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What happened on September 01, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Henley Ups the Ante in Geffen Fight : Lawsuit: Singer charges that entertainment impresario conspired with record corporations to blackball him. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Orchestra's Guest Pianist Keys Into Solitude CHRIS PASLES
Larroquette: On the Biz and Booze : Actor Has Practical Experience in Playing Recovering Alcoholic on His New Show DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Garth Brooks Looking for a Chance in Director's Chair MONICA YANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shakespeare O.C. Makes Plans for a 'Feast' JAN HERMAN
'Dave's World' Spoof Not Very Funny for Dave Barry : Television: A Miami alternative newspaper's parody of the new show based on the life and writings of the humor columnist hurts Barry--and infuriates CBS. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Letterman Wins the First Round GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Agnes Varda's Loving Portrait of Her 'Jacquot' : The late filmmaker Jacques Demy's early years are enchantingly evoked in his wife's film. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A WITH PAUL APODACA : 'The Museum Is a Place of Cultural Ceremony' BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : Fox's Strategy for 'Martin,' 'Single' May Be Paying Off LEE MARGULIES
No Boss Jocks for These Heavenly Sounds : Radio: Mara Zhelutka's 'Music of the Spheres' and Mira Bai's 'Divine Songs' have loyal followings despite early time slots. Their gentle hosts may be the reason. ANTHONY NEWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Same Dave, Same Jay, Same Hype : Television: The Leno-versus-Letterman late-night war brings out the worst in newscasters as anchors shamelessly promote the news. HOWARD ROSENBERG
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Tyson Puts the Western in Country NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Good 'News!' Gets Jump on Yesterday : The exuberant Starlight cast pulls off the old-fashioned song-and-dance extravaganza in the area premiere of the updated 1927 musical. NANCY CHURNIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Fourposter' a Little Soft on Details M.E. WARREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Filmmaker Takes Aim at Cultural Taboos : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "Home, Place and Memory" A city-wide arts fest. : Movies: Marlon T. Riggs, the controversial maker of 'Tongues Untied,' returns with 'No Regret,' about five black gay men who are HIV-positive. KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Foreign Visitors Put Strain on State's Medical System : Finances: Many improperly obtain taxpayer-financed care. But officials say they cannot legally refuse treatment. IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accident Kills Granddaughter of Segerstrom GREG HERNANDEZ and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Backer of Plan to Divide California Will Run for Lt. Governor BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
LAPD Hearing to Review Briseno's Complex Case : Police: Politically charged disciplinary proceeding will go beyond simple question of excessive force in King case. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jackson's Brain Scan Normal After Migraine CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Dies in Segerstrom Farm Accident From a Times Staff Writer
India Plans to Open Taj Mahal in Evenings Associated Press
Defense Review Unlikely to Seek Overhaul : Military: Policy is set to be made public today. Despite Clinton campaign stand, it is expected to urge modest change in Pentagon strategy and spending. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberti Offers Compromise on District Split-Up MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reappointment of State School Leader Dropped MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITE
Explosion Dents Line on Tank of Deadly Gas Associated Press
Military Poses Obstacle to Haiti Stability : Caribbean: Malval faces daunting task on reforms. U.N., U.S. aides arrive to lend support. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Fund Raising as Usual Around the State Capitol : Government: It's a fact of political life that staying in office is expensive. That's why even freshman lawmakers--many of whom vowed to shun special interests--have their hands out. JERRY GILLAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smoking Bill Turned Aside Without Vote : Legislation: Senate committee asks author of sweeping measure that would prohibit smoking in the workplace to return next year for another chance. Assembly has approved it. CARL INGRAM and DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
New Cease-Fire OKd as Bosnia Talks Enter Decisive Phase : Balkans: Serbian leaders say they expect the war-torn republic's president to accept peace plan today. But he sees 'no progress' on borders. From Times Wire Services
5.6 Quake Near Caspian Sea Associated Press
Applications to Medical Schools Reach Record Associated Press
Workers March, Then Authorize County Strike CARLA RIVERA and TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hurricane Spares Most of N. Carolina DAVID LAMB and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Humanitarian Health Laws Leave Door Open to Abuse IRENE WIELAWSKI
New Test May Allow Rapid Diagnosis of Alzheimer's THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Attorneys for Shiley Plaintiff Hint Settlement JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N.J. Copter Crash Kills 1 Associated Press
NEWS ANALYSIS : Arabs, Israelis Cross 'No, Never' Lines for Peace MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Day in the Capitol--a Notebook PETER H. KING
