- Rooks, Velasco Roar Into Quarters : Tennis: Grunting gains in popularity among younger players.
- Graff Leads Tourney : Golf: Washington girl fires 71 to lead Girls Junior Americas Cup. Southern California ahead in team competition.
- PacTel, Unions Agree on Terms of 3-Year Pact
- Croutons: Use Your Bread
- WHERE TO FIND THE BLUES
- Culver City : Deadline for Razing House
- 'He's Been There' : Clergy: As more once-married men are ordained, Catholic congregations say they appreciate having priests who've raised families.
- Learning It's Never Too Late for College : Lifestyles: Senior citizens eagerly return to the classroom at Marymount, where they brush up on science, Italian and philosophy. Teachers find it refreshing as well.
- Credit-Repair Firm Faces Theft Charges
- A Ring of Admirers : Olympics: De La Hoya, who won a gold medal in boxing at Barcelona, returns to a hero's welcome at airport and in his Boyle Heights neighborhood.
- Alcohol Ban Gets Credit at Beaches
- STANTON : 3 Candidates to Seek 2 City Council Seats
- Suspect in Drugstore Robbery Linked to Other 'Terror' Heists
- PERSPECTIVE ON FREE TRADE : Mexico Jumps In With Eyes Shut : The country yearns to be modern, but debate on the treaty is foreclosed. An abysmally unequal partnership is in store.
- Keeping the Long View on Trade : Politics mustn't be barrier to newly written pact
- Loan Company Blitzed by Calls in Phone Snafu
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Two Showed Up, Two Have to Go
- Tennis
- Rise in Wholesale Prices Is Held to 0.1% for July
- Economy Watch
- J. Clark Foster has been appointed vice...
- Rod Laughlin has joined Laguna Hills-based Community...
- IMPACT OF THE TRADE AGREEMENT : Q & A : How Accord Is Apt to Affect U.S. Citizens
- Fluor Stock Rises on News of Contract Award : Deal: Investors react to engineering subsidiary's being given the job of cleaning up a closed uranium fuel plant.
- IN BRIEF : Wreaths Honor Dutch Who Died in WWII
- 1 Candidate Tops Limit in Campaign : Politics: Eight of nine competing for three seats on the City Council met their voluntary goal of spending less than $50,000 on the election.
- Many GOP Candidates Seek to Distance Themselves From Bush : With the President's popularity at an all-time low, there is concern that he could drag other party members down to defeat.
- Hawaiian Gardens : Deadline Expires on Recall Campaign Against Ruggeri
- Felines of Metal : Faster Pussycat is heading out on a yearlong tour, with a stop at the Ventura Theatre.
- Pasadena : Activist Charged in Assault
- WEEKEND GETAWAY : A Toast to Wine Tasting in Mexico
- Math Means More Than Monotony to These Kids : Education: Pioneer High School's summer enrichment program makes the most dreaded of subjects fun to learn. Teachers hope it all adds up to improved confidence.
- Williams Hails Role of Reservists : LAPD: He tells Police Academy graduates that their volunteer program is a keystone of community policing.
- Scalzo's Serves Sports by Day, Music by Night
- Q&A;: Explaining the Pact
- Unamplified Festival
- THE WORD IS . . . PLASTICS : Find Out How Much That Strombecker Moonliner Is <i> Really</i> Worth at the Buena Park Model Kit Collectors Expo
- Building Their Self-Esteem One Dance Step at a Time
- JUNIOR FAIR BOARD : The Lighter Side : Hog calling, pie eating and cow-chip tossing are a few of the contest responsibilities of the 20-member board.
- Sen. Hatfield Rebuked by Ethics Panel
- Student Bus Fee Proposal Under Fire : Antelope Valley: The high school district may begin charging passengers starting next month. Parents say they can't afford another expense.
- Wachs Will Raise Funds for Possible Mayoral Run : Politics: The councilman blames Tom Bradley for the extent of the riots after the Rodney G. King court case.
- 2 Former Deputies Charged by U.S. : Narcotics: Both ex-officers are accused by federal officials of taking part in skimming of drug money.
- Big Oceanside Overhaul Gets Out of Blocks : Redevelopment: Agreement is signed on $305-million project designed to replace sleazy downtown district.
