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What happened on October 20, 1995
ENTERTAINMENT
Insights of 'Blind' in Eye of the Beholder : Art: Sophie Calle lets those without sight speak of beauty and lets the resulting exhibition speak for itself. ZAN DUBIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Suspect' Has Tough Act to Follow--Itself HOWARD ROSENBERG
Conductor Battles Burden of Success MARK SWED, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Company in 'Solitude' : For Essence of Ellington, John Dankworth and Cleo Laine Went to the Source BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
RESTAURANT REVIEW : A Taste of the Global Village MICHELLE HUNEVEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PERFORMANCE ART : 'Idiot': An Unfocused Solo Show F. KATHLEEN FOLEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Paying Tribute to Pioneering Animators 'Frank and Ollie' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
A Scary Time at Box Office : Movies: Executives bracing for multimillion-dollar losses are trying to figure out why the grisly 'Seven' is the only bright spot in a string of recent disappointments. CLAUDIA PUIG and RICHARD NATALE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Illuminating 'Diary' of Determined Lives KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Met's 'Ellis Jump' a Sharp Comic Romp SCOTT COLLINS
MOVIE REVIEW : Belmondo Steals Show in Weighty 'Miserables' KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HOME ENTERTAINMENT : 'Lipstick' Tops List of British Dramas on Video SUSAN KING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All Bark, All Bite : 'Four Dogs' a Nasty, Fun Portrayal of Hollywood Film Culture LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
MOVIE REVIEW : Female Bonding in a Fragmented 'Now' JOHN ANDERSON, FOR THE TIMES
Bakery Plans a Star-Filled, Fund-Raising Birthday Fete ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Skilled Performers Give Life to 'Life' PHILIP BRANDES
MOVIE REVIEW : Stylish '1-900' Reveals the Isolation in Today's Society KEVIN THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MOVIE REVIEW : 'Mallrats' No Match for Ultra-Low-Budget 'Clerks' KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
Wolfgang Puck Cafe Another Triumph for You-Know-Who S. IRENE VIRBILA, TIMES RESTAURANT CRITIC
On 'Board From O.C. to the Mall JEFF YIP, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
MOVIE REVIEW : Wise Guys in Producer Guise : 'Get Shorty' a Comic Look at Mobsters Trying to Break Into the Biz KENNETH TURAN, TIMES FILM CRITIC
POP MUSIC REVIEW : Pianist Lanz Still Playing Same Routine DON HECKMAN
'Doll's House' Falls Flat at Noise Within SCOTT COLLINS
DANCE REVIEW. : Wit and Whimsy in Marin's 'Waterzooi' LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE WRITER
MUSIC REVIEW : Orchestra Kremlin's Connection TIMOTHY MANGAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Passion Sets Trumpeter's Tempo : Jazz: The beat quickens when Arturo Sandoval discusses his friend and mentor Dizzy Gillespie, whom he calls 'my only hero.' Sandoval appears tonight in Costa Mesa. BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Really' Undone by the Warm Fuzzies SCOTT COLLINS
'Romeo' Is Alive, Well in Fullerton T.H. McCULLOH, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Teen Water Polo Player Dies of Apparent Heart Attack MARTIN BECK and MICHAEL ITAGAKI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Black Men's March
Pacoima : Visitation Center Loses United Way Funding TIM MAY
Lyle Menendez Linked Mafia to Slayings, Lawyer Testifies
HUNTINGTON BEACH : Felony Warrant Issued for Police Chief's Son LEE ROMNEY
Valley Drug Lord, 2 Associates Get Death Sentences in Slayings
Sunland Teacher Faces Trial in Alleged Fondling of Girls SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Man Gets 26-Year Sentence for Role in Slaying of Officer
SIMI VALLEY : School's Expansion Plans Put on Hold DAVID R. BAKER
CLU's Station Survives Its 1st Year on the Air KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors Reject 4-Day Workweek for County Employees TIMOTHY WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
INS Again Targets Garment Maker : Immigration: Following up a March probe, agents detain Clothes Connection workers suspected of illegal status. LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Robbery Suspect Crashes, Kills Self
Southeast
South Bay
When Will the MTA Ever Get on Track? : Problems roll on: Audit turns up thefts, sloppy operations
Mall Coalition Seeks Funds to Fight Petition : Development: The unusual alliance defends the shopping center's expansion plans. But a businessman calls the financing deal 'horrendous.' TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
