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What happened on October 11, 1994
NEWS
BODY WATCH : Formulas for Figuring Fat Therese Iknoian
COLUMN ONE : Elephants Pose Giant Dangers : Pachyderm attacks are on the rise, creating king-size problems for zoos and circuses. Some believe the intelligent mammals are rebelling against inhumane treatment. LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabin Criticized Over Security in Wake of Attack : Israel: Members of Parliament assail prime minister after Jerusalem shooting spree leaves 2 dead, 13 wounded. Hamas claims responsibility. MARY CURTIUS and NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
An Uphill Battle : Todd Huston, whose right leg was amputated 12 years ago, has an artificial limb for everyday use, but on special occasions he uses the one that lets him move mountains--by climbing them. JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Postscript : Jules Verne's Dark Vision of Modern Life : His 'lost' manuscript speaks of an advanced but joyless society propelled by the 'devil of money.' SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nola Luxford; Film Actress, Radio Figure
Haitians' Glee Overflows at Resignation : Reaction: Taunts and epithets greet Cedras' speech. But onlookers insist they now want peace, not violence. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cedras Resigns in Haiti, Ending Brutal Regime : Caribbean: Military leader, chief of staff quit under U.S. pressure. Move clears way for return of Aristide. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Marines Prepare for Return to the Gulf : Deployment: As in Desert Storm, Southland troops will provide early logistic support and firepower. MATT LAIT and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : A Global Trip With a Biker of Industry : INVESTMENT BIKER by Jim Rogers ; Random House $25, 416 pages KAREN STABINER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE VALLEY BUSINESS : After the Quake, Malls Pin Hopes on the Holidays
The Press : Sequel in the Sand
By the Numbers : Spotlight
State Smog Plan Offered; Wilson Asks Cost Study MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Shuttle Crew Completes Radar Survey Reuters
Hussein May Be Bidding to Curb Internal Woes ROBIN WRIGHT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Speaking of: : Freedom of the Press Times researcher Ann Griffith
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION : Candidates Stay in Middle of Road on Issues : Maureen DiMarco and Delaine Eastin are both Democrats who share views on key issues, so the campaigns center on leadership, experience and independence. A poll finds 70% of electorate undecided. JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Flab Five Can Really Air It Out CHRIS FOSTER
BUILDUP IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Iraqi Moves Put Russia in Quandary : Diplomacy: Moscow has sided with Washington but wants to renew profitable business relationship with Iraq. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Black-White Divide Appears to Be Widening SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Danny Gatton; Guitarist With Eclectic Style From Newsday
Nation IN BRIEF : UTAH : Mormon Feminist May Be Disciplined From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Military Base-Closing Effort Undermined, Study Claims : Pentagon: Facilities are being used as other federal posts at potential $15-billion cost, group says. Defense officials dispute report. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Culture : Palestinians Starting to Unearth Their History : Westerners and Israelis used to control West Bank archeology. Now, the Palestinian Authority is sponsoring digs. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Niels Kaj Jerne; Shared Nobel for Immune Theories Associated Press
Bhutto Cracks Down Before National Strike : Pakistan: Hundreds of premier's political foes are jailed. Opposition says detentions are aimed at silencing critics. JOHN-THOR DAHLBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Environment : Tiny Russian Town Drowning in Sludge : Krasnyy Bor is called a 'time bomb' after 25 years of storing St. Petersburg's toxic waste. MATT BIVENS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
McIntyre Faries; Helped Preserve Olvera Street
Profiles : Israel's Dueling Duo Prepare to Put Their Truce to Test : Rabin and Peres are vying for the Nobel Peace Prize and squabbling over who gets credit for peace talks. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUILDUP IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Families of O.C. Marines Wait, Hope : Vigil: Those with loved ones overseas keep an anxious eye on military developments. News comes to them in bits and pieces. LEN HALL and DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's Deja Vu for Some of the Southland Marines on Alert MATT LAIT and H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CLOSE UP / THE '94 CAMPAIGN : House Parties Bring Politics Home AMY WALLACE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Setbacks Slow Cleanup of Huge Oil Spill : Environment: Unocal and state agencies deny charges that they have bungled the massive project near a beach in San Luis Obispo County. RICHARD C. PADDOCK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notebook : Dual-Meet Loss Isn't a Concern for Irvine MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GABORONE : Ballots in Botswana
