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What happened on October 19, 1994
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Software Developer Dick Pick Dies at 56 : Obituary: The founder of Pick Systems Inc. in Irvine, he created an innovative database management program used on 250,000 multi-user computer systems. CHRIS WOODYARD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FDA Found Rat in Can, Kept Quiet : Health: Agency confirms report of rodent in Pepsi container but says no problems were found at bottling plant. Company denies responsibility. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cornflakes Taste Like Poverty : The lessons and memories of childhood can haunt the psyches and cupboards of middle age. LYDIA A. NAYO, Lydia A. Nayo is an associate professor at Loyola Law School, Los Angeles.
Polytechnic School Senior Chosen as '95 Rose Queen CYNTHIA WALKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Police to Hold Picnic for Needy Children ERIC SLATER
Attacks Along Boardwalk Stir Fear in Ventura GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Attack on Editor of Vietnamese Newspaper Is an Attack on Free Speech JEFFREY BRODY, Jeffrey Brody is a journalism professor at Cal State Fullerton.
AGOURA HILLS : New Park Cause for Celebration for Local Man FRANK MANNING
PERSPECTIVE ON THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE : Kenzaburo Oe: The Man Who Talks With the Trees : An author who gave voice to his impaired son in his books deserves to have more readers in his own country. MASAO MIYOSHI, Masao Miyoshi is Hajime Mori Professor of Literature at UC San Diego. Among his publications are "As We Saw Them" and "Off Center," published this past summer, respectively, by Kodansha America and Harvard University Press.
Obituary
County Department Heads Get 1st Salary Raises in 3 Years : Government: Citing rosier fiscal picture, supervisors OK hikes of up to 4%. Those getting top increase include sheriff, district attorney and county administrator. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FULLERTON : Transfer of Operation of Cultural Center OKd ZAN DUBIN
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Supervisors Bar Use of County Funds for Stadium
$50,400 Grant to Aid Young Marathoners MAKI BECKER
IRVINE : Cyclists Join Critics of San Joaquin Toll Road RUSS LOAR
TARZANA : 2 Robbers Take $500,000 in Jewels From Home
BUENA PARK : Council Candidates Forum Set for Tonight LESLEY WRIGHT
SEAL BEACH : Council Remains Neutral on El Toro Airport Plan RUSS LOAR
CALABASAS : Soka Tries to Ease Business With Japan ALICIA DOYLE
SIMI VALLEY : City OKs Housing Loan Program SARA CATANIA
Countywide : Board OKs Plan for Firefighting Copters LESLIE BERKMAN
SANTA ANA : A Match of Racquets and Wheelchairs JON NALICK
LOS ALAMITOS : Water District Decision Due After Election BERT ELJERA
Plan to Rebuild Quake-Hit Area Splits Homeowners, Merchants : Recovery: Residents and businesses in Sherman Oaks disagree on the role of the Community Redevelopment Agency as it seeks to establish an emergency zone. KAY HWANGBO and JEFF SCHNAUFER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Appeals Boards Pay Structure Changed JULIE FIELDS
LOCAL ELECTIONS / CYPRESS : Public Safety, Card Clubs Top Issues BILL BILLITER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth
CAMPAIGN WATCH : More, Please
Campaign Calendar
Connell for State Controller
Red Line Breakthrough at Hand? : Subway option--with a caveat--now clearly is better than freeway route
Proposition 186
Aftershock Watch
Navy May Move Out of Complex : Camarillo: Some city officials fear surplus housing in middle-class neighborhood would go to agencies that help homeless. J.E. MITCHELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Iraqi Compliance, Not Sweet Talk : Coping with Hussein's hegemonic ambitions
Subway Plan for Valley Wins Backing of Council : Transportation: Members vote to support a subterranean route instead of an elevated line down the Ventura Freeway. HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Planned Fires Burn Tons of Plant Debris IRA E. STOLL
ELECTIONS 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Beilenson and Sybert Even in Funds for Final Stretch JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County OKs Increase in Fees, New Charges JULIE FIELDS
VENTURA : Man, 27, Sentenced for Terrorist Threats DWAYNE BRAY
Countywide : Anti-Gang Coalition Seeking Community Assistance, Input LESLIE BERKMAN
STUDIO CITY : Gallery Seeks Kids' Creepy Creations ANTONIO OLIVO
BEVERLY HILLS : Gorbachev Asks Worldwide Environmental 'Perestroika'
Local Elections : Firestone, Lorenz Turn Assembly Race Into Brawl CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALABASAS : City to Plant Trees With $69,525 Grant FRANK MANNING
OXNARD : Bus Agency Urged to Cut Its Budget MIGUEL BUSTILLO
Oxnard Seeks $14-Million Loan to Help Lure Business MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Board to Study Payment of Suspects' Hospital Bills
Tests Find Some Exposure to TB
VENTURA : Council Takes Stand Against Prop. 187 CONSTANCE SOMMER
