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What happened on October 05, 1994
BUSINESS
Publisher Reed Elsevier Agrees to Buy Lexis/Nexis On-Line Business From Reuters
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Shocking Claims About Batteries RICHARD O'REILLY, RICHARD O'REILLY is director of computer analysis for The Times
Microware Tries to Defend Computing Niche : Industry: The company, which designs programs that computerize functions on such devices as cars and pay phones, has a head start on the interactive TV market. Systems' flexibility is credited; Microsoft is trying to catch up. STEVEN P. ROSENFELD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbia-HCA to Merge With HealthTrust in $5.4-Billion Deal : Health care: Columbia is already the nation's largest hospital operator. The new firm would have 311 facilities. From Associated Press
Funding Delay Is Keeping SEC From Full Policing : Securities: The agency suspended all nonessential services after a hold was placed on a Senate bill. ERROL A. COCKFIELD Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
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The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Computer Research Sees the Light KATHLEEN WIEGNER
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Indicators' Gain Biggest in 5 Months From Associated Press
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Goldman Reportedly Planning Staff Cutbacks From Bloomberg Business News
FORUM : The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Can Universal Service Be Preserved in Information Age?
FINANCIAL MARKETS : New Signs of Strength Spur a Selloff From Times Wire Services
Founders Smiling at Success of All-Natural Toothpaste Firm From Reuters
GM Car Units, Including Saturn, Are Reorganized : Management: Company calls the move evolutionary and downplays its effect on Saturn's autonomy. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Detroit's Big 3 Post Strong September Sales From Associated Press
Reed Elsevier Agrees to Buy Lexis, Nexis On-Line Units : Telecom: Deal means $1.5 billion for Mead Corp., which wants to focus on making paper. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
MCI to Invest $30 Million to Buy 20% of Interactive Cable Systems : Communications: The move marks company's first venture into cable TV. Times Wire Services
Irvine's Hycor Biomedical Buys Medical Specialties
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Senate Confirms Tigert's Nomination to Head the FDIC From Associated Press
National Bank Selects 3 New Vice Presidents
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : A 19th-Century Device Is Pneu Again GREG JOHNSON
AUTOS : South Korean Maker Announces Deal to Produce Karmann Kias John O'Dell / Times Staff Writer
Irvine Co. Spinoff Buys Lots for 2 Apartment Complexes : Development: Irvine Apartment Communities paid $10.6 million for the sites. Its goal this year is to begin work on 2,200 units across O.C. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gauging Consumers' Tastes : Firm Conducts Surveys to Track Diners' Changing Habits JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
French Winemakers Expect 1994 to Be a Very Good Year From Reuters
Flight Allocations Altered at John Wayne Airport : Transportation: Policy change by O.C. supervisors is intended to give customers more choices. Reno Air will take over six American trips. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retailing From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Fixers' Upper : 9 Months After Quake, Valley Contractors Have Their Hoped-For Boom JILL LEOVY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
New Zealand's Best Not Yet Served : Market: The country is emerging as the next low-cost, high-quality wine of choice for Americans. Sauvignon Blanc is expected to be its specialty. From Reuters
Lloyd's Investors Win Landmark Court Case : Insurance: Experts call the $780-million negligence judgment the largest in British history. Other suits are expected. WILLIAM TUOHY and THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Interactive Media Publications Slug It Out AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agribusiness Firm Sun World Files for Protection Under Chapter 11 From Associated Press
Judge Indicates He'll Name a New Manager for TMI Fund : Lawsuit: Trouble-shooter Dennis B. Schmucker would handle most of its real estate partnerships. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Fragrance Comes in New Pump Dispenser From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Falls 45 on New Inflation Fears From Times Staff and Wire Services
