- P.M. BRIEFING : Charter Airline Halts Operations
- Barter Boom Expected to Expand as Economy Shrinks
- WORLD : 2 Former E. German Spies Held
- Modest Pastor Sees Costa Mesa Flock Grow From 25 to 12,000
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: THE AD CAMPAIGN
- Magazine Describes U.S. Plan for Gulf War
- A Soviet Who Sees a World of Crime : Law enforcement: Drugs? Gangs? They're common woes, says Andre Bolotnikov, a Leningrad cop attending a USC program.
- Democrats Unite on Budget Plan
- Bank Worker Chases Robber on Freeway Before Arrest Made : Crime: Officers seize the Oxnard man in a housing tract. He is believed responsible for 10 holdups in Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
- Court Agrees to Look at Decision in Murder Case
- Mary Jeanne Wyma; Retired Teacher
- Bradley Fires the 'Dumb' Word Back at Chief Gates
- Property Tax Bills to Be Mailed Oct. 19
- A Sticky Mess : Fire: Insects and other problems have risen from the ruins of a burned citrus plant in Fallbrook.
- Driver Crushed When Truck Overturns
- Police Say Woman's Killer May Be Linked to Rapes
- CONEJO VALLEY : School Union Proposes 30% Pay Increase
- S.F. Police Dispatcher's Role Questioned in the Death of Carlsbad Attorney's Son
- High school students will toot their own horns Saturday at band competition.
- THE SIDELINES : Bears QB Harbaugh May Start Against Rams Despite Injury
- THE SIDELINES : Flyers' Hextall Out 10 to 14 Days
- Music Is by Des McAnuff, With Lyrics by Shakespeare
- RESTAURANT REVIEW : New Beadles Wins Uncle Jack's OK
- SHORT TAKES : Willis Pays for Humble Roots
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Mr. Destiny's' Viewers Deserve a Better Fate
- Dietz Resigns Pasadena Playhouse Post : Stage: Artistic director Susan Dietz is giving up the theater to pursue film and TV projects.
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- Syria Reported Moving to Oust Lebanon's Aoun
- For Kuwaiti Exile Regime: Phones, Faxes, Nightmares : Gulf crisis: From a mountain hotel, officials manage global assets and seek to lead a scattered people.
- Court Rejects Police Officers' Plea for Investigative Reports
- Power Plant Partly Owned by L.A. Implicated in Grand Canyon Haze
- Ammonia Tank Hearing Postponed
- Rush-Hour Accidents Snarl San Diego Freeway : Traffic: In one of the four crashes, a car was crushed beneath a gasoline tanker truck. The driver escaped with only minor injuries.
- Casino Data Seized as Part of Inquiry
- Lepton Will Try for Her 19th Win
- GOLF ROUNDUP : U.S., Australia Eliminated in Dunhill Cup Openers
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAIDERS : Shell Waiting for Bo's Rocket to Land
- Home at Last : Quartz Hill Tailback Erik Thomas Outruns His Troubled Childhood and Relishes His New Family Ties
- Gretzky Gets 5 Points, Kings 1 : Hockey: Los Angeles scores twice in final 1:31 to catch Edmonton, 5-5. Gretzky has four assists and tying goal.
- S.F. Ballet a Box Office Flop in S.D.
- SHORT TAKES : 'Miss Daisy' Allowed a Driver
- The Rise, Fall of Bold Programming : Television: Daring series dreamed up for the new season have been unable to match the success of 'The Simpsons.'
- 'Memphis Belle' Cast Really Got Down to Basics : Movies: Director Michael Caton-Jones put his 10-man bomber crew through eight grueling days of basic training to achieve a spirit of wartime camaraderie.
- 'Simpsons' Edge 'Cosby' in Overnight Ratings
- Catholic School Alters Pledge to Add the 'Unborn'
- Early Annexation Ruling for Simi Delayed
- Community Ends Playing Field Feud
- 2nd Attempted-Murder Trial Set
- Alfred E. Skelton; Former Water Agency President
- SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO : CHP Officer Shoots Cougar Hit by Car
- Palestinians Are a Bad Lot--but Necessary to Peace : The West Bank is no longer a buffer against Arab attacks; negotiating a settlement is Israel's real security.
