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What happened on October 19, 1995
NEWS
Face Disgrace
Mistaken Musubi
Jujube Jujitsu
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : A Moroccan Morality Tale--Without a Real Moral to It : CORRUPTION \o7 by Tahar Ben Jelloun\f7 , \o7 Translated from the French by Carol Volk\f7 ; The New Press $17.95, 136 pages By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Enlightenment and the Zen of the 'Zine : Authors: A frustrated novelist issues a cry for help--in the form of an underground publication. But in a twist of fate, Pagan Kennedy's fringe work led her to her dream. By Erik Himmelsbach, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Grand Scenery : Galliano mined art, old movies. Gaultier explored a country off the map--his imagination. By Mimi Avins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Hunk of Burnin' Love on a Chain : Weird science: Nobel laureate Kary Mullis has a new 'discovery' for us--jewelry that preserves the DNA of Elvis . . . and lots of other dead folks. By Rick Weiss, THE WASHINGTON POST
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
BY DESIGN : Q & A : BOB MILLER: 'We Do Heightened Reality' By Jeannine Stein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BY DESIGN : Back on the A List By Joanna Dendel
BY DESIGN : Spunky & Funky : Dress Codes Are Meant to Be Bent, So Students Strive to Put Their Own Spin on the Basic Uniform. By Rose-marie Turk, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BOOKS : PEN West Honors Bold Writers By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
54 HOURS : It's Pumpkin Time By Laurie K. Schenden
Now, It's Cool to Be Well-Heeled By Mimi Avins
RSVP : The Gagosian Gallery: The Return By Betty Goodwin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Former Police Officer Refines the Quick Draw : Makeup: Newport Beach entrepreneur says her basic 'universal color' kits can reduce a woman's application time to 5 minutes with good behavior. By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Bone China, Lace and Brew Velvet
R S V P / ORANGE COUNTY : Dinner Puts Pleasure Before Business--on Center Stage By Ann Conway
Brennan's Brushups By Kathryn Bold
South Bay : Stakeout Nets 3 Suspects in Robberies
Ostracism of Simpson
Social Security
GOP Plans
Global Warming
San Bernardino, Civic Groups
Clinton Considers Panel to Review Race Relations By Jack Nelson and Paul Richter, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Algerian Rebels Shift Desperate Fight to France By Scott Kraft, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Assembly Candidate Called GOP Plant : Politics: In six-way race for Doris Allen's seat, unknown conservative Laurie Campbell could dilute the Democratic vote. By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
HIGHWAY INN: Toll road agencies came up with a "Good... By Len Hall and Mark Platte
COLUMN ONE : Brazil Gets Set to Wire Rain Forest : The vast Amazon region teems not only with nature but with drug smuggling, looting and other crimes. The government hopes electronic surveillance will protect it. Critics see a boondoggle in the making. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Showdowns Create Leadership Test for Dole : Politics: Majority leader's handling of controversial issues could propel or torpedo his presidential campaign. By Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Long-Ago Gas Plant Sites Pose Modern-Day Hazards : Health: Utilities, state seek out possibly carcinogenic trouble spots. About 150 in California are being studied. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
JOKER: Keith Nelson was voted the Funniest Person in the... By Ann W. O'Neill and Nancy Hill-holtzman and Scott Harris
Ventura Newswatch By Lynne Barnes
Pacoima a Stroke of Luck for Golf Firm : Business: Club maker finds tax breaks, big labor pool in enterprise zone. By Jill Leovy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wells Fargo Makes $10.9-Billion Bid for First Interstate : Finances: Hostile takeover attempt could become the biggest bank merger in U.S. history. But analysts say thousands of jobs could be lost as branches close. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Senate Nears OK of Stricter Cuba Sanctions By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big Privatization Push on Wilson's '96 Agenda : Government: Potentially sweeping transfer of work from public sector is under study, but faces many obstacles. By Dave Lesher, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wells Fargo Makes $10.9-Billion Bid for First Interstate : Finances: Hostile takeover attempt could become the biggest bank merger in U.S. history. But analysts say thousands of jobs could be lost as branches close. By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Medicare Plans Fail to Figure on Baby Boomers By Edwin Chen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Political Hindsight Isn't Always 20-20 By George Skelton
Times to Resume Publishing Its Eastern Edition
