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What happened on October 16, 1995
NEWS
COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Another Objection Is Raised to 'Showgirls'
COUNTERPUNCH LETTERS : Story Analyst Fights Back
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : The Diplomat and the Model and the Past That Binds Them : THE VOYAGE \o7 by Robert MacNeil\f7 ; Doubleday; $23.95, 304 pages By Michael Harris, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THE SPRING COLLECTION / PARIS : Naughty, Naughty By Mimi Avins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Powerful Pair : A child's accidental death brought Thelma Sibley and Ann Brown together. Out of tragedy, a bond of activism and friendship was born. By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Getting in Touch With the Bible's Inclusive Self : Religion: In 'New Testament and Psalms,' Christ is a 'child,' not a 'son.' Women should commit, not submit, to husbands. But not everyone is happy with the shift to '90s political correctness. By Mary Rourke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Awarding a Team Player : Lasorda Foundation Honors Billy Crystal for Community Efforts By Ann Conway
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Taking Risks to a Higher Threshold By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMITMENTS : Double Trouble : When you're young, rooming with a stranger can be a fun adventure. But seniors sharing space often run into unique problems By Dawn Bonker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
COMMITMENTS : Making the Transition Easier By Dawn Bonker
RSVP : The Not-So-Temporary Museum By Bridget Byrne, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
More Transparent Attempts at Conveying Sheer Style By Mimi Avins
Maybe They'd Seen It All Before By Mark Ehrman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lee on U.S. Culture
GOP's Hostility Toward Gays
Simpson Jury, Public Perception
Legal Fees
Blaming Society
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
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment
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. By Lee Dye, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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
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
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
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
BOOK BOOSTER: Library backers are trying to drum up... By Nick Green and Lynne Barnes
VERY SPECIAL: Specialty stores are growing increasingly... By Greg Johnson
'TIS THE SEASON: Soon they will straggle into the... By David Wharton
In Bizarre Balloting, Iraq Backs Hussein By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plan to Rein In Religious Groups Worries Japanese By Teresa Watanabe and Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Guerrillas Kill 6 Israeli Soldiers in S. Lebanon By Mary Curtius, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hospitals Voice Worry at Medicare Cut Impact : Health: GOP plans to slash billions of dollars expected to most affect teaching, city institutions serving poor. By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Million Reasons for Hopes and Fears : Assembly: For better or worse, the Washington march is expected to heighten feelings of racial differences. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Recall in O.C. May Cost GOP Assembly Seat By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
City Battles Scavengers of Recyclables By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hammering Out a Truce in O.C.'s Gnatcatcher Wars : Environment: Wildlife activists, developers work together on a plan that could set aside 39,000 acres. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Low Turnout Clouds L.A. Latino Rally By Patrick J. Mcdonnell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Canada, Animal Rights Activists Bag Their First Zoo : Environment: Vancouver voted to close facility after campaign questioned purpose of all such menageries. By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : A Refuge From Silent Isolation : Deaf immigrants from around the world are drawn to the Southland. Top programs and a welcoming community give some their first chance to express themselves or to feel free from persecution. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thousands Pour In for 'Million Man March' in D.C. : Event: Many vow to turn the gathering of black men into a show of racial solidarity. Participants arrive against a backdrop of growing debate about the social gulf between nation's whites and blacks. By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
