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What happened on September 16, 1993
FOOD
Fusion Food : Birth of a Nation's Cuisine : Food History: The adapting of ingredients and dishes from other cultures is nothing new in American cooking. In fact, it's as old as macaroni and cheese and chili con "cana." CHARLES PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Loaded Pepper FAYE LEVY
Which Wine With Fish Sticks? DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Grill Talk BEV BENNETT
Wearing Nothing But a Demitasse KATHIE JENKINS
Annals of Funk LAURIE OCHOA
Of Ham Loaves and Chocolate Rolls MARION CUNNINGHAM
Omelet, Summer Corn Relish ROSE DOSTI
Tropical Stew JONATHAN GOLD
Visions of Prune Plums MARCIA CONE and THELMA SNYDER
IN THE KITCHEN : It's All Rocket Science to Me RUSS PARSONS, TIMES FOOD MANAGING EDITOR
Passion and Loaves ABBY MANDEL
PARTY LINE : Toast of the Town KATHIE JENKINS
Melons: Get 'Em While It's Hot MICHAEL ROBERTS
Fusion Food : Cooking What Comes Naturally BARBARA HANSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
School Lunches Slimming Down? DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN FRESH : Beans at an Awkward Stage SYLVIA THOMPSON
NEWS
Medical Science Opens Up a Can of Worms With Leech Therapy : Health: Doctors use the parasite to promote blood circulation in patients who have had severed fingers or other extremities surgically reattached. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : Figuring Fine Points of GPA Can Be Weighty Matter TRISHA GINSBURG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES, Trisha Ginsburg, a recent graduate of Los Alamitos High School, is a regular contributor to OC High.
Jack Kent Cooke's Wife Is Arrested The Washington Post
A Man With Nerve Enough to Outrun Old Age BEVERLY BEYETTE
Bellflower Unified School District
MUSEUM : Doll Teaches Kids About Operations of Human Body : Stuffee, whose organs are made of cloth and fiberfill, will take the stage beginning this month at Oxnard facility. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'90210' Finds the University of Beverly Hills : Television: The century-old Occidental campus nestled in a residential enclave was chosen as a filming site for the popular series as it follows its characters on to college. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hall Bartlett; Wrote, Directed Offbeat Films BURT A. FOLKART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Group Loses Funding for Head Start : Preschool: Parents urged Child and Family Services to fire two program officials. But agency instead withdrew funding so it could find someone else to run the program. TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Story of Foster's Suicide Is a Casebook of Problems : Media: Withholding of information and other White House gaffes sparked a prolonged frenzy of speculation. DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Group Is Strong on Staying in Shape : Samson Seventies Strongmen is looking for women with the strength qualifications to become members of the organization. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Double Indemnity' Reflects Billy Wilder at His Gritty Best MARK CHALON SMITH, Mark Chalon Smith is a free-lancer who regularly writes about film for The Times Orange County Edition.
TULL THE FAT LADY SINGS : This 'Hard Rock' Band From Britain Will Keep Mining Antiques as Long as Audiences Want MIKE BOEHM, Mike Boehm covers pop music for The Times Orange County Edition.
Ready to Pucker Up in Ventura : The Best Kissers in the World may be from Seattle, but they don't do the grunge thing. They'll open for X on Saturday. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shane Opens in Roundabout Way ANNE MICHAUD, Anne Michaud is a staff writer for The Times Orange County Edition
GOINGS ON : American Dream Cars of the 1950s on Display : This year's Concours d'Elegance will include plenty of chrome, fins Naugahyde and two-tone paint. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge Sanctions Male Lawyer for Remarks to Female Prosecutor : Ruling: U.S. jurist orders an attorney to write an apology for a letter that said: 'Female lawyers are outside the law, cloud truth and destroy order.' The matter is referred to a disciplinary panel. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
JAUNTS : Capturing the Trappings, Flavor of a Medieval English Village : Lake's south shore will be transformed into a 16th-Century encampment as part of the Ojai Renaissance Festival. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Seeking Solace : Survivors of Nazi Camps in Soviet Union Come Together KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : School Voucher Initiative Narrowly Trails, 45%-39% SANDY BANKS, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
School Board Votes to Oust Superintendent : Education: The panel decides not to renew the contract of nationally known Supt. George J. McKenna III after the county appointed a fiscal overseer because of mismanagement. MICHELE FUETSCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale : Preschool Center Accredited
Health Gap Widens Between Rich, Poor : Mortality: Federal report also shows big differences in death rates among ethnic groups. White House uses figures to push reform plan. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All They Want Is a Hearing AURORA MACKEY, Aurora Mackey is a Times staff writer
When a Layoff Isn't a Layoff MARC LACEY
Report Faults Military's Drug War The Washington Post
Georgian Leader, Back on Job, Asks Rebels to Quit From Associated Press
Glendale : Mall Merchants Unveil Sign
FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Variety Flavors Taste of Newport RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
House Of Representatives
Bruins Have Plenty of Competition for Services of Guard Gardner JEFF FELLENZER