- Mix, Taste, Dump
- 2 Kids Nap Through Their Kidnaping : Crime: Brothers are asleep in camper when a thief drives away with it. They are found unharmed.
- Football
- Forum Is First of Six Stops for Pro Roller Hockey Tour
- Pro Basketball
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Giants Sign Duke Quarterback
- RUNNING / JOHN ORTEGA : Watts Camp Putting Sprinter's Health Before Wealth
- PEOPLE
- General Electric to Test Market Its Own Credit Card This Year
- PenUltimate Inc. Now Public Firm
- Apple Pancakes, Steak Diane
- Glendale : Money for Senior Housing
- THE FANS' CHOICES
- Downey : Owners Charged With Being Slumlords of L.A. Hotel
- CULTURE WATCH : Putting Some ZIP in Their Shoes
- House Moves to Curb Sex Assault in the Military
- Newport Beach 'Titan of Terror' Cuts Big Deal : Books: Dean R. Koontz parlays string of bestsellers into multimillion-dollar contract with new publisher.
- Scientists Learn How TB Resists Common Drug
- Sfuzzi Makes Clear Plans to Join Triangle Square
- California's Oldest Nuclear Unit to Shut : Utilities: First of three generators at San Onofre has lost efficiency. Despite objections, PUC allows owners to continue recovering costs.
- 'Sociology 7' Symbolizes Feeling of Betrayal at SDSU : Education: Anger runs deep despite one-semester reprieve on layoffs granted by college president.
- QUOTABLE
- MOVIE REVIEW : Women Get Last Laugh in 'Wisecracks'
- AIRLINES
- Taiwan Has Name Dispute With GATT
- Jerry W. Caudle has been appointed president...
- GM to Target More Factories for Closure, Stempel Says
- Iran May Sue Hyundai Over Shipyard Project
- IMPACT OF THE TRADE AGREEMENT : INVESTING : Pact May Spur Big Changes on Mexico Market
- Chicken Light
- Court Upholds L.A. Developer Goland's Conviction
- Paper Rises to the Fore in Clever New Xerox Software
- William R. Brasher has been appointed a...
- TOURISM : KK Tours Moved Mountains and Desks Following Irvine Fire
- INVENTING TRADITION : It's been almost 50 years since the revolution that made the wine country. Today the pioneers are still producing some of the country's most distinctive wines.
- Censure of Richard OKd by Council : City Hall: The councilman, who has called his colleagues racist, is absent when the vote is taken. One council member abstains; another walks out.
- Judge Decries Barr for Not Appointing Special Counsel : Arms funding: Jurist doesn't believe ex-bank manager was behind Iraqi loan scheme, fears whole story will never be known.
- SMORGASBORD / FOOD TIDBITS : 2 Goodbys at Pier : Renovations to the Ventura landmark will displace Charlie's Seaside Cafe and the Fish House.
- A 'Cleansed' Bosnian Town Watches, Waits
- Hotel Workers Protest to City Council : Labor: Union members want the Beverly Hills Hotel to guarantee them the right to return to their jobs after two years of renovations are completed.
- Doctors Marvel at Premature Infant Girl's Steady Progress : Medicine: The baby, who weighed 12 ounces at birth, continues to beat the medical odds of survival, an official at Martin Luther Hospital in Anaheim says.
- LOS ANGELES : Wachs Files Papers to Raise Funds for Mayoral Bid
- PLATFORM : Can't Go It Alone
- IRVINE : 6 Seek Mayor's Post on Crowded Ballot
- Msgr. James Phan Van Dai; Burbank Priest
- Miscellany
- Race Move Clears Hurdle : Racing: Committee approves negotiations to move Grand Prix from Del Mar to downtown. Contract to come before panel next month.
- DEL MAR : Boss Soss and Wheeler Oil Finish in a Dead Heat in De Anza Stakes
- Rape Trial of Bradley Postponed
- Daly Will Try Same PGA Strategy, but Bellerive May Be Rough on Him
- Chargers Turn to Redskins : Football: Offer made for Stan Humphries. Beathard awaits response.
- Music Reviews : Bruno Weil Leads L.A. Chamber at Bowl
- Alaska Governor Pushes for More Logging
- How to Bake a Burger
- A Current Event : The warm waters of El Nino have had good effects and bad. While fishermen have a field day, biologists worry about the future.
