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What happened on September 17, 1997
ENTERTAINMENT
'Long Way Home' Follows Jews' Post-WWII Plight By Kevin Thomas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
How Bizarre, How Bizarre By Benjamin Epstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He's Marching to a Different Drummer By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Green Thumbs Up for Lush 'Secret Garden' By Nancy Churnin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
In the Name of the Father : 'Nothing Sacred's' producers put their faith in viewers. By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In the Name of the Father : Though it's not without its flaws, the new ABC series brings good writing, a strong cast and a doubting priest to prime time. By Howard Rosenberg
'The Game' Spins Into David Fincher's Control By Patrick Goldstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Documentary Finds Free Spirit of Allen Ginsberg By Richard Cromelin, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Crisp Showers L.A. With Bons Mots By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
Dour Star Saves a Flawed 'Cracker' By Howard Rosenberg, TIMES TELEVISION CRITIC
ABC Breaks a May-to-September Losing Streak By Brian Lowry
NEWS
The Great Cookie Search
Having a Swell Time By D. James Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Forever Feather: A Father's Memoir By Dennis Mclellan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kitty Kelley Crowns the Windsors By Josh Getlin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Revolution Has Just Begun By Beverly Beyette, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Having a Swell Time By D. James Romero, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Search of the Bogus Barney By Kathryn Bold, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Some Quality Time With Others in Our Human Family
They Feel They've Been Singled Out
S-s-ay, That Snake Was Misidentified
Story Doesn't Match Her Observations
Writing the Wrongs Against American Indians By Jonathan Kirsch, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Laugh Lines
Ms. Applauds Two in Southland for 'Feminist Values' By Beverly Beyette
Having a Swell Time : Rhythm of the Rain By Duane Noriyuki, Times Staff Writer
Mother Teresa's Funeral, Beginnings
Sen. Jesse Helms
Writing Taxed as Home Business in L.A.
Phone Solicitors
Accountability for Teachers
Gas Prices
Sexual Misconduct
GOP's Chances
Supervisors Plan to End Effort to Privatize Hospital By Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Slimmer Profits in Store for O.C. Diet Centers By Barbara Marsh and Susan Howlett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Killed in Gunfight With Bank Guards By Solomon Moore and Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Clinton Expected to Snub Tobacco Deal By Myron Levin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Trail of Blood on the Rails By Kim Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Crystal Cove Luxury Resort Contract Signed By Eric Bailey and Deborah Schoch, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Antibiotics Overprescribed, Study Finds By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
State Commission Endorses Higher School Standards By Richard Lee Colvin, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
A Vietnam-Era Deserter Comes Full Circle By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Doctors Overprescribing Antibiotics, Study Finds By Terence Monmaney, TIMES MEDICAL WRITER
Feinstein Targets Loopholes in Assault Weapons Ban By Steve Berry and Jeff Brazil, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
State HMO Czar Quits Unexpectedly By Carl Ingram, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kaczynski's Lawyers Challenge Death Penalty Law By Mark Gladstone, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davis Focuses on Education as Governor's Race Takes Shape By Cathleen Decker, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
State OKs Luxury Beachside Resort at Crystal Cove By Deborah Schoch and Eric Bailey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
18 Lawmakers Join Effort to Throw Out Term Limits By Dan Morain, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes on a Buried Hatchet By Peter H. King
Car Bomb in N. Ireland Hits Peace Process as Well as Rural Town By William D. Montalbano, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Envoy Rejects Judicial Panel's Order to Sanction Bosnian Serbs By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
29 Child Laborers Killed When Truck Crashes in Egypt By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washinton Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Trade as a Hot Issue Is Down, Not Out By Jim Mann
Report on Mexico's Anti-Drug Efforts Leaves Feinstein Dubious By Stanley Meisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Plane Debris Found Off Coast From Times Wire Reports
Albright's Call for Talks on Women Goes Unanswered By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Support Sought for Photographers From Times Wire Reports
Tiananmen Position Correct, Officials Say From Times Wire Reports
6 Fleeing N. Africa Drown, 15 Missing From Times Wire Reports
