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What happened on October 28, 1993
FOOD
American Oak: Casks of Character DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
The Shawn Behind Shawn Dogs KATHIE JENKINS
Herbal Infusions: Chinese Food in a New Key BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN FRESH : Broccoli, Cauliflower and What's In Between SYLVIA THOMPSON
Cappuccino Souffle, Steak Soup ROSE DOSTI
Halloween : Warming Up Winter Squash JOAN DRAKE
IN THE KITCHEN : Can This Soup Be Saved? RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Polo Lounge JONATHAN GOLD
Bistro Classics ABBY MANDEL
Halloween : Squash Packets CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Halloween : Chocolate-Pumpkin Cake: Trick and Treat
Halloween : All Roads Lead to Calabasas CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARTY LINE : You Can Eat City Hall KATHIE JENKINS
Halloween : Pumpkinheads CARL FIGULS
Hey, What's that Turnipy Smell? CHARLES PERRY
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Father's Plans to Disinherit Menendez Brothers Described From Associated Press
Menendez Uncle Says He Was Told of Abuse : Trial: The brothers told him months after their arrests that they killed their parents and they had been molested, he testifies. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Group Seeks to Block Parole for Ex-Officer ED BOND
Terror and Chaos Rekindle Memories of Past Disasters : Trauma: Residents recall their experiences during 1988 Porter Ranch and 1961 Bel Air/ Brentwood fires. REBECCA BRYANT and SCOTT GLOVER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Relationship Gone Rotten : Litigation: Artists and factory are squabbling over what artists say are nauseating fumes. The firm says neighbors made malicious complaints to AQMD and has filed slander suit. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : Slide Victims Sue City, County, MWD LILY DIZON
Weighing the Strengths of Black, Women's Colleges MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctors on the Docks : Medicine: Hospitals competing for business in the era of health-care reform are targeting seafarers who come from many lands and may be in port for only a few hours. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SUN VALLEY : Forum to Discuss School Voucher Plan JEFF SCHNAUFER
MISSION VIEJO : Saddleback Chorale Finds Its Voice FRANK MESSINA
Valley Obituaries
BEVERLY HILLS : Block Says Cancer Is Cured, Starts Reelection Drive
Obituaries
When Fire Hits Home
STUDIO CITY : Group to Seek Limits on Helicopter Traffic SCOTT GLOVER
Fire Victim Has Early Fears Over Rebuilding : Regulations: Thousand Oaks man is worried city restrictions will prevent reconstruction on his property. A councilman calls the concern unfounded. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Teeing Off on the School Voucher Issue SCOTT HARRIS
'ClintonCare': a Catastrophe for Economics : Captive consumers, absence of competition--sounds like health care on the cable-TV model. VIRGINIA I. POSTREL, Virginia I. Postrel is the editor of Los Angeles-based Reason magazine
COUNTYWIDE : OCTA to Play Host to 1996 Trade Show ERIC YOUNG
COUNTYWIDE : Clothing Drive Begins on Saturday GEOFF BOUCHER
WOODLAND HILLS : Judge Urged to Lift Ban on Dirt Transfer KURT PITZER
Traffic Slowdowns Times researchers D'Jamila Salem and Nona Yates
LOS ANGELES : Audit Hits Management of Small Business Loans
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Panel Proposes Gift Limits for Officials RICHARD CORE
GLENDALE : Flames Destroy House and Duplex TOMMY LI
O.C. PERSPECTIVE : Failure of Leadership
STANTON : Advisory Panel OKd to Aid Crime Fight WILLSON CUMMER
Lancaster Agrees to Acquire More Parcels for Projects PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School News: An occasional look at South Bay classroom news : Students Offer Their Tips for a Safe Halloween CAROL CHASTANG CAROL CHASTANG
Defense Conversion
Laid-Off Employees
L.A. Verdicts
North Korea: Can This Be Love?