- CASTING CALL / AUDITIONS
- Varieties Make Basil More Than Just Sweet
- Sierra Madre : Installation of Stop Signs
- Group Urges County to Reduce Fees for Marina City Athletic Club
- Summer Program Not Just for Poor : Education: More than one-third of the students in the Harvard-Westlake sessions attend private schools.
- Between the Poles: Views on Abortion
- You'll Want to Overdose on Pasta at Spaghetti Bender
- MOORPARK : County OKs Permit for Gravel Quarry
- COLUMN RIGHT/ MURRAY N. ROTHBARD : America, Keep Out of Bosnia : People in plush offices are thirsting for blood, which our youth will have to supply. Why?
- OXNARD : Man Pleads Guilty to 2 Bank Robberies
- Panel OKs Study for Monorail : Transit: The completion of the report clears the way for a decision soon on two controversial rail routes in the Valley.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Gonzales Put on 15-Day Disabled List
- RADIO
- Mighty Long Flight up to Good Times
- STAGE REVIEW : A Timely 'Candide'
- ABA Votes to Let Lawyers Run Businesses
- The Hard Part: OK by Congress : Politics: Accord could become a hot issue during campaign. Lawmakers are likely to seek protection for U.S. workers.
- Glendale : Retail Sales Report Mixed
- City Agrees to Pay $392,040 for Small Lot Next to Freeway : Development: Purchase will allow addition of a right-turn lane to the 134 Freeway entrance. The council refused a trade for the parcel in 1988.
- Art Auction Raises $100,000 for L.A. Free Clinic
- Firms Pump Up Fuel Claims, Group Says : Consumers: Misleading ads suggest high-octane fuels improve cars' performance, and gasoline is often mislabeled, Public Citizen's analysis charges.
- THE HOUSE
- The Issue Is Service : Black Fraternity Sets Agenda That Includes Formulating Response to Riots
- Patrols With a Personal Touch : Police: Officer Joe Writer knows Echo Park, and Echo Park knows him. He was born there, and spends countless hours getting to know the area's residents.
- Rockin' Around the Big Top : OK, so it's not Woodstock, and the animals might steal the show. But N/Motion will perform for more than 11 million people.
- Countywide : Supervisor Riley Names Chief of Staff
- Benefits--and Costs--Seen for San Diego in Trade Pact : Border: Environmental and labor concerns must be weighed against economic gains, experts say.
- LOCAL NOTES : Etherton Helps Cardinals Win Another Title
- From the Mountains, to the Desert, to the Sea . . . : Quintet Finds Southland Perfect as Training Site for Race Across Oman
- Northrop to Take a $100-Million Charge : Aerospace: The third-quarter write-off is due to extended testing for a top-secret military missile, the company said.
- AUTOS
- A Feta Accompli
- Censure of Richard OKd by Council : City Hall: The councilman, who has called his colleagues racist, is absent when the vote is taken. One council member abstains; another walks out.
- West Hollywood : Sickout by City Employees
- Bank Barred From Land Sales in Coastal Zone : Development: The Coastal Commission's use of its new authority appears to leave property purchasers holding the bag.
- Voices
- John Cage, 79; Avant-Garde Composer Created Music With Sound and Silence
- FESTIVALS & EVENTS : Beer, Music, Food on Tap for Polish-American Day
- COMEDY : Garan's Rapid-Fire Approach Really Packs a Punch Line
- Glendale : Drug Test Ruling Appealed
- FILM : Nostalgia Fuels 'War of the Worlds'
- High Life: A WEEKLY FORUM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS : Pet Project Fetches Rewards
- The following are selected entries from...
- The Grab Bag Art of Horse Betting
- Incinerators Retained as Trash Option
- THOUSAND OAKS : City Plans to Review Design of New Store
- PLACENTIA : 12 Candidates Seek 3 Seats on Council
- Snoozing through the Big One: It was...
- Redesigned for Disaster : Mail Truck Transformed Into Lean, Mean Emergency Machine
- Licensing Mess Shuts Poker Club : Business: Hundreds of Regency employees are idled and the city of Bell is losing thousands in tax revenue. Renewal of the permit could take months.
