- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Nancy Reagan Defends Trip
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- Bleach and AIDS
- ORANGE : 3 Incumbents Lose School Board Seats
- LAS VIRGENES : Bowman, 2 Newcomers Win School Board Seats
- LAGUNA BEACH : Council Won't Move Worker Pickup Site
- Countywide : ACLU Attorney Files Gates Complaint
- Botulism-Tainted Hay Cubes Blamed in 15 Horse Deaths
- Cubs' Walton Easy Winner of NL Rookie Award
- Culver City : Agency Rules Loosened
- Hawthorne Loses Park Bid--but Holds an Ace
- Give Allies the Lead, but Hold Reins : Europe: If the United States need no longer be the Atlantic Alliance's CEO, it must remain the chairman of the board.
- Palos Verdes Tankers Advance in Playoffs
- HIGH SCHOOL VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS : In another City 4-A match:
- RAM NOTEBOOK : Misery Has Been Company for Giants,Too : Pro Football: New York, coming to Anaheim Stadium Sunday, has had more than its share of tough luck and devastating losses in past seasons.
- Trainer Gets Early Wedding Present
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Unseeded Julian Upsets No. 8 to Reach Quarters
- POP MUSIC REVIEW : Dramarama Mixes Space and Time for Punchy, Self-Conscious Show
- SHORT TAKES : Tim Conway Faces 'Dorf' Suit
- Fetal Tissue Research Without a Transplant Marketplace
- P.M. BRIEFING : N.Y. Vandals Clip Phone Cables, Disrupting Service to 361,000
- Eastern Reports $185.2-Million Loss in Quarter
- Looking for Melodious Names
- Roy Gene Louis; Ex-L.A. City Commissioner, Car Dealer
- Long Beach Council Gives OK to Sidewalk Cafes
- Pomona to End Humane Society Pact
- Ortega Expands Peace Offer to Contras : Nicaragua: The Sandinista leader sees 'a great opportunity' for accord in talks starting in New York today.
- New Bugs Not Likely To Bite This Flu Season
- U.S. Bishops Hit Condom Education : Religion: Conference also calls for talks leading to an independent Palestinian homeland.
- Challengers Sweep Field in Centinela School Race
- Ryan Defies Critics, Holds Rancho Palos Verdes Seat
- Man Gets 10 Years for Bludgeoning Teen-Age Couple With a Hammer
- Time to Rejoice: He's Taking a Cut at Real Opponent
- CHARGER NOTEBOOK / BOB WOLF : Raider Game to Be Shown on Local TV
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- Lucious (Lu) Watters, 77; Traditional Jazz Trumpet Player
- School-by-School CAP Test Results for the South Bay : HOW TO READ THE SCORES
- Kitty Dukakis Ingested Rubbing Alcohol
- Fatal Weather of a Killer Mountain : Geography: Because of its accessibility, Mt. Washington is often underestimated for destructive potential of its changeable conditions.
- * Designer talk: Ralph Lauren has firmly...
- Vote Signals Major Shift on S.D. Council
- NOTEBOOK : Orders to Remove Santa Paula Player Cause Commotion
- Montebello Elects Foes of Condemnation : Elections: Winning incumbents Edward C. Pizzorno and Arnold M. Glasman will be joined by William M. Molinari on the City Council.
- Yorba Linda Family Wins School Transfer Fight : Education: Fullerton district yields to public pressure and waives policy forcing girl from troubled family to change schools.
- Garden Grove English Ordinance Topic of Meeting
- LA HABRA : Cyclist Fatally Hurt in Crash With Auto
- Weevil War Vet Targets Medfly
- Lancaster Ousts Planner Who Angered Citizens : Growth: Residents of nearby Quartz Hill, already fighting development, say they resent being told that their rural way of life is a thing of the past.
- At Magnolia, It's One for All : Water Polo: Togetherness and experience have helped the Sentinels post a school-best record this season.
