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What happened on October 19, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIES A Record: A rare movie poster belonging to the 1931... By Susan King, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Weekend Box Office : 'Demolition Man' Fends Off 'Hillbillies' By David J. Fox
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Concrete Blonde: A Voice to Reckon With By Richard Cromelin
FAMILY REVIEW : TAFFY: Fresher and Friendlier By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Emerson Quartet Packs Second-Half Punch By Herbert Glass
TV REVIEW : 'Prisoners' Puts Autism Technique to Test By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : South American Cultures From the Wrong Angle By Cathy Curtis
JAZZ REVIEW : Solid Music, Spare Crowds : Joe Henderson Tops Fine Festival, Undaunted by Poor Turnout By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Camerata Takes a Safe, Sunday Drive By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wynton Rebels by Playing It Straight : Marsalis Scores the Garth Fagan Dance Company, Funk-Free By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Journey Back From Dark : 'Fearless' Producer Paula Weinstein Sees Life Anew By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canceling Chevy Helps Fox Cut to the Chase : Television: Network officials say the move spares it and its star the embarrassment of entering the November sweeps in a no-win situation. The failure marks a costly setback for Fox. By Greg Braxton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quotable
Great Chefs, Fine Food and a Good Cause : The Orange County Region of the National Kidney Foundation serves up its annual fund-raiser with panache. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
For This Bold Diva, Life Is More Than Just a Cabaret : Acting: Jenifer Lewis has just finished a film with Whoopi Goldberg and is starting work on the 'Renaissance Man.' Her show 'The Diva Is Dismissed' is back at Hollywood's Hudson Backstage Theater every Sunday night. By Lynell George, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homes Sell When the Price Is Right
Newt Gingrich
Les Aspin
U.S. International Policy
Instilling Values in Youth
Delhi Sands Fly
New Schools and Prop. 170
Gun Prevention
BETTER SAILING? When the Los Angeles Clippers played an... By Matt Lait and Jerry Hicks and Bill Billiter
ARM OF THE LAW: Female faces are much more common in... By T.W. Mcgarry
COUNCILS PREEMPTED: To many viewers, City Council meetings... By Gary Gorman
3 Killed, 2 Hurt in Army Base Shooting Spree \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Donald A. Drynan; Former Assistant County Coroner
THE DENNY BEATING TRIAL: THE VERDICTS : Sequence of Events Compiled by Times researcher Cecilia Rasmussen
Clinton Freezes U.S. Assets of Haitian Leaders By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
S&L Swindle Nets Parker 11-Year Prison Sentence : Crime: Court also orders once-flamboyant Newport Beach businessman to repay $11 million he stole. By Chris Woodyard and Michael Flagg, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Outrage, Fear Follow San Clemente Stabbing : Violence: Sheriff and high school are inundated with calls from angry and anxious parents and students. By Mark Platte and Anna Cekola, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Jury Convicts Denny Defendants on Reduced Charges, Acquits on Others : Trial: Deliberations continue on two counts, including attempted murder of beating victim. In Orange County, some call verdicts fair; others say they are too lenient. By Edward J. Boyer and Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Denny Rescuers Avoid Spotlight, Stick Together By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Video Fell Short in Key Area--Intent of Attacks : Evidence: The tape established defendants' identity. But Denny jury apparently was unconvinced of premeditation. By Ashley Dunn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many in Military Angry Over Clinton's Policies : Armed forces: Senior officers see a lack of clear U.S. goals in Somalia, Haiti--and a tendency to cut and run. By Richard A. Serrano and Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2 Major Banks Trim Prime Loan Rates to 21-Year Low : Finance: Cuts to 5.5% affect blue chip customers. Some consumer lending is also tied to the benchmark. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Sign on the Electronic Dotted Line : A new digital signature will make it impossible for computer documents to be forged. The government hopes this will lead to a world of paperless commerce, from tax returns to corporate contracts. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Jury Convicts Denny Defendants on Reduced Charges, Acquits on Others : Trial: Deliberations continue on two counts, including attempted murder of beating victim. Felony conviction against Damian Williams carries maximum eight-year term. By Edward J. Boyer and Jesse Katz, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sea Hunt : Ventura Family Nets Lucrative Trade in Bait Fishing Even as Industry Declines By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unwed Father Loses Bid for Custody of Son : Courts: Judge rules that the boy should remain with the couple who have raised him since birth. The biological father is fighting the San Diego family's petition for adoption. By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Shocked by Attack on San Clemente Youth : Violence: High school student remains in critical condition after rod was removed from his head. Parents and classmates are fearful following assault by reputed gang members at beach park. By Anna Cekola and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Plan for National Guard at Border Gains Support : Illegal immigration: Gov. Wilson and Border Patrol officials now say they favor Sen. Boxer's proposal to deploy the troops in a supporting role. But federal funding still must be approved. By Glenn F. Bunting, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Astronauts Fly High in Orbit, Draw Blood in Name of Science \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Ft. Knox Clerk Kills Boss and 2 Co-Workers \o7 From Associated Press\f7
