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What happened on October 15, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Movie Reviews : Come and Listen to a Story 'Bout a Movie 'Bout Jed . . . : 'The Beverly Hillbillies' is a trip back in time for boomers. The Clampetts hit the big screen with their corn-pone humor intact. By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Conversations' Sometimes Too Rich With Talk By Sylvie Drake, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
Movie Reviews : Burton Dreams Up a Delightful 'Nightmare' : The filmmaker's quirky sensibility is on display in this inventive, morbid and amusing stop-motion animated musical. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Television By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Fearless': Bellyful of a Plane Crash Survivor : Peter Weir's often remarkable film stars Jeff Bridges as a man who becomes insufferable after going through a near-death experience. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Mr. Wonderful' Understands the Mating Game : This romantic comedy knows the secret of success--interesting characters who can provide a new take on an old subject. By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Judgment': Night on the Run in Chicago By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Ruby': Intimate, Perceptive Look at Real Life : The film is a low-key story of a young woman striking out on her own and creating a new life in Florida's Panama City. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Zohar' Highlights Israel Film Festival : With his new work and 'Cup Final,' director Eran Riklis emerges as the collection's strongest voice. By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Blomstedt, Bartok and Bruckner at Pavilion By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MUSIC REVIEWS : Fresh Look at 19th-Century Repertory By Herbert Glass
MUSIC REVIEWS : Adept Cape Cod Chorus Sings at St. James By Laurence Vittes
A Long-Winded but Satisfying 'Killing' By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Abba: Songs as Effervescent as Beach Boys' Surf Sounds By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Musical Chaos From Seattle Grunge Bands By Lorraine Ali
THEATER / T.H. McCULLOH : Backstage's 'Dark': Breathless Return to Stage Suspense By T.H. Mcculloh
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Cafe Med Speaks Light, Clean Italian By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : Burt Reynolds Out in 'Left Field' By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'The African Queen' Gets a Sharper Look : As more discriminating collectors are demanding better copies of classic favorites, remastering firms are coming up with a new process to digitally clean up old versions. By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Abe Lincoln a Hit in the TV Age? Honest By Howard Rosenberg
Radio Gag Leaves Dees in a Stew By Jeff Kramer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stern Causes Near-Riot at NYC Signing : Radio: The author of the best-selling 'Private Parts' becomes caught in traffic himself as thousands of fans jam the bookstore. By Jane Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Veteran Screenwriter to Head Writing Seminar
Children's Artist to Sign Books in Beverly Hills
GRIPS Theater Brings 'Al's Pal' to Taper, Too : Families: Berlin's maverick troupe's comedy about a lonely man is aimed at kids. 'Even the hardest problems you can talk about in a humorous way,' its founder says. By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Hits Keep on Moving for Reba By Dennis Hunt
National Video Rentals : 'Aladdin': Hard Sell as a Rental By Dennis Hunt
Launching One Big 24-Hour Cable Jam : BET plans a cable channel that will offer a variety of programming from live, in-studio performances and festivals to talk shows and music videos. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Harp-Luck Story With a Plucky End : Carrol McLaughlin, the only person with estate permission to play Harpo Marx's music, will open a Fullerton series with a piece by the comedian's son. By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Is on the Right Track With the Blue Line : The jazz guitarist, who plays with his band at the Coach House tonight, says the simple, powerful format is right for the moment. His next musical destination is unknown. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Ballroom Balancing Act : The Stage Is Set for a Place Where Men and Women Can Really Communicate--Even if the Guy Leads and the Woman Follows By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Up 18.4; Nasdaq Hits 4th Straight High : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Prudential Ups Settlement Offer in Fraud Suit : Law: Securities firm would pay $120 million in cash as part of a $320-million global pact. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special-Events Event: The local chapter of the Public... Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times Staff Writer
Statordyne Names New Chief Financial Officer
IMPACT OF THE BELL ATLANTIC / TCI DEAL : How Can Investors Jump on Media Bandwagon? By Tom Petruno
