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What happened on September 23, 1997
NEWS
Laugh Lines
Human Touch May Be Key in Germ Deaths By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Road to Testosterone-Fueled Rage By Kathleen Kelleher, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
When the world around us becomes as familiar as a favorite...
Not Content to Merely Coast By Kathryn Bold
Drug Prohibition
Plan to Buy Reagan Ranch
Laptop Computers
Land Mine Treaty
Plate on China and Taiwan
Taxpayers' Role in Downtown Arena
Jesse Helms
David Satcher
Storm Channels
Gore's Phone Calls: Already Cleared By Charles Tiefer, Charles Tiefer served in the Senate and House counsels' offices from 1979 to 1995. He is an associate professor of legislation at the University of Baltimore Law School, and the author of "Congressional Practice and Procedure" (Greenwood Press, 1989)
Quest to Solve 1990 Art Heist Gets New Life By Elizabeth Mehren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Solidarity Chief Gathers Political Steam in Poland By Dean E. Murphy, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clinton Asks Senate to OK Nuclear Test Ban By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
China's Jiang Plans U.S. Trip With L.A. Stop By Jim Mann, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Saigon by Any Name Lives On By David Lamb, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.S. Indicts an Alleged Mexican Cartel Kingpin By Anne-marie O'Connor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seagram to Buy USA Networks for $1.7 Billion By Sallie Hofmeister, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Social Experiment in Pulling Up Stakes By Larry Gordon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Body Found Near Missing Teacher's Car By Bonnie Hayes and Steve Carney, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Bob Hudson; 'Emperor' of '60s Airwaves By Myrna Oliver, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Where Big Donors Tread, Big Favors Seem to Follow By Ralph Vartabedian, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Acoustic 'Pingers' Deployed to Keep Sea Mammals Out of Fishing Nets By Scott Steepleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Failing Satellite Expected to Burn Up in Atmosphere By Robert Lee Hotz, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Marine Charged With Reduced Form of Desertion in 1968 Case By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Popsi Power By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Golding Seeks Higher Profile in Senate Race By Mark Z. Barabak, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Hubbard-Inspired Textbooks Rejected By Duke Helfand, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Russia Won't Block Vote Called by Serb By Norman Kempster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NATO Troops Deploy After Police Clash From Reuters
German Plane Diverged From Planned Route Reuters
Labor Impaled on Horns of a Democratic Dilemma By Robert Shogan, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
In Russia, Gore Trades Old Problems for New By Carol J. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N. Leader Pushes for Reform Proposal By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cabinet Official Quits Amid Public Outcry From Times Wire Reports
Kidnapping Faked to Unite Nation From Times Wire Reports
Hurricane Pummels Pacific Coastline From Times Wire Reports
Malaysia to Help Fight Forest Fires From Times Wire Reports
2 Israelis in Jordan Shot From Times Wire Services
Clinton Defends Fund-Raising Tactics From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Skepticism Greets AIDS Trial Offer By James Gerstenzang, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Competitive Elections Cited in Largess By Ralph Vartabedian
President Defends His, Gore's Calls By Elizabeth Shogren, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sunken Presidential Yacht Believed Found From Associated Press
Air Force Halts Flights for Safety Review From Associated Press
Body Found in Ravine May Be That of Missing Teacher By Steve Carney and Bonnie Hayes, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Firefighters Battle 3 Blazes in San Bernardino County Associated Press
FDA Poised to OK Sale of Thalidomide From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Judge Says He Can't Sentence Fortier From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Airline Settles Lawsuits From Crash From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Man Sentenced in Huge Charity Scam From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Sailor Who Fought DNA Test Reinstated From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Heating Up By Andy Rose
EPA Rules to Target Midwest Plants From Associated Press
Panel Urged to Complete Report on Fish-Killing Microbe By Peter S. Goodman, WASHINGTON POST
Mary Moore Woodbridge, Senior; Cross-Country Woodbridge...
The Class of '98 : Catcher Gerald Laird Has the Tools for Success By Mike Terry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
John Sanders Fountain Valley, Sr.; Football/Running back...
The Class of '98 By Martin Henderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seniors Get Chance to Shine
Q & A: Tony Ciarelli By Erik Hamilton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
ENTERTAINMENT
Yesterday Seems So Far Away By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Susan King
Weekend Box Office By Claudia Puig and Source: Exhibitor Relations Co.