- Reds' Oliver Throws the Book at Gross : Baseball: Dodger pitcher goes against conventional wisdom and catcher makes him pay with a three-run home run.
- Pro Basketball
- A New Page in Tie-Ins of Books, Films
- Video Rentals : Can 'Hook' Topple 'Cradle'?
- Bellflower : Trash Rates to Rise as City Votes Collection Contract
- MARKETS : Take This Fish and Smoke It
- 2 Receive National Merit Scholarships
- 8 in Primary Topped $200,000 : Politics: Despite the recession, many area candidates spent freely in seeking legislative seats.
- COLUMN ONE : L.A.'s Loss: 'Black Flight' : An exodus to distant suburbs is depriving the inner city of active, involved families. Now, they are needed more than ever, and there is hope rebuilding efforts will influence them to stay.
- LMU Expansion Plan Wins OK From City Council : Development: The proposal to build dormitories, a business school, theater and athletic field on 27 acres draws vigorous protest from neighbors, who weigh a lawsuit.
- Mayor Still Seeks Black in DWP Job : Appointment: After council rejection of Melanie Lomax as commissioner, Bradley asks advisers for a list of other candidates.
- ELECTIONS / CANDIDACY FILINGS : Plisky, Lopez Join Oxnard Mayoral Race
- THOUSAND OAKS : Thief Uses Demand Note in Holdup
- Check Is Not in the Mail : Bill should be passed to let state pay its increasingly desperate vendors
- Cypress : Incumbents, 3 Others Seek 2 Council Seats
- Boys' Volleyball Bucks Trend : Participation Rising Fast, While Other Sports Try to Hold Line
- FISHING / DAN STANTON : Tuna Continue to Move Closer to South Bay Waters
- Starlight Prepares for Winter : Musicals: "Annie Warbucks" and "Phantom" will highlight the theater's foray into year-round scheduling.
- Samuel L. Westover and Gerard N. Altieri...
- Albert E. Osborne Jr. has joined the...
- John P. Unroe has joined Judicial Arbitration...
- Ronald Mondragon has joined Zee Medical Inc....
- Dinner With the Kernel
- A Closer Look at the Trade Agreement
- Culver City : College Term Opens Aug. 24
- Highland Park : Youth Art at Street Festival
- College Students Receive Interest-Free Loans
- Rose Bowl Hall of Fame Honors Nine Inductees
- Track Trots Out Free Admission for Communities
- Westwood : Latina Heads UCLA School
- Lowery May Have to Choose His Sport : Careers: Former Loyola Marymount athlete's baseball rights belong to the Texas Rangers. But he may pursue basketball with the Denver Nuggets instead.
- MIDDLE EAST WATCH : Right Time, Right Step
- YORBA LINDA : Berlin Wall Reminder for Library
- After the Riots / NEWS IN BRIEF : Mobil Will Aid Food Program
- LAGUNA NIGUEL : Commercial Center Decision Postponed
- CSUF Pickets Protest Impending Layoffs : Budget: School will lay off 34 when operating funds are reduced. Workers suggest cutbacks, but the university rejects the ideas as ineffective.
- SAN DIEGO : Bogus Model Agent Fondles Girls
- Bushart Awash in Confidence After Plunging Into New League : Baseball: Cal State Northridge junior left-hander surfaces as one of the top Cape Cod pitchers during the summer.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE MAJOR LEAGUES : Randolph Joins Parade to Disabled List
- A 'Different' Take on the L.A. Riots : Television: Industry and civic leaders are both impressed and nervous as 'A Different World' opens a new season by dealing with the unrest.
- Mozart Camerata's Season Starts With 'Fall Splendor'
- UCI Professor Admits Error in NEA Study : Grants: But he says corrected figures don't change his basic conclusion that there is an inequitable distribution of money.
- Kirk A. Block has been appointed director...
- ENVIRONMENT
- Moscow Police Attack Angry African Students : Russia: Shooting death of Zimbabwean and officers' assault, protesters say, are evidence of systematic abuse.
- $65,000 Is Trotted Out for Art Center
- Master of Magic : The 'Wizard of Oxnard' uses old tricks to teach young students not only magic but self-esteem as well.