JAFFNA : Sri Lankans to Parley
2 Americans Win Nobel for Medicine THOMAS H. MAUGH II, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
OSLO : Nobel Looks Mideast
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Wilson Says He Would Seek Broader Death Penalty : He would include fatal drive-by shootings and carjackings as capital offenses. Brown distributes copies of economic plan for the state. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
BODY WATCH : Mini and Maxi Ways to Change ELAINE KO
County Has Proud Tradition All Down the Line : Many Former O.C. Linemen Reach Division I Level, NFL MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slavery Re-Enactment Stirs Mixed Emotions Associated Press
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
POLICY : U.S. to Fight Wildfires With Fire as Part of New Strategy MELISSA HEALY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NYPD Brass Is Blue Over Cop Winning Car Associated Press
1 Cult Leader Identified Among 53 Dead; Fate of Other Still Unknown From Associated Press
BUILDUP IN THE PERSIAN GULF : Kuwaitis Skeptical of Iraqi Pullback Claim : Security: Officials say only proof will satisfy them. They also want U.S. to help ensure their long-term safety. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Cool Time Was Had by All BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Role of Huffington's Wife Becomes Hot Topic in Race : Politics: Some question activity in controversial church. She says liberal conspiracy tries to discredit her husband. DAVE LESHER and BOB SIPCHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
BOURNEMOUTH : Tired Tories Huddle
Finding an Intimacy Among Strangers DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Scientists Report New Diagnostic Test for Cancer : Medicine: Markers of the disease are matched with cells in tissue, body fluids. Researchers hope the breakthrough will lead to earlier detection. From Associated Press
Growing Stronger Up Front : Offensive Linemen Stand Out This Year JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraq Pledges to Pull Back; U.S. Is Skeptical, Sends More Planes : Mideast: Clinton says Hussein has lied repeatedly and there is no evidence yet of troop withdrawal from Kuwaiti border. Call-up of National Guard and reserves weighed. JOHN M. BRODER and ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAW ENFORCEMENT : New York City Thins Its Ranks of Paunchy Police : Declining fitness standards have led to more corpulent cops. NYPD tries to keep officers from reaching for their doughnuts. JOHN J. GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drug Is Found to Cut Incidence of MS Relapses From Times Staff and Wire Reports
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / INLAND EMPIRE : Candidates' Private Lives Become Issue in 43rd District : GOP incumbent was caught with a prostitute last year. Democratic challenger is under attack because he does not say whether he is gay. Several other races are being watched for possible upsets. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Fight Homophobia With Name Change SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Faith in the System : Inmates across the nation are turning to religion in some form. But is it sincere or spin control? ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Prompt Move on Iraq Gives Clinton Badly Needed Boost : Politics: Democrats hope for reassessment of his strength as leader. Questions about Bush policy revived. ROBERT SHOGAN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Market Focus : Tainted Paprika Poisons Hungary's Culinary Pride : Fifty-nine people are arrested in the scandal, which sent 46 to the hospital. The health of the industry is also at stake. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Talk Shows, Movies, Music . . . at the Dentist? KATHLEEN DOHENY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Next Step : Hope Rises in 'Bloody Belfast' : Even before IRA cease-fire, optimistic residents were planning for a better future. WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C Sneezes, Wheezes in Winds' Wake JULIE MARQUIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Denver Teachers Strike as Colorado Seeks Court Order From Associated Press
