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What happened on October 14, 1998
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Congressional Team Seeks Jet Contract for Palmdale DARRELL SATZMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Witness Testifies in Alleged Street-Gang Slayings EVELYN LARRUBIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
All the Evidence Pointed to Love STEVE HARVEY
Districts Vary Widely in 227 Waiver Bids TINA NGUYEN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Pet Pigs Can Feel Right at Home Now DEBRA CANO
Stop Exporting Nuclear Technology GARY MILHOLLIN, Gary Milhollin is director of the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control in Washington
Meeting to Discuss Use of Empowerment Zone Funds HOLLY EDWARDS
Board Would Tie Raises to School Gains DOUG SMITH, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Supervisors Seek Report on Child Support Agency NICHOLAS RICCARDI and GREG KRIKORIAN, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Man Sought in Fatal Accident Surrenders SOLOMON MOORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Riders Fight to Keep Trail They've Used for Decades ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Coalition Proposes 15 Area Councils to Boost Local Control JIM NEWTON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Gay and Lesbian Center Chief to Step Down
County Delays Decision on Secession Study Cost SHARON BERNSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
College to Stage Play That Examines the Vietnam War ANDY SAMUELSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
No Bar, No Discipline
Yes on Props. 1, 2 and 11
County to Staff CSU Campus Fire Station HOLLY J. WOLCOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Shots Heard Round the World PATT MORRISON
City to Slow Speeding Vehicles With Traffic Circle HARRISON SHEPPARD
Youths Plan Tobacco March JOHN CANALIS
Ailing Baby Gets the Gift of Life From Grandmother BOB POOL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Efforts Put a Dent in Crime COLL METCALFE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 8
Republicans
Impeachment Vote Headline
Mental Health Merger
Horses and History
Road Rage
Riverside Shootout
Airstrikes Alone Are Worse Than Nothing WHIT MASON, Whit Mason, who reported for CBS News from Sarajevo in 1995-96, will be based in Istanbul as a fellow of the Institute of Current World Affairs
Campus Study Uncovers No Toxic Hazards DOUG SMITH, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
3 Hurt as Car Goes Over Embankment SOLOMON MOORE
Republicans and Impeachment
Breast Cancer
Pet Adoptions
2 Days of El Toro Demonstration Flights Proposed LORENZA MUNOZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ideas from Public Sought for Design of Library HOLLY EDWARDS
Council Votes to Amend Impact Report for Mall
Funds OKd to Renovate Mom-and-Pop Shops
Impact Study Required for Retail Project JAMES MEIER
Paramedic Van Hits Vehicle; 4 Injured STEVE BALL
Distraught Dad Preparing for His Son's Burial GREG HERNANDEZ and NANCY WRIDE, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Girls Camp Among the Zoo's Wild Things DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Guilty in Her Baby's Death; Drug-Tainted Milk Alleged DANIEL YI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Teen Grateful for Help Since Mom's Death RICHARD MAROSI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22-Year-Old Newhall Man Fatally Stabbed SOLOMON MOORE
Mining in Wilderness Area
Worker Dies on Job Under Truck Wheels STEVE BALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Pared-Down School Bond Measure Goes to Conejo Valley Voters JENNIFER HAMM, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rincon Pollution Study OKd GARY POLAKOVIC, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Prop. 1A for Better Schools
Builder of Troubled Subway to Get Alameda Corridor Contract DAN WEIKEL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Budget Surplus and Federal Debt
Off-Limits Trail ANDREW BLANKSTEIN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Slain on Santa Monica Streets TERRY McDERMOTT, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torture in the U.S. Is Still Torture ELISA MASSIMINO, Elisa Massimino is the director of the Washington office of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
Stanton's Bang-Up Idea: Skyrocketing to Fame DANA PARSONS
