What happened on October 26, 1995

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ENTERTAINMENT

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FOOD

Pomegranate Pleasures MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Alsace-- With an Italian Accent DAN BERGER
Carnival of flavors RUSS PARSONS
BITES : Taking the SAT? Don't Forget to Cram CHARLES PERRY
The Seeds of Youth MICHELLE HUNEVEN
Family Relations SYLVIA THOMPSON
The Secret Ingredient KATHLEEN DESMOND STANG, Stang is author of "The Delectable Apple" (Chronicle Books, 1994) and "A Little Northwest Cookbook" (Chronicle Books, 1993). and
Flour Power RUSS PARSONS
An Autumn Uncure DONNA DEANE
The Trick to a Treat DONNA DEANE, TIMES TEST KITCHEN DIRECTOR
Tricky Treat
Stake Dinner CHARLES PERRY
Pie Crusts VI: Doubling Up JOAN DRAKE
Buns-o-Rama JONATHAN GOLD
Cook's Notes SYLVIA THOMPSON
Dinner for 6, the Cornish Way ABBY MANDEL
A Pumpkin for Every Table SYLVIA THOMPSON
IN THE KITCHEN : Squashing a Bland Reputation RUSS PARSONS, TIMES DEPUTY FOOD EDITOR
On a Mission for Soup ROSE DOSTI

BUSINESS

What happened on October 26, 1995

NEWS

Oregon Man Gets Jail Term in Computer Rape Case Associated Press

Obituary : Viveca Lindfors; Actress' Career Spanned 50 Years MYRNA OLIVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Train Hits School Bus Near Chicago; 5 Killed, 28 Injured : Accident: Vehicle, stopped on rail crossing, is torn apart by 50-m.p.h. crash. Witnesses say terrified students inside scrambled to avoid impact. From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Powell Debate Stirs Bitter Feud Among Conservatives : Politics: General's potential candidacy and moderate views at issue. Critics outnumber his supporters on right. RONALD BROWNSTEIN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER

State Says Perot Party Probably Won Ballot Spot From Times Wire Services

Kremlin Parley Delays U.S. Bosnia Talks Associated Press

Israeli Pullout Begins Amid Palestinian Cheers MARY CURTIUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Palestinians Assail Vote on U.S. Embassy in Israel : Mideast: Role of America as mediator in peace process is threatened by congressional measure to shift diplomats to Jerusalem, leaders say. MARJORIE MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Nation IN BRIEF : NATIONWIDE : El Nino's Effect on Weather Subsides From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : First Lady Phoned Friend About Foster From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Anthropologist Looks to the Child for Clues to Our Evolutionary Past : THE DESCENT OF THE CHILD by Elaine Morgan ; Oxford University Press $19.95, 197 pages BETTYANN KEVLES, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau

Ventura Newswatch Lynne Barnes

Doling Out the Campaign Chairmanships George Skelton

Nation IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : White House Faces Whitewater Subpoena From Times Staff and Wire Reports

College Trustees OK Voter Survey for Tax Hike : Education: The proposed levy would raise about $18 million annually for nine campuses. Foes say it violates the spirit of Proposition 13. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Irvine Hunger Strikers Plan to Ignore Deadline MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Criminality Taints Dozens of Russian Office-Seekers CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Report Urges Scaling Down of County-USC JACK CHEEVERS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

FBI Probe of Fuhrman Tests Thaw With LAPD : Police: Ties with U.S. Justice Department were patched up after King inquiry. But new problems may arise. JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

O.C. Refiles Lawsuit Against Merrill Lynch From a Times Staff Writer

Deadline Looms for UCI Hunger Strikers : Protest: 5 Latinos vow to ignore order to decamp today and keep fasting until affirmative action restored. MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Toxic Gas Threat Ends; Evacuees Return Associated Press

