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What happened on October 14, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
Theater Reviews : Too Many Changes Spoil Slade's 'Same Time, Next Year' By T. H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER REVIEW : Berkoff's 'One Man' Delights in Kooky Ways By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Salonen Returns to Mahler's Mighty Third By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Fiction': Quentin Tarantino's Gangster Rap : Sure, the Director Can Write. But Does He Deserve All the Hype? By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Acclaimed 'Homicide' Hoping to Stay Alive : Television: NBC hasn't given the highly regarded series a high profile, but it has stuck with it. Tonight, the show's season opens with a few 'refinements.' By Steve Weinstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TELEVISION First SAG Awards: For those who thrive on... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Like': Gritty Cinderella Tale a Vibrant Directing Debut By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Novel Twists Power Craven's 'Nightmare' By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Giants': A Comedy Worthy of Cheers By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Love Becomes the 'Talk' of the Town By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Crimes' a Look at Con Man's Life By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Eden' Creates a Wholesome S&M World By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JAZZ REVIEWS : Whitfield Brings His Quick Pick to the House of Blues By Don Heckman
A Powerful, Poignant 'Of Mice and Men' at Deaf West By Philip Brandes
THEATER REVIEWS : 'Merchant of Venice' as Over-the-Top Farce By Scott Collins
THEATER REVIEWS : Uneven 'Dad' Opens Writers Project By Don Shirley
L.A. Rep Underlines Clarity of 'Hamlet' By Philip Brandes
'Teshuvah, Return' Journey at Tamarind By F. Kathleen Foley
Music Review : Mintz, Orchestra Excel By Timothy Mangan
Art Reviews : Historical Sketch of Academic Works of Edward Dugmore By David Pagel
Restaurant Review : Making Some Noise at Creeque Alley By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Reviews By Susan Kandel
Will Hollywood See Tower's Stars? By Kathie Jenkins, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Entertainment : 'O.J.' Fitness Tapes in Stores Wednesday By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Reviews : Ever-Present Witches Make for a Jinxed 'Macbeth' By Jan Herman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Mutually Beneficial Arrangement : Their Work for Tina Gerstler's 'Gender' Pays Off for Collaborators Megan Williams, Brad Dutz By Zan Dubin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Art Review : Irvine Arts Center's 'Vine Ripened' Offers Slim Pickings By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Merges Architecture and Arts Into a New School : Education: It's a controversial move to save money, but increased faculty strengths are cited. By Suzanne Muchnic, TIMES ART WRITER
Master Chorale Sets 31st Season
Q&A with TITO PUENTE : The Mambo King: 'My Chops Are Still Good' By Enrique Lopetegui, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals
Second Show to Light Up Firecracker Lounge By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Moralistic Tale of Avarice, Redemption : IN SEARCH OF SATISFACTION \o7 by J. California Cooper\f7 ; Doubleday $21.95, 351 pages By Erin J. Aubry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Poetic Justice : Young writers share with their pensive peers a dedication to the craft and a maturity that comes of examining issues and expressing feelings. By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Anxiety 101 : Welcome to dorm life in 1994. It's a time of humility, communal bathrooms and, of course,panicked calls to home. By Nora Zamichow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jimmy's Back--Bolder and Better By Paul Dean, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All the Slogans That Are Fit to Print By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Crash Course in Reality : When six Capistrano Valley students were in an auto accident Tuesday, driving became the hot topic on campus. But opinion is split on whether the harsh lesson will get through. By Joslin Gemsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Joslin Gemsch is a senior at Capistrano Valley High School. \f7
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: What is your favorite pair of shoes? Why?