Hidden Creek Ranch Developer Files Lawsuit Against Moorpark ANDY SAMUELSON, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Obituaries
SOAR Initiatives
Matthew Shepard
LAPD Role Questioned in Killings MARGARET RAMIREZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Member of Elected Charter Commission Is Arrested SCOTT GLOVER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Developer Is Picketed for El Toro Plan DAVID HALDANE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharing Artwork With Pals DIANE WEDNER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rent Hikes May Force Low-Income Tenants to Move Out JENNIFER KNIGHT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
* Stephen Kingsford; Educator, Oak Park Advisor
Ex-Gang Member Describes Slayings EVELYN LARRUBIA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Churches to Resume Sheltering Homeless S.J. CAHN
Planner Cites Value of Park at El Toro LORENZA MUNOZ
Trustees OK Boost in Geography Study LINN GROVES
Events Celebrate Multicultural Month CHRISTINE CASTRO and JAMES MEIER
$100,000 Gift Will Help Rebuild Towers
Restraining Order Against City Lifted MARINA MALIKOFF
City to Aid Police Chief in Harassment Suit HARRISON SHEPPARD
2 Sought for Questioning in Slaying in Courtyard
Sanchez Recall Effort Begins Collecting Signatures
47's a Crowd CHRISTINE BARON
College District Makes New Offer to Vigilantes CHRIS CEBALLOS and BILL SHAIKIN
Collision Knocks Car 125 Feet, Kills Driver S.J. CAHN
Foes Plan Meeting on Marblehead Project LINN GROVES
Panel OKs Senior Housing and Urges Denial of Appeal SUE FOX
Redevelopment Is Top Issue in Council Race CHRISTINE CASTRO
Funds Approved for City Permit Center MICHAEL BAKER
Annexation OK Today May End Cityhood Drive CHRIS CEBALLOS
Shots Fired During Nightclub Robbery JOHN CANALIS
Exhibit Documents Chumash History CHRIS G. DENINA
Campaign Sign Removal Protested ANDREW STEVEN HARRIS
Complainant Asks That Bakewell Not Be Charged
Bates' Successor Picked to Lead League of Cities JOHN CANALIS
Police Exchange Shots With Fleeing Slaying Suspects
Sales Tax Rebate OKd to Lure Oil Company HARRISON SHEPPARD
Golf Course to Undergo $6-Million Renovation
Ceramic Exhibit Planned at UCI CHRISTINE CASTRO and JAMES MEIER
Volunteers Sought to Perform Marriages
Pasadena Official Is New Fire Chief PAULA PISANI
Courageous Citizens Receive Awards from D.A. EDWARD M. YOON
Developer Is Elected Water Board Chairman
Police Honor Their World Pistol Champions
A 5-Year Quest to Ace the SAT ELAINE GALE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect in Hit-Run Death of 5-Year-Old Surrenders
Man Stabbed to Death in Argument Behind Bar
Harassment Case Targeted Candidate ANDREW STEVEN HARRIS
Charges Against Chief's Daughter Dismissed
Sheriff's Captain Recovering From Heart Attack
Descendant to Show Photos by Pioneer SUE FOX
Girls Narrow Gender Gap in Advanced Classes, Study Finds NICK ANDERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dancers Help Dedicate New Ballerina Stamp JASON KANDEL
BUSINESS
Small-Business Resources
How Do You Stack Up?
Petty Crimes, Big Headaches LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plastics Company Buys 2 Firms (John O'Dell)
NBA Dispute Will Sideline Marketers Too GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 L.A. Firms Make Their Mark in Inc.: They're Tops in Growth MARLA DICKERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
GM Reports Loss; Merrill Profit Falls 77% From Times Wire Services
The Vision Thing GREG JOHNSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Orange County Earnings
Intel 3rd-Quarter Profit Beats Analyst Forecast From Times Wire Services
It's Time to Talk About What Matters Most JAMES FLANIGAN
California Earnings
Dear Readers:
Earnings Watch
Acquisitions for First American
Bell Atlantic to Take Buyout-Related Charge Bloomberg News
Nationwide Health Reports Gain
Rates on Treasury Bills at 4-Year Low Associated Press
GM Reports Loss; Merrill Profit Falls 77% From Times Wire Services
August Factory Activity Jumps in Midwest Bloomberg News
Telecommunications
Pharmacist Buys Back Software Business He Started (Barbara Marsh)
A Service That Finds You Every Time LAWRENCE J. MAGID, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Orange County Earnings
Comarco Repurchases Shares
Investor Buys 6% of Apria (Bloomberg News)
Submit Your Questions for Speakers
Spotlight: Wells-Norwest Merger Gets Justice Department OK
Silicon Valley Has a Good Day on Capitol Hill JUBE SHIVER Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Also. . .
