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What happened on September 16, 1995
NEWS
Benjamin Mazar; Archeologist, Biblical Scholar
Olga Ivinskaya; Inspiration for 'Dr. Zhivago's' Lara
Journalist Facing Death Denied New Trial : Courts: Mumia Abu-Jamal, whose case has attracted international attention, claimed he was framed in Philadelphia policeman's death. SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
34 Die in Malaysia Crash Associated Press
Quake, Massacre Show Life Is Precarious in Poor Guerrero : Mexico: Temblor is the latest violent episode in state known for poverty, drug trade. In June, police shot dead 17 peasants. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mexico Earthquake Just One in a Dangerous Series : Seismology: It was 10th major temblor in the central region since 1932. Scientists say more shaking is expected. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Making the Mall More Fun : Developers hope entertainment magic will lure consumers bored by today's cookie-cutter shopping centers. High-tech, themed complexes will focus on new ways to eat and play. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Legislature Passes O.C. Recovery Plan After the 11th Hour : Bankruptcy: After snag on link to L.A. County bailout, major bills go to governor's desk. Measures cannot become law until work on other legislation is completed. ERIC BAILEY and RENE LYNCH, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Aid Deal for L.A., Orange Counties Nears Approval : Crisis: Working late, Legislature gives nod to O.C. bailout, which is tied to help for Los Angeles. Meanwhile, 5,200 workers get layoff, demotion notices. JEFFREY L. RABIN and MAX VANZI and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Belarus Fines 2 Surviving Balloonists From a Times Staff Writer
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : Legislators in a Frenzy on Final Day : Sacramento: Bill to end homeowners insurance crisis is sent to Wilson as progress is made on aid to L.A., Orange counties. Several major issues are left unresolved. CARL INGRAM and MARK GLADSTONE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Anand, Kasparov in 4th Draw Jack Peters
Senate, House on Own Paths in Welfare Debate : Congress: Upper chamber's provisions suggest it is not as attuned to the conservative groups seeking support for 'family values' legislation. ELIZABETH SHOGREN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Williams Assails Leaks on Vegas Hotel Rooms : LAPD: Chief insists lodging was in return for gambling and thus not 'free.' Other officials face tough questions as well. JIM NEWTON and JODI WILGOREN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Arafat Says He'll Meet With Peres to Resolve Obstacles to New Accord From Reuters
Layoff Notices Spread Pain at Area Hospitals TIMOTHY WILLIAMS and JILL LEOVY and JOCELYN Y. STEWART, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Panel Blast UCI Over Clinic Probe : Fertility: Chancellor disputes state Senate committee's charges that university made 'misleading statements.' MICHAEL GRANBERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Frustrated Wilson Troops Say His Campaign Is Adrift : Politics: Recent tactical moves are seen as missteps, signs of weakness. Supporters fear funds will dry up. DAVE LESHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Egypt to Try Fundamentalists in Military Court : Mideast: Targets of stepped-up campaign against Muslim extremists include many attorneys and physicians. Abetting terrorism is among charges. DAVID LAMB, TIMES STAFF WRITER
M. Watanabe; Outspoken Japanese Politician From Times Staff and Wire Reports
THE COUNTY BUDGET CRISIS : County Gets Beaches Back, but With Stipulations J. MICHAEL KENNEDY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
'Million Man March' Plan Draws Support, Concerns : Rally: Many back focus on black males. But some are wary about exclusion of women and role of Farrakhan. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Delivers 5,200 Layoff and Demotion Notices : Government: As health workers get grim news, multifaceted bailout, featuring compromise on transit fund shift, moves toward final passage in Legislature. JEFFREY L. RAIN and JOSH MEYER and MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
NEWS ANALYSIS : Fatal Flaws May Scuttle U.S.-Brokered Bosnia Pact TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