Bobbing (and Bopping) Around Balboa Peninsula MAX JACOBSON
Petition Drive Vowed After Council Rejects Card Casino : Gambling: Board's 4-0 decision is largely symbolic because voters by law must decide gaming issues. Developers need 100 signatures to place the matter on the ballot. ANDREW LePAGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Region : Ballots for Ousted Councils
Irvine Co. Will Offer the Public Part of Holdings MICHAEL FLAGG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bellflower : Court Gives City Go-Ahead for Redevelopment Agency
The Region : Future of Cities Discussed
Bell Gardens : City Council Gives OK to Street Food Vendors
Malibu : Work Begins on New Dorm
71,000 Phones Falter in O.C. Computer Glitch : Communication: Long-distance, 911 calls are disrupted for 8 hours in 'very rare, very serious' breakdown. MATT LAIT and TERRY SPENCER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Memories of Dog Day Afternoons T. JEFFERSON PARKER, T. Jefferson Parker is a novelist and writer who lives in Orange County. His column appears in OC Live! the first three Thursdays of every month
2 U.N. Troops Killed, 11 Hurt in Somalia Associated Press
Roll Call : House Of Representatives
Pilot Training Not Your Fly-by-Night Experience : There are some key things to look for when you set out to select a flight instructor. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Family Allowed to Meet Freed Dissident Associated Press
San Gabriel : Asbestos Cleanup Settlement
Guard Is Keeping Coaches on Call JEFF FELLENZER
School Voucher Plan Sparks Coast-to-Coast Battle STEPHANIE CHAVEZ and ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Getting the Jump on the Voucher Issue GEORGE SKELTON
Insurgents Massacre 87 Rivals in India Associated Press
Rival Groups on El Toro Plan Get Ultimatum GEBE MARTINEZ and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rabin Seeks to Calm Fears About Peace Pact : Israel: Prime minister returns to an apprehensive public. He says accord will strengthen nation's security. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Changes Seen Imperiling Space Station ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State's Pupils Among Worst in Reading Test ELIZABETH SHOGREN and RALPH FRAMMOLINO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arafat Returns, Confident of Peace Associated Press
U.S. Aid on Early Retirees' Health Benefits Pledged ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
So-So Summer Is Out of the Way RICK FIGNETTI and DAVID REYES, Rockin' Fig is Rick Fignetti, a Huntington Beach surfer/shop owner. Times staff writer David Reyes has reported on U.S. surf teams competing in Bali and Brazil. and
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HEALTHWATCH : Medical Services Merger Means More Efficient Care for Children : The two government-funded agencies have joined forces to serve low-income youths. LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Southeast Area : L.A. Unified Will Attend to Truancy With Hot Line
Orange County Video Rentals
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THEATER REVIEW : Shakespeare Production Made for the Masses : Moorpark company's 'As You Like It' is a crowd pleaser, with many of the best characters in minor roles. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Westside : More Say on Cable Sought
Route 66 Kicks Through Sunday
Writer's Block . . . Writer's Block . . . How to Overcome It MARY LAINE YARBER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Glendale : Diabetes Benefit Sign-Ups
Harley Takes Kids, Adults for a Musical Spin JANE HULSE
Jordan's King Calls Palestinian Ties Premature MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill Would Fund Replacement of Polluting Cars : Environment: Measure passed by the Legislature would pay up to $500 for a clunker, then $4,800 toward purchase of a new, clean-running car. The governor has not decided whether to sign it. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rules for Review of Home Plans Are Revised : Development: Council extends emergency measure, lowers threshold for hearings to houses of 15,000 square feet. Officials want time to consider complaints over proposed 46,000-square-foot mansion. G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jewish Group Works to Feed the Needy at Home and Abroad : Charity: Mazon grants $1.65 million a year to organizations fighting hunger. Residents of war-torn Sarajevo were recent recipients. MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Concludes Funds Mismanaged by City : Finances: Council votes unanimously to rectify past procedural errors in accounting made by administrators. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Has Chance to Redefine Arab Ties : Diplomacy: Helping Palestinians get established in Jericho and the Gaza Strip could offer political benefits. ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign to Sell Free Trade Pact Gets Off to Limp Start : Commerce: President Clinton travels to New Orleans and appears in a dank warehouse. Perot lashes back at former President Carter on TV. JOHN BRODER and JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lap Swimmers Can Pool Their Skills for an Offshore Drill RICK VANDERKNYFF, Rick VanderKnyff is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition. and
Caltrans Agrees to Ban Trucks on I-710 Link : Transportation: State also recommends building four tunnels to minimize noise and preserve historic areas along proposed Long Beach Freeway expansion. BERKLEY HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alhambra : Graffiti Ordinance Studied
Robbing the Robber Is Costly Maneuver GEOFF BOUCHER