7 Astronauts Fly High in Orbit, Draw Blood in Name of Science \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Idaho Separatist Sentenced to 18 Months By Doug Conner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where the Buffalo Roam Again : Bison's return to the prairie after a 120-year absence is part of a conservationist effort to restore the tall grasses. By Lianne Hart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reminted House Populist Set for Brawl With Fed Bankers By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moscow State of Emergency Ends \o7 From The Washington Post\f7
Georgia Leader Appeals for Russian Peacekeeping Force By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Nuclear Waste Sparks Feud : Asia: Japan is angry after Moscow dumps toxic liquid in nearby waters. By Richard Boudreaux and Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Military Rulers Demand Say in Haitian Cabinet : Caribbean: Brother of police chief says exiled president must include coup supporters in government. He calls boycott 'an act of war.' By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Somali Intellectuals' Gathering Mirrors Nation's Ills : Africa: Backers of warlord Aidid gate-crash the Kenya get-together. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Ozone Hole Opens Deeper Than Ever From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : MINNESOTA : Girl Scouts May Broaden Pledge From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nation IN BRIEF : KENTUCKY : Durant Undergoes Minor Operation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FDA Chief Blasts Bid to Ease Diet Aid Rules \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Clinton Vows More Help in Breast Cancer Battle : Health care: President also seeks policies that afford wider access to mammography. Women will gain 'equal footing' under reforms, he says. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court to Rule if Judges Can Bar Closure of Bases : Law: Justices are expected to decide against permitting judicial intervention. If it were allowed, many shutdowns would be delayed. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospital Keeps Private, Medicaid Patients Separate, Paper Reports \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Death Row Inmate Receives a Reprieve He Doesn't Want \o7 Associated Press\f7
Nation IN BRIEF : PENNSYLVANIA : Youth Killed Trying Imitation of Movie From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Doctors Urge End of Abortion Foes' Violence \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Gun-Control Bills Get Clinton Backing : Legislation: He urges Congress to pass ban on sale of handguns to minors. Sales delays, semiautomatic curbs also are due for votes this fall. By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father of Siamese Twins Admits Being 'Drunk and Stoned' \o7 Associated Press\f7
Head of Knight-Ridder Hurt as Car Hits Pole \o7 Reuters\f7
Stabbing Incident Departs From Pattern : Violence: Experts say the attack by alleged gang members on a group of San Clemente High students signals a new type of assault that doesn't involve a rival gang. By Anna Cekola and Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suspect Enters No Contest Plea in Kidnaping \o7 From a Times Staff Writer\f7
THE DENNY BEATING TRIAL: THE VERDICTS : Voices and Reactions Compiled by Times researcher Tracy Thomas
'Let's Get on With Life,' Denny Says After Jury Verdicts : Reaction: The trucker expresses agreement with the decisions and forgiveness for his attackers. But other victims are angry. 'They tried to kill me,' one says. By Amy Wallace and John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE DENNY BEATING TRIAL: THE VERDICTS : The Verdicts
Judge Will Weigh Many Factors in Sentencing : Courts: He must consider complex guidelines. Many observers think the jurist will work toward a mid-level term of four years for Damian Williams. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
The Denny Beating Trial: The Verdicts
BOOK REVIEW : Mostly Hits From Liberal Straight Shooter : NOTHIN' BUT GOOD TIMES AHEAD \o7 by Molly Ivins\f7 , Random House, $23, 255 pages By Karen Stabiner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When Selecting a Hearing Aid Get Facts--Don't Play It by Ear By Kathleen Doheny
For More Information By Kathleen Doheny
Getting Personal : After the suspicions are gone, it doesn't matter to the parties how they got together, say those who have used ads to get dates. By Shearlean Duke, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A First Step--at Last : Health: Because causes can be traced in only 40% of breast-cancer cases, activists say it's time to stop blaming the patient and start studying environmental factors. Now, the government is listening. By Shari Roan, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
PERSONAL HEALTH : Express-Line Etiquette By Kathleen Doheny
An Animated Gathering That Draws All Kinds By Charlie Waters, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Right Words Hit the Target By Shearlean Duke
Barclay Gala Puts On Some Earth Tones By Kathryn Bold
Profile : Tireless German Champions Unpopular Cause: Foreigners : She has critics. But she insists, "The most important thing is to stand tall and not do what other people say." By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Next Step : Political Fault Lines Crisscross Canada : The two-party system threatens to break apart in next week's election. 'Fringe' groups score well in opinion polls. By Mary Williams Walsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEMUENDE : Whither NATO?