- PRO FOOTBALL / Bob Oates : 49er, Raider Victories Reflected Heritages
- Rivals Play Game of Half-Decade One More Time : Football: Granada Hills and San Fernando highs renew one of the Valley's most intense series, and, for the fourth time in five years, a league championship is in the balance.
- Newport Harbor Museum Plans Panel, AIDS Program : The Arts: Saturday, a discussion will focus on videos. Dec. 1 show will promote greater support of those with AIDS.
- Music
- SHORT TAKES : At 46, Mick Jagger 'Behaves'
- Lockheed Gets Navy Work
- Onion Tart Is Classic French Dish
- WORLD : Ozal Becomes Turk President
- Consistent Quality of Farrell Vintages Begins in Russian River Valley
- The Professor's 'Pendulum' : Books: In his second novel, Umberto Eco focuses on man's affinity for grand schemes built on dubious premises.
- Sale by Computer Automation of Test Unit Falls Through
- Wang to Cut Another 2,000 Jobs by January
- K.C. Officials Go After Braniff for Airport Fees
- J.P. Morgan's Preston to Leave as Chairman
- New Boards Link Desktop Computers, Faxes
- PacifiCorp Makes Bid for Arizona Public Service Co.
- T-Bill Auctions Resume After Near Default
- Dow Gains 26.23 on Hints of Fed Cut in Interest Rates
- Little Danger of Toxicity From Bay Leaves
- Cheesecake: Rich Indulgences : They're decadent and guilt- laden. But in spite of the high-fat, high-calorie content, most of us find it hard to resist a good cheese- cake. These rich and wonderful do-ahead sweets make great holiday desserts.
- $567 Million Inadequate for Hostage Deal, Iran Says : Iran Seeks Real 'Good Will' Before Trying Hostage Deal
- The Newly Married Sidney Sheldons Honored at Party
- NATION : Dukakis Pleads for 'Privacy and Space' for Recovering Wife
- WORLD IN BRIEF : PANAMA : U.S. Confronts Canal Dilemma
- Pasadena : AIDS Task Force Approved
- Walter Tkach; Physician for 3 Presidents
- West Covina : 7 Heroes Get CHP Award
- Jurors Screened for Trial in 27 Bus Crash Deaths
- 42-Year-Old Man Stabbed to Death at His Los Feliz Home
- Fate of Ms. Dangles in Suspended State : Publishing: The latest owner has canceled the December and January issues of the financially strapped forum for feminism.
- Lynwood Puts 2 Incumbents on Council, Adds Latino : Election: The race was marked by charges that racism was behind changing name of Century Boulevard to Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard.
- Typhoon Threatens Crowded Coast of India
- BUENA PARK : 49 Ramps to Be Built for Wheelchairs
- Weather-Monitoring Unit Will Assist Private Pilots
- Father, Girlfriend Charged in Abuse of Daughter, 3
- NEWPORT BEACH : A Big Victory for Small but Loved Park
- Orange Trying to Complete Turnaround
- Chalk It Up to Old-Line Approach : Raiders: Art Shell is to his players what Mike Shanahan never could be--a throwback to the good days.
- NHL ROUNDUP : Jets Defeat Canucks, 3-2, on Lucky Goalin Overtime
- JAZZ : A Music Maverick Finds Himself in the Mainstream
- NATION : Galileo Has Course Correction
- County Gears Planning for the Big One : Disaster Preparation: The plan is to organize county employees and community volunteers after a big earthquake.
- Right-Wing Orthodox Jews Find Voice in Rabbi Aharoni
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Mr. Bojangles Honored--Late
- School-by-School Test Results for Third, Sixth, Eighth Grades : HOW TO READ THE SCORES
- Pomona Draws Demands for Probe, Censure
- LAGUNA BEACH : Laguna Laurel to Be City-Irvine Co. Topic
- Kissinger Hears Call for Better China Ties : Diplomacy: Foreign Minister Qian Qichen delivers a toast. He says differences in 'social system and ideology' should be overlooked.
