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What happened on October 12, 1995
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Turning Point : Admirers Give New Life to Leisure World Globe FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Film Executive Held in Fatal Crash After Movie Premiere MILES CORWIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Women Accuse Officer of Harassment : Police: Suit alleges lewd conduct by Glendale patrolman during a traffic stop. Department declines to comment. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Passion Returns, Crowd Doesn't in Menendez Retrial : Courts: Leaner, meaner proceeding opens with prosecution saying money was motive, defense describing 'mind-numbing' fear. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON THE LAPD : A Simple Time, in Black and White : In the '50s, racism was an enforcement tool passed down from a chief who was god to a legion of Fuhrmans. GLENN SOUZA, Glenn Souza retired from the LAPD in 1984 as a senior detective in the Detective Headquarters Division. and
Mapping of Slide Areas Completed : Geology: State survey concentrates on hazardous regions of Santa Paula and Moorpark. Much of the 120 square miles surveyed is unoccupied. ANDREW D. BLECHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Garden Grove Homeowner Indicted in Swimmer's Death : Courts: John Whyte Wright faces arraignment on a count of involuntary manslaughter. He denies knowing of wiring problems blamed in electrocution. KEN ELLINGWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SEAL BEACH : Gun Registration Plan Draws Mayor's Fire RUSS LOAR
Passion Returns, Crowd Doesn't in Menendez Retrial : Audience: The case was a hot ticket two years ago, but in the fallout of the O.J. Simpson trial spectators are relatively few. Almost all ardent fans are seated. BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venue Change in Simpson Case
SANTA ANA : School Air Conditioner May Be Causing Illness JEFF KASS
Central Los Angeles : Honoring Japanese American Veterans
State to Fund Anti-Scavenging Effort : Grant: City is awarded $100,000 to expand a program that cracks down on people stealing from residential recycling bins. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Embezzlement Conviction of Former Museum Chief Upheld
Northridge : Seminar to Examine Quake Victims' Stress DAVID E. BRADY
OXNARD : Council Delays Vote on Housing Project NICK GREEN
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Researchers Link Diet to Blindness, Cataracts From Times staff and wire reports
Mission Viejo Near Agreement With Waste Firm FRANK MESSINA
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Better Medical Care Reduces Stillborn Rate in Older Women From Times staff and wire reports
LAGUNA BEACH : City Plans Task Force to Draw Businesses LESLIE EARNEST
Sherman Oaks : Meeting on Mall Plans Draws Differing Views KAY HWANGBO
Family Is Glad to Be Home After Amtrak Ordeal CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BREA : Car Kills Passenger Outside Disabled Van TINA NGUYEN
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Pendleton Offered Welcome
PORT HUENEME : Carport Fire Burns Family's Furniture ANDREW D. BLECHMAN
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : On the Internet
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Report Finds That Emissions From SST Damage Ozone Layer From Times staff and wire reports
COSTA MESA : City Closer to Buying Adjacent County Land HOPE HAMASHIGE
Sun Valley : Alarcon Urges City to Rename Boulevard KAY HWANGBO
Southeast
Appeal Filed Over Transit Funds Use JEFF McDONALD
San Fernando Valley
SIMI VALLEY : Voluntary Licenses Proposed for Cats MACK REED
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Breakthrough Could Speed Development of AIDS Drugs From Times staff and wire reports
Campaign to Toughen L.A.'s Ethics Laws Stalls : Government: Feuer's bid to bar violators from doing business with the city for up to four years is slowed because of legal concerns. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Primary System
Pope John Paul's Message
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment : Secrets of the Salmon : The fish spend their lives far out in the ocean, but almost always find their way back to the stream they were born in. Slowly, scientists are figuring out why and how. LEE DYE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COUNTYWIDE : 2 More Join Race for 38th District Seat CARLOS V. LOZANO
NOTABLE ACHIEVERS IN YOUR COMMUNITY : Volunteering Chisels Out a Masterpiece ED BOND, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ethics Commission
CEO Projects Bankruptcy's End : Recovery: If plans proceed without problems, Mittermeier predicts the county can repay its creditors through a new bond offering by next summer. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conviction of Former Museum Chief Upheld DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What the Devil Are the Details? : GOP's Medicare cuts leave public in the dark
South Bay
CONEJO VALLEY : Agreement Reported on Teachers Contract LISA M. BOWMAN
Tuning Into the Rhythms of Miami KELLY DAVID
Flawed Fashions May Not Be Trendy but They Provide Warmth for Needy : Each year, the U.S. Customs Service donates seized counterfeit clothing to good causes. ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
Woodland Hills : Woman's Cuts at Hotel Called Self-Inflicted EFRAIN HERNANDEZ JR.
