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What happened on October 03, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
O.C. ART REVIEW : Boarding Area : Thoughtful Show in Huntington Beach Examines Skate Culture By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Salonen Extends Orchestra Contract : Music: Conductor calls L.A. his focal point and his home as he signs on to lead Philharmonic for six years. By Daniel Cariaga, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
Straight, No Chaser : Chick Corea Prefers to Focus on Creative Simplicity of Jazz Instead of Mechanics and Styles of Playing By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEW : A New Dealer Bets On the Blue Chips By William Wilson, TIMES ART CRITIC
'Whisperer' Speaks Volumes : Bidding for Rights to Evans' Novel a New Chapter in Hollywood Infighting By Irene Lacher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UC Irvine dance professor Donald McKayle has been awarded...
TELEVISION Beware of Crooks: Former... By Art Berman, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
Sounds Like Uncharted Territory Worth Return Visit : Pop music review: Emmylou Harris joins Daniel Lanois and band mates in natural meeting of Quebec, Appalachia and the Delta. By Steve Hochman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Juggernaut Gets Back to Basies With Sounds From Past : Jazz review: Numbers from as far back as the '30s fill the program at Irvine Marriott because 'it's classic music and . . . deserves to be heard.' By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Weekend Box Office By Robert W. Welkos
MUSIC REVIEW : A Pleasant Afternoon of Chamber Music at Pepperdine By Josef Woodard
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Lanois Gives Dynamic Show By Steve Hochman
FAMILY : Teens, Adults Connect at 'Intersections' By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
Body Language : Moody? Depressed? Tired? Translation: You could be getting the word that your diet is all wrong. By Suzanne Schlosberg, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'An Especially Privileged Seat at the Parade' : Books: Ben Bradlee oversaw the unraveling of the biggest presidential scandal in history during his tenure at the Washington Post. Now he's reflecting on 'A Good Life.' By Max Holland, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BODY WATCH : Facts on--and Help for--Depression By Leslie Knowlton
BODY WATCH : Children's Clothes With a Message
BODY WATCH : Getting Fit Isn't a Do-or-Die Proposition By Mary Jo Zafis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BODY WATCH : Fight This Habit Tooth and Nail By Kathleen Doheny
BODY WATCH : Labor Saving By Dena K. Salmon and Dr. Jonathan B. Lesser, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
. . . But What I Really Want to Be Is a Screenwriter By Michael Colton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Accent on Service : Margaret Thatcher Joins Salute to Meyer and Segerstrom By Ann Conway
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Can Death Be Humane and Cost-Effective? : IN THE NAME OF MERCY \o7 By Nicholas Delbanco\f7 ; Warner 310 pages, $21.95 By John Leggett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gangbangers
Simpson Closing Arguments
Peace Talks
GOP Policies
Struggles in U.S. History
SURF N' SIP: What's new on the Net? Coffee and croissants... By Joanna M. Miller
Size of Bosnia Force Divides Clinton Team By Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fund-Raising, Straw-Poll Success Aid Gramm Quest : Politics: Questions linger. But GOP presidential contender believes only he can beat front-running Dole. By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
O.J. WATCH: Los Angeles school officials reacted quickly... By Leslie Berger and Nancy Hill-holtzman and Beth Shuster
High Court Again Cuts Back Voting Rights Act : Law: States with a large population of blacks or Latinos need not create 'majority-minority' districts. By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Braces for Terrorism Trial Repercussions By Robin Wright and Robert L. Jackson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In the Valley, the Market for Mansions Is Still Poor : Real estate: High-end homes languish as many well-heeled buyers see better value on the Westside. By Barry Stavro, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Believers Watch in Despair as Final Verdict Is Rendered By J.R. Moehringer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Off Newport Coast, Two Tales of Survival : Plane crash: Pilot remains missing, but two others are rescued. By Lee Romney and Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Angels Fans Once Again Fall Victim to The Curse : Baseball: For old-timers, jinxed team's 9-1 loss to Seattle in a one-game title playoff Monday is deja vu. By Steve Emmons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Moscow's Tunnel of Death : An alarming number of people are stepping in front of subway trains. Social tensions in a changing Russia are blamed, but some also see in a famous literary heroine a macabre inspiration. By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Parties Stunned as Simpson Jury Quickly Reaches Verdicts : Trial: The sealed decisions, arrived at on the first day of deliberations, will be read this morning. City officials say they expect no violence, but police plan a tactical alert. By Jim Newton and Andrea Ford, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Car-Pool Lanes Come to the Valley By Nicholas Riccardi, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWS ANALYSIS : Jury's Speed May Add to Trial's Impact By Henry Weinstein and Tim Rutten, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Study Strengthens Linkage of Salt to Coronary Ills By Thomas H. Maugh Ii, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