George Bortin; Lectured Widely on Shroud of Turin
Mexico Sends 300 Soldiers to Quake Zone : Disaster: Troops under orders to tend injured, repair homes. Remote site causes confusion over toll. JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Perot, Clinton Differ on GOP Medicare Plan From Associated Press
MEDICINE : U.N.: Drug Firms Exploit 3rd World STANLEY MEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money in Doubt for Conference's Action Plan : Beijing: Governments promise programs for women, but tight budgets could stymie efforts. MAGGIE FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Federal Marshal Denies Shooting Separatist's Son : Hearing: In testimony before Senate panel, he and a colleague in Idaho siege say they believe the boy was killed by his own father, Randy Weaver. RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ABORTION : S. Africa to Vastly Liberalize Law : ANC ready to dump tough restrictions that critics say hurt the poor. BOB DROGIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Buttafuoco Jailed in N.Y. for Soliciting Sex in L.A. Associated Press
French Say 2 Downed Pilots Are Alive Times Wire Services
1,200 Protest Plan to Log Old-Growth Redwood Stand Special to The Times
Woman Charged After Girl, 13, Gets Abortion From Associated Press
Charles Denner; Actor Starred in 'Man Who Loved Women'
UC Regents Raise Chancellors' Pay : Education: Hike is the first in three years. Berkeley's Tien gets biggest increase, 10.7%. Student regent is lone dissenter. AMY WALLACE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Eileen Chang; Chinese Novelist, Short-Story Writer
GOP-Clinton Fiscal Standoff Is Brinkmanship Exercise : Finances: Each side in the federal debt ceiling standoff wants the other to blink first in the quest for leverage in the overall budget battle. DOYLE McMANUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Beijing Meeting Affirms Sexual Rights of Women RONE TEMPEST and MAGGIE FARLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
U.S., Russia Downplay Differences : Diplomacy: Washington envoy's Moscow trip ends positively after NATO suspends Bosnia strikes. CAROL J. WILLIAMS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
COLUMN ONE : Making Shopping Malls More Fun : High-tech complexes like the Irvine Entertainment Center will focus on new ways to eat and play, as developers hope to lure a public bored by today's cookie-cutter approach. GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2,000 Protest Plan to Log Redwood Stand; 120 Arrested Special to The Times
THE O.J. SIMPSON MURDER TRIAL : State Justices Restrict Lawyers' Comments Out of Courtroom : Law: Effective Oct. 1, rule inspired by Simpson trial bars remarks when there is 'likelihood' of prejudicing a case. HENRY WEINSTEIN, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
FBI Agent Says Simpson Defense Expert Lee Erred HENRY WEINSTEIN and TIM RUTTEN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
For Workers, Grim Day Caps Weeks of Worry EDWARD J. BOYER and CARLA HALL and JEFF BRAZIL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Rose Chernin; Prosecuted for Communist Activities
5,200 Get Layoff Notices at Clinics in L.A. County JEFFREY L. RABIN and MAX VANZI and JOSH MEYER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
The O.j. Simpson Murder Trial
Hurricane Marilyn Intensifies, Plows Into Virgin Islands MIKE CLARY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Mayor Names Ex-LAPD Official as Police Liaison JEAN MERL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Chi Chi to Universal Pictures: Thanks for Nothing, I'm Suing Associated Press
Carson Can Still Overwhelm : High school football: Longtime powerhouse looks anything but diminished in 49-26 rout of Fairfax. LONNIE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 2 : CITY SECTION ROUNDUP : Penalties Snuff Out Late San Fernando Rally VINCE LOUGHNANE
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Kingman Scores From One to Give El Modena Victory DALE RUHE
Chavez Really Aches for De La Hoya Fight : Boxing: Longtime champion who takes on David Kamau tonight talks of retirement after big May payday. TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Friends Who Happen to Coach : Raiders' Mike White and Bill Walsh Do Talk Some Football, but the Relationship Goes Much Deeper Than That CHRIS BAKER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup ADAM CLARKE
