- FBI Director Announces Crackdown on Carjacking
- World IN BRIEF : RUSSIA : Finns Report Leak at Kola Nuclear Plant
- Rep. Walter B. Jones; Dean of North Carolina Delegation
- Cosmonauts End Spacewalk Series
- World IN BRIEF : PAKISTAN : Flood-Threatened Villagers Evacuated
- Organ Transplants Have High Level of Success, Study Finds
- Yugoslav Leader Asks China for Oil Shipments
- Lawmakers Back Smoking Ban on International Flights
- BOOK REVIEW : 'Hunter's Road' Faces the Hot Moral Issue of Killing to Survive : A HUNTER'S ROAD: A Journey With Gun and Dog Across the American Upland, <i> by Jim Fergus</i> ; Henry Holt; $21.95, 290 pages
- Baby Girl Kidnaped in June Found Safe
- Political Leader Kidnaped in Beirut
- Missile Fired From Vandenberg Lights Up Western Sky
- An Honest History,' Borne of Misery of War : Computers: A Vietnam veteran has compiled a database on American wars that can be used free by anyone with a modem.
- Bundesbank Is Hero Outside Germany for Putting Global Concerns Above Nation's
- ENERGY
- Beautifying the Beast : Couple Works All Night to Keep King Kong Looking His Scarifying Best
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Peru Rebel Leader's Image Crumbles; Fervor May Last : Guerrillas: There is still a strong potential for bloodshed despite Guzman's capture, experts say.
- By GOP Standards, Bush Raised Taxes 178 Times, Democrats Say
- AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
- L.A. Calls for Wider Racial, Ethnic Disclosure on Loans
- Birtcher Medical Systems Inc.: The Irvine manufacturer...
- Admar Group Inc.: The Santa Ana managed...
- Wymer Trial Postponed Indefinitely : Courts: Prosecutors in securities fraud case agree to defense request for delay to analyze evidence and consider plea bargain.
- REAL ESTATE
- Firms Vow to Raise Demand for Recycled Materials : Environment: The coalition is trying to correct an imbalance that has produced vast supplies of reusable goods but not enough markets.
- Slack Attendance Means Layoffs at Knott's
- Miscellany
- OUTDOOR NOTES / PETE THOMAS : Big Billfish Bringing Anglers' Big Stories
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Turning to Youth, Reds Get a Lift Over Braves
- Names in the News - Sept. 16, 1992
- First Impressions Say Plenty About Football Season
- Names in the News - Sept. 16, 1992
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : LaChapelle Adds to His Job Load
- Miscellany
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Golden West Women Extend Streak to 36
- Hockey
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / ROBYN NORWOOD : Field Strong for Water Polo Event
- AZTEC NOTEBOOK / DANA HADDAD : Luginbill Having Defense Work on Tackling Skills
- El Camino Real Again Felled by Injuries
- Closing Day Highlighted by the Del Mar Futurity
- Dodgers Beat the Padres, 6-3 : Baseball: Manager Riddoch unleashes outburst before game.
- O.C. MUSIC / CHRIS PASLES : 'Overnights' by Powell Are Pure, Simple
- 'Monday Night Football' Scores
- An Energetic Street Scene
- Friendly Enemies : Two Comedy Veterans Face Off in Competing Prime-Time Sitcoms
- Roache Blocks Citizen Panel's Jail Inspection : Law enforcement: Board member says the sheriff is obstructing the oversight group he endorsed when he ran for office.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Man Pleads Not Guilty to '85 Killing
- The Germ of a Very Bad Idea : Russia confirms the existence of biological warfare research
- VENTURA : Port Commissioner Urged to Resign Post
- Law Signed by Gov. Wilson Cuts County Budget Deeper
- Residents Lost Faith in Police, Panel Told : Rebuilding: West L.A. crowd gives Webster commission examples of LAPD inaction during riots.
- OXNARD : Field Eliminated as Trailer Camp Site
- Schroeder Has to Give Way to Marinovich : Raiders: Starting quarterback is demoted after having one of his best games, completing 25 of 40 attempts for 380 yards and two touchdowns during loss to Bengals.