- Congress Sets Aside $100,000 for Reward in Van Bombing : Terrorism: Officials hope the action will lead to a revolving fund that will aid in any future incidents on U.S. soil.
- Activist Unseats Incumbent in Moorpark School Board Race : Ventura County: The future of an old, closed high school plays a pivotal role in a close election.
- Ex-Patient Wins His Liberation : Release: A joyous Alberto Valdez was freed after a 30-year stretch in mental institutions where he did not belong. The deaf man's freedom ends a long battle by his family.
- Harvard Rolls to Water Polo Playoff Win
- Glory, Achievement All in Line of Duty for Titans' Redding
- Alejo Mancisidor, a Pepperdine freshman, won the...
- WORLD : $17 Million in Stolen Art Found
- E. Germany Opens Borders : Citizens Can Emigrate to West Freely
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : Historic Home to Be Cut Up and Stored
- Angry McEnroe, After a Warning, Advances Easily
- THE COLLEGES : CSUN's Fann in Running for Harlon Hill Award
- UC IRVINE NOTEBOOK / Barbie Ludovise : Plier's Running Success Has Surprised Even Her
- 'Jockey's Story' to Aid Disabled Riders
- HORSE RACING : Testing Lab Is on Defensive Again
- NEA Faces Backlash for Grant Policy
- Music
- Sordidness, Ambition in Francis Bacon's Fiercest Portrayals : Art: Display of England's master painter's works engenders the tension of transcendence and despair.
- Hawaiian Gardens : Council Votes to Recognize Union for City Employees
- Palmdale-North Valley Train Line Study OKd
- Defeat of Center Assessed : Elections: The failure of a proposed civic center to win approval points out the need for better planning in West Hollywood, the victorious measure's backers say.
- San Diego
- Magic Gets $3,000 Fine for Fight : Lakers: NBA decides open-handed slap by Johnson warrants heavier penalty than actions of Phoenix's Kevin Johnson, who is hit for $1,000.
- ON THE SIDELINES : Ditka Will Bear It One More Year
- Ken Tenuta has been named design director...
- Navy Favored IBM Computers, GAO Says
- Bank of America Wins Appeal: The California...
- Types of Honey Vary Greatly in Taste
- Deng Resigns as Military Chairman
- Soccer's Babe Ruth Takes a Bride
- Savings Bonds Sales Up 11%: Sales of...
- Deng Resigns His Last Formal Post : China: The country's senior leader is likely to remain the major voice in the party even though he has passed the position on to his chosen successor.
- COLUMN ONE : Genetic Detectives on a Roll : Researchers are zeroing in on genes that cause disease. The discoveries promise to revolutionize detection and treatment.
- Test Uncovers Seawater in Major Aquifer
- School-by-School CAP Scores for 3rd, 6th and 8th Grades : HOW TO READ THE SCORES
- Ventura, Mathews Build on Winning Tradition
- School-by-School CAP Test Results for Third, Sixth, Eighth Grades : HOW TO READ THE SCORES
- New Dissent Raised on Airport Project : Development: Two Los Angeles council members want a planned commercial development at Santa Monica Airport scaled down, and an attorney is accusing the Santa Monica City Council of approving it illegally.
- BREA : Curb on Advertising Given Tentative OK
- Homeowner Meeting That Ended in Brawl Broke School Rules
- Fool for Love or Partner in Fraud--It's Up to the Hunter Jury to Decide : J. David: Closing arguments were made in the Nancy Hoover Hunter trial; deliberations begin next week.
- Bride for Irving Awaits; So Does Canyon March
- Five to Receive the First Los Angeles Honors for Lifetime Arts Achievements
- P.M. BRIEFING : Bank to Trim Manhattan Staff
- Japanese Offer to Share HDTV Data With U.S. : Electronics: Deal would allow American chip makers to produce components for television systems designed in Japan.
- Glendale Prepares for First Women Firefighters : Employment: Testing was expanded to find more minorities and females.