Southern Section Roundup MARIO ARCE
Chaminade About-Face Keys Rally in 38-10 Win PETER YOON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup GARY TEAGUE
It's Back to Business for NBA : Pro basketball: Owners approve collective bargaining agreement by a 25-4 vote. Lockout will end Monday. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Iacenda on Defensive and Hart Wins, 31-17 STEVE HENSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup STEVE GALLUZZO
Franklin Slows Clay and Wins AARON MEIER
After Slow Start, Westlake Finishes Off Ventura, 28-12 GREG MEADE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup LISA SWEENEY
THE NHL / HELENE ELLIOTT : Ducks' Stability Gives Wilson Longevity HELENE ELLIOTT
Southern Section Roundup SEAN KIM
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : VICTORY LEAGUE : Wolfsberger Leads Capistrano Valley Christian JOE WOJCIECHOWSKI
Dodgers Lose Their Cool, but Not Game BOB NIGHTENGALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup JOHN ORTEGA
FAIRPLEX : Come On Get Happy Wins Late PETE THOMAS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup BRIAN SOBEL
Southern Section Roundup JON LEE
Appier's Gem Cuts Angels' Lead to Four MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup KARI COPE
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Rally to Get Past Marlins, Retain Lead From Associated Press
COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Simpson's 4 Goals Spark Fullerton
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup BRIAN SCHULMAN
Southern Section Roundup STEPHEN GOODMAN
AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Vaughn's Homer Wins It for Red Sox, 6-3 From Associated Press
He's Tired of Being Conned by Boxing
This Dodger Sellout at Expense of Fans
Don't Count Out the Coliseum Yet
The Slump is Familiar, and He Can Place the Face
Offerman's Problems Really Lasorda's Fault? Fans Say No Way, Jose
Southern Section Roundup ROBERT LEWIS
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup SCOTT WRAIGHT
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Copy Phillips' Results, Not His Swing MIKE DiGIOVANNA
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Lasorda Gives Mondesi a Pep Talk BOB NIGHTENGALE
More TV Coverage for Derby From Associated Press
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Veteran Infielder Treadway Retires Associated Press
Angels Not Yet Worried : Baseball: Players still confident of winning AL West title despite 5-0 loss to Kansas City. Royal starter Kevin Appier pitches three-hitter. MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Designated Hitter : College football: Woods, Cal State Northridge safety, redirects his anger from the streets to the football field. JEFF FLETCHER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Garcia, Western Have Big Second Half, Beat Cypress ERIC MADDY
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Miller Recovers to Help Canyon Pull Away From Buena Park RUSSELL BANKS
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : AFC : Denver Beer Ads Get NFL Attention Associated Press
U.S. Speedway Battle Is Tonight : Motorcycles: With one of the weakest fields in years, there will be many contenders for the national title at the Fairgrounds. PAUL McLEOD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
MIGHTY DUCK NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Players Will Have to Adjust to the Rules to Avoid Penalty Box ROBYN NORWOOD
SOUTHERN SECTION ROUNDUP : Czernek's Passing Carries Newbury Park, 32-27 MARK BOSTEDER
Taft Makes Quick Work of Van Nuys GREG ANAPOL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Prep Extra: Orange County High School Football : Roundup
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup : Intersectional CHRIS BRESNAHAN
Abdul-Jabbar Looks Ready : UCLA: The final decision will be up to the injured tailback, who figures to be needed to help freshman McNown against Oregon. STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : ROUNDUP : El Toro Puts Dana Hills Away Early GEOFF BILAU
Hanauer Sets World Hydroplane Record SHAV GLICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BOXING / TIM KAWAKAMI : The Best Fight Not on TV, but Over It TIM KAWAKAMI
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup MATTHEW AVILA
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Loara's Defense Still Tough in 28-7 Victory Over Anaheim JASON HILL
How Did This Baby Grow Up to Be a Cowboy?