Laser Precision Has Possible Buyer; Stock Up $1 : Manufacturing: The negotiated sale would be at $38.6 million, or $8 a share. Unnamed suitor is examining firm's financial condition. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PG&E and Edison Stocks Generate Shift in Capital TOM PETRUNO
Agribusiness Firm Sun World Files for Protection Under Chapter 11 MICHAEL PARRISH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Lina Basquette; Star of Silent Movies MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Hounding Stars All Over Town : A brazen breed of entrepreneur has emerged in Hollywood; the professional autograph hunter. Some resort to disguises, spies and freeway pursuits to get the precious scribbles. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dub Taylor; Character Actor MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOOK REVIEW / AUTOBIOGRAPHY : Rich Stories From a Gifted Storyteller : THEO:The Autobiography of Theodore Bikel by Theodore Bikel ; HarperCollins $27.50, 448 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
7.9 Quake Jolts Japan, Kills 16 in Kuril Islands From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dennis Wolfberg; Gifted Stand-Up Comic Was 48 MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bush Wept Over Tailhook, Former Pilot Testifies : Scandal: Woman who is suing Hilton hotel says President summoned her to the Oval Office after hearing of the assault. PAMELA WARRICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Judge Will Give TMI Assets a New Manager DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medfly Quarantine Area Seeks Aid From State, U.S. JOANNA M. MILLER and JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Sen. Dixon Nominated to Head Base Closure Panel Associated Press
5.8 Quake Rocks East Coast of Taiwan Reuters
Effort to Delay Global Trade Vote Appears Thwarted : Legislation: House leaders say enough bipartisan support exists to pass GATT pact today. White House is blamed for making some miscues. JAMES GERSTENZANG and KAREN TUMULTY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Bradley Faults Huffington on Race Issue : In appearance arranged by Feinstein, ex-mayor of L.A. accuses congressman of insensitivity because of discriminatory wording on records of former homes. Republican compares tactic to McCarthyism. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Tobacco Drive Targets Churches, Doctors' Offices From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Event Shows Women's Support for Wilson BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Finding the Human Touch on the 'Net From The Washington Post
3 Hurt in Scuffle Over Islamic Head Scarves Reuters
Waylaid Veto Plans Result in 9 New Laws DANIEL M. WEINTRAUB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Last American Listed as POW Is Eulogized at Rite From Associated Press
Top-Level Foe of Aristide Flees : Haiti: Capital's police chief, targeted for removal by U.S., is admitted into Dominican Republic. Leader of a violent militia pledges allegiance to exiled president. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vast Scope May Undermine Health Care Initiative : Prop. 186: Plan would take insurance firms out of system. Complexity makes it a tough sell for backers. DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Defense Believes Case in Laguna Fire Will Fall : Arson: It won't send investigators to Mexico to verify reports that suspect was in prison there at time of blaze. MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'90s FAMILY : Let's Make a Deal : Think divorce is tough? Try planning a family event during one. That's when all-occasion mediation helps. KENTON ROBINSON, THE HARTFORD COURANT
White House Starts Work on New Health Reform Plan : Legislation: Leon Panetta says the new proposal will emphasize cost containment and may not initially include steps toward universal coverage. DAVID LAUTER and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Honolulu Fined $1 Million for Dumping Sewage Reuters
U.S. to Lift Ban on Satellite Tech Sales to China JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Judge Bars Use of Gas Chamber in Executions DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Finds Caffeine Has Qualities of Addictive Drug THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Mistrial Ruled in Police Slaying of Tow Truck Driver JOHN L. MITCHELL and PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
