- Tagliabue Puts L.A. on His Front Burner : Pro football: NFL commissioner schedules talks with Disney, possibly O'Malley.
- BASEBALL DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Carew's Daughter Has Leukemia
- Second 'Carmen': More Voice but Less Drama : Opera review: Irina Mishura's portrayal at the O.C. Performing Arts Center trades Graciela Araya's fire for grandeur and dignity.
- Regency Health Services Inc.: Two New York...
- McDonnell Douglas Identifies Delta II Rocket Malfunction
- Perceptronics Training System Bound for Egypt
- Motorola Wins GTE Order for Communications Equipment : Telecom: Wireless contract's value is not disclosed, but analysts put it at several hundred million dollars.
- AUTOS
- House of Fabrics Files Reorganization Plan
- Pope, in Kenya, Extols Civil Rights
- RSVP : A Planet Like Nowhere on Earth : The celebrity-owned eatery launches its 28th restaurant with a star cast, a multitude of guests and an entire police force. (For more on the chain's movie memorabilia, see story on F1.)
- Shuttle Ends Mission With Good News
- Bloodless Match Continues
- True Duke, by the Book : Biography: John Wayne's life story gets the 'serious' treatment in a new work by two university professors.
- A Message Sent, a Message Spurned : Pro-democracy sentiment expressed in Hong Kong election is stonily rejected by Beijing
- Simi Valley Passes Big Rig Parking Ban : Regulation: City Council satisfies residents' demands and approves measure to outlaw semi trucks on Los Angeles Avenue.
- <i> L'affaire </i> Packwood: Who Is to Blame? : Sex: Powerful men can have trouble discerning which women welcome their advances.
- Security Firm at Barnsdall Park Probed : Privatization: Complaints about Inter-Con, which replaced city guards, lead Councilman Ridley-Thomas to call for investigation. Firm says it will cooperate with audit.
- ANAHEIM : Stricter Rules for Fire Prevention Proposed
- Lake View Terrace : Shopping Center for Equestrians to Open
- Family of Slain Man Offers $1,000 Reward for Information
- Westside : Adult Theater Reopens Over Protests
- Sun Valley : Construction Worker Dies in Fall From Cliff
- Universal Studios is expanding, with noisy...
- UCLA Must Do Without Edwards : College football: Linebacker Donahue calls 'best defensive player' will be sidelined a month because of injury.
- Sale of Kings Still Stalled in Negotiations
- A Hollywood Museum With Mustard, Mayo : Memorabilia: Planet Hollywood may be the closest thing to a movie museum in film capital.
- It's a Bear Market; He Just Wants to Make It Profitable : Novelties: New CEO brings a 'sense of urgency' to the Vermont firm, whose profits flagged while sales have boomed.
- Restraint Urged as Bosnia Forces Recapture Land
- ORANGE COUNTY ALMANAC : Early Settlement
- CALIFORNIA COMMENTARY : Los Angeles Becomes Rancor City : Riordan needs to refocus on leading as mayor, not CEO, and work with, not against, the City Council and other departments.
- A Hollywood Museum With Mustard, Mayo : Memorabilia: Planet Hollywood may be the closest thing to a movie museum in film capital.
- Vocational Education
- Agricultural Land Central to Economy
- Colin Powell for President?
- A Caring Woman Reviled by Neighbors
- South Oxnard Needs Quality Projects
- Let's Save the County From Urban Sprawl
- Dodgers
- Teen Reporter Gets Jump on Career : Journalism: He's covered disasters, crime and even the Dodgers for Glendale paper since he was 15.
- Cattle Degrading Island Ecosystems
- Symphony's Tactics Strike a Sour Note
- AIDS Bill
- Gallegly Immigration Views Are Laughable
- Taiwan's President
- Health Issue Used for Tax-and-Spend
- Obituaries - Sept. 19, 1995
- Obituaries - Sept. 19, 1995
- Senate GOP Eyes Hike in Medicare Deductible : Reform: Elderly would pay more for doctors' services. Panel's plan differs sharply from proposal in House.
