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What happened on October 12, 1993
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Friends Offer New Twist to Old Murder Mystery : Crime: Frank Christi, a tough-guy actor who police believe was involved in real-life capers, died 11 years ago. The latest theory is that he was killed over a woman. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love Triangle Caused Slaying of Actor in '82, Friend Claims : Crime: Frank Christi often played tough guys in movies and TV shows. He even had a real-life rap sheet. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Hurt in 1st Drive-By Shooting in Mission Viejo THUAN LE and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Any Way You Slice It, the Staff at Philippe Is on a Roll ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : High School Students' Housing Construction Program Begins : Vocational education: About 40 youths will soon start building two homes. Each will be sold for no more than $80,000. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grand Juries' Racial Makeup Under Challenge : Legal system: L.A. County's mostly Anglo volunteer panels do not reflect the population, lawyers contend. Other areas have changed systems to increase diversity. PENELOPE McMILLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Developer to Start Hillside Soil Tests SCOTT GLOVER
Truck Driver Killed During Hijack Attempt
Video Project to Link Van Nuys Courthouse With Faraway Jails TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Calendar
Tank Truck Leak Shuts Freeway Ramp
THOUSAND OAKS : Sybert Resigns State Planning Position CARLOS V. LOZANO
Hours at 2 Library Branches Extended PATRICK McCARTNEY
Lift Embargo but Not in Bits and Pieces : Our half-measures on Vietnam are hurting U.S. business and the Vietnamese people. MELANA ZYLA, Melana Zyla is an analyst at the Asian Studies Center of the Heritage Foundation in Washington. and
BREA LA HABRA : Meeting Planned to Inform Public MIMI KO
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Airport Development Opposed
Obituaries
Arrogance Over County Budget
Contractors Board
NEWPORT BEACH : City May Lop Off Tree-Trimming Crew BOB ELSTON
A Knife Pointed at Peace Accord : Violent efforts to undermine Israel-PLO agreement must be quashed
IRVINE : Council to Discuss El Toro Base Future SHELBY GRAD
830 Turn Out for Bone Marrow Drive ED BOND
Wake-Up Call Goes Through : Contractors State License Board, under pressure, promises to do better
Making a Difference in Your Community : At This Home, a Lot of Tails Are Wagging REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : School Board Widens Attendance Area ED BOND
1st Storm of Season Brings Rain, Lightning to the County : Weather: Meteorologists say the early downpour may signal the start of a wetter-than-normal autumn. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA PALMA : Hospital Using New Diagnostic System MARTIN MILLER
South Africa
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : New Penalties Proposed in Graffiti Fight : Vandalism: Task force wants to make parents liable for civil prosecution. It also seeks to make offenders pay for damage. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Narrowly OKs Ventura Pier Alcohol Ban PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Slaying Victim's Brother Attacks NAFTA Pact PHIL SNEIDERMAN
LAGUNA HILLS : Education is Topic for Bergeson Talk
VENTURA : Supplies Sought for Cleanup Effort MAIA DAVIS
Gays and Lesbians Need a Real Movement : Rights: Emulate black churches in the civil-rights struggle and pull together the efforts of 15,000 local groups under a national umbrella. ROBERT DAWIDOFF, Robert Dawidoff, a professor of history at the Claremont Graduate School, is co-author, with Michael Nava, of "Created Equal: Why Gay Rights Matter to Americans" to be published next year by St. Martin's Press.