'Cheerleader Mom' Agrees to Pay Family of Rival $150,000 Reuters
For Top U.S. Cop in Haiti, It's a Matter of Trust MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brothers Slain in Egypt Associated Press
Irish Republican Adams Meets With U.S. Officials From Reuters
The 'Huff' Bangs Into a Big Wall PETER H. KING
'90s FAMILY : Moving Back Home's Not so Bad--When It's Somebody Else's : Why spoil your parents' empty nest when you can sponge off a friend's? Except for the dog--and guilt--it's a good deal. SUZANNE SCHLOSBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. to Announce New Aid Programs for South Africa : Diplomacy: Officials are to outline plans for housing, education and electrification help during President Nelson Mandela's visit. PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Denies Lying About Iran-Contra Associated Press
COURTS : Suspect in Abortion Slayings Acts as Own Attorney at Trial MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
R S V P : Tough Competition for Institute's Benefit DAVID J. FOX, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRISIS IN THE CARIBBEAN : Aristide Tells U.N. His Goal Is Reconciliation Through Justice : Haiti: The exiled president reveals he has been in contact with wealthy families. STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Congress Had Celebrity Guest Stars . . . BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Azerbaijan Leader Alleges Coup Plot Reuters
IDEAS : Coping With Mother Nature, at Its Worst : Congress seeks to set up reinsurance plan for big disasters. But a study suggests any U.S. effort may not be sufficient. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brother of First Lady Wins Primary Runoff for Senate From Associated Press
It's OK to Wash Away the Gray PAUL RECER, Associated Press SCIENCE WRITER
Aces at Any Age : These seniors don't just play tennis for their health. Hardly. They're in it for the thrill of victory. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Dads Have Their Own Rules for the Road CHRIS ERSKINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Border Patrol Agents Accused of Abuses : Immigration: Mexican officials file complaints about three incidents since start of Operation Gatekeeper. U.S. disputes allegations. SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Year After Failed Revolt, Outlook Brighter for Yeltsin : Russia: Economic indicators are up, bickering is down. But the president may be his own worst enemy. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused Arsonist's Alibi Called Ironclad : Crime: His attorneys are confident charges will be dropped against Jose Soto Martinez. He reportedly was in a Mexican prison during the Laguna Beach firestorm. MARK PLATTE and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dialing Up a Weapon Against Molestation : Agencies: By next summer, Californians will have a hot line to identify convicted sex offenders. But is it fair? LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GSA's Johnson Again Accused of Misusing Post FAYE FIORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
From Death, a Chance for Life : Transplants: Will the compassion shown by a boy's parents lead to more organ donations? Experts hope so. DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MTA: Tunnels Appear Short of Standards : Subway: Inspection report criticizes construction, supervision. DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plague Scars Image, Economy of Modern India : Asia: Epidemic reminds trade giant that social change hasn't kept up with business strides. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASES EMPTY : Ticket Sellers, Ushers at Anaheim Stadium Feel the Agony of a Lost Baseball Season, But Not Only in Their Wallets-- They're Fans Too, After All NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Drug Cartel Link in Killing of PRI Leader in Mexico Described as Weak by Source : Latin America: Official thinks some in ruling party may be pushing idea so that slaying won't appear to be political. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crusading for the Children LYNN SMITH
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : A Model Benefit : County Bar Foundation Raises $30,000 for Program That Aids Troubled Youth KATHRYN BOLD
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
