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What happened on October 14, 1998
ENTERTAINMENT
They Broke the Sound Barrier By Mark Swed, TIMES MUSIC CRITIC
'Corpus Christi' Opens in a Storm By Linda Winer-bernheimer, NEWSDAY
Look Who's Back By Robert Hilburn, TIMES POP MUSIC CRITIC
Ngo Finds Power in the Groove By Jim Washburn, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Late-Night Host Art Bell Stuns Listeners in Sign-Off By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Arts and entertainment reports from The Times, national and international news services and the nation's press. By Shauna Snow
Blues Routes By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Nibbles and Bits
One-Part Harmony By John Roos, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Concert Shows Texas Lives Deep in the Heart of Lovett By Natalie Nichols, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Two Top Spanish Stations Tie for No. 1 in Ratings By Judith Michaelson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Tracing the Love, Life of 'Zizi' and Petit By Lewis Segal, TIMES DANCE CRITIC
Special Delivery Boosts NBC to First Win of Season By Brian Lowry
NEWS
Unsung Spirits By Duane Noriyuki, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Sharp Write Turn By Bettijane Levine, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Money Is in the Detailing By Scott Martelle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
He'll Never Brush With Greatness By Chris Erskine
Money Is in the Detailing By Scott Martelle, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Struggle to Stay Calm When Baby Can't By Terri Porter Coniglio, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Safety Valves for Parents By Martin Miller
Pint-Sized Punch Lines
Punch Lines
Off-Kilter By Roy Rivenburg, TIMES STAFF WRITER
You Can't Beat 'Em for Enthusiasm By Art Buchwald
Bittersweet Memories at the End of a Life By Richard Eder, TIMES BOOK CRITIC
Mining in Wilderness Area
Mental Health Merger
SOAR Initiatives
Pet Adoptions
Impeachment Vote Headline
Horses and History
Prop. 8
Riverside Shootout
Republicans
Matthew Shepard
Republicans and Impeachment
Budget Surplus and Federal Debt
Breast Cancer
Road Rage
Massive School Bond Issue Drawing Unusual Support By Liz Seymour and Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Workers Ride Polo Ponies to Ease Stress of the Office By Karima A. Haynes
Moreno, Co-Defendants Deny New Charge By Lisa Richardson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Cancels First 2 Weeks of Season By Mark Heisler, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Retired Army Analyst Charged as Soviet Spy By Robert L. Jackson and Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
A Bruised Clinton Prepares to Grab Legislative Victory By Ronald Brownstein and Janet Hook, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
In Sudan, Hope Has a Hard Time By John Daniszewski, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Suspect to Face Charge in '96 Olympics Blast By Ronald J. Ostrow, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Serbs Vow Elections Next Year in Kosovo By David Holley, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 California Scientists Share Nobel Prizes By K.C. Cole, TIMES SCIENCE WRITER
Guarded Optimism Is Taking Shape in Asia By Mark Magnier, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Massive School Bond Issue Drawing Unusual Support By Max Vanzi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
San Diego Learns to Play the Game By Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITER
A Murder Case That Cries Out for Closure By Mike Downey
Voter Registration Cards Subject of Inquiry By Carl Ingram and Josh Meyer, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Indian Casinos Ordered to End Video Gaming By David Rosenzweig, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Torn Between Ethnic Pride and Political Loyalty By Amy Pyle and Tony Perry, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Senate Allocates $5 Million for Salton Sea Study By Ann L. Kim, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Violence Intensifies in Colombian Strike By Juanita Darling, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Explosion in Mexico Kills at Least 10 \o7 Associated Press\f7
Hopes for a Return of Bush Foreign Policy By Jim Mann
Washington Insight From The Times Washington Bureau
Kosovo Deal Grew Out of NATO's Self-Interest and Compassion By Tyler Marshall, TIMES STAFF WRITER
U.N., Iraq Play Waiting Game By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Elton John Strikes Sour Note at U.N. by Declining Position By Craig Turner, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ambush in Israel Casts Pall on Chances for Mideast Deal By Tracy Wilkinson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Dissent Blocks Tougher Hate Crime Laws By Sam Fulwood Iii, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Court Deals Gay Rights a Setback By David G. Savage, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Mystery Illness Killing Lobsters From Times Wire Reports
Man Indicted in Deaths of 8 Women From Times Wire Reports
Manufacturer Recalls Faulty Fire Sprinklers From Times Wire Reports
