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What happened on September 23, 1994
NEWS
Destination: Discovery : Traditional tours show you all that glitters. But new sightseeing ventures let you see--and taste--other parts of L.A. in hopes of erasing borders and easing fears. By Lynell George, LOS ANGELES TIMES
The Positively \o7 Wonderful\f7 Life and Times of Barbara Bush : Books: What, you expected the former First Lady to reveal family secrets? That's just not her style. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
They're Still Surfing After All These Years By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Is There a Cyber Doctor in the House? By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Pay Heed If Your Car Is Sending a Smoke Signal By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Some Sound Advice : Be It Barking Dogs or Roaring Airplanes, There Are Ways You Can Silence Neighborhood Noise By Gary Libman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Jokes
Celebrating the Black Experience By Paul D. Colford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES. Paul D. Colford is a columnist for Newsday. His column is published Fridays
A Lifetime of Highlights By Elizabeth Mehren
BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : A Moving, Humorous Look at 3 Generations : GUPPIES FOR TEA \o7 by Marika Cobbold\f7 ; St. Martin's/Thomas Dunne $20.95, 287 pages By Elaine Kendall, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Silent Killer Could Be in Your Home : Poisons: Vitas Gerulaitis' death showed the ubiquity of carbon monoxide--and the need to take precautions. By Pamela Warrick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Feeding Their Independence : At Orange County High Schools, the Ritual of Off-Campus Lunching Satisfies a Hunger for More Than Fast Food By Rose Apodaca Jones, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC HIGH STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : inline : Smoking Issues \o7 Associated Press\f7
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : Working at Camp for Blind a Time of Learning By \o7 Kristen Vieira Is A Junior At University High School In Irvine.\f7 and Kristen Vieira
OC HIGH: STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : The View From Below : Younger Kids Tell How They Spot Teen-Agers--and What They Think of Them ('Cool' and 'Yucky')
OC HIGH STUDENTS NEWS AND VIEWS : inline : Making a Difference
OC HIGH STUDENT NEWS AND VIEWS : inline : Dedicating School
Unscrupulous Stockbrokers
Money in Senate Race
Starved Child
'Walking Dead' Unit
Perot on NAFTA
Shuttle Landings
Aftershock Watch
Charter Schools Can Provide the Answers to Hard Problems : Education: By waiving 6,000 pages of Education Code, they can change curriculum and set their own standards. They can save money by cutting administrative bloat. The trick is winning school board approval. By Joy Anthony, \f7 and \o7 Joy Anthony is a field representative for state Assemblyman Gil Ferguson in Newport Beach.
LAYOFFS: Job losses at Northrop Grumman Corp., announced... By Michael Arkush
MOVIES GALORE: Ventura County movie-goers soon will have a... By Adrianne Goodman
Shibley Boyes; Pianist for L.A. Philharmonic
SETTING LIMITS: President Clinton's sending of troops to... By Faye Fiore and David Haldane and Debora Vrana
Governor Signs Package of 8 Anti-Crime Bills Into Law By Jerry Gillam, Times Staff Writer
Leonard Feather; Jazz Critic, Composer By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Troops Move to Disarm Haiti's Main Military Base : Occupation: American officials, pro-democracy leaders meet in bid to set up new government. Clarified rules permit force to halt violence against civilians. By James Risen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rebuilding Job: Starting From Ground Zero By Kenneth Freed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Myers' Future White House Role Uncertain By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Rocket Forces Left in the Dark--and Fuming By Richard Boudreaux, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Las Vegas Gambles on Families : Campaign to lure parents and children brings big crowds--and backlash. Holdout casinos decry the image change. Even backers concede that poor planning has caused some gaffes. By Michael A. Hiltzik, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southland Firms Dominate Market for Small Handguns : Violence: Cheap weapons are favored by criminals and youths. Many are traced to serious crimes. By Mark Platte and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Police Defend Later Search of Simpson Home By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel Finds Training Poor, Morale Low in D.A.'s Office : Lawyers: Study says '9 to 5' work culture and lack of resources hurt performance, but commends special units. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