TOKYO : Framework for Trade
NICOSIA : Commonwealth Meets
CANCUN : Toward a Free Market
Culture : Schooled in Corruption : Postgraduates in Argentina study the "perverse systems" that breed bid-rigging, skimming and influence-peddling. It's all academic, of course. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Regional Outlook : Peace Has $11-Billion Price Tag for Palestinians : A working economy is vital to the PLO's hopes for statehood. And that will take more than the $2 billion pledged so far, group says. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media : 'Big Brother' is Watching Hong Kong Journalists : Beijing has begun to harass reporters and jail their sources. A scoop can be branded as treason. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Market Scene : Unkind Cut for London Tailors By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Tour Guide of Canada's Major Political Parties
Changing Lifestyles : Wanted: Place to Relocate 10,000 Street Vendors : Mexico City is ejecting peddlers and building permanent sites for them. As always, there are winners and losers. By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Agenda : Young Beggars Spill Into Nairobi Streets : In Kenya, half the people are under 14, and the birth rate is high. About 25,000 children roam the city. By Tammerlin Drummond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Documentary : A Land of Tall Tales, Tipsy Men and a Tub : Life is harsh in the Siberian hinterlands. But it has its moments, a rare visitor discovers. By Carey Goldberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Rising Interest Rates Push Stocks Down From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Teledyne Systems Co. of Northridge won a $977,506 contract...
Arnold Magnetics Corp. of Camarillo was contracted by the...
Computrition Inc. of Chatsworth received a $132,500...
Rockwell International of Canoga Park received a $509,598...
Litton Data Systems of Agoura Hills won a $3-million...
PerfectData Corp., a Simi Valley computer products...
New Driveway Could Be a Path to Increasing Home Value By Ron Galpering
Advocates of Gay Rights Look to Technology to Further the Cause : Workplace: About 600 participants gather to discuss company policy, 'coming out' and other issues. By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beckman Will Reorganize, Cut 750 Jobs Worldwide : Cost-cutting: The Fullerton-based maker of medical laboratory equipment blames recession in Europe. By James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Scoop or Two: Day's Pay or a Few? Associated Press
Big Muni Bond Firms Agree to Curb Political Contributions : Ethics: Industry critics had charged that the donations were made in an effort to gain a share of the lucrative municipal financing business. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parker Gets 11-Year Term for S&L Fraud : Courts: Newport Beach businessman also pleaded guilty to defrauding two banks and another thrift. By Michael Flagg and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Sculley's Next Stop Is a Surprise : Executives: The former Apple chairman will take the helm at Spectrum, a small and controversial wireless firm. By Jonathan Weber, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Reasons for Newhouse About-Face : Offer to Back QVC Bid for Paramount Surprises Experts By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arbitron to Exit TV Rating; Cites Sagging Profit : Media: The company's move leaves Nielsen Co. as the sole service, prompting concerns that it will raise its prices. By Fred Vogelstein, NEWSDAY
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Parsons Lands $100-Million Oil Contract : Mideast: Kuwait retains the Pasadena firm to help rebuild war-damaged crude production capacity. By Michael Parrish, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Officials Seek NAFTA 'Clarifications' to Up Support By Juanita Darling and Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stocks Are Mixed As Bond Yields Rise : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
First Interstate, Chase Post Sharp Third-Quarter Gains Times Wire Services
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Diller Builds a Cash-Rich Batting Lineup By Alan Citron
Company Town : Ticketmaster Plans 'on-Line' Service
Domestic Market Share
Capitol Records Names Ralph Simon to New No. 2 Post
Focus on Entertainment Stocks
Expenses for Suing Keating, Associates Hit $17.8 Million Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
'Mini-Malls' Take to the Open Road By Bruce Horovitz
Still looking: Bank of Newport, one of Orange County's... Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times staff writer