SEC Reported Ready to Act on O.C. Violations : Bankruptcy: County officials, bond firms and lawyers are reportedly being contacted. They would be given about two weeks to respond before charges are filed. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Cuts Firefighters in Southland's Forests : Budget: Hundreds are laid off at height of season. Officials say smaller crews will respond and stations will overlap coverage. By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Women Show Gains in Top College Jobs By John Chandler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Who Knew Toll of Violence Becomes Victim \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Arrests of U.S. Officials Said to Show Corrupt Border Web : Smuggling: A supervisory inspector at Calexico is accused of bribery. A visa examiner in Tijuana also faces charges. By Sebastian Rotella, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New UC Chief to Seek Input on 'Downsizing' Bureaucracy : Education: On his first day at work, Richard C. Atkinson says he'll seek advice from corporate leaders. He vows an effort to maintain diversity. By Amy Wallace, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
2 Rescued Hours After Small Plane Plunges Into Ocean : Crash: Coast Guard pulls men from sea about 13 miles off Newport Beach, but pilot is still missing. Good conditioning saved them, doctor says. By Lee Romney and Geoff Boucher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Charges Loom in O.C. Probe, SEC Tells 2 Firms : Bankruptcy: Ex-treasurer Citron also is alerted, sources say, and more notices are expected. Parties get about two weeks to respond. By Debora Vrana and Davan Maharaj, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Denied State Visit, China's President to Meet Clinton in N.Y. By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Croatia Admits Serb Civilians Were Killed \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Kenyan Dissident Gets Prison Term \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Extremist's Strong Showing Shakes Up Latvian Vote : Baltics: Leader of right-wing party has been convicted of racial hatred in his native Germany. By Michael Tarm, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FDA Approves New Drug to Fight Osteoporosis : Medicine: Bone loss affects up to 25 million Americans, especially post-menopausal women. Treatment would be an alternative to hormones. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Quake Death Toll Rises to 71 in Turkey \o7 Associated Press\f7
Jewish Settlers Take PLO Protest Into Jordan River \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Kasparov Rolls to Third Win By Jack Peters
Audit Puts U.S. Logging Costs at $1.3 Billion \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Mississippi's Rep. Montgomery Is Retiring \o7 The Washington Post\f7
Sheik Accuses U.S. of Trying to 'Break My Spirit' \o7 From Associated Press\f7
U.S. to Apologize to Some Victims of Radiation Tests : Research: A few dozen subjects of the most harmful experiments, or their families, could get compensation. Government secretly funded projects. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daschle Unveils His Medicare Reform Proposal : Health: Senate's top Democrat would cut spending growth one-third as much as GOP's plans. Senior citizens would pay less in premiums in 1996. By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gramm Airs His First Ad in N.H.
Storm Threatens to Ruin 2nd Bid to Launch Shuttle \o7 Associated Press\f7
50 Indiana State Troopers to Patrol Gary \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Petition to Challenge Duke's Will OKd : Courts: Harry Demopoulos, a former co-executor of the heiress's estate, alleges her last codicil was tainted by fraud or undue influence. By Paul Lieberman and John J. Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Number of Fat Youth Doubled, U.S. Study Says By Sally Squires, THE WASHINGTON POST
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Case Shows the Pros Wrong . . . Again By Bill Boyarsky
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : Jury Forewoman a 'Mother Figure' to Some on Panel By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Bernard Adler; Stepfather of Director Steven Spielberg
Crystal Scarborough; Swimming Teacher for Celebrities
Arrola B.C. DuBridge; Widow of Longtime Caltech President
William D. Garcia; Ex-Deputy to County Supervisor Antonovich
Mary Beth Hughes; Movie Actress, Nightclub Performer
Egypt Orders San Jose Native Out Within Week \o7 Associated Press\f7
Governor Vetoes $25.4-Million Cut in Business Tax \o7 Associated Press\f7
Fresno Man Who Saw Daily Toll of Violence Joins List of Victims \o7 Associated Press\f7
National Perspective : LEGISLATION : The Old Budget Blues
CHRIS FOSTER : Shoemaker Lets Some Go Barefoot By Chris Foster
Closer Scrutiny : Recent Cases of Alleged Sexual Misconductr May Prompt County Coaches to Polish Up a Tarnished Image By Wendy Witherspoon, Times Staff Writer
By the Numbers : Spotlight
Notebook : Oiler-Tiller Matinee a Hit to Most Involved By Paul Mc Leod, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Roberta Gehlke Mater Dei, Senior Volleyball/Outside hitter...