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Sophomore Gets Job Done in Tustin's 22-7 Victory RYAN T. BLYSTONE
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Irvine Offense Rolls Over Mission Viejo MICHAEL CASEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 2 : Notre Dame, Arzu Cruise Past Royal in Laugher VINCE KOWALICK, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Newport Harbor Back on Course JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANGEL NOTEBOOK : Pitchers, Not Nerves, Getting to Hudler JOHN WEYLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup A.J. MOORE
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : University, Defeo Put Away Azusa in 31-Point First Half
COMMENTARY : Cigar Is Expected to Smoke the Field in the Woodward ANDREW BEYER, WASHINGTON POST
ROUNDUP : Glendale Transfer Pays Immediate Dividends in Cross-Country Victory
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Foothill Cruises Past Woodbridge : Football: Knights overcome poor first half for 36-0 nonleague victory. FORREST LEE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Crespi Awarded Forfeit Victory MIKE BRESNAHAN
Long Beach Poly Picks Up Speed : High school football: Four second-half touchdowns erase early deficit in 28-13 victory over Banning. SEAN WATERS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Aliso Niguel Knocks Out Frank, Rancho Alamitos : Prep football: After Vaquero quarterback is sent to hospital with a mild concussion, the Wolverines dominate line and win, 14-0. DAVE McKIBBEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Better? No, It's the Same Old Parquet SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Holland Keys Mater Dei's 35-6 Victory : Prep football: Monarchs take advantage of four Long Beach Jordan fumbles and three interceptions. MIKE TERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rockies Rally to Get Past Marlins, Retain Lead From Associated Press
THE NFL / BILL PLASCHKE : Chuck the Sideline Boors, Knox Is Our Kind of Guy BILL PLASCHKE
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 2 : Cleveland Uses 2 Quarterbacks to Outnumber Reseda, 20-13 MICHAEL LAZARUS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PREP ROUNDUP : Foothill Routs Corona del Mar in Water Polo
Prep Extra: Orange County High School Football : Scorecard / County Highlights From Week 2: Friday's Results
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Fountain Valley Uses Offense, Defense to Punish Ocean View MATT FARMER
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : MacKenzie Puts in Good Night's Work : High schools: He rushes for only 54 yards, but his two touchdowns spark Capistrano Valley past Edison. MARTIN HENDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
High School Football: Week 2 : City Section Roundup MIKE JOHNSON
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : St. Anthony Hangs Tough to Beat Orange Lutheran BRAD MOORE
COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Edwards Sets UCI Volleyball Mark in Loss to Hawaii
NBA Is Back in Business : Pro basketball: Owners approve collective bargaining agreement by a 25-4 vote. Lockout will end Monday. SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Southern Section Roundup CLINT FINICLE
Southern Section Roundup ED KITCHEN
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Servite Pulls Away in Second Half : Football: Friars capitalize on Valencia mistakes in 35-14 nonleague victory. MICHAEL ITAGAKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Copy Phillips' Results, Not His Stance, Swing MIKE DiGIOVANNA
PREP EXTRA: ORANGE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL : Oilers Rally to Win One for a Friend : High schools: Chancellor kicks field goal to give Huntington Beach a 23-21 victory over Pacifica. Game dedicated to injured junior varsity player. STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 2 : Crespi Loses on Field After Picking Up Victory Off It MIKE BRESNAHAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Smoking at Olympic Games, and No Tobacco Sponsorships Associated Press
USC Will Tune Up Against Houston EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
PRO FOOTBALL / DAILY REPORT : NFC : Smith: A New Deal Is Expected Associated Press
Cheryl Miller Resigns as USC Coach EARL GUSTKEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: WEEK 2 : No. 1 Antelope Valley Peaks Early, Routs Bakersfield West, 46-2 DANA HADDAD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Dolphin Sammie Smith Faces Life for Cocaine Charge From Staff and Wire Reports