South Bay
Ambulance Firm to Buy CareLine Shares ERIC WAHLGREN
Passionate Debates
Legislators Ask for Reversal of Boy Scout Ruling : Law: Local politicians join in urging the state Supreme Court to keep government out of a battle between atheist brothers and club leaders who sought to exclude them. ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
For Haiti, a Slow but Promising Road
Suits Claim City Illegally Diverted $116 Million in Funds HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Services Set for Police Veteran THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conservancy Considers Settlement With Soka : Park: Agency may give up plan for visitors center, allow school to expand from 300 to 650 students and ask for 400 acres of open space. AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Pleads Guilty, Gets Year in Jail for Killing Baby
Marjorie G. Robinson; Fund-Raiser, Former Model
ANAHEIM : Councilman to Travel to Washington to Seek Funding for INS Agent GREG HERNANDEZ
Slowed by Traffic, Driver Wielding Bat Strikes Out THAO HUA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flag-Burning Amendment
Scofflaws Evoke Anger, Sympathy on MTA's Buses : Transit: An internal audit found that many passengers on system's 1,700 buses avoid paying fares. For regular riders, it is hardly news. HENRY CHU and ERIN TEXEIRA and ANTONIO OLIVO, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
IRVINE : Hunger Strikers Take Concerns to Regents MARTIN MILLER
Encino : Talk on Domestic Violence Skirts Verdict KAY HWANGBO
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Men With a Mission
LAGUNA BEACH : Lovelorn Man Shoots Rifle at School in Night, Police Say TINA NGUYEN
OAK VIEW : Winning Lotto Ticket Purchased at Station SCOTT HADLY
South Bay : Torrance Goes Online to Serve the Public, Local Businesses
Sherman Oaks : Concerns Cited Over Mall Renovation Plan KAY HWANGBO
San Gabriel Valley : Pasadena Police Offer Reward in String of Hate Crimes
CITY SMART : Building a Dream City, Piece by Piece AARON CURTISS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Exhorts Regents to Freeze UC Fees : Education: Lieutenant governor asks board to use its clout to win more state funding. He is planning ballot initiative to curb tuition increases. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Central Los Angeles : Design of Chavez Memorial Unveiled for Art Committee
CITY SMART / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California : Here, They Tap Into Their Muse : Creative Ideas Ferment and Flow at Old Brewery, Now an Artists Complex BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Valley : Officials Weigh Plan to Settle Soka Case
Southeast : Community College Teacher Named Top in Nation
San Gabriel Valley
CAMARILLO : City Birthday Bash Begins Tonight NICK GREEN
Westside : New AmeriCorps Leadership Class Learns the Ropes
Tuffree Pleads Not Guilty in Officer Death : Simi Valley: The former teacher ignores his attorneys' advice and asks the judge to start his death-penalty trial as soon as possible. PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
San Fernando Valley
COUNTYWIDE : O.C. Gets Welcome Help for Water-Testing Program SHELBY GRAD
Democrats Seek Probe of Alleged GOP Plant : Politics: Complaint filed with registrar of voters challenges validity of nomination petitions submitted by conservative candidate Laurie Campbell, viewed as a spoiler in 67th Assembly District race. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Woman, 89, Describes Assault by Intruder SCOTT HADLY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Winning Spirit : Coach Back in Classroom 2 Years After Crash Leaves Him Partly Paralyzed DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
CITY SMART / How to thrive in the urban environment of Southern California : Halloween Not October's Only Scary Event LUCILLE RENWICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MISSION VIEJO : Restaurant Approved to Open Where 4 Failed FRANK MESSINA
Obituaries
Stripper Swindled Man, 71, Jury Told : Courts: He testifies that the dancer he fell in love with coerced him into paying her more than $56,000. MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Thompson Sets Ambitious Goals for L.A. Schools : Proposal: Superintendent vows improvements in reading and math and changes in bilingual education. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Central Los Angeles
OXNARD : Rally Will Protest Recent Gang Slayings MIGUEL BUSTILLO
San Gabriel Valley
ANAHEIM : City Hires Strategist to Assess Golf Courses ALAN EYERLY
Westside
Central Los Angeles
Teen Ordered to Youth Authority in Claes Killing
HUNTINGTON BEACH : U.S. Still Wants to Buy Wetlands, Official Says DEBORAH SCHOCH
Remedy to Extinction : Education Effort Targets Use of Tiger, Rhino Parts in Asian Medicines PETER Y. HONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Fernando Valley
Woodland Hills : Elementary School Gets State Recognition FRANK MANNING
Tucker Failed to Declare $58,495 to IRS, Jury Told DAVID ROSENZWEIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vasquez Considers Police Officer Job : Employment: Former supervisor is also looking at position with Edison or working for Dole's presidential campaign, friend says. MATT LAIT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Glitz and Images : Fiery Show Debuts Amid Talk on Violence in Entertainment FRANK B. WILLIAMS and DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Fire Dept. May Finally Cash In on Prop. 172 : County: Supervisors say they will probably approve the request for $565,000 to relocate the dispatch center and set up a search-and-rescue team. ERIC WAHLGREN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
OXNARD : School District Gets $1.2-Million Grant CATHERINE SAILLANT
Front-Runner Seen in Chancellor Race : Community colleges: Ventura district officials will visit Huntington Beach campus, run by Philip Westin. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Plaintiffs Wrap Up Malpractice Case PAUL ELIAS
PLATFORM : A Painful Shot for Children JANE L. DELGADO, JANE L. DELGADO is president and CEO of the National Coalition of Hispanic Health and Human Services Organizations. She discusses the pending switch from oral to injected polio vaccines. and
3 Suspected of Producing Drug in Residential Garage JEANNETTE DeSANTIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tragedy on the Road Hits Home for Paramedic : Accident: Jake Schonert was en route to a fatality when he and his partners got the order to turn back. NICHOLAS RICCARDI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Jury Sends a Signal About Urban Decay : Courts: Owners of L.A. gang hangout are ordered to pay neighbors $266,000. NORA ZAMICHOW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PERSPECTIVE ON COLLEGE ATHLETES : Exploitation Under the Aegis of Amateurism : End the hypocrisy by repealing scholarship limits and bans on agents, and let the good times roll. RUSSELL GOUGH, Russell Gough, an associate professor of philosophy and ethics at Pepperdine University, is the author of "Character Is Everything," a book on ethics in sports to be published next year. His e-mail address is rgough@pepperdine.edu
San Gabriel Valley
COUNTYWIDE : Reward Is Posted for Freeway Crash Clues THAO HUA
Westside
Straightening Out Confusing Street Signs KAY HWANGBO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Yaroslavsky Offers Support to the Guy Who Trounced His Wife HUGO MARTIN and MARC LACEY and JOHN SCHWADA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's Showtime: More Sex and Violence : Are parents worried more about what happens on television or in real life?
Despite Fiery Flop, Ducks Won't Turn Down Heat : Entertainment: Mascot Wild Wing fine after pratfall at Pond, Disney assures worried callers. Team officials vow not to let mishap take edge off elaborate pregame shows. CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COSTA MESA : O.C. Fair May Bar Boarding of Horses HOPE HAMASHIGE
Women of Influence : Activist Leads Honors for Outstanding Group TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hollywood Violence: 2 Views : Culture: Universal Studios debuts fiery 'WaterWorld' stunt show. Meanwhile, industry leaders hear pleas to tone down violent images. FRANK B. WILLIAMS and DAVID WHARTON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Nike in Indonesia
Stripper Bilked 71-Year-Old Man, Jurors Are Told MIGUEL BUSTILLO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Chatsworth : The Gas Co. Goes to Bat for Diversity DAVID E. BRADY
Northridge : Sleuths Sought for Library Fund-Raiser DAVID E. BRADY
Q & A
FULLERTON : City Rescues Party on New Year's Eve MIMI KO CRUZ
SANTA ANA : Park Removes Barriers That Keep Disabled Kids From Having Fun JEFF KASS
THOUSAND OAKS : Chamber Selects Its Teacher of Year LISA M. BOWMAN
THOUSAND OAKS : Jury Deliberates in Molestation Case PAUL ELIAS
Man Indicted in Pizza Parlor Robbery LISA M. BOWMAN
PORT HUENEME : New Destroyer Getting Waves of Attention KENNETH R. WEISS
Valleywide : Reward Offered on Jewelry Theft Ring NICHOLAS RICCARDI
CAMARILLO : City Picks Orchard as Water Tank Site NICK GREEN
Women of Influence : Activist Leads Honors for Outstanding Group TINA DAUNT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PLACENTIA : Council to Keep Way It Collects Trash Bills RUSS LOAR
SANTA ANA : Police Blame Gang in 18-Year-Old's Death TINA NGUYEN
