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What happened on October 21, 1994
ENTERTAINMENT
Ex-Motels' Martha Davis Checks in as 'Grunge Grandma' BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Art Review : Kienholz's Last Work Still Has Edge WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Hula Hoop' Moves in Right Direction F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
'Sonnyville': A Passionate Adaptation F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
'Pants on Fire': A Smothered Attempt SCOTT COLLINS
Twelve Little Steps Closer to the Big Time : A study in the small scale, OCC Repertory takes on '24 Hours A.M.,' 10-minute playlets for 12 student directors to exercise walking before they run. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC REVIEW : Pacific Symphony Shows Strength, Vitality DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Patinette: Reality Begins to Take Hold MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : A Pretty 'Italian Straw Hat' Is Real Eyeful SCOTT COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAZZ REVIEW : Bernhardt at the Bakery: the Jazzman as Intellectual DON HECKMAN
Q&A: Kix Brooks : 'It's Fallen Into Place Real Natural' for Country Duo BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Mr. Sloane' Could Be More Entertaining SCOTT COLLINS
MOVIE REVIEW : Two Amusing Looks at Love at Nuart KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Hideaway for Francophiles Who Would be Tres Svelte S. IRENE VIRBILA
Music Review : Pacific Symphony Shows Strength, Vitality DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Media Forum to Cover 'Headline Hysteria'
Music Review : Unruffled Mastery From Guarneri Quartet HERBERT GLASS
Pop Music Review : Smile: Heavy on Attitude, but Fuzzy on Intentions MIKE BOEHM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Customized Compositions for Chamber : Music: Stephen Mosko's 'Psychotropics' is specifically written for the Southwest Music Society, which will premiere the piece in Costa Mesa. CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Place to Call His Own in Storyville : Music: Malford Milligan, the front man with the Texas blues-and-soul-rock band, takes great joy in performing onstage with his cohorts, who are all seasoned pros. : Forming Storyville 'was a gradual process. Chris and Tommy and I talked about putting a band together, and it scared the hell out of me, frankly. Here I've got these incredible people--people who are legends--playing on my record, and the next thing you know, we're talking about a band. I was kind of in awe, but I was also like, "Damn, I really want to do this." 'MALFORD MILLIGAN, Storyville leader BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Big News, but Where Are the Big Plans? : Movies: Uncertainty is the byword on new big-three studio. Some are even asking if one motive could have been Spielberg and Geffen helping their friend Katzenberg. ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Two Artists Bring U.S. to 22nd Bienal in Brazil : Exhibitions: The selection of Bettye Saar and John Outterbridge is unusual in two respects--they are from the West Coast and they are African American. RON HARRIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : The Real Mystery in 'Radioland' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Toast to Chefs Who Are Rising Stars KATHIE JENKINS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Masters' Strings Up Sci-Fi Fans CHRIS WILLMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
National Video Rentals
MOVIE REVIEWS : There's an Art to Allen's Shots at 'Broadway' PETER RAINER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Home Entertainment : Wood's Films Finding New Life on Video DENNIS HUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After 60 Years, Benny Carter's Still King ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arresting Cop Shows Are Rare, Except This Year HOWARD ROSENBERG
Luckman Theater to Continue First Season With 'Salome'
Art Review : MOCA Puts 'Focus' on Artists' Installations WILLIAM WILSON, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Star Trek' Convention Scheduled
MOVIE REVIEW : Psychiatrist Caught Up in Murder Mystery 'Passion' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Sister Mary Ignatius' Is Satisfyingly Silly F. KATHLEEN FOLEY
Rock 'n' Jock B-Ball Jam on MTV Saturday
MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Love Affair,' Third Time Around : Warren Beatty and Annette Bening Star in Latest Remake of This Sturdy Tale KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Nickelodeon Expanding Its Lineup : Television: The channel's schedule is designed to appeal to both older and younger children. The preschool slate is an attempt to take on an area dominated by PBS. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Chili Peppers, Buddy Guy in Solid Outings CHUCK CRISAFULLI
NEWS
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Accent on the Heavy : Hoppe's Old Heidelberg in Van Nuys serves up classic, meaty dishes with decidedly Teutonic twists. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Max Jacobson review restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!