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- 3 Tenn. Vols Accused in Sexual Attack : Football: Coach Johnny Majors suspends the players after a student alleges they assaulted her in the athletic dormitory.
- Dykes Regains Vision; Man Is Arrested
- SANTA ANITA : Ruhlmann Seeks Return to Top Form
- Connors Directs Hart to Victory in Convincing Style
- PACIFIC COAST LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Trabuco Hills Shuts Down Laguna Beach
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : CHARGERS : Raiders at Chargers Already a Sellout
- 'Festival of Britain' Study in Art of Hucksterism?
- Creole and Cajun Music Spice Up Weekend Festival in Agoura
- Music in Vernacular by Turtle Island Quartet : Jazz: The no-borders, all-music string quartet plays tonight at Royce Hall.
- CHILDREN'S THEATER REVIEW : A Perfectly Frightful Production of a Halloween Classic
- JAPAN / LABOR TURMOIL : Sour Note Mars Social Harmony
- NATION IN BRIEF : NEW YORK : Jogger's Sex Life Is Issue in Second Trial
- Costa Mesa Fire Destroys 2 Businesses
- Spring: Two for the Shows : Lace-Trim Bike Shorts and Flashy Unitards Among Trendy Styles
- Oil Shock Fuels Both Inflation, Retail Spending
- Trestle's Legacy Haunts a Father
- OXNARD : Teachers Protest Crowding at School
- Plan to Put Eatery in Pico House Draws Fire : Development: Chicano activists and Olvera Street merchants say $15-million project that includes restaurant will disrupt the Mexican flavor of El Pueblo de Los Angeles park.
- D.A. Clears Anaheim Officials of Collusion
- University of Washington football Coach Don James...
- Pirates, Reds Might As Well End It Now
- GOLF ROUNDUP : New Zealand, Japan Gain in Dunhill Cup
- COMMENTARY : For Once, Clemens Didn't Get His Way
- ART REVIEWS : A Whirlwind Tour of Geometric Abstraction
- Mozart Piece Debuts at Age 200
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- Ex-Mobil Official Says Firm Fudged Reports : Energy: The company was trying to protect its upper management when it cheated on documents, a witness in a wrongful termination trial charges.
- Wary Venture Capitalists Looking for an Incentive
- Sabyasachi Mukharji; India's Chief Justice
- Justices to Review Murder Case of Mother With 'Baby Blues'
- Israel's Destruction Is Arabs' Only Goal : The existence of a Jewish state, not the absence of a Palestinian one, is the issue. And it's the West's values that are at stake.
- Harbor Regional Center Contest
- Eight countries from North and Central America...
- Clemens Threatened to 'Get' Cooney, Union Official Says
- SANTA ANITA : Minor Horses Cause a Major Flap
- Before Fenway, Before They Were Red Sox, They Were Winners : Baseball: In the first World Series in 1903, the author's grandfather was a batboy.
- PRO FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : RAMS : Cox Knee Injury Could Shake Up Line
- Gwynn Denies That He Asked for a Trade
- MOVIE REVIEW : Fasten Your Seat Belts : Film: The saga of a WWII bomber crew is loaded with old-fashioned values, but once it gets off the ground, the terror of aerial warfare is as jarring as today's headlines.
- No Relief for Wall Street as Dow Plummets 42.82 : Stocks: A three-day skid has brought the index down 159 points. NASDAQ hits a new low for the year as analysts wonder when the downturn might end.
- Butterfield & Butterfield has promoted John Gallo...