David Kurien Westminster, Junior Football/Receiver Kurien...
Getting Help for Victims Not Always Easy : Child abuse: The most difficult part is to discover that a problem exists. By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prep Voices
THE SIMPSON VERDICT : A Dog's Howls Signaled Start of Tragic Episode By Stephanie Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON VERDICT : Simpson Not Guilty : He Is Freed After 15 Months in Jail : Trial: Defendant is cleared in the killings of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and Ronald Goldman. Prosecutors are stunned by the verdicts. As Goldman's sister sobs, his father mutters, 'Murderer.' By Stephanie Simon and Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
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THE SIMPSON VERDICT : Simpson Case Timeline
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BUSINESS
Ventura County Economic Profile
New Terms Offered in Breast Implant Cases : Courts: The settlement, which nullifies a $4.25-billion landmark agreement, covers fewer women and promises less than the old deal. From Times Wire Services
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Clinton to Ease Export Rules on Computers From Associated Press
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall on Weak Economic Data From Times Wire Services
Martin T. Daly has been appointed vice president and...
New Terms Offered in Breast Implant Cases : Courts: The settlement, which nullifies a $4.25-billion landmark agreement, covers fewer women and promises less than the old deal. By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
USAir in Talks on Merging With United or American : Airlines: Loss-plagued carrier acknowledges preliminary negotiations but says it's too early to tell if there'll be a deal. By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Investors Bail Out of Mexico; Peso Weakens : Latin America: Stock selloff takes place amid rumors of resignation at central bank. Bolsa index loses 100.3 points, or 4.19%. By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEC Warns Bond Firms of Possible Charges : Bankruptcy: First Boston, Rauscher Pierce Refsnes and former O.C. treasurer have been notified of pending civil action, sources say. By Davan Maharaj and Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Justices OK Suit Over Shiley Heart Valve : Decision: Action is likely to prompt others to proceed with efforts to recover damages from Irvine firm, its parent company. By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High Court Won't Hear Appeal of $36.4-Million Levy Against Keating By James S. Granelli, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Grown-Up Gear : Studios Hope to Develop Adults' Taste for Toon Toys By Richard Natale, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Other News \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
JVC Picks Sacramento as Site for CD Plant : Electronics: The $40-million facility will be the first in the world to produce digital video discs. It will employ 1,000. By Evelyn Iritani, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Farm Settles Car Repair Class-Action Suit From Associated Press
Real Estate \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Technology & Telecommunications \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Business Failures Decline 5.5% in 1st Half : California: Findings point to third straight year in which fewer companies failed than in year before and a steadier economy. By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Supreme Court Upholds Right to Sue Over Harassment : Legal: The U.S. high court let stand a ruling that two women could ignore a company's rule requiring arbitration. By David G. Savage and Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Spending Rises, but Consumer Growth May Be Short-Lived From Associated Press
Banking & Finance \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Fall on Weak Economic Data From Times Staff and Wire Services
EU Reaffirms Goal of Single Currency by '99 : Europe: Only Germany and Luxembourg meet strict qualifying conditions for membership in monetary union. By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California's Labor Commissioner Joins Ranks of the Unemployed By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Enterprise : LEARNING CURVE: BASZILE METALS SERVICE : Mettlesome Type : Entrepreneur Knows What It Takes
Manor Care Inc.: The Maryland-based operator of...