Japan Guru Fires Lawyer, Delaying Murder Trial : Law: Cult leader Asahara is accused of ordering poison gas attack on Tokyo subways that killed 12, sickened 5,500. SAM JAMESON, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Lawmakers Start Budget Showdown : Congress: Republican leaders seek unanimous party support for historic measure that will scale back social programs, cut taxes. Clinton renews his veto pledge. EDWIN CHEN and JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Court Clears Imelda Marcos to Take Legislative Seat Associated Press

Nation IN BRIEF : TEXAS : Abortion Foes to Pay for Harassing Couple From Times Staff and Wire Reports

Gingrich: Today's Medicare Will 'Wither' : Health care: Aide says he was describing voluntary shift away from fee-based system. Democratic leader calls it a sign of intent to 'obliterate' the program. EDWIN CHEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

An End to ZIP Code No Man's Lands? : Government: Areas straddling Los Angeles and Ventura counties applaud move in Congress to make the numbers coincide with community boundaries. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

It's the End of a Profitable Era for the Pacific Northwest : Politics: The powerful alliance between Mark Hatfield and Bob Packwood brought a host of benefits to their home state of Oregon. KIM MURPHY, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sprawl Threatens Central Valley, Study Says : Agriculture: State could lose $5.3 billion a year if farm belt cities don't stem urban expansion, researchers say. They call for controlled growth to preserve farmland. MARK ARAX, TIMES STAFF WRITER

At Least 40 Killed, 200 Seriously Hurt in China Quake From Associated Press

Health Group Urges FDA Not to Approve New Fat Substitute MARLENE CIMONS, TIMES STAFF WRITER

U.S., Japan OK Pact on Military Crime Suspects TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

COLUMN ONE : Defiantly, They Still Fish the Sea : Tough old-timers in weathered boats are the last of San Pedro's once-great fleet. Hardship and desperation forge friendships, bitter rivalries among men who can't stop chasing the big catch. DAVID FERRELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Bill May Solve ZIP Code Crisis in Northridge DAVID E. BRADY and KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Gab & Garb : Talk is cheap but TV hosts don't have to look that way. We rate who's tuned in and who needs adjustments--sartorially speaking. MICHAEL QUINTANILLA and JEANNINE STEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS

Okinawa Governor at Center Stage in U.S.-Japan Drama TERESA WATANABE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Growing Cemetery Scandals Also Divide State Agencies : Inquiries: Assembly to begin hearings on gruesome findings. But a conflict among agencies adds to confusion. ERIC SLATER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Sweeney, a 'New Voice,' Elected to Lead AFL-CIO STUART SILVERSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Hometown split over John Brown's legacy : Some in Torrington, Conn., want to mark the famed abolitionist's birthplace. Others reject honoring a 'scoundrel.' JOHN LAIDLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

GOP Strategist Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Election Law Counts ALAN C. MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

Adoptions Are Now Just a Click Away : Internet: Feelings are mixed, however, as some observers fear the downside: Lack of controls can lead to abuses. DAVID COLKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER

BY DESIGN : Mapping Out Active Wear BARBIE LUDOVISE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

BY DESIGN : Out Couture : The Lowdown on High-Tech Performance Gear BARBIE LUDOVISE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

BOOK REVIEW / NONFICTION : Circuses and a Dose of Fantasy Helped Shape Fellini's Life : I, FELLINI by Charlotte Chandler ; Random House $25, 377 pages RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC

From Rags to Riches BETTY GOODWIN

Women Find Romance, Friendship in Lesbian Dining Club BEVERLY BEYETTE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

FASHION : From Femme Fatale to Lady Aristocrat KARIN DAVIES, ASSOCIATED PRESS

Going to Any Lengths : With Hemlines Today Hitting High, Low and In-Between, Women Can Put the Best Legs Forward KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Attempting to Get 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. MARY ROURKE, TIMES STAFF WRITER

ENTERTAINMENT

VALLEY WEEKEND : Picture a Deal That's Framed, Ready to Hang : Gallery warehouse offers art to the public at wholesale prices, as low as $6 for a small print. GERI COOK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VALLEY WEEKEND : CENTERPIECE : Celebrating Life After Death : Mexican Holiday Relies on Ritual, Humor to Remember the Deceased PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