COSTA MESA : Pay Raise Rejected by City Manager TOM RAGAN
LOS ANGELES : Trial Date Set for Rapper, 2 Others in Man's Slaying
VENTURA : County to Push for Road Improvement JULIE FIELDS
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : City Council Votes Support of Subway Across Valley
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Bumps in an Anti-Crime Sweep
Orange County Almanac
Obituaries
DANA POINT : Residents Urged to Engrave Belongings FRANK MESSINA
Leigh Takes Over D.A.'s Victim Services BARBARA MURPHY
Oil Spill Cleanup
Costly Impact of Prop. 184
Rating the Lawmakers : Members of the Assembly Take Stock After Legislature Ends
ELECTIONS / 24TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT : Candidates Near Even in Fund Raising : Despite current parity, Democratic incumbent Beilenson has raised less than half of opponent Sybert's total for past year. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Why the Scarlet 'A' Works Against Us : Sex offenders: Punishing the guilty with hard time and lifelong labels only ensures that the problem will grow worse. JEROME G. MILLER, Jerome G. Miller, clinical director of the Augustus Institute in Alexandria, Va., is a national authority on corrections, alternative programs and clinical work with violent juvenile and adult offenders
Despite Petition, County Grants the Chabad Permit to Expand : Oak Park: Orthodox Jewish group gets unanimous approval to operate small synagogue in residential area. Neighbors may sue. MARY F. POLS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ANGELES COUNTY : County Urged to Create Needle Exchange Program
VAN NUYS : Cleanup Day Planned at Elementary School ED BOND
THOUSAND OAKS : Students Mull School Choices at College Night TRACY WILSON
Iraq Moves on Kuwait Border
Jewish Coalition Opposes Prop. 187 SAM ENRIQUEZ
Disabled-Rights Advocates Criticize Arts Plaza's Wheelchair Access : Design: City staff members insist the new theater meets or surpasses all U.S. standards for accessibility. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wachs to Propose Senior Safety Project HUGO MARTIN
Man Sentenced to 12 Years in 1991 Slaying of Girlfriend JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO : City Won't Ask Stores at Mall to Close Early TIM MAY
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / PROP. 187 : L.A. Police Panel Joins Foes of Measure : The commission adds its voice to other groups and government bodies in opposition to the plan that would deny many tax-backed benefits to illegal immigrants. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : New Gym Complex to Open at College MAIA DAVIS
VENTURA : Plan to Sell Lemon Orchard Proceeds CONSTANCE SOMMER
Trash Incident Spurs Cry of Dirty Politics CARLOS V. LOZANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino-Armenian Friction at School Sparks Violence BETH SHUSTER and LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
SANTA ANA : Chancellor to Chair Santa Ana 2000 Group JON NALICK
Anaheim Proceeds With Plans for Community Center : Development: The City Council agrees to hire an architect to design the first phase of the $19.4-million facility, which will serve various groups. GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court of Fast Resort : High School's Mock Jury Selection Takes Cues From Simpson Case ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Civic Auditorium Gets a Final Fine-Tuning STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court of Fast Resort : Teen-Age Attorneys Grill Potential Jurors and Quickly Seat Panel in Simulation of Simpson Case at Valley Magnet School ERIC SLATER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Fight Against Crime: Notes From The Front : LAPD Begins Switch to New Radio System ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Warning of Ballot Snafu to Be Posted at Polling Places : Election: Sign will explain that numbering of punch holes for Propositions 187 and 188 is potentially confusing. Some activists say the remedy is insufficient. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN MARINO : 3 to Stand Trial in Slayings of 2 at Graduation Party
LAKE FOREST : New Principal for Serrano Is Chosen JEFF BEAN
ANAHEIM : Assembly Candidates in 2 Races Trade Barbs MARTIN MILLER
SAN CLEMENTE : D.A. Weighs Charges Against Marine in Fire THAO HUA
Simi Valley Trustees Lower Annual Charges for Riding School Buses : Education: Board also goes on record against Proposition 187. But a junior high's dress code sparks much of the fireworks at meeting. TRACY WILSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Residents Protest Felling of About 700 Eucalyptus Trees : Environment: Oso Valley Greenbelt Assn. ordered the removal. Officials say trees were diseased, held threat of litigation and that it was a private matter anyway. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Society Treats (Mistreats) Homeless