Open Your Eyes
The Importance of Being Earnest
Video View
Weakness Overseas Hits U.S. Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Irvine Apartment Communities Losing Another Top Executive From Bloomberg News
Lower Earnings Forecast
Entrepreneurship Puts a New Spin on Family Planning AZRIELA JAFFE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Panel to Discuss Bringing Ideas to Fruition
Arco Employees Receive Severance Information NANCY RIVERA BROOKS and CHRIS KRAUL, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
O.C. Retirement System Pulls Cash from Husic From Bloomberg News
Monsanto and American Home Call Off Merger From Washington Post
Fluor Sues G.E. Over Costs to Build Plant JOHN O'DELL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Platinum Software Will Buy Competitor for $92 Million P.J. HUFFSTUTTER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping Growth on Track VICKI TORRES
Foreign Concept MARLA DICKERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Checking Out the Competition
Some Small Fry Are Struggling to Do City's BID-ding VICKI TORRES
Packard Bell Sues CTX in Patent Case Bloomberg News
MarketWatch.com Files for $34.5-Million IPO Bloomberg News
It Bears Repeating CYNDIA ZWAHLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Instead of a Raise, Ask Boss for a Lift JUAN HOVEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
How Likely Are You to Thrive as an Entrepreneurial Couple?
Southland Mortgage Rates Move Lower STUART SILVERSTEIN and PAUL J. LIM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Spanish Firm to Buy Piece of Western Water Bloomberg News
Clock Is Ticking on Lackluster Mervyn's GEORGE WHITE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Starwood Emerges as Likeliest Buyer of Century Plaza Hotel MELINDA FULMER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He Speaks Volumes on Success LEE ROMNEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping an Eye on the Message CYNDIA ZWAHLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Need Capital? Remember, It Comes in Many Forms JUAN HOVEY, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Universal Sues Concert Consolidator MARLA MATZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Small Businesses Could Feel Sting of Y2K Bug VICKI TORRES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
K2 Shares Plunge on Earnings Warning Bloomberg News
Cendant-American Bankers Merger Off Bloomberg News
Capital Access Funds a Boon to Smaller Firms JUAN HOVEY
Top Editor to Leave Job at Trade Journal MARLA MATZER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Learning to Earn MARLA DICKERSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
On the Fast Track
Dow Gives Up 63 as Stock Rally Ends From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Want to Keep Your Employees Happy? Try a Little Respect JANE APPLEGATE, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Ahead of the Learning Curve CYNDIA ZWAHLEN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Researching Market Size, Competition KAREN E. KLEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Her Own Newman MARTHA GROVES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Safeway Buying Illinois Chain JAMES F. PELTZ, TIMES STAFF WRITER
News Corp. Still Plans Fox IPO From Times Staff and Wire Reports
NEWS
Retired Army Analyst Charged as Soviet Spy RONALD J. OSTROW and ROBERT L. JACKSON, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Flight Nausea Linked to Soap in Air-Conditioning Associated Press
U.N., Iraq Play Waiting Game CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fred W. O'Green, 77; Chairman of Litton Industries EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy 12, Electrocuted at Bus Stop in Miami Associated Press
San Diego Learns to Play the Game TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Bruised Clinton Prepares to Grab Legislative Victory RONALD BROWNSTEIN and JANET HOOK, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Moreno, Co-Defendants Deny New Charge LISA RICHARDSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
House Passes Bills Covering Housing, Parks From Associated Press
In Sudan, Hope Has a Hard Time JOHN DANISZEWSKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congo Rebels Cement Hold on Town From Times News Services
Patience Pays Off for Slumping Brave Batters JASON REID
Crazy Thoughts Are Slowly Entering the Minds of Braves From Associated Press