THE TIMES POLL : Most Back Haiti Pact but Oppose Sending Troops By David Lauter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : U.S. SENATE : Feinstein Protests Newest Huffington Ads : Incumbent says she again is falsely accused of being soft on crime. The challenger insists the senator's record speaks for itself, while a poll calls the race a dead heat. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Inside Man at the White House By James Bornemeier
New Study on Immigration Cites High Cost By Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Sues U.S. Over Immigrants' 'Invasion' : Politics: Governor calls on federal government to reimburse the state for the costs of educating undocumented children. Legal experts say the claim has almost no chance of succeeding. By Daniel M. Weintraub, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS : GOVERNOR : Candidates at a Standoff in Fight Over 2 Debates By Amy Wallace, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Mayor Bradley Opposes Prop. 187 in Rare Appearance By Paul Feldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Amnesty Unlikely for Haiti Leaders : Policy: Administration says only deposed president can convene parliamentary session to consider pardons. By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Force to Stay in Haiti at Least Through December : Military: Withdrawal is not likely before elections. Costs could reach $250 million by year's end. By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Rules of Engagement
Americans Turn From Soldiers to Saviors at Hospital : Haiti: When plans to invade Cap Haitien were scrubbed, they turned to trucking in desperately needed medical supplies in a well-received show of friendship. By Richard A. Serrano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Won't Revamp Nuclear Arms Policies : National security: Clinton agrees not to accelerate reductions in forces, stockpiles due to Russia's instability. Critics call stance 'Cold War lite.' By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ames' Wife Seeks Postponement of Sentencing on Lesser Spy Counts From a Times Staff Writer
3 Rottweilers Kill Zoo Elk, Dig Escape Path Associated Press
Pope Cancels Visit to U.S., Speech to U.N. : Religion: The Vatican says John Paul needs to recover from last spring's surgery on his leg. The announcement is likely to fuel more rumors of ill health. By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Retaliates, Bombs Serb Tank in Bosnia : Balkans: Air strikes are launched after a French soldier is seriously wounded in a rebel attack. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canadian Minister Booed at Protest Against Gun Control By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Accused American Says He Spied for U.S. : Germany: Onetime campus radical was arrested on suspicion he passed secrets to former Communist East. He argues he was double agent. By Marjorie Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Looting Reported in Wake of Eruptions Associated Press
Times Book Prizes Announced; Malouf Wins for Novel : Honors: Gilmore is biography winner for 'Shot in the Heart.' Chauncey takes history award for his work on gay lifestyle in New York. By John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tapes of Cisneros, Ex-Girlfriend Probed : Investigation: Justice Dept. studying allegations that HUD secretary may have misled FBI before his appointment. Inquiry may lead to special counsel. By Sara Fritz and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Backers of Health Care Reform Turn Spotlight on Foes : Legislation: Special interests reportedly spent $100 million in two years lobbying Congress. Some favored, but most were opposed to the plan. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anderson Sues for U.S. Files on Hostage Ordeal From Associated Press
Teacher Loses Job Over Failure to Observe 'Moment of Silence' Reuters
Dentist Settles Suit for Avoiding Man With HIV From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : $100 Million Given to Improve Schools From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : TEXAS : 2 Who Maimed Their Sister Get Probation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Halt to Mining Claim Applications Backed From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Food Preservatives Found to Boost Cancer Fighters From Associated Press
NATION IN BRIEF : MARYLAND : NAACP Sues Chavis to Recoup $82,400 From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : FLORIDA : Coast Guard Ends Rescue of Rafters From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NATION IN BRIEF : NORTH CAROLINA : USAir Crew Actions in Storm Faulted From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Klaas' Father Starts Anti-Crime Group Associated Press
