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What happened on September 29, 1993
SPORTS
Former Soviet Gymnast Takes Camarillo Job
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Chapman's Parkinson Leads Sweep of La Verne
Players React to Picketing During Play : CSUN football: Many feel inflammatory signs at first home game were disruptive, impractical and ill-advised. THERESA SMITH MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Burbank Coaches Quit, Four More Hired DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Panel Approves Gibby Appeal : High schools: Granted hardship waiver, she is now eligible to run cross-country at Westlake. JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ROUNDUP : Clements Records a Big Hit for CSUN
Agoura Gets Pushed but Pulls Out Victory KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Piazza Ties Rookie Record, Helps Beat Cubs : Dodgers: His two runs batted in during 6-5 victory match mark of 106 by Bissonette in 1928. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fans Are Spared a Yawn a Minute STEVE HARVEY
PREP ROUNDUP : Laguna Beach Victory Over Capistrano Valley No Thing of Beauty KIM Q. BERKSHIRE
Field Headed by Connors and Borg DANA HADDAD
Girls
Prep Voices : A periodic forum examining controversial issues in Orange County prep sports : TODAY: THE BLOOD RULE : Two Sides to a Story : A Timeout for Safety Is Imperative MARGARET R. DAVIS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Aztecs' Last Chance to Win in the Series JIM HODGES
Without a Car, Terrill Showed Plenty of Drive
Streamlined : Track Coaches Have Helped Make Trojans' Morton a Super Receiver EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blake Sparks Kings Past Sharks Associated Press
Governor's Cup Is Won by 50-1 Shot
Giants Win to Catch the Braves From Staff and Wire Reports
Crenshaw OK, Practices With Team PAIGE A. LEECH
Prep Roundup
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Players Counting Down to Final Roster Cuts ROBYN NORWOOD
Forget '64: Phillies Win East From Times Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Everett's Rating Improves to 22nd MIKE REILLEY
Prep Voices : A periodic forum examining controversial issues in Orange County prep sports : TODAY: THE BLOOD RULE : THE RULE
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Not Only That, but Aunt Bea and Opie Are Their Closers MAL FLORENCE
Polk's Attempt at Playing Center Far From a Snap
PREP TENNIS ROUNDUP : Brea-Olinda Edges Savanna in League Opener
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : Trojans Are Seen as First Key Test EARL GUSTKEY
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Bourque Might Be in for an Orr-Like Exit HELENE ELLIOTT
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Complacency Concerns Lamont From Associated Press
Treason or Not, He Remains a Good Sun MIKE DOWNEY
San Pedro Channel Is Site of Big Week RICH ROBERTS
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Despite Rocket, Brown to Handle Punts STEVE SPRINGER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Rancho Santiago Beats Chaffey in Water Polo
Marciulionis Hurt, Could Miss NBA Season From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Packers' Bennett Might Sit Out Season Associated Press
An MVP Season : Dykstra Comes Back From Misfortune and Becomes Catalyst for Philadelphia ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Florida Promoter Accused of Fixing Boxing Matches From Associated Press
Florida Promoter Accused of Fixing Fights From Staff and Wire Reports
Mayra Medina
Suddenly, A.C. Green Is Long Gone : Basketball: He becomes former Laker after signing a five-year contract with the Phoenix Suns worth $15.085 million. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CAL STATE FULLERTON NOTEBOOK / SCOTT MILLER : Titans Enjoying a Double Dose of Tansley SCOTT MILLER
Harbor College Puts Its Program on Hold : Football: School recommends to conference that it not play Saturday in aftermath of brawl. FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City's Newest Lure : DFG Appears to Have Accomplished Goal of Landing Inner-City Fishermen as 1,400 Show for Event to Showcase Echo Park Lake Near Downtown RICH ROBERTS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lunkers the Attraction at Green Valley Lake
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Everett's Rating Improves to 22nd MIKE REILLEY
Donnie Bladow
Prep Voices : A periodic forum examining controversial issues in Orange County prep sports : TODAY: THE BLOOD RULE : VOICES FROM CAMPUS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Walsh: Eligibility Should Be at Stake Associated Press
Prep Voices : A periodic forum examining controversial issues in Orange County prep sports : TODAY: THE BLOOD RULE : Two Sides to a Story : Enforcing Rule Might Be Problem LARRY TONER
Boys