- This Reserve Is Not About to Be Left Out
- Names in the News - Sept. 16, 1992
- Cooper Beats Pepeli in Heavyweight Bout
- Jurisprudence
- USD Women Beat SDSU in Soccer
- PREP WATER POLO ROUNDUP
- Keiaho Gives an Effort Far Beyond His Years : Football: Buena junior sets a Ventura County record with 415 rushing yards in 42-30 victory over Westlake in opener.
- No Brotherly Love Was Lost When Ty Cobb Came to Town
- David Andrade of Hueneme High, Larry Bumpus...
- County Has a Bumper Crop of Top Prospects This Year
- Questions About His Death Remain as Boy Is Eulogized
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Bracken Is Providing a Special Touch
- Sonja Hildebrand
- Lunkers at Irvine Lake Seem to Have Nine Lives
- Phifer's Linebacker Play Rises to Occasion : Rams: After sinking on the team's depth chart, he rebounds with the game of his career Sunday against the Patriots.
- 'Molly, Maze': A Mother and Daughter Act That Isn't : Stage: L.A. comic Lotus Weinstock and Lili Haydn star in the play, which opens Thursday in San Diego.
- MOVIES - Sept. 16, 1992
- Will Scandal Boost Allen's Latest Film? : Marketing: Real-life events surrounding the director have shaped TriStar's campaign to sell 'Husbands and Wives.'
- 5 Provocative Videos on EZTV Program
- TV REVIEW : 'The Hat Squad' Is Not a Good Fit
- TELEVISION - Sept. 16, 1992
- MOVIE REVIEW : 'L'Elegant Criminel': Moving Study of French Serial Killer
- New President Begins to Address Host of Problems : CSUN athletics: Blenda J. Wilson steps into divisive situation but believes the existing troubles can be overcome.
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 16, 1992
- Change for Children's : Museum Focuses on Challenging Future During Disruptive Times
- Using the Sky as the Canvas : Art: James Turrell has created a free-standing 'celestial observatory' in Claremont that evolves with the night.
- WINNING HAT? Don Michael Paul, a Newport...
- King Rejects City Offer of $1.75 Million : Police: Council makes bid after turning down a settlement of $5.9 million sought by beating victim. King's lawyer says he will take case to trial.
- LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON: An Orange County...
- Bush, Clinton Both Shy Away From Clash Over the Draft Issue : Politics: The President makes only veiled references to the controversy. His opponent drops a planned defense from his speech.
- WATCHWORD ORANGE: After efforts to energize his...
- HOME MOVIES: Advertising by videocassettes is expensive,...
- Embrace a Chance to Ease Life's Final Suffering : Proposition 161: Safeguards in the 'death with dignity' proposal on the November ballot are many and strong.
- Dan Quayle on Values
- Dan Quayle on Values
- NRA's New Ad Campaign
- NRA's New Ad Campaign
- Fiscal Malaise
- Decency
- A Republican Backs Clinton
- A Republican Backs Clinton
- NRA's New Ad Campaign
- A Republican Backs Clinton
- Economy
- Dan Quayle on Values
- A Republican Backs Clinton
- HOME VIDEO REVIEW : 'Time Out' Gives AIDS Facts to Teens
- STAGE REVIEW : Globe Offers Elegantly Cool 'Winter's Tale'
- STAGE
- Saxman Now Has Time for Drag Racer
- 'Sneakers' Races to the Top Spot
- TV REVIEWS : 'Delta' in Nashville, Cops Clash in 'Street'
- TELEVISION - Sept. 15, 1992
- AUCTIONS
- American Express to Sell Boston Co. to Mellon : Finance: The beleaguered credit card company is seeking to raise capital.
- Schlumberger Industries Inc. in Oxnard won a...
- Nu-Med Reports Profit of $9,000 in 1st Quarter
- TECHNOLOGY : FileNet Moves Up Delivery Start Date of IBM Workstations
- Firm to Purchase CommerceBank, Parent Company : Acquisition: Michigan National, owner of Beverly Hills Business Bank in Mission Viejo, to give $5.1 million in cash and $20.4 million in stock.
- Castle Precision Industries in Sylmar won a...