Private Talks Could Scale Back Dana Point Development : Environment: A local conservancy seeks to buy acreage to preserve habitat on one of the last remaining coastal parcels in Orange County. Planned hotel would be scrapped, but 370 houses would still be built. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thurmond Leaves Hospital Associated Press
Kurdish Warlord Targeted Reuters
Political Parallels in the Process of Choosing a Jury By Bill Boyarsky
Negotiators Back Stiffer Curbs on Lawmaker Gifts The Washington Post
O.C. Confidence in Economy Hits Highest in '90s By Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Found at L.A. Plant May Be Inmate : Crime: Corpse is found in steel drum picked up from Norco prison. Officials say one prisoner is missing. By Lisa Respers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
As O.C.'s Confidence Soars, So Do Sales : Economy: Consumers are snatching up homes and autos, furniture and appliances. Merchants say the spending pace, though not as frantic as the '80s boom, is nonetheless brisk. By Hope Hamashige and Chris Woodyard, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Damages Against Kim Basinger Voided : Courts: Appellate justices find judge gave ambiguous instructions to jury in 'Boxing Helena' case. Verdict of $8.1 million threw film star into bankruptcy. By Edward J. Boyer and Judy Brennan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
King's Lawyer Urges Simpson Gag Order : Media: Attorney for motorist beaten by police says the right to a fair trial in a capital case takes precedence over the free speech of lawyers and the press. By Debbie Kong, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Made Whole Again : The quake created a sort of artistic diaspora at CalArts. But now students are reunited on a refurbished campus. By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ART : Group Effort Blends Trio of Talents : 'Three Women Two' is the artists' second collaborative show at New Canyon Gallery. By Nancy Kapitanoff, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Nancy Kapitanoff writes regularly about art for The Times\f7
THEATER : Acts of Goodness : Jane Anderson explores the tragic consequences of doing the right thing in a revival of her play 'The Baby Dance.' By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times\f7
The Buddy System : Comic 'Friends' has serious bent, exploring personal crisis and relationship of longtime pals. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 T.H. McCulloh writes regularly about theater for The Times\f7
THEATER REVIEW : Fantasy the High Point of Whining Play : Despite flashes of energy and nice casting, the drama is caught in the grip of the gripes. By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Robert Koehler writes frequently about theater for The Times\f7
MUSIC : The 'Real Deal' : Jazz pianist Bill Cunliffe, the 1989 Monk competition winner, gives songs foot-pumping swing. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Zan Stewart writes regularly about jazz for The Times\f7
READINGS : On the Road for a Novel Tour : Prolific author Donald E. Westlake is now signing copies of his latest work, 'Baby Would I Lie?' for fans at a bookstore near you. By Patricia Ward Biederman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COVER STORY : A Point of Contention : Electronic dartboards raise the ire of game-playing traditionalists. By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Pop Music Charts
Affordable Furnishings With Flair : Al's Discount offers plenty of decorator choices--from sofas to dining room sets. By Geri Cook
Fashion : Searching for the Look : At Valley high schools, boys pair new hair colors with old denim styles while girls try dresses for more individuality. By Cindy Lafavre Yorks, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Cindy LaFavre Yorks writes regularly about fashion for The Times\f7
CLUB SCENE : Hot Coffee, Rumor at Cool Spot By Sylvia L. Oliande
HEALTH : Mind Over Matters : Stress-reduction program helps participants get in touch with their bodies and maintain well-being. By Maryann Hammers, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Maryann Hammers writes regularly for The Times\f7
Science's Hall of Fame : To walk through Caltech is to revisit Einstein, Oppenheimer, Millikan and other 20th-Century lions of the field. By Jeff Prugh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Searing Thai Treats : The Exotic makes the most of classics--from coconut milk-based soups to seafood dishes and fried rice. By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Max Jacobson reviews restaurants every Friday in Valley Life!\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Shawshank': Solid Portrayals but a Dubious Treatment By Kenneth Turan, TIMES FILM CRITIC