District Loan, Improvement Bills Await Governor's OK : Education: The legislation on Gov. Wilson's desk authorizes another loan but requires continued state control until academic programs improve. HOWARD BLUME, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspension of Psychiatrist Is Rejected RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council, Developers Tentatively OK Truce Over Zoning : Growth: Landowners agree to drop suit over controversial interim law as officials promise to weigh plan for civic center and reconsider restrictions. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Monica : Study: Traffic Has Improved
Altadena : $300,000 Child Abuse Grant
Business Owners Say Rubbish to City Trash Contract : Services: Firms want officials to renegotiate with the sole contractor because of fee increases. Mayor defends rates as reasonable in light of tougher landfill restrictions. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: Student News & Views
Long Beach : Council Wants to Downsize Proposed Homeless Shelter
Dire Judgments on Clinton Started Just Days Into Term : Media: Competition among analysts and President's risky agenda played roles in drumbeat of early criticism. DAVID SHAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voices
Covina : Council Candidates Seminar
AIDS Thrift Shop Disburses $10,000
SIGHTS : 'Barrier' Between Commerce and Art Broadens Perspectives : Sue Ricards' installation work, disguised as a curtain of separation, is a celebration of the Everyday. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Riordan's Budget Spares Only LAPD JAMES RAINEY and MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3 Hijack Russian Jet to Norway, Surrender From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Health Care on a Limited Budget
Norplant Wins Teen-Age Fans THE WASHINGTON POST
Many of those who became adults in the late '60s see in Bill Clinton a mirror of their lives--both the good and the bad--because he's... : One of Them SARA FRITZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Votes Sanctions on Angolan Rebels : Africa: Oil and arms embargo will take effect in 10 days unless UNITA's Savimbi stops fighting. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fulbright Scholar Helps Baltics Create American Studies Program DENISE HAMILTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Toad Blocks Construction of Road Associated Press
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : VIDEO GAME REVIEW : Mutant League Football For Sega Genesis from Electronic Arts $49.95 WILLIAM SCHIFFMANN, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Region : Computer Firm Gave False Information, State Alleges
RESTAURANTS : Quick Bites for Young and Restless : The International Food Court at Harbor Landing offers a variety of fast, cheap, kid-pleasing fare. DAVID B. GOLDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORDS AND IMAGES : Author's Paean to the Boats of Summer : Robert Bruce Duncan's passion for his subject is evident in every lyrical sentence. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Interest Takes Root in Ag Careers RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fire Chief Retires After 30-Year Stint : Government: Chief William M. Daley, 56, rose through the ranks since joining the city department in 1963. G. JEANETTE AVENT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Marines Ground Helicopters After 6 Killed in Accidents CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctor Awarded $14 Million in Freeway Crash MATHIS CHAZANOV, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NIGHT SHIFT : Fall Football Kicks Off Super Mondays at Bars FRANK MESSINA, Frank Messina is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
48 Women Entered in Pool Tournament
Council Revises Guidelines for Panels : Government: Citizen complaints prompt lawmakers to adopt procedures aimed at opening up the nomination process for city's boards. MARTHA L. WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Huntington Park : Merchants to Help Draft No-Smoking Ordinance
NEIGHBORS : Daddy and His Little Girl Spend Quality Time With Dollies : Greg Bonura and 8-year-old Bailey operate a hauling and construction business. The father-daughter aspect has attracted a high proportion of female customers. PANCHO DOLL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On Cronies, Buddies, Gal Pals and Chums BOB SIPCHEN
Holding Out Hope : If Mars Observer Doesn't Call Home, Some Scientists Will Lose Theirs RENEE TAWA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Djivan Gasparyan "I Will Not Be Sad in This World" (1989) Opal RANDY LEWIS
'Can We Talk?' : At O.C. salons, people from different walks discuss a variety of issues in an atmospherethat welcomes differing points of view. CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
West Hollywood : AIDS Quilt to Be Displayed
MUSIC : Blackworm in No Danger of Overexposure : An upcoming appearance at the Brewhouse is a departure of sorts for the good but seldom-seen group. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Loewy Named Director of Mental Health Center
UMM TEEN TIMES : Those Angst- Ridden Years Are the Focus of the 'Teenagers? Teenagers!' Multimedia Exhibit at Fullerton Museum Center ZAN DUBIN, Zan Dubin covers art for The Times Orange County Edition.
Racing Organizer Seeks Terminal Island Strip to Heal Race Tensions LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. LEE HARRIS
Alhambra : Council Districts Realigned
Faces That Only a Pug Owner Could Love ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Santa Fe Springs : Proposed $50 Pay Raise for City Council Draws Protest
Club Lets Members Keep Their Heads in the Clouds : Anacapa View pilots and students combine socializing and improving their flying skills by meeting for lunch in out-of-the-way places. AURORA MACKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLINTON'S HEALTH PLAN : Around the World : The President's Health Proposal Borrows Bits and Pieces From Other Nations.