- Papers Publish Unabomber's Manuscript
- Sickout Limits Use of Trauma Center at County-USC : Finances: Supervisors appeal for funding help and say they will reverse layoffs of emergency room nurses. Patients diverted to other hospitals; a gunshot victim dies.
- Residents Detail Climate of Fear in Alley : Ambush: Slaying of 3-year-old on Isabel Street doesn't surprise them.
- Help the Poor, but Don't Fund Legal Services : Tort reform, not a federal program, is needed to increase accessibility for all people.
- Prosecutors End Rebuttal Phase in Simpson Trial
- In Landmark Bill, Lawmakers Tie Development to Water : Land use: Measure requires cities and counties to assess available water before approving suburbs. Governor's signature is expected.
- Clinton Is Returning to Try to Put a Lock on California : Politics: The key is to remind voters how he has delivered in time of disaster. But he's dogged by affirmative action, immigration issues.
- Consumers Downbeat About State's Future : Times poll: Survey finds Californians increasingly pessimistic about recovery. Sentiment could chill Christmas spending.
- Dozen Losers in O.C. Pool Sue Brokerage
- 200 Employees of O.C. Earn $100,000-Plus
- BANKING & FINANCE - Sept. 19, 1995
- Luther Medical Products Inc.: The Tustin designer...
- 2 Shot to Death in Drive-By Attack
- PERSPECTIVE ON DEFENSE : War Games Bloody the Budget : Congress wants to spend billion s for strategies the Pentagon doesn't support while domestic programs get axed.
- Pro Football Spotlight : BATTLE OF THE NETWORK HAIRCUTS
- Points Leader Gordon Withstands Challenge
- Nasdaq's Parent to Weigh Internal Changes : Wall Street: A committee is calling for tougher enforcement and more public representatives on the NASD board.
- CHINA
- SECURITIES
- President Seeks 'Progressive' Stance for Union
- Son May Be Hussein's Worst Nightmare : Iraq: President could be done in by his family. Powerful scion Uday symbolizes the problem.
- MOORPARK : Pair Undergo Surgery for Gunshot Wounds
- Overweight Buses May Soon Return to CHP Hit List : Transportation: Federal waiver for the vehicles, which are too heavy and may harm pavement, expires next month.
- It's Up to Williams to Revive Public Faith : Flap over Las Vegas gifts is impeding LAPD reform
- COMPUTER AGE: Paul McKinley of Mission Viejo...
- 49ers Wake Up and Rough Up Bledsoe, Patriots : Pro football: New England quarterback separates shoulder as Young accounts for four touchdowns in 28-3 victory.
- ART REVIEWS : Yonemotos' Installation Gets a Layered Look
- Reading Between Lines of the Script
- Krause's Posts $2.1-Million Loss
- The Business Week Ahead : ORANGE COUNTY
- Bomb in Turkey Kills 4
- VISUAL IMPACT: The Clear Air Fund, administered...
- Slavery Tradition Dies Hard in Rural Brazil Despite Crackdown : Economy: 107 years after it was officially banned, forced labor still ensnares thousands.
- Bills' Kelly Bounces Back at Expense of Colts, 20-14
- COMMUNITY COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Fullerton Wins Soccer Tourney
- Points Leader Gordon Dominates MBNA 500
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Inspired Programming
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Khan Rocks Cal State's Pyramid Arena
- Three Cheers for Those Sexy Men in Uniform
- VENTURA : Forum to Discuss Affirmative Action
- Council Action Due on Casino Owner's Hilltop Homes Plan
- New Drug Therapy Found Promising in Treating MS : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- ANGEL NOTEBOOK : Panic Hasn't Set In Yet, but They Feel the Heat
- Cowboys Don't Look So Super : NFC:Dallas overcomes mistakes to beat the Vikings in overtime.