Israeli Court OKs Use of Force on Arab \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Fine Reduced in Death of College Professor \o7 Associated Press\f7
Senate Confirms Joint Chiefs Nominee From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dismissed Worker Kills 4 Colleagues \o7 Associated Press\f7
50-Year-Old CIA Marks Achievements From Times Staff and Wire Reports
November Primary Set to Fill Caldera's Assembly Seat
2 Fighter Jets Collide; All 3 Aboard Survive From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Senate Confirms Joint Chiefs Nominee From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Air Force Ends Hunt for 4 A-10 Bombs From Times Staff and Wire Reports
50-Year-Old CIA Marks Achievements From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Hodding Carter III to Lead Foundation From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Professor's Remarks Spur Denunciation by Jesse Jackson From Associated Press
Clinton Test Plan Suffers House Defeat By Janet Hook and Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Reno Adds Staff to Donor Probe; Hearing Delayed By Robert L. Jackson and Marc Lacey, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
GOP Launches Drive to Attract Minority Voters By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Rivals to Draft Bill for Low-Cost Auto Insurance By Kenneth Reich, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wilson Praises LAPD Acquisition of 600 Army Surplus Assault Rifles
BUSINESS
Soothing Inflation News Sends Stocks Soaring By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Growing Pans By Denise Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
State Will Pair Labor Inspectors After Agent's Arrest By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golden State's Economy Will Shine, Predict UCLA Analysts By Don Lee, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Soothing Inflation News Sends Stocks Soaring By Thomas S. Mulligan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
UPS Drops Plans for Layoffs, Is Hiring Instead From Associated Press
Home-Based Businesses: The Latest Taxing Twist By Vicki Torres
Unocal, Mobil Make Big Find in Indonesia Bloomberg News
Sports Club Is Weighing Purchase of Gold's Gym By Jennifer Oldham, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Apple Formally Appoints Jobs Interim CEO By Greg Miller, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Personal Bankruptcies in State Are Receding \o7 From Business Wire\f7
Anaheim-based Pacific Sunwear of California Inc. said...
Gap to Build Distribution Center in Fresno Associated Press
Parsons Forms Global Business Unit Business Wire
Disney Splits Television Group Into 2 Units
Also. . .
Oracle's Profit Increases by a Third Bloomberg News
3 Firms Got a Third of Logging Road Credits Associated Press
Yields' Drop Could Be Just the Beginning of Steep Decline By Tom Petruno
Adidas to Buy Salomon for $1.4 Billion Reuters
Scales Tip Toward Drug-Free Weight Loss By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marvel Reaches Tentative Deal With Lenders Bloomberg News
Complaint Filed Against Yamaichi Execs Bloomberg News
Rates on Short-Term Treasury Bills Fall Associated Press
Bechtel Plans Expansion in Latin America Bloomberg News
Fast-Track Trade Bill Gets Tepid Reception By Janet Hook and Art Pine, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Also. . .
A Simple Recipe for Success By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
California IPO Aftermarket Report
For Apparel Firm, Every Player Counts By Karen E. Klein.
Flour Is Family's Bread and Butter By Denise Hamilton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Matter How You Slice It, Bakery Needs a Plan By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Where Southland Businesses Can Look to Find Expansion Money By Juan Hovey
You Won't Look Forward to It, but Backing Up Is Essential By Lawrence J. Magid, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Lack of Standard Leaves Future of Digital TV Fuzzy By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Vajna Tentatively Purchases 50% Stake in Potential 'Terminator 3' By James Bates
Deal Means New Round for 'Hollywood Squares' By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Marvel Reaches Tentative Deal With Lenders \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Video View
A Horse of Course By Melinda Fulmer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Businesses Being Started at Faster Rate By Patrice Apodaca
Venture Capital Financing Nearly Doubles By Patrice Apodaca
Welfare Reform Complicates Situation By Patrice Apodaca
Movie, TV Filming in County Shows Gain By Patrice Apodaca
Outlook for Job Growth Going From Good to Better By Patrice Apodaca
Apria Earnings Down \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
El Wienerschnitzel? \o7 Associated Press\f7
Chairman Buys Shares By James S. Granelli
Southern Counties' Buy By John O'Dell
GMS Dental Purchases
Burlington Buys Partner \o7 Dow Jones\f7
Pacific Sunwear Declares 3-for-2 Stock Split \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
FOOD
Polo Pasta By Charles Perry
Surprising Product By Charles Perry
Spuds Up By Russ Parsons
A Pyramid of Our Own By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
What Are You Drinking?