A Time So Right for Gossipmeister Walter Winchell PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; He is a columnist for Newsday
PARENTING : School Winning the Battle JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Computer's Confusion Can Cause Hesitation RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tylenol User Wins $8.8 Million From Lawsuit Over Liver Failure From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : NETHERLANDS : Documentary First to Show Euthanasia From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE GOODS : Only Easy Street Is Missing DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Scorecard
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : GOVERNOR : Brown Assails Wilson Over College Fee Hikes CATHLEEN DECKER, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Israel Seals Off Gaza, West Bank : Mideast: Palestinian Authority warns closures may turn people against peace plan. Rabin's Cabinet OKs new moves against Hamas. Video shows alleged suicide bomber. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Sick of Going to School? MARYANN HAMMERS
A Gleeful Time Spanking the Democrats JAMES BORNEMEIER
Seismic Hazard Is Greater Than Believed, Scientists Say ROBERT LEE HOTZ and KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CSU Seeks 10% Hike in Student Fees ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Giving Credit Where It's Due : League's awards will pay tribute to individuals and draw attention to Valley's high-quality stage work. T. H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : A Page From History : Experience: For a senior at Kennedy High School in La Palma, a session with Congress in Washington, D.C., is more than just a job. ABBY FUNG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES Abby Fung is a senior at Kennedy High School in La Palma
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : A Telling Way to Keep Grampa's Legacy Alive COURTNEY KNAPP, Courtney Knapp is a senior at Westminster High School
PARENTING : COVER STORY : Meals That Appeal : Experts urge adults to create healthy eating habits by setting an example. They say moderation is the key. GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Robbery Suspect Held Associated Press
Russia Premier Pushes Tough Budget Cuts : Economy: Embattled prime minister squelches rumors of resignation, calls for slashing subsidies. CAREY GOLDBERG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Voters Shift to GOP but Reject Party's Policies DAVID LAUTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trip to Northeast Gives Clinton a Boost : Politics: President is greeted by enthusiastic crowds as he campaigns for Kennedy, Cuomo. He renews attack on GOP 'contract with America.' JOHN M. BRODER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislators Vow to Fight Wilson Over Prison Funds : Finances: Governor hopes to raise $2 billion next year. Several lawmakers question spending proposal. DAN MORAIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Students at 2 Pacoima Schools Protest Prop. 187 BETH SHUSTER and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Public Access to Simpson Jury Selection Limited JIM NEWTON and ANDREA FORD and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : INSURANCE COMMISSIONER : Agents Urge Clients to Back Quackenbush KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Officials Call Faculty Underpaid : Education: Professors are leaving at a faster rate and it is more difficult for campuses to stay competitive. For first time in a decade, there are no plans for raising student fees. J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cheese Sold in O.C. Is Recalled After Finding of Bacteria From Associated Press
WORLD IN BRIEF : SOUTH AFRICA : Mandela Warns Former Guerrillas From Times Staff and Wire Reports
COLUMN ONE : Keeping an Eye on the Neighbors : In crime-infested areas, joining Neighborhood Watch groups can be a risky business. What's worse--fear of crime, or fear of the criminal's reprisal? JUDY PASTERNAK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pipelines Burst, Igniting Texas River; 69 Hurt From Associated Press
Why Not Ban Leno's Jokes? BILL BOYARSKY
GI Suicides in Haiti Alert Army to the Enemy Within : Military: All missions have stresses and strains. But the impoverished nation is taking its toll on U.S. troops. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Lessons in Giving : Community-service requirements help Valley schools foster students' sense of responsibility. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : PROPOSITION 187 : Business Leaders Attack Immigration Measure JEAN MERL and PAUL FELDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
PARENTING : Easing the Search for Safe Child Care : A state-funded agency provides parents with names of providers and tips for finding the best. All for free. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times
