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What happened on September 22, 1993
NEWS
Judge John Vukasin Jr.; Presided at Whitworth Espionage Trial From Associated Press
Hurricane Georgette : Books: The Divine Mrs. M (Mosbacher) has a few tips for women who want to tap their 'feminine force.' Let's start with neutral nail polish. JILL GERSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lyle Menendez Admits Lies, Insists He Killed in Fear : Trial: Defendant keeps poise under piercing cross-examination. He calls a prison term 'very likely.' ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rangers Seize Aidid's Top Assistant : Somalia: The raid comes after militiamen attack a U.N. convoy of Pakistanis, killing three and injuring seven. From Associated Press
Lottery Chief Urges No-Bid Contract : Gaming: GTECH would be paid $23 million to automate state's Scratcher ticket payoffs. The proposal comes six months after the same firm was awarded a $400-million non-competitive contract. VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gephardt Declares He Will Vote Against NAFTA JAMES GERSTENZANG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Army Official Admits Shoplifting Women's Clothes Associated Press
Water Agency Pours Money Into Lobbying Efforts CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Last One Left Standing PETER H. KING
Raucous Parliamentary Session Opens Wrangling in Israel Over Peace Accord : Mideast: Rabin has staked his government on the vote on PLO agreement. Protests are held outside Knesset. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bill to Ease U.S. Ban on Workers in Politics Passes WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CLINTON HEALTH PLAN : Health Care Solutions: A Mixed Bag of Options MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebels Down Jetliner in Georgia, Kill 28 Associated Press
Anti-Voucher Campaign Airs First TV Ads DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : New Urban Flight--to El Norte : More city dwellers are leaving Mexico for the U.S. Immigration has gone on for so long, many plan to stay permanently, lured by family ties as well as jobs. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Demjanjuk Free, Leaves Israel for U.S. : Courts: The handcuffs come off after man who was acquitted of being 'Ivan the Terrible' leaves prison and boards New York-bound flight. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Yeltsin Realizes Time Is Up, Tries a Desperate Gamble JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Charles Loring; County Judge Aided Reforms MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors OK $29 Million in Prop. A Funds for Parks TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Says He's Open to Change in Health Bill JACK NELSON and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
2,000 LAPD Officers March for Pay Raise JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Liberals Announce 'Boxer Rebellion' Against Senator : Politics: Groups say they feel deserted on such issues as immigration. They will push her to back single-payer health plan. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Overhaul of Laws on Pesticide, Food Safety Proposed MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall Street Deal Making Suddenly Takes Off Again : Business: Paramount battle reflects '80s takeover activity. But new wave of hostile bids is seen as unlikely. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ukraine Premier's Resignation Accepted From Associated Press
Clinton Calls Yeltsin, Offers U.S. Support DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Military Downplayed in U.S. Role Overseas : Foreign policy: National security adviser says efforts to spread democracy and free enterprise should still be pressed. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5.7 Temblor Came as a Shock to Oregon Town : Earthquake: Klamath Falls is slowly recovering from strongest jolt since at least 1860. Ex-Californians consider moving again. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most-Guarded Parolee Completes Sentence for Setting Son Afire GREG HERNANDEZ and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Pope Meets Israel's Chief Rabbi, May Visit Jerusalem WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Dissolves Parliament; Defiant Members Impeach Him in Showdown : Russia: President's decree plunges nation into deepest crisis since 1991 coup attempt. The armed forces pledge neutrality, and the streets of Moscow remain calm. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW : Jewish Survivors Who Beat the Holocaust in the Forest : DEFIANCE: The Bielski Partisans; by Nechama Tec , Oxford, $27.50, 276 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Father Vows to Keep Away From Son He Left Scarred for Life GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Backs Plan for U.S.-Russia Manned Orbital Lab : Space: Failure of effort to kill station is boon to contractors including McDonnell Douglas, with plant in Huntington Beach. ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FAMILY : Finger Paint the Safe Way THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Relieved Hillary Clinton Will Watch It Become His Plan : Policy: The President will unveil proposal tonight. After an all-out effort crafting health reforms, First Lady plans to be chief salesperson. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aristide Urges Sanctions to Oust Haitian 'Killers' NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IN BRIEF : Maurice Sendak to Discuss New Book
Shhhhh--Don't Wake Up the Columnist
Superstar Architects Draw an Audience BETTY GOODWIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Strike in Nicaragua Turns Violent Associated Press
Clinton Signs Bill Offering Tuition for Public Service From Associated Press
Keep Complaining About Noise Levels
Gang-Bangers Gun the Fun Out of the Pier : Living: Violence threatens to steal the night at the Newport Beach jetty, long a popular haven. KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHOWDOWN IN MOSCOW : Timeline of Russian Politics
Speeches, Songs to Aid ACLU BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S., Russian Space Experts Rendezvous at O.C. Facility DEBORA VRANA and ANNE MICHAUD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Kills Bid to Halt U.S.-Russia Space Station ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thoughts on the Power to Prescribe
LAUNCH PAD : Spoonful of Science : Mini-Museum Gives Children a Fun but Educational Introduction to the Basics of Physics and Technology MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rothenberg's Parole Over in Son's Burning GREG HERNANDEZ and ERIC LICHTBLAU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Serb Nationalists Warning of a Military Victory : Balkans: But negotiators claim that a peace settlement is closer than ever. Muslims gain access to sea. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cambodians Approve New Constitution : Asia: Assembly hands nation's future to a monarchy and coalition rule. Sihanouk will return as king. CHARLES P. WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wins and Losses : Gay couples have made some progress on the adoption front, with a growing number of judges allowing partners to be co-parents. But case law continues to be inconsistent--and confusing. LAURIE K. SCHENDEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio Shows' Hosts Talk Up a Storm : Briefing: Invited to the White House to hear about the Clinton health plan, the broadcasters quarrel among themselves and snipe at Administration spokespersons. THOMAS B. ROSENSTIEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What's the Price Tag on Peace of Mind? ROBIN ABCARIAN
Gunmen Assassinate Leader of Major Palestinian Faction in Gaza Strip : Mideast: Fatah aide had just addressed a rally supporting Israel-PLO accord. Attack raises fears of political violence. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
C.L. Sulzberger; Foreign Affairs Correspondent From Associated Press
Birds of a Feather : Jim and Sylvia Gallagher's hobby is no flight of fancy--the Huntington Beach couple spend many hours chronicling lives of winged creatures. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Only Way to Fly : Fishermen at Hot Creek Ranch Are Restricted by Rules and Find the Fishing Tough--but They Wouldn't Change a Thing RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Hicks Skips Celebrating JIM HODGES
Nothing's Comical About This Team STEVE HARVEY
Boxing From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJORS : He Who Hesitates Loses, Brown Says Associated Press
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Braves Put Expos in Deeper Hole, 18-5 From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Hostetler's Knee and Ankle Pass Tests STEVE SPRINGER
Boys