Langston Comes Up an Inning Short : Angels: He takes three-hit shutout bid into the ninth, only to see Twins rally for 2-1 victory. From Associated Press
San Clemente Stops No. 1 Corona del Mar ADAM RANK
Miscellany BILL CHRISTINE
A Fine Line on Offense : Rams Protecting Everett Better, but Running Game Still Flounders MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kevin Kennedy Was Just a Stranger to Most of the Texas Rangers When He Took Over at Start of Season, but . . . : He's Managed to Win Respect MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wide Gulf Exists Between Myth, Reality of HIV BARBIE LUDOVISE
Prep Voices : A periodic forum examining controversial issues in Orange County prep sports : TODAY: THE BLOOD RULE : In Case You're Wondering
Angelini Enjoying Soccer Again at Far-Off Yale : Former Harvard-Westlake Star Distancing Himself From Kicking Incident KENNEDY COSGROVE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS
PAGES : In Any Language It's a Bestseller THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
Erik Menendez Says He Recalls Little of Slayings ALAN ABRAHAMSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Donald Campbell Cameron; Laid Out Irvine Master Plan MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edith Meiser; Actress and Radio Script Writer
Strength for a Grieving Family : Tragedy: An army of volunteers joined the search for slain nurse Kellie O'Sullivan. 'A lot of people figured it could be their girlfriend, their wife,' the victim's boyfriend says. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Reading on U.S. Literacy : Test Scores Are Low, but What Do They Measure? ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beilenson Supports Trade Pact : Treaty: He becomes the first area congressman to back NAFTA. Two others will probably oppose it, while another pair remain on the fence. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Law May Ease AQMD Chief's Ouster ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Votes to Change Rule to Help Move Bills WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Envoy to Poland Tapped Associated Press
Weapons Labs Seeking Defense Conversion Work Face Hurdles JONATHAN WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turning Confident Girls Into Confident Women ROBIN ABCARIAN
California There They Go, La La La PETER H. KING
Woman Pleads on 911 While Being Stabbed; Husband Is Arrested Associated Press
First Lady Wins Praise in House for Health Talks KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Bringing Restrooms to the Street : Budget cuts and crime have closed many public facilities, stranding pedestrians and the homeless. L.A., San Francisco are among cities trying to restore a basic amenity of urban life. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retiring Gen. Powell's List of Presidents May Hold Clue : Politics: Widely admired head of Joint Chiefs is feted and honored. Will he run one day for the White House? RICHARD A. SERRANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Auto Firms Plan 'Clean Car' : Economy: President to announce effort by Big Three, weapons labs to build 80-m.p.g. vehicles within a decade. It's seen as key test of Clinton's industrial policy. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Car Technology Must Keep Pace With Air Rules MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
At Least 14 Killed in Morocco Train Fire Reuters
Angry Yeltsin Foes Clash With Police in Moscow : Russia: Troops disperse crowd trying to reach Parliament building. Political standoff in eighth day. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Praise, Scorn for Peacekeepers at U.N. 'Diplomatic Fair' : Assembly: A dizzying succession of speeches is part of the general debate as session opens. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson to OK Tougher Terms for Carjackings, Killings : Legislation: Drive-by slayings will automatically be classified as first-degree murder under law to be signed. Murderers will no longer be able to reduce terms by working in prison. DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,500 Jailed Cubans to Be Repatriated as Prisons Braced From Associated Press
Justice Thomas Decides Against 'Message From Heart' to Group From a Times Staff Writer
Trump and Friends Cheer Novel No. 2 KEVIN ALLMAN
Riegle Is 3rd Keating Case Senator to Not Seek Office WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Benjamin H. Kean; Reportedly Advised Carter on Shah's Illness
'Egyptian Channel' Helped Forge Israel-PLO Pact : Mideast: Cairo is now willing to discuss its role in peace process. One reason is that it hopes to mediate between Syria and Israel. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Padres Brush Fire May Force Evacuations Associated Press
Volunteer Firefighter Charged With Setting Fire Associated Press