LOS ANGELES : Ex-Officer Wins $244,000 in Sexual Harassment Case
Thousand Oaks Residents Debate Redevelopment Plan STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE : Shuttle to Be Visible This Morning and Friday
Brushland, Winds Put Peninsula at Risk for Blazes TED JOHNSON and CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita Put Off by Museum's Big Price Tag JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School District Celebrates Its Diverse Cultures SUSAN BYRNES
Winds Fuel 3 New Wildfires : Destruction: New blazes in Simi Valley, Santa Paula and Ojai bring total of scorched brush to 30,000 acres. Firefighters are stretched thin. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services Have to Be Paid For : Wednesday's fires show vital importance of public safety funding
LOS ALAMITOS : Law Would Regulate Public Gatherings BERT ELJERA
SAN FERNANDO : Agency OKs Plans for Seniors' Housing GEOFFREY MOHAN
Only God Has a Claim on Jerusalem
Residents Plead for Effort to 'Reclaim' San Clemente From Violence LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IRVINE : College to Hold Literacy Conference
Sheriff Says Cancer Is in Complete Remission : Law enforcement: Block credits chemotherapy with halting lymph disease. He holds a fund-raiser for his reelection campaign. KENNETH REICH, Times Staff Writer
SOUTH-CENTRAL : New Program Gives First Loan to Garment Cutter
Residents of Mountains Can Only Watch : Santa Monicas: Remote homesteads are burned or scorched as wall of fire moves toward the ocean. JACK CHEEVERS and JEFF MEYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Agencies Close Charred Parks and Trails : Environment: The state Department of Parks and Recreation suffers the greatest amount of damage in terms of area. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CYPRESS : City Manager Gets 5% Annual Raise MIMI KO
NEWPORT BEACH : Students' Starfish to Adorn National Tree ROBERT ELSTON
Center to Break Ground for Mosque JOHN DART
Man Shot to Death in Santa Ana Identified
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Near Top in Study of Graduates SUSAN BYRNES
Safer Pastures Found for Animals as Flames Close In on Ranches : Refuges: Shelter officers and volunteers help residents. The county fairgrounds is prepared to accept livestock. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS : Issues Abound in Hawthorne Races : Candidates: Voters on Tuesday will choose a new mayor, two council members and a city clerk. CAROL CHASTANG and TERESA ANN WILLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U. S. Senate OKs Funds for Hansen Dam Restoration, L.A. River Studies : Recreation: Most of the money will be used to complete a 15-acre swimming and boating lake and other facilities for the long-neglected Valley reservoir. MARK BOUSIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTMINSTER : Dream of a Better Life Is in Ashes BERT ELJERA
Crisis Blunts Criticism of Fire Chief TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Families Race to Save Homes in Farmlands : Santa Paula: Many residents wait until the last minute to flee, but no injuries are reported. Some livestock are killed. FRED ALVAREZ and PEGGY LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Disaster Countered by Displays of Courage : Santa Susana Pass: Firefighters and private citizens pitch in to save hundreds of homes from 40-foot-high flames. TRACEY KAPLAN and RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
No Threats Were Made, Denny Juror Contends : Trial: Contradicting televised claims by an alternate panelist, Juror 251 acknowledges that tempers flared. But she says no one's 'personal safety' was jeopardized. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA Votes to Stop Buying Buses That Burn Diesel Fuel : Environment: Agency announces it will only purchase vehicles that use cleaner substances. Move will cut air pollution in the region by about 1%. NORA ZAMICHOW and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Three Students Win Essay Contest Prizes DEBRA CANO
Firefighters and Homeowners Face Danger on All Sides : Responses: Early hope in the Hidden Valley battle turns to despair as winds buffet new fires in Simi Valley, Santa Paula and Ojai. DARYL KELLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Picks City Manager 1 Week Prior to Election : Hermosa Beach: A Northern California man is selected despite one member's objections that the decision should have been delayed until new members are seated. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Lynwood Employee Guilty of Murder : Courts: The verdict fails to solve the mystery of his motive in killing the husband of a city councilwoman. Several jurors urge further investigation of the case. TINA GRIEGO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Graduate Program Cuts
LA HABRA : Mayor Appeals OK of AM/PM Market MIMI KO
Contract to Build Subway Link Awarded : Transit: MCA Inc. wants subway station closer to Universal Studios. County officials say a redesign could delay the project. STEVE PADILLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge's Ruling on Gangs Appealed : Courts: District attorney seeks to reinstate order barring Westminster gang members from gathering in public. Prosecutor cites lower crime rate. BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BEVERLY HILLS : Brothers Told of Abuse in 1990, Uncle Testifies
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : Disaster Countered by Displays of Courage : Impact: Life is disrupted even for those outside rings of fire. Blazes take emotional toll throughout region. JESSE KATZ and RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Businesswoman Describes Alleged Money Laundering : Courts: Jennifer Goddard testifies about her ties to former state Sen. Robbins at a federal corruption trial. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Castaic Students' Proficiency Test Scores a Source of Disagreement : Education: Demands for tougher curriculum, claims of present system's effectiveness both are made. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Susana Fire Threatens Luxury Homes : Emergency: Blaze injures four firefighters, closes freeway lanes and halts train service. Many residents refuse to leave. CARLOS V. LOZANO and SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'It Looked Like the Whole City Was on Fire' : Newbury Park: Residents recall a harrowing evacuation. The blaze is the worst to hit the Thousand Oaks area in 37 years. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA Sues Industrial and Landfill Site Owners, Operators MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group of Sikh Dissidents Leaves Temple Peacefully : North Hollywood: Police order the faction to leave. The board of directors takes control of the building. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firefighters Tee Off to Support 2 of Their Own : Thousand Oaks: The nearby inferno is on the minds of those at a golf benefit held to raise funds for injured colleagues. ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Close-up Look at People who Matter : Taking World by Storm Is Her Specialty REBECCA BRYANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Atty. Gen. Janet Reno
BURBANK : City OKs Funds for More Police, Rangers ED BOND
ORANGE : Candidates Outline Plans for Schools MARTIN MILLER
Trying to Trap a Killer : Health: Scientists test rodents near San Clemente to see if they're carrying the deadly hantavirus. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : Young Prodigy Loves to Sing, and It Shows KURT PITZER
PERSPECTIVE ON NAFTA : A 'No' Vote From the Front Lines : Areas already reeling from the impact of illegal immigration can't afford the interim effects of this 'long-term solution.' BOB FILNER, Rep. Bob Filner, a Democrat, was a San Diego councilman and deputy mayor before being elected to Congress last year
COUNTYWIDE : Nestande Gets 1-Year Contract With OCTA
2 Moorpark Youths Held in Attack
THE SOUTHLAND FIRESTORM : In an Unsettling Year, One More Disaster : Impact: Life is disrupted even for those outside rings of fire. Blazes take emotional toll throughout region. JESSE KATZ and RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Buries Its No. 1 Bogyman : Latin left is no longer a 'threat' --except maybe in Mexico. JORGE G. CASTANEDA, Jorge G. Castaneda is a political scientist who teaches at Mexican and U.S. universities. His latest book is "Utopia Unarmed: The Latin American Left After the Cold War."