San Fernando Valley
School District Accused of Deception Over Its Plans for $300,000 Loan : Education: City funds were sought for development of a residential project. But one Simi trustee believes $225,000 of the total will cover a lawsuit settlement. MACK REED, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Circus
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
CYPRESS : Roller Hockey Arena Gets City's Initial OK BILL BILLITER
Reseda : 2 Held, 2 Sought in in Double Slaying NICHOLAS RICCARDI
ANAHEIM : Association Aims to Solve Traffic Woes ALAN EYERLY
ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : A First Step in a Painful Process
POLICE WATCH : A Step for Change
Agency Accused of Misusing Funds
Another Fine Mess, the CIA Way
Food to Fly for : LAX Tops Medical Panel's List of Airports With Healthiest Cuisine MARY MOORE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sam Ingram, Active in Real Estate Dealings, Dies in Hawaii at Age 46
Obituaries
Setting an Example : No more non-solutions and flip-flops; supervisors must make hard choices
Sheriff's Asks for Help in Identifying Dead Woman
Dymally Sought Bribe, Informant Says : Court: Allegations, denied by former congressman, are made in Tucker trial. Businessman who proposed waste conversion plant also accuses two former Compton council members. DAVID ROSENZWEIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Colleges / Campus scene : FULLERTON : Cal State Plans Recruitment Day
Suspect in 2 Bank Holdups Identified SCOTT HADLY
South Bay
FBI Agents Arrest Fugitive From Utah SCOTT HADLY
Obituaries : Inasio C. Tovias; Took Part in Iwo Jima Assault
COSTA MESA : County Department to Lease Closed School HOPE HAMASHIGE
A Feminist Send-Off for a Million Men : Farrakhan aside, the march in Washington holds promise for the needs of women, children. Ruth Rosen, Ruth Rosen, a professor of history at UC Davis, writes regularly on politics and culture
ANAHEIM : Creative Ideas Urged for Abandoned Lots ALAN EYERLY
Four Bank Robbery Suspects Held After Chase, 3-Hour Standoff at High School MAKI BECKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
San Gabriel Valley : Neighbors Seek to Block Discount Store
TUSTIN : 'Dinosaur Dash' to Benefit Schools JOHN POPE
James W. Decker, Former Chief of O.C. Chamber, Dies
State Settles Medi-Cal Dispute With Firm : Health: Company will return $6.3 million it allegedly overbilled for blood products. An executive denies wrongdoing, says a lawsuit would be too costly to pursue. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lancaster Woman Dies in Crash
Death Claims Boy Trying to Flee Gangs : Violence: Marco's mother sold her restaurant and had him transferred to a different school in effort to keep him away from crime. Now another 13-year-old is accused of killing him. JAMES BENNING, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEWPORT BEACH : Water District Again Delays Action on Treated Sewage Plan ENRIQUE LAVIN
Remains in Desert Still a Mystery
Southeast : Diversity Showcased at Cultural Center
WESTMINSTER : Teen Arrested, Bystander Hurt in Van Chase THAO HUA
ALISO VIEJO : Salesman Missing 10 Days Shows Up Near Barstow TINA NGUYEN
9 Laborers Held in Costa Mesa, Later Deported : Crime: Civil rights activists criticize arrests by police near Lions Park, saying most people are not detained for minor infractions and expelled by INS. HOPE HAMASHIGE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Testimony Starts in Ex-Teacher's Seduction Trial DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Referral Cost Simi Doctors, Jury Told : Malpractice suit: CEO for medical group says the physicians lost more than $1,000 when they sent patient, who later died, to a specialist. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Doctor Faces Accusation of Botching an Abortion : Medicine: State medical board says the Sun Valley physician attempted procedure too late in the pregnancy. JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anti-Roberti Group Accused of Violations : Politics: State agency alleges that organization, which led 1994 recall effort against legislator, hid sources of contributions. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Follows Through on Threat to Kill Son, Self
Theft of Sculptures Puzzles Brea Police ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Plead Not Guilty in Alley Shooting of Toddler GEOFFREY MOHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : Bingo May Return to Old High School CATHERINE SAILLANT
South Bay : Reward Offered in Beach Slaying
CAMARILLO : City Extends Law Limiting Growth NICK GREEN
SIMI VALLEY : Council Approves Ballplayer's Carwash MACK REED