- Lawyer Marvin Mitchelson Charged With Tax Fraud
- Panel Postpones Decision on Reseda Boulevard Extension
- OXNARD : Takasugi to Speak at GOP Convention
- Coastal Commission Delays Action on Plan for $2-Billion Port Project : Development: Proponents sought postponement rather than risk rejection of the controversial 582-acre expansion proposal.
- Drawing of Assailant in Youth's Stabbing Released : Crime: Police say they suspect a member of a Valley gang killed Lamoun Thames, 15, at a bus stop near Taft High School. A $25,000 reward has been offered.
- Hot Days Mean Hot Tempers : Busy Air-Conditioning Technicians Get Little Sympathy
- LOS ANGELES : 12 Injured as Car Runs Light, Slams Into Bus
- Figures Adds Up to Success for Buffs : Despite Troubles, Former Serra High Player Has Knack for Making the Big Play
- John G. Carlson has joined Opinion Research...
- In 1993, United Will Offer Around-the-World Flights
- Ghost Buster : Still-Video Helps Insurers Get Car Images on Record
- Roger Rhoades has joined the Newport Beach...
- THE ETHNIC COOK : High Cuisine From a Low Land
- George Denies Lying to Iran-Contra Panels : Trial: The former CIA spymaster says he was too preoccupied by other world events to have committed perjury or obstructed Congress.
- Road Rules : The Whats, Whys and Wherefores of Getting a Driver's License
- SOUNDS AROUND TOWN : Country Craze : The Twangin' Iguanas is becoming one of the best new bands on the tri-counties block.
- DOWN TWO BUT TOUGHER THAN EVER : Throwing Muses Has Lost Half Its Members but None of Its Dark Intensity
- Sheen Gets Good Mileage Out of Silly 'Three for the Road'
- WORDS AND IMAGES : Artie Shaw: Author : The well-known jazz musician hasn't performed for years; instead, at 82, he's in the midst of writing a novel.
- Glendale : Forum on Emergencies
- BOOK REVIEW : Journey Into Heart of the Philippines : THREE FILIPINO WOMEN <i> By F. Sionil Jose</i> ; Random House; $22, 176 pages
- After the Riots / NEWS IN BRIEF : High-Tech Van to Provide Health Services to Needy
- VENTURA : State Penalizes Firm $240,000 in Death
- FANTASY 5 RESULTS
- After the Riots / NEWS IN BRIEF : $100,000 Donated to Arts Fund
- Jury Awards Man $1.3 Million for Burns at Barbecue
- Rangers Stay Alive in NBC World Series
- Miscellany
- Football
- The Inside Experience of East Bloc Jews : Five features and two shorts at the NuWilshire reveal prewar Jewish life in Eastern Europe
- Graves' Disease
- Democrats and Tax and Spend
- Semantics of L.A. Riots
- Medical Research
- Semantics of L.A. Riots
- Some Final Thoughts as 'The End' Nears
- A Clarification on Angela Oh Story
- Arms Suppliers
- Semantics of L.A. Riots
- U.S. Economy
- Some Final Thoughts as 'The End' Nears
- Response to Rockers' Ralphs
- Response to Rockers' Ralphs
- Democrats and Tax and Spend
- Revealing Pay, Perks of Top Administrators
- OTHER NEWS - Aug. 13, 1992
- TELEVISION - Aug. 13, 1992
- TELEVISION - Aug. 13, 1992
- POP/ROCK - Aug. 13, 1992
- TELEVISION - Aug. 13, 1992
- TELEVISION - Aug. 13, 1992
- TELEVISION - Aug. 13, 1992
- Obituaries - Aug. 13, 1992
- Obituaries - Aug. 13, 1992
- Notes on a Scorecard - Aug. 13, 1992
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Agreement on Trade a Coup for Salinas : Mexico: But leader's carefully crafted economic program could suffer if U.S. Congress rejects pact.
- Pact Will Give O.C. Economy Lift, Leaders Say
- Contracts Are Complex, Common
- A summary of significant Los Angeles City Hall decisions affecting the Westside in the last week. : CITY COUNCIL
- Williams' Condition Is Stable : Basketball: Sources say Orlando Magic player from Santa Monica has been tested for heart problem.