House Backs Modified Ban on Gays in Armed Forces : Military: Divisive debate runs the full range of emotions. Measure is identical to the one passed in the Senate. MICHAEL ROSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Bringing Restrooms to the Street : Budget cuts and crime have closed many public facilities, stranding pedestrians and the homeless. Some cities are trying to restore a basic amenity of urban life. LARRY GORDON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Reading on U.S. Literacy : New Respect for Phonics After Years of Neglect LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Gonzalez Tells Clinton of 'Stonewalling' on Iraq Loan Case From a Times Staff Writer
Senate Upholds Medicaid Ban on Abortion Fees WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crack Is Found in Core Shroud of A-Plant Reactor From Reuters
Legislators Feud Over Desert Bill : Government: Sen. Dianne Feinstein has made the protection plan her top priority. But her refusal to compromise with a congressman who represents the area has sparked a fight. GLENN F. BUNTING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sir John Moores; Billionaire Founder of Retail Chain
Texas Inmate Is Executed for Kidnap, Rape, Murder Reuters
Clinton Wants Date Set for GIs to Pull Out of Somalia DOYLE McMANUS and STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Russia to Begin Jury Trials in November Associated Press
Bosnia Muslims Say No Peace Without Land From Associated Press
Marjorie Trumbull; Radio and TV Interviewer
51 Burn to Death in Traffic After Gas Blast Near Highway From Reuters
As on D-Day, Gibbons May Muster the Ways and Means : With Rostenkowski under fire, the former paratrooper may find himself dropped into the breach on the powerful House panel. WILLIAM J. EATON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anaheim Hills Man Held on Tax Charges From Times wire services
Florida Tries to Rescue Sunny Image as Violence Gets Worse : 'We've never been through anything like this,' says one tourism official. But visitors keep coming despite incidents. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Secret Meeting of Rabin and Jordan's Hussein Reported CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tales of Corruption Again Tar N.Y. Police : Inquiry: In echo of Serpico, panel is told of drugs, greed and deceit among officers assigned to weed out bad seeds. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Eddie Rio; Vaudeville Performer, Actor
Williams, Watson Meant to Kill Denny, Prosecutor Says : Trial: Closing statement cites video of attack. Jury is expected to get the case today after final remarks. EDWARD J. BOYER and ASHLEY DUNN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Brown's Aides Try to Unsnarl Meeting Tales : Commerce: Lawyer, spokesman now say Cabinet secretary met with Vietnamese businessman. But they deny he took money to aid trade issue. PAUL RICHTER and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Granddaughter of Douglas Founder Slain in Phoenix ERIC MALNIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay Ban Stands or No Explorers, Laguna Warned LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On the Four Days of Christmas Company KATHRYN BOLD
Alarcon in Quandary Over Street Vendor Legalization JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shooting Stars Develop Into Celebrity Clientele : Entrepreneurship: A photo-processing and printing lab in Irvine is wooing big names with the promise of extreme confidentiality. PATRICK MOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW : The Unsung History of Much-Sung Song : LOUIE LOUIE by Dave Marsh ; Hyperion $19.95, 245 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Georgian Leader Flees Fallen City of Sukhumi : Rebellion: Russia is blamed by Shevardnadze for 'masterminding' attack by Abkhazian separatists. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Measure Would Repeal Part of Air Act ROBERT W. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
36 Burn to Death in Traffic After Blast Beneath Highway From Associated Press
Rockers and Proud of It : Music: Artists honor the anniversary of the Black Rock Coalition's L.A. chapter. The group promotes and supports progressive performers. MARK EHRMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Latest in Exercise Has Enthusiasts Climbing the Walls : Recreation: After a rocky start, indoor climbing facilities are getting a foothold in the Southland. A newly opened Costa Mesa gym is the first in Orange County dedicated exclusively to the sport. RICK VANDERKNYFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Wal-Mart Mounts Campaign to Sell Simi Valley Voters on Store : Election: Residents are being asked to back a measure that would enable the retailer to build near a proposed regional mall site. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beware of the Phony Peace : What to make of Mexican Mafia's message to cool street violence?