Court Deals Gay Rights a Setback DAVID G. SAVAGE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Vow Elections Next Year in Kosovo DAVID HOLLEY, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosion in Mexico Kills at Least 10 Associated Press
Suspect to Face Charge in '96 Olympics Blast RONALD J. OSTROW, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ambush in Israel Casts Pall on Chances for Mideast Deal TRACY WILKINSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery Illness Killing Lobsters From Times Wire Reports
Massive School Bond Issue Drawing Unusual Support MAX VANZI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mother Sentenced in Baby's Methamphetamine Death DANIEL YI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Guarded Optimism Is Taking Shape in Asia MARK MAGNIER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Virgin Mary's 'Messenger' Draws Huge Crowd for Final Sermon From Times Wire Services
Dow Gives Up 63 as Stock Rally Ends From Times Wire Services
NBA Cancels First 2 Weeks of Season MARK HEISLER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massive School Bond Issue Drawing Unusual Support MAX VANZI and LIZ SEYMOUR, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Gore Unveils Plan to Restore the Everglades From Times Wire Services
2 California Scientists Share Nobel Prizes K.C. COLE, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Gunmen Kill 6, Wound 1 in Tijuana; 2 Arrested, 2 Sought From Associated Press
Violence Intensifies in Colombian Strike JUANITA DARLING, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dissent Blocks Tougher Hate Crime Laws SAM FULWOOD III, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Washington Executes Man Who Killed 3 Associated Press
Manufacturer Recalls Faulty Fire Sprinklers From Times Wire Reports
Man Indicted in Deaths of 8 Women From Times Wire Reports
Elton John Strikes Sour Note at U.N. by Declining Position CRAIG TURNER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Kosovo Deal Grew Out of NATO's Self-Interest and Compassion TYLER MARSHALL, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spottswood W. Robinson; Lawyer Challenged Segregation EDWARD J. BOYER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Voter Registration Cards Subject of Inquiry JOSH MEYER and CARL INGRAM, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Safety Valves for Parents MARTIN MILLER
Indian Casinos Ordered to End Video Gaming DAVID ROSENZWEIG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Punch Lines
Senate Allocates $5 Million for Salton Sea Study ANN L. KIM, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hopes for a Return of Bush Foreign Policy JIM MANN
Yankees Earn Their Stripes MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharp Write Turn BETTIJANE LEVINE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He'll Never Brush With Greatness CHRIS ERSKINE
You Can't Beat 'Em for Enthusiasm ART BUCHWALD
Drug Giants Drop Plan for Merger From Times Wire Services
Unsung Spirits DUANE NORIYUKI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Bittersweet Memories at the End of a Life RICHARD EDER, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Money Is in the Detailing SCOTT MARTELLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Struggle to Stay Calm When Baby Can't TERRI PORTER CONIGLIO, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Rose Bowl Singing the Blues Associated Press
Merrill Profit Falls 75%; GM Reports Loss From Times Wire Services
Los Angeles Galaxy at Chicago Fire GRAHAME L. JONES
Workers Ride Polo Ponies to Ease Stress of the Office KARIMA A. HAYNES
Money Is in the Detailing SCOTT MARTELLE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torn Between Ethnic Pride and Political Loyalty AMY PYLE and TONY PERRY, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Murder Case That Cries Out for Closure MIKE DOWNEY
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Unsolicited Advice: MLS Could Use Dash of Spice
Off-Kilter ROY RIVENBURG, TIMES STAFF WRITER
SPORTS
She May Be Short but Packs a Wallop DIANE PUCIN
Foli: Newbury Park's Incredible Hulk ERIC SONDHEIMER
Community College Athletes of the Week
Panthers Waive Collins
Ducks Find a New Source of Frustration ELLIOTT TEAFORD, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Hebert Blames Only 'Dumb Luck' ELLIOTT TEAFORD
Red Wings Continue Mastery of Capitals From Associated Press