Solid Cast Shines in Comic 'Moon Over Buffalo' By Don Shirley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pianist O'Riley Blends the Unexpected By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Benefit Will Feature 'Secret Singing Stars'
An Eclectic Array of Sounds to Celebrate Monterey's 40th By Don Heckman, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
'Oliver!': Fast Food Instead of a Feast By Laurie Winer, TIMES THEATER CRITIC
'Show Boat' Actress' Ship Is In By T.H. Mcculloh, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Drops of 'Oceania' Dilute in Vastness of the Pacific By Cathy Curtis, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Some-String Different By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
High Hope for 'Hiller,' Less for 'Dellaventura' By Howard Rosenberg
A Modern Sanctuary By Nicolai Ouroussoff, TIMES ARCHITECTURE CRITIC
BUSINESS
Decisions, Decisions By Jennifer Pendleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Fraud-Proof Cards for Social Security Pegged at $10 Billion By Robert A. Rosenblatt, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cedars-Sinai May Lease 2 Tenet Hospitals By David Olmos, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dodging Strong Dollar's Effects By James Peltz, Times Staff Writer
Spotlight: Oracle to Include 'Push' Technology in Software
ICN Shares Soar on News of Drug's Test By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Koll, Westrec Chosen for L.A. Port Project By Jesus Sanchez
Niehaus Ryan Named Apple's New PR Agency From Bloomberg News
Petersen Reduces Amount of Its IPO (Bloomberg News)
Informix Says It May Need to Restate Profit Reuters
Williams-Sonoma Forecasts Slower Sales (Bloomberg News)
Out of California
Investors Urge Action Against Sweatshops By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
CalPERS Considers Suing Columbia/HCA (Bloomberg News)
Dataquest Sounds Death Knell for Apple From Reuters
Stocks in Broad Advance as Bond Yields Fall Again From Times Staff and Wire Reports
IBM's Innovation Pushes Chip Industry From Reuters
Deficit at 23-Year Low, Analysts Say From Associated Press
UUNet Likely to Offer Multicasting Service Reuters
Short-Term Treasury Rates Fall Associated Press
Also. . .
FTC Says Pact Legalizes Price-Fixing Reuters
Stock Market Barometers
BFGoodrich Will Buy Rohr for $1.3 Billion By Karen Kaplan, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dow, Broad Markets Rally on IBM Announcement From Times Wire Services
Making the Grade By Tom Petruno
No Smoking, Please By Scott Burns, Scott Burns writes for the Dallas Morning News
Delivery Company By Russ Wiles, Russ Wiles is a mutual fund columnist for The Times
Same-Sex Benefits Made Easy From Associated Press
Shopping for a Safety Net on the Net By Cary Schneider, TIMES RESEARCH LIBRARIAN
Big Problemo in Bid for 'Terminator 3' By Claudia Eller
Domestic Market Share
Sony Music to Cut 36 Jobs in Restructuring By Chuck Philips
Sigerson Expected to Head Island Records By Chuck Philips
U.S. Group Making Film in Vietnam From Reuters
Kodak Expected to Cut at Least 10,000 Jobs From Bloomberg News
Nike Gives 4 Factories the Boot From Associated Press
ICN Stock Buoyed by Drug Studies' Results By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Symbolic Displays Wins Supplier Award By John O'Dell, John O'Dell covers major Orange County corporations and manufacturing for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5831 and at john.odell@latimes.com
American Suzuki Drops Rogers & Associates By John O'Dell, John O'Dell covers major Orange County corporations and manufacturing for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5831 and at john.odell@latimes.com
Pleion Opens Showroom in U.S. Capital By John O'Dell, John O'Dell covers major Orange County corporations and manufacturing for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5831 and at john.odell@latimes.com
1,156 From Lucky in Race for the Cure By John O'Dell, John O'Dell covers major Orange County corporations and manufacturing for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5831 and at john.odell@latimes.com
J.M. Peters Stake Sold (Dow Jones)
Sunstone Offers Stocks (Dow Jones)
Koll Sells Dallas Facility
Irvine Marketer Sold (Dow Jones)
Javelin Lands Big Deal (Dow Jones)
County Gets Leading Role in TV Auto Commercials By John O'Dell, John O'Dell covers major Orange County corporations and manufacturing for The Times. He can be reached at (714) 966-5831 and at john.odell@latimes.com
Beckman to Indemnify Bondholder Losses By Barbara Marsh, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sync Research Expects Losses Due to Revenue Shortfall (Dow Jones)
Great Western Employees Can't Bank on Jobs By Julia Scheeres, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Larry Winter of the Lutheran Brotherhood in Westlake...
* Litton Systems Inc. of Woodland Hills won two contracts...