Today's Special: A Pizza-Size TV Satellite With the Works By Lynn Simross, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE GOODS : Service Central : Now California consumers have a one-stop hot line to solve their problems. And the voice on the other end of the phone isn't a recording. By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ECONOTES : You Gotta Use Things--Just Keep 'Em Green By Connie Koenenn, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Mortal Kombat II; \o7 For Sega Genesis and Game Gear, Nintendo SNES and Game Boy\f7 By William Schiffmann, ASSOCIATED PRESS
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Cross Borders to Entertainment : \o7 Teen reviews of books, music, movies and other things of interest. : \f7 By Michelle Pham, \o7 Michelle Pham is a senior at Trabuco High School Mission Viejo. \f7
Royal Tell-Alls to Spice Up Booksellers' Shelves By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; He is a columnist for Newsday
R S V P : A Tireless Giver to Breast-Cancer Research By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Urban Hills
Illegal Immigration
Keeping Firms in L.A.
Aid to Comatose
Senate Filibusters
Clinton and Haiti
Hate
Medfly Spraying Declared a Success : Agriculture: Helicopters sprinkle area with malathion and corn syrup mixture. Five residents file illness reports. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aftershock Watch
Plane Crashes in Iran; No Survivors Reported Associated Press
Woman Carrying Bomb Is Injured in Explosion Associated Press
DOGGIE HEAVEN? What happens when too many complain about... By Tim Wilson and Mike Boehm and Jerry Hicks
HORROR: Two of their sons were shot to death four years... By Michael Arkush
UP AND DOWN: Ventura County mopped up after its first... By Adrianne Goodman
\o7 Snapshots of life in the Golden State.\f7 : For Balance, How About a Be Kind to Weasels Week? By Patt Morrison
Homeless Camp Weighed in L.A. Industrial Area By Tina Nguyen and Tina Daunt, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COLUMN ONE : Turning Swords to Scientific Plowshares : Once-secret military hardware is a potential windfall for civilian researchers. The toughest part is finding money to convert the high-tech gear to peaceful uses. By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Feinstein Keeping Slim Lead Over Huffington By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Voice of Postwar Japan Wins Nobel for Literature : Asia: Kenzaburo Oe's prose marks a departure from traditional aesthetics. By Teresa Watanabe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iraqi Retreat Halted; U.S. Won't Cut Force By John M. Broder and Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Gives Cedras a Lucrative Deal to Get Out of Haiti : Caribbean: Sources say cost, which includes renting three houses owned by the former strongman, will 'run into millions' of dollars. White House denies it is a bribe. By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : Simpson Case Leaks May Be a Source of Embarrassment : Courts: Police, prosecutors, media face scrutiny today as Ito hears defense bid to discover who released information. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
PLO Units Sweep Gaza in Hunt for Israeli Soldier By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Genetic Discovery May Aid Early Diagnosis of Dyslexia By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Border Has Tightened, Official Says : Immigration: Despite upbeat assessment, Justice Department attorney says Wilson has 'hindered' solutions. Governor's aide says pressure from state spurred the action. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fighting AIDS With Love : Volunteers: Woman takes to streets to educate prostitutes, counsel young people about dangers of lifestyle. By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California Elections : ATTORNEY GENERAL : Lungren and Umberg Trade Jabs in Debate By Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Elections : LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR : Davis, Wright Battle for the Spotlight By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California Elections : GOVERNOR : Wilson, Brown Face Off Tonight in TV Debate By Amy Wallace and Bill Stall, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Heavy Rain, Flooding Plague Southeastern Cities : Weather: Deluge turns streets into lakes in Savannah, Ga. and Charleston, S.C. Some flee their homes as schools and businesses close. From Associated Press
Scientists Find Evidence of 2 New Dinosaurs From Associated Press
Probe Links Toxic Drug to Some Veal Producers : Food: U.S. officials say clenbuterol, an illegal substance that promotes calves' growth, has been smuggled in from Europe. No charges have been filed. By Daniel P. Puzo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CULTURE : In India Ad World, Hitler Can Mean Fun : What's bad taste in the West has been deemed a way to sell fast food in country's unique and lively style of selling. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POLITICS : Berlusconi Finds Few Allies, Many Troubles as Italy Leader By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loyalist Militias Declare N. Irish Cease-Fire : Ulster: The move by mostly Protestant groups comes six weeks after IRA put down arms. London and Dublin welcome news. By William Tuohy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fears About Assassination of Aristide Trouble U.S. By Doyle Mcmanus and Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Swiss Police Identify Cult Leader's Body; Cause of Death Unknown From Times Wire Services