Public Defender to Fight O.C. Lab's Drug Making : Law enforcement: He vows challenge to secret practice. Most local officials surprised but support police effort. LEE ROMNEY and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Crime Lab Making Cocaine for Drug Busts : Narcotics: Santa Ana police defend the practice, citing safeguards that are in place. Others question the ethics. LEE ROMNEY and KEVIN JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Neighbors Blockade Sludge Mountain : Environment: A dispute over Native American property rights divides members of a tribe in the Coachella Valley. TOM GORMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gulf War Syndrome May Be Contagious, Survey Shows : Health: Results of government study find significant numbers of veterans' spouses, children exhibiting symptoms of the mysterious illnesses. MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Gift of Beauty and Education BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
$1-Billion Laser for Nuclear Arms Study to Be OKd RALPH VARTABEDIAN and ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S. Challenges Bar to Seizure of Felons' Assets RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wife Turns on Confessed CIA Mole, Calls Him Unfeeling 'Monster' ROBERT L. JACKSON and RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
CLUB SCENE : Love and the Young Insomniac SYLVIA L. OLIANDE
PARENTING : Curbing the Cravings : Setting reasonable restrictions is the best way to limit the intake of junk foods. GARY KLEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Pleads No Contest in Aiding Wife's Suicide Associated Press
Back Home Again : After 29 years away, the Glendale Symphony returns to the community, taking up residence at the Alex Theatre. LIBBY SLATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Libby Slate is a regular contributor to The Times
WORLD IN BRIEF : BRITAIN : Official Quits in Cash for Queries Scandal From Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Chunnel' PR Event Has Trouble Getting on Track WILLIAM TUOHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : When Kids Want to Quit BARBARA GRAY
SOUTH AMERICA : Protesters Vigilantly Demand Justice in Argentine Bombing : Little progress has been made in investigation of fatal blast at Jewish community center. Weekly gatherings keep pressure on. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Beyond the Basics : As schools trim physical education and art programs, parents look to outside classes to allow children to explore new interests, talents. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times
Parenting : Little-known Facts BARBARA BRONSON GRAY
COVER STORY : Enriching the Game Plan : The L.A. Zoo's staff and volunteers are toying with stark environments in an attempt to recreate the animals' experiences in the wilds. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD IN BRIEF : TURKEY : Police Arrest Man Selling Uranium From Times Staff and Wire Reports
EUROPE : Serb President Getting Rewards Despite Defiance CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
El Toro Airport Measure Viewed as Still a Tossup : Election: Campaign has been surprisingly quiet, but both sides pledge stronger efforts as the voting nears. H.G. REZA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : A Class That's on the Cutting Edge : Sharyn Hughes teaches youngsters the art of patience in her popular sewing classes at Northridge store. BRENDA REES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Brenda Rees is a frequent contributor to The Times
PARENTING : A Place to Call Home After School : Morning and afternoon programs provide Valley youths with companionship and supervised activities. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : OC High asks: What's your favorite midnight snack?
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
U.S., Britain Warn Iraq Against Buildups : Mideast: Diplomatic notes detail U.N. resolution terms. Administration cancels deployment of 23,000 troops. ART PINE and STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Huffington Declares Support for Prop. 187 GREG KRIKORIAN and DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Is Charged With 'Cloning' Cellular Phones Associated Press
The Body Electric : Energy and movement leap from Patti Allen-Akesson's canvases and sculptures. The artist draws from her long association with dancing in her depictions of the human form. NANCY KAPITANOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times
PARENTING : Trying to Collar Truancy : A number of creative programs in the schools can help lower student absenteeism, but parents need to play a big part in effectively tackling it. JAMES E. FOWLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Probe Indicates Amateurs Plotted Assassination of Mexican Politician : Latin America: Hired guns skipped town with thousands from alleged ringleaders in killing. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Keeping the Peace at Holiday Time : Advance planning with family members can head off potential conflicts about where and with whom to share the festivities. CINDY LaFAVRE YORKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A. Hauptmann; Lindbergh Case Killer's Widow Times staff and wire reports
At Least 48 Killed as Busy S. Korea Bridge Collapses From Times Wire Services
Strokes of Subtlety at Mossimo/GQ Open ROSE APODACA JONES
A Crystal Ball : The warehouse of Athena International in Venice offers glass objets d'art that represent some, well, smashing buys. GERI COOK