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Freeway Pipe Bombs Detonated
CANOGA PARK : Rocketdyne Stops Using Chemical MYRON LEVIN
SIMI VALLEY : City to Participate in Task Force on Trash SARA CATANIA
Explaining About 'Voice' of Homeless
Counting U.S. Creatures
Health Insurance No Cure-All
Glendale : Teen Center to Mark Its 1st Anniversary TOMMY LI
WOODLAND HILLS : Students Buy AIDS Ribbons for Dance SUSAN BYRNES
OAK PARK : School Board Hosts Brainstorming Day ROBIN GREENE
SIMI VALLEY : Rocketdyne to Phase Out Cleaning Solvent CARLOS V. LOZANO
ORANGE : Council to Vote on Firefighters Contract MARTIN MILLER
GLENDALE : Panel Backs Country Club Expansion TOMMY LI
1st Storm Arrives on Schedule : Weather: The downpour is on track with the start of the rainy season, experts say. Two local traffic accidents are linked to wet conditions. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Treatment of Spousal Abuse Cases Criticized : Law enforcement: Group says Sheriff's Department's handling of Linkenauger case shows inconsistent attitude toward domestic violence. DWAYNE BRAY and SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Another Happy Cloth Diaper Fan
SANTA ANA : College Is Honored for Staff Programs BILL BILLITER
NORTHRIDGE : Cal State Celebrates 'Coming Out' Day SUSAN BYRNES
VAN NUYS : Forum to Address Neighborhood Crime JEFF SCHNAUFER
PERSPECTIVE ON HAITI : Aristide's Challenge: to Stay Alive : The unarmed want him back. Everyone with a gun wants to kill him. Foreign military presence is unavoidable. HERBERT GOLD, Herbert Gold is the author of "Best Nightmare on Earth: A Life in Haiti" and "Bohemia" (both published by Simon & Schuster).
Obituaries
Oxnard College Re-Entry Center Puts Students Back on Course : Education: Program, operating on a shoestring budget, guides and encourages people as they pursue their dreams for advancement. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Parents at School Oppose Transfers ED BOND
Sheriff's Computer Failures Slow Dispatch of Deputies ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official Strives for Year-Round Homeless Shelter in the Valley Richard Lee Colvin
Photography a Winner for Ex-Drummer TOMMY LI
Man Shot During Apparent Burglary
Ex-Promoters to Be Charged With Money Laundering : Crime: Grand jury declines to indict Michael E. Wooten and Frank Marasco on conspiracy charges. They are accused of making indirect contributions to four public officials. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Decals to Be Used Against Car Theft JEFF SCHNAUFER
2 Killed in Crash of Vintage Airplane
SENSITIVITY WATCH : Whoops, Whoopi
Moorpark Schools Committee's Proposed Changes Under Fire : Education: Board members say the recommendations of their appointed panel are disappointing. Group has met for more than a year. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crisis in Russia
Justice Thomas Should Sit This One Out : Clarence Thomas should not judge a harassment case that parallels Anita Hill's charges. CHRISTOPHER D. CAMERON, Christopher D. Cameron is associate professor of law at Southwestern University in Los Angeles, where he specializes in labor and employment matters.
LAGUNA NIGUEL : City Sports Fields to Get New Lighting RICHARD CORE
Police Chief Ready to Retire and 'Look Into New Things in Life' : Simi Valley: After 12 years at the department, Lindsey Paul Miller, who helped make the city one of nation's safest, says he wants to travel and write. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fear Marks Venice After 2 Homicides : Crime: Some residents of the Oakwood neighborhood keep children home from school. They worry that a 2-week-old gang war may escalate. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Die as Vintage Aircraft Crashes in Rugged Terrain TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Celluloid Trash Can Discovery Turns Into a Treasure Trove : Collecting: Since learning the value of animation cels found in Burbank 30 years ago, the Westchester man has become an aficionado. REBECCA BRYANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
African Problem, African Solution : Somalia needs some help from its neighbors
Patagonia Enters Fray With 4 Endorsements : Ventura: The activist clothing firm cites City Council candidates' favorable stands on business and environmental issues. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Sen. Seymour Enjoying Life in Slow Lane as Housing Agency Head : Government: Feinstein's '92 foe has big plans for little-known panel that mostly helps fund low-cost loans for first-time home buyers. ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : County Fair Move to Air Base Studied