Detainees in Haiti a Focus of Concern : Occupation: The U.S. refuses to release the names or crimes of those held. Human rights groups question the legality of their confinement. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Tries to Keep Kidnaping From Derailing Peace By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russians Suspect Plot After Ruble's Gyrations : Money: The currency surges after its recent tailspin. But store prices don't come back down. By Sonni Efron, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : U.S. Back to Square One in the Gulf : Mideast: Despite huge show of American force, Hussein is still in power, and the area is still vulnerable, experts say. By Robin Wright, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Troop Strength Is Questioned : Military: Clinton Administration says it can handle two crises at once. Others wonder if there are enough resources to do so. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Weighs Role for FBI in Slaying of Two Gay Men : Crime: Rights activists say local authorities lack will and competence to investigate Mississippi killings. Sheriff says he has a suspect in custody. By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Homicides Among Young Men Soar; Drug Gangs Cited From Associated Press
Prosecutor's Illness Delays Simpson Case By Andrea Ford
Making a Statement by Not Saying a Word By Bill Boyarsky
First Pension Land Fund Role Denied by O.C. Builder By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleagues in Trip Lose Faith in O.C. Medical Missionary : Aid: He says troubled China operation was 'sabotaged' by mutinous group of doctors who ousted him as leader. By Kevin Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Next L.A. / Reinventing Our Future : Transfers on Hold for Some L.A. Teachers By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Court Lets Stand Ruling on Warrantless Entry in O.C. Case From Associated Press
Ruling Reaffirms Surrogate Mother's Rights in O.C. Case : Courts: Biological father fails to gain sole custody of girl. Justices urge legislative oversight on such contracts. From Staff and Wire Reports
Playing Their Songs : Concert by John Raitt and Ann Blyth will target a crowd that craves 'hummable' music. By Libby Slate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Libby Slate is a regular contributor to The Times. \f7
Singing Her Heart Out : Slow, emotional ballads are a specialty of Julie Kelly. The artist can swing but shines on moving, majestic tunes. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
A Space of Their Own : Lisa Adams and Rod Baer create separate but complementary installations at Pierce College gallery. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS : Playing in the Park : Roger McGuinn of the Byrds will open for Fleetwood Mac at KLSX concert in Van Nuys. By James E. Fowler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER : Fang in Cheek : 'Dracula' holds the blood, pours on the laughs. Lead actor says the vampire is older, wiser and has a better sense of humor. By Janice Arkatov, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Janice Arkatov writes about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Cupid Skewered by Romantic Favorites : Cast of eight delivers the tunes with style and grace, a dash of comedy and irony thrown in. By Ray Loynd, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CLUB SCENE : Rock Night at Down Under Digs By Cherie Saunders
COVER STORY : SHOW TIME : At television studios in the Valley, audiences get a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how shows and their actors get the job done--gaffes, guffaws and all. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seasons in the Wind : Tehachapi's spinning turbines--a major source of electricity--add to the picturesque landscape. And the weather changes, too. By Rebecca Howard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Rebecca Howard is a frequent contributor to The Times\f7
Fun Is Brewing : At Hamilton Gregg, you mix and bottle your own beer while staff takes care of cleanup. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Making a Big Impression : Sisley has nothing to do with painter Alfred. It's a new Italian trattoria that serves good food in huge portions. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson review restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
A Custom Touch : Accessories like those found in resort gift shops are available close to home--without the boutique prices. By Geri Cook
The exclusive Valley music charts are compiled for the Los...
BUSINESS
Stocks Soar on Drop in Prices, Then Retreat From Times Wire Services
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Visa, American Express Rehash Their Battle : Marketing: New Optima card prompts more swipes in full-page newspaper ads. From Associated Press
Microsoft to Pay $1.5 Billion for Intuit, a Small Fish but Big Rival : Computers: Deal for maker of Quicken follows disappointing results by software giant's own personal finance product. By Leslie Helm and Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
COMPANY TOWN : Top Dollar for Movie Idea : Screenwriter Eszterhas Gets a Record-Setting Deal By Claudia Eller, TIMES MOVIE EDITOR
Starline/Gray Line Tour Buses Are Seized by the IRS : Tourism: An agency spokesman says the company failed to turn over $733,191 owed to the government. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wholesale Prices Dip, Easing Inflation Fears : Economy: Figures are surprising after hefty increases of July and August. Wall Street starts off giddy, calms down. By Patrick Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Trio's Options: Buy MCA or Build a Dream By Alan Citron
Judge Dismisses Suits Against Cigarette Firm : Courts: He tells family of woman who died last year of lung cancer that only one wrongful death action can be filed. By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCI, 2 Baby Bells Reportedly in Talks for Joint Wireless Bids From Reuters
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Conversion Industries CEO Quits in Wake of Company's Delisting : Securities: The head of the merchant banking firm cites adverse publicity. By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Chief Wants Talk Radio Shows to Deal in 'True Facts' By Claudia Puig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Soar on Inflation News, Then Retreat From Times Staff and Wire Services
Time Warner Vice President to Move to Home Box Office By Kathryn Harris
Levi, Union Enter Into Unusual Accord : Workplace: Labor officials will have more freedom to organize in exchange for helping to develop cost-saving rules. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Labor From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
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Microwave Set for Kids: JusToys, a New York-based toy... From Times Wire Reports
New Shaving System: Gillette Co. has launched SensorExcel... From Times Wire Reports
Heavenly Dolls: Dream Castle, the New York-based maker of... From Times Wire Reports
Q & A : SEC Cuts Out Plan to Allow Mutual Fund Buys Via 'Off-Page' Coupons By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beyond Hollywood Tie-Ins, Some of Season's Hottest Toys Are Moderately Priced From Times Wire Reports
Stereogram Books: Blue Mountain Press, publisher of... From Times Wire Reports
Company Town : Redstone Says Viacom May Get Into Record Biz By Louise Mcelvogue and James Bates, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company Town : TV FACTS
Company Town : Carolco-Live Merger Looks Dead By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Company Town
Pick Systems to Supply Software to Digital Sciences for Use in Businesses
Parker Bertea Aerospace: Israel Aircraft Industries Ltd...
Newport Ad Firm Gets Kraft Assignment for Hispanic TV
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nationwide Health Properties Inc.: The Newport Beach real...
Statordyne Corp.: The company said Thursday that it has...
Small Firms Compose Majority at Spectrum
THE WORKPLACE : State Offers Firms Help in Complying With Health and Safety Regulations Compiled by Don Lee, Times staff writer
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The Workplace Compiled by Don Lee, Times staff writer
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Nobel's Modest Legacy : For Southland's Laureates, the Thrill of Winning Comes in Small Ways By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Using Sweat Against Quakes : Volunteer labor can go far in improving safety in L.A. public schools
Joe Camel Goes to Grade School : Article on cigarettes in newspaper for fifth-graders sets off a controversy
N. IRELAND WATCH : Hope in a Weary Land
Standing Alone in Resisting Iraq? : If necessary, U.S. should act unilaterally
PERSPECTIVES ON THE MTA : It's Not Either/Or; We Need Rail \o7 and \f7 Bus : Critics of the Pasadena Blue Line are wrong to make it a poor versus rich, minority versus non-minority issue. By Eric Toro and Bill Crowfoot and Bill Tan, \f7 and \o7 Bill Crowfoot is an attorney and a member of the Pasadena City Council; Bill Tan is an attorney and Chinatown community activist, and Eric Toro is a businessman and community activist in Highland Park and a member of its Chamber of Commerce.
Who's the Model Christian for the Religious Right? : Politics: Clinton is mocked as a wimp for his peace-making and compassionate policies. Wasn't this Christ's mandate? By Warren Johnson, \o7 Warren Johnson is a professor of geography at San Diego State University, specializing in environmental/economic linkages. \f7
Blaming Genes to Excuse Social Inaction : Theory: Unable to prove that IQ is hereditary, two conservatives won't concede that environment does matter. By Mickey Kaus, \f7 and \o7 Mickey Kaus writes the TRB column in the New Republic and is author of "The End of Equality," (Basic Books, 1992).
