Finally, He Saw the Light : Marine's Bumpy Football Odyssey Completed at CLU KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Races Are Nice, but Money Rules : Horse racing: Many Breeders' Cup horsemen remain at Belmont for rich purses as Oak Tree meeting begins today. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Is Not Business as Usual for Bruich and Fontana Football ERIC SHEPARD
Morris Has Long-Range Hat Trick
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Price Sent to Cowboys for Draft Pick MIKE REILLEY
Jordan's Decision Slams NBA : Loss of League's Best Fuels Surprise, Shock CHRIS BAKER and SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The World of Sports Won't Be the Same MIKE DOWNEY
Welch Claims Assault by Canyon Booster : High schools: Father of a Cowboy football player, who reportedly was blamed by his coach for loss, says he only protected himself. DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : UCI Second in Grand Canyon Golf Tournament
Stalking Predators : For Bay Area Fishermen, Sharks Offer Unique Alternative to More Popular and Glamorous Striped Bass and Salmon PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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A Future Bass Pro in Making?
CLU's Dunlap to Coach in Australian Pro League VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NAIA to Strengthen Role of Conferences With Its Realignment ARA NAJARIAN
Agents Pick Out Henley : Drugs: DEA documents indicate the Ram was identified 'as the source of the cocaine.' MARK PLATTE and MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Football Titles Were a Way of Life at Brea-Olinda 30 Years Ago MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surgery to Shelve DiDomizio for Rest of Season : High school football: Rio Mesa quarterback rushed for 158 yards after sustaining broken hand early in loss to Buena. JASON H. REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hornets' Johnson Signs NBA's Richest Contract : Pro basketball: The all-star forward's new deal believed to be worth $84 million over 12 years. From Associated Press
Coliseum Delays Luxury Boxes KENNETH REICH
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Van Herk's Three Goals Pace Cypress in Soccer
Longline Fishing Boats Fuel Enforcement Controversy RICH ROBERTS
Ex-Mater Dei Athlete Picks Santa Ana Valley
ANALYSIS : Signs Pointed to Jordan's Early Retirement MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Should Realize Life Is Same Way MAL FLORENCE
CS Northridge Finds Focus in 4-Game Victory : College volleyball: Matadors defeat Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Connors, 41, Championing New Tour for Heroes Past DANA HADDAD
Kings' Future Is Now as They Open Season : Hockey: They don't look back to playoff success as they prepare to play the Canucks tonight. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Maranatha Spikes L.A. Baptist
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Daron Washington Hopes to Join Club JIM HODGES
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Price Sent to Cowboys for Draft Pick MIKE REILLEY
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