- Valley's Housing Slump Continues : Real estate: August sales are off 13% from a year ago. Nearly 60% of the houses that closed escrow are sold to first-time buyers.
- ENERGY
- ECONOMY
- COLUMN ONE : Gays Alter Dynamics of Politics : Homosexuals have become more visible on campaign trail--as players and as targets. From the presidential race to local contests, views on gay rights contrast sharply.
- Deal on Control of Water Reached, State Official Says : Resources: Bush Administration has apparently agreed to give ownership of Central Valley Project to California. But environmentalists call agreement a sham and a political maneuver.
- Regional Outlook : Central Asian Republics Reap a Bitter Harvest : Poverty and hunger have followed independence. Networks that supplied life's necessities ended with the Soviet Union.
- U.N. Votes More Troops, Right to Fire in Bosnia
- Environment : Is Your Car a Wreck? It Could Be Time to Reincarnate It : Mandatory recycling of vehicles may be just around the bend in Germany, where biochemists are developing bacteria that eat autos.
- Documentary : Jerusalem Tunnel Leads to Root of Mideast's Ancient Conflict : Western Wall tour is journey into politics of spiritual real estate.
- Doctors' Group Backs Health Spending Cap : Medicine: American College of Physicians call for fee limits. Plan mirrors proposal by candidate Clinton.
- Career Start : Where to Find Help With the Job of Finding a Career : Information: Community colleges and government programs are prime sources, and they don't cost much.
- Career Start : Second Chance at Employment : Training: The chronically unemployed and those who want to escape welfare are among those who benefit from federal jobs program. Now the victims of the recession are in line as well.
- Pilots, FAA Employee Blamed in Crash
- A New Image for Shock Therapy : Health: Once seen as brutal and dangerous, the treatment has gained respect. Doctors and patients cite better technology, stricter standards and success when other options fail.
- Bishops Urge Defeat of Initiative on Doctor-Assisted Death
- Russia Admits It Violated Pact on Biological Warfare
- 1st of 500 U.N. Troops Land for Somalia Duty
- More U.S. Food for Russian Winter : Agriculture: The $1.15-billion package could be the first in a series, an Administration official suggests.
- BOOK REVIEW : Human Shape of Robotic Things to Come : IN OUR OWN IMAGE: Building an Artificial Person, <i> by Maureen Caudill,</i> Oxford University Press, $22.50; 228 pages
- Becalmed by 'Wind' Premiere
- Playing the Circuit : Many people focus on aerobics or weight training, but some clubs recommend a combination for cardiovascular conditioning and body strengthening.
- Southern Discomfort : Orval Faubus gained notoriety in 1957 when he tried to stop school integration in Arkansas. He still wants to soften history's view of him.
- Career Start : The Blue-Collar Dream Fades : Lifestyles: Some factory workers, once with job security and upwardly mobile, can no longer count on a better future.
- Rep. Ted Weiss; Crusader for Liberal Causes
- Child Safety Seat Rule for Planes Rejected
- France Sees Rate Drop as Good News for Unity : Europe: Germany's financial move could help chances for approval of the Maastricht Treaty.
- VIENNA : Hot Topics
- Ruling on Father's Rights Faces Test : Families: An unmarried Arizona man is challenging a San Diego couple's custody of his 18-month-old son, given up for adoption by a 16-year-old mother.
- Parachutist Flees After Jump From Gateway Arch
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Putting Their Best Face Forward in Mayoral Race : Politics: Peter Navarro and Susan Golding polish their images to woo voters yearning for change and economic growth.
- Two Probes Wrapping Up Explorations of Venus : Space: Pioneer and Magellan have gone above and beyond in collecting details of the planet. But they are about to fade out.
- Residents Reject Rosarito as Separate City
- Polite Crowding Crackdown OKd : Moorpark: The city directs its two code enforcement officers to place a priority on eliminating illegal residential conversions of garages and other substandard buildings.