- COLLEGE ROUNDUP : Lynch's Goal Lifts Titans in Soccer
- He Could Be the Loneliest Vendor in Town
- Pakistani Bus Crash Kills 10
- Father of 8 Tells of Terror in Shooting at Popeye's : Violence: Henry Hagwood was wounded in the neck during attack that claimed the life of an alleged gang member.
- Mile-Wide Meteor Created Chesapeake Bay, Researchers Say : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE : Answering a Call for On-Call Autopsies : Professions: Vidal Herrera has found a niche in an industry he says is recession-proof.
- JAPAN
- Conscientious Cell Phone Users Are Extra Eyes of CHP
- Holding the Reins of Success : Gabriella Salick of Hidden Valley keeps proving she has the skills to make the jump to the U.S. Olympic Equestrian Team.
- With: Metcalf's Help, Andersen Gets His Kicks
- LABOR
- Finding the Best Coach for Your Child
- Little Girls Lost? : Young gymnasts and figure skaters dazzle with their stunts and lithe bodies, but for some, the price of success includes lifelong health problems, psychological trauma--or simply the loss of childhood.
- 22,000 Walk for AIDS Programs : Health: March sets record in attendance and money. Organizers expect to raise $3.2 million for research and services for patients.
- Carolina Can't Beat Rams, Sell Out Opener : NFC: Only 54,060 in 76,000-seat Clemson stadium see St. Louis improve to 3-0.
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Singing the Standards: For Toni Tennille, More Than Just a Career Detour
- New Slogan, Same Old Buccaneers : NFC: Tampa Bay gives away seven turnovers in losing home opener to the Bears before sellout crowd.
- Two New Series, Two Approaches to Love
- The Business Week Ahead : SOUTHLAND
- Cimco Inc.: The Costa Mesa plastic components...
- Pope Wraps Up South Africa Visit
- R.S.V.Peeved : Patrons Can Get Table-Hopping-Mad if Their Seating Is Not Just-So at Charity Events
- Pro-Democracy Forces Run Well in Hong Kong
- OXNARD : 6 Drivers Arrested at Sobriety Checkpoints
- St. Thomas Reeling From Storm's Devastation
- 22,000 Take Part in AIDS Walk : Health: Event sets record in attendance and contributions. Organizers expect to raise $3.2 million for research and services.
- Valleywide : Autumnal Equinox Brings Heat Relief
- Van Nuys : Man Held as Suspect in Wife's Fatal Stabbing
- Maple Leaf Rage : Urbanization of Banff Is Raising Ire of Naturalists
- LAUGH LINES : PUNCHLINES
- Drive-By Shooting at Restaurant in Reseda Kills One : Crime: A reputed gang member dies and at least three customers are wounded in late-night attack. Three suspects are sought.
- NHL EXHIBITION ROUNDUP : Red Wings Win Obstruction Battle
- FAIRPLEX : Fancy Turns In Fabulous Performance
- MOVIESThanks Again: "To Wong Foo, Thanks for...
- A Noble Idea
- Quit, Lassie, Quit! Good Dog
- New Way for Elway to Pull Out a Game : Interconference: Quarterback throws 43-yard touchdown pass on final play of game against Redskins.
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Diemecke Closes Bowl Season With Individuality
- Seahawks Give Erickson First Pro Victory : AFC:They defeat the Bengals when Pelfrey misses 49-yard field-goal try in the closing minutes.
- Tri-Lite Leaves Irvine for Santa Ana Site
- LABOR
- SOUTHEAST ASIA
- LET'S DANCE: Once a door-opener for aspiring...
- Arms Sales: Life-and-Death Issue Gets Less-Than-Keen Attention in Congress
- Bystander Wounded in Ice Cream Truck Holdup
- A Yen for Yiddish : 6,000 Sample Old World Culture as Revival Hits Los Angeles
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- LABOR
- Oil Firm's Noise Threat to Whales Nears OK : Environment: Exxon plans to use underwater air gun blasts to search for oil off Santa Barbara coast. Foes seek safeguards for sea mammals.