MEDICINE / HEAD INJURIES : New Drug May Help Lessen Effects of Severe Trauma THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
BURBANK : Airport Picks Firm for Seismic Retrofit HENRY CHU
Vietnam Asked to Let Expatriates Claim, Buy Land : Trade: Vice president tells county group she will 'convey the message' to lawmakers. She asks that they support Vietnam's quest for renewed diplomatic relations and most-favored nation status. THUAN LE and BOB ELSTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mayor and Companion Buy Idaho Dwelling : Finances: Riordan disclosure form also reports selling of several major stock holdings. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOORPARK : Teachers, District to Begin Contract Talks SCOTT HADLY
Obituary
L.A. Presses MTA to Use Costly Safety Measures : Subway: City Council OKs report urging a variety of precautions before tunneling resumes beneath Hollywood. RICH SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors Dig Deep for Budget Plan : Spending: Officials scrutinize reserve accounts and raise tax revenue estimates. FREDERICK M. MUIR, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES : Loan Program OKd to Aid Rebuilding of Condos
DOWNEY : Appeals Court to Take Up Issue of Anonymous Juries
Man Arrested in Store Robbery, Car Theft, Hit-and-Run KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Plan to Ease Traffic at Intersection OKd CONSTANCE SOMMER
THOUSAND OAKS : Planning Panel Is Excluded in Reviews CARLOS V. LOZANO
Woman Reappointed to Jobs Agency Post PHYLLIS W. JORDAN
Panel OKs Own Unit for Internal LAPD Complaints JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : ELECTIONS / LANCASTER BALLOT MEASURE : City Wants County to Pay Bill if Tax Proposal Is Unnecessary PHIL SNEIDERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ANGELES : U.S. Gives $4.66 Million for Public Housing Units
Changing Neighborhood Claims Longtime Resident : Violence: Emery Hughes, who ignored his family's pleas to move, apparently was slain in a fight with a burglar in the South-Central home in which he had lived for 40 years. ISAAC GUZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latest Airport Study Disputes Others : Aviation: El Toro facility would cost $1 billion with no way to pay for it, analysis done for Laguna Niguel asserts. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Decent Wages for Economic Growth : Government must help minority businesses, which tend to be in retail and service rather than manufacturing. ADELA de la TORRE, Adela de la Torre is an economist in the Health Care Administration Department at Cal State Long Beach.
Wilson and Brown
Signing Up to Vote NONA YATES
Sale of Witness, Juror Stories
Aftershock Watch
Crash Lawsuit
Window Service for Voter Registration J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Wise Climb-Down, Bad Veto
WOODLAND HILLS : Donated Books Keep Readers Up to Speed KAY HWANGBO
Firefighters Offer Readiness Seminar FRANK MANNING
Jimmy Carter
Lake View Terrace : Merchant's Slaying Stuns Neighborhood KAY HWANGBO
CYPRESS : Oktoberfest to Fund Arts Scholars, Projects BILL BILLITER
Plan Targets Use of Public Safety Funds : Government: Group hopes to gather enough signatures for a measure to force county to put all Proposition 172 revenues into expanded programs. PHYLLIS W. JORDAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
GLENDALE : Shows to Raise Funds for Public Library STEVE RYFLE
City Ethics Panel OKs Marathon Firm Fines : Settlement: Most members express regret that organization leader was not forced to accept responsibility. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pass a Gift-Ban Law With Bite : Ethics: Lax rules contributed to Mike Espy's downfall. BENJAMIN BYCEL, Benjamin Bycel is executive director of the Los Angeles City Ethics Commission. and
Libraries Give Us Wealth of Knowledge, Services at Minimal Cost : Tax money for these public institutions is well spent. Books give many people a window to other worlds, not to mention countless hours of reading pleasure. MARILYN JENSEN, Marilyn Jensen lives in La Habra. and
NORTHRIDGE : CSUN Plans 2-Day Forum on Families MAKI BECKER
LOS ANGELES : Mistrial Declared for 2nd Time in Fatal Mail Bombing
An Elegy for Nicholas, the Robin Hood of Bodega Bay : A spirited 7-year-old loses his life and yet lives on in body and in spirit. For his aunt, it redefines 'senselsss tragedy'. ISABEL YOUNG MAISANO, Isabel Young Maisano is a writer in San Gabriel.