IMPACT OF THE BELL ATLANTIC / TCI DEAL : Now Comes the Hard Part : Is 'Smiling Bulldog' Smith Ready for His Greatest Role? By Scot J. Paltrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sour Karcher Investment Adds to Woes : Courts: His role in a defunct building products company has brought him a $4-million lawsuit alleging fraud. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Accuses 7 Drug Makers of Price-Fixing : Courts: Thrifty Corp. joins action that argues pharmacies are billed more than businesses that buy in huge volumes. By Denise Gellene, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IMPACT OF THE BELL ATLANTIC / TCI DEAL : Now Comes the Hard Part : Interactive TV Will Be Very Tough to Deliver, Analysts Say By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Policyholders of Failed Insurer Brace for Cuts in Benefits : Settlement: Court ruling splitting Executive Life's assets makes recovery a numbers game for some customers. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
News Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Rally; Bond Yields Hit Record Low : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Apple Computer Profit Dives Amid Record Sales, Shipments By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chrysler Chalks Up Robust Third Quarter : Automotive: Lowered incentives and higher sales contribute to profit of $423 million, keeping two-year comeback rolling. Stock jumps $3.25. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
J.P. Morgan, Others Report Strong Profits for 3rd Quarter : Finance: Major banks continue to benefit from falling interest rates and a decline in troubled loans. From Associated Press
Failed Fontana Firm Adding to Karcher's Woes : Litigation: Founder of Carl's Jr. invested $4.5 million in Trusscrete and is being sued by one of its customers, records show. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contractors State License Board Temporarily Suspends Gotech : Building: The firm missed a deadline to get a qualified contractor. Company officials offered no comment. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace Firms Report Mixed Quarterly Profits By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Truckers Are Fuming Over ARB's Clean-Diesel Fuel Rule : Pollution: They cite price hikes of up to 50% and reports of engine failure. They want stand reversed. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prudential Hikes Settlement Offer on Failed Partnerships By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wholesale Prices Inch Up 0.2% Despite Soaring Produce Prices From Associated Press
Probe Targets Ads Resembling Bills By Denise Gellene
Hollywood: Get a Line on This Deal By Alan Citron
EMI Records Group Names New Executives
Entertainment Industry Gets Clinton's Free Trade Pledge By David J. Fox, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theme parks: Euro Disney is turning into Discountland. The... By James Bates
A&M Records Closes Urban Unit : Music: Resources shifted to Perspective Records, a joint- venture label with R&B producers Jam and Lewis. By Chuck Philips and Heidi Siegmund, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stacking Up Sales
Media / Marketing Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times Staff Writer
Vacancy Rate for O.C. Office Space Falls in 3rd Quarter : Real estate: The drop to 19.4% is due to the lack of new construction and to increased demand, Grubb & Ellis reports. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MEDIA / MARKETING : Irvine's Foote, Cone Crafts New Ad Campaign; Client Mazda Will Lovett Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times Staff Writer
Orange Building Firm's License Suspended : Contractors: Gotech is temporarily barred from construction. It has a long history of consumer complaints. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quiksilver Follows Suit in Swimwear : Apparel: Acquisition of bikini maker Raisin Co. makes Costa Mesa company the latest local surf-wear firm to join lucrative women's swimsuit market. By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McGaw Posts Record Profit, Revenue for Quarter : Earnings: Manufacturer of intravenous devices credits the indispensability of its products. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media / Marketing Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times Staff Writer
Media / Marketing Compiled by Anne Michaud / Times Staff Writer
ICU Medical Posts $495,000 in 3rd-Quarter Profit
Vons to Buy 53 Builders Emporium Sites in Strategic Move : Purchase: The grocer is expected to convert six or eight to markets and sell the rest to non-rivals. From Associated Press
NEWS
Pope John Paul II
School Voucher Initiative
Report on ATF Siege in Waco
Jobs and Health Plan
Troops in Somalia
Treatment of Ride Animals at County Fair
Provisions of School Voucher Initiative
Technology Trade
Mayor Begins Selling LAPD Buildup Plan : Policy: Riordan again avoids detailing the cost of an ambitious police expansion. Some say his strategy is to try to persuade the public to back his proposal, then present the City Council and taxpayers with the tab. By Marc Lacey and Rich Connell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CASE CLOSED: Eighteen months after the first allegations... By Ann Conway and Zan Dubin and Eric Lichtblau
TAINTED CASH: Former Van Nuys Democratic Sen. Alan Robbins...