President's Health Plan
VENTURA : No Sign of Missing Scuba Diver Is Found JULIE FIELDS
FULLERTON : Residents to Protest Government Waste WILLSON CUMMER
TUSTIN : High School Slates Its College Night BERT ELJERA
Shelter Putting on the Dog? : Government: Mission Viejo's new animal care facility opens Wednesday amid praise and criticism. Some think its $2.4-million cost could have been better spent elsewhere. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A.'s Central Library
THOUSAND OAKS : Auto Dealers Seek OK of Electronic Sign CARLOS V. LOZANO
BUENA PARK : Lab Classes Have Right Chemistry DEBRA CANO
Drive-Through Flu Shot Clinic Offered SCOTT HADLY
Motorists' Tip Leads to Arrest in Hit-and-Run : Capture: Yorba Linda man is in custody after unidentified couple spot car described in news story of freeway accident that killed boy. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girl's Family Tale Has Makings of Good Opera GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAMARILLO : Jogathon to Raise Funds for School MAIA DAVIS
OJAI : Strict Anti-Graffiti Plan to Be Examined JEFF McDONALD
SIMI VALLEY : Magnet School Survey Considered BRENDA DAY
School Urged to Expel 3 in Alleged Plot : Education: Officials say boys aged 12 and 13, armed with guns and knives, schemed to take over a classroom. More than 200 parents demand further action after the three are suspended. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Prisoners of Castro Reunited : Expatriates: A revered opponent of the Cuban ruler visits the Southland. His account of their homeland's problems offers hope for a change of government. SANDRA HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE : Train Kills Transient, 29, Lying on Tracks THUAN LE
Excuse Me, Your Participle Is Dangling : What with all the major issues to discuss, with Somalia and school vouchers and such, it's curious how people delight in spotting the mundane mistakes of others. SCOTT HARRIS
CORONA DEL MAR : 700 Attend School's 40th Anniversary LESLIE KNOWLTON
Gays Step to the Forefront in L.A. Police Recruiting Campaign : Law enforcement: A medal-winner stands out as one example of a new sensitivity within the department. JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Residents to Protest Parking Meter Plan ROBERT BARKER
CYPRESS : Residents to Protest Zoning Change Plan MIMI KO
OJAI : Leaders to Consider Strict Smoking Law JEFF McDONALD
Surprise Shower Causes No Problems in Slide Areas MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Love' Duet Steams Up Brian McKnight's Career : Pop music: Singing with Vanessa Williams was the 'incredible boost' his career needed. His debut album has just passed the 500,000 sales mark. DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Schoolbreak' Drama on Lesbian Moms LYNNE HEFFLEY
El Teatro de la Esperanza: Struggling but Surviving : Stage: Finding money is always difficult, but the troupe has managed to carry on, providing a voice for Latinos for more than two decades. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Job: Spotlighting the Workday World of Arts and Entertainment : Putting Together the Pieces of Altman's Puzzle : Movies: Editor Geraldine Peroni begins work almost as soon as the director starts shooting. This time, she sews together 'Short Cuts.' MARSHALL FINE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Awakening America to Ballet : N.Y. City Troupe Tries to Build a Mass-Media Audience, Even Using Film SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Acme Cheese Singles': Wait for the Second Half DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : St. Petersburg Philharmonic Shows Off Big-League Skill DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : KRS-ONE an Entertainer and a Poet at Glam Slam HEIDI SIEGMUND
O.C. POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Beach Boys Give It Another Go 'round : Things haven't gone well in recent years. But at the Celebrity, the power of Brian Wilson's great music is underscored. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'Frontline' Returns With GM Probe ROBERT KOEHLER
ART / CATHY CURTIS : Raw Responses as Raw Material : Drawings by Williams, Humphrey and Sisto Deal With Social Issues in Fearless, Highly Personal Ways CATHY CURTIS
DANCE REVIEW : 'Voices in Motion' Delivers a Wildly Uneven Program LEWIS SEGAL