Patton Shifts to His Backup Sport : Football: White Sox draft pick quits baseball, moves to defensive backfield at Saddleback College. STEVE KRESAL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
'Showgirls' and NC-17: Grin and Bare It : Movies: MGM/UA uses the controversial rating to its marketing advantage with free videos, provocative billboards and other promotional teases. CLAUDIA PUIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dual Personalities : Singers Share 'Carmen' Role at O.C. Center but Not Interpretations CHRIS PASLES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Basic Black--With a Touch of Whimsy RANDY LEWIS, TIMES STAFF WRITER
An Old Warrior, Back in the Arena KRISTINE McKENNA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. GREG BRAXTON
Pop Music Reviews : Pretty & Twisted: Intense Without Mouthing Off RICHARD CROMELIN
Reaction to Simple Kiss Is Beyond Belief
Words for Eszterhas
Music Review : Philharmonic Comes Around in the End CHRIS PASLES
Fighting the Good Fight for TV, Again : Television: In their new book, Newton Minow and Craig LaMay say broadcasters have shirked their responsibilities to kids and other viewers by hiding behind the First Amendment. JANE HALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pop Music Reviews : LaVern Baker Back With the Blues STEVE APPLEFORD
Happily Never After : A Decade Later, 'Married' Fans and Fox Still Love the Bundy Family of LosersWho Are 'in Hate' With One Another STEVE WEINSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : 'Merrily We Roll Along' Stumbles at East West LAURIE WINER, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Album Reviews : Morrissey's Essence Remains the Same : ***, MORRISSEY,"Southpaw Grammar", Reprise RICHARD CROMELIN
Exploring the 'Documentary' Image at the Kopeikin Gallery SUSAN KANDEL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Evil' to Benefit the Search for Killer of Gits Singer : Pop Beat: Mia Zapata's former bandmates continue to raise money to help fund the investigation, this time with the help of Joan Jett. LORRAINE ALI, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Theater Review : Sure Voices Reveal a Magical 'Secret' : Laguna's Musical Retelling of the Burnett Classic Lets the Story's Warmth and Romance Emerge JAN HERMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Album Reviews : In Brief : * Guru, "Jazzmatazz, Volume 2: The New Reality," Chrysalis/ EMI. HEIDI SIEGMUND CUDA
Pop Music Reviews : Clint Black Slick and Sizzling at Greek RANDY LEWIS
WEEKEND TV : Syndicated Shows 'Customs,' 'Stand' Bow N.F. MENDOZA
Album Reviews : ** Pebbles, "Straight From My Heart," MCA. CONNIE JOHNSON
BUSINESS
O.C. Health Care Company Faces Bankruptcy if Debt Deal Fails BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Health Firm Could Face Bankruptcy BARBARA MARSH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gambling the No. 1 Pastime? You Bet Bloomberg Business News
Blue Chips' Record Run Comes to End : Markets: A selloff in technology shares, along with the 'triple witching' effect, pushes the Dow back down under 4,800. From Times Wire Services
Airlines Times Staff and Wire Reports
The Economy Times Staff and Wire Reports
Banking Times Staff and Wire Reports
Insurance Times Staff and Wire Reports
Consumer Products Times Staff and Wire Reports
O.C. Jobless Rate Falls to 5.4% in August : 1,200 Jobs Added, Led by Services DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Labor Times Staff and Wire Reports
Savoy Shifting Focus to TV Business : Entertainment: Box-office failures prompt action by struggling movie firm. It has no plans for layoffs. JAMES BATES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
TRW Wins $399-Million NASA Satellite Contract RALPH VARTABEDIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disneyland, Unions Reach Tentative Pact : Labor: The contract, crafted with representatives of about 3,000 workers, includes 3% pay hikes in each of three years. DON LEE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A New Palette for the Palate : Renovation Is on the Menu for Many Chain Eateries GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Media Times Staff and Wire Reports
Agreement Reached on a New Format for Video : Technology: Toshiba and Time Warner end battle with Sony and Philips on disc for use in devices to replace VCRs. AMY HARMON and DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Consumer Products Times Staff and Wire Reports