SPORTS
No Straight-Arrow : Fun-Loving Archer Shoots for Berth on Olympic Team MIKE HISERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A No-Brainer: Football Leads to Concussions : Chris Miller Keeps Getting Knocked Out and Keeps Going Back BILL PLASCHKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A No-Brainer: Football Leads to Concussions : Al Toon Will Attest That Symptoms Can Remain for Years T.J. SIMERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Dolphin Smith May Face Life Sentence From Staff and Wire Reports
WORLD SERIES: ATLANTA BRAVES vs. CLEVELAND INDIANS : An Erie Sensation : Did You Hear the One About Cleveland? The Jokes Are Over THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Victor, Harris on Different Paths Out of Westlake Village STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Soenksen Has Season-Ending Surgery STEVE SPRINGER
Ventura Buoyed by Its Watershed Victory Over Golden West
Baseball : World Series
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Steinbrenner Says He Wants Showalter Times Wire Services
Tennis From Staff and Wire Reports
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Raiders Lose Hostetler for Colt Game
New Titan Men's Basketball Player to Miss Three Weeks With Injury
World Series' Return Has Ups, Downs MIKE PENNER
Chatsworth Dominates Playoff Dress Rehearsal MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
ROUNDUP : Calabasas Ties but Gets Net Victory
Series Schedule Just as Simple as ABC . . . No, NBC . . . No . . . LARRY STEWART
NHL ROUNDUP : Devils Pick Up Where They Left Off From Associated Press
PREP CROSS-COUNTRY : Schools Have Choice of Mt. SAC, County Meets MATT FARMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Back to Drawing Board for Football Playoffs : High schools: Southern Section Council, for now, in favor of regionalizing only for other sports. JIM HODGES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LOS ALAMITOS : At Stake Tonight Is Berth in Champion of Champions STACY PIGOTT
EMPIRE LEAGUE : El Dorado Starts Slowly, Then Rallies to Beat Loara PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nba From Staff and Wire Reports; Associated Press
Nba Associated Press
PREP FOOTBALL / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Pardoe, Jones Help Laguna Hills Beat Estancia
UCLA Says Edwards Not Fit, Won't Play : College football: Latest development could cause further problems with NCAA officials, who had suspended him for one game last week. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Titan Baseball Field to Get an Assist : College: Group plans to donate about $10,000 worth of labor, equipment and materials for face lift. LON EUBANKS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THOROUGHBRED RACING / BILL CHRISTINE : Team Valor Heads Seek More Control BILL CHRISTINE
NBA : Lakers Play at Forum Tonight and Saturday SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, From Staff and Wire Reports
Horwitz Falls Back Again, Then Gets Fired Up : Tennis: Kennedy High ace comes from behind to win for the ninth time and leads the Golden Cougars to a 5-2 victory over conference rival Taft. PETER YOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Friday Night's Brightest Lights : Football: Recent renovations and vigilant care by attentive staff make Chaminade High's shining stadium one of the area's best facilities. VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This Politician Knows How to Improve His Lie MARK HEISLER
Regionalized Playoff Proposal Rejected : Prep football: Section council votes down plan that would have grouped most Orange County teams in one division. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SOUTH COAST LEAGUE : Farley Gains 243 Yards as Mater Dei Wins STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE : Nemeth Leads Aliso Niguel Past Costa Mesa
Bengals Go Deep, and Steelers Fall Deeper : Pro football: Blake exploits secondary for three touchdown passes in 27-9 victory. From Associated Press
ORANGE LEAGUE : Shine Wins Battle and Savanna Wins War With Anaheim, 27-6 GEOFF BILAU
Herrin, Out 3 Games, Suspended for 2 More : USC: Linebacker says he is being made an example. Ifeanyi seeks restraining order to play against Notre Dame. ELLIOTT ALMOND, TIMES STAFF WRITER
WORLD SERIES: ATLANTA BRAVES vs. CLEVELAND INDIANS : He's the Part They Needed : Baseball: Former body shop gofer Wohlers is the long-sought reliever that could bring Braves a title. BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football MARIO ARCE
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NATION : Missouri Legend Don Faurot Dead at 90 Associated Press
COLLEGE FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : USC : Hopper Relatively Interested in Streak LONNIE WHITE