Virgin Mary's 'Messenger' Draws Huge Crowd for Final Sermon \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Gore Unveils Plan to Restore the Everglades \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Spottswood W. Robinson; Lawyer Challenged Segregation By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Fred W. O'Green, 77; Chairman of Litton Industries By Edward J. Boyer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Boy 12, Electrocuted at Bus Stop in Miami \o7 Associated Press\f7
Gunmen Kill 6, Wound 1 in Tijuana; 2 Arrested, 2 Sought \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Flight Nausea Linked to Soap in Air-Conditioning \o7 Associated Press\f7
Mother Sentenced in Baby's Methamphetamine Death By Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Congo Rebels Cement Hold on Town \o7 From Times News Services\f7
Washington Executes Man Who Killed 3 \o7 Associated Press\f7
House Passes Bills Covering Housing, Parks \o7 From Associated Press\f7
Yankees Earn Their Stripes By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Los Angeles Galaxy at Chicago Fire By Grahame L. Jones
Unsolicited Advice: MLS Could Use Dash of Spice
Crazy Thoughts Are Slowly Entering the Minds of Braves From Associated Press
Rose Bowl Singing the Blues Associated Press
Patience Pays Off for Slumping Brave Batters By Jason Reid
Drug Giants Drop Plan for Merger \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Merrill Profit Falls 75%; GM Reports Loss \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
Dow Gives Up 63 as Stock Rally Ends \o7 From Times Wire Services\f7
The Federal Communications Commission again rejected...
BUSINESS
Platinum Software Will Buy Competitor for $92 Million By P.J. Huffstutter, TIMES STAFF WRITER
O.C. Retirement System Pulls Cash from Husic \o7 From Bloomberg News\f7
Fluor Sues G.E. Over Costs to Build Plant By John O'Dell, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Plastics Company Buys 2 Firms By (John O'Dell)
Comarco Repurchases Shares
Acquisitions for First American
Orange County Earnings
Irvine Apartment Communities Losing Another Top Executive From Bloomberg News
Orange County Earnings
Pharmacist Buys Back Software Business He Started By (Barbara Marsh)
Nationwide Health Reports Gain
Investor Buys 6% of Apria (Bloomberg News)
Lower Earnings Forecast
Petty Crimes, Big Headaches By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
It's Time to Talk About What Matters Most By James Flanigan
Starwood Emerges as Likeliest Buyer of Century Plaza Hotel By Melinda Fulmer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Dispute Will Sideline Marketers Too By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Monsanto and American Home Call Off Merger \o7 From Washington Post\f7
Arco Employees Receive Severance Information By Chris Kraul and Nancy Rivera Brooks, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Weakness Overseas Hits U.S. Earnings From Times Staff and Wire Reports
California Earnings
Clock Is Ticking on Lackluster Mervyn's By George White, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Packard Bell Sues CTX in Patent Case Bloomberg News
Intel 3rd-Quarter Profit Beats Analyst Forecast From Times Wire Services
Spanish Firm to Buy Piece of Western Water Bloomberg News
K2 Shares Plunge on Earnings Warning Bloomberg News
Also. . .
Silicon Valley Has a Good Day on Capitol Hill By Jube Shiver Jr., TIMES STAFF WRITER
Spotlight: Wells-Norwest Merger Gets Justice Department OK
MarketWatch.com Files for $34.5-Million IPO Bloomberg News
GM Reports Loss; Merrill Profit Falls 77% From Times Wire Services
Earnings Watch
GM Reports Loss; Merrill Profit Falls 77% From Times Wire Services
Safeway Buying Illinois Chain By James F. Peltz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
August Factory Activity Jumps in Midwest \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Bell Atlantic to Take Buyout-Related Charge \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Telecommunications
Cendant-American Bankers Merger Off \o7 Bloomberg News\f7
Rates on Treasury Bills at 4-Year Low \o7 Associated Press\f7
Southland Mortgage Rates Move Lower By Stuart Silverstein and Paul J. Lim, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Dow Gives Up 63 as Stock Rally Ends From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Top Editor to Leave Job at Trade Journal By Marla Matzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Universal Sues Concert Consolidator By Marla Matzer, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
News Corp. Still Plans Fox IPO From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Video View
Some Small Fry Are Struggling to Do City's BID-ding By Vicki Torres
On the Fast Track
Panel to Discuss Bringing Ideas to Fruition
2 L.A. Firms Make Their Mark in Inc.: They're Tops in Growth By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Capital Access Funds a Boon to Smaller Firms By Juan Hovey
Submit Your Questions for Speakers
Researching Market Size, Competition By Karen E. Klein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
A Service That Finds You Every Time By Lawrence J. Magid, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
As mayor of the city of Los Angeles, on behalf of its...