2 Robbers Get $500,000 in Jewels : Tarzana: Broker may have been followed to associate's house, where both were held up at gunpoint, police say. JEANNETTE REGALADO and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Conscience Cries Out : Crime: A man surrenders in an elderly woman's murder, saying he was haunted for 17 years by her dying words. He may face the death penalty. JOHN D. WAGNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Judge Dismisses Suit Against Police Officer DWAYNE BRAY
MISSION VIEJO : Full House at Forum Produces Few Sparks JEFF BEAN
Proposition 187 More Than Just a 'Mad as Hell' Measure Dana Parsons
Murder Trial Opens With 911 Recording PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Orders Study of Unpaid Hospital Bills : Finances: Board will review whether it should cover costs for those who are treated while in police custody but before arrest. TRACEY KAPLAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wealth
GARDEN GROVE : Boy Wounded in Head in Pool Hall Shooting
ORANGE : Lawyer, Hotel Chief Join Chapman Board LESLEY WRIGHT
WOODLAND HILLS : Chamber to Make a Game of Business FRANK MANNING
State Study Let Fatal Driver Keep License : Crash: DMV says 'aberration' in system meant 3 of 5 speeding tickets issued to Shane Young--arrested in Silverado Canyon accident--were never counted. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NORTHRIDGE : Heavy Booty Fells Would-Be Robber JEANNETTE REGALDO
Judge Urges Record Penalty in Coast Case : Environment: $9.8-million judgment is proposed against man accused of selling Malibu land without warning buyers about building limits. RON RUSSELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Accused Molester Challenges State Time Statute : Crime: Santa Clarita man allegedly assaulted four girls decades ago. New law permits charges within a year of reporting. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance a Wrong Step for Member of Drill Team : Education: Student misses competition to attend Irvine High homecoming affair. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Colorful Pals : 2 Gentlemen From Italy Add New Hues to Friendship With Opera Mural Project BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students Spellbound : Celebrity: Earvin (Magic) Johnson speaks at Laguna Beach High School about AIDS, his career and the importance of education. DEBBIE KONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Kemp, Bennett and INS Chief Decry Prop. 187 : Campaign: Statements by GOP leaders, Clinton Administration official broaden opposition on two fronts. RONALD BROWNSTEIN and PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
FDA Confirms Rat in Pepsi Can; Firm Denies Responsibility
Duet for Piano and PC : In a Controversial Technique, O.C. Musicians Teach How to Move in Harmony for Health BERKLEY HUDSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On First Trip to Moscow, Elizabeth Gets Royal Treatment : Russia: The British queen has an enviable itinerary. But other events point up dangers in a troubled nation. SONNI EFRON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Father, Son Arrested in 1977 Slayings Associated Press
Privately Operated Prisons a Potential Growth Industry : Business: State has five such facilities, may add another. The field is attracting large investors. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Texas Flood Threat Rises; 26 Disaster Areas Declared LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Celestial Event for a Premier Stargazer : Celebrations: A galaxy of scientists, journalists, artists and 300 others salute Carl Sagan on his 60th birthday--and on his continued commitment to space exploration. FREDERIC GOLDEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PROPOSITION 184 : Nonviolent 'Three-Strike' Crimes Detailed : Calling for defeat of tough sentencing initiative, group profiles 10 defendants who could get 25 years to life in prison for minor offenses, such as theft of a shirt. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Grant Students Stabbed, 1 Shot in Race Attacks BETH SHUSTER and LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State Education Board Assailed on Text Choices JEAN MERL, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
3 Anti-Abortion Groups Talk to Justice Official : Protest: In rare meeting, Operation Rescue, Priests for Life and Christian Defense Coalition condemn killings of doctors and decry clinic access law. AARON NATHANS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake in Kern County Associated Press
Checking Out the Caretaker ASSOCIATED PRESS
Israel Turns Peace Hopes to Syria : Mideast: Officials are optimistic that treaty with Jordan will spur talks. Americans' visit next week could be pivotal. MICHAEL PARKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Perspective : '94 ELECTIONS / Bypassing the Politicians D'JAMILA SALEM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., China to Share Details of Military Plans RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Far-Flung Roots of Judge's Ruling BILL BOYARSKY
White Pentecostal Group Officially OKs Disbanding LARRY B. STAMMER, TIMES RELIGION WRITER
Predictable? No Way--but You Knew She'd Say That ROBIN ABCARIAN