COMPANY TOWN : Sony Pictures Hires Lawyer to Bolster Its Management By James Bates
Ciba-Geigy Makes Definitive Merger Deal With Hexcel By Dan Margolis
Interplay Wins Extension of Ruling Against Rival : Technology: Judge orders maker of game that resembles 'Descent' to continue recalling it from retailers, Irvine software firm's attorney says. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Former Honda Executives Get Prison Terms : Bribery: Case is called biggest of its kind in U.S. history. Dealers paid $15 million for favors. From Reuters
Disneyland, Union Talks Set to Continue
COMPANY TOWN : Day One at CAA Sans the Mighty Ovitz By Claudia Eller
Company Town : DOMESTIC MARKET SHARE
* Samuel Goldwyn Co. senior executive Ray Price is leaving...
Company Town
Cerplex Group Inc.: The Tustin provider of electronic...
New Horizons Computer Learning Center: The Santa Ana-based...
Pacific Scientific Co.: The Newport Beach electrical...
Cytocare Loses Appeal to Stop Investors' Suit From Bloomberg Business News
Brazil's Heartland: Growth Hindered by Lack of Port Link : Agriculture: Frontier region is booming, but poor roads have farmers clamoring for rail line or canal to get products to market more cheaply. By Todd Lewan, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Old-Fashioned Textile Industry Weaving a New Future : Manufacturing: Decrepit mills have been retooled into profitable, high-tech enterprises that scramble to hire from a dwindling labor pool. By Diane Scarponi, ASSOCIATED PRESS
German Car Colors Get the Royal Treatment : Technology: A breakthrough allows two makers to offer cars painted in the radiant blue of lapis lazuli. From Reuters
Clean Air Act Taking Toll on High-Sulfur Coal Mines, Workers : Pollution: Demand and prices dip as less-harmful grade finds favor. Job outlook is grim. By Henry Cutter, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Silgan Vaults to Top of Can Industry : Containers: With Byzantine schemes, the company swallowed up rivals and now manufactures a third of the cans on U.S. grocery shelves. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
* Sergeant's Mechanical Systems Inc. of Oxnard won a...
* Castle Precision Industries of Sylmar won a $1.2-million...
* OM Construction of Glendale won a $707,000 contract from...
* Rockwell International Corp. Science Center of Thousand...
* The Ventura County Public Works Agency has awarded...
* Intertex General Contractors Inc. of Valencia won a...
* King Nutronics Corp. of Woodland Hills won a $256,836...
* Neko Corp. of Van Nuys won a $226,000 contract from the...
* Padilla Paving Co. of Santa Clarita won a $214,260...
* Instrumentation Marketing Corp. of Burbank won a...
* Datron / Transco Inc. of Simi Valley won a $182,227...
* Flamemaster Corp. of Sun Valley won a $164,121 contract...
* Crane Co. Hydro-Aire Division of Burbank won a $140,066...
* Ventura Builders in Ojai has been awarded a $48,000...
* William C. Siegrist Architect of Oxnard won a $25,000...
* ISX Corp. of Westlake Village won a $5.4-million...
Iwerks Posts $13.5-Million Loss for the Fiscal Year
NASD Censures, Suspends Former Securities Broker
Litton Wins 2 Air Force Contracts for $22.5 Million
Netter Digital Plans to Offer Public Stock
Litton to Buy Navigation Systems Unit From Hughes
Zenith National to Sell Life Insurance Company
Reddi Brake Supply Breaks Even for Year By Jack Searles
Company Acquires Assembly & Manufacturing By Jack Searles
ACT Networks Inc. Plans Acquisitions By Jack Searles
McKean Construction Co. Moving to Camarillo By Jack Searles
Harry Halamandaris has been appointed to head Litton...