EDITOR: Pat Benson NEWS EDITOR: Dana Farrar GRAPHICS: Pat...
Keeping Growth on Track By Vicki Torres
Ahead of the Learning Curve By Cyndia Zwahlen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Foreign Concept By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small Businesses Could Feel Sting of Y2K Bug By Vicki Torres, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Her Own Newman By Martha Groves, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Entrepreneurship Puts a New Spin on Family Planning By Azriela Jaffe, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
It Bears Repeating By Cyndia Zwahlen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
He Speaks Volumes on Success By Lee Romney, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Keeping an Eye on the Message By Cyndia Zwahlen, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Vision Thing By Greg Johnson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Open Your Eyes
Checking Out the Competition
How Do You Stack Up?
The Importance of Being Earnest
Instead of a Raise, Ask Boss for a Lift By Juan Hovey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Need Capital? Remember, It Comes in Many Forms By Juan Hovey, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Want to Keep Your Employees Happy? Try a Little Respect By Jane Applegate, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Learning to Earn By Marla Dickerson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Small-Business Resources
Dear Readers:
How Likely Are You to Thrive as an Entrepreneurial Couple?
FOOD
Styria? By Stuart Pigott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Great Food Fight By Robert Strauss, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
(Way) Back to Nature By Leilah Bernstein, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Condemned to Quality By Russ Parsons
Bardier's Back By Charles Perry
Los Angeles Times Cookbook Hot List
The Short Story By Charles Perry
Coming Monday in HEALTH
Iron-Worthy Recipes
American Iron By Robert Strauss
What Are You Drinking?
Grapevine By Andy Broder
1996 Joseph Phelps Vin du Mistral "Pastiche," California (About $8) By S. Irene Virbila
Sayonara, English? By Robert Strauss
The Politics of Fish Soup By Russ Parsons
From Juice to Soup By Rose Dosti
Antipasto Goes Solo By Andy Broder, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
The Shrimp Gets Its Goat By Donna Deane, Deane is director of The Times Test Kitchen
Red Herring By Barbara Hansen
Cookbook Watch By Russ Parsons
Thin and Crisp By Donna Deane
The Stainless Solution By Charles Perry
Olive Abundance By Barbara Hansen
CALIFORNIA | LOCAL
Rincon Pollution Study OKd By Gary Polakovic, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Off-Limits Trail By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Rent Hikes May Force Low-Income Tenants to Move Out By Jennifer Knight, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Supervisors Seek Report on Child Support Agency By Greg Krikorian and Nicholas Riccardi, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
Riders Fight to Keep Trail They've Used for Decades By Andrew Blankstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Key Witness Testifies in Alleged Street-Gang Slayings By Evelyn Larrubia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community Efforts Put a Dent in Crime By Coll Metcalfe, TIMES STAFF WRITER
The Shots Heard Round the World By Patt Morrison
Coalition Proposes 15 Area Councils to Boost Local Control By Jim Newton, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Slain on Santa Monica Streets By Terry Mcdermott, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County to Staff CSU Campus Fire Station By Holly J. Wolcott, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Harassment Case Targeted Candidate By Andrew Steven Harris
Campaign Sign Removal Protested By Andrew Steven Harris
Descendant to Show Photos by Pioneer By Sue Fox
Churches to Resume Sheltering Homeless By S.J. Cahn
Exhibit Documents Chumash History By Chris G. Denina
Restraining Order Against City Lifted By Marina Malikoff
Girls Narrow Gender Gap in Advanced Classes, Study Finds By Nick Anderson, TIMES STAFF WRITER
This week's subject: California's open spaces. Nearly 100...