Health Reform Killed
Breast Cancer
L.A. to Ask FEMA to Extend Patrols of 'Ghost Towns' HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From the Front : Train Deaths Affect Others as Well as Victims ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
9 Council Members Use Public Service Funds for Staff Salaries : Government: Activists criticize the transfer of money from allotments for community groups. Officials defend their actions, saying they improve service to constituents. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1,450 Volunteers Pick Up Tons of Trash KAY SAILLANT
County Seeks Disaster Relief Over Medflies : Fruit: More than 40 of the insects have now been found. Gov. Wilson is expected to declare a state of emergency in the region. JOANNA M. MILLER and JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simpson Team Given Right to Police Papers : Trial: Ito orders volumes of records and photos on activity at the beginning of the case turned over to the defense. ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MONTEBELLO : Schools Chief Resigns to Take Salt Lake City Job
Rain Lashes County in Season's First Storm KAY SAILLANT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Breach of Trust : Crime: Police say caretaker for elderly took $100,000 in valuables from clients in three states. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Man Charged With Falsely Accusing Deputies JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rain Lashes Valley in First Storm of Season : Weather: It was a wet welcome for fall as an unusually early dousing caused power outages and traffic snarls. JEANNETTE REGALADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA PAULA : U.S. Officials Won't Pay for Slide Cleanup GREG RIPPEE
Mourning Harriet--and the Modern Family of Sitcoms Dana Parsons
Rocking the Boat : Musician Fights for Disabled Access to Markets--and the Music Industry EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WESTSIDE : Protesters Disrupt Forum on Immigration Initiative
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Parolees Offer Tips on Deterring Crime : Prevention: Convicted felons tell a church audience that good lighting can help protect people and property. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Theater's Seats Run Afoul of City Codes STEVE RYFLE
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Coroner Seeks Help Identifying Suicide Victim
VENTURA : Meeting Planned to Help Libraries KAY SAILLANT
Santa Ana Gang Has Been the Target of Second Probe : Law enforcement: Group that claims turf on two blocks of 3rd Street was already the focus of a concerted crackdown before a Sept. 7 police sweep crippled it. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Illegal Immigration: Ideas Worth Trying : Border Patrol and Jordan Commission work the problem
Insect Breeders Say Widespread Spraying May Threaten Firms JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Case May Turn on Jury's Grasp of DNA BILL BOYARSKY
MEDICAL WATCH : Living Legacy
MALIBU : Teen-Ager Stabbed to Death by 6 Men at Topanga Beach
CALABASAS : Harvard Scholar to Open Soka Lectures MAKI BECKER
Icon of an Idealized Past : Harriet Nelson's death is a reminder of modern family plight
THOUSAND OAKS : Officials Say Missing Girl May Be Runaway GREG RIPPEE
CSUN Apologizes for Brochure Art : Northridge: The flyer, mailed to 40,000 alumni, was illustrated with a sketch of Mexican beans sleeping under sombreros. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Pierce Music Teacher to Join Philharmonic ALICIA DOYLE
OPTIMA Picks 'Hybrid Plan' Mixing HMOs, Consortiums : Health: Most agree with vote on the system's format. However, a group of Vietnamese doctors and pharmacists say it will hurt individuals who have traditionally helped the indigent. LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Investigator Is Found Shot to Death : Van Nuys: Sgt. Michael Lund, reportedly despondent, apparently kills himself in the parking lot of the station. JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth Portrait
2 Acquitted in Killing After Witnesses Recant Testimony VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damaged Public Health Center to Relocate in April TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Tribal Groups Unite to Advise on Ranch Site MATTHEW MOSK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Positive Experience
Talk Will Focus on Motivating Students
OXNARD : County Blocks Plan to Annex Waterway MIGUEL BUSTILLO
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : 4 Incumbents on School Boards Backed JEFF BEAN
Countywide : Drivers Slip Up in Season's First Rain THAO HUA
San Onofre : Nuclear Emergency Sirens to Be Tested JEFF BEAN