MOVIES Animated 'Cats': Steven Spielberg's Amblimation is... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Sleep With Me' Is Really a Conventional Love Triangle By Peter Rainer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Terminal Velocity' Races Into Romance and Comedy By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pauline Black Leads Selecter in Vibrant Set at Whisky By Richard Cromelin
Covering the Scene Has Filled Her Heart, Not Her Coffers By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEW : In 'Sirens,' High-Concept Cops Founder on the Rocks By Chris Willman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : '. . . And God Spoke' Sends Up Film Biz By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEW : ABT Dazzles in Tharp's 'Upper Room' By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Inspired Nonsense From Royal Northern By Timothy Mangan
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Judybats Take Off With Soft, Sad, Appealing Think-Rock By Chuck Crisafulli
CLUB REVIEW : Kicking Out the Jams at Toe's Tavern in Pasadena By Heidi Siegmund
Confessional-Style 'Virgins' Cries Out By F. Kathleen Foley
'Cradle': A Musical With a Message By Philip Brandes
Art Review : Joel Otterson's Furniture Hurts So Good By David Pagel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Celestino Loses Its Name but Not Its Place By S. Irene Virbila, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
Restaurant Review : Where Pizza, Panini, Pasta Are Informal By Michelle Huneven, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Home Entertainment : Retailers Miffed at Sony Over Streisand Tape By Dennis Hunt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
National Video Rentals
Theater Review : Some of 'Best Friends' Is a Dog; the Rest Is Worse By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bringing Closure to Anchors' Glibness By Howard Rosenberg
Is an Emmy Worth a 51-Year Wait? Ask Fyvush Finkel By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'My Fair Lady' Gets a Face Lift : 30 Years Later, George Cukor's Oscar-Winning Musical Is Restored. Isn't It Loverly? By Emanuel Levy, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; \o7 Emanuel Levy is the author of the new biography "George Cukor, Master of Elegance," published by William Morrow. and \f7
New Angle on a Symbol of Art Deco : Painting: Tamara de Lempicka's portraits of the '20s and '30s leisure class are finding revived interest. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Helped Charlotte Spin Her Web By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pianist Smith Says Humor Is the Key : Jazz: He has worked with Ella Fitzgerald and composed. Tonight he will play one of 'Four Grand Pianos' in La Mirada. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Dance Review : ABT Dazzles Audience in Tharp's 'Upper Room' By Chris Pasles, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forbert Uses Song Energy to Keep Plugging Away : Pop music: He loves his work, despite being labeled a 'new Dylan' and having record company problems. He plays at the Coach House on Saturday. By Buddy Seigal, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dual Brands: Doubling Up on Fast Food : Restaurants: Arby's purchase of Long John Silver's is the latest example. Some experts are wary of the concept. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bank Held Equally at Fault in Money Order Firm's Collapse : Finance: Wilshire State Bank improperly withheld payment of General Money Order drafts, a jury says. By Scott Shibuya Brown, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Turner Pushes for Merger Deal With NBC By Alan Citron and John Lippman
The Downsizing of Defense : Northrop Grumman to Slash 8,650 Jobs By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lenders Are Cautioned by Greenspan : Banking: Fed chief notes that the industry is stronger than it has been in decades, but he issues a reminder of past mistakes. By David W. Myers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Economy From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
AmeriQuest Stock Up on Merger Plans
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Trade From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Borden Seems Close to Buyout for RJR Stock : Acquisition: Deal with Kohlberg Kravis Roberts is proceeding on track, spokeswoman says. From Associated Press
GM Checks Off on Sale of National Car Rental : Deals: Auto maker reaches preliminary agreement for purchase of firm by investment group. From Times Wire Services