- No Way to Know Why : Whether Mike Wise's NFL Days Had a Role in His Suicide Is Unclear, but the Sport's Impact on His Life Is Unmistakable
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAIDERS : Montoya Sidelined After Knee Injury
- Hockey
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : USC : Gibbs Is Warned About Receivers
- Jurisprudence
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : UCLA : Cook Undergoes Knee Surgery
- Fernandez Joins Group, Takes Shots at Riddoch
- Successful Paralympic Games End
- Gonzalez Wants Carbajal After Easy Forum Victory
- DEL MAR : Slerp Stretches Out, Wins El Cajon Stakes
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : AROUND THE NFL : Lineman Noonan Cut by Cowboys
- Jurisprudence
- Heather Lowe
- PRO FOOTBALL : Focus on Offense Covers Up 49er Problem: Pass Defense
- DANCE REVIEW : East L.A. Choreographers Showcase at Barnsdall
- TV REVIEW : PBS Documentary Studies Latinos' Clout
- QUOTABLE
- Move Over, 'Murphy,' Here Comes 'Roseanne' : Television: Top-rated sitcom will show the Conners struggling to keep their heads above water in a sea of economic hardship.
- Jurisprudence
- The Pregnant Pitcher : Coach Suspected, but Northridge Player Said She Wasn't and Played Into 8th Month
- PREP ROUNDUP : Mater Dei Girls Sweep Top Spots to Defeat Woodbridge in Tennis
- Hockey
- PREP POLLS : Los Alamitos Tops Irvine in Football Poll
- PRO FOOTBALL DAILY REPORT : RAMS : Ellard Watches Streak Tick Away
- SIMI VALLEY : Names Drawn for Low-Cost Houses
- Scioscia Makes His Bid to Remain a Dodger : Baseball: He homers, and his single in the 11th inning brings a 5-4 victory over the Padres.
- HOLLYWOOD PARK / QUARTER HORSE RACING : Corona Chick Will Be Sidelined Until Spring
- Ham Operator Who Makes Waves on Airwaves Faces New FCC Charges
- Title of Mr. Obscure Is the Kind of Political Award Packard Likes
- PALA : Human Remains Discovered in Grave
- Stolen Car's Crash Puts 3 Children in Hospital
- CHATSWORTH / VAN NUYS : State to Plant Trees at Metrolink Stops
- NEWHALL : Deputies Say Drug Dealer Killed Man
- NEWPORT BEACH : Police Gaining Fans With Trading Cards
- Circuit City Foes Protest Approval of Antennas, Satellite Dishes
- Lake Forest Mobile Home Owners Want Rents Controlled : Housing: A coalition of residents has drafted a proposed ordinance that calls for payments to be rolled back to Jan. 1, 1985, levels and the City Council to rule on requests for future increases.
- Downloading history: Among the items for sale...
- Higher County Taxes, Library Closures Proposed : Budget: The chief administrative officer says increased business and utility levies could bring in at least $29.2 million.
- DEBATING THE GAY ISSUE : 'Rights' Are Not Always Trumps : Can public policy justifiably 'favor' certain 'lifestyles' over others? Yes.
- GARDEN GROVE : Police Arrest Man in Gunshot Firing
- County Pay Cut Plan Is Unfair, Workers Say : Budget: Those at bottom of ladder argue they can least afford a reduction and urge that administrators bear burden. Stormy session expected as supervisors discuss matter today.
- Lights Out for Shining Path?
- Firebombings Destroy Project's Racial Harmony : Violence: Blacks are leaving mostly Latino Ramona Gardens after two attacks. Residents remain tight-lipped, hampering investigations.
- Born-Again Christian to Be Arraigned Over Slaying : Crime: A Moorpark man says the suspect told sheriff's deputies in Thousand Oaks that the body was in a Kern County mine shaft. The alleged killing occurred seven years ago.
- Resident of Mexico Held in Welfare Case
- MOORPARK : Teen Badly Hurt When ATV Crashes
- Mission Bay Killer Is Convicted
- GLENDALE : Moorhead in Spotlight for Low Profile
- SIMI VALLEY : Group Protests Use of Force by Police
- Hockey
- Walker Learns of Limelight : UCLA's Accidental Starting Quarterback Escapes the Shadows
- Titans Can't Keep Fighting the Odds
- Names in the News - Sept. 15, 1992
- Redskins' Gibbs Says He Misses the Pitter-Patter of Little Feet
- This Is One Tie That Holtz Won't Forget : College football: He tries to explain choice of plays during Notre Dame's final drive.