BODY WATCH : Survival of the Leanest : Would you rather be pinched, dunked or have an electric current run along your body? Experts say those are the most accurate ways to find out just what percentage of you is made upof--yuck--fat. SUZANNE SCHLOSBERG / SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOKS & AUTHORS / ORANGE COUNTY : The Real Dirt Down South Dug Up in 'Mississippi Mud' DENNIS McLELLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BUSINESS
R.J. Reynolds to Introduce Less-Smelly Cigarette : Consumer products: Tobacco firm says new Salem menthol brand is made with paper that reduces stale odors. From Times Wire Services
Regional Bells May Spin Off Research Unit : Telecom: Inter-company strife has the firms pursuing different strategies. But Bellcore's value is unclear. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : Euro Disney Shares Off 3.3% After French Magazine Projects Lower Park Attendance : Entertainment: The company condemns the report as having 'no basis in reality,' says it will provide its own figures next month. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Quake Victims Encounter Taxing Delay at Assessor's : Residents and business owners wait for property-tax relief as officials are still wading through 49,000 earthquake damage-related applications. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iwerks Agrees to Batch of U.S., Asian Projects
Justice Dept. Starts Probe of Auto Pricing From Associated Press
Superior Industries Posts 36% Profit Increase
Santa Ana Brokerage Bought for $1.75 Million
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Close Up 23.89 in Light Trading From Associated Press
Travel And Tourism Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Health
Company Town Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town
Dole Food Expects Lower Profit in 3rd Quarter
Electro Rent Corp. Reports 1st-Quarter Profit Up 34%
Sales Soaring, but Home Prices Remain Low in September : Real estate: A total of 937 single-family houses change hands, up 21% from '93, while median sales price drops to $180,000. Trend is expected to continue till 1995. GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Shepherd to Manage Bank Branch
Moving Quickly, Reno Air to Begin Flights from John Wayne Nov. 1
Health From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Dow Rallies 24 in Thin Action; Oil Prices Drop From Times Staff and Wire Services
Justice Department Urges Fair-Lending Compliance : Banking: A top official tells bankers that the industry should intensify its self-policing efforts. From Associated Press
Security Environmental Ousts Alfred Grossman as Chairman HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Travel And Tourism Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Energy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Travel And Tourism Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Travel And Tourism Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Natural Gas Pipeline Firms Plan $830-Million Merger From Reuters
Oxnard Benton Oil & Gas Raises $15 Million
Janex Agrees to Settle Lawsuit by Shareholders
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
It's a Resellers' Market : Computer Retailer's O.C. Partner Aids Buyers HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Malls Hope for Holiday Rush : But Retailers Wonder How Strong the Demand Will Be After the Earthquake PATRICE APODACA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
IBM to Unveil Latest Shot at Microsoft Inc. : Computers: Big Blue's new OS/2 Warp system is aimed at taking business away from the dominant PC industry player. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRAVEL AND TOURISM : America West Promotion Could Help County Land More Tourist Dollars Chris Woodyard, Times staff writer
Company Town : Spelling Entertainment Installs Group to Oversee Daily Operations
'Value Pricing' Drives GM Sales : Innovative Strategy Helps Auto Maker Boost California Market Share to 22% GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Premiere Radio to Get Milken Trust Financing
Folick to Leave PacifiCare for United HealthCare : Medical care: President and CEO of Cypress company will join large Minneapolis-based operator of HMOs. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Radio Programmer ERN Celebrity-Surfing to Success ALAN CITRON
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
South African Firm to Buy Division of Scott Paper : Acquisitions: The unit, S.D. Warren Co., controls 27% of the U.S. market for coated paper. From Times Wire Services
Alliance Imaging Misses $1-Million Loan Payment : Medical services: The Orange-based provider of MRIs is negotiating with lenders to ease its debt burden. Such problems are industry-wide. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend Box Office : Stallone and Stone Draw In the Fans DAVID J. FOX
Art Review : Hung Liu's Fortunes Rest in Fresh Paintings CATHY CURTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Review : Jose Jose Gets a Hero's Welcome ENRIQUE LOPETEGUI
Music Reviews : Quartet Serves a Stew From Latin America HERBERT GLASS