From the Heart : Latinos Draw on Personal Experiences for Roles in College Play By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Recall Leaders Term Massive State Complaint Overkill By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pressure for More Charter Schools Rises : Education: Watchdog group is studying whether to urge end to 100-campus cap. But opponents say there is no overwhelming demand and slots remain unfilled. By Amy Pyle, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Solution on Twins' Future Eludes Judges : Court: Panel hears case but does not rule on whether to keep girls with adoptive family. Lower court ordered their return to birth parents under law preserving Indian tribes. By James Rainey, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Venomous Message By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alleged Mexico Cartel Member's Arrest a Fruit of Cooperation, U.S. Says : Narcotics: Capture of man said to have led hit squads is result of meeting last week of countries' presidents, White House aides declare. By Mark Fineman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nonaligned Nations Trumpet Continuing Clout : Summit: Group meets for first time since 1992. Members believe movement can still offset major powers in post-Cold War world. By William R. Long, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Panel Urges Changes in Polio Vaccinations : Health: Federal advisers recommend greater use of injected Salk vaccine. Move is aimed at reducing number of cases of disease caused by oral vaccine. By Marlene Cimons, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Aspen's incendiary emeritus is fired up again : Hyperbolic Hunter S. Thompson is back in form, whipping up opposition to expansion of the resort's airport. By Greg Trinker, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jurors Acquit Former Rep. Lukens From Associated Press
World IN BRIEF : CYPRUS : 650 Palestinians Stranded on Ferry From Times Wire Reports
World IN BRIEF : GERMANY : Court Orders Retrial for East's Spymaster From Times Wire Reports
Italy Drops Law Freeing Prisoners With HIV, AIDS From Associated Press
GI Who Won't Don U.N. Colors Charged \o7 Associated Press\f7
6.7 Quake Hits Japan; Tsunami Alert Issued \o7 Associated Press\f7
Italy Drops Law Freeing Inmates With HIV, AIDS \o7 Associated Press\f7
Balkan Foes to Open Liaison Offices : Bosnia: Sarajevo, Belgrade agree to step toward diplomatic recognition. But truce violations continue. By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pakistan Arrests Alleged Plotters : South Asia: Three dozen military men are suspected of planning fundamentalist coup. By John-thor Dahlburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Direct Rule in India State After Woman Ousted From Reuters
House Rejects Cuts in Military Sought by the Democrats \o7 Associated Press\f7
2 Convicted of Tossing Boy From Window \o7 Associated Press\f7
6 Are Rescued, but 1 Later Dies After Plane Ditches in Atlantic \o7 Associated Press\f7
Perot's Progress
Ruby Ridge Shooting Rules Are Assailed : Probe: Key Justice Department official backs suspended FBI deputy director. But she criticizes communication during the controversial siege. By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Idaho Agrees to Store Nuclear Waste Until 2035 \o7 Reuters\f7
3 Arrested in Cellular Phone 'Cloning' Case \o7 Reuters\f7
Gingrich Retracts Offer to Lift Debt Limit, Fearing 'Trick' From Associated Press
Nomination Petitions' Validity Questioned By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
2 Students Are Shot in Montclair; Girl Wounded Near Banning School \o7 Associated Press\f7
1 Killed, 1 Seriously Injured in Road Duel By Martin Miller and Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Long Beach Lets Boat Ramp Operator Stay Open for Now
Professional Snowboarder Arrested After Marijuana Crop Seized By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jimmy Medina; Actor, Creator of Trendy Clubs
Plants Changed 19th-Century Life : Technology: Manufactured gas brought convenient lighting, heating in era before electricity. By Abigail Goldman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Edith Pargeter; Wrote Detective Novels
Monroe Wilson; Longtime Clerk for City Council
Farrakhan Sets Black Vote Goal of '3rd Political Power' From Associated Press
South Florida Staggers Under 12-Inch Rainfall From Associated Press
Confession in Selena Death Is Inaccurate, Ranger Says From Associated Press
ENTERTAINMENT
Stieglitz, in Sharp Focus : The Photographer's Grand-Niece and Biographer Provides Personal Insights to His Work in Current Getty Exhibition By Hunter Drohojowska-philp, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
NEA Plans Nearly 50% Cut in Staff : Funding: With big budget cuts appearing all but certain, the arts agency will eliminate 89 jobs, as well as restructure and downgrade positions. By D'Jamila Salem, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : If Perlman Fiddles, They Will Come By Timothy Mangan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Frank, Ollie Ride Again : Legendary Animators Are Subjects of a Documentary About Disney Heyday By Scott Collins, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oc Live!