- MOORPARK : Classes in Laser Optics Put on Hold
- Rail Crossings May Become Smoother
- A Historic Figure Considers His Options : It would be characteristic of Bradley to put L.A. first
- Latino Leaders Open Clinton Campaign Office
- Violin Spider Joins Cast at Insect Zoo
- Port Official Applies Brakes to Racing Plan : Sports: Grand Prix promoter is facing an 'uphill race' in his effort to move the high-speed auto event to downtown San Diego, a port spokesman said.
- VENTURA : Comprehensive Plan for Bike Paths OKd
- LA HABRA : City Looks at Ways to Quiet Harbor Blvd.
- THOUSAND OAKS : Developer Sues City Over Project Denial
- Ojai Man Dies as Auto Collides With Bicycle
- HURRICANE AFTERMATH : The Eyes of the Hurricane: Victims Recall Iniki's Terror : Ordeal: Islanders found their paradise lost as tourists met a deadly storm and a selfless stranger on Kauai.
- Adults Dress Up, Lace Up and Kick Up Heels
- Embattled President of San Diego State Relents on Layoffs : Finances: He moves to relieve tensions on campus, but says the faculty cutbacks have only been postponed for a year.
- Navarro, Golding Trade Jabs Over Polling Incident
- COMPTON : Man Gets Life Without Parole in Gang Killing
- CAMPAIGN WATCH : It's a Bargain
- COUNTYWIDE : Bus Drivers to Get Extra Training
- Obituaries - Sept. 15, 1992
- Police Teach Merchants the Right Way to Get Robbed
- PERSPECTIVE ON POLITICS : 'Year of the Woman'--or the Womb? : Female candidates want to talk about issues beyond gender but the bias against intellect prevails.
- Mentally Ill Hear the Slam of Budget Cuts : Health: Two houses that provided both shelter and family are out of money and closing their doors.
- SAN DIEGO : Motorist Sentenced in Hit-Run Death
- SANTA ANA : Assistant Principal Accepts New Post
- Inquiry Into Mailer Is Sought
- Tiny Cuts, Big Reaction : Bonn drops interest rates, and world markets soar
- Man Given Death Sentence for Raping, Murdering Woman
- Mothers Appeal to Other Parents to Help End Student Walkouts : Education: Group deplores disruption of classes over school spending cuts. Some question role of teachers.
- DEBATING THE GAY ISSUE : Religion Has No Corner on Morality : There is no non-religious reason to treat homosexuality differently.
- SAN DIEGO : Steroids Smuggler Sentenced to a Year
- NEWPORT BEACH : Trash Haulers Asked to Increase Recycling
- New President's Plans for CSUN Aimed at Donors
- DASH Shuttle Service Will Offer Free Rides to Draw Passengers
- MISSION VIEJO : Woman Leaps From Car to Avoid Rape
- VENTURA : Man Pays for Child Support With 'Hog'
- Not Him Again
- Woman Killed in 100 m.p.h. Freeway Chase
- SAN DIEGO : Two Roberto's Taco Shops Are Robbed
- Obituaries - Sept. 15, 1992
- Notes on a Scorecard - Sept. 15, 1992
- Victory Helps the Rams Clear Key Mental Hurdle
- Junior Leofa
- Timberwolves Trade Campbell to Knicks
- Savings Bank Figure Acquitted of Conspiracy : Courts: Robert Ferrante had been target of FBI inquiry into operations of the now-defunct Irvine thirft that he owned.
- Milken's Largess Slows Down : Donations: The junk bond king's charitable trusts have virtually stopped growing since his 1989 federal indictment.
- New Study Calls Regulators Soft on Lending Bias : Banking: The Senate report says most institutions get good ratings from agencies despite complaints that minorities can't get loans from the same institutions.
- Oltmans' Division Works on Lockheed Building
- American Tooth Industries in Oxnard won a...
- Rockwell International Corp. in Newbury Park won...