PERSPECTIVES ON THE MTA : Transit Can't Think Short Term : If we don't raise rates now--just to catch up--rich and poor will suffer from the resulting gridlock. By Franklin E. White, \o7 Franklin E. White is the chief executive officer of the MTA. \f7
VENTURA : Father Fights Off Carjacking Attempt By Greg Rippee
CAMARILLO : Plan to Lure New Businesses Unveiled By J. E. Mitchell
OXNARD : $2.2 Million in Funds Sought for Housing By Miguel Bustillo
VENTURA : Woman to Face Trial in Fiance's Stabbing By Barbara Murphy
OXNARD : Schools, City Will Split Cost of Land By Miguel Bustillo
VENTURA : City OKs Parking Lot Agreement By Ira E. Stoll
VENTURA : $632,000 Approved for Plaza, Fountain By Ira E. Stoll
VENTURA : Schools to Survey Attitudes on Drugs By Maia Davis
Obituaries
Camarillo Mops Up in Wake of Aerial Assault By Julie Fields, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / CAMARILLO CITY COUNCIL : Challengers Find Themselves Sounding Much Like Incumbents By J.E. Mitchell, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Initial Malathion Spraying Dampens Business for Many By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Panel Tells Ventura, Fair Board to Move Coastal Bike Path By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Aerial Spraying Is a Success in Medfly Fight, Officials Say : Agriculture: Helicopters sprinkle district with malathion and corn syrup mixture. Five residents file illness reports. By Joanna M. Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIMI VALLEY : Victim's Family Sues City Over Car Crash By Sara Catania
MOORPARK : Planners OK Law to Protect Ridgelines By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Deputies to Get 2 Mountain Bikes By Mack Reed
A little respect, please: Sure, he's received some... By Steve Harvey
THOUSAND OAKS : 600-Mile Trip in Wheelchair Raises Money By Mary F. Pols
SIMI VALLEY : 2 Candidates Refuse to Appear at Forum By Tracy Wilson
MOORPARK : Agreement Near on Teachers' Contract By Scott Hadly
Teen-Ager Not Guilty of Murder : Courts: Judge convicts 17-year-old of lesser charge of involuntary manslaughter in accidental shooting of his girlfriend, 16. By Barbara Murphy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / PROPOSITION 187 : School Board Accused of Spending Illegally : Moorpark: County coordinator of measure says tax dollars should not be used to campaign against measure. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Panel to Decide if Proposed Shooting Range Hits Bull's-Eye : Simi Valley: The indoor gallery would be operated by an Oxnard-based company and give police officers a place to practice. By Sara Catania, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redevelopment Is Paying Off for Fullerton : Voters who recalled council members are right that it costs money, but forget bottom line. By G.J. Brown, \o7 G.J. Brown is a Fullerton resident. and \f7
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A Calm Space Faces the Shotgun
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Couple Pledge $500,000 to Civic Arts Plaza : Donation: Gift is third largest to endowment fund for the center, which will open Oct. 21. It puts the fund about $1 million away from spring goal. By Matthew Mosk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Different Position on Quality of Americans' Sex Lives By Dana Parsons
Life Among the Nobelity : For Southland's Laureates, the Thrill of Winning Comes in Small Ways By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reinventing the Black Panthers : Activism: A new coalition is dedicated to community work but without violent rhetoric. Founders hope L.A. will be a launching pad for renewed movement. By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Odd Couple : Jews and Arabs Share a Stage and a Wish for Peace By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Gang Tactic May Win Converts : Crime: Garcetti says cities are asking the D.A.'s office about a legal injunction that Norwalk residents used to curb violence in their neighborhood. By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MID-CITY : Boy Dies, Companion Shot in Apparent Gang Attack
LOS ANGELES : Judge Rejects Basinger's Settlement With Filmmaker
TORRANCE : Parolee Who Killed Man in Club Gets 30 Years to Life
LOS ANGELES : Judge Sides With Fired Press Club Board Members
STUDIO CITY : Renter of 'Party Palace' Hillside Mansion Sues City
LONG BEACH : Scientists Begin Search for Quake Faults in Ocean
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES : Streets to Be Closed for Mexican Celebration
LOS ANGELES : Man Who Said He Found 2 Boys Convicted of Kidnaping
PASADENA : Students Stage Walkout to Protest Overcrowding
WHITTIER : 12-Year-Old Charged With Murder in Death of Friend
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : U.S. Tells County It May Not Get Funding of $600 Million