THEATER REVIEW : Two Out of 'Six' Aren't Bad : Eclectic Company has a pair of standouts among the half-dozen comedy sketches offered in 'Quickies' at its new Valley theater. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T. H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times
Abducted Man Freed by U.S., Mexican Police SEBASTIAN ROTELLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PARENTING : Curing Monday Morning Flu : It takes a little detective work to determine if a child is truly ill--or worried sick about school. MARYANN HAMMERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times
Actor Raul Julia in Coma After Suffering a Stroke Reuters
Plotting for Winter : Some trees and plants can't take colder Valley temperatures, but many thrive. Consider climate to achieve vivid blooms or perfect persimmons. SUSAN HEEGER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Susan Heeger writes regularly about gardening for The Times
After a Death, a Discovery of the Man the Boy Became CRAIG TOMASHOFF, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company of Women : Philanthropy: Spurred on by a research paper, 11 women formed a foundation that has raised $1 million for agencies that serve women and girls. LINDA FELDMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Martha Raye Burial to Include Full Military Honors
PARENTING : Getting Into the Habit : Homework is crucial to learning, educators say, and should become part of a child's routine early on. ROBIN GREENE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Robin Greene is a frequent contributor to The Times
BOOK REVIEW / NON FICTION : Practical Passages on Producing Some Publishable Prose : BIRD BY BIRD: Some Instructions on Writing and Life By Anne Lamott ; Pantheon $21, 239 pages SUSAN SALTER REYNOLDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Painful Facts of Life : The young characters in 'Careless Love' face grown-up issues when they grapple with an unplanned pregnancy. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times. and
Sax Sings Autumn Blues : Jazz veteran Charles Owens makes tenor his 'bread and butter.' He also has a weak spot for Latin sounds. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times
Virginia Dale; Astaire Partner in 'Holiday Inn'
MacArthur Returns Again, With a Splash From Associated Press
On the Prowl for Bats : The creatures' popularity is taking flight. Fans hang wooden houses to lure them close to home. BARBARA BRONSON GRAY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Barbara Bronson Gray writes regularly for The Times
THE GOODS : The Wish List : It looks like the fun and games this holiday season will come via television and movie characters. So go get those Power Rangers and hunt down that Lion King. LYNN SIMROSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
China Plans 'a Few More' Nuclear Tests : Asia: Effort aims to fend off 'blackmail.' Beijing also considers computer simulations. RONE TEMPEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Natural Wonder : At heart, Edward Wilson's an ant man. But it's his theories on human behavior that stir up trouble. JOSH GETLIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nightmare on Beach Blvd. : Talk about a date from hell. At Knott's Scary Farm, chills and thrills go with the terrortory. And for the past 22 years it has been the in-place for teens who have outgrown trick-or-treating. ROSE APODACA JONES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Texas River on Fire as Flooding Snaps Pipeline From Associated Press
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
A Tenuous Peace Moves Into Some Gang Areas : Crime: Long Beach is latest community to see drop in violent rivalries. Some say gangbangers want to end carnage; others say the calm is designed to protect drug operations. DUKE HELFAND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Beach to Buy 3 Lots Where Houses Slid Away : Litigation: The action, which will cost $660,000, will free the city from a tangle of lawsuits, city manager says. The hillside will be restabilized and the property resold. LESLIE EARNEST, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SUNLAND-TUJUNGA : Mounted Police Patrolling Sanctuary JEFF SCHNAUFER
COSTA MESA : Panel Backs Proposed Massage Ordinance TOM RAGAN
LAPD Chief, Sheriff Back State Ban on Small Pistols : Weapons: Block and Williams address a legislative hearing in Los Angeles. A study has found that the vast majority of the nation's small-caliber handguns are made in Southern California. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GLENDALE : Additional $64,000 OKd for Classrooms STEVE RYFLE
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Law Firm Is Hired to Defend City in Suit DEBRA CANO
Driver Dies When Truck Hits Pole
U.S. Survey Finds Day Care a Key Issue for Women CHING-CHING NI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Missed Tax Appeal Deadlines May Cost County : Government: Several hundred property owners failed to get timely hearings of assessment challenges. Officials scramble to learn the fiscal ramifications. LESLIE BERKMAN and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
THOUSAND OAKS : City to Hire Experts to Plan for Boulevard MATTHEW MOSK
COSTA MESA : Council Will Study Banning Cigarette Vending Machines TOM RAGAN