Music Review : Kirov: From Russia With Brilliance : The concert focus was on the dissolution of romanticism in early 20th-Century Russia. The performances were impeccable. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Kirov: From Russia With Brilliance : The concert focus was on the dissolution of romanticism in early 20th-Century Russia. The performances were impeccable. MARTIN BERNHEIMER, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Stones' Tickets for Artists Rights Group
MacNeil Confirms He Will Leave PBS 'NewsHour' in 1995 : TV: He cites program budget shortfalls, financial pressures at WNET. Jim Lehrer will anchor alone. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Review : 'Writing on the Wall' Teaches Compassion LYNNE HEFFLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Type You Can't Type : From 'Pulp Fiction' to 'Month by the Lake,' Uma Thurman's at Ease With a Range of Roles DAVID GRITTEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jazz Takes Root in Another Land : Harold Jr. Continues the Legacy of His Famous Sax-Playing Father BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Reviews : Ventura Symphony Opens With 'Conga" JOSEF WOODARD
Harvey Takes Unconventional Approach to Piano Artistry TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'Nightingale': Warm Home and Hearth T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Only on TV: Rethinking FDR . . . and Roseanne Howard Rosenberg
Theater Reviews : 'Fantasticks': Major Fun, Minimal Fuss ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
PACOIMA : Vaughn Charter School Sets Sail for Expansion MAKI BECKER
LA HABRA : Drying Clothes in the Front Yard Won't Wash MIMI KO
GARDEN GROVE : 37 Men Are Arrested in Prostitution Sting BERT ELJERA
Soul Mates : Project SHUE Brings Seniors, Kids Together to Learn From One Another BERT ELJERA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Controversy Over Prop. 187
Supervisors Urge Audit of Job Agency JEFF McDONALD
Battle of Motions Researched by ANDREA FORD: Times Staff Writer
WESTMINSTER : City Will Tout Its Business Opportunities BERT ELJERA
CALABASAS : Repairs Planned on Flood-Prone Road FRANK MANNING
Volunteers LYNN FRANEY, WITH CONTRIBUTIONS BY HOLLY J. WAGNER AND LESLEY WRIGHT
CALABASAS : City Wants Permit for Ahmanson Road Plan FRANK MANNING
Valley Interview : Real Estate Brokers Are Putting Stressful Times Behind Them JOHN M. GLIONNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 187 Foes to Hold March, Rally FRED ALVAREZ
Costa Mesa : Trustee Candidates Will Meet for Debate HOLLY J. WAGNER
THOUSAND OAKS : Library Reopens, Tallies Book Losses TRACY WILSON
Signing Up to Vote NONA YATES
MTA Panel Responsible for Tunnels May Be Cut : Subway: The agency is expected to consider whether to disband the Rail Construction Corp. Aides to Riordan have requested a postponement. RICHARD SIMON and DAVID WILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Orange County Almanac
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 3-Year Planners Call for City to Expand Boundaries : Government: Brainstorming residents and community leaders also advise taking control of ecological areas. DOUGLAS ALGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clinton Said 'No,' and Saddam Blinked : An admirable show of firmness by the Administration
OXNARD : Council to Consider Housing Program MIGUEL BUSTILLO
SIMI VALLEY : Disabled Residents Needed on Panel SARA CATANIA
VENTURA : Police Seek Help in Identifying Suspects GREG RIPPEE
WOODLAND HILLS : Worker Impaled on Fence in Fall From Scaffolding
Housing Activists Seek Affordable S. County Units JEFF BEAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Council OKs $215,000 for Cameras, Sound IRA E. STOLL
Obituaries
LAGUNA NIGUEL : Parade, Festival Are Seeking Participants LYNN FRANEY
BREA : Political Candidates Invited to Forum ALAN EYERLY
CENTURY CITY : Expansion of Recycling Program Enters Last Phase
Countywide : Dry Winds Abate but Firefighters Stay Alert MARTIN MILLER
MISSION VIEJO : Forum to Address Voter Attitude JEFF BEAN
Toxic Threat
No Main Street Pride
Donations Overlooked
GLENDALE, BURBANK : Forums Will Probe Ballot Measures STEVE RYFLE
One Bond Issue Too Many: No on 181
Schools and Homeowners Brace for Medfly Spraying : Camarillo: Officials field questions at Leisure Village about effects of malathion. Some residents complain the answers were too vague. JOANNA M. MILLER and JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Laurels for the 103rd Congress : Political obstructionism was the banner raised over the session, and voters don't like that
Student Cinema Verite Examines Earthquake ERIC SLATER
Price of Free Press
Petition Seeks to Limit Use of Prop. 172 Funds JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aquarium Hosts Autumn Sea Fair NONA YATES
Worker Impales Arm on Fence JEANNETTE REGALADO
Hungry for a Change of Scene, NBC's Brokaw Bolts 'Camp O.J.' BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aftershock Watch