BOOK REVIEW : Sinister Comedy Skewers Small-Town Life : ELECT MR. ROBINSON FOR A BETTER WORLD by Donald Antrim ; Viking; $20, 184 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
VA Benefits Information Available at Mall Kiosk
Ice Steps Down as Crossroads Baseball Coach SEAN WATERS
She Wasn't Afraid of Transforming Virginia Woolf Novel Into Opera SUSAN PATERNO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
American Jewish Leaders Call for Aid to Palestinians : Mideast: Rabbis appeal in Rosh Hashanah sermons as national groups echo support for Holy Land accord. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Submarine Crew Goes Full Speed Ahead Into the Past : Reunion: Men of the USS Guardfish recall their service and camaraderie in the Pacific during World War II. 'It was the high point of my life,' one says. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PARTY ANIMALS : Dancers, Comics, Musicians--Even a Few Critters--Will Be on Hand for 'Arts Alive' at the Santa Ana Zoo CORINNE FLOCKEN, Corinne Flocken is a free-lance writer who regularly covers Kid Stuff for The Times Orange County Edition.
BLUES : Long Beach Festival Plays Familiar Notes FRANK MESSINA, Frank Messina is a free-lance writer who contributes regularly to The Times Orange County Edition.
State Found Liable for Acid Pits Leakage : Courts: But the jury awards less than $160,000, saying many plaintiffs exaggerated injury claims in seeking damages of $3.1 million. The case involved the first 17 of 3,800 Glen Avon residents suing over the Stringfellow toxic site. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Offers Rival Health Care Plan : Medicine: Senate Republicans' proposal rejects cost controls, mandatory employer-paid benefits of Clinton package. Both sides see room for compromise. KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Singing the Praises of Song Long's Viet-French Cuisine MAX JACOBSON, Max Jacobson is a free-lance writer who reviews restaurants weekly for The Times Orange County Edition.
A Longing Look Back at the 1960s LYNN SMITH, Lynn Smith is a staff writer for The Times' View section. and
Alternative Weapons in the War Against Termites : Pests: Battling the little buggers? Companies say they can freeze 'em, toast 'em or roast 'em. But do those methods work? No one knows for sure. S.J. DIAMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saying Goodby to Summer, Hello to Fall MARY LOU LOPER
Making Tracks for a Railroad Festival ANNE LOUISE BANNON
Pomona : Hughes to Move Missile Jobs
THEATER NOTES : David Ralphe to Lead Workshop for Actors : Stage veteran isn't looking for neophytes for the 10-week course at Santa Paula Theater Center. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Quenching the Thirst of the West : Tap into an underground river? Capture rain in hillside faults? These speculators' schemes may sound all wet. But with water needs rising, officials are keeping an ear open for any option that works. DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Radical Gives Up in Fatal '70 Bank Robbery : Crime: 'Most-wanted' fugitive pleads guilty to armed robbery and manslaughter. She lived quietly in Oregon. JOHN J. GOLDMAN and JOHN BALZAR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
OC HIGH: Student News & Views : Mansion Mystery
The Allure of the Pier : Sometimes the People Outnumber the Fish, but There's More to Catch Than Dinner--Like Peace of Mind DICK WAGNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bobby Bland "Years of Tears" Malaco MIKE BOEHM
Tourist Slaying Sparks Outrage, Fear in Britain : Violence: Latest victim's father says, 'U.S. is a sick country.' Travel agencies brace for wave of Florida trip cancellations. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GAMES : Terrace: The Next Generation PATRICK MOTT, Patrick Mott is a free-lance writer who regularly contributes to The Times Orange County Edition
ENTERTAINMENT
A Sam Francis Bonanza for MOCA : Art: Donation of 10 works is the largest gift from an artist in the museum's history. 'I felt the paintings belonged there.' SUZANNE MUCHNIC, TIMES ART WRITER
TV REVIEWS : 'Frasier' Brings Cheer, 'Sinbad' Warmth HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEWS : Axton Goes Easy at Crazy Horse NOEL DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Late Bloomer Struts Stuff at Catalina LEONARD FEATHER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Was the Salsa Too Hot for Bowl Crowd? : It Definitely Wasn't a 'Latin Jazz' Audience, as the Giants of the Genre Found Out ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Liebert's Music Grows in the Dark BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Newport Harbor Seeks Endowment CATHY CURTIS
Films to Catch Before the L.A. Festival Comes to an End : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "Home, Place and Memory" A City-Wide Arts Fest KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hands-On Boss: Hands Off Paramount Team : Movies: Viacom's Sumner Redstone says merger with studio won't affect Sherry Lansing or Stanley Jaffe's roles. 'I have a lot to do without getting involved in areas . . . I know nothing about.' CLAUDIA ELLER and ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