'Party House' May Be in New Hands : Legal: Status of agreement to control late-night festivities is in question. Attorney will amend document. JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Let Hamas Win : Arafat invites his own political destruction if he doesn't stop equivocating
Hueneme Makes Compromise on RV Park Top Priority CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1st-Year Budget for Running the Center Amounts to a Guessing Game : Funding: Officials are optimistic, but exact accounting must wait. Endowment will provide key financing. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Probe of Latest Racial Fight Continues at Pitchess Jail JEANNETTE REGALADO and TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LOS ANGELES : Ethics Panel Vows to Press for Quarterly Fund Reports
Congressional Candidates Forum Planned at College JON NALICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERSPECTIVES ON THE PRESS AND THE COURTS : Sequester Us All, Not Just the Jury : Finding the truth has become secondary to finding the photogenic. And the real issues aren't even on the table. ROBERT C. FELLMETH, Robert C. Fellmeth, a former prosecutor, is a professor at the University of San Diego School of Law and director of the statewide Children's Advocacy Institute. and
VAN NUYS : Judge Sentences Man Who Left Baby Locked in Car
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ELECTIONS / FILLMORE COUNCIL : Candidates Agree Quake May Have Silver Lining JEFF McDONALD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Imprisoned Legislator Says Others Benefit From War on Crime CYNTHIA H. CRAFT and JOHN SCHWADA and HENRY CHU, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Affirmative Action Post Reduced to Part-Time Job : Budget: Advocates for women and minorities are angered by the decision to slash funding for the county watchdog on race and sex discrimination. JULIE FIELDS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : State Grant Sought for Creation of Teen Mentor Program SHELBY GRAD
County Lawyers May Lose Their Raises DWAYNE BRAY
TUSTIN : Currie Middle School to Mark State Honor BERT ELJERA
PORT HUENEME : City Gives $10,000 to Effort to Spare Bases CHRISTINA LIMA
CALABASAS : Residents Donate Money for Geese Pen FRANK MANNING
TUSTIN : Police Identify Body Found Near Freeway MARK I. PINSKY
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COSTA MESA : Spectacor Endorsed to Run Amphitheater TOM RAGAN
Desert Bill
COSTA MESA : Builder Files Claim Against School District PSYCHE PASCUAL
Ventura to Start City Manager Interviews CONSTANCE SOMMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect Flees Into Surf, Drowns : Crime: Officer swims to rescue him. But, ignoring entreaties to return, the man slips beneath the waves. A cap links him to an apartment burglary. GREG RIPPEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POLICE WATCH : Going Too Far
Smoking Measure
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SANTA ANA : Jury Convicts Man of Strangling Woman ANNA CEKOLA
OXNARD : Protests Over Sales at Liquor Store MIGUEL BUSTILLO
THOUSAND OAKS : Fire Started by Welder Burns 7 Acres; 2 Hurt GREG RIPPEE
President Clinton
MONTEREY PARK : Council Replaces Official Accused of Racial Remarks
Obituaries
3 Frail Female Witnesses to Receive Special Care : Trial: Measures are to ensure their testimony against a male nurse's aide accused of sexually molesting them. BARBARA MURPHY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAGUNA NIGUEL : 8.4 Acres Donated for New City Park LYNN FRANEY
Father Who Left Boy in Sweltering Car Is Sentenced JULIO MORAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Utility Tax OKd to Save Police in Port Hueneme CHRISTINA LIMA
LOS ANGELES : Audit Finds Riordan, Woo Donations Exceeded Limits
BURBANK : Heritage Panel Members Sought ERIC SLATER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : Edwards AFB Public Day Will Open With a Supersonic Bang : Military: Annual air show permits visitors to salute the base and allows it to lift a bit of the secrecy that surrounds its work. PHIL SNEIDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McKeon to Petition for Foreign Trade Zone to Aid Manufacturers : Recovery: Exemption from customs and excise taxes would stimulate economic development, he says. DOUG SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : College Buildings Get Go-Ahead : Education: Campus officials, state reach accord on funding library and fine arts center after bids came in higher than expected. MARK SABBATINI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MTA Shake-Up Plan's Limited Scope Criticized DAVID WILLMAN and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Hundreds of Students Stage Walkouts to Protest Prop. 187 BETH SHUSTER and CHIP JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Injury Toll Grows to 28 in Mobil Refinery Blast : Explosion: Officials are still seeking cause, but say costly safety features kept incident from being worse. GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Santa Clarita / Antelope Valley : 3 Youths Arrested in Burglary
Merchant Loan Program Approved
Wilson, Brown Debate
Closer to Home : UNICEF Turns Its Focus on Helping U.S. Children JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN FERNANDO VALLEY : McKeon to Seek Foreign Trade Zone in West Valley
