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What happened on September 03, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
'Innocence' Is at Stake in Columbia's Gamble : Movies: Studio has a lot invested in Martin Scorsese's lavish period piece that cost at least four times more than 'Howards End.' By Terry Pristin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop/rock By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Greta and Candlebox: Not An Equal Outing By Lorraine Ali
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Helena': Bizarre Morbidity Without a Sense of Style By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : A Watchable, Likable 'Calendar Girl' By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Kalifornia': A Violent Journey in Bad Company By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Wallace Shawn Skewers Yuppie Alienation By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Two Alejo's: Twice the Pleasure By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Echoes of Ellington at Hollywood Bowl By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ VIDEO REVIEWS : Vitality and Joy From 'Mingus Sextet' By Don Snowden
Mr. T Keeps 'Sugar,' a Little Blues in the Mix By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Video Reviews By Zan Stewart
ART REVIEWS : Gornik's Work: Hyperbolic and Anemic By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Copying Protection Pays Off By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Album Chart : Torrent of Sales for Billy Joel's 'River' By Dennis Hunt
'Sweat 'N' Soul': The Story of Sam & Dave By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Setting Sail on the Peqoud and the Bounty By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals : 'Joon' Hits Right Notes With Viewers By Dennis Hunt
COMEDY REVIEW : One Is Not Enough : What is the sound of a guy talking? It doesn't include much laughter if it's John Bowman, who doesn't have the material or presence to carry an evening. By Rick Vanderknyff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Season's Greetings : South Coast Repertory's 30th Year Will Have a Familiar British Accent By Jan Herman
Today's Guest on Rush Limbaugh: Narcissus By Howard Rosenberg
The Cassidys Hit It Off on Broadway : Theater: Ticket sales are up since former teen heartthrobs Shaun and David Cassidy assumed leading roles in 'Blood Brothers.' By Blake Green, NEWSDAY
Jumpin' Gene Flash : Gene Evans has worked behind the scenes at the Bowl for 24 years, lighting up the sky with fireworks. By Barbara Isenberg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pearl Jam's 'Jeremy' Named Best Video at MTV Awards
New Author Seinfeld Values Laughter By Paul D. Colford, NEWSDAY
Documentary Film Series Set at UCLA
Arts Funding Debate Set for Wednesday
LACMA Sets Chamber Music Series
City of Pasadena Plans Art Residency Program
Notes on Perkins' Fountain of Youth By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Best of 'Mary' Available on Home Video By Martie Zad, THE WASHINGTON POST
UCLA Extension Offers Directing Classes
BUSINESS
Be Wary of Investments Too Good to Be True From Associated Press
Settlement Reached in Heart Valve Suit : Medicine: An undisclosed offer is accepted by 256 people who sued Shiley Inc. in Orange County. By Debora Vrana and James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Shiley Settlement Ends 'Painful Effort' : Courts: Legal experts criticize absence of verdict but say agreement could still have effect on future heart valve cases. Payout is estimated at $27 million. By Debora Vrana and James M. Gomez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fluor Earnings Up 4% for Quarter to $40.8 Million : Finance: The Irvine engineering and construction firm says growth came principally in the core subsidiary, Fluor Daniel. But it expects future growth to be 'somewhat uneven.' By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aliso Viejo UPS Center Delivers on Efficiency : Work force: Its 180 drivers are backed up by sorters who process packages twice daily. Expansion is possible. By Chris Woodyard
Colton Gives Up License to Sell Securities : Inquiry: Action by company that promoted the troubled Hill Williams Development does not absolve it of liability. By Susan Christian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lawyer Says Stock Buyback Would Limit Karcher : Management: Company had offered to purchase $10 million in shares from restaurant-chain founder. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RETAIL : Stater Brothers Prices Are Best, Says Study by Cal State Fullerton Compiled by Greg Johnson
For Hungry Shoppers Compiled by Greg Johnson
Bigger Than Super Compiled by Greg Johnson
FHP Reports 39% Rise in Annual Profit : Earnings: HMO's revenue hits record $2 billion. Stock price gains 7% as results exceed analysts' expectations. By Anne Michaud, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Xerox Will Move Distribution Facility From Irvine to New Center in Cerritos