His Fans Stop Searching for Bobby Fischer : Chess: Hollywood teen-ager seeks world youth title. Even without it, the son of poor Armenian immigrants has a fairy-tale story. By Renee Tawa, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teachers Open Door to Understanding : Education: Instructors at a school near Oxnard go on their own time to visit the homes of their mostly poor and immigrant students. There they foster trust and participation from parents. By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Unlikely Allies Seek Peace in Gnatcatcher Wars : Wildlife: Environmentalists, landowners and biologists forge plan that could save species while allowing new construction in Orange County. By Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GOP Effort to Recall Allen Could Backfire : Politics: Four Republicans on the ballot could split the vote and give the seat to a Democrat. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Demonstrators in Haiti Stone Tipper Gore's Motorcade \o7 From Reuters\f7
Bus Attack Strikes at Heart of Russian Sense of Security By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Due to Weather, Shuttle Ties Own Record for Launch Delays \o7 from Associated Press\f7
Legacy of Tian An Men Crackdown Keeps China, U.S. at Arm's Length By Jim Mann
Eiffel Tower, Reporters Threatened, Paper Says \o7 Associated Press\f7
Turkish Government Voted Out \o7 Associated Press\f7
U.S. Vulnerable to Cult Attacks, Sen. Nunn Says By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
7 Skeptical Senators Tour Sarajevo : Balkans: Visit to Bosnia's war-torn capital apparently fails to sway U.S. lawmakers on need for American troops. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Supports Permanent U.N. Tribunal on War Crimes By Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse Welcomed on Return to Church \o7 from Associated Press\f7
KGB Interest in Mrs. Roosevelt's Friend Shown in Released Cable \o7 Associated Press\f7
GOP Bid Won't Be Easy for Powell, Experts Say : Politics: Retired general faces hurdles despite high poll ratings. His moderate views won't sit well with conservatives, the strategists point out. By Ronald Brownstein, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Moonshine Proves Fatal for 22 in Southern India \o7 Reuters\f7
Fire That Killed 4 Children Blamed on Marijuana Cigarette \o7 Associated Press\f7
ENTERTAINMENT
TELEVISION A New Dawn: This morning is not just any... By Beth Kleid, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Venus' Discreetly Looks at Woman's Sexual Awakening By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Music : Mester the Master as Pasadena Symphony Opens 68th Season By Martin Bernheimer, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Education and Entertainment Can Coexist By Larry Cedar, \o7 Larry Cedar is a veteran actor who has appeared on television, in movies and onstage\f7
'SNL' Doesn't Have to Be Hip to Be Funny By Roy Jenkins, \o7 Roy Jenkins is a writer and a member of the Groundlings, an improv comedy group\f7
A Word to Disney: Pass Up Rights to 'Mr. Magoo' By Rob Wishart, \o7 Rob Wishart is an assistant editor of the Los Angeles Times/Washington Post News Service\f7
Silent Movie Screenings to Help Preservation Work By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
DANCE REVIEWS : Waltz's 'Travelogue' Proves Surprising Yet Familiar By Lewis Segal
DANCE REVIEWS : A New Direction for Modern Dance By Lewis Segal
DANCE REVIEWS : Sternberg Marks 10th Anniversary By Chris Pasles
JAZZ REVIEW : Heath Provides Light Touch With Modern Jazz Quartet By Bill Kohlhaase
THEATER REVIEW : 'Ooh, Baby, Baby' a Charming Look at Nine-Month Odyssey By F. Kathleen Foley
MUSIC REVIEW : Full Chamber Program in Sparse House By Timothy Mangan
RADIO REVIEW : 'Shades of L.A.': Calm Discourse on Pluralism By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TV REVIEW : 'Mister Rogers' Helps Kids Deal With Anger By Lynne Heffley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Artist Who Faces Up to Fears : Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz's work, which will be on view in Newport and Fullerton, is not all goodness and light. And neither is her life. By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Made Darth Vader Sympathetic but This Job Might Be Tougher By Kristine Mckenna, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Scarlet Letter' Director Defends License to Change : Movies: Roland Joffe says his version is a 'freely adapted' account of what Hawthorne hints at but never details. By Chuck Crisafulli, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Catching the Hip-Hop Radio Wave : Surfer Dude Deejay Jim (Poorman) Trenton Wiped Out at KROQ-FM Two Years Ago, but Now He's Making Ripples at Rap Station By Jerry Crowe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bear on a Unicycle: Educational? By Howard Rosenberg
"WorldColor," a multicultural revue of stories, music and...