Voices
Judge Won't Drop Sexual Assault Charges BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Educator Awarded State's Top Honor : Education: Will Rogers School instructor is one of five 1994 Teachers of the Year. She is first in county to win the award. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Students Stand Up to Drug Abuse JON NALICK
Federal Judge Defends New Jury Method : Trials: He says the selection process for panels in Santa Ana is legal and does not exclude minorities. A group of defense attorneys has challenged the procedures in court. DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
But Why Is It So Darn Complex? : Simplistic health care reform just can't be done
Bullets and Guns
Doctor Accused of Medi-Cal Fraud Pleads Not Guilty LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Surprise Vote Axes 92-Home Development in Newbury Park : Growth: Builder Aaron Raznick immediately threatens to sue the city. Councilman Frank Schillo sides with project's foes. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pay Often Cited by Ex-Officers as Reason for Leaving LAPD : Police: Department exit interviews show that many depart for agencies that offer higher salaries. Mayor's plan to increase size of the force without promising raises may not persuade many to stay, some say. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Special Groundbreaking Makes History, Remembers It : Schools: About 300 people attend the ceremony at the site of the future Clarence Lobo Elementary in the hills of San Clemente. It is the first in the state to be named after an American Indian leader. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Residential Parking Meter Plan Scrapped ROBERT BARKER
U.S. Files Fraud Charges Against Embezzler Wagner MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nature's Annual Assault Up Close--Banal, Tragic and Surreal MATTHEW HELLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura Man, 36, Fatally Stabbed
INNER-CITY WATCH : Watts Line
NEWS
60 Emerald Bay Houses Lost in Fire : Community: Homeowners whose properties were threatened include ex-astronaut Buzz Aldrin and the nation's richest man, Warren E. Buffett. JODI WILGOREN and ANN CONWAY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Some Common Questions on Fire Insurance KATHY M. KRISTOF and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Angelou Journeys Onto the Bestseller List PAUL D. COLFORD
West Covina : Red Onion Restaurants Shut
Paper Says FBI Blocked Plan to Foil N.Y. Blast From Reuters
Altadena : Council Alternate Censured
LETTERS : Creative Strategies to Improve Education
Orchestra Plans Halloween Treats : Music: Symphony opens season amid decline in funding. But officials say tradition of free admission will continue. KATHLEEN KELLEHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cooke-Chandler Vows Exchanged
Clinton's Balancing Act Impresses Few : Congress: Health care plan's changes do not produce many converts among either liberals or conservatives. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Local Section Debuts on Sunday
Guest Passes to Limit Street Parking : Congestion: Glendale Community College students will soon lose the right to leave their cars in nearby neighborhoods. Each resident in new restricted areas will get two permits for visitors to use. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Canada Flintridge : Fund-Raiser for Rose Float
Whom to Call
Halloween Programs for Youngsters Set
Gov. Wilson Declares O.C. Disaster, Opens Way to Aid KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Second Volley
Long Beach : Convention Project Given Another $10 Million
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Comedy for Teens
Bill to Extend Jobless Benefits Stalls in Senate WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Weighing the Strengths of the Black and Women's Colleges MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Quirky Coastline Enclave Is Reduced to Melted Metal MARY LOU PICKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Sun Habits Associated Press
The Numbers May Not Count in Reform Debate : Statistics: Both supporters and foes of the Clinton plan say the figures are on their side. Ultimately, human nature may be the key factor. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Plan Books Selling Briskly Times Wire Services
Long Beach : Council Further Restricts Smoking in Public Areas
LETTERS : Expenses of Clinton's Culver City Visit
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. LEE HARRIS
How It Will Work: A Look at Key Details SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Groups Halt Adoption of Black Cats AILEEN CHO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Lita Rocks
Voters to Decide Fate of Proposed Card Casino JILL GOTTESMAN
Linebacker Collins Continues Battle to Triumph Over Tragedy KIRBY LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Musical Melting Pot Ready to Stir ANNE LOUISE BANNON and BEST BET
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Friends Ease Move From Mexico
Freeway Access Project Approved : Traffic: The street widening is designed to ease downtown congestion. It involves a vacant lot that was purchased amid controversy. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crews Gaining Control of Sonoma Fires Associated Press
Real Estate That's Been the Scene of the Crime WENDY MILLER, Wendy Miller is editor of Ventura County Life
Clinton Offers NAFTA Enticement for Wary Lawmakers JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scaring Up Meals a la Halloween ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
Christopher Prods Baltics on Behalf of Their Minority Russians : Diplomacy: He sees officials of Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania. U.S. fears Moscow might respond to ill treatment by invading. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Starting Over : Fitting In but Still in Touch With Taiwan : Moving, the experts say, is one of the most stressful experiences we face in life. Add being uprooted from one country to another--often under less-than-favorable conditions--and there's bound to be even more pressure. So how do some teens handle it--being a stranger in a strange land? Here are the stories of three high-schoolers who have arrived in Orange County from different countries--Vietnam, Taiwan and Mexico.