Ex-Kings Fight for Spots with Ducks : Hockey: Loach, Thomson are not assured of anything after a season with the Stanley Cup finalist. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reds Rally, Then Lose Again : Baseball: Dodgers score two in 11th inning for 5-3 victory. Cincinnati has lost 11 in a row. From Associated Press
Angels' Inspired Farrell Stymies White Sox, 8-0 BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medearis Lost to Hart for Rest of Season
Kings Beat Stars, 6-4 Associated Press
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Stottlemyre Shutout Gives Blue Jays a Lift From Associated Press
Prep Voices
Europeans Think Langer Will Play From Staff and Wire Reports
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Girls
Strawberry Hit Rock-Bottom : Dodgers: He says he considered committing suicide at one point as the only way to silence his critics. MARYANN HUDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Salary Cap Might Not Be Answer HELENE ELLIOTT
They're Running Into Trouble : College football: USC tailbacks have a long way to go to match past Trojans. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Polls : FOOTBALL
Nike Prep Tournament Under Investigation by CIF ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valdivia's Offense Sparks CSUN in Soccer
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Magrane Signs Three-Year Deal BOB NIGHTENGALE
Royal Girls Breeze to Volleyball Win
NOTES : Richard Smith to Coach at Newport Harbor
Bradley Hobbled by Wounded Knee : College football: Former Moorpark back could miss Sonoma State's game against CSUN--and the rest of the season. MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Harvard Too Much for Loyola : Water polo: It looked good on paper, but in water, it's Wolverines, 19-6. KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ALAMITOS : Refrigerator Helps Ease Pilkenton's Pain STEVE ANDERSEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Team's Juvenile Delinquent Is Another Team's Poster Boy MAL FLORENCE
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Murchison Puts Focus on Future of Program SCOTT MILLER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Kevin Mack Re-Signs With Browns Associated Press
Headaches, Pains of Coaching Dull Appeal of Top Job CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Crisman Still Is Sidelined EARL GUSTKEY
Northridge Takes Offense and Scraps It THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pedroza's Condition Said to Improve
ROUNDUP : Wendt Sparks Huntington Beach's Rally in Volleyball
Audit Shows IOC Made $52.7 Million From Olympics in Last Four Years Associated Press
The Shoe May Drop on Nike : Prep basketball: A CIF investigation will determine if company's event involving California athletes violated rules. ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
DFG Hopes to Hook Inner-City Anglers RICH ROBERTS
USOC's Feuding Keeps IOC Waiting for Choice RANDY HARVEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Oilers' Ryan: It's Same Old Everett MIKE REILLEY
Lake Casitas Remains Hot Spot for Big Bass
Herzog Has Eye on Coleman BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sylmar Takes Some Shots, Gives One Back
Gretzky to Make a Great Deal More : Kings: His new contract now is expected to exceed $6 million per year, making him highest-paid NHL player. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Time Finally Has Come to Part Ways MIKE DOWNEY
It's Time to Replace Everett MIKE PENNER
Oilers' Ryan Still a Gusher : Football: Houston defensive coordinator is not one to shy away from confrontation. Just ask him. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Being an Assistant Keeps Shumer From Fuming BARBIE LUDOVISE
Olympic Champion Stulce Tests Positive for Steroid From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Girlfriend of Singer Given 4 Years in Assault Case : Crime: Tanya Anne Hijazi will be allowed to return to court next month for celebrity Rick James' sentencing and to possibly get married. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : NAACP Saturday School to Begin CONSTANCE SOMMER
SAN FERNANDO : Girlfriend of Rick James Given 4 Years in Assault
Prosecution Opens in Bank Holdup Trial : Courts: Defendant allegedly staged series of robberies, including the biggest in Los Angeles history. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ecology Exhibit Draws Protesters : Parks: Display is backed by a sect that demonstrators say would spoil mountain land by expanding Soka University. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Students Awarded UCLA Scholarships REBECCA BRYANT