Disney to Pay Dividend of 13.25 Cents per Share
3D Systems Completes Deal With German Competitor
Semtech Plans to Buy Edge Semiconductor
Electro Rent to Purchase General Electric Business
Illusion Hopes to Make Better Emergency Response a Reality By Leo Smith, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sales, Prices Jump for Conejo Valley Real Estate By Barbara Murphy
Magazine Lauds Patagonia as Family-Friendly By Barbara Murphy
Wilson Renames Fillmore Grower to State Board By Barbara Murphy
Goodwill to Test Applicants for Training Program By Barbara Murphy
Venture Firm Invests $3.5 Million in OneBOX By Barbara Murphy
ACT Networks Receives Large S. Korean Order By Barbara Murphy
Xircom Makes Internal Changes, Forecasts Loss By Barbara Murphy
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Silence Is Golden, Mr. Dornan
A Brief for the Poor
Blow to Religious Freedom
Justice and Bullying Are Not Natural Partners
The Way as Wriitten by Boss Tweed? By Robert Scheer, Robert Scheer is a Times contributing editor. E-mail: rscheer@aol.com
China's Full Monty, to U.S. Cheers By Tom Plate, Times columnist Tom Plate is also a professor of communication and policy studies at UCLA. E-mail: tplate@ucla.edu
Gore's Phone Calls: Already Cleared By Charles Tiefer, Charles Tiefer served in the Senate and House counsels' offices from 1979 to 1995. He is an associate professor of legislation at the University of Baltimore Law School, and the author of "Congressional Practice and Procedure" (Greenwood Press, 1989)
Funds Sought to Draft More Injunctions Against Gangs By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
In Spite of Wasted Life, Popsi Proves to Be a Real Doll By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Healthy Attitude Should Prevail at This Town Meeting By Jerry Hicks
Words to a Prisoner of Hatred By Al Martinez
Santa Ana Unified to Debate '3 Rs' Plan By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Customized Cortege By John L. Mitchell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Uneasy City Hall Awaits Hernandez's Return By Beth Shuster, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Attorney for OCTA Sends Judge Letter for Raabe By Jean O. Pasco, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
JPL's Toxic Waste Caused Cancer, Suit Says By Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Battery Up! By Debra Cano, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Clues Sought in Fatal Plane Crash in Torrance By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
State Funds Sought for Freeway, Rail Projects By David Haldane
Library Returns as More Kid-Friendly By Hope Hamashige
UCI Welcomes Class of 2001 By Lisa Addison
Refresher Driving Courses to Be Offered By J.J. Pope
City Council to Hear Proposal for Opening Coast Wilderness Park By Leslie Earnest
Library Friends Plan Book Sale Saturday By John Canalis
UCI Plant Festival Features Marsh Tours By Lisa Addison
Nature Center Offers Child Birthday Parties By Lisa Addison
Workshop Planned on How to Use Library By Hope Hamashige
Sex Charge Against Rabbi to Be Dropped By Bettina Boxall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
11 Community Groups to Split $37,800 Grant By Kimberly Brower
August Restaurant Closures
Film Series to Discuss Conspiracy Issues By Susan Deemer
The Poet of Leimert Park By Frank B. Williams, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council to Consider Preservation Policy By Frank Messina
Council May Form Internal Audit Group By Lesley Wright
He's One Laker Who Arrived on Q By Steve Harvey
Kite Festival Will Benefit American Lung Association By Cathy Werblin
Conekid Hits Road With Construction Safety Tips By Vanessa Deruyter
School May Be Named for Integration Figure By Jeff Kass
Drive-In Property Division to Be Debated By J.J. Pope
Video to Offer Visit to Artists Village By Jeff Kass
Zoo's 3 New Arrivals Won't Need Feeding By Jeff Kass
Boxer Honored for Bolsa Chica Support By Julio V. Cano
After-School Sports Group Seeks Funding By Debra Cano
Independent Counsel to Review New Law By Debra Cano
Officials List Priorities for Improving Park By Mimi Ko Cruz
Stop Sign to Be Posted to Deter Speeders By Mimi Ko Cruz
Interfaith Help Center Moves Behind School By Mimi Ko Cruz
Police Exchange With Mexican City Planned By J.J. Pope
Council to Consider Computer Service Pact By Debra Cano
Plan for Live Theater in Historic Movie House Advances
Firefighters to Launch Petition Drive Seeking County Merger
School Board Poised to Fight Creation of Lakewood District
Perjury Allegations Against Baugh Detailed at Preliminary Hearing By Peter M. Warren, TIMES POLITICAL WRITER
Phillips' Alleged Drug Supplier to Stand Trial By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Lindberg Trial Witness' Intimidation Story Backed By Thao Hua, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Officials Mark City's Anniversary, Cite Redevelopment Efforts
City to Offer Monthly Seminars as Part of Business Retention Plan
LAPD Receives Grant to Combat Alcohol Control Violations
Park Officials Decide to Grind Wood Chips Along Nature Trail
Workers Mark Anniversary of Firm by Helping Community
City Seeks to Expand Collection of Horse Manure for Composting
Response to Fliers Gives Police Leads in Series of Burglaries
High-Tech Company Donates Computers to Middle School