Rare Advice : Students Cope With Countywide Shortage of High School Counselors TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NORTHRIDGE : Disability Workshop to Be Held at CSUN FRANK MANNING
County's Unregistered Voters Are the Life of the Parties : Politics: Today is the deadline to sign new electors. The Republicans are out to regain the Democrats' sole legislative seat. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
GARDEN GROVE : Police Arrest Riverside Man in Thrifty Holdup BERT ELJERA
School Daze
CALABASAS : Mayor Plans Coat Drive for the Needy KAY HWANGBO
POMONA : Truck With Radioactive Load Crashes; I-10 Shut
TRABUCO CANYON : Acorn Day Festival to Celebrate Oaks LYNN FRANEY
COSTA MESA : Children's Program Runs on Respect TOM RAGAN
District Stands to Gain Orchard, Lose Millions : Oxnard: A provision of the deal that landed the property where the new high school is located may now be falling apart. MAIA DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Dog's Life
Simi to Build New Boys & Girls Club : Recreation: The city approves $3.3 million for a 25,000-square-foot building near City Hall. The group will pay $1.5 million for a 45-year lease. SARA CATANIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ELECTIONS / VOTER REGISTRATION : Instructors Bring Sign-Up Efforts Into Classrooms : Education: Teachers' group encourages the active role. Use of class time is approved by officials of the California Community Colleges. JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LOS ALAMITOS : 7 Council Candidates to Attend Gathering BERT ELJERA
Westminster Police Cite 2 Protesters Involved in Scuffle Over Vietnam Visit THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vandals Went Too Far
Man Sought in Slaying of Former Girlfriend : Crime: Police say the suspect, who was under court order to stay away from the victim, was seen running from her Orange apartment shortly after she was shot dead while her two children slept. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Education That Pupils Can Bank On : They Have Checkbooks and ATM Cards, Pay Their Bills and Plan for the Future CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Add Stand Against Violence to School Tradition : Campuses: It's Homecoming Week at Hollywood High, where a 17-year-old was shot to death on the first day of classes. Amid hoopla of festivities, hundreds pledge to coexist peacefully. TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Jailed Pair Held in Trailer Park Killings NANCY HSU
OXNARD : Woman Held After Child Is Abandoned MIGUEL BUSTILLO
IRVINE : Sports Facilities Not in Northwood Plans RUSS LOAR
Brutal Slaying of Woman, 77, Baffles Those She Knew : Violence: Grieved relatives say Berneda McMackin, found stabbed and beaten in her burning home, was private and very cautious. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SANTA ANA : 2 Burglary Suspects Caught After Chase KEN ELLINGWOOD
OXNARD : Three Officers Hurt in Struggle With Man GREG RIPPEE
WEST HOLLYWOOD : Simpson's Son Questioned in Hit-Run Accident
Stuntman Hurt at Theme Park
BUENA PARK : Priorities Are Listed for Code Inspectors LESLEY WRIGHT
Grade Scandal Blamed on Confusion JODI WILGOREN and MIMI KO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GARDEN GROVE : School Fire That Did $250,000 Damage Was Set to Cover Classroom Burglary THAO HUA
FULLERTON : Recall Group Ousts Accused Secretary MIMI KO
LOCAL ELECTIONS / YORBA LINDA : Candidates Separated by How They'd Spend City Money : The four running for two City Council seats seem to agree things are good the way they are. They differ on what to fund to make things better. DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Fire Department Gets Grant for Computer HOLLY J. WAGNER
High and Not So Dry : Weather: 'Super Scooper' planes arrive to help battle blazes--if they happen--just as moister conditions allow firefighters to go off alert. JAMES RAINEY and TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The MTA Can't Steer and Row, Too : Transportation: The agency should provide the framework for an efficient system and let the private sector implement it. NEIL PETERSON, Neil Peterson was the chief executive of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission from 1989 to 1993, a predecessor agency to the MTA. He is currently the director of a public-private transportation project in Seattle. and
Countywide : Gadflys Join Forces to Fight City Halls LESLEY WRIGHT
SANTA PAULA : 2 Hikers Injured in 2 Days at 'Punchbowl' GREG RIPPEE
GLENDALE : Alex Theater to Show 'Gone with the Wind' STEVE RYFLE
WESTMINSTER : Library Collection Sale to Bring in $41,000 JON NALICK
VENTURA : 8th-Graders to Visit Museum of Tolerance MAIA DAVIS
AHMANSON RANCH : Calabasas Requiring Permit for Road Plan FRANK MANNING
Nippon Ham Fighters: We Wuz Robbed : You're thinking that I, as a baseball fan, am simply venting my frustration over the fact that it is now October and there is no World Series . . . SCOTT HARRIS
Toppled Vehicle Ignites Brush Fire JEANNETTE REGALADO