STAGE REVIEW : 'Rosario's Barrio'--It's Old News MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The New Kid on the 'Beverly Hills' Block : Television: As Brenda's new beau, David Gail is in the running as the next '90210' heartthrob. His goal: To 'be happy with myself.' MONICA YANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bringing Back the Troubadour of Old : Pop music: The West Hollywood club helped launch the careers of Elton John and Linda Ronstadt. Now a plan is under way to recapture its glory. HEIDI SIEGMUND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : The Media as the Source of Inspiration DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Miriam Margolyse Bubbles On and Off 'Innocence' Set : Movie: As the formidable dowager Mrs. Manson Mingott, the British actress brings verve and audacity to Martin Scorsese's film. JOAN GOODMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : L.A. Society Tribute a Show of Excellence LEONARD FEATHER
Weekend Box Office : Stallone, Snipes: Action at Box Office DAVID J. FOX
POP AND JAZZ REVIEWS : Fogelberg Recalls Innocent Times DENNIS HUNT
MUSIC REVIEW : Los Angeles Master Chorale Brings 'Elijah' to Life HERBERT GLASS
ART REVIEW : 'Friedrich': Another Side of the Romantic Tradition WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
BUSINESS
Plating Firm Shifts From Pentagon Work JACK SEARLES
More Cost Overruns Surface for Underwater Eurotunnel From Associated Press
Speedo Firm Dives Into World of Fashion : Apparel: Authentic Fitness purchases venerable swimsuit makers Catalina and Cole of California and plans to turn them around. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Motorola's 3rd-Quarter Profit Doubles on 30% Sales Increase From Associated Press
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Paramount to Hold Talks With QVC : Mergers: Studio agrees to 'informational' discussions on hostile takeover bid. Some analysts are predicting an auction process. KATHRYN HARRIS and JOHN LIPPMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Electro Rent Earnings Drop 47% in 1st Quarter
Calnetics Corp. Income Jumps 52% in 1st Quarter
Domestic Market Share
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Camarillo Firm Ships Chips for Test Devices JACK SEARLES
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fortune Petroleum Raises $6.5 Million
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
79 Homes Started in County in August JACK SEARLES
Valley Housing Market Gets a Boost From Price Drop of 13% : Real estate: Single-family house sales rose 12% in September compared to 1992. Low interest rates and an abundance of homes on the market helped lure buyers. JILL BETTNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pinkerton's 3rd-Quarter Earnings Plummet 84%
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Intel's 143% Increase in Profit Doesn't Satisfy the Market : Technology: Fear that the company is losing its dominance pushes stock price down $4.75. From Associated Press
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Food Workers to Vote on New Contract : Labor: The proposal contains concessions and reduced raises. Two supermarket chains walked out of talks. GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
CBS Programming Chief May Be Leaving ALAN CITRON and CLAUDIA ELLER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PacifiCare Taking Wider Role as a Provider of Managed Care : Health: Armed with a $100-million 'war chest,' the Cypress-based HMO is making acquisitions to expand its market share. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Browning-Ferris Moving Office to Sun Valley
Hazardous-Waste Firm Wins U.S. Defense Dept. Pact ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TECHNOLOGY : Rainbow Takes a Hit After Releasing News Both Good and Bad Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO : Edison Scuttles Plan to Invest in Massive Coal-Fired Power Plant MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
France's GATT Conditions Get Little Support : Trade: Paris wants to keep tariffs on farm and film imports. It suggests dropping those issues from current talks. From Reuters
Restaurant Operators Slow to Jump at Beachfront Sites JACK SEARLES
Commercial Vacancy Rate Figures Mixed JACK SEARLES
A Taco on Every Table : Latino Food Makers Target the Mainstream BRUCE HOROVITZ
Hoping for a Box Office Blowout on 'Demolition Man' JANE GALBRAITH
Eli Lilly Plans to Trim 4,000 Jobs Worldwide : Restructuring: The drug maker will also drop cancer diagnosis and treatment research at its San Diego subsidiary. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Life on the Fringe Can Bring Privacy, but Also Confusion RON GALPERIN
Mortgage & Realty Agreement Extended