Technology & Telecommunications From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Securities From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Autos From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airlines From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking & Finance From Times Staff and Wire Reports
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall for 3rd Day; Bond Yields Ease From Times Staff and Wire Services
Nextel Launches New Wireless Service in State By Amy Harmon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Farm Accused of Redlining in L.A. : Insurance: Company denies discriminatory practices. Garamendi concedes lack of evidence. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FCC Makes Rule Changes to Aid Minorities From Bloomberg Business News
Fewer Shoppers Seeing Cents in Coupons By Denise Gellene
Fed Says Economy Is Slowing From Bloomberg Business News
Company Town : STACKING UP SALES
Company Town : Van Damme Gains 'Franchise' Status : Movies: Star of Universal Pictures' 'Timecop' is about to become the focal point of a merchandising campaign. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : MTV's McGrath Draws Up a New Players List
Job Ax Falls at Columbia, TriStar By Elaine Dutka, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
Finance Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Finance Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Prenatal Plan Gives Tokos a 23% Boost
O.C. Man Joins Kia's Board of Directors : Management: The Korean auto maker's elevation of U.S. operations chief W. Greg Warner is a first in the Asian car industry. Japanese firms likely won't follow suit, analysts say. By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCE : New Director of First American Was Being Wooed by Rival Fidelity National Compiled by James S. Granelli, Times staff writer
Regulators Seek $1 Million Each From 2 Bankers By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aurora Stock Drops on Earnings News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
OK, so it doesn't quite make up for the strike: The full... By Steve Harvey
Fixing a Civil-Rights Wrong : Congress has a chance to remedy Alaska cannery outrage
Only One President--There's No One Else : Flap over Carter role hides fundamental issue
Good . . . Now Keep It Closed : U.S. to temporarily shut down San Clemente border checkpoint
CRIME WATCH : Striking Out
When Bureaucracy Keeps Water From Children : Azerbaijan: Private American relief efforts for refugees are stymied by a U.S. regulation. By Jane Olson, \o7 Jane Olson of Pasadena, a board member of the Women's Commission for Refugee Women and Children, traveled to Azerbaijan recently with a commission delegation. \f7
All Presidencies Are Not Created Equal : Haiti: With the present constitution, returning Aristide to power may prove futile. By John M. Carey, \o7 John M. Carey is assistant professor of political science at the University of Rochester and co-author of "Presidents and Assemblies: Constitutional Design and Electoral Dynamics" (Cambridge University Press, 1992.\f7 )
PERSPECTIVE ON IMMIGRATION : Latinos Want a Tighter Border, Too : The flood of illegal immigrants hurts the whole community, which now must do what government won't. By Jesse Laguna, \o7 Jesse Laguna was born in Austin, Tex., and spent his career in applied mathematics with the Navy and General Dynamics. A member of the Save Our State Committee, he has long been active in Mexican American affairs in southern San Diego County. \f7
The People's Problem Isn't Rail vs. Buses : Transit: Taxpayers voted for both; what they got was the MTA placing the interests of its employees ahead of the public's. By Wendell Cox, \o7 Wendell Cox, a public policy consultant in Illinois, served on the L.A. County Transportation Commission from 1977 to 1985. \f7
Obituaries
VICA Presses City Council to Fill Yaroslavsky Seat Quickly By John Schwada and Cynthia H. Craft and Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Undocumented Children and Education By Antonio Olivo, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALABASAS : Lecture to Highlight Uses of Native Plants By Alicia Doyle
Back-to-Basics Proposal May Be Redesigned : Ventura: School officials consider using four classrooms instead of converting a building. Concept meets some resistance. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Honor Student Is Mourned by Faculty, Classmates : Tragedy: The sixth-grader was killed while riding his bicycle. A 21-trumpet salute is planned today at Balboa Middle School. By Ira E. Stoll, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Shining Moment : After 27 Years, Oxnard Man Honored for Vietnam Heroism By Laura Bendix, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A 'Friday Night at the Gym' Offers Alternative to Streets : Recreation: Center in Oxnard will open from 9 p.m. to midnight in an attempt to give teen-agers a safe gathering place. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Loser in Schools Chief Election Files Claim Over Loss of Job : Courts: Dan Flynn, who lost a June bid for county superintendent's position, says firing was politically motivated. He launches a $3-million action. By Maia Davis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA : Ventura County Teacher of the Year Honored By Julie Fields