- COLUMN ONE : Boardroom Traded for Classroom : Bill Crowfoot gave up his corporate law career to teach. His rewards so far are unruly students, broken air-conditioning and, occasionally, a sign that he is making a difference.
- Man Shot to Death in Possible Robbery
- Inglewood Chief's Tenacious Style Is Equal to the Task : Police: Oliver Thompson has dealt strictly with department problems and won support from the rank and file. 'American society still wants to believe in law enforcement,' he says.
- An Ugly Victory for Browns
- Kilger Gives Ducks Something to Consider : Hockey: Rookie's composure and talent is readily apparent in 7-3 exhibition loss to Dallas Stars.
- Chiefs Extend Mastery in Overtime; Shell Has a Ball in Beating Raiders
- Woodland Hills : School Gets Grant for High-Tech Program
- Injured Hrudey Will Play Little Before Kings' Season
- O.C. MUSIC REVIEW : An Earthy, Compelling Carmen Romances O.C. : Graciela Araya gives a brash, playful performance in the title role of the popular production.
- He Would Have Liked USFL's Generals
- Clashes Over Union's Role Reflect Divisions in LAPD : Police: Critics call league a white male bastion that blocks reforms. Backers cite efforts to widen constituency.
- So How's Your Nest Egg Doing? : In changing times, careful planning for retirement is increasingly important
- SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- Packers Hang Another on Giants : NFC: Favre effective only in first two quarters, but defense holds on to leave New York 0-3.
- Angels Watch AL West Lead Slip-Sliding Away
- Peaks and Valleys Soars in Million
- The 'Lower Class' of Filmdom
- ART REVIEW : Munificent Gesture, Magnificent Images
- Use of 'Contingent Workers' Rising, Report Says
- CONSUMER NEWS
- Valley Legal Aid Group at Risk as Congress Deliberates : Law: Critics seek to replace program for the poor with grants to states. Funds may be cut, tactics curbed.
- War Victims Honored
- 2 Dogs Maul Ventura Woman Trying to Protect Dachshund : Animal control: Paula Atkin, 70, delays treatment of her wounds in futile bid to save the 10-pound pet. A neighbor comes to her aid.
- CHINA
- God Gets His Innings at Baseball Chapel : Religion: Angel players make time for inspirational gatherings.
- BOOK REVIEW / NOVEL : Charting a Friendship Through Secrets, Power and War : BROTHERS NO MORE, <i> by William F. Buckley Jr.</i> ; Doubleday; $23.95, 304 pages
- Stage Is Set for Federal Death Penalty Trial
- Canoga Park : Postal Service Seeks Check-Forging Suspect
- Incomplete Resurfacing Project Blamed for Rocky Road
- Singing Pastor's Praises on Church's Anniversary : Religion: The county's largest black congregation lauds the Rev. James D. Carrington, a founder of 3,500-member Friendship Baptist.
- West Hills : Long-Lost Pet Plods Back Into Owner's Life
- NATIONAL LEAGUE ROUNDUP : Rapp, Sheffield Power Marlins Over Rockies, 17-0
- Pro Football Spotlight : HASTY MAKES WASTE OF THE RAIDERS
- WORLD SPORTS SCENE : Not All Can Throw a Good Track Meet
- Time Is Now for Fountain Valley's Winkler : Cross-country: High school runner has moved up into the elite level in just a few years.
- Salomon Bros. Picks New Mergers and Acquisitions Head
- Gramm Whips Dole in GOP Women's Group Straw Poll
- Antarctic Ozone Hole Growing at Record Rate, U.N. Reports : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : DODGERS : Valdes Turns His Game Around
- Chargers' Returns Deliver a Victory, 27-21
- L.A. Benched / Week 3
- Joni James, Garbo of Pop, Resurfaces : Pop music: Singer, who walked away from music scene 30 years ago after a string of hits, sells out shows, plans new album.