- Winless Warriors : Spirit Is Strong Despite the Team's Bleak Record; Pius X Has Last Chance Friday to End Losing Streak
- Thatcher Backs Nuclear Power in Fight Against Warming
- Vitale Named New Random House Chief
- Woolworth Corp.: Net income of the New...
- Caramel Makes a Great Mousse Ice Cream Pie
- Putting His Best Foot Forward : Former Venice Receiver Now Punts, Kicks and Passes for Touchdowns : Football: Gondolier Louis Jones took over all these foreign tasks because the coach considered him the best athlete.
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : NORTHERN CALIFORNIA : Dams Suffer Little Earthquake Damage
- Baker Stands Firm on Mideast Peace Plan : Diplomacy: The secretary praises Israel's acceptance of his five-point proposal. But he won't accept new conditions.
- P.M. BRIEFING : Philip Morris Out of Rothmans
- Continental Corp.: The New York-based insurance company...
- $684-Million Offer for Allegheny: Japonica Partners LP...
- There Are Simple Rotations in Traditional Kneading of Bread Dough
- Recipes That Take You Back to School Days
- Golden Pasta Fit for Golden Voice
- Congress Enacts $4.25 Minimum Wage; Bush Praised for Backing Compromise
- Readers Angry but Still Unable to Find Case of Halloween Horror
- Town Rejects Rothenberg Parole Plan
- Lack of Fruit Fly Evidence Eases Concern on Quarantine
- Little Wonders : Brilliant Children Sparkle, Standing Out From the Crowd, But Their Problems Are Special Too
- Mark Fordyce has been named director of...
- Stan Stevens has joined Minnich-Yocum Realtors in...
- Monrovia : Auto Parts Firm Acquired
- Voters Defeat Move to Give Latinos Better Chance at College Board
- De Kooning Work Sells for Record $20.6 Million
- Pasadena Veterans Make Peace With War
- Martin Bloom has been named vice president...
- No Plans to Trim Northrop Dividend: Northrop...
- Bunny, Fantasy Ads May End Chiat/Day/Mojo's Creative Drought
- Soaring Food Costs Push Up Price Index : Economy: October prices are surprisingly high, but analysts predict a break in inflation in months ahead.
- Golf Business Can't Keep Up With the Demand : Leisure: Developers, tourism groups, golf schools and clothing manufacturers are seeking a share of this $20-billion domestic industry.
- A Venerable Visit
- Secord Pleads Guilty to Perjury, Will Cooperate
- Who Said It First and How Did He Really Say It?
- A Newly Found R.L. Stevenson Story Published
- Orchids & Onions: Joke Wears Thin
- Quebecor to Acquire Maxwell Graphics Inc.
- Government Will Push for Thrift Mergers : Savings and Loans: The U.S. will press for 'shotgun marriages' between struggling firms and their stronger competitors to develop a healthier industry.
- P.M. BRIEFING : Bank Backs Off Allegheny Loan
- A New Battlefield : Soldiers on Both Sides of Bitter Abortion Controversy Square Off for a Long War in Ventura County
- WORLD IN BRIEF : SOVIET UNION : Chernobyl Toll Put at 250
- Village Court Residents Gone; Bitterness Stays
- Biological War on Ash Whitefly Ready to Begin : Agriculture: Scientists hope parasitic wasps will slow the spread of the pest. The first vials containing the tiny parasites will be uncorked next week.
- Philip Morris-Bill of Rights Ad Opposed
- Poles Rush to Sell Off Dollars for <i> Zloties</i>
- Philippine President Scores Hit on Wall Street : Securities: Corazon Aquino has become the first head of state to launch a stock issue on the NYSE. The issue was the Big Board's hottest item.
- School-by-School Results for Third, Sixth, Eighth Grades : HOW TO READ THE SCORES
- Choice for Burundi Envoy
- Argentine Leader Rejects 'Chaos,' Vows to Break Bus Strike
- Culver City : Raise for Housing Manager
- Money Woes Sideline Ms.
- RJR Nabisco to Sell Spain, Portugal Units:...