Cimco Reports Lower First-Quarter Income
Auto Owners Want to Have Their Say in Arbitration By Denise Gellene
Judge OKs Settlement in Heart Valve Suit : Medicine: Terms of the agreement between 256 people who sued Shiley Inc. in Orange County are undisclosed. By James M. Gomez and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
L.A.'s Biggest Trash Hauler to Be Acquired : Mergers: Houston's Browning-Ferris plans to combine with Western Waste in a deal worth $520 million. By Kim Kowsky and Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Paramount Stock Climbs on Rumors of Viacom Merger : Entertainment: Sources say the two companies nearly reached an accord in July. More talks have followed. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Series Goes Digital : No Cameras Roll at First All-Computer Production By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Entertainment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
American Workers Feel Burned Out, Fear Being Laid Off From Asssociated Press
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
SEC Accuses Marina del Rey Real Estate Investor of Fraud By Connie Benesch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE ECONOMY : Wary Consumers Cool August Retail Sales : Buying: The figures are up a meager 3% from year-ago slump. Specialty apparel shops are especially hard hit. By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE ECONOMY : U.S. Factory Orders Fall Steeply in July : Manufacturing: Drop of 2.1%, led by transportation and non-durable goods, is highest in 18 months. From Reuters
MARKETS: Stocks Weaken; Bond Rally Rolls on : Economic News Sends Yields Plummeting; Dow Loses 19 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
These Are the '90s: Keep Sharp Eye on Your Mutual Fund By Tom Petruno
Marketing 'Helena' Will Test Orion's Mettle : Movies: Controversial film is being portrayed as a love story. By Alan Citron
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CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Tried to Protect King, Briseno Says : Hearing: Officer says he has never denied using force against the motorist. He again says he was trying to stop the beating from escalating. From Associated Press
Jose Menendez Hit Son at Age 5, Relative Testifies From City News Service
'Terrifying' Scene Described at Denny Trial : Courts: A man who videotaped the rioting and a firefighter whose vehicle was pelted with rocks and bottles are among those testifying on the violence. From Associated Press
Monthly Report : What the bulk of August's mail concerned
New Hope for 4 Million Americans : Alzheimer's disease progress from Dr. Cotman and colleagues at UC Irvine
A Proud Finish for Sacramento? : Four cost-cutting moves would put a nice cap on a hectic but productive legislative session
Clinton Now Under Huge Pressure to Act : Air strikes against Serb positions may be unavoidable
Offering Hope to Children in School : Vouchers would offer less bureacracy and better education. By James P. Pinkerton, \o7 James P. Pinkerton is the John Locke Foundation fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Washington office. \f7
American Labor Needs a Revolution : Its survival lies in pursuing worker interests worldwide, not continued U.S. domination. By Jonathan Tasini, \o7 Jonathan Tasini is writing a book on the global economy for W. W. Norton. and \f7
CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : There \o7 Is \f7 a 'Here' Here (or \o7 Was\f7 ) : Natives still sense what makes L.A. unique and long for the days when it didn't look like everyplace else. By Alan Kishbaugh, \f7 and \o7 Alan Kishbaugh is president of the Federation of Hillside and Canyon Assns.
Putting African Culture on the Main Stage By Ron Harris
Crowding the coroner: The L.A. County coroner is turning... By Steve Harvey
The age-old warning "Don't play with fire" will go...
Nine years ago, after moving to California from Peru, Dr... By Michael Krikorian
Frank Haines, Longtime Radio Show Host, Dies By Patrick Mccartney, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Port Hueneme Police Turn to FBI to Help Solve 3 Slayings By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Call of the West : Fillmore: Acting hopefuls gather to audition for roles as extras in a Western starring Patrick Swayze. Efforts to lure film business are paying off. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Businessman, Firm Indicted in Pentagon Billing Case : Crime: Federal government alleges double-billing scheme on contract to build dummy bombs for the military. By Daryl Kelley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark Man Convicted of Murder for Torturing Spouse : Courts: James Linkenauger faces a sentence of 25 years to life in the beating and strangulation of his wife. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel OKs Trash Bill Despite Opposition By Sara Catania
Funds to Upgrade 2 Juvenile Centers OKd By Sara Catania
MOORPARK : Litton to Relocate 350 Into Building By James Maiella Jr.