PLACENTIA : 'Diaper Man' Clad in Baby Togs Arrested THUAN LE
NEWPORT BEACH : Doctor May Be In at Old Fire Station BOB ELSTON
Episcopal Leader Resigns Over Sexual Allegations : Religion: Diocese says the Rev. Jon Hart Olson confirmed key allegations of misconduct with a parishioner. LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
August Restaurant Closures
Powell to Receive Reagan Freedom Award : Simi Valley: The honor, previously given to Gorbachev, will be bestowed at presidential library. JAMES MAIELLA JR., SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mob Mentality Issue Raised at Denny Trial : Courts: Defense seeks to allow UCLA expert to testify before the jury. In a hearing, he talks of 'group contagion' dominating during a riot. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Misguided Try at Conciliation
Supervisors Vote to Establish Job Safety Plan : Employment: Motion to set occupational health guidelines comes in reaction to revelations of unsafe conditions in the county for Latino factory workers. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Tonight's Hearing to Discuss Toxic Waste SHELBY GRAD
BREA : Another Town Hall Meeting Set Tonight MIMI KO
Special Parking Plan at School Considered JILL LEOVY
4 More Cities Join Base Agency GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Pushes for Business Academy TINA DAUNT
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Piers: Nothing but Hard Choices
Supervisors Say They Will Help Assessor : Government: A massive backlog of assessment appeals has been attributed to declining real estate values in the county. The workload could take three years to process, officials said. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Planners to Consider Permit for New Park CARLOS V. LOZANO
ANAHEIM : Arena Parking Lease Signing Is Deferred MATT LAIT
Countywide : Supervisors React to Immigration Report GEOFF BOUCHER
$29 Million OKd for Parkland Agency
SANTA ANA : Peace-Seeker Odeh to Get Memorial JON NALICK
Obituaries
GLENDALE : Sports Auction to Raise Funds for Hospital TOMMY LI
Charter School Offers Funding Proposal : Education: Vaughn Street Elementary says the L.A. district should pay about $150,000 to campuses in its 'cluster group.'
COSTA MESA : Empty Park Building to Be Demolished DAVID A. AVILA
WOODLAND HILLS : CSUN President Asks Help From Business Sector KURT PITZER
Nowadays There's No Place Like Home--Not Even Home Dana Parsons
NEWS ANALYSIS : New Clout Frees Chief to Pursue LAPD Goals JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Withhold Housing Allocations PEGGY Y. LEE
Public Skeptical About El Toro's Future : Government: Poll shows 57% have little or no confidence that civic leaders can turn the base into an economic asset after closure. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Presidents
GARDEN GROVE : Schoolchildren Issue Call for World Peace JON NALICK
Let's Not Quibble With Our Health : Clinton's plan isn't perfect. But if it fails, many Americans will lose the opportunity of a lifetime's peace of mind. CATHERINE O'NEILL, Catherine O'Neill of Los Angeles is co-founder of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children.
Countywide : Prop. 174 Discussion Set in Garden Grove MIMI KO
Plan to Reuse Sewage Water Put on Hold MATTHEW MOSK
Federal Scientists to Assist Local Schools JEFF McDONALD
CAMARILLO : Council May Alter Fees for Developers PATRICK McCARTNEY
Share the Wealth
LAKE FOREST : Pedestrian Struck and Killed by Train
MISSION VIEJO : Panel OKs Plans for Large Outdoor Mall FRANK MESSINA
LOS ANGELES : Mother Arrested After Returning With Daughter
LANCASTER : Council Is 3rd in County to Reject Cat Licensing
Girl, 5, Returns to L.A. With Man Ruled Her Legal Father : Custody case: Her Thousand Oaks mother is apprehended at LAX on a charge of felony child abduction. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MWD Chairman Gage Resigns From Board at Riordan's Request : Water: Critics of move say L.A.'s influence and the agency's new environmental ethic could suffer. JAMES RAINEY and VIRGINIA ELLIS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Lancaster to Buy Housing Tracts for $3.1 Million JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wall May Be Built to Deter Graffiti
Judge Orders Mother, Girl Back to L.A. : Courts: Woman faces a child stealing charge after taking daughter to Pittsburgh. Officials there said they sympathized but could not intervene in unusual custody case. : Judge Orders Mother, Daughter Back to L.A.