Pasadena Official Is New Fire Chief By Paula Pisani
Collision Knocks Car 125 Feet, Kills Driver By S.J. Cahn
A 5-Year Quest to Ace the SAT By Elaine Gale, TIMES STAFF WRITER
47's a Crowd By Christine Baron
Ideas from Public Sought for Design of Library By Holly Edwards
Panel OKs Senior Housing and Urges Denial of Appeal By Sue Fox
Funds Approved for City Permit Center By Michael Baker
Hidden Creek Ranch Developer Files Lawsuit Against Moorpark By Andy Samuelson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Campus Study Uncovers No Toxic Hazards By Doug Smith, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
Ailing Baby Gets the Gift of Life From Grandmother By Bob Pool, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Ex-Gang Member Describes Slayings By Evelyn Larrubia, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Builder of Troubled Subway to Get Alameda Corridor Contract By Dan Weikel, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Courageous Citizens Receive Awards from D.A. By Edward M. Yoon
All the Evidence Pointed to Love By Steve Harvey
Board Would Tie Raises to School Gains By Doug Smith, TIMES EDUCATION WRITER
A Pared-Down School Bond Measure Goes to Conejo Valley Voters By Jennifer Hamm, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
LAPD Role Questioned in Killings By Margaret Ramirez, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Meeting to Discuss Use of Empowerment Zone Funds By Holly Edwards
Police Honor Their World Pistol Champions
2 Sought for Questioning in Slaying in Courtyard
Police Exchange Shots With Fleeing Slaying Suspects
Sheriff's Captain Recovering From Heart Attack
Volunteers Sought to Perform Marriages
Sanchez Recall Effort Begins Collecting Signatures
Complainant Asks That Bakewell Not Be Charged
Charges Against Chief's Daughter Dismissed
Gay and Lesbian Center Chief to Step Down
Suspect in Hit-Run Death of 5-Year-Old Surrenders
Council Votes to Amend Impact Report for Mall
Funds OKd to Renovate Mom-and-Pop Shops
Golf Course to Undergo $6-Million Renovation
Man Stabbed to Death in Argument Behind Bar
$100,000 Gift Will Help Rebuild Towers
Developer Is Elected Water Board Chairman
Sharing Artwork With Pals By Diane Wedner, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Man Sought in Fatal Accident Surrenders By Solomon Moore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
22-Year-Old Newhall Man Fatally Stabbed By Solomon Moore
3 Hurt as Car Goes Over Embankment By Solomon Moore
* Stephen Kingsford; Educator, Oak Park Advisor
No Bar, No Discipline
Yes on Props. 1, 2 and 11
Prop. 1A for Better Schools
Congressional Team Seeks Jet Contract for Palmdale By Darrell Satzman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
County Delays Decision on Secession Study Cost By Sharon Bernstein, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
Member of Elected Charter Commission Is Arrested By Scott Glover, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Airstrikes Alone Are Worse Than Nothing By 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
Stop Exporting Nuclear Technology By Gary Milhollin, Gary Milhollin is director of the Wisconsin Project on Nuclear Arms Control in Washington
Distraught Dad Preparing for His Son's Burial By Greg Hernandez and Nancy Wride, TIMES STAFF WRITERS
College to Stage Play That Examines the Vietnam War By Andy Samuelson, SPECIAL TO THE TIMES
Torture in the U.S. Is Still Torture By Elisa Massimino, Elisa Massimino is the director of the Washington office of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights
Developer Is Picketed for El Toro Plan By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Stanton's Bang-Up Idea: Skyrocketing to Fame By Dana Parsons
Districts Vary Widely in 227 Waiver Bids By Tina Nguyen, TIMES STAFF WRITER
2 Days of El Toro Demonstration Flights Proposed By Lorenza Munoz, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Girls Camp Among the Zoo's Wild Things By David Haldane, TIMES STAFF WRITER
City to Aid Police Chief in Harassment Suit By Harrison Sheppard