Work Force Reductions May Loom at AST Research Inc. : Jobs: Cuts were suggested in a filing with SEC. The firm recently bought Tandy's computer making operations. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Credit Card Fraud Costs $720 Million : Crime: That was the figure for losses in the U.S. last year. Thieves are becoming bolder and more sophisticated. SAU CHAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Benton Oil Proposes 7-Million Share Offering
American Film May File Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Dean Witter Faces Judgment, Probe : Ethics: A fired branch manager is awarded $1.5 million. Arbitrators seek an investigation of his forgery allegations. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dakin to Market MTV's 'Beavis' Characters
Technology Dean Takahashi / Times staff writer
DOING BUSINESS IN MEXICO : Bell Atlantic to Buy Up to 42% of Cellular Phone Firm Iusacell : Telecommunications: The move puts the East Coast's largest cellular provider in the midst of Mexico's wireless phone wars. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rises 8.67 in Light Holiday Trading : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Crown International Pictures Names New Senior VP
Voice Powered Expects Loss of Up to $3 Million
NEWS ANALYSIS : Investor Lawyers Call Prudential Settlement a Pebble, Not a Rock SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guarding Against Credit Card Fraud From Associated Press
Aircraft Engine Repair Firm to Trim Work Force
Dow Rises 8.67; Small Stocks Hit Record From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate Market Is Not Hopeless
Honda Pressing Ahead With Indy Car Plans : Automotive: Santa Clarita unit will supply engines for the company. Veteran driver Bobby Rahal will use the auto giant's power plants. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Warner, H-P Plan Interactive Printer : Technology: The device, which will offer coupons, maps and other home shopping information, is called significant. From Reuters
Bankers Mutual Funds $35.1-Million Loan to Irvine Co.
Eastern Vintner Becomes Major Player in Wine, Spirits Industry : Acquisitions: In the past two years, growth of Canandaigua Wine Co. has exploded. It has gained national status. HILARY APPELMAN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
PerfectData Chairman Steps Down Pending Inquiry : Management: Lee R. Mannheimer is a suspect in a murder-for-hire plot directed at his estranged wife. PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
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Voting Changes on Tap for O.C. Water Board ERIC BAILEY and MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Yeltsin Bid to Skip Islands Issue Ruffles Japanese Hosts RICHARD BOUDREAUX and TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
7.1 Quake Shakes Tokyo; Woman Killed, 2 Hurt Reuters
The Press : U.S. Policy Under Fire in Editorials
Changing Lifestyles : Forgotten by Time : Development threatens the tranquillity of a Colombian coastal region. STEVEN AMBRUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OSLO : Nobel Peace Prize
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : 1 in 12 Blacks May Have AIDS Virus From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : COLORADO : State to Defend Anti-Gay Measure From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SANTIAGO : A Tenth Anniversary
CAIRO : Filling in the Blanks
PORT-AU-PRINCE : A Haitian Test
Boxer Alleges Cover-Up of Nuclear Dump's Perils : Waste: Senator questions studies assuring that water supplies near Ward Valley site will not be contaminated. Operator says safety concerns have been rebutted by government officials. FRANK CLIFFORD, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Astronauts at Space Center Associated Press
Reno, Guinier to Meet at Penn Dedication Reuters
Media : Politics Makes Waves on Mexico's Airwaves : Charging censorship, a popular interviewer quits, touching off a firestorm of debate over government's role in journalism. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cuomo Wants Okla. Inmate Jailed in N.Y. : Justice: Governor says the killer, set for lethal injection Oct. 19, must serve 20-year sentence first. But condemned man says he wants to die. From Associated Press
Statistics and Science Can Be Twisted to Suit Debate : Research: Groups frequently distort or present inaccurate scientific information to the public about gay men and women to boost their arguments. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corporate Income Tax May Be Bad Economics but It Gets the Job Done RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Us Sick PAMELA WARRICK