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / PROPOSITION 187 : Opponents of Measure Vow to Sue if It Passes PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clubs to Give $35,000 to Child Care Center IRA E. STOLL
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Hikers Find Live Grenade in Desert : Danger: Bomb squad safely detonates the military device, the latest discovery of explosives in the area. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
SUNLAND : Residents to Clean Tujunga Ponds Area ED BOND
Woman's Slaying Puzzles Relatives : Violence: The 77-year-old victim was extremely cautious, granddaughter says. Police say burglar may be responsible for the killing in Van Nuys. JULIE TAMAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Making A Difference in Your Community : Labor of Love Helps Change Bikers' Image ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Stuntman Injured in Studios Show VIVIEN LOU CHEN
Trial Date in Huber Killing Set for October Next Year : Courts: Attorneys for handyman suspected of murdering the former Northridge woman will have time to prepare for possible death-penalty case. RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PANORAMA CITY : Goodwill Sale to Offer Specialty Items KAY HWANGBO
Man Shot to Death After Confrontation in Park : Crime: Police continue to search for gunman, who allegedly threatened adults and children in a public restroom at Van Nuys-Sherman Oaks Park. TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medfly Invasion Is Latest Countywide Disaster
Woman Dies After Pickup Strikes Car
Man Held in Death of Travel Agent
GRANADA HILLS : Little League Field in Need of Quake Repair ERIC SLATER
SPORTS
Giants a Bust on L.T.'s Night : NFC: Celebration sours when the Giants fizzle in the second half and lose to the Vikings, 27-10. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Not Only Fans' Heads Are Spinning HELENE ELLIOTT
A Time for Truce--and Golf : Hockey: Duck players and management come together on the fairways in the name of charity. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Like Him or Not, We Need Him JIM MURRAY
When It Comes to Maturity, These Coaches Are Peewees MAL FLORENCE
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Rangers Hire Melvin as General Manager From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injured Slater, Brostek Are Sidelined MIKE REILLEY
Rangers Hire Melvin as General Manager From Staff and Wire Reports
Despite Problems, Gandy Set to Start for Rams : Pro football: First-round draft pick has started slowly, but injury to Slater forces team to pick up the pace. MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Injured Slater, Brostek Are Sidelined MIKE REILLEY
Seeded Players Win at Wheelchair Event
UNLV Discusses Buyout With Massimino : College basketball: Coach has been under fire since it was disclosed he had a secret supplemental contract with former administrators. From Associated Press
Players Submit New Plan : Hockey: Levy rates are adjusted. Bettman, NHL governors will meet today to decide if games will be played Saturday. LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : Even Greenberg Is Excited About 49er Prospects JASON REID
Cypress' Prine Gets Noticed by Dishing Out the 'Rough Stuff' STEVE KRESAL
DUCKS : A Time for Truce--and Golf : Hockey: Duck players and management come together on the fairways in the name of charity. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NCAA Rules Titans' Wagner Ineligible; He Quits Team LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Raiders, One Victory a Good Start LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Colorado State Loses Top Receiver Associated Press
Putting Vlade in His Place : Divac Has Always Played Like a Power Forward--and Now He Is One, Changing Spots With Campbell SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Highs & Lows the Halfwayint of Season ERIC SHEPARD
Division II Volleyball: No. 1 Faces No. 2 ARA NAJARIAN
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Sermons' Running Impresses Robinson EARL GUSTKEY
Save the Rams Still Awaiting a 'Wish List' MIKE REILLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : DeVera Leads Villa Park Past Canyon in Girls' Tennis
Ogden Is a Quarterback's Best Friend : College football: At 6-8 and 305 pounds, the UCLA tackle gives Cook maximum protection. But losing still is no fun. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Sets Catalina Swim Marks From Associated Press
UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / JOHN WEYLER : Move Improves Golfer's Game JOHN WEYLER
OAK TREE AT SANTA ANITA : Hollywood Wildcat Wins Lady's Secret BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : A Sore Montana Sits Out Practice Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Says Bruins Are Starting Over JIM HODGES
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : McDaniel on a Pace to Break Record LONNIE WHITE
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