OC LIVE : Watercolors Retains Bold Strokes but Needs Some Touch-Ups MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VALLEY WEEKEND : KIDS : Environmentalism: at Play and in Practice : Two local homes offer tours filled with ideas for making the world a cleaner place. RICHARD KAHLENBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Spirits o f the Season : On Halloween, Boingo Will Call It a Night--for Good STEVE HOCHMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

POP MUSIC REVIEW : Spirit of the Blues Lives On Despite Low Palace Turnout DON SNOWDEN

Spirits of the Season : These Amusement Park Shows May Lure the Crowds With High-Tech Treats, but They Rely Heavily on a Bag of Tricks: The Element of Surprise and Corniness DAVID KRONKE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VALLEY WEEKEND : THEATER REVIEW : 'Set in Motion' Delivers Fresh, Haunting Story : Thom Thomas' play at Group Repertory Theatre proves to be a strong offering, despite a lapse into cliched psychodrama. ROBERT KOEHLER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

When Shorter Dissects His Jazz, He Breaks It Down to Its Essence BILL KOHLHAASE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : OUTINGS : JAUNTS : Reaping a Bountiful Harvest by the Sea : Channel Islands Harbor Farmer's Market hopes to scare up new business with a pumpkin festival two days before Halloween. JANE HULSE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VALLEY WEEKEND : MUSIC : SOUNDS : A Living Piece of Jazz History Takes the Stage : Drummer Ray Armando brings to Chadney's his years of experience playing with musical legends. ZAN STEWART, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Reward for 'Mallrats' Generation Is Chance to Laugh at Itself : In "Mallrats," two slacker friends (Jason Lee and Jeremy London) dumped by their girlfriends try to win them back at the mall by sabotaging a dating game television show being taped there. (Rated R.) : LYNN SMITH, TIMES STAFF WRITER

MUSIC REVIEW : Beaux Arts Trio Comes Up Short at Irvine Barclay Theatre HERBERT GLASS

Authors Will Appeal to Variety of Passions FRANCES HALPERN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

Valley Weekend : Saturday JAMES E. FOWLER

OC LIVE : Chill Factors : Here's a Glance at Where Young and Old Can Scare Up Halloween Fun CORINNE FLOCKEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : MUSIC : SOUNDS : Up-Tempo Career for Local Pianist-Composer : At 38, Miguel del Aguila's accomplishments include nomination for a Kennedy Center Friedheim Award. JOSEF WOODARD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

ART REVIEWS : Stark Paints a Sumptuous, Labor-Intensive 'Rainbow' DAVID PAGEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VALLEY WEEKEND : RESTAURANT REVIEW : Atmosphere Delicious at Inn of the Seventh Ray : Nestled in a spectacular setting, the establishment is filled with New Age nuances. The food is less uplifting. MAX JACOBSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

OC LIVE : Revelers' Haunts Get Into the Spirit of Halloween JAMES McCAFFREY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

'Victor' Drags in Broadway Staging : Theater review: Blake Edwards' musical stumbles with weak lyrics and a case of miscasting in the title role. LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC

VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : CENTERPIECE : Honor Thy Spirits : Day of the Dead Festivities Rely on Ritual and Humor to Remember the Deceased ROBYN LOEWENTHAL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : THEATER : NOTES : Kristien Makes Anna the Star in This 'King and I' : The longtime 'Phantom of the Opera' female lead re-establishes the original pecking order in the classic musical at the Performing Arts Center. TODD EVERETT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VENTURA COUNTY WEEKEND : ROCKTALK : 3 Bands to Add Spirit to Halloween Concert : Beat Farmers, Blasters and Raging Arb & the Redheads will jam the big stage Friday at Ventura Theatre. BILL LOCEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES

VALLEY WEEKEND : OUTINGS : Murder, They Write : Seminar Explores the Business of Creating and Selling Mysteries in Books, Films and TV PATRICIA WARD BIEDERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER

What Happened to That Old 'West Side' Gang of Ours? JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER