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What happened on September 17, 1993
ENTERTAINMENT
Conan: He's Off ! (to a Shaky Start) : Television: NBC's 'Late Night' host rates high on likability. While that isn't enough, it's still too early to count him out.
MOVIE REVIEW : Raging Emotions, Uncommon Restraint : Martin Scorsese's beautifully done adaptation of Edith Wharton's 'Age of Innocence' is polished, cinematic--and a bit distant. By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Cage's 'Circus' a Three-Ring Sensual Blast : His Witty Study in Organized Chaos Is a Sight to Be Heard By Christopher Knight, TIMES ART CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : What's Rock Got to Do With It? : Tina Turner's dynamic evening celebrating her musical legacy is far more effective as theater than as a concert. By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
POP/ROCK Rapping on Capitol Hill: Two rappers, Tragedy the... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Striking': A Diverting Mystery By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Into the West' a Charming, Heroic Flight of Fancy By Michael Wilmington, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Crocodile Rocks at the Beach By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : In 'Rolywholyover,' Cage Moves in Mysterious Ways By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Second Thoughts on Miles at Montreux By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Late Bloomer Struts Stuff at Catalina By Leonard Feather
Herman's Sounds Blowin' in 'Autumn' By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Pure Pop From George Benson By Don Heckman
ART REVIEWS : Prina Show an Urbane Archival Exercise By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hope Springs From Concert Rooted in Grief : Music: The program features music from Poland and Armenia. 'This music is sad, but not depressing,' says L.A. Festival's Peter Sellars. : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "Home, Place and Memory" A City-Wide Arts Fest By Randy Lewis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : Much Is Right With the Intimate 'Morning Glory' By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : Cornerstone's 'Ghurba' Intriguing but Pulls Punches : LOS ANGELES FESTIVAL: "Home, Place and Memory" A City-Wide Arts Fest By Jan Breslauer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Magical 'Mooncalf' Sends Mixed Messages By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Savvy Cast Can't Shed Light on 'Zastrozzi' By Richard Stayton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Star Wars' Set Has Its Dark Side By Barbara Saltzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VIDEO REVIEW : 'Texas Tenor' a Stylish Bio of Jacquet By Leonard Feather, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Etta James' Earliest Works Rolled Out in Boxed Sets By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
ART REVIEW : Formula Puts 'Animals' in Danger of Cliche : Italo Scanga's modernist sculpture puts disparate objects in abstract patterning, a Cubist approach so stylized it's empty. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : Audience Reaps Grimm Rewards in 'Frog Prince' : Laguna Playhouse Youth troupe's delightful improvisational production of the classic tale delivers its lesson loud and clear. By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Collection Showcases Columbia's Heritage By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Goodby, 'Larry': CBS Show is Fall Season's 1st Casualty By Greg Braxton
Children Still Want to Hear Jackson's Hit on the Radio By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Falling Down' Doesn't By Dennis Hunt
Barney's Rubble Crushes Live Artists By Dennis Hunt
THEATER / MARK CHALON SMITH : Albert Einstein: Comic Genius? : Ed Metzger's One-Man Show Tries to Add Human Dimension to the Image of the Brilliant Scientist By Mark Chalon Smith
Singing Pays Bills, but He's Jazzed Jamming : Interview: George Benson considers himself more entertainer than musician, but he also loves improvising on his guitar. He's at the Cerritos Center tonight. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Shakespeare O.C. Ends Season Ahead of '92 By Rick Vanderknyff
BUSINESS
Karcher Faces Double Patty of Money Woes : Debt: Carl's Jr. founder may have to sell stock to solve his own financial problems stemming from a troubled real estate deal. By Greg Johnson and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Plan Would Facilitate Joint Ventures by Hospitals By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Selloff Continues; Dow Drops 2.80 : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Carl Karcher Fighting His Battle on 2 Fronts : Debt: Behind his struggle to regain control of Carl's Jr. are financial problems stemming from a troubled real estate deal. By Greg Johnson and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Plan Would Facilitate Joint Ventures by Hospitals By David R. Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Upholds TV Stations on Cable Charges : Communications: The decision paves the way for new channels planned by networks and local broadcasters. By John Lippman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UAW-Ford Pact Will Maintain the Status Quo : Labor: Tentative three-year contract carries modest wage hikes, no big changes in health care or job security. By Donald W. Nauss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Bond Selloff Continues; Gold Rebounds : Market Overview From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News 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
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Short-Term Bond Funds Might Be Longer on Risk By Tom Petruno
Car Rental Firms to Screen Drivers By Denise Gellene
A Hollywood Ending Near for Milgrim? By Alan Citron
NEWS ANALYSIS : To Bid or Not? The Malone-Diller Question : Entertainment: The cable titan and QVC chairman each has his reason to fight Viacom for a Paramount takeover. By Kathryn Harris, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sony Names Honore to Head 2 Post-Production Units
Cable/Music: Call it "MTV Meets the Home Shopping... By James Bates
Stacking Up Sales
Tv Facts
Irvine Co. Offers the Public a Stake in Apartment Holdings : Real estate: Landowner plans to reduce debt by selling about a third of that business through an investment trust. By Michael Flagg and James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Welcome News: Software Maker Moving \o7 to \f7 O.C. : Technology: Digitalk reverses trend in relocating headquarters and 80 jobs from the LAX area to Santa Ana's Hutton Center. By Dean Takahashi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan to Pump Up Slow Economy : But Plan Includes No Tax Cut to Boost Consumer Spending By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Karcher Money Woes Extend to Real Estate : Entrepreneur: The fast-food chain founder has sought court action to protect his stake in a San Bernardino County home builder. By Debora Vrana and Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Timely $41 Million Lets UnionFed Avert Takeover : Thrifts: After years of losses, commitments from investors put company just over what regulators had required by next week. By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allergan, Firm Enter Joint Promotion Pact
BANKING : Major Depositor Sues Head of Failed American Commerce Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times Staff Writer
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times Staff Writer
Banking Compiled by James S. Granelli / Times Staff Writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Subway Contract Award Delayed Pending Report : Transportation: MTA board will postpone action on building Vermont-Beverly station until tunnels' soundness is verified by an independent panel. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CULTURE WATCH : Musical Healing
The Reluctant Reform Dragon
The Suspicion of a Consensus : Health care: Maybe reform is actually possible
Public's Safety Is Paramount : MTA's White moves quickly for much-needed outside review
Anti-Trade Republicans? What a Farce! : Their opposition to NAFTA, a net bargain for us, is a political paradox--or just plain devious. By Michael Kinsley, \o7 Michael Kinsley's column appears in the New Republic, where he is a senior editor\f7
Don't Sell the Pill Over the Counter : Birth control: This is a serious medical decision that can go wrong without a checkup and counseling. By Mary Rainwater and Susan Mandel, \o7 Mary Rainwater is the executive director and Dr. Susan Mandel is the medical director of the Los Angeles Free Clinic\f7
Forgotten Victims of the Riots and Videotape By Ron Harris
And you thought there was no higher authority than the... By Steve Harvey
Dr. Elders' Silence Equals More Death : Rationalization--deadly on AIDS--now comes to teen sex. By James P. Pinkerton, \o7 James P. Pinkerton is the John Locke Foundation fellow at the Manhattan Institute's Washington office\f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Economy, and Civility Too
SANTA ANA : Coroner Tries to Find Dead Transient's Kin
COSTA MESA : Police to Set Up First Sobriety Checkpoint