TV REVIEW : 'Love Hurts' Documents Abusive Teen Relationship LYNNE HEFFLEY
Can They Really Make Love at 8? : Television: If they're the stars of 'Mad About You,' they can, even if they're not thrilled with their earlier slot. NBC is using the show to counterprogram 'The Simpsons.' STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. POP BEAT / MIKE BOEHM : Topper Rocks in an Exclusive Club MIKE BOEHM
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Community Protest Fails to Shut Down Gay Bathhouse : Regulation: Zoning official says there's no evidence that sexual activity occurs at the Wilmington establishment. LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lyle Menendez Says Stuffed Toy 'Family' Was His Refuge : Trial: Murder defendant describes a fantasy world that offered an escape from a controlling father and an unstable mother. Testimony is again cut short because of his illness. ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : Use of Safety Bars OKd for School Bus KURT PITZER
Homicides in Santa Ana Tie Yearly Record : Crime: With three months left to go, murders already equal the 59 committed in 1991. Police don't know why the rate is so high, but more than half the cases are gang-related. ERIC YOUNG and ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SAN FERNANDO : Proud Students Mark Mexico's Independence SUSAN BYRNES
CAMARILLO : Lease Approved for Airport Restaurant SARA CATANIA
Subway Contract Award Delayed Pending Experts' Report : Transportation: MTA board will postpone action on building Vermont-Beverly Station until tunnels' soundness is verified by an independent panel. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Injured Motorcyclist Awarded $4.7 Million : Safety: Jury finds that a motorist and the state, which allowed parking on Pacific Coast Highway, are responsible for the accident. KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale's Top Teacher Calls for Joint Effort TOMMY LI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Serbian Rapes and Pornography
New Changes Seen Hurting Space Station : NASA: White House plan to collaborate with Russia comes on eve of a critical Senate vote. Unanswered questions trouble lawmakers. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHWEST : CYPRESS : Hard Lessons From First Day of School MIMI KO
A Pause Might Salvage Democracy : South Africa: Political panic is leading to anarchy; the only way out may be an all-inclusive interim government. THAMI MAZWAI, Thami Mazwai is the editor of Enterprise, a South African business magazine for blacks, published in Johannesburg.
Panel Meets to Plan Future of Santa Clara River : Environment: The 25-member committee, representing diverse interests, will determine how to best use various segments of the waterway. JOANNA M. MILLER
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Bill Orders Election at Time of Recall Vote
Talks Begin Over Political-Sign Suit : Court: Plaintiffs say a Northridge man removed placards to help Hal Bernson win 1991 City Council race. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OPTIMA Chairman Urges More Funds for Health Plan LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FILLMORE : Council to Seek Cable TV Controls SARA CATANIA
SADDLEBACK/SOUTH BEACH : LAGUNA BEACH : Proposed Tax Riles Business Owners LESLIE EARNEST
Life Is Like Little League--Screwing Up Is Part of the Game JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : Bulletin Issued for Suspect in Kidnaping MACK REED
NORTHWEST : LOS ALAMITOS : Ordinance on Adult Businesses Extended BERT ELJERA
Residents Rush to File Appeals of Assessments KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Full-Time Federal Inspector Approved JEFF McDONALD
COSTA MESA/NEWPORT/IRVINE : IRVINE : Lighted Pipe Bomb Found in Street JON NALICK
SADDLEBACK/SOUTH BEACH : SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Ninth Annual College Fair Set
Obituaries
ENCINO HILLS : Vote on Jewish School Is Delayed JILL LEOVY
LOS ANGELES : Debate on Peace Accords Leads Peres to Cancel Visit
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : City Council Backs State Initiative on Parks and Wildlife JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Accused of Bilking Airline of Flight Coupons CATHERINE GEWERTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Routine Ultrasounds Unnecessary, Study Says : Medicine: The tests provide little benefit to 80% of all mothers-to-be, researchers find. From Associated Press
State Gives Prenatal Project $88,000
Old Barriers Melt Away on Rosh Hashanah TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHATSWORTH : Valuable Ostrich Chicks Stolen JAMES ZOLTAK
Official's Cynicism Disappoints Reader
Pension Investments
A Tract for a Pact?