Large HMO to Purchase Insurer in Irvine, Offer Cheaper Rates for Both : Coverage: Firm created by merger of WellPoint and UniCare will offer health-care and workers' compensation insurance in one 'seamless' package. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell, Others Win 'Intelligent' Highway Award
CorVel in Irvine Posts 70% Increase in 2nd-Quarter Profit to $1.04 Million
Koll Project Could Create 17,000 Jobs : Impact: Bolsa Chica construction also could pump $1.25 billion into the O.C. economy, a study says. By Debora Vrana, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ad Agency Will Close Irvine Office, Transfer Workers
Pacific Scientific Co.: The Newport Beach manufacturer of...
Platinum Software Corp.: The Irvine financial software...
State Officials Trying to Persuade Taco Bell to Stay
Satellite Technology Wins Thailand Contract
Groups Warn About Buying Unneeded Insurance Coverage : Consumerism: In many cases, the policies are either redundant or too narrow in scope to be cost-effective, they say. By Vivian Marino, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Insurance Policies That Experts Say Are Not Worth Purchasing From Associated Press
Tandy to Sell Its Memtek Division for $65 Million : Electronics: The sale is in line with the company's plans to divest its non-retail businesses. From Times Wire Services
Nu-Med Set to Reorganize Into 2 Separate Companies
Lockheed Corp. Unit Gets $1.5-Billion Contract
THQ Inc. Announces New 'Ren & Stimpy' Software
Real Estate Firm Buys 49% of California Helicopter
Benton Raises $15 Million for Venezuelan Oil Fields
In Russia's Heartland, American Is Welcome : Privatization: Consultant Jody Darling is helping a former military complex make the transition to the free market. In exchange, he got 5% ownership. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lockheed to Find Out if Einstein Was Right : Science: Stanford plans to use Lockheed to test General Theory of Relativity in what could be 'one of the great physics experiments of the 20th Century.' By Patrice Apodaca, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's a Roller-Coaster Ride for Disk-Drive Maker Micropolis : Technology: Earnings have gone from a net income of $15 million in first nine months of 1992 to a net loss of $14 million during the same period this year. By Jill Bettner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Soars to Success With Sale of Gliders : Composites: Advanced Soaring Concepts Inc. is the only maker of sailplane kits in the U. S. Its employees also turn out fiberglass prototype cars. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
American Film Tech Files for Chapter 11
Summit Care Corp. Shows 26% Profit in 1st Quarter
Cherokee Inc., Out of Bankruptcy, Lists Profit
Foothill Group Earnings More Than Double
On Assignment Reports 3rd-Quarter Income Up 8%
Pollution Research Corp. Income and Sales Increase
LTC Properties Reports Closing $7.9 Million in New Loans By Jack Searles
Edwards Starts Work on Simi Multiplex By Jack Searles
Advanced Compression Working on Bank Link By Jack Searles
Terminal Data Gets Orders for Scanners By Jack Searles
Cool-Lux Lighting Moves to Camarillo By Jack Searles
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
10-Foot Python Stars in Reptile Exhibit By Nona Yates
Maybe they should open the competition to Lakewood and... By Steve Harvey
Crime Honors No Boundaries : Suburbs as well as cities are beset by the rising tide of violence
Clinton vs. Dole: The Larger Stakes : Why trimming a President's sails can hurt the presidency
The Boycott Hurts Mainly the Arabs : As the Middle East peace process continues, so does the blacklist against Israel
Clintonspeak Meets the Chain Saw : 400-year-old trees are doomed as some environmental groups cave in to 'coercive harmony.' By Alexander Cockburn, \o7 Alexander Cockburn writes for the Nation and other publications. \f7
A 'Process' Blind to the Cost in Blood : Haiti: Justice minister's murder was a predictable result of U.S. partnership with thugs. By George Black and Robert O. Weiner, \o7 George Black is editorial director of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights in New York. Robert O. Weiner is coordinator of the committee's Americas program. \f7
An America Adrift Is Dangerous : In Somalia, Haiti, Bosnia, Clinton's fuzziness of purpose has added insult to injury. By Mickey Edwards, \o7 Mickey Edwards, a former congressman (R-Okla.), is teaching at Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government and writing a column. and \f7