Symphony Directors Reject Contract Offer By Julie Fields
EL RIO : Youth, 17, Arrested in Robbery, Car Theft By Julie Fields
NYELAND ACRES : Man Pleads Innocent in Slaying Over Beer By Dwayne Bray
VENTURA : Parking Enforcement Officer Hurt in Crash By Greg Rippee
CAMARILLO : Cover-Up Sought for Adult Magazines By J.E. Mitchell
OXNARD : Ronstadt to Sing at Mexican Arts Festival By Miguel Bustillo
THOUSAND OAKS : Father and Son in a Class All Their Own By Tracy Wilson
AHMANSON RANCH : Las Virgenes Road Plan Denial Appealed By Frank Manning
THOUSAND OAKS : Man Pleads Guilty in 2 Attempted Rapes By Dwayne Bray
MOORPARK : Kane Advises Against Slow-Growth Plan By Scott Hadly
Moorpark Aims to Still Worm, Stench Worries : Compost: Officials will intervene in dispute between neighbors who complain of odor and firm that uses creatures to recycle green waste. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Scattered Showers Could Continue By Julie Fields
The Oaks Mall Cinema Closing for 2-Month Renovation : Entertainment: Nearby merchants expect a slight decline in business while the multiplex shuts down for its face lift. By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Youth's Protest Suits Him to a T : Schools: Simi Valley teen-ager wears patriotic-themed shirts in a personal challenge of school's dress code. By Tracy Wilson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Dispatchers Give Aid to Stricken Colleague : Simi Valley: Drive raises $25,045 for Lynn Frobisher, who has terminal cancer. Donations are brainchild of fellow workers. By Greg Rippee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campaign Calendar
A Family's Painful Path to Resolution : After 30 Years, Last Designated Vietnam-Era POW Is Reclassified by the Air Force as Killed in Action By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Up the Right Staircase : LEARN Schools Rank High in Survey of Students, Teachers and Parents--but the Bathrooms, They Say, Are the Pits By Stephanie Chavez, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
State Ethics Board Cuts Ties With L.A. Panel By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Damages Against Kim Basinger in Film Suit Voided : Courts: Appellate justices find the judge gave ambiguous instructions to jury in 'Boxing Helena' case. Verdict of $8.1 million threw film star into bankruptcy. By Judy Brennan and Edward J. Boyer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Classic Class Notes : Education: Peter, Paul & Mary take their folk songs to immigrant students at Belmont High. By Carla Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chinese Pupils Arrive in Exchange Program : Cultures: It's a first for the district. The children will study English at a Woodland Hills school. By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Activist Rabbi's Synagogue Defaced With Swastikas : Crime: Police do not know if temple's vandalism is linked to its leader's work on an anti-bigotry plan. By Vivien Lou Chen and Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
GLENDALE : Swastikas Found Painted Outside Synagogue
LOS ANGELES : Body Found at Rendering Plant May Be Prison Inmate
Deputies Break Up Brawl Outside House of Blues By Nicholas Riccardi
RESEDA : On-Campus Preschool Tests Young Nerves By Maki Becker
GLENDALE : Parents Raise Money to Open Playground By Jeff Schnaufer
REDONDO BEACH : Ballot Measure Urges Eased Concealed Weapons Permits
SANTA MONICA : St. John's Hospital to Reopen for Inpatients on Oct. 3
LOS ANGELES : Comedian George Burns Released From Hospital
CALABASAS : Las Virgenes Road Plan Denial Appealed By Frank Manning
BURBANK : City Stores to Offer Unique Gift Items By Steve Ryfle
ARLETA : Man Sentenced for 'Cloning' Phones By Jeff Schnaufer
Molina to Reconsider Vote for County Library Tax By Tracey Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Milestone for Canine Catchers : Publicity Hound Celebrates the 20th Anniversary of Frisbee Stunt By Vince Kowalick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UCLA Estimates Quake Work at $650 Million : Education: Chancellor Young tells regents money is needed for retrofitting, finishing repairs. By J. Michael Kennedy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SHERMAN OAKS : Chamber Hopes Shermanopoly Collects $3,000 By Kay Hwangbo
Speakers to Discuss Domestic Violence By Frank Manning
SHERMAN OAKS : Residents Want Say in Redevelopment By Kay Hwangbo
Hearings Planned on Water Rate Changes By Jeff Schnaufer