OC LIVE! : RESTAURANTS : Vietnamese Discoveries Double Your Pleasure By Max Jacobson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TELEVISION 'Roseanne' Reverberations: Roseanne was back on... By Shauna Snow, Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press
JAZZ REVIEW : Allen Richly Blends Passion and Exploration By Bill Kohlhaase, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE! : Action Over Violence: Martialing the Forces of 'Mortal Kombat' By Corinne Flocken, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Why Nova, Material Didn't Mix By Richard Cromelin
MUSIC REVIEWS : Camerata Bern Offers Spirited Program By Daniel Cariaga
MUSIC REVIEWS : Fluid Flourishes From Guitarist Paco de Lucia By Chris Pasles
CLUB REVIEW : Sucker's Mixed Bag of Music an Afternoon Delight By Heidi Siegmund Cuda, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ART REVIEWS : 'Europe Wired': Entangled in Edginess By Susan Kandel, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
TV REVIEWS : 'Rainbow' Takes a Serious Look at Violence By Lynne Heffley
TV REVIEWS : 'Rap Music' Links Past With Present By Cheo Coker
OC LIVE! : 'The Big Green' and Young Children: A Match Made in Sports Heaven By Lynn Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : New Version of 2 Oldies: A Good-News, Bad-News Story : Galaga and Galaxian are too hard to see on Game Boy, but bring good memories into focus in the Super Game Boy format. By Aaron Curtiss, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend By James E. Fowler
Valley Weekend : REVIEW : One-Acts Offer an Infusion of Attitude By Robert Koehler, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gaffney, Accompany Man : Jazz: The pianist is best known for backing up top singers. But tonight and Saturday in Huntington Beach, he'll spend some time center stage. By Zan Stewart, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OC LIVE! : SPECIAL EVENT : 'Loves' of His Life : While 'Dobie' Remains Forever Young, Dwayne Hickman Racks Up Experience By Rick Vanderknyff, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE! : POP MUSIC : Wrapped in Velvet Trappings : Fullerton-Bound Luna Follows the Sound of Underground Royalty By Mike Boehm, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OC LIVE! : COMEDY : One-Man Act Gives the Impression of Several By Glenn Doggrell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Valley Weekend : Judicious Shopping May Add to Halloween Options : Magic World sells and rents high-quality costumes--from Pocahontas to an Ito look-alike. By Geri Cook, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : Art Highlights Plight of African Elephant By Josef Woodard
Opinions are by Times reviewers Kenneth Turan, Peter...
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : ROCKTALK : Many Shades of Blues Brighten Ventura Scene : Buddah Heads and four other artists showcase a variety of approaches to the genre over the weekend and Monday. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : SOUNDS : Marty Stuart Is Pickin' His Way to the Top : The big-haired performer has been polishing his country pedigree for 20 years. He brings his hit style to Ventura Theatre. By Josef Woodard, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : TIDBITS : Upstart Microbrewery Takes 2 Top Honors : Joe-Joe's Brewing Co. of Simi Valley earns gold medals for red amber ale and porter/stout entries. By Leo Smith, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : WORDS & IMAGES : Kids Keep Flocking to Library Activities : Story hours and reading programs continue to flourish. Adults clamor for the latest popular novels. By Frances Halpern, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : MUSIC : SOUNDS : Pianist's Jazz Career Has a Flip Side in Pop : Up-and-coming musician Greg Kurstin is equally at home in both worlds. His work is marked by a persuasive inventiveness. By Zan Stewert, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : MUSIC : ROCKTALK : Family Perpetuates a Legacy of the Blues : Willie Dixon set up a foundation before his death in 1992. Now his wife and children are making sure its programs continue. By Steve Appleford, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Friday : Two-day Festival
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : OUTINGS : Placing Important Events of the Past in a Theatrical Context : Monologuist George S. Stuart uses intricately designed historical figures to add an entertainment element to episodes of long ago. By Bill Locey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : MUSIC : SOUNDS By Zan Stewert, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : OUTINGS : JAUNTS : Santa Paula Offers a Walk on the Weird Side : Ghost tours to be held for the next two weekends will visit the city's oldest residential area to survey architecture and meet some colorful characters. By Jane Hulse, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ventura County Weekend : Saturday : Autumn Strings
Ventura County Weekend : Up The Coast