At Moscow Air Show, Hopes Soar for Sales of Technology : Aviation: The breadth of items on display is striking. The Russians seem prepared to market everything from satellites to cruise missiles. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Get Prison Terms in Bay Dumping Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW : Does Ultra-Orthodoxy Pose Threat to Judaism and Israel? : PIETY & POWER: The World of Jewish Fundamentalism by David Landau ; Hill & Wang $27.50, 358 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In Taos, Researchers Can Hum It, but They Can't Name That Sound MICHAEL HAEDERLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jesse Jackson Hails Israel-PLO Accords as a Crucial Step Times Staff Writer
FEC Seeks Ban on Personal Use of Campaign Funds : Politics: Items like club dues and vacations often drain coffers. Congressional resistance is likely to be muted during Rostenkowski inquiry. SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Answering Kids' Questions ABIGAIL GOLDMAN
Hate Crimes Drop, but Bonn Fears Alliances of Neo-Nazis : Germany: Numbers are still above last year's. Closer cooperation among rightist groups is reported. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fight Against Child Pornography Waged on New Front: Computers RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bungled U.S. Raid Sparks Complaints From Western Aid Groups in Somalia Reuters
Mayor Backs AQMD Smog-Trading Plan MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Abuse Allegations Stir Parents' Fears ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2nd U.S. Judge Rules Military Ban on Gays Unconstitutional BETTINA BOXALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Out of Reach Abroad, Ineligible Patients' Assets Can Be Hard to Trace IRENE WIELAWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witness Says He Saw Defendant Attack Denny EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Middle East Talks Resume; Hopes for Syria Accord Rise : Diplomacy: Israeli envoy expects document on agreement with Palestinians to be signed soon. A preliminary treaty with Jordan is also a possibility. NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Forecasters Fight to Foil the Flu : Each year, vaccine makers attempt the impossible. They try to guess which strains of the cagey--and dangerous--virus will strike next. SHERYL STOLBERG, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Fifth Patient Dies in Drug Test Gone Awry : Medicine: Woman, 37, had received two liver transplants. The 15-person NIH experiment had been studying a promising treatment for hepatitis B. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Data Gives Bush Economic Figures a Boost ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pro-Union Label Won't Fit Clinton : He has helped workers some, but NAFTA support makes him less of a bargain. HARRY BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. Law Enforcement: Gangs 'Have Free Rein' : Crime: Investigators ponder next move after judge's rejection of Westminster ban. An appeal is considered. MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State, U.S. at Odds Over Smog-Check Policy : Legislature: Senate panel rejects a bill backed by the EPA. At issue is whether 9,600 test locations will be replaced by perhaps 200 high-tech sites that do not do repairs. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sister of Boy Killed by Rat to Stay in County Home RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Sees Youths in Summer Service Projects as Trailblazers From Associated Press
All Dressed Up for the Emmys : Nominees Shine for Best Costume BETTY GOODWIN
College Puts Students in Ivy Leaf of Their Own Associated Press
FAMILY : Schooling Kids on Bus Safety THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Pros Know : Want to update your wardrobe? Our experts say: Be individuals, and please lose the hippie-retro stuff MAUREEN SAJBEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Frankie Laine Keeps to the Sunny Side : Despite a recent personal loss, the singer promotes his auto-biography and croons a tune to swoon for. ANN CONWAY
For Happy Trails, Exercise Caution : Study shows injuries are a given for mountain bikers, but slowing down and wearing helmets can lessen the severity. Riding downhill causes most injuries. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
At 16, Christine Olson lost her voice, her ability to walk, and nearly her her life in a spectacular car crash. Her spunk and her willpower came through without a scratch. Now, as doctors re-craft her vocal cords, she utters her first sound in three years--the latest victory in. . . : An Unspoken Miracle DIANNE KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Literary Sleuth : Scholar Kathryn Lindskoog of Orange, author of 'Fakes, Frauds and Other Malarkey,' opened a can of worms by claiming a C.S. Lewis hoax. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Queen Changing Rules at Buckingham Palace Associated Press
SPORTS
Wrestler Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Coach : Jurisprudence: Negligence that resulted in an injury during practice at Savanna is alleged. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Twins Outlast Indians, 5-4, in 22-Inning Marathon From Associated Press
Southland Does Balancing Act : Women's volleyball: UCLA, USC and Cal State Long Beach have several holes to fill. WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starring Marlin Grando : Hawaii's Billfish Tournament Features a 1,166-Pound Catch by Torrance Angler JERRY HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW : Don't Bet Sylmar Will Stumble on Its Way to Valley Pac-8 Title PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Potential Never Was Realized MIKE DOWNEY
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Sheffield's Homer a Winner Against Old Padre Friends From Associated Press