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- Class-Action Suit Is Filed Against EECO Directors
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- CalPERS to Invest $100 Million in AFL-CIO Program
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- Scripps Gets Major Grant to Study AIDS Dementia
- J. Murray Mitchell; Climatologist Warned of Global Warming
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- Man Dies After Son Fulfilled Wish to End Life Before Him
- SCIENCE PALEONTOLOGY : Fossil May Be Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds
- 25 of 100 Biggest Protestant Churches in State
- $1 Million Is Spent to Fight 3 Brush Fires : Expense: Two of the three blazes were declared to be out by late Thursday. The third fire is expected to be extinguished by tonight.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : USC : Smith Not Worried About Rodriguez
- HIGH SCHOOL NOTEBOOK : Notre Dame to Test Character
- Poltl's a Dream for Coaches, a Nightmare for Opponents : Prep football: Capistrano Valley receiver, who faces El Toro tonight, is within 45 catches of the Orange County career record.
- To Foot Bills, Troupe to Stage a Walk-a-Thon
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- Changes in Coral Reefs May Be Sign of Global Warming
- George Fisher; Established Book Catalogue for Gays
- Miss Moscow Shatters Stereotypes During Visit
- Powerful Radio Begins to Scan Sky for Signs of Extraterrestrial Life
- Scripps Gets $14-Million AIDS Grant
- Tropical Storm Lashes Florida; Related Rains Pelt Carolinas
- NATION : Hurricane Heads for N. Carolina
- Walkers to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy Assn.
- Hermosa Beach Rejects Plan to Split Property Into 3 Lots
- Chula Vista
- SEAL BEACH : River Water to Be Tested for Hepatitis
- San Diego
- Mayor Tries to Sweet-Talk GOP Into Picking S.D.
- Battle Brewing Over Plan to Put Restaurant in Historic Pico House : Development: Chicano activists and Olvera Street merchants say a $15-million project including the eatery will disrupt the Mexican flavor of El Pueblo de Los Angeles park.
- Prostitute With AIDS Virus Held : Crime: Hollywood man is accused of soliciting even though he knew he had tested HIV positive. Felony prosecution is the first in the county under 1988 law.
- Simi Valley's Bid for Quick Ruling on Annexation of Hope Land Dims
- THOUSAND OAKS : Suspect in Woman's Slaying Is Indicted
- Court Denies Appeal of Peyer Conviction
- VENTURA : A Break From Rules, Not From Learning
- Kidzartz Brings Hands-On Art to Balboa Park
- Quality, Not Price, Is the Rule for Buying Blank Videotapes : Shopping: Industry experts say that major brand tapes are sharper and more durable than Brand X's.
- Kuwaiti Treasures to Go on U.S. Tour : Art: State Department gives approval for exhibition of 107 pieces of ancient Islamic artworks.
- TUSTIN : Annual Tiller Days Event Opens Today
- Search for America Leads Him Abroad
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- Robert C. Williams, president and chief operating...
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- Iraqis Crack Safe in Kuwaiti Central Bank
- FASHION : Italian Heat Wave : Milan's Ready-to-Wear Designers Go for Everything That's Flashy for Summer
- The Trick Is to Turn Magic Into Money
- WORLD : Afghan Rebels Attack Capital
- CALIFORNIA IN BRIEF : SACRAMENTO : Flag Honoring Gays Ordered Removed
- They Hope Justice Isn't Deaf
- CAMPAIGN TALK : A Weekly Window On The California Elections
- New Transportation Aide
- UPDATE / CRIME IN THE EAST BLOC : Criminals on Rampage in Hungary : The changeover in government has left an ill-trained law enforcement network, distrusted by the public it is paid to protect.
- IRVINE : Wheelchair Tennis Whiz a Real Fighter
- Construction to Close Lanes on 2 Freeways
- Hunter, Pickler Clash on Police, Traffic Issues
- Separated at Birth? : Feinstein/Wilson: There's not a nickel's worth of difference, but both are capable. Then why are we so unhappy?
- Renewal Threatens 3 Torrance Landmarks
- Psychiatry Professor Doubts Surrogate's Emotional Bond
- NHL ROUNDUP : North Stars Rally to Tie Bruins
- Gerry Faust Finds Serenity at Akron : College football: Five years after his disappointing tenure at Notre Dame, the coach discovers that the crowds are smaller, but the rewards are greater, with the Division I-A Zips.