Valley Weekend : Theater : NOTES : Dysfunctional Families Inspire 2 Playwrights : One piece focuses on how passion can affect relationships, and the other deals with the physical abuse a father visits on his sons. By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Valley Weekend : Centerpiece : Breaking New Grounds : 'Electric Coffee' Creator Tries to Bring a Cultural Blend to the Airwaves By Robin Rauzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : THEATER : NOTES : Popular Mysteries Keep the Audience Guessing : The classic 'Mousetrap' offers dinner with suspense; 'Book of Murder' gives patrons a chance to finger the culprit. By Todd Everett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : CENTERPIECE : Releasing the Inner Poet : Shouts, Whispers, Howls of Budding Wordsmiths Fill Ventura Scene By Ken Mcalpine, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
BUSINESS
Big Rivals See New Opponent; Small Rivals See New Openings By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ICN Giving Panic at Least 3 More Years as Chief, Proxy Reveals By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disney's Health Benefits for Gays Draws Protest : Insurance: 15 Florida legislators send letter to company, which declines to respond. Analysts discount concerns. By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for a California Banking Giant : New Stagecoach Route : CEO Known for Toughness Faces Biggest Challenge of Stellar Career By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for a California Banking Giant : New Stagecoach Route : Q & A : What Would a Merger Mean to Customers? By Kathy M. Kristof, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Trade Gap Shrinks to $8.82 Billion in August : Economy: Figure is smallest of '95. Gains in auto, aircraft exports help, but merchandise deficit still likely to top last year's. From Associated Press
Bid for a California Banking Giant : New Stagecoach Route : THE COMPETITION : Big Rivals See New Opponent; Small Rivals See New Openings By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Studio Owner Parretti Arrested on Fraud Warrant By James Bates, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for a California Banking Giant : New Stagecoach Route : Survival of the Fittest By Nancy Rivera Brooks
Pharmaceuticals \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
ROUNDUP : BankAmerica, USAir Profits Beat Analyst Expectations From Times Wire Services
Cutting U.S. Investment in R&D Is Bad Policy By Gary Chapman
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Sony Pictures Hires Warner Exec for New Columbia-TriStar Post By Claudia Eller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ford Profit Plummets 68% for Quarter : Autos: But domestic operations show surprising gains. Redesign of models is cited as reason for decline. From Reuters
Gaming \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Company Town Annex \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Economy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Roundup From Times Wire Services
Roundup From Times Wire Services
Roundup From Times Wire Services
Energy \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Generic Drug Firm to Merge With Dye Maker : Pharmaceuticals: Ivax, Hafslund hope their diverse businesses will help them fend off competition. From Associated Press
Lawmakers Condemn Disney for Gay Partner Benefit Plan By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : More Strong Tech Earnings Boost Broad Indexes From Times Wire Services
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Tech Stocks Advance Again, but Dow Stumbles From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Lower Growth Projected for French Economy: The country's... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Distance and Timing Are Key to Getting Fed In-Flight From The Wall Street Journal
International Business : Global Markets and Economic Update
EXECUTIVE TRAVEL : Hotels' New Habit: More Nonsmoking Rooms By Carol Smith
International Business : Progress Made in New U.S.-China Trade Contracts, Brown Says : Asia: But Beijing warns America about warming relations with Taiwan. By Rone Tempest, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russian Bank President Shot: The president of a Russian... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Russia to Sell Majority of Sidanko: The Russian government... \o7 Times Staff and Wire Reports\f7
Bid for a California Banking Giant : INVESTORS : Capitalizing on Merger Mania By Tom Petruno, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for a California Banking Giant : INVESTORS : Wall Street Gives Thumbs-Up By Tom Petruno and Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bid for a California Banking Giant : PROFILE: WILLIAM E.B. SIART : First Interstate CEO Unlikely to Go Without Fight By Chris Kraul, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for a California Banking Giant : MERGER OUTLOOK : More Hostile Bids Likely as Trend to Consolidate Grows By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bid for a California Banking Giant : WORKERS : Worries Surface in an Industry Already Hit Hard By Jose Cardenas and Ealena Callender and Stuart Silverstein, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bid for a California Banking Giant : Three's a Crowd
Legal Battle With O.C. Boosts Merrill's Costs : Expenses: Firm reports 28% third-quarter increase in lawyers' and professional fees. Earnings rise 30%. By Debora Vrana, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Allergan Inc.: The Irvine health-care company said that...