The Campaign to Get Wedaa : Gov. Wilson needs to veto a very misguided bill
GLENDALE : District Posts 1.5% Enrollment Gain TOMMY LI
Meeting Called to Settle Route Dispute SCOTT GLOVER
State Joins Lawsuit Against Computer Firm
Water District Seeks $664,323 From Builders DOUG McCLELLAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SOUTH GATE : 14-Year-Old Shot by Police After He Fires at Them
NORTH : ANAHEIM : Adult Business Law Being Re-Examined TERRY SPENCER
Protesters Travel 6,000 Miles to Fight Eviction : Activism: The Koreans were told to leave land in Japan after Nissan sold the parcel to a developer. The colony, which began with laborers conscripted during World War II, appeals to car maker's U.S. arm to help. K. CONNIE KANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Not Guilty Pleas Filed for King in DUI Case
Living to Tell the Story SCOTT HARRIS
SIMI VALLEY : Reagan Foundation Gets New Director JAMES MAIELLA JR.
WESTLAKE : Search Launched for Missing Nurse MACK REED
LOS ANGELES : Pepper Spray to Go on Sale to Public by Next March
An Extraordinary High Holy Day : Judaism: Mideast peace accord has rabbis busy rewriting Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur sermons. Not all see it as reason to celebrate. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SADDLEBACK/SOUTH BEACH : MISSION VIEJO : Schools to Keep Counseling Program ANNA CEKOLA
East County Cities Push Joint Waste Agency : Trash: Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Moorpark will consider combining waste and bargaining for lower landfill rates. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VAN NUYS : Proposed Vending Law Spurs Debate JEFF SCHNAUFER
SIMI VALLEY : Grand Marshal Marching to His 25th Year JAMES MAIELLA JR.
ENCINO : Charges Filed Over Hair-Loss Program SCOTT GLOVER
March Fong Eu Hospitalized After Injuries in Car Accident
Union Supervisor Arrested at Landfill JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / VENTURA CITY COUNCIL : Chamber of Commerce Endorses 4 Candidates PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daily Plea: 'Pick Me!' : Labor: Dozens of would-be workers, most immigrants, line up at dawn in Costa Mesa to fight for the chance to earn a day's pay. DAVID REYES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Supreme Court
COUNTYWIDE : Forum to Cover Plans for Bridges DEBRA CANO
Woman Accuses Officer of Sexual Advances During Traffic Stop LEN HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
President's Desk
CENTRAL : FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Night Crew Added on River Project DEBRA CANO
Costa Mesa Police Arrest Krespi Again After Fight THUAN LE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Identify Woman's Body Found in Trash : Crime: The victim was a drifter from Orange County. Her death is the eighth homicide in Torrance this year. GORDON DILLOW, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CANOGA PARK : Latchkey Program Chief to Be Honored SUSAN BYRNES
PLATFORM : Falling for L.A. ALDA DONOHUE, a teacher who lives in Westlake Village, has traveled widely in the United States and abroad. Recently she decided to "do" downtown Los Angeles as a tourist. She told The Times:
SIMI VALLEY : Homes Threatened Before Fire Put Out JEFF McDONALD
Ford, UAW Have Tentative Contract Agreement DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scholar Named to UCI Chair in Jewish History DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man, 37, Sentenced for 'Imprisoning' Woman, 98 RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Obituaries
Fleas Have Residents Scratching for Relief : Pests: The problem could last through November if warm weather persists, veterinarians and exterminators warn. PEGGY Y. LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Stage Phony Slaying, Arrest 2 in Plot : Crime: Photos of her supposedly dead husband allegedly led a Long Beach minister's wife to make incriminating statements. Her son is also accused in a murder-for-hire scheme. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Business Park Gets OK From City : Development: The project on a 117-acre site is proposed to include nearly 1 million square feet of buildings, but preserve a wildlife corridor. JONATHAN GAW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AIDS in Los Angeles County
Officials Try to Calm Fears Over Hantavirus Find : Disease: Vector and health experts say, however, that more scientific study is needed to determine if it is a health threat. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputies' Morale Is Low, Block Rival Asserts : Elections: A candidate for sheriff claims that deputies above the rank of sergeant are rarely disciplined. That view is disputed by a spokesman for the incumbent. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dancing to Their Own Music : Recreation: A group with developmental disabilities takes a week's break from the daily grind. What sets the camp in San Pedro apart is that the participants take an active role in planning activities. DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Workers on TV Show's Set Continue Their Strike : Labor: Crew members enter the fourth day of the protest. They criticize poor working conditions on CBS's new series, 'Harts of the West.' DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHWEST : LA PALMA : Local Librarian, 67, Retires After 30 Years MARTIN MILLER
GLENDALE : Elks to Rebuild 7 Years After Fire TOMMY LI
Focus on Self-Image : Homeless: A photography class is helping children living in a North Hollywood shelter to get through hard times with a better perception of themselves. JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Peace Has Its Price : Gaza and West Bank require billions in aid
Excitement in the Air--and Students in Class--at New School CAROL CHASTANG
Few Attend Prayer Day at Schools : Religion: A Burbank principal questions whether the annual flagpole gatherings violate the Constitution. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College District Supports Voucher Initiative : Education: The Ventura County members split 3 to 2 and break ranks with other school agencies throughout the state. CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dark Irony in the Sunshine State : Florida, struggling to curb murders, reflects nation's failure to control guns
BORDER WATCH : Just Too Good?