New York Man Loses $100,000 Legal Battle Over Wife's Life Support From Associated Press
TAX BILLS: Get out the checkbook. Ventura County will be... By Tina Daunt
Man Kills 4 in Health Club, Commits Suicide By Tony Perry and Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : KENTUCKY : Husband of Ex-Gov. Guilty of Extortion From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Human Rights Aide Says She Has HIV From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton to Nominate Envoys to Denmark, Netherlands Associated Press
State Agency Hit by 2 Firebombs Associated Press
Rohrabacher's NEA Bid Fails in House Vote By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Exhort O.C. Parents to Do Their Duty By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Juror's 'Twilight-Zone' State Told in Transcripts : Denny case: Several panelists called dismissed member confused. Judge refuses to release another who wanted out. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Kills 4 in Fitness Club, Commits Suicide By Michael Granberry and Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton to Insist on U.S. Control of GIs in U.N. Roles By David Lauter and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Century Freeway Opening Is a Road Rally : Transit: Part carnival, part sporting event mark debut of $2.2-billion project. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somalis Free U.S. Pilot; Lawmakers Back Clinton Aims : Africa: President cites Durant's release as sign his policy is working. Aidid surfaces, tells reporters it was goodwill gesture. Senators agree to accept March 31 pullout date. By Michael Ross and John M. Broder, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Key Aristide Official Gunned Down in Haiti By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Fooling the Body to Heal Itself : The digestive response that lets us eat meat may help fight several debilitating diseases. Early studies show that feeding patients animal proteins eases symptoms of arthritis and multiple sclerosis. By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Tax Reform: Good Ideas but Plenty of Political Risk : Policy: Experts say state's revenue system is outdated. November vote on sales tax hike could force an overhaul. By Ralph Frammolino and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Firms May Pay More for Retiree Health Benefits By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jury Awards $1.2 Million in Suit Against Antonovich By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making Waves : After Diving Injury, Lifeguard Works to Make Beaches Accessible to Disabled By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tailhook Flier Expected to Be Cleared : Scandal: Criminal charges against Marine to be dropped, sources say. New evidence indicates wrong man may have been accused. By Richard Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbins Describes Furtive Payoffs : Trial: He testifies he gave defendant Carpenter $12,000, some of it in the restroom of a McDonald's. Outside court, ex-state senator calls former colleague's account preposterous. By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawmakers OK Plan to Double U.S. Grazing Fees By Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbins Says He Gave Payoffs in '90 : Trial: The Van Nuys Democrat testifies that he paid $12,000, some of it in a McDonald's bathroom. Outside court, the accused calls the account preposterous. By Cynthia H. Craft and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : When Arm-Twisting for Votes, He'd Win for Sure By Patt Morrison
TERRORISM : Amid Turkish Repression, Kurdish Nationalism Rises By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : A Reformed Revolutionary? : Peru's president has scored points by apparently bringing jailed rebel leader Guzman to heel. By Adriana Von Hagen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
S. Africa Convicts 2 in Hani Slaying : Apartheid: White separatist politician and anti-Communist Polish immigrant killed black leader, sparking riots. By Bob Drogin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arafat Fires His S. Lebanon Chief Associated Press
Japan Reportedly Near Accord With U.S. on Rice Imports By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Vows to Back Up Haiti Embargo : Sanctions: The president hints that he will use U.S. naval power to enforce the new U.N. edict. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hong Kong's Half-Mile Escalator Associated Press
Sex Case Gets Ex-Teacher 26 Years in Prison From Associated Press
Emergency Surgery on Argentine President Menem Called Successful Reuters
Already Grim Outlook for Balkans Worsening : Relief: Disease and starvation threaten millions in the war zones of the ex-Yugoslav federation, officials warn. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Killed, 3 Hurt After Gunfire Breaks Out at Miami Warehouse From Associated Press
Jobless Bill Snarled in Immigration Issue : Benefits: An emotional debate in the House pits the unemployment package against a delay in welfare for blind, disabled and elderly immigrants. By Karen Tumulty, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen-Ager Admits He Set Fire to Texas Abortion Clinic Reuters