Pacoima : Senior Center Offers Improved Transit TIM MAY
Nullification: Wrong in 1832 And in 1995 : The republic cannot survive if slave owners, train derailers and murder case jurors decide which laws they will and won't obey. JAMES P. PINKERTON
Laguna Hills Annexation Could Start a Land Rush : Municipalities: City will add 5,000 residents and annual $2.5 million in tax revenue when merger with north Laguna Hills takes effect next July. Approval could clear way for several other cities to expand. FRANK MESSINA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Woman Succumbs to Injuries Eight Days After Car Accident TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Valley : Doctor May Lose License Over Botched Abortion
Colleges / Campus scene : FULLERTON : Taking Education to the Streets
VENTURA : Controlled Burn to Cover 950 Acres SCOTT HADLY
Van Nuys : Indigenous Rituals Showcased at College DAVID E. BRADY
Marriott Evacuated as Dryer Fire Fills Hotel With Smoke
VENTURA : Mobile Home Group Backs 3 for Council TRACY WILSON
Sun Valley : 565 Area Educators Share Ideas at Forum TIM MAY
IRVINE : Wheelchair Tennis' Best Battle It Out KAREN D'SOUZA
Oxnard College Breaks Ground for Complex KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Both Sides in Cypress Recall Hurl Criticisms : Elections: The last City Council meeting before Nov. 7 polling, in which three seats are at risk, serves as forum. BILL BILLITER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Hazardous Materials to Be Accepted Oct. 21 JEFF KASS
One Person's War Against Junk Mail Scott Harris
Not Usual Fare at Kid Film Fest : Education: First day showcases classic 'The Red Balloon' and an offering from local children. Program will culminate today in an awards ceremony. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LA PALMA : City to Close Streets for Nov. 13 Parade BILL BILLITER
Santa Paula Pilot Killed in Crash : Aviation: Robert Van Ausdell, who some called 'Captain Smile,' died while attempting to land a 1920s-vintage plane on an Ohio runway. STEPHANIE BROMMER and SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Boy Recounts Halloween Murders : Courts: 14-year-old says he was lucky to escape injury from shots that left three friends dead and three wounded. ABIGAIL GOLDMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pair Held on Suspicion of Stealing $800,000 in Computer Equipment THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Wet, Wild Saga Continues for 'Waterworld' : Universal Studios to Unveil Stunt Show Based on the Film DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Jade': The Backdrop Viewers Don't See : Movies: Director William Friedkin says he has inserted 'subliminal' clues in the murder mystery. The issue raises questions about ethics. AMY HARMON and ROBERT W. WELKOS, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
ART REVIEWS : Style Over Substance in 'Beyond the Idea' DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Q&A / with JOHNNY MATHIS : Respect for a Voice-Activated Career BUDDY SEIGAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WORDS & IMAGES : Society Offers Tips on Publishing for Children : Annual Writers' Day Conference gives a chance to hear from agents, editors, publishers, authors and reviewers. FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MUSIC : COUNTRY WESTERN : 'When Fallen Angels Fly' Lifts Singer Patty Loveless to New Career Heights : Newly crowned album of the year winner will perform Sunday in Thousand Oaks. ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JAUNTS : Exhibit Offers a Ringside View of Boxing Camp : Memorabilia and photos spotlight Pop Soper's old Matilija Canyon facility, which helped train such fighters as Jack Dempsey. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE : MUSIC : Mission: To Reveal Music of Spanish Colonies BENJAMIN EPSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sunday : Family Fare JAMES E. FOWLER
OC LIVE : FAMILY : Where to Find a Good Story Year-Round CORINNE FLOCKEN
Friday : Where The Grass Is Bluer JAMES E. FOWLER
Saturday : Country Western
POP MUSIC REVIEW : The Next Big Thing, or Just a Blur on the Rock Horizon? ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
THEATER REVIEW : Rewrite Might Help 'A Need for Expression' : One-acts focused on AIDS don't work. Lack of direction doesn't make the production any better. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Sunday For The Kids
OC LIVE : Family : Big Talkers : Festival Features Tales Accented by Mime, Movement and Juggling CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE : Art
OC LIVE : COMEDY : Team Player, 'Minor' Attitude GLENN DOGGRELL, Times Staff Writer
MUSIC REVIEW : Few Inspired Moments in Oppens' Recital DANIEL CARIAGA, TIMES MUSIC WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Verge' Succeeds in an Unlikely Location LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Saturday : A Fall Classic JAMES E. FOWLER
OC LIVE : 'American Quilt' Ties Together the Stories of Generations of Women LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THEATER REVIEW : 'Close' Encounters in Stormy Relationship PHILIP BRANDES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : THEATER / NOTES : 'Subject Was Roses' Stays All in the Family : Frank Gilroy's play about a dysfunctional couple and their son stars a close-knit, real-life clan at the Whitefire Theater. T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Canyon Theatre Brings 'Frankenstein' to Life : The horror classic haunts the Saugus stage for the Halloween season. REBECCA HOWARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
KIDS : Taking Tour of Homes for a Green Education : The two houses in Sylmar and La Crescenta will show how families have created planet-friendly environments. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Up The Coast
ART / SIGHTS : Canvassing Artists' Lives : Visitors Invited to Peruse Ojai This Weekend, Get Feel for Community Diversity JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TIDBITS : Faulkner Farms Offering a Slice of Country Life LEO SMITH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grass-Roots Art : Exhibit Is a Reminder That Folk Talent Is Often Found Close to Home JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : Creative Dishes Redeem Mostly Ordinary Menu : Many selections lack originality at Mexicali Cocina and Cantina, but tortilla soup, salads and carne asada make a meal there worthwhile. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : BARGAINS : Tailoring Slipcovers to Fit Most Budgets : At Galsworthy Studios, you save by avoiding the middleman. Fabrics are as low as $4 a yard. GERI COOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROCKTALK : The Bar May Meet Local Need for Nightly Venue : Area lacks spot where original bands can reach listeners and expand their horizons. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THEATER / NOTES : 'Fantasticks' Blends Whimsy and Romance : A cast of versatile soap stars hams it up in the Santa Susana Rep version of the lyrical musical. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Saturday : Concert
VALLEY WEEKEND : OUTINGS : Magic Electrifies the Air at CityWalk's Wizardz : Changing acts for children include manipulation, comedy and illusionism; for adults, the special treat is close-up performers. PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE : RESTAURANTS : At the Continental, a Blaze of Glory MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VALLEY WEEKEND : ART : Pictures Paint Poignant Image of Post-Bellum : Life Along the Mississippi : A collection of vintage photos from Natchez, Miss., will be on view at three area venues. ROBIN RAUZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VALLEY WEEKEND : MUSIC : SOUNDS : Longtime Sax Man Draws on the Power of the Bluesy Ballad : At 71, Teddy Edwards says his performances with the BrassString Ensemble are 'all about feeling and expression.' ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
FOOD
The Last Chance Peach RUSS PARSONS
Hubei Doupi Doo Jonathan Gold
From Our Mailbox LAURIE OCHOA
Hearth Land CHARLES PERRY
Home Is Where the Light Stew Simmers RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
A Cool Way to Preserve Summer ABBY MANDEL
Chile: It's What Will Be Hot Tomorrows DAN BERGER
The Philadelphia Story RUSS PARSONS
The Makings of a Mega Betty? CHARLES PERRY
NEWS : Few Women Know Benefits of Folic Acid, CDC Says DANIEL P. PUZO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Stews of Autumn MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Two Hearts, One Saucer
HOME COOKING : The Towering Polenta MARION CUNNINGHAM
Primed for Roast Beef ROSE DOSTI
A Blue-Chip Dinner Idea LORI BARTH
BUSINESS
O.C. Firms on the Fast Track : Simple Technology Leads Surge in Computer Memory Market JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine Sensors Separates Two Product Lines Into New Units
City National's Profit in 3rd Quarter Rises 28% THOMAS S. MULLIGAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retail Times Staff and Wire Reports
Regulation Times Staff and Wire Reports
Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Regulation Times Staff and Wire Reports
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Products Times Staff and Wire Reports
International Business / Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON HONG KONG : When Doing Business There . . . JENNIFER OLDHAM
Baby Bells Should Stick With What They Know JONATHAN WEBER
$4-Million Loss Sends Platinum Software Shares on a 37.5% Slide GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Japan's Banking Industry Woes Fan Anger at Home : Finance: Daiwa fiasco and other troubles fuel public resentment. Plan to use taxpayer money to help the ailing industry may suffer. DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
International Business / Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON HONG KONG
Electronic Payment Law Caution Urged : Regulation: Fed officials are wary of placing restrictions on emerging systems, including 'smart card.'. From Bloomberg Business News
International Business / Executive Travel : SPOTLIGHT ON HONG KONG : Resources
Archer Daniels Gets Pressure From Calpers From Bloomberg Busines News
HMOs Like GOP's Medicare Reform Proposals : Health care: California firms are well-positioned to benefit from a move to put more seniors in managed plans, analysts say. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Backs US West Long-Distance Waiver : Telecom: Justice Dept. endorses Baby Bell's plan to offer service outside its region via cable. Federal court approval is pending. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Stocks Stage Indecisive Recovery; Yields Fall From Times Wire Services
New Horizons Franchising Fills New Vice President Post
Hong Kong Cautiously Optimistic as 1997 Reversion Approaches : International Business / Executive Travel CAROL SMITH
Turner Says He May Cut Pay He'd Get in Merger SALLIE HOFMEISTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lotus CEO Abruptly Steps Down : Computers: Few are surprised by Manzi's move, which comes just months after the firm was acquired by IBM. JULIE PITTA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Funds Legend Calls It Quits, Will Cash In Huge Portfolio : Securities: Michael H. Steinhardt says he'll pursue new projects. He suffered big losses in 1994 when bonds collapsed. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chrysler's Quarterly Net Income Plummets 46% From Associated Press
Stock Price Soars as Hiking Boot Makers Hit Their Stride : Marketing: The next goal for Taiwan's Chen brothers will be to expand their Kingmaker Footwear beyond its niche. From Reuters
A Growing Market : Region's Nurseries Hit Jackpot in Vegas JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS
By Design : State of Grace: Mirabella Founder Writes a Memoir IRENE LACHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Into the Generation Gap : Fashion: At the Mart, California designers took a cue from the movie 'Clueless' and proved the girlie girl look is back, while grunge is in the grave. GAILE ROBINSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A LEAGUE of Their Own : Disneyland Gay-Lesbian Group Has Influenced Significant Change at Park KAREN NEWELL YOUNG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Belated Bosnia Cease-Fire Takes Effect DEAN E. MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Anson Out at Los Angeles Magazine : Publishing: The monthly's fiery editor quit--or was let go--after putting out only four issues and replacing much of the staff. DENNIS ROMERO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nobel Prizes for 2 UCI Scientists : Research: Both men were long overlooked. F. Sherwood Rowland is honored for warnings of CFC damage and Frederick Reines for discovery of the neutrino. The awards are the school's first. K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
A Student of Moods--by Necessity : Books: Kay Redfield Jamison, an expert in manic depression, has firsthand experience with the disease--she's battled it for years. She details the fight in her new memoir. ELIZABETH MEHREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court-Martial Under Way for Navy Captain DANA PRIEST, THE WASHINGTON POST
House Panels Approve GOP Plan to Overhaul Medicare : Congress: Controversial proposal advances on straight party-line votes. Demonstration by senior citizens disrupts one committee meeting. ROBERT A. ROSENBLATT and EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
10 GOP Rivals Steer to Right in 1st Encounter RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Dornan to Pursue Reelection and Presidency GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Senate Approves Overhaul of Job-Training Programs From Associated Press
How Scary Are You?
Amid Rape Allegations, U.S. Restricts Soldiers on Okinawa From Associated Press
History Standards Flawed but Can Be Saved, Panels Say ELAINE WOO, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Laying out a Blueprint for Green Businesses
Bernardi Gets Court Victory Over CRA : Downtown: The ex-Valley official jolts agency's renewal plans. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Counts on a Crush During the Million Man March Associated Press
Panel Files Complaint Over Funds for Roberti Recall : Ethics: State commission charges that Californians Against Corruption hid true source of campaign money. JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congress Clashes Over Workers' Tax Break : Legislation: The GOP is seeking to restrict the earned-income credit and expand exemptions for the affluent. Democrats are railing at the 'injustice.' JONATHAN PETERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gingrich Warns of Stalemate Over Budget From the Washington Post
A Promise With No Catches : Activism: A major leaguer and his wife are making good on a years-old pledge. Because of Dave and Vicky Valle, fewer kids in the Dominican Republic are going to bed hungry. KEVIN BAXTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE SIMPSON TRIAL AFTERMATH : Anger Over Verdicts Sparks Wave of Grass-Roots Protest : Activism: President of local NOW chapter says vigils, boycotts and rallies are practically organizing themselves. JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodgers Doing Their Part in Dominican Republic KEVIN BAXTER
Africanized Honeybees Kill Arizona Woman From Associated Press
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
William Altar; Physicist's Work Led to Magneto-Ionic Theory
Southland Feels Impact of Recent Mexico Disasters : Community: Hurricane, quake combine with political calamities to unnerve many Latinos living in California. PATRICK J. McDONNELL and LEILA COBO-HANLON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Hurricane Cuts Off Mexico Isle, Closes Oil Ports : Weather: Cozumel, off Yucatan Peninsula, is hit by Roxanne's 115-m.p.h. winds. There is no reported loss of life. MARK FINEMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Filling the Blanks : One piece of framed art can fall flat as a wall display. Instead, try creating a collage of objects. GAILE ROBINSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
McManus to Head Times Washington Bureau : Journalism: Jack Nelson, leader of office for 21 years, will become chief D.C. correspondent. Other staff changes are announced.
Hong Kong's Governor Opens New Legislature : Asia: China says it will disband the first fully elected, all-Chinese 'historic council' in 1997. MAGGIE FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Piecing Together a Circle of Artists : Crafts: Patty McCormick found 13 fellow quilters to help create the works at the center of the new movie "How to Make an American Quilt." KATHLEEN O'STEEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Congress Honors Veterans, Home Front Heroes of WWII From Associated Press
Governor Paves Way for Higher Speed Limit : Legislation: Wilson approves increase, but U.S. government must go along. Governor also signs education bills. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Simpson Balks at Topics, Pulls Out of TV Interview : Trial aftermath: Pending civil suits and fear of 'confrontation' rather than 'conversation' are cited. NBC had prepared pointed questions about murder night. JIM NEWTON and HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Lawmakers Push New Rules for Children's TV D'JAMILA SALEM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Campus at Last Basks in Acclaim MARTIN MILLER and REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Plant Nurseries Get Boost as Las Vegas Booms : Agriculture: With Southern California development in doldrums, Nevada growth takes up landscaping slack. JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kiss of commercialism turns frog into a prince : The coqui's call is the sound of Puerto Rico. Images adorn souvenirs, and a tape of the 'co-kee' is sold to the homesick. MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
UCI Celebrates 'Best Day Since Its Founding' MARTIN MILLER and REBECCA TROUNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dick Jurgens; Composer and Big Band Leader
Anger-Management Counselor Attacks Client Associated Press
Geneticists Find Switch That Makes Plants Bloom : Science: One gene is enough to turn roots or thorns into petals. Discovery has huge potential for agriculture. ROBERT LEE HOTZ, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Bosnia War May End as It Began : Balkans: A new wave of 'ethnic cleansing' has forced Muslims and Croats out of Serb-held areas, refugees say. TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prosecutors Give French Premier New Lease on Life From Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Thriller in Which Fiction Is Biography : THIEF OF LIGHT By David Ramus ; HarperCollins $23, 320 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COLUMN ONE : Swiss Open the Vaults of Secrecy : Long famous for asking no questions, the Alpine nation's bankers--at times prodded by new laws--are rebuffing shady clients, returning ill-gotten gains and helping authorities counter crime. SCOTT KRAFT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
54 HOURS : Great Gourds: It's Harvest Time LAURIE K. SCHENDEN
UCI TAKES PRIZES : The Nobel Prize
Coming Out Day Draws Proponents, Foes : Gays: Activist Candace Gingrich addresses one rally, which was countered by Rev. Louis P. Sheldon, of Traditional Values Coalition in Anaheim. REBECCA S. WEINER, STATES NEWS SERVICE
Good News for Bones SHARI ROAN
UCI TAKES PRIZES : Reines' Prize Long Overdue, Peers Say : His mid-'50s discovery of elusive neutrino made him a giant in his field, most agree. With the professor emeritus in failing health, UCI colleagues toast him in absentia. MARK PLATTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
There's No Excuse Now to Ignore Bone Testing SHARI ROAN, TIMES HEALTH WRITER
Not Just Faces in the Crowd : Buccaneers Return to Capistrano
Government Falls in Estonia Over Bugging Scandal From Associated Press
UCI TAKES PRIZES : Rowland's Road Was a Rocky One : Wednesday's winner heard little praise among the roar of criticism 20 years ago when he first sounded the alarm over the dangers of commonly used chlorofluorocarbons. J.R. MOEHRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Drawn to Scale : Animal Attraction to Skins, Real or Faux, Is Natural KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As Tustin Thrived, So Did Saltarelli : Profile: New supervisor, who made Orange County home after arriving as a Marine officer in the '60s, has wide government and business experience. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Call It a Late '60s Remix
Youth Adrift, at Risk in U.S., Study Warns ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Broker Named Supervisor in Orange County ERIC BAILEY and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Tustin Official to Join O.C. Board : Government: Wilson appoints realtor Don Saltarelli, who pledges to finish Vasquez's term, not seek reelection. ERIC BAILEY and MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Investigators Sift for Evidence at Train Derailment Site : Crash: An FBI agent says 'we are finding' clues at the remote area of the deadly Amtrak wreck. Cranes are used to lift cars, search underneath. ERIC MALNIC and LOUIS SAHAGUN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Murder Turns Microscope on Sensation Called Selena : Trial: Prosecutors call singer's death senseless and cowardly. Accused killer points a finger at the father. JESSE KATZ and LIANNE HART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Trusty Political Animal GEORGE SKELTON