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : High School Musical Groups to Open Season By Debra Cano
City Cracks Down on Living Conditions in Housing Cluster : Inspection: Operation targets 21 owners of 80 bungalows along Western Avenue. By Nicholas Riccardi and Enrique Lavin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ex-Chief's Aide to Run Subway Project : Transit: MTA names John J. Adams as construction chief to replace ousted McSpedon. Interim manager says he will not seek the post permanently. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
68 Teachers Get Reprieve on Transfers By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City to Spray Trees to Eradicate Insect
Some TV Stations Drop Anti-Smoking Ad : Health: State-funded commercial shows tobacco executives testifying before Congress. R.J. Reynolds chairman has threatened libel action. By Paul Jacobs, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Scorecard : 25 days to go before Californians go to the polls.
Huffington Renews Political Attacks : Campaign: In Newport Beach speech, Senate candidate goes on offensive. He also defends his legislative record and deflects questions about role of family business in pollution at oil refinery. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Mission of Love : Anaheim Woman Opens Her Heart and Home to Young Prostitutes By Mimi Ko, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Church Group Will Rename Voter's Guide : Politics: Under threat of complaint to the IRS, members of Calvary Chapel of Costa Mesa will distribute the publication as the 'Concerned Parents of Orange County.' By Jodi Wilgoren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dornan Has Rights Answer : Politics: Challenged by foe on claim he joined Rev. King on historic 1963 march, congressman finds proof in black and white. By Gebe Martinez, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Kidney Test Mishap Shocks Radiologist : Medicine: Doctor has performed 20,000 such preoperative procedures without incident. Couple's transplant is in jeopardy. By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : School Trustees Clash on 'Extremist' Candidate Label By Jeff Bean
SANTA ANA : Settlement Clears Way for Revamp of Bristol St. By Jon Nalick
Countywide : Robotic Tyrannosaurus Rex to Reign at Festival By Lynn Franey
Schools
Trustees OK Plans for Elementary School By Jeff Bean
SANTA ANA : School Library to Bear Late Volunteer's Name By Jon Nalick
SAN CLEMENTE : Coroner Has Few Clues to Identify Body By Len Hall
COSTA MESA : Group Fights Pornography One City at a Time By Tom Ragan
SEAL BEACH : City Intensifies Efforts to Lure Film Productions By Russ Loar
ANAHEIM : Disney, City Break Ground on Joint Ice-Skating Rink Project By Greg Hernandez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Library Project Wins Award for Excellence By Debra Cano
Placentia : Newspaper Revived at El Dorado High By Danielle A. Fouquette
PLACENTIA, YORBA LINDA : Schools Considering Raising of Standards By Danielle A. Fouquette
COSTA MESA, NEWPORT BEACH : Board Creates Agency to Issue School Bonds By Holly J. Wagner
COSTA MESA, NEWPORT BEACH : Ensign School Gets Computer System By Holly J. Wagner
Fire Puts Homeless Advocate in Clients' Shoes : Aid: Barbara Johnson, director of Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Services, now knows firsthand what the people she's helped for 20 years have been through. By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Huffington Jabs at Feinstein Record, Sidesteps Prop. 187 By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
5 Inmates Hurt in Branch Jail Scuffle
LOCAL ELECTIONS / MISSION VIEJO CITY COUNCIL : Candidates See Spending as Top Issue : Challengers worry that present $21-million reserve may fast disappear. Incumbents defend fiscal policies and see plenty of reason for optimism. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Reckless Driving Charge Against Student Weighed By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lake Forest Violated Law, Suit Says : El Toro: City acted as a political committee in suit challenging Measure A, so it must report money spent as campaign contributions, airport proponents say. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State May Double Funds to Fight Tuberculosis in County By Martin Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Symbol of Misunderstanding : Religion: The Hwa Yen Buddhist community has been vandalized, largely for its reverse-swastika emblem, and some of its customs have led to friction with neighbors. By John Dart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : Students Plan Walkathon to Fight Prop. 187 By Maki Becker
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Poll Shows Hardening of Racial Views By Alicia Doyle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SHERMAN OAKS : Parking Lot to Stay Closed for Holidays By Kay Hwangbo