Fear of Voter Backlash Stymies All Attempts at Reform : Taxes: Most legislators refuse to risk constituents' wrath by tampering with Proposition 13. Experts say there is little for politicians to gain by promoting change in the interest of good policy. By Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taxation Duplication
Half a Cent May Make a Big Difference By Bill Stall
Biehl Boyfriend Says Apartheid Led to Slaying From Times Wire Services
Germany Suffers First Peacekeeping Death in Cambodia Times Staff Writer
Last-Minute Glitch Delays Shuttle Mission From Associated Press
40 Killed as Quakes Rock Papua New Guinea Associated Press
Suspect Back in State to Face Molestation Charges From Times Wire Services
From the Transcripts
Brothers Seek to 'Divorce' Parents Over Abuse By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Reach Boiling Point After 30-24 Loss to Falcons : Pro football: Their frustration is evident after blowing a 14-point second-quarter lead against previously winless Atlanta. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quilt as Art Form : What used to be a craft involving bed covers has evolved. Exhibits will be staged at two colleges in the Valley. By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Keeping It Short and Sweet : Interact is staging West Coast premieres of three one-act works by playwright Richard Dresser. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
A Show of Her Own : Mona Marshall performed other people's songs for years, but finally realized she had something to say. Her solo act features all original material. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
THEATER REVIEW : 'Coaches' Goes Beyond the Pep Talk : Autobiographical sketches of Knute Rockne, Vince Lombardi and Bear Bryant offer a comedic look at myth-making. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
Gearing Up for Fright Night : Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farm go all out on Halloween with attractions like Creepy Crawly Pet Show and Queen of Darkness. By Suzanne Schlosberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Suzanne Schlosberg is a frequent contributor to The Times\f7
Singing for a 2nd Chance : Bob Cowsill, patriarch of the '60s pop stars the Cowsills, hasn't lost his way with a song. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taped Noir : Singer-songwriter Mark Winkler calls his latest work an aural version of the films of the '40s and '50s, an era to which he is drawn. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Z\o7 an Stewart writes regularly about music for The Times. \f7
Exhibits Against AIDS : Series at three locations citywide features free displays, readings and performances by and about people with HIV. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times. \f7
COVER STORY : Show Time : Having secured national acclaim, CalArts goes after hometown audiences. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : Upcoming Events at CalArts : ART
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Cashing In on a Defunct Line : Fashions For Less bought much of the Koala Blue inventory, and the label's demise can mean a shopper's delight. By Geri Cook
A Home Fit for a King : Don and Renee Brownstein's castle is the antithesis of the typical Valley tract house. By Roberta G. Wax, \f7 and SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Roberta G. Wax writes frequently for The Times.
For the Serious Shopper : Charming enclave of stores along the Boulevard in Encino offers a wide and varied collection of wares. It also sports well-dressed patrons. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times. \f7
A Chance to Let Your Hair Down : Bang attachments, which have advantages over wigs, are already a hit in New York. Now local salons hope to catch the wave of popularity. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks regularly covers fashion for The Times. \f7
A Strong Whiff of Originality : Many Valley residents are concocting personalized perfumes, with a little help from their favorite fragrance emporiums. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly for The Times\f7
The Fear of Looking Under the Hood : Class is designed to help women avoid being ripped off at the auto repair shop. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times. \f7
COVER STORY : Food Palette
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Taste of the Past : Buddies Diner takes customers back to the '50s with delicious, fresh burgers, friendly service and oldies melodies. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday for Valley Life! and \f7
SOFTWARE REVIEW : Education Made Fun : New computer programs employ adventure and games of skill to help youngsters learn math. By Joyce Sunila, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Joyce Sunila is an essayist, media critic and mother of two living in Studio City\f7
BOOK REVIEW : Relationships Slide into Generation Gap : THE MEN AND THE GIRLS \o7 by Joanna Trollope\f7 , Random House, $30, 248 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Daddy's Caddy? By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All This Luxury Plus Political Correctness By Paul Dean
SPRING COLLECTIONS PARIS : Season of Reruns By Mary Rourke, TIMES FASHION EDITOR