For One Business, a Minor Cost Is Still 'a Major Irritation' : Tamco steel mill officials concede that their 2.27% tax bill will not drive them out of the big Southland market. But when you add the electricity costs . . . RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Chief Sees Clinton Need to Scapegoat Him STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight to Ease Drug Terms Unlikely to Gain Ground DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Losing Face : He was armed with a hot portfolio and that Fred Flintstone Look. So why did his cover-boy dream turn to rubble? JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Gays, Foes Seek Spin That Sells : Both sides have escalated the propaganda battle. Explicit material, claims of morality and fairness are among weapons wielded in broadcast and video campaigns. But, sometimes, such strategies backfire. BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World View : The 'Missing Middle' of Democracy : People, not ideologies, are the building blocks of the new politics, say visionary experts on 'civil society.' ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Deadline Looming, PLO Scrambles to Fill Key Posts : Mideast: Central Council approves peace pact with Israel after tense debate erupts into a brawl. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As Violence Spreads, Hungarians in Serbian Province Fear They Are Next : Balkans: Northern area of Vojvodina could be the next venue of 'ethnic cleansing.' The rich farming region is already seeing the danger signs. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HEALTH WATCH : Advertisers Cleaning Up on Fear of Germs
BOOK REVIEW : A Free Spirit in a World of Barriers : FREE ENTERPRISE by Michelle Cliff , Dutton, $19, 213 pages VERONICA CHAMBERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wilson OKs Easing of Pesticide Rules : Legislation: In other action, he vetoes bill that would have made it easier for school districts to levy parcel taxes. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Neighbors Protest Child-Killer's Return From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ex-Smokers' Gain May Soon Be Loss KATHLEEN DOHENY
Drug Labeling: Formula for Disaster? KATHLEEN DOHENY
Environment : Prowling Toward : EXTINCTION : Wanted for their luxurious pelts and supposed healing powers, two of Russia's big cats are disappearing quickly. The real villain is economic chaos. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eyewitness Accounts of Russian Crisis at Your Fingertips CONNIE KOENENN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Grinning Reaper: Kevorkian Defiant at Michigan Arraignment From Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Greece Contends With Vast Uncertainty as Aging Socialist Papandreou Returns : Politics: Despite heavy pressure to improve living standards, he is expected to keep an austerity policy. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profile : A Reformist Alternative to Yeltsin : Economist Grigory Yavlinsky, the liberals' choice, outpolls the Russian leader in popularity. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's Peril in Mixing Prescriptions : Medicine: Doctors say some 'illnesses' in older Americans can be traced to what's in the bathroom cabinet: too many prescribed drugs. PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Loses Bid to Stay Ruling on Gays in Military BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doing Business : An End to the Cheers? : Samsung chairman warns that South Korean companies are headed for trouble if they don't improve quality. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexican Warns U.S. on Border Confrontations PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FBI Agent Plans to Turn In Badge After Her Harassment Complaint From Associated Press
Workers Shift Priorities for Family's Sake : Relationships: Some employees in Orange County are finding that four-day weeks can help them focus more on home life and give them a feeling of control and flexibility. JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Divers Find Body of Missing Crewman in Damaged Tanker Associated Press
Heat Will Be on Robbins as Trial Begins in Capitol Corruption Case : Courts: Imprisoned former lawmaker is the prosecution's star witness. His credibility will be attacked by defense attorneys for ex-Sen. Paul B. Carpenter and lobbyist Clayton R. Jackson. MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Atlanta Mayor Front-Runners Get Clear Field : For 20 years, Maynard Jackson and Andrew Young have traded off the job. Neither is running this time. ERIC HARRISON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Bluffs, Taxes Don't Push Firms Out of State : Revenue: For decades, the Legislature has given in to threats. Yet levies are not a major cost of doing business. RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : In the Mind of : AIDID : The warlord wants to be kingmaker, if not king. Peace efforts could end abruptly if he feels slighted. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tourneau Guests Enter New Time Zone KATHRYN BOLD