SOUTH COUNTY : Warning Sirens to Be Tested Today
Small Castaic Agency Spends Big on Lobbying : Finances: The water utility paid more than every other government entity to plead its case in Sacramento. CYNTHIA H. CRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Goode House Deal Extended for Year MARTHA L. WILLMAN
4 Airlines Warned to Pay Landing Fees : Aviation: Carriers are told they will lose rights to use Los Angeles International Airport unless they pay disputed rates. More firms will get notices in the following weeks, officials say. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge in Denny Case Hears Testimony on Mentality of Mobs : Trial: Ruling is due on whether UCLA expert will be allowed to testify before jury on how crowds stop thinking individually. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Chick, Wachs Criticize DWP Raises : Utilities: They say the money could have been used to repair mains. A study is under way on preventing major breaks such as Saturday's. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Approves Program to Consolidate State Office Space : Government: Governor says phasing out many leases will save $100 million a year and create more than 50,000 construction and design jobs. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Windfall to Boost Valley College Classes JEFF SCHNAUFER
LOS ANGELES : 3 High Schools to Share $4-Million Transit Grant
Study Says Jail Can Fight Inmate Violence : Corrections: Officials recommend more staffing, remodeling cellblocks and transferring prisoners. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Teen-Ager Held in Bomb Incident SHARON MOESER and JOHN CHANDLER
Image Makers Need to Catch Up With Reality : Palestinians: If Arafat and Rabin can shake hands, Hollywood can stop perpetuating stereotypes. JACK G. SHAHEEN, Jack G. Shaheen is a professor of mass communications at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville.
GLENDALE : Shuttle Service Gets Contemporary Logo TOMMY LI
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Delays Decision on Beach Meter Plan ROBERT BARKER
An Understaffed Simi Library Turns to Automated System : Books: With computerized checkout, the branch will be open 11 more hours per week and will need fewer workers. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUENA PARK : Woman Arrested in Stabbing of 2 Men
ANAHEIM : Trash-Pickup Rate Hike Sent to Council TERRY SPENCER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Antelope Valley Mall to Restrict Smoking SHARON MOESER
YORBA LINDA : Health Care Is Topic at Nixon Library RICHARD CORE
New Face of Police Union: Friendly --and Formidable BILL BOYARSKY
CITY WATCH : Boom Town?
Cloud Cover Keeps It Cool at Summer's End KAY SAILLANT
POMONA : 2 Sought in Killing of Man During Robbery
2 Telemarketer Firms to Halt Operations DOUG SMITH
LAGUNA BEACH : Use of 'Bark' Park Extended by a Year LESLIE EARNEST
Courtney Is Returned to Legal Father : Courts: The girl, 5, is flown back from Pennsylvania. Her mother is taken to County Jail in the unusual custody dispute. LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Devil, You Say? : Schools: Mission Viejo High election will decide whether banished Diablo mascot returns. Issue is so contentious an outside group will monitor the vote. ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAWNDALE : Boy Shot Outside School Still in Stable Condition
IRVINE : Neighbors Bemoan Orange Tree Loss SHELBY GRAD
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : City Council Rejects Cat-Licensing Proposal : Animal control: County officials fail to persuade Lancaster representatives that fewer impounded felines would have to be euthanized. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : City Postpones Decision on Rebuilding Mall JEFF SCHNAUFER
Valley Obituaries : * Sid Kuller; Comedy Writer, Lyricist
NORTH HOLLYWOOD : High School to Get Transportation Grant SUSAN BYRNES
LAGUNA BEACH : Wandering Python Hits Pool Again LESLIE EARNEST
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Security Is a Serious Issue at Courthouse JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mideast Peace Agreement
In Search of That New World Order : Rumbles in Moscow unnerve the West
Sponsors Sought for Audubon Newsletter JEFF McDONALD
VENTURA : Owner to Offer 'Kid Video I.D.' Taping JEFF McDONALD
Political Leaders, Activists to Hold Discussion on Illegal Immigration
Violence
Plans Laid for Hantavirus Field Studies : Health: A state biologist is helping to ensure the safety of county scientists involved. The effort is a follow-up to earlier finding of virus in blood samples from local mice. GEOFF BOUCHER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nursing Home Report