- Mater Dei Has Image Problem After Recent Student Transfers : Preps: The private school has been criticized for enrolling Derek and Leland Sparks.
- Italian Racer Loses Part of Arm in Copter Crash
- Upset of Notre Dame a Study in Restraint : Stanford: The band (of course) went wild after big victory, but many had other things to do.
- Retail Slump Persists in September : Economy: The chains may be forced to mark down goods and keep inventories lean, which will could affect L.A.'s apparel industry.
- Re-Regulation of Cable May Get Fresh Look : Television: A last-minute compromise could revive a measure that appeared to die two weeks ago.
- In Too Many Instances, a 'Sale' Really Isn't
- British Airways, Soviets Talk of 'Air Russia'
- Keating's Lawyers Ask Federal Court to Reduce Bail : Courts: Attorneys for the former head of Lincoln S&L;'s parent firm say the $5-million bail is unconstitutional.
- A-M Division Head Resigns to Start Own Firm
- P.M. BRIEFING : Banker Had Expensive Tastes
- Israeli Police, Muslims Battle Over Prayer Ban
- NATION IN BRIEF : DELAWARE : Settlement of Hughes Estate OKd by Court
- Coffee Study Stirs Up More Questions on Health Effects : Medicine: The latest research suggests that decaf--not the regular brew--may increase the risk of heart disease. The decaffeinating process might be to blame.
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: THE AD CAMPAIGN
- Soviet Court Convicts Man of Anti-Semitism : Racism: He was sentenced to two years in a labor camp for shouting insults at a writers' meeting.
- Assassin's Bullet Misses Aoun, Hits Aide at Rally in Christian Enclave
- CALIFORNIA ELECTIONS: GOVERNOR : Wilson Expands Reasons to Support Term Limits
- LOCAL : Area WWII Internees Get Checks
- 3 Killed, 46 Hurt in Disco as 6 Bombs Rock Spanish Cities
- Homeowner Finds Burglary Suspect Passed Out in House
- CRA Plan to Hike Pay of Janitors and Maids Wins Political Support : Redevelopment: Bradley, 3 councilmen and labor leaders back proposal to require employers getting city funds to increase wages.
- SANTA ANA : Official Strikes Back at State on Mailings
- 'New' Cuisine Is in Capable Hands at the Trend-Setting Pacifica Grill
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : UCLA : Bruins Pass Well, Defend Pass Well
- There's Little Defending Ram Season : Pro football: Injury-weakened defense has earned its spot as last in NFL.
- SEA VIEW LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Saddleback Capitalizes on Mistakes
- The Battle of Chicago : Art: Feminist artist Judy Chicago fires back at critics who call her 'Dinner Party' obscene and withdraws her gift of it to a university.
- SHORT TAKES : 'Life' Teaches Kellie Martin
- MOVIE REVIEWS : 'Hamoun': Mid-Life Crisis, Iranian Style
- Journal Bids Goodby--Well, Sort of
- SHORT TAKES : Award for Children's Author
- BULLETIN : Federal Court Awards Polaroid $900 Million
- P.M. BRIEFING : Union Weighs Distasteful Choice
- Some Files in Chip Patent Case Missing
- Times' Paul Gledhill to Join Denver Paper
- Advanced Micro Wins a Round in Fight With Intel : Technology: Intel could be forced to share the 386 microprocessor, the brain inside many PCs. Damages won't be decided until next year.
- School Bus Maker Crown Coach to Close:...