- The Business Week Ahead : SOUTHLAND
- Algerian Presidential Candidate Is Killed
- Angel Mood Worsens Along With Their Play
- Kotite Can Loosen His Collar
- Sanders Fumbles Game Away to Arizona
- A World Gone Wrong
- 'Dangerous' Tells It Just Like It Is
- Japan to Open a Trade Office in Israel in 1997
- Drive Is On at the Mall : Cars: Westminster store touts vehicles in a sales-free zone. It's an experiment that's being tested across the U.S.
- COMMITMENTS : Fightin' Words : Everyone has something that sets them off. Those things often uttered in innocence can sometimes hit close to home.
- BANKING
- Serbs Get 2nd Reprieve on Bombings : Bosnia: Rebels are spared NATO air strikes for 72 hours to continue pullback of weapons. Government army pushes a major offensive.
- One Dog's Crimes Against Humanity
- Motorcyclist Who Hit Tree Breaks Neck
- Mariners Lose on Mouton's Homer, 2-1
- Pro Football Spotlight : HASTY MAKES WASTE OF THE RAIDERS
- Alex Hopes for Many Enchanted Evenings : After Nightmare Premiere Season, Glendale Theater Tries Again With a Musical Slate
- Ex-Worker Challenges Broadway Over Unused Vacation : Benefits: Retail chain's policy on accrual of and compensation for paid time off is focus of class-action suit.
- The Short, Tragic Reign of Doris Allen
- Sylmar : Residents Group, City in Accord on Zoning
- Dodgers Can Laugh About It : Baseball: They're feeling good after Valdes' two-hit shutout brings them home only one game behind Rockies.
- ART REVIEW : All Is Bright, yet Meaning Remains Shrouded : Mechanics Overpower Visual Ideas in 'Theatre of Light and Motion'
- Weekend Reviews : Opera : An Earthy Carmen in Orange County
- Welfare Provision Faces Veto Threat : Congress: President will oppose reform legislation if GOP insists on denying benefits to unwed teen-age mothers, his chief of staff says.
- Woodland Hills : Job Training at Pierce to Assist the Needy
- Liz Taylor Leaves Hospital After Stay for Heart Problem
- First Chapter in Reading Reform : Report That Makes the Subject a Top Priority Already Making an Impact
- Trinidad N. Portillo; 51-Year County Resident
- Fossil of Large Bird Casts Doubt on Dinosaur Egg Identification : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment.
- Activities Planned to Boost Bid for Ventura Library Tax
- PERSPECTIVE : Space Aged : 'Googie' Style Goes From Warp Speed to Time Warp
- A Lady-Killer Ensnared by a Rattlesnake
- SIMI VALLEY : Patriotic Add Their Names to Historic Replica
- Kilger's Star Keeps Rising as Ducks Fall in Exhibition
- Strategy Questioned as GM Gears Up in Japan : Autos: Analysts say the same approach it used to sell the Saturn in the U.S. may not work overseas.
- BASEBALL / DAILY REPORT : ANGELS : Lachemann Says He's Done Tinkering
- HYDROPLANES / AT SAN DIEGO : Tate Gets Patchwork Victory, Clinches Title
- VIETNAM
- ECONOMY
- Just Pay Up, Baby
- The Business Week Ahead : SOUTHLAND
- Progress Reported--but Still No Mideast Pact : Negotiations: Israelis, Palestinians continue to disagree on fate of Hebron in West Bank. Washington hopes for signing this week.
- Astronauts Contain Sewer Woes
- Booking It at Work : Federal Funds Open Up Literacy Programs to Employees at Nine Businesses
- Drug Abuse by Doctors a Malady of the System : Medicine: Some physicians overprescribe--and use substances themselves. It's a threat, but one with low priority, regulators say.