Golden West Still No. 1 Despite Rare Loss STEVE KRESAL
4-0 SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Top Ten LISA DILLMAN, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Brown Looking for Encore SCOTT HOWARD-COOPER
Ice Dogs Hold On to Improve to 3-0 Associated Press
Turkish Stunner Tops European Qualifying GRAHAME L. JONES, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Is Facing Hard Labor TIM KAWAKAMI, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Report Calls Tyson Fit to Fight Again STEVE SPRINGER, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penguins File for Chapter 11; Lightning Fires Both Espositos Times Wire Services
Davenport Earned Her No. 1 Ranking in Grand Style LISA DILLMAN
Notes Associated Press
Villa Park Must Forfeit Three Football Victories
Laperriere Has Torn Ligament, Ferraro Probable for Friday JIM HODGES
Becher's 4th Goal Helps Brea Beat Western
SCC Upsets Concordia in Women's Volleyball
Gilbride Is Fired by Chargers After Four Consecutive Losses From Associated Press
A consumer's guide to the best and worst of sports media and merchandise. Ground rules: If it can be read, played, heard, observed, worn, viewed, dialed or downloaded, it's in play here. HELENE ELLIOTT
Parker Still Agonizing ROBYN NORWOOD
Most NCAA Schools Are Losing Money, According to Study From Staff and Wire Reports
From Square One LINDA WHITMORE, TIMES STAFF WRITER
No. 2 Warriors Knock Off No. 1
Minjarez Now Pinning Her Hopes on Running SCOTT MOE
Happy Birthday to Poet Laureate of All Coaches J.A. ADANDE
Wild Horses Couldn't Keep Yankees Away BILL PLASCHKE
Ventura Women Still Zeroed In, 4-0
Braves Hand Keys to Someone They Trust JASON REID, TIMES STAFF WRITER
La Reina Wins on Service for One
Who's Left for Yankees? In This Case, It's Ledee MIKE DiGIOVANNA
Throwback Game for the Valley From Staff Reports
Northridge Is Making Changes on the Run From Staff Reports
Most Consecutive NCAA Championships
Banner Night for Yankees MIKE DiGIOVANNA, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Cardinals, Eagles, Falcons Nowhere to Be Found Here LISA DILLMAN
Call Him Crazy, but Tyson Diagnosis Not That Tough RANDY HARVEY
Versatile Cremarosa Catches On for Burroughs PETER YOON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Notes BILL PLASCHKE
Waving the Flag, Fernandez Promises No Powder Burns From Staff Reports
ENTERTAINMENT
Look Who's Back ROBERT HILBURN, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
One-Part Harmony JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Concert Shows Texas Lives Deep in the Heart of Lovett NATALIE NICHOLS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Special Delivery Boosts NBC to First Win of Season BRIAN LOWRY
Ngo Finds Power in the Groove JIM WASHBURN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. SHAUNA SNOW
'Corpus Christi' Opens in a Storm LINDA WINER-BERNHEIMER, NEWSDAY
They Broke the Sound Barrier MARK SWED, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
Late-Night Host Art Bell Stuns Listeners in Sign-Off JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Blues Routes JOHN ROOS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Top Spanish Stations Tie for No. 1 in Ratings JUDITH MICHAELSON, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Nibbles and Bits
Tracing the Love, Life of 'Zizi' and Petit LEWIS SEGAL, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
FOOD
Grapevine ANDY BRODER
Cookbook Watch RUSS PARSONS
What Are You Drinking?
The Shrimp Gets Its Goat DONNA DEANE, Deane is director of The Times Test Kitchen
Sayonara, English? ROBERT STRAUSS
Condemned to Quality RUSS PARSONS
The Stainless Solution CHARLES PERRY
Olive Abundance BARBARA HANSEN
Antipasto Goes Solo ANDY BRODER, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Red Herring BARBARA HANSEN
Bardier's Back CHARLES PERRY
(Way) Back to Nature LEILAH BERNSTEIN, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Coming Monday in HEALTH
From Juice to Soup ROSE DOSTI
Thin and Crisp DONNA DEANE
Iron-Worthy Recipes
The Great Food Fight ROBERT STRAUSS, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Los Angeles Times Cookbook Hot List
Styria? STUART PIGOTT, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Short Story CHARLES PERRY
The Politics of Fish Soup RUSS PARSONS
1996 Joseph Phelps Vin du Mistral "Pastiche," California (About $8) S. IRENE VIRBILA
American Iron ROBERT STRAUSS
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