PERSPECTIVES ON NAFTA : A Good Deal, Twisted by Bad Politics : Why are congressional Democrats defying their President with arguments that don't add up economically? ROBERT J. SAMUELSON, Robert J. Samuelson writes about economic issues from Washington
Guards From Farrakhan Group Fired : Housing: Managers say a security patrol linked to the Nation of Islam failed to deter drug dealing and other crime at low-income apartment buildings in Venice. HUD officials had criticized the firm's performance. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southwest Museum Cool to Expansion Plan : Cultural attractions: Director tells city officials that the facility would rather move its American Indian collection out of town than renovate its Mt. Washington location. Councilman Hernandez calls the threat to relocate a scare tactic. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH : PLACENTIA, YORBA LINDA : School Trustees Oppose Prop. 174 DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
Trial Opens in Fatal 1980 Mail Bombing : Courts: Prosecutor says Robert Manning, who was extradited from Israel, left his fingerprints on the explosive. From Staff and Wire Reports
Enhanced Photo Analyzed at Denny Trial : Courts: Scientist says the picture shows a dark area on the arm of a man hurling a brick at the truck driver. But he can't tell for sure if it is a tattoo like the one on the arm of Damian Williams. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defendant Admits Credit-Card Use : Trial: Scott Collins testifies that he found victim's wallet in abandoned car but had nothing to do with slaying. THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Facts About Hantavirus
Boy's Death Ends a Family's Dreams : Violence: The 8-year-old was caught in the cross-fire of a shootout. Now his parents and sister are going home to Mexico, where his father says they will be safer. EMILY ADAMS and PSYCHE PASCUAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : State Investigating $10,000 in Calls CARLOS V. LOZANO
CANOGA PARK : School Attendance Rule to Continue SUSAN BYRNES
Blaze Guts Thrift Store in Oxnard : Fires: Investigators sift the ruins for signs of arson. The collapse of the roof makes the search for clues difficult. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Appeal Seeks Restoration of General Relief Payments
Opponents Criticize Topanga Canyon Project TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redondo Beach Man Maintains He Didn't Shoot Barking Dog KIM KOWSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plea Bargains Reached in Skinhead Bomb Case : Courts: Judge's chance remark reveals deal between prosecutors and two suspects in alleged plot to blow up First African Methodist Episcopal Church. ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON NAFTA : A Bad Deal, Especially for California : The middle class and the environment are already suffering, and the new side agreements don't offer sufficient security. BARBARA BOXER, Barbara Boxer, a Democrat, represents California in the Senate.
Smog Checks and Air Pollution
SPORTS
Gateway to . . . the Majors? : Billy Hatcher's Hometown Isn't the End of the World, but You Can Reach Grand Canyon From There CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Plays With Fire Once Too Often : High school football: Tigers stage customary furious fourth-quarter rally, but fall short against Westchester, 22-20. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Game Gives Esperanza Alums a Chance to Mingle : Football: Saturday in the Rose Bowl will be like old times for UCLA's Werner and Kirschke, and Nebraska's Stai. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PREVIEW : Thousand Oaks Twins Cement Their Bond KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP : Blunt Instrumental in Birmingham's Victory Over University
Fosters Jettison Air Force, Will Play at Junior Colleges JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : While Tennessee Lives It Up, Majors Is in the Pits GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Final Look at Ryan Has Them Pumped BOB NIGHTENGALE
PREP ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Wins Tennis Opener
Guard Is Keeping Coaches on Hold JEFF FELLENZER
Small-Market Owner Faction Tries Squeeze Play ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coach Well Prepared--for Loss, Not Victory
Angels Win, Lose Salmon : Angels: They celebrate a big night for Davis, then learn right fielder's season is over because of a broken finger. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Orioles Lose Game, Might Lose Mussina From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Kinchen Might Miss Season T.J. SIMERS
Wright Sparks SCC's Sweep
Beschen, Ward Advance in Surfbout
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Better Offense Helps Defense STEVE SPRINGER
CSUN's Trice Hopeful He Can Quicken Pace
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Piazza Approaching Another Milestone DAVE DISTEL
DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Ticket Giveaway Brings Extras to Team Rehearsal ROBYN NORWOOD
Cooler Weather Dampens Fishing PETE THOMAS
PRO FOOTBALL / BOB OATES : He's More Cunning Than Many Think BOB OATES
Source Says Northridge Will Start O'Laughlin THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Pirates Leave East in New Alignment Associated Press
Maybe School in Next County Has Washer-Dryer on Its Line MAL FLORENCE
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
County Fair Meet to Begin : Horse racing: Thoroughbreds, quarter horses and Appaloosas will run for the next 19 days at Pomona. BILL CHRISTINE
AROUND THE NFL : Foster, Steelers Agree to Terms Associated Press
Concordia Volleyball Grows Up in Tough Neighborhood MARTIN BECK
LOCAL NOTES : Teitsworth, Jensen Ousted from USTA