Freeway Needs S. Pasadena's OK, Judge Says : Courts: He rules that Caltrans must get the suburb's permission before extending the Long Beach route. Backers of the project, which also needs federal approval, say they will appeal. By Berkley Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Official Challenges L.A. Schools on Bilingual Programs : Education: Federal fund director says his agency is eager to help, but the district must aggressively pursue grants. By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Denny Defense Witness May Aid Prosecution By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stealth Patrol : Bicycle Police Have the Edge in Traffic and Get to Know People on the Beat By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ideas Take Root in a Nonprofit Group Where Kids Are Boss By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : $1.3 Million Donated for Public School Sports
POMONA : 2 Found Shot to Death Inside Wrecked Van
VAN NUYS : Keating Investors Assured of Support for Claims
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : Huge Area Quarantined After Fruit Fly Discovery
Author Ken Kesey spoke on "The Legacy of Wallace Stegner... \o7 A look at noteworthy addresses in the Southland\f7
LONG BEACH : $1-Million Bail Set for 2 in Alleged Plot to Kill Pastor
PUENTE HILLS : Review of Plans to Expand Landfill Ruled Inadequate
LAWNDALE : Charges in Cocaine Seizure Aboard Train Dismissed
Beat Goes On for 'Pace Brothers' By Jack Cheevers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study of Homeless Finds Small Societies : Survey: Residents of encampments west of Downtown L.A. say they feel safer than in mass shelters. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japanese Envoy Meets Utoro Group By K. Connie Kang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Default Endangers Agoura Park Plan : Property: Conservancy misses its payment deadline because the county has frozen funds while debating restrictions on their use. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The South Bay dining scene has a new star: Brandon Reed... By Michael Krikorian
Strings will be the thing at El Camino College Saturday...
Valley Obituaries
District's New Lunch Policy Draws Quick Criticism : Schools: The idea was to offer the same fast-food choices in a closed-campus environment at Hawthorne and Leuzinger highs. But some students say the meals just aren't the same. By Carol Chastang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Fight of His Life, He's Looking for a Perfect Match : Health: San Pedro's Gary Rogosic, who has leukemia, hopes Saturday's blood-test drive will turn up a bone marrow donor. The odds are 1 in 20,000. By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Port and Labor Split on NAFTA : Trade: Harbor officials envision significant growth in import-export volume, with a positive effect on employment. Union officials fear that lucrative jobs will be among the exports to Mexico. By Ted Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Power to the People : Technology: A San Pedro man and his partner form a foundation to share technology and help correct Africa's chronic shortage of electricity. By Lucille Renwick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART EXHIBIT : In honor of royal newlyweds, masters demonstrate 'the way of writing.' By Mary Helen Berg
Agency in Default on Loan for Agoura Site : Parks: The 320 acres could be auctioned off. But momentum is building for supervisors to release the needed funds in time. By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans Would Reduce Price of Regional Calls : Utilities: The PUC will consider today two proposals opening the market to competition. By Richard Lee Colvin and Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Quarantine for Oriental Fruit Fly Established By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Signs of Faith for the New Year : Religion: Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf was founded 30 years ago in Arleta. It tailors its observances to the special needs of its members. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Firm Donates Heater to Aid College Pool By Kurt Pitzer
NORTHRIDGE : Science Workshops for Teachers Funded By Jill Leovy
CANOGA PARK : Free Medical Exams to Be Offered at Park By Jill Leovy
CHATSWORTH : Private School Adds Middle Grades By Jill Leovy
CALABASAS : Art Workshop for Girls Moves to City Hall By Kurt Pitzer
Groups Weigh Effect of Gun Permit Pact By David E. Brady, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Fines Increased for Parking Violations By Ed Bond
GLENDALE : Woman Dies When Truck Crushes Car By Tommy Li