Wynn's International Inc.: The Orange-based supplier of...
Medstone International Inc.: The Aliso Viejo medical...
Landmark Bancorp: The La Habra parent company of Landmark...
Rainbow Technologies Inc.: The Irvine provider of software...
PairGain Posts Record Profit of $4.5 million in 3rd Quarter By Greg Miller
Century 21 Moves Closer to One-Stop Service
South Coast Plaza Manager Leaving Post : Retail: Jim Henwood, who helped guide the Costa Mesa shopping center's growth and image, will supervise the Fairplex compound in Pomona. By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ARV Assisted Living Inc.: The Costa Mesa company said it...
Hariston Corp.: The Costa Mesa company said it has formed...
Big Companies, Simpler Services Typify Funeral Industry's Reincarnation : Americans Seek Lower Costs and Greater Personal Influence By Maggie Jackson, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big Companies, Simpler Services Typify Funeral Industry's Reincarnation : Chains Avoid Mass Market Feel as They Step Up Acquisitions By Alan Sayre, ASSOCIATED PRESS
FOOD
Second Half of October By Sylvia Thompson
BITES : Trick or Grape?
A Higher Authority : Overseeing the Kosher Boom By Joseph Hanania
Gastric Grace By Joseph Hanania
Kosher Quiz By Joseph Hanania
ESSAY : Authentic, Shmauthentic! : Life Belongs to Those Who Can Adapt By Colman Andrews, \o7 Andrews is the executive editor of Saveur, a food magazine whose cover line exhorts its readers to "savor a world of authentic cuisine." and \f7
IN THE KITCHEN : I Fall for Apples By Abby Mandel
Why Pumpkin Prices Went Thataway By Russ Parsons
Over a Barrel By Dan Berger
World Cups
Garlic Notes: We Don't Want No Stinking Batches By Russ Parsons
Thistle Be Good By Charles Perry
Do the \o7 Egusi\f7 By Jonathan Gold
Cheese Separates the Sheep \o7 and\f7 the Goats By Leila Cobo-hanlon
Season of the Mix: It's an Herbal, Spicy Age By Lucy Barajikian
Chardonnay: Delicacy or Heft By Dan Berger
Zenzero Sum By Rose Dosti
Feast of (De)lights By Barbara Hansen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
L.A. Clerics Seek Broad Review of Anti-Gang Efforts : Youth: With limited funding available, less effective programs may have to be scrapped, they warn. Emphasis on prevention over punishment is urged. By Larry B. Stammer and Antonio Olivo, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Field Day for Fanciers of Flora : Garden Show Crowd Reflects Blooming Passion for Plants Among Boomers By Shawn Hubler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dispute Arises Over Absence at Surgery : Medicine: Doctor charges in deposition that a County-USC Medical Center surgeon left an operation early. He admits leaving but says he returned before patient died. By Douglas P. Shuit, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Theft, Faulty Fare Boxes Costly for MTA, Audit Finds : Transit: Report says millions may be lost annually due to larcenous workers, poor cash management, equipment woes, riders' failure to pay and other problems. By Richard Simon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Witness Tells How Brothers Acted Day After Killings : Trial: Erik Menendez slept at lawyer's home in bedroom with safe believed to contain Jose Menendez's will, the attorney's wife says. By Ann W. O'Neill, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Jet Lag Seems to Give Advantage to East Coast Teams \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
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. : Scientist Confirms Discovery of Planet 10 Light-Years Away \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Mind Over Matter : How Scientists Leap From Facts to Far-Out Ideas By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : 'Cane Scrutiny : Scientists try to explain the most active storm year in the Atlantic since 1933. By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Star Tours
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : New Whooping Cough Vaccine Is Safe and Effective, Study Says \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
SCIENCE FILE / An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : Researchers Find Evidence of First Bird With a Beak \o7 From Times staff and wire reports\f7
Overhaul of Public Works Agency Urged : Government: Firm recommends replacing paid board with an advisory panel and gives ways to reorganize and streamline the department. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CRA Girds for Fight to Revive Downtown Plan : Redevelopment: Agency plans to file appeal of ruling upholding $750-million ceiling on urban renewal projects. Former Councilman Ernani Bernardi also stands in the way. By John Schwada, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Proposed L.A. Magnet High School Would Be 'Junior Police Academy' : Education: Riordan, other leaders say the plan would improve the quality of law enforcement recruits. But funding appears to be a major hurdle. By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Steps In to Hasten Upgrading of Sewage Plant : Environment: Weary of delays, members take the unusual step of awarding a contract for work at the Hyperion facility. A court's deadline looms. By Jean Merl, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Council Honors Mexican American Pilot