Most Workers Are Unmoved by Relocation Plan : Jobs: State employees say they like it just fine in outlying areas. Few seem willing to abandon free parking, greenery and lack of panhandlers for congested Downtown. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Woman, Latina to Chair Democratic Party Committee : Politics: She says she will continue strategy of electing four Democrats to local office next year. RICHARD CORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVE ON HEALTH CARE : It's Rube Goldberg, Not Roosevelt : The Clinton plan springs from worthy aims, but fails the first test of practicality--could you explain it to your neighbor? TED MARMOR and JERRY MASHAW, Ted Marmor teaches public policy and Jerry Mashaw teaches law at Yale University. They are co-authors of "America's Misunderstood Welfare State" (Basic Books, 1992). and
Voracious Mites Invade Fillmore Avocado Grove : Agriculture: County has yet to confirm the infestation. Pest has turned up in Moorpark, Somis and San Diego. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking a Universal Language
$98,000 Will Be Spent on Better Access for Disabled : Oxnard: A city crackdown on motorists' illegal use of handicapped parking spaces will help finance the improvements at City Hall. FRED ALVAREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Film Czar to Help Hollywood Feel at Home : Entertainment: Mayor appoints Cody Cluff to try to stem the exodus of TV and movie filmmaking. 'Runaway' productions cost the state as much as $3 billion per year. TERRY PRISTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads Guilty in White Supremacist Arms Case : Courts: One of three defendants admits making illegal weapons. But attorney says client had no racist motive. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
OXNARD : New Center Offers Supplies for Diabetics JEFF McDONALD
Ex-Taxi Official Alleges Snyder Aided Illegal Gifts : Ethics inquiry: Former executive of firm accused of campaign violations says that the lobbyist was involved in scheme. Snyder denies any wrongdoing. RICH CONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School to Share Its Library : Camarillo: Operating hours will be expanded to one evening a week in an effort to offset cuts at county facilities. The public is invited. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hostile Takeover : Exotic Plants Crowding Out Natives Researched and written by JULIE SHEER / Los Angeles Times
Tracking Jackson's Jacket : Fancy Police Work Recovers Pop Star's Even Fancier Garment ELAINE TASSY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy Held in Gun Incident at Youth Club : Santa Paula: The 15-year-old was doing community service at the facility for previously carrying a weapon. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man to Stand Trial in Slaying of Teen
CAMARILLO : Council Considers Skateboarding Ban PATRICK McCARTNEY
Lesbian Loses Custody of Son
Rock 'n' Roll Russia : Music: Moscow's top radio station has found success playing American oldies. They get the '50s and '60s classics by way of two Sierra Madre entrepreneurs who turn scratchy vinyl into digital CD gold. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fitness Trainer Sought in Slaying of Young Woman ANN W. O'NEILL and THOM MROZEK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Admits Kidnapping, Officers Say : Crime: The suspect also allegedly stole a vehicle, but denies seeing the owner, a missing Westlake woman. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Phase of Massive Playa Vista Plan OKd : Development: The $7-billion project on 1,087 acres is described as a boon to local economy. Critics say that environmental and traffic concerns are being glossed over. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Camarillo : Federal Scientists to Assist Schools JEFF McDONALD
BUSINESS
Travel Agents Seek Summit on Tourist Safety : Crime: Industry says steps must be taken quickly in response to the killings in Florida. From Associated Press
Insurance Companies Retrench in Wake of Disasters From Associated Press
Stock Prices Plunge as Gold Soars in Reaction to Crisis in Russia : Markets: Dow loses 38 points in broad selloff sparked by fears that a power struggle there could reverberate worldwide. TOM PETRUNO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Executive Travel : Business Travel Notes JOE BRANCATELLI