Man, 26, Fatally Shot in Alley
Brave Voices at a Crucial Point : Republicans Kemp and Bennett stand against the nativist Prop. 187
DOVE CANYON : Public May Visit Audubon Sanctuary FRANK MESSINA
County-USC Quake Toll Is $1 Billion : Recovery: Local officials hope to persuade federal, state authorities to pay for new center instead of making repairs. CARLA RIVERA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POINT MUGU : Navy Base Janitors Strike Over Benefits J. E. MITCHELL
HUNTINGTON BEACH : City Studies Release of Employee Pay Data DEBRA CANO
Probe Expected to Justify Slaying by Officers : Investigation: Inglewood police fired 66 shots, killing a kidnaping suspect after a chase. The victim's family plans to file a claim against city. GORDON DILLOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVES ON THE PRESS AND THE COURTS : Overreacting to Effects of Publicity : Judge Ito is unnecessarily exaggerating the tension between the First andSixth amendments. ERWIN CHEMERINSKY, Erwin Chemerinsky is a law professor at USC. and
The Last Prayers in Church : Earthquake: Worshipers slip into the sanctuary for a dusty goodby. Other congregations are waiting. JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Heroic Struggle to Defuse Tensions : The unsung work of area schools is so needed
GLENDALE : Police to Hold Free Anti-Crime Expo STEVE RYFLE
Schools
ORANGE : International Fair Satisfies Appetite for New Friendships LESLEY WRIGHT
POINT MUGU : Panel Calls Joint Use of Airfield Feasible J. E. MITCHELL
DMV Reviews How Speeder Kept License Until Fatal Drive : Aftermath: Spokesman blames glitch in system for allowing young man with four speeding tickets in a year before Silverado Canyon tragedy to keep driving. THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Event to Raise Funds for Community Center JEFF BEAN
Fullerton : Council Won't Reverse Housing Project OK MIMI KO
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : DOT Favors Subway Over Elevated Line ANTONIO OLIVO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College District Opposes Prop. 187 JOHN CHANDLER
Man on Tracks Killed by Train
LOCAL ELECTIONS / BUENA PARK CITY COUNCIL : Eight Candidates Evenly Split on Fire Department Issue LESLEY WRIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOORPARK : City Council Votes to Oppose Prop. 187 SCOTT HADLY
SIMI VALLEY : Marr Ranch Project Tentatively OKd MATTHEW MOSK
LOS ANGELES : Season Ticket Holder Sues Dodgers for Refund
SAN CLEMENTE : Sister of Slaying Victim Recalls Little About What She Told Police ANNA CEKOLA
Obituaries
Health Officials Increase Scrutiny of Cola Bottling Plant : Investigation: Inspections at Pepsi facility's warehouse in Buena Park have yielded birds, dead mouse. Report of a rat in unopened can fueled concern about safeguards. SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Seeks to Debunk Stereotypes of Latinos : Prop. 187: Study says vast majority of immigrants are hard-working, family-oriented and less inclined to accept public assistance than other low-income groups. Critics call it a deliberately narrow assessment. PATRICK J. McDONNELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Grant High Parents, Staff Discuss Melee : Violence: Back-to-school night crowd confronts officials about Tuesday's incident. Principal says campus is safe. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Battle Over Street Reaches City Clerk MAIA DAVIS
GLENDALE : Back-to-School Night Focuses on the Fathers STEVE RYFLE
Ozone Ranking Among Worst : Environment: Poor county showing occurs despite significant smog reductions in past two decades. JOANNA M. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WOODLAND HILLS : Chamber to Make a Game of Business FRANK MANNING
Bakersfield Schools Superintendent Being Considered for Santa Ana Post SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VAN NUYS : 16th Valley Air Derby Is Set for Takeoff KAY HWANGBO
Latinos Unite in Self-Defense on Prop. 187 : The thousands who massed at City Hall see danger for citizens, too, if the initiative passes. ANTONIO H. RODRIGUEZ and CARLOS A. CHAVEZ, Carlos A. Chavez is an administrator at a Los Angeles liberal-arts college. Antonio H. Rodriguez is a civil-rights lawyer in Los Angeles.
NEWBURY PARK : Porn Actress Gets 2-Year Prison Term BARBARA MURPHY
Scholarships Available for Latino Students
Teledyne Agrees to $5.56-Million Settlement of Fraud Claims : Newbury Park: In agreeing to pay, the company denies whistle-blower's charge that it falsified tests on electronic ID systems for military aircraft. KENNETH R. WEISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH : Jackie Robinson Academy Dedicated; Widow Attends
Use of Rubber on Rail Tracks Studied JEFF SCHNAUFER
LOS ALAMITOS : School Board Candidates to Talk BERT ELJERA
YORBA LINDA : Residents Seeking Limits on Trail Use DANIELLE A. FOUQUETTE
California Is Ripe for Revolt Again : Raising taxes has not brought in more revenues, and the gubernatorial candidates would be wise to learn that lesson. ARTHUR LAFFER and JOEL FOX, Arthur Laffer is chairman of a La Jolla consulting firm and the father of supply-side economics. Joel Fox is president of the Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn.