Tests Continue for Amgen Blood-Clotting Drug By Jack Searles
Parnelli Jones Lauded for Recycling Efforts By Jack Searles
3 Banks Join Network to Aid Small Businesses By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
APS Shifts Electric Bus Projects Into High Gear By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Maker of Skin Protectant to Get National Exposure By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Officer in King Beating Released to Halfway House From Associated Press
Obituaries
Obituaries
COURT WATCH : A Day for Acceptance
Nigeria Remains in Chains : Military dictator reneges on promise to restore democracy
Appointment With Opportunity : Wilson has chance to serve state well through his Supreme Court choice
Passing the Buck on Ailing Medicare : Democratic and GOP plans are short-term fixes
End the Conspiracy of Silence : Women: The world can put teeth in the pact signed in Beijing by fighting a teen-age maid's death sentence. By Irene Natividad, \o7 Irene Natividad is chair of the National Commission on Working Women and former chair of the National Women's Political Caucus\f7
As the World Turns While Watching O.J. : Transfixed by this wholly atypical trial, Americans didn't notice the death of programs that really deal with justice, race. By Robert Scheer, \o7 Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. He can be reached via e-mail at 76327.1675@compuserve.com\f7
Be Wary of a Party Owned by One : Why aren't the Republicans heeding the wake-up call? The right wing intends to take over. By B. Jay Cooper, \o7 B. Jay Cooper was a deputy White House press secretary under Presidents Reagan and Bush. He is now vice president of a Washington public affairs and public relations firm\f7
Colleges, Cal State Study Partnership Proposal : Education: Memo outlines options for meshing programs at three community campuses with a planned four-year university. By Kenneth R. Weiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Convicted Polluter of Ventura River Gets 60 Days in Jail By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moorpark Councilman Testifies to Grand Jury : Inquiry: Scott Montgomery and owner of trash hauler G. I. Industries undergo questioning from prosecutors on business dealings. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kids' Night Out : New Social Club Gives Santa Paula Teens a Safe Place to Meet By Christina Lima, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Votes to Set Limits for Nude Dance Clubs By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Board Considers Plan to Build Boot Camp By Carlos V. Lozano
SANTA PAULA/OJAI : O'Connell to Meet With Constituents By Miguel Bustillo
VENTURA : City Extends Pacts With Developers By Tracy Wilson
SANTA PAULA : City Prepares for 5th Halloween Carnival By Christina Lima
New Social Studies, History Texts on View By Catherine Saillant
PIRU : Building Contract for Clinic to Be Weighed By Carlos V. Lozano
OXNARD : Man, 35, Killed in Scuba Accident By Andrew D. Blechman
Designs Sought for Science Fair Poster By Catherine Saillant
SIMI VALLEY : Park District's Charity Golf Tourney Friday By Joanna M. Miller
SIMI VALLEY : School's Revised Plan to Go Before Panel By David R. Baker
MOORPARK : Music Festival Needs Performers, Booths By Lisa M. Bowman
Council Finds Year-Round Holiday Lights a Bright Idea By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts Plaza Multiplex Plan Draws Criticism : Theaters: Some residents question the appropriateness of putting the movie screens next door to the Thousand Oaks facility. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Speculator Threatens to Back Out of Land Deal : Real estate: Donald T. Kojima is upset that he may not get to develop Oxnard low-cost housing project. City leaders are wary of costly litigation. By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Elmer (Pete) Dykstra; Business Owner
Next L.A. / A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metroplis.
A Tale of Two People By Al Martinez
He's guilty: We're referring, of course, to a mischievous... By Steve Harvey
New Look for Sunset Strip : W. Hollywood Seeks to Lure Entertainment Firms With Revamped, Revitalized Boulevard By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Latino Lawyers Ask Reno for Inquiry Into Police Abuse By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trouble for Truants : New Law Means Tickets, Court Dates and Fines for Skipping School By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Masters Is Found Guilty of 2 Weapons Violations : Courts: Man who shot two taggers in Sun Valley, killing one and wounding another, vows to appeal verdicts on misdemeanor charges. By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Menendez Prosecutors Show New Scenario : Crime: A CD-ROM reconstruction of murders contends that the brothers executed their parents, then shot them in the knees to make it look like a mob hit. Defense fights admission of the testimony. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Test Scores Show Mixed Results at LEARN Schools By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Officer in King Beating Released to Halfway House : Police: Laurence M. Powell goes to a facility in Garden Grove after serving 24 months of his term in federal prison. By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Test Scores Show Mixed Results at LEARN Sites : Schools: Performances by 29 pioneer campuses with reform program indicate improvement in reading, language, math. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Chat Room : Next L.A. / A look at issues, people and ideas helping to shape the emerging metroplis. : Readers Reconstruct Planner's Vision of the Future