SAN FERNANDO : City to Address La Rinda Plaza By Ed Bond
SYLMAR : Professor Evaluates Earthquake Damage By Tim May
SYLMAR : Park Official to Give Update on Projects By Tim May
ENCINO : DWP Opposes Dual Filtration Plant By Kay Hwangbo
WOODLAND HILLS : Nature Walk to Aid Agriculture Program By Frank Manning
CALABASAS : Builder Threatens to Sue Over Project Size By Frank Manning
BURBANK : Steam-Pumper Fire Engine Still Raring to Go By Jeff Schnaufer
GLENDALE : Hoover High Junior to Serve on Board By Steve Ryfle
Van Nuys Man Convicted of Murdering 2 Older Brothers in 1990 By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Landfill Plans Unclear as Study Flaws Surface : Lake View Terrace: Officials throw out a draft report recommending an extension of the facility's operation that was based on faulty savings estimates. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sybert, Backed by PAC Money, Says He's Business's Bottom Line By John Schwada and Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Varying Cost Estimates for Rail Line Trouble Officials By Henry Chu, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Accused of Murder in Suspected Gang Attack By Chip Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campaign Calendar
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Man Faces Charges in Hermosa Beach Shooting By Jeannette Regalado, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Palmdale Approves First Phase of Ritter Ranch Development : Housing: The city OKs 713 houses after getting developer's assurances that Native American artifacts will be protected. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Annual Vigil to Remember AIDS Victims By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Citizen Action Credited for Decrease in Graffiti By Mark Sabbatini, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Hard-Luck Estes Takes Lead at 62 From Staff and Wire Reports
Despite Paterno's Speech, Not a Creature Stirred in Second Half By Mal Florence
Browns Take Gloves Off Against Oilers : Pro football: Defense dominates in not-so-close 11-8 victory that moves surprising Cleveland to sparkling 5-1 start. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : McDaniel Got a Hot Tip From Ball By Lonnie White
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Newman Suffers Dislocated Finger By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Hoge's Career Might Be in Jeopardy \o7 Associated Press\f7
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Stanford's No. 1 Rusher Probably Out By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Linebacker Glad to Shed Redshirt By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Nebraska to Start Walk-On Quarterback \o7 Associated Press\f7
SENIOR TENNIS : Connors Dominates Fleming in Champions Event By Tris Wykes
Clippers Play Magic in First Exhibition By Chris Baker
Tennis Top-seeded Goran Ivanisevic survived a three-set... From Staff and Wire Reports
Cleveland Fools Houston; Oilers Embarrassed Again From Associated Press
Garden Grove's Ground Game Races Past La Quinta By Eric Maddy
Wallace Leads Workman Past Bolsa Grande By Jon Clifford
SUNSET LEAGUE : Los Alamitos Adds to Unbeaten Streak By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Loara Controls Ball, Defeats Century, 17-0 By Mike Wojciechowski
ORANGE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : King's Three Touchdowns Help Savanna Win, 26-7 By Gabe Lacques
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Highfield, Mahoney Help University Shut Out Estancia, 20-0
GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Westminster's Long, Late Drive Overcomes Winless Santa Ana By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Foothill Stuns No. 9 Villa Park With 19 Points in Final Minutes By Forrest Lee
CENTURY LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Orange Coach Hill Chalks Up His 200th Victory By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cross-Country Championships Are Scheduled for Saturday By Matt Farmer
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Pacheco Sets Records, Keys Brethren Christian Victory
PREP ROUNDUP : Huntington Beach Rallies, but Edison Hangs On By Michael Itagaki
Prep Roundup
San Clemente's Parks Upset in Wheelchair Tennis
Connors Blisters Fleming : Champions tennis: Crowd-pleasing effort puts him into quarterfinals of Digital PC tournament. By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McAlister Runs Hoover Into the Ground, 42-3 By Darin Esper, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Verbum Dei Rallies to Edge Burbank By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SIDELINES : Pair of Alemany Paintball Enthusiasts Raise Hue and Cry
Ladin Second in Golf Tournament
Mt. SAC Will Honor Covert and Thomas By John Ortega
Victoria Herazo of Canyon Country won the USA Track...