Kemp's Prop. 187 Stance a Courageous 'Act of Stupidity' Dana Parsons
MTA Shake-Up Proposal Is of Limited Scope DAVID WILLMAN and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Trustees OK Higher CSU Fees : Education: Students will pay 10% more next year, but the board votes to request enough state funding to avoid another increase for 1996-97. ALICIA DI RADO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Special Delivery : Deputy Goes Beyond Call of Duty When Baby Is Born at Jail MARK I. PINSKY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Drains Some Reserve Funds to Pay for Arts Plaza : Thousand Oaks: The financing plan relies heavily on debt. But leaders say the $86-million complex is worth it. STEPHANIE SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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Diocese, Chorus OK Settlement in Molestation Suit : Courts: Financial terms are not disclosed. Former member of boys choral group alleged that priest sexually abused him for 5 years. TRACY WEBER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dead, 4 Hurt in 5-Car Crash : Accidents: Driver who reportedly sped through a red light is killed when car flips over in Tustin intersection. It is the worst of several collisions on an especially dangerous day on local roads and freeways. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Linebacker Small Came Up Big at Just the Right Time for USC EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Linebacker Small Came Up Big at Just the Right Time for USC : College football: Surviving serious car accident has left Trojan player with a new attitude. EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Newman Stands Out Despite Injury T.J. SIMERS
Golden West to Face Southwestern Tonight STEVE KRESAL
It Wasn't Golfers Who Were Hot, It Was the Course That Was Cold Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Donahue Thinks Stokes Won't Play JIM HODGES
Southern Section Council Votes Against O.C. Secession CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saugus Is a Pain for Burbank BRYAN RODGERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hoch Takes Charge With 14-Under 129 From Associated Press
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COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Robinson Looking for Defensive Help EARL GUSTKEY
Eckersley a Free Agent, but A's Want Him Back From Staff and Wire Reports
Paddlers Hahn, Bragg Bring Home Medals STEVE HENSON
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Newman Stands Out Despite Injury T.J. SIMERS
Southern Section Council Rejects Proposed Section CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiddling While the Fans Burn MIKE PENNER
CSUN Athletes Try to Cope in Wake of Negative Vote STEVE ELLING and MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Angels Try to Give Fans Something of Interest BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Laguna Hills Tops Estancia, Wins Fourth in a Row MATT FARMER
Inexplicably, Houston Leaves Top Spot STEVE HARVEY
Pro Basketball SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
COMMENTARY : Here's Hoping Pat Riley Stays Put MIKE LUPICA, NEWSDAY
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Skrepenak Finally Gets Big Chance STEVE SPRINGER
Moon Helps Put Vikings in Control Again : Pro football: Quarterback sets up tying and winning field goals in 13-10 victory. From Associated Press
Penalty Waved Off; Vaqueros Salvage Tie TONY ALTOBELLI
MacLean Takes Stage Under Center : Granada Hills Quarterback Becomes Area's Leading Passer in 1st Year as Starter KENNEDY COSGROVE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return to Power : Former Coach Ancich Has Led Revival of Football Program at St. Paul High ERIC SHEPARD, TIMES PREP SPORTS EDITOR
Mt. SAC Cross-Country Meet Begins Today MATT FARMER
GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE : Servite Possessions Deep-Six Ocean View ERIC MADDY
Mondesi Keeps Dodger Tradition Alive by Winning Rookie Award : Baseball: Right fielder from Dominican Republic is team's third consecutive winner, following Karros and Piazza. ROSS NEWHAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ORANGE LEAGUE : Brea-Olinda Gets Past Anaheim GABE LACQUES
SENIOR GOLF AT RANCHO PARK : It Just Keeps on Getting Better DAN HAFNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sonny's Delight : In His Second Season, Lubick Has Guided Surprising Colorado State to a 7-0 Start and No. 12 Ranking GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANALYSIS : New Drama Surrounds Raider Play Calling STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cherrington Sparks Santa Ana Valley MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CSUN Baseball Team to Hold Alumni Game
Ice Age Comes to Ventura County : Mariners Open Home Hockey Season Against Junior Ducks Tonight TRIS WYKES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Genuine Box-Office Attraction MIKE DOWNEY
GARDEN GROVE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Summers Leads Pacifica Past Bolsa Grande GEOFF BILAU
Prep Roundup
CENTURY LEAGUE : Small Stature Doesn't Keep Jacobs Out of the Big Plays DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Moorpark in Need of Calculator FERNANDO DOMINGUEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Savanna Takes to the Air, Beats Valencia MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPPER REPORT : If He Keeps Improving, Fish Could Catch On CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Remorseful Bennett Suspended by UCLA : College football: Defensive back who pleaded no contest to felony charges hopes to play again in 1995. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Former Bulldog Makes Allegations Associated Press
LOS ALAMITOS : From Riding to Training, Treece Finds Winning Niche STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Marcos Beats Clock, Buena : Water polo: Bulldog defense lets down at crucial times in 8-6 Channel League setback. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tri-Valley Must Remain in Division IX Playoffs PAIGE A. LEECH