DEAR LAGUNA / REFLECTIONS ON A CITY BURNING BRIGHT : Fire Was Far Too Harsh for Sweet Little Village of Laguna Beach DANA PARSONS
DEAR LAGUNA / REFLECTIONS ON A CITY BURNING BRIGHT : Readers Reaching Out
Glendale : Country Club Project OKd
House Of Representatives
Seeking TLC for a Forest Being Loved to Death : Resources: A survey shows that the public wants to see more rangers in the mountains. The dilemma is that a burgeoning number of people want access, but not the problems that overuse brings. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DEAR LAGUNA / REFLECTIONS ON A CITY BURNING BRIGHT : Postcard from Laguna
Pasadena : Settlement in Chamber Suit
PAGES : It's Never Too Late to Be a Cover Girl ELIZABETH MEHREN
Clinton Unyielding on Health Benefits for All : Insurance: He says full coverage is his 'bottom line' requirement. Issue puts him at odds with rival plans. DAVID LAUTER and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nation IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Doctor Admits Using Illegal Tumor Drug From Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Southland Firestorm
Fire Department Responds to Southland Emergencies TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hartford Police Seek to Quell Gang Outbreak From Reuters
Sprinters Can Ride Into Showdown RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Jet Hits Turbulence Over Pacific; 27 Hurt Reuters
You Can Count on Flavor at China 88 MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
PERFORMANCES / An Opinionated Guide
'Rudy' Fans Get a Kick From Tackling Odds LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section
Novelist Has to Leave His Typewriter : Evacuations: T. Jefferson Parker and his neighbors in 'oddball, idiosyncratic houses' pack their prized possessions, are ready to flee by midafternoon. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Returns 15 Haitians, Weighs Aristide Steps : Policy: New ways to pressure military leaders are considered. But officials see little chance that ousted president can return to power Saturday. JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legal Safeguards to Practice Religion Voted by Congress DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Credit Is Due ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Nation IN BRIEF : MASSACHUSETTS : Ex-Fugitive Argues to Sell Her Story From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fanning the Flames
Nation IN BRIEF : OHIO : Court Ruling Sides With Flag Burner From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NIGER : Troops Storm Jet; One Hostage Killed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fire Deeply Tarnishes O.C.'s 'Crown Jewel' : Tragedy: Laguna residents watch in helpless awe as worst blaze in memory engulfs fabled city. ERIC LICHTBLAU and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Southland Firestorm
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Senate Apologizes to Native Hawaiians From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sometimes You Find a Winner in the Candy Corn JIM WASHBURN, Jim Washburn is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. T. Jefferson Parker's column resumes in this spot next week. and
GOINGS ON : Wild Outfits Come Out of Closet for Halloween : Many of the costumes for the Orange and Black Bash are designed by artists who let their imaginations run riot. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oc High / Student News & Views
Victims Recount Losses--and Count Their Blessings : Reaction: In chaotic Laguna, families are separated and residents watch homes burn. Many narrowly escape. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Back to Work at 80, It's Her Attitude That Really Counts : Seniors: Banking has been Dorothy Andrews' love since 1952, so why stay retired? Younger colleagues have to race to keep up. DEBORAH SULLIVAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diamond Bar : New Buildings Dedicated
Grant Being Sought for Oil Pickup Program TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Firefighters Frustrated by Laguna's Rugged Terrain : Blaze: Area's natural beauty contributed to its demise, as steep sloping hillsides and rocky ridgelines make it difficult for equipment to easily access flames. DAVE LESHER and ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
13 Fires Sweep Southland : 200 Homes Burn; Laguna, Altadena Hard Hit : Inferno: Thousands of residences are threatened as winds whip brush fires. Hundreds of millions of dollars in damage expected throughout Southern California. DAVID FERRELL and ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Frantic Parents Seek Young at Fire Evacuation Centers RICHARD CORE and ROSE APODACA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Building Pact Opens Door for New City Hall JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
4 Firefighters Badly Burned in Santa Susana Pass Blaze : Firestorm: Wind shift sends wall of flame out of ravine, trapping men inside their firetruck. LESLIE BERGER and GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Student Aid Program Said Losing Millions From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CLINTON HEALTH PLAN : Coverage for Everyone
300 Homes Destroyed in O.C. REBECCA TROUNSON and JEFF BRAZIL and DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Day of Disaster: The Southland Fires
PLOTS TO THINK ABOUT : Wander Through Some Local Cemeteries and Have Visions of the Past RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
Memorial Gifts to Benefit Ted Watkins' Programs
A Day of Disaster
Georgian Forces Retake 2 Towns Held by Rebels Associated Press
Neighborhoods Key to Battling Child Abuse, Panel Says ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popular Winter Varieties Are at Area Stores, Farmers' Markets : The Bosc, Comice, Anjou, Red Bartlett and Asian versions are available. Prices are expected to remain favorable. RODNEY BOSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Azusa : Bank Offers $1,000 Reward
Facts, Figures And Comments From Area Events GARY KLEIN
Puente Hills : Landfill to Stay Open While Expansion Plan is Reworked
Santa Ana Winds Expected to Abate, but Just for a Day
Puente Hills Landfill Gets OK to Stay Open : Environment: Judge says dumping can continue, but work on proposed expansion area must stop. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : A Scenic 5-Mile Walk Along Edge of the Sea : Sierra Club naturalist will lead way along coast from Santa Barbara County line to Carpinteria State Beach. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Council Race Rages as City Battles Problems : Elections: A new three-member majority could shift the tide on budget and revenue issues, as well as a feud with Chamber of Commerce. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Starting Over : Escaping Vietnam's Communist Regime : Moving, the experts say, is one of the most stressful experiences we face in life. Add being uprooted from one country to another--often under less-than-favorable conditions--and there's bound to be even more pressure. So how do some teens handle it--being a stranger in a strange land? Here are the stories of three high-schoolers who have arrived in Orange County from different countries--Vietnam, Taiwan and Mexico. Ho, now a student at Bolsa Grande High School in Garden Grove, joined his parents, three brothers and a sister in this country. One brother and two sisters are still in Vietnam. and
Food Donations Needed for Thanksgiving Meals
Scaring Up Some Fun CHRISTINA V. GODBEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Water District Board Fires Its General Manager BRIAN RAY BALLOU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMEDY : Improv Takes Shot at Teen Market With Matinee by Regan GLENN DOGGRELL, Glenn Doggrell writes about comedy for The Times Orange County Edition.