- Simi Valley Days Mutton-Busting Honors Go to 6-Year-Old Hanger-On : Entertainment: More than 5,000 people attend rodeo, carnival and performance events marking the final day of activities.
- Quezada Steps Out of Politics but Is Still Speaking Up
- MUSIC REVIEWS : Mainstream Start for L.B. Symphony
- Cinewomen Offers Shorts; Jackson's 'Feebles' at NuArt
- Behind the Scenes of the Capital Gains Tax Cut Drama
- Illegal Firing Due to Pregnancy Can Be Hard to Prove
- The Goodwill Game : You can't win at Hacky Sack--and that's the point. It's the ultimate neo-hippie sport.
- Probe Urged of Nabisco's Plan to Move : Business: Firm says it will shift Oxnard operation to Maryland. Attorneys for workers in sex discrimination case allege retaliation.
- In a Lather : San Diego Ban on Fund-Raising Carwashes Draws Sudsy Protest
- With O.C. Bankrupt, Arts Funding Thrives : Culture: Drama and music groups enjoy a banner year. Why? 'People want to forget their troubles'
- FAA Plans to Put Air Traffic Control on New Flight Path
- Yes to Good Coastal Management : Congress should reauthorize law that provides economic and many other benefits
- Teen-Age Reporter Gets Head Start on Newspaper Career : Journalism: Glendale High senior Armando Barragan has covered disasters, crime and even the Dodgers for local paper since he was 15.
- IN PERSON : Real-World Advice for Dying Churches : Irvine Trustee Helps Religion Cope With Waning Interest in Its Institutions
- GOLF ROUNDUP : Sutton Becomes a Winner Again
- Fun Begins as 'Doctor' Becomes Truly Nasty : Theater review: Stick around for the second act to learn just how mean the characters can get in Sondheim and Furth's new comedy-thriller.
- Wilson's Advantage
- Calvin Klein Ad
- Home Businesses
- Eagle Rock
- Photos Shed Light on Bright Flashes...
- House Panel's Vote May Seal Fate of Legal Aid Group : Law: Several controversial cases have raised the ire of conservative cost-cutters. Others say if services are slashed, the most vulnerable, including county's migrant farm workers, will be hurt the most.
- Help for SIDS
- School Renamed for Milkens
- Commuting by Bicycle
- The Inter-Nyet : SCIENCE FILE: An exploration of issues and trends affecting science, medicine and the environment. : With His Surfwatch Program, Software Developer Bill Duvall Has Jumped Into the Fray Over Who Should Police Children's Access to Sexually Explicit Material
- OTHER NEWS - Sept. 18, 1995
- Wrong Turn Ends in Deadly Gang Ambush : Violence: Child, 3, dies. Two others are hurt as youths block car's escape from dead-end street and open fire.
- NEWS ANALYSIS : Fast-Growing Union Hits Obstacles in L.A.
- NOTE's 'Hunger' Doesn't Quite Satisfy
- 'Small Days' Looks at Job Problems
- Tying Knots in the American Tapestry : Race: We may have more ways to identify ourselves in the next census. This spells trouble for policy decisions.
- Lawmakers See Red in 'Are You'
- Stephen Wagner; Embezzler
- Seized With Rage : A heart patient meditates on the corrosive power of anger : HEART: A Memoir,<i> By Lance Morrow (Warner Books; $22.95; 323 pp.)</i>
- IRS Knows About 401(k) Proceeds
- In the Wake of Hurricane Luis
- Fast Facts : When I Rent My Masterpiece
- 'AMERICAN JOURNAL' REDONE: IN A LOFT, WITH AN EDGE
- Hurricane Rams Virgin Islands; 3 Dead, 100 Hurt
- Vegetarianism Is Appealing Course for More Than Just Animal Lovers : Food: Many Americans are choosing meatless meals, but some are spurred by health concerns rather than preventing cruelty to other species.