Ventura Sheriff's Office Faulted in Woman's Death DWAYNE BRAY and SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Share Nobel Prize for Finding 'Split Genes' THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Menendez Case Fascinates Court-Watchers Nationwide : Trial: On cable TV and computer networks, they register reactions. The verdicts range from skepticism to sympathy. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : MISSOURI : Husband Arrested in Wife's Poisoning From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Denny Juror Dismissed; Deliberations Start Over : Trial: Other panelists say she did not seem to understand the proceedings. Defense lawyer calls the move improper. EDWARD J. BOYER and ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Haiti Mob Keeps U.S. Troops From Landing in Capital : Caribbean: Police-sponsored demonstrators force top American official to flee port. Soldiers are part of U.N. deployment to help restore exiled president to office. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
UC Irvine Lands Forward From Utah JOHN WEYLER
NHL ROUNDUP : Odjick Leads Canucks, 4-1 From Associated Press
For Raiders, an Ending Out of 'Twilight Zone' STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Can Be Difficult to See the Ball When Your Life Is Flashing By MAL FLORENCE
Guillen, Cora: More Than Just Teammates : American League: The shortstop, when he needed a boost, got it from the second baseman. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Knox Says He Will Stick With Everett T.J. SIMERS
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : Blue Jays Have Stewart and Plenty of Confidence BOB NIGHTENGALE
Appointment of Gullikson Expected THOMAS BONK
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Takes Wait-and-See Approach JIM HODGES
Pro Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Baseball / Daily Report : National League Playoffs MARYANN HUDSON
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Marino to Sit Out the Rest of Season Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : With 'Bone to Pick, Trojans Go to Work EARL GUSTKEY
Knox Says He'll Stand By His Man Everett in Atlanta T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvine Valley, OCC Teams Make Marks Off Field, Too STEVE KRESAL
Blue Jays' Molly Is Some Kind of Player, by Golly MIKE DOWNEY
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Growing Pains for U.S. Team HELENE ELLIOTT
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : No Relief in Sight for Braves ROSS NEWHAN
Reseda Coach Wants Taft Counterpart Suspended STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section's Thomas Under Investigation : Preps: CIF commissioner is on paid leave during review of alleged improper use of expense account. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Safety Suspended After Missing Road Trip MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canyon High School Football Coach Tells Team He Plans to Stick With It ERIC SHEPARD
HORSE RACING / OAK TREE MEETING : Hollywood Wildcat Wins Again BOB MIESZERSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hernandez Retains Title by Decision : Boxing: He scores unanimous verdict over Warren to retain his junior-lightweight crown. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE PLAYOFFS : TV Dictates Game Time for Game 6 Wednesday ROSS NEWHAN
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler to Start Again, Shell Says STEVE SPRINGER
Dykstra's Homer Wins It for Phillies, 4-3 : NL Game 5: Drive off Wohlers in 10th inning gives Philadelphia a 3-2 series lead over Atlanta. RONALD BLUM, ASSOCIATED PRESS
This Ice Show Will Have a Golden List of Skaters JIM MURRAY
Phillies Finally Nail It Down in 10th, 4-3 : NL Game 5: After the Braves are allowed to come back again, center fielder homers for victory. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bills Don't Need Big Rally This Time : Pro football: Kelly passes for three touchdowns as Buffalo rolls to 35-7 victory over struggling Oilers. From Associated Press
Ultimately, He Doesn't Quit on His Talent : UCLA: Isaia, a 310-pound defensive lineman, overcomes pain of injury as he works his way back to the top. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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