Oriole Is Baines of Angel Rookie's Existence : Baseball: Baltimore's designated hitter helps beat Leftwich again, 8-2. Pagliarulo has four hits. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Braves Swiftly Chop Giants' Margin to 3 1/2 ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Aztecs' Faulk Won't Trample Matadors Off the Field THERESA SMITH MUNOZ
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Finley, Langston Eschew Extra Rest BOB NIGHTENGALE
CSUN Sluggers Take Swing at Olympics MIKE HISERMAN
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Blue Jays Beat Athletics, Increase Lead to 1 1/2 From Associated Press
No Regrets : Rams' White Is Glad He Stayed at Cal Long Enough to Earn Degree JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : Walk Withdraws Appeal of Penalty Associated Press
Surprisingly, Loch Ness Didn't Call
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : No Decision Yet on No. 1 Quarterback JIM HODGES
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Finley, Langston Eschew Extra Rest BOB NIGHTENGALE
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Dolphins Sign Humphrey Associated Press
Dodgers Finally Sign Dreifort for $1.3 Million MARYANN HUDSON
Dodgers Lose Despite Piazza's 28th Homer, 6-2 From Associated Press
School of Hard Knox : Rams: Team will rely on improved defense and a coach who has seen tough times before. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hard-Hitting Bullfrogs Win Easy : Roller hockey: McKillop's league-record six goals lead Anaheim to 13-4 victory. Two-game championship series starts Friday. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCI Gets Radio Deal for Men's Basketball
NFC PREVIEW : A Lot Is Different, but Not Much at the Top BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wait Ends for Raiders; Rocket Lands STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Healy Signs With N.Y. Rangers From Staff and Wire Reports
New Trouble in Air for Trojan Defense : College football: Houston, with Jimmy Klingler, will be throwing out of the run-and-shoot. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Husky Players' Eligibility Restored Associated Press
Leadership Needed for This Puzzle : Rams: Team will rely on improved defense and Chuck Knox, a coach who has seen tough times. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Thomas Leads White Sox Over Yankees, 11-3 From Associated Press
Basketball From Staff and Wire Reports
Statistics Show Boating Is Only as Safe as Boaters Make It RICH ROBERTS
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Mondesi Is Recalled to Replace Davis
In His View, the Naked Truth Makes Fans Grin and Bear It MAL FLORENCE
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW : Price Takes Manly Approach to Coaching MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Persistence Pays Off : After Raider Torment and a Backup Role in Dallas, Beuerlein Is a Starter BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Trade Davis to Tigers : Baseball: Outfielder, 31, would have become a free agent after the season. Claire cites the team's emphasis on youth. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Faulk Has Most--but Not All--of CSUN's Attention THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
Yankees Hope to Close Strongly With Lee Smith From Associated Press
Punter Horan Might Wind Up With Rams : Football: Former Bronco and ex-Seahawk defensive lineman Woods could be added to roster before the season begins. T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Horan May Be New Punter T.J. SIMERS
KLAC Will Broadcast Mighty Ducks, but Conflicts With Lakers a Problem ROBYN NORWOOD
PREP FOOTBALL '93: GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Facts and Figures : 1992 in Review
U.S. OPEN / OTHER MATCHES : Capriati Makes a First-Round Exit BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
In Real Tournament, Agassi Is Really Gone : U.S. Open: Enqvist, an unheralded Swede, eliminates former Wimbledon champion in five sets in first round. BILL DWYRE, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Loss Doesn't Hurt Rose Bowl Hopes EARL GUSTKEY
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Jaeger and Gossett Are Back STEVE SPRINGER
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
Prep Football '93: Garden Grove League
Kruse to Begin Radiation Treatment : Football: Calvary Chapel quarterback, who has a tumor behind his eye that is believed to be benign, hopes to return to field this season. MARTIN BECK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Leofa Dead Calm Off Field, Deadly on It DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Boykin Stays, Kors Gone T.J. SIMERS
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Medical Disciplinary Actions
Linkenauger Murder Case Heads for Jury : Courts: The defense says the case against the Moorpark man is based on circumstantial evidence and incomplete police work. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Bit of Childhood Dies Along With a School's Demise Dana Parsons
Roberti Adds a Wrinkle to L.A. District Breakup Plan MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Allots $49.6 Million for Subway Construction
Truck's Brake Fails, Killing Freeway Worker
SAN CLEMENTE : Zoning Ordinance Workshop Offered ANNA CEKOLA
Principals Assemble for Pep Talk by Thompson STEPHANIE CHAVEZ, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Library's Hours May Be Reduced
Donations Put Health Agency in Driver's Seat MAIA DAVIS
LOS ANGELES : City Enacts Penalty for Firms Boycotting Israel
Gangs--On the Edge of Anarchy : But even a sympathetic judge says some crackdowns go too far
Among the Levers for Peace . . . Bosnia : A series of unanticipated shocks jolted both sides, from the rain of Scuds onto Israeli soil to the loss of Bush and Baker. STEVEN L. SPIEGEL, Steven L. Spiegel is a professor of political science at UCLA and the editor of "The Arab-Israeli Search for Peace."
Simi Council Seeks FCC Rules for Cable Firm : Television: The city backs off from plans to set rate and service guidelines. The company has come out with new charges. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Portion of Poli Street Near High School to Be Closed PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Groups Clash Over Station's Graffiti Mural RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Easing Chemicals Out of Food
Obituaries
Bee-All, End-All Business : Laguna Beach Man Likes Risky Side of Insect Wrangling LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Reward Offered in Drugstore Robbery MACK REED
DWP Union Leaders Call On 10,000 Workers to Strike : Labor: Action protests stalled contract talks and comes a year after last pact expired. Department officials urge employees not to honor the walkout. MARC LACEY and JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ORANGE : Officer Swerves Into Car, Ends Hour Chase ERIC YOUNG
Inquiry Into Flaws in Tunnels Is Sought : Red Line: An independent investigation is needed, local authorities say, but transportation agency officials stress that subways are safe. A federal study is ordered. DAVID WILLMAN and NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : Video Camera Test OKd for 7 LAPD Patrol Cars
Forward With a Historic Effort : World must get behind Israeli-Palestinian plan
Cigarettes Kill
Dysfunctional City
Highhanded Tactics
VAN NUYS : Driver Who Hit Officer Sentenced THOM MROZEK
PORT HUENEME : Council Considers Lot for Bike Rentals PATRICK McCARTNEY
VENTURA : Contract Expected for Trash Hauler PEGGY Y. LEE
Trains for the Fair
Officials Urge Cable Firms to Forgo Rate Hikes : Entertainment: As of today, operators are required to reduce charges for certain services. The new fee system could mean higher bills for basic-service customers. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Assembly Passes Bill Requiring Life Jackets for Children in Boats Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
IRVINE : Chief Decides Not to Discipline Officer SHELBY GRAD and ERIC YOUNG
PERSPECTIVES ON MIDEAST PEACE : Israel Bites a Big Bullet, and a Palestinian State Is Certain : Rabin recognizes that the landscape of hostilities is changing, making this the best time to try for peace with security. JEROME M. SEGAL, Jerome M. Segal is the director of the Jewish Peace Lobby, and is a research scholar at the University of Maryland's Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy. He is the author of "Creating the Palestinian State: A Strategy for Peace" (1989).
Valley Obituaries
No Art Censorship
Countywide : Firefighter Monument Near Reality DEBRA CANO
WESTMINSTER : 3 Men Injured in Traffic Accident ERIC YOUNG
MONTE NIDO : Mulholland Section to Be Resurfaced KURT PITZER
Jury Selection
Officials Decry U.S. Inaction on Immigrants : Government: State leaders complain to a congressional subcommittee about the lack of federal help with undocumented workers. They testify in Los Angeles during the panel's fifth hearing nationwide about the problem. DIANNE KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN CLEMENTE : Council to Consider Leasing Out Space ANNA CEKOLA
Airport on El Toro Site
CANOGA PARK : Cleanup Group Says Graffiti Mounting KURT PITZER
FULLERTON : County May Act to Offset Utility Tax WILLSON CUMMER
GUN WATCH : Clip Job
WESTMINSTER : Suspect's Extradition Is Delayed Again ELLEN MILLER
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : If Thieves Want Your Car, They Will Get It DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Suspect Held in Killing of Musician JULIE FIELDS
LOS ANGELES : Zoo to Move Elephant to Riverside County
VENTURA : Psychologist May Face Discipline by State KAY SAILLANT
OXNARD : 2 Plead Not Guilty in Aerial Joy Ride JULIE FIELDS
Taggers Debate Their Critics, Who See No Art in Graffiti RICHARD LEE COLVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Senate OKs Tax Break for Some Foreign Companies From Associated Press
Islamic Fundamentalism
Countywide : D.A.'s Office to Join Anti-Drug Coalition
PLACENTIA : Cuts Force Elimination of Programs DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
LA HABRA : Police Break the Ice With Baseball Cards MIMI KO
SOUTH BAY : EPA to Test Back-Yard Soil in Area Near Torrance
County Caring for Sister of Rat-Bite Victim RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : Ostrich Theft Suspect Pleads Not Guilty JAMES ZOLTAK
Krespi Charged With Spousal Abuse T. CHRISTIAN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Tour, Debate Planned on Upper Castaways BOB ELSTON
BURBANK : City Requests Funds for Proposed Park ED BOND
LONG BEACH : 2 Children Hit by Stray Bullets in Their Sleep
3 More Players Emerge in the Jackson Case : Inquiry: Private detective Ernie Rizzo says he works for the father of a teen-ager allegedly molested by the singer--but is disavowed by the father's new attorney. Gloria Allred signs on as the boy's lawyer. JIM NEWTON and AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Pool Acquires Wheelchair Lift ROBERT BARKER
Cricket
Off the Wall : Erasing The Tagger's Marks Researched and written by CHIP JOHNSON / Los Angeles Times
Series on 'Kids in Custody'
OXNARD : 2 Men, 15-Year-Old Held in Carjacking PATRICK McCARTNEY
VAN NUYS : Sisters Group Closes Only Office in Valley JEFF SCHNAUFER
Walk of Acclaim : Santa Monica's Thriving Promenade Tries to Maintain Its Shine NANCY HILL-HOLTZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hoag Dropping Heart Transplants : Medicine: Hospital says too few surgeries are being performed to maintain proficiency. Meanwhile, UCI Medical Center begins liver transplant program. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Supervisors Rebut Allegations by Flynn : Government: Maggie Kildee and Susan K. Lacey are upset by accusations that they held secret meetings. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cable Subscribers to See Rates Drop but They May Lose Some Stations : Television: New federal regulations will lower fees for about 77% of custo- mers. Others will face an increase. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 70 Ninth-Graders at Vasquez High School Are Off to a Full Year of Firsts : Education: The students are being given the opportunity to play a role in developing their new campus in Acton. SHARON MOESER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gnatcatchers Get Landfill as New Home : Wildlife: Supervisors approve $3.4-million replacement habitat. Environmentalists are skeptical. MARK LANDSBAUM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The MTA: New Mecca for Lobbyists BILL BOYARSKY
ORANGE : Officer Charged in Stabbing of Man ERIC YOUNG
HUNTINGTON BEACH : McDonnell Agrees to Pay Fine by EPA JEFFREY A. PERLMAN
Isolated Rail Lines Lure Homeless : Shelter: A weekend shooting in Winnetka and a vacant Canoga Park store's population of transients shows the growing use of sites near tracks as refuges. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey: Hospitals Overlook Domestic Violence : Assaults: Emergency room personnel can play big role in detecting attacks on women, but a lack of training hampers efforts to recognize abuse, a study says. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Residents Say Homeless Concentrate Near Train Tracks : Transients: Two men shot inside a Canoga Park home apparently had lived in an encampment nearby. They were upset after a cleanup by homeowners disturbed their belongings, police say. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Defense Says Killings a Crime of Passion RENE LYNCH
The Hug Felt 'Round the City : Before we can begin healing, we need to learn to judge one another as individuals rather than as political symbols. KAREN GRIGSBY BATES, Karen Grigsby Bates writes from Los Angeles about modern culture, race relations and politics for several national publications.