STUDIO CITY : Tree-Planting Project to Hire Homeless SCOTT GLOVER
Jury Is Asked to Award $15 Million in Libel Lawsuit : Courts: Leonard M. Ross is suing Santa Barbara News-Press, New York Times Co. over reports on career. MYRON LEVIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Charged in Shootings
CALABASAS : Mobile Home Park Rent Panel to Form JILL LEOVY
PLATFORM : 'Unduly Harsh' Former Los Angeles police officers Laurence M. Powell and Stacey C. Koon, convicted last month in the Rodney G. King case, are now free on bail pending their appeal. When U.S. District Judge John G. Davies reversed himself and granted bail, he said he relied in part on a pursuasive opinion on the subject issued last Friday by federal appeals court Judge STEPHEN REINHARDT. Following is an excerpt from Reinhardt's opinion:
Board OKs Fire Advisory Committee : Government: Supervisors approve a 24-member group to suggest fiscal policy changes. Critics say funds are being wasted. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
ANAHEIM : Anti-Vendors Group Targets 2 for Recall TERRY ANDERSON
Countywide : County OKs Budget, Pins Hopes on Voters KEVIN JOHNSON
Smog Advisory Issued for Simi, Moorpark JOANNA M. MILLER
Drug Abuse Still Seen as a Major Evil : Survey: But county residents are more likely than people nationally to favor legalization. ERIC YOUNG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Holden Calls for Study of Thefts at City Hall
Beilenson Backs North American Free Trade Pact : Treaties: The Democrat's support puts him at odds with many Conejo Valley constituents. Gallegly remains undecided. ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
6 Days Left to Register to Vote
Aids In Los Angeles County Researcher: Tracy Thomas
LOS ANGELES : City Council Panel Backs Riordan's Budget Plan
Woman in Line to Be Presiding Judge DWAYNE BRAY
Countywide : Supervisors Approve Video Arraignments GEOFF BOUCHER and KEVIN JOHNSON
CYPRESS : Legislator to Move Into New Office MIMI KO
Somalia: Stay There Forever? : U.N. and African nations must take the lead
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Forum Is Tonight on Proposed Bridges DEBRA CANO
GLENDALE : Agency to Link Computers to College TOMMY LI
Supervisors Hold Off on Broadcast : Government: Molina argues for televising hearings. But other supervisors question spending amid cuts. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOUSAND OAKS : I.D. of Bullets in Nurse's Shooting Due DWAYNE BRAY
Leave Property Alone
Price of Justice
Foggy Flights Fail to Convince Many : Silver Strand: Residents say they could not gauge the effects of Navy exercises on their neighborhood. But military brass calls aerial test a success. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : College District Negotiates With Businessman for Land JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Choking on Food Bill : Council Members Seek Audit of $281,000 Catering Charge Run Up by Managers During DWP Strike MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON POVERTY : No Easy Solutions, but Choices We Must Make : A trust fund for children, upgrading Social Security, helping families--these are things we can do now. JONATHAN FREEDMAN, Jonathan Freedman is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist based in San Diego. His book, "From Cradle to Grave," which began as a series of columns on this page in 1990, was published this month by Atheneum. and
The Epidemic of Tests Can Make You Sick : Health care: Good intentions gone awry lead to treating problems that may never get worse or may go away. H. GILBERT WELCH and WILLIAM C. BLACK, Dr. H. Gilbert Welch, an internist with the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Dr. William C. Black, a radiologist, are on the faculty of the Center for the Evaluative Clinical Sciences at Dartmouth Medical School.
HEALTH WATCH : Needle Point
Supervisors Approve Alliance for Fighting Graffiti Countywide CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plans Revived to Develop Ormond Beach Area : Oxnard: Environmental groups oppose the proposal because wetlands could be affected, potentially displacing habitats of endangered plant and animal species. MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FULLERTON : Police Start Senior Volunteer Program WILLSON CUMMER
VENTURA : Test Drilling Halted After Artifacts Found PEGGY Y. LEE
Law Is Expected to Oust Wedaa From AQMD ERIC BAILEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TUSTIN : They Spread Seeds Like Wildflowers BERT ELJERA
Proposition 170
In Split Vote, Police Commission OKs Wider Use of Pepper Spray KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Head of Anti-Gang Program Appointed
Gang Control Officer Shot : Violence: A group of men fire on unmarked patrol car in South L.A. One assailant is killed and a man in the vehicle is wounded. Police call the attack an ambush. JEAN MERL and NIESON HIMMEL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Suspect in Panhandler's Death Released THOM MROZEK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Supreme Court to Hear Murderer's Appeal
Mistrial Is Declared in Libel Case
PANORAMA CITY : Alarcon Fighting for Buses for Students JEFF SCHNAUFER
Flynn's True Colors
TUSTIN : General Plan Draft Available for Review BERT ELJERA
City Delays Ruling on Freeway Business Signs : Thousand Oaks: Council members aren't sure if the placards would help firms or just clutter the streets. CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Airports to Get New Noise Monitors HUGO MARTIN
Immigration Reforms
LOS ANGELES : Charter Airline Catering to Smokers Debuts
Help Los Angeles by Legalizing Street Vendors : Business: Banning pushcart selling denies legitimacy to many, a rich resource to us all. MIKE HERNANDEZ, Los Angeles City Councilman Mike Hernandez represents the First District, which includes Pico-Union, Westlake, Chinatown, Lincoln Heights and Highland Park.