Section Stands Firm on Football Playoff Structure MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loara Turns Seven Katella Turnovers Into 28-7 Victory JON CLIFFORD
Griffins Survive Big Scare : Football: No. 1-ranked Los Alamitos runs unbeaten streak to 42 when late touchdown pass beats Edison, 15-12. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Villa Park Clinches Century League Girls' Tennis Title DAVE McKIBBEN
76ers Limp Into Laker Shootout SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
SIDELINES : Notre Dame's Schwary Knows How to Play Political Football
EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Vega's Final Key Play Helps Century Beat El Dorado STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soto Brings Some Glitter to Cal State Fullerton Soccer LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Football
THOROUGHBRED RACING : Paradise Creek Is Best on Grass, but Holy Bull Has Overall Edge BILL CHRISTINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Las Vegas Shuffle: Grgurich Gets Offer : College basketball: Sources say former assistant will accept three-year $900,000 deal. JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CLIPPER REPORT : Team Signs Top Draft Pick Lamond Murray CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reality Adds Spice to Raider Telecast LARRY STEWART
Then Again, Perhaps Snead Felt His Questions Were Too Nosy MAL FLORENCE
TENNIS / DANA HADDAD : Xanthos Continues to Hold Court DANA HADDAD
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : OCC Wins Its Eighth in a Row in Water Polo
ROUNDUP : Hoover Runners Gang Up for Pacific Win
BUSINESS
Stacking Up Sales
Times Mirror Operating Income Rises in 3rd Quarter From a Times Staff Writer
Gates' Brave, New World of Finances MICHAEL SCHRAGE, Michael Schrage is a writer, consultant and research associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He writes this column independently for The Times
CONSUMER BRIEFS : Car Rip-Offs Top Complaint List
Upbeat Economic News Sends Stock and Bond Prices Down From Times Wire Services
GM's Stock Dives on Anemic Earnings : Autos: The No. 1 car maker suffers another huge loss in its North American operations. DONALD W. NAUSS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MusicSource Plans to Buy Stake in Michigan Firm
Banking And Finance James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Economy News Slams Markets; Dollar Dives to Postwar Low From Times Staff and Wire Services
BANKING AND FINANCE : They're Thinking Big by Aiming to Serve Smaller Businesses James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Suit Alleges Tandy Misled Company
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IBM Isn't Feeling So Blue Anymore; Net Income Rises Sharply MARTHA GROVES
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Southland IPOs a Flourishing Crop Despite Risks TOM PETRUNO
Phone Systems Get Permission to Compete With Cable : Telecom: Cable industry, consumer organizations criticize FCC ruling, saying cost will be borne by existing customers. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Reports on Jobs and Housing Fan Inflation Fears : Economy: Surprising figures bolster worries that the Fed will raise rates soon. Stocks and bonds pay the price. DAVID W. MYERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chief Executive Appointed at Toshiba America Systems Unit
Lucas Hopes to Work His Magic on Wary Marin County Residents : Movies: The filmmaker faces stiff opposition to plans to expand his Skywalker Ranch complex in rural San Rafael. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Nichols Institute Buyer Posts Profit
Banking And Finance James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Warner Music Rocking With Chaos ALAN CITRON and CHUCK PHILIPS
Armor All Announces Rise in Second-Quarter Revenue, Profit
Video Facts
Spelling Names Execs to Head New TV Comedy Unit
Irvine Rated as State's 2nd-Best City for Business : Recognition: California Business magazine's list of top 100 cities is based on license costs, lease and rental rates, crime rates, Scholastic Aptitude Test scores and commuting time. RUSS LOAR, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Cellular Phone Leaders Ally to Build a Nationwide Service MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aerospace From Times Staff and Wire Reports
New Indictment Delays Ex-Auto Executives' Trial : Courts: Three former American Honda sales officials, one from O.C., already face fraud and racketeering counts. New charges or even new defendants could be added. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Profit at Abbey Healthcare Up 35% for Quarter : Earnings: Chairman says provider of home health services has reached 'turning point' in absorbing recent acquisitions. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First Interstate Chooses Siart to Replace Outgoing Chairman
SEC Moves to Tighten the Rules SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Makes Bid for Reliance Electric : Mergers: The $1.5-billion deal would take the government contractor another step toward promising commercial ventures. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Official at Center of Fraud Inquiry Is Asked to Help Run Company : Investigation: U.S. trustee's office wants Charles B. Rau to operate a motorcycle parts maker that filed for bankruptcy protection. No charges have been filed against him in bank probe. JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rockwell Makes Bid for Reliance Electric : Mergers: Deal would take the government contractor another step toward promising commercial ventures. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Is This a Fair Trade? : Market Makers Draw Criticism, Lawsuits for Ignoring Customer Orders SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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