The Wine King By Dan Berger, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
1995 Fattoria di Felsina Chianti Classico (About $17) By S. Irene Virbila
Grapevine By May Parich
Cook's Tips
The In-Law Test By Charles Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
FINDS : A Chile September
Cookbook Watch By Russ Parsons
Cook's Tips
Giving Short Shrift to a National Treasure By Anne Mendelson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Mendelson is the author of "Stand Facing the Stove: The Story of Women Who Gave America the Joy of Cooking" (Henry Holt & Co., 1996)
It's a Tian Effort Celebrate the season with a vegetable feast. By Abby Mandel, Mandel's latest book is "Celebrating the Midwestern Table" (Doubleday & Co., 1996)
Laugh at Calories By Rose Dosti
Liquid Gold By Donna Deane, Deane is director of The Times Test Kitchen
Cooling Off, Taiwan Style By Jean Patterson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Maryland's Way With Oysters By Anne Willan, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Willan is the author of "In and Out of the Kitchen in 15 Minutes or Less" (Rizzoli, 1995)
Vietnam: A Barbecue View By Steven Raichlen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Raichlen is the author of "High-Flavor, Low-Fat Vegetarian Cooking" (Viking, 1995)
A Gentle Balsamic Caponata By Bev Bennett, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Bennett is the author of "Dinner for Two" (Barron's, 1994)
Love You, Baby Cakes By Betty Rosbottom, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES; Rosbottom is the author of "American Favorites" (Chapters Publishing, 1996)
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Soap Opera in Downtown L.A.
Stumble at the Start for House Campaign Probe
Ethics Watchdogs Do Their Job
The Costs of Living Longer
Zapatistas Are the Wind Among the People By Cecilia Rodriguez, Cecilia Rodriguez is the American representative of the EZLN
A Notre Dame for Los Angeles By Clint Albertson, Clint Albertson is a member of the Jesuit community and professor emeritus of English literature and art history at Loyola Marymount University
Don't Play the Money Game to Be Heard By Henry Der, Henry Der is a longtime Bay Area civil rights and education activist
Why Al Gore Is Such an Easy Target By Robert S. Mcelvaine, Robert S. McElvaine teaches history at Millsaps College, Jackson, Miss. He is currently completing a book entitled "Sex: Women, Men and History."
Woman Set Free in Death of Toddler, 2 By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Baby's Death in Traffic Leaves Echo of Fear on Busy Street By Tracy Johnson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Joking Matter By John M. Glionna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Software Expo Wooed Back to L.A. By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Finally, a Tide of Victory By Doug Smith, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Standardized Test and More Slated for Schools By Richard Lee Colvin, Times Education Writer
'I Am Not Asking You to . . . Reinvent the Wheel'
Delays Create Risk of Runoff From Storms By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Admit to Contract Killing By Henry Weinstein, TIMES LEGAL AFFAIRS WRITER
Foul-Weather Friend Leaves Southland By Steve Harvey
Administrators' Retreat Fuels Call for District Audit
City Hall to Undergo Seismic Retrofitting
Neighbors Oppose Reopening of Spanish Kitchen Restaurant
Council Free to Vote on Project, City Attorney Says
$2-Million Renovation Completed at 50-Year-Old Intermediate School
300 Deputies Absent as Sickout Continues
Latino Activist Claims Abuse by INS Agents
Unit Formed to Prosecute Building Code Violators
Police Crackdown Targets Unlicensed Teen Drivers
School Board to Create Armenian Education Panel
Massage Parlor Targeted in Complaints to Close
School District Awarded $73,000 in Back Rent
Liquor Store Owner Shot in Attempted Robbery
Construction of Natural Gas Fuel Station to Start
Reputed Gang Member Sentenced in Shooting
Relatives of Crash Victims Make Plea