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Study Says Development on Munitions Site May Pose Risk DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Vice President Gore Visits AST Research Inc. Plant : Politics: He lauds the computer manufacturer's decentralized decision-making structure as a model for federal government. DAVE LESHER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
ANAHEIM : Law Bans Drug Offenders at Parks MATT LAIT
OXNARD : Reconsideration of Voucher Vote Urged CONSTANCE SOMMER
The Fine Art of Arts Funding : Controversial NEA to get a new, non-controversial head--Jane Alexander
L.A. Seeks Authority to Set Cable TV Rates GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : 56 Teachers Receive Much-Needed Grants ANNA CEKOLA
Rise in Hate Crimes Should Appall Us All Equally : Intolerance: Attacks based on color, lifestyle or religion must be universally condemned . JONATHAN BERNSTEIN, Jonathan Bernstein is regional director of the Anti-Defamation League, Orange County region. and
Gore Lauds Activism of Laguna Niguel Students : Education: In a conference call, he says pupils at George L. White Elementary School are setting a 'terrific example.' ANNA CEKOLA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arena to Become Arrowhead Pond MATT LAIT and ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Thoughts From the Fringe, or Is It the Edge of the Abyss? Dana Parsons
In a Pinch, Guide Dog Is Woman's Best Friend : Rescue: The Labrador retriever nudges his partially blind owner awake to alert her to apartment fire. It saved her life, says a fire investigator. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Feud Over Sign Escalates Into Confrontation PATRICK McCARTNEY
THOUSAND OAKS : Residents Warned of Fireplace Hazards BRENDA DAY
RESEDA : Community Group Vows to Fight Apathy JILL LEOVY
LONG BEACH : Suspect Held in Robberies, Attacks on Elderly Women
BUENA PARK : Dodgers' Butler Puts Tag on Drug Use DEBRA CANO
Reporting Innuendo
White Supremacist Case Set to Go to Jury : Courts: In closing arguments, prosecutors contend Christian and Doris Nadal illegally manufactured and sold weapons to aid the movement. Defense says they were entrapped by FBI. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coaches' Salaries
Long Prison Terms for 2 Area Men Upheld on Appeal WAYNE BRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Audit of $281,000 in DWP Catering Bills Urged : Finances: City is questioning meal charges run up by managers during the strike. But agency officials defend expenses. MARC LACEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : City Sells Bay-Front Property for $393,900 BOB ELSTON
A Case With Many Facets : A $1.2-Million Ruby Is Recovered; Now Who--if Anyone--Stole It? TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Van Nuys : Chatsworth Vet Receives Sentence THOM MROZEK
LOS ALAMITOS : Amended Budget Adopted by Council BERT ELJERA
Vietnam Trade Embargo
VENTURA : N.Y. Drifter Held in Burglary Spree JULIE FIELDS
2 Girls Badly Injured When Hit by Train : Accident: The pair were among a group ditching school, officials say. They apparently were playing chicken on the tracks and froze in fear. JESSE KATZ and TOMMY LI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Plea Against Lawyer Jokes Brings Backlash KAY SAILLANT
GLENDALE : Donors Sought for College Computer TOMMY LI
LANCASTER : Inmate Shortage Hobbles Prison Service Program
SANTA ANA HEIGHTS : FAA Gives $4 Million for Noise Insulation KEVIN JOHNSON
Making the Grade : New LAUSD Report Cards Researched and written by SAM ENRIQUEZ / Los Angeles Times
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Today's Pirates May Be Living on Your Block DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Revenge and the Downfall of Mike Gage BILL BOYARSKY
* John E. Baur; CSUN Professor of History
NORTH HILLS : Crash Course on Armenian Life, Culture SUSAN BYRNES
Valley Obituaries
Pair Described as 'Racist Extremists' : Courts: Prosecutors say the North Hills couple sold guns to help white separatists. The defense says they were entrapped by the government. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Hires Ousted Official as Adviser : Contract: Ex-administrator Richard B. Dixon will receive $200 an hour. RICHARD SIMON and CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Countywide : Negotiation OKd on Laura Small Award MARK I. PINSKY
Irvine Co. Planner Don Cameron, 61, Dies : Obituary: He designed much of central Orange County, including the original UCI campus. MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Molina Urges Broadcasts of Supervisors' Meetings