Dancers Help Dedicate New Ballerina Stamp By Jason Kandel
Youths Plan Tobacco March By John Canalis
City to Slow Speeding Vehicles With Traffic Circle By Harrison Sheppard
Events Celebrate Multicultural Month By Christine Castro and James Meier
Impact Study Required for Retail Project By James Meier
Paramedic Van Hits Vehicle; 4 Injured By Steve Ball
Planner Cites Value of Park at El Toro By Lorenza Munoz
Sales Tax Rebate OKd to Lure Oil Company By Harrison Sheppard
Bates' Successor Picked to Lead League of Cities By John Canalis
Ceramic Exhibit Planned at UCI By Christine Castro and James Meier
Annexation OK Today May End Cityhood Drive By Chris Ceballos
Pet Pigs Can Feel Right at Home Now By Debra Cano
Foes Plan Meeting on Marblehead Project By Linn Groves
Trustees OK Boost in Geography Study By Linn Groves
College District Makes New Offer to Vigilantes By Chris Ceballos and Bill Shaikin
Shots Fired During Nightclub Robbery By John Canalis
Redevelopment Is Top Issue in Council Race By Christine Castro
Worker Dies on Job Under Truck Wheels By Steve Ball, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Teen Grateful for Help Since Mom's Death By Richard Marosi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Woman Guilty in Her Baby's Death; Drug-Tainted Milk Alleged By Daniel Yi, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Obituaries
SPORTS
Throwback Game for the Valley From Staff Reports
Versatile Cremarosa Catches On for Burroughs By Peter Yoon, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Waving the Flag, Fernandez Promises No Powder Burns From Staff Reports
Foli: Newbury Park's Incredible Hulk By Eric Sondheimer
La Reina Wins on Service for One
Ventura Women Still Zeroed In, 4-0
Northridge Is Making Changes on the Run \o7 From Staff Reports\f7
She May Be Short but Packs a Wallop By Diane Pucin
SCC Upsets Concordia in Women's Volleyball
From Square One By Linda Whitmore, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Community College Athletes of the Week
Golden West Still No. 1 Despite Rare Loss By Steve Kresal
Becher's 4th Goal Helps Brea Beat Western
No. 2 Warriors Knock Off No. 1
Villa Park Must Forfeit Three Football Victories
Banner Night for Yankees By Mike Digiovanna, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Wild Horses Couldn't Keep Yankees Away By Bill Plaschke
4-0 By Scott Howard-cooper, TIMES STAFF WRITER
NBA Is Facing Hard Labor By Tim Kawakami, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Happy Birthday to Poet Laureate of All Coaches By J.A. Adande
Report Calls Tyson Fit to Fight Again By Steve Springer, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Most Consecutive NCAA Championships
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. By Helene Elliott
Call Him Crazy, but Tyson Diagnosis Not That Tough By Randy Harvey
Cardinals, Eagles, Falcons Nowhere to Be Found Here By Lisa Dillman
Laperriere Has Torn Ligament, Ferraro Probable for Friday By Jim Hodges
Ice Dogs Hold On to Improve to 3-0 Associated Press
Hebert Blames Only 'Dumb Luck' By Elliott Teaford
Red Wings Continue Mastery of Capitals From Associated Press
Ducks Find a New Source of Frustration By Elliott Teaford, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Penguins File for Chapter 11; Lightning Fires Both Espositos \o7 Times Wire Services\f7
Brown Looking for Encore By Scott Howard-cooper
Gilbride Is Fired by Chargers After Four Consecutive Losses From Associated Press
Panthers Waive Collins
Parker Still Agonizing By Robyn Norwood
Most NCAA Schools Are Losing Money, According to Study From Staff and Wire Reports
Top Ten By Lisa Dillman, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Davenport Earned Her No. 1 Ranking in Grand Style By Lisa Dillman
Who's Left for Yankees? In This Case, It's Ledee By Mike Digiovanna
Notes By Bill Plaschke
Notes Associated Press
Braves Hand Keys to Someone They Trust By Jason Reid, TIMES STAFF WRITER
Minjarez Now Pinning Her Hopes on Running By Scott Moe
Turkish Stunner Tops European Qualifying By Grahame L. Jones, TIMES STAFF WRITER
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