Trinkets as Treasures : An Exhibit of Costume Jewelry Shows the Art in the Whimsy By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The New Wrinkle in Men's Trousers : Innovation: They're promised to be smooth no matter what, and they're \o7 cotton\f7 . We tried them at home. The results? Well, don't lose that iron. By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tasteful Russian Dressing By Joanna Dendel
THE REAL WORLD / PASSPORT : Funk, Punk and Sequins By William Kissel
A New Biography That's All About Yves By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fiber Optics : Visions of Textured Fabrics Make an Impression on Fall Accessories By Kathrykn Bold / Special To The Times
Delicate Afternoon Delights Suit Colonial Guests to a Tea By Ann Conway and Patrick Mott
The Other Epidemic By Rose Apodaca
Behind The Scenes : Eyeworks Visionaries Set Their Sights on Breaking the Mold in Frames By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Custom of Costumes Tricks and Tweaks : "Dr. Paul's Amazing Eyewear" By Paul Koeleman, with ocular art by Yvonne Kroese, Ronald Slabbers and Walter van Lotringen; story and verses by Alison Clark Lowander. Children's Universe, 1993, $12.95 : "The Costumemaker's Art: Cloaks of Fantasy, Masks of Revelation" Edited by Thom Boswell Lark Books, 1992, $24.95 By Maria D. Laso
Long for Formal White Gloves? Join the Bunch By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A New Biography That's All About Yves By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Going the Extra Mile for Their Shoes : For a fraction of the cost of a new pair of fine dress brogues, most makers will rebuild them and double their life. By William Kissel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Taming the Gun Monster That Is Consuming America : Without tough and comprehensive national restrictions on manufacture and ownership of firearms, the slaughter will continue
Cops and Cults--Preordained Disaster : Law enforcement: The Waco apocalypse proves that more civilian input is needed in policing 'odd' communities. By Henry Ruth, \o7 Henry Ruth, a former federal prosecutor, participated in both the MOVE and Treasury Department evaluations. \f7
Wall St. Rings the Bell on Political Contributions : Campaign giving: Big firms will shun state and local races, a precedent that other special- interest groups should follow. By Benjamin Bycel and Rebecca Avila, \o7 Benjamin Bycel is the executive director and Rebecca Avila the deputy director of the Los Angeles city Ethics Commission. \f7
A Federal Agency at Odds with Science : Nutrition: The FDA's proposal to limit access to high-potency vitamins would hurt research and health. By Linus Pauling, \o7 Linus Pauling, who works at the Linus Pauling Institute of Science and Medicine in Palo Alto, won the Nobel Prize for chemistry in 1954 and the Nobel Peace Prize in 1962\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON SCHOOL VOUCHERS : A 'Kick in the Pants' With Dangerous Ramifications : School voucher system. : An experiment this bold will of necessity create problems, but Prop. 174 also prohibits correctives. By Gerald Uelmen, \o7 Gerald Uelmen is dean of the Santa Clara University Law School. \f7 School voucher system
Car Insurance Premiums High? Blame the Uninsured, Lawsuits : Californians have yet to reap rewards of Prop. 103 rollbacks. The Legislature could give teeth to existing laws and crack down on fraud, scofflaws. By James F. Chapel Jr., \o7 James F. Chapel, Jr. is president and CEO of Western United Insurance Co. in Newport Beach. \f7
Obituaries
Couple Found Shot to Death in Bed : Santa Paula: Adriana Meza was about to file for divorce from her estranged husband, who is sought for questioning. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Broome Ranch Takes Status as State Parkland By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westlake Medical Center to Inaugurate New Cancer Facility : Medicine: State-of-the-art site boasts the talents of Dr. Robert Gale, a pioneer in bone marrow transplants. By Constance Sommer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technicolor Video Moves to Camarillo, Bringing Jobs : Business: The country's largest tape maker had been based in Newbury Park. Its plans include production of cutting-edge computer discs. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Suitable Donor May Hold Key to Life for Leukemia Patient : Ventura: Katalina Um's search for bone marrow match ends. Activist has pushed for greater minority involvement. By Kay Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Now if one of them could channel the Mars Explorer . . . A... By Steve Harvey
SANTA PAULA : Students Get a Glimpse of Chumash Life By Kay Saillant
VENTURA : Couple's Care-Facility Licenses Revoked By Scott Hadly
OJAI : Family Terrorized by Armed Intruders By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : Officials of Defense Contractor Indicted By Dwayne Bray
EL RIO : Girl Who Fell Into Septic Tank Dies By Matthew Mosk
OXNARD : Court Told Threats Forced Recanting By Dwayne Bray
OJAI : Inn's Ranch to Offer Guests Carriage Rides By Jeff Mcdonald
Image Campaign for Agriculture Debated By Matthew Mosk
Decisions
MOORPARK : Council Views Reworked Project By James Maiella Jr.