BURBANK : Students Adhering to New Dress Code By Ed Bond
PANORAMA CITY : Launch of New School Shuttle Service Delayed By Jeff Schnaufer
GLENDALE : Agency to Take Over Head Start Program By Tommy Li
VAN NUYS : Nader to Address Valley Gathering By Susan Byrnes
LAKE VIEW TERRACE : Landfill Gas System Issue Goes to Board By James Zoltak
Freight Train Kills Man on Sylmar Tracks
Fire Damages Northridge School Auditorium
Truck Hit by Metrolink; 3 Escape Injury
Body Is Found in Apartment
Parents of Dead Boy, Police Seek Help in Finding Hit-Run Driver By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKeon Squelches Rumors He's Gunning for the Governor By Alan C. Miller and Mark Gladstone, This column was written by Times staff writers Alan C. Miller in Washington, D.C., and Mark Gladstone in Sacramento
SANTA CLARITA / ANTELOPE VALLEY : Old Foes Now Friends After Air Base Visits : Glasnost: U.S., Russian test pilots find common ground during stays at each other's research facilities. By Sharon Moeser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Streamlining of Sanitation Operations Projected : Trash: In a 400-page report, a consultant forecasts fewer jobs and salary reductions if two agencies are consolidated. By Sara Catania, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Navy to Cut Point Mugu Squadron : Military: The weapons test group, with a 41-year history at the county base, will be merged with a China Lake unit. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Judge to Hear Arguments on Ventura Keys Assessment By Peggy Y. Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jewish New Year Is Filled With Hope : Religion: Rosh Hashanah observers are uplifted by the historic peace pact between Israel and the PLO. By Carlos V. Lozano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Freedom Festival : Hundreds Gather to Celebrate Mexican Independence By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Outside Group Plans Audit of Park District : Camarillo: The agency is being examined amid concerns its records have been kept secret. It has agreed to furnish figures. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nurse's Disappearance Puzzles Sheriff, Family : Investigations: The Westlake Village woman was last seen Tuesday at a friend's office. Relatives' fears grow by the hour. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Fire Study Says City Gets Fair Deal : Thousand Oaks: The report suggests that residents are not subsidizing poorer cities. Critics suspect officials exaggerated the time firefighters spend locally. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Counties to Work on Pollution Rules By Joanna M. Miller
SANTA PAULA : Young Students Get Early Look at Computers By Jeff Meyers
CSUN Official to Be Honored By Joanna M. Miller
Deadline Is Today for '90 Disaster Aid By Joanna M. Miller
VENTURA : 3 Council Candidates Win Endorsements By Peggy Y. Lee
VENTURA : Panel to Review Psychologist's Case By Kay Saillant
State Avocado Society to Discuss Problems By Jeff Mcdonald
Ailing Sex Offender May Go to Jail By Jeff Mcdonald
NEWBURY PARK : D.A. Clears Deputies in Suspect's Shooting By Jeff Mcdonald
NEWBURY PARK : Plea Bargain Rejected in Fatal Shooting By Jeff Mcdonald
Obituaries
Job Training Program Gets $4-Million Bonus : Social services: The timely increase in state funding means that about 2,500 more of the county's burgeoning welfare population will have access to the Greater Avenues to Independence program. By Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITER
To Be Up Front About It: It's Nice That Men Are Back By Dana Parsons
Cost Review Delays Santa Ana Court, 13 Other U.S. Projects By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Sister--Big Help : Valedictorian Teen-Age Mother of 2 Praises Confidante Who Gave Support By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Steiner Seeks to Ease Backlog in Appraisals : Assessments: Supervisor says he talked with county assessor to discuss ways to expedite property value appeals. By Mark Platte, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAGUNA BEACH : Noise Is Rub, 'Rubbies' Are Told By Leslie Earnest
LAGUNA HILLS : Stop Signs to Be Placed Near Parks
ANAHEIM : New Panel to Study Blight, Crime in City By Terry Spencer
TUSTIN : District Board Assails School Voucher Plan By Bert Eljera
LAGUNA HILLS : City Sues County Over Annexation By Richard Core
ORANGE : City to Bill for Misuse of Emergency Service By Martin Miller
COUNTYWIDE : Explosion of Gangs Spawns Jail Violence
CYPRESS : Land Swap to Mean Money for Schools
IRVINE : City Delays Action on Buffalo Ranch By Shelby Grad