- Saul Steinberg Seeks Support for a UAL Bid
- Unocal to Cease Operations at Its Oil Refinery in Texas : Energy: The move is seen as part of the new chairman's plan to streamline money-losing operations.
- Key Salvador Leftist Accuses Army of Murder : Central America: Zamora calls three killings 'political assassinations.' The military denies the charge and says the three died 'in a confrontation' with soldiers.
- Polish Transition Leaves No Safety Net for Needy
- Austrian Engineers Killed by Guerrillas
- NATION IN BRIEF : KANSAS : Stricter Abortion Curbs Proposed
- Black Democrats Take Capitol Victory Tour
- Long Beach : Director of Gay-Lesbian Service Agency Resigns
- Gay Agenda Takes Beating--Even in San Francisco
- Garden Thrives on Plants That Seldom Drink : Conservation: Xeriscape, a water-saving concept using drought-resistant plants, is being promoted in many cities, although Long Beach is not one of them.
- Versatile Turner Pushes Oxnard in Stretch
- GOP Candidate to Seek Virginia Recount
- Domestic Troubles Topple School Board President : Antelope Valley: A once-popular high school official was ousted and three incumbents lost in the Keppel elementary district.
- Startling and Not-So-Startling
- Jury Acquits SWAT Officers in Slaying, but Criticizes Judge
- Segal Posts Win Over Locke Star in Runaway
- Utah Voters Pass Referendum for Olympic Facilities
- MOTOR RACING : Evans Not Finished, Will Start in Baja 1000
- Details Sought on East German Doping Reports
- Pulling a Few Strings for Those in Need
- You're Not Listening to Pop, But POP Radio--And You Can't Turn It Off
- Manager of Astros Invited to Help Confuse Bengals
- MOVIE REVIEW : Little Tramp in a Tougher World
- STATE : Irate Father Sought in Killing
- Supreme Court Proves Receptive to Prosecutor Appeals : Law: Of the 12 cases the justices have decided to review, all involve actions by prosecutors. None have been accepted from criminal defendants.
- Pasadena : Disability Panel Created
- Solis, Gonthier Win Reelection to Rio Hondo Board
- Buchanan Replaces Campaign Manager
- ANAHEIM : Shopping Center Nearing Approval
- La Mesa
- Regional Jail Proposed by Supervisor : Government: A jointly run facility in the Riverside County desert east of Indio is suggested to solve Orange County's jail overcrowding crisis and siting turmoil.
- ON THE SIDELINES : Boxer's Battling Mom Says She and Her Shoe Will Skip Rematch
- QUOTABLE
- Pills Can Help Those Suffering Headaches During Sex
- Assemblyman, Wife Cleared in Probe of Lupus Organizations
- Lunch Box Specials
- Hours of Botched Scales Were Music to 2 Grand Piano Teachers
- U.S. Military Zapped by Soviet Lasers : Pentagon: Officials are upset Soviets are violating spirit of treaty by shooting beams into the cockpits of Air Force jets.
- WORLD IN BRIEF : PERU : Troops Raid Medical School
- Santa Monica : Church Construction OKd
- Contaminated Hay Blamed for Mystery Horse Deaths
- Bush May Seat Appointees Without Senate OK
- Alhambra : Benefits for Youth's Funeral
- NAMES IN THE NEWS : Pulitzer Renews Custody Battle
- Nader Returning to Vogue but His Focus Is Now on 'Empowerment'
- Law May Force 10% Cut in Active-Duty Troops : Budget: President Bush and Congress can't agree on a deficit-reduction package. Lawmakers say Gramm-Rudman cuts will damage national security.
- Laguna Niguel's New Leaders Expect a Smooth Transition to Cityhood
- Rapidly Multiplying Fly Is About to Meet Some Unfriendly Wasps
- Peter Apanel, czar of the Doo Dah...
- Vote in Lawndale Creates Odd Crisis in Development : Elections: Hermosa Beach voters settle an issue that has dogged them for some time and oust council incumbents, but office-holders do well in Hawthorne and Rolling Hills Estates.