County Hopes Its Kiosks Make Life a Bit Easier By Julie Fields
THOUSAND OAKS : Kidnaped Lawyer Manages to Flee By Mack Reed
SIMI VALLEY : School Officials Oppose Prop. 174 By Brenda Day
MacKinen to Resign From Airport Post By Patrick Mccartney
FULLERTON : College to Observe Latino Contributions
VENTURA : Store Owner Sues to Stop Mall Expansion By Jeff Mcdonald
PORT HUENEME : Bicycle Rental Operation Approved By Patrick Mccartney
OXNARD : English Teacher Wins District Distinction By Jeff Meyers
Holiday Closings
VENTURA : Blaze at Closed School Causes $30,000 Damage By Matthew Mosk
WESTMINSTER : Registration Opens at District Schools By Jon Nalick
SANTA PAULA : Woman, 84, Dies After Car Hits Pole By Matthew Mosk
OXNARD : Baby-Sitter Arrested in Molestation Case By Matthew Mosk
BUENA PARK : Registration to Begin for Flag Football By Debra Cano
Simi Out $700,000 Over Unbilled Sewer Charges : Government: Hundreds of houses and condominiums were never billed for the service, audit discloses. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Parents Seek Changes in Chaparral Middle School Gifted Program : Moorpark: The students should be given separate classes and greater academic challenges, families say. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituary
Search for Site Delays Farmers' Market Start : Moorpark: The weekly event was to be held in the Metrolink lot. Conflicts with rail service prompt a hunt for a new location. By James Maiella Jr., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Voting Attendance Is So High That 90% Ranks Near Bottom By Richard G. Thomas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Immigrant Costs Overstated, Study Finds By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DWP Union Dodges Order to End Strike : Labor: Limited progress is reported in negotiations on second day of walkout. Power problems are minimal. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Finishes Plan to Bolster LAPD : Police: Chief's proposal includes new hires and putting desk-bound officers onto the street. By Rich Connell and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Allred Calls Jackson's Accuser 'Courageous' : Inquiry: Lawyer says the boy, who alleges sexual abuse by the pop superstar, wants his day in court. By Jim Newton and Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LONG BEACH : 2 Teen-Agers Arrested in Slaying of Bicyclist
Off the Wall : Erasing The Tagger's Marks Researched and written by CHIP JOHNSON / Los Angeles Times
ARTESIA : Woman Believed Dead Is in Stable Condition
LOS ANGELES : Ruling Exempts Indigents From Some Lawsuit Fees
LOS ANGELES : Deliveryman Held in Shooting at Warehouse
Credibility of Menendez Witnesses Attacked By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Lets Stand Ruling Allowing Man to Will Sperm By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Ruling Gives Referendum on Smoking a Chance : Court: Judge orders checking of all 97,572 signatures collected by smoking ban's opponents. But Los Angeles officials say the tally will still come up short. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Clears Cal Poly Chief of Wrongdoing in Hiring of Friends : Education: But numerous policy violations are found at the Pomona campus. Cal State officials recommend auditing of a fund-raising unit and an academic department. By Denise Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Cameramen Testify in Denny Case : Trial: All are unable to identify suspects. None willingly surrendered videotapes to authorities; two cite fear of reprisals. By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gas Co. Seeks 10.5% Residential Rate Increase : Utilities: The request follows a $124-million hike in June. Officials say the higher fees are part of efforts to end a longtime subsidy of non-commercial users. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Probe Allegations of Fight Between Compton Judge, Woman From a Times Staff Writer
Chippendale's Owner Held in Murder Plot : Crime: Somen Banerjee is charged with conspiracy in alleged scheme to kill three former associates. By Henry Weinstein and John Hurst, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Latino Leaders Call for Jobs Programs
Backers of School District Breakup Move on 2 Fronts By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Training for Life's Punches : Las Palmas Park: Rudy Campa knows plenty about running the streets and being in prison. Now he teaches youths how to box and, with the voice of experience, counsels them to stay away from gangs and drugs. By Carmen Valencia, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
STUDIO CITY : Hirsh to Head Board That Oversees CRA By Jill Leovy
CHATSWORTH : Plans for Frontier Rail Depot Delayed By Jill Leovy
Insect Invasion Won't Stop at Summer's End By Susan Byrnes
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Freeway Tolls Are 1 Suggestion By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : Council Votes to OK Ban on Smoking By Kurt Pitzer