STANTON : Greg Hulsizer Hired as New City Manager By Willson Cummer
SEAL BEACH : More Patrols Urged After 3rd Robbery By Shelby Grad
Computer Tapes Being Studied for Cause of Phone Disruption By Mark Landsbaum, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Scientists Prepare to Engage Hantavirus : Health: After protective gear arrives, they'll trap and test rural rodents for deadly virus found in five South County deer mice. By Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Subscribers Berate Cable TV Firm Over FM Loss : Media: At Laguna meeting, Dimension official says it's impossible to offer the service while providing all the channels now required by the federal government. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
Assistance for Mentally Ill
Economic Woes and Immigrants
Joycelyn Elders
U.S. Debt
Aerospace Jobs
Down and Out
Florida Has No Top Suspect in Tourist Killing From Associated Press
POSITION WANTED: It's been four months since W.W. (Bill... By Mark Platte and Dennis Mclellan and Davan Maharaj
PORT PROSPERS: Business is up at the Port of Hueneme, and... By Gary Gorman
Glenn Smiley; Advised King on Nonviolence By Burt A. Folkart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUCK STOPS HERE: What about those approaches to Howard P...
Train Derails, 77 Die Reuters
N. Ireland Catholic Slain in Front of Children Reuters
Wilson May Be the Issue at GOP Gathering in O.C. By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
O.C. Latino Students, Police Clash : Protest: Officers use pepper spray and batons when hundreds of college and high school marchers demanding Chicano studies block traffic near Fullerton College. Six demonstrators are jailed and several hurt. By David A. Avila and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Lost in a Cycle of Despair : A battered woman's death raises questions about who is to blame. Her family wants to make sure her case is resolved, and does not slip through the cracks of the legal system. By Dianne Klein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rosh Hashanah Infused by Joys, Doubts of Peace By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbers Kill Woman as Her Son, 9, Watches By Scott Glover and John M. Glionna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE TIMES POLL : Wilson's Performance Rating Is on Rebound : Politics: 37% approve of his work, up from 30% in March, but he trails likely Democratic rivals in popularity. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Did Reporters Let Their Feelings Affect Coverage? : Journalism: Resentment over White House treatment led to overblown and hostile stories about Clinton. By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Tooth Is Heating Up MIA Debate By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Insurance Rules Would Hike Cost for Most Drivers By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Says Some Lose in Health Plan : Medicine: He and First Lady hear from 15 Americans who suffered from inequities in care system. He sees a number of young and healthy paying more for package. By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palestinian Troops Learn to Make Peace, Not War : Mideast: Former fighters are training to become the police force of self-rule. But they face opposition. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slain Mother 'Loved the Lord Very Much' By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Woman Fatally Shot in Front of Son : Crime: Laurie Myles, 34, was slain even after she gave robbers her purse. Officials say suspects were apparently following her. By John M. Glionna and Scott Glover, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Students, Police Clash at Protest By David Avila and Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Radioactive Waste Site Licensed : Environment: State OKs plan for low-level dump in Mojave Desert, and Wilson agrees to call public hearing on the project. Final approval hinges on federal deeding of land to California. By Virginia Ellis and Marla Cone, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SCIENCE / PALEONTOLOGY : Meteor Link to Dinosaur Deaths Bolstered By Mark A. Stein, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
14 Projects Delayed for GSA Review : Spending: Move is part of program to 'reinvent government.' It affects court buildings in Santa Ana, Sacramento and San Francisco, and Border Patrol stations. By Robert W. Stewart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. to Tighten Water Subsidy Rules : Farming: In settling suit, Bureau of Reclamation discards Reagan-era regulations favoring agribusiness. By Richard C. Paddock, TIMES STAFF WRITER