Roger Egeberg; Health Official With County-USC, Nixon Administration By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Freed in Toddler's Beating Death By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Flood Risk Blamed on Red Tape By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Alternatives to Sewer Rate Increase Sought By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Calling the Valley Names By Nancy Hill-holtzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teddy Bears Help Police Soothe Kids By Julie Tamaki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Police Seek Suspect in Fatal Shooting By Jose Cardenas
Conference to Explore Area's Past and Future By Sylvia L. Oliande
Preservationists Assail Housing Plan By Karima A. Haynes
Expansion of Airport Noise Curfew Ordered By Darrell Satzman
Area Business Could Receive Federal Loans By Darrell Satzman
Council to Link Area Youths With Adults By Sylvia L. Oliande
Girl Scouts Create a Gift of Warmth By Karima A. Haynes
Panel Moves to Turn Filming at Airport Over to Joint Agency By Martha L. Willman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Return of Crash Victims' Bodies to Mexico Sought By Efrain Hernandez Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Drive-By Killing of Teen, 2nd Attack May Be Related By Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Lawyers Spar Over Garcia's Sanity in Murder Trial By Mack Reed, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County OKs Theater, Golf Course at Park By Richard Warchol, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
United Way to Defer Agency Grants, Cut Staff By Dawn Hobbs, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Moving Days By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Conejo District's Bond Project List Is No Education By Miguel Bustillo and Lisa Fernandez, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Gets Life Term for 1976 Slaying By Mack Reed
A Lesson in Animal Magnetism By Lisa Fernandez
Mother Teresa's Friend Tells of Trip By Coll Metcalfe
Vote on Growth Plan Provision Delayed By Hilary E. Macgregor
Mike Hammer Show Crew Members Strike By David Greenberg
Kids Wave the Flag for Mexican Independence By Regina Hong
Teen Recalls Shots, Seeing Slain Friend By Tracy Wilson
House Backs Bill on Military Projects By Scott Steepleton
County Prosecutors to Stay on Lab Case By Tracy Wilson
Moorpark Council to Vote on Proposed Urgent Care Project By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Devices Inc. Seeks More Space By Regina Hong
Oxnard Manager's Post Draws Few Applicants By Nick Green, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Time to Get in Training for El Nino's Monster Storms By Dana Parsons
Silva Plan: Open Payroll to Hunt for Deadbeat Parents By Jean O. Pasco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
From Filthy to Fluffy By John Canalis, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
College Official Denies He Is Anti-Semitic By Michael Granberry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Views on Motive in Slaying Clash as Trial Opens By Greg Hernandez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Board to Weigh Polluted Water Plan By Leslie Earnest
Trial Begins for Repeat Drunk Driver By Hope Hamashige
Derelict Boat, Pickup and the Driver--All Beached By Bonnie Hayes
School Enrollment Hits All-Time High By Kimberly Brower
$200,000 Renovation of Boys & Girls Club Is on the Way By Russ Loar
$30,000 Grant Goes to Children's Hospital
Zoo Seeks Volunteers to Work as Docents By Jeff Kass
Private Dancers Will Need Permits By Lesley Wright
Farmers Market Will Mark 1st Anniversary By Cathy Werblin
Planners to Consider Bluff-Top Resort By Leslie Earnest
Council to Consider Water Rate Increases By Kimberly Brower
More Input Sought on Development Plan By Jeff Kass
POW/MIA Flag to Fly Year-Round; Veteran Earns Honor By John Canalis
Landmark Restoration Completed By Debra Cano
Preliminary Hearing for Baugh Postponed By Peter M. Warren
Martial Arts School to Celebrate 5 Years By Mimi Ko Cruz
Refurbished Balboa Library to Reopen By Hope Hamashige
South Coast Metro Freeway Signs Sought By John Canalis
Irvine Valley College Enrollment up 4% By John Canalis
Coping With Illness Is Topic of Retreat
Entertainment '98 Books Are on Sale By Lisa Addison
Senior Center Offers Free History Course By Mimi Ko Cruz and Lesley Wright and J. J. Pope and Lisa Addison
Retirement Decisions Topic of Workshops By Lisa Addison and Mimi Ko Cruz and Lesley Wright and J. J. Pope