L.A. Prosecutor Appointed Superior Court Judge
Loss of Autographed Photos Leaves Carjacking Victim Broken-Hearted : She says they were reminders of her years as a Hollywood seamstress. By James Benning, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Central Los Angeles : Safehouse May Close for Lack of Funds
Times Sues County Over Plan to Sell Court Records
And don't mention check-out time: By Steve Harvey
Central Los Angeles
San Gabriel Valley : El Monte Official Remembered for Her Work
San Fernando Valley : Surgery May Finally Put Smile on Girl's Face
South Bay : Women Rally Against Domestic Violence
Justice Is a Process That Never Ends By Scott Harris
Southeast : Boat Ramp to Stay Open a While Longer
Westside : UCLA Plugs Dorms Into the Internet
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Dole Flips, Flops and Irks : The controversy over gay group's contribution should have been avoided
Action, Not Study, on Racism : The problems are evident: Let's get to work
'Ghost Towns' Still Haunt L.A. : Officials must focus on reviving earthquake-damaged areas
HEALTH WATCH : Pediatric Backlash
Applause for the Playwright-as-Hero : Arthur Miller: At 80, he is feted for his genius in wedding the great moral issues to the small, unconsidered moments. By Salman Rushdie, \o7 Salman Rushdie's new novel, "The Moor's Last Sigh," will be published early in 1996. His remarks are adapted from comments he made at Arthur Miller's 80th birthday celebration Tuesday in New York\f7
The Ultimate Affirmation of Conservatism : The Million Man March signals the final dismantling of the Great Society. By James P. Pinkerton, \o7 James P. Pinkerton's book, "What Comes Next: The End of Big Government--and the New Paradigm Ahead," was published this month by Hyperion\f7
PERSPECTIVE ON MEXICO : The Sunny Forecast Is a Snow Job : The danger in the effusive Clinton-Zedillo partnership is that they may really believe all is well. By Jorge G. Castaneda, \o7 Jorge G. Castaneda is a political scientist at the National Autonomous University of Mexico. He is a visiting professor at Princeton University this semester\f7
Snowboard Ace Charged With Growing Marijuana By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Suspected of Armed Rape-Extortion Arrested By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Convicted of Killing Wife, Mother-in-Law By Ken Ellingwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
1 Dead, 1 Badly Injured as Road Duel Turns Tragic By Martin Miller and Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gas Co. Refunds Averaging $26 Will Lower Bills By Mimi Ko and Rene Lynch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Venomous Message : 2 Youths Receive a Stinging Reminder: When the Heat Lingers, So Do Rattlesnakes By Julie Marquis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Upper Bay Study to Be Reviewed By Enrique Lavin
SANTA ANA : Officials Learn From Blind Preschoolers By Hope Hamashige
NEWPORT BEACH : City Manager Hires Aide at $72,000 a Year By Enrique Lavin
SANTA ANA : Man Gunned Down by Bicyclist Is Identified By Tina Nguyen
WESTMINSTER : Group Selects City for Home Repair Effort By John Pope
FOUNTAIN VALLEY : Police Cars to Get Mobile Computers By Debra Cano
People / Spotlight on achievers : Laurann Cook, Fountain Valley councilwoman By Debra Cano
COUNTYWIDE : Haig Urges Crowd to 'Use Your Noggin' By Sarah Klein
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : An Early Dearth of Ministers
PLACENTIA : Local Man, 63, Killed When Car Overturns on Oklahoma Highway By Karen D'Souza
SEAL BEACH : Regulars Pay Respects to Sam the Sea Turtle By Russ Loar
LAKE FOREST : City Hall Will Move to Larger, Cheaper Quarters Before April By Frank Messina
BREA : Police Given OK to Use Anti-Theft System By John Pope
SAN CLEMENTE : Rules Eased to Build Plaza Pacifica Center By Len Hall
LA PALMA : Baptist Church Given OK for Preschool By Bill Billiter
CYPRESS : Senior Center Gets Computer Lab Funds
ANAHEIM : Visiting Couple Killed When Car Is Rammed By Thao Hua