JAZZ REVIEW : Some Things--Like MJQ--Never Change By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WEEKEND REVIEWS : Pop : Hip-Hop Loses Its Impact on Pay-Per-View By Cheo H. Coker
Unpure Thoughts : Don't Be Surprised If You Hear a Little Rumba or Rock in the Work of Flamenco Guitarist Paco de Lucia By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Employees Are Usually Allowed to Compare Pay Scales
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Pacific Blvd. Beckons to Latinos : Shoppers Spark Revival of Huntington Park District By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Many On-Line Users Not All That Hooked on Cyberspace : Computers: Survey finds that no single Internet feature, except e-mail, is used regularly. Consumers prefer CD-ROMs. By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workplace Is Key to Push for Lesbian, Gay Rights, Activists Say : Summit: Progress Conference, the first-ever statewide gathering of its kind, serves as forum on employment-related issues. By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Costs of Workers' Compensation on Rise, State Says : Insurance: Analysis by state agency shows rate increase of 11.3% this year after two years of dramatic declines. By Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Still a Growth Business By James Bates
Sanwa Bank California Appoints New Vice President \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
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Orange County Times Staff Reports
Consumer Products \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
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Can We Talk? Do You and Your Adviser? By Tom Petruno
MCA TV Group Chairman Named : Entertainment: R. Gregory Meidel's appointment culminates high-priority search. By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Japan's Softbank in Talks to Buy Ziff-Davis : Computers: Software retailer says it will raise $628 million but would not name target company. From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Indonesia \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Memory Makers : Computers: Fountain Valley-based Kingston Technology's annual sales exceed $1 billion, but firm still retains small-company culture. By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GT Bicycles Dips in Nasdaq Debut
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
RIGHTS WATCH : Abuses in Turkey
More Power to the FPPC : 'Clean government' group is nailed, but other miscreants go unnoticed
Think Twice on Police Budget Cuts : Trim redundancies, not needed improvements
Helping Kids by Being There : Early intervention could rescue the millions of U.S. adolescents at risk
It's Wise to Lift the Export Ban on Computers : Weapons: Security status is pointless for supercomputers that anyone can buy for $3,000. By Peter D. Zimmerman, \o7 Nuclear physicist Peter D. Zimmerman is a Washington-based consultant on arms control and weapons proliferation\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON EDUCATION : Exalting Tribalism Over Athens : Shunning traditional values, an elite school's curriculum leaves students in the dark about the European American world. By Melvin Jules Bukiet, \o7 Melvin Jules Bukiet, author of "Stories of an Imaginary Childhood" (Northwestern University Press, 1992) and most recently of "While the Messiah Tarries" (Harcourt Brace, 1995), teaches writing at Sarah Lawrence College\f7
. . . No, Just Keep Big Brother Washington Away : Disaster aid: Market dictates and neighborliness will fix things; federal help is a political bribe. By Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr., \o7 Llewellyn H. Rockwell Jr. is president of the Ludwig von Mises Institute in Auburn, Ala\f7
Natural Calamities Need a National Response . . . : Disaster aid: Hurricane Opal showed how much we need an over-reaching federal commitment to the states. By Bob Graham, \o7 Bob Graham is the Democratic U.S. senator from Florida\f7