Countywide : 9 Sites to Offer Free Depression Screenings LESLEY WRIGHT
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Composite Sketch of Rapist Is Released MARK I. PINSKY
Colleges
Quake Repair Loans for Condos Offered HUGO MARTIN
THOUSAND OAKS : Leo the Lion Returns in Recycled Form STEPHANIE SIMON
HELP's Services
'Epicenter U.' Captures Earthquake Aftermath : Education: CSUN film students' work documents frustration, anxiety and hope that followed the devastating temblor. ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ANAHEIM : Jury Weighs Case Against the Angels SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN
Glendale High Chosen Site for Evening School : Students: Classes from 2:45 to 9 p.m. are expected to ease overcrowding and save money. There will be no interscholastic sports. VIVIEN LOU CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Poor Conditions
Mayor Sells Stock Seen as Possible Conflict : Finances: Riordan divests shares in Pasadena firm that has dealings with MTA. He discloses purchase of $2.8-million vacation home in Idaho with his companion. JAMES RAINEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teacher's Lawsuit Over Evolution Rejected : Courts: Federal appellate panel reverses ruling that Capistrano Unified educator should have his day in court to argue that district officials' requirement leads to the promotion of atheism. TAMMERLIN DRUMMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tilt Train Aces Local Audition DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Almanac
SANTA ANA : Job-Training Program Gets a Nearly $1-Million Boost LEE ROMNEY
Anaheim Hikes Bed Tax to Aid Disneyland Area : Revitalization: The 2% levy would help fund $172-million face lift. Officials view the project as essential to keep city a magnet for tourists. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION HILLS : City Restrictions on Outdoor Mall Eased JEFF SCHNAUFER
Fiber-Optic Lab Shows a Class Pathway to the Future : Newbury Park: The students also study such technical fields as computer animation, robotics and graphic design. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Input Again Sought on Taco Bell Proposal HOLLY J. WAGNER
OJAI : Disabled Boy Wins Case Against District MAIA DAVIS
FULLERTON : Deputy City Clerk Named to Top Post MIMI KO
Ostrichized : Neighbors Cheer Eviction Edict, Call Chatsworth Man's Flock Foul HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : KVCM Tuning Up for Listeners Off Campus JEFF SCHNAUFER
MISSION VIEJO : Vendors Needed for Saddleback Swap Meet JEFF BEAN
OXNARD : Lawn Bowlers Give $10,000 More to City MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Countywide : Credit Card Use OKd for Property Taxes SHELBY GRAD
SEAL BEACH : Is Dome Doomed? Neighbor Wonders RUSS LOAR
COSTA MESA : Shopping Cart Sanctions Possible TOM RAGAN
NEWPORT BEACH : Famalaro Denies Guilt in Huber Sex Slaying RENE LYNCH
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA : Workshop to Examine Town Center Proposal FRANK MESSINA
IRVINE : Lion Watch Keeps Mason Park Closed RUSS LOAR
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Man Sought in Theft at Auto Club Office
THOUSAND OAKS : 3 Witnesses Tell How Teen Brandished Gun DWAYNE BRAY
LAGUNA BEACH : Tests Indicate Spill Was Sewage; Beach Still Closed LESLIE EARNEST
ENTERTAINMENT
The Prize: Directing 'Shawshank' : Frank Darabont Didn't Want to Just Write the Screenplay, So He Took a Pay Cut IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Gato' Adapts Well to the Small Screen CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
KPWR-FM Hip-Hops to a Top Ratings Share : Radio: Station ties for first with the Spanish-language KLAX-FM, the leader for 2 1/2 years. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Cale Taps Into Haunting Undercurrents RICHARD CROMELIN
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Mother, Daughter' Suffers at Court F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
THEATER REVIEWS : Puppets Little Help for 'Arabian Nights' SCOTT COLLINS
TV Ratings : ABC Wins First Two Weeks of the Season LEE MARGULIES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Reznor's Thrilling Battlefield of the Mind ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Showing World He Still Has Classic Touch : John Cale's musical explorations have taken him everywhere from Tanglewood to the Velvet Underground. His concert in San Juan Capistrano on Monday night provided a chance to critique him from two perspectives. : Classical review: He uses the power of contrast to his advantage, particularly in songs backed by piano. SUSAN BLISS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kottke's Greatest Hit Is His Endurance Record : Music: The virtuoso guitarist with the bemused outlook on