Virginia Senate Race Vies for Spending Record Too : Campaigns: North has raised $15 million so far, to $4 million for Robb. In the coffer contest, California rivals are tops, though, at $27 million. DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : State Economy Is on Upswing, Wilson Says : Incumbent also receives endorsements from Mayor Richard Riordan and former baseball commissioner Peter V. Ueberroth. CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
U.S. Will Pay Haitian Soldiers to Not Do Jobs NORMAN KEMPSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / GOVERNOR : Brown Denies Planning Rape Disclosure : In her first public statement about Friday night's dramatic debate statement, candidate says her daughter knew she might bring up the sexual assault. BILL STALL, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Former Lawmaker Faces Charges in House Post Office Investigation Associated Press
18-Month Sentence for Wife-Killer Sparks Outcry From Associated Press
Smoking Doubles Risk of Pancreatic Cancer, Study Says Associated Press
Education Secretary Rests After Cancer Surgery Associated Press
Ferry's Detached Front Door Found Associated Press
Ukraine Lifts Three-Year Ban on Communists MARY MYCIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Hollywood Goes and Does It Again BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Deadline Set on DNA Test Results in Simpson Case : Courts: Ito finds no evidence that delays were intentional. He also suspends jury selection to assess potential impact of new book about Nicole Simpson. JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Mother Says She Forgives Girl's Killers From Reuters
Initiative Would Hasten Spread of TB, Study Says DOUGLAS P. SHUIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : 'Selling' a Child Could Get Tricky LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Poised to Halt Further Deployments of Troops if Iraq Completes Withdrawal : Persian Gulf: Orders would leave up to 15,000 forces in the area--about half the number envisioned. ART PINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / U.S. SENATE : Dueling Attack Ads Unleashed by Candidates : Feinstein and Huffington hit the airwaves again with a new series of negative television spots. Both sides appear to take some liberties with the facts. GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bosnian Serb Gunmen Kill Aid Worker : Balkans: Local U.N. commander asks for NATO air strike in response. But his request is denied. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 of 3 Elected in Fullerton Vow to Kill Utility Tax MIMI KO and SHELBY GRAD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Warm Peace' With Israel May Be Long Time Coming, Jordanians Say : Diplomacy: Leaders claim nation is prepared to end years of enmity. But analysts know changing hearts will be difficult. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal Divorce Report Denied Associated Press
COLUMN ONE : Party's Over, Kuwait Tells Its Citizens : Even a country earning $35 million a day doesn't have unlimited resources. Talk of taxes and benefit cuts is not popular. Leaders say it's time for coddled residents to pitch in. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Who's Minding the Sitter? : Is the baby-sitter a Nanny From Hell or a Mary Poppins? More parents are hiring detectives and screening agencies to find out. VIVIAN MARINO, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cellular Phone Firms Fight High-Tech War With Pirates CHIP JOHNSON and ADAM S. BAUMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Handling of Crisis Boosts Kuwaitis' Pride SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton OKs Deal to Stop N. Korea's Nuclear Program : Asia: Pact will be signed Friday. It gives Pyongyang economic, political rewards for cooperation on weapons. JIM MANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suit Challenging Firings, Demotions May Cost Millions : Court: Guards union says State Personnel Board failed to rule on 55 cases within six-month deadline. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'90s FAMILY : Police Officer, Parent . . . and Expert Juggler SUSAN JAQUES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
California's Prison Budget: Why Is It So Voracious? : Corrections: Inmate influx, high worker pay, litigation and soaring medical costs all take their toll. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanford, Navy Reach Accord in Billing Dispute J. MICHAEL KENNEDY and RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
3rd Haiti Suicide Concerns U.S. Washington Post