Patch Work : Autumn: Picking just the right pumpkin takes time and attention to such details as hue, stem angle, shape and size. By Andrew D. Blechman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ELECTIONS / LIBRARY INITIATIVES : Backers Hold Out Hope for Tax Hike OK : Three November ballot measures would levy a $35-per-parcel charge. Opponents say the county should permanently assume the funding burden. By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Without Sign, Drivers Could See a Turn for the Worse By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Court Commissioners Judge the Job for Themselves : Justice: In an acknowledged judicial purgatory, one man's thankless endeavor is another's steppingstone to higher position. Either way, it helps to be a workhorse. By Paul Elias, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
WESTLAKE VILLAGE : Maternity Ward Opens Doors to Former Patients By David R. Baker
VENTURA : Yugoslav Writer Scheduled to Speak By Lisa M. Bowman
SIMI VALLEY : Ideas to Revitalize Tapo Street Sought By Scott Hadly
Deer's Antlers Touch Power Line, Ignite Brush Fire By David R. Baker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1 Occupant Injured in Mobile Home Fire By Andrew D. Blechman
Northridge Man Assaulted, Robbed on Promenade By Andrew D. Blechman
The Future of Ventura County
$850,000 Award Expected in Suit by Ex-Deputy : Courts: The county admits a 'series of mistakes' led to a pursuit that injured Michael F. Brooks. Board of Supervisors likely will OK settlement. By John Hurst and Jeffrey L. Rabin, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Minister Disrupts Memorial for Street Violence Victims : Forum: Sponsors turn off microphone after he discusses Fuhrman and Farrakhan. He then jumps into Mayor Riordan's car. By Jane Gross, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slowpokes Don't Keep in Right Lanes, but Speeders Do By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buddhists Gather to Offer Monks Robes, Fellowship By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Head Start on a New House of Worship : Religion: West Angeles Church is bursting at its seams. Magic Johnson gives $5 million, Denzel Washington pledges $2.5 million toward a grand building. By Maki Becker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Girl Scouts Go Online to Save Troop : Technology: Facing disbandment, Manhattan Beach group becomes the first to hold meetings on the Internet. By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Buffalo Doctor : In a Catalina Island Ritual, It's Round 'Em Up, Check 'Em Out By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Battered Women Find a Haven at 'Laura's House' : Social issues: Condo-turned-shelter in San Clemente gives counseling and 'breathing room' to victims of domestic violence. By Frank Messina, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Discrimination Against Latinos--How Bad Is It? By George Ramos
IN PERSON : Southern California Wilderness in His Blood : Laguna Canyon Man Is Self-Taught Expert on Local Flora, Fauna By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Agenda : Issues Coming Up
PERSPECTIVE : County Bankruptcy Yields a Language All Its Own By Shelby Grad, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Muslims Celebrate Progress on Long-Awaited Mosque : Religion: Hundreds of members pray in San Fernando Valley center, which is 75% complete. They hope it will help dispel misconceptions about their faith. By Ed Bond and Danica Kirka, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Crossing Street Is Hit, Killed
Food Worker Is Pistol-Whipped, Robbed of Cash
Woman Raped at Gunpoint at Huntington Beach Motel
Man Killed, 2 Wounded at Crowded Anaheim Party By Len Hall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
3 Hurt in Crash in Laguna Canyon
Pilot Walks Away From Crash
A Prayer for Acceptance : Muslims Hope Islamic Center Serves as a Beacon of Understanding By Danica Kirka and Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Twilight of Incumbents Brightens Many Hopes : Politics: Term limits, age and other factors guarantee legislative change as candidates gear up for state and national posts. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kibitzing Her Way to Kardashian By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Slain by Police Had Threatened Girlfriend By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Studio City : Police Boosters Plan Partnership Luncheon By Kay Hwangbo
Woodland Hills : Pierce Tries to Calm Accreditation Fear By Frank Manning
Chatsworth : Chamber Plans First Expo Since '94 Quake By David E. Brady
Agoura Hills : Task Force Will Offer Ideas to Stem Violence By Frank Manning
Valleywide : Morning Fog, Warm Afternoons Expected By Ed Bond