Preps GARY KLEIN
Score To Settle KIRBY LEE and ALAN OTA and SEAN WATERS
Scout Benefit Raises $18,000
Alive With Anecdotes : Lake Forest Woman's Connections to Hollywood Open Doors for Stories About 'Sound of Music' DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shark Club Goes Dancing ROSE APODACA, Rose Apodaca is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition. and
SIGHTS AROUND TOWN : Artists Tour Gives an Insight Into Lives : From one end of the valley to the other, there are scenes to delight visitors. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Josef Woodard is an avowed cultural omnivore who covers art and music
The Region : Flu Shots for Senior Citizens
Threatened Park Land Once Was the Indians'
Dear Laguna / Reflections On A City Burning Bright : Voices
Dear Laguna / Reflections On A City Burning Bright
The Big Game
West Hollywood : Protesters Assail New Smoking Ban
OC HIGH / STUDENT NEWS & VIEWS : Skate Lingo
Bosnian Croats Accused of Muslim Village Massacre : Balkans: U.N. troops find 15 bodies and 52 burned houses. They had been kept out of the area for three days. From Associated Press
A New Venture : City takes on the role of child-care provider for many Russian immigrants. JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Malibu : City to Discuss Zoning Law Dispute
BOOK REVIEW BIOGRAPHY : The Highly Colored Tapestry of the Life of a Literary Star : MARGUERITE YOURCENAR: Inventing a Life by Josyane Savigneau ; University of Chicago; $25, 527 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
TRIED & TRUE : For a Little Relief, Crayons Rub Tombstones the Right Way PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition.
Charges Dropped in Car Repair Licensing Case : Courts: Shop owner should not be penalized for lacking a permit, a judge rules, because the city had improperly denied her one. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
REEL LIFE / FILM & VIDEO FILE : At Ventura City Hall It's Lights, Camera, Action : Building is one of the locations for a movie thriller titled 'Enemies Within.' Several city employees have parts. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How We Go From Victim to Victimizer and Back Again BOB SIPCHEN
A Day of Wildfire
FASHION : Some Wedding Gowns Travel Down Aisle More Than Once : Many brides are now married in rented outfits, while others sell the gowns they once would have made keepsakes. KATHLEEN WILLIAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tested in the Crucible, TV Stations Prove Their Mettle HOWARD ROSENBERG
New City Council Will Face Deep Deficit : Elections: An unpopular utility tax led to the old council's ouster. But whoever wins the upcoming races will have to struggle with alternative ways to balance the budget. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Homes Pop and Explode Bit by Bit' : 2 Times Staffers Relive Their Day in a House Surrounded by Fire NORA ZAMICHOW and MARK SAYLOR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For Laguna Residents, It's a Time for Prayer, Waiting ERIC LICHTBLAU and DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Storyteller Was 'Terminally Shy' at Start, but Now Reigns in Residence SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Long Beach : Rouzan to Resume Job as Deputy City Manager
Fair to Feature Out-of-Print Books : Ventura club is planning a display and sale of thousands of titles. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Author and radio talk-show host Frances Halpern writes a regular column in Ventura County Life
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Kita San Is a Japanese Eatery Worth Getting Into Stew About : The highlight of the menu at this reliable spot in Oxnard is yosenabe , a delicious, full-flavored fish stew. LEONARD REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeds of Life Discovered on Interplanetary Dust : Chemistry: Findings boost theories that 'cosmic schmutz' might have sparked life on Earth. MARK A. STEIN, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Little Lake Schools : Educator Among 5 to Get State's Top Teaching Award
A Fragile Detente Over Redevelopment : Renovation: Activists criticize lengthy delays in stemming decline. But belated approval of a plan, and looming subway construction, seems to unify old foes. SCOTT SHIBUYA BROWN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toxic Waste Events Catch a Mere Drop in the Bucket BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Marino : Neighborhood Watch Plans
Venice : Grant to Help Restore Tidal Lagoon
Holy Flying Fur, Bat Woman! : Bitten by Love for These Maligned Mammals, She's on a Mission to Clean Up Their Image as Evil Blood-Suckers BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NYMPH MANIACS : A Song of the Sea Infuses 'Sirens,' Premiering at UCI CHRIS PASLES, Chris Pasles covers classical music and dance for The Times Orange County Edition.