Aristide's Pick for Premier Rejects Offer, Sources Say : Haiti: Refusal could hurt president, whose second choice is called unqualified. Investor confidence may be shaken. KENNETH FREED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gambling Crackdown Suffers Blow : Courts: A federal judge dismisses 23 of 24 counts in a U.S. indictment involving the use of electronic slot machines in the state's tribal casinos. PAUL LIEBERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS / PROPOSITION 184 : Sponsor Says Judges Helped Write '3 Strikes' : Legal experts say such jurists should be disqualified from cases involving the sentencing measure. Mike Reynolds refuses to identify those who helped him. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Launched Into Nasdaq Stock Trading SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supervisors OK Laguna Canyon Road Widening LESLIE BERKMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When a Crush Is the Primer for Love, the Life Lessons Can Be Rewarding JULIE BAWDEN DAVIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOK REVIEW / BIOGRAPHY : Creative Genius Who Was Fueled by a Deep-Seated Anger : MAD AS HELL: The Life and Work of Paddy Chayefsky by Shaun Considine ; Random House $25, 304 pages JONATHAN KIRSCH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Collecting Controversy : The curios and figurines of a racist past are hot properties. For some African Americans,they inspire outrage; for others, a new sense of empowerment. LYNELL GEORGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Soccer Exceeds Gooooal : World Cup: Event had $50-million profit. Rothenberg is awarded a $3-million bonus. From Associated Press
A Grayshirt Season? : Kutztown's 46-Year-Old Defensive Tackle Has Been a Media Sensation, but the Question Remains: Will He Play? CHRIS DUFRESNE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No Mere Ancient Mariner : At 76, McEwen Has Seen Southland Sportfishing Grow--and Supply of Fish Shrink RICH ROBERTS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
On Solid Ground, UCLA's Toring Is Like a Fish Out of Water
NHL LABOR : Neither Side Wants to Be First to Call HELENE ELLIOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Safety Knight Played His Best Game EARL GUSTKEY
Braves Won't Try to Keep Pendleton Associated Press
Horton Isn't Down About Rebuilding His Pitching Staff LON EUBANKS
What's Next? Valentine's Day Shopping or Spring Cleaning? MAL FLORENCE
Suns Might Find Themselves Playing a Doughnut Offense MARK HEISLER
Soccer From Associated Press
Girls
BASEBALL LABOR : Dodgers Don't Offer Gross Arbitration ROSS NEWHAN
When Money Doesn't Buy Happiness : Manning Turned Down Far Richer Deals to Get a Shot at the NBA Title MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Redskin Owner Isn't Resting on His Laurel Site MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL LABOR : Talks to Be Resumed by Usery Today ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cowboy Linemen Are Questionable Associated Press
Clippers Weighed Down, Out CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$7 Million for World Cup Boss : Soccer: Rothenberg awarded big bonus when the event makes a $60-million profit. JULIE CART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agoura's Barrus Serving Important Role MICHAEL LAZARUS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angels, Davis Close to Contract Accord : Business: Proposed deal would cover three years for an estimated $11.25 million. However, the Autrys might be concerned about what other owners would say about the offer. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jubilant Sproule Now an Iron Woman STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPPER UPDATE : Spencer Won't Explain Walkout CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Texas Also Will Join Big West in 1996
Will Boxing Be a Hit in Woodland Hills? MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sanity Threattened by a Player's Greed MIKE DOWNEY
Katella Gets Early Scare Before Sweeping Cypress JON CLIFFORD
Long Beach State Suspends Coach, Seven Runners JASON REID
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Collins Released; Buchanan Sought T.J. SIMERS
Red Sox Hire Kennedy; La Russa and Piniella to Stay With Same Teams From Associated Press
Clippers Are Better Than Empty Pond MIKE PENNER
Otton Stays in the Picture : Sophomore Fills Tall Order With Rob Johnson Injured EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN's Beauregard to Be Arraigned Today IRENE GARCIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NFL Sues Bars Again Over Telecasts
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Cowboy Linemen Are Questionable Staff and Wire Reports
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : ACROSS THE NATION : Berringer Improving for Nebraska Associated Press
BASEBALL LABOR : Talks to Be Resumed by Usery ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boys
Desire for a Late Snack Costs Lunker Catfish
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Brown Cries Foul on Calls, Penalties STEVE SPRINGER
Springman Named Coach
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Lobster Poachers Stuck in Hot Water PETE THOMAS
Salsa to Play 19 Exhibitions Against Mexican First Division Teams
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Receiver's Performance Was Polished JIM HODGES
BUSINESS