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : The Antifreeze Cocktail--With a Sarcasm Twist By Patt Morrison
3 Charged in Hijacking of Russian Plane Associated Press
Astronauts Spacewalk to Test Hubble Repair Tools From Associated Press
Durenberger, DeConcini Plan to Retire : Politics: The GOP senator from Minnesota and Democrat of Arizona found their reelection chances clouded by charges of improper conduct. By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CORRUPTION : Slow, Uneven Pace of Justice in Italy's 'Kickback City' Stirs Criticism By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Bringing Back His 'Shock Therapy' Aide : Russia: Yegor Gaidar will get key economics post. He was ousted as prime minister by Parliament last year. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Aide in Somalia Calls on U.S. to 'Stay the Course' By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA : Muslims, Serbs Sign Cease-Fire Accord From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Separatists Shatter Georgian Truce : Black Sea: Abkhazians launch assault on the regional capital. Shevardnadze is unhurt when building is shelled. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
World IN BRIEF : LIBERIA : Rising Food Prices Stir Protest, Riot From Times Staff and Wire Reports
U.S. Seeks to Head Off China A-Test : Weapons: A nuclear explosion would weaken international efforts to ban all testing. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Compromise on China Issue Clears Way for Conference By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Black Leaders Pledge Closer Cooperation With Farrakhan By William J. Eaton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Teen-Agers Are Suspects in Florida Tourist's Slaying From Associated Press
Overeager Press Misled by Clinton's Decision Style : Media: Journalists feel betrayed when they report 'news' that is only a meandering step before he really decides. By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Generational Rivalry Sparked Media Hostility : Competition: Peer pressure between younger reporters and veterans forced each side to avoid slightest appearance of being soft on Clinton. By David Shaw, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Berkeley Paper Cuts Production to 3 Days a Week Associated Press
Skirmish Over Taxes Likely at State GOP Convention By Dave Lesher, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Security of Classified Data at Justice, FBI Faulted : Secrets: Congressional investigators could not trace movement of the documents, and many violations were not punished, the GAO says. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Depiction of Africans Elicits AT&T Apology From Associated Press
Man Gets Pager After Missing Chance for Heart Transplant
Music of a New Night : With Ahmanson's 'Phantom' behind him, Davis Gaines is looking forward to his next project, his very own concert. By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Libby Slate is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Pair's Shared Visions : The paths of guitarist Tim Weston and singer Shelby Flint crossed in 1971, and the meeting has led to a partnership, musically and romantically. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
Honoring Women Artists : West Hills exhibit by a 72-year-old nonprofit organization for female painters features 51 works selected by a CSUN professor emeritus. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
The Stuff of Legends : Playwright-actor's work looks behind what sports fans saw on their screens during the heyday of three football coaching greats. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
One More Time Around at the Dance : Actors David Doyle and Orson Bean are returning to 'I Was Dancing,' the play they appeared in 29 years ago on Broadway. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
A Comedic Gamble : This production of 'Pasta,' although looking dated, takes every chance to turn its characters into recognizable people. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
Serving Up Poetry : Along with food and coffee, Tarzana patio cafe offers featured and open readings every Tuesday under the stars. By Susan Heeger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Susan Heeger writes regularly about poetry readings for The Times\f7
Fall Is in the Air : California autumn has its own personality, marked by changes in weather, landscape and harvests. By Walter Houk, Special To The Times; \o7 Walter Houk writes regularly about the great outdoors for Valley Life!\f7
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for The...