- RETAIL
- Incomnet to Buy Majority National Telephone Stake
- Keebler Plans to Close Bakery in Van Nuys
- Rockwell International in Canoga Park won a...
- AUTOS
- Macy's Names a New Chief Executive of Its I. Magnin Unit
- Tourist Attractions with Lessons and Laughs : Theme Parks Combine Learning, Fun for Benefit of School, Youth Groups
- Datametrics Agrees to Buy Mountain View Company
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 15, 1992
- Family Leave Law Costs Them Little, Employers Find : Workplace: Despite Administration contentions to the contrary, even small firms say it rarely poses an economic hardship.
- Bad Credit Card Debt Jumps 45%
- Jonathan Fernandez has been named president of...
- Quincy Jones, Time Warner Launch Rap Lovers Magazine
- Yuen Searching for '2nd Miracle' : Computers: Former AST Research president would like to put together a new company similar to the one he helped found.
- First Chicago to Shed Problem Loans : Banking: The company will sell off half of its $4.3-billion commercial real estate portfolio.
- Judge OKs Initial Payout to Keating Investors
- AUTOS
- Amgen Wins Part of Dispute With Ortho Pharmaceutical
- Vitesse Semiconductor Delivers Chip to NASA
- With Design Files Suit Against 2 Former Officers
- CONSUMER NEWS
- Right Start Profit Falls 31% From Year Ago
- Computer Order Puts Tandon Backlog at 40,000
- Fed Adopts Rules to Speed Up Bank Closures : Banking: AT least 50 financially shaky banks could be closed in early 1993 as a result of the new regulations.
- ORANGE COUNTY
- TECHNOLOGY - Sept. 15, 1992
- Zenith Insurance, PAULA Cancel Proposed Merger
- THE TIMES POLL : Clinton Holds 21-Point Lead Over Bush in State
- Lawyer Charges Cover-Up in Italian Bank Loan Case : Hearing: He says his client, former Atlanta branch manager, is a victim of a plot by the Administration to conceal extent of its aid to Iraq.
- Career Start : Men Shouldn't Wear Earrings to Job Interview in Most Cases
- '92 POLITICAL PERSPECTIVE : A Family Feud Comes to a Close--at Ballot Box : N.Y. Senate primary today ends Democratic fight over Ferraro. But GOP could benefit.
- Widow of Slain Officer Assails Judge in Case : Courts: The wife of a Fullerton detective killed in drug sting says jurist implied that her husband had intended to rob the men charged with his murder.
- Presidential Guard in Doghouse
- Panel Cuts, Then Raises Drug Program Funds : Police: Approval of another $530,000 for FALCON comes after L.A. complains to the governor. It is the latest chapter in a dispute over dividing federal money.
- Coffee and Curses : New No-Smoking Law Meets Defiance at Blue-Collar Restaurant
- Budget the Big Issue in Fullerton : Politics: Road widenings, redevelopment funds also concern the 13 candidates vying for three council seats.
- Lost Faith in Police, Residents Tell Panel Probing Riot Response : Rebuilding: West L.A. crowd gives examples of LAPD inaction.
- VENICE : Appeals Court Upholds Nude Sunbathing Ban
- CANOGA PARK : Arson Fire Causes $25,000 Damage
- Pilots and FAA Faulted in Crash That Killed Singer's Band
- BREA : Council to Consider Bike Patrol Plan
- Teacher Is Given Two Years on Sex Conviction : Justice: Former Fallbrook band instructor, 33, admitted having sex with a female student.
- SAN DIEGO : Bail Is Tripled for Rape Suspect
- BUENA PARK : Monstrous Search On at Knott's
- PICO RIVERA : Suspect in Father-in-Law's Killing Turns Himself In
- South County Soar Spot : Unplanned Hot-Air Balloon Landings Worry Those Living Under Flight Path
- MOORPARK : Chamber Director Leaves Post Today
- * Pastor Arthur Blue; Founded Church Mission
- MOORPARK : Stabbing Victim Remains in Hospital
- Ex-Husband Charged in Killings
- WATTS : Plan for Park-Like Area Near Blue Line Unveiled