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Thousand Oaks Ends Agoura Girls' Run By John Ortega
High School Roundup
Long Beach Taps Power of Pyramid By Mike Penner
Celebrity Status : Jim Gleed Is Remembered for Record-Setting Game in 1979 By Chris Foster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mediator Usery to Enter Baseball Negotiations By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMMENTARY : Track Still Wearing Blinkers By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Christie Goes to Knicks : Pro basketball: Lakers get two second-round picks for former Pepperdine star. By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Kings and Ducks, No Lockout on Bonuses, By Robyn Norwood and Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mills' Miracle : When He Won the 10,000 at Tokyo 30 Years Ago Today, It Might Have Been the Greatest Upset of All Time By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardmania Won't Fold Yet By Mike Downey
U.S., Mexico Agree to Play in Soccer's Copa America By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Louis' Offer Might Not Be Rich Enough : Football: Officials spearheading campaign to attract franchise say there are still differences between city's proposals and team's desires. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finally a Raider, He Just Wants the Ball : Pro football: Running back Harvey Williams says he is eager to display his talent and shed perpetual potential label. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
St. Louis' Offer to Rams May Not Be Rich Enough From Staff and Wire Reports
UNLV and Massimino Get Closer to Deal : College basketball: School officials eager to settle coaching situation before practice begins Saturday. By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE : Full Speed Ahead for Los Amigos' Tuato : Football: Senior quarterback and safety, who has been slowed by rib injury, is eager to test his skills tonight against Rancho Alamitos. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Los Alamitos Football Player Expelled for Altercation With Coach By Michael Itagaki
Buckey Is Doing the Impressing Now : College football: After being wooed by Bill Walsh's aura, Stanford offensive tackle becomes complete package. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Four Schools to Join Big West Conference : Colleges: Boise State, Idaho, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and North Texas would be members by 1996-97 school year. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL LABOR SITUATION : Europeans Steer Clear of Player Signings By Helene Elliott
LAKERS' REPORT : Forget the Sights, Harris Likes What He Sees By Scott Howard-cooper
Kennedy Wastes No Time Pounding Pavement for Job from Staff and Wire Services
Five of a Kind : McKeon Brothers and Their Offspring Are Region's First Family of Football By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Referendum to Raise Student Fees Could Decide Fate of CSUN Athletics By Steve Elling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valenzuela Receives Another Suspension By Bill Christine
Build a State Finalist and They Will Come By Michael Lazarus, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CSUN, Others Breaking Fast : College basketball: Matadors and their fans gear for "Midnight Madness," a spirited prelude to the season. By Mike Hiserman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hart Quarterback's Preparation for Big Game Began Years Ago By Steve Henson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notre Dame Tackle Still Hospitalized : High school football: Forlano's condition two days after brain surgery has doctors puzzled. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big West Announces Another Expansion : College sports: Boise State, Idaho and Cal Poly San Luis Obispo accept invitations to join conference. North Texas to announce its decision on Monday. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former UCI Player Beers Files Suit Against School By John Weyler
Watson, NBC Play Pressure Shots That Golf Doesn't Need By Larry Stewart
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