Officer Kills Father Holding Screwdriver to Son's Throat ANN W. O'NEILL and JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Final Suit Over LAPD's Use of Chokehold Settled JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Alleged Masterminds of Cocaine Ring Plead Guilty to Lesser Charges JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Mobile Home Park Review Board OKd ROBERT BARKER
NORTHRIDGE : Cuts Blamed for Fall in CSUN Enrollment JILL LEOVY
CAMARILLO : 2 Sought in Robbery of Credit Union JULIE FIELDS
Free Trade
Police Still Combing Area for Mentally Disabled Woman
Private Waters : Exclusive Community Finds a Haven in Westlake Lake MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BURBANK : Bulldogs Betting on Sunday Bingo ED BOND
Destructive Change
Redesign Dos Vientos
Clinton's Speech on Health Care
OXNARD : Woman Raped in Her Home by Intruder JULIE FIELDS
Supervisors OK Plan to Clean Up Vandalism : Crime: Key features include 'graffiti-free zones,' diversion programs, a citizens complaint process and restitution. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Asian-Americans Organize AWARE : Rights: The countywide group is an outgrowth of a dispute over photographs of gang members taken by Fountain Valley police. BILL BILLITER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEST HILLS : School Instills Islamic Values and Traditions SUSAN BYRNES
Woman, Meat and Morality : What's in a name? A carnivore takes a second look at that which we call barbecued ribs and filet mignon. ELIZABETH WONG, Elizabeth Wong's play, "Letters to a Student Revolutionary," will have its West Coast premiere at East West Players in May, 1994.
BUSINESS
Frank Perna Jr. Resigns as President, CEO of Magnetek MICHAEL PARRISH
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Business Travel Notes JOE BRANCATELLI
Executive Travel : Personal View
Chrysler and UAW Step Up Contract Talks From Reuters
Consumer Poll Shows Mood Is a Bit Brighter : Economy: Survey indicates rising confidence about incomes. Yet many people have postponed big-ticket purchases. From Associated Press
World Bankers Hear Call for Cheaper Loans, Deficit Cuts : Economies: IMF chief says global problems are multiplying, hopes raised by Cold War's end have been dashed. From Reuters
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Real Estate
Advertising From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Technology Stocks Pace Nasdaq Gain; Bonds Steady From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State Sells $800 Million in Bonds TOM PETRUNO
Court to Hear Cable TV 'Must Carry' Case : Media: Industry claims the First Amendment prevents government from requiring it to carry broadcast stations. DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Compared to What? : Calculating '94 Sticker Shock Is a Challenge DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damage From Strong Yen Continues : Japan: Country's largest consumer electronics maker sees drop in profit and top computer maker cuts research spending. From Associated Press
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Executive Travel : Zagat Survey: New Orleans
U.S. Continues to Press for Saudi Jet Order : Aerospace: Boeing, McDonnell hope to supply planes. Administration officials will seek official word during Gulf visit. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Colonel Awarded $10,000 for Resisting C-17 Payments RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ITT Purchases Majority Stake in GM Parts Unit : Autos: Sale of small motor and windshield wiper business is part of GM bid to revamp North American operations. From Reuters
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Health Care From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Global Markets and Economic Update
Fortune Magazine Names Nation's Roughest Bosses From Associated Press
Realtors Expect Worse Housing Market in '94 : Economy: California Assn. of Realtors reverses its turnaround prediction, forecasting another 2.4% drop in home sales. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NME Loans to Eamer Revealed : Management: Outgoing exec received millions from National Medical Enterprises at time of his departure. First-quarter earnings are down 16%. From Staff and Wire Reports
Nation's Third-Largest Wine Firm to Buy Successful Glen Ellen Line DAN BERGER, TIMES WINE WRITER