Slaying Raises Homicide Toll to Nearly Twice 1996 Total
County Launches Drive to Stem Infant Mortality
Man's Body Found Dumped by Freeway
Girl Killed, Boy Hurt by Backing Truck
Anti-Gang Injunction Proposed for Valley Area By Hugo Martin, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Palmdale Youth to Have Library of Their Own By Jose Cardenas, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Firm Spends Workday Helping Community By Karima A. Haynes
Workshop Explores Religious Diversity By Karima A. Haynes
Annual Meet to Draw Older Set of Gymnasts By Dade Hayes
State Will Take Complaints Via Web By Frank Williams
Horse Waste Program May Get on Fast Track By Darrell Satzman
LAPD Chief to Hold Community Meeting By Dade Hayes
Should CSUN MarketCenter Plan Be Saved? By Diane Wedner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Police Kill Machete-Wielding Man
Obituaries
Woman, 30, Stabbed to Death at Home
Crowds Up, Profits Fall at Simi Fair By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Keeps Animal Control Services in Ventura County By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Clues Sought in Torrance Plane Crash That Killed 4 By Alan Abrahamson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Urges Prenatal Care
RocketShips By Solomon Moore, Times Staff Writer
Eat, Drink Not so Merry By Regina Hong, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Car Donation Gets Schillo's County Aid Idea Rolling By Richard Warchol, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Haun Jurors Deliberate for 6 Hours on 1st Full Day By Tracy Wilson
Anti-Zeanah Mailers Heighten Recall Fight By Miguel Bustillo, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Seeking Redress By Fred Alvarez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
AARP Offers Course for Older Drivers By Kate Folmar
Animal Clinic Raises Funds for St. Jude's By Veronique De Turenne
Foster Library Plans to Double Its Space By Hilary E. Macgregor
Ambulance Service Gives Van to DARE By Coll Metcalfe
Gavin Charts to Tap KCLU-FM's Playlist By David Greenberg
Man, 57, Killed When Car Hits Freeway Wall By Veronique De Turenne
Founder of C-SPAN to Speak at Library By Scott Steepleton
Kenneth F. Hill, 83; Was Artist in Ventura
Lauten, Virginia "Ginny," 80, of Camarillo, homemaker...
Boy Dies After Shooting at Party; Police Hold 2 By Scott Steepleton, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Simi Valley to Stay With Ventura County for Animal Control By Kate Folmar, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Council Delays Vote on New Skateboard Ban By Hilary E. Macgregor, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Horse Waste Plan May Get on Fast Track By Darrell Satzman
Test of HIV in Humans at Issue By David Colker, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
Problems Begin With Russell By Bill Plaschke
Suddenly, It's First and Four for the Giants By Helene Elliott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Jaguars' 30-21 Victory Has Ending Made for Television By T.J. Simers, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Maris Watch
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media... By Mike Penner
He's Self-Made, but Promoted by Other People By Earl Gustkey
Newman Is Interim Arizona St. Coach From Associated Press
Waiver Draft Won't Hurt the Team By Lonnie White
Kariya Situation Still Up in the Air By Elliott Teaford
Cotton Plans to Appeal for Eligibility By Jason Reid and Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Quarterbacks Weren't Biggest Surprises By T. J. Simers
Future Is Here for Stephens By Jim Hodges
Robby Gordon Returns to CART This Weekend By Shav Glick, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Albert Assault Trial Opens in Virginia From Staff and Wire Reports
Desperate Measures By Jim Hodges, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Watson Relishes Big Opportunity By Mike Digiovanna
Griffey Keeps Up Chase With Maris From Associated Press
Trojans Are First and Last By Robyn Norwood
Braves Lock Up Another Division Title From Associated Press
Expo Trainer Suspended Seven Games
Miscellany Brandis Braverman of Newport Beach upset... From Staff and Wire Reports
Cotton Is Forced to Rethink Future By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ocean View Is All Smiles After Upsetting Laguna Beach in Final By Michael Itagaki, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Gasparian Has Success at Home and Abroad By Steve Kresal
Vaicaro Is Setting a Fast Pace By Chris Foster
Irvine Valley Ready for Tough Test Today By Steve Kresal
A weekly look at the college progress of former Orange County prep athletes.
Same Gene Pool By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Royal Takes 1st Steps on Right Road
City Tables Plan for Releaguing By Paige A. Leech, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fiske to Fill In for Flowers
Thomsen Heads to Denmark
Morris Rejoins the Ravens Associated Press
Dodgers Can't Compete With Claire's Spirit, Either By Randy Harvey
Swoon Song By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rams Give Pace Starting Role Associated Press
Albert Assault Trial Opens in Virginia From Staff and Wire Reports
Numbers Game
Crescenta Valley and Canyon, two upstart and undefeated...
Boys
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