WOODLAND HILLS : Man Charged With Defrauding Bank By Susan Byrnes
WOODLAND HILLS : 1 Chamber Grows Despite the Slump By Kurt Pitzer
Builders Chain Starts Liquidation Sale By Kurt Pitzer
PACOIMA : At-Risk Youths Skating Away From Gangs By Scott Glover
GLENDALE : City to Allow Lingerie Shows at Restaurant By Tommy Li
2 Schools Nominated for State Honors By Tommy Li
CANOGA PARK : Children to Attend UCLA-Cal Game By Jill Leovy
VAN NUYS : Man Accused of 2 Rapes to Face Trial By Thom Mrozek
PANORAMA CITY : Tax Preparer Given Prison Sentence By Matthew Heller
Motorist Fatally Shot, Hits Parked Vehicles
Furniture Store Fined $39,400 in False Advertising Case By Susan Byrnes, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisor Criticized Over Plan to Restrict Use of Park Funding By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trial Begins for Dentist Charged With Sex Assaults : Courts: The attorney for Dr. Kamal Matian attacks the credibility and character of two accusers. The defendant faces up to 20 years in state prison. By Thom Mrozek, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Voting Attendance Is So High That 90% Ranks Near Bottom By Richard G. Thomas, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
However You Say It, Don't Confuse Him With the Other Guy
Man Killed, 3 Hurt in North Hills Car Crash
Hoge's Bill on Gambling Attacked : Legislation: Attorney general says the plan breaks a policy of keeping courts out of such debt disputes. By Paul Jacobs and Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : No Bus Service
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Jailed After Officers Are Shot at During Blaze : Crime: No one is injured in the gunfight with deputies. Officials say the fire stemmed from a domestic dispute at the Lancaster home. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gettys Ordered to Pay $4 Million in Airplane Dispute : Courts: Torrance jury awards commission and damages to brokerage firm that found a luxury Boeing 727 for the multimillionaire son and daughter-in-law of the late oil baron. By Randal C. Archibold, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tragedy Terrace : Homicide: Random shooting that took the life of teen-ager is the fourth incident this summer at Normont housing project in Harbor City. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mothers Fighting Hurt and Loss With Hope : Violence: Two women whose sons were killed at school launch a group aimed at stemming an epidemic of crime on the nation's campuses. By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hiuka Keeps Promise to Aid Community By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EPA to Test Soil of Homes Near Toxic Waste Dump : Environment: Residents in area east of Torrance have complained of illness. Earlier state studies found no danger at site once occupied by a rubber plant. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : A champagne toast celebrates a potpourri of autumn productions. By Mary Helen Berg
Catching Waves--Via Satellite : Technology: Orange Coast College's new weather oceanography system proves popular among students--from science majors to surfers. By Bill Billiter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother of 4 Fatally Beaten by 2 Women : Crime: Attack in a mall parking lot follows traffic argument. Other shoppers and her child watch in horror. No good Samaritan intervenes. By Jeffrey A. Perlman and Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Schoolteachers Become Parents of Quadruplets : Births: Babies, mother and father doing fine. But the expected 2 boys and 2 girls turn out to be 3 boys and 1 girl. By Jodi Wilgoren and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bugging Vector Control Won't Exterminate Tax Hikers By Dana Parsons
Bill to Revise Water District Elections Passes : Politics: Conroy measure to mandate 'one man, one vote' for Santa Margarita board races began amid conflict-of-interest probe. By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : School District Hires Teachers, Pays Bonus By Mimi Ko
DANA POINT : Water Panel Extends Management Pact By Len Hall
IRVINE : 2 Held in Telephone Solicitation Scam By Greg Hernandez
LAGUNA HILLS : Work Slated to Begin On Senior Housing By Richard Core
DANA POINT LAGUNA HILLS : Suspect Is Arrested in Assault, Robbery By Anna Cekola
IRVINE : Construction to Transform College By Shelby Grad
BREA : A Dozen Paintings of City on Display By Mimi Ko
BREA : Food, Entertainment to Highlight City Fest By Mimi Ko
LOS ALAMITOS : Heartache Lingers for War Victim By Bert Eljera
Countywide : Labor Day Theme: 'Try American Day' By Geoff Boucher
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Church Move Faces Local Opposition By Debra Cano
Countywide : Flood Channel Work Will Cost $607,458 By Geoff Boucher
BUENA PARK : Library to Continue Hours of Operation By Debra Cano