PERSPECTIVE ON SCHOOL VOUCHERS : Prop. 174 Puts the Students First : Critics defend one of the worst performing systems in the world because they are largely responsible for it. By William J. Bennett, \o7 William J. Bennett, co-director of Empower America, was President Reagan's secretary of education from 1985 to 1988. and \f7
Street Greetings : Entrepreneurism: Ex-panhandler creates personalized, hand-painted greetings for passersby. By the time winter sets in, he hopes to have saved enough money for a hotel room. By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley School Takes Meetings to Inner-City Parents By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Denny Beating Trail: The Verdicts : Two Worlds in One L.A. : Outside the Courts but Inside the City: Where Hope, Renewal Begin By Bill Boyarsky
The Denny Beating Trail: The Verdicts : Two Worlds in One L.A. : Some Get to See a Different Side of the Same Coin of Justice By Ron Harris
Women's Panel Finds Ingrained Sexism in LAPD : Law enforcement: Report says emphasis on physical strength perpetuates a 'culture of gender bias.' It adds that the attitude affects the handling of some crimes. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : Recreation Area Due to Get Less Federal Funding in '94
Crimes Reported to the LAPD
TORRANCE : Ex-Bank President Gets 41 Years in Investment Scam
HOLLYWOOD : Bob, Dolores Hope Named Christmas Parade Marshals
LOS ANGELES : 22 Organizations Share $191,887 in Olympic Grants
LANCASTER : Art Deco-Style Complex Put on Historic Register
Exxon Drops Plans to Ship Oil Through Channel By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
L.A. School Enrollment Down 1,519 : Education: The slight decline is the first in 13 years. Officials say the drop is a temporary effect of economic hard times. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Paving a Path to Riches? : Redevelopment: Communities often put down bricks as a first step in revitalizing a sleepy downtown. But experts say jazzy thoroughfares won't lure shoppers unless paired with programs to attract and keep businesses. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Contention That Killings Lacked a Plan Is Challenged : Trial: Prosecutor questions an expert who examined the Menendez crime scene and concluded that because it was 'disorganized,' the murders were not premeditated. Witness sticks to her view. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Exxon Drops Plan to Run Tankers in Channel : Business: Company will ship crude from offshore fields through pipeline. Environmentalists hail the decision. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Hueneme Weighs Task Force on Beach, Parks Taxes : Finances: Panel would find new ways to raise funds for maintenance and study merging assessment districts. By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
5 Former Ives Laborers Get Checks for Back Wages : Somis: Mexican workers victimized at flower ranch are paid between $2,300 and $4,700. About $1.25 million has been ordered disbursed among hundreds of employees. By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
League of Cities Gathering: Some Call It a Junket, Some Education : Government: Local officials will travel home today as conference ends. In most parts of the county, taxpayers picked up the tab. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fairground Hopes Off-Track Betting Is More Addictive Than Smoking : Recreation: Gamblers at Watch and Wager halls may find cigarettes no longer welcome after a board vote today. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Students Win Limo Ride in Sales Contest By Maia Davis
SANTA MONICA MOUNTAINS : U.S. Funding Drops for Recreation Area By Alan C. Miller
VENTURA : 2nd Suspect in Boy's Stabbing Arrested By Scott Hadly
CAMARILLO : Alleged Rape Victim Had to Lie, D.A. Says By Dwayne Bray
THOUSAND OAKS : Youth Plunges Car Off Road Into Ocean By Jeff Mcdonald
NEWBURY PARK : Financial Analysis of Vouchers Offered By Brenda Day
THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Scorches Large House Being Moved
THOUSAND OAKS : Civic Arts Plaza Plans Open House By Stephanie Simon
Pollution Control District Allows Farmers, Ranchers to Burn Debris By Jeff Mcdonald
Board May Mark Anti-Drug Week By Jeff Mcdonald
OAK VIEW : Homemade Bomb Found in Riverbed By Jeff Mcdonald
Obituary
Supervisors to Weigh East Cities' Trash Plan : Environment: Some local officials say the task force could undermine a countywide agency approved by the Legislature. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