The School District Breakup Game
Tarzana : Golfers Tee Off for Transplant Patients By David E. Brady
Pacoima : Arts Pride Project Winners to Be Picked By Tim May
Reseda : Residential Blaze Claims Man's Life By Frank Williams
North Hollywood : Homework Center Opens at Library By Douglas Alger
San Fernando : Council Votes to Lower City Park Fees By Tim May
North Hollywood : Fast-Food Restaurant to Hire Local Youths By Kay Hwangbo
Calabasas : Water District Weighs Cap on Travel Costs By Frank Manning
Tagger's Killer Convicted of 2 Gun Violations By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canoga Park : Complex Gets HUD Loan for Quake Repair By Frank Manning
Westlake Village : Recall Group Submits Revised Petition Form By Frank Manning
Informed Opinions on Today's Topics : Opinions Vary on Expansion of Warners' By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Palmdale's Growth Ranked Second-Fastest in U.S. By Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Armed Men, Posing as Police, Rob Family at Home By Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
When pioneers traveled in wagon trains from Kentucky... By Cecilia Rasmussen
Southeast : Suspect Held in Bombing Death at College
San Gabriel Valley : Mayor Hints at Suit Against Recall Leaders
Central Los Angeles : Public Housing Project Offers a Window of Opportunity
Suspect in 5 Execution-Style Slayings Arrested in Utah
South Bay : 3 Sought in Slaying During Beach Holdup
Crash Into Truck Kills Motorist
Doctors Cautiously Optimistic About Boy Shot on Freeway
City Panel Calls for Hearings on Problem of Stray Dog Packs
San Fernando Valley : Homework Center Offers High-Tech Aid
Westside : Judge Tentatively OKs Home on Burial Site
Burbank Airport Observes Alert Against Terrorism : Safety: In wake of Trade Center bombing convictions, officials impose parking lot security measures. By Steve Ryfle, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mother's Slaying Confirms Neighbors' Fears : Crime: Woman's daughter, who was arrested in the case, was often seen in confrontations with victim, Dana Point residents say. By Julie Fate Sullivan and Michael Granberry, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Making Tracks : Rail passengers on the first day of Metrolink's speedy new route from Riverside to Irvine had something in common-- horror stories about the grueling automobile commute they were only too happy to leave behind. By David Reyes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Laguna Wins Reversal of Big Judgment : Courts: Legal fight over streets in rural neighborhood isn't over, plaintiffs' attorney vows. By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rabbis Prepare for Holy Day of Atoning By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
QUAYLE MATERIAL? On Sunday's ABC-TV morning talk show... By Debra Cano and Jerry Hicks and Gebe Martinez
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Mayor Opens Office for an Hour on Fridays
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Reward Out for Killers of Shop Owner By Mimi Ko Cruz
IRVINE : Police to Unveil a Site on World Wide Web By Hope Hamashige
MISSION VIEJO : Grass Fire Chars 2 Acres off Interstate 5 By Frank Messina
Colleges : Campus scene : FULLERTON : Math Scholarship Helps O.C. Student By Mimi Ko Cruz and Jeff Bean
Colleges : Campus scene : MISSION VIEJO : Women's Forum in China Topic of Talk By Jeff Bean and Mimi Ko Cruz
Colleges : Campus scene : MISSION VIEJO : Trustee Will Serve on State Committee By Jeff Bean and Mimi Ko Cruz
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Police Clerk Position to Become Full Time By Mimi Ko Cruz
COSTA MESA : Arson Fire Damages Units in Vacant Motel By Thao Hua
NEWPORT BEACH : Merchants Propose Improvement Districts By Enrique Lavin
Bishop to Preside Over School Opening By Shelby Grad
ANAHEIM : Public Gets Crack at Disney Ice By Alan Eyerly
CHP Still Seeking Driver Who Caused Fatal Crash By Lee Romney
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Mission's 150-Year-Old Sale
Supervisor Race Draws 2 More Candidates By Matt Lait
Top-Paid Fire Workers Earned $120,000-Plus By Shelby Grad
ORANGE : Action on School Building Urged By Lesley Wright
BREA : Hillside Community Again Before Council By John Pope
ANAHEIM : Rail Station Expansion to Be Considered Today By Alan Eyerly