- Rumor Tightens Its Grip; Crude Closes at a Record $40.42
- P.M. BRIEFING : British Inflation at 8-Year High
- WORLD : S. Africa Lifts Township Curfews
- Amelia Short Sonneland; Philanthropist Supported Arts, USC
- House Rejects Efforts to Curb, Kill Arts Agency
- RECREATION / PARA-GLIDING : Fledgling Sport May Become a Flying Hit for '90s
- Egypt's No. 2 Official Slain : Parliament Speaker, 4 Others Shot
- LOCAL : Shots Fired at West Hills Couple on Ventura Fwy.; Neither Injured
- U.S. Briefly Halts Gulf Training Flights to Review Safety : Military: The move follows fatal accidents. Iraqi treatment of evacuees is protested.
- BOOK REVIEW : THE MURDERER NEXT DOOR <i> by Rafael Yglesias</i> ; Crown $19.95; 282 pages : Adoption, a Killing, a Life in Ruins
- Planners Reject Housing Plan Near Encino Post Office : Growth: Commissioners side with residents, who complained that the proposed 112-unit apartment complex would ruin property values.
- Use of 2 Ozone-Depleting Chemicals Up By 26%, Group Says : Environment: Coalition, in publishing report, hopes to raise support for Big Green initiative.
- EDUCATION HERMOSA BEACH : School Board Backs Plan for Single 3-City District
- License Action Targets Biggest Bingo Parlor
- The Worry of a Weak Presidency : Budget circus raises questions at bad time
- SANTA PAULA : Word Processor to Aid Student Writers
- BUENA PARK : Candidates Focus on City's Fiscal Woes
- PREP CROSS-COUNTRY ROUNDUP : Niednagel Paces No. 2 Dana Hills
- Carl W. Neverman has been appointed to...
- Survey Shows Lack of Beginners With Basic Work Skills
- Cary Gott was named executive vice president,...
- REAL ESTATE
- Business Panel Sees Stagnation
- Air Resources Board Targets 16 Products
- MEDICINE: AIDS RESEARCH : Lower Doses of AZT Found Effective, Less Toxic
- Greek Shipping Magnate Hospitalized in Houston
- New Sleeping Ban Reawakens Dispute : Homeless: Activists say a Santa Barbara law restricting use of many public places is discriminatory. The city says it is being unfairly singled out by critics.
- Study of Twins Emphasizes Importance of Heredity : Science: Genes are called far more influential in shaping behavior than family environment.
- Dann Herr; Writer on Roman Catholic Issues
- VENTURA : Boy, 13, Arrested Over Rape of Girl
- El Cajon
- Court Rules in Favor of Edison Co. Over 5 Cities : Litigation: Anaheim and four other cities lost the 12-year-old suit. They claimed the utility overcharged them for electricity and violated antitrust laws.
- Odoardi Leads Century Past Estancia, 14-10
- Steinbrenner Lawyer Calls for Investigation : Baseball: Vincent said to be running out of patience with challenges to his authority.
- Rush Job Not Getting Done : Chargers: Defense hasn't been able to pressure opposing quarterbacks in losses to Houston and Pittsburgh. Have opponents adjusted, have injuries taken their toll, or has complacency set in?
- CENTURY LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Orange, Santa Ana Valley Coaches Tongue-Tied in 7-7 Game
- HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP : Royal Extends League Streak to 45 Victories
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : AZTECS : Defense Finally Picks Up a Pickoff
- 4 Decades Later, Vincent's 'Era' Nears End
- THE SIDELINES : Yanks Reportedly Ax 2 Coaches
- COLLEGE DIVISION NOTES / MARTIN BECK : Chapman Is a Pain in the Net to Riverside's Volleyball Team
- Are the Right Subjects Being Tested? : Horse racing: Owner and breeder Jim Ryan says that more attention needs to be paid to drug and alcohol abuse at the track.
- Sakana: Elegance in White Gloves
- STAGE REVIEW : It's a Helluva Show : Musical: 'Jerome Robbins' Broadway' brings back the thrill of discovery and rediscovery of the choreographer's classic works.
- COLLEGE FOOTBALL REPORT / WEEKDAY UPDATE : AROUND THE NATION : Sun Devils' Collins Out for Season
- B.B. Sigmund; Princeton, N.J., Mayor
- High Dioxin Levels Found at Smelter : Pollution: State figures show the cancer-causing chemical at Kern County plant in amounts thousands of times above government limits.