Foreign Player Benched by City : Baseball: Star outfielder and exchange student at Birmingham High is ruled ineligible following illegal recruiting charges. Braves also placed on probation for one year. MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP FOOTBALL / GOLDEN WEST LEAGUE : Despite Mistakes, Tustin Slips Past Ocean View, 14-13 RYAN T. BLYSTONE
Frank Criticism : Rancho Alamitos Quarterback Isn't Playing Up to His Expectations PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : WORLD SERIES : Native American Protest Is Planned Associated Press
Seven Basketball Players From Valley Region on All-American List
Stockton Keeps Busy Pursuing Money Title : Senior golf: He hopes stop at Wilshire Country Club will give him a chance to widen his lead. THOMAS BONK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football ERIC SHEPARD
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Former Ram Bailey Signs With Cowboys Associated Press
ORANGE LEAGUE : Western Struggles to Beat Valencia CHRIS FOSTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CENTURY LEAGUE : El Modena Able to Limp Past Canyon WENDY WITHERSPOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Workman Runs Over Bolsa Grande ERIC MADDY
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Mistakes, Burroughs Can't Stop Canyon, 21-7 DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Grander Notre Dame : Sixty-Five Years After Rockne's Meticulous Design, Fabled Stadium to Get First Make-Over EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Real Pain in the Neck Should Be These Trojans Mike Downey
NEWS
Report Blames Contractors for Tunnel Collapse ERIC LICHTBLAU and RICHARD SIMON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Touching History : Daughter of Soldier Killed in Vietnam Plans to Attend His Comrades' Reunion to Learn More About Her Father GREG HERNANDEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Ebb Tide at a Tattoo Landmark : A maritime tradition that flourished at Grimm's is fading along with Long Beach's naval operations. Though old salts sigh, today's image-conscious military frowns on skin paintings. JEFF LEEDS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drawn BY Success : Magnet schools in Orange County lure some of the best and the brightest students and are justly proud of their achievements. But districts without such facilities complain they're the victims of a brain--and cash--drain. THOMAS CURWEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
3 Bryant Family Members Given Death Sentences LESLIE BERGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : 20-20 Visions : It's the ATM's choice and a favorite of the Federal Reserve. No wonder everyone needs change for a twenty. EMILY GEST, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Magnet Programs Are TOM CURWEN
Navy Captain Is Acquitted in Sexual Harassment Case : Law: Court-martial jury finds insufficient evidence against Everett Green, who was accused of sending suggestive cards, notes to two female subordinates. ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
R S V P / Orange County
R S V P / Orange County
Accused Killer of Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty
Nothing Stands in the Way of This Easy Rider BARBIE LUDOVISE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
U.S. Will Seek Death Penalty in Oklahoma City Bomb Blast From a Times Staff Writer
Hamas Leader Reportedly Backs Vote : Mideast: Israeli Arab lawmaker says militant Islamic group's jailed spiritual guide also wants its attacks to end. MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
THE GOODS : Few Safety Zones With Rear-End Crashes RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
McDonnell Gets Jetliner Order Worth $1 Billion : Economy: Long Beach division says deal will lead to 1,900 new jobs. ValuJet Airlines is buying 50 MD-95s. JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Place Where They Take Play Seriously BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Approves Republican Bill to Overhaul Medicare : Legislation: GOP says package of higher premiums, cost controls would save $270 billion by 2002. It faces an uncertain future in the Senate, promise of a Clinton veto. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Diplomacy : The U.N. at 50
Both Parties Wage War of Spin on Impact of Medicare Vote : Politics: Reform plan will hurt seniors and erode support for the GOP, Democrats say. But Republicans contend it will be a boon, because they are doing what is necessary to save the program. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Despite Truce, Bosnian Enclave Still Besieged TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Clarifies Remark on Taxes, Defends Hikes PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hot Debate, Lukewarm Trail of Evidence ROY RIVENBURG