Classes on Astronomy and Consumer Affairs By Mimi Ko Cruz and J. J. Pope and Lisa Addison and Lesley Wright
Hot and Cold Meals Offered at Centers By Lesley Wright and J. J. Pope and Lisa Addison and Mimi Ko Cruz
Sewer Leak Sleuth to Receive Award By Cathy Werblin
A Class on Tax Breaks for School Employees By John Canalis
Counterfeit Money Found; 3 Held By Steve Carney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rep. Sanchez's Sister Weighs Run for Assembly By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
After 9 Months, County Adopts Budget By Jean O. Pasco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Chavez's Name Is Lent to Learning By Mimi Ko Cruz, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Top Capizzi Deputy Wade to Run for D.A. By Michael G. Wagner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Closing Arguments Set for Today in Diana Haun Murder Trial By Tracy Wilson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Formally Approves Sewer Rate Hike By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mission School Ceremonies to Proceed Despite Concerns By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ventura Will Buy Cemetery Land for Interchange By Hilary E. Macgregor
Ventura Woman Injured in Collision Dies By Scott Steepleton
Deputy Held on Suspicion of Having Sex With Female Inmate By Scott Steepleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Deputies to Stress Safety at School Presentation By Lisa Fernandez
Obituaries
Obituaries
U.S. Program to Help LAPD Officers Buy Homes By Matt Lait, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Dodgers Have a Lot More to Lose By Bill Plaschke
USC Taking Hard-Line Stance By Robyn Norwood, TIMES STAFF WRITER
With Worrell and Beck, It's More Like Relieve It or Not By Randy Harvey
That Hogan, He Just Never Would Shut Up By Mal Florence
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media... By Bill Dwyre
Radke, Twins Mute Angels By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
First-Round Pick Glaus Gets Record Signing Bonus By Bill Shaikin and Mike Digiovanna
McGwire Is a Long-Term Cardinal By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Yankees Nearing Playoffs From Associated Press
Owners Look Out for No. 1 By Ross Newhan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Called NL Comedy Central Associated Press
Baker Has No-Must Attitude After Loss From Associated Press
Bonilla's Slam Highlights Homer Show From Associated Press
Worrell Gets the Night Off as Russell Checks Options By Steve Springer
Panthers Re-Sign Carrier
Waves Pull Rank Again, Beat UCSB
L.A. Baptist Victory Has Familiar Look By Mike Bresnahan
Calabasas Girls Still Unbeaten
Gators' Jawing Prompts Quick Revision Associated Press
In other nonleague matches: Royal d. Buena, 15-5, 15-5...
Spartan Existence By David Wharton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
After Uplifting Victory, More Lifting By Jim Hodges
Chiefs Waive 1st-Round Bust
Long Beach Braces for Volleyball Test By Gabe Leon
No One Carrying On Tailback Tradition By Robyn Norwood
Events in the region today include: Men's soccer: At 6...
Braswell Lands Jackson for Northridge Backcourt
Heavyweight Debate By Rob Fernas
El Camino Real Goes Prime Time
Robinson Likes the Spirit By Lonnie White
Kypreos Has Concussion Associated Press
Wondering Out of Crease By Elliott Teaford
A Year Later, Slaney Is Cleared of Drug Use at Olympic Trials From Staff and Wire Reports
Shedding His Wings By J.A. Adande
Radke, Twins Mute Angels By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In other nonleague matches: Brea Olinda 17, Glendora...
Losing Streak Ends for Concordia Women
Plass Sparks Fountain Valley Victory
Cortes' Goal Gives Orange Coast a Tie
Corona del Mar Is No. 1, but by a Narrow Margin By Dave Mckibben
Freshman Sets Up Right for the Volleyball Team By Lon Eubanks
Marco Silva Santa Ana, Freshman Soccer Silva, from Santa...
Wondering Out of Crease By Elliott Teaford
Battle By The Bay By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Cal State Northridge football team leads the NCAA...
Slaney Gets Cleared of Using Performance-Enhancing Drugs From Staff and Wire Reports
Dodgers Leave a Mark By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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