County Loses $20,000 in Computer Gear, Cash : Crime: Burglary at clerk-recorder's office is third such break-in in past five months. Officials say no sign of forced entries indicates all the thefts could be inside jobs. By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fire Authority Hiring Policy Draws Calls : Employment: Friends and foes respond about recruitment drive that failed to add women to force. Accident forces cancellation of meeting on halting effort. By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Computer Firm Is Offered Parts Stolen From It By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Enters Dispute Over Bolsa Chica By Debra Cano and Deborah Schoch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Alzheimer's Organizer Radzins Dies
North Hollywood : Man Stabbed, Nearly Killed in Robbery By Nicholas Riccardi
Woodland Hills : Surgery Scheduled for Girl Who Can't Smile By Tim May
Calabasas : Cities in a Quandary Over Tax Decision By Frank Manning
Northridge : Career Fair at CSUN Focuses on Disabled By David E. Brady
Nomination Is Another 1st for Wilson By Ed Bond, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Encino : Seniors Bring Poise to 2nd Bar Mitzvah By Kay Hwangbo
Agoura Hills : Pets Up for Adoption at Pumpkin Festival By Frank Manning
Professor of Chicano Studies Lectures on Age Bias in Court : Dispute: Veteran CSUN department head, denied position at UC Santa Barbara, says reviewers acted inappropriately. By Leslie Berger, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City Vacates Street for Warner Bros. Parking Structure By Jeannette Desantis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glendale Rejects Bid to Switch Cable Companies : Communications: Executive charges that city declined offer only because Burbank made a similar deal with the firm. By Steve Ryfle and Jeannette Desantis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Councilwoman Donates $8,000 fo L.A. Police
Obituaries
Rookie Learns the Meaning of Mopping Up : Fire: Nearly 700 work to douse hot spots in wake of 1,325-acre blaze near Piru. Crews carve ring of breaks seven miles in diameter. By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Civic Arts Plaza Brings In a $454,000 Windfall : Finances: Volunteers save the facility a bundle on salaries. Another factor is that the complex was only open nine months. By Mary F. Pols, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'De Donde?' Is a Passion Play for CLU Latinos By Kelly David, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
School District Fined for Class Size Violation By Catherine Saillant, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Group Fights Opposition to Mall Project : Development: Business owners and environmentalists team up against an initiative drive targeting Buenaventura improvements. By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Third-Graders Go Back to Days of the Chumash By Lisa M. Bowman
Meeting Slated on Service Academies By Lisa M. Bowman
VENTURA : Union Endorses 3 Council Candidates By Tracy Wilson
VENTURA : 1 Woman's Chronicle on AIDS Awareness By Christina Lima
OXNARD : Pair Arrested After 24-Mile CHP Chase By Stephanie Brommer
PORT HUENEME : FEMA Agrees to Pay 75% of Pier Costs By Linda Friedlieb
PIRU : County OKs Quake Repair on 8 Buildings By Eric Wahlgren
SIMI VALLEY : 3 Officers Suspected in Scheme Resign By Scott Hadly
Panel Urges Simi to Update Growth Plan By David R. Baker
MOORPARK : Homeowners Target Housing Projects By Scott Hadly
THOUSAND OAKS : Council OKs Budget for Work on Library By Jeff Mcdonald
MOORPARK : Library Expansion Plans Advance By Eric Wahlgren
Council Delays Vote on How to Fill Vacancy : Government: In wake of Montgomery's resignation, a number of potential candidates have surfaced. By Scott Hadly, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Opinions Clash on Rural Development : Growth: Plans call for the construction of about 1,900 homes on farmland that lies under the approach pattern to an airport. By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
James C. (Bud) Grist; Pugilist, Painter
Port Hueneme to Seek Ideas on Future of Wright Center By Linda Friedlieb
Officials Study Plan for Centralized System to Handle Emergency Calls By Eric Wahlgren, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
Council Narrowly OKs Big Increase in Sewer Bills to Pay for Renovations : Utilities: Backers call the $74 million in upgrades necessary to protect the health of residents. Critics say the project could be funded without hiking fees. By Jeff Mcdonald, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SPORTS
Disney Gets Burned Along With Ducks By Mike Penner
Baseball Does Poorly in TV Ratings Game By Milton Kent, BALTIMORE SUN
Begging for Change : UCLA's Edwards Says Athletes Don't Get Enough Money to Live On, and He Wants to See Drastic Measures Taken By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Even Thin Man Can Fatten Up on This Tour By Jim Murray