Clinton Holds Off Pledging Time Limit on Bosnia Force : Balkans: Until peace accord is finalized, President won't commit to deploying U.S. troops for just one year. ART PINE and TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
It's Important to Leave the Bible as It Is
Interactive TV Puts New Spin on Civics Class : Education: 'LegiSchool' tunes classrooms in to state government, giving teen-agers a chance to quiz lawmakers on issues they care about. CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Urges Regents to Freeze UC Fees : Education: Lieutenant governor asks board to use its clout to win more state funding. He plans ballot initiative to curb tuition hikes. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
After 50 Years, Cloud of Injustice Is Lifted : Race: Conviction lifted for black pilot's protest at white officers club. ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yeltsin Vows to Stop NATO Growth, Fire Pro-West Aide : Russia: Leader underscores 'cooling-off period' in East-West relations as summit with Clinton draws near. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
New War Crime Indictments Possible Associated Press
House Approves Republican Bill to Overhaul Medicare : Legislation: GOP says package of higher premiums, cost controls would save $270 billion by 2002. It faces an uncertain future in the Senate, promise of a Clinton veto. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWS ANALYSIS : British Tories Facing Nasty Political Season : Europe: Defection and a vibrant new Labor leader threaten Conservatives' long grip on power. WILLIAM D. MONTALBANO, TIMES STAFF WRITER
More Ways to Reach Out to Children
O.C. Man Wins DMV War but Not Spoils : Bureaucracy: Agency admits $211.01 error but appeals court judgment. Motorist isn't giving up. DAVAN MAHARAJ and ANNA CEKOLA, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Purgatory : After years of neglect, some Protestants now believe it exists; many Catholics don't. For others, it's not a place--it's a state of mind. ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Microbes Offer Clues to Chance of Life on Mars From Reuters
Suspected Serial Killer Shot and Captured in S. Africa From Associated Press
NASA to Make 7th Try at Shuttle Launch Today Reuters
Syria to Take Most of Palestinians on Ferry Associated Press
Clinton Hints at Compromise on Budget Plan PAUL RICHTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Three Cheers for the 'Million Man March'
Arrest Warrant Issued for Son of City's Police Chief LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Men Are Shot, Hurt in Santa Ana
THE GOODS : Golf Simulation Games: Not Just for Geeks Anymore DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Study Details Success of First Gene Therapy From Associated Press
FBI Actions at Ruby Ridge 'Terribly Flawed,' Freeh Says RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
LAUGH LINES : Punchlines
Theft Nets $34,000 Worth of Toilet Paper Associated Press
Nonaligned Nations Seek Democratic Reform of U.N. : Summit: Members want more voting power in world body, three new seats on Security Council. WILLIAM R. LONG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Religious Leaders Serve Up Stones to Lawmakers in Protest of Aid Cuts From Associated Press
Japan Official Steps Down; He Called Premier 'Stupid' : Military: Defense agency employee criticized failure to requisition land for American bases on Okinawa despite protests. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Don't Treat Astrology Like It's Some Joke
And the Nominees for National Book Awards Are . . . PAUL D. COLFORD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It Was the Night of the Obscure Stars BILL HIGGINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Revised Anti-Smog Plan Is Unveiled : Pollution: Air Quality Management District measure would mandate quicker reductions in dirty air but help businesses by lessening the long-term cuts in emissions. MARLA CONE, TIMES ENVIRONMENTAL WRITER
Mistrial in Bribery Case Against Ex-Rep. Lukens Associated Press
BOOK REVIEW / FICTION : Lives of Passion, but No Lasting Happiness : FIVE MINUTES IN HEAVEN By Lisa Alther ; Dutton $22.95, 320 pages ACHY OBEJAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fires Break Out During Riot at Alabama Prison Associated Press
Belgians Clear Way to Indict NATO Chief From Associated Press
N.Y. Crackdown Causes Big Stink at Fulton Fish Market : Dispute: City contends it is ridding firms with alleged ties to organized crime. Those displaced plan to sue, citing slander and violation of civil rights. HELAINE OLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