Humor Prescription : Physicians, nurses, volunteers and administrators at Kaiser Permanente integrate comedy into patient care. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
The Perfect Mix : Jean's Star Apparel offers a variety of clothing, including haute-couture fashions. By Geri Cook
The Bingo Bible : Two Sun Valley businessmen, who run a newspaper chain for players, have opened a store that offers gaming paraphernalia. By R. Daniel Foster, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 R. Daniel Foster is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
Herbal Landscape : Jean Cozart's yard--even the parkway--features a variety of plants. Her passion extends indoors--to recipes and journals. By Judith Sims, TIMES STAFF WRITER; \o7 Judith Sims, a Times staff writer, holds a certificate in horticulture from UCLA Extension\f7
Keeping History Alive : Up to 400 participants re-enact Civil War battles once a month April through October at Fort Tejon Historic Park. By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
2 Worlds Come Together : Teen-age mothers find a beacon of hope and a helping hand from Jewish volunteer organization. By Michael Arkush, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Discount Buys in the Alley : It's the Valley's counterpart to a similar area downtown, but this shopping enclave is more intimate. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times\f7
Conjuring Up the Past : For a long, strange trip down pre-memory lane, you can go to a psychic to investigate your former lives. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers is a regular contributor to The Times\f7
A Look at the Past : For history buffs, a Sunday bus trip will cover significant sites in the west San Fernando Valley. The narrated tour will take 4 1/2 hours. By Tom Jacobs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Tom Jacobs writes regularly for The Times\f7
Defying the Odds : Killer Shrimp appears to be enjoying a runaway success, even with a limited menu. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
Sweeping Statements By Rose Apodaca
Sipping, Supping in Style By Ann Conway and Patrick Mott
A Fast Action Hero By Paul Dean
Behind The Scenes : Summer Togs Soak It Up at 'Splash-O-Rama' AIDS Benefit
The Man Who's Neat and Trim Pares Down to Essentials and Pockets the Change By John Morell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Paper, Scissors, Earrings: Rock By Sharon Cohoon
Gilt-y Pleasures of 'Innocence' By Betty Goodwin
Busy Heidi Now a Designing Woman By Debra Gendel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : Picking Up Where a Master Left Off : THE BUCCANEERS \o7 by Edith Wharton\f7 , \o7 Completed by Marion Mainwaring\f7 ; Viking, $22, 384 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Don't Go to the Cosmetics Counter Without Me: An Eye Opening Guide to Brand Name Cosmetics' By Maria D. Laso
Suede by Popular Opinion By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Designer sportswear? Customized settings? More coffee pots? Three big retailers are undergoing a revolution of sorts. : What's in Store? By William Kissel, Special to The Times
A lot of people don't believe in leaving luck to chance--hence the faded ties, bright undies or tired fencing gloves. With these talismans they're ... : Leading Charmed Lives By Rose-marie Turk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Now, \o7 That's\f7 'Natural' : Homemade beauty remedies--like toothpaste for acne, and bird droppings as a mudpack (no lie)--are finding a niche. But dermatologists urge caution. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Look for Quality Material and Treat It as an Investment Piece By Kathryn Bold
SPORTS
Cowboys Pay Big for Smith : Pro Football: After two losses, Dallas finaly gives running back what he wanted: 'Thurman Thomas money.' From Associated Press
Azerbaijan's Bogus Journey Began in Baku By Mal Florence
Woodland Leads by Two After 63 From Staff and Wire Reports
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : This Time, Blauser Rescues Braves, 3-2 From Associated Press
Gibbs Is No Genius, but He Looks Like a Smart Move for NBC By Larry Stewart
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Possible Playoff Sites Determined \o7 Associated Press\f7
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Randy Johnson Just a Misses No-Hitter From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Decisions Due Soon on Herzog, O'Brien By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Strawberry May Play Games in Arizona By Maryann Hudson
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Vikings Fire Offensive Coach Associated Press
WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL : Krull's Kill Lifts UCLA Past Stanford By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KINGS : Robitaille Will See Back Specialist By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Do Browns Have\o7 Anyone \f7 Who's Fit? By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Running Back Still a Question By T.J. Simers