800 Educators View Classroom of Future at Computer Course : Thousand Oaks: Participants investigate the latest technology to aid decisions on spending schools' limited improvement funds. By Brenda Day, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / Q&A : Ventura Candidates Spell Out Cable Stance
2 Sought in Rape of Disabled Oxnard Woman By Julie Fields
Pipe Bomb Found in Parking Lot By Scott Hadly
Taxpayer Group Charges Panel Violated Open-Meetings Law : Camarillo: They ask district attorney to investigate allegations against parks district related to documentation and bidding. By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Denny Beating Trail: The Verdicts : Community Members React to Verdicts
Gender Bias Exists in LAPD, Report Says : Discrimination: Advisory council recommends major changes in hiring to increase the percentage of women in the department. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Record
RESEDA : Students Grill Roberti About District Breakup By Henry Chu
Making a Difference in Your Community : Volunteers Keep Nature Center Going By Rebecca Bryant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WOODLAND HILLS : Water Called Key to Region's Economy By Jill Leovy
WOODLAND HILLS : College Soil Transfer to Start Next Month By Kurt Pitzer
GRANADA HILLS : Game Aims to Lure Students to Class By Susan Byrnes
CALABASAS : School Candidate Will Quit, Leaving 8 By Kurt Pitzer
ENCINO : Chamber Announces Donations to Schools By Scott Glover
GLENDALE : Pay Hike for School Board Sparks Protest By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Free Seniors Flights to Be Offered Locally By Ed Bond
SYLMAR : Students Learn How to Cook at Golf Course By Geoffrey Mohan
UNIVERSAL CITY : MCA, Homeowners Discuss Park Plans By Scott Glover
Widow, Children Describe the Shattering of Family's Dreams : Crime: A jury hears the testimony while considering the death penalty for Fred D. Rose's killer. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Autobiography of a Pacoima Childhood Focuses on Happiness Ponce spoke with Times staff writer Julio Moran about Chicano literature and of her memories of Pacoima
Santa Monicas to Get $4 Million Allocation : Parks: Backers of the national recreation area praise the 1994 amount. But it's less than any year since 1988. By Alan C. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Homeowners Designated Owners of Trails : Valencia: Nearly 10,000 households may have to pay fees to help maintain walkways and bridges. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Castaic School Board Member Submits Early Resignation By Jonathan Gaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Complex Granted Historic District Status : Preservation: National register lists five Art Deco-style buildings that are among the city's oldest. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trawling for Bait Nets Family a Lucrative Business : Economy: Despite fishing industry's decline, Sandy Vernand says his commercial operation grosses about $300,000 a year. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Norton Leaving Santa Ana Council; Cites Poor Health By Jon Nalick and Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Preserving the Mission Past : Archives: In San Juan Capistrano, one man has organized a priceless collection of thousands of documents, some written in the 1700s by Father Junipero Serra. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weekend High Tides Take Some by Surprise in Newport Beach By Mary Lou Pickel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cities and County Reach Accord on El Toro : Marine base: Irvine and Lake Forest given large voice in agreement on planning future use of the air station. By Gebe Martinez and Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Disney Reaches Tentative Pact in 1 of 2 Suits : Law: Two sides won't release details. If suit is settled, the only remaining legal obstacle to park's $3-billion expansion would involve Tiffy's restaurant. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Propose 1% Utility Tax Hike to Build New Jail in Santa Ana By Jon Nalick, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : School's 'Regiment' Gets Honors By Debra Cano
MISSION VIEJO : District Honors Top Schools, Teachers By Anna Cekola
ORANGE : 6-Week-Old Dies at Orangewood Home By Mark I. Pinsky
TUSTIN : City, Employees Reach Agreement By Bert Eljera
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Student Expelled in Knife Incident By Debra Cano
TUSTIN : Man Arrested in Attack on Police Car
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Alicia Parkway Project Delayed By Richard Core
CAPISTRANO BEACH : School District to Hold Public Auction By Anna Cekola
IRVINE : Residents Unhappy With Cable Boxes By Shelby Grad