life has outlasted trends without ever strumming a commercial-sounding note. BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Pond's 'Video Arch' Wins Anaheim Award CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Showing World He Still Has Classic Touch : John Cale's musical explorations have taken him everywhere from Tanglewood to the Velvet Underground. His concert in San Juan Capistrano on Monday night provided a chance to critique him from two perspectives. : Pop review: The innate robustness remains in his voice, but the emphasis is on the poignant aspects of his music. RICHARD CROMELIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Romeo and Juliet' Gets Dash of Spanish Gypsy Soul : Dance: Artistic director says troupe will get to the heart of flamenco during its debut in Orange County on Thursday. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Tent Show': Speaking of Vice and Men : Justin Tanner's latest work employs his familiar skills--the dialogue overlaps and flows like a dream--and the engaging dramas are exacerbated by the characters' drug dependencies. LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
FAMILY : TAFFY Festival Still Has Lots of Pull With Kids LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Next Foe Finally Getting Breaks JIM HODGES
Jury to Decide Damages to Be Awarded Al Joyner JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going for the Cycle : Foster Reaches New Heights on His Bike in 49 States, but 50th Is a Tall Order STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Owners Request More Time : Baseball: With negotiations possibly resuming next week, management asks union to delay free agency. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Catfish Could Net $100 Prize
These Acorns Disperse : Horse racing: Trainer McAnally's four talented 2-year-olds are sent all over as Oak Tree begins at Santa Anita. BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Secondary Lapses Costly in Defeat EARL GUSTKEY
'We Blew It,' Trojans' Robinson Says : College football: Coach acknowledges that decision to abandon rushing attack was costly in loss to Oregon. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rule Makes It Through Bertka Process THOMAS BONK
PREP ROUNDUP : Murphy's Eight Goals Pace Brea Victory Over Magnolia
Geese Had Benefited From Breeding Gains--Until Now PETE THOMAS
Boys
This Owner Seeks More Than Fistful of Dollars : Baseball: The Orioles' Angelos rides alone among his peers after verbal shootout with Ravitch. MARK HYMAN, BALTIMORE SUN
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Gary Switches, Joins Dolphins Associated Press
Valley Hit by Tidal Wave of Goals in Ventura's 20-10 WSC Victory IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Stadium Plan Has Quite a Few Cracks MIKE PENNER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Martin Returns at Quarterback T.J. SIMERS
PACIFIC 10 FOOTBALL / DAN HAFNER : Top Defenses Steal the Show DAN HAFNER
Beauregard Returns to Practice : Football: CSUN officials might rule today on status of lineman who is accused in shootings. STEVE ELLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Frazier's Season Now in Doubt Associated Press
NHL Owners Offer Players Revised Plan : Hockey: The two sides negotiate for seven hours. No details of new proposal are disclosed. HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Can-Do Kid : Charlie Arango Becomes Starter at Wide Receiver Despite Having Only One Hand PAIGE A. LEECH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Cohen Promoted to Regional General Manager of Network LARRY STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIDELINES : Football Express and 'Diesel' Turn in Performances of Note
Prep Volleyball Roundup
He Also Has an Eye on the Rams Associated Press
PREP VOLLEYBALL ROUNDUP : Dana Hills Steps Up, Sweeps Past Mater Dei JON CLIFFORD
Mere Return to This Barn a Victory Mike Downey
Fullerton Replaces Rhoades as Moorpark Baseball Coach DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Cubs Strip Himes of General Manager Duties From Staff and Wire Reports
Prime Ticket Names New General Manager LARRY STEWART
Much-Traveled Tim Knight Named Basketball Coach at Highland KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Fredrickson Wins a Starting Spot STEVE SPRINGER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Trips Irvine Valley in Soccer
Chasing His Own Shadow : Ibarra Makes Great Strides After Near-Fatal Auto Accident JOHN ORTEGA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Going to Great Depths : Anglers Work to Turn Oil Rigs Into Reefs Because of Abundance of Sea Life Clinging to Them PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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