Blue Chips' Record Run Comes to Halt : Markets: Technology stock selloff pulls Dow below 4,800. Nasdaq index slumps 1.5%. The dollar roars past 104 yen. From Times Staff and Wire Services
Intel Picks Washington Site for New Plant : Technology: Firm will spend $50 million to $100 million to build the first portion of the facility. MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Real Estate Times Staff and Wire Reports
Military Products Executive Guilty of Paying Kickbacks JAMES S. GRANELLI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boyds Wheels Stock Rises 22% in Nasdaq Debut DAN MARGOLIS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Investment Fund Buys 12 Shares of Irvine Co. for $4.8 Million DEBORA VRANA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dealers Offer Evidence in Nasdaq Suit : Securities: Price-fixing case to move forward as brokerages turn over taped conversations. SCOT J. PALTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AT&T May Cut Up to 10,000 Jobs at GIS Computer Unit : Technology: Analysts say the action may signal a sale or spinoff of all or part of the former NCR Corp. From Bloomberg Business News
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
MOORPARK : Sign-Ups to Begin for Youth Basketball SCOTT HADLY
'Spaceman' Molester Gets 20 Years : Crime: Barry Briskman, posing as an alien, told young teen-age girls he was recruiting earthlings for a utopia in another galaxy. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Gabriel Valley : 4 Named to Superior, Appellate Courts
Clinton California Tour to Include Santa Ana Stop : Politics: The President on Friday will take part in an event involving at-risk youths and law enforcement, in hopes of putting the spotlight on his efforts to combat urban problems, officials say. PETER M. WARREN, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
IRVINE : Parents of Car Crash Victims Sue Driver's Kin DAVID REYES
Man Gets Life Term in Shooting That Left Teen-Ager Paralyzed : Trials: Wheelchair-bound Kevin Natale, 15, pleads with the judge to impose the maximum sentence on his Ventura neighbor, who had left the courtroom. STEPHANIE BROMMER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAFCO Chief Rejects L.A. County Post JOHN CHANDLER
Agoura Hills : Defendants in Teen's Slaying Separated MARY F. POLS
Escapee Arrested in 2nd Rape : Crime: Newly convicted prisoner who fled West L.A. courthouse attacked a woman during the three hours before his recapture, police say. SUSAN STEINBERG, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
THOUSAND OAKS : Comments Sought on Use of Old City Hall MARY F. POLS
Obituaries
SAN CLEMENTE : Public's Help Is Sought in Solving Slaying of 18-Year-Old
Obituaries
Update : Follow-up on the news : VILLA PARK : Storm Drain Project Moves Forward LESLEY WRIGHT, BILL BILLITER AND JOHN POPE
Update : Follow-up on the news : ORANGE : Workers' Contract OKd by Trustees LESLEY WRIGHT, BILL BILLITER AND JOHN POPE
Chatsworth : 2nd Man Sentenced for Counterfeiting STEPHANIE BROMMER
Update : Follow-up on the news : WESTMINSTER : City Delays Action on Signs Regulation LESLEY WRIGHT, BILL BILLITER AND JOHN POPE
Thais Turn to Ventura Educator for Guidance : Learning: A visiting delegation will see the local community college system in action. Such a school is planned in their country, where the concept is new. LISA M. BOWMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SANTA ANA : Schools to Seek Help on Passing Bond Issue JEFF KASS
County Set to OK Repair of Adobes ERIC WAHLGREN
IRVINE : Recall Backer Unsure He'll Make Deadline RUSS LOAR
WESTMINSTER : New Recycling Sites Must Be Landscaped JOHN POPE
Educators Map Plans to Prevent District Breakup : LAUSD: The key is to bring reform to all campuses, following lead of LEARN program, school leaders say at summit. AMY PYLE, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Sherman Oaks : Announcement of Lot Opening Premature KAY HWANGBO
Allen Recall Election Is Set for Nov. 28 TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alarcon Attacks Panel Over Landfill Vote : Lopez Canyon: Councilman accuses Planning Commission of 'environmental racism' in extending dump's permit. HUGO MARTIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
White House Summit Is a Home Run for the Titans : Sports: The College World Series winners from Cal State Fullerton earn a meeting with the President. GEBE MARTINEZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