THOUSAND OAKS : Plaza Banner to Flag Arts Center By Stephanie Simon
OXNARD : Panel to Discuss Global Economy By Ajeff Mcdonald
SIMI VALLEY : Remains of Missing Man ID'd By Julie Fields
Firm Reconsiders Plans for Move to Moorpark : Business: The city and the mail marketing company are at odds over financing road improvements around a new industrial park. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
SANTA ANA : Community Cleanup Fair Scheduled By Jon Nalick
BUENA PARK : 'Grandparents Day' Scheduled Saturday By Debra Cano
FULLERTON : Community Group Offers Parent Classes By Willson Cummer
$1.2 Million in Damages Set in Antonovich Suit : Courts: Jury also will consider punitive damages involving county supervisor's alleged effort to influence a judge on behalf of a campaign donor. Appeals are planned. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Dismantle 4 UCLA Schools Protested : Education: Students, faculty resist a proposal to cut several graduate programs. Chancellor says across-the-board reductions would be more harmful. By Marina Dundjerski and Ralph Frammolino, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Concrete Accomplishment : Transit: Long-planned Interstate 105 opens with gala festivities. Amid the tumult, Judge Harry Pregerson takes pride in job-training and housing programs he helped ensure in the freeway corridor. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Ex-JDL Activist Found Guilty in Bombing Death By Eric Malnic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heralded at Last : 50 Years Passed Before Friends Knew the Heroism in Don Rowley's Death By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Katz Urges State to Buy Wetland to Save Wildflower
LOS ANGELES : Gay and Lesbian Task Force Names Organizing Chief
LOS ANGELES : Order for Source Disclosure in Dangerfield Story Upheld
Top Air Pollution Penalties
New Freeway's Impact
LAWNDALE : Suspect in Student's Shooting Held in Florida
LOS ANGELES : Harbor Commission Votes to Drop S. Africa Policy
LOS ANGELES : Commission to Study Use of Volunteer Fire Inspectors
LOS ANGELES : More Immigrants May Be Eligible for Work Permits
LOS ANGELES : High Court Will Not Review Order for S & L to Face Trial
Sticking With the Program : Closing of Harbor City Teen Post Has Not Deterred Its Controversial Director By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Woman Was Devoted to Relief Work : Crime: A former Redondo Beach resident who was helping orphaned Russian children was found dead this week in her Moscow apartment. Police have no suspects or motive. By Gordon Dillow, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Local Filipino Community Gears Up for Ramos' Visit : Politics: The president will discuss economic issues during his 36-hour stay in the Southland. A stop in Carson is possible but not likely. By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Protesters Threaten to Block Rose Parade : Diversity: Activists call for integration of the event's executive board and more benefits for minorities. A leader says they are 'prepared to go to jail.' By Edmund Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defendant's Prints Match Those in '63 Murder, Expert States By Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 LAPD Veterans Hope to Make History in Union Vote By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Menendez Trial Turns Contentious for Expert : Courts: Prosecutors try to shake psychologist testifying for the defense. She contends that Erik Menendez has no reason to lie about being abused. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Killer Given 3 Life Sentences
CULTURAL FESTIVAL : African-American babies will benefit from the enjoyment of others. By Mary Helen Berg
About 100 artists will exhibit and sell their works this...
Christine Brown studied cooking at the prestigious... By Michael Krikorian
Police Chief Attempts to Quell Tensions in Oakwood From a Times Staff Writer
New Recreation Center Has Twice the Space of Old One By Teresa Ann Willis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Of Representatives
Lecture on Plants
Boys, Claiming Abuse, Try to 'Divorce' Parents By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Claims Hurtt Violated Campaign Law : Politics: Common Cause asks state probe of its allegations against the Garden Grove Republican and two organizations he supports. Legislator rejects the complaint. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shoring Up Beach Access : Fund-raiser: San Clemente lifeguard, who is paralyzed, leads drive to buy customized wheelchairs that disabled people may use on the sand. By Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Man Was Active in Suicide Prevention : Crime: The victim of an apparent robbery had 'saved hundreds' of people's lives as a counselor at Crystal Cathedral, says a longtime acquaintance. By Thuan Le, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Child-Sex Industry: Who Said It Can't Happen Here? By Dana Parsons
NEWPORT BEACH : Experimental Device Used to Spot Tumor By Mary Lou Pickel
Countywide : 4 Teachers Win Special Recognition By Danielle A. Fouquette
Countywide : Ceremonies to Open Tollway on Saturday By Jeffrey A. Perlman
SANTA ANA : Man Pleads Guilty to Pipe Bomb Charges By Rene Lynch
IRVINE : Suspect Who Struck Officer Is Sought By Shelby Grad
WESTMINSTER : District Will Sell Midway Elementary By Jon Nalick
Countywide : 3 Medflies Found; Trap Area to Expand
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Board Game Creator Sentenced to Prison By Anna Cekola
SAN CLEMENTE : Redevelopment OKd for Pier Bowl Area By Jennifer Brundin
FULLERTON : Ex-Chief Is Praised for City, Police Work By Willson Cummer
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Officials Against New Parking Meters By Robert Barker
DANA POINT : City Is Advised to Absorb Park District By Len Hall
Bid to Halt Work on San Joaquin Tollway Fails : Courts: Judge refuses to modify order allowing construction at both ends of road but not in environmentally sensitive middle section. By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
D.A. Cites Profit in Bad-Check Writer Reform Program By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Man in Child Molestation
Odor Leads Police to Decomposing Body
Cemetery Section Set Aside for Orthodox : Religion: Newport Beach memorial park site will be the first for O.C. members. There is space for 4,000 graves. By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Carjacking Victim Was Locked in Car Trunk for 9 Hours By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Robbers Hit Bank; No One Is Hurt
Riordan Takes Police Proposal on the Road : Law enforcement: The mayor urges residents to be patient about financing the expansion. But estimates show soaring costs. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Way to Pay for Boulevard Plan Urged : Development: Planners agree the trip fees that help fund improvements unfairly burden newcomers and discourage vital growth. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plane Crashes Into Vehicle; No One Hurt By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Katz Backs Buying Land to Save Plant By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bus Riders Tire of Musical Chairs : Transit: High desert agency adds vehicles to crowded commuter lines. Patrons had staged protest, saying that they were being left behind. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TARZANA : Russian Dance Troupe Kicks Up Its Heels By Scott Glover
Cleanup Effort Seeks Volunteers, Supplies By Geoffrey Mohan
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Septic Tank Dumping in Valley Debated By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Public Smoking Ban Gets Preliminary OK By Kurt Pitzer
RESEDA : Lessons Learned Outside Classroom By Susan Byrnes
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Gets Biology Grant for Minorities By Susan Byrnes
Wheelchair Tuneup Clinic Scheduled By Jeff Schnaufer
VAN NUYS : Gayle Wilson Urges Girls to Study Science By Susan Byrnes
VAN NUYS : Man's 2nd Trial Begins in Slaying By Thom Mrozek
Woman, 72, Testifies Neighbor Killed 2 in Back-Yard Shooting By Doug Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Threatens Permit Denial for Waste-Burning Incinerator By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Husband Killed Wife, Police Say
Gunman Fires 3 Shots in Office By Timothy Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti Seeks to Override Wilson's Library Fund Veto By Cynthia H. Craft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transit Panel Rejects Antonovich Measure
Political Corruption Trial Focuses on Testimony by Robbins
House Of Representatives
2 Banks Robbed in 2-Day Period
Board Wants Dual Credit Given for College Courses By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Plane Crash Victims Identified
Palmdale to Study Alternate Park-and-Ride Sites By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ritter Ranch Makes Its Offer of a School Site More Inviting By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palmdale OKs Ordinance to Ban Smoking in Some Areas By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Parents Favor School Uniforms By Ed Bond
BURBANK : Schools' Renovation Will Require Millions By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Suspected 'Old Man Bandit' to Stand Trial By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Mayor Calls Business Key to City's Future By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Teachers Push Board to Give Back Raise By Tommy Li
SPORTS
Kings Pull Goalie and Pull Out Tie : Hockey: Zhitnik's second goal of the game, with 1:05 to play, gives team a 4-4 draw after a strange Oiler penalty. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Reach Boiling Point After 30-24 Loss to Falcons : Pro football: Their frustration is evident after blowing a 14-point second-quarter lead against previously winless Atlanta. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : For Monica Seles, It Is Injustice as Usual By Johnette Howard, WASHINGTON POST
NHL ROUNDUP : Near-Record 8 Penalties for Chelios From Associated Press
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : El Toro Defense Holds On; Offense Finally Kicks In By Tom Birschbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Los Alamitos Starts Slowly Then Routs Cypress By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CENTURY LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Villa Park Sends Message With Victory Over Santa Ana Valley By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Western Finally Gets Ball, Victory By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARROWHEAD LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Southern California Christian Wins Convincingly By Jane Huang
SEA VIEW LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Saddleback Ends Slide, Stuns Tustin By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Tran Rushes for 317 Yards, Costa Mesa Rolls By Melanie Neff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale Wraps Up 20-14 Victory in Sack By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hart Boys, Saugus Girls Outrun Foothill Foes
Agoura's Greene Gallops to Record By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUNSET LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Huntington Beach Wakes Up, Shuts Out Servite By Gabe Lacques
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Los Amigos' Second-Half Burst Buries La Quinta By Dan Arritt
PREP ROUNDUP : Goalie Does It All in Triton Water Polo Rout
EMPIRE LEAGUE VOLLEYBALL : Los Alamitos Upends Esperanza in 5 Games By Heather Stevens
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Three Tie for First in Sonora Boys' Victory
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Battles Past Edison Again By Kim Q. Berkshire
Prep Volleyball Roundup
Bulging Disk Might Be the End for Dickerson By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES : Toronto Blue Jays vs. Philadelphia Phillies : BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Are They New Wave or Old School? By Ross Newhan
Dutch Glad to Be Rid of Hooligans : Soccer: But only 18 of 950 arrested are charged with 'open violence.' By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now They Can Only Cash \o7 Out\f7 By Mike Downey
Thomas' Spending Was His Undoing : Preps: Extravagant trip to Hawaii among items on former Southern Section commissioner's expense reports. By Eric Shepard, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Crowley Seen as Possible Successor By Eric Shepard
CLIPPERS : Stitched-Up Harper Still Wants New Deal By Chris Baker
Rooting for Buccaneers Is a Lost Cause By Mal Florence
LAKERS : Exhibitions Begin With Two Against Jazz By Scott Howard-cooper
Everyone's Singing a Different Tuna at KMPC This Week By Larry Stewart
Barkley Indicates This Will Be Last Season From Staff and Wire Reports
COMMENTARY : Rams Offer Relief for Heartsick Atlantans By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Montoya Still Game After 199 of Them : Raiders: Fifteen-year veteran will reach a milestone Monday night against Denver. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Key to Victory Is Stopping Elway By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Montana a Likely Starter on Sunday \o7 Associated Press\f7
Oliver Finds Refuge on Field : College football: Three years after deaths of his parents, USC safety still feels the pain. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They Managed to Reach New Lows : THE COLLEGES By Steve Harvey
PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Arizona Expecting Test From Stanford By Dan Hafner
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Surgery to Sideline Shah for Season By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Muhammad Has Beavers Beaming By Earl Gustkey
OAK TREE : Frankel Looks to Breeders' Cup; Best Pal Is Favored in Cal Cup By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banning Fumbles Away a Win, 7-6 : Prep football: Washington returns Pilots' fourth-quarter miscue for touchdown. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Matthies Has a 100 Reasons to Smile By Irene Garcia
Adversity Is Nothing New at Leuzinger : Preps: Recent death of football player served only to underscore a series of emotional events at school. By Peter Barzilai, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battling to Triumph Over a Tragedy : Community colleges: Danny Collins was told he might never walk again, but his desire to play football has helped him recover from his shooting wounds. By Kirby Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTSCOPE : After 1-1 Trip, Loyola Returns Home for 2 League Matches
MOTOR RACING / SHAV GLICK : Gant Makes Appearance at Bakersfield By Shav Glick
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Rick Dempsey to Manage Albuquerque By Maryann Hudson
Iraq Looks to Fill Any Void Left by English Hooligans By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES : Molitor to Need a Glove in Philadelphia By Bob Nightengale
Baseball / Daily Report By Maryann Hudson
There's No Maybe About It, Rams Give Atlanta a Lift By Mike Penner
Ready Glare : Mater Dei Receiver Rzeznik Taps Inner Drive for Big Gains; Family Admires His Work By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Jumps In Feet First After Football Ends : He Picks Up His Discarded Soccer Career for Matadors By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Give High School Statisticians a Yard, and They Might Take a Mile : With No True Way to Verify, Records Could Be Off the Mark By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DIGEST : Boosters Give CSUN Vote of Confidence
Matadors Finally Get Bruins Right Where They Want Them By Kennedy Cosgrove, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Than 2,000 Expected for County Championships By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Montclair Prep Returns From Victory Tour
RAM NOTEBOOK : Gilbert Leaves Game With Injury By Mike Reilley and T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Walker Doesn't Disappoint : Falcons: Rookie cornerback makes big plays, including two interceptions, to set Atlanta up for victory. By Mike Reilley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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