County Dedicates Antelope Valley's 1st AIDS Clinic : Health: The Hope Center includes four examining rooms and a nurses station. One of its first patients has high praise for the staff. By Phil Sneiderman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
STUDIO CITY : Residents Address Ventura Blvd. Plan By Kay Hwangbo
College of Canyons Marks Anniversary : Education: The school, which helped bring culture to the agricultural region, looks back on 25 years of change and growth. By Douglas Alger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ginsburg: Bench Needs More Women : Law: Leadership is not a matter of gender, she tells State Bar in her first speech since becoming Supreme Court justice. By Nancy Hsu and Alicia Di Rado, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Young Americans : 1,000 Immigrants From 61 Countries Are Sworn In as U.S. Citizens By Bert Eljera, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman's Husband Held in Abuse Case : Crime: Edward Medina of Orange is accused of knowingly standing by and allowing his wife to beat their 10-year-old nephew and 9-year-old son. By Mark I. Pinsky and Rene Lynch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Talks Underway on Plan for Headlands : Development: Dana Point conservation group and landowners are discussing the sale of 21 of the 121 acres and scaling back the $500-million project. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Countywide : 80 Hot-Air Balloons to Fill the Skies Today By Alan Eyerly
Huntington Beach By Debra Cano
LA PALMA : Code Enforcement Workshop Scheduled By Bill Billiter
Countywide : Increase Projected in Property Tax Revenue By Shelby Grad
PLACENTIA : City to Equip Patrol Cars With Computer Terminals By Holly J. Wagner
IRVINE : Bid to Evict Family From Unfinished Home Rejected By Russ Loar
WESTMINSTER : Collector Amasses Army of G.I. Joes By Debra Cano
MISSION VIEJO : 2 School Candidates Quit, Support Others By Jeff Bean
GARDEN GROVE : Three on City Council Endorse Prop. 187 By Bert Eljera
GARDEN GROVE : Councilman Rejects Call for Resignation By Bert Eljera
BREA : Mid-Street Loitering Banned as Hazardous By Alan Eyerly
NEWPORT BEACH : Costume-Clad Boaters to Raise Funds for Kids By Holly J. Wagner
Police Foil Break-In at Storage Facility; 3 Men Arrested
Man Held on Suspicion of Molesting Girl
LAGUNA BEACH : Dreams of Bringing 'Surf Chair' to City Kept Alive By Leslie Earnest
Leisure World Activists Rally Against Airport Proposal By Lynn Franey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
El Toro Airport Financing Plan Outlined : Development: $4 billion in construction costs can be financed by selling bonds to investors, proponents say. Opponents say taxpayers be affected nonetheless. By H.G. Reza, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Invalidity of Criminal Complaints Is Appealed : Justice: Superior Court had ruled that hundreds of thousands of failure-to-appear complaints were illegally filed by clerks against traffic violators. By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cut in Federal Funds Could Delay Work on Courthouse By Leslie Berkman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tustin Man Dies of Bar Fight Wounds
A Treasured Memento of the Timeless Gift of Friendship By Dana Parsons
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46-Year-Old Lineman Truly One for Ages By Mal Florence
Miscellany Long Beach State announced the hiring of... From Staff and Wire Reports
Magic Adds Another Free Agent in Shaw From Staff and Wire Reports
Green Is Renaissance Man of Sports By Larry Stewart
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : This Season Hardly a Kick for Merten By Jim Hodges
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Freshmen Could Play Key Role Saturday By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Virginia Tech Routs West Virginia, 34-6 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Lachapelle's Fire Is Recharging Edison : Prep football: Versatile player has recovered from costly mistake last season. He's again leading the Chargers' defense. By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kennedy Manages to Beat Sea Kings By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seven Panthers Score Touchdowns as Orange Routs Winless Katella By Steve Kresal, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Esperanza Hangs On to Beat Capistrano Valley By Michael Itagaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westminster Roars Past Pacifica, 24-7 By Eric Maddy
Los Amigos Scores Four Touchdowns in 13 Minutes, Beats Santa Ana By Dave Mckibben, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Coaches See Improvment in Gandy By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Ryan Interested in Signing Phil Simms \o7 Associated Press\f7