Georgia Tech Is Dominated by Virginia, 35-14 From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Ayers Will Finally Get His Chance By Jim Hodges
PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Conference Already in Need of Rally
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Robinson Gives His Two Points Worth By Earl Gustkey
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Town Caper's Fairplex Victory Continues a Stute Tradition By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAILING / RICH ROBERTS : Two U.S. Boats Are Entered in Whitbread By Rich Roberts
Estancia Has Enough Offense to Win By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Modena Saved by Its Defense By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Ana Valley Falls Back By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Graham Under Wraps Is No Easy Task : Football: Coaches of Mater Dei sophomore are doing a better job than opponents of keeping him under control. By Kim Q. Berkshire, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennedy Defense Shuts Down Magnolia By Mike Wojciechowski, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Savanna Prevails on Flores' Last-Minute Return By Matt Farmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sonora's Fast Start Leaves Stunned Santiago Far Behind By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyola Volleyball Team Plays Iowa to Open Tournament
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Palmdale Finally Scores but Miller Wins, 27-16 By Bryan Rodgers
Prep Roundup
High School Roundup By Darin Esper
High School Roundup : Boys' Cross-country
Beschen, Parsons Advance at Surfbout
Woodbridge Race to Draw 5,000 By Matt Farmer
Elliott Leads Master's to Volleyball Sweep
PREP ROUNDUP : Newport Harbor Quickly Dispatches Laguna Beach By Kim Q. Berkshire
Fullerton's Ginter Scores Five Times By Pat Larkin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It's Not Pretty, but Laguna Hills Beats University By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cal Lutheran Baseball Players Rebuked by NCAA Committee
Making a Run on Groceries By Barbie Ludovise
Buena Coach Hopes Team Is Unconditional Success at End
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ELLIOTT TEAFORD : Bester Expects to Open in Phoenix By Elliott Teaford
Ropes to Coach Golf but Not Basketball at Newbury Park By Jason Reid
Winfield Stands Alone in His Moment of Glory : Baseball: He becomes 19th player to reach 3,000 hits with ninth-inning single against Eckersley. From Associated Press
Cowboys Pay Big for Smith : Pro football: After two losses, Dallas finally gives running back what he wanted: 'Thurman Thomas money.' By Danny Robbins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Covered at the Corners : Raiders: Washington and McDaniel don't get a lot of recognition or interceptions, but they do the job. By Lonnie White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Hemet Scandal, Football Bounces Back : High schools: Community will never forget trouble, but team has rebounded under new coach. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Handy 'Husker : Putting Out Fires or Winning Games, Frazier Is a Good Man to Have Around By Chris Baker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Finale for Big N at Big A By Mike Downey
Maybe They Should Rename It the Weird Boxing Organization Associated Press
Angels' Salmon to Undergo Surgery on Broken Finger By Bob Nightengale
Titles Piled Up With Nollie Here By Mike Penner
Harr Gets Four Touchdowns for El Toro By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.J. Does It by the Letter and Things Turn Out OK : Ojomoh Works Hard, Regains Eligibility for CS Northridge By Theresa Smith Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Frontiersman : Poitevint Blazes Trail for Angels as Global Scout By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Transfers Have Beaten a Path to Chatsworth : High school basketball: Coach Greentree denies recruiting as Joseph and McCoy join the Chancellors. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Titan Returning as Assistant Coach
Eatman Says He's Up to Task : Rams: Tackle praises Lawrence Taylor but doesn't intend to add to reputation of the Giants' linebacker. By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Water Polo, Mira Costa Is Team to Beat : Preps: Defending Ocean League champion Mustangs appear to have the talent to make a run at Division III title. By Dan Reines, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FOOTBALL '93 : Southwest's Hopes Will Be On the Line : Community colleges: Although 12 starters return, a lack of depth on offensive and defensive fronts could be downfall. By Mitch Polin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : Gabriel's Concert Gives Toros the Boot By Irene Garcia
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