We Must Realize AIDS Affects Us All
Invoking a Democratic Fighting Spirit GEBE MARTINEZ
Public Gaffe Puts Yeltsin in a Pinch Times Wire Services
BUSINESS
Feeling Steamrollered : Striking Union Confronts the Erosion of Its Leverage STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COMPANY TOWN : Anne Buettner Named VP of Corporate Taxes at Disney
Company Town CHUCK PHILIPS
EARNINGS : AT&T's Third-Quarter Profit Climbs 12% From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Retailing Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town : VIDEO FACTS
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Bid for a Caifornia Banking Giant : Riordan Blasts First Interstate Takeover Offer : Banking: Mayor says he'll back efforts to resist Wells Fargo's overture. Merger seen inflicting job, real estate losses. THOMAS S. MULLIGAN and JESUS SANCHEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Transportation Times Staff and Wire Reports
Company Town Times Staff and Wire Reports
Advertising Times Staff and Wire Reports
ADM Executives, Angry Stockholders Face Off From Associated Press
Bid for a Caifornia Banking Giant : Wells Fargo Bid Brings Together Seasoned Professionals of the Hostile Takeover Wars MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buffett Partly Cashing Out of Salomon : Finance: Wall Street hammers the investment bank's stock on the news. From Associated Press
CEO of Japanese Software Distributor Says Deal to Buy Ziff-Davis Publishing Is Close LESLIE HELM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Cars Riskier, Insurers Say Times Wire Services
Retail Sales for '94 Set O.C. Record : Consumers: Spurt of long-delayed buys sent taxable sales up 5.4% to top $28 billion. Economists say this year will be even better. JOHN O'DELL and DAN MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Oregon's Rogue Valley Tries to Lure Software Firms Like Trilobyte : Technology: Former Irvine developer of popular CD-ROM game 'The 7th Guest' made the move north two years ago. JEFF BARNARD, ASSOCIATED PRESS
TBS Refuses to Air Ad on Telecom Law : Media: Consumer groups, long-distance carriers accuse it of stifling debate on pending reforms. JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Technology Times Staff and Wire Reports
Indianapolis Pushes Privatization Trend Several Steps Further From Associated Press
Feeling Steamrollered : Striking Union Confronts the Erosion of Its Leverage STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Big HMO to File Suit Against Review Panel : Health care: Blue Cross' CaliforniaCare, which was denied accreditation, claims the assessment of its performance was flawed. DAVID R. OLMOS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips at Record on Mixed Day From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Defrauded O.C. Piano Distributor Wins $3.36 Million JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINANCIAL MARKETS : Blue Chips Hit Record in Turnaround From Times Wire Services
COMPANY TOWN : Why Big Producers Seek Small Stage Projects CLAUDIA ELLER
Johnson & Johnson Makes Bid for Cordis : Health care: The $1.6-billion hostile offer would position the conglomerate well in the clogged-artery market. From Reuters
TouchStone Software Corp. Logs Sharply Improved Results in the 3rd Quarter GREG MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Other News Times Staff and Wire Reports
COMPANY TOWN : Casey Silver Is on Deck : Low-Profile Executive May Be Next to Step Up to MCA's Plate ELAINE DUTKA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Will Investors Bite When Jerry's Deli Shares Go Public? TOM PETRUNO
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
'Check's in the Mail' May Soon Get New Meaning From Times Wire Services
Hostile Takeover Mercenaries Prepare for War : Acquisitions: Wells Fargo's aggressive bid for First Interstate becomes call to arms for veterans of past bruising bank battles. MICHAEL A. HILTZIK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Daiwa Trader Enters Guilty Plea, Implicates Bosses : Securities: He accuses his managers of conspiring with him to hide losses, continue cover-up. Japanese bank denies it. From Times Wire Services
Broker Sued by ICN Manipulated Stocks, Ex-Secretary Testifies : Court: Rafi Khan, accused by drug firm of violating securities laws, calls former worker 'pathological liar.' Bloomberg Business News
Court-Appointed Receiver Sues TMI, Its Advisers : Investment: His $50-million action contends fraud, negligence caused firm's financial ills. DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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