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Fox Familiar With Chargers' Offense By Lonnie White
Chatman Rushes for 211 Yards; Costa Mesa Wins By Rick Christopher
Conversion Pass Helps Canyon Edge Loara By Jon Clifford
Saddleback Shuts Down Cherrington, Wins By Mike Wojciechowski
Santiago Beats Buena Park, Ends Long Losing Streak By Gabe Lacques
El Modena Takes Advantage of Tustin Turnovers to Win By Forrest Lee, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FAIRPLEX : Favorite Run Down in Stake By Fred Robledo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY : Sanchez and Garritson Highlight Meets This Weekend By Matt Farmer
PREP ROUNDUP : Woodbridge Knocks Off Corona del Mar
Saugus Gets Thrown for a 23-0 Loss By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JUNIOR COLLEGES / FALL PREVIEW : For Most Area Teams, a Positive Outlook By Fernando Dominguez and John Ortega and Irene Garcia, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Hawkins' Two Touchdowns Pace Nordhoff's 18-7 Victory By Bryan Rodgers
Brawley Wraps Up Tennis Title
SIDELINES : Ventura Developing a Healthy Appetite for Winning
High School Roundup
Hockey Should Learn From Baseball's Mistake By Mike Penner
Titan Assistant Hawking Named Interim Coach : Basketball: Fullerton will be his first college head coaching job. He succeeds Brad Holland. By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NHL Season Won't Start Without Deal : Hockey: Management does not want to play unless collective bargaining agreement is reached. By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Loss and a Gain : After Mark Seay Lost a Kidney, George Allen Helped Him Resume Playing at Long Beach State. : Now Seay Is Catching On in NFL By Chris Dufresne, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternate League Is a Possibility : Baseball: Ongoing labor dispute has made the feasibility even greater because of disenchantment among the players with current ownership. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Routine Race Ends Tragically : Sailing: Perch collapses and ends life of Larry Klein, one of America's brightest hopes, during event in the Bay Area. By Rich Roberts, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Trio Getting Shot to Be King Makers : Hockey: Club expects once-embattled Quinn along with Crowder and Brown to turn frustration to winning. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Team Shopping for Davis Cup Victory : Tennis: Semifinal against Sweden starts today. Sampras will play Magnus Larsson, Martin will face Edberg. By Julie Cart, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Irvan Feeling 'Pretty Good,' Vows to Return to Race Circuit \o7 Associated Press\f7
Flyers Reacquire Goalie Hextall From Islanders for Soderstrom \o7 Associated Press\f7
Phalen Improves Pound for Pounds : Football: Some said hefty USC offensive lineman had a fat chance at making it, but diet and training changed that. By Earl Gustkey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hawking Named Interim Coach at CS Fullerton By Lon Eubanks, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Alamitos Player Injures Coach; Griffins Win By Jason H. Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lachemann Adds Two Familiar Faces to Angel Coaching Staff By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fehr Recommends End of Strike if Antitrust Exemption Is Repealed By Ross Newhan
Ruptured Water Line Forces Game Relocation By Mike Terry
Park Realizes Goal of Playing in the Forum By Lisa Dillman
Fewer Than 100 Tickets Left for Chapman Game
Agents: Jackson, Davis Will Consider Playing in Japan By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCKS : Team Gets Word on Lockout Possibility By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Maryland Governor Not Optimistic : Pro football: Schaefer says weekend meeting with Ram officials did not encourage him about team's possible move. By Jon Morgan, THE BALTIMORE SUN
Smoke Aplenty Blowing Before the Fire : Hart: Mike Herrington is 2-0 against Warriors but says he fears a rout. By Dana Haddad, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Smoke Aplenty Blowing Before the Fire : Westlake: Defense may have vanilla, or perhaps rocky road, awaiting the Indians. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tough Setup : Shaping a Young Ventura Volleyball Team the Challenge for Ex-Olympian McFadden By Fernando Dominguez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Little Bit of History
CSUN Reaches Sponsorship Agreement
Westlake on Last Leg of a Long Road Trip : High school football: Warriors' $1.7 million on-campus stadium on target to open next season. By Jeff Fletcher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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