Countywide : Extension Sought for Check Program By Willson Cummer
PLACENTIA : Condo Conversion Plan to Be Reviewed By Danielle A. Fouquette
SEAL BEACH : Fitness Club Gets OK to Sell Beer, Wine By Shelby Grad
IRVINE : Council OKs Budget Cuts of $1.6 Million By Shelby Grad
IRVINE : UCI Unit Wins U.S. Grant on Laser Uses By Shelby Grad
COSTA MESA : New Animal Shelter Taking In Strays By Bob Elston
Countywide : Public Encouraged to Get Flu Shots By Jon Nalick
SEAL BEACH : City Approves New Smoking Ordinance By Shelby Grad
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Plan for 3 Bridges Is Focus of 3rd Hearing By Debra Cano
YORBA LINDA : City Council Cancels Tonight's Meeting
Vasquez, Hurt in Crash, May Return to Work Today By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garden Grove Police Arrest 51, Seize 8 Guns in Gang Sweep By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Men Plead Not Guilty in Case Involving Rams Player By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$15.5 Million OKd for Anaheim Transportation Center By Jeffrey A. Perlman, TIMES URBAN AFFAIRS WRITER
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Jaeger Gets It Over, Raiders Get It Done : Pro football: His 53-yard field goal with 16 seconds to play beats Broncos and Elway, 23-20. Jett provides big play, turning Hostetler pass into 74-yard score. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES / TORONTO BLUE JAYS vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES : They're No Angels : But Phillies Are Clearly Fregosi's Team, and They Bring Back Memories of '60s By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cook Tour a Success : UCLA Quarterback Justifies Decision to Make Him Starter By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES / TORONTO BLUE JAYS vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES : Olerud Is Left Out; Molitor in : Game 3: Batting champion will start on the bench against left-hander Jackson. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now Teams Will Play Mind Games With Managers By Mike Downey
Cutting-Room Floor : Roper Released After Snoozing During Film From Associated Press
His Magic Is Only So Strong : Broncos: Elway nearly pulls out another victory despite the ineffectiveness of his offensive line. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least He Knows He Made a Lasting Impression on Fan By Shav Glick
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Lofton, 37, Cut in Youth Movement By T.J. Simers
Rams' Rubley Moves Up a Notch : Pro football: He becomes the No. 2 quarterback behind Everett and might hold for Zendejas' kicks. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Sherrard Probably Out for Season Associated Press
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : WORLD SERIES / TORONTO BLUE JAYS vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES : It's About Time to Designate the Same Rule for Each League By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES / TORONTO BLUE JAYS vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES : Phillies Prove They Are Used to the Wee Hours By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES / TORONTO BLUE JAYS vs. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES By Ross Newhan
Coleman, Davis Sued in Injury Case : Jurisprudence: Players are named in lawsuit filed by family of 2-year-old girl hurt in explosion. From Associated Press
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Canadians Fear They Are Being Squeezed Out By Helene Elliott
NHL ROUNDUP : Burr Leads Red Wings to Victory From Associated Press
Upset Provides Magic Moment for Whittier By Ara Najarian
Coleman Rejects $69-Million Contract Offer
Beyond His Years : In His Talent, Maturity and Concern for Others, the Clippers' Terry Dehere Seems Nothing Like a Rookie By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Hurricanes Make Change at Quarterback Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Notre Dame Pass Rush Is Praised By Earl Gustkey
Popularity Couldn't Save Him By Eric Shepard
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Even Celebrations Have Their Limit By Jim Hodges
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COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Titan Women Win in Volleyball
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Baker Among Those Boycotting Conference of Black Coaches By John Weyler
Midseason Report for OC Football Teams By Steve Kresal
Graham May Play Friday for Edison By Chris Foster
PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Sweeps Capistrano Valley By Kim Q. Berkshire
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