Two UC Irvine Scientists Win Nobel Prizes K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
SPORTS
Enormous Talent : Davis Has Large Role in Los Alamitos' Plan to Stop Opponents CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : Team Blooms but All Is Not Rosy GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Mariners' Cloud Loses a Little Steam
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : To Braves, a 2-0 Lead Is a Shrug : National League: With 6-2 victory, and Maddux up next, Atlanta is in control, but not celebrating yet. For Reds, it was home sour home. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE COLLEGES / JEFF FLETCHER : Addition to Big Sky May Mean Subtraction JEFF FLETCHER
Notes on a Scorecard ALLAN MALAMUD
Baseball Daily Report : American League Associated Press
Just Preps : Notables ERIC SHEPARD
Ifeanyi, Herrin Might Face Irish ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baseball Daily Report : American League ROSS NEWHAN
Top-Seeded Players Win in Irvine Tennis
NHL ROUNDUP : For Opener, Hot Hextall Saves Flyers From Associated Press
Just Preps : Area News : WESTSIDE GEORGE DOHRMANN
Mexico Leaves It Late in 2-1 Victory : Soccer: Goals by Suarez and Hernandez in final 15 minutes against Saudi Arabia get Bora off to a winning start. GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ozaki Shoots 63 to Take Early Lead at Las Vegas From Staff and Wire Reports
Rodriguez, Bryan Reach Round of 16
Ice Dogs Stay Unbeaten With 3-2 Victory From Associated Press
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AMERICAN LEAGUE : Ex-Angel Sojo Now Slim, Fast Mariner MIKE DiGIOVANNA
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : NATIONAL LEAGUE : Attendance Leaves 'Em Red-Faced BOB NIGHTENGALE
Hrudey Might Test Ankle in Phoenix LISA DILLMAN
At First, He Had Second Thoughts, Then Thought Again JIM MURRAY
Penalties Abound, but the Worst One Is Ducks' 0-2 Start : Hockey: Kariya scores twice, but the Whalers' 10 power plays prove to be one too many in 3-2 victory. ROBYN NORWOOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Green at Least Two Weeks Away EARL GUSTKEY
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Architects Forgot About Character SHAV GLICK
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Reds Find Themselves in Trouble MIKE DOWNEY
Just Preps : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY LONNIE WHITE
HORSE RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Is Cordero Issue One More Case of Sport's Blinders? BILL CHRISTINE
Rollicking Westlake Upsets No. 2 Calabasas PETER YOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Kennedy High's Thompson Is Confining His Hits to the Field These Days MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDWEEK REPORT : HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL UPDATE : Defense Deserves a Hand
LOS ALAMITOS : Past Due Revenue Commanding STACY PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY HOUSTON MITCHELL
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Hip Is Marino's Main Concern Associated Press
Just Preps : Notables GEORGE DOHRMANN
Lakers Evacuate Hotel Because of Fire From Associated Press
PREP NOTES : Edison's Philman Commits to UCLA
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : NFL OKs Sanders' Contract, but . . . Associated Press
Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY ERIC SHEPARD
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : SCC Defeats Biola in Soccer
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Hicks Out for '95; Edwards Healthy STEVE SPRINGER
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Rolls in Water Polo
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Hershiser's the Big Chief for Indians : American League: Former Dodger adds to playoff luster, giving up four hits in eight innings in a 5-2 victory that evens the series. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chapman Upgrades Cross-Country Team MARTIN BECK
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : TONIGHT'S GAME : Falcons, Rams in Key Matchup T.J. SIMERS
ROUNDUP : Buena Sails to Victory in the Channel League
Just Preps : Getting a Boost : Support by Clubs Can Spell the Difference Between a School Being a 'Have' or a 'Have-Not' GEORGE DOHRMANN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : No. 8 Rosary Beats Corona Centennial in Tennis
Losing Meyer Means Losing a Bit of History SHAV GLICK
Ozaki Shoots 63 to Take Early Lead at Las Vegas From Staff and Wire Reports
Water Polo Roundup
WATER POLO ROUNDUP : Brea Olinda Gets Strange Victory Over Magnolia MICHAEL ITAGAKI
Kase Back, Expects the Same of UCLA DANA HADDAD
A Call to Arms : Girls' volleyball: Shaney Fink's gung-ho attitude has injected Notre Dame with confidence and enthusiasm lacking in last season's 1-15 debacle. MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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Story of Bruin Blue(s) Brothers : UCLA: The Guidrys from Cerritos, Paul and Javelin, are making a name for themselves in the defensive secondary. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Equal to Task at Narbonne ERIC SHEPARD
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