Harrowing Tales From the Fire Lines : Firefighting: Four men are seriously hurt battling Chatsworth blaze. Crews facing intense heat and danger must decide which homes to save and which to let burn. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY and ROBERT J. LOPEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : BURUNDI : Thousands Killed After Abortive Coup From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SCORECARD : Group Gives $405,000 to Cancer Unit
High on the Potent Hit of 'Black Sunday,' Cypress Hill Cashes In on New Pot Chic : SWEET SMELL OF SUCCESS RICHARD CROMELIN, Richard Cromelin is a free-lance writer who writes about pop music for the Los Angeles Times.
Harold Rome; Composer, Lyricist for Broadway Hits MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Claim of Immunity Postpones Court-Martial in Tailhook Case RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower : 5% Utility-Users Tax OKd to Take Effect in December
MUSIC : Queen of Zydeco Is 'Caught in the Act' : Ida Guillory and her band, as well as other performers, will be at Solvang's California Countryfest on Saturday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Celts Celebrate a New Year LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
Breeders' Cup Brings On Galas MARY LOU LOPER
Psychological Stigma From Crime Can Mean No Sale
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : Sandinistas Blamed in Weapons Blast From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Salvador President Vows to Get Full Truth Behind Surge in Political Violence : Central America: Cristiani reacts to leftist's assassination. Accord ending civil war may rest on stopping the killings. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black Flag "Damaged" (1981) SST JON MATSUMOTO
A Crush of Candidates for 3 Seats on City Council : Elections: Along with incumbents, the 18 contenders include former mayor, longtime activists and other officials. Many challengers attack $2-million funding of controversial business development program. JILL GOTTESMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Endangered Songbird's Habitat Threatened by Blaze : Wildlife: California gnatcatcher lives in Laguna Canyon, as do coyotes, rats and squirrels. Environmentalists fear the bird's tiny population may drop without the brush that gave it shelter. SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
History Ashore in Dana Point MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
Mr. Reynolds Goes to Washington : Education: Student body president finds the capital prompts dreams of glory when he represents his school during a national awards ceremony. DIANA S. KIM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctor Says He Enticed Patients Into Having Sex From Associated Press
Candidates for College Boards Focus on Budget Crunch : Education: Fiscal responsibility and trust become the top issues in elections for seats in the Compton, Cerritos and Rio Hondo districts. EMILY ADAMS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Box Office Fuels Frenzy for Costumes : Holiday: Movie characters inspire Halloween dress for many. But if you're in a pinch for something to wear, anything goes. ANNE LOUISE BANNON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRAFTS : The Unexpected Is Fair Game at Fair ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers the arts for The Times Orange County Edition.
Ballot Measure Is Referendum on Rural Area's Quality of Life : Development: The 150 homes and private country club would generate much-needed revenue, but opponents say the project would irreparably damage the city's ambience. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You'll Remember Them Even After Your Ears Stop Ringing : The Hymen Blasters strive to make a sonic impression equal to the impact of their name. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Practicing Evil With 'Dr. Caligari' MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition. and
Rosemead : High School to Be Renovated
Pasadena : Not Guilty Plea in Killing
11 Beverly Hills Restaurants Will Aid Local Schools
FOR THE KIDS : Some Ideas to Help Youngsters Get Decked Out for Halloween : You don't have to buy expensive outfits. With a little creativity, scary costumes can be turned out at home. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yeltsin Signs Guarantees of Private Land Ownership : Russia: His landmark decree tackles a key barrier to free market. It could spell the end of collective farms. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Leaves Smoking Ban Up in the Air : Regulation: Debate heats up over harshness of rules in bars and restaurants. A final decision is put off until next week. NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fast-Moving Flames Leave Trail of Charred Dreams : Victims: Some homeowners launch valiant fights against the fires. Others are forced into narrow escapes. ASHLEY DUNN and JOHN L. MITCHELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Club Keeps in Step With the Western Dancing Boom : The nonprofit organization's aims are to promote fun, help people to meet and to be family-oriented. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Tales on Fright Night ANNE LOUISE BANNON
DEAR LAGUNA / REFLECTIONS ON A CITY BURNING BRIGHT : A Home for Just About Anyone : Atmosphere: Laguna has marched to its own tune and has invited all kinds of people to follow along. NANCY WRIDE and DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SHORT AND SWEET : It's a Wonder How Missoula Children's Theatre Puts 'Alice' Together So Fast CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
Living With the Past : Learning the fate of a home's former residents can somethimes haunt the new owners. PANCHO DOLL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW / 'NUNSENSE' : Sisters' Musical Revue Is Drawing the Faithful : The production's cast members often rise above the material, which isn't difficult to do. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bob Telson and Little Village "An Ant Alone (Songs From the Warrior Ant)" Gramavision Records JIM WASHBURN
There's a Better Way to Collar Those Fleas : Chemical-laden neck bands can be toxic to animals. A vacuum cleaner is a better weapon in the battle against the pests. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Service With a Scripted Smile : Workplace: Each time a waiter, teller or airline agent greets us with a bogus dose of simulated sincerity, our chance of actually having a nice day slips a bit more. MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STRIKE: Taking a Toll In ABC District : Hard Lessons : Teachers' Strike Is Taking a Toll In ABC School District PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shooting for the Stars : Astronomy: Professor's space telescope project could offer clues on the birth of the universe. It is one of four finalists in a NASA scientific contest. CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Measure to Kill Super Collider Goes to Clinton From Associated Press
Cairo Killings Not Linked to Terror Campaign, Officials Say : Egypt: Musician who shot two Americans and a French jurist had a history of mental problems. Tourism is expected to suffer, however. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clothing Store Owner Sees Success Story Unravel MIGUEL BUSTILLO, LOS ANGELES TIMES
13 Fires Ring Southland : 450 Homes Burn; Laguna, Altadena Hard Hit : Inferno: 'The city is going up in flames,' says mayor of Orange County coastal resort. Hundreds of millions of dollars in damage expected across Southern California. ERIC MALNIC and DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ENTERTAINMENT
NIGHTCLUB : Fans Keep Jammin' Glam Slam : Potent Mix of Music Styles Help the Club Defy the Odds Against Longevity HEIDI SIEGMUND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Le Petit Offers a Rewarding Reprise of 'Adieu, Jacques' SYLVIE DRAKE, TIMES THEATER CRITIC EMERITUS
Marcus Roberts: Finding Himself in the Past : Jazz: The musician, who visits UCI today, has made it his goal to preserve the pianists' tradition. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Creating a Forum for Latino Audiences : Theater: The Taper's weekend events kick off the venue's $1.4-million Latino Theatre Initiative. DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Hard to Complain About Harris : Though Emmylou Gives Short Shrift to Her Latest Album, She's Outstanding at the Coach House MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Wish' From Jazz's Bright Star ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : LACO's Strauss: Peak Form DANIEL CARIAGA
OPERA REVIEW : 'Turandot' Is Better Seen Than Heard MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
The Birth of the Hollywood Blacklist : Radio: 'The Waldorf Conference' dramatizes the '47 meeting at which the industry devised a strategy to combat the supposed Red menace. The 'work of speculation' will be broadcast live tonight. DONNA PERLMUTTER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Elfman Is Singing a New Toon MIKE BOEHM
One Band 'Vs.' the Rest: No Contest : Pop music: Pearl Jam's new album sets a first-week sales record with an estimated 950,000 copies sold. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
AFI Offers a Rare Look at Latin American Films KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Accomplice': Wit Is Accessory to a Spoof JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Improv's 'Shear Madness' Barely Cuts It JAN BRESLAUER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : MacMillan's 'Winter Dreams' Gets a Fresh Look on A&E LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
ART REVIEWS : Finding a Space Between Mind and Matter : Joseph Kosuth's new work at Margo Leavin Gallery is not sterile or academic; in fact, it's so serious it's funny. SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Putting Howard Stern's Audience on the Couch DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
From Here to Eternity--and Back : Trevor Wilson, Trying for Spot With Lakers, Returns to His Roots STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Some People Have Too Much Time on Their Hands GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Nicholson Finds His Way After Coach Gives Direction : Football: Fountain Valley running back discovers hard work and a positive attitude do pay off. KIM Q. BERKSHIRE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Schmidt to Coach at Irvine Valley
Redlands Ends Claremont-Mudd's 111-Game SCIAC Winning Streak ARA NAJARIAN
Cook, Smigiel Talk at Length Before Gag Order Takes Effect DANA HADDAD
Red Wings Add to King Woes LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Upholds Dudley's Deal From Staff and Wire Reports
Topic of Olympic Proportions Has New Yorkers Thinking Big RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Time, Titans Ready for Equity Ruling SCOTT MILLER
No Offense, but . . . : Arizona Is 7-0 and Ranked No. 7 in the Nation, but Wildcats Are Taking the Heat Because Defense Has Been the Entire Show JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canyon-Saugus Game Moved to New Site, Time DANA HADDAD
NHL ROUNDUP : Flyers Are Alone In First Place From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Robinson Wants Money for Lost Juniors EARL GUSTKEY
OAK TREE : Black and Gonzalez Escape Injury in Spill BOB MIESZERSKI
Is This End of an Era for Rams and Everett? T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Rams Change Quarterbacks : Knox Is Trying to Salvage the Season Now MIKE PENNER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Stokes, White Used to Be on Same Side JIM HODGES
The Rams Change Quarterbacks : Switch Comes as No Surprise to Ram Players MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Looks Back to Greener Days : Golf: His only major victory--the 1987 U.S. Open--came at the Olympic Club, site of this weekend's $3.5-million Tour Championship. MAL FLORENCE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dinaberg Takes Charge in El Camino Real Rally KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In the Century League:
Miner Lifts Heat Over Lakers Associated Press
Breeders' Cup Will Be a Winners' Reunion : Horse racing: Five who were victorious last year are pre-entered for Nov. 6 event at Santa Anita. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For This NFL Player, Culture Runs from Poetry to Pacino DANNY ROBBINS
After Nightmarish 1992 Game, Peninsula Gets Chance at Redemption ROB FERNAS
Influence Is Hard to Dispute JIM MURRAY
Dodgers' No. 1 Pick Dreifort Honored as Top Amateur Player RANDY HARVEY
Landings Need Right Bait to Lure Anglers PETE THOMAS
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Packers' Bennett Ends Long Holdout Associated Press
Asian Group's Results Could Hurt World Cup : Soccer: U.S. organizers worry that Iraq and / or Iran qualifying would create security problems. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rival Schools Have Strength in Numbers : Football: When Carson and Banning go head-to-head, statisticians Finny and Holstein get to resume their rivalry. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ready or Not, Rubley Finds His Future Is Now : Pro football: Competition may have begun in household, but now it's in NFL as the Rams' starting quarterback. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Esperanza Water Polo Takes Title HEATHER STEVENS
San Diego Gains Bid for 1998 : Super Bowl: Los Angeles misses big game, with big economic payoff, after Charger owner makes last-minute appeal for his city. BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Huskies' Shelley Could Return in '94 Associated Press
Ex-Titan May Takes Manhattan by Storm : College football: After a year of dodging defensive linemen while at Cal State Fullerton, quarterback has Kansas State on the rise. SCOTT MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : For Smith, Record Seems in the Sack STEVE SPRINGER
'84 Gold Medalist Gonzalez to Fight Tonight in Irvine DAVE McKIBBEN
Clippers Go Overtime to Beat Bulls Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Anderson, Rubley Are Still Strangers T.J. SIMERS
Piazza's Storybook Season Now Has a Perfect Ending : Baseball: Dodger catcher, who batted .318 with 35 homers and 112 RBIs, is unanimous choice as NL rookie of the year. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCC Women, Outscored by 127, Still Standing MARTIN BECK
For Andersons, It's a Family Affair SHAV GLICK
Myles' Loss Also Could Be Northridge's
Has the Everett Era Come to an End? : Rams: Chuck Knox says veteran quarterback is a competitor and will bounce back from his first demotion as a pro. T. J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
Information Age Passes Up Gold by Ignoring Silver MICHAEL SCHRAGE
McDonnell Faces Major Cut in C-17s : Defense: Pentagon official says order for jet transport will probably be trimmed from 120 to 40. Company is offered $400 million to settle claims. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flu Shots in Store:
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Drug Benefit Systems Manager Reports Third-Quarter Loss
NME Suspends Dividend Due to Expected Write-Off JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Banks in O.C. Record Loss : Economy: The 28 institutions post a second-quarter net loss of $12.5 million, nearly equaling red ink for entire year in 1983. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bell Atlantic Chief Defends TCI Merger : Communications: He says deal would generate $15 billion in capital spending. But Viacom's Redstone accuses TCI of "extraordinary and abusive monopoly power.' JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Downey S&L Posts Drop in Third-Quarter Earnings DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Emulex Corp.:
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Durable Goods Orders Rise in New Sign of Rebound From Associated Press
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Record Profit for Santa Ana Title Insurer : Insurance: First American Financial posts the highest third-quarter earnings and revenue in its 104-year history. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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RETAIL : Southwestern-Style Restaurant Plans Still Missing a Few Key Ingredients
Ease Is the Word for WordPerfect, Word 6.0 LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer
Focusing on Quality : Clinton Health Reform Adds Urgency to Efforts by HMOs DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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GM Units See Mixed Results; Electronics Profit Rises 72%
FTC Freezes Assets of Couple in Alleged Postcard Scam DENISE GELLENE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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UniCare Financial Corp.:
U.S. Firms Still Skeptical Over Japan Prospects : Trade: Despite a policy shift, they say, informal barriers could continue to block them from construction and engineering jobs. PATRICK LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bitter ICN Proxy Battle Looms : Management: Dissident stockholder is now free to resume effort to unseat Milan Panic. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kodak Puts Motorola's Chairman in the Picture : Executives: The choice of Fisher as the troubled photo company's new CEO comes as a surprise to analysts. JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony Will Enter Video Game Field : Multimedia: Consumer electronics giant will tap into its film and music properties to create a high-performance, CD-ROM-based system. AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Santa Ana Firm Is Target of Fraud Probe : Inquiry: California Gold International Trust's president denies that the company was running a Ponzi scheme. DAVAN MAHARAJ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Morelli's II Plans to Buy Indian Casinos
Southland Firms Included in Telemarketing Probe CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow Dips 7.83 as Blue-Chips Are Sold Off From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Ford Profit Increases Solidly in Third Quarter : Earnings: Soaring truck sales, company cost cutting and onetime tax credit help offset a loss on its foreign auto operations. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
QVC Begins Its Tender Offer for Paramount Shares : Mergers: As expected, it bids $80 per share in an effort to gain control of 51% of the entertainment giant's stock. From Bloomberg Business News
Belatedly, Business Leaders Act to Get Taco Bell to Stay : Headquarters: State and local officials will meet with the fast-food company's executives to see what can be done to keep firm in Irvine. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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