She Says She's Haunted by Coach's Misconduct : Volleyball: Julie Bremner took six years to come forward with her story of sexual abuse. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
If Indians Steal Series, Lofton Will Be the Key : Baseball: Regarded as the best leadoff hitter in the game, he made good things happen against Seattle. By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Canucks' Flurry in the Stretch Scorches Ducks : Hockey: Up 2-1, Vancouver scores three goals in final 7:07 for 5-1 victory in Anaheim's home opener. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Fast Start, Kings Tie Flyers : Hockey: Lindros and Granato score in the first 2:10, but then there is no more scoring for the next 62:50. By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New Uniforms Not Taking Off With Rockets By Mark Heisler
Minnesota Likely Home for NHL's Jets From Associated Press
Ducks Burned by Canucks in Home Opener : Hockey: Three goals in the final 10 minutes seal their fate in 5-1 loss to Vancouver. By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Scorecard By Allan Malamud
NBA : Williams Carries Clippers; Miner Traded to Raptors From Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / GENE WOJCIECHOWSKI : At the Half, Manning and Barnett Have the Lead By Gene Wojciechowski
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Edwards Has Contact Again By Steve Springer
Ifeanyi Will Miss Notre Dame : College football: USC apparently stumbles while trying to get a quick decision from NCAA on defensive end's eligibility. By Elliott Almond, TIMES STAFF WRITER
USC Guard Harris Out for a Month By Lonnie White
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Powell Might Get the Ball By Earl Gustkey
COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Phillips: 'I'm Going to Do What's Right' Associated Press
Just Preps : Area News : INLAND EMPIRE By Ara Najarian
Just Preps : Notables By Lonnie White
Just Preps : Notables By Eric Shepard
Time Is Near for Girls' Water Polo By Eric Shepard
Castleton Is Championship Material : Mater Dei: Junior has contributed to the success of Monarchs' football and basketball programs. By Wendy Witherspoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Ocean View Holds Off Rosary in Five Games
Just Preps : No Different : California School for the Deaf-Riverside Players and Coach Want to Be Accepted on Their Terms, Which Are the Same as Yours By George Dohrmann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Just Preps : Area News : CENTRAL CITY By Eric Shepard
Just Preps
Just Preps : Area News : WESTSIDE By George Dohrmann
Just Preps : Area News : SOUTH BAY By Houston Mitchell
Just Preps : Area News : SAN GABRIEL VALLEY By Lonnie White
Graf Gets Tax Help, but Loses on Court From Staff and Wire Reports
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Yankees' Michael Takes a Step Down Staff and Wire Reports
PREP WATER POLO ROUNDUP : El Dorado Edges Katella, Takes Control of Empire
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES : How Important Is Braves' Experience? Associated Press
Graf Gets Tax Help, but Loses on Court From Staff and Wire Reports
Vancouver Finishes Ducks Off By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LONG BEACH STATE NOTEBOOK / JASON REID : 49ers Are Raw, but Greenberg Ready to Work By Jason Reid
Mustangs Extend Mastery Over Cal Lutheran, 5-1 By Tris Wykes, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIDWEEK REPORT : HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL UPDATE : Driving Force in Oxnard Defense
RECREATION / IRENE GARCIA : Taking the Plunge : Adrenaline Runs Sky-High When You're Airborne at 3,500 Feet and It's Your First Time Out the Chute By Irene Garcia
THE COLLEGES / IRENE GARCIA : After Years of Winning, Northridge Lost Way By Irene Garcia
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : TONIGHT'S GAME : Not Much at Stake for Steelers, Bengals By T.J. Simers
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : NFC : 49ers Get Zendejas to Replace Brien Associated Press
PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AFC : Hostetler Expected to Face the Colts Associated Press
Chapman Women Target Soccer Playoffs By Martin Beck
Golden West Ties Rancho Santiago
HORSE RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : $3-Million Purse Draws Full Field to Take On Cigar By Bill Christine
Best Pal Wins at Santa Anita By Bill Christine
ROUNDUP : Northridge Swept Again; Losing Streak Reaches 19
U.S. Olympic Water Polo Team to Play Exhibition at Harvard
Indy 500 Getting Competition, but Compromise Still Possible By Shav Glick
BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Yankees' Michael Takes a Step Down Staff and Wire Reports
NHL ROUNDUP : Oilers Hit a Dry Spot in Buffalo From Associated Press
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