Company Town Annex From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Mexican Banks Face New Threat in International Competition : Finance: Analysts say the government decision to open doors to foreign institutions could also fuel growth. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Automotive John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Wells Fargo 3rd-Quarter Profit Climbs 32% From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Yields Rise on Inflation Concerns From Times Staff and Wire Services
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Lab Works to Instill Loyalty in a Firearm KATHLEEN WIEGNER
Insurance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Amex Delistings Send Signal: Time to Raise Standards TOM PETRUNO
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Automotive John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Now May Be the Time to Bet on a Stronger Dollar JAMES FLANIGAN
Multimedia Reprints
AUTOMOTIVE : One-Fourth of Each Dollar Spent at O.C. Stores Is for Vehicles, Upkeep John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Automotive John O'Dell, Times staff writer
Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media From Times Staff and Wire Reports
State of the Art Agrees to Buy Manzanita ROSS KERBER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Yields Rise on Inflation Concerns From Times Wire Services
Tourism From Times Staff and Wire Reports
GM Hughes Unit Wins Telephone Contract for Ho Chi Minh City
Jury Selection Begins in Trial of S&L Chief : Banking: Former Columbia Savings CEO Thomas Spiegel, charged with 45 counts, is a major government target. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Racist 'Mail Bomb' Message Hits 20,000 Computer Users AMY HARMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steam Heat : Test of Wills Between 2 Geothermal Firms Could Get Even Hotter CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Q&A : The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : A Scott Cook's Tour of the Future of Personal Finance MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE CUTTING EDGE : Nobel Puts Spotlight on Game Theory : Economics: The area of study is expected to play a big role in the FCC's upcoming radio wave auction. LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MCA Execs Traced to Bay Area for Talks KATHRYN HARRIS
Matsushita-MCA Talks End Without Resolution KATHRYN HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workers' Comp Trials Opened to More Parties : Labor: State Supreme Court paves way for doctors, therapists to participate in cases. Move means costs could go up. STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S., Japan Honor AT&T With 2 Awards : Telecommunications: The company wins the federal Baldrige Award. It is second U.S. firm to get Japan's Deming Prize. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doleful Earnings Report Drives Odetics Stock Down ROSS KERBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cutting Edge: Computing / Technology / Innovation : Basic Rule for PCs: Be Prepared RICHARD O'REILLY
Carl's Jr. Chain President Quits to Join Hardee's : Management: The departure of Donald E. Doyle from CKE Restaurants is another in a series of upheavals in its top ranks. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Commercial Center Bank Finally Finds a Buyer : Acquisition: First Banks Inc. of St. Louis will pay $32.5 million in cash for Santa Ana-based operation. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Pop Music Review : Stones Do the 'Voodoo' They Do So Well ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Movie Reviews : 'Clerks' Shines Like a Gem in a Five-and-Dime Store KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Theater Reviews : 'Alfie' a Serviceable Revival of a Worthy Product of the '60s F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Debates: He Said, She Said, So What? Howard Rosenberg
Dining Reivew : Merci, Bocuse! Says Protege Olhats MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music : Staples Takes the Lead With Pacific Symphony BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Music Review : A Mixed Bach Fest Program From Armadillo Quartet TIMOTHY MANGAN
Art Review : Art, Life Are Equals in Indonesia Works WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
Movie Reviews : 'Hoop Dreams' Hits Nothing but Net : The film has taken a simple concept and turned it into a landmark of American documentary film. KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Theater Review : 'Taking Steps': Madness Under Control T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Reviews : 'An Italian Straw Hat' Is an Eyeful SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Do-It-Yourself Musician : Studio Wizard Dave Edmunds Prefers to Rock on His Own--at Home MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theater Review : Monologues Highlight HBO New Writers Project Festival DON SHIRLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV Ratings : Roseanne's TV Bio: Few Viewers Seem to Care LEE MARGULIES
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