VENTURA : Gurney Races to Benefit the Needy NICK GREEN
Mideast Peace Effort Losing Some Support, Study Finds : U.S. Jews Voice More Distrust of Arab Intentions From Religion News Service
SOMIS : Board to Vote on Silt-Removal Pact ERIC WAHLGREN
Turning Tragedy Into Art, and Art Into Understanding STEPHANIE SIMON
THOUSAND OAKS : Defendants in Teen's Slaying Separated MARY F. POLS
South Bay : Inglewood Schools Get Poor Grade in Audit
Race Relations Commission Is in Jeopardy : Bankruptcy: Stanton's proposal would strip county funds from agency that monitors prejudice, mediates disputes. DAVID REYES and LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
LAGUNA BEACH : Benefits to Not Joining Fire Authority Cited SARAH KLEIN
Vast Implications Hinge on Port District Ruling : Ventura: A federal judge's decision could open prime public oceanfront property to private development. TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Inmate Hurt in Forklift Joy Ride
County Jobless Rate Improves Slightly : Economy: August figure is 8.1%, driven by growth in services. But high-tech industry is shrinking. KELLY DAVID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Countywide : Active Duty for Wives of Marines JULIE FATE SULLIVAN
TUSTIN : Community Fair to Be Held Sunday
ELECTIONS / VENTURA COUNCIL : Residents of Mobile Home Parks Question Candidates Over Rent TRACY WILSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NEWPORT BEACH : Teens Sought After Small Brush Fire
Fiesta for Mexico's Freedom Lights Up Centennial Park SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
OXNARD : Gunman Robs Girl, 12, of Gold Ring NICK GREEN
Homecoming for a Dying Felon : Prison: Suffering advanced cancer, convicted drug smuggler Charles Larsen wins his freedom in a surprise court decision. His daughters, fearing he would die in jail, had fought for his release. KEN ELLINGWOOD and MARTIN MILLER, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Ex-Compton Councilwoman Says She Was Framed by FBI
Auto Supply Firm to Pay Fine in Lawsuit PAUL ELIAS
Husband, 90, Charged With Murder in Wife's Death : Courts: Fillmore man's spouse dies two days after he reported she was choking. Official says it's 'not a mercy killing.' PAUL ELIAS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Concert to Help Find Marrow Donors PAUL ELIAS
Activists Protest Health Care Cuts : Legislation: Doctors and advocates for the elderly urge Moorhead to oppose GOP plans to slash Medicare and Medicaid. STEVE RYFLE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Youth Opinion : An Ode to Grandmother, the 'Policeman' of a Child's Life JOHN LEE, John K. Lee, 16, is a junior at Pacific Palisades High School. This article was co-winner of the 1995 KCET multimedia contest, whose theme was "People who make a difference." and
Christian Coalition Campaign Seeks to Recruit Catholics From Associated Press
ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Bilingual From the Beginning
SANTA ANA : Man Caught in Drug Sting Is Sentenced SUSAN MARQUEZ OWEN
Encino : Memorial Scholarship Aids CSUN Minorities DAVID E. BRADY
ORANGE : Schools Forced to Replace Buses LESLEY WRIGHT
Southeast : Compton Is Betting on New Card Club
$22-Million Gift Will Create 4-Year L.A. Jewish Seminary : University of Judaism to Expand Rabbinic School JOHN DART, TIMES STAFF WRITER
North Hollywood : Ex-Auto Repair Shop Operator Convicted FRANK MANNING
Cable Station Bars Preacher From Studio : Broadcasting: Bill Woodard is accused of intimidating workers. He denies it and says he's a victim of racial and religious prejudice. DAVID R. BAKER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Campaign That Calls for Sole-Searching : Podiatrist Leads Drive to Gather Shoes Old and New for L.A.'s Needy BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Westside : Chabad to Hold TV Fund-Raiser
Lake View Terrace : Actress Takes On Role Fit for a Queen DAVID E. BRADY
Conversation : WITH EDUCATION REVOLUTIONARY JOHN TAYLOR GATTO : New State School Plan: 'The Fox Guarding the Henhouse' John Taylor Gatto has been involved in school reform for most of his life: He taught at New York schools from the Upper West Side to Harlem for 30 years and earned teacher of the year honors from both New York City and New York State before resigning in 1991. He is writing his third book, "The Empty Child," on his experiences in the classroom and follows national reform efforts. He has lent his support to the recurring call for vouchers in California. He talked with PATRICIA A. KONLEY about state Supt. of Public Instruction Delaine Eastin's proposal to slash red tape for schools