Accused Not Fit for Trial, Judge Rules : Court: La Habra man charged in bookkeeper's death must undergo evaluation at a hospital. By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Names Argyros to Military Base Panel By Richard Core, SPECIA TO THE TIMES
State Finds 5 Medflies in Santa Ana : Agriculture: Malathion spraying is to begin today in the area of McFadden and Standard avenues. By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Reverses Conviction of Three in Gang Killings By Mark I. Pinsky, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Semitism Victims Urged to Fight Back By Eric Young, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tried to Protect King, Briseno Says : Hearing: Officer says he used force only to keep beating from escalating. His testimony includes a dramatic account of confusion at the scene. By Ted Rohrlich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Public Education
Relocating Iraqi Veterans
Help for the Hungry
Death in South Africa
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Detroit Verdict
Oxygenated Gasoline
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PEACE TALK: At Ventura County temples, everyone's talking... By Gary Gorman
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : Ballot Item on Tax--a Case of 'Read My Euphemism' By Patt Morrison
Appetite for Knowledge Goes Down the Hatch Associated Press
BOXING EDWARDS: Kim Basinger refused to take a role in... By Gebe Martinez and Lily Dizon and Jerry Hicks
OPTION PLAY: Even as he maneuvers to win passage of...
Carl A. Fisher; Aide to Mahony Was First Black Auxiliary Bishop in L.A. By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homeowners Once Again Swept Up in 'Re-Fi' Wave : Housing: Ever-dropping mortgage rates create big interest in refinancing. This time, more seek 15-year terms. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Woman Denies Endangering Son's Life : Profile: Mother of boy bitten to death by a starving pet rat says she and her husband don't 'belong in jail.' By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy's Death Shows Obstacles to Aiding Homeless Children By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Senate Clears Way for March Primary By Bill Stall and Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reinforcing of Subway Found to Be Deficient : Transit: Fewer than half the ordered repairs of tunnel's construction defects have been done, officials discover. By David Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : New Lives for Aging Beauties? : Elegant buildings that once housed landmark department stores often face uncertain fates. Despite efforts to preserve their soul, some end up as office complexes or forlorn hulks. By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Job Bias Ruling Gives the Obese Limited Rights By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
L.A. Schools' Bilingual Program Failing, State Says By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Homeowners Once Again Swept Up in 'Re-Fi' Wave : Housing: Ever-dropping mortgage rates create big interest in refinancing. This time, more seek 15-year terms. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Calls for Speeding Up Universal Health : Insurance: Officials see 'vast majority' of Americans covered by 1996, if reform plan is adopted. But initial cost could increase by tens of billions of dollars. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gloves Come Off in Damage Control by Jackson Camp : Fame: Expert team works to counter effect of allegations. For them, the best defense is a good offense. By David Ferrell and Chuck Philips, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Israelis Close to Peace Pact With Syrians By Michael Parks and Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'I Am Not a Monster Mother' : Tragedy: Homeless woman whose infant son was bitten to death by a starving pet rat says she and her husband had tried to make a good life for their children. By Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Warned to Revise Smog Checks : Pollution: EPA chief Browner says $750 million in funding will be withheld unless the vehicle-inspection program is revamped. Lawmakers remain defiant. By Dan Morain and Melissa Healy, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nomination of Rousselot Withdrawn : Politics: Gov. Wilson acts after complaints about the ex-lawmaker's ties to Charles Keating and the failed Lincoln Savings. State Sen. Tom Hayden led the opposition. By Carl Ingram and Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Federal Flood Aid Formula Spelled Out : Relief: Administration says local and state governments in Midwest will pay 10% to 25% of cost. Some governors call distribution unfair. From Associated Press
Pennsylvania's Lottery Snuffs Out Cash Explosion Associated Press
ENGLAND : Gritty Manchester Makes an Underdog Bid for 2000 Olympic Games By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Taming Gaza Strip a Tough Test for Palestinians : Mideast: PLO must transform impoverished occupied area into a model for its future state. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egypt Leads Fund Raising for PLO Among Arab States : Mideast: Drive faces diplomatic hurdles. Secret talks with Israel, PLO support for Iraq in Gulf War irked some nations. By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Russia to Jointly Build Space Station By Doyle Mcmanus and Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
World IN BRIEF : ISRAEL : New Delay Ordered for Demjanjuk From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Clinton Warns Serbs Against New Offensive in Bosnia : Muslims: NATO air strikes remain a live option, the President says. Christopher urges that the Muslims' territorial demand be met. By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : CHINA : 1,257 Died in Dam Burst, U.N. Reports From Times Staff and Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : NICARAGUA : Army Chief Ortega May Be Replaced From Times Staff and Wire Reports
No Weapons Chemicals Found on Gulf Ship, China Says By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vatican Aide's Visit May Help Ties With China By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan Business Lobby to End Donations to Political Parties By Sam Jameson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Haiti Needs World's Help in Rebuilding : Caribbean: Global trade sanctions aided Aristide's cause and ruined an already weak economy. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freeh Considers Sweeping FBI Changes in 1st Day on Job : Law enforcement: New director says some of 800 agents at headquarters may be sent back into field. 'It's a good time to ask questions,' he says. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kantor Hits Perot's Critical Book on Trade Pact By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Pursued by Police Crashes Into Home in Anaheim
Customs Service Veteran Will Direct U.S. Part of Interpol Associated Press
'Gentle Giant' Escapes Klan Fear in Vain : Violence: Bill Simpson was the only black person in one of the meanest towns in the South. He left it to be gunned down by a suspected black gang. By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lifting Workers Out of Poverty Proves Difficult : Income: Without an increase in the minimum wage, keeping some employed families from being poor is impossible, the White House says. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Bank Manager Pleads Guilty in Iraq Loan Case By Douglas Frantz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loss of Hundreds of Thousands of Defense Jobs Predicted : Pentagon: New policy will not prevent consolidation in the industry and is designed only to preserve critical technology, official says. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Justices Uphold Ordering Thief to Compensate Victims By Maura Dolan, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Angelides Will Run for Treasurer Post From a Times Staff Writer
Going on Record Again : The catchy melodies of Raymond Scott are being revived as his compositions are re-released on albums. By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Karen E. Klein is a frequent contributor to Valley Life. \f7
Change of Focus : When he started to relate to his listeners more, West Hills' Gary Meek said he began to get more acceptance. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times. \f7
Roots Run Deep : Music 'with no limits' has been the focal point of Buckwheat Zydeco's life and career. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Steve Appleford writes regularly about music for Valley Life\f7
Depression Riches : Colorful period glassware that once sold for pennies is now a collectible worth considerably more. Many pieces are on display at Cal State Northridge. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for Valley Life. \f7
A Strong Scent of the Past : In 'Mooncalf,' the author recalls sights, smells and people from a youthful job at a Vermont tannery. He calls the play 'brutal but hopeful.' By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for Valley Life\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Classic Case of Overkill : 'When Whippoorwills Call' tells of a stranger visiting a dysfunctional Texas family. But the production takes the morality tale to extremes. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES;\o7 Ray Loynd writes regularly about theater for The Times. \f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Popcorn and Pop Music : On a trial basis, vending machines that provide CDs grace the lobbies of two area movie theaters. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of Main Street : The arteries that form the heart of Valley communities are not always easy to recognize. But they're out there... By Jeff Prugh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Forever Fit : Senior citizens who exercise regularly credit it with helping to keep them healthy in both body and spirit. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers is a frequent contributor to Valley Life. \f7
Life in a Slower Lane : A visit to Newhall, with its landmark cafe and preserved mansion of a cowboy star, is a pleasant trip back in time. By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard is a Newhall writer. \f7
Books on the Move : Reseda 'traveling store' is bare-bones, but well-organized. Its thousands of volumes include first editions, autographed copies. By Geri Cook
They're Talkin' the Talk : Slang-punctuated chatter is nothing new for teen-agers, but it's continually evolving. By Michael Szymanski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Michael Szymanski is a regular contributor to Valley Life\f7
Younger Version of Chess : Children from 4 to 14 learn the ancient game of battle and brain power at the Gym for the Mind club in Woodland Hills. By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 John Morell is a regular contributor to Valley Life\f7
Taking Aim at Archery : The sport is described as a great discipline for children or adults. Free classes are offered at Van Nuys' Woodley Avenue Park. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
The Fashion Fight : How much control should youngsters have over their wardrobes? Depends on which expert you listen to. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times\f7
Kiss Off the Matte Look and Pucker Up to Stains : Fashionable lips are tinged with sheer, longer-lasting color that's much less drying than regular lipstick. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Healthy Comfort Food : * Gourmet Grub chef and owner Mindy Lymperis cooks simple and unpretentious dishes. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life. \f7
BOOK REVIEW : Travelers Done In by Fellow Americans : HILLTOWNS; \o7 by Anne Rivers Siddons\f7 ; HarperCollins; $22, 468 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Does Doing Anything for a Friend Extend to Carrying Excess Baggage? By Patrick Mott and Ann Conway
Once More...With Fabric : Scrappy Designers Find Material Wealth by Recycling Vintage Linens Into Clothes By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Big Time "The '90s will be slated as the large watch era... By Rose Apodaca
Comeback Kid? By Paul Dean
DIRECTORY : Where to Shop Without Breaking the Budget
Back To School : Getting the Jump on Fall : It won't be quick or painless, but you can outfit your kids for an entire school year without losing your sanity or your life's savings. Just ask this mom. By Gaile Robinson, Times Staff Writer
Garden Grove Designer Walt Kendrick Knows Who His Homme Boyz Are By Rose Apodaca, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Behind the Scenes : Lizzy Borden Pieces Together Hardware to Wear
Parents, Can You Say 'Denim'? By Joanna Dendel
Fashion: Back To School : The Great Divide : THE MOTHER : 'I Wish She'd Dress Like Normal Kids' By Andrea Heiman, Free-lance writer
Fashion: Back To School : The Great Divide : THE DAUGHTER : 'She Just Thinks I Look Like Trash' By Andrea Heiman, Free-lance writer
Directory of Children's Resale Shops
Same Show, Different Dave By Betty Goodwin
Eye Shadows Mom Didn't Wear By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paging All Cars! Traffic Jams Ahead By Ralph Vartabedian
SPORTS
Edberg Makes an Early Exit : U.S. Open: Defending champion is eliminated by 18th-ranked Novacek. From Associated Press
Outcomes Differ for Tennis Titans : U.S. Open: Both struggle, but Becker hangs on after two-time defending champion Edberg is eliminated. By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Hero in Mourning Ignites Braves, 5-3 By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Nelson Regains His Confidence By Bob Nightengale
Angels Lose; Front-Office Changes Loom By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Astacio Has Good Night Pitching and Hitting From Associated Press
BASEBALL ROUNDUP : Key Helps Yankees Cut Blue Jays' Lead to Two From Associated Press
Truth Is No Defense for Huskies By Mal Florence
Truth Is No Defense for Huskies By Mal Florence
NFL TV Policy: Let's Not Play Two By Larry Stewart
COLLEGE FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Terry Bowden Wins Auburn Debut, 16-12 From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : McCullough Kept Waiting for Answer By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : San Jose State Suspends Three Players Associated Press
USC's Sehorn Puts the Blame on Players : College football: Senior cornerback says defensive unit didn't function as a team in loss to North Carolina. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Agajanian Still Getting His Kicks By Jim Hodges
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Former Charger Griffith Is Signed By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Rocket Might Not Play in Opening Game By Lonnie White
Dudley Contract Upheld by Arbitrator From Staff and Wire Report
1993 NFL : Postseason
SPORTSCOPE : 3 Area Players Win at U.S. Open By Steven Herbert
GOLF / FRED ROBLEDO : Nine-Hole Course Is Getting a Face Lift By Fred Robledo
HIGH SCHOOL BOYS' CROSS-COUNTRY PREVIEW : Thousand Oaks Figures to End Hart's Run By John Ortega, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PREVIEW : Colleges Start Now to Measure Romero By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE NORTHRIDGE MEN'S SOCCER PREVIEW : Two Seniors Motivated by Playoff Goal By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sportscope
Belle Of Paducah Gives Desormeaux Four-Win Day Associated Press
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : '81 Del Mar Futurity Provided Gregson With Roots of Glory By Bill Christine
Worlds of Cook, Fien Collide in Bid for Job as Bruin Quarterback By Dana Haddad
U.S. OPEN / OTHER MATCHES : Sampras Avoids a Danger Spot By Bill Dwyre, TIMES SPORTS EDITOR
Chang Has Little Trouble Advancing By Bill Dwyre
Backup Belitz Sparks Edison in Honolulu By Tom Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Football '93: Pacific Coast League
PREP FOOTBALL '93: PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Success Is Relatively Easy for This Garcia By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Football '93: Pacific Coast League
PREP FOOTBALL '93: PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Facts and Figures : 1992 in Review
Prep Football '93: Pacific Coast League
Prep Football '93: Pacific Coast League
Prep Football '93: Pacific Coast League
Prep Football '93: Pacific Coast League
Titans' Big-Man Search Lands 6-9 Frenchman : Basketball: Coach Brad Holland hopes David Frigout shores up the team's front line. By Scott Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Corona del Mar Names Coach for Baseball
USC Names Miller as Women's Coach By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Running Down This Football Team By Mike Downey
Everett Is on Verge of Becoming Rams' All-Time Passing Leader, but One Play May Always Be His . . . : Defining Moment By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ultimate Linebacker : Super Charger Junior Seau Has Found Niche in NFL, but He's Athletic Enough to Play Almost Any Position By Dave Distel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Italiano Accuses Dodgers of Ignoring Safety Issues By Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donahue Finally Decides: Cook Will Start : College football: Junior quarterback is nursing a muscle pull, but he wins job over sophomore Fien. By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC's Sehorn Puts the Blame on Players : College football: Senior cornerback says defensive unit didn't function as a team in loss to North Carolina. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rison Faces Assault Charge After Late-Night Incident From Associated Press
Bernard King Retires After 14 Seasons in the NBA From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Young to Start for 49ers in Opener Associated Press
23 Hunters Are Cited for Baiting By Rich Roberts, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Realignment a Fine Idea--for This Year By Mike Penner
You'd Think Faulk Is Facing a Matador Defense : College football: SDSU's Heisman Trophy candidate downplays talk of a blowout, but expectations run high. By Dave Distel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Umpire Fulfilled Major League Dream by Working Little League Series By Paul Mcleod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Toros' Future Is Linked to Their Past : Women's soccer: Snub by NCAA has become rallying cry for fifth-ranked team, which opens season Saturday. By Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Took Plunge Into Fear : After Losing Sight 13 Years Ago, Greg Evangelatos Has Rebuilt His Life and Is Helping Others Do the Same Through Sports By Dan Reines, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alpha Teams Left Scrambling With Western Christian's Exit By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnson Quits CSUN Football Team By Theresa Smith Munoz
Former Saugus Pitching Star Salkeld to Be Promoted to Majors by Mariners By Jeff Fletcher
How They're Doing. One in a series : Injuries Cut Walker's College Career Short By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ducks Open Practices to the Public By Robyn Norwood
UC Irvine Loses Top Recruit By Mike Reilley
Edgerton Made Mark by Being Put on Ice : Roller hockey: After being battered during East Coast Hockey League finals, he found a summer home with opposing coach McSorley and Bullfrogs. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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