U.S. Supreme Court Refuses Police Dog Cases : Law: Lower courts had ruled that two men, bitten during arrest, had not proved excessive force. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Heat, Wind Elicit Extra Caution From Firefighters By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Man Confesses to Slaying in N. Calif., Authorities Say
City Seeks to Match Workers, Businesses
Council Likely to OK Investment Rules
3 Sought in Fatal Attack on Pair at Beach
Join a Bowling League, Save the Nation : Some top thinkers are looking not just at the family but at civic associations as the key to national greatness. By Tom Plate, \o7 Tom Plate writes a column appearing Tuesdays in the Los Angeles Times\f7
SPORTS
Angels Are Silenced in Seattle : Angels Come Up One Very Big Unit Short in End, 9-1 : Baseball: Mariner right-hander throws a three-hitter, strikes out 12 in playoff. From Associated Press
Miller Leads Gymnastics World Meet From Staff and Wire Reports
Down and Out in Kingdome : Angels: Mariners get a good break from Sojo and some great pitching from Johnson for 9-1 victory and first AL West title. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Record Snub Throws Him for Big Loss : Pro football: Tarkenton says he has been forgotten by the NFL as Marino approaches many of the Viking great's marks. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Down and Out in Kingdome : Commentary: The losing tradition continues with Langston and the cursed franchise flat on their backs. By Mike Penner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Could Win, but Reds Also Have a Schott : Baseball: On eve of division series, Cincinnati owner has a few, uh, peculiar answers to help make sense of confusing season. By Bob Nightengale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It Was NBC's Goof; NFL Is Off the Hook By Larry Stewart
Bulls Take a Chance on Rodman : Pro basketball: Controversial forward is traded from San Antonio for Will Perdue. From Staff and Wire Reports
Rookie Guard Brent Barry Signs Three-Year Deal With Clippers By Chris Baker
At Least He Got a Rise Out of Them By Mal Florence
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : Switzer Puts His Line on the Defensive
Given Second Chance, Bills Get Their Kicks : AFC: Kelly, Thomas put Buffalo in position to beat Cleveland, 22-19, on Christie's field goal. From Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : O'Donnell Will Return to Practice Associated Press
Vargas Suspended by USA Boxing, Contract With Agent Investigated By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three USC Starters Suspended for Their Dealings With Agent : College football: Walters, Ifeanyi and Herrin might be able to restore eligibility. By Elliott Almond and Maryann Hudson, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
UCLA's Donahue Lambasts Agents : College football: Saying they are 'the No. 1 problem in intercollegiate sports,' he calls for national action. By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Was This Game Really Necessary? The New Wild-Card Rules Say Yes By Mike Digiovanna
Johnson Stands Tall in His Biggest Game : Mariners: He comes through under pressure and overpowers Angels with 12 strikeouts. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Red Sox vs. Indians: Someone Has to Win : AL: Neither Boston nor Cleveland has history on its side. By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Johnson Will Face Yankees Only Once By Mike Digiovanna and John Weyler
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Padres' Smith, Expos' Malone Resign Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda's Resume Is Looking Better By Bob Nightengale
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda's Resume Is Looking Better By Bob Nightengale
Anderson Resigns, but He's Not Retiring From Associated Press
Rockies Will Have to Beat the Best Tonight : NL: Maddux faces Colorado as Braves begin their elusive quest for a World Series title. By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Angels' Late-Season Collapse Brings Back Bad Memories : Baseball: The end this time didn't come as quickly as it did in 1986, but one abrupt turn of events in Anaheim Stadium is hauntingly familiar. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGEL NOTEBOOK : Langston, Hudler Have Brief, Angry Exchange During the Heat of Playoff Battle By Mike Digiovanna and John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Splash May Start Playoffs Without Services of Castro By Martin Henderson
Gonzales, Orange Coast Reap Rewards From Long-Distance Battle By Steve Kresal
FAIRPLEX : Successful Meeting Ends Amid Doubts Over Future By Pete Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : King Faces Nine Count, but Will Fight Charges By Tim Kawakami
'98 Winter Games to Showcase NHL By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Miller on Top in Gymnastics From Staff and Wire Reports
Kings Beat Dallas; Won't Appeal Petit Suspension From Staff and Wire Reports
Ducks Raise Offer to Top Draft Pick By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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