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Stocks, Bonds Slump, Gold Soars in Reaction to Crisis in Russia : Markets: Jump in gold reflects fears that a power struggle there could escalate into armed conflict. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
THE BATTLE FOR PARAMOUNT : Viacom: We Buy, or You Pick Up Tab : Takeover Bets a Riskier Game Than in Wild Days of 1980s TOM PETRUNO
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Global Markets and Economic Update
Investing in Chinese Economy Is Not for the Risk-Adverse From Associated Press
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Attitudes and Litigation Over Asbestos : Public health: Some scientists and government officials now believe removal isn't necessarily the best course. From Associated Press
Eatery Owner Hopes to Cash In on 2 Trends : Business: Falling rents, rising popularity of country music lead to opening of Country Rock Cafe on Friday in Lake Forest. Similar start-ups have failed. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
International Business : BRIEFING BOOK : A Boom in Israel Might Well Be Felt All the Way to California BENJAMIN LANDAU
Hawaiian Airlines Files Chapter 11, Plans Cuts : Transportation: Company, hurt by tourism slump, says move will aid restructuring. No service disruption is expected. JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal View
Executive Travel : Business Travel Facts
THE BATTLE FOR PARAMOUNT : Viacom: We Buy, or You Pick Up Tab : Redstone Says Paramount Would Owe $820 Million If Deal Crumbles KATHRYN HARRIS and CARLA LAZZARESCHI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
TECHNOLOGY : Rising Star Services Gets What It Needed to Work Down Backlog Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Home Construction in West Jumps 15.6% : Building: The August figure pushes the nationwide rate to 7.8%, its highest in more than three years. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Executive Travel : Hotel-Motel Line Blurs; Here Are Options JOE BRANCATELLI, JOE BRANCATELLI is a business travel writer based in Cold Spring, N.Y
Business Starting to Take Off : Irvine Firm's Electronic Ticket Agent Works Like Automated Teller DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
European Nations Stage Holding Action on U.S.-EC Farm Deal : Trade: Ministers agree to a compromise on France's objections, but Kantor says the U.S. will not renegotiate. From Reuters
Tokos Clinical General Manager Named Vice President
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology Dean Takahashi, Times staff writer
Losing Bidder Challenges Navy Cargo Ship Contract From Associated Press
Suit Alleges Defective Leisure World Work : Courts: Manager of 6,100 Laguna Hills condos seeks $1.4 million from contractors and a trust set up by developer Ross Cortese. He alleges shoddy construction of roofs, ramps built nearly 20 years ago. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
One Casualty of Clinton's Health Plan: Freedom to Choose JAMES FLANIGAN
Hawaiian Airlines Files Chapter 11, Plans Cuts : Transportation: Company, hurt by tourism slump, says move will aid restructuring. No service disruption is expected. From Associated Press
IBM Takes Lead in Workstation Race : Computers: Claims for RS/6000 speed place it ahead of rival products. But the edge could be lost quickly. From Reuters
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O.C. STAGE REVIEW : 'Voice of Prairie' Broadcasts Nostalgia : Sturdy direction guides actors who are young but nevertheless capture period from 1895 to 1923 in a warm, tidy production. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
O.C. ART / CATHY CURTIS : Museum Adds Realism to Renovation Picture : Newport Harbor's scaled-down solution to its space problem may prove that less is more, especially in these economic and social climes. CATHY CURTIS
TV Ratings : ABC Gets Ready for the 'Real' Season With a Win LEE MARGULIES
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Not Just Reporters, Crusaders! : Television: The self-congratulatory 'Crusaders' boasts that it 'advocates a specific point in every story'--which is part of its problem. HOWARD ROSENBERG
Q&A WITH ELTON JOHN : Having a Go at 'Indifference, Intolerance' ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
MPAA Just Says No to Film Ad : 'Dazed' Campaign Is Pulled Because of Drug References CLAUDIA ELLER, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Tuned In to the Sounds of TV : Nan Schwartz Mishkin, with six Emmy nominations under her belt, finds herself in the unplanned role of role model for female composers. MONICA YANT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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