- LOCAL : Driver Shot to Death on Freeway
- Multinational Force Reports Winning Control of Liberia Capital From Rebels
- A Hop, Skip, Jump Down Memory Lane
- HUNTINGTON BEACH : Law Firm Will Ask Verdict Be Set Aside
- Care at Long Beach VA Hospital Blasted : Medicine: Federal investigation finds 'significant problems,' low morale at facility. Five psychiatric patients committed suicide over 14 months.
- The Power of Sharing : Teachers, Administrators and Parents Help Manage Schools
- LAGUNA BEACH : Arts Plaza Proposal Given a Bad Review
- Coffee Caper Grinds to Halt:
- OAK VIEW : Couple Wounded in Gun Accident
- Effort to Revoke Bingo Hall's License Begins : Woodland Hills: Identity Inc., which has grossed $28.7 million since 1982, is focus of several inquiries, including one into whether officers misused charitable funds.
- El Cajon
- Better Days Loom for Historic Statue : Preservation: Restoration planned of Miss American Green Cross, a monument erected by a now-defunct group dedicated to saving the nation's forests.
- Dr. Robert F. Brandon; Former Councilman, Dentist
- It's Drivers, Not the Road, Officers Say
- BETTING WITH JANICE : THE REMATCH
- Homeless Sweeps Accord Reported Near : Litigation: An agreement that would block police from targeting street people is expected to be adopted, a Legal Aid lawyer said.
- THE SIDELINES : Ex-Iowa Coach New Drake AD
- Texas El Paso assistant basketball coach Norm...
- High School Volleyball Match Rescheduled
- Eric Davis, Caught in Spotlight, Is Feeling the Heat : National League: Reds' outfielder is feared by opponents yet booed by fans in Cincinnati.
- 2 Live Crew Members Cited for Contempt : Music: Members of the rap group were late for their obscenity trial. The judge withheld sentencing.
- 'Roxy' Goes From Wild to Warmth
- 'Seduced' Closes as Fire Officials Shut the Theater
- Germany, Belgium Call Back Envoys in Kuwait
- Bonn Bars Arms Sales to Arabs Despite Saudi Plea
- John C. McHose; Founding Partner of Major Law Firm
- Drunk Driving Suspect Resisted Test, CHP Says
- OXNARD : 2 More Arraigned in Rape of Girl, 14
- CLIPBOARD : Non-Residential Building Valuations
- SANTA ANA : Judge Dismisses Baby-Selling Case
- COSTA MESA : Director to Discuss British Museum
- VENTURA : Panel OKs Opening of Homeless Shelter
- Plan Links Higher Pay for Janitors to CRA Funds
- He's Pacific's Center of Medical Attention : College football: Curt Crandall, who will snap the ball against Cal State Fullerton Saturday, has had surgery seven times since spring of 1988.
- NBA's Stern Talks of World Title Event
- EMPIRE LEAGUE FOOTBALL : Esperanza Stops Los Alamitos
- Hewlett-Packard Plans Christmas Shutdown: Searching for ways...
- CREDIT : Budget, Oil Worries Depress Bond Prices
- Bally to Skip Interest Payment, Halts Dividend Pending Review
- Hilton Hotels Corp.: The Beverly Hills-based hotel...
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- P.M. BRIEFING : Philly Employers Help Out City
- GULF WATCH: Day 71 : A Daily Briefing Paper On Developments In The Crisis
- Paz of Mexico Awarded Nobel for Literature
- NATION : Fired Man Kills 1 Before Suicide
- Saturn, a Small Car With a Big Mission, Hits the Road
- NATION IN BRIEF : WASHINGTON, D.C. : Space Junk Could Make Flights Risky
- Rocket Blows Up on Launch Pad in Setback for Soviet Space Program
- Plea Bargain Talks in Brando Case Break Down
- Latino Dies in Alleged Racial Attack
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