- IMPACT OF THE TRADE AGREEMENT : CORPORATE STRATEGY : U.S. Firms Map Ways to Profit From the Accord
- CATTLE CALL: If you think Orange County...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : If Bradley Runs, Longevity Is Both His Ally and Curse : Politics: Strong anti-incumbent feeling will hurt the five-term mayor. Yet he is familiar and tops the polls.
- LETTER PERFECT: The Postal Service is coming...
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Major Impact Expected on Markets, Jobs, Wages : Commerce: Mechanized U.S. farms could enjoy windfall. But labor-intensive crops may be undercut.
- Quayle Explodes at Press for Questioning of Bush : Politics: Vice president charges that asking President about story of alleged affair was done just to aid Clinton.
- COUCH POTATOE? TV Guide each week asks...
- ORANGE BLUES: Music people used to see...
- Stevens Defends His Aggressive Style : Politics: The councilman's recent outburst typifies his combative approach. Observers disagree on whether it hurts or helps his constituents.
- Angry Quayle Explodes at Press : Campaign: Vice president says during county stop that questioning of Bush regarding alleged romantic affair was intended solely to boost Clinton.
- Lawyer Adds Bizarre Note to Denny Case : Court: Defendant's mother says she will stick with attorney who was fired by law firm for 'highly questionable behavior.' His resume makes grandiose claims.
- ADVERTISING / MARKETING
- Yields on 3-Year Treasury Notes Hit Record Low
- China Crash Kills 15
- Secondhand Smoke Still a Risk on the Job : Health: Despite restrictions on smoking at most companies, 2.2 million employees were exposed to it in 1990, a study says. Legal problems could loom for many businesses.
- Would Accept Kin's Abortion Option, Bush Says
- Girls Inc. Tackles Pregnancy : Focusing on Girls at Risk : Task Is Formidable, but Pregnancy Prevention Program, Which Includes Peer Counseling, Gets Results
- ORANGE COUNTY PERSPECTIVE : Keeping the Family Together
- Anaheim May Clamp Down on Vendors : Neighborhoods: Most residents in debate before City Council want an end to street sales from trucks.
- Hooked on Books : Literacy: A new county library outreach program starts at Chapter 1, contacting pregnant women at health clinics to stress importance of getting children interested in reading.
- Countywide : Handicapped Protest Budget Stalemate
- * New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner...
- Chumash Leader Dies; Aided Cultural Revival
- Pro Basketball
- SWIMMING / JUNIOR NATIONALS WEST : Inexperienced Kolbisen Is 50-Meter Freestyle Winner
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Mills' Rare Start Gives Orioles Some Relief, 3-0
- Clinton Invokes Old Values of 'New South' : Campaign: He appeals to regional pride in an effort to woo conservatives during meeting of state legislators.
- SAN DIEGO : La Jolla Man Faces Tax, Bank Charges
- Justifying the High Cost of High-Tech Auto Repairs
- OXNARD : Investigators Search Firm, Remove Files
- Despite Musing, Mayor Schedules Fund-Raiser : Politics: Anaheim's Hunter said he might never take another contribution. His $125-a-plate event may surprise some.
- Obituaries : Gertrude Bugler; Stage Star of 'Tess'
- Police Search for Boy, 15, in Two Stabbings : Crime: Youth is suspected of attacking mother and stepbrother. Woman is in extremely critical condition.
- LOS ANGELES COUNTY : Cost to Jail, Prosecute Illegal Immigrants: $75.2 Million
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Candidates Are Few in School Contests
- Olympics
- THEATER : 'Well, thank God for Loretta Swit' : Famous, Not So Famous Take Part in Uneven Fund-Raiser on GroveShakespeare's 'Midsummer Night'
- TV Reviews : '1492 Revisited' Loses Its Focus, Impact
- If the Shoe Fits . . . : Right Footwear Is Important to Performance, Avoiding Injury
- Express Was on Fast Track : Instead of Ending Up in NFL, They Were Out of Business
- NEWPORT BEACH : Restaurant-Bar Wins OK for Changes
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Webster Brushes With Success
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Rypien, Redskins Reach Agreement
- Loral-Led Group Sweetens Bid for Bankrupt LTV's Missile Unit : Defense: Its promise to protect the jobs of the division's workers could threaten the nearly 2,000 positions at Loral's Newport Beach plant.