- BOOK REVIEW : Unlikely, Doomed Bond in a Time of Brutality : TREE OF HEAVEN <i> by R.C. Binstock</i> ; Soho Press $22, 224 pages
- A Better Life--One Resolution at a Time
- BOSNIA : Why NATO's Bombs Make Yelstin See Red
- SECOND OPINIONS : First-Day School Jitters Return Year After Year : It's not easy being a principal facing the start of another term. But the experience of meeting new challenges is also exciting, gratifying and uplifting.
- Valley's Flowers Blooms as Monarchs Roll, 44-21
- Murder Suspects' Trip Tipped Off Police : Slaying: Widower visited Las Vegas with mistress two days after his wife's death. The pair are now charged in the killing.
- BASEBALL / ROSS NEWHAN : Key Votes This Week May Determine Mariner, Brewer Futures
- Now the Cardinal Fans Are Calling It 'Cruddy Ball' : Pro football: Ryan's so-called offense in Arizona provides no excitement, only heartache.
- THE PREPS : NOTES : Edison's Perez Shows No Signs of Injury
- AMERICAN LEAGUE ROUNDUP : This Yankee Victory Is Short but Sweet
- HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL ROUNDUP
- MOVIES : Don't Call Him Sexy : OK, Brad Pitt has an undeniable smoldering presence that's fueling his white-hot career. But he doesn't want to talk about that cheesy stuff. Honest.
- A Tale of Desperation : When Hollywood wanna-bes and has-beens clash : SKYLA, <i> By Benjamin Manaster (Branden Publishing: $21.95; 244 pp.)</i>
- Exploring Her World : Falling under the spell of a friend named Estrella : UNDER THE FEET OF JESUS, <i> By Helena Maria Viramontes (Dutton: $17.95; 128 pp.)</i>
- China's 'Stick Army' Moves to Cities in Quest for Work : Asia: Chongqing, a hilly city with steep stairs, is inviting to hordes of job seekers. The migrant porters live simply and send their pay home to support their families.
- 2 Held in Slaying of Youth After Football Game
- NEWS ANALYSIS : O.C. Schools Ahead of the Learning Curve : Education: State embarks on reforms that emphasize basic reading, math skills--methods the county's teachers have never abandoned.
- Bankruptcy's Fallout Will Hit Everyone
- For the Indigenous Poor, All Roads Lead to Mexico City : Recent economic and political turmoil has dislodged a half million native people who now lead desperate lives in the capital. Will the city explode?
- Canines Vie Doggedly for Frisbee Prize
- The 'Principal' Ingredient Is the Secret to the Recipe : A healthy serving of parental activism nourished the mini-movement to give Norm Isaacs his just desserts--the top post at Millikan Middle School.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL : Nebraska Takes It Out on Arizona State : Nonconference: Frazier passes for two scores, runs for two more, as the No. 2 Cornhuskers ignore off-field problems to crush Sun Devils, 77-28.
- HANDS ACROSS THE ATLANTIC: "Help," the all-star...
- The War Against the Jews, Act I : Monumental work on the Inquisition raises a controversial thesis : THE ORIGINS OF THE INQUISITION: In Fifteenth-Century Spain, <i> By Benzion Netanyahu (Random House: $50; 1384 pp.)</i>
- Meanwhile, in the Stands.....
- Style : LOOKS : ON THE FLIP SIDE : The '60s Hairstyle Bounces Back With a Vengeance. But How Long Can It Hold Up?
- Total Solar Eclipse Experience in India
- C. Richard Taylor; Expert in Animal Locomotion
- THE SUNDAY PROFILE : Mariachi Queen : Laura Sobrino and her band are breaking barriers. No more is playing the music of her culture for <i> hombres </i> only.
- 90-Year-Old Man Charged in Choking Death of Wife, 86