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : 'Superfan' Down, but Not Necessarily Out EARL GUSTKEY
Boy Gets Ball the Hard Way at First Game From Associated Press
Summing Up Formula One Year, Michael Andretti Doesn't Finish From Associated Press
Rancho Alamitos' Line Pulls Its Weight, and Then Some : Football: Front men are large, athletic and the big reason the Vaquero running backs have so much success. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
N. Hollywood Left Hurting by Shinnick : High school football: Ailing El Camino Real back scores four touchdowns in 49-14 victory. PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Johnny O Meet Has Dual Purpose
Robitaille's Back Injury Not Considered Serious LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Hull Gets Another Test SHAV GLICK
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Master's Bongarra Scores Three
A Coach Dressed for Success JIM MURRAY
Who's on Third? Sorry, Not Hershiser : Dodgers: Lasorda fools with lineup in 5-4 victory over Padres to get Hansen a pinch-hit try. DAVE DISTEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Run Leads to Big Win for Narbonne : Prep football: Jamie Wilson races 70 yards for winning touchdown in the Gauchos' 20-13 victory over Palisades. GREG GONZALEZ, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
DEL MAR : Futurity Is Right Now for Winning Pact BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Run-of-the-Mill Win for San Pedro : Prep football: For third time in two seasons, the Pirates brush aside Hamilton, 42-8. ROB FERNAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Wins Women's Volleyball Opener
BOWLING / DANA HADDAD : Branham Gets Ball and Cameras Rolling DANA HADDAD
Titans Make Two Coaching Moves
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Bruins Will Be Hoping for Big Plays JIM HODGES
Cal Lutheran Transfer Is Goal-Oriented : Norwegian Gives Added Kick to Soccer Team MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Bets Are Off at 7 Sites : Horse racing: Off-track wagering on closing-day Del Mar races at Hollywood Park, Santa Anita and five other locations prevented by telephone line breakdown. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Gant's Homer in 9th Caps Five-Run Rally From Associated Press
A Sackful of Money : That's What Robert Young Wants From the Rams, Who Are Getting a Bargain This Season T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Suspends Suns' Dumas From Staff and Wire Reports
Dressed for Success, He Lost Cool and Game ROB FERNAS
BUSINESS
Harcourt to Spin Off General Cinema : Entertainment: The company is expected to use the theaters' cash flow for investments and acquisitions. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reebok Picks Irvine Agency to Target Latinos : Advertising: Casanova, Pendrill Publicidad is among the top three in the nation in its specialty. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Advertising From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Index Rises 17.89 After Surprise Rally From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Criticizes Auto Insurers on Pricing Tactics : Consumers: Garamendi says 'undercover' survey shows uneven quotes, illegal tie-ins. Industry attacks study as flawed. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amgen to Add 1,000 Jobs Despite Biotech Industry Gloom DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Tokos Medical Stock Hits New Low After Gloomy Forecast
Academia Can Bring Defense R&D in From the Cold MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times. He can be reached by electronic mail at schrage@latimes.com on the Internet
Late Rally Boosts Dow as Bond Selloff Ends : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Steaming-Hot Celebration Associated Press
Environment From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Residents Grow Gloomier About Economy : Survey: Consumer confidence hits new low despite new Administration, cheaper homes and low interest rates. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retail/restaurants Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Finally, an IBM That's Worth Craving LAWRENCE J. MAGID, LAWRENCE J. MAGID is a Silicon Valley-based computer writer
Forecast of Coming Losses Sends SysteMed Stock Down 7.7% : Earnings: New president sees red ink for at least several months. He hints at restructuring later in year. ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retail/restaurants Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
Retail/restaurants Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
RETAIL/RESTAURANTS : Demand for Exhibit Space Gears Up, So Interbike Pedals Off to Las Vegas Greg Johnson / Times staff writer
San Diego's Nassco Wins Major Navy Ship Contract : Jobs: The yard will build a new class of cargo vessel designed to supply combat zones. Threat of layoffs no longer looms. CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virtual Reality Center Has Visions of Opening Near Fashion Island
As Banks Grow Strong, FDIC Plans to Shrink : Regulation: Agency will halve staff of liquidation division, closing 15 offices. Irvine office will remain open. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hughes Fights $370-Million Bill From IRS : Taxes: The aerospace firm appeals charges dating to the 1980s. Again at issue is the timing of profit reports. RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Survey: Good News for Working Parents : Results Show Increase in Employers Offering Flexible Work Schedules STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Universal Plans Second Florida Theme Park : Entertainment: The multibillion-dollar, 600-acre project increases the pressure on Walt Disney World. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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