Blockbuster Fuels Viacom's Bid for Paramount : Mergers: It agrees to invest $600 million; Cox Enterprises may raise $600 million more to thwart Barry Diller's competing offer. KATHRYN HARRIS and JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Executive Travel : Blame Flat Rates for Car Rental Trickery JOE BRANCATELLI, JOE BRANCATELLI is a business travel writer based in Cold Spring, N.Y
Toshiba America Hires 100 to Hike O.C. Production DEAN TAKAHASHI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attn. Paramount Shareholders: Think Management, Not Price JAMES FLANIGAN
Realtors Expect Worse Housing Market in '94 : Economy: California Assn. of Realtors reverses its turnaround prediction, forecasting another 2.4% drop in home sales. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM to Produce Disk Drives for Western Digital
Insurer Will Foreclose on East Tower in Irvine : Real estate: Connecticut Life plans to auction off the property. Wells Fargo Bank is selling the West Tower. DEBORA VRANA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
International Business : BRIEFING BOOK : How to Deal With Communist Cuba's Slowly Opening Economy JUANITA DARLING
Satellite Technology Purchasing Supplier : Acquisition: All-stock buy will let STM take over federal contracts held by San Diego's RF Microsystems. JAMES M. GOMEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kraft Considering Selling Birds Eye Frozen Vegetables Unit : Corporations: The 'very healthy' division has 25 employees in Orange marketing and sales headquarters. SUSAN CHRISTIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Anita Realty Details Plan to Create REIT
REAL ESTATE : Developer Lyon Will Be Honored for Excellence by Building Industry Assn. John O'Dell Times staff writer
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Technology Stocks Pace Nasdaq Gain; Bonds Steady From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lawmakers Lash Out at FCC Over Cable TV Rates : Television: Some say agency's laxity has kept promised $1-billion savings from materializing. Commissioners blame the new law's complexity. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
THEATER REVIEWS : Brevity, Thy Name Is 'Hamlet' (This Time) : Vibrant Movement and Color Give Life to California Repertory's Condensed Version of Play T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Al Gore Is Leading Man in This Year's EMA Ceremony : Media: Vice president finds that the celebrities at the event honoring environmental awareness are his crowd. CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Charming Walk Around the 'Bronx' : Robert De Niro's directorial showcase captures the neighborhood mood so clearly you can almost smell the pepperoni. But the film is more about the place than the tale. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Fun Apparently 'Uninvited' in Resurrected Ghost Story : The Brea Theatre League plays this chestnut a little too straight. But the production isn't hard to take, and the acting is decent. MARK CHALON SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A 'Darkroom' Out of Focus : Brisk direction and a capable cast get some laughs from the romantic comedy's funny situation, despite a high number of improbabilities in the writing. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Bad Behaviour': Call It Mike Leigh Lite KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
TV REVIEWS : 'Grace' and 'Joe': Unequal Premieres HOWARD ROSENBERG, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
And You Thought There Used to Be a Lot of TV Talking : Television: Big-breasted women, goofy 'news' antics, screaming audiences, screaming panelists--a channel surfer's guide to the latest batch of talk shows. HOWARD ROSENBERG
O.C. MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : Conducting Becomes Him : Early Credits of Pacific Symphony's Cumming Include Leading Porcine Chorus CHRIS PASLES
Most Likely to Succeed (or Wilt) in the Heat : Television: Madison Avenue says ABC's 'Grace Under Fire' looks like a sure winner because of its time slot--right after 'Home Improvement.' But that spot is both a blessing and a curse, says a media analyst. DANIEL CERONE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why Ol' Blue Eyes Is Back--and How Capitol Got Him : Pop music: Frank Sinatra's album of duets due Nov. 2 will be the first of three recordings under the singer's new pact with the label, his home base in the '50s. CHUCK PHILIPS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV Ratings : CBS Scores Big as the Race Officially Begins
MOVIE REVIEW : Incisive Look at Lesbian Social Revolution KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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