RELIGION / JOHN DART : As Church Ponders Merger, Prominent Minister to Bid Farewell JOHN DART
Evidence May Link Youth Held in Carjackings to Slaying
'Million Man March' Draws Support and Concerns : Rally: Many back the focus on black males, but others remain wary. EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Child Molester Who Posed as Space Alien Gets 20 Years : Crime: Man seduced two 13-year-old girls in a tale involving travel to a distant galaxy. He is already serving 10 years in Nevada for a similar crime. ANN W. O'NEILL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Carl A. Linkletter; Former Ventura Businessman
Countywide : New License Plate Targets Beach Activists DEBRA CANO
Last Eligible Candidate Turns Down LAFCO Post : Search: Stanley Eisner gives no explanation for decision. The commission must restart its effort to fill its top executive job. JOHN CHANDLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ANAHEIM : City Delays Street Vendor Plan ALAN EYERLY
Sepulveda Pass : Jewish Seminary Plan Has East Coast Critic JOHN DART
Multicultural Manners : A Touching Gesture Explained NORINE DRESSER, Norine Dresser is a folklorist and author of the forthcoming book "Multicultural Manners" (Wiley & Sons). Tell her your experiences c/o Voices
WESTMINSTER : Liquor License Revoked and Bias Claim Rejected JOHN POPE
San Fernando Valley : Councilman Assails Vote on Landfill
Activists Blast Bulldozing of Cave for Tollway DEBORAH SCHOCH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Look Back at Disaster : Book Reveals New Theory on '28 Collapse of St. Francis Dam CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Disaster Revisited : Book by Engineer Suggests Ancient Landslide Was Factor in Deadly Collapse of St. Francis Dam in 1928 CHRISTINA LIMA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternatives for Holiday Worshipers : Judaism: Jews who don't often go to temple can observe Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur with informal congregations. ELYCE WAKERMAN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Community Essay : In Defense of the VA Hospitals : Caring and camaraderie among veterans, doctors and staff make a clunky bureaucracy work at Veterans Administration facilities. LLOYD M. KRIEGER, Dr. Lloyd M. Krieger is a resident in UCLA Medical Center's integrated plastic surgery program
Central Los Angeles : Bell Gardens Police Open Substation in Shopping District
OXNARD : Pupils Drink In a Lesson on Cows and Milk CHRISTINA LIMA
U.S. Delays Decision on Quake Repair Funds : Recovery: FEMA won't commit money to fixing hospitals until state permanently revises building code. Local frustration voiced. KENNETH REICH, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries : * Marian Knox Bechtelheimer; Oldest Twin in U.S. BRETT A. COLLINS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Healing Wounds of War : Archives Tell Story of INS Camps for Civilians Held as Enemies DANICA KIRKA, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Diplomatic Coup for the Dalai Lama : Tibetan Spiritual Leader Wins Support from Clinton, Helms From Religion News Service
Northridge : CSUN Gay Center Fire Labeled as Hate Crime KIM KOWSKY
Calabasas : Hair Dryer Sparks Fire at Pet Cemetery KIM KOWSKY
2 UCLA Administrators Plead Guilty to $500,000 Fraud
ANAHEIM : Election Complaints to Be Heard by Panel ALAN EYERLY
THOUSAND OAKS : Counterfeiter Gets 8 Months in Jail STEPHANIE BROMMER
Firm Plans to Close W. Covina Landfill in Deal to Sell Dump : Trash: Agreement hinges on reopening of facility in Sunshine Canyon, which neighbors have been fighting. RICHARD WINTON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
SIMI VALLEY : Council to Tackle Truck Parking Woes MACK REED
SEAL BEACH : Transportation Fee Rule to Be Reviewed RUSS LOAR
HOME & GARDEN
GARDENING : Thirst Things First: A Landscaping Dry Run KAREN DARDICK, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : How Filters Make Water Come Clean JOHN MORELL, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
INSIDE & OUT : Waste Not CYNDI Y. NIGHTENGALE
25 Recommended Plants KAREN DARDICK
RECYCLING : No Longer Glossing Over Magazine Pages From Associated Press
Recliners : Best Seat In The House KATHRYN BOLD, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
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