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : Dance Therapy Helps Homeless Kids Feel Better SUSAN BYRNES
Woman Arrested in Shooting Death of Boyfriend
Gop
Cable Bills to Reflect New Rate Structures : Utilities: As federal rules take effect, customers with the most basic service may see rates drop, while others may face increases. SARA CATANIA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
For Freshmen, It's a Brave New World : Cal Lutheran: Undergraduates' first assignment is to adjust to roommates and independence. Their classes begin today. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BURBANK : Special Line Links Deaf With Police ED BOND
Newspaper Group Selects Publisher JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Authorities Say Body Is That of Bride to Be TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Reserve Deputy Breaks the Age Barrier SONDRA FARRELL BAZROD
Hundreds Evacuated After Bomb Threat TINA DAUNT
MOORPARK : Union to Appeal Coach's Ouster JAMES MAIELLA JR.
Wounded Man Won't Face Murder Charge : Crime: His alleged accomplice in a Winnetka burglary was slain when homeowner returned unexpectedly. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Immigration to U.S.
RESEDA : Zoning Board Rules Against Petting Zoo JILL LEOVY
Man Gets 2 Years in Fatal Car Theft : Crime: LeShawn Cummings, 29, pleaded no contest to stealing William Fliehmann's truck and inadvertently killing the highway worker. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CANOGA PARK : Police Department to Open Substation KURT PITZER
THOUSAND OAKS : Animal Shelter to Close on Fridays STEPHANIE SIMON
BUSINESS
Specialty Restaurants to Reorganize : Finance: Chain based in Anaheim files for Chapter 11 protection. Some units will close. Orange Hill will stay open. PRADNYA JOSHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marketing And Media Anne Michaud; Times staff writer
Flying First-Class at a Coach Price JOE BRANCATELLI, Joe Brancatelli is a business travel writer based in New York
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FINANCIAL MARKETS : Falling Yields Push Dow Up 7.26 Points From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Retirement Plans May Feed This Bull for a While TOM PETRUNO
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Consumers Seem Resigned to Slow Growth : Economy: Survey finds confidence dipped in August. U.S. says profits of corporations continued to rise in second quarter. From Times Wire Services
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Global Markets and Economic Update
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Smaller Stocks Rise to Record; Yields Decline From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Concrete Firm to Settle Back-Pay Case for $11,984
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Insurers Sue Exxon to Avoid Paying Costs of Valdez Spill SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MARKETING AND MEDIA : Ad Shop Foote, Cone May Share Pain of Layoff at Main Client Mazda of America Anne Michaud; Times staff writer
Carl Karcher Threatening to Oust Company Directors JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Litton Wins Record $1.2-Billion Patent Award : Aerospace: Federal jury finds that Honeywell stole mirror-coating technology used in aircraft navigation systems. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marketing And Media Anne Michaud; Times staff writer
Environmental-Law Consultant Seeks Chapter 11 : Reorganization: Michael Brandman Associates says big accounts such as Disneyland's will not be affected. DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Makers Must Track All Implants : Health: FDA says it must be able to quickly notify recipients if problems arise. Device manufacturers complain about added costs. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Kills Bids to Stop Takeover of Executive Life : Insurance: French investors may finish deal with state within days. Unhappy bondholders can still pursue their case. STUART SILVERSTEIN and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FBI Investigates Alleged Scheme at O.C. Thrift JAMES S. GRANELLI and DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Why Corporate Cash Flows to Third World JAMES FLANIGAN
Edison Group Says Hiring, Promotions Are Unfair to Blacks : Labor: A 'glass ceiling' blocking top-level promotions is cited in state, federal complaints. Utility defends its record. PRADNYA JOSHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Medical Is Seeking Mass Texas Settlement DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trouble on the Launch Pad : Rocketdyne Gets the Blame for Last-Minute Blastoff Delays DON LEE and GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Eatery Chain Files for Bankruptcy : Regrouping: Southland restaurants owned by Specialty will stay open, but closures are planned in other states. PRADNYA JOSHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Latin America From Times Staff and Wire Reports
INTERNATIONAL NEWS : Mexico Joins the Credit Reporting Loop : Commerce: Dun & Bradstreet's upgraded computer service is expected to be a boon for trade. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KABC-TV Chief Leaves in Surprise Move : Media: Terry Crofoot, who kept the station's news program at No. 1, reportedly clashed with company president. GREG BRAXTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Zagat Survey: Chicago Hotels
Pool Created for South-Central L.A. Loans : Credit: Twenty-three banks respond to federal pressure and unite to make $10 million available to minority-owned firms. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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