Sherman Oaks : 1,000 Parents Make Street Fair a Success By Ed Bond
Valleywide : Police Coordinating Volunteer Cleanup By Brett A. Collins
Valleywide : Area Health Clinics Offer Free Flu Shots By David E. Brady and Susan Abram
SPORTS
Cary-Over for Colts' Heroics : Pro football: 49ers follow Dolphins as upset victims when Blanchard connects, 18-17. From Associated Press
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : Indians Brrrrrush Off Mariners : American League: On cold night, Thome's homer is the difference as Cleveland takes 3-2 edge with 3-2 victory. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Els Wins Match Play, but Isn't All That Happy From Staff and Wire Reports
Scottish Boxer Murray Dies of Head Injuries From Staff and Wire Reports
By Saturday, Lou Might Remember It By Helene Elliott
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
Pro Football Spotlight
Packers Use Early Lead to Defeat Lions, 30-21 : NFC: Green Bay goes ahead, 20-0, by halftime and holds Sanders without a touchdown. From Associated Press
Buccaneers Defeat Vikings in Overtime : NFC: Minnesota fumble after a recovery leads to Husted's game-winning field goal, 20-17. From Associated Press
Marino-less Dolphins Lose to Saints : Interconference: Backup Kosar's three touchdown passes are not enough as Everett has four to lead New Orleans over Miami, 33-30. From Associated Press
Brooks Steps Up to Help Bills Win, 27-21 : AFC: Backup receiver, filling in for Reed, catches two touchdown passes against Seahawks. From Associated Press
Jets Make Panthers' First Victory an Easy One From Associated Press
No Overtime Work for Chiefs : AFC: This time, they win in regulation as Bono leads Kansas City over New England, 31-26. From Associated Press
Eagles Make the Most of Giant Mistakes for a 17-14 Victory From Associated Press
Cardinal Offense Wins It for Buddy : NFC: Late scoring drive by Arizona gives Ryan a 24-20 victory over Washington. From Associated Press
Bears Take to the Air, Win, 30-27 : Interconference: Kramer and Conway team up for three touchdowns as Chicago holds on to defeat Jacksonville. From Associated Press
Fans Revved Up as Irvan Makes a Race of It : Motor sports: His charge from 22nd to first in NASCAR SuperTruck event gets crowd on its feet, but Skinner wins. By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Another Kariya Comes Through for Maine By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Team Effort Lifts UC Irvine Women to Victory : Soccer: Manz scores game-winner in 1-0 triumph over Hartford at the Hyatt Invitational. By John Weyler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hall Claims Two Wheelchair Titles
OAK TREE : Blanc Gets First Stakes Victory Aboard Onceinabluemamoon By Bill Christine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Steve Kariya Helps Maine Claim Title By Elliott Teaford
NHL ROUNDUP : Renberg Signs, Leads Flyers, 7-1 From Associated Press
1990 Angels Dominate the Playoffs By Mike Penner
Encore for Kings, Canucks : Hockey: It's another overtime tie, this one by a 3-3 score. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chargers Look More Like Dolts : Pro football: Gilbert has awful day as Cowboys drop San Diego to 3-4 with 23-9 victory. By Bill Plaschke, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS : A Late Leap Onto the Bandwagon By Mike Downey
A Swinger's Playground : Golf: Wilshire Country Club, once host to Hogan, Hope, Hughes and, uh, Tarzan, is site of Senior Tour event this week. By Thomas Bonk, TIMES STAFF WRITER
L.A. Benched / Week 7 : From Manning Board to a Man Who's Bored By T.J. Simers
Pro Football Spotlight
WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Earning Gold Is Not on Agenda of Atlanta '96 By Randy Harvey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kalitta, Force and Johnson Clinch Drag Racing Titles for the Season \o7 Associated Press\f7
Baseball / Daily Report \o7 Associated Press\f7
BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Hershiser Impresses Dodgers From Afar By Ross Newhan
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AL PLAYOFFS : He Danced on Wall, Had a Great Fall By Mike Digiovanna
He Has Raced to the Front of His Family : Cross-country: Martin Brix, University High sophomore, is one of the top runners in the county. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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