- Roache Sues to Be Able to Run Against Duffy
- This Isn't Kid-Glove Time
- Honey Drank Fanta
- Nestande Assailed on Traffic Role
- District-Only Races Radically Cut Incumbents' Security : Election: Grass-roots campaigning supplants costly, glitzy media drives as key to winning City Council seat.
- The Salvadoran Soccer Federation denied that its...
- PREP ROUNDUP : Phebus Wins Sea View Tennis Title
- Exhibit Celebrates a Lifelong Fascination With Diversity of Race
- ABC Cites Advertiser Apathy, Ratings in Canceling 'Soup'
- Sam Mack, a junior forward, was suspended...
- Loss by Clippers Is First Maverick Gain of Season, 123-99
- Aquino Draws Six Years for Deaths in Auto Crash
- The Clints Look, Don't Sound, Like a Western Band : Rock: 'I don't even like country music. None of us does,' says group's eldest namesake.
- TV Stations Slapped: Three private television channels...
- Coming Attractions
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Internee Legislation Sent to President
- Ruling on FBI Seizures Defended in Congress : Law: A Justice Department aide warns of 'terrorism and narco-terrorism.' Rep. Edwards calls this a 'radical proposal.'
- Owners Can Train Their Dogs to Be Well Behaved
- La Canada Ends Sponsorship of Teen Center
- Compton Returns Five Incumbents to School Board
- SPORTSCOPE : Azusa Pacific Faces Big Trouble in Quest for .500 Grid Season
- Stakes Raised in College Rivalry : Moorpark: Redemption from last season's loss to Ventura adds to Raiders' motivation.
- Fund Cuts for Family Planning Challenged
- Where in World Are We? Some U.S., Soviet Citizens Not Sure
- San Diego
- Shields to Head State Science Council
- Ethics Panel Backs Hahn on Not Prosecuting Mayor
- EMA Director Named to Top Post in County
- HIGH SCHOOL WATER POLO PLAYOFFS : Royal Advances to Showdown With El Toro
- Aztecs Face Big Jump in Deficit
- Soviet Composer Breathing More Freely in These Days of Perestroika
- Pop /Rock
- Ceballos Has Game-High 37 in Titans' Intrasquad Game
- He's Not a Lame Duck Quarterback Anymore : Football: Oregon can't go to the Rose Bowl, but future is bright as long as Musgrave stays healthy.
- THE BIG GAME : City Eastern's Main Event: Point Loma vs. Morse
- Silva to Coach Softball at Rancho Santiago
- SHORT TAKES : Sister Directing Phylicia Rashad
- Glendale to Buy Railroad Station : Transportation: The City Council sets aside more than $3.5 million for a historic structure that is to become a regional transit center.
- Problems Begin Early for Likely Dropouts
- Bishops Back Smaller Farms, Adoption of Black Rites
- 2 Incumbents, Challenger Win School Seats in Culver City
- French Ambassador's Departure Will Leave Void in Capital Party-Going : Politics: In Washington, as in Paris, de Margerie has become a synonym for French diplomat.
- Ventura Backs No-Growth Slate : Election: Environmentalist candidates win by a landslide, putting pro-development council members in the minority. Reconsideration of the population ceiling is expected.
- Poet's Work Is a Weave of Grit and Lyricism
- SCHOOL BOARD ELECTIONS
- Grandfather Left Golden, but Not Rare, Legacy
- Students Skip Class, Rally to Back Teachers
- LOTTERY RESULTS
- Ex-School Janitor Accused of Harassing Teacher
- BREA : City Commended for Recycling Plan
- East German Officials Confirm Drug Use
- COMMENTARY : Restored Rights May Be Worth the Chaos
- ON THE SIDELINES : Australians Lead Golf Tourney
- Santa Monica : Campus Radio Station Cited
- Residents Reject Parole of Rothenberg